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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Last week I made an appointment at the dealer for an alignment simply because I got the last alignment done there, most generic alignment shops don't know how to align BMWs worth a damn, and frankly, I didn't know I had other options. I had resolved to pay the dealer's 2.5 hour ransom for an alignment until I learned that Don did alignments for a lot less using an older (but still quite useful) Hunter 611 alignment system. He said that most people don't think he does alignments because his shop lacks the traditional alignment rack equipped with turntables but as it turns out a full rack is a luxury and not a necessity. When Don agreed to do the job for a far more reasonable price it didn't take much effort on my part to call the dealer and cancel the appointment in favor of a new appointment at Don's shop for today.
I awoke to a weather forecast reminiscent of the past several weekends during which I worked on the vehicle drenched in sweat. Around Noon I arrived at Don's shop with the temperature solidly in 90's and knew this wasn't going to be fun for anyone involved. They had fans running in the shop, but as Don pointed out, in 95+ degree heat they feel like hair dryers. After waiting a few minutes for Don to stop cursing at the electrical system on a restored early 70's Jaguar he was working on, he pulled the E36 in and got to work.
If you've ever watched what happens to a suspension under load, you probably know instinctively that the specifications BMW supplies for camber, caster, and toe must be taken at a certain reference point. That reference point is the height of the fender well above the ground, which implies a specific degree of compression in the suspension. That, in turn, is set by loading the vehicle with lead weight, sandbags, dead hookers, old batteries, or whatever else might be lying around.
After Don loaded the vehicle appropriately, he raised it to chest height to install and calibrate each wheel sensor. Then he raised the vehicle as required to loosen the RTAB consoles and tie rod adjustment stop-nuts, at which point I took the opportunity to take a picture of the completed rear suspension overhaul I could not achieve with the vehicle on jack stands due to the limited sight distance.
My picture taking session was soon interrupted by Don muttering obscenities. The stop-nuts were frozen on both sides and no amount of penetrating fluid seemed to make a difference. So Don asked his tech to bring over the big guns -- an oxyacetylene torch. If you work on cars long enough you learn the law of maintenance: what cannot be fixed with a hammer can often be addressed with a bigger hammer, and failing that, heat. While Don grabbed the adjustment flats on the tie rod, his tech applied the flame to the area around the stop nuts. This caused the penetrating fluid to turn to flame, smoke and steam, and that ultimately dissolved the rust and freed the nuts. The car was then lowered onto some stands equipped with turntables to begin the adjustment process.
At this point, I got to take a look at the "before" alignment of the rear. Surprisingly, what I thought was a safe "toe in" estimate turned out to be about -0.3 degrees of toe (toe OUT) on each side. While the rear felt "locked down" in a way I hadn't experienced in years, this explains why it felt "eager" to turn in an unsettling way. As with all alignment specifications, there is an acceptable range of values, and BMW's minimum toe value is +0.05 degrees. Translated: no toe out. Of course, we're only talking fractions of a degree, but the point to take home here is that it doesn't take much to change the character of the vehicle.
The spec for rear camber on the sport package suspension is -2.3 degrees. Higher amounts of negative camber will help keep the rear locked down (lessen oversteer) at the expense of increased tire wear on the inside edge. I think BMW takes that to an extreme so we dialed a bit of camber out and left it at around -1.85 degrees. Toe is nothing to play with, however, so after using a screwdriver to nudge the RTAB consoles into spec he snugged those down and moved on to the front.
The perk about the rear end of the E36 is that it's adjustable to a small extent in both camber and toe. The stock front end, however, is only adjustable in toe. Caster and camber are fixed and based on the structure of the shock towers and the other suspension components. If one's intent is to maintain stock suspension geometry that doesn't sound like a big deal until you realize that the strut towers bend over time and don't always take kindly to the pounding of potholes. As it turns out, my right side caster is just out of specification and, perhaps more importantly, differs from the left by about 0.12 degrees. Camber is within spec on both sides, but different side to side as well.
How much these discrepancies affect the real-world handling of the vehicle is up for grabs, but the only way to fix them is to use caster/camber plates to make both caster and camber adjustable. The anal retentive German in me suggests that this might be something to address in the upcoming front end overhaul.
Mileage: 193850, Labor: $150
Friday, July 9, 2010
Oil Service and Analysis
Last weekend I conducted another oil service after 4372 miles in service and took a sample to send to Blackstone Labs for analysis. Today I received the analysis and breathed a sigh of relief when the report indicated that lead had dropped to 8 PPM. This isn't quite back to the baseline of 4 PPM yet but any drop in wear metals is a good thing. This means I can put off plans to pull the engine and instead focus on other things including overhauling the accessory section and the front suspension.
Front Suspension Overhaul Plans
And while I'm on the topic of the front suspension overhaul, I figured I'd point out what I plan to do:
- OE Sport Package Struts and springs: I could do something aftermarket here, but I'm going OE because I don't want to risk upsetting the balance of the vehicle now that the rear suspension is done.
- Lemforder (OEM) Tie Rods: Lemforder produces the BMW OE arms and the Lemforder branded arms are literally half the cost so I see no point in buying OE.
- 95 M3 Control Arms: Unlike the arms used on the 96-99 M3, the 95 M3 arms are identical in geometry to the non-M E36 and thus a direct swap. The 95 M3 arms are equipped with single piece ball joints that are stronger and produce a steering feel that is more connected with the road. Unfortunately, they are almost twice the price of the standard arms and I could find no OEM equivalent, but I think the benefits outweigh the price.
- 96-99 M3 Control Arm Bushings: These bushings position the control arm in the center of the bushing and are a direct swap for the non-M bushings. The M3 parts are solid rubber so I expect them to communicate a bit more road feel and be more resistant to failure.
- Vorshlag Caster/Camber plates and upper spring perches: While caster/camber plates are nice to have in general, given what I learned during the recent alignment I believe they are now required. My strut towers are no longer perfectly aligned and that means the front alignment will remain out of spec unless I add the ability to adjust it.
- X-brace: The X-brace was originally designed for the convertible but has developed a reputation for tightening up the front end of the entire E36 line for a very reasonable price. On later model E36's such as mine the holes in the subframe required to mount the X-brace are already drilled. I just need the nutserts and the tool required to install them.
- Subframe reinforcement kit: A good idea for any old E36. This involves welding in four plates that beef up high stress areas on the subframe. I'll likely take this to the same fabricator that did the rear subframe welding because I was satisfied with the work.
- Powder coat the subframe, king pins and x-brace: Another job for Mike at Shore Powdercoat as required to remove rust, cover the newly-welded areas and just clean things up in general.
- Swaybar links: I replaced these a few years back but they take a beating so I plan to replace them again.
- Steering Column Overhaul: This will include replacement of the lower steering column bearing and a new u-joint / guibo. This is a big job but necessary to eliminate an occasional, but annoying squeak in the steering column and in general tighten up the steering feel.
- Front brakes: Simply because they're ready for replacement.
Many consider a Z3 steering rack upgrade to be a worthwhile place to spend money, particularly for cars that see track duty, but I'm not sure the benefits outweigh the substantial costs in my case. I'd have to purchase the rack outright since I don't have an identical core, and that would translate into something in the neighborhood of $750. Too rich for my blood right now, but perhaps I'll change my mind once I get into the job.
Mileage: 194050 [Oil Service at 193678], Parts: $45, Labor: $25
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sagging Headliner
You've heard the phrase "when it rains, it pours", right? And, no, I'm not referring to the three inches of rain we received earlier this week after a good six weeks with not so much as a trickle.
While craning my neck during the morning commute something about the headliner in the vicinity of the passenger side window caught my eye. I did a double take and realized that I had finally fallen victim of the dreaded sagging headliner problem. A closer look when I arrived at work revealed a good 30% of the headliner fabric has detached.
