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The Village at Northrise
Las Cruces, NM 88011-0853
Set upon 16 acres in beautiful Las Cruces, The Village at Northrise offers New Mexico seniors a full spectrum of living options. Our individual properties, The Hallmark, Morningside Assisted Living and Desert Willow II for Memory Care, combine to create one full-service retirement community that can meet the needs of seniors no matter where they are on life's journey.
The Village at Northrise is a unique continuing care community that is part of the Genesis Healthcare, LLC, family of communities. At Genesis, our highly skilled practitioners work hard to improve the lives of everyone we touch by delivering outstanding service in a warm and comfortable setting.
Featured Amenities
The Hallmark Independent Living community provides maintenance-free retirement living to active seniors. Pet-friendly apartment homes come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans that feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes and individual climate control.
Our Morningside Assisted Living community offers up to four levels of personal care services for seniors who need an extra helping hand with life's daily activities. A nurse is on site at Morningside 12 hours a day, seven days a week to oversee all treatment plans, including medication and case management.
Available Services
Our licensed Alzheimer's care community, Desert Willow II for Memory Care, provides specialized services for up to 24 seniors in both private and shared accommodations. Desert Willow offers all the same great amenities and services as our Morningside community with the added benefit of a staff trained to handle the challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia.
As part of our all-inclusive lifestyle, residents enjoy a number of amenities that are customized to each community, such as underground parking for residents at The Hallmark. Delicious, home-cooked meals are always on the menu, and restaurant-style dining is available at Morningside Assisted Living. For all our residents, wireless Internet, DirectTV, housekeeping and scheduled transportation are all included in the monthly rental fee.
We invite you to join us here at The Village at Northrise and experience senior living at its finest.
- Minimum Monthly Cost: $1,530
- Independent Living From: $1,530/Month
- Assisted Living From: $3,200/Month
- Memory Care From: $4,150/Month (Semi-Private)
Property Info
- Emergency Services: Less than 4 Miles
- Shopping: Less than 1 Mile
- Recreation: Less than 4 Miles
- State License #: 5788, 5789
- Semi-Private Units
- Private Units
- Studio Apartments
- 1-Bedroom Units
- 2-Bedroom Units
- Air Conditioning/Climate Control
- Kitchenette
- Emergency Call System
- Parking Provided
- Fitness Room/Gym
- Beauty/Barber Shop
- Underground Parking Garage at The Hallmark
- Activity Room
- Sun Room
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Social Events
- Spiritual Activities
- Educational Opportunities
- Outside Patio/Gardens
- Computer/Internet Access
- Pet Policy: Pets allowed
- Restaurant-Style Dining at Morningside Assisted Living
- Complimentary Wi-Fi & DirectTV
- Nurse Availability: Day On Site;Night On-Call
- Medication Management
- Help with Activities of Daily Living
- Other Transportation Provided
- Guest Apartment
- Private Laundry
- Room Service
- Housekeeping
- Case Management
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- Pharmaceutical Delivery Service
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- Additional Languages Spoken: Interpreter Services Available
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Located in the Denver Sheraton Hotel, the Career Connection (Placements) at the 2011 Annual Meeting is the AAA's biggest recruiting event, where applicants and institutions from across the country can make connections! Supported online by the AAA Career Center, the Career Connection offers services that make job recruitment easy and efficient at very affordable prices for both employers and job seekers. Register Today!
[In order to register for the Career Connection you must be registered, or plan on registering, for the 2011 Annual Meeting. If you have any questions, please contact our Career Center Coordinator, Alex Metz, at 941-556-4104]
Institutions can begin their involvement in the Career Connection by posting a position listing at $50 off the regular price! Same prices as the last two years!
Register for the Career Connection on the AAA Career Center Website and we will place Denver themed Career Connection "Mountain" icon by your listing or resume. This will simplify the search process and make it much easier to find each other and schedule time to meet! If your Institution has a position listing posted in the Career Center, which will be advertised at the Career Connection, you can renew it for a further 120 days for only $225. (Access to the Career Connection will be limited to enrolled Career Connection participants) Click Here to register
We are pleased to offer this popular service for the fifth year in a row at the same low price. The Career Fair is an opportunity to network, share print materials, and highlight or learn about institutions recruiting, or planning to recruit in the near future. This event is scheduled for Sunday, August 7th, 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Denver hotel throughout the Centennial Ballroom D, 3rd level. This fun, sociable event is open to all registered conference attendees. Career Fair booths will include a 4'x 8' cork display board that will accommodate posters or other material, a table (available workspace is 1'x 4') for handouts, and a chair. Note, electrical power is not available for the Career Fair booths. Click Here to register
Institutions will have the ability to maximize their recruiting time by purchasing hour-long time slots in our Interview Hall, located at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Tower Court D and Windows Room, 2nd level. This efficient process will allow institutions to buy as many time slots as they need in order to conduct their interviews. Interview Hall time slot pricing will remain the same as last year! The Interview Hall's open hours are:
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Tue, Apr 23, 13 at 10:07
I'm curious what we should budget for our brownstone parlor floor deck/kitchen renovation in New York City (yes, I know, not an inexpensive area for renovating...) - we got one bid of around $40,000 from a company that specializes in exteriors, another bid of $65-$70,000 from someone who does both interiors and exteriors equally, and a third bid of $50-$55,000 from someone who also does both. (I cross-posted to the kitchen forum since this is a question about both areas) None of these bids include kitchen cabinets, countertop, backsplash or appliances. This is in a 120-year old brownstone with dried-out plaster walls, the parlor floor so we have some demolition to prepare the space for the kitchen (right now it's a laundry room and former bedroom, combined, so has a washer/dryer/slop sink and tiny old metal cabinets hung up so requires relocating the washer/dryer someplace else), and converting a window to a door to the future steel/non-combustible deck/stairs to the backyard. The parlor floor is pretty high up since the back of the house is about 4 feet off the ground at the ground floor level (allowing for a raised ground floor deck that's already there). The work will include plumbing and electrical upgrades since the kitchen hasn't been renovated in probably 30-50 years (if then), and probably moving a plumbing pipe closer to the wall, and enclosing a former airshaft and adding exhaust vents from the bathroom through a former airshaft. This also includes removal of a tree that is in the path of the future stairs, and none of the contractor bids mention the tree removal (and the higher bidder specifically said we should have it removed ahead of time - another thing for my long list of things to do already). So one question I have is, whether the $40,000 job is an outlier that will really turn into a $50,000 or $55,000 job or whether the $65-70,000 job is an outlier. It's pretty confusing when the bids are all so far apart. I should mention that the highest bidder is probably the one I most want to work with - I trust the lowest one with the exterior work but their kitchen work is more for apartment rentals, stock work, not for individual homeowners. The middle quote comes from someone with a cabinet shop, who is knowledgeable. |
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We all have zero way of knowing without seeing the existing conditions, the plans, and the proposals, but $40k sounds low. Are the all bidding the same plan, same specs? |
- Posted by desertdance (My Page) on Sun, Apr 28, 13 at 10:50
Have you seen examples of their work? It's really hard to choose. We recently remodeled my husband's investment home when his mom passed, and our realtor recommended a contractor. He did a great job, and is now doing our new "old" home. Maybe check with realtors close to you for recommendations. Most have seen the work, and are familiar with outcomes. Good luck! Suzi |
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A few weeks ago we had a visit from Greener Partners, which isthe local farm that comes to visit our students about once a month. I wanted toshare with you the most recent recipe they made with us because it was sodelicious, and the kids really enjoyed both making it and eating it. Sunflowerseeds are the main foundation of this yummy treat and are ...
