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How To Degree A CamshaftWritten by Jeff Smith on December 7, 2006 Get Every Performance Detail Perfect When We Show You How To Degree A Camshaft
'The biggest challenge to degreeing a camshaft is convincing yourself to do the work instead of just lining up the dots on the cam and crank gears and calling it a day. While degreeing a cam rarely makes more power, it's one of those things you should do on any good performance engine. Does your daily driver need the cam degreed? Probably not, but if nothing else, it's a great skill to learn, especially if none of your buddies knows how it's done. As soon as you have the skill, you will instantly become the neighborhood cam guru. And that's not all bad. As the man once said-knowledge is power.
The Tools
There are only a few specialty tools you'll need to accurately degree a cam. The essentials are a degree wheel, a magnetic base and dial indicator, a pointer, a piston stop, and a secure way to rotate the engine. You can make your own pointer and piston stop, so that leaves investing in the dial indicator and base, since degree wheels are so inexpensive as to be inconsequential. If nothing else, a degree wheel looks good in your toolbox. If you bought them individually, you could get a 9-inch degree wheel, a dial indicator, and a magnetic base through Powerhouse for around $75. Add a crank nut to turn the engine over, and you're in with everything you need for less than $100.
We need a magnetic base and dial indicator to read the cam lobe lift, while the crank nut is necessary to turn the engine over both forward and backward without touching the degree wheel. The only difficulty with the budget degree wheel is that it's designed to be used with the professional crankshaft turn socket, which is a great tool that only costs $11 more than the crank nut. The point of either crank tool is the ability to rotate the engine in either direction without disturbing the position of the degree wheel. Move or bump the degree wheel, and you have to re-establish TDC.
We didn't include the price of a piston stop because for jobs where the heads are off the engine, you can make one out of a steel plate with a couple of holes drilled. For degreeing with the heads on, you can make a piston stop out of an old spark plug. Or, you can purchase these tools already made for a reasonable price. We added a few other handy tools to our tool list that are great to have, such as a cam handle for installing camshafts. These are great time-savers if you plan on building lots of engines.
Finding TDC
No, we're not talking about The Discovery Channel-TDC stands for top dead center. All the work in degreeing a camshaft revolves around an absolutely accurate position of TDC on the degree wheel. That's where we'll start.
With the cam, crank, timing set, and No. 1 piston and rod in place in the engine, the first thing to do is mount the crank nut on the crank snout, install the degree wheel, and position a pointer so it's very close to the degree wheel and lines up directly over an individual timing mark. There should be no question where it is pointing. This eliminates visual errors.
Next, rotate the crank until the No. 1 piston is close to TDC. Adjust the degree wheel to indicate TDC. This just has to be close. Now turn the crank about 50 degrees counterclockwise and mount your piston stop. For our Rat, we used a dial indicator on a bridge, but it works the same way. For a piston stop, merely rotate the engine clockwise until the piston contacts the stop and record the number on the degree wheel. Then rotate the engine the opposite direction until it hits the stop and record that number. If the degree wheel is located correctly (which it probably isn't), the numbers on either side of TDC will be exactly the same-let's use 24 degrees for our example (your number will vary). Most often, you'll get two different readings-say 26 and 22 degrees. Add the two numbers and divide by two, which in this case will be 26 + 22 = 48 / 2 = 24 degrees. Move the degree wheel to read 24 degrees against the stop and then rotate the engine back to the stop on the opposite side of TDC. It should read the same number.
This first step is the most important. If the TDC position is not correct, nothing else you measure will be accurate. Double-check your work up to this point. Once you have accurately established TDC, you can move on to actually degreeing the camshaft.
Get Your Degree
The next step is reading cam lift with a dial indicator. First, you'll need to position the magnetic base to the block and then mount the dial indicator. Next, you'll need a tappet of the same style as the cam. You can't use a roller tappet on a flat-tappet cam nor can you use a flat-tappet lifter on a roller cam.
Our cam for the fat Rat is a mechanical roller, but the procedure is always the same regardless of cam style. Do not place the tip of the dial indicator in the pushrod cup of the lifter to read lift. The lifter cup radius offers no flat area for repeatability. Instead, use the edge of the lifter or build a dedicated lifter with a flat that will accurately locate the dial-indicator plunger. Make sure the dial indicator travels roughly the same angle as the lifter. If the heads are bolted on the engine, you can use a pushrod to move the dial indicator
Once the dial indicator is set, run through the entire lift curve several times to ensure it always returns to zero. If it does not, this is usually due to binding between the lifter and the dial-indicator plunger. Reposition the dial indicator until the indicator always returns to zero. This is important for the accuracy of your test.
Now we need to talk about the timing card. In our case, we were degreeing a Comp mechanical roller cam. Comp's cam cards for mechanical roller cams list the opening and closing specs at 0.015 inch. Because these numbers are close to the base circle, it's difficult to create accurate measurements. This is why Comp prefers to degree cams by using the intake-centerline method. That procedure is detailed in the "Intake-Centerline Method" sidebar.
The simplest method to check if the cam is installed according to the cam card is to compare the opening and closing points at 0.050-inch intake valve opening and closing points. Unfortunately, Comp only lists its opening and closing points at a 0.015-inch checking height. We tried checking the cam at 0.015 inch to see how close we could get to the specs. With the lifter on the base circle, turn the crank clockwise until the dial indicator reads 0.015 inch and then record the number on the degree wheel. Continue to turn the crank clockwise until you read 0.015 inch on the closing side and record that number. Comp lists the intake opening spec at 40 degrees before top dead center (BTDC), while we measured 39 degrees. Comp's intake-closing spec is 72 after bottom dead center (ABDC), while we measured 74 degrees.
There's a quick equation for determining lobe duration: Intake opening (I.O.) + intake closing (I.C.) + 180 degrees = duration. Comp's published spec for this cam is 40 I.O. + 72 I.C. + 180 = 292 degrees at 0.015-inch checking height. But when we added our numbers: 39 + 74 + 180 = 293 degrees, something wasn't right. We double-checked our TDC and all the previous measurements, but the numbers came out the same. Assuming the cam is correct for a moment, measuring the cam at the 0.015-inch checking height isn't accurate because this checking height is too close to the base circle where the cam is rotating more degrees for each 0.001-inch lift. Checking the opening and closing points at 0.050-inch tappet lift would be more accurate, where the lobe is moving a fewer number of degrees per 0.001-inch tappet lift. Comp doesn't list its numbers at 0.050, so we had to find another way.
Next, we performed the intake-centerline method of checking the cam's position and found it to be within 11/42 degree of right where it should be. Comp's spec is 106 degrees intake centerline, and we measured 106.5 degrees. This appears to be much more accurate, so we chose to believe that number instead of the opening and closing numbers at the 0.015-inch checking height.
It's also important to note that not all degree wheels are labeled the same way. Most are numbered like the Comp Cams wheel as 0-90-180-90-0. But we've seen some wheels marked at 0 to 360 degrees. Sometimes you have to count backward from 180 to get the numbers to come out correctly. This was true with our cam for the intake-closing numbers.
Intake-Centerline MethodThe intake-centerline method does not require any special setup, but it does require some simple math, so go find your calculator. Begin by rotating the engine clockwise until the dial indicator reads max lift. Zero the dial indicator and rotate the engine counterclockwise until the dial indicator reads roughly 0.100 inch down from max lift. Slowly rotate the engine clockwise until the dial indicator reads 0.050 inch from max lift and record the number on the degree wheel. Next, continue to rotate the crankshaft clockwise until the dial indicator reads 0.050 inch on the closing side of the intake lobe from max lift and record that data.
