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Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation - SSE & SSI
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 16-1), is
effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 25, 2016. Please be advised that, depending
on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 16-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this
funding opportunity.
Software is an integral enabler of computation, experiment and theory and a primary modality for realizing the Cyberinfrastructure Framework for 21st Century Science and Engineering (CIF21) vision, as described in http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10015/nsf10015.jsp. Scientific discovery and innovation are advancing along fundamentally new pathways opened by development of increasingly sophisticated software. Software is also directly responsible for increased scientific productivity and significant enhancement of researchers' capabilities. In order to nurture, accelerate and sustain this critical mode of scientific progress, NSF has established the Software Infrastructure for Sustained Innovation (SI2) program, with the overarching goal of transforming innovations in research and education into sustained software resources that are an integral part of the cyberinfrastructure.
SI2 is a long-term investment focused on catalyzing new thinking, paradigms, and practices in developing and using software to understand natural, human, and engineered systems. SI2's intent is to foster a pervasive cyberinfrastructure to help researchers address problems of unprecedented scale, complexity, resolution, and accuracy by integrating computation, data, networking, observations and experiments in novel ways. NSF expects that its SI2 investment will result in robust, reliable, usable and sustainable software infrastructure that is critical to achieving the CIF21 vision and will transform science and engineering while contributing to the education of next generation researchers and creators of future cyberinfrastructure. Education at all levels will play an important role in integrating such a dynamic cyberinfrastructure into the fabric of how science and engineering is performed.
It is expected that SI2 will generate and nurture the interdisciplinary processes required to support the entire software lifecycle, and will successfully integrate software development and support with innovation and research. Furthermore, it will result in the development of sustainable software communities that transcend scientific and geographical boundaries. SI2 envisions vibrant partnerships among academia, government laboratories and industry, including international entities, for the development and stewardship of a sustainable software infrastructure that can enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in science and engineering. The goal of the SI2 program is to create a software ecosystem that includes all levels of the software stack and scales from individual or small groups of software innovators to large hubs of software excellence. The program addresses all aspects of cyberinfrastructure, from embedded sensor systems and instruments, to desktops and high-end data and computing systems, to major instruments and facilities. Furthermore, it recognizes that integrated education activities will play a key role in sustaining the cyberinfrastructure over time and in developing a workforce capable of fully realizing its potential in transforming science and engineering.
The SI2 program includes three classes of awards:
1. Scientific Software Elements (SSE): SSE awards target small groups that will create and deploy robust software elements for which there is a demonstrated need that will advance one or more significant areas of science and engineering.
2. Scientific Software Integration (SSI): SSI awards target larger, interdisciplinary teams organized around the development and application of common software infrastructure aimed at solving common research problems faced by NSF researchers in one or more areas of science and engineering. SSI awards will result in a sustainable community software framework serving a diverse community or communities.
3. Scientific Software Innovation Institutes (S2I2): S2I2 awards will focus on the establishment of long-term hubs of excellence in software infrastructure and technologies, which will serve a research community of substantial size and disciplinary breadth.
This solicitation includes SSE and SSI classes of awards only.
Please refer to (i) A Vision and Strategy for Software for Science, Engineering, and Education (NSF 12-113) and (ii) Implementation of NSF Software Vision (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504817) for further information about NSF's vision for software as part of cyberinfrastructure and the programs that support this vision.
Prospective Principal Investigators (PIs) should be aware that SI2 is a multi-directorate activity and that they are encouraged to submit proposals for software with broad, interdisciplinary interest. PIs are encouraged to refer to core program descriptions, Dear Colleague Letters, and recently posted initiatives on directorate and divisional home pages to gain insight as to the priorities for the relevant area(s) of science to which their proposal may be responsive.
As not all divisions are participating at the same level and division priorities differ, it is strongly recommended that prospective PIs contact program officer(s) from the list of Cognizant Program Officers in the division(s) that typically support the scientists and engineers who would make use of the proposed work, to ascertain that the scientific focus and budget of the proposed work are appropriate for this solicitation.
Please note that some NSF units have additional specific information about their participation in this program:
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering
Strategic Technologies for CyberInfrastructure
Advances in Biological Informatics
Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastucture (ACCI) Task Forces
A Vision and Strategy for Software for Science, Engineering, and Education (NSF 12-113)
Implementation of NSF Software Vision
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)
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WHEELING - Those who come to hear the State of the City address Tuesday may be in for a surprise or two, Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie said.
McKenzie will deliver his yearly message to residents, business leaders and city officials at noon Tuesday from the Capitol Theatre ballroom. It will be his fourth such address, and the first since Wheeling residents elected him to a second term last year.
Although he declined to give specifics, he said it's likely the address will contain a few significant announcements.
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Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie delivers a past State of the City address. This year's event is set for noon Tuesday in the Capitol Theatre ballroom.
"I think there's some real structural changes that we'll be pursuing over the next four years. ... You can't continue to do what you're doing and wonder why you're not succeeding," he said.
McKenzie plans to touch on accomplishments made since he took office in 2008, discuss the condition of Wheeling today and set a course for the remainder of his second term in office. As in previous years, he also will recognize community leaders for their investments and positive impacts on the city.
One thing residents definitely should not expect, McKenzie said, is a regurgitation of prior State of the City addresses. He said in preparing his remarks for Tuesday, he didn't even dust the others off to look at them.
McKenzie added that unlike the president's State of the Union addresses, which he said are carefully crafted by trained speechwriters and often contain appealing but unrealistic ideas, the State of the City address is a direct communication designed to set achievable goals.
"These are my words - these are my goals ... that I lay before council for their approval," he said.
The past year has seen significant changes in Wheeling. Among those changes that have taken place since McKenzie's last State of the City address include the demolition of most structures in the 1100 block of Main and Market streets, the removal of about two dozen houses in East Wheeling to make way for the future J.B. Chambers Recreation Park and the repeal of a controversial law that had forced the city's police chief to assign two officers to a patrol cruiser for the past 40 years.
"I like change. We've not shied away from controversial issues," said McKenzie.
There is no cost to attend the speech, but a catered lunch from WesBanco Arena may be purchased for $10 and will be served at 11:45 a.m. Call city Marketing Director Allison O'Konski at 304-234-6432 for lunch tickets.
McKenzie delivered his first State of the City address in 2010 at the urging of Vice Mayor Eugene Fahey, who pointed out it's an established tradition in many of West Virginia's larger cities. That event took place at WesBanco Arena before moving to the Capitol Theatre ballroom in 2011, where it's been held since.
"It really gives the general public the opportunity to hear directly from their elected officials ... where we're headed as a community," said McKenzie. "What more can you want - food, drink and a great speech."

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Laurel Canyon
|Release Date: March 07, 2003
|Running Time: 103 mins.
|MPAA Rating: R
|Box Office: $3,661,906.00
|Genre: Drama, Music
Frances McDormand
Christian Bale
Kate Beckinsale
Natascha McElhone
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Summary:"Laurel Canyon," a street that runs through the heart of the Hollywood Hills, has for decades been a sort of Greenwich Village of the West, home to many musicians, actors, artists and other bohemian types. Among its current residents is Jane, a veteran record producer, trying to come up with a hit single for a British band whose lead singer Ian is her much younger lover. Jane's son Sam and his fiancée Alex are both recent graduates of Harvard medical school. Conservative and serious, the couple move to Los Angeles to complete their studies, planning to stay in Jane's home, which she had promised would be vacant. But when they arrive, Sam is distressed to discover Jane and the band still wor... Full Summary >>


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|Dozens of pieces displayed at local art show
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Lance Wurst of Grant, Neb. took home top honors at the Phillips County Arts Council's recent show. Wurst's watercolor piece entitled "St. X Disk" received Best of Show honors.
The show included 154 entries from 58 artists in the main show and 124 entries from five schools in the student show. Holyoke JR/SR High School had 40 entries and the Holyoke Elementary School had 35.
Kathy Wernsman of Haxtun received Best of Show second-place honors for her oil painting "Shadow of Peace" and third-place Best of Show went to Mardelle Espinoza of Denver for her sculpture entitled "Pueblo Guardian."
Best of Show and Best of each division pieces are pictured from the March 21-24 Phillips County Art Show in Holyoke. Best of Show pieces, starting at the top left and moving down, include "St. X Disk" watercolor by Lance Wurst, first place; "Pueblos Guardian" sculpture by Mardelle Espinoza of Denver, third place; and "Shadow of Peace" oil by Kathy Wernsman of Haxtun, second place. Best of Show awards from each division are pictured from top right and move down, "Beginnings" watercolor by Sara Bledsoe of Sterling, Best of Professional; "Buck Brush" pastel by Patti Bohall of Wray, Best of Advanced; and "Mom's Poppy" pastel by Becky Twiss of Wray, Best of Beginner. —Enterprise photo
Sara Bledsoe of Sterling earned the Best of Professional title for her mixed media entry entitled "Beginnings." The Best of Advanced award went to Patti Bohall of Wray for her pastel piece, "Buck Brush." Becky Twiss also of Wray was named the Best of Beginner for her work in pastels entitled "Mom's Poppy."
Winning Best of Show for the student projects was Jessyca Briggs. Second place went to Dalton McCormide and Courthney Lyon took home a third-place finish. Briggs, McCormide and Lyon are all from Perkins County, Neb.
The People's Choice Award went to Barb Kreider of Holyoke for her mixed media piece entitled "Quiet Faith."
Winners of each division are listed in order of placings, followed by those earning an honorable mention (HM).
Photography (Enhanced)
Professional: William Day, Lewellen, Neb.; Day; Robert Brummett, Lewellen, Neb.; and Day (HM).