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Interview with Helen Vadala, MS, OTL: Part 2
This week is the second part of my interview with Helen Vadala, MS, OTL, an occupational therapist working and supervising in both the homecare and preschool settings in Delaware County in Pennsylvania. Our discussion continues as we look at the recent changes in homecare and how budget cuts are affecting early intervention, as well as ...
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Recipe: Homemade Lemonade
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Wreck-It Ralph led a group of five new releases earning first place on the March 10th, 2013 edition of the Blu-ray sales chart. The film sold 1.01 million units and generated $28.29 million in opening week sales, for an opening week Blu-ray share of 50%. This is is amazing for a kids film. Granted, it does have a high nerd nostalgia factor, which helped on Blu-ray, but this is still impressive.
A pair of new releases led the way on the March 3rd, 2013 edition of the Blu-ray sales chart. Or perhaps there was only one. It depends on how you look at things. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 earned first place with 649,000 units / $12.96 million. However, second place went to the Breaking Dawn double-shot, which sold 173,000 units / $3.77 million. Technically those are two different releases, but one could count them as one movie. Individually, they have opening week Blu-ray shares of 23% and 29%, which is pretty bad for a first-run release. However, this franchise has always pulled in more women than men, and movies aimed at women tend not to do as well on Blu-ray.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 dominated the new releases and easily took first place on the March 3rd, 2013 edition of the DVD sales chart. It sold 2.12 million units and generated $31.64 million, and did so during a shortened sales week. (It came out on Friday.) Second place went to a Breaking Dawn double-pack, which was an exclusive release. The double-shot sold an additional 418,00 units and generated $16.70 million more in sales. Add them together, and this film is already the best selling DVD of 2013, at least so far.
There were two new releases that had a legitimate claim on top spot on the Blu-ray sales chart for the week of February 24th, 2013. Argo sold the most units at 378,000 generating $8.68 million earning a opening week Blu-ray of 40%. On the other hand, Game of Thrones: Season Two generated the most revenue at $10.08 million, from 336,000 units sold. Its opening week Blu-ray share was 58%, which is fantastic, even compared to first run releases and not just TV on DVD releases.
Argo was one of six new releases to chart on this week's DVD sales chart. It pulled in first place with 564,000 units / $8.44 million. This is not a huge amount given its box office and critical success, but it did relatively better on Blu-ray.
Skyfall led the new releases and completely dominated the February 17th, 2013 edition of the Blu-ray sales chart. It also helped the overall Blu-ray market soar to record-setting heights. Overall, there were 2.59 million units sold and $61.13 million in total revenue, making it the best ever week for Blu-ray, outside of the Christmas shopping season. Compared to last week, total sales were 75% higher in terms of units and 66% higher in terms of revenue. Sales were also higher than last year, albeit by a little less impressive numbers. There were 47% more units sold, while total revenue was 44% higher. Finally, the overall Blu-ray share rose to 39% in terms of units and 50% in terms of revenue. Admittedly, the latter number was due mostly to rounding. (A more precise number is 49.501%.)
As expected, Skyfall dominated the list of new releases and easily earned first place on the February 17th, 2013 edition of the Blu-ray sales chart. It sold an outstanding 1.62 million units and generated $32.33 million in sales while its opening Blu-ray share was just shy of 60%. That's a fantastic start.
Skyfall led a set of four new releases that earned spots in the top 30 on the February 17th edition of the DVD sales chart. It easily took top spot with 1.09 million units / $18.54 million, which is already enough for fourth place for the year.
It is a shallow week on the home market. Lincoln is coming out and should dominate the sales chart, but after that, there's almost nothing to talk about. Given its reviews and its Awards Season success, it is the easy choice for Pick of the Week, right? Not so fast. I'm still waiting for the screener. Speaking of late reviews, Skyfall finally showed up and despite not coming out this week, or this month, I'm giving the Blu-ray Combo Pack Pick of the Week honors.
Argo was the big winner at the Oscars last night, although arguably, there were no big winners, but a lot of films that shared in the glory. There were also some pretty interesting twists and a few events that stand out. Due to ongoing computer difficulties, I was unable to live-blog the Oscars this year. I will still be giving my reactions on a category by category basis, but not in the order they were handed out.
It's a busy week, not only in terms of big selling DVDs and Blu-ray, but also in terms of quality. Skyfall will be the best-selling DVD and Blu-ray of the week, plus it is a contender for Pick of the Week. It is not the only contender, as The Perks of Being a Wallflower (DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack); The Sessions (DVD or Blu-ray); Bully (DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack); Nurse Jackie: Season Four (DVD or Blu-ray) and The Thieves (DVD or Blu-ray) were all contenders. In the end, I went with Skyfall, but it was close.
Django Unchained won the international race with $30.28 million on 5,990 screens in 65 markets for a running total of $158.36 million. Worldwide, its total has reached $309.31 million. It is just a week away from overtaking Inglourious Basterds as Quentin Tarantino's biggest hit of his career. The film had no major market openings, which makes its hold more impressive. Its best market was Germany, where it made $6.61 million on 708 screens over the weekend for a total of $30.78 million after three.
There was a relatively close race on top of the international chart, but Django Unchained came out on top for the second week in a row. This time it earned $43.10 million on 6,421 screens in 64 markets for a total of $111.61 million after just two weeks of release. It is rapidly closing in on Inglourious Basterds as Quentin Tarantino's biggest hit of his career. It is also the most expensive film in his career. The film opened in first place in Australia with $3.95 million on 330 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $5.61 million. It also remained in top spot in Germany with an incredible $8.08 million on 650 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $21.32 million.
The SAG handed out their awards over the weekend and while Lincoln took home two awards, Argo continues its surprising run by winning the big award of the night.
Django Unchained began its international run in first place with $49.70 million on 5,863 screens in 54 markets. It opened in first place in a number of major markets, led by Germany, where it made $9.84 million on 482 screens, while it was nearly as potent in France with $7.54 million on 610 screens. It also earned first place in Italy with $4.60 million on 541 screens and in Spain with $3.40 million on 541. It had to settle for second place in the U.K. ($4.45 million on 445 screens); in Russia ($5.52 million on 736); and in Mexico ($999,000 on 451). It only managed third place in Brazil with $1.27 million, but it was only playing on 187 screens. Overall, this debut was 30% better than Inglourious Basterds' debut in the same markets.
Mama easily won the box office race over the Martin Luther King, Jr. long weekend, with Zero Dark Thirty earning a solid second place. Unfortunately, the other two new releases, Broken City and The Last Stand, were weak and weaker. The overall box office was on par with last week, down less than 1% to $139 million, over the three-day weekend. This was 6% higher than the same weekend last year, over the same period. Adding on Monday, and the total weekend was $165 million, or about 1% higher than last year. It is still way too early to pay real attention to the year-to-date stats, but 2013 is ahead of 2012 by a 7.0% margin at $658 million to $615 million.
Life of Pi remained in first place on the international chart with $34.95 million on 9,291 screens in 67 markets. Its totals reached $359.11 million internationally and $453.91 million worldwide. The film's biggest market of the weekend was Russia, where it earned $4.45 million on 1,575 screens over the weekend for a total of $25.07 million after two.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association handed out their awards last night, and the trend of surprises continues. Les Miserables led the way with three awards, only one of which I was truly expecting. Meanwhile, Argo won more awards than Lincoln. I don't think anyone was predicting that.
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and there's certainly a lot to talk about. There are some nominations that should surprise no one. For instance, Lincoln led the way with twelve nominations, and it has been seen as the major contender for a long time. However, there were also a few surprise nominations and some major snubs. Here are the list of nominations, and some reactions.