With our big-block Chevy at 0.050 inch on the opening side of the lobe from max lift we recorded 62 degrees after top dead center (ATDC) and then 151 degrees ATDC at 0.050 inch from max lift on the closing side. Adding these two numbers together and dividing by two will give you the intake centerline. In our case: 62 + 151 = 213 / 2 = 106.5 degrees ATDC. The Comp Cams timing card supplied with our cam calls for an intake centerline of 106 ATDC, so we're within 11/42 degree of dead on. This told us that despite the numbers being off slightly at 0.015, the cam is installed correctly.
You back the engine up to 0.100 inch on the dial indicator before taking the reading at 0.050 on the opening side of the lobe because traveling past the data point and then turning the engine clockwise to approach the 0.050-inch data point removes any slack that may be present in the timing chain that resulted from turning the engine backward. This is why you don't turn the engine counterclockwise to 0.050, but rather go past it and then turn clockwise up to the first checking point. It's a small point, but accuracy is our goal.
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Degreeing a camshaft requires a few specialty tools, but if you're into building engines, the cost is minimal and the insurance is priceless.Assemble a degree wheel, dial indicator, pointer, piston stop, and crank-turning tool, and you're ready to degree like a pro.Positioning the pointer so it reads accurately on the wheel is important. Set up the wheel and rotate it to either side of the piston stop. When the numbers on either side of TDC are the same and repeat, you've established TDC.The Powerhouse and Comp Cams degree wheels both have a large center hole designed to be used with the Powerhouse Pro crankshaft turning socket. If you don't use the Pro socket, you'll need a degree wheel with a smaller hole or you'll need to make a bushing.We used a dial indicator on a cylinder-bridge tool to position TDC. You could also use a dial indicator with a magnetic base for this. Place the dial indicator over the cylinder and set the zero mark at roughly the piston's highest point. Rotate the engine counterclockwise to 0.100 inch down and then rotate the crank clockwise to where the piston is 0.050 inch down in the bore. Record the degree-wheel reading. Then continue to rotate the piston clockwise through TDC to 0.050 inch down on the dial indicator to the opposite side of TDC and read the degree wheel. The two numbers will be the same when TDC is positioned accurately.We used a magnetic base and dial indicator with a short extension to read lifter travel. For accuracy, make sure the dial indicator does not bind throughout the entire lifter curve.The size of the degree wheel will also affect accuracy. The larger the wheel, the greater the distance between each degree mark. Powerhouse sells a 16-inch-diameter wheel, but it also costs $180. When we rechecked all our measurements using JGM's Pro wheel, we found only one checking point-intake closing-was different by less than 1 degree. This led us to believe our small degree wheel was accurate.Once you have TDC accurately located, merely rotate the crank clockwise and record the intake opening and closing numbers at the lobe checking height. Comp's specs were listed at a lash of 0.015 inch. Here, intake opening occurs at 39 degrees BTDC.We continued to rotate the cam through to 0.015 inch on the closing side and recorded a figure of 74 degrees ABDC. This wheel indicates degrees 0 to 180 from TDC to bottom dead center (BDC). But to read the numbers as "after bottom dead center" we must count counterclockwise from the 180-degree mark to the pointer. This indicates 74 degrees ABDC, not 106 BTDC. Most cam cards specify the before and after numbers to make this easier to understand. This little idiosyncrasy trips up a lot of people, so watch out for it.
The cam-checker tool comes with both a roller cam and a flat-tappet cam follower for both types of camshafts.We also used this Powerhouse cam-checker tool that mounts the dial indicator directly to a housing that fits in the lifter bore. This is much quicker and easier than setting up a magnetic base and dial indicator.


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Hey Guys, Saw all this talk about rally and maybe even a little talk about a GTX, Raphael?, and thought I'd throw this out really quick.
After a long period of wanting to get some rally time on the stars finally aligned with the right crew, right shop, funds, location etc… to finally get some stage time in. I found this little red GTX online and almost ready to go. With a limited amount of time, a very limited budget, and not a whole lot else we made SnoDrift and had a lot of fun doing it!
I've been crazy fortunate when it comes to some driving experiences whether it was driving some of the coolest cars the industry has ever seen with the Classic Car Club Manhattan where I worked for a few years to driving rare concours beauties and vintage racers at MFD Classic Motors here in Michigan, I've lucked out.
However, I can honestly say that the 3 days at SnoDrift a month ago were probably the most exciting and just straight up the best times i've had in the car world and this is with a car that, with a turbo, in 1988, made 132hp. The same goes for spectating too. Bonfires, booze, hot dogs, bonfires, booze, tow warmers, hot dogs, rallycars. What's better than that?
It's all about the camaraderie even between teams. There's a "we're all in the -35, shit nasty weather, glazed maze of roads" that you just don't really see at a track.
When we had one lug left on our rear left wheel I thought we were completely toast. All it took was a quick jog through service yelling "Studs! Studs!" and we were practically given a set from some neighbors and waved off back onto stage! We were pulled out and we pulled others out. Rally karma is a force to behold!
And given our lack to prep time we admittedly needed as much Rally Karma as we could get.
- Only time in car before stage was doing doughnuts in a parking lot before driving into trailer.
- No RallyComputer… no time.
- Co-Driver didn't know where we were going most the time. It is really hard.
- Driver (me) planted the car firmly in about 3-4 ft of snow a half mile from the finish of a stage… Bending the aluminum sheet of a skid plate under the car…
- The suspension was originally set up to climb up Pikes Peak, had sat for 2 years, frozen up, and became unfrozen at some point during the rally… kind of.
- We never really had the time to remap and tune the engine having gone from turbo to NA for Rally America Novice requirements.
- The doors didn't match the car.
- Every wire in the car had to be checked and possibly redone.
- There was no handbrake. Was it frozen? Was it broken? Who cares! It's A: not going to warm up anytime soon and B: if it's broken we sure as shit aren't going to find another one! Because GTX.
- Something plastic lit on fire on transit. It went out at some point about 4 miles later. Eh?
- Rear left wheel started coming off and rubbed off thread on studs. Had to make it back to service (3 stages) to figure it out.
- Steering wheel almost came unscrewed, twice from different spots. Screwed the remaining 2 screws back in with a drill bit about 2 minutes before going hot on the last few night stages.
- We lost heat on second day. It was cold.
Thank the RallyGods, we finished.
We DID get a local monster bombing superhero nasty fabricator to update our cage though! Not to mention an awesome rockstar monster bomb pair of crewmen who saved the day multiple times!! The chief of which is currently down at 100 acre wood with Kaltek racing so wishing them the best! Definitely a requirement. It's one thing to run out of time and money fixing wiring or buying a seat that's big enough for your ass but a cage that doesn't stay a cage just isn't a very good idea.
The GTX I've gotta say is a forgotten beauty of the vastly under-appreciated Group A period. There was a great article recently on just that.
The small wheelbase allows it to swing back and forth with very little effort if the weight-transfer-rhythm is getting on. It's also light, very light compared to the bigger Subaru's. This is without the turbo as well so once we plug that in it should push it into the stupid region of fun with trees region. The car WAS worked on a hell of a lot back in the day so it isn't exactly stock under the hood... but maybe later.
It's such a fun little car on stage I'm sure driving a good stock one would be a blast if you could find one that hadn't been ravaged by a pimply teen from 1990. Anyone have any experience with one?
Of course there are draw backs to the car. These mainly consist of the fact that the cars don't really exist anymore. Parts are hard to come by. The guys at my local shop who are usually pretty good literally laughed in my face when I asked about stock struts and springs.