Photography (Traditional)
Professional: Robert Brummett, Lewellen, Neb.; William Day, Lewellen, Neb.; Sara Bledsoe, Sterling; and Brummett (HM).
Advanced: Gail Hielscher, Holyoke; Ailenne Vance, Eckley; Hielscher; Sandy Schneider-Engle (HM), Ft. Morgan; and Hielscher (HM).
Beginner: Randi Dyer, Julesburg; Taylor Goldenstein, Holyoke; Dyer; Briar Clark (HM), Wray; and Dyer (HM).
Mixed Media
Professional: Christina Martinez, Holyoke; and Martinez.
Advanced: Barb Kreider, Holyoke; Caryl Harvey, Holyoke; and Cindy Musgrave (HM), Wray.
Beginner: Vicki Nygaard (HM), Holyoke.
Colored Pencil
Advanced: Marilyn Ticknor, Ft. Lupton; Ticknor; and Tick-nor.
Professional: Tina Simeon, Ogallala, Neb.; Simeon; and Simeon.
Advanced: Mary Parminter, Holyoke.
Beginner: Brittney Prottsman, Holyoke.
Advanced: Cindy Musgrave, Wray; Patti Bohall, Wray; and Bohall.
Beginner: Becky Twiss, Wray; and Olga Conde, Holyoke.
Advanced: Theresa Conklin, Haxtun; Cindy Musgrave, Wray; and Musgrave.
Professional: Lance Wurst, Grant, Neb.; Wurst; and Wurst.
Advanced: Mary Parminter, Holyoke; Caryl Harvey, Holyoke; and Harvey.
Professional: Kathy Wernsman, Haxtun; Sara Bledsoe, Sterling; and Wernsman.
Advanced: Alice Bailey, Lewellen, Neb.; Theresa Conklin, Haxtun; Conklin; and Conklin (HM).
Beginner: Kelsey Kramer, Holyoke; and Kramer.
Professional: Ardis Conklin, Holyoke.
Advanced: Barbara Holtzman, Holyoke.
Advanced: Janette Fenwick, Brule, Neb.
Professional: Mardelle Espinoza, Denver.
Professional: Kathy Wernsman, Haxtun.
Beginner: Alan Madrid (HM), Holyoke.
Carved Antlers
Professional: Richard Hass, Brush; and Hass.
Student Awards
Twelfth grade: Michi Prante, Perkins County; Krystal Shelton, Fleming; Genysie VanDuren, Fleming; Jaden Valko (HM), Wray; Jaydin Goldenstein (HM), Holyoke; Alfredo Santos (HM), Holyoke; Tyler Vandenbark (HM), Fleming; Abby Kurtzer (HM), Fleming; Jessica Baeza (HM), Holyoke; and Katie Phillips (HM), Wray.
Eleventh grade: Capri Meyer, Perkins County; Daniel Bencomo, Holyoke; Brittney Prottsman, Holyoke; Eva Penzing (HM), Holyoke; Michelle Sheels (HM), Perkins County; Shaylee Krueger (HM), Holyoke; Briar Clark (HM), Wray; Tony Quintana (HM), Holyoke; and Kelsey Kramer (HM), Holyoke.
Tenth grade: Dayna Dudden, Perkins County; Hannah Johnson, Fleming; Miles Steinwart, Perkins County; Saige Herbert (HM), Fleming; Marla Lopez (HM), Perkins County; Deborah Kurtzer (HM), Fleming; Alex Buchanan (HM), Wray; Dylan Kotch (HM), Holyoke; Paulyna Alcom (HM), Wray; A.J. Brandt (HM), Holyoke; Sabrina Lousberg (HM), Fleming; Shane Oumda (HM), Perkins County; Stormy Allred (HM), Wray; and McCall Etl (HM), Fleming.
Ninth grade: Josie Osler, Perkins County; Coy Aerni, Perkins County; Bailey Johnson, Perkins County; Faith Eichhorn (HM), Fleming; Dominic Krogmeier (HM), Holyoke; Jessica Stone (HM), Fleming; Emily Lovell (HM), Fleming; Neil Lovell (HM), Fleming; Shelbe Schure (HM), Fleming; and Edgar Cruz (HM), Holyoke.
Eighth grade: Michalla Drake, Holyoke; Kayla Marshall, Holyoke; Monica Dominguez, Holyoke.
Seventh grade: Luke Krogmeier, Holyoke; Trey Bennett, Holyoke; Regan Van Overbeke, Holyoke; and Brian Beltrean (HM), Holyoke.
Shania Metcalf, twelfth grade, Perkins County; Rachel Patrick, twelfth grade, Perkins County; and Jessie Woodmancy, twelfth grade, Perkins County.
Holyoke Enterprise March 28, 2013


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Double the fun
We doubled up the A's and pulled of two sweeps in a day. The Royals played a lot of baseball (more than expected anyway) and brought home two wins.
With the Royals first sweep of a doubleheader since 2006 and first time sweeping the A's twice in a season, we've got a lot of baseball to talk about, so let's go Around the Horn…
Joey Gathright secured the Royals first win of the night with his walkoff and Ramon Ramirez put the finishing touches on victory #2 with his first career save. And just like that, the Royals completed their first doubleheader sweep since August 18, 2006 (which also happened to be against the A's). The Royals took yesterday's games 5-4 and 9-6. The '06 games were 7-1 and 5-3.
With Tuesday's win and the Boys in Blue's first sweep in Oakland in 20 years back in July, the double-dip win gave the Royals a pair of sweeps versus the Athletics. It was the first time we'd broken out the brooms twice in a season since 1988.
K.C.'s offense was working yesterday, collecting 12 hits in Game 1 and 15 in Game 2. The 27 combined hits were the most since the Royals set a record on September 9, 2004 at Detroit with 33 hits during the two games. The Royals were particularly nasty to the A's Game 2 starter. Lefty Dan Meyer exited the ballgame in the fourth and was charged with eight runs (seven earned). The Royals went 9-for-17 (.529) with three doubles, two triples and two sac flies against Meyer.
During both games yesterday, only one Royals' starter failed to get a hit, with the charge being led by David DeJesus. The Royals outfielder collected a pair of three hit games, falling one hit shy of the franchise double-header record. He entered Game 1 with a .288 average and left Game 2 hitting .296, which is a considerable jump this late in the season. He became the first player in the Majors this season to have at least 3 hits in each games of a double dip.
Billy Butler also continued to dispense damage. His hitting streak is at 10 games and he smashed three doubles between the two games, scoring three times and knocking in three runs.
So far, the September newbies have had success, though only one has seen real action. Ryan Shealy hit a homer in his first game back and has two RBI in two games.
That will change tonight when Kila Ka'aihue, the Minor League power sensation, takes the field for the first time. K.K., as they call him, ran from first to second last night and even got his uniform dirty. But he entered the game as a pinch runner in the sixth for designated hitter Jose Guillen and never came up to bat.
Manager Trey Hillman asked Ka'aihue if he felt like he was ready for his Major League debut today and K.K. responded, "That happened last night." Hillman smiled and said, "Are you ready for your first career start as a Major Leaguer?" Ka'aihue told him he thought he could handle that.
"He's excited and ready," Hillman told the press during the pregame press conference. Hillman told the media that each call-up was to evaluate the talent in that particular player. They weren't just rewards for strong play in the minors – if that were the case, Around the Horn could make an argument for a few other guys. No, Hillman said they truly want to evaluate what they have in the September call-ups.
So K.K.'s evaluation kicks into full gear tonight. He's slotted in at ninth, playing first base.
During Game 2, the No.1-5 hitters (David DeJesus, Esteban German, Mike Aviles, Jose Guillen and Billy Butler) went 12-for-22 (.545)…German and Aviles made some excitement in the Royals fourth when they hit back-to-back triples. Unfortunately, this feat is not a stat Around the Horn can research easily…Alex Gordon's latest MRI showed healing, but the prognosis of a return is still uncertain…From Trey Hillman's press conference: Joey Gathright said he was focused on where the third baseman was playing him during the Royals' 10th yesterday. He saw Jack Hannahan was in tight and Gathright smacked a single by him and into left. Hillman said the fact the Gathright is noticing where defenses are playing him and then being able to adjust shows progress…Also: The hope is for Mitch Maier (on the DL with three facial fractures) to start taking batting practice again soon and possibly return to the lineup next weekend in Cleveland, the site of his injury…Finally: Omaha Royals manager Mike Jirschele also received a September call-up. He's with the club to help in coaching the extra players and evaluate the players who played under him all summer.
For the second year in a row, the Royals are putting on Hispanic Heritage Night. That's right…Viva Los Royals!
There will be a pre-game party and concert, featuring sensation Christian Castro, Ugly Betty star Tony Plana, and local favorite Las Estrellas performing with Ram Tejano. The festivities are set for 4 p.m.
Packages are available for the event, with donations going to the Guadalupe Centers, Inc.
As part of the night's fun, Tony Pena, Jr. bobbleheads will be given out to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.
Also: Be on the lookout for Halfway to St. Patrick's Day on September 17, versus the Mariners.
Tonight's lineup:
DeJesus CF
Aviles SS
Guillen RF
Butler DH
Teahen 3B
Olivo C
Gload LF
Callaspo 2B
Ka'aihue 1B
Duckworth P
Today's Official Game Notes.