So now I have to add a headliner replacement to the long list of work I have planned for the car. Removing the headliner requires removal of the A, B, and C pillar trims and in order to remove the C pillar trim I have to remove the rear deck cover. As the vehicle has spent the better part of its life as a daily driver sitting out in the company parking lot under the blazing sun the cover is bleached nearly white. That means if I remove it I'd be stupid not to replace it.
Of course, if I'm pulling all the interior trim surrounding the rear window, that would be the ideal time to replace the back window to fix a couple of inoperative defrosting circuits that are conveniently in my line of sight through the rear view mirror and replace the exterior trim that has been hardening and distintegrating for years.
Removal of the headliner also requires removal of the door weatherstripping. I have wanted to replace that for many years but was always put off by its cost. When I last priced the parts a couple years ago each piece retailed for around $250. Now I wished I'd sucked it up and bought the parts back then, as the current price is (put your hands over your ears if cursing offends you), F$#!@! $375 each. My cost is a bit lower but it's still $600 for a couple pieces of weatherstripping. That is highway robbery by any stretch of the imagination, and this is coming from someone conditioned to aircraft parts prices.
As "luck" would have it, replacement of the deteriorating exterior shadowline window trim (the metal piece that surrounds the side windows and formed to fit the famous Hofmeister kink) also requires removal of the door weatherstripping, so it appears I'll be doing the shadowline trim as well. Fortunately those trim pieces are still relatively inexpensive at $35 each. And good thing too -- from what I'm told, they are very easy to bend during installation, and if that happens they go in the circular file.
One thing I have yet to figure out is how to get the headliner out of the interior without destroying it or anything else. Some suggest that reclining the seats is sufficient to provide the necessary clearance while others suggest the seats need to be removed entirely. If I remove the seats it will be hard not to rebuild them, but that's to be expected since I appear to have a thing for slippery slopes.
Mileage: 194378
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Battery Failure
The day began like any other. I walked out to the car, hopped in, and turned the key. Except this time the car didn't start. No slow spin of the starter. Not even a solenoid click. Just one key chime and the faint glow of a few annunciator lights that reminded me of the last scene in an Airwolf episode called Moffett's Ghost. "Hmmm", I said in my usual sarcastic inner voice, "this one is going to be hard to diagnose."
Normally I'd be well set to handle a situation like this but suffice it to say that my current living arrangements are less than ideal, with my backup car, backup battery (the one I pulled out of the car three years ago) and virtually all of my tools at another location. I did have a volt-ohm-meter (VOM) on hand so I checked the battery and found it at 10.9 volts. Now all I needed to do was determine WHY the battery was discharged.
The vehicle has been starting well and gave no indications of a charging system failure on the drive home the prior evening. I also didn't do anything stupid like leave the lights on overnight and the car is not equipped with an alarm. That meant either some silent accessory in the vehicle was drawing power and pulled the battery under or a cell reversed and the battery was toast. Based on the fact that the battery did not turn over the starter and did not "recover" with the key off as most discharged batteries will, instinct told me it was time for a new battery. Since the E36 is fairly "old school" and more tolerant of a defective battery than the newer vehicles I figured I'd call a local tow company to try a jump start then drive the car over to my garage to get the E46 that I could then use to get the new battery.
When the tow truck arrived the driver connected a 20 foot jumper cable between a jack on the truck and the battery. After a few minutes of charging the starter reluctantly turned over the engine and it settled into a smooth idle. I let the engine idle for ten minutes while the driver wrote up the paperwork and I continued troubleshooting. I put the VOM on the battery terminals and found the voltage at 13.9. This meant that there was enough juice in the battery to energize the field and that the alternator was capable of producing a high enough voltage to run the car's electronics. This increased the likelihood that the battery was at fault and hinted it would be okay to drive the vehicle the few miles necessary to reach my garage.
When I arrived at the garage I strategically parked the vehicle knowing full well that the battery likely wouldn't start the engine again. Needless to say, I wasn't surprised when I shut the car off and then turned the key again, only to be greeted by a sickly rapid key chime -- a tell-tale sign that the vehicle's systems were not receiving full voltage. Since the 15 minute drive would have sufficiently recharged an otherwise healthy battery, this confirmed the diagnosis of a reversed cell.
I got out out of the car, grabbed a 13mm shallow socket and small ratchet, and removed the battery ground terminal followed by the positive. Then I used a 10mm deep socket and 3" extension to remove the retaining bolt, pulled the battery out and plopped it into the trunk of the E46. I then drove over to my dealer and picked up a new battery for $111. Of course my technician saw me waiting at the parts counter (again), feigned surprise, and asked me "Hey, where's your uniform? You're here all the time...you might as well wear one!"
This evening I stopped at the garage on the way home from work and installed the new battery. The vehicle started enthusiastically so the battery appears to have been the problem. However, because I'm skeptical by nature I brought the backup battery, the tools necessary to swap it, and my high current battery charger home with me just in case history repeats itself tomorrow morning.
I have replaced the battery twice over the life of the vehicle. The original battery was replaced in my first maintenance binge back in June of 2002 when the vehicle was a bit over four years old. That battery, in turn, was replaced back in September 2007 in accordance with my maintenance schedule when it had been in service for five years. The core charge on the battery was only $5 so I kept the 2002 unit as a spare and keep it topped off with a Battery Tender.
I don't know why the 2007 unit failed prematurely but my guess is, like everything else, general manufacturing quality has dropped in order to help BMW's bottom line. BMW batteries were once supplied by Douglas (not me) and in 2006 they switched to Exide. The battery I installed in 2007 was therefore an Exide unit though I don't recall seeing an Exide brand on it. The new battery I installed today has the Exide name prominently displayed on the label.
The general consensus online seems to suggest that Douglas made good batteries and Exide quality is not up to par with the Douglas. Still others have suggested that Exide simply bought the Douglas factory so the batteries are made to the same standard of quality. In any case I can't make a judgment based on a single event but I won't be surprised if the new Exide unit fails in under three years. If it does I'll change my maintenance schedule at that time to reflect the new reality.
Most dealers, incidentally, get $90 to install a battery and of course they charge full retail for the battery which is $140. That means I saved $90 in labor and about $30 in parts doing this job myself.
Mileage: 194515, Labor: $75, Parts $111, Parts Saved: $29, Labor Saved: $90
Friday, July 23, 2010
Remaining Parts for Accessory Overhaul
The remaining parts needed for the accessory overhaul arrived today. I bought the parts from the local dealer primarily because I wanted to simplify handling of the core charge refunds. The dealer's parts guys were kind enough to extend a 20% discount to me so the alternator cost $471 ($589 retail) while the power steering pump cost $333 ($417 retail). I also picked up a few extra fasteners I neglected to pick up in the last Tischer order for around $6, which brought the total to $810. I also paid core charges of $50 for the alternator and $60 for the pump but I'll naturally get those back when I return the cores after the work is complete.
While the ETK indicates only the power steering pump is remanufactured, as the pictures show the alternator is remanufactured as well. I have heard stories about the relative quality of Bosch rebuilds and one site went so far as to disassemble an Bosch overhauled alternator to find it equipped with cheap Chinese bearings. Will I get the same lifespan out of this remanufactured alternator? Time will tell. Fortunately the rebuilt pump looks as good as new and feels like it should go the distance.
You may note that the alternator does not come with a pulley. This means I'll need to swap the pulley from the old unit using my air ratchet. The power steering pulley is, of course, being replaced with a new aftermarket aluminum unit as shown. After checking the fit of the new pulley on the pump the plastic pulley I bought earlier from the dealer was returned for credit.