Life of Pi rose to first place with $59.30 million on 10,027 screens in 64 markets for a total of $302.04 million internationally and $393.08 million worldwide. The film reportedly dominated the Russian box office with $14.2 million on 1,600 screens. It had to settle for second place in Australia with $5.18 million on 545 screens over the weekend for a total of $8.36 million. It managed third place in South Korea with $3.06 million on 392 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $5.35 million. This film has yet to open in Japan and a few smaller markets, so it isn't done yet and it should have no trouble getting to $500 million worldwide.
Producers Guild of America announced their nominations this week, including the three theatrical categories. There were a number of films on the list that have been mentioned time and time again this awards season, like Zero Dark Thirty, but there were also a few surprises.
We are still stuck with studio estimates, but it is clear The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey repeated on the top of the international box office chart this past weekend. It earned $106.5 million in 62 markets for totals of $464 million internationally and $686 million worldwide. Its biggest opening of the weekend was from Australia where it earned $18.6 million on 560 screens. This is the biggest opening in the franchise. It also remained strong in Germany with $17.17 million on 888 screens over the weekend, which represented an 11% increase and pushed its total to $61.14 million after three weeks of release. It was also able to earn more than $10 million in the U.K. with $11.18 million on 596 screens over the weekend for a total of $58.51 million after three weeks of release. The film has yet to open in a few markets, so getting to $1 billion worldwide is still the main target.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey remained on top of the international chart with an estimated $96 million on 18,417 screens in 59 markets for a total of $288.5 million. This includes a first place, $17.8 million opening on 2,115 screens in Russia. It also had an amazing hold in Germany down just 6% to $14.2 million on 1,408 screens over the weekend for a total of $36.7 million after two. The film's best market remained the U.K. where it has made $38.4 million, including $9.8 million on 1,546 screens this past weekend, but that is a pretty steep drop-off.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey entered the international chart in first place with $138.0 million on 18,165 screens in 56 markets. Leading the way was the U.K. with $18.80 million on 598 screens, while it also cracked $10 million in Germany with $15.13 million on 877 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $17.19 million. It also came very close in France with $9.77 million on 958 screens. The film had similar strong openings in Spain with $7.98 million on 1,052 screens and in South Korea with $7.29 million on 1,028 screes over the weekend, although it had a total opening of $8.50 million.
In a result that surprised absolutely no one, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey earned first place on top of the chart this weekend. It earned more than the entire box office earned last weekend leading to a 70% increase week-over-week to $136 million. Compared to last year, the box office was 15% higher, as The Hobbit made more than last year's three wide releases opened with combined. Year-to-date, 2012 has earned $10.19 billion, which is 6.1% higher than last year's pace. Additionally, the year is about $100 million away from topping 2011's final tally. It should have no trouble surpassing that total some time over the weekend. On the other hand, it is still far behind the record set by 2009.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens this weekend and it will clearly be the biggest hit of the month and likely the biggest hit of the winter. There is roughly a 100% chance that The Hobbit will earn first place and nearly all analysts think it will earn more than the entire box office earned last week. It might even earn more than the entire box office made last year. Last year, the box office was led by Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, which made just under $40 million, while second place went to Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked with just over $23 million. If The Hobbit doesn't make more than those two films made combined, then the box office is in serious trouble.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations and the same list of films that have been mentioned since the beginning of Awards Season were rewarded today. Lincoln led the way with seven nods, while Argo and Django Unchained were close behind with five.
Rise Of The Guardians reached first place on the international chart with $26.71 million on 9,620 screens in 58 markets for a total of $91.33 million. The film had no major market openings, but it did rise to first place in the U.K. with $2.57 million on 495 screens over the weekend for a total of $6.51 million after two. It also remained in first place in France with $2.86 million on 649 screens, giving it a two-week total of $7.79 million. The film does have a few more markets left to open in, including Australia this coming weekend, so it should earn enough to break even sooner rather than later.
SAG nominations were announced and there were only a few surprises to deal with. Leading the way for total nominations was The Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln, and Les Miserables, all of which earned nominations in four of the six categories.
Skyfall returned to the top of the box office chart, which is fitting, because it was the last film released that truly beat expectations at the box office. The only wide release this week, Playing For Keeps, barely remained above the Mendoza Line and failed to reach the top five. The overall box office fell 30% to just $80 million. Ugh. There are a couple of pieces of good news we should focus on. Firstly, $80 million is still 7% higher than this weekend last year. Secondly, it was enough to push 2012 over the $10 billion market. At the moment, the total box office for 2012 is $10.02 billion, which is 6% higher than 2011 had managed at the same point in the year. By this time next week, 2012 might be ahead of 2011's final figure of $10.28 billion.
For the third weekend in a row, holdovers are expected to dominated the box office. In fact, there are many analysts that think Playing For Keeps won't even reach the top five. That doesn't mean there won't be a race for top spot, as Skyfall, Lincoln, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 were within $100,000 of each other on Wednesday. Will Lincoln finally gets its place at the top? Or will Skyfall return to the clouds? Meanwhile, how will the overall box office compare to last year, which was led by the one-two punch of New Year's Eve and The Sitter. That was a pretty weak effort from 2011, so 2012 does have an opening for a victory, despite the lack of significant new releases.
We are still stuck with studio estimates for the international numbers, but we can confidently say The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 is in top spot. The film pulled in $48.8 million on 11,800 screens in 73 markets for totals of $447.8 million internationally and $702.40 million worldwide. It has likely already become the biggest hit in the franchise. The film had no major market openings, but it has yet to debut in Japan, but it will likely get past $800 million before then, which will be its last major milestone.
It was a close race for top spot as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 just held off Skyfall by less than $1 million. Unfortunately, the best new release, Killing Them Softly, failed to match low expectations, while The Collection barely managed a spot in the top ten. The overall box office fell 45% to $114 million. However, as sharp as that decline was, it was still 41% higher than the same weekend last year and December begins with 2012 ahead of 2011 by 5.9% at $9.91 billion to $9.36 billion.
The weekend after Thanksgiving is not known for its box office prowess, and this year is proving no different. Most films in the top 10 are down around 50% from last weekend, and the new wide releases are both falling short of their respective distributor's hopes. Killing Them Softly is headed for a $7 million debut, according to Weinstein, which is Brad Pitt's worst wide opening since Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas back in 2003, and worst live action wide release since 1994's The Favor. Meanwhile, LD Distribution is projecting $3.4 million for The Collection in 1,403 theaters, which is less of a surprise, but still a disappointment. With those two misfires, the top of the chart is once more populated by Breaking Dawn, Part 2 and Skyfall, which are essentially neck and neck at this point, with Twilight topping $250 million domestically this weekend and Bond set to reach that landmark in the next few days.
Like last weekend, holdovers will again dominate the new releases this weekend. However, one could argue the headline is inaccurate, as Killing Them Softly is really the only new film opening truly wide, so it should be "release", singular. The Collection is opening in more theaters than originally anticipated, perhaps enough to grab a spot in the top ten, but it is not opening truly wide. That said, there are some who think The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 will relinquish top spot at the box office with some thinking Skyfall will regain the title, while others think Lincoln will climb to first place. This weekend last year was a total disaster with the best new release playing in just 10 theaters. This year we should be a little stronger at the top and with a lot more depth.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 held firm in first place with $104.21 million on 12,818 screens in 73 markets for a two-week total of $365.46 million intentionally and $592.83 million worldwide. By this time next week, it should be the biggest hit in the franchise. This past weekend, the film opened in Germany earning first place with $12.82 million on 765 screens for a total opening of $16.67 million. Its best holdover was in the U.K. where it made $8.56 million on 559 screens over the weekend for a total of $43.22 million. This is a strong result, but it was down 66%, which is troubling. It was better in Russia down 62% to $8.30 million on 1,380 screens for a total of $36.28 million after two. A 62% decline is actually average for the market, more or less. The film has very few markets left to open in, but it is already profitable, so the studio should be very happy.
