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545 Ford Engine Build - The Hot Rod HaulerWritten by on October 11, 2012 Building a 545-inch Ford
Over more years than we care to count, our 460-powered '73 Ford has served us well, but time and an odometer that has spun all the way around several times have taken their toll. Considering how long we'd been flogging the F-350 and the number of miles racked up with the bed full and an obscene amount of weight hooked to the rear bumper, we've got nothing to complain about. However, the time had come to replace the truck or rebuild it—we chose the latter.
To turn our tired truck into the Hot Rod Hauler we envisioned, some chassis and cosmetic enhancements were added and an E4OD overdrive automatic from Gearstar was installed—now we're putting the finishing touches on a freshened 460. Bored .030-inch oversize and stuffed with a ½-inch stroker crank, the result is a bigger big-block—a 545-inch powerplant for our Hot Rod Hauler.
As we've done many times in the past, we turned to John Beck and Pro Machine for his engine-building expertise. A Bonneville legend, one of John's engines propelled the Cummins-Beck-Davidson-Thornsberry/Pro Machine Blown Fuel Roadster to over 300 mph at Bonneville (setting a record of 301.150 mph), but he's just adept at putting together an engine for a sprint car, drag racer, boat, or a utilitarian truck like ours.
Some time ago (in the July issue of CCT), we documented the machine work required to build a first-class engine like our big-block Ford. Unfortunately our scheduling conflicts (read editor Manson's unreasonable demands about turning out a magazine more or less on time every month rather than spend time working in the shop) kept us from getting back to John's digs until recently.
With the machine work done, John went about stuffing all the parts into our blueprinted block. For the rotating assembly we turned to our one-stop shopping center for performance parts—Summit Racing.
Crank, Rods, Pistons, Rings
For the parts we needed to build our big Ford's short-block, we didn't have to look farther than the Summit Racing catalog for a complete Eagle stroker kit that included a crank, rods, pistons, rings, and bearings.
Eagle offers a wide variety of cast and forged crankshafts for applications ranging from stock replacements to all-out racing. For our purposes, we selected a cast-steel crank with a 4.500-inch stroke. Although not as strong as Eagle's forged version, the cast-steel crank is very affordable and capable of handling 700 horsepower. As the steel casting is stronger than a typical OEM cast crank (as well as many factory forgings) and our engine won't see sustained high-rpm use, we decided to go with the more economical route.
Like the stock crank, the Eagle crankshaft has 2.200-inch rod journals and 3.00-inch mains, the journals are highly polished and the oil holes are blended. These cranks are internally balanced and custom balancing to specific bobweights is available.
Included in the Eagle stroker kit are H-beam rods forged from certified 4340-chromoly steel. Manufactured from a two-piece forging (one for the rod, the other for the cap) the result is a stronger part, as the "grain" of the metal can be oriented in the direction of stress (the stress exerted on the cap is perpendicular to the stress on the beam). These rods are stock length at 6.700 inches, weigh approximately 800 grams, and are bushed for full-floating piston pins. Holding on the caps are 7⁄16-inch ARP 12-point bolts.
Due to the bore size and increased stroke, custom pistons from Mahle are required. Forged from aluminum, these premium pistons come with Grafal anti-friction coating on the skirts and are phosphate coated to aid break-in. Lightweight, full floating piston pins are retained with round wire locks and low drag rings are included (1.5mm compression rings and 3.0mm oil rings).
While there is no substitute for checking clearances and individual components, much can be told by how the crankshaft in an assembled short-block rotates. Our 545 turned easily and smooth, indicating there was very little drag.
Camshaft and Valvetrain
We called on our friends at Comp Cams, told them our goals for the truck, and supplied all the pertinent information. Shortly afterward, they responded with a split-duration roller cam. Lift is .601-inch, while duration at .050 lift is 214 degrees on the intake, 224 degrees on the exhaust, and lobe centers are at 110 degrees.
The decision to go with hydraulic lifters was based on two considerations. First was the reduced friction between flat tappets and cam lobes. With today's oils, accelerated wear can be an issue, particularly during break-in—roller tappets eliminate that problem. The second consideration was performance. According to the folks at Comp Cams, in nearly all circumstances, a good roller camshaft design will outperform its flat tappet counterpart. They add that the benefits of roller cams are higher tappet velocity, more lift and more area, along with reduced valvetrain friction (often a 15-plus hp increase), and higher engine rpm with little effect on low-speed drivability and power.