Transmissions are often described best as "glass" along with most of the other drive train bits and these are not easy or cheap to replace. Nor is the suspension.
So when I was told NOT to build my own rallycar by many more experienced than I, I heeded it. When I was told to buy something readily available for parts. Eh, not so much. Because GTX?
I've always thought of Rally as the greatest form of motorsport. The camaraderie between the spectators, drivers, and teams is just unparalleled. Sure the rally may be in absolute bumble &$#@ but who cares?! That's the best part.
Some local hero gave us his heated garage and all we knew about him was that he was drunk! He called us every morning to say he had turned up the heat before he left to work and every night he came out and drank with the crew. True story. He also likes PJ's. It's the people, really.
Everyone with any kind of itch for motorsport should look up the nearest RallyAmerica National or Regional, or NASA RallySport event and go. It's far more fun than YouTube or ANY track event short of the Indy 500 (Jim Nabors) and there isn't even a price for entry, just beer and hot dogs. The teams could use your support and what's cooler than watching completely grassroots teams run the same race as Higgins, L'Estage, and Block?
So all 'n all the little redhead we lovingly dubbed LL… for personal reasons, made it to the end and on Friday set some decent stage times. We've got a WHOLE lot to learn. This shit's expensive. Holy hell. Pace notes are hard, both to read and to hold in your head. Who knew? But we're planning on hitting up a few more regionals this year so hopefully we'll have smoothed out some rough spots. So any wave or shout out to the little red GTX you'll always get at least a honk. Hopefully in the future a solid handbrake turn? Maybe? Because GTX.
Moral of the story? Go spectate, go drive, go co drive, go VOLUNTEER!!!!! It's always gonna be an adventure no matter what.
1: "Find the biggest tree and stand behind it" - a man much wiser than I while marshaling/attending my first Rally New York.
2: "Press on Regardless which translates to F#@* it and go". - my cousin who used to co-drive in the old Michigander rally.
3: "There are two kinds of rally cars/drivers, those who have rolled and those that will."
4: and something cool that Vatanen said about driving fast through the countryside with pretty women. Or something close. i think.
Thanks Erik Olsen!
Oh, and the alternator went on the way home. Just for fun. Rally on.


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Unlike the similarly constructed 3T Doric Seatpost, the Dorico has 25 millimeters of setback, which is perfect if you have longer legs and struggle to dial in a comfortable saddle position. The Dorico uses a classic two-bolt clamp for keeping your saddle in place. It's hardly fancy, but adjusting your saddle angle shouldn't ever be a complicated affair — simply tighten the rear bolt and loosen the front bolt to angle your saddle up, and perform the reverse to lower your angle.
The Dorico Team Seatpost comes in Black, with a solid red stripe running the length of the post for its Team delineation. Choose between 27.2 and 31.6mm lengths, and 280 or 350mm shaft lengths.
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although relatively on the heavier side (not by much) it does give a very nice ride. Carbon posts definitely help cut out some of the road chatter. Adjustments were fairly easy and held position well over time.
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Congratulations on the release of ZCS 5.0 NE.
I am eagerly looking for more information on the ZCS Connector for BlackBerry (ZCB). The release notes say there is a separate "ZCS Connector for BlackBerry Guide" with more information, yet it is not contained in the ZCS 5.0 download (for Mac OS X x86) or on the support portal documentation.
Please let me know where I can find this guide. Thanks and happy new year everyone.


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1950 Mercury Operable Quarter Vent Window Install - Full Function For Quarter WindowsWritten on June 1, 2011 Operable quarter vent windows for a '50 Merc
When I was asked by Chuck Barnes and the crew from Nostalgic Auto Body in Island Lake, Illinois, if I wanted to chop a '50 Merc they were building, I replied with a quick, Heck yeah! I'd chopped a few cars over the years, but never a Merc.
They say that chopping the top and finishing the sheetmetal is only 40 percent of the job. Reworking the garnish moldings and modifying the windows typically takes longer than the chop itself. When I was wrapping up the chop on the Merc, we started talking about reforming the quarter vent windows to make them open and close just as they did from the factory. I knew there weren't too many Mercs out there with operable quarter vent windows, so this idea was both challenging and appealing.
My own shop, The Tin Man's Garage in Elburn, Illinois, specializes in design, metal shaping and fabrication, and chassis fabrication. Most of my regular customers come to me looking for unique ways to build and shape parts and pieces that sometimes seem impossible. This job took a lot of work and required a lot of careful planning and detailed modifications to make it work and fit properly--but I loved the challenge.
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Here's a look at the components used to reform the quarter vent windows. Top to bottom: quarter garnish molding, steel hammer form, replacement window channels, plywood pattern, plus latches and hinges.As the project started, everything was chopped and welded back together and I had the finished garnish molding. Note that the reworked rear corner radius is much tighter than the original.Measurements were taken of the original glass before removing the stainless channel. Since the roof had moved forward, care was taken to correct the geometry of the window hinge axis, so the windows would open without binding. The original hinge angle was 103 degrees.The 103-degree angle was transferred from the lower axis to the top of the frame. I then measured forward to the original upper pivot point: 2-3/8 inches.I cut the channel and moved the axis point rearward 2-3/8 inches, which aligned the hinges, and then TIG welded the channel back together.The original window gasket had to be cut down and installed. Everything had to be located from the hinge points out, and careful planning for the minimal amount of seams in the most inconspicuous locations helped hide the seams in the window gasket. Denatured alcohol was used to clean the rubber. It helps clean the mold release agents left on the window gasket by the factory.Before installing the gaskets, I applied tape approximately 1/16 inch from the estimated edge of the gasket to mask it and help clean up adhesive. I applied adhesive to the gasket and the frame. When it had tacked up, I removed the tape and pressed the gasket in place. If the gasket is stubborn, clamp it tightly while it dries, to prevent it from moving when the car is painted and reassembled.After the window gasket was glued in place, a wood pattern was made based on the outside of the replacement window frame. The pattern was notched to allow it to open and close around steps in the rubber surrounding the hinge axis areas. Careful fitting is critical. If the frame is too tight against the rubber, the window will drag and may not open properly. If it is too loose, it will leak and let in wind noise. Notice the radius difference between the stock glass channel and the wood pattern (arrow). Also, note the lock position centerline drawn on the pattern. A detailed stamping fits around the latch, so all measurements must be located and fit from this centerline reference point.
I used a piece of 3/8-inch cold-rolled 1018 steel to build a hammer form, machining 0.030 inch off the face of the plate so the channel would fit snugly over it. The size difference between the plate and the wood pattern is where the 1/8 inch is subtracted from around the frame. The hammer form stops at the leading edge, approximately where the channel will end. The holes are for placing C-clamps.This latch point will be used to locate the new channel. There is a right and left side punched in with a chisel so it is not accidentally erased or confused with the other side. Also, take note of the leading and trailing edge of the latch area; it has to be straightened out before starting to tighten the radius.I clamped the hammer form in a bench vise and marked the form and channel to locate and align the latch centerline marks.With a C-clamp on the top mark and a Vise-Grip on the centerline (slight pressure), I began heating the sides of the channel, using a zero tip on the torch. Working the area slowly is the key. After each heating session, I released the Vise-Grip and retightened it an additional eighth turn, then reheated the channel and watched it slowly shrink.When the channel began shrinking into the hammer form, I gently lifted the front and it pulled in the last little bit, keeping the channel in place as it cooled to hold its new shape.When it had cooled, I checked the latch centerline. Although not seen in this photo, I drilled an 1/8-inch hole in one of the original rivet holes and hammered in a dull drill bit as a locating pin so the channel wouldn't shift while I finished working on it.As the channel was bent, the sides began to pucker out and needed to be shrunk. As the weld cooled, I tapped in the sides with a body hammer. It may be helpful to use a flat dolly, but be gentle. If you hammer too hard, you will actually stretch the metal and leave marks, which will be hard to remove.Notice the tight channel radius on the upper left side of the hammer form. On the lower right, the leading edge of the channel has naturally aligned and is touching the form. This is helpful to keeping the channel straight as it is re-formed.