It was a particularly busy week on top of the per theater chart with seven films topping the $10,000 mark. Leading the way was Hitchcock with an average of $16,924 in 17 theaters. This is good for a limited release, but not great, and given the competition at this time of year, it needed to be great to survive. Anna Karenina expanded from 16 theaters to 66 earning an average of $13,580. Again, this is good, but not great. Rust and Bone was next with an average of $13,577 in two theaters. If it had sold just one more ticket, it would have earned second place instead of third on this list. Lincoln actually saw its per theater average grow reaching $12,724. It has already expanded truly wide and it should expand at least a little bit more. Likewise, Silver Linings Playbook should also expand more, as its per theater average this week was $11,945; however, it likely won't expand wide. The overall box office leader, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, was next up with an average of $10,723. The Central Park Five topped $10,000 on the per theater chart, barely, with an average of $10,190 in three theaters. Skyfall was the final film in the $10,000 club with an average of $10,069. It is pretty rare for a film to remain above that mark for three weeks in a row.
The Thanksgiving long weekend was stronger than anticipated with nearly every film topping predictions, some by pretty big margins. In fact, some earned more over three days than they were expected to earn over five days. Despite this, the box office was actually down 17% from last weekend to $208 million over the three-day portion of the weekend. This was 26% higher than the three-day portion of last year's Thanksgiving long weekend. Over five days, the box office pulled in $291 million, which is the most ever for a Thanksgiving weekend and 25% higher than last year. Year-to-date, 2012 has pulled in $9.75 billion, which is 5.5% higher than last year's running tally of $9.24 billion. If 2012 can simply match 2011 the rest of the way, then we will set a new all-time yearly box office total with about $10.7 billion.
As expected, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 and Skyfall are dominating the Thanksgiving charts, and, with some help from three new releases and two strong holdovers, will produce the most lucrative Thanksgiving holiday in history. All told, we should see something a little over $200 million in revenue for the three-day portion of the weekend, placing it in the top 20 weekends of all time. Breaking Dawn, Part 2 is tracking about in line with Part 1 at this point in its run. In contrast, Skyfall is well ahead of James Bond's previous outing, and has become the first Bond movie to top $200 million domestically (before adjusting for inflation).
It's the beginning of Thanksgiving long weekend tonight, which means it is a busy day for new releases. There are three new releases opening wide, plus another film that is expanding wide enough that is has a shot at the top ten. Unfortunately for the new films, there's little hope any of them will top The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 over the weekend. In fact, there's a chance none of them will top Skyfall for second place. Rise of the Guardians is the only one with a real shot at second place, while Life of Pi and Red Dawn will be in a tough battle for fifth place. Finally, Silver Linings Playbook is expanding to more than 400 theaters and could grab tenth place. The box office last year looks very similar to the box office potential this year. With a little luck, there will be mostly pleasant surprises rather than serious disappointments and 2012 will have another solid win.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 opened internationally and dominated the chart with $199.45 million on 13,400 screens in 61 markets during its first weekend of release. It opened in a number of major markets, scoring first place in all of them. In the U.K., the film made $25.20 million on 558 screens, while it also topped $20 million in Russia with $21.97 million on 1,366. In France, the film pulled in $16.56 million on 823 screens, while in Brazil it earned $12.24 million on 1,213 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $17.87 million. In Spain it made $11.76 million on 1,052 screens over the weekend and $12.11 million including previews. It earned $10.58 million on 856 screens over the weekend in Italy for a total opening on $13.34 million. Mexico was close behind with $9.94 million on 2,642 screens over the weekend and $12.29 million in total. It didn't hit the $10 million market in South Korea; in fact, it barely earned first place there with $5.91 million on 665 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $7.17 million. A local hit, A Werewolf Boy was right behind, but more on that below.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 led the overall chart and the per theater chart. Its average was $34,660, which is especially impressive, as it was playing in more than 4,000 theaters. The next best release was Silver Linings Playbook, which earned an average of $27,688 in 16 theaters. This suggests a strong potential to expand, while its reviews suggest a strong word-of-mouth and some Awards Season buzz. Anna Karenina was next up with an average of $20,043, also playing in 16 theaters, but the reviews suggest it will struggle if it tries to expand. The Comedy opened in New York this week after playing in Los Angeles last week and it did really well earning $13,150. Both members of last week's $10,000 club remained above that mark this week with Lincoln earning an average of $11,859 and Skyfall earning an average of $11,727. One final note, while Jab Tak Hai Jaan didn't quite reach that mark with an average of $8,022 in 160 theaters, it debuted on Tuesday. In total, it made $1.94 million, which would have given it an average of $12,136, had it made that over the weekend.
While The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 wasn't quite as strong as predicted, it still had a monster opening. Likewise, the two big holdovers both fell a little further than anticipated. The only film in the top five that really beat expectations was Lincoln. Fortunately, all of the films in the top five came close enough to matching the predictions that the overall box office was still very strong. Compared to last week, the box office grew by 44% to just under $250 million. Compared to last year, the box office grew 12%, which is a much more important number. Year-to-date, 2012 has pulled in $9.41 billion and is now 4.8% above last year's pace. It is still technically possible that 2012 will fail to match last year at the box office, but it is ferociously unlikely.
The beginning of the end for the Twilight franchise is here, and, as expected, big money is being made by Lionsgate/Summit. While this installment doesn't look like it will break franchise records, Lionsgate is predicting a $141.3 million opening weekend, which will be the 8th-best of all time, assuming it holds up. New Moon will most likely remain the top opener for the franchise with $142.8 million, although it will be a close-run thing. Twilight will most likely end up the 5th-highest-grossing franchise at the domestic box office, behind only the "box office gods", Harry Potter, Star Wars, Batman and James Bond.
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As The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 prepares to re-write the record book, it would be easy to overlook the rest of the top five. However, there are a few other films of note. Firstly, Lincoln, which is expanding this weekend and will nearly be at the truly wide level. Nearly everyone thinks this film will grab a spot in the top five. Also, despite a lot of people predicting Breaking Dawn will break records, a lot of people think Skyfall will hold up pretty well over the weekend. By comparison, last year, Breaking Dawn, Part 1 had an impressive opening, but it was the only thing about the weekend that was impressive, as Happy Feet 2 crashed and burned. There's a slim chance Breaking Dawn, Part 2 will open with more than the combined openings of those two films. Adding in Skyfall and 2012 should come out with a major win this week.
For the third weekend in a row, Skyfall remained in first place on the international chart with $89.08 million on 11,909 screens in 80 markets for a total of $429.63 million. This is the biggest international total for the franchise and it is very close to topping the worldwide total of all of the pre-Daniel Craig Bond films. Worldwide, the film has $520.19 million and is on pace to add at least $200 million more, likely $300 million to its worldwide total before it is done. There were no major market openings this weekend, but the film did become the biggest non-3D release in the U.K. with $114.50 million, including $16.61 million on 589 screens this past weekend. It is fifth on the all-time chart in that market, but it likely overtook Toy Story 3 ($116 million) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 ($117 million) already. Up next is Titanic at $127 million and Avatar at $149 million. I wouldn't be willing to bet money it would become the all time leader, but I also wouldn't bet money against it.