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Fair Attendance Rises As Temperatures Drop
(Le Mars) -- The drop in temperature meant an increase in attendance for the third day of the Plymouth County Fair. Fair officials report Friday's attendance was listed as 19,750 or about 500 more people than Friday's attendance of 2011. So far for the week, the Plymouth County Fair's attendance is ahead of last year's numbers by 1,450 people. The total attendance for this year's fair is listed at 52,150.
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Lesley University manages several successful retail spaces. The bulk of
this space is located within the former Porter Exchange Building, now
University Hall, at 1815 Massachusetts Avenue.
Please click on the image below for a larger plan of the retail tenants at University Hall:
Hi-Rise Bakery recently opened at the 1663 Massachusetts Avenue property, across from Lesley's Admissions Building on the ground level of one of our dormitories.
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers placed center
Maurkice Pouncey, linebacker Larry Foote and running back LaRod Stephens-
Howling on season-ending injured reserve Monday.
Pouncey tore the MCL and ACL in his right knee, Foote ruptured his biceps
and Stephens-Howling also suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's 16-9 loss to
the Tennessee Titans.
All three players face surgery in a relatively short time frame.
The Steelers signed center Fernando Velasco, who started all 16 games last
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In addition, kicker Shayne Graham was signed. The 35-year-old made 31-of-38
field goal attempts and all 45 extra-point tries last season with Houston, but
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Regular kicker Shaun Suisham injured his hamstring in Sunday's game and is not
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I've manage to install and run Zimbra connector for Funambol DS server. My contacts, calendar and task syncs accordingly except for notes. However regarding the Funambol Email Connector module, when I configure it to use POP, it only gets the message inside the Inbox folder. Emails that is automatically redirected to other folder besides Inbox (using mail filters) doesn't get picked up.
Does Zimbra POP service only delivers what is inside the Inbox folder or there is something I need to configure? Our Zimbra server is configured to use SSL so I use port 995 for POP3 when I configure Funambol.
Here is my setup:
ZCS 6.07 on Ubuntu 8.04
Funambol 8.7 on Ubuntu 10.04 + FunambolZimbraConnector 0.6.02
Funambol Blackberry Sync 8.7.1 installed on BB Curve 8320
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We have ran Network Edition 4.5.6 for over a year and recently we finally upgraded to 4.5.11 (yes - baby steps, we did not yet go to 5.x).
However, ever since the upgrade to 4.5.11 every 1-3 days the POP3 stops responding. Basically all of our customers using POP3 stop receiving email.
Through tests during these times I can tell you that IMAP still works, SMTP still works (everyone can send emails). However, just our customer using POP3 stop receiving emails.
The fix, so far, is to perform a zmcontrol stop/start which corrects the problem for a few days.
Does anyone have any ideas, where I should look for possible problems, etc.
Thank you for any assistance or information,


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Gandalf posted on the Shrapnel forum yesterday. Apparently the dom3minions.com blackout was an unintended consequence of GP trying to go cellular-only by dropping his landline phone. He says that he will bring the server back online in a few days.
Is esposito the only qt3 game running on GP's server? We've certainly missed it, and we certainly appreciate GP's unselfish devotion to running a free service for our enjoyment.
(I haven't played in any of our Llamaserver games, and I don't think Llamabeast reads qt3, but I hope we thank him every so often, as well)


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get your head in the game giant squid come on
get your head in the game giant squid come on
Well, I open my eyes and I see things. I've seen spirits moving through the walls. I've seen a vortex coming through the wall. I've seen amorphous little balls of light bouncing all around in the front yard through the window. I've seen giant bugs on the floor. I was in a hotel room in Amarillo, Texas, and all I remember is standing on the bed and seeing the whole wall in front of me filled with lights that were [makes popping sound] popping like popcorn out of the wall. Then I'll wake up and I go "Wow, I was standing on my bed and staring at this wall."
Your an absolutely wonderful man, any girl that is yours is lucky and I know that from personal experience. ~KMT
when did i join, timmy?
05/06 wasnt it
hicky isnt either
or other people you mentioned!
hicky is a lot more active than you eve, i dont wanna hear this mess
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You've surely heard about Goldman Sachs' settlement with the SEC on fraud charges related to the firm's disclosure, or lack thereof, of a collateralized debt obligation that purportedly was designed to fail. The $550 million to be paid may seem like a lot, and indeed is said to be the largest SEC fine against a Wall Street bank, but many observers maintain that the firm got off easy, especially when the amount is viewed in light of Goldman's revenue and profits.
© Steinberg Governance Advisors, Inc. 2010. The information presented here does not constitute legal or any other type of professional advice. Companies are encouraged to consult legal counsel concerning their responsibilities for legal and regulatory compliance.
Dodd-Frank Calls for Improved Transparency into Risk Exposure
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The Financial Stability Oversight Council is a new regulatory body created by the law that is tasked with monitoring and regulating companies that are deemed by the Council to be "systemically important." The Council has the authority to instruct the Federal Reserve to impose new requirements on systemically important companies such as increased capital and liquidity levels as well as disclosing risk practices, regulatory gaps and resolution plans or "living wills." In its role as systemic risk monitor, the Council will collect risk data from various sources including Federal and State financial regulatory agencies and the newly created Office of Financial Research (OFR) – which will among other things be responsible for collecting data from financial services companies.
The Dodd-Frank law also calls for a Risk Committee to be established by all public, non-bank financial companies, as well as all public, bank holding companies with over $10B in assets under management. Supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the Risk Committee will be held responsible for enterprise-wide risk management oversight and practices, and be required to include "at least 1 risk management expert having experience in identifying, assessing, and managing risk exposures of large, complex firms."
To meet these requirements for risk exposure data, financial services institutions need an information architecture that provides full transparency and reporting for the Board, Risk Committee and potentially the OFR. If you're looking to develop an information architecture that will meet the requirements of Dodd-Frank and new regulations to come, here are a few things to consider:
1. Create a central platform to pull all of the different data elements together and maintain the relationships between elements (RCSA, Loss Events, KRIs, Issue Management, Policy Management, etc.)
2. Establish a common taxonomy and library for policies, processes, risks, controls, regulatory requirements and other key data elements
3. Integrate multiple areas of risk (operational, compliance, strategic, etc.) to provide aggregated analysis and full reporting of all risks across the enterprise
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Dodd-Frank Drives Convergence
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In my last blog post, I mentioned that the new Financial Stability Oversight Council created under Dodd-Frank will collect risk data from various sources including Federal and State financial regulatory agencies and the newly created Office of Financial Research (OFR). The OFR in turn is responsible for collecting risk data from financial services institutions at the behest of the Council. These additional, external information and reporting requests will not only compound the extensive reporting responsibilities of risk committees and risk managers, but will also likely overlap with internal reporting requirements from Boards and executives.
As the Dodd-Frank rulemaking proceeds in the coming years, reacting to each new rule and regulatory requirement with siloed technology and resource investments will clearly not be effective. The financial crisis of 2008 highlighted the interdependency of risks across an enterprise (credit, market, operational) which need to be managed holistically rather than in traditional silos. A siloed approach limits an organization's ability to streamline risk and compliance processes and reduce costs. It also obscures the opportunity to integrate risk and compliance to gain a comprehensive view of the firm's risk exposure.
Gordon Burnes commented in a recent blog post that "as companies put in place this information architecture to surface enterprise risk exposure, thinking about interdependencies will be critical to reduce cost." I've worked with numerous OpenPages customers who are actively managing multiple risk and compliance programs on a single framework. The impetus behind these initiatives varies from the need to review enterprise risk and control performance at executive and Board-level meetings, to Federal regulator demands, to the need to simplify and rationalize risk and control assessments. A large, OpenPages financial services customer recently completed the convergence of risk assessments across all risk and compliance programs with the explicit intention of monitoring risk exposure across their business.
Moving forward as new Dodd-Frank requirements emerge, financial services institutions will require a converged information architecture that supports multiple risk and compliance initiatives on a single framework. An integrated risk and compliance framework can reduce the disparate databases and reporting structures, while at the same time meeting internal and external reporting requirements more efficiently. Whatever risk disciplines are significant within your firm, the goal should be to integrate them within a single framework that produces a holistic view of your risk landscape, while meeting the needs of regulatory agencies.
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Getting Ready for the Rulemaking under Dodd-Frank
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With the passing of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, many companies are bracing for the regulatory onslaught. The problem is that few of the provisions in the legislation take effect immediately, and what we're really facing is much rulemaking from new (e.g. the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) and existing regulatory bodies. This rulemaking will take place over the next five years, with the bulk of the activity in the next two. So how should financial services companies position themselves?
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SEC Approves New Proxy Rule, Shareholders to Elect Board
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Brandishing new authority thanks to the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC was quick to act on an agenda item that had been on the table for 30 years. Yesterday, the SEC approved a 'Proxy Access' rule that allows shareholders to place nominations for board member seats on the annual proxy ballot of public companies. The rule applies to shareholder groups who have owned greater than 3% of a public company's stock for at least 3 years.
One thing that is certain, the new rule reflects the anger and backlash of shareholders who feel that boards of directors were not acting in the shareholders' best interest when taking highly leveraged and risky positions that led to the 2008 financial meltdown. As Rick Stenberg pointed out in his recent blog, this indicates a clear trend toward increasing shareholder power and of companies and their boards 'opening channels of communication with shareholders.' As these channels are opened, an information architecture that provides full transparency into risk exposure and enables information sharing will help to fill the communication gap between the Board and shareholders.
