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Full week of trading ahead to end the month. We started Monday with our weekly export inspection report showing 17.7 million bushels of beans were inspected for near-term export versus 1.1 the week prior; 10.3 a year ago; and four-week average of 17 m.b. It is neutral at best to demand, as we sit on a record 981 m.b. of ending stocks inventory. Seasonals see wheat as turning up now as we head into March and the early Spring emergence uncertainties of our winter crop. The old saying, Voice of the Tomb, has wheat as a seasonal buy every year as of February 21, most of these old exchange sayings keep their longevity generally by looking back a month later or so. Their exact timing is questionable, but seasonally we do look for a turn up into March through May as our winter crop breaks dormancy in the western plains of Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado in March and develops the head and kernals in April and early May with Kansas joining in. This is when weather is critical for yield and quality development for the crop, so a weather premium is built in. Take it for what it is worth.
Corn inspections were 34.1 m.b.; up from 24 the week prior; 28.4 a year ago; and our four-week average of 27.2. In part, the Lunar New Year Holiday is over and Asian countries are returning to the import market.
Bean inspections were 34.9 m.b.; versus 38.6 the week prior; our four-week average of 39.7; but over a year ago of 30.6 m.b.
Key-player China was in for 21.9 of the total; versus 20.6 the week prior. China is back from a week-off holiday with government closings. So, the big question is will they play catch-up on imports this week, or will sales move to South America. The El Nino weather pattern has brought record rainfall to large areas of Argentina and Brazil with areas of production seeing up to 800% of normal rainfall and some flooding. This certainly lends thought that production there could be lower than earlier estimates, but increased acres planted are sure to have their crops over the year prior and competition against U.S. exports the next 90 to 120 days. A year ago this week, corn, beans and wheat all hit their seasonal lows and turned up with sharp gains in March, which were a combination of shorts in the market buying back positions and speculators buying long into the period of planning and growing uncertainties. The commitment of traders report showed for the first time in a month trend-following funds were buying back some of their short positions built in corn, beans and wheat. Will they re-enter as sellers as they have after short-covering since early January, or is this our signal they are done with selling our seasonal downtrend in January and February to begin going from short to long the market as seasonal turn up after March 1. Technicals read like this:
March corn has resistance at 3.86 to 3.92; a chart gap left from the week of January 11; a close today over 3.68 is needed to push there. A close under 3.68 and 350 is our next support.
March bean support lies at 9.30; the 9.00 and 8.90, but a close over 9.65 says buy long either March for a near-term uptrend or July for the long term trend. 9.65 is critical resistance.
March wheat support lies at 4.80; then 4.60; but a close over 5.04 major resistance signals a key-buying opportunity.
Seasonals turn up in March, so buying breaks this week is a good idea.

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Can we talk about bedtime routines? What do your routines look like, how long do they take? how long before bedtime do you eat? are all days the same? What would you say are the most important aspects?
I am embararessed to admit that we have almost no routine. Up until now it hasn't seemed to be a huge problem, but it really takes a long time for DS to settle down and I am getting to the point where I need a bit of a change. There is a slight problem though; my husband and I share a car, and his work schedule isn't particularly reliable. He can catch the train home and we can get back by 6:15, or not until 8. We are working on keeping two days where DH works late and the other 3 days he comes home "early", but there is still a lot of variation.
So right now, whatever time we get home, we all eat (even if DS and I have already eaten, DS has taken to having a late second dinner. At this point, it is one of the only meals he has consistently eaten, so I don't want to mess with his eating too much....yet). After some horsing around with DH while I clean up the dishes, DH will get him into his diaper and jammies and then sometimes DS brushes teeth with me, and sometimes DH does the brushing. Then we say goodnight to daddy, and I bring DS to bed and nurse him to sleep. This can take a while because usually DS is still pretty worked up about hanging out with DH, but at the same time it's getting late. So his wind down time is nursing. I want this to change, but I am not sure really how to make up a routine. My DH I think feels insecure about fathering outside of play (i.e. feels silly reading books). I think that this will change as DS gets older and is able to relate a bit more to DH. Bedtime used to be around 8, but is now closer to 9, or even 9:30 some nights, although it still can take some time for him to settle. We get up every morning at 7. This weird bedtime stuff makes the timing of DS's naps kind of wonky some days. I think that he should be going to bed earlier, but he really treasures the time with DH. Luckily, has has started taking longer naps recently to compensate. All that being said, all of this has never been a huge problem for DS, so I don't think he is a schedule oriented kid, but I do think that something of a wind down routine would be beneficial...Thoughts??
