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Welcome back for Part 3. To get caught up to speed, please read parts 1 and 2 if you have not already.
The process has begun
It was a lonely Friday morning on the earth shelter project, as I was the only one of site. I decided to try to figure out how to install the burlap material and spend the entire weekend perfecting what I learned so that when Monday came, I would know how to train the local army of workers that would be showing up to work on the project. As I was unrolling a large roll of burlap covered wire mesh, I heard a vehicle pulling up in the parking area.
I recognized the vehicle, it was the lead concrete guy who was coming back to pull form boards off of a footing they poured the day before. The concrete guy's name was Whitey One and he had his adult son with him who was named Whitey Two. People who worked with them called them Whitey because they worked in the sun every day, yet they were pale as if their skin never seen the sun. Whitey One was like most old salts in the concrete business, he was rough around the edges, very proud of what he did, and if he liked you, was actually kind if he wanted to be. I appreciated that, because I know he recognized my ambitious nature and the 'deer in the headlights' look that I had on my face. I asked Whitey One and Whitey Two if they had time to help me figure out how to install the burlap covered wire mesh, they both said 'Yup" as they spat their chewing tobacco juice on the freshly poured concrete floor. I decided to listen carefully to their conversation to look for any clues that might help me to understand the process better.
Color coded wire mesh schedule
The first part of this process that I was trying to figure out was how to connect the wire mesh, which had burlap attached to it, to the metal frames of the earth shelter domes. The earth shelter company sent what was basically a 'wire mesh schedule' which showed where each piece of burlap was supposed to go. I was surprised to hear Whitey One say, "Hey Whitey Two, go out to the truck and get some linesman pliers." (A clue!) I was taken back that someone's dad would call them Whitey Two and I was intrigued to find out what their real names were and also what linesman pliers were. Linesman pliers were for working with rebar, the Whiteys were using the pliers to tie pieces of wire around the wire mesh to hold the sheets to the steel earth shelter frame. I felt like a third wheel because I did not have linesman pliers and I was trying my best not to look like a fool as I tried to twist the wire by hand.
Me with my first pair of linesman's pliers on top of one of the domes
That night, I drove into town to stay at the homeowner's business which used to be a funeral home. They had bedrooms in the upstairs area and it was nice to be in town and close to stores, normally that is not the case when we work out of town. I was reassured that there were no ghosts there and it made sense when the homeowner reiterated that it no one ever died there so there shouldn't be any ghosts... After I got settled at the funeral home turned store front, I went to the local Menards and bought every pair of linesman pliers that they had. Guess who I saw at Menards that night? The Whiteys! "The chewing tobacco was making its mark on their teeth" I thought, as they both smiled at me and my cart full of linesman pliers.
Over the weekend, the process started to make sense to me and I was becoming confident that I would be able to lead the crew of local laborers that upcoming Monday. I decided to stop early that Sunday to go back to town and rest up for the next day. I was excited that evening as I turned the light off in my room and drifted off to sleep half thinking about staying in a funeral home and half wondering how the next day was going to go.
The rebar tieing crew and me as the team leader
I got to the jobsite early to get ready for the army of people who would be showing up that day. The homeowner told me that she had selected everyone ahead of time and that all I had to do was find stuff for them to do. I found out quickly that that was not the case. Most of the morning saw guys walking up the third of a mile long driveway who had been dropped off at the road. They had heard there was work, and because Michigan was in a great recession at the time, more people than we needed showed up to get work. I was not happy to turn away people who needed to work, but I needed competent hard working people on the crew or else we were not going to hit our mark. We sifted through the group of workers until we had the crew size that we needed with the right mix of talent. The main goal for this group was to install the burlap covered wire mesh, all of the rebar, close to 3 miles of re-bar tie wire and over 100,000 rebar ties all in an attempt to get ready for the shot-crete outer shell.
Winter was closing in as we raced to finish the wire mesh and rebar installation
I remember hearing the homeowner shouting my name and asking me to come down from the top of one of the domes. When I got down I saw that she was standing with a guy who looked tough and nice at the same time. I immediately said, "We got all the people we need". I said that because I thought the homeowner wanted me to get her out of that situation. She spoke up and said, "No, I think you should give this guy a shot." I said, "Excuse us", and the homeowner and I took a walk. She told me that there was something good about this guy and that we needed to find him something to do. I told her to give him a shovel and to have him start shoveling snow off of the footings. I knew from experience that the only way someone wouldn't walk off of a job after shoveling all day is if they had a good work ethic and good character. This guy not only stayed all day, but he became my really good friend; his name is Crazy Joe.
We formed a brotherhood building this project by being really tough and laughing a lot
If not for Crazy Joe, we would never have been able to complete the project. Most of the people who came up that driveway that first week were eventually either asked to leave or were ushered to the road because of how they were acting or working on the job. Crazy Joe was a great worker and had a great skill set. It didn't take long until he and I were working side by side and getting more done than the other groups of workers who were still on site working. We had to work as hard and efficiently as possible to try to hit the mid January warm up that we hoped would happen.
Stayed tuned to Part 4 to see how the project started to take shape and how we dealt with the severe winter weather that continued to hit the project. View the videos of this project on Vimeo.
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The owners of the first LEED Certified home in Alaska spoke with Viva Green Homes to share what it's like to buy, sell and market an eco friendly home…and would they do it again?
Tony & Valerie Reichstein purchased their Juneau, Alaska home two years ago when a work transfer brought their family to the area. At the time, one of the most important elements in their home search was energy efficiency, knowing that the Alaskan climate would bring about some hefty heating bills if they didn't pick the right house. Lucky for them not only did they find an energy efficient home, they purchased the first Alaskan LEED certified home and have been impressed with its performance and design ever since.
Learn more about the LEED certification and USGBC.
"We stay warm in the winter and cool on the hot days in the summer…There are no drafty or cold areas. Everyone is comfortable all year long." The family credits the comfort of their home to the many aspects including the design, construction and efficient systems, a collaboration that is true to LEED certified built homes. "Our heating system is a combination of an electric heat pump that provides both heating and cooling, as well as in-floor radiant heat that is driven off a separate electric water heater. Because the house is so air tight, there is a HRV (heat return ventilation) system that continually pulls air out of the house and replaces it with fresh outside air after passing it through a heat exchanger."
They also found that the home has additional unexpected benefits too. "The house is easy to maintain, cleans up easy after a hard winter. Because of the air handling systems, we don't have problems with mold or bad indoor air quality that many complain of in this area."
Now that they have listed the home for sale, they are finding that owning a LEED certified home has some resale advantages too. Being LEED Certified "will help our home stand out from others when those buyers are looking for features specific to our home."
In a market where buyers have many housing options, owning a LEED certified home can be the one thing that makes the buyer choose it over the others. Admittedly, while most people are becoming aware of and have heard of "LEED", there's still a learning curve on what a LEED certified home entails and the benefits of owning one.