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Shareholder Power Rises
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No doubt you know that the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has been signed into law, with at least some ramifications for every public company. Space here doesn't permit an overview, and in any event you've probably already received highlights of the new law from one or more advisory firms. Among the more interesting aspects of new requirements is how the authority of corporate shareholders has risen, in a number of significant ways:
These of course are just some of the elements of the new law, which impact ultimately will be determined by numerous studies to be undertaken and regulations to be issued. One thing, however, is clear. Shareholder authority continues to grow, and companies and their boards will continue the trend of opening channels of communication with shareholders.
© Steinberg Governance Advisors, Inc. 2010. The information presented here does not constitute legal or any other type of professional advice. Companies are encouraged to consult legal counsel concerning their responsibilities for legal and regulatory compliance.


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Montreal, QC (SportsNetwork.com) - Cam Talbot stopped all 22 shots he faced
to post his first career shutout, as the New York Rangers claimed a 1-0
victory over the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Ryan Callahan's power-play goal in the second period stood as the winning
margin for the Rangers, who put an end to an eight-game losing streak in
Carey Price made 33 saves for the Habs, who have dropped six of their last
"I don't want to make any excuses, but we all played very hard. My guys played
very good defensive hockey tonight," Price admitted. "The goal was deflected,
but the guys are letting me see the puck, and that's part of a solid defensive
Following a scoreless first period, the Rangers hit the scoreboard in the
Seconds after a brief 5-on-3 advantage expired, Derek Stepan held the puck in
the left circle and dished back to Brad Richards. His blast from below the
faceoff dot got a piece of Callahan in front and zipped past Price with 5:25
"That's what we wanted to do, especially with back-to-back games," said
Richards. "We tried to keep the pucks down, and below the goal line, trying
not to turn them over while using our speed. We did a pretty good job
Talbot stopped 10 shots in the middle period, then followed up with five more
saves in the third as the Blueshirts clamped down defensively.
In a scoreless opening 20 minutes, Price made 15 saves and Talbot seven.
New York hadn't won at Bell Centre since a 4-3 shootout decision on Mar. 17,
2009 ... In those eight losses, the Rangers totaled just seven goals and were
blanked five times ... Habs defenseman Alexei Emelin made his season debut,
held out of action since Apr. 6 after a collision with Boston's Milan Lucic
caused injuries to the ACL and MCL in his left knee which required surgery.
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|School board plans retreat Tues., July 2
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education will hold a retreat Tuesday, July 2, starting at 5 p.m. in HJHS Room #218. There will be no regular board meeting that night. The next board meeting is set for Tuesday, July 16.
Agenda items on the board retreat schedule include future of technology in the district, district accountability charges for 2013-14, Destination 2016, November 2013 election, working on the work (board training) and future work/priorities.
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Information Literacy in Global/International Studies
Back to Information Literacy in the Disciplines Menu
The ACRL IS Information Literacy in the Disciplines Committee has gathered links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education.
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The ACRL IS Information Literacy in the Disciplines Committee is not aware of information literacy standards in this area. Professional Associations
The British International Studies Association (BISA) http://www.bisa.ac.uk/ (accessed April 30, 2008).
Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation (CSGR ) http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/csgr/ (accessed April 30, 2008).
Global Studies Association http://www.net4dem.org/mayglobal/ (accessed April 30, 2008).
International Studies Association (ISA) http://www.isanet.org/ (accessed April 30, 2008).
Political Studies Association (PSA) http://www.psa.ac.uk/ (accessed April 30, 2008).
Gonzalez, Alfons. 2004. Libraries, cultural imposition, and globalisation. Item 37: 15-26.
Kauhanen-Simanainen, Anne. 2005. Collaborative information literacy by government. IFLA Journal 31(2): 183-187.
Malone, Eloise F., Barbara Breeden, and Deborah Robinson. 2006. Introducing information literacy in an international studies curriculum IPE syllabus and assignment illustration. Conference Papers -- International Studies Association : 1. Academic Search Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed April 19, 2009).
Selcher, Wayne A. 2005. Use of internet sources in international studies teaching and research. International Studies Perspectives 6(2): 174–189.
SHONROCK, DIANA D., and SUE R. CRULL. 2010. "Information Literacy and Cooperative Learning: A Global Housing Project." Public Services Quarterly 6(1): 1-18.
Stevens, Christy R., and Patricia J. Campbell. 2006. Collaborating to connect global citizenship, information literacy, and lifelong learning in the global studies classroom. Reference Services Review 34(4): 536-556.
Hinchliffe, Lisa Janicke and Dawn M. Schmitz. 2006. Digital news: Key to global literacy and information literacy education. Paper presented at the 72nd IFLA General Conference and Council, August 20-24, Seoul, Korea, http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla72/papers/079-Hinchliffe_Schmitz-en.pdf (accessed April 28, 2008).
Malone, Eloise, Barbara Breeden, and Deborah Robinson. 2006. Introducing information literacy in an international studies curriculum IPE syllabus and assignment illustration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Studies Association, Mar 22, 2006, San Diego, California, http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p99003_index.html (accessed April 28, 2008).
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I totally agree with you! My husband and I are expecting our first child and I am five and 1/2 months along. I am and have been glued to discovery health shows and just birthing storys and films all together. I am going for a total natural birth and would love to have a water birth (at a birthing center) where medical help will be around (RNs). But the nearest birthing center is atleast a hour and 1/2 away. I went to visit our women and childrens hospital here in Orlando florida which is farely new (3yrs old) and loved the fact that they were so helpful, indeed i asked many questions but all answered nicely. Here in orlando we are aloud to stay in the jaccuzzi tub until our water breaks but after that we are welcomed to roam around. they also allow you to chose water or which ever postion you feel comfortable to give birth in, on all fours on your side or squating which i plan. the only thing i am not to found of is that the baby must go to the nursery atleast two hrs a day for check ups but may be accompanied by me or my husband at all times. I am just scared they are gonna force me into something i dont want like potocin or breaking of my membranes i want it to be totally natural with no intervention i still have about three months for more reasearch. but love the idea of being in a hospital enviorment but with my birth ideas ! ;)
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Kylie Minogue and Jessie J triumph at Glamour Women of the Year Awards
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Kylie Minogue and Jessie J were among the winners at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
Pop princess Kylie celebrated her 25th year in pop music - and her birthday - with an outstanding contribution gong.
The star, who turned 44 on Monday, was presented with the title by Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears.
Domino singer Jessie J was crowned best solo artist at the glittering event, with Will.i.am handing the award to his fellow Voice star.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden was named best theatre actress for her role as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical.
Other winners at the London bash, hosted by Graham Norton, included This Morning and The Voice host Holly Willoughby, Downton Abbey stars Jessica Brown Findlay and Michelle Dockery, Florence And The Machine, actress Lily Collins and The Help star Viola Davis.


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Scientists and bird lovers who study the black swift, a small and mysterious migratory bird that nests behind waterfalls, are known to be obsessive.
Rifle-based biologist Kim Potter, a wildlife technician in the Rifle office of the White River National Forest, is no exception. Potter was the first to document the presence of swifts at Rifle Falls, and has tagged scores of them at Fulton Resurgence Cave in the Flat Top Mountains, north of Rifle. In 2009, she was part of a three-person team that unraveled the longtime mystery of swifts' winter migration patterns.
The team's discovery - that swifts winter 4,000 miles away in the canyons of northwestern Brazil - is highlighted in the current issues of both Audubon and Smithsonian magazines.
Potter said the mystery and uniqueness of black swifts have kept her engaged since she first began to study them in 1996, in her first year as a seasonal technician for the White River National Forest.
"What could be more adventurous and romantic than birds that nest at waterfalls?" she said, laughing. "I can say that I've banded more Black Swifts than anyone in the whole world, and in this day and age, with so many things that are well understood, it's nice to be working on something we know so little about."
To uncover the mystery of swifts' winter migration, Potter and her team fitted eight birds captured in 2009 at the Fulton Resurgence Cave and Box Canyon Falls in Ouray with small tracking devices. The tools, developed by the British Antarctic Survey, log changes in day length, sunrise and sunset to determine latitude and longitude.
The following spring, the team returned to those same nesting sites, recaptured four of the eight birds, and analyzed the data contained in their tracking devices. All suggested the swifts had visited northwestern Brazil.
"As soon as our results were published, we had good publicity across the country," Potter said.
That mainstream recognition has been a long time coming for Potter, who has been a noted authority on Black Swifts within the ornithology community for decades.
Hailing originally from Wisconsin, Potter moved to Rifle from Denver in 1993 and held a series of part-time wildlife positions on the Western Slope before starting in her current job. In the last two decades, she has discovered scores of previously undocumented Black Swift nesting sites throughout the state.
In addition to the mountains and caves north of Rifle, swift nests have also been found throughout the Southwest, in northern California, and as far north as Alaska. Box Canyon Falls in Ouray is a major nesting site, and Potter has journeyed there each spring for several years to observe the birds.
Obsession is a necessary trait in swift researchers, since spotting and tagging the birds often requires scaling remote and slippery waterfalls at dusk, when adult birds are nesting.
"It's somewhat dangerous climbing around the waterfalls where they live," said Jason Beason, special monitoring projects coordinator at the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and a member of the migration research team.
Birders are often pushed to such risky behavior by the uniqueness of the Black Swift. In addition to their far-flung migratory patterns, the birds are also distinctive for their tendency to nest much longer than other migratory birds of comparable size, and to lay only a single egg each year.
Many ornithologists believe the birds' predilection for nesting in cool areas around waterfalls could make them vulnerable to the effects of a changing climate. Beason said peak snowfall runoff seems to be occurring progressively earlier in Colorado each year. If waterfalls begin drying up faster each spring, young swifts could be forced to abandon the nest long before they are ready to fend for themselves, he said.
