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After the realization that we had permanently lost our refrigeration set in, we drank our last cold beers and got to work. I removed 13 kilos of meet from our freezer, cut it up, and made two big pots of stew. One pot in the pressure cooker, the other in a regular pot. By reheating them to boiling temperature a few times a day, we can keep them sterile for several days. Of course, we may tire of eating beef stew before it runs out.
We dined on some of the camembert and Roquefort cheese that we had brought, and barbequed six rib-eye steaks which we ate for dinner.
We still have several pounds of sausages and cold cuts. I'm hoping the sausages will keep a while longer since they're precooked and cured. Ditto the cold cuts.
The weather is beautiful today, bright blue skies and pleasant sailing conditions.
John plays his violin (beautifully) in the cockpit.
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John's Blog Updated. Original post with photos: http://travel.reservationkey.com Latitude: 10.92644 Longitude: -123.94073
This morning we've made a big turn to the south and are now on a heading of 190 degrees. If we can hold this course all the way to the equator we will cross over right around 128 degrees west longitude. Only about 700 miles to the equator.
Last night we emptied the refrigerator and cooked most of the meat into a big stew. For dinner we had lots of steak. For appetizers we finished off a few hunks of cheese.
Today has been fine sailing weather. The sky is mostly clear, just with a few big tropical looking clouds hanging around. We are doing 6.6 knots on beam reach. This morning I played some Bach and Mozart in the cockpit.
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04/04/2011, north of the equator
It is day 10, we are about 1/2 way through our voyage and about 1000 miles from land in any direction. We lost our refrigeration today, Antoine (12) was trying to get something unstuck from the freezer using a knife (without our knowledge) and he pierced the evaporator. He came up to the cockpit to announce that there was a hissing sound coming from the refrigerator. Freon was escaping in a rush.
We have plenty of food in cans and dry form (canned meat, veggies, pasta, rice, etc) so there's no danger of starvation.
We also have several pounds of meats (rib eye steaks, arrachera steaks, sausages) which we'll have to either consume immediately, or put into a pressure cooker to make a stew that we can keep under pressure and sterile for several days.
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04/04/2011, 1000 miles west of Mexico
We have been watching the GRIB file forecasts that indicate increasing winds tonight and the next few days. In anticipation of that, we decided to put a reef in both the roller furling mainsail and jib, while it was still daylight.
The Jib, however, would not cooperate, as there was an override on the roller furling drum. This would be the result of unrolling the jib without maintaining sufficient tension on the furling line.
So we had to remove the headsail the old fashioned way - dropping it to the deck - while I tried, and eventually succeeded, in untangling the line on the furling drum.
The lesson learned is this: always reef with plenty of extra time before you HAVE to. We were fortunate to have 2 hours to drop the sail, sort out the problem, and rehoist the sail, before it got dark and windy.
It is now night time, and we have been sailing with a double reef in both the jib and the mainsail, yet we are nevertheless maintaining 6 knots speed.
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John's Blog Updated. Original post with photos: http://travel.reservationkey.com Latitude: 11.40837 Longitude: -121.89375
If things really do happen in threes, then we should be all settled up for a while. Over the last three days we have had three fairly major equipment issues. First, our holding tank would not drain so we spent an afternoon on fixing that. Late yesterday afternoon our jib sail would not furl due to an override with the furling line inside the furling drum. As the wind was predicted to increase to around 22 knots after dark, we decided to reef early, a few hours before sunset. Good thing we decided to reef then since we found the problem before dark. Fixing it meant lowering the sail onto the deck, not exactly an easy task in stiff winds. As we turned into the wind in order to slacken the sail, the waves started pounding over our bowsprit onto the deck. I was sitting on deck, with my feet in the anchor locker, wishing I was wearing a swim mask getting pounded by the waves while loosening the shackle between the furling drum and the sail. With Bruce and Francois and myself helping, however, we were able to get the sail on board without too much trouble. As we brought the last part of the sail on deck we were shocked to see that the shackle holding the top of the sail to the halyard had become almost completely unscrewed. If it has opened while the jib was raised there would have been no way to pull the halyard down and re-raise the jib. The only option would have been a trip up the mast to retrieve the halyard. So, finding this when we did was a real stroke of luck. Next we had to figure out how to untangle the furling line from the drum. I thought we would have to take the furler apart, so I loosened a few screws, but that caused the entire sail track to slide down about ten inches, further into the drum. Reposition the track required attaching hose clamps to the track and then hoisting it back up with the halyard. It was a dumb move on my part to loosen the screws without a really good plan of what to do. But, it turned out ok as we were able to put it back together without losing any parts or breaking anything. By this time I was soaking wet and pretty cold, so Bruce took over and went to work on straightening the furling line. He found that the end stopper knot of the line had slipped out the bottom of the drum and through the housing. This was causing the drum to not spin properly. He was able to pull it up and also straighten the override. I thought we would have to remove the line completely, but luckily we did not need to do so. Raising the sail was much easier than lowering it since we did not need to turn upwind thankfully. We finished this project just as the sun set and the wind started howling even stronger.
As far as things happening in threes, our third incident happened this morning, shortly after breakfast. I was watching an episode of The Wire in my bunk with my big headphones on when I heard a loud commotion in the salon. It turned out that Antoine, in the freezer, using a steak knife to chip out his ice enclosed water bottle gel pack, had accidentally punctured the refrigeration element releasing all of the Freon. Although we have lots of spare parts on board, we do not have a spare refrigerator and a hole in the refrigeration is fatal to a refrigerator. What this means, is that for the duration of our crossing we will no longer have refrigerated food. Refrigeration is not exactly critical for our passage, but it was a nice convenience. We had a nice supply of frozen meat that now we have to use or loose. Our plan is to make a large pot of stew in the pressure cooker and repressurize it after every use. As long as the pot is repressurized, the contents will stay fresh. Since some of the meat is still frozen we can probably stretch our refrigeration about one more day before we have to cook everything. We also might try drying some of the meat in the sun and making beef jerky. This should be easy, since the sun is really hot here. As we get close in on the equator, I am definitely noticing a temperature increase. My cabin now rarely is below 30C, whereas in PV it was often in the low 20's.
Weatherwise, we are still moving along at a decent clip. We saw some of our first squalls today which we were able to easily avoid. We also continue to find lots of flying fish and squid on deck every morning.
While we are now in double digits, at day 10 of our passage, I predict we will soon be back in single digits as far as days remaining go. At our current rate we have approximately 12 days left before we make landfall in the Marquesas. We will be ordering repair parts in advance (so far a new radar unit, and now, items for the refrigerator) and hopefully they will be waiting for us when we arrive. After all, it is said cruising on a small sailboat is all about fixing your boat in exotic locations.
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04/03/2011, Pacific Ocean
I woke up today to overcast skies and somewhat squally conditions. We could see storm clouds and rainfall on the horizon to the south of us. We are approaching the ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence Zone), the zone just north of the equator, where such weather is the norm.
Wind has increased to about 18 knots, we have been making 7 to 8 knots most of the day with just the mainsail and the jib.
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John's Blog Updated. Original post with photos: http://travel.reservationkey.com Latitude: 12.38482 Longitude: -120.22643
Not much is happening today. Just lying on my bunk reading on my Kindle for most of the day so far. I'm reading Catch Me If You Can, which is a great book as well as a great movie. I really enjoyed the movie, but never read the book. So far, it seems that the movie follows the story in the book very closely. I've also gotten hooked on the HBO series, The Wire. I never saw any episodes before, and have five seasons stored on my computer to make my way through. It is about criminal detectives fighting drug dealers in Baltimore. Some of the criminal law elements in the show remind me of my days as a prosecutor in the tough and criminally active town of Modesto, which is kind of fun.
Yesterday afternoon our forward head (toilet) would not drain so Bruce had to undertake the messy job of disconnecting the hoses and tank and snake out the hoses. It looks like mineral deposits had built up inside the discharge hose to the point where the tank would not drain. Since the tank was almost full, it weighed around 300 pounds. Bruce tied ropes to it and Francois and I helped lift it into position by pulling on the ropes up on deck while Bruce pushed the tank back into its shelf from inside the sail locker. We plan on emptying the tank more often now, which will help avoid these issues.
Today brought with it the heaviest weather of the trip so far. We have winds gusting to around 20 knots and rougher seas plus a little rain. The GRIB weather files I have been downloading predicted this exactly right and show similar weather for the next four days. The good news is that we are able to make really good time. We were doing around 8 knots for a good number of hours and hit a top speed of 10.2 knots momentarily.
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Today begins the 8th day at sea, we are about 800 some miles off shore. The day started out overcast, and as the day went on it became clear and sunny.
I have been struggling to understand our charging system. When we start the engine, it starts pumping 40 amps into the batteries. But this amerage drops withing 10 minutes to less than 10 amps. And the battery voltage, instead of increasing, declines. This is very worrisome since we need DC poer to run our instruments, watermaker, radio, etc.
Fortunately we have alternate sources of power. There are the solar panels, and the wind generator. But the solar panels do no good at night and the wind generator doesn't do anything when the wind is light. Then we have our Honda generator. This little gem produces 120V AC and sends it directly to our shore power inlet to charge our batteries and provide power to our appliances when needed.
To make a long story short, the DC charging system (alternator and regulator) are behaving mysteriously and basically not working. We have to rely on the Honda generator now to keep the batteries charged. At least until I figure out what's wrong with the alternator/regulator system.