When asked if the Reichstein family would choose a green or energy efficient home all over again their response was very clear…Yes, they would. "We are currently looking for our next home. We will most likely add energy efficient features to it should the one we buy be lacking in those areas."
Some tips from the homeowners on buying a LEED certified or green home:
1. Don't get hung up on price. There is a premium to a green home, but you are buying better systems that will pay off both in the short term and long term.
2. Take some time to learn and understand how the systems in your home work. That way you know how to change the set up from one season to the next to maximize the efficiencies built into your home.
Photos courtesy of listing agent, Debbie White, Prudential SE Alaska
For more tips on buying a green home take a look at the article 6 Questions To Ask Before Buying a Green Home.
Be sure to visit Viva Green Homes to see LEED certified and green homes for sale of all kinds.
Contact Debbie White for listing information.
Welcome back for Part 2! If you have not read part 1, you should, it will help make the following story make sense to you.
The semi truck was idling on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere two hours from my home the night before Thanksgiving, what was I going to do? Luckily the homeowner had her family help her unload the semi truck full of steel earth shelter dome parts so that the rest of us could enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners.
The plan was set to show up the Friday after Thanksgiving to start to assemble the domes and officially begin the project. Because there was a wait between the time we had gone out to Washington State and when the earth shelter components showed up, there was time to have all of the concrete work done onsite so that there would be no delays. Our plan going into this project was to put the domes up as quickly as possible and to try to have everything ready to spray the concrete coating on the shells of the domes during a warm up in January that the Farmer's Almanac was predicting.
When we arrived on the Friday after Thanksgiving, we were hoping to find an organized array of domed earth shelter components. What we found were piles of steel and other components randomly placed in a farm field, this was our first challenge. We learned from the builder in Washington State that the earth shelter components arrived at their job site unmarked, so we asked the manufacturer to mark each component and indicate on the building plans where that component goes. The components were marked, but the markings made no sense, as the building prints were not drawn to reflect how the components were labeled.
Components of the earth shelter system laying in the field.
In a box with the components, we found a three ring binder marked 'generic owner's manual'. I opened the binder to see if I could figure out where all the steel components went and that is when I realized that the generic owner's manual was outdated and did not include the components that were laying all over the farm field.
I knew from experience that I should get there a day before everyone else so that I could get a grasp of what we had laying in the field and how the components should be stage, and I am glad that I did. If someone does this figuring and sorting while the crews and equipment are onsite, then the project is going to be costly because everyone will stand around with equipment idling. Time is money, even in 'out of the box' projects. For this reason, I show up before anyone else and sometimes I bring my 'thinkers' so that we can figure out a process before we get started building a project. We also look over a site to see what the conditions are before we start up any equipment. Being that this project was in a farm field, we had issues with mud during the entire project.
I took Uncle Rog (if you watched the documentary of this project which aired on PBS entitled Sheltered: Underground and Off The Grid then you know who that is) with me to sort through the earth shelter dome components. As I mentioned, we asked the manufacturer to label the components, which they did, but the labeling made no sense. Uncle Rog and I started to sort the piles and put them in to piles of like sizes and shapes as we waited for a call back from the manufacturer to explain to us what was laying all over the ground.
Third day of setting steel
As a contractor/team leader of an 'out of the box' project, I have to give a lot of thought to who our core group of workers will be. As part of taking this job, I agreed to lead a group of local people, or as the homeowner called them, "anyone I can find who has construction experience and will work for cheap." I know what you are thinking, but save that thought. The first wave of workers that I selected to work on the earth shelter were from my core group of talent that I call upon when I need a small but extremely talented crew. I didn't have to beg Dale 'The excavator' at all to come up on Thanksgiving weekend to help us install the steel system of the earth shelter. I asked the homeowner to not bring anyone in to help at this stage because we needed to focus on what we were doing and the crew I selected did not need to be baby sat. I think of my small and effective crews as the special forces of green building because of the degree of difficulty and the amount of work such a small three person team can accomplish.
We needed a crane to set the 72-foot-long barn top beam.
It was a good call to have Dale, who was an experienced equipment operator, on site because of the amount of steel that we had to set to put up the domes and all of the mud that we had to work in. By using equipment to lift each piece of steel and moving it through the mud, we did not tire ourselves out (other than the manual force required sometimes to get pieces to fit together) and the risk of injury greatly decreases. Once we hit a rhythm, the mislabeled components didn't seem like such a mystery and piece by piece we started to create the 'bones' of the structure. It looked like we were building rib cages out in that field and that gave us the idea to start calling the big arched steel pieces of the earth shelter 'whale bones'.
Almost done setting the steel, looking like rib caged in the field.
It seems the norm to have a homeowner on site giving us advice on how to install components that they have no idea on how to install. They do this because they care and want to make sure they are comfortable with the people they hired. I mean nothing bad by mentioning this and I feel that everyone needs to understand what a crew leader has to process while leading a job. A homeowner getting involved with the process can be challenging and happens on most of the 'out of the box' jobs that we build. The homeowners see us struggling and want to help so badly, but what they don't understand is that we are trying to find the rhythm and coax the solution out of the situation. On this project, we strived to have the homeowner say, "Wow, you get more done when I am not here." It may seem mean, but as a team leader, there is nothing more frustrating and costly then having someone, even the homeowner, inadvertently prying our team apart. I get hired to lead a project and that means that I have the responsibility to keep everyone focused and heading towards our goal, even the person paying for the job. It is much like a mountain guide, they have the ultimate responsibility of getting their clients to the top of the mountain even if they have to make decisions that the client doesn't agree with at the time.
Once the homeowner understood that we were comfortable with what we were doing and that we were purposely struggling to understand what we were up against, we started to make huge strides. We put up the entire steel structure of the earth shelter complex in just over 50 hours. We started installing steel on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and didn't take a day off until the steel was up. Even then, I stayed on site to learn the next steps of the process while the first crew left and went on to their next adventure. I had to learn the next steps of the process so that I would know how and what to train the rag tag army of locals who would be showing up on Monday.
The snow started to fall as we moved through the next stages of the project.
Stay tuned for Part 3 and ride along on the adventure of a lifetime, building the largest underground and off-the-grid farm on the planet! If you would like more information on actual assembly of the earth shelter components, you can watch the videos of the construction of this underground and off the grid farm.
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Green building isn't a trend; it's here to stay. Now, more than ever, homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes – and how they live inside them – greener. What started as simple recycling has grown into energy efficient appliances, new building techniques and materials that once would have seemed like props for science fiction movies.
When considering how to make your home greener, while also saving money and the environment, you may have missed out on one potential area of improvement: your roof.
Keep reading to learn more about why roofs are an excellent option for going green, questions to ask contractors and options for lessening the environmental impact of your home.
Think about it. Roofs are the largest unused space of your home. While they serve an important function – protecting your home and its contents – they're typically not areas that many people focus on for aesthetics or functionality. They're largely just "there." This makes them a blank canvas, a great starting point for improving your home's green factor.