Mileage: 194575, Parts: $810, Parts Saved: $202
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Accessory Overhaul Day One
I got a late start today because I just couldn't fathom the idea of getting up early on my birthday. The weather forecast also promised 90+ degrees with high humidity so I was not exactly rushing out the door to work on the car if you know what I mean.
In any case, I got to work around 1:30 and managed to accomplish the following before leaving at 7PM:
- Removed the cruise control unit and airbox
- Removed the engine driven fan / clutch assembly
- Removed the alternator cooling ductwork
- Loosened the bolts holding the power steering and water pump pulleys
- Removed the belts
- Drained the coolant via the radiator drain
- Drained the ATF from the power steering system using my optimal flush method
- Removed the water pump and installed the new unit
- Disconnected both negative and positive battery terminals from the battery
- Removed the alternator
- Removed the power steering pump
- Removed the oil pressure switch and VANOS oil line from the oil filter housing
- Removed the oil filter housing from the block
- Cleaned up the block in the vicinity of the oil filter housing with brake cleaner
- Cleaned up the oil filter housing and reinstalled it with a new gasket
- Installed new VANOS oil line with new crush washers
- Installed new oil pressure switch
I had originally planned to do an "official" power steering flush as part of this work but quickly ruled that out because I didn't want to waste any more time trying to acquire the necessary fittings. Fortunately, the ATF that I purged from the rack was still in very good shape so I know I won't be doing the new pump any harm by swapping 90% of the fluid again. Truth be told, this is exactly the way a technician would do it.
Even after I drained the radiator, when I removed the water pump a bunch of coolant flowed out of the block. I was expecting some coolant but not that much. Needless to say I didn't have a drain pan underneath the car at the time and covered the floor in coolant. I hosed the floor down and then got back to work.
Believe it or not, until now I had never removed the air conditioning belt so I didn't know exactly how to de-tension the belt because it is equipped with a different tensioner (hydraulic) than the mechanical tensioner I've worked with before. I figured it out pretty quickly, however. Both belts were showing their age and definitely needed to be replaced. Mike Miller of the BMWCCA has more than once recommended 60K as a proper service interval for good quality serpentine belts. Crappy belts on the other hand, might not last as long, so that's why it's important to check them at least once a month.
I was somewhat confused about how to remove the power steering pump, as the new pump was assembled in such a way that it appeared to require only two long bolts to install it, but as it turns out it is installed using a total of four bolts, including two bolts accessible from the rear of the assembly. Oddly enough, one of the brackets provided with the new unit will have to be removed from the pump to install it.
The oil filter housing gasket was very hard and remained stuck to the block when I removed the housing. I carefully peeled the gasket from the block and then used some duct tape (the only thing I could get to stick) to close off the oil passages before spraying everything down with a can of brake cleaner. This wasn't the least expensive or the most environmentally friendly way to do this but I needed a stream of degreasing agent under pressure and this did the job. For whatever reason I don't yet have a compressed air cleaning wand in my tools arsenal that I could use to spray a more friendly degreasing agent (like the ZEP citrus stuff) but I plan to buy one soon.
I had some difficulty finding a torque spec for the six bolts that hold the oil filter housing to the block. I did find an obtuse reference in the TIS for 40Nm and that's probably safe for a cast iron block, but generally speaking most of the block fasteners have relatively low torque specs in the neighborhood of 25 Nm (18 ft*lbs) so I went the conservative route and torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft*lbs). I think this will be acceptable because I could feel the housing pivoting over the gasket so I knew it was doing its job. Whatever the torque spec, the key to installing the housing correctly is to evenly torque the bolts so the housing mates evenly with the block. I had to use a 12" extension and a deep 13mm socket to torque the bolts.
I'm still on vacation tomorrow and plan to finish the work then. So far I have about four hours in the job. I took several breaks and was forced to sit on my hands for about 45 minutes while I waited for a strong line of thunderstorms to pass, but I have to admit it was nice just to relax for a change and listen to the soothing sounds of wind, rain, and thunder.
Mileage: 194600
Monday, July 26, 2010
Accessory Overhaul Complete
I got up at a reasonable hour today so I managed to start work at around 11 AM and finish up around 5PM. I took almost an hour for lunch and had to run an errand in that time so that means I spent around four hours doing the following:
- Installed power steering pump and aluminum pulley
- Installed aluminum water pump pulley
- Transferred alternator pulley to new alternator and installed assembly
- Connected power steering pump hoses and filled system with fresh ATF
- Installed new A/C and accessory belts and reinstalled the tensioner/idler protective caps
- Assembled and installed new engine driven fan and viscous clutch
- Installed upper radiator hose and filled system with coolant
- Installed airbox and cruise control unit
- Reconnected battery
- Started engine
- Verified the power steering fluid at the correct level
- Bled cooling system
- Verified charging system operating correctly
- Conducted a test drive
When I flushed the power steering system yesterday I took extra time to rotate the wheels back and forth until I could no longer feel resistance or hear fluid squishing in the system. This purged the maximum amount of fluid possible using the optimal flush method. When I filled it today I moved the wheels back and forth (actually by grabbing the spokes in the rim and pivoting the tire rather than the steering wheel) until I felt consistent resistance in the wheels. All told the system took almost a quart of fluid. After the test run the fluid was not translucent, but I wasn't expecting it to be as only the official flush method has any hope of flushing all the old fluid and particulates from the system. I plan to do that at some point in the future but as I said yesterday I couldn't justify the time at this point.
My technician originally told me that remanufactured alternators come with a pulley attached. The remanufactured unit I received from the dealer most certainly did not come with a pulley so I had to transfer the pulley to the new alternator. I made quick work of loosening the pulley nut with my air wrench and a 24 mm thinwall socket and I was able to pull the pulley off the shaft of the old alternator by hand without significant effort. Oddly, the very same pulley would not fit with mere hand pressure onto the shaft of the new alternator so I had to use a 22 mm impact socket as a drift and hammer the pulley onto the shaft. Mind you this was not a crude attempt to fit a square peg in a round hole...the pulley clearly fit the shaft...it was simply a press fit. After I installed the pulley I glanced skyward and said a small prayer that the new alternator was not defective because I didn't have the foggiest idea how I would remove the pulley from the shaft and transfer it back to the old alternator. If I ever do this job again I'll buy a spare pulley just in case.
I would have preassembled the engine driven fan and new clutch ahead of time to save a few minutes but I was not sure of the orientation. It is entirely possible to mate the fan to the clutch in several ways. For clearance reasons I had to be sure, so I just waited until I could examine the old unit more closely and use it as a template. Since I've removed and reinstalled the fan several times in the past I made quick work of installing it this time and took a minute to bask in the glow of a nice new clutch and fan assembly.
Incidentally, after a test drive I opened the hood and noticed that the engine driven fan was spinning and blowing air at a rate I hadn't seen in, well, a long time. This tells me that the original clutch was near or at end of life. After all, the viscous coupling is supposed to become rigid when the temperature increases and therefore turn the fan at the speed of the water pump, and I was clearly not used to seeing it blow this much air. So the lesson learned is these things do go bad and not necessarily in an obvious way. The corollary is that the engine driven fan serves a purpose on these cars and should not be removed, at least on vehicles that came equipped with them from the factory (not all did).
I always keep a gallon of 50/50 mixed coolant around just to top off the system when necessary. When I used the entire gallon I had on hand and realized the system wanted more I had to run out for some coolant and distilled water. That ate up a solid hour of the day but it was necessary because all told the system took nearly two gallons. This means I can count this as a coolant flush in my maintenance schedule. Fortunately I had no issues with the cooling system bleeding process, but this was likely because I left the front end jacked up for the first few minutes of engine operation.