Oh, we are carrying a backup alternator, and a backup regulator.
But tests I have done this far indicate normal alternator unregulated output. And I have already tried out the spare regulator (same result). There is something going on here that I don't understand. I think I'll have to call Balmar on the Sat Phone when they open on Monday to get their input.
Then there was the trouble with the holding tank. This 30 gallon tank holds our sewage, need I say more! We need to empty the tank when at sea, but it would not empty. This meant that the sewage was backing up into our head.
I had to go into the sail locker where the tank is located, disconnect it (very carefully because it was filled with 30 gallons of sewage) and clear the blockage which turned out to be due to mineral deposits using a wire "snake". All while we were under sail doing 8 knots with the spinnaker.
The hardest part was hoisting the full holding tank back into position (by my estimate it weighed 240 lbs). With myself hoisting it from below, we tied two ropes and had John and Francois hoist it from above. The three of us were just barely able to get it back into position.
Fortunately after this ordeal the holding tank is now working normally. I would recommend any boat owner to install a "cleanout" by their holding tank output drain so that this critical juncture can be cleared without disconnecting the holding tank. This is the second time we've had to do this unsavory operation so it's not an uncommon chore.
Besides the usual travails we saw a school of dolphins today. Antoine and John are pictured on the bow of Calou observing them.
Today is Saturday and we all previously agreed Saturday would be Pizza Day. We brought 3 frozen pizzas for the passage and cooked the second one today. It was just an appetizer but quite a treat. We also had apple slices served with blue cheese, and some nice red wine to go with it. Then the main course was arrachera steak cooked with garlic and onions, and steamed potatoes, carrots, and leeks.
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I decided to get rid of the violet background and to use instead a more conventional one.
I tried some self made brushes for mountains and mushroom-trees.
My newest project: planet Venus, from the same universe like my Mars map, however in a completely different style.
So far I have the two hemispheres with the main land masses. The great mountain ranges will be placed mainly in the middle of the continents and great islands.
Instead of green plants like on Earth this Venus has plants with a violet colour as the dominant form of flora.
Next step will be adding mountains and forest. However, I am still indecisive which style to use. At the moment I tend to old-style map symbols instead of a satellite/realistic style.
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I decided to get rid of the violet background and to use instead a more conventional one.
I tried some self made brushes for mountains and mushroom-trees.
I think this version is a great improvement over the other one, but the scale is way off. That may be intentional, but it seems rather jarring for a non-fantasy map.
Maps encourage boldness. They're like cryptic love letters. They make anything seem possible.
-Mark Jenkins
This was more a test for the brushes. I will scale down the size If I decide for this style.
The mushroom trees are awesome. Great for Venus...or an Underdark map. I like the map projection for this project, better than the 2x1 rectangle IMHO. It's very Space 1889.
Thanks. Then I'm on the right way.
I scaled down the mountain and tree brushes.
I was not really satisfied with my earlier results and did a complete redesign. Instead of symbols I go for a satellite/realistic view now.
Placed some deco on the map, too.
I have a preference for the original version, but this new one is nice, too. The forests look less varied now, though. I liked that the previous version had obviously different forest environments.
I added more detail to the mountains and gave the land mass more violet hue to show areas with dense flora.
Additionally more map deco, although I'm not quite happy with the sub-orb destroyers in the upper left; maybe I replace this one.

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Icodome - a revolutionary portable observing dome
Posted 15 April 2012 - 09:30 AM
Posted 15 April 2012 - 10:35 AM
How secure is the structure?
Can it hold on to strong winds so that it can be used during star parties over the multiple nights?
Is it intended for that type of purpose or is it better to be set up every night?
Thank you.
Posted 15 April 2012 - 12:25 PM
You can secure the PVC frame with tent stakes in which case it should stand up to some pretty strong winds. It is perfect for those multiple day star parties where you set it up once and then you can leave your gear inside zipped up with some degree of security during the day.
P.S. I used to live in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast!
Posted 15 April 2012 - 12:42 PM
I see you are a Canadian! That's cool (and saving on shipping ).
Do you think that the floor is roomy enough with 5" refractor and EQ6 with a small folding desk for a laptop?
I'm not sure what setup you tested the setup.
And I assume you need to rotate the entire skin to image other half of the sky?
Thank you.
Posted 15 April 2012 - 12:57 PM
I think it should all fit, although you would probably need to remove the scope to zip the flap back up without moving the tripod closer to the middle of the dome. I've tested it with a Vixen GPDX and a 72mm refractor. And you're right, no motorized rotation - you gotta pick up the dome and turn it in the direction of the sky you want to image!
Shipping will be in a 3x2x1 foot box and weigh about 15 lbs.
Posted 15 April 2012 - 02:54 PM
It is desirable to leave the scope otherwise I may need to do polar align and balance the set up etc etc..
Do you have any plan for a bit bigger version of this then?
Do you usually rotate the skin part or the whole dome?
Thank you.
Posted 15 April 2012 - 03:31 PM
I leave a pier outside my front doorsteps with an AP400GTO on it but I take the scopes off and cover the mount against rain. I never have to repolar align again nor rebalance when I put the scope back on as long as I know where the dovetail end is in relation to the saddle. So you should be ok with removing the scope and replacing it.
There may be a bigger dome in the future but that would necessitate thicker struts & hubs and fabric and might impact on the affordability and portability of it.
You could rotate just the skin but it's easier just to rotate the whole structure, it's light.
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Posted 15 April 2012 - 04:49 PM
It's $250 plus S&H which will probably be much cheaper with surface mail to Israel rather than air. This info and more is also available at our website. We are hoping to be able to take online orders shortly.
Thanks for your interest!
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Posted 22 April 2012 - 07:07 PM
The images only show the prototype using materials at hand. The domes will most likely be made of heavy duty green polypropylene tarp. We could do custom colours but it would require some number of committed orders.
Posted 25 April 2012 - 04:22 PM
Any idea when you might have photos of the final production version available on the website? Until then, do you have any photos which show more detail of the velcro and zippered flaps? Also, is the outer skin actually secured to the frame or does it simply hang on the frame? If it does secure to the frame, I would be interested in seeing photos of that, as well.
Posted 26 April 2012 - 06:24 AM
Thanks for your interest!
We are finalizing our suppliers and should have a commercial example with more detailed images on our website in a couple of weeks. The skin currently is not attached to the frame and at this price point we're leaving it up to the buyer to implement a restraining system if he/she chooses. Perhaps adherent velco straps?
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 05:24 PM
Its actually made from that type of heavy duty, UV shield rated tarp material that is silver on the outside and black on the inside. The first series of production Icodomes will be Green (and Black on the inside) but of the same heavy grade of tarp.
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We will be at the Canadian Astronomy Swap Meet on June 9th in Oakville and would like to be at Starfest as well.
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Along Came A Spider
|Release Date: April 06, 2001
|Running Time: 104 mins.
|MPAA Rating: R
|Box Office: $74,058,698.00
|Genre: Adaptation, Crime, Mystery, Sequel, Thriller
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Summary:Washington, D.C. homicide detective Alex Cross is through playing mind games with criminals--that is until a methodical predator, Gary Soneji kidnaps the young daughter of a United States senator from an elite school and lures Cross into the case. Soneji's not out for ransom, he wants something much bigger--a place in the history books. His every move is planned with the precision of a spider spinning his web, and Cross and secret service agent Jezzie Flannigan are in a race against time to stop him.


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War Eagle Conference coed meet at Dordt College
Gehlen results: Steph Rohe won the 55-meter hurdles in a time of :09.65 and took first in the 200-meter hurdles in a time of :33.41. The Lady Jays had second place finishes from Katelin Langel in the 55-meter hurdles, Molly Wankum in the 1500-meter run and from the 4X200 Relay and 4X400 Relay teams. Rohe, Langel, Kaitlin Roberts and Nicole Ryan ran of the 4X200 and Rohe, Ryan, Emily Holtgrewe and Alli Sitzmann ran of the 4X400 team.
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Some very creative stuff. It's just a shame Vivi and Jalyah couldn't finish theirs.
This month's challenge was to "map the Guild" and show a cartographic vision of the CG . The challenge started slowly but was finally filled in with awesome entries!
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Please vote for your favorite map(s), and be sure to be generous about repping those who participated in the challenge. The voting will last for 4 days and the winner will receive a golden compass, the praise, admiration and envy of his peers, and a box of well known Diamnd's cookies. May the best map win!
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Some very creative stuff. It's just a shame Vivi and Jalyah couldn't finish theirs.
Yeah, I was really hoping to see Vivi's finished... Excellent entries this month though. I'll have to give this some thought before voting.
Damn this is going to be very hard!! Have to think a bit on my votes !!
"Aye The skies be clear , the seas be calm and the winds be with us .....
ARGH!! but the damn compass be broken!! "
Capt. Noah Swalter Last voyage of the " Silver Crest"
How do I choose? On one map I was given my own Tower Room, on the next I was given a Town, on the third I was given a whole species and not to be outdone, one named a star after me! While I cannot be bribed by such things, I don't mind if you keep trying!
My Battlemaps Gallery http://www.cartographersguild.com/al...p?albumid=3407
I can't help it - i'm vain, when I saw my name on Azelors map I just couldn't help but give it to him.