Mommy to DS born 11-10-10 And DD born 6-3-13
I'm bumping up your post for attention. Anyone have a recommendation to share?
From somewhere around a year on our night time routine was bath with DH (or if he wasn't home I'd do it) brush teeth, 2 books, nurse for a few minutes, then rock to sleep. As she started needing less nursing to sleep we transitioned to singing songs in bed in the dark then sleep (after bath/teeth/books) One of us still sits in the room with her while she falls asleep (which can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour depending on how tired she is/who is the one putting her to sleep. But she knows the routine and knows what comes next so I think she enjoys it.
also- on nights she seems really over energetic (usually she' overtired) we do a few minutes of bouncing on the bed to "get the crazies out" before it is time to be quiet and still for bedtime.
Mama to Hadley (2/10) & Sawyer (1/13)
Oh Thanks you guys for replying! I just found out I am pregnant, so that is why I was having such an aversion to the nursing to sleep thing...feeling more in control of the situation now!!
And I love the idea of letting the kids "get the crazies out" when they have the extra energy!
Mommy to DS born 11-10-10 And DD born 6-3-13
Our son is 28 months. Next one is due to arrive in 6 months.
About a month ago we implemented a more structured evening routine, and it seems to have helped to some degree:
2 Boardgames (we have a large collection, and he can play with up to 2 of his choice for ~30 mins)
2 books / stories
10-20 mins video (during which his teeth are flossed/brushed)
Bedtime (this is usually 8-8:30 p.m.)
At bedtime, we used to have a lot of problems with him fighting against sleep, singing, talking, and staying up another hour. As of yesterday we adapted as follows: we crawled into bed together, hugs and kisses for all (including Bellybaby, with whom he's great so far), said goodnight, and stopped talking. Caresses and humming were still ok, but nothing verbal. He was asleep, without resistance, in 18 minutes. We'll see if it stays as successful in the days to come.
One wrinkle in the plan: he's started resisting bathtime. I suspect because he knows it's the beginning of the end-of-the-day routine. I've found myself forcing him into the tub/shower (with me or his mother). I don't much like myself when I do it, but try to make it as quick as possible (2-3 mins). Once he's wrapped in a towel, getting hugs and lotion, he seems to settle.
Eager to hear more in this thread.
Dad to toddler, dad-to-be to another.
So, bedtime routine for my 29 month old, since about a year old (so a year and a half of this routine), has been
3 books with non-nursing mom and special song w/ non nursing mom that lets me know I'm due upstairs :)
nursing with me (other mom, we moved nursing from the LAST thing we did to this spot when he was about a year)
teeth brushing
"God blesses"
Puff the magic dragon (sung)
Twinkle Twinkle
Then we say good night, give kisses and leave the room. He falls asleep soon after. He weaned a month ago, but the routine is the same w/o the nursing.
Two moms and two boys enjoying the truth that love always wins!!!
We just added something new to our routine about three weeks ago. The timing changes from day to day, and I wish it was more set, but it works okay for now.
Brush teeth, comb hair
One book
Mama comes in
Light a candle, lights out
Bedtime snack, cinnamon milk and bread with honey
Talk about our blessings
Brush teeth again
Mommy gets kisses and leaves
Mama nurses E to sleep, then leaves (most of the time)
The candlelight and warm milk seem to give her a focus that she has to be still for, and calm her pretty easily. Even when traveling we take little tea light candle with us and have our routine there as well. It has definitely calmed the running around, bouncy, crazy, energetic, screaming, falling down, getting hurt two year old nuttiness. She doesn't fight getting jammies on or getting into bed anymore, which is great. Now the nursing to sleep part? That isn't always as great/quick.. but at least it's calm and quiet.