Green roofs, like those mentioned below, can help insulate your home, protecting against heat and cold in a way that standard shingles can't. Additionally, over the lifetime of the roof, it can save the average homeowner about $200,000. Some options even give back to the environment and species living within it.
Because going from a standard roof to a greener option is a large undertaking, you'll likely work with a contractor to accomplish it. Here are a few questions to ask to get started:
Being prepared is the best way to ensure you're satisfied with your final product.
A "green roof" can mean different things to different people. Sometimes green roofs are actually green; otherwise, they just have a lower environmental impact than traditional roofing options.
Green Roofing Materials
If you prefer the look and feel of standard shingles, or, are limited by local zoning or HOA community guidelines, you may be limited as far as making your roof green. This doesn't mean you don't have options. Ways to decrease your home's environmental footprint include:
Solar Paneled Roofing
Solar paneling has grown in popularity over the past few years. Chances are, you've seen a few solar roofs during your daily travels. Designs have changed to make solar paneling sleeker in appearance.
The benefits of solar paneled – or photovoltaic – roofing include:
Financial savings. Energy costs change on a daily basis. Because solar paneling derives energy from the sun, its cost doesn't change.
Saving the Earth. The sun is a renewable resource – oil and other forms of heat are not. This means that by using the sun's energy to heat your home and to run other processes, you're saving non-renewable resources. Because solar roofing can utilize battery units, there's a back up in place should the power go out.
Living Green Roofs
Some people prefer – and are able – to go all the way, creating green roofs that are actually green – filled with plants, foliage and gardens of all types.
While flat roofs are best for this type of endeavor, and the look is less than traditional, the environmental impact could be massive if the trend catches on. By turning roofs into actual gardens, living species can find new homes and food sources, essential elements – like oxygen – are released back into the atmosphere and homes can be just as insulated as they are with standard shingles.
The cost of installing green roofs along with maintenance may be more than standard roofing, but the benefits to the environment, along with the fun of having a green roof, may be worth it in the long run.
I remember the first email that I received from the homeowner; it had the word 'earth shelter' in it. At that point in my career, I had lead my company in building a number of LEED for Homes Platinum homes and other extremely energy efficient homes, but I had never heard of the term earth shelter and we had built all of our houses above ground.
I was intrigued once I started to search the Internet for information on earth shelters, apparently I had worked on earth shelters before, but not fully underground structures like what this homeowner wanted to build. My reputation was for taking on projects that other builders would not be comfortable taking and I had been burned on a few projects along the way, which ended up costing us a lot of time and money. I started to think about how taking on a project that I knew nothing about could be the straw that broke the camel's back, so I turned the earth shelter project down…five times.
After I turned the project down three of the five times, the homeowner sent me a package of information that included a full set of plans for her project. She said it was a large project and when I looked over the thick roll of building plans, I could see that the project was going to be a challenge like none I had ever taken on before. I turned the project down two more times until one night I woke up and started thinking about how great it would be to learn how to build underground.
All of our conversations were by email at that point in the process. Anyone that knows me or works with me knows that we do most of our communicating by email because it is more efficient that way then trying to talk on the telephone. You can imagine the homeowner's delight when I called her the morning after my sleepless night to tell her that I wanted to build her project, the largest underground and off-the-grid farm on the planet.
Inside of the 72-foot-long underground barn with the resident milking cow.
I am historically the kind of person who goes 'all in' on an idea and/or project and this earth shelter project was no different. I had to slow myself down and really try to get a grasp of what I had gotten myself into. The big project had five underground domes with connector tunnels and multiple entrances; it would be like building a small city. As part of my accepting to build this challenging project, I had asked to see a project under construction so that I could understand how the domed building system worked. A few days later, I was told to pack a carry-on bag and that we were heading to Washington State, which just happened to by one of my favorite states!
Me on site of a domed earth-shelter project in Washington State
There was an earth shelter project that was under construction in Washington State and we had the opportunity to visit the job site and to see how all of the components of the domed earth shelter system were joined together. I was amazed when I first saw the domes with the burlap and rebar tied together. I instantly became very excited and could not wait to start the project in Michigan.
While on site in Washington State, I was able to talk in length with the builder of that project. He was great to talk to and told us all the things that we should avoid doing, which is information that I would rather have then an overload of information on everything that is great about a system. The biggest issue with underground homes, from what I researched, was water leaks in the structure after the domes are buried. I took notes on what that builder told me about his measures to water proof the Washington State domes and added those notes to my thick binder of notes that I had taken while researching earth shelter structures in general.
After a few days of meeting with the homeowner in Washington State, who remains a friend to my family to this day, our project team headed back to Michigan to continue the planning stage of this massive underground project that we were about to build.
The Michigan site was excavated and prepped for the concrete work months before the earth-shelter kit arrived.
A few months passed between the time that we went out to Washington State and when the earth shelter 'dome kit' arrived on site. During that time, we finished the above ground projects that we had been building and I informed all of our other homeowners that I was going to take a two year sabbatical from building above ground homes so that I could focus on leading the building team on this underground project in Northern Michigan. All of those jobs, fourteen in all, went to other builders, which helped to 'spread the wealth' during an extremely slow time in the building industry in Michigan. I had basically given up everything that I had worked hard for the past 10 years so that I could go 'all in' on this earth shelter project.
Can you imagine the surprise as a few months passed and our work started to 'dry up'? I kept emailing and calling the homeowner trying to get an exact date when we could start her project and the only response is that she would call the earth shelter company and try to get them to tell us an exact delivery date of the dome earth shelter system. As Thanksgiving was approaching, I started to wonder if I had just sunk my own ship because we only had a few weeks of work left and there was nothing in our books to build because I had told all of our customers that I was not able to build their houses. I remember finally committing to going to a Thanksgiving dinner at my mom's house and as I was packing my bag the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving to drive to my mom's house, my phone rang and it was the homeowner of the earth shelter project. "Are you ready?" she said, "The semi-truck is parked out in the road ready to unload."
A look ahead at the next part of the series, this framework will become the largest underground and off-the-grid farm on the planet.
Stay tuned for the next part of this multi-part story. You can follow along with the online videos of this project located in the Earth Shelter Project Michigan Album.
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The poetry of the land is built on words that describe what we see and feel outside, in the matrix of our origins.
The editors of dictionaries are, according to the article below, voting to put the words up for extinction -- perhaps so that we lose the names of the things we love prior to losing the things themselves? Clearly, this is symptomatic of our times and challenges, but still, the article makes the case for cultivating our ability to speak beautifully, in gratitude for the gifts of life:
"A basic literacy of landscape is falling away up and down the ages. And what is lost along with this literacy is something precious: a kind of word magic, the power that certain terms possess to enchant our relations with nature and place. As the writer Henry Porter observed, the Oxford University Press deletions [from their "junior dictionary"] removed the "euphonious vocabulary of the natural world—words which do not simply label an object or action but in some mysterious and beautiful way become part of it."