That small fact aside, it's still an absolutely great map, it was tough to pick between them.
Edit: On second thought, after looking through these again this really was some tough competition, I don't know if my vote could of held up if I would of looked closer at some of them, like Diamonds and TheHoarseWhisperers. I can't give rep to diamond or Azelor due to previously repping them, but you have my congratulations.
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After much thought, I decided to only give one vote, since there weren't very many entries. I had to give it to The Hoarse Whisperer, since I felt his entry showed the most imagination and humor.
...Aaaand I couldn't rep anybody except THW. Sorry guys; it's there in spirit.
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There are some really great maps this month. Without wanting to sound arrogant (EDIT: something in which I probably failed), I genuinely do think my zoo is one of the best, but Diamond's nudges ahead of it (and it would be unseemly to vote for myself anyway). I'd give Azelor (a very close) 3rd place, Max 4th, and Cirias 5th. It really is a pity the other two entries weren't finished. I especially liked the progress on Vivi's Khartes.
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For creativity and originality I went with Diamond and TheHoarseWhisperer (whose I had, somehow, completely not even seen previously). I love -Max-' tower, the final design (plus bonus guide on his process) was amazing, I just think the idea is a little too generic in comparison to the other entries and could have been any tower for any map.
Check out: My Mar 2014 Challenge Submission: The Ballad of the Bonny Bards' Booty
Check out: My Finished Maps
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Check out: My Mar 2014 Challenge Submission: The Ballad of the Bonny Bards' Booty
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NO GIVEAWAY No Giveaway was a solid horse at age three and again as a four-year-old, winning the Governor's Handicap three weeks before the 2005 Longacres Mile. Owner Herman Sarkowsky told trainer Grant Forster to proceed to The Mile. Facing a top field that included Mile winners Sabertooth, Flamethrowintexan and Adreamisborn as well as Harvard Avenue and Desert Boom, Juan Gutierrez guided the 60-1 No Giveaway from 20 lengths back to victory. In a career full of thrills at the top of the game, none was better for Sarkowsky. Current home - Second Chance Ranch, Yelm
FLAMETHROWINTEXAN Flamethrowintexan was a great northwest horse for three straight seasons, culminating with one of the most thrilling Miles ever. In 2006, he held off invader Papi Chullo the length of the stretch to win for owners Paul and Lori Heist of the Grasshopper Stable. The win gave trainer Jim Penney a record fifth Mile triumph. 'Tex won four EmD stakes and also won the British Columbia Derby and the Bay Meadows Handicap for total earnings of $806,017. Current home - Paul & Lori Heist's residence, Auburn
THE GREAT FACE On opening day 2007, The Great Face tied the World Record for 5 1/2 furlongs at 1:01 1/5. He would end that season with three straight dynamic triumphs, including a Longacres Mile victory over a stellar field. It was the richest race in state history ($391,250) and the richest first prize ($220,000). Ron Crockett-color bearers ran 1-2 in the tight finish with The Great Face edging out Raise The Bluff. The Great Face had the single best one-meeting season in state history - $292,875. Current home - Second Chance Ranch, Yelm


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Posted 28 April 2012 - 08:48 AM
Tube thickness- Is this the actual width(not thickness) of the 1/2" baltic birch I'm using for the cage rings? I'm thinking of making them 1.5" to 2" wide, not sure on this yet.
Focuser to front of tube- Is this the distance from the center of the focuser tube to the top of the upper secondary cage ring?
Mirror face to back of tube- Is this the primary mirror in question?
Spare focuser in travel- Not sure what to enter here as I don't really know what it means. I'm thinking it probably has to do with adding a camera later?
I have a 13mm Ethos that I use almost exclusivly in my 10" Skywatcher and expect in the future to add a 6mm and 21mm Ethos as I really like the wide veiws. The Hubble Optics mirror is f 4.48 so I'm wondering about possibly needing a Paracorr and if so how I should tell NEWT about that? Or maybe I could get by without a Paracorr?
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Posted 28 April 2012 - 07:01 PM
Tube thickness is the thickness of the panel that your focuser will be mounted on, NOT the ring thickness. You have the next 3 questions right. Not sure how much, if any, extra backfocus you need for the paracorr
Thanks, I'm glad I asked that question, there is quite a difference in measurement between my cage rings width and focuser board thickness.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 07:21 PM
A Paracorr needs about 1/2" of infocus. I usually put the focal plane about 3/4" above the fully racked in focuser height if it is a scope that will use a Paracorr.
Thanks, is it safe to assume even if I find I don't need a Paracorr I will be alright with 3/4" spare focuser in travel ?
I have a Moonlite 2" focuser presently on my Skywatcher but will be using that on this project.
I've decided on making the cage 10" high with 1/2" thick rings 1 1/2" wide. Changing the various input numbers in NEWT has finally given me acceptable results. See below
* 14. inch f 4.48
14. primary mirror diameter
4.48 f ratio
16. tube inside diameter
0.25 tube thickness
0.75 extra focus height
0. camera focus height
2.6 diagonal minor axis
2. focuser height
2. focuser diameter
8. focuser to front of tube
3.5 mirror to back of tube
1. fixed baffles (1 or 0)
inch unit of measure
If anyone notices anything jumping out at them as wrong I would appreciate a heads up...this is all new to me.
I've chosen a 2.6" secondary but could go with a 2.76", NEWT gives the ok for either keeping all the other numbers the same. Is there any advantage of one over the other?
Thanks for the answers so far, I appreciate it.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 10:31 PM
I think I would go with a 3.1" secondary. When I set up my 14" f5.07 Hubble Optics mirror powered dob, I instaled a GSO 2.76" secondary. Since going the binoviewer way, with 1.5"-2.0" further infocus required,I moved secondary down tube to achieve this, so light cone size arriving at the secondary being larger, I needed the 3.1" to accommadate this. Also going slightly oversize, deals with edge problems that many secondary mirrors seem to have. In my case, the image quality was improved when I upsized. Could be that the image was better due to my new secondary, (from Hubble Optics), may have been optically superior to the smaller GSO. Any way all the best with the build.
Posted 28 April 2012 - 11:59 PM
I wonder whether 2.6" is enuf too. Have you calculated the illumination values for a 6 or 7mm exit pupil EP? I like Mel Bartels' calculator
Also, have a look at Lockwood's chart
Collimation would be easier too. And minimalizing the CO (central obstruction) percentages are sumthin we've all needlessly obsessed over in an effort to tweak every bit of performance outa our scopes, but 3.1" is well within acceptable limits.
Posted 29 April 2012 - 08:06 AM
Thanks for your experience with your 14" Hubble and secondary sizing, it looks like I should be considering something bigger than 2.6"
Thanks for the links, both Bartels and Lockwood's sites give acceptable results for a 3.1" secondary with my 14" primary using my 13mm Ethos with its 22.3mm field diameter.
The only problem I have now is NEWT does not like the 3.1" secondary choice with my setup, it says I now have "vignetting at focuser of 75% ray". I've tried changing the various values in NEWT but can't seem to make the 3.1" secondary an acceptable choice. Any suggestions with that? At this point no actual construction has started yet so I can change anything but the Primary diameter and focal ratio. Or maybe I should just ignore the warning?
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which gives an exit pupil of 4.68mm at a field stop of 36.6mm, then plugged these values into Mel's calculator. Yer fully illuminatin 20 mm with nary (.2) any magnitude drop-off. Let's say you decide later on to really push the exit pupil for good dark sky conditions--max it out to near 7mm exit pupil with a 31mm Nagler for a 1.6* TFOV...At a field stop of 44.4mm yer fully illuminated field hasn't changed, and the illumination drop-off is still less than .3 magnitude at the edge of field. I wish I had yer curves and yer room to maneuver.
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Astrosystems has excellent spiders and secondary holders, but for the secondary itself I like to have one that comes with test data. That pretty much limits the choice to Protostar or Antares Optics. Protostar also makes nice spiders/holders but their delivery times have been quite long. Maybe they are caught up? Anyone ask them at NEAF?
Yeah, Protostar and Antares seem to be the consensus choice from everythin I've read here at CN. We woulda gone with one of these. But I would caution against goin overboard here too...the standard secondaries of these are likely to be as good to the eye as any of their others (an Antares 1/14th wave PV will be as good as their 1/30th as far as you can tell, and you'll save $120).
Also, for yer reference, here's a nice list of links/resources
Posted 30 April 2012 - 06:03 AM
Astrosystems has excellent spiders and secondary holders, but for the secondary itself I like to have one that comes with test data. That pretty much limits the choice to Protostar or Antares Optics. Protostar also makes nice spiders/holders but their delivery times have been quite long. Maybe they are caught up? Anyone ask them at NEAF?
I recently ordered a spider from Protostar. They list a two week lead time but mine shipped in just a couple of days.
Posted 30 April 2012 - 05:35 PM
Got my spider/secondary holder for my 14" dob from "Meridian Telescopes", fits 16" tube size. Description: 4-vane Spider & Secondary Holder Assembly for 16"ID Tube w/1.8" hub, Unpainted. Price $37.95 plus shipping. Their address: MTG Products LLC, PO Box 571, Mt Clements,MI 48046. Not at all expensive and works well.
Best regards
Posted 08 May 2012 - 06:01 PM
Back to ATM:
I've spoken with Astrosystems and Protostar about spiders, holders and secondary mirrors and its just a matter of deciding which, they both seem to be very professional.