A few weeks ago I was hanging out at Don's shop and saw first hand how the bleeding process can go awry. I stood silently to the side as he and one of his techs lit up a freshly overhauled S52 on a track-prepped M3. The tech began to add coolant and Don started the engine. To help circulate the coolant and free any air from the system he revved the engine between 4000 and 5000 RPM and watched the temperature needle (aftermarket VDO unit) like a hawk. When the needle started to rise above a safe point he took this as a sign that an air bubble had formed in the system and the pump was not circulating coolant as required. To remedy the problem they quickly put the front end of the vehicle on the lift and raised it to aid the bleeding process. As expected this cleared the air bubble and the temperature dropped to the regulated value. Lesson learned: the more coolant you remove from the system, the more you risk encountering problems during the bleed, and the more you have to be on your guard with respect to monitoring coolant temperature.
When everything was ready to go I verified all fluid levels and then applied a VOM to the battery terminals to make sure the system was charging. The charging voltage of 14.0 volts, while slightly higher than usual, was within the normal range. A short test drive around the block confirmed that the infamous power steering whirring noise that had plagued the car for years is gone. Once back at the garage I jacked up the front end again to conduct an inspection. I found no leaks or other problems so I put it back on the ground, pulled it out the garage, washed it for good measure and called the project complete.
Total project time was eight hours. I have no idea what the dealer would charge but something tells me that book labor, with each task taken separately as it usually is, would easily be in the vicinity of 6-8 hours. Multiplying the lower figure by $128 (my dealer's labor rate) equates to $768 so I think I can safely call that the labor saved doing this job myself. The parts came to a total of $1325. I saved $290 sourcing parts myself, so that brings the DIY dividend on this project to $1058. Not bad for a couple days work, doncha think?
Mileage: 194662, Labor Saved: $768


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Comments on the impact of Dr. William Lane Craig's work and the resources at ReasonableFaith.org
Dr. Craig, I wanted to wish you a happy birthday, and encourage you to continue this great work that God has laid upon you. I've written you before and would like to stress the importance of the work you do. I was an atheist of 12 years, until, at my mother's behest, I watched a debate you did on Youtube. Needless to say, my life was changed. I sincerely believe that the Holy Spirit works through your arguments and presentations, especially in this new age, to bring folks to God. Watching that first debate made me realize that there were tears in the (so I thought) indestructible armor of atheism, and it lead me to seriously questioning my stance and outlook on life. No doubt, the Spirit of God set your words down as towers looming above my own intelligence. They humbled me, yet showed me God's love. They showed me that it is absolutely reasonable to believe in a Divine Creator, and perhaps that is as best as we can do sometimes. But that was more than enough for me. I am now a member of Christ's Holy Body. When I saw your videos and felt the Spirit calling me, my life was falling apart. My wife and I were separated and on the verge of divorce, but after being compelled to read the scriptures, the Spirit told me to forgive. I took a leap of faith and followed suit. Now, my marriage couldn't be happier, our children are being raised in the faith, my wife is now entering the Church, and we are living a life devoted to Christ. I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done, and I must say, the Holy Spirit is with you and working through you. You have definitely provided the seed of faith that the Spirit is growing in me and now, all of my family. God bless you sir, and may you have many more years to give this incredible gift to the world.
— Eric
Dr. Craig, Just wanted to thank you for your work. I am a student in Nurse Anesthesiology school and have found your arguments compelling. While walking at a state fair with my wife last night I noticed a booth set up for the Michigan Atheists group. While it was our anniversary my wife thankfully gave me the ok to talk with them. I began by presenting the Kalam cosmological argument. The atheist I was talking with suddenly had 2 friends who all began attacking me with claims that I was describing micro evolution- I never once mentioned anything related to evolution. I tried to reason further but this group would not give me any defense for their beliefs and simply took the pamphlets back they had given me and told me to go the Christian booth. I have never seen such absurdity and am encouraged to share these arguments with my youth group I help teach. When presented with sound logical arguments it seems the atheist world crumbles. Thank you again.
— Joe
Recently I caught WLC's debates with LK on you tube. I was struck with by the utter nastiness of Prof. Krauss. He was vulgar, rude, profane, belligerent, and domineering. He presented little in the way of rational argument. Rather, what one witnessed were emotion-based rants, ad hominem arguments, error-laden, fallacious statements and insults. There is no God, and Krauss hates Him. His obnoxious performance was proof once again that atheists have no logical or rational basis for their (non)faith. It's really all emotion. In stark contrast, WLC was polite, articulate, and presented, as always, cogent, well argued grounding for his position. The contrast between the two debaters was in itself a good demonstration of whose side the truth lay. Congratulations to William Craig.
— John
Just wanted to pass along how I was recently encouraged by the subject podcast. While I wasn't planning on "trying on atheism" anytime soon (God forbid, ever), I still found that the message encouraged me to take seriously how I'm using my spiritual gifts in the body of Christ.
Also, I've always appreciated Dr. Craig's winsome manner, and in this particular podcast, he displayed how being winsome doesn't mean one must sugarcoat matters. Thank you for continuing to fight the good fight.
— Phil
Dear Dr. William Lane Craig,
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Wendy Kling shared her story of taking a chance on a special needs dog named Nemo at the ASPCA Adoption Center, just in time for Christmas.
It has been more than one year since we welcomed Nemo into our home on Christmas Eve. He had an interesting journey here, beginning with my husband spotting him one morning on Fox News wearing a little red jacket asking to be adopted. He called me in to take a look and, after realizing Nemo was missing a back leg, I thought, "Would we really be able to take care of a pet with special needs?" I said no to adopting him and went to work.
I thought about Nemo for the next few days and joked that all I wanted for Christmas was a three-legged-dog under my tree. That set the ball in motion. My husband found him at the ASPCA, and without my knowledge, set up an appointment to see him on Christmas Eve. My husband, Will; daughter Marisa; our Husky, Mishka, and I drove to the city from Quakertown, Pennsylvania. After spending several hours with the wonderful staff there, we signed the paperwork and brought our new family member home to spend Christmas morning watching us unwrap presents.
Nemo is a wonderful dog who is full of personality and a bit of a lounger. He also tends to make us forget that he is missing a leg—except when we're picking him up to carry him to bed every night and downstairs in the morning.
Just recently, I saw him featured in an ASPCA commercial. What a surprise! To us, he is a bit of a celebrity. Thank you, ASPCA, for making that night such a memorable one and for allowing us to bring Nemo home and become one of us. I tell everyone I know who is looking for a pet to adopt, adopt, adopt!
Becca Adams shared the following story with us about meeting her beloved feline companion Lily at a time when she least expected to adopt a cat.
The story of Lily actually begins 18 years ago, when I met the first love of my life at the SPCA in Virginia Beach, Virginia: a domestic shorthaired cat named Rassa. For 17 happy years, Rassa was my companion, partner in crime and best friend. He was diagnosed with cancer in December 2011. We discussed our options with the vet, and decided to make him comfortable for as long as he maintained his quality of life. Never one to enjoy a change of scenery, he seemed to agree. Rassa left us in March of last year, which is when Lily's story begins.
My husband was out of town on business when I said goodbye to Rassa, so a friend came to stay with me. We stayed active, and during a day trip, she suggested that we stop by the SPCA. I told her I was not ready. The next day she suggested the same thing, and remembering a spring day 17 years earlier, I decided to go, but under no circumstances would I adopt an animal.
The Richmond SPCA is absolutely wonderful. There are two huge cat playrooms with large tunnels and hiding spaces and, for the more reserved kitties, large, private condos. I walked past Lily twice, thinking what a beautiful cat she was. A predominantly white calico with one blue and one green eye, Lily seemed rather interested in me. My mom had calico cats and they definitely had a fair share of "cattitude," so I kept going.