The reformed window channel was clamped at each section for cooldown. With the clamps removed, the form was clamped to a corner of my bench. The channel fit tight, which made filing and sanding easy. I sanded all flat sides first, and then repositioned the form upright in the vise to touch up the crown around the channel and blend both sides together. Sanding started with 80 grit, and finished with 180. Final sanding and polishing will be done when the project is complete.If everything was done correctly, the outside of the channel's crown should line up with the outside of the original wood pattern—and it does.After the original latch was welded in, I test-fit the reworked channel into the garnish molding and frame to confirm that it all fit correctly, and the radii matched. The rubber had a slight pucker in the tighter corner, which disappears when the window is locked closed. Notice the centerline of the latch lines up precisely with the centerline of the bracket.The original top and bottom hinges were carefully relocated, according to previous measurements. Note the small stop (arrow) that slides over the L-shaped splined lower hinge axis to control the amount the window will open.With the channel in the correct location in the frame and the latch locked and centered, I marked the new lower hinge location with an X (A). Two mounting holes (B) for the L-shaped hinge axis were drilled using a 1/8-inch bit, followed by a counter sink bit for rivets. I used a small cutoff wheel to cut the X in the channel and used pliers to bend the four resulting triangles back and forth until they broke off. The rectangular opening was cleaned up a small die grinder and files. The original hinge opening and holes (to the right) will be welded closed later.After the lower hinge axis was riveted in place, the channel was clamped to the frame and the latch was locked. A 5/16-inch 24 TPI bolt (arrow) shows the location and angle of top hinge in the upper portion of the channel. I'm holding the original shoulder bolt that will go through the top of the frame.The location of the new upper hinge hole was marked and drilled. Then the insert was fitted and spot-welded in place (A). The original hole (B) was welded, filed, and hand-sandedBoth hinges were now installed. I clamped the channel in place in the frame once more, and trimmed the leading edges of the channel so it fits nicely against the step in the rubber for the glass transition.
After removing the cardboard pattern, I did some estimated guessing regarding thickness of the glass setting tape and the crown. The 1/4-inch Birch plywood pattern was test-fit multiple times with setting tape to check and adjust the final fit. Remember, you can always take more off by sanding a little at a time and rechecking as many times as it takes. Excess tape was trimmed off with a razor blade.Here is a completed window channel. The wood pattern will be used as the template for final glass cutting.Here's a complete and operable quarter vent window from inside and out. Notice the nice consistent fit with the rubber and opening.


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Mmm, I'll look into it later, thanks for the info =P
Mmm, I'll look into it later, thanks for the info =P
Oh god Global Warming...
Yeah, it's pretty much a sign the world is fucked with. Thanks alot humanity
When the Devil is too busy
And Death's a bit too much
They call on me by name you see,
For my special touch.
thanks a lot mex you help create global warming by burning fossil fuels when you ride in the car
well some hippies like to use oil made of french fry grease
It's fucking cold here. Our snow just melted yesterday only to be replaced by hail not unlike artillery fire.
All sun here, all year round. Except for the frequent rain.


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Earlier this year PublicEngines made an announcement that 2014 was going to be The Year of the Customer. Our biggest initiative to come out of that proclamation was to Ensure Your Success. And our first action to accomplish that goal was to create our monthly online training series, Best Practices to Better Crime Analysis. To date, 785 law enforcement officers have registered for the live, online event and now have access to each of the seven different on-demand recorded trainings. Feedback from attendees has been very positive as each class has averaged 9.2 out of 10 in measuring overall satisfaction.
While we're very happy with those results so far, we aren't satisfied nor are we settling. So we have now introduced live, single-day, multi-agency state-based law enforcement trainings. We tested the format in Utah and Maryland, covering key topics such as public engagement, barriers to intelligence-led policing, and how to utilize predictive analytics. And as of this writing, Alpha Group Graduate Detective Daniel Seals is in Florida conducting this complimentary training in conjunction with our gracious hosts, the Pinellas Park Police Department.
These events too have been a great success as attendees from more than 100 agencies indicated the content was highly relevant and applicable for their jobs – see an overview of the event here.
Which brings me to our next topic: PublicEngines wants to bring a training to a city near you. Training is an essential element to the success of any law enforcement agency's efforts to effectively police their jurisdiction. As Detective Seals has often mentioned, "You wouldn't give a deputy a new firearm without properly training them." We whole-heartedly agree with that sentiment when it comes to technology. It isn't enough to provide access to crime data and analysis tools if you can't pull actionable intelligence out of it. So our goal of Ensuring Your Success really comes to life when you're able to connect past crime data to actionable intelligence by understanding how to use the technology made available in a practical and tactical way through a live, in-person event.
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Throughout the rest of 2014 and beyond we're looking to identify key partner-agencies that would like to participate in this effort by hosting a multi-agency event in their local training facility. With your willingness, PublicEngines will organize the curriculum, cater breakfast and lunch, and promote the training through email and phone calls to agencies concentrated within your immediate vicinity and throughout the state. Besides being able to receive complimentary training on topics like Interjurisdictional Data Sharing, Intelligence Led Policing, and Predictive Analytics among others, attendees benefit from the ability to network with officials from local, state, and federal agencies. And in some instances have been able to use this event to satisfy their annual training requirements.
If your agency would like to participate by hosting one of these special events, I invite you to send me an email at: email@example.com expressing your interest. While we won't be able to accept every volunteer for 2014, all states and agencies are encouraged and welcomed to submit their interest in becoming a training partner with PublicEngines for their state. Cheers to Ensuring Your Success in 2014 and beyond.


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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- An adult male was shot and killed Sunday morning in southeast Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting, which occurred in the 3500 block of Stanton Road.
Investigators located the victim unconscious and unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound at approximately 6:37 a.m. while out on another investigation, police said.
The victim, identified as 25-year-old Jeffrey Jarrell Garnett, of southeast Washington, D.C., was ruled dead at the scene by D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
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Why the Media Will Never Treat Conservatives Fairly
I have written a number of pieces in the past year about conservatives having a "poor little ole me" attitude when it comes to the media. Conservatives are convinced the media is out to get them. They are convinced the media is covering up stories and covering for the Obama Administration.Often, conservatives are flat out wrong. They are so convinced the media is out to | Read More »


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Maduro leans on Chavez's charisma for popularity
CARACAS, Venezuela Nicolas Maduro so far has led by imitation, seeking to fill the shoes of a president whose uncanny vigor, mischievous humor and political wiles sowed a revolution and transformed a nation.
As Hugo Chavez did during his 14-year presidency, Maduro has stoked confrontation, and shed tears.
While steering Venezuela through the trauma of Chavez's death, Maduro has pinned his move to the top on his beloved predecessor.
Yet there are doubts, even among die-hard Chavistas, about his ability to lead the nation.
At his swearing-in Friday evening as acting president, Maduro pledged his "most absolute loyalty" to Chavez.
Then he launched into another fiery, lionization-of-the-masses speech punctuated by tears, Chavez-style harangues and attacks on capitalist elites and the international press.