Stephen, I e-mailed Meridian Telescopes as they were out of stock on the 16" spider/holder on their wepage, sadly, they are no longer going to stock any more of them(in that size). You got a deal there!
I got a 5x5 sheet of 1/2" baltic birch and have been cutting tube rings. I didn't have a router circle cutting jig so made one but it took four tries to get the inside dimension for the rings just right, a lot of trial and error but its coming.
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Great stuff. Watching your progress with interest.
Best regards
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I believe Ostahowski's secondaries come with a test report:
Astrosystems has excellent spiders and secondary holders, but for the secondary itself I like to have one that comes with test data. That pretty much limits the choice to Protostar or Antares Optics.
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PESWiki.com -- Pure Energy Systems Wiki: Finding and Facilitating the Best Exotic Free Energy Technologies
Directory:Gravity Motors
From PESWiki
- See also News:Gravity Motors - latest developments
Directory of motors in which static gravity is alleged as the continual, replenishing, motive force.
Claims to Operational Units
- Preface
- For a rotary device to "work" it has to achieve a full 360 rotation, with acceleration between each complete turn. At this time, there are no known functioning gravity motors -- only claims, which have not been validated in our day -- at least as far as we know.
- Featured: Gravity Motors / QMoGen >
OzzoG Gravity Motor (that might actually be a QMoGen) - Nagendra Singh of Mumbai, India, announced at a press conference on December 16 that he is open to business discussions for the roll-out of his technology that he says is powered by gravity. Allegedly, the generators "are available in 5 KVA, 10 KVA , 20 KVA and 25 KVA configuration..." (PESWiki; January 7, 2014)
- Featured / Best Exotic: Gravity Motors >
Gravity Motor by Ultramax Power Development Ltd. - An inventor from Bangladesh has invented what he calls a Heavy Circular Moving Object's Triggering Energy Conversion (HECMOTE) to capture gravitational energy to run traditional generators. An experimental 100 kilowatt plant has been running since 2011. (PESWiki; December 27, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
RAR Energia Ltda Gravity Motor - This Brazilian company is building a huge demonstration prototype with tons of steel; and it will allegedly be capable of producing 30 kW continuous. The University of Illinois reports that a prototype is scheduled to be built nearby in Gilman. The biggest barrier is mental, though the capital cost and engineering issues will need to be addressed as well to make it economically feasible. (PESWiki and PureEnergyBlog; May 3, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Daniel Bentea's Gravity Engine - Romanian inventor, Daniel Bentea, has built a prototype that he says runs continuously from the power of gravity. He says its output is between 4.5 and 35 kilowatts -- more than enough to power a house. In addition to receiving a patent and opening the design to the public, he claims to have won a Guinness world record for his design, and is open to visitors to see the design working. (PESWiki; June 29, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Zeero Power Looking to Commercialize their Mechanical Advantage Machine - Croatian inventor, Milan Condric, living in Florida, has had his 650+ HP and 10 kW gravity-based energy-generating machines third party tested, and is ready to work on preparing for commercialization once he gets a $2 million investment. (PESN; April 20, 2013)
- Feature / Best Exotic FE: Gravity Motors / Magnet Motors >
Alpha Omega Galaxy Freefall Generator (AOGFG) - A UK inventor has come up with a device that combines forces of gravity and magnets with a flywheel to produce power. External power is required to get it rotating, but once it comes up to speed, it allegedly produces excess energy. A local newspaper, as well as 14 UK Engineers and the patent office have all allegedly witnessed it in operation. (PESWiki; Sept. 18, 2010)
- Featured / Best Exotic FE: Gravity Motors >
Fernando's Force Multiplier System - An Peruvian inventor who went blind from welding, working four decades on a concept to use mechanical means (via inertial forces) to amplify power, recently won a bronze metal at a the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. The amount of amplification is limited only by materials and engineering. (PESWiki; May 2, 2012)
- Featured / OS: Radiant Energy > Bedini SG / Gravity Motors > Milkovic >
Bedini-powered Milkovic two-stage oscillator - Nick Kovacevic has thought to combine two approaches. He uses a Bedini coil to pulse the pendulum of a Milkovic two-stage mechanical oscillator as a way to introduce torque to the Bedini set-up, which usually lacks torque. He's open to suggestions about how to harness a net energy gain. (PESWiki and BeforeItsNews; February 7, 2011)
- Feature / OS: Gravity Motors >
Chalkalis gives his Gravity Wheel design to the world - Greek inventor, F. M. Chalkalis, after 28 years of development, says he is now giving away his design for a gravity motor that he says generates ten times more power than is required to maintain it; or is that a math error? Several people look interested in replicating the design, which looks relatively simple, but won't be cheap. (PESWiki; July 9, 2010)
- Featured / Best Exotic: Gravity Motors > Angular Force Generator >
Independence Day poised for first exotic free energy device market debut (Interview) - OBM-Global has announced a limited media event of a private showing to its licensed manufacturers of its Multiple Angular Force Generator (MAFG) which is said to extract energy from several forces of nature including gravity and anti-gravity. The following day they will be taking their first orders with a 90 day delivery schedule. (PESN; May 7, 2010) (Comment)
- Featured: Gravity Motors > Angular Force Generator >
Cagiannos preparing Angular Force Generator production prototype (Interview) - Father and son team from S. Carolina have a demonstrator gravity motor that they claim puts out 15 times as much energy as it consumes, and are now preparing a production prototype for a commercial unit that would cost 2/3 as much as solar, while providing continuous output. (PESWiki; May 3, 2010)
- How to Build a Gravity Engine: The Pinwheel Free Energy Generator - Pinwheels have been used for many things along history. One of the most interesting uses I've ever seen is making a pinwheel act as a free energy generator, powered by gravity. (The Green Optimistic; Jan. 10, 2010)
- Featured: Magnet Motors / Gravity Motors / Electromagnetic >
Lee-Tseung Lead Out Theory - Theory predicts that both gravitational and electron motion energy can be lead out via pulse force at resonance on oscillating, vibrating, rotating or flux change systems. The ideal pulse force for a simple pendulum can be thought of as the pull applied perpendicular to the arc of motion when the pendulum bob is at the maximum displaced position. (PESWiki; Sept. 16, 2008)
- Bob Kostoff's Gravity Motor - A self-sustaining engine that would cost less than half of a small wind turbine. The machine works much like a teeter-totter, using a series of sliding weights that, with the help of the earths gravitational pull, force the unit to continue spinning around in a circle.
- G Force Rotational machine demo video posted - Since 1993, an Armenian inventor has been demonstrating his patented machine that harnesses static gravitational energy to turn a 3 meter diameter wheel that turns a 300KVA electric generator. Just release the brake, and off it goes. Commercial version expected in about a year. (PESWiki; Jan. 4, 2008)
- Featured / OS: Gravity Motors > Chain Gravity Machine >
Free Energy Chain Drive Gravity Machine Open Source Project Launched - A businessman and inventor, who desires anonymity for the moment, has revealed the design of a chain driven gravity machine that allegedly requires no input power. He claims it has been proven to work, providing 1.5 kW from 300 kg of weights. (PESN and BeforeItsNews; January 5, 2012)
- Karra Green Energy's Gravitational Power Generation - Company from Syria has a patented static gravity motor design that they say could address the world's renewable energy needs, providing 24/7 energy up to 4 megawatts in size. We found out about them through their booth at the WIREC conference in DC last week. (PESWiki; Mar. 14, 2008)
Working Static Gravity Device Claims
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
GraviGen by John Michael Moltion - Moltion claims that he has invented a machine that uses a clever assortment of gears, chains, pulleys and weights to produce 385 watts for 35 seconds as the mass drops at which point the contraption resets itself in 4 seconds using only 12-15 watts. The excess energy is stored in a battery. (Email from Moltion) (PESWiki; January 30, 2015)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
William F. Skinner's 1939 Gravity Motor - "It has weights that spin round and multiply the power of an 1/8 horsepower motor by 1200% -- enough energy to power a town of 3,500 at a cost of £1 a month. William uses the power of the model to work a 12 foot lathe that cuts ribbons of steel." (PESWiki; June 26, 2014)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Perpetual Pendulum by VEProject1 (=Fakers) - As a pendulum swings, the top portion of it contains a curved channel with a ball in it that counter-weighs the swinging pendulum, appearing to keep it in motion. Does this really work, or is there trickery involved? (PESWiki; June 28, 2014)
- Featured: Anti-Gravity > Gravity Motors >
Rolf Guthmann is Posting Gravity Motor Info - This Brazilian inventor is in process of disclosing how his gravity motors work. His compilation video shows the motor system rising on a balance when it is turned on, suggesting a counter-gravity effect. (PESWiki; March 11, 2014)
- Featured / Best Exotic: Gravity Motors >
Gravity Motor by Ultramax Power Development Ltd. - An inventor from Bangladesh has invented what he calls a Heavy Circular Moving Object's Triggering Energy Conversion (HECMOTE) to capture gravitational energy to run traditional generators. An experimental 100 kilowatt plant has been running since 2011. (PESWiki; December 27, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors / QMoGen >
OzzoG Gravity Motor (that might actually be a QMoGen) - Nagendra Singh of Mumbai, India, announced at a press conference on December 16 that he is open to business discussions for the roll-out of his technology that he says is powered by gravity. Allegedly, the generators "are available in 5 KVA, 10 KVA , 20 KVA and 25 KVA configuration..." (PESWiki; January 7, 2014)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
RAR Energia Ltda Gravity Motor - This Brazilian company is building a huge demonstration prototype with tons of steel; and it will allegedly be capable of producing 30 kW continuous. The University of Illinois reports that a prototype is scheduled to be built nearby in Gilman. The biggest barrier is mental, though the capital cost and engineering issues will need to be addressed as well to make it economically feasible. (PESWiki and PureEnergyBlog; May 3, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Daniel Bentea's Gravity Engine - Romanian inventor, Daniel Bentea, has built a prototype that he says runs continuously from the power of gravity. He says its output is between 4.5 and 35 kilowatts -- more than enough to power a house. In addition to receiving a patent and opening the design to the public, he claims to have won a Guinness world record for his design, and is open to visitors to see the design working. (PESWiki; June 29, 2013)
- Featured: Gravity Motors > Buoyancy >
Tom Farmer's gravity/buoyancy machine - He uses a weight going down to produce electricity. A balloon that is fixed to the weight is inflated, causing the weight to be lifted again. The balloon is deflated, and the weight then goes down again, repeating the cycle. CATCH: The balloon is filled with an external pressurized air tank. (PESN; August 15, 2012)
- Featured / OS: Gravity Motors >
Mikhail Dmitriev Gravity Wheel - This Russian inventor has been developing gravity-based power systems for years and says that the design has been widely replicated in Russia, even powering some houses. He says he has posted all necessary information to build the device, in which a small amount of power input generates much greater power output. (PESWiki and BeforeItsNews; January 30, 2011)
- Featured: Hydro > Gravity Motors >
Hidro claims free energy device that harnesses gravity, buoyancy and water pressure - An Asian inventor in Australia has built and patented a free energy technology he calls "Hidro" for short. He calls the process "Water Pressures Energy Conversion (WAPEC)". He says it can provide clean, affordable, reliable energy. (PESWiki; Oct. 19, 2010)
- http://GravitationalEngine.com - Mikhail Dmitriev's website devoted to the question of practical usage of earth's gravitational field.