My friend said she'd found the perfect cat for me. Thinking, "yeah, yeah, sure," and feeling a bit guilty, I agreed to meet this perfect cat. Of course, Lily came prancing into the room. She walked right over to me, jumped in my lap and gave me a healthy head butt in the face. She looked me square in the face and sat down in my lap.
Two hours later, Lily and I were headed home.
She's been with us for exactly a year, and has "adopted" two other rescue cats as her babies. I couldn't imagine life with another cat a year ago, and now I can't imagine my life without Lily.
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When Midnight, a six-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, came to us, he suffered from severe skin disease and ear infections and looked emaciated. He underwent treatment at the ASPCA Animal Hospital and slowly began to recover. When he was ready, Midnight stayed for months in our Adoption Center, waiting patiently for someone to take him home.
In February, Victoria D'Asto and Michael Pisula did just that, giving Midnight a new life as part of their family.
"My husband and I waited a year and a half after the passing of our last dog before visiting the ASPCA in Manhattan," Victoria says. "After looking at all the dogs and meeting several of them, we settled on Midnight, now known as Harley."
Harley has come a long way, but he still suffers from chronic ear infections. With medication and TLC, Harley's ear infections are manageable.
"Even with his health issues and difficult past, we felt that he would be a great addition to our family," Victoria says.
And they were right. Harley is thriving in his new home.
"It turns out that we really lucked out—Harley is so well trained and sweet with everyone he meets," Victoria says. "He seems to enjoy his new diet and exercise program as he gains those last five pounds to bring him back up to a healthy weight."
Victoria tells us that Harley loves to go for walks in Manhattan's Riverside Park, on shopping trips, and enjoys romping around at Victoria and Michael's country home on the weekends.
"He loves destroying his toys, fighting for the peanut butter in his new Kong toy and lounging by the fireplace," she says. "It's been almost two weeks, and he's already become our best friend! Thanks, ASPCA!"
Want to help support our efforts to find homes for thousands of homeless pets like Harley? Please consider becoming an ASPCA Guardian today.
When Jessica Lovelace-Chandler visited the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan for the first time, she was nervous but hopeful that she'd find a cat who could be a companion to her older, resident cat named Winston. Our staff led Jessica to meet some friendly felines who would be great candidates for cat companionship. That's where Jessica met Francine, a sweet kitty who had been the victim of a hoarding situation.
"When I met Francine, she was very nervous and hiding out, but she still managed to let me pet her head," Jessica says. "She was so soft and cute, and I had sympathy for her story and background. I could tell she would be shy at first but was very much looking for love, which has proven to be true!"
Once in Jessica's home, Francine was still pretty shy. She didn't eat much at all and seemed uninterested in human affection.
"I knew things would take time, and I knew how to handle the situation thanks to the wonderful coaching I received at the Adoption Center," Jessica says.
With patience, loving care, and some time alone spent in Jessica's bathroom, Francine seemed ready to come out of her shell and join her new crew. And, while Winston wasn't sure what to think of Francine at first, he is coming around as well.
"Winston hissed viciously every time he walked by Francine's door and at the slightest reminder that she was in the house," Jessica says. "Francine handled it all like a champ, which made me particularly glad the adoption center had suggested her as a cat-friendly cat. I'm pleased to say…that they are able to be in the same room now and get along. They're not best friends yet, but they tolerate each other. I'm sure as time goes on, they'll continue to grow with love—or at least, acceptance."
We feel sure these three amigos will enjoy a long-lasting friendship.
Kay, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon with an impressive silver mane, looks as though she was born to romp around in the snow. It took some time and special care for Kay to get to where she is now, but thanks to her adopters, Robert and Nancy Leete, Kay regularly gets to do just that.
When Kay arrived at the ASPCA Adoption Center in 2012, she suffered from heartworm. She reacted poorly to her initial treatment and became very sick after her first round of shots. It took a while, but eventually, Kay recovered and soon after, she joined the Leete family in Massachusetts.
"We fell in love with Kay the moment we saw her picture and read her bio," Nancy says. "Our decision to adopt Kay just felt right and we couldn't get to Manhattan quick enough."
Kay's pet parents decided to move to a 12-acre homestead in Vermont. With plenty of fresh air and more than enough room to play, Kay is thriving there with her dog brother, Gus. Before this winter's snow arrived, Kay and Gus took long walks through the woods, exploring their new territory. Robert tells us that Kay shows her enthusiasm for nature by bouncing and prancing along the path during their frequent hikes. Kay and Gus also dearly enjoy paying visits to their dog neighbor, a golden retriever named Spencer.
While Kay wasn't too thrilled with the first Vermont snowstorm, she has learned to enjoy being outside in the fresh air and sunshine, even with snow on the ground. She never tires of getting love pats, eating yummy treats after playing outside, and going for walks with her family. We can't imagine a better place for Kay to call home.
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The ACLU's Director of Litigation, Daniel Mach, argues that the Bush Administration allowed the USCCB to "to impose its religious beliefs on trafficking victims by prohibiting sub grantees from ensuring access to services like emergency contraception, condoms, and abortion care."
As part of their agreement with the DHHS to help trafficking victims, the USCCB stipulated that they would not work with subcontractors who provide abortion services or contraceptives, since both are contrary to Catholic teaching.
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Interest Rate Conversions
Converting interest rates
There are many situations where an interest rate with a specified compounding frequency must be converted into an equivalent rate with a different compounding frequency. Examples include situations where a need exists to compare alternative interest rates with different compounding frequencies and where the payment frequency does not match the compounding frequency in an annuity problem.
The basic relationship used to convert interest rates from one compounding frequency to another is shown in Figure 1 below.
The effective rate is an annually compounded interest rate that is equivalent to the nominal rate compounded more frequently. The nominal rate is the stated rate in a problem, such as 5%, compounded monthly. The number of periods per year is also stated in most problems. An interest rate compounded monthly involves 12 periods per year, for example.
Using the relationship shown in Figure 1 above, any effective annual rate can be converted to a rate compounded more frequently and any rate compounded more frequently than once a year can be converted to an effective annual rate.
Converting an interest rate with continuous compounding uses the formula below. Of course, there is no need for the number of periods per year, which has no meaning under continuous compounding. In the formula below, e is the numeric constant 2.7182818…
Converting interest rates on the HP 17bII+
The HP 17bII+ calculator has functions that use the relationship shown in Figures 1 and 2 built-in and available to the user by pressing . When pressed, the user must choose between periodic and continuous compounding as shown below in Figure 3.
If periodic is chosen, the functions are displayed as shown in Figure 4 below.
If continuous is chosen, the functions are displayed as shown in Figure 5 below.
Practice converting interest rates
Example 1
What annual rate is equivalent to 8%, compounded monthly?
8.30%. Over time, an annual rate of 8.30% would produce the same effects as 8%, compounded monthly.
Example 2
What rate, compounded monthly, is equivalent to an effective annual rate of 8.30%?
The result is 8%.
Example 3
Which interest rate would give you better returns as an investor? 4.25%, compounded quarterly or 4.15%, compounded monthly?
The way to solve problems like these is to convert each rate to an effective annual rate and then compare them.
4.25% compounded quarterly is equivalent to 4.32% compounded annually (or to an effective rate of 4.32%), while 4.15% compounded monthly is equivalent to 4.23% compounded annually.
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Convert 5%, compounded monthly to an equivalent semiannual rate.
First, convert the monthly rate to an effective rate.
Then convert this rate to a semiannual rate.
5%, compounded monthly is equivalent to 5.05%, compounded semiannually (to more decimal places, it is actually 5.05237359091%, compounded semiannually).