Consider ammil, a Devon term meaning "the sparkle of morning sunlight through hoar-frost," a beautifully exact word for a fugitive phenomenon I have several times seen but never before been able to name. Shetlandic has a word, pirr, meaning "a light breath of wind, such as will make a cat's paw on the water"; and another, klett, for "a low-lying earth-fast rock on the seashore." On Exmoor, zwer is the onomatopoeic term for the sound made by a covey of partridges taking flight. Smeuse is a Sussex dialect noun for "the gap in the base of a hedge made by the regular passage of a small animal"; now that I know the word smeuse, I will notice these signs of creaturely movement more often."
Read more here. (Those interested in birds please note there are some wonderful bird references included...)
— Kiko
Now that the warmer months are on their way, your outdoor space is about to be the center of attention. Entertaining family and friends on your patio is one of the season's greatest pleasures, and your eco-friendly lifestyle should be reflected in your outdoor spaces. Whether you're trying to find ways to update your outdated furniture or you're just looking to add color and texture, here are a few ways to stay Earth-friendly while giving your patio a makeover.
Embrace natural fibers in vibrant shades.
One of the easiest and most versatile ways to bring color to your outdoor garden furniture is by swapping out old cushions for new ones. Skip the synthetic fabrics and reach for organic cotton and durable hemp; both are naturally grown without the use of harsh chemicals and dyes. You can also find cushions that are filled with organically grown soy, corn, or cotton for a natural alternative to synthetic fiber-filled cushions. Try to keep your cushions out of the harsh sun and rainy weather to extend their life and to prevent colors from fading. Many outdoor furniture manufacturers offer eco-friendly cushions with natural dyes made from fruit and vegetable extracts to bring vibrant colors to your space.
Keep it clean.
Once you've added color to your outdoor spaces with accessories, don't forget to clean them regularly. There are many natural cleaning products on the market, but you can also use ingredients found in your home. For a simple solution, use one gallon of water with a quarter cup of mild dish detergent and a half cup of distilled white vinegar in a pail. With a bristle brush, scrub the surface of your cushions and then hose off dirt and grime and let air dry. This nontoxic technique can also be used on your patio furniture.
Bring color and texture to your patio with area rugs.
Is there anything more relaxing than kicking your shoes off and enjoying fresh fibers underfoot while enjoying nature? Choosing outdoor rugs made with natural fibers will ensure they stay mold- and mildew-resistant as well as looking fresh for seasons to come. Similar to garden furniture cushions, natural outdoor rugs will last longer if kept out of direct sun and under covered porch areas. If your porch is uncovered, consider storing the rug inside a garage or covered area when not entertaining. When deciding on materials, try jute, seagrass and bamboo if you'd like rich textural materials. For a softer material underfoot, look for all-weather yarns derived from cotton, corn, soy, and natural grasses.
Homeowners who enjoy the look of grass but want to skip the upkeep can look to recycled plastic outdoor rugs that are good for high-traffic patios or in decorative areas where greenery is desired. You can also find outdoor rugs made from recycled rubber, plastic, and even wood chips!
This spring, take advantage of the warmer air and the gorgeous blooms outside on your patio with these eco-friendly tips. Even if you decide to just spend the day relaxing in the spring sun by yourself, you can feel good about being kind to the Earth — and your backyard.
Photos by Getty Images
Ronique Gibson is a LEED AP certified architect and home design expert who writes on sustainability topics for Shutterfly.com, including eco-friendly treatment of outdoor pillows and cushions such as the ones found here.
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I finally made the move from the YTs to the IGs. I've had the IGs in my closet since last summer. I have been using the YTs for quite some time but they are on the edge of elbow pain for me. If I play too much, then I have to rest my arm for a day or two. I don't have that problem with the IGs but my serve wasn't as effective with the IGs because of the higher swingweight.
I had some problems with the YTs (they aren't identical) and I put in some effort into matching them up but was unsuccesful. It can be pretty frustrating trying to match frames up yourself. My IGs are matched - the YTs have different pallets - one is squarish and one is rectangular. I think that the specs were the same: balance, static weight, length - but the swingweights felt different. That happens when you don't buy matched sets.
I played 1.75 sets today and was playing better than I've ever played with the YTs. My opponent said that I was playing "lights out". I modified my service timing to better use the additional swingweight and the racquet just had gobs of power. I think that I need to string it a little tighter - maybe 56 instead of 54 to get a little more control but it feels pretty good where it is.
The best thing is that it doesn't put any stress on my elbow. I had 9 inches of lead at 3/9 (each) on the YTs and still could get arm issues. I have no lead at 3/9 on the IGs and have no arm issues. So I guess I'm a happy camper with the IGs now.
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I don't know, "displacing" the integral keel on a boat as stoutly built as a Pearson 365 isn't gonna be easy... If you were gonna choose a boat based solely on its ability to survive an encounter with a sand beach, the underbody of this boat, with the rudder attached to a substantial skeg, would be a pretty good choice...
The rudder still appears to be in decent shape, preparatory to the final tow off...
I'm a bit surprised none of the looters made off with that solar array, that would have been the first thing that might have caught my eye... (grin, bigtime)
Has the boat been towed off or is it still sitting on the beach? Has the owner retained ownership or is the boat salvage?
I agree with Jon, the underbody of this boat is about as good as it gets for this type of situation.
I also agree with Jon, that if i were so inclined to be a looter forget the sneaker collection and hand me a screw driver!!!!!
Interestingly, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy boat looters in NJ and NY went for the high end electronics first.
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In what's probably the best way for Mr. M. Night Shyamalan to produce and release his work, he's taken to a secret production called Sundowning. Little is known about the production, because everyone knows that any plot details will be rendered moot in the late third act when the audiences realizes the haunting was IN HIS HEAD THIS WHOLE TIME!
Trite plot twists aside, one of my personal favorites, Kathryn Hahn, is starring in the film. Again, no details are known, but maybe it will be revealed that Kathryn Hahn is Molly Shannon.
Sundowning is being called a microfilm, which is probably what you have to call any M. Night Shyamalan film after seeing how his last four or so did at the box office. Nonetheless, he's a good filmmaker when he's on his game, and let's hope the change in scope and this promising casting can turn the microfilm into a microfilm.
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It's time to paddle!
The Coal River Group is preparing for the tenth annual TOUR DE COAL community float event.
Last year, over 400 boats and 600 people joined together to enjoy a lazy twelve mile trip down the Coal rivers.
The event is a major fund raiser for the non-profit river restoration group.
Kris Radford, President of the Coal River Group says, "We depend on the proceeds for this event to help fund our many ongoing programs that teach youth about clean water, promote tourism for the entire 88-mile river system and support dozens of river trash removal efforts by our 600 volunteers."
The donation by participants is $20 per person for those that pre-register. Registration the date of the event is $25 per person and kids under the age of 11 free. Each person who pays the registration fee gets a wonderful collectable Tour De Coal t-shirt.