"If the nestlings aren't fully developed and it gets warmer at their nest sites, they may just not make it," Beason said. "But we haven't documented this yet. Right now, it is just a theory."
The next frontier in Black Swift research, Potter said, will be documenting other populations with nesting sites in Idaho and California, and learning whether they, too, spend winters in Brazil.
"If they all migrate to an area, it makes it important to protect that area," Potter said.


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Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sports Network) - Seventh seed Pablo Andujar was an
opening-round winner Monday at the Brasil Open.
The Spanish Andujar took care of Colombian Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at
this red clay event.
The top seed here is former world No. 1 great Rafael Nadal, who was a shocking
loser at the hands of Argentine Horacio Zeballos in Sunday's final in Vina Del
Mar, Chile.
This week's second seed is two-time reigning champion Nicolas Almagro, who
beat Italian Filippo Volandri in last year's Sao Paolo finale and also
captured this event in Costa do Sauipe in 2011 and 2008.
The 2013 Brasil Open titlist will earn $82,300.
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59th Grand National Roadster Show - Grand Opening - Expanded For WebWritten by on April 2, 2008 59th Grand National Roadster Show
It doesn't seem like much-seven buildings and a whole three days to get around them all, plus outdoor vendors and what should have been two days of outdoor cruise-in show cars, though torrential downpours on Sunday stopped all but the most hardy car owners. But, man, there's never enough time to see everything, and while we journos like to talk as we go 'round shooting pictures, we also get the privilege of being in those buildings after the public and exhibitors have left for the evening. How do you think we get all those shots with no people in them?
No, there's never enough time to truly examine every car there, which surely means the promoters are doing a great job of entertaining the spectators. And, there's something for everyone, too, from the contenders for the America's Most Beautiful Roadster trophy to lowriders, from musclecars to the traditional rod and custom entrants in the Suede Palace. Then, there's the pinstriping auction, opportunities to meet George Barris, Billy Gibbons, the cast of American Graffiti, Russ Mitchell of Exile Cycles, and more, as well as bands and a pinup contest in the Suede Palace.
But, the cars are the main draw, of course, and, for readers of R&C, probably the most exciting car on display was the freshly restored Ala Kart, which won the AMBR trophy exactly 50 years previous. Roy Brizio Street Rods did an outstanding job bringing back this iconic roadster pickup, and, as if one Barris-built original wasn't enough, the restored Aztec '55 Chevy and Sam Barris' '49 Merc were also on display. A short walk away, in Building 5, you could find Bill Hines, with a couple of his creations, namely the restored Buddha Buggy and his El Camino.
Despite being a popular choice to take the 9-1/2-foot-tall trophy, the Ala Kart didn't score its third AMBR title (personally speaking, it was a shame, as so many of those involved with this car 50 years ago are still around, but perhaps its history went against it). It did win Outstanding Paint and the Blackie Gejeian Award of Excellence, though. In the end, the one that had all the right checks on the judges' forms and took the big trophy and title was Rudy Necoechea's '32 roadster (although we couldn't find a '32 Ford part on it), built by Scott's Hot Rods.
We all have our own opinions when it comes to the big winners, and I guess that's one of the things that keeps us coming back. We know we'll be there next year.
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Barry Lobeck has built some remarkable roadsters over the years, but this honey-colored '32 (that's what the card said-don't ask us) roadster, designed by Thom Taylor and built for Sam and Patty Magarino, may be his masterpiece.John D'Agostino knocked us out (again) with his custom '61 Olds Starfire convertible. The Aladdin features custom bodywork by Bill Hines, and Oz Kustoms and Marcel's Custom Metal also contributed to the success of the final product.Check out the paint on Richie Valles' Green Eyes '59 El Camino, especially the metalflake shot on the top, bed, and fins. Unique Twist handled the paint and body build.Roddy and Sally Moore bought and restored The Beauty, originally built by Bob Bateman in 1956 using a '32 roadster body channeled 8-1/2 inches over a 6-inch Z'd '32 frame. A '51 Olds 338 and LaSalle trans power the rod, which still lives in Virginia.The AMBR-winning '32 roadster of Rudy Necoechea made its debut at the Detroit Autorama and showed up for West Coast enthusiasts in Pomona. The LS1-powered rod took full advantage of the Vegas theme for the weekend.Steve Young's just-finished, traditionally oriented, Hemi-powered '32 sedan was designed by the owner along with Tommy Otis, and built at Tri-C Engineering.Bo Swan didn't have far to bring his '54 Chevy, as his hometown of Ontario is about 10 miles from the Fairplex. Bo entered his 'flake-roofed chopped 'n' dropped Bel Air in the Suede Palace.Rotten Rodney and Marlene Bauman built the Copper Coupe Deuce for Robin Welborn. The original steel body, which Robin has owned since 1968, rides on a Classic Street Rod Manufacturing chassis. The engine is a 350ci Ram Jet. This was the first show for the beautiful five-window-and the last.
The Ala Kart was back in competition this year, exactly 50 years after it first graced the floor of the Oakland Exposition Building and took the AMBR trophy. It was even displayed with two wheels off and the jackstands wrapped in aluminum foil, just as it had been back in the day.Scott Miller calls his coupe a '31 Fordillac, powered as it is by a '50 Caddy 331 motor. A T5 five-speed and '46 banjo rear complete the drivetrain, while those oh-so-cool wire wheel covers are from a '32 Packard. With a 6-inch channel and 5-1/2-inch chop, this sucker's low!Club participation was predominant in the Suede Palace, with a number of clubs supporting organizer Alex's club, the Shifters. The chopped and channeled Livewire '31 coupe runs a '52 Caddy 331 and Hydramatic, backed by a '56 Pontiac rearend. Owner Piero Deluca is the talent behind the Mad Fabricators Society DVDs.Richard and Pat Riddell now own the Black Widow T, but it was magazine-featured as early as 1954. Built in 1952 by Wally Olson and later reworked by Bill Scott, it won many awards at early '60s shows. The chrome cycle fenders and nerf bars are way cool.Entered in the Early Altered Street Roadster class, Tiffany Collins' '27 Chevy modified, dubbed the Singapore Sling, was built at husband Dan Collins' Old Gold Garage, using a 283 Chevy with three 94s and a shortened and narrowed phaeton body, painted by Nick "O" Teen.Seen in the same building where the Top 75 Deuces were last year, the Lloyd Bakan '32 coupe was looking fantastic, after a restoration by owner Don Orosco and an appearance at last year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.It makes my day when I see an owner-built rod at a show like this. Jim Keeter built his own chassis and tackled the bodywork, welding, wiring, painting, plumbing, machining, and assembly of his fine '30 coupe. Check out the "Featured Cars" section of our Web site for a closer look at Jim's coupe.Rick Dore entered this stunning '36 roadster in AMBR competition, though it stood little chance with the doors, hood, and decklid closed. Makes it look nicer in pictures, though, and, interestingly enough, the other '36 kustom in contention was displayed the same way. Don't mess with the flow, man!Fresh out of Pinkee's Rod Shop was this '32 Tudor, rolling on one-off wheels by Boyd wrapped in big 'n' little bias-plies. It was based on the same sectioned Deuce chassis Pinkee's debuted last year, but the sedan sports a four-carbed Hemi and marine headers. Check out R&C next month for a few pages devoted to this in-progress beast.
Brent Rothweiler's '54 Buick was entered in the radical Early Custom Convertible class, placing first in class, which shouldn't come as a surprise given the attention to detail.New company Old Speed Hot Rods out of Long Beach, CA, had a couple of chalk-and-cheese A roadster pickups on display. The green lowboy was running the framehorns under the axle, while the silver truck was recently seen in R&C when Jeb Scolman's Metal and Speed fabbed the doorskins.Brian Bass brought his bare-metal, sliced '49 Chevy fastback out from Texas, featuring same-year Merc front sheetmetal, frenched lights, scoops in the rear quarters, and reworked bumpers. That front end sure is a double-take, huh?Harold Nicks' Model A sedan caught our eye on Saturday during the cruise-in and went home with one of two R&C awards of the day. With a small-block Ford under the hood, and an interior to match the roof, the yella' sedan was lookin' good.The latest from Hollywood Hot Rods is this Bentley-esque '32. Spot all the mods? The raised wheelwells, Bugatti headlamps, extended grille shell, and vented hood and front apron are all obvious, but did you notice the chassis 'rails extended to run along the edge of the body, and at a matching vertical curvature?This sweet little A sedan was out of the Eightball Rods & Choppers shop and had a '60s thing going on with the chrome steelies and white bands. Those flames had 'flake sprinkled in 'em, too.Rick Ralstin rolled in to the cruise-in in his '31 Model A roadster. If you saw it from the passenger side, you'd figure it had a nice blown Pontiac V-8, but check out the driver side and you'd spot something was up! That's a 240ci four-cylinder from a Tempest-basically a V-8 with the left bank missing, and the same motor Mickey Thompson ran at Bonneville as a twin, with two cylinders blanked off!Don Orosco didn't only have the Lloyd Bakan coupe on display; he also entered this frankly gorgeous Riley-equipped '32 roadster in AMBR competition. With the exception of the Tom Sewell upholstery and chassis work by Pete Eastwood, the majority of the build was handled in Don's base of Monterey, CA.