Example 5
What effective interest rate is 10% compounded continuously equal to?
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Gaye, I'm showing my ignorance here but are those 2 lovable little ones Pugs? They have long hair....
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Archie is mostly chihuahua, with maybe some pug in there. He has one heck of an underbite.
Patrick (Abner's new name) is pekingnese. Maybe purebred, but not a particularly good specimen.
Both dogs have caught upper respiratory infections, and went to the vet today. The good news is that is all that is wrong with them, except that Archie has heartworms. He will have to get over his doggie cold before he can be treated for the heartworms.
We have, however, succeeded in finding an all-breed, small-dog rescue group to take Archie under their wing so we can get heartworm treatment for him at the rescue rate. They will also help us get him exposure and network him so he can find a forever home when he is healthy. Even full rescues are often agreeable to take another if it already has a committed foster.


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A Wood Dale police sergeant described Wednesday how he heard a loud noise in his home, then confronted an intruder who angrily refused his order to leave.
"I said, 'get out of my house," Sgt. Michael Peters testified. "He looked at me and said, kind of under his breath, 'f--- you, you get out of my house."
Peters testified during the trial of Kerin Ramirez, a former Harper College wrestler who was charged with home invasion following the Sept. 24, 2011 confrontation.
Ramirez, now 22, was shot and wounded by Peters during the early morning struggle inside the police officer's home in unincorporated Carol Stream.
Peters told jurors the confrontation erupted after he found Ramirez inside his home at about 7 a.m. — standing near his 4-year-old son.
Despite being ordered to leave, Ramirez instead took off his t-shirt, dropped into a fighting crouch and attacked him, Peters told jurors hearing the trial.
"He picked me up around the body and threw me to the ground," Peters said.
Peters said he struggled for several minutes with Ramirez, whom he described as "very muscular," but wasn't able to subdue him, even when a neighbor — himself a retired police officer —arrived and tried to help him.
"I had no more energy left. I was completely out of gas," said Peters.
He testified he ran to his car, grabbed a handgun and returned to confront Ramirez — who used his legs to knock him to the floor.
Peters said he quickly pointed the gun at Ramirez and after the weapon initially misfired, shot Ramirez once in the abdomen.
Peters acknowledged that after he shot Ramirez, he dragged the wounded man by his feet out his front door and onto his porch.
Peter told the first police officer to arrive that he had needed "to get this guy out of the house now."
Defense attorneys contended Ramirez had mistakenly wandered into Peters unlocked house after a night of heavy drinking during a party at another home six doors down.
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THE APPLE ORCHARD RIDDLE by Margaret McNamara
Mr. Tiffin and his students are going to an apple orchard, and Mr. Tiffin has a special riddle for his students to solve: "Show me a little red house with no windows and no door, but with a star inside." Young readers will discover the answer to the puzzle, take a tour of an apple orchard, and pick up a windfall of apple facts along the way. Crisp and delicious! (E Fiction)
BALL by Mary Sullivan
This one-word book—yes, ball—perfectly captures a dog's obsession with a beloved toy. With each page, joy is renewed or crushed, illustrating the range of the dog's feelings throughout his ball-centric day. A delightful book for dog lovers. (E Fiction)
COUNT THE MONKEYS by Mac Barnett
Hey kids! Let's get ready to count the monkeys! Sadly, monkeys are few and far between in this picture book, having been scared away by a variety of characters, including one king cobra, two mongooses (or is that mongeese?), three crocodiles, and so on. Luckily, kids (and adults) will still enjoy the hilarity. (E Fiction)
THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT by Drew Daywalt
When Duncan gets ready to color, he finds a stack of letters from his crayons. The crayons share their frustrations one by one. Red feels overworked. Yellow and Orange are no longer speaking to each other because they each think they should be the true color of the sun. Blue has been used so much that it's short and stubby, and Pink complains that it doesn't get used enough. Duncan finds a creative solution to make all his crayons happy once again. (E Fiction)
This book doesn't need any super powers or a cape to fly off the shelf—no one can resist this colorful book starring Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The pictures and stories are geared toward a crowd that loves the look of the graphic novel but needs a simpler story and text. If you are looking for a fun "comic book" read that isn't edgy, just filled with action and adventure, this is it. (E Fiction)
DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONES WILL GROW? by Susan A. Shea
"If a cub grows and becomes a bear, can a stool grow and become a chair?" The entertaining question and answer format of this book will elicit a delighted response from preschoolers, who will indeed be able to tell you which ones will grow. (E Fiction)
I'M BORED by Michael Ian Black
What could possibly be worse than being a bored kid? How about being a bored potato? This is the perfect story for any child who has ever uttered the words, "I'm bored!" (E Fiction)
THE MONSTERS' MONSTER by Patrick McDonnell
Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words. (E Fiction)
MUSTACHE BABY by Bridget Heos
Baby Billy has been born with a mustache! His family waits to see if the mustache is a "good guy" or "bad guy" addition to his little face. This tongue-in-cheek look at baby facial hair and how it influences Billy is sure to delight expectant parents, young siblings, grandparents, and just about anyone else who picks up this book. (E Fiction)
MY DAD IS BIG AND STRONG, BUT… by Coralie Saudo
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NO GHOST UNDER MY BED by Guido Van Genechten
When a little penguin named Jake becomes afraid of strange noises, he calls for his father to check out the situation, and when everything from the curtains to the wardrobe and toy box has been checked, Jake feels comforted that all of the ghosts are gone and prepares to sleep. (E Fiction)
SOPHIE'S SQUASH by Pat Zietlow Miller
Everyone needs a best friend. Sophie's best friend is Bernice, and she just happens to be a squash. Sophie and Bernice play together, go to the library together, and even visit the farmer's market. Bernice makes the perfect friend. But what happens when your best friend starts to get soft and splotchy and begins to rot? This is an entertaining and sweet story about an unlikely friendship. (E Fiction)
THIS IS NOT MY HAT by Jon Klassen
When a little fish steals a hat from a big fish, he is sure he will get away with it. But will he really? (E Fiction)
UNICORN THINKS HE'S PRETTY GREAT by Bob Shea
Goat thinks he is pretty cool…until Unicorn shows up. How do you compete with a one-horned flying creature who can make it rain cupcakes? This funny book shows how each of us is special in our very own ways. (E Fiction)
WOLF WON'T BITE by Emily Gravett
A long-suffering circus wolf is shot from a cannon, ridden like a horse, and forced to jump through hoops by three little ringmaster pigs, but he draws the line when a dubious magic trick requires him to be sawed in half. Before things become too outrageous, the wolf manages to "turn the tables" on the pigs in a hilarious twist of events. (E Fiction)
ANNIE AND SIMON by Catharine O'Neill
The four short chapters in this early reader each tell a story about Annie and her patient big brother, Simon. Whether hunting for loons in a canoe or watching for falling stars, the obviously strong bond between the siblings is delightful. (ER Reader)
I'M A FROG! by Mo Willems
Piggie has decided he's a frog, and Gerald the Elephant is confused and distressed. How could this happen to Piggie? What if it happened to Gerald? Horrors! Then Gerald turns the tables on Piggie. Mo Willems makes pretending into a laugh-out-loud concept. (VER Reader)
THE LITTLE BRUTE FAMILY by Russell Hoban
A delightful—and hilarious—classic returns! The Brutes are not a very happy family; who would be if they ate stick and stone stew? A lack of civility and manners is part of their lives, until the day that Baby Brute finds something nice and brings it home. That nice feeling changes everything. (ER Reader)
THE MEANEST BIRTHDAY GIRL by Josh Schneider