The tenth year is an anniversary that commemorates the humble beginnings in 2004 of the Group's efforts to clean up the three Coal Rivers.
"Back in the beginning", Radford reminisces, "We only had about 40 people join us for the Tour De Coal. We didn't have a lot of sponsors, just Moses Ford and several individuals. The event was experimental at that time. Heck we didn't know if anyone would even come out. But our founders were good promoters and through a lot of effort and support from the news media we were able to convince a few people to join us for the float."
The 2014 Tour De Coal will start on Friday evening, June 20, 2014, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the River Center in Meadowood Park with a pre-registration party. The gathering will bring together many of the Group's veteran volunteers - many who have helped every year since 2004. Music and memories will be shared by all and the pre-registering people will avoid the big crowds that come at the last minute the day of the tour.
The 2014 Tour De Coal will be held on Saturday June 21st and the event begins at 9 a.m. when the cannon boom signals the "man your boats and hit the water" call.
Participants should bring their boats to Meadowood Park in Tornado beginning at 7 a.m. and then drive to Gateway Shopping Center in St. Albans to catch the shuttle busses back to the park.
Only Kayaks and Canoes or Paddle boards are allowed. No Jon boats or inflatable rafts will be accepted for the float. Life vests and paddles are required, officials said.
Again, it is expected that many river front residents will provide encouragement and support for boaters as they float down the 12-mile course.
All boats are required to take out by 5 pm.
No transportation will be available back to the park at the finish line.
• The Tour de Coal event is a fund raising event for the Coal River Groups continuing river restoration, preservation and educational programs.
• The sponsors of the event include: Moses Ford of St. Albans, WV. Mardi Gras Casino, City National Bank, Anheuser- Busch, and many others.
• The event includes: Pre-Registration and Volunteer Party June 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 Pm CRG River Center in Meadowood Park at Tornado, WV.
• The Tour de Coal will be held on June 21, 2014. The event begins at 9:00 am and ends at 5:00pm
• Shuttle buses will bring all participants from Gateway Shopping Center in St. Albans to Meadowood Park from 7:30 am until 10:00 am. No shuttle buses will be available at the close of the event from Gateway Shopping Center back to the Meadowood Park. Plan Ahead.
• Donations for the event are set at $20 for advance registrations and $25 late registration day of the float. All paid registrations receive free T-shirts. Children under age 11 are free but T-shirts will cost $15.
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Noodles With Lobster And Vegetables
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These Noodles With Lobster and Vegetables make a sumptuous meal ! Try out these savory noodles and let me know if you've enjoyed them ! Your suggestions for these Noodles With Lobster and Vegetables are welcome !
|Broad noodles
|1⁄2 Pound
|Cooked lobster meat
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|1⁄4 Pound
|1 , finely sliced
|Bamboo shoot
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|1⁄2 Tablespoon
|Sesame seed oil
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Boil the noodles in a generous amount of water for 10 minutes, turn into a colander and rinse with cold water.
Drain well.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep 8 inch skillet.
Add the noodles and press them firmly against the sides and bottom of the pan.
Cook for a few minutes till the noodle cake holds its shape, but before it turns brown.
Remove the cake to a hot serving plate and keep it warm.
Drain away the surplus fat from the skillet, but leave the pan oily.
To it, add the lobster meat, mushrooms, onion and bamboo shoot, and saute for 1 minute.
Season with salt and pepper and continue to stir for 1 minute more.
Add thickening to the mixture and cook till the sauce is smooth and clear.
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Martin County school buses running late; parents must be at bus stop
School buses in Martin County may be running late in dropping off students this afternoon at their bus stops. Due to the stormy conditions moving across the area, buses are being held at schools until the driving conditions improve -- when necessary.
In addition, to ensure student safety, elementary, middle- and high-school students will not be released at their bus stop unless a parent or guardian is there to greet them. Students whose parents/guardians are not at their bus stop when it arrives will be brought back to their school. The schools will then contact the students' parents to arrange for pick-up at the school.
All after-school activities for Martin County public schools were cancelled for today due to severe weather, with the exception of the Extended Day program. The Extended Day after-school care program will remain open for students currently enrolled.
In addition, students who normally walk home from school at Indiantown Middle and Warfield Elementary schools in Indiantown will be held at their schools until their parents or guardians can safely pick them up.
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All county offices will reopen Tuesday to normal operating hours. The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office administration office will reopen at 8 a.m.
There continues to be standing water throughout Okeechobee County. Residents are urged to avoid being on the roads.
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Residents may fill up to 25 bags at Southeast Aviation Way across from the Martin County Fair Grounds. Anyone who is interested in the sand must bring their own shovels and sand bags. Sand bags can be purchased from some local hardware stores.
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Care to share how you did find it?
Sure. Sorry, I don't really read this section often.
For me this string is nothing special. It felt softer to me than some of the stiffer polys like Signum Pro Tornado but it wasn't as comfy as multis I've used e.g. MCS, NRG2, TGV, X-One or soft polys, like Polyfibre Black Venom, for that matter.
To tell you the truth I wouldn't recommend it to players with arm problems.
And I really am stumped by this. I mean the data suggest it's close to gut... in my short experience with it, it's not... not by a country mile.
It didn't provide as much spin as polys or Head RIP Control.
It had controllable power and I had good sense of where the ball was going, no problem with depth or length.
The thing is I only tested it in a full bed and as such it didn't shine in any department for me. Maybe except the fact the strings didn't notch as much as multis. This made me wonder how it would work in a hybrid.
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can i get an 8hr battery for the 15inch mac book pro aluminium
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No, there was only ever one battery that Apple made for the MacBook Pro 15" (Late 2008) (the one with the unibody case but still with a user-accessible battery), and this is the one. The 7 hour battery that appeared later with the MacBook Pro 15" (Mid 2009) is a different technology and isn't compatible.
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I have a 15inch mac book pro in need of a new batter but I see 2 different batteries listed in your store. one is square shaped that looks like the one i have now and the other is rectangular shaped and aluminum. Could U please explain.
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of course you can. buy the new macbook pro.
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Sometimes while I'm getting ready for work my girl starts nagging me. It is in these moments where I have to just say, "B.I.T.E....that's my word!" Alright, so this never actually happens, but a man can dream. For Fabolous, this is probably a real occurrence and he isn't afraid of spelling it out—"B**ch, I'm tryna eat!"—on a new video for one of the standout tracks from Soul Tape 2. Produced by Teddy Da Don, B.I.T.E. is an uptempo record with jamming distorted drums that finds Fab letting his paper-stacking plans out the bag. The visuals, directed by M-Vision films, intercut Fabolous' rapping with images of the housing projects residents who are equally dedicated to eating. Soul Tape 2 was released back in November, but you can download and stream the entire project here at The DJBooth.