We dug Manuel Cisneros' '51 Chevy, parked between two of the buildings. A member of the Strays, Manuel chose a rich bronze color, one-piece bumpers, and a white interior with stitched pinstriping for his chopped Styleline.John Aiello added a '61 Ford Starliner roof, '67 Camaro rear window, '60 Merc grille, '60 Buick headlights, and handmade skirts to Richard Zocchi's Super 88 '61 Olds, while Art Himsl and Bob Devine tackled the paint and interior.Gerry Gamet cruised his '53 Ford convertible up from Temecula, CA, with the 4.6L Ford motor making light work of the freeways. A Mustang II IFS and POSIES-sprung 9-inch hide under the front and rear, respectively, making sure this deceptively mild-appearing ragtop handles way better than when new.Certainly one of the youngest owner/builders to enter the AMBR competition in many years, 23-year-old Robbie Azevedo, owner of Pacific Coast Customs, brought out this woodie tub, which was originally started as a high school shop project. He took home Best Engine in the class for his effort.


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"Listen to the tenor saxophone callin' me home": it might be the best 3 minutes of your day. Check out Tom Waits in this performance of "I Wish I Was In New Orleans". It's a song from his 1976 album Small Change, recorded in 1979, live at Le Palace Theatre in Paris; the grainy, black-and-white makes it feel much older than that.
WWOZ Private Collections Series features DJ's Mark LaMaire and Jim Hobbs throwing down on the 1's and 2's with a portion of drink sales going to help your favorite local radio station.
Here's big shout out from WWOZ to all the high school marching bands that fill Mardi Gras parades with musical energy. If you're out at parades this weekend, look for the following bands: On Friday, McDonogh 35 marches in Oshun and St. Aug's in Cleopatra; on Saturday, McDonogh 35, St. Augustine's, Landry-Walker all appear in Pygmalion.
Earlier this month, the New Orleans Suspects filmed this 9-minute jam, "Grits", at KDHX, a listener-supported community radio station in St. Louis.
From a press release from Project Homecoming:
Here's nine red-hot minutes of Little Freddie King rocking a medieval fortification in France, beautifully shot and recorded by what we're told were "a group of film and audio students." C'est bon!
Two weeks until Fat Tuesday and counting. Here's a look back to Mardi Gras in the middle of the last century, with videos from 1956 and 1941.
Here's a treat for fans of Troy Andrews: a two-hour-and-fifteen-minute long Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue live show, originally streamed live from Tipitina's in September 2011 by Liveset. In full HD, it's bursting with full-screen goodness.
If you've ever wondered (and really, who among us hasn't?), what a trad jazz cover of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" would sound like, have we got a video for you!
The Whole Gritty City is a feature-length documentary, in which the directors of three New Orleans high school marching bands steer their students around the lures and dangers of the streets.
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In a recent Capital One 360 poll, 87% of 12- to 17-year-olds reported knowing at least an average amount about managing finances. Or not. That study also found that 24% of them think a debit card is used to borrow cash.
And a Charles Schwab poll found that fewer than a third of teens understand how credit card interest works and four in 10 can't budget.
Parents' money talks with high schoolers tend to start and end with "How much do you need?"
"The more you teach your kids before they go off on their own, the better prepared they are," says Daniel Hebert of Jump$tart, a coalition promoting financial literacy.
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1993 Ford Mustang - Three-Step ProgramWritten by on December 1, 2010 Before Running Project Fox Down The Dragstrip, We Dial In The Chassis For Maximum Hook With A Baseline Suspension Tune.
Anyone can do the big-inch, big-cam, big-compression thing and make a ton of horsepower these days. The real measure of automotive manhood is how quickly you can get that power to move you down the track. With 532 ci, a 273/280-at-.050 solid-roller cam, and 11.0:1 compression, Project Fox's SAM-built 775hp big-block Ford certainly puts out more than enough grunt to reach our target of breaking 9s in the quarter-mile. Nonetheless, there's a big difference between potential and on-track performance, and all we have right now is the former. To make things even more interesting and to stay within our self-imposed $25,000 budget, we decided to do the deed with a stock-style suspension and Mickey Thompson drag radials. To that end, our 1993 Ford Mustang has been fitted with an AJE tubular front suspension, a Competition Engineering rear suspension, and coilovers (CE in the rear, Strange up front) at the corners. Even so, installing premium suspension components is just the first step in a multiphase process. To stand any chance of hooking up, much like an engine, a suspension must get dialed-in with a solid baseline tune before final tweaks can be made at the track. That takes experience and expertise, which is why we called Bill Buck Race Cars to help us out with "Step Two" before making some passes.
For anyone who hasn't been keeping up with Outlaw 10.5 drag racing, the prospect of trying to put down this kind of power without the luxury of ladder bars or a full-race four-link probably seems absurd. Truth be told, however, Fox Mustangs are running as quick as high 6s at over 220 mph on stock-style suspension and drag radials. Granted, that's mighty impressive, but the term "stock style" is a bit ambiguous. Although Project Fox retains its factory four-link architecture, and its stock suspension pickup points haven't been moved, the control arms, shock valving, ride height, and rear sway bar are all adjustable. This allows for a fair amount of tuning flexibility, but the downside is that novices can easily get overwhelmed. Having built dozens of 7- and 8-second small-tire drag cars, our man Bill Buck is up to the challenge. "You never know what a car is going to do until you make some passes at the track, but it's still very important to get the baseline suspension tune as close as possible," he says. "That makes the suspension much easier to dial in on race day. We've built enough of these cars to know what works and what doesn't work."
During an afternoon of tuning, Buck set the ride height, camber, caster, shock valving, corner weights, and instant center. Suffice it to say that the science behind suspension tuning isn't exactly common sense, and is often counterintuitive. Furthermore, anyone who claims that a drag-oriented suspension is much easier to set up than a road race suspension has obviously never built a fast straight-line machine. Nonetheless, following the advice of a seasoned pro like Buck goes a long way in getting maximum bite the first time.
Instant Center
"Looking at the side profile of a car, if you drew a line from the back of the control arms to the front of the control arms, and extended those lines all the way to the front of the car, where the lines intersect is the instant center. The higher and further toward the back of the car the instant center is, the more quickly it will transfer weight. The lower and further forward the instant center is, the more slowly it will transfer weight. Unlike a full-race four-link, the upper control arm pickup points on a Fox Mustang's triangulated four-link are not adjustable. Consequently, the only way to adjust the instant center is with a set of lower control arm relocation brackets. If the control arms are parallel to the ground or point downward, then the instant center will be too low, making it difficult to transfer weight rearward. This forces the rear suspension to lift more weight than it can handle, compromising weight transfer and reducing traction. If the control arms point too far upward, then the instant center will be too high. The car will shift weight too quickly and hook up hard, but then the rear suspension will unload and smoke the tires. The goal is to find a happy medium that allows weight to transfer efficiently without unloading the rear tires too quickly as it goes down the track." -Bill Buck
|PHR Issue:
|'93 notchback Mustang
|November 2009
|Sold old wheels, tires, engine, trans
|532 big-block Ford
|June 2009
|Phoenix TH400 trans
|September 2009
|Strange 8.8 rearend
|October 2009
|Comp Engineering rear suspension
|November 2009
|AJE front suspension
|December 2009
|Bill Buck custom 10-point 'cage
|January 2010
|Engine and trans install
|March 2010
|Russell fuel system
|April 2010
|Cooling system
|May 2010
|Strange driveshaft
|June 2010
|Custom exhaust
|August 2010
|Interior rehab
|September 2010
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Adjusting the ball joint mount effectively zero'd up the camber. To dial in a half degree of negative camber, the upper shock tower was moved inward using the AJE camber/caster plate. In some cars, it may be necessary to slot out the mounting holes to allow the camber/caster plate to achieve the desired amount of adjustment.Road racers typically set the front tires to toe-out in order to help a car rotate in a corner. Conversely, Buck likes to set up drag cars with 1/8- to 3/16-inch of toe-in to prevent wandering, and to promote straight-line stability. To do so, he relies on a toe-in gauge from Longacre Racing Products. It features two adjustable pointers on each end that are positioned on a distinguishable part of the tire, which in this case was a parting line in the center tread. The gauge was then moved to the back of the tires, and lined up with the same mark to see how much the tires needed to be adjusted to achieve the desired toe-in.Before adjusting the camber and ride height, the top of the tires protruded outward and rubbed on the fenders. After the adjustments, the front tires tucked nicely into the wheelwells and all rubbing was eliminated. Despite the weight penalty, we fitted our Mustang with 26x10x15 Mickey Thompson front radials as opposed to skinnies, since it will see a fair amount of street time.Buck says if the front end of a car sits too low, it will have difficulty transferring weight to the rear wheels. He suggests raising the ride height just enough to prevent the tires from rubbing the wheelwells. Project Fox sat too low, so it was raised about an inch all around using the adjusters on the coilover assemblies. Using the camber/caster plate, the caster had already been set when the front suspension was originally installed, but Buck verified that it was still at 5 degrees positive by placing an angle gauge on the shock and spindle. Positive caster results in heavier steering, and improves straight-line stability. In a street or road racing application, Buck recommends a maximum of 2 degrees of positive caster.Before adjusting the toe, Buck clocked the steering rack to make sure it was centered. To do so, he first turned the pinion all the way to the left, then all the way to the right to count the number of turns from lock to lock, in this case 3.5 turns. By dividing this number by two, he determined that 1.75 turns, in either direction, from full left or right lock effectively centered the rack.Fox Mustangs use a "front steer" design, which means that the tie rods attach to the front side of the steering knuckle. The toe gauge revealed a half degree of toe-out, so the tie rods were shortened equally on both sides until dialing in 3/16-inch of toe-in.For maximum traction, Buck says the lower control arms should point upward between 0.5 and 2 degrees. Using the middle setting on the Competition Engineering lower control arm relocation brackets enabled achieving the ideal angle.The pinion angle was set at 2 degrees by adjusting the upper control arm length when the driveshaft was installed, but Buck placed an angle gauge on the rearend cover just to confirm that it hadn't changed. Since Project Fox's rear suspension uses stiff Heim joints, it doesn't need much pinion angle. Cars with rubber control arm bushings need -6 to -7 degrees, while urethane bushings reduce the required angle to -3 to -4 degrees. Reducing pinion angle decreases vibrations and parasitic power loss.The heavy-duty Competition Engineering sway bar is a great tuning tool, as it allows adjusting preload over the rear tires. For instance, lengthening the right-side endlink increase the weight over the right tire and decreases the weight over the left tire. This adjustability proved very useful when adjusting the corner weights.