What birthday gift would you get for someone who's mean to you? Dana receives a surprise gift from Anthony, a boy she treats particularly badly. The wonderful present provides Dana with an important lesson. This is one hilarious beginning chapter book. (ER Reader)
AL CAPONE DOES MY HOMEWORK by Gennifer Choldenko
Moose Flanagan's life is complicated: in addition to having a sister with special needs (and special talents) and a father who works at the famed Alcatraz prison, Moose and his family actually live on Alcatraz Island! In this third installment in the Alcatraz trilogy, troubling things are happening—someone is giving anonymous gifts, friends are acting strangely, and Moose's sister Natalie is accused of setting a fire. On top of that, Moose's dad has been promoted to Associate Warden, making him a target for some of Alcatraz's violent guests. Can Moose help clear Natalie's name, look out for his dad, and expose the secrets swirling on the island? Historical facts are interwoven with a page-turning mystery that can be read on its own or as the finale to an excellent trilogy. (J Fiction)
CLEMENTINE AND THE SPRING TRIP by Sara Pennypacker
Clementine is back again in her sixth book. Once again she faces many challenges. The third graders are going on a field trip with the fourth graders, and the fourth graders have rules about no eating sounds. "No crunching, no smacking, no snicking. No slurping, no gulping…" How will Clementine be able to eat her lunch without making her usual eating sounds? And what is that horrible smell coming from Bus Seven? They won't have to ride that bus on their field trip, will they? Join Clementine on another adventure that will be sure to make you laugh. (J Fiction)
OBI, GERBIL ON A SCHOOL TRIP! by M.C. Delaney
In this third set of adventures, Obi the gerbil gets accidently zipped into her owner's backpack and carted off to school. In this new and somewhat frightening world, the precocious (and literate!) little rodent must carefully navigate, avoiding students, teachers, and especially other classroom pets who suspect her of being a spy for the principal! (J Fiction)
PIE by Sarah Weeks
Better wrap this book up in an apron and throw in a rolling pin as well! Alice's Aunt Polly makes the best pie in town—maybe even in the country. When Polly dies unexpectedly, Alice finds that she has inherited her Aunt's cat, Lardo, and Lardo has inherited Aunt Polly's super-secret pie dough recipe. Everyone is looking for that recipe, and Alice must find it and protect Lardo, too. Readers will find this a delicious adventure/mystery, and the recipes included in the book will make anyone want to try their own hand at baking. (J Fiction)
TIMMY FAILURE: MISTAKES WERE MADE! by Stephan Pastis
Meet Timmy Failure, the president and CEO of the self-proclaimed "best detective agency in town." Following in the footsteps of great kid sleuths such as Harriet the Spy and Encyclopedia Brown, Timmy is always willing to offer his investigative expertise to the community at large—even if his fellow students, teachers, and his own mother don't recognize the importance of surveillance over homework. Whether he's investigating the disappearance of a Segway or the suspicious death of a hamster, Timmy will scrutinize every witness and probe every clue until the case is cracked. (J Mystery)
JEDI ACADEMY by Jeffrey Brown
Being a student at a boarding school for Jedi would be awesome, right? For Roan Novachez, the answer is "yes and no." Through a mix of diary entries, comics, and other fun artifacts, follow Roan as he navigates one of the weirdest (and funniest) middle schools in the galaxy. (J Graphic STARWARS)
THE ART OF STONE SKIPPING AND OTHER FUN OLD-TIME GAMES by J.J. Ferrer
Yes, it is actually possible to play a game without a computer, iPad, Xbox, Wii, smart phone... . This book includes clear instructions on a variety of timeless games, including hopscotch, marbles, jacks, rummy, solitaire, Duck Duck Goose, Red Rover, and many others. So unplug and have a little old-fashioned fun. (J 790.1)
BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Francisco Pittau
Lift the flaps of this oversized, interactive book to reveal beautiful drawings of—and fun facts about—birds from around the world. Kids will recognize some familiar birds (chickens, penguins, cardinals) and enjoy learning about new ones (Eurasian jays, bay-headed tanagers, ortolan buntings). A fun, beautiful, and informative game of bird hide-and-seek that kids will want to play again and again! (J 598)
DINOSAURS by Penelope Arlon and Tory Gordon-Harris
This book travels through time to introduce the great dinosaurs of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Learn about fossils, fossil hunters, and amazing dinosaur record setters along the way. (J 567.9)
THE GYMNASTICS BOOK: THE YOUNG PERFORMER'S GUIDE TO GYMNASTICS by Elfi Schlegel
This is a beginner's guide to gymnastics. The book gives advice on how to find an appropriate program from beginner to the competitive level. It also gives advice on exercises to warm up and cool down before and after practice. Gymnasts from the past also give advice. (J 796.44)
IF YOU WERE A CHOCOLATE MUSTACHE by J. Patrick Lewis
Open this book and you will meet a hippopotabus, a girl who battles a dragon with a squirt gun, and the germ that's out to get you. You will hear from a spotted park bench. You will learn the "Rules for Tightrope Walking Between Tall Buildings." You will find riddles, limericks, story poems, nonsense rhymes, haiku, and a startling array of other poetic forms. (J 808.81)
IT'S OUR GARDEN by George Ancona
If you like gardening, you might enjoy this book. Read the story of a multicultural school community gardening project. During a year-long project the students and teachers created a beautiful edible garden from seed to harvest. (J 635)
MEGA TRUCKS by Deborah Jane Murrell
If you have a little one who LOVES trucks, you have to get this book. The bright, colorful pictures of some of the biggest trucks out there are sure to captivate the imagination, and the fun features like finding lights, pulleys and wheels in the pictures help make this book interactive as well. Dig in! (J 629.224)
MY FIRST BOOK OF KOREAN WORDS by Henry J. Amen and Kyubyong Park
My First Book of Korean Words introduces the Korean language and culture to preschool children in a fun way. Ji-min and her friends help children learn 26 Korean words. Kids will love the colorful pictures. (J 495.7)
POCKET GUIDE TO THE OUTDOORS: BASED ON MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN by Jean Craighead George
Survival skills books should be a bookshelf staple for all kids. This is an excellent one, written by the woman who has inspired readers for years to go out and be self-sufficient. Grab this book and a good pair of hiking shoes and re-discover your own environment. You may be surprised at how much fun doing things the "old-fashioned way" can be! (J 796.5)
SNEAKY ART: CRAFTY SURPRISES TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT by Marthe Jocelyn
Written for the "sneaky artist" inside any kid, this collection helps kids get inspired to create simple art and craft items that will cause surprises, second-looks, and smiles, not harm. Most of the needed materials are easily found around the house or bought inexpensively, and the projects are intentionally simple and adaptable. Buy this one for the crafty kid or trickster at your house, and be prepared for smiles. (J 702)
THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU by Barbara Kerley
Introduce your small children to the world and its infinite possibilities with this book. Glorious photographs and encouraging text will inspire them to dream about what they want to do or be on this beautiful planet. Real-life magic awaits. (J 910)
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Well, after a week-off sabbatical due to super storm Sandy, I'm back and ready to dive right back into talking fantasy football.
And what a week we just had!  In Week 9, it was all about the rookies, as Doug Martin and Andrew Luck had their best games as pros. That's saying something after some of the games these two rookies have had.
You'll read all about the rest of the week here, as I dissect and analyze the weekend that was. So, without further ado, here is the Weekend 411 from FP911.
Stud of the Week
Doug Martin: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Call him "Dougie Fresh," "Muscle Hamster" or whatever you want. I'll just call him a star in the making. In case you didn't know, the diminutive rookie running back ran roughshod over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Martin ran for a whopping 251 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries. For good measure Martin also added four receptions for 21 yards. What made Martin's day so impressive was that Martin ran for three 40-plus touchdown runs.