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A Gallery of Weird and Wonderful Windows
Windows. You know, those holes in the wall (preferably with glass in them) that let in light. Most windows are pretty unremarkable — you notice the view, but not the window itself. Not so for these windows. These windows are weird and wonderful and completely steal the show.
Is This The Craziest (or The Most Amazing) House of All Time?
Before you freak out, this isn't a thing...yet. What you're looking at is Australian architect firm Modscape's new concept house appropriately named the Cliff House. Adrenaline junkies, take note.
Bucket List: 10 International Buildings Every Architecture Lover Must See
We recently told you about some of our favorite US architecture, and now we're going international. These 10 masterpieces are certainly not the only buildings to see, but each one has the history, unique features and just plain wow factor to make them well worth the trip.
The Sexiest Staircases in the World
Although our experiences with staircases are fleeting by design, there is still pressure to make them beautiful. Because they're seen from multiple rooms and different levels, there's a lot of room for a great architect to play with scale and structure. And boy, do they deliver. This is gratuitous, unabashed stair porn, and no, we're not sorry.
Bucket List: 10 US Buildings Every Architecture Lover Should See in Person
If you love architecture, there are just certain buildings that are worth the extra effort to see in person; photos just don't do them justice. These ten must-see structures are scattered across the country and vary in age and purpose. Some have famous names attached, some are more about their historical significance but all are worth the trip.
Calvin and Kelly's Modern Lightbox Home in Atlanta
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My better half, Kelly and I took on the task of building our dream home on an empty lot in an up and coming neighborhood in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta. We conveniently had close friends that were amazing architects and were willing to go on the journey with us on this creation.
Where Do You Put a Garden In Tokyo? Everywhere
In population-dense Tokyo, sometimes you have to get creative. This skinny lot is only four meters wide, so architect Ryue Nishizawa decided on glass to prevent the home he designed from feeling even narrower than it already is. But just how does one live in a glass house (besides the obvious — don't throw stones!)? Plants to the rescue.
Want to Get Healthier? Look at Your Building's Design
Our daily dilemma: stairs or elevator? Seems like it's not a fair fight, right? After all, how can trudging up the dark, depressing concrete stairwell hidden in the back of a building compare to a front-and-center elevator bank waiting to whisk you to your floor? It can't. So how to tempt more people into taking the stairs? As usual, it all comes down to design.
Berg Design Architecture Gets Geodesic in Bklyn for Kinfolk
One of our friends and house tour contributors, John Berg, just unveiled a super cool new collaboration with Kinfolk in Williamsburg, that is covered this month by Metropolis. Part geodesic dome and all event space and bar, this kicks off the cool architecture battle on the Brooklyn side of the river. → Check out the article, Creative Geometry, right here.
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We will be at WDW and will have two unused days on our Parkhopper tickets. From what we understand, we can also use them at the DLR within the 14 day expiration?
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There Is A Maze In England That Is Shaped Like A Dalek
York Maze pays to tribute to 50 years of Doctor Who.
1. York Maze has unveiled its summer attraction - a Doctor Who themed maze.
Via ANNA GOWTHORPE/PA Photos /Landov
2. At over 300m long, the maze contains the biggest image of a Dalek ever created.
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3. Cut into the maize are the faces of the first Doctor (William Hartnell) and the current Doctor (Matt Smith).
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4. Daleks lurked in the maize to peek for themselves.
5. But luckily the Sixth Doctor - Colin Baker - appeared to intercept.
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5/16/2014 Chevy doctorUsually a rubber elbow that sits below the air condition lines right where they enter through your firewall to the HVAC case. Take a coat hanger or 2 piece foot of Wire and go in through the drain until water comes out.
AutoMD Member - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Preventive Maintenance - 5/8/2014I purchased this car with under 19,000 miles on it in Dec 2013 it's a 2004 high out put turbo 4 cyl. I now have 20,000+ miles and have not done a thing to it as yet. Oil was changed prior to my getting it, it starts and appears to run fine, it has an auto trans. ...
5/8/2014 JimmTypically, with any used vehicle purchase - the area to start (given you can confirm the maintenance history as accurate) would be a complete fluid and filter transfusion; engine oil and filter, transmission fluid and filter, fuel filter, new air intake filter, brake fluid flushed and exchanged - these items as a minimum - in order to establish the service baseline for future maintenance / service thresholds.
AutoMD Member - 2000 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 4/6/2014Occasionally when breaking at lights or stop signs the oil light flickers, despite the oil level being where it should be. The airbag light has also done this, though only once or twice. The guages have also tacked out, fell completely, then resumed proper placement ...
AutoMD Member - 2001 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 3/30/2014137,000 miles. Just want to stay ahead on maintenance. Replace water pump, timing chain and all else in that area that is worn out.
3/30/2014 HouseCallAutoNobody replaces the water pump and timing chain ahead of time. If you do you will go well over $1000
3/30/2014 JimmTypically, the timing chain itself requires no periodic replacement; lasts the life of the engine.
The water pump should only be replaced if: noisy, worn - such as center shaft bearing - or leaking.
Otherwise - just drive and save the repair cost until necessary.
AutoMD Member - 1999 Chrysler 300M - Preventive Maintenance - 3/4/2014it happens when I drive.
3/4/2014 JimmUsually, the radiator sealant is added directly to the radiator - and not the reservoir. A cooling system flush may correct the blockage - depends on the amount of sealant added to the system.
3/4/2014 HouseCallAutoMy mechanic intuition says that the sealant did not cause the overheating. I do not believe that a flush will change anything other than the appearance of the coolant. Check the level of coolan t at the radiator cap if it has one at the radiator. If the system is low then you probably have a leak.
batina - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica - Preventive Maintenance - 2/3/2014Now I am unable to put gas in it
2/3/2014 jdlAre you using quality fuel pumps or discount auto store fuel pumps? You may need to check amp draw on fuel pump to see if close to normal.
The air in your tank has to go somewhere when you put gas in it. If it can't go anywhere, the air will burp back up the fill pipe and shut off the gas pump. Check your evap system.
2/3/2014 HouseCallAutoI fully believe that this is a misdiagnosis and that you did not need 3 fuel pumps within 8 months. This is impossible. I need more detailed info to work with than what you have supplied to comment further about a real cause.
AutoMD Member - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country - Preventive Maintenance - 1/2/2014Battery has gone dead twice already. Also what is the nominal current draw with the "fob", with the key out, and the engine off, lights off etc? Could this be a computer malfunction due to the sub zero temperatures we have been having here the last few days? Battery ...
1/2/2014 HouseCallAuto1. Check the amperage draw by putting an ammeter in series with the battery negative cable.
2. Install a jumper in parallel. Let the vehicle sit this way for 45 minutes, then remove the jumper and read the draw in amperage.
3. Up to 50 milliamps is normal.
Before removing the jumper wire, verify that the amp meter is turned on. Some amp meters will shut off automatically. If meter is off when jumper removed, you will have to start this process over again.1/2/2014 HouseCallAutoMore than 90% of all cases of suspected battery draw turn out to be bad batteries and nothing more with the draw test being conducted wrong and getting an incorrect reading.