"This sash belongs to Hugo Chavez," he said, choked up, after assembly speaker Diosdado Cabello slid the presidential band over his head. Hours earlier at Chavez's state funeral before more than 30 foreign leaders, Maduro delivered a speech similarly strident in content and tone.
Maduro, 50, hasn't stopped idolizing the outsized leader who made him Venezuela's foreign minister, then vice president and, before going to Cuba for a final cancer surgery in December, publicly selected him presidential successor.
The National Electoral Council was expected on Saturday to set a date for a special presidential election as early as April.
While Maduro has filled the leadership void since Chavez disappeared from public view after his surgery, many Venezuelans find him bland and uninspiring. Some blame his lack of education, noting the former bus driver never went to college.
Others say it goes much further. After all, Brazil's hugely popular former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, also started out as a worker and union leader with limited education.
"Nicolas Maduro does not embody Chavismo. He's not in touch with the people," said Carlos Borola, a 57-year-old member of a "colectivo," a radical pro-Chavez citizen's group.
"You can try to imitate the aggressivity of speech. You can try to imitate the conjuring of imaginary enemies. But you can't imitate Chavez's charisma," said Luis Vicente Leon, president of the respected Datanalisis polling firm.
"Chavez was a showman. Maduro is not," he said.
Many worry that Maduro may not be capable of managing the economic challenges of rising public debt, inflation above 20 percent, endemic crime responsible for the world's second-highest murder rate and nagging food shortages.
As Chavez's political heir, he had three months to establish himself as the face of Chavismo. It fell to him to announce Chavez's death, and he sweated through the hours-long walk Wednesday as the funeral cortege crawled through adoring crowds, some shouting "with Chavez and Maduro, the people are secure."
When Maduro was sworn in, boisterous lawmakers shouted "Chavez lives, Maduro carries on." The ceremony was mostly boycotted by the opposition, which called it illegitimate because Venezuela's constitution says the assembly speaker should be interim president.
For the socialist Chavista movement, Maduro's leftist credentials, at least, are unassailable.
He joined the now-defunct Socialist League at a young age, got some revolutionary schooling in Cuba and later, as Chavez's foreign minister, became close to Fidel and Raul Castro.
Chavez named him vice president after defeating opposition leader Henrique Capriles in the Oct. 7 election. Capriles won 45 percent of the vote, however, in Chavez's closest presidential re-election.
Once Chavez fell from sight as his health failed after Dec. 11 surgery, Maduro began wielding the huge state media machine built by his mentor, mindful that Chavez was unlikely to live much longer and that a snap presidential election was likely.
He began to crisscross the nation and show up on state TV presiding over the distribution of apartments and buses for university students.


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Volume 99, Issue 4, 25 July 2011
We demonstrate a nanostructure composed of partially etched annular trenches in a suspended GaAs membrane, designed for efficient and moderately broadband (≈5 nm) emission extraction from single InAsquantum dots. Simulations indicate that a dipole embedded in the nanostructure center radiates upward into free space with a nearly Gaussian far field, allowing a collection efficiency >80% with a high numerical aperture (NA = 0.7) optic and with ≈12× Purcell radiative rate enhancement. Fabricated devices exhibit a ≈10% photon collection efficiency with a NA = 0.42 objective, a 20× improvement over quantum dots in unpatterned GaAs. A fourfold exciton lifetime reduction indicates moderate Purcell enhancement.
High Q microcavity light emitting diodes with buried AlN current apertures99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3617418View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate a GaN-based high-Q microcavitylight emitting diode (MCLED) with a buried AlNcurrentaperture. A thin AlN layer is inserted on the InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells as a current blocking layer and an optical confinement layer. The GaN-based MCLED is composed of a 29-pair GaN/AlN distributed Bragg reflector (DBR), an eight-pair of SiO2/Ta2O5dielectric DBR, and a three-λ optical thickness InGaN/GaN active region. The current can be injected more effectively in the MCLED with a buried AlNcurrentaperture. The output emission has a dominant emission peak wavelength at 440 nm with a very narrow linewidth of 0.52 nm, corresponding to a cavity Q-value of 846 at a driving current of 5 mA.
A circular dielectric grating for vertical extraction of single quantum dot emission99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615051View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate a nanostructure composed of partially etched annular trenches in a suspended GaAs membrane, designed for efficient and moderately broadband (≈5 nm) emission extraction from single InAsquantum dots. Simulations indicate that a dipole embedded in the nanostructure center radiates upward into free space with a nearly Gaussian far field, allowing a collection efficiency >80% with a high numerical aperture (NA = 0.7) optic and with ≈12× Purcell radiative rate enhancement. Fabricated devices exhibit a ≈10% photon collection efficiency with a NA = 0.42 objective, a 20× improvement over quantum dots in unpatterned GaAs. A fourfold exciton lifetime reduction indicates moderate Purcell enhancement.
Photoluminescence dynamics in GaAs/AlGaAs quantum wells under pulsed intersubband excitation99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615298View Description Hide Description
We investigate the time-resolved photoluminescence(PL) dynamics of an undoped GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well under mid-infrared (MIR) irradiation. A time-delayed MIR laser pulse from a free-electron laser, tuned to the intersubband transition energy of the quantum well, induces temporal quenching of the PL intensity with subsequent recovery. The experimental data can be accurately described by a simple rate-equation model, which accounts for the cooling of the non-radiative states to radiative states. By performing polarization sensitive measurements, we are able to discriminate the contributions of free-carrier absorption from that of intersubband absorption, where the latter is about 50 times more efficient.
Photonic THz generation in GaAs via resonantly enhanced intracavity multispectral mixing99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3617435View Description Hide Description
We generate tunable (1.5–2 THz) terahertz output with up to 200 μW average power in periodically inverted GaAs using resonantly enhanced multispectral frequency mixing inside the cavity of a type-0 optical parametric oscillator operating at degeneracy. The optical parametric oscillator was synchronously pumped by a 1064-nm picosecond Yb-fiber laser and produced, due to the presence of an intracavity Fabry-Pérot etalon, a set of optical frequency peaks spaced at the desired THz interval that allows efficient THz wave production via difference frequency generation. The proposed method is well adapted for cascaded THz generation, where the quantum conversion limit can be significantly surpassed.
Effects of polarization-field tuning in GaInN light-emitting diodes99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3609783View Description Hide Description
III-V nitrides form the backbone of light-emitting diode(LED) technology. However, the relevance of the very strong polarization fields in III-V nitride LEDs remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate the tuning of polarization fields by mechanical force. For compressive strain in a GaInN LED epitaxial layer, we find: (i) redistribution of intensity within the electroluminescence spectrum; (ii) a decrease in the peak efficiency at low current densities; and (iii) an increase in light-output power at high current densities. These findings show the relevance of transport effects in the efficiency droop.
Photoelectron emission control with polarized light in plasmonic metal random structures99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615783View Description Hide Description
We report on the possibility of switching the emission rate of photoelectrons by polarization changes in the plasmon excitation light. Photoelectron emission is strongly enhanced in the near-field of localized surface plasmons and occurs from areas with typical diameters of 20-70 nm. The underlying physical process involves excitation of a localized surface plasmonpolariton with a femtosecond laser pulse, and a subsequent multi-photon photoemission process. The non-linearity of this process leads to a sharp polarization dependence that allows efficient switching of the emission. We demonstrate that a 90° polarization change can result in on/off ratios of ∼100 for electron emission.