Skyfall started its domestic run and included in its $90 million weekend haul was $12.75 million in 320 IMAX theaters. Internationally, it added another $2.7 million in 127 IMAX theaters, for a three-week total of $14.5 million internationally and $27.25 million worldwide. Up next for the format is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 this weekend, which should be huge.
Lincoln was the easy winner on the per theater chart earning an average of $85,846 over the weekend. Had it earned an average of $31,554, which was its best single-day average, it would have been impressive. A start this strong is a good indicator for Awards Season success. The overall box office leader, Skyfall, was the only other member of the $10,000 earning an average of $25,211.
Most people were expecting Skyfall to be a monster hit, but the film actually beat great expectations. Its opening helped the box office grow by 25% from last week to $173 million, which was 26% higher than the same weekend last year. Year-to-date, 2012 reached the $9 billion mark and not sits at $9.10 billion. By comparison, at this point in 2011, the total box office was $8.72 billion giving 2012 a 4.4% lead over last year.
There's only one wide release this weekend, but Skyfall could become one of the biggest hits of the holiday season. Nearly all analysts assume it will be the fastest opening Bond film of all time. It might make more that last year's top three films made combined. Wreck-It-Ralph should still be strong at the box office, while Flight should hold on better than most other films do. Overall it should be a very good week at the box office.
Skyfall expanded worldwide earning $156.09 million on 12,545 screens in 81 markets for a two-week total of $289.81 million. This is already more than Die Another Day finished with internationally, while it is on pace to top $500 million. This week it opened in first place in Germany with $21.28 million on 789 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $23.67 million It also earned first in Italy with $7.02 million on 632 screens over the weekend and $7.87 million in total. It had to settle for second place in Spain with $3.97 million on 639 screens over the weekend for a total opening of $6.50 million. Likewise, it only managed second place in Mexico with $2.67 million on 1,151 screens over the weekend for a total opening on $3.01 million. It dipped just 20% in the U.K. earning $25.74 million on 593 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $85.40 million. It is the biggest hit in that market all year. The film grew by 31% in France to $13.91 million on 845 screens over the weekend for a total of $28.26 million. It remained in first place in Russia with $5.74 million on 1,254 screens over the weekend for an early total of $16.67 million. It rose 1% in Brazil to $3.23 million on 558 screens over the weekend for a total of $7.78 million after two. The film was pushed into second place in South Korea, but still did well with $3.20 million on 581 screens over the weekend for a two-week total of $11.59 million. The film has yet to open in Australia and Japan, while it makes its debut here this weekend.
Next week is the long awaited domestic debut of Skyfall, the latest Bond film. It is also the only wide release of the week, but even if it weren't, it would still be the clear choice for the target film in this week's box office prediction contest. It is just that huge. In order to win, one must simply predict the opening weekend box office number for Skyfall. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going over, will win a copy of The Christmas Pageant on DVD. Meanwhile, whoever comes the closest to predicting the film's opening 3-day weekend box office (Friday to Sunday), without going under, will win a copy of The Yummy Gummy: Search for Santa on DVD. Entries must be received by 10 a.m., Pacific Time on Friday to be eligible, so don't delay!
In what has to be one of the least surprising events of the year, Skyfall opened in first place on the international box office chart. It pulled in $83.05 million on 5,077 screens in 25 markets, this includes first place debuts in all 25 markets. It was surprisingly strong in its native U.K. with $32.41 million on 587 screens, which was the second best three-day opening in that market behind only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. The film was also huge in France with $9.70 million on 820 screens and in Russia with $8.27 million on 1,254 screens. In South Korea, the film made $6.02 million on 749 screens and in Brazil it earned $3.18 million on 537 screens. The film was also a multi-million dollar hit in a number of smaller markets. This includes $3.58 million on 116 screens in Denmark, $3.13 million on 179 in Norway, $2.82 million on 222 in Sweden, and 2.49 million on 217 in Poland. On average, the film was 30% stronger than Quantum of Solace's opening weekends in these market, and 76% higher than Casino Royale.
October was pretty good with a few films really crushing expectations, which made up for the few duds that opened at the end. 2012 gained about $100 million over 2011 during the month of October. We really needed this success and hopefully November will continue this push forward. However, November is a bit of a weird month. There are five weekends, but only eight true wide releases, half of which open on the Thanksgiving long weekend, leaving the other four weeks with just one true wide release each. There are a couple others opening in the semi-wide level and another opening in limited release with a planned wide release, but even so, it is not a busy month. That said, it is a case of quality over quantity. There are four films that are pretty much guaranteed to reach $100 million, one of which should reach $300 million. By comparison, last November only produced one $100 million film. Granted, that film was The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1, which made nearly $300 million, which is a huge number no matter how you look at it. But this year, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 should top that number and with the other $100 million movies pulling in more than $400 million combined, it should be a very profitable month at the box office.


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Don't tempt the fates. I learned that this week. Just when you think things can't get any worse… Oh, they can. Totally can. Because on top of everything else, you can get sick.
I spent most of yesterday in bed with a pile of medicine and a pile of books. I was cranky, and a little high on mixing medicines, watching old episodes of One Tree Hill from who knows when just because I found them on Netflix and I knew they wouldn't require any mental energy as I tried to keep writing about long tax provisions.
When my husband got home, he had brought me more medicine and treats. And I felt like the crappiest wife ever. The apartment wasn't clean. The laundry wasn't done. I had made no progress on the things I had wanted to do around the house.
And then it started to storm. Thunder, lightning, pouring rain… Enough to make the lights flicker and the satellite go out a few times. And I just sat there, staring at the window. I wanted to go play outside, but my husband didn't agree that it would be good medicine. But the smile he gave me was. I'm nuts. Absolutely ridiculous sometimes. Sometimes I'm not the perfect wife and I'm not the perfect homemaker… and my perfectionist self doesn't appreciate those times. But my husband appreciates me anyway. Sometimes, when I'm sure he's going to send me off in a straight jacket, he just smiles at me in this adoring way, and everything's a little bit better.
I'm going to spend most of the day sitting through classes where I have no idea what's going on, because the only combination of medicines that makes me able to function physically makes me unable to function mentally. At the end of the day, the apartment still won't be clean and my work still won't be done. And I will, undoubtedly, be ridiculous again. But we'll get through it. Laughter and chocolate will help. And knowing that someday we'll be stronger for getting through this together.
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The veteran rocker has struck a deal with bosses of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to send out copies of his latest record.
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29 And the days of Israel approached that he should die. And he called his son Joseph, and said to him, If now I have found favour in thine eyes, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me: bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt; | 29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, |
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Published: 02/08/2013For the fourth consecutive year, The Toledo Mud Hens will continue their charitable grant program to aid local youth. The Helping Hens Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation helps fund programming that promotes the overall fitness and wellness of children enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12. Funds must be used to facilitate participation in an organization's exercise, sports and/or physical recreation programming.
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I know that I should always remove the gasoline from our equipments. I have about 2" of gasoline that I left from my tractor. I think the brand is YardMachine. Yesterday, the garage smelled gasoline. I thought it was my gasoline container so I looked for it but found out it was not. I found out it was my tractor. Nothing touched it nor some object fell on it. It was dripping very slowly though. Also, I have not used my tractor for this year. Why did it spill? Was it because that the garage became hot and the gasoline expanded which caused it to spill?