The rear suspension must be adjusted on the ground, on a four-post lift, or with the tires on blocks. One important fact to keep in mind is that as the rear tires get taller, the rear ride height increases as well. Simply cranking down on the coilovers to lower the ride height will adversely affect the instant center of the suspension.Project Fox uses Strange single-adjustable shocks up front, and Competition Engineering single-adjustable shocks in the rear. Since we'll be running off of a foot brake, Buck set the shock settings right in the middle at each corner of the car. He advises against going too soft on the settings for the first few passes to prevent pulling the front tires off the ground. Since transbrake cars hit the rear tires harder, they need stiffer front shock valving.With the driver sitting inside the cabin and the car on scales, Buck adjusted the rear corner weights. Initial readings revealed 685 pounds over the left-rear tire and 645 pounds over the right-rear. To compensate for this, Buck added tension to the right-rear sway bar endlink until the scale read 675 and 667 over the left and right tires, respectively. For a baseline tune, Buck shoots to get each side within 20 pounds of the other. For a drag car, the difference in weight between the front-left and front-right is inconsequential. Weight on the left-front will transfer to right-rear during a wheelie, but this effect is greatly reduced if the front tires stay on the ground.


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The information provided here is meant to give you a general idea about each of the medications listed below. Only the most general side effects are included, so ask your doctor if you need to take any special precautions. Use each of these medications as advised by your doctor, or according to the instructions provided. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor.
There are no medications available to cure or halt the progression of scleroderma. Scleroderma is treated on a symptom-by-symptom basis.
Prescription Medications
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Over-the-counter Medications
Prescription Medications
These drugs are given in an effort to slow or halt the progression of scleroderma. While research has yet to prove that these drugs can actually modify scleroderma's course, they are often given anyway. They are all immunosuppressive agents. Because scleroderma is believed to be caused (at least in part) by an overactive immune system, it is hoped that calming the immune system's activity will slow scleroderma's progress.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Liver inflammation
- Bladder inflammation
- Kidney damage
- Nerve damage
- High blood pressure
Although some NSAIDs are available as over-the-counter medications, you may be given a prescription in order to obtain a higher dosage. NSAIDs help reduce inflammation, swelling, and joint pain.
Possible side effects include:
- Stomach upset
- Stomach ulcers
- Kidney damage
- Liver inflammation
- Confusion
Corticosteroids are strong anti-inflammatory agents. They are given to reduce swelling, inflammation, and joint pain.
Possible side effects for short-term use (about three weeks or less) include:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Increased appetite
- Mood swings
- Increases in blood pressure
- Increased blood sugar, especially in people with diabetes
Possible side effects for long-term use (about three weeks or longer) include:
- Weakening of the immune system and an increased risk of developing infections
- Thinning, weak bones—osteoporosis
- Cataracts, glaucoma
- Indigestion
- Swelling in the hand, face, and legs
- Easy bruising
- Gastritis
Calcium-channel blockers can reduce the symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon by relaxing blood vessels. This allows better blood circulation through the fingers, toes, and the tip of the nose. When exposed to cold, you'll have less trouble with skin blanching and less numbness and tingling. Use of calcium-channel blockers can reduce the chance of developing sores or ulcers on your fingertips.
Calcium-channel blockers may also be given to treat high blood pressure.
Possible side effects include:
- Low blood pressure
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Swelling
These medications are used for Raynaud's phenomenon that is not responding to other forms of treatment. They are also used to heal digital ulcerations and to treat pulmonary hypertension associated with scleroderma.
Possible side effects include:
- Life threatening pulmonary artery pressure changes
- Liver damage
- Blood pressure changes
Blood pressure medications are given to lower high blood pressure.
Possible side effects include:
- Flushing of the skin
- Cough
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Jaw pain
- Fainting
Prostanoids are given to improve circulation of blood.
Possible side effects include:
- Low blood pressure
- Dry mouth
- Cough
- Lightheadedness
- Diarrhea or constipation
Antibiotics may be given to help treat the diarrhea of scleroderma, which is often caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Antibiotic allergic reaction
- Increased sun sensitivity
H-2 blockers help decrease acid production in the stomach. They may be given to help with heartburn and indigestion.
Possible side effects include:
- Lightheadedness
- Confusion
- Headache
- Diarrhea
Proton pump inhibitors decrease acid production in the stomach. They may be given to help with heartburn, indigestion, and difficulty swallowing.
Possible side effects include:
- Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Diarrhea
Over-the-Counter Medications
Special Considerations
Whenever you are taking a prescription medication, take the following precautions:
- Take your medicines as directed. Do not change the amount or the schedule.
- Do not stop taking them without talking to your doctor.
- Do not share them.
- Ask what results and side effects to expect. Report them to your doctor.
- Some drugs can be dangerous when mixed. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking more than one drug. This includes over-the-counter medicines and herb or dietary supplements.
- Plan ahead for refills so you don't run out.
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Project Fox Big Block Budget Fuel System From Russell - Feed Me, Feed Me!Written by on April 1, 2010 Project Fox's Thirsty 532 Big-Block Gets Fed With A Budget 1,000hp Fuel System From Russell.
The snowball is rolling, and poised to bury you in an avalanche of debt. But fear not, for exercising a few wise decisions and plotting out your battle plan in advance is all it takes to prevent your budget-built project car from mutating into an oxymoron. As our foray into the promised land of single-digit e.t.'s continues to progress, it came time to plumb up a fuel system for Project Fox's 532. Peering out in misery from between the shock towers like Robert Downey Jr. gazing out the window of a Malibu rehab facility, the 775hp big-block was begging for a hit of some tasty 93-octane brewski. Although feeding a motor with such a voracious appetite can get quite costly, we managed to pull off the feat for $804, thanks to a dollar-stretching turnkey fuel system from Russell Performance.
While budget-priced high-performance hardware is certainly part of the equation, we could have easily spent four times as much money on a fuel system had we stuck with EFI on our '93 Mustang. The 52 lb/hr injectors necessary to fuel nearly 800 hp would have gobbled up two-thirds of our entire $804 budget. Furthermore, the stand-alone engine management system, wiring harness, mondo throttle body, and custom intake manifold mods necessary to run EFI could easily ring up another $3,000. Since plans call for running at either idle or wide-open throttle-and not much in between-who gives a hoot about the driveability advantages of EFI? The comprehensive Russell fuel system (PN 641523) includes a monster 160-gph electric pump, 20 feet of -8AN hose, an inline filter, hose clamps, all necessary fittings and wiring, a pressure regulator, and a fuel pressure gauge.
Keeping things simple and cheap has been the underlying theme of Project Fox since the beginning, and we decided to skip on the mini-tubs while the chassis was under construction. Larger wheel tubs usually require installing either a narrower gas tank or mounting a fuel cell in the trunk, neither of which are appealing in a dual-role street/strip car. Fortunately, with the luxury of being able to retain the stock fuel tank, there's still plenty of room in the trunk to stash fat bags of cash hustled off unassuming victims on cruise night. Or so we've heard.
At the risk of sounding obsessive-compulsive, we have to give a huge thanks to the folks at Bill Buck Race Cars once again for pulling an all-nighter this time around. With Project Fox now plumbed up, all it needs is a cooling system, exhaust, and an interior rehab before it's ready for action.
How Much Pump?
Determining how large of a fuel pump a motor requires is contingent upon power output, brake specific fuel consumption, and target fuel pressure. The BSFC of most naturally aspirated motors ranges from .400-.500 lb/hr (per horsepower), while forced induction applications vary from .600-.650 lb/hr. We know from prior dyno testing that Project Fox's 532 big-block burns between .400- and .450 lb/hr of fuel while cranking out 775 hp. Furthermore, like most carbureted motors, it operates at 6-7 psi of line pressure. Using this info, all it takes is some simple math to calculate the fuel volume necessary to feed this thirsty mill. Since motors are far less forgiving of lean air/fuel mixtures than rich mixtures, it's good practice to add a safety margin of 10 percent to the BSFC figure. Thus, multiplying our big-block's 775 hp by a conservative BSFC of .500 yields a fuel volume requirement of 387.5 lb/hr of fuel.
Like most fuel pumps on the market, the advertised 160-gph rating of the Edelbrock pump included in our Russell kit represents its performance under free-flow conditions. That rating drops to 80 gph at 6.5 psi. Nonetheless, it still flows more than enough fuel for our application. Since gasoline weighs roughly 6 pounds per gallon, the Edelbrock pump's 80 gph rating equates to 480 lb/hr of flow. Even with our safety factor of 10 percent, this beast of a pump flows 20 percent more fuel than our big-block demands. In fact, the pump's output can feed 960 naturally aspirated horsepower, even while assuming a super-conservative BSFC of .500 lb/hr. Using a more realistic BSFC figure of .450 lb/hr, the Edelbrock pump is good for 1,066 hp.