AutoMD Member - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Preventive Maintenance - 12/27/2013this car runs beautifully & is only driven locally, ie no long trips.
12/26/2013 HouseCallAutoyes it is definitely time. water pump and tensioner and pulleys as well. Final answer
12/27/2013 JimmBe careful - the 2.4L engine is an interference engine - meaning that if the timing belt breaks during engine operation, major damage may occur - as in the valves will impact the pistons.
The parts are readily available; try these on-line sources; www.partsgeek.com, www.rockauto.com, www.discountautoparts.com, www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.jcwhitney.com - to list only a few possibilities.
In fact, they (RockAuto) list the replacement timing belt kit (Dayco part # WP265K3A
w/o Bracket; Water Pump Driven by Timing Belt, Interference Engine; Water Pump, Timing Belt, Camshaft Belt Tensioner, Camshaft Belt Idler) from around $112.00 for your vehicle.
karl - 2004 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 12/18/2013Stopped working After filling the reservoir.
12/18/2013 CVO1. Apply a 12 volts direct to the washer motor connector for a test. if the washer motor works.
2. Then check the washer relay.
12/18/2013 AutoMD Membersounds to me like bad washer motor or if you have a relay for that check that
AutoMD Member - 2003 Chrysler Town & Country - Preventive Maintenance - 12/12/2013100,000miles.it stop at 3.50dollar when im pumping and the go. another 3.50 and then stop again.
12/12/2013 HouseCallAutoQuick answer - replace the Leak Detection Pump a/k/a the LDP, not a sure thing but probability is over 75% as being the cause. Remove the Leak Detection Pump and try to blow through it. You should be able to and if you cannot it means that the evap vent on Leak Detection Pump is stuck shut. When you are fueling the vehicle the air being displaced by the added fuel into the fuel tank must be able to flow through the LDP and if it can't it allows the fuel to "back-up" and cause the repeated shutting down while fueling up.
AutoMD Member - 1998 Chrysler Town & Country - Preventive Maintenance - 12/11/2013I've changed my brakes, rotors and pads. and power steering. I've got 120000 miles on the car. please help
James A. Chappelle - 2004 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 12/8/2013Miles 138,500 no problems just check engine light on reading too rich on bank one and two.
12/8/2013 HouseCallAutoErase the code and if it returns, clean the mass air flow sensor and see if any change. You mentioned no symptoms? I assume there are none or you would have said?
12/8/2013 JimmA code P0172 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
The MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor is dirty or faulty. Note: The use of "oiled" air filters can cause the MAF to become dirty if the filter is over-oiled
There could be a vacuum leak.
There could be a fuel pressure or delivery problem
Possible solutions include:
Inspect all vacuum and PCV hoses, replace if necessary
Clean the MAF sensor. Consult your service manual for it's location if you need help. I find it's best to take it off and spray it with electronics cleaner or brake cleaner. Make sure you are careful not to damage the MAF sensor wires, and make sure it's dry before reinstalling
Inspect fuel lines for cracks, leaks, or pinches
Check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail
Check the fuel injectors, they may be dirty. Use fuel injector cleaner or get them professionally cleaned / replaced.
Check for an exhaust leak before the first oxygen sensor (this is unlikely to cause the problem, but it is possible)
To get an estimate of the cost to repair - check the 'Estimate Cost' and 'Find-A-Shop' feature on the AutoMD web page.
James A. Chappelle - 2004 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 12/8/2013Miles 138,500 no problems just check engine light on reading too rich on bank one and two.
johhny - 2001 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 12/7/2013car will not start try charging battery and a few hot shots, but nothing not even a clicking sound in trying to start. No warning
12/3/2013 HouseCallAutoHi probability of a bad starter and possible open fuse - Fuse # 2312/3/2013 johhnyI appreciate your help , you said fuse 23 where is it located under hood or under dash, and again thanks
12/3/2013 HouseCallAutoFuse 23 is in the power distribution center (PDC) in the engine compartment. Sometimes this fuse blows when the starter is on its way out but I do have memory of coming upon a Sebring and seeing this fuse blown and after replacing the fuse the car started. It still had to get a new starter because of the excessive current the starter was drawing.12/6/2013 johhnyhello HouseCallAuto thanks again for your advice, about the starter, the day prior the car ran fine, the next day tried to start the car lights everything work, but the radio,and no charge, the starter, gave no warnig, no nothing, had not had a change to try fuse yet due to illness at time,tomorrow
will install fuse. What I like to know could a short also cause a proble.m, Sorry to be a pain,but your help is very helpful. If fuse does not work, or new starter what next.
12/6/2013 HouseCallAutoIf fuse 23 is not blown (it might not be blown) then you have to check the starter. Update the post after you check the fuse and I will tell you how to check the starter in detail.12/7/2013 johhnyHello (HouseCallAuto), its me again,by the way thanks for your response, will I tried the fuse, no go, but I do have some more information that might help you diagnose my trouble, before this problem, (not Starting), I had problems with a/c compressor, making grinding noise, and even smoke coming from a/c pulley area,was going to disconnect a/c pulley, for winter and fix in summer,but this other problem arise. I know its a mess, do not know where to start. HELP
12/7/2013 HouseCallAutoIf you have smoke coming from the ac compressor clutch / pulley area and a grinding, unplugging the ac compressor electrical connevctor will not solve that as it is a mechanical failure of the clutch ass'y.12/7/2013 johhnyThanks HouseCallAuto, for taking the time to help me with these problems, well let me get started, and I wish youand your family happy holidays, cause you made mines a lot better. If you come up with any quick solutions be free to let me know. BYE JOHNNY.
12/7/2013 HouseCallAutoJust a quick addition. Just today one of my clients had his ac compressor fail on his Infiniti G20. I bypassed the ac compressor with a shorter belt. Many cars you can do this but not all cars, and there is no "look up list" to find out. It alll has to do with clearances by skipping that ac pulley. Replacing his ac compressor would be about $800. Replacing the ac clutch ass'y alone would be about $400. Bypassing the compressor because of his lack of funding "priceless". I billed him $90.....
johhny - 2001 Chrysler Sebring - Preventive Maintenance - 12/2/2013I am having problems with my a/c compressor, and would like to know if I can disconnect unit, and if so will car still be driveable, and no harm done, for I am not using unit (winter), and if so what procedure to use.


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In a cyber-connected world of instant communication, the powerful message from the Arab world that idealistic waves of youthful protests can sweep aside encrusted regimes and governments has homed in well in the Palestinian territories.