- The rotation due to deflection of weights_2. Gravity wheel - videos shows turning device. (YouTube; October 10, 2010)
- SJack ABeling's Gravity Wheel - SJack Abeling claims to have a gravity wheel and is in a partnership to build the worlds first Gravity Power Plant. Click to see a news video, pictures and users working on replications.
- World Improvement Through the Spirit Ministries - Group claims to have many technologies for sale, including a mechanism for harnessing gravity power.
- Ley Lines / Gravity Motors / Organizations > WITTS >
WITTS Overunity Independent Verifications (video) - This clip features Timothy Thrapp speaking with Richard Lobwein, an Australian telecommunications specialist who travelled all the way from Down Under to inspect and evaluate a range of WITTS advanced energy technologies, including a ley line generator and a gravity motor. They discuss some of the theory behind overunity systems. (YouTube / WITS2014; Sept. 27, 2010)
- Gene Tomilko's Gravitomatic - Gene said that the excess energy is coming from gravitational energy, as designed.
- Darrell Vandusen's Gravity Motor - Ontario man has built a machine that he believes will harness gravity to provide output energy. Photos posted; video available under NDA, shows rotation.
- Geo Genny - Trevor Lyn Whatford claims The Geo Genny is a driven system that generates the torque 8 time due to the input of gravity, but he doesn't get self-rotation or acceleration or power a load. The measurement gain is most likely just a function of where/how he's placing the fish scale, measuring a leverage effect.
- Meerut Graviational Energy Claim - Three students in India present a new concept for energy generation, using gravity, Archimedes principle of floating, and magnetic force.
- Simple Hinged Gravity Wheels - A video of an apparent working design has been posted, in which a hinged apparatus creates an overbalance wheel in the tradition of Johann Bessler.
- Scott F. Hall > Old Indian Gravity Wheel Demonstrated - This gravity wheel is composed of metal balls inside slants within wood, which keep the wheel off-balance, apparently resulting in rotation on its axle. The rotation speed is said to fluctuate up and down, as the motion switches back and forth from kinetic to overbalance.
- Tom Ferko "Andy" motor - Open-sourced design combines the principles of gravity and magnetism to create a rotating device, whose torque can be harnessed for energy. Working prototype destroyed.
- Trevor Lyn Whatford motor - Three devices. One (p.1) uses buoyancy as the means of propulsion, that only has 3 moving parts. Another is a multi-lever device. Says working prototype is lacking only due to adequately fine machining. Proof-of-concept component built. Not practical, but interesting for science.
- Directory:BuzzSaw_Gravity_Wheel - was built around 1909 from cast iron after perfecting the using with wooden models. Old family & friends tell stories of seeing the wheel run on its own or helping the inventory with the gravity wheel. This BuzzSaw wheel has two separate inner & outer wheels that rotate at different speeds with internal weights shifting between the two wheels. Several test replications have been built but after years of research, the missing clue to make it stay out of balance has not yet been discovered.
- Directory:Mann_Gravity_Mover - Gurbakhsh Singh Mann invented a gravity prime mover. He has tested and built numerous different models that were tested with PEDA. He has applied for 2 patents. The unit has been installed at Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) Chandigarh, India.
The Legend: Bessler
The late Bessler allegedly had a gravity motor that worked, but died without conveying a clear set of plans. He also demonstrated -- and disclosed -- a myriad of methods that will NOT work, and said that within them were all the pieces of the method that WILL work.
- http://www.gravitymotor.net - Larry McCart in Bakersfield, California, has decided that converting the static force of gravity to dynamic force may be a practical way to provide pollution-free energy. Larry has studied the findings of Johann Bessler and is trying to create a gravity motor more efficient than any of the gravity motors Bessler created.
- Bessler Wheel - This web site strives to shed light on the Bessler mystery through an exchange of ideas among enthusiasts, dabblers, believers, skeptics, critics, and all who share a fascination with the "impossible."
- Bessler's Wheel - John Collin's website dedicated to Johann Bessler.
- Orffyreus - Bill G. McMurtry dedicated site to "Orffyreus".
- Bessler's Wheel - Classic claim for deriving energy from gravity (FreeEnergyNews.com)
- Fuelless Gravity Engine by Creative Research
- 'Free Energy' Plans by Creative Science and Research > Gravity Motor - The Fuelless Company sells plans for devices that they say can provide "free power for your home, garage, car or truck". They claim to have heaters, engines, and other devices that are over unity or that require no fuel. A few buyers say the kits do not operate as claimed. Others are satisfied. Regarding the gravity motor design: "You will not be able to run a car with it, but you can build one to generate AC or DC electricity for your home."
- Gravity powered rotational machine and method - US Patnet application 11/732,255 Publication number: US 2008/0011552 A1 by Stephen Raoul La Perle
- Abstract
A gravity powered rotational machine for rotating an output shaft to power a generator, pump or the like. The machine comprises a frame mounted pivot bar, a plurality of first swingarms rotatably attached to a center section of the pivot bar, a weight member slidably mounted on the first swingarms, a stationary railing defining a path around the center section, a rotational structure rotatably mounted on end sections of the pivot bar, second swingarms interconnecting the rotational structure and the first swingarms, and a driving mechanism interconnecting the rotational structure and output shaft. The center section of the pivot bar is off-set from its end sections. The stationary railing guides the first swingarms around the center section and directs the weight members inwardly and outwardly on the first swingarms while they group in a drop zone and spread in a lift zone of the path to rotate the output shaft. Drawing
- Karra Green Energy's Gravitational Power Generation - Company from Syria holds multiple patents on a static gravity motor design that they say could address the world's renewable energy needs, providing 24/7 energy up to 4 megawatts in size.
- US Patent 6237342; May 29, 2001; John J. Hurford; Abstract: A gravity motor which is formed of at least one motor unit which has a least one motor member fixed to an output shaft. The output shaft is rotationally mounted on a housing. The housing includes a guide surface. The motor member is low frictionally longitudinally movable relative to an output fhaft. Each end of the motor member includes a weighted follower which is low frictionally movable relative to a guide surface. The rotation of the motor unit will cuase one weighted follower to be moved toward the output shaft by the ghuide surface with the opposite weighted follower of the motor member being moved away from the output shaft. The result is gravity produces an overall clockwise torque on the motor member which causes rotation of the output shaft.
- Patents for Unworkable Devices - Patents from around the world that don't work.
- Paul Sully's Gravity Motor - U.S. Patent 5894757, April 1999. Driven by gravity, crude prototype built. "The device employs a horizontally disposed counterweight coupled to a vertically offset second counterweight by an adjacent sprocket." Wants to take it to market.
- Mikhail Smeretchanski's Perpetual Motor - France Patent #2830575, 2003. "This invention relates to a device allowing the mechanical production of energy, using the variable-volumes elements by the gravitation and the Archimedes force for its operation."