Return Lines
As with most carbureted fuel systems, we opted to run a deadhead-style pressure regulator and forego the return line option. Although return lines are most often associated with EFI, there is a time and place to run them, even in a low-psi carbureted application. In extreme situations, the constant recycling of fuel from the tank, to the motor, and back to the tank decreases the potential for overheating the fuel. Return-style systems also respond more quickly to changing fuel demands, which means that the carb's fuel bowls will stay full a greater percentage of the time. Nevertheless, many of the biggest and baddest carbureted motors around run just fine without a return line. For the sake of keeping things simple and cheap, Project Fox will make do with a more common deadhead-style system. Should the need arise, however, converting to a return-style fuel system is as easy as swapping in a bypass regulator, and plumbing a return line from it to the tank.
Line Sizing
Different brands of fuel hoses have different flow rates, as two hoses with identical outside diameters don't necessarily have the same inside diameter. Consequently, it's difficult to generalize how large of a fuel line a given application requires based on horsepower alone. After selecting a fuel pump that provides adequate flow for an engine's needs, it's simply a matter of matching up the size of the fuel supply line with the same size fittings a manufacturer supplies with the pump. That's because pump manufacturers conduct exhaustive testing to determine the proper inlet and outlet sizes that work best with the flow characteristics of their pumps. According to Russell, using a feed line larger than the size of the pump outlet won't necessarily improve flow. High-pressure EFI motors can get away with running a feed line that's one size (1/8-inch) smaller than the pump outlet, but when factoring in the negligible cost savings in doing so, it make no sense at all.
This same rule of thumb applies to the fuel supply line (from the tank to pump inlet) as well, but with one exception. The only time when it might be beneficial to run a slightly larger supply line is when the pump inlet has an NPT port. In such a scenario, Russell suggests using a supply line that's one size larger than the port inlet. For instance, if a fuel pump has a 3/8-inch NPT inlet port, it's advisable to run a 1/2-inch (-8AN) supply line.
|Russell fuel system
|Comp Engineering fuel sump
|PHR Issue:
|'93 notchback Mustang
|November 2009
|Sold old wheels, tires, engine, trans
|532 big-block Ford
|June 2009
|Phoenix Turbo 400 trans
|September 2009
|Strange 8.8 rearend
|October 2009
|Comp Engineering rear suspension
|November 2009
|AJE front suspension
|December 2009
|Bill Buck custom 10-point cage
|January 2010
|Engine and trans install
|March 2010
|Russell fuel system
|April 2010
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Russell offers a choice of either blue and red hose ends, or black and silver pieces. For a low-key appearance, we opted for the latter. Included in our bundled system were three straight ends, three 90-degree ends, and one 45-degree end.To ensure proper fitment in a wide range of applications, Russell offers fuel logs for both Holley and Edebrock/Carter carburetors in braided steel or nylon. Carb inlets with an integrated fuel filter are also available.To convert our Mustang's stock EFI tank for carbureted duty, we ordered a fuel sump from Competition Engineering. It features dual 1/2-inch NPT female fittings. To channel fuel from the sump to the pump, we attached a -8AN 90-degree hose end to the sump with a 1/2 to -8AN pipe adapter fitting. Since our system doesn't use a return line, the other end of the sump was capped off.The first step in installing a fuel sump is draining the fuel tank. Unless all traces of oxygen are removed from the tank, there may be residual fuel in a vaporized state that could potentially create a nasty explosion when the welder fires up. To prevent this, Buck purges the tank thoroughly with Argon gas. With the prep work out of the way, after centering the sump on the backside of the fuel tank, Buck traced around the sump with a marker, cut out a hole, then TIG-welded the sump in place. It's much easier to check for leaks before the tank is re-installed on the car. Since they won't affect flow in any way, we left the stock sending unit in place, and capped off the hard lines. The factory vent is always retained.Fuel pumps should be positioned at or below the height of the sump. The drawback of running a stock tank instead of a trunk-mounted cell is that it requires dropping the pump down closer to the ground. To accomplish this, Buck mounted the pump on a custom bracket made of 1/8-inch steel plate, which was first welded to the Mustang's framerail. To prevent gunk from ruining the fuel pump's internals, Russell recommends installing the filter between the tank and the pump. The pump's compact size allowed us to position it parallel to the side of the car, and connect the filter directly to it at a 90-degree angle.Although it may cut down on mobility underneath the car, it makes sense to route the fuel lines with the wheels, tires, and all suspension components installed. This makes it much easier to spot potential interference issues with moving parts. After angling the feed line upward using a 45-degree hose end on the pump outlet, we routed it along the passenger-side framerail, and inboard the spring/shock assembly, to clear the rearend and control arms using the supplied cushioned clamps.With the rearend cleared, the feed line was positioned just outboard of the passenger-side subframe connector. There is no set rule on where the clamps should be placed, but positioning them 10-12 inches apart is close enough to get rid of slop and free-play.Some people prefer routing fuel lines into the engine compartment through the trans tunnel, but even with a scattershield, we felt it was safer to go up through the fenderwell instead. With the stock plastic liner removed, we found an existing hole sized just right for our -8AN hose. Before clamping the hose down inside the fender, it's a good idea to turn the front wheels from lock to lock to check for interference.
Since we're using a single-feed fuel log, we blocked off one of the outlets on the pressure regulator, then attached two 3/8-inch to -8AN adapter fittings onto the remaining ports. We don't anticipate the motor moving around much under load since it's attached to the K-frame with solid mounts, so the feed line has just enough slack in it to allow easy removal of the valve cover.The main supply line was fed through the fenderwell, then attached to the regulator with a 90-degree hose end. While it's true that hard-90s should only be used when no other hose end will get the job done, they don't hurt flow much at all. According to Russell, if 90-degree turns were so detrimental, no one would make 90-degree fittings. The truth of the matter is that 90-degree hose ends are produced in massive quantities because they're an essential component of almost every fuel system.Cold temperature makes the fuel log stiff, which makes it difficult to attach the inlet fittings to the fuel bowls. An easy solution is to remove both carb inlet fittings from the fuel log, and then attach them to the fuel bowls. Since the fuel log has -AN fittings, it's much easier to thread them onto the carb inlet fittings after they have already been attached to the fuel bows.In theory, keeping the fuel lines as short as possible reduces the load placed upon the pump. The most obvious benefit is that it makes for a clean, clutter-free install. The final step in installing a fuel system would usually be wiring it up, but the electrical system in Project Fox hasn't been buttoned up just yet. Nonetheless, hooking the Edelbrock pump up is as easy as wiring the supplied relay to a switched ignition source.


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The wife and son of late Bee Gees star Robin Gibb plan to release an album the singer had hoped to unveil before his death.
Gibb, who lost his cancer battle in 2012, hit the studio between 2006 and 2008 to record solo tracks for a planned project, titled "50 St. Catherine's Drive" – the address of his birthplace on the Isle of Man in the U.K.
The album was never completed, but now Gibb's wife Dwina and son R.J. have gathered the sessions and they're releasing the best cuts together with demos the singer recorded in the summer of 2011.
Tracks feature his reworking of 1966 Bee Gees tune "I Am the World," which served as a B-side for the group's "Spicks and Specks" track.
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Early Access of MK0518 in Combination With an Optimized Background Antiretroviral Therapy (0518-023)
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Things to see and do - Arcos de la Frontera
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Arcos de la Frontera : Michelin's recommendations
66km northeast of Cadiz, Arcos de la Frontera is the western gateway to the Pueblos Blancos and the town of Ronda. Perched at close to 200m above the valley, the town towers over the dramatic precipice formed by the River Guadelete. Stately Renaissance mansions and whitewashed houses with wrought-iron grilles on their windows line the town's maze of narrow paved streets. Don't miss the panoramic view from the belvedere on Plaza del Cabildo.
Tourist attractions Arcos de la Frontera : Things to see and do
Route of the Pueblos Blancos
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This route, one of the most beautiful in Spain, passes through stunning landscapes, wild, desolate mountain regions and verdant valleys. The reward is a series of picturesque whitewashed villages, the attractions of which can be explored in three day..
Church of Santa María de la Asunción
E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera
Built in 1530 on the site of a 14C church, the main façade is the work of Alonso de Baena and is a perfect illustration of plateresque art. The entrance is on the right lateral façade and is in a neo-classical style. Inside, you will see the fine sta..
Plaza del Cabildo
pl. del Cabildo E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera
The high steeple of the Church of St Mary stands on this square which is the heart of the old part of Arcos. It is also home to the town hall, the parador, set in the former residence of the corregidor (justice official), as well as the (private) châ..
Hotels Arcos de la Frontera
Hotel Los Olivos
Paseo De Boliches Nº 30 E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera
Los Olivos Hotel has a 3 star rating and is located right in Arcos de la Frontera town centre in the province of Cadiz. It is an old, typically Andalusian-style house that was built in 1912 and adapted to become a hotel in 1986. The hotel sleeps a to..
Hotel Peña de Arcos
Muñoz Vazquez, 42 E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera
Prix Prices from : 40 €
Hotel Peña de Arcos is located in the historic town of Arcos de la Frontera, in the Guadalete Valley. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The hotel has a traditional-style restaurant, se..
Hotel El Convento
Maldonado, 2 E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera
El Convento is an old convent, set in the typical Andalusian village of Arcos de la Frontera. It has a rooftop sun terrace, with wonderful views of the Guadalete River Valley. This small hotel has a peaceful setting. It offers comfortable rooms, wit..
Restaurants Arcos de la Frontera
Parador de Arcos de la Frontera
pl. del Cabildo E - 11630 Arcos de la Frontera