I removed the hose so I can drain the tank. Gasoline is now in my gasoline container. I also noticed the hose you see on the picture, one end is soft as compared to the other parts which are still hard when you press it. I'll buy a new hose. Oh one more, do you think my tractor is damaged after this event? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :) |
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"Oh one more, do you think my tractor is damaged after this event? " No, not yet but be sure to check the oil for overfull and smelling like gas. I would change it because it is almost certain that if gas was dripping out the carb that gas has run thru cylinder and gotten in the oil. No big deal, happens all the time, I would buy an in line gas shut off valve and use when the engine is not running. Walt Conner |
Virtuosity, to answer your query about "harm to engine". It's doubtful any harm came to the engine..............provided that the leaking gasoline was coming from the deteriorated hose. BUT! IF........the gasoline was leaking out of the carburetor from inside the air cleaner, the engine oil may have been contaminated by the leaking gas, and will need to be changed before running the engine again. Pull the dipstick and smell the oil on it. If it smells of gasoline and is indicating too high oil level, the carb has a problem in the needle and seat parts. A standard recommendation of mine is that owners of tractors where the fuel tank is above (even partly above) the level of the carburetor should install an inline fuel shut off valve in the fuel hose, between the tank and the fuel filter. After installing the inline valve, keep the valve closed at all times EXCEPT when the engine is running. Cut the fuel off when you stop the engine. If the leaking gasoline was from the defective hose, you dodged a bullet. The hose is available as "cut to length" at auto parts stores or small engine shops. It is not neccessary to buy from the OEM parts list (in fact, that's probably the worst source). When you buy some new hose, ask if a premium grade is available. Hoses will deteriorate with time under any circumstances, but high heat without gasoline stabilizer added to the fuel can likely accelerate the process. Unstabilized gas breaks down into constituent components quickly, some of which are aggressive solvents. The aggressive solvents may dissolve some of the hose rubber and eat right through the hose. Always use a gasoline stabilizer in equipment that does not get refueled weekly. Put the fuel stabilizer in your gas container before you fill it at the pump. This way your entire fuel supply will be stabilized, no matter what you feed from it. Stabil is one brand of stabilizer. Briggs & Stratton market their own brand. Other brands are also available. One more thing to check would be the gas tank cap vent. Normally, the vent will prevent any pressure from developing in the tank due to a rise of ambient temperature. If the cap vent becomes clogged, then pressure could develop in the tank, and that pressure could cause leakage at a loose fitting hose or a hose that is deteriorated and porous. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 11:42
Awesome help from you guys! :D I'll follow all your instructions! :D I'll keep you posted. By the way, where can I get inline shutoff valve and where is it installed? |
The inline valve can be bought anywhere parts for outdoor power equipment are found. Home centers like Lowe's or Home Depot or your equivalent have them too. Looking at your pics, you need 1/4" hose and an inline valve with 1/4" hose nipples. Install the inline valve anywhere in the hose leading from the tank to the filter. Situate your inline valve somewhere between the tank and the fuel filter where it will be easy to reach and operate. Having it between the filter and the tank makes changing the fuel filter less messy because with the valve closed, only a little fuel can spill out of the hose when servicing the filter. By the way, in your pics, I see that the hose clamp nearest the carb is NOT in place where it should be. I hope this is because you moved it there before you took the pictures. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 19:38
Yup, I moved the clamp. I wasn't able to buy the things today. I'll buy it sometime this week. Thanks again for all the instructions. I really appreciate it. :) |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 2, 10 at 1:45
By the way, is the fuel filter the color white stuff in my picture, the white plastic thing at the end of the hose? |
Yup - the white thing held on the hose end with a green spring clamp. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 19:06
Hi folks. It's just today that I was able to start working on the issue. I smell gas in the oil. Do I just have to drain it? Are there other things I should do? What oil should I buy? Thanks! |
"I smell gas in the oil. Do I just have to drain it? Are there other things I should do? What oil should I buy? " Just let the oil drain good and refill with the oil recommended for your engine in the Owner's Manual which will be SAE30 above 40 degrees. Also change the oil filter if so equipped and don't forget that shut of valve mentioned way back. Walt Conner |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 19:24
The shutoff valve is installed. I'll have to go out again and buy 2 more clamps. :) I don't have any manual anymore. How do I access the oil filter? Thanks. |
Virtuosity, click the hyperlink below. It will whisk you to the MTD Yard Machines webpage where you can download free manuals in PDF format. You will need to load in your model number which is 13BN771G729 and the serial number which is 1A176B70097. You will need the get the Briggs owner's manual to help with finding the oil filter on the engine. You will also want to get the Yard Machines owner's manual as well to help you find other things and info about the chassis. If you have never changed the oil filter, you may need to purchase a filter wrench to negotiate this type of filter. Good luck. |
Here is a link that might be useful: your manuals await
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 21:35
Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it. :) |
"You will need the get the Briggs owner's manual to help with finding the oil filter on the engine. " Are you kidding? IF it has a blankety blank oil filter, it will be sticking out the right side when facing the head of the engine. Can't see one, it don't have one. You should be able to download a free Service Manual at - http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/ Walt Conner |
Thanks Walt! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 22:25
I'll take a picture of the other side. There is a black cylinder that I see about 4 inches long. I am not sure if that's the one. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 1:49
Here are the latest pictures. Does it show that my tractor uses oil filter? The picture below shows the new fuel filter and inline shut off valve. I need 2 more clamps. |
I see the electric starter (cylinder), but no oil filter. How about on the other side? It would look similar to the starter. |
Alas, it seems that MTD Yard Machines decided not to use the filtered version of this 31 series engine. That makes it all the more important that you change the oil more often. Change the oil about every 25 to 30 hours of use. If your tractor does not have an hour meter (and I have no reason to think it would) you will need to devise a plan for keeping tabs on the hours used. My way to do that is to use a small wire bound note book (3" X 5" pages) and record the date, and amount of time you used the machine on that date. When the total "run time" amounts to 25 to 30 hours, change the oil. It is best to drain the oil when the engine is good and hot, so tally your run times as soon as you are finished using the tractor and you will be able to "anticipate" when the oil change service needs to be performed. When the tally shows the oil change will be due after your NEXT use, plan ahead for the event and change the oil as soon as you get finished mowing the NEXT time. The way I handle this on my OPE is to set out all the stuff I'll need for the oil change BEFORE I begin mowing. This does 2 things for me. It saves me the time of digging out my drain pan and the necessary tools, and it reminds me that I am supposed to change the oil "RIGHT NOW" when I'm finished. Be sure you enter the date of the oil change in your notes. It is vital that the oil be changed while it is still hot from use. While the oil is hot, it still holds most of the contaminants and fine particles of dirt and carbon in suspension. Drain the oil hot and most of that harmful junk goes out with the oil. If the oil is allowed to cool before draining, much of the solid trash simply settles to the bottom of the engine and stays there during the oil change. But it does not simply stay stuck to the bottom, the next time you run the engine this batch of solid junk will be picked up as the oil warms to be circulated throughout the engine parts. In my opinion, draining the oil when cold actually is not much better than not changing the oil at all, especially if the engine does not feature an oil filter. Of course, I am referring to a "scheduled, preventive maintenance" type of oil change. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 10:04
Awesome! All I have to do then is drain the oil and put a new one in. :) And you are correct, I remember reading from the manuual yesterday that the oil should be changed every 30 hours. ;) I need to read the manual again since I couldn't find which type of oil I should put. Thanks everyone for the help!!!!!!! :D |