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
The Secret Free Energy Potential of Centrifugal Force - Could a fundamental force that the majority of scientists think is fully understood, really be the key to unlocking reactionless thrust and perhaps free energy? (PESN; January 7, 2012)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Centrifugal Force, Free Energy, and More with Engineer Claude Thiebaut - An interview has been conducted with French engineer and centrifugal force expert, Claude Thiebaut. He describes how centrifugal force is a real force, not fictitious, and can be used to produce reactionless thrust and free energy. (PESN and BeforeItsNews; January 25, 2012)
Improvised Overbalanced Wheel 24th, Computer Simulation - This video shows that at least a computer simulation seems convinced that this overbalance wheel will work. At a minimum, people like this should get credit for being willing to think out side the box and move toward implementing something. Before nixing it, plug it into your simulation or, better yet, build one. Then you'll have evidence on your side, not just prejudice. (PureEnergyBlog; March 24, 2013)
- Balkee Universal Spring Gravity Motor- Raj Balkee of Mauritius, has invented the USGM, a gravity motor which is powered by gravity helped by springs. ("PESWiki")
- Gravitator.org - Energy from Gravitation.
- Petra Pane's perpetuator for an overbalanced wheel - "This simple mechanism or device, is sufficient ... to lift or manipulate weights within an overbalanced wheel and bring order to their distribution & so allow for the continuity of movement. (Free Energy Blog; August 20, 2014)
- Knife Gravity Motor (4.7 MB gif) - concept. "Have not been able to test this as my rig 'rings like a bell'. Will continue when it is safe. Will post on YouTube when possible. Believe it is a simple, easy design." (Sept. 2010)
- Sandler - "I recently invented four machines designed to convert gravity to mechanical energy and heat. At my website there is a complete description with drawings of the machines. I am looking for someone to build the machines." (Aug. 15, 2008)
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- Leonardo Da Vinci gravity wheel design - Machine designed by Leonardo da Vinci almost 500 hundred years ago while he was investigating the possibility of perpetual motion. Original Leonardo da vinci drawing. (YouTube; February 01, 2007)
- Parr Gravity Wheel Experiment - "Around the periphery of the wheel are copper triangular shapes. When the motor spins the wheel the copper triangles move between permanent magnets mounted statically on either side of the wheel."
- Gravity Machine - George Wiseman (Browns Gas expert) at Eagle Research speculates on untested machine design.
- Oxyvessel - JMG has proposed this model of an overbalance wheel in the Besslerwheel Forum.
- Gravity Helix Drive (GHD) - Keith Gordon proposed a scalable power multiplier idea.
- Magnet Motors > Snovak.com Magnet-Gravity Wheel Concept - As the wheel rotates, the magnet weights get repulsed/attracted in such a way that they shift to a gravitationally-favorable position to keep the wheel rotating.
- Jim Dunn predicts that it will not work because magnetism requires short distances, and gravity requires larger distances.
- Jim Dunn predicts that it will not work because magnetism requires short distances, and gravity requires larger distances.
- Perpetual Motion Generator - Australian inventor Archer Quinn purports to break Newton's laws by running a gravity/magnet wheel "continuously without input of another energy source."
- Gravity Wheel proposal by Jim Mich - gravity motor design proposal, with feedback discussion.
- Vlad Zenin's Multifunctional Gravity Motor (separate page)
- Clock of Hail - Raekello. Wachmaker Lauri Helske from Finland, construct and build 4000 hours clock of hail 1934-1936. Clock weight is 120 kg and it is inside antinode of vacuum. Clock is mechanical but automatic electric motor wind up a Clock. Precision is 0,0033s/24hours. It is nearly perpetual motion machine. [Note: Link needs to be updated]
- Mitch Robinson - Concept Drawing.
- http://www.godproven.com/gp33.htm - Pinwheel Generator design proposed by Russell Lee <ruslee {at} aol.com>
- http://www.godproven.com/gp59.htm - Heavy Float Pump Generator design proposed by Russell Lee
- Spring Wheel Replication - Ron Goodger suggested springing into action.
- EnvironEnergy's Waranlinc Wheel with SPEGG Generator - Claim to a wheel that uses gravity and the kinetic force of spinning arms and firing bullets to generate output torque that can be tapped for work. Supposed unveiling Oct. 27, 2004. We caution that there is reason to believe that this outfit is fraudulent.
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Simple Leonardo Da Vinci gravity wheel that doesn't work - My brother-in-law, Kevn Lambson, who did our logo, used a 3-D printer to embody this Leonardo Da Vinci design. My atomic clock physicist dad, David W. Allan, gives a brief demonstration. (Free Energy Blog; April 6, 2015)
- Chas Campbell Generator - Austrialian inventor demonstrates a prototype generator with input of 800 W, able to self-run off the 3500 W output, with energy left over to run a drill, a saw, and other appliances. Claims he can scale it up to 1 megawatt output. Part of the input allegedly comes from a gravity wheel.
- Chas Campbell Generator Discredited - It turns out that the Australian inventor who made Channel 10 News in July, demonstrating an alleged overunity generator with input of 800 Watts, running 3500 W output, operating a drill, a saw, and other appliances; was apparently doing so via a flywheel effect, not because of harnessing some free energy source.
- Chas Campbell Generator Discredited - It turns out that the Australian inventor who made Channel 10 News in July, demonstrating an alleged overunity generator with input of 800 Watts, running 3500 W output, operating a drill, a saw, and other appliances; was apparently doing so via a flywheel effect, not because of harnessing some free energy source.
- Hall's Replica of paddyboytube's Gravity Motor Design - Just set this wheel gizmo on the ground and it gradually accelerates forward to a stable point via a mechanism so simple a three-year-old child could comprehend it. Modern science says that this is impossible, yet now at least two people have shown that it is possible.
- Johannes Bessler Rehabilitated - While the history of overbalancing gravity wheels is spotty, the Bessler Wheel apparently worked well but went to the grave with its inventor. Now the concept seems to have been replicated in two different devices by Scott F. Hall. (Hasslberger Blog; Aug 9, 2007)
- Douglass K. Furr, Ph.D.'s Replication of Gravity Wheel B Does Not Run - Ultra-precise machining job based on Scott Hall and paddyboytube's wheels, does not self-drive across a flat surface, but decelerates.
- Johannes Bessler Rehabilitated - While the history of overbalancing gravity wheels is spotty, the Bessler Wheel apparently worked well but went to the grave with its inventor. Now the concept seems to have been replicated in two different devices by Scott F. Hall. (Hasslberger Blog; Aug 9, 2007)
- Hall's Gravity Motor - After studying Bessler and other's designs and compiling the principles, Scott Hall whipped out a design, cut it out of wood, and it appeared to work, but its motion was most likely due to a slightly inclined garage floor.
Failed Attempts
- Metoz Gravity Wheel - The prototype was destroyed in 2003.
- Gravity Test Motor Might Work as Magnet Motor Platform - Replication variant of Tom Ferko's gravity motor with magnet assist design turns out to not self-rotate. However, the dynamics of motion near the fulcrum point provide interesting possibilities for a possible magnet motor application. (PESN; May 12, 2006)
- Over Unity Principle - Darren Houle coins the OverUnity Principle and is unable to bring into reality.
- Ben Thomas Overbalance Wheel - Gravity Motor "It has been fun building and I was totally blown away with what was really happening in the wheel and did not realize why it did not work until I saw my own pictures!"
- Jim Tanner's Gravity Motor - "I am thinking of making a windmill-wind chime out of it."
Conventional Devices
- See Directory:Hydro - Hydroelectric Dams harness the power of gravity as it applies to water making its way downhill in the form of a river. The input energy source is the sun that acts to evaporate the water in the first place, and which stirs the winds which drive the moisture around the planet.
- Human-Powered / Gravity > Conventional >
A $5 Lamp Powered Solely by Gravity - The $5 light requires no fuel or batteries, and it takes only 3 seconds to lift the weight which powers GravityLight, creating 30 minutes of light on its descent. [Update:] They ended up raising $399,590 of their $55,000 Indiegogo fundraising goal. [I had this idea a couple of months ago. Glad to see someone has done it.] (Expundit; December 23, 2012)
- Lamp Lit by Gravity Wins Greener Gadget Award - A Virginia Tech student has created a floor LED lamp that is powered by gravity, using a weight slide similar to the concept of a grandfather clock. The lamp was originally calcualted to put out the equivalent of a 40-Watt bulb, and lasts four hours per cycle; and the mechanism was expected to last 200 years; however, these calculations were in error. (PESN; Feb. 18, 2008)
Related Technologies
- Milkovic Two-Stage Mechanical Oscillator - Serbian inventor, Veljko Milković, shows how leveraged secondary oscillations evince around twelve times more energy than the input energy supplied to the primary pendulum. Highest scientific rating of "original scientific work" granted the patented technology.
- OS:Milkovic-Berrett Secondary Oscillator Generator - Brian Berrett of Lehi, Utah has built a two-wheel device that uses the two-stage mechanical oscillator principle set forth by Mikovic. The electrical output from the secondary wheel is far in excess of the electrical input required to maintain the primary pendulum oscillation on the first wheel.
- Burt Rutan's Overbalance Water Wheel - Rutan allowed the following to be published back in 1989 -
- "The transparent plexiglass water wheel is started or stopped by hand. It lifts water from the lower pond, dumps it into the upper pond. The resulting overflow pours into a plexiglass compartment near the wheel's outer edge, giving it a propulsive push. This exposes more water surface area to the air and dispersing or absorbing warmth. Rutan won't say how the wheel continues turning: "It's like a magician giving up the secret of his trick."