Our routine with our nearly 3 year old has been the same for a long time now and generally starts the same time every night (of course there are exceptional nights) whether it's mama or papa putting her to bed
5.30/6 (her) dinner
6.30 bath - this often is quite long & she plays alot - it seems to be her really winding down/transitioning time
wrap up in towel, brush teeth, jammies on
(oh yes, there's usually some jumping on the bed in there too)
2-3 story books, depending how tired - usually after the 2nd book she just lies down of her own accord
a bit of chatting & lots of hugs & kisses (this part of the routine is her own design :) )
we used to lie with her til she fell asleep & she would really prefer that, but thankfully this summer she started putting herself to sleep
she self-weaned about 6 months ago. before that there was a nurse too, after the bath
our daughter seems to like routine, although I hadn't thought I'd be a routine oriented parent. maybe yours is different - if what you're doing is working for you guys don't worry what others are doing :)
good luck!
Yes! Bedtime routines are such an individual thing...thanks for the pep talk
In the past week or so DS has really seemed to hit a new "place" so to speak. He is starting to dictate his own routine at night (as well as other things), and DH and I are running with it. It's definitely going to be some work to get him to sleep without nursing (although, he does do things in giant leaps, so maybe not), but is something I feel like I need to do before baby comes.
I really like the idea of lighting a candle that a PP mentioned, I know that would work for me!
Thanks again for all of the input!
Mommy to DS born 11-10-10 And DD born 6-3-13
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Discussion in 'Photos & Bicycle Builds' started by Will Snow, Mar 6, 2011.
Not much to say, just does very well.
Excuse me Will Snow. That is the staton-inc axel mount? How does that left hand threaded freewheel on the left side of the rear axel that the larger sprocket is bolted to hold up? Do you drive it hard, or have you ever replaced it due to failure? Thankyou.
Something to be said for reliable...(after pushing my bike about 5 miles today after some road debris leapt into my chain and broke it) :sweatdrop:
Oh! Oh!, Will Snow. I beg to differ; there's a lot more to say....
Tell us about that engine and drive train.
Inquiring minds want to know....
It looks like a Staton Axle drive with a Subaru Robin EHO35. Nice looking bike, by the way. Not sure what sort of bike it is, but if I were you, Will Snow, I would get rid of those fenders. Read the safety section about fenders. I use Planet Bike type polycarbonate fenders with stainless steel rod struts. The metal fenders with the flat struts are dangerous due to metal fatigue from vibration. Danger danger Will Robinson.......oops, sorry, that's Will Snow.
I don't ride it hard. Most of the time on a good road surface at 18-20 mph. I have had it to 30 mph a few times but just for a short time. So far, zero problems.
Pushing a bike 5 mile is not much fun I'm sure. sorry that happened.
Yes, as Mike said " Subaru Robin EHO35 motor". Not the most powerful but they have held up very well for me and I have two other bikes with the same motor. As also mentioned, It is a Stanton drive. This is my first time to purchase one of his drive kits and not disapointed at all. I have tried just about every system offered to motorize a bicycle and this is one of the best. I do not commute on a bike as many on this forum seem to so my experince is more limited, it is mainly a hobby.
The reduction gears are heavy duty and look to be made of good qualty metal. I can hear gear noise as I ride along but it is not very loud. The gear case is machined very nice. The case comes in two haves and is bolted together with allen head bolts and no gasket. High quality gear lube is put in the case and no leakes at all even without a gasket. That seems to me, some pretty good machine work. A small short chain is run from a sprocket at the gear reduction case to a sprocket on the wheel. With the auto clutch and this neat set up, all I have had to do is start it up, pull the throttle lever and away I go. No tinkering to keep it operating right. I have a fairly large remote gas tank that allows me to ride all day with out fueling. Hope I was not too detailed.
Thanks Mike for the warning about the fenders. I still would like to keep them on for awhile and probably change them out later, but will keep a close check for any cracking.
sneeky little engine i didnt even notice it at first
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Given the nature of what the true believers of The Singularity believe [that the Singularity will be an exponential growth in intelligence to the point where the machine running it will, in a matter of moments, advance its knowledge at least several thousands of our years or possibly millenia into the future.],
A "drone" designed by such an AI would be about the size of a penny, use "molecular electronics" and run a quantum processor, have a "meta-material" cloaking device and be able to sit on your shoulder or tap into your nervous system without you ever becoming aware if it.