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An unprecedented movement driven by young people is taking root in the West Bank that has the rejection of the feuding Palestinian factions -- Fatah and Hamas -- as its starting point. "The Arab awakening -- I won't call it the Arab Spring -- has surely and distinctly spread to the Palestinian territories," says Mahdi F. Abdul Hadi. Dr. Abdul Hadi runs the Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs (PASSIA), the intellectual power-house that is helping provide cerebral inputs that encourage young Palestinians to re-interpret their history, culture, art and identity, through the medium of open debate. "As of now there is no grand design, but there is a spontaneous demand for dignity which is an astonishingly powerful force for change," observes Dr. Abdul Hadi.
Outside the learned and open environs of PASSIA where intellectuals and practitioners freely mingle, the activists are having a hard time, torn between the heavy demands of bringing bread on the table, and the onerous call for reclaiming their land through creative protests. Hanadi Kawasmi, a young activist and working woman who does not fit into any stereotype, exemplifies the aspirations of the new generation of Palestinian youth. A blogger, cyber-activist, and a grassroots worker all rolled into one, her demand for gender rights and grassroots democracy is as passionate as her advocacy for Palestinian cultural rootedness.
Between sips of Cappuccino in a trendy East Jerusalem restaurant, she explains how the new Palestinian movement has been imbued with a strong cultural component. She points to the emergence of Zedni, a cultural group that has made a significant contribution in the "Palestinian awakening". "In 2011 Zedni began in Nablus as a student society that focused on book reviews. The idea went viral over the social media," she explains. The success of Zedni in Nablus triggered a demand for its new branches, which have now cropped up in Jerusalem and Gaza. Zedni's politics is subtle, for in the discussions over books, films and videos, the focus on their political content is inescapable.
"In the Zedni experiment, the social media has played a critical role," says Ms. Kawasmi. "It has brought in new hope, confidence and a sense of connectedness with larger Arab communities in countries like Egypt that are undergoing broadly similar experiences".
Empowered by the cyber revolution, a group of young people last year decided to form Saned, a self-sustaining musical group. The band emerged as a form of protest against a musical event that was sponsored and micro managed by the European Union (EU), says an activist. Saned's maiden performance announced over Facebook turned out to be a huge success, as people thronged the venue in Ramallah paying an inexpensive $6 ticket. More importantly, in an economy dependent heavily on foreign aid and funding, it sent a strong message of self-reliance and financial independence within the community.
As they explore unchartered territory, fresh confrontations with the state have also begun. The omnipresence of the Israeli police and an increasingly antagonistic relationship with mainstream Fatah is adding to the pressures. Both the Israelis and Palestinian Authority, for instance, swiftly dismantled the encampment in Bab-Al-Sham -- a village near Ramallah where young Palestinians had converged with their tents to engage in cultural pursuits. They also experimented with new techniques of agriculture that would be relevant to the local communities.
Nearly 6,000 young Palestinians languish in Israeli jails, says Dr. Abdul Hadi, the academic. Major drawbacks are also emerging within the movement itself. Despite is creativity, the absence of a leadership, generated from below, that would help channel novel protests into tangible political accomplishments is yet to emerge. "It is still work in progress but the feeling to bring about change -- a longing to be free, to feel the flesh and the soul is strong," says Dr. Abdul Hadi.
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Walt Leger III
Walter "Walt" J. Leger III (surname pronounced leh-ZHAY) is Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives and the representative for New Orleans' District 91, which includes Central City, Uptown, the Lower Garden District, the Irish Channel, parts of Broadmoor, Gert Town, and Hollygrove.[1] Leger is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal Life and Education[edit]
Walt Leger, the oldest of three siblings, was born on June 22, 1978 to Walter Jr. and Cathy Leger. He is married to the former Danielle Marie Doiron of Houma, Louisiana. A New Orleans native, he graduated from Jesuit High School (New Orleans) in 1996 and went on to receive his B.A. in political science from Louisiana State University in 2000. During his time at LSU, his passion for public service was ignited while working for U.S. Senator John Breaux in Washington D.C. After graduating with many honors, he returned to New Orleans and attended Tulane University Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor with a certificate of specialization in Admiralty & Maritime Law in 2003. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Morey Leonard Sear, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Since completing his education, Walt Leger has been regularly called upon to lecture at Continuing Legal Education programs for lawyers and has also lectured at Tulane University Law School, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Tulane University, and the Loyola University New Orleans Institute of Politics.
Beginning his career as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans, Walt Leger tried countless jury and judge trials. He has prosecuted violent offenders and drug traffickers, maintaining a conviction rate of over 90%. He has held leadership roles in the Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations and is now an attorney at the law firm of Leger & Shaw, where he has a litigation practice focusing on admiralty & maritime law and commercial, insurance, and complex civil litigation.
In 2007, Walt Leger was elected state representative for Louisiana House District 91 and went on to become the youngest member to ever serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives in January 2011. As Speaker, Walt Leger moderates debate, makes rulings on procedure, announces the results of votes, etc. and is the in the second highest position of the House. In Legislature, he has served on the powerful Appropriations Committee, the Criminal Justice Committee, the Education Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, the House Executive Committee, the Juvenile Justice Implementation Commission, the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the Technology Sub-Committee of the House Executive Committee. Additionally, in October 2012, he was elected to the Chairmanship of the Southern Rail Commission (formerly known as the Southern High Speed Rail Commission),[2] which is made up of representatives of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Today, Walt Leger's priorities include being tough on crime, creating jobs, fighting for fairness, improving education, protecting New Orleans' coast, and making smart investments.[3] One recent example of proactive legislature includes his 2013 bill to allow the governing boards of all four public college systems of New Orleans to increase tuition and fees under a uniform policy that would be determined by the Louisiana Board of Regents, which oversees higher education in the state. Walt Leger's goal was to guarantee a more reliable revenue stream for the institutions, whose state share of funding has been declining in recent years. The bill was approved 13-4 in the House Education Committee. His awards [4] include:
- 2013 Inaugural Film and Entertainment Advocacy Award from the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association
- 2013 Champion of Small Business Award from the National Coalition for Capital
- 2012 Elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- 2012 Louey Award for Legislative Leadership from the Louisiana Tourism Industry and the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association
- 2012 Outstanding Legislator Award from Victims & Citizens Against Crime, Inc.
- 2012 Elected as Chairman of the Southern Rail Commission
- 2012 Advocate of the Year from the Louisiana Restaurant Association
- 2012 Business Champion Award from the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana
- 2011 Legislator of the Year by the Alliance for Good Government
- 2011 Business Champion Award from the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana
- 2011 Crimestoppers Champion Award
- 2010 Legislative Champion Award by the Louisiana Council of YMCAs
- 2010 National Award for Leadership in Juvenile Justice Reform from the National Juvenile Justice Network
- 2010 Nurse-Family Partnership Champions Award
- 2010 Business Champion Award from the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana
- 2009 Legislator of the Year Award by the Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families
Public Service[edit]
Walt Leger serves on the board of directors for the St. Bernard Parish Chapter of the American Red Cross, as well as for the Louisiana not for profit DesireNOLA. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for Total Community Action, Inc.
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