- The wheel has six segmented and partitioned compartments. Water flows into an inlet port of a bottom compartment as it extends about two inches into the pond. As the wheel turns, the water flows inside the compartment, then runs into a smaller section near the wheel's center." (Popular Science; 1989)
- Featured: Gravity Motors >
Arrache Gravity Motor Research - Arrache is a philanthropic organization for the research and development of gravity driven or amplified concepts. They accept designs submitted for analysis on a contingency basis. If deemed viable they construct prototypes for testing purposes. (PESWiki; Feb. 4, 2010)
- Peter Lindemann - has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of gravity motors, having built dozens of designs (none working so far), and having reviewed the literature extensively.
- Skeptics >
The Shifting-Mass Overbalanced Wheel - From the 8th century to the present time inventors have sought to achieve perpetual motion by use of wheels with shifting weights. None have worked, but that doesn't stop people from using the same idea again and again, altering mechanical details, often with incredibly complex designs. (Museum of Unworkable Devices)
- The Physical Principles of Unworkable Devices - Perpetual motion machine inventors do have principles. Unfortunately the physical principles they assume are often ones not obeyed by nature. Let's examine just a few that stand in the way of these idealistic people who seek to make a machine that outputs more work than is required to run it. (Donald Simanek at IHUP.edu)
In the News
See News:Gravity Motors - separate page
See also
- Directory:Gravity Motors
- News:Gravity Motors
- PowerPedia:Gravity motor
- Directory:Secondary Oscillations - a primary pendulum swinging creates a secondary lever force that appears to be greater than the force required to keep the pendulum swinging.
- Directory:Propulsion
- Directory:RAR Energia Ltda Gravity Motor
- Zeero Power
- Directory:Alpha Omega Galaxy Freefall Generator (AOGFG)
- Directory:Milkovic Two-Stage Mechanical Oscillator
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Obama Signs Law Making Bison the First National Mammal
The United States has named its first national mammal, giving the title to a species that once stretched from the forests of Alaska to the grasslands of Mexico.
May 10, 2016, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Bison , Mammals , Bald Eagles , North America , Obama, Barack , United States
Jawbone in Rock May Clear Up a Mammal Family Mystery
Helped by CT scans and 3-D printing, researchers say a rodentlike creature that lived more than 200 million years ago belonged to an ancestral branch.
November 17, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Mammals , Paleontology , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , Fossils , Geology , University of Chicago , Luo, Zhe-Xi , Shubin, Neil H
Why I Identify as Mammal
There is a warmer, fuzzier alternative to the destructive path of human exceptionalism.
October 24, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare , Mammals
Lots of Sound, Not Much Fury – The Bellow of the Male Koala
In the mating season, male koalas bellow but the result isn't battle.
October 17, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Australia , Koalas , Animals , Brisbane (Australia) , Mammals
Horselike Fossil From 48 Million Years Ago Preserved While Pregnant
The specimen described in a new study is the earliest and best-preserved mammalian fetus to date.
October 13, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Paleontology , Reproduction (Biological) , Horses , PLoS One (Journal) , Mammals , Fossils , Franzen, Jens Lorenz
Banded Mongooses and Careful Sex
The mammals, who never leave their social groups, have other ways to avoid mating with their nearest relatives.
June 16, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Reproduction (Biological) , Mammals , Molecular Ecology (Journal) , Uganda
No Food Fights for Large African Herbivores
So many large, plant-eating animals coexist in Africa because each species has its own diet, a new study concludes.
June 2, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Africa , Animals , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , Flowers and Plants , Diet and Nutrition , Feces , Mammals , DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) , Princeton University
Behind Each Breath, an Underappreciated Muscle
Researchers have developed new tools that give a glimpse into how the muscle that helps every mammal breathe, the diaphragm, develops.
April 7, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Respiratory System , Nature Genetics (Journal) , Mammals , Muscles
A Struggle to Save the Scaly Pangolin
A peculiar creature that looks like a four-legged artichoke is thought to be the planet's most frequently trafficked mammal.
March 31, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON MAMMALS AND: Poaching (Wildlife) , Endangered and Extinct Species , Mammals , Phnom Penh (Cambodia) , Pangolins , Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center (PTWRC)
Length of Lashes Keeps Eyes From Drying, Study Finds
Researchers found that across a wide variety of mammals, eyelashes are always about one-third as long as the eye is wide, the ideal length for diverting airflow around the eye and reducing evaporation.
February 25, 2015, Wednesday
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LMC Truck Shop Tour - Classic LifeWritten by on February 1, 2010 Keep 'em On The Road
The Long Motor Corporation was founded in 1981, and in 1993, the first Chevrolet catalog was introduced under the LMC Truck name. I met LMC Truck's founder Leo Long for the first time in early November at the 2006 SEMA show only a few month's after I took over as Custom Classic Trucks' editor. It was an interesting experience and I discovered Leo to be a warm individual and a real nice guy. What surprised me was while Leo was addressing a room packed full of magazine editors he took the time to explain that it was up to us to communicate to our readers that they really need to take care of their trucks. Not because LMC Truck wanted to sell them a lot of parts, although that would be OK, but because there are some parts the aftermarket manufacturers will never reproduce because of the tremendous investment it takes to tool up, and then ultimately hope to turn a profit. On August 19, 2008 we got the bad news that Leo Long had passed away. It was a very sad moment indeed, but true to Leo's belief that I'm only as strong as my people and as successful as my customers' continued satisfaction, the LMC Truck legacy lives on. Collectively the many people whom the Long Motor Corporation has employed for over 20 years, including his wife Janet and the president Rebecca Hanrahan, have built a strong foundation from which the company continues to grow on.
Last September while I was in town for the Mid-West All-Truck Nationals held in Riverside, Missouri, I got a chance to get a firsthand look at LMC Truck's operation in Lenexa, Kansas. I took the following photographs while I toured the facility and it was truly an experience Iíll never forget. The first thing that becomes quite apparent is the place is absolutely huge. To give you an idea just how huge, LMC Truck stocks over 30,000 truck parts and accessories in what would be an equivalent of six football fields of warehouse space. In an age where one often discovers backordered parts are becoming more and more commonplace it's interesting to note that 95 percent of all LMC Truck products offered are stocked, orders are filled promptly, and with the central U.S. location customers receive their orders quickly.
To keep the shelves full, the folks at LMC Truck explained to me that they coordinate directly with manufacturers to obtain those everyday necessities as well as the hard-to-find parts, and go to great lengths to keep them in stock, so LMC Truck customers can keep 'em on the road!
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Company president Rebecca Hanrahan (at left) and company owner, Janet Long (at right) in front of Long Motor Corporationís Lenexa, Kansas, headquarters.These new Tri-Five Chevy windshields were unwrapped from the glass factory's original packaging and then seen here undergoing yet another quality inspection before they are carefully re-packaged by hand to LMC Truck's exacting specifications designed to keep shipping breakage to an absolute minimum.Perhaps the worldís largest reference library of a different kind, LMC Truck maintains a vast collection of trucks used solely to test new parts for correct fitment. In yet another reference library there's an entire warehouse dedicated to housing thousands of N.O.S. (new old stock) Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge parts used for comparison with reproduction parts.The LMC Truck reference library contains more shop manuals, parts books, and occupies more square footage than any three average sized Carnegie libraries combined.
Janet Long behind the wheel of her 400-inch big-block powered Omaha Orange and White Chevrolet Super Cheyenne.


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|Release Date: August 14, 2009
|Running Time: 101 mins.
|MPAA Rating: G
|Box Office: $15,081,783.00
|Genre: Adaptation, Adventure, Animated, Children, Family, Fantasy
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Hiroki Doi
Tomoko Yamaguchi
Kazushige Nagashima
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Summary:Ponyo is a mischievous and adventurous little goldfish, who drifts away from the undersea home she shares with her father, the wizard Fujimoto, and hundreds of little sisters. Far from her home, she meets Sosuke, a 5-year-old boy who lives by the sea with his mother Lisa. Sosuke gently cares for his new pet and quickly wins Ponyo's heart. Ponyo's father, desperate for his daughter to return to their undersea home, uses his magic to bring her back, much to Ponyo's dismay. But Ponyo, ever the stubborn little goldfish, longs to return to her special friend. She magically transforms herself into a little girl and finds her way back to Sosuke's house where she and her friend embark on a series of... Full Summary >>


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Question of New Caledonia, G.A. res. 50/37, U.N. Doc. A/RES/50/37 (1995).