Surface plasmon-enhanced light-emitting diodes with silver nanoparticles and SiO2 nano-disks embedded in p-GaN99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3616149View Description Hide Description
We report the fabrication and characterization of surface plasmon (SP)-enhanced blue light-emitting diodes(LEDs) with Agnanoparticles and SiO2 nano-disks embedded in the p-GaN layer. Compared with LEDs without Agnanoparticles, the optical output power increases for the SP-enhanced LEDs with and without SiO2 nano-disks are 72% and 49%, respectively. The greater increase in optical output power for the SP-enhanced LEDs with SiO2 nano-disks compared with SP-enhanced LEDs without SiO2 nano-disks can be attributed to the SiO2 nano-disks in the p-GaN layer, which reduce the Agnanoparticle-induced defects and enhance the light extraction efficiency of the LEDs.
A stable and switchable uniform lying helix structure in cholesteric liquid crystals99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615293View Description Hide Description
This investigation demonstrates an electrically switchable uniformly lying helix (ULH) stable state in cholesteric liquid crystal. A stable ULH state can be achieved by applying the low-frequency (30 Hz) pulse electrical field via an electro-hydrodynamatic effect. The ULH state can be stably maintained with a helical pitch in the visible range (450 nm–630 nm) and exhibit a tunable uniaxial crystal wave plate property under 1 kHz electrical field. The study examines the electro-optical property of ULH state and driving scheme for switching among the three stable states. A multi-stable and electrically switchable cholesteric liquid crystal can provide various optical properties and has extensive potential applications.
An optical magnetic metamaterial working at multiple frequencies simultaneously99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3617465View Description Hide Description
We theoretically design and experimentally demonstrate a multilayered optical magnetic metamaterial working at multiple frequencies simultaneously. The metamaterial is constructed with tapered ellipsoidal metal-dielectric-metal particles (EMDMPs), which is obtained through alternately depositing multiple layers of Ag and SiO2films on a dielectric template of ellipsoidal nanohole arrays created by holographic lithography and lift-off procedure. Transmission and reflection spectrameasurements reveal that the metamaterial exhibits multiband magnetic resonances at near infrared due to the size variation of EMDMPs in depositing and lift-off procedures. Our results may prove a step towards the construction of realistic metamaterials for various photonics applications.
Concurrent field enhancement and high transmission of THz radiation in nanoslit arrays99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3617476View Description Hide Description
We experimentally and numerically investigate the transmission of THz radiation through uniform nanoslit arrays. These structures are capable of inducing plasmon-mediated field enhancement while concurrently providing high field transmission. Combined with intense THz radiation, estimated field strengths as high as 26 MV/cm are obtained in the near-field regime which will facilitate nonlinear THz experiments.
High resolution, large field of view x-ray differential phase contrast imaging on a compact setup99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3618672View Description Hide Description
X-raygratinginterferometry is a well established technique to perform differential phase contrast imaging on conventional x-ray tubes. So far, the application of this technique in commercial micro computed tomography scanners has remained a major challenge due to the compact setup geometry. In this letter, we report on the design of a compact imaging setup using a microfocus source. Due to the extreme wave front curvature, the gratings are fabricated on a flexible substrate, enabling precise cylindrical shaping. A laboratory setup and a modified SCANCO μCT100 scanner have been built, allowing high resolution and large field of view imaging.
On the temperature dependence of electron leakage from the active region of GaInN/GaN light-emitting diodes99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3618673View Description Hide Description
Reduction in the light-output power in GaN-based light-emitting diodes(LEDs) with increasing temperature is a well-known phenomenon. In this work, temperature dependent external-quantum-efficiency versus current curves are measured, and the mechanisms of recombination are discussed. Shockley-Read-Hall recombination increases with temperature and is found to greatly reduce the light output at low current densities. However, this fails to explain the drop in light-output power at high current densities. At typical current density (35 A/cm2), as temperature increases, our results are consistent with increased Shockley-Read-Hall recombination and increased electron leakage from the active region. Both of these effects contribute to the reduction in light-output power in GaInN/GaN LEDs at high temperatures.
Room temperature and narrow intersubband electroluminescence from ZnCdSe/ZnCdMgSe quantum cascade laser structures99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3614561View Description Hide Description
We report ZnCdSe/ZnCdMgSe Quantum Cascade structures with "two-phonon" and "bound-to-continuum" active region designs. The electroluminescence shows more than 3 times higher luminescence efficiency and 40% narrower linewidth (<30 meV) than previous reports. The measured turn-on voltage matches closely the calculated value, indicating the improved electron transport characteristics in these structures. A waveguide design suitable for mode confinement in this material system is also presented, which resulted in a structure with a single narrow electroluminescence peak for all temperatures from 80 to 300 K.
Random lasing in low molecular weight organic thin films99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3619169View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate that coherent random lasing can occur in solid-state dispersions of laser dyes 4-dicyanomethylene-2-methyl-6-(p-dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-pyran and 4-dicyanomethylene-2-tert-butyl-6-(1,1,7,7-tetramethyljulolidin-4-yl-vinyl)-4H-pyran within a tris(8-hydroxy-quinolinato)aluminum matrix without the need for infiltrated scatterers. Random lasing thresholds as low as 90 μJ/cm2 are observed in 250 nm-thick films with 2-2.5% dye concentration. We find that the lasing threshold exhibits a power law decay with sample area, providing a simple test for the occurrence of random lasing. We discuss the implications of this result in the context of previous reports of lasing in these materials where feedback was provided by conventional optical resonators.
Metal/graphene sheets as p-type transparent conducting electrodes in GaN light emitting diodes99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3595941View Description Hide Description
We demonstrate the use of graphene based transparent sheets as a p-type current spreading layer in GaNlight emitting diodes(LEDs). Very thin Ni/Au was inserted between graphene and p-type GaN to reduce contact resistance, which reduced contact resistance from to , with no critical optical loss. As a result, LEDs with metal-graphene provided current spreading and injection into the p-type GaN layer, enabling three times enhanced electroluminescent intensity compared with those with graphene alone. We confirmed very strong blue light emission in a large area of the metal-graphene layer by analyzing image brightness.
Morphology-induced plasmonic resonances in silver-aluminum alloy thin films99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3619840View Description Hide Description
We have investigated the optical properties of sputter-deposited silver-aluminum alloy thin films on silicon substrates at room temperature. In addition to the primary feature that corresponds to the bulk plasma resonance, a secondary dip appears in the optical reflectance spectra, which shifts and diminishes with thermal annealing. Careful structural characterization of both the as-deposited and annealedfilms suggests that the resonant feature originates from the surface plasmon resonances, which are localized in the dielectric gap between grains. This result indicates that the morphology of metal alloys could have a significant effect on their optical properties.
True-green (11-22) plane optically pumped laser with cleaved m-plane facets99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3614436View Description Hide Description
We present a detailed experimental study of optical property of green InGaNquantum wells and optically pumped lasers, with cleaved m-plane facets and a lasing wavelength in the range of 520-530 nm, grown on semipolar (11-22) planes. Taking advantage of low transparency carrier density of the lowest-energy valence band and overcoming low differential gain by minimizing the optical loss of the laser structure, we demonstrated a low threshold pumping power of 120 mW.
A thin metal sheath lifts the EH to HE degeneracy in the cladding mode refractometric sensitivity of optical fiber sensors99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615712View Description Hide Description
The effective indices of the cladding modes of optical fibers depend on the refractive index of the medium surrounding the fiber. We show experimentally and theoretically that while cladding modes with similar effective indices normally have similar refractometric sensitivities, the addition of a 50 nm thick gold sheath enhances the sensitivity of some EH modes by more than one order of magnitude while nearly completely suppressing the sensitivity of neighbouring HE modes (by three orders of magnitude, down to insignificant levels). A differential sensitivity of ∼1000 nm/(refractive index unit) is experimentally reported between adjacent EH and HE grating resonances.