Other studs of note: Brian Hartline, Donnie Avery, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, Ray Rice, Peyton Manning, Eric Decker, Jermaine Gresham, A.J. Green, Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Mikel LeShoure, Calvin Johnson, Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, Cam Newton, Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Golden Tate, Carson Palmer, Brandon Myers, Isaac Redman, Tony Romo, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Julio Jones, Roddy White, LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson.
Dud of the week
Eli Manning: New York Giants
After starting the season strong, Manning is mired in a deep slump and it reached its lowest point on Sunday. Manning only completed 10 passes for a measly 125 yards (no touchdowns) while also throwing an interception against the Steelers. The Steelers proved to be a difficult opponent, but Manning should get back to being a trusted option soon. With the Bengals on tap next, Manning should return to his elite ways.
Other duds of note: Fred Jackson, Nate Washington, Jared Cook, Titus Young, Jermichael Finley, Christian Ponder, Ahmad Bradshaw, Hakeem Nicks, Dez Bryant, Tony Gonzalez and Jeremy Maclin.
Rookies of impact
Andrew Luck: Indianapolis Colts
The maturation Luck is developing and the poise he plays with is just astounding. Luck was like a surgeon on Sunday slicing up the Dolphins, as he passed for a robust 433 yards and two touchdowns with no picks.
Ryan Tannehill: Miami Dolphins
Going toe to toe with Luck was Tannehill, as his Dolphins almost upended the Colts. Once again Tannehill was solid, passing for 290 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions.
T.Y. Hilton: Indianapolis Colts
Slowly but surely Hilton is starting to emerge as a favorite option for Luck. Hilton rewarded Luck on Sunday by grabbing six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Dwayne Allen: Indianapolis Colts
With the Colts down Coby Fleener, Allen stepped up. Allen is a big-bodied tight end that Luck could get used to throwing to. Allen hauled in a respectable six catches for 75 yards.
Bernard Pierce: Baltimore Ravens
Although he'll never get much time playing behind Ray Rice, Pierce is starting to get more involved in the Ravens' offense and is must-have handcuff for Rice owners. Pierce looked good on Sunday rushing for 26 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
Trent Richardson: Cleveland Browns
Richardson is just humming along. Once again Richardson carried the Browns, rushing for 105 yards while also making six catches for 31 yards.
Ryan Broyles: Detroit Lions
Now that he is showing he is fully healthy, Broyles is starting to get more involved in the Lions' game plan. On Sunday Broyles was good for six catches and 52 yards.
Justin Blackmon: Jacksonville Jaguars
While his final stats were not eye-popping (five receptions for 32 yards), it was nice to see Blackmon finally find the end zone while being heavily targeted (nine targets) in the passing game.
Joique Bell: Indianapolis Colts
It is becoming increasingly apparent that Bell is a major part of the Lions' offense. After his day on Sunday (13 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown; three receptions for 36 yards), Bell is quickly becoming a must-have add off the waiver wire.
Michael Floyd: Arizona Cardinals
It's been a slow process for Floyd in adapting to the speed of the NFL, but he may be coming out of his funk. On Sunday, Floyd recorded five catches for 80 yards.
Russell Wilson: Seattle Seahawks
Wilson is not getting enough credit for the way he is playing. As he's been doing all season, Wilson was great at home as he threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for an additional 27 yards.
Rod Streater: Oakland Raiders
After Brandon Myers' 13 targets, Streater was the second-most targeted (10) receiver for Carson Palmer and the Raiders on Sunday. Streater made four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown and could be a sneaky pick up off the waiver wire.
Injuries of impact
Darren McFadden: Oakland Raiders
No shock here, McFadden is once again hampered by an injury; this time he has a high-ankle sprain. McFadden will be very questionable for Sunday and perhaps a few weeks after that.
Antonio Brown: Pittsburgh Steelers
Brown also succumbed to an ankle injury on Sunday and could be shelved a game or two.
Santana Moss: Washington Redskins
Moss suffered a concussion on Sunday and he'll have to pass a battery of tests before he can return in Week 11 (the Redskins have a bye this week).
Stevie Johnson: Buffalo Bills
Johnson suffered a thigh bruise in Sunday's game against the Texans and is being listed as day-to-day.
Jamaal Charles: Kansas City Chiefs
The good news is that Charles does not have a concussion after a vicious hit in Thursday night's game. The bad news is that he could still be iffy for Sunday's game.
Jordy Nelson: Green Bay Packers
Nelson's ankle injury looked a lot worse than it appeared to be and there is a chance Nelson could return in Week 11 (the Packers are on a bye in Week 10).
Percy Harvin: Minnesota Vikings
Harvin is yet another player to suffer an ankle sprain. He too will be considered day-to-day but don't be surprised if he misses this week's game.
Breakouts of note (waiver wire material)
James Starks: Green Bay Packers
The Alex Green experiment may be over in Green Bay as Starks looked a lot better running the ball in their game against the Cardinals on Sunday. Starks ran for 61 yards on 17 carries while Green ran for 53 yards on 11 carries. Starks could be worth a pick up, but this has an ugly timeshare written all over it.
Tom Crabtree: Green Bay Packers
With Jermichael Finley really struggling, the Packers are looking to get other tight ends more involved and Crabtree could be that guy. Crabtree's only stats were a 72-yard touchdown reception. But its plays like that which could endear him to the Packers' coaches.
Marcel Reece: Oakland Raiders
With McFadden once again banged up, the Raiders could call on H-back specialist Marcel Reece to make some plays. Reece is fantastic in the passing game and was good for eight receptions (on nine targets) and 95 yards and touchdown on Sunday.
Mike Goodson: Oakland Raiders
If McFadden is out a prolonged period of time, Goodson would likely be the recipient of most of the carries in the Raiders' backfield. Although Goodson did nothing on the ground on Sunday (two carries for 0 yards) he was active in the passing game, as he made six catches for 52 yards.
Kevin Ogletree: Dallas Cowboys
Are you willing to give Ogletree another chance? I wouldn't be so quick to turn to him again despite him posting a solid line (three receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown) on Sunday night.
Chris Ivory: New Orleans Saints
Ivory has been good in spurts before and with Darren Sproles out for a few weeks, Ivory might be worthy of being picked up. Ivory showed great burst on Monday night, rushing for 48 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Other interesting tidbits to chew on: You would be hard pressed to find a better defensive unit for fantasy purposes than the Chicago Bears. I'm talking ever! We are talking about an epic defense here…I'm still surprised Michael Vick is still standing these days. Could this be the week the Eagles turn to Nick Foles?…Chuck Pagano's post-game speech after the Colts beat the Dolphins sure did give me the shivers… If CJ2K can run on the Bears, he should be able to run on anybody. Don't worry about him anymore…
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NAIROBI — Eritrean President Issaias Afeworki quashed rumours of his death by appearing on a special state-run television interview aired late Saturday, his first appearance in a month.
Rumours had grown on Eritrean websites that Issaias, who has led the autocratic and secretive Red Sea nation since independence in 1993, is suffering from a serious liver illness and was being treated in a Gulf state.
However, Issaias said his unusual absence from state-media — where normally his daily activities dominate the news — had been because he had been travelling.
"I am lucky, I enjoy robust health," Issaias said in the television broadcast, looking apparently healthy, dressed in a loose shirt.
"The speculated ill-health is only in the minds of the authors of such a baseless rumour," he said, according to a statement on the state information ministry, which added he had been travelling abroad and in Eritrea.
Issaias, who closed down all independent media in the Horn of Africa nation in 2001, said the rumours of his sickness were "coordinated psychological warfare" and that people should not be "distracted by futile enemy ploys."
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