Vlr: Just a further word of advice from Mownies excellent suggestions. I would ensure to keep an eye on your Oil level (consumption) and colour during the next few cuts . I would further suggest you reduce the time frame hrs for your next oil change since residual gas (solvent) will remain within your engine within (sludge deposits in the pan). If you don't experience any smoking or rapid discolouration (dirty colour) soon after the oil change then your fine . Some gradual but soon discolouration is fine since the small amount of residual fuel in the oil will be an engine cleaner . No biggy some Automobile Engine mechanics use to actually add some varsol to oil , then run the engine for 20 minutes then change oil and filter to reduce engine sludge with the oil galleries as a "Engine Internal Wash" . Basically what I'am saying just change your oil a little earlier this next time not 30 hrs running time later. P.S. Nice Tractor and nice photos Bro ! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 11:29
Awesome! Will do! :) |
And, the preceding is just why i can find nice lawn tractors, with bad engines, to buy for cheap! Yassuh! the saying: "You can lead a horse to water, but ya can't make him drink", is so true! |
Rusty: The Phrase I most likely Coin is "You can lead a Horse to Water , but sometimes must drown them to Drink!" P.S. It's True a Actual Dealer had a Mechanic Friend of mine tell the Customer we will perform a Engine Clean Note: Just a reminder Vlr any smoking or unusual oil consumption long term (more than 1/2 hr duration) after Oil Change should Que. you to inspect further . You should be fine I'am always a little cautious with fuel carry over into Oil Sump . |
I know precisely what rusty is talking about. It has nothing to do with "Varsol". crusty rusty has a certain wit about him. :^) |
- Posted by bushleague MA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 21:06
Replacing for float needle for a couple of bucks wouldn't be a bad idea, should you forget to turn the fuel cock off. Are you bagging your grass as I didn't see a deflector on the mower deck? |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 21:09
Just got home. Are you saying guys that I smoking can happen? bushleague, I'm mulching. My mower has a mulching kit installed. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sun, Aug 15, 10 at 23:02
Here is an update. I've finally completed the oil draining. I'm lucky to find an empty Costco milk jug. I had fun with some art assignment this evening. HEHEHE! :D Anyways, similar to what I asked earlier, is there a chance that the engine will smoke? Oh, the oil is black! |
Vlr: Yes the Oil is very Black ! As I indicated the solvent effect of the gasoline carryover has cleaned out sludge residue within your crankcase most likely. You have not run the engine for any prolonged period since the flooding problem , so any residual gas should be removed with the new oil , As suggested keep an eye on any smoking or excessive oil consumption after approx 1/2 of run time . I would think all will be fine . Just keep an eye on things and change your oil a little earlier and ensure you have a inline gas shutoff valve installed . I believe you have probably already been informed of this last safety measure lol . Good Luck ..let us know how you fair :) |
I like your oil drain funnel. It's giving me some ideas. I would spend a couple bucks and install a short nipple and cap on your drain port, like the snowblowers use. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 9:10
Can you please show me an image of the short nipple and cap? Thanks! |
***"please show me an image of the short nipple and cap"*** Will comply. The nipple and cap are available at any hardware store or home center. Carry the pipe plug with you for a match-up of the thread size. I believe the threads are "3/8" NPT" but I am hesitant to state that size from memory. Possibly one of the other members can confirm or refute that size. You will need to measure (with a ruler), the distance from the engine oil drain plug over to a point beyond the edge of the frame where you would like for the oil to drain into a funnel, or directly into a catch pan. You will need to buy the smallest tube or bottle of thread sealing compound you can find to seal the threads where the nipple will screw into the engine. Install the nipple with fingers at first (to assure it's not cross-threaded) and then tighten using Vise-grip pliers. I suggest getting a hex headed pipe cap so you can manage it with a standard wrench or socket. You need to coat the threads of the nipple with thread sealant before capping the nipple. Teflon tape is an acceptable substitute for semi-liquid thread sealant, but it requires that the tape be "wound or wrapped" in the CORRECT direction on the treads or it might be less effective against leaks. |
Somebody was buffing that baby! |
Nope! Photoshop to get rid of "identifying details". :^) |
- Posted by popcornhill (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 11:43
vlrtu0s1ty you are doing GREAT. I do not know what you do or did for a living but I best you are/were the best! That funnel shows some real problem solving techniques. The only problem here is your lonnnng pen name. We gotta get you a shorter handle! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 11:45
That is awesome mownie!!! :D That's going to make draining of oil easier and cleaner! :D I'll buy it in a few. And yup, I will post pictures, hehehe. :P Thanks again! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 11:51
You can call me Neil, my real nick :D popcornhill, I do programming as my main job. I love gardening. I also do carpentry. hehehe :D |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 11:54
I forgot to say that without the tremendous help from the folks here, I don't think I'll be able to remedy this issue. |
***"call me Neil"*** or we could just use the root word and call you "virtue". :^) |
Virtue , Like the sound of that lol ! Programmer ..huh...would have thought Stealth Fighter R&D or least Kite Engineering 101 with the Design Factors Involved in that Plastic Bottle / Funnel Retro-fit ! :) |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 16:13
hehehe! :D Anyways, my tractor is back in the saddle!!! :D Did get some minor smoking and strong gasoline smell. Drove it for few minutes and everything is gone. I had an oil spill on the floor though to where I was working. I left it in my garage and I will check it after an hour. I'll take pictures again! HAHAHA! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 16, 10 at 21:16
Here are the final pics. I would like to thank everyone for helping me fix my tractor's problem. :) Draining of oil will be easier now but I've got some very minor obsctacle, that black metal. It attaches the stirring wheel the the front wheel. I have to remove it before I can untighten the brass cap. It's easy. :) |
Does turning the wheel to the left or right move the rod out of the way? |
vlr" Ifin you find the (Black) Tie-rod removal bother some you could substitute a True Close Nipple (shorter) for the longer Consumer 2-1/2" nipple you are currently using. Use Permatex on the block nipple threads as a sealant and Teflon on the Hex Cap end . The Teflon will allow removal of the cap without the piping nipple coming loose . |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 9:32
baymee, I think the rod touches the brass cap slightly when I turn it to the left. ewalk, The one I put says 1 inch on the package. The length of the brass cap is 9/16". |
There are also drain plugs that use a finger twist and pull out feature. They are much easier to use and might be ideal in a situation like yours. The end has a connection for a short tube. I like my own on the tractors. In fact, there are many types of convenient drain systems. |
"Drag link", not "tie rod", is hitting pipe cap. How about looking on the opposite side of the engine to see if Briggs provided a sump drain there. Typically, an engine may have more than one sump drain just because there is no way for a single drain to be accessible in all applications. If there is an additional drain port on the opposite side of engine, that one may be free of any interference from other components. Picture if necessary please. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 12:01
Can you please show me a link? |
I'm not sure if you are asking me to point out the "Drag Link", or if you are asking for a link to a picture of the opposite side of your engine????? If you wanted me to point out the drag link, see image below. If you are asking for a picture of the opposite side of your engine........you will have to provide us with that picture, we don't have it. |
Vlr: Mownie is correct proper terminology for lawn tractor would be "DRAG LINK" Sorry us Former Snowmobile Racers called them tie-rods on our Independent Front Ends. Note: Although baymee is correct as to numerous other drain extension adders , I think the easiest and strongest solution to your obstruction issue is to as advised just shorten the nipple length . As a former Steamfitter I would have used a common Pipe Cap with a close nipple to allow ease of oil change without the interference issue with either a 6" pipe wrench or vise grips , but that's hind site now . I would think that you probably prefer the Hex Cap for convenience reasons lol. The main thing is that you have the Oil contamination and fuel leak issues behind you ! |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 13:25