Yes that sounds like "science fiction" or "fantasy magic" but that is what those Singularity believers are really talking about. If their Singularity Machine were asked "Is there a god?" The machine would reply. "I am here."
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Outboard lifting is killing me!
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Got a 8 Yamaha on an typical adjustable outboard bracket. I am not a weakling and in good health, but reaching way out to pull the outboard bracket up out of the water for storage is killing me. Does anyone else experience this? It requires more of an "upward" pull which is difficult when you are reaching 2-3 feet out over the transom. Is there a "pull bar" or any other tool made to make this easier? Thanks
Outboard lifting is killing me!
I assume the engine is on your sailboat? I saw a picture of a neat way to do this. The owner fabricated a strap of stainless steel with a hook on one end that fit the dimensions of the lifting point on the engine. At the other end was a fitting that attached to a tackle arrangement that was in turn connected to the backstay. It worked so well his wife could do it. I''d est. the strap was 4" wide by 2'' long and 3/8" thick.
Good Luck!
Outboard lifting is killing me!
I recently bought a set of transom davits with the optional engine lift brackets. I also bought and installed an outboard motor harness. Together, they make lifting (and placing the outboard in either the transom holder or on the dinghy) a breeze.
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Outboard lifting is killing me!
I don''t know the Oday, but I have a Pearson 365 Ketch and have created a snap on Block and Tackle system for the Mizzen boom (and there was a bracket with hole already there, so maybe previos ower had designed same thing). My suggestion of concept might be to use your boom if possible, if not maybe a halyard and create a guide off you stern stanchions. It helps to have the block and tackle system work at least 15 inches from your hull so things don''t get banged up. There are more expensive options, but hope this might trigger something to try.
Outboard lifting is killing me!
I nade a block and tackle using awning pulleys you can get at any hardware store and some rope. I attached one end to the motor and the other to the stern railing. Now I just nudge the bracket handle up out of the lock notch and lift with the block and tackle. Much easier!!! Even my wife can lift the motor.
Outboard lifting is killing me!
Yes. There is a pull bar available for just that purpose. But, if you''re having trouble tipping an 8-hp motor, I''d look to see if there isnt excessive drag on the motor mount. It may be something as simple as greasing some fittings. If all seams well there, look around for one of these bars at a marine engine dealer. I''ve seen them used on bigger motors and don''t know if one can be found to fit a motor that small. Before you buy one, I''d suggest, if your handy, that perhaps you could make one that would be better suited for your particular situation.
Outboard lifting is killing me!
I knew a sailor who drilled two holes in his motor mount and hooked the ends of an appropriately sized spring through the holes. The length of the spring was such that it was not completely relaxed, even when the motor was fully raised. The additional spring power helped lift the motor.
Outboard lifting is killing me!
I am having a motor mount built special. My boat was designed for an inboard OMC saildrive..OMC need I say more about the quility of that motor? I have since removed that problem and for the time being I am going with a 9.9 Mercury outboard. Since my transon is so vertical it is almost impossible to tilt the motor and totally imposible while underway. because of this I have designed a high lift motor mount that lifts the motor to the top rail. It is based on an old camper jack system my Step Father used to load and unload his camp from the truck. I have added 2 knots of speed getting rid of the old saildrive tail and now prevented the outboard from dragging it''s prop.Lifting is a breeze I just turn a crank and up she comes.
Outboard lifting is killing me!
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I recently bought a 365 Ketch.
I''d love to have a photo, drawing, whatever of the system you designed for lifting your outboard.
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Common Questions:
Q. Do I have to be home?
A. Yes we need access to the sprinkler control panel and the water source which can be located in the garage or basement, or your front yard. However, we will make every effort to work with your schedule.
Q. Are your irrigation technicians trained and insured?
A. Yes. Our irrigation technicians are insured and properly trained to know the right pressure and proper way to blow out a system .
Q. Can I get an actual appointment time?
A. Yes. Your time is valuable to us, so we will give you an actual time, and if some unfortunate reason we are running late we will call to let you know.