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Energetic electron avalanches and mode transitions in planar inductively coupled radio-frequency driven plasmas operated in oxygen99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3612914View Description Hide Description
Space and phase resolved optical emission spectroscopic measurements reveal that in certain parameter regimes, inductively coupled radio-frequency driven plasmas exhibit three distinct operation modes. At low powers, the plasma operates as an alpha-mode capacitively coupled plasma driven through the dynamics of the plasma boundary sheath potential in front of the antenna. At high powers, the plasma operates in inductive mode sustained through induced electric fields due to the time varying currents and associated magnetic fields from the antenna. At intermediate powers, close to the often observed capacitive to inductive (E-H) transition regime, energetic electron avalanches are identified to play a significant role in plasma sustainment, similar to gamma-mode capacitively coupled plasmas. These energetic electrons traverse the whole plasma gap, potentially influencing plasma surface interactions as exploited in technological applications.
Combustion stabilization using serpentine plasma actuators99(2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3615292View Description Hide Description
This letter presents a numerical model for combustion stabilization with plasma actuators. Recently, we demonstrated that serpentine actuators induce complex neighboring flow structures due to pinching and spreading effects suitable for rapid flow mixing. Here, the influence of serpentine plasma actuator is numerically investigated on inner and outer recirculation zones of a gas turbine combustor. Beyond benchmarking with reported experimental data, we show that the swirl generated by the serpentine plasma actuators creates local low velocity regions stabilizing the flame. Such simple flow-mixing device does not need any moving parts, hence may be useful in the any combustors.


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WASHINGTON – A 14-year-old Prince George's County boy was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in what police are describing as a gang-related shooting.
County police say Eliezer Benjamin Reyes, of Lewisdale, and a man, whom police did not identify, were both found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 2200 block of Sheridan Street after 12:15 a.m.
The man was taken to an area hospital in stable condition. Reyes was transported to the hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, police say.
Investigators believe someone in a vehicle shot at Reyes and the man as the two victims, along with two other people, walked down a street.
Police say two members of that group are known gang members and investigators believe the shooting was gang related.
Police have recovered the car involved in the shooting but are still trying to identify the shooter and a possible motive.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925 or Crime Solvers at 1- 866-411-TIPS (8477). To submit a tip electronically, text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or visit princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.
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text: By Jan RahnManaging Editor The newly hired city superintendent was present at the regular Grant City Council meeting last week to observe council in action. Dana Harris of Mitchell will assume her new duties immediately after the holidays on Jan. 2. Harris was offered the position in mid-November and has accepted a four-year contract with starting salary of $55,000 plus full benefits and $2,000 in moving expenses. Council unanimously accepted and approved the appointment contract in her presence, giving their approval for the mayor to sign necessary documents. Harris had previously served as clerk for the town of Melbeta in the Panhandle. She and her young son have rented a house in Grant and are in the process of moving. Swear In Mayor Mike Wyatt extended appreciation on behalf of the council and community for eight years of service by councilman Wayne Pick before Ben Long was sworn in to take his seat behind the bench. Long was elected in November along with second-term elect Tim Pofahl. Pofahl was then chosen to serve as president of council.Mayoral Appointments Council unanimously approved a list of mayoral appointments. New appointees include Ryan Potts taking the place of Adam Uehling on the Board of Public Works and Wayne Pick filling an open seat on the Tree Advisory Board. Others who were reappointed for the upcoming year are: Gary Beckler-code enforcement officer, Phil Pierce-city attorney, Tom Werblow-city engineer and street superintendent, Don Softley-civil defense director, Jessie Faber-city clerk/treasurer, Dr. Colglazier-city physician, Jim Brueggeman-board of health, Shannon Malmkar and Ole Sihm-airport advisory board, Darrell Pierce-economic development advisory board, Jeff Wallin-housing authority, Brenda Styskal-library board, Lori Johnson and Wendy Skeels-parks and recreation advisory committee, Jim Hendrickson-planning commission, Glenn Taubenheim-board of public works, and Tom Epling-tree advisory board.Nuisance Properties Three properties previously declared nuisances were approved by council to be rescinded. Council unanimously passed three resolutions to rescind the properties located at 204 Hancock Avenue, 219 E. 5th Street and 520 Hancock Avenue.In Other Action • Council unanimously voted to waive three readings and passed an ordinance to vacate and close the alley between Lots 1 and 3 in Block 1 in Mastre Subdivision 2. Council then approved Koehn's Replat. • A second reading was done on the ordinance to continue the economic development program. • Figures were presented and accepted on water usage, lotto sales/payout and the sheriff's report. • Council unanimously voted to waive three readings and approved an ordinance for compensation of all officers and employees. • Public Works Foreman Gary Beckler gave council an update on the condition of the city's wells. Well No. 6 is new and pumps 1,000-1,100 gallons per minute. Well No. 5 pumps 750 gallons per minute. Well No. 3 near the railroad tracks delivers 900 gallons per minute. Water/Lotto Figures for the month of November were released on water usage and lotto. • Water: Usage was nearly cut in half from the previous month of October. During November there were 7,784,100 gallons consumed. This is a decrease of 6,534,200 gallons from the month of October when 14,318,300 gallons were used. However, the month of November showed a year-to-year increase. During November 2011 there were 4,300,700 gallons used which increased to 7,784,100 in November 2012. • Lotto: Sales at DJ totaled $10,647.75 with a payout of $7,631 leaving a net of $3,016.75. An amount of $5 went unclaimed.


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The athlete's entourage comprises all the people associated with the athletes, including, without limitation, managers, agents, coaches, physical trainers, medical staff, scientists, sports organisations, sponsors, lawyers and any person promoting the athlete's sporting career, including family members.
The Entourage Commission deals with matters concerning the relationship between athletes, coaches, managers, sponsors and all other stakeholders that support athletes. All efforts will be made to improve the quality and the level of services in uniting the stakeholders.
The framework of the Entourage Commission is given in the Olympic Charter, under Rule 21: "IOC commissions may be created for the purpose of advising the Session, the IOC Executive Board or the President as the case may be."
The main objectives of the Entourage Commission are to:
As both the Athletes' Commission and the Entourage Commission aim to provide the best possible environment for the athletes, the following distinction can be made:
The Entourage Commission identified several elements that could benefit all the populations making up the entourage, and developed the Guidelines for the Conduct of Athletes' Entourage. This document was approved by the IOC Executive Board in Durban on 4 July 2011.
Guidelines for the Conduct of the Athletes' Entourage
The Entourage Commission has also developed guidelines for sanctioning members of an athlete's entourage.
Guidelines for Sanctioning the Members of an Athlete's Entourage
A range of target groups/populations have been identified around athletes in an effort to provide them with a general understanding of expectations and the role each play in the athlete's "performance system".
Please click on "Families and Friends", "Coaches", "Agents and Agencies" and "School/Universities" to reach the new information and practical tips for these groups.
Further relevant information regarding the other athletes' entourage groups will be available soon.
The whole family, and particularly parents, are encouraged to support and always act in the best interest of their children. Accordingly, the primary objectives of this web section are to:
Parents have a very important role to play in the athlete's sporting activity. Together with the athlete, who is and will always remain the main player, parents will mature over the years. It is a challenging and never-ending process in which parents need to be advised competently. Also, the entourage of an athlete is a constantly evolving system. In this environment, the family, and particularly parents, is one of the closest and most influential populations.