Oh, I was asking for a picture of another oil drain solution he mentioned earlier. Sorry. I wasn't aware that a post was made when I posted after baymee. Maybe you beat my post in few milliseconds. :D Then after I submitted it, I didn't look at my post anymore. |
Vlr: Mownie was asking YOU to show pic of the LEFT side of Tractors Engine "DRAG LINK LOCATION" for possible drain plug location accessibility lol . I would think that both sides have the same Drag link orientation and doubt duplication of Oil Sump draining capability . Actually I like your funnel adaptation , but I guess the spillage become Old Quick huh ? |
And I was suggesting YOU take another picture of the opposite side of the engine, so it can be determined if a second, alternate oil drain might be present. Ewalk's suggestion of using a "close nipple" could be an answer to the rub, but you would need to be very specific in choosing the configuration of the close nipple. Specifically, you have a threaded steel pipe screwing into an aluminum hole with female threads at one end, on the other end of the pipe, you have male threads of the pipe screwing into female threads of the brass cap. |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Tue, Aug 17, 10 at 14:43
Sorry for not answering earlier if there was an oil drain on the other side. There is none. However, the drag link on the left side is the same as the other side. Are you saying that using steel nipple and brass cap isn't a good idea? I just followed what was suggested. Please let me know if I misunderstood your post about heat and expansion. About the removal of the brass cap, I am aware about the pipe's turning. |
Vlr: Don't panic Bro . My recommendation for quick solution is based on what you have just confirmed . Same Drag Link configuration and no redundant (additional) drain point on the Left Side . I would have been very surprised if there had been . Kind of like having to drain plugs in a Oil Pan on your car (not likely). Anyhow to get back on topic . All Screwed (Npt) Piping is Sch. 40 Gauge (wall thickness) therefore it will give off any conducted heat from the Crankcase (limited thermal growth and conduction) I advised to use Permatex Pipe Sealant which would allow sufficient tightness and sealing with either a small vice grip or pipe-wrench. Once the Permatex sets up it will act much like a thread locker . On the drain point end I suggested Teflon tape since it allows easier Pipe Cap removal because of its superior lubricity (less friction) which would faciltate removal of the cap (or Hex Plug) without the nipple backing out when ever draining is needed. Do however apply common sence when tightening , just a little over hand tight is adequate for the nipple and even less with the cap with the Teflon on that end . Cheers ! Note: I recall well within Colledge Hydraulic's 101 that the Professor Preached (seriously) the proper Thread Fit Class and that no Teflon Tape or Pipe Dope be used . Rather that a Properly Cut "A" Class Thread with slight addition of Hyd. Oil for lubicity to allow Thread Root to seat was all that was needed. The Anti-Tape or Pipe Thread Compound was do to numerous incidents of the sealant fouling the internal passages of Direction Valves & associated Equipment . Sorry for the Hydraulics 101 Lesson just had a Flash Back to my Trade School Days lol . |
I do know that teflon tape cannot be used with any fuel-oil pumps, as it will ruin them. |
I have used pipe nipples in engine drains with no problem. Cleaning the threads and using some Loc-Tite, not the Red, may help. While I have brass caps as shown, I am just as likely to use a plain old black OR galvanized pipe cap, just don't tighten this as tight as the pipe nipple to engine block and I don't use tape. Holding the pipe nipple with channel locks while loosening the cap may make you feel better but I never had a problem. What I really like to do on Dixons that I work with mainly now days, is run a street el into the engine block, a nipple of appropriate length to get to a clear spot and a cap OR another 90 degree el out or down, down at an angle, where ever clearance is and a plug in that. Some times that necessitates a clamp to hold nipple depending on length. Engine generally has to be unbolted and lifted enough to provide clearance while threading in street el OR short nipple with 90 degree el, again, depending on clearance. Walt Conner |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Wed, Aug 18, 10 at 0:33
Thanks guys! All of you are amazing! :D By the way, I posted another thread on the mower forum. It's about my edger. Maybe you guys can check it and recommend some things I should do. I'm attaching the link below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: My edger has a problem
I've used a small standard plumbing ball valve on my Wheelhorse for years as a drain. For peace of mind, I finger tighten a plug into the open end of the valve. I don't do this, but you could use a barbed threaded fitting with a hose to screw into the valve for changing oil. |
"you could use a barbed threaded fitting with a hose to screw into the valve for changing oil." Or just continue to use your neat funnel you made. Walt Conner |
Rusty I like your advice on the 90 Degree Street Elbow . Don't know if there would be sufficient End to Centre Dimension to clear the frame for draining any better than the Close Nipple and Pipe Cap , but it certainly would eliminate the clearance problem with the Drag-link . Actually Vlr could use a Strato-flex WOG. Rated (Braided) 4" Hose Assembly Threaded at both end and cap it off when not draining with or without Teflon or Permatex your call. A little more expensive but guarantee's a environmentally Green Solution (No Spillage) . Actually with the time and effort the Dude has taken with the Artistic Funnel I would hate to see him retire it lol. |
It's possible you could put a 45ş street on the end of that nipple, or even a coupler and use a plug. |
Baymee: Yes a 45 Degree elbow in conjunction with the street Elb. would clear the impediment but a additional close nipple would be required. However it may well work none the less . Numerous creative ways to achieve the drainage lol . |
"Rusty I like your advice on the 90 Degree Street Elbow" I am not Rusty, I am the other crusty old codger. Walt Conner |
Sorry Walt my apology Freudian slip , guess I'am the 3rd Old dyslexic Codger ! lol :). |
No, what I mean is that you use a short nipple and a 45ş street or coupler. No 90 used at all. |
- Posted by doberman_2007 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 19, 10 at 20:34
That funnel is the great,from what I see you are a pretty good mechanic, with a little help hats off to a good job and of course all the great advice on this thread..... |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 21, 10 at 0:11
Thanks for all the tips guys!!! :D By the way, I received my deck wheels today. I'll install it later even if it's already past 11pm. HAHAHA! :D |
- Posted by v1rtu0s1ty Zone 5a, Northern IL (My Page) on Sat, Aug 21, 10 at 13:03
By the way, there is a lawn about 2 miles from my house, it is so perfectly flat. The height is so very even. It's real because I saw a small dead patch the other day. The average height of the grass was(based from my where I was) around 2"-2.5". I'm pretty sure that his neighbors are jealous with his lawn because I am, hahaha. :D Oh, I also noticed as if it is not growing. It's always perfect. I've seen it more than 50 times this year since I always use that street to get to the main road. |
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Tue June 4, 2013
Exiled Voices of China and Tibet Come To Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh based online magazine, Sampsonia Way, seeks to protect and advocate for writers in asylum, educate the public about threats to literary expression, and to create a community where endangered writers can thrive. This is made possible by the Northside's City of Asylum Pittsburgh.
Exiled Voices of China and Tibet is an event taking place this weekend at the City of Asylum. Notable international writers will for the first time, be able to talk about the exercise of fundamental human rights in China. For many of these writers, they've never been in the same room at the same time or been able to speak freely about human rights.
Guests: Henry Reese, the founder of City of Asylum/Pittsburgh and Andrew Jacobs, New York Times Beijing correspondent talk about the significance of the event.
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We hosted the first Beers for Books event in South Dakota at the Alcester Steakhouse. This was done in conjunction with International Book Giving Day on February 14, 2013. A lot of people asked about what it was and were very interested. We only made $87, but it's our first attempt and we will try again. The owners of the Steakhouse, Jeff and Shelly Brown, were very happy to be part of this international day.
This is fantastic news Kathleen! Thanks for being a pioneer and planting the Beers for Books flag in South Dakota in support of Room to Read. Every single book makes an impact and that will fund 87 more books for kids in places that have very limited resources for educational materials. Those books will go into a library with a Room to Read trained librarian or teach who can help kids gain literacy skills--a lifelong gift. Thanks again for making it happen! :-) Gary
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