The General Assembly, Having considered the question of New Caledonia, Having examined the chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples relating to New Caledonia, Reaffirming the right of peoples to self-determination as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling its resolutions 1514 (XV) and 1541 (XV) of 14 and 15 December 1960, respectively, Noting the importance of the positive measures being pursued in New Caledonia by the French authorities, in cooperation with all sectors of the population, to promote political, economic and social development in the Territory, including measures in the area of environmental protection and action with respect to drug abuse and trafficking, in order to provide a framework for its peaceful progress to self-determination, Noting also, in this context, the importance of equitable economic and social development, as well as continued dialogue among the parties involved in New Caledonia in the preparation of the act of self-determination of New Caledonia, Welcoming the strengthening of the process of review of the Matignon Accords through the increased frequency of coordination meetings, Noting with satisfaction the intensification of contacts between New Caledonia and neighbouring countries of the South Pacific region, 1. Urges all the parties involved, in the interest of all the people of New Caledonia and building on the positive outcome of the mid-term review of the Matignon Accords, to maintain their dialogue in a spirit of harmony; 2. Invites all the parties involved to continue promoting a framework for the peaceful progress of the Territory towards an act of self-determination in which all options are open and which would safeguard the rights of all New Caledonians according to the letter and the spirit of the Matignon Accords, which are based on the principle that it is for the populations of New Caledonia to choose how to control their destiny; 3. Welcomes measures that have been taken to strengthen and diversify the New Caledonian economy in all fields, and encourages further such measures in accordance with the spirit of the Matignon Accords; 4. Also welcomes the importance attached by the parties to the Matignon Accords to greater progress in housing, employment, training, education and health care in New Caledonia; 5. Acknowledges the contribution of the Melanesian Cultural Centre to the protection of the indigenous culture of New Caledonia; 6. Notes the positive initiatives aimed at protecting New Caledonia's natural environment, notably the "Zoneco" operation designed to map and evaluate marine resources within the economic zone of New Caledonia; 7. Acknowledges the close links between New Caledonia and the peoples of the South Pacific and the positive actions being taken by the French and provincial authorities to facilitate the further development of those links, including the development of closer relations with the member countries of the South Pacific Forum; 8. Welcomes, in particular, in this regard, continuing high-level visits to New Caledonia by delegations from countries of the Pacific region and high-level visits by delegations from New Caledonia to member countries of the South Pacific Forum; 9. Requests the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples to continue the examination of this question at its next session and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its fifty-first session.


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Coming attraction?
New multiplex theater proposed for Lynbrook
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A plan to demolish the UA Lynbrook 6 movie theater on Merrick Road and build a much larger theater complex in its place was presented to the public at a village board meeting on Aug. 12. The proposed multiplex, which would have 15 screens and 3,161 seats, would be built where the current theater stands, expanding into the Regal Entertainment Group-owned parking lot just west of the existing structure.
Jerry Grewe, Regal's vice president of real estate, said that one of his first assignments — in 1995 — was to get Lynbrook a new theater. After several roadblocks along the way, Grewe said, this proposal is one that can be successful. "We wouldn't be proposing to make such a substantial financial investment in this community if we didn't think this was going to be around for quite some time," he said.
The Blumenfeld Development Group, based in Syosset — part of the team that was selected last week to redevelop the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum — would develop the project. Vice President David Blumenfeld said that the theater would be completely redone, and the entrance and exit would be moved to the corner of Hempstead Avenue and Merrick Road.
Chris Robinson, of RMS Engineering, based in Huntington, explained that to make the area safer for theater patrons, there would be a drop-off zone on Hempstead Avenue, using the existing park between the street and the theater as a buffer.
Jeff Greenfield, vice president of government affairs for the Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Nassau County Planning Commission, said he was in favor of the proposed plan. "Right now it's dangerous to drop off people on Merrick Road," Greenfield said. "By moving the drop-off area to the park … that's very positive for the safety of pedestrians and the public."
The theater's expansion would eliminate 51 parking spaces in the lot between Merrick Road and Blake Avenue. According to Village Administrator John Giordano, the village makes a payment equal to the annual taxes on the lot — around $13,000 — in exchange for its use.
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New York, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Yankees and closer Mariano Rivera
have reportedly agreed to terms of a one-year contract.
According to the New York Daily News, the deal could be finalized as early as
Friday and is worth $10 million guaranteed with incentives that could bring
the total package up to the $15 million he made in 2012, the final year of a
two-year, $30 million pact.
Rivera only pitched in nine games last season before suffering a torn anterior
cruciate ligament in his right knee while shagging fly balls in the outfield
during batting practice before a game in Kansas City on May 3.
The veteran right-hander, who turned 43 on Thursday, had given indications
that last season was going to be his final year, but after getting hurt stated
that he was not prepared to go out with an injury.
Rivera apparently was uncertain about a comeback later in the summer and had
been contemplating retirement before telling Yankees general manager Brian
Cashman earlier this month that he planned to return for 2013.
The 12-time All-Star had five saves with a record of 1-1 and a 2.16 ERA in his
nine outings last year. He is the all-time saves leader in MLB history with
608 since breaking into the majors with New York in 1995, and his 42
postseason saves have helped the Yankees to five World Series titles.
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The stoner gods have answered our prayers by way of Taco Bell's "first meal." Now folks across the country can start living mas as soon as they wake up, because everyone's favorite south-of-the-border fast food chain now serves breakfast. Taco Bell giant unveiled the new morning menu with a commercial that takes a dig at the golden arches:
Taco Bell breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. — 30 minutes later than McDonald's, yet still too early for their target demographic. When will fast food restaurants learn that the people who really want to consume waffle tacos do not typically wake before noon?
Bill Murray can do whatever he wants. He can crash your party, drink fancy champagne on the rocks and, now, raid your dad's closet circa 1981.
Yeah, he wore PBR pants to a recent golf outing.
Murray's Coffee and Cigarettes co-stars and South by Southwest buddies of the Wu-Tang Clan are causing a stir with the release of their new album…which apparently will consist of one single copy.
Of all the terrible reality
shows I relish in, I have never been able to get into The Bachelor/ette. I'm not sure what separates this piece of trash from
the heap of garbage I enjoy — it's not like the materialistic, bratty children
in Botoxed old lady bodies known as Real
Housewives don't perpetuate negative female stereotypes, but I enjoy shows
that are somewhat self-aware and poke fun at themselves, and The Bach just doesn't do that for me.
So, any show in the vein of 2003's Joe Millionaire
that misleads women who signed up for a TV dating show is a winner in my book.
In a new show coming to Fox, 12 women will compete for the affection of a man
claim to believe is Prince Harry, despite what the smallest amount
of common sense and eyesight would prove — the dude's just a redheaded
I Want to Marry "Harry" premieres this May. You know when the truth bomb is dropped on these hoes they'll be all, "How dare this television show orchestrated to create 'true love' be fake?!" But in the meantime we can ponder which is worse: a woman trying to meet and marry a prince (of whom she's obviously never even seen a photo) and believing British royalty would dare be seen on American reality TV or a woman knowing all this mess is some bullshit but riding that gravy train as long as possible?
In what must be the most fabulous robbery ever, three people were arrested for stealing a replica pair of Dorothy's ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The shoes were on display in a Hilton Garden Inn lobby (which is kind of rude). The trio has been released without bail and is due back in court next month. If only clicking your heels got you out of jail.
Lakewood, Calif., Vice Mayor and Los Angeles County Assistant Sheriff Todd Rodgers is running for L.A. sheriff in an upcoming June election. Typically, county election campaign coverage wouldn't have a place in a pop culture roundup, save for maybe making fun of an unintentionally funny low-budget ad. But those Hollywood types have connections on the West Coast. If I lived in L.A., it would be important for me to elect an official with not only celebrity endorsements, but a good sense of humor as well. Therefore I'd definitely vote for Todd Rodgers, who last week reunited (most of) the cast of Reno 911! for a series of TV spots.
Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Ben Garant, Cedric Yarbrough, Niecy Nash, Carlos Alazraqui and Joe Lo Truglio all suited up in their khaki uniforms for the occasion. While the videos haven't been released yet, you can see photos here.
You may be asking, "Why would a serious candidate for sheriff seek out the cast of a Comedy Central mockumentary?" or "Why wouldn't he seek endorsements from actors on a show that is still actually on the air?" or "Isn't Reno in Nevada? What does any of this have to do with a sheriff election?" The answers all lie in Lt. Dangle's signature booty shorts. But seriously, Reno was filmed at Carson Station in L.A. from 2001-2006, where Rodgers was a captain at the time, so the cast was actually familiar with him and his work. We'll take any excuse for a Reno reunion, though. Vote for Rodgers!
And here's Samuel L. Jackson reciting some slam poetry about Boy Meets World.


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Gridiron Gang (2006)
Gridiron Gang SynopsisColumbia Pictures Gridiron Gang tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility.
Gridiron Gang Release Date
In Theaters September 15, 2006
Gridiron Gang Credits
Starring: The Rock (Sean Porter), Xzibit (Malcolm Moore), L. Scott Caldwell (Bobbi Porter), Leon Rippy (Paul Higa), Kevin Dunn (Dexter), Michael J. Pagan (Roger), Jade Yorker (Willie Weathers), David V. Thomas (Kelvin), Setu Tase (Junior Palaita), James Earl (Madlock), Brandon Smith (Bug), Jamal Mixon (Evans), Robert Zepeda (Peavy), Omari Hardwick (Free)
Written by: Jeff Maguire
Directed by: Phil Joanou
Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, Lee Stanley
MPAA Rating: [ PG-13 ]
Distributor: Sony Pictures
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Current AnnouncementsFROM: Dr. Clarissa Confer RE: CALU Civil War Roundtable
Sent: 11/5/2013 9:54:31 AM
To: Students, Faculty, Staff
The November 14, 2013 meeting of the California University of Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable will be held in the KARA-BOOKER GREAT ROOM in the Kara Alumni House. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the meeting will start at 7:00pm.
Our guest speaker will be Mr. Scott Adrian who is a Ranger at the Gettysburg National Military Park. He will be speaking on the importance of the fighting for Culp's Hill and its role in the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Anyone interested in Civil War History is welcome to attend. For further information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 724-258-3406.