For parents, there are several issues that arise on a daily basis, but it is difficult to know who to ask for advice and, for the most part, there are no clear answers or plans to follow. Many issues arise because parents are unsure as to how they can best assist the athlete. Parents may often choose the less opportune decision over the more appropriate one.
Parents are primarily responsible for the overall evolution of the athlete as a person. At an early stage, parents should promote the notion of a healthy balance between sport and personal development. They should act as a regulator for young athletes, who could be still too young to have a clear and long-term vision of their career.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
The athlete competes at a regional level. They are at the beginning of their career.
The athlete competes at national level. They reach high junior ranking and achieve their first pro experience.
The athlete competes at an international level. Their focus is towards pro events and they have several years of experience.
When athletes become successful, they can often find that fitting in their training commitments with a host of other tasks can become a real challenge. In particular, they may find themselves having to deal with sponsors, broadcasters and commercial partners, as well as handling a lot of administrative tasks arising out of these relationships. A good agent should be able to help them do this by taking on responsibility for many of the administrative tasks and dealing with sponsors and others on the athlete's behalf, freeing them up to focus on training and competing.
An agent typically advises athletes on sponsorship and media issues, exchanges information with other sports professionals and makes sure that they stay on top of current trends, rules and regulations that are likely to affect their clients. A good agent takes the time to really understand the athlete, be completely aligned with their aims and ambitions and be sensitive to their needs.
Agents, Agencies, Personal Advisor, Guidelines for Agents, Case Study
An agent typically works alone. He or she is hired to negotiate commercial transactions, jobs and endorsements on behalf of an athlete. For this an agent receives a percentage of the athlete's income or of the value of the transactions negotiated.
Contract negotiation is one of an agent's most important responsibilities. An agent must at all times act in the best interests of the athlete. The agent and athlete should agree priorities at the outset of their relationship and ensure that the agent's vision takes account both of the short-term career of the athlete concerned, as well as the long-term plan.
A company or firm employing agents and a host of other advisers, such as marketing, legal, financial and media experts, ensuring athletes get a fully-rounded service. The advantage over an individual agent is that the firm can put more resources at the athlete's disposal. Agencies typically represent a large number of athletes and are plugged into a wider network of contacts and others in the sports marketing industry.
Some agencies specialise in particular sports, others are more general in approach. The benefit to an athlete of having a large agency working for them can be outweighed by the sense that the agency represents many other athletes and it could be that the service offered is less personal. But a good agency will provide a tailored service to every athlete it represents.
The Personal Advisor's role is substantially different to that of an agent or agency. While agents will represent athletes in negotiations with sponsors, broadcasters, commercial partners and handle financial, broadcasting and other commitments on their behalf, the role of the personal advisor is to be a trusted voice - someone to act as a sounding board for athletes.
Some may have specific sports or business world experience but this is not always the case.
They often act as a liaison or buffer between the athlete and agents, agencies and the wider sports world and are usually trustworthy friends or relatives of the athlete, someone who knows them well and can be relied on for their sound judgment. They may have legal, media or other useful skills but their key characteristic is the close personal relationship they have with the athlete.
They frequently act as a filter for the athlete, acting as a conduit through which agents and others may first approach the athlete. Not usually paid, personal advisors will have the athlete's best interests at heart and no financial or other motivation of their own.
The large number of agents in the sports world and their increasing role in the entourage of the athletes led the IOC Entourage Commission to produce a general set of guidelines for agents to provide a framework and certain standards for this activity.
These Guidelines were unanimously approved by the Commission and representatives from international sport agencies in August 2013.
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This section is dedicated to highlighting different case studies on the relationship between agents and athletes. These case studies will provide you with concrete information about the work that agents or agencies do for their athletes, and will also explore the different aspects of this kind of relationship, particularly the benefits for the athlete.
These case studies have been developed in close collaboration with athletes and their agent/agency, and are based on real situations.
The entourage of an athlete is a complex system with the athlete at its core. A coach plays a key role in this system and the quality of the relationship between a coach and the athlete has a crucial effect on the athlete's satisfaction, motivation and performance. Given the central place a coach occupies in the athlete's career, coaching should always mean being a teacher, counsellor, innovator, leader and a protector of the athlete's health and integrity.
Click on "more" to discover videos, IOC activities and information on coaches and their environment.
Managing your education alongside an elite sporting career can be a challenge. Choosing an educational institution that understands the unique needs of athletes can therefore make all the difference and enable them to combine their studies with their training regime.
Click on "more" to discover the key aspects to consider when choosing the right educational institution for you.
The information and opinions contained in the present website site are provided for personal use and informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
The content of this internet site is purely informative and is not aimed at promoting the services of an agent, agency, personal advisor or any other third party. The content of this internet site is intended to widen awareness of the role that agents, agencies personal advisors and other third parties play. No information appearing on this site shall be deemed as an offer for services related to agents, agencies, personal advisors or third parties.
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Iowa men's basketball: Tucker suspended 'indefinitely' | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
Nice to see someone in Iowa City is coaching with some accountability.
Doesn't mention what event brought this about.
Hawks say he was found passed out behind a bar.
Yeah.... tough to read, given he looked like he was going to be an asset to the team. But I'm glad to see Lick coaching with authority.
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This helps our chances Friday.
Originally Posted by A-town Cy
This helps our chances Friday.
You don't think he'll be reinstated by Thursday?
Gene Smith, 1993-2000. 7 years, 6 NCAA's, 1 bowl game. Revenue sports postseason participation 50%. Good.
Bruce Vandevelde, 2000-20005. 5 years, 4 bowl games, 2 NCAA's, 2 NIT's. Postseason participation 80%. Better.
Jamie Pollard, 2005-. 4 years. 1 bowl game, 0 NCAA's, 0 NIT's. Postseason participation: 13%. The next big step.
My ignore list: splitidentity, tarheelhawk,superdorf, clones_jer. That is all.
Side note...I want to ESPN.com to check out Tucker's line and noticed a picture of DG in the bottom corner where it says team photos...clicked the link, notice the whole page of our pictures
Originally Posted by A-town Cy
This helps our chances Friday.
Unfortunately, he's been a non-factor for the last 3 games. He's been a great player early on, but ever since the WVU game, he's just been gone.
Originally Posted by MontyBurns
You don't think he'll be reinstated by Thursday?
Originally Posted by MontyBurns
You don't think he'll be reinstated by Thursday?
Lickliter's not Ferentz.
Originally Posted by A-town Cy
Lickliter's not Ferentz.
He's had a year to learn from the master. I'm pretty sure Greg will be preparing his team expecting Tucker to play.
Same thing happened to Bohall last year. If I remember right, he only played in more game the rest of the year, and then transferred.
Originally Posted by A-town Cy
Lickliter's not Ferentz.
Not even if Tucker's suspension lasts 1/3 of the season?
Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk
Same thing happened to Bohall last year. If I remember right, he only played in more game the rest of the year, and then transferred.
That was Bohall, he played like 1 minute per game before he got suspended.
The rules are different for good players (first rule of Ferentz).
Tucker will be back, and back quickly.
We need a CYBOOKIE line on his reinstatement!
I think Lickliter's a different dude than Ferentz.
I say he's gone for quite a while, and has trouble breaking into the rotation if and when he comes back.
At least someone knows right from wrong in Iowa City.(Lickliter)
"Whoever said it doesn't matter if you win or lose probably lost."
You know, they were saying that he was under the weather and that's why he was not playing/shooting well the past few games.
So he felt well enough to drink enough to (allegedly) have to go to the hospital to get his stomach pumped??
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