Continuing the friction-fighting theme, we ordered a set of Comp Cams High Energy roller rockers. Featuring a die-cast aluminum body, they have a needle bearing fulcrum and roller tip to decrease friction and lower oil temperatures. To ensure a long service life, the pushrod sockets are fitted with steel inserts.
Internal combustion engines are basically air pumps, which means one of the keys to improving performance is to move air in and out more efficiently. To that end, the team at Ford Racing and Performance Parts got together with Jon Kaase and the results of that collaboration can be found in the new aluminum Super Cobra Jet heads.
Lots of research resulted in revised valve angles and locations to reduce cylinder-wall shrouding and improve flow, and the combustion chambers were redesigned. While there were significant changes, these heads use the same valves, valve springs, retainers, and 7⁄16-inch stud-mounted rockers as the earlier Cobra Jet heads, and the same intake and exhaust manifolds fit.
We could have spent hours porting our stock cast-iron heads and not come close to the power potential of the new SCJ heads. Add to that our stock heads needed all the guides and valves replaced, had to be surfaced, and would require machine work to install studs and guide plates, the SCJ heads were a logical choice.
Induction and Ignition
Topping off our stroker motor is a Weiand intake manifold and a FAST EFI fuel-injection system. An MSD distributor will provide spark. In our next installment we'll detail the operation of the fuel injection, dial in the ignition's advance curve, and have a full report on the dyno test and tune session. CCT
Super Cobra Jet Aluminum Cylinder Heads (heads are sold individually)
Ford Racing part number 397-M-6049-SCJ
Fits 429/460ci engines (except BOSS 429)
Valve size: 2.200-inch intake/1.760-inch exhaust
Intake ports: 290cc
Exhaust ports: 148cc
Combustion chambers: 72cc
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The required torque on connecting rod fasteners can vary with the lubricant used. A better way is to measure bolt stretch—.006-inch is usually recommended.Rings are file-fit, which means the end gaps must be established. Typically the top ring gap is .004-inch for every inch of bore, recommended second ring gap is .005-inch per inch of bore.With the piston/rod assemblies installed, the ARP head studs were screwed into the block. Note the dished pistons, necessary to keep the compression down with the 72cc chambers in the SCJ aluminum heads.ARP studs hold the modified Milodon main caps in place; the Melling high-volume oil pump, pickup, and driveshaft came in a kit from Summit.A new powdercoated pan from Trans-Dapt replaced the original. Here, a test fit was made to check the oil pump pickup to pan clearance.Cam technology has changed dramatically since our 460 was new. Although this comparison is based on a GM cam, the same holds true for all makes. Opening and closing the valves faster, and lifting them higher results in more power with a smooth idle and great throttle response.Roller lifters have a number of advantages. While reduced friction is often cited, rollers also allow a more aggressive lobe profile.Special tapered galley plugs are used in the front of a 460 block (standard plugs can partially block one of the oil passages). To provide additional lubrication for the distributor gear and timing chain/sprockets John drills a small hole in them.
Comp Cams hydraulic roller lifters are a key ingredient in reducing internal friction. With lower ZZDP levels in engine oil, damage to flat tappets during break-in can be a problem. Along with their other advantages, rollers eliminate that issue. The discoloration on the lifter bodies isn't rust, it's a temporary coating to prevent it.With roller lifters, some way of maintaining alignment with the lobes is necessary. Comp Cams uses a tie bar to tie them together in pairs. One end of the tie bar has a slot to allow the lifters to move up and down independently without turning in their bores.Installing a cam correctly is more complicated than merely sliding it into the block. John used a dial indicator on the lifters and a degree wheel on the crankshaft to ensure the valve timing was correct. In our case, the cam was installed "straight up" meaning neither advanced nor retarded.A new Fluidampr replaced the original vibration damper. Not only is the Fluidampr more effective at cancelling torsional vibration, particularly when an engine has had performance parts and a longer stroke added, it's SFI certified and degreed to make ignition timing and valve adjustments easier. A special bolt and washer from Totally Stainless was used for retention.To keep our big Ford cool, we picked an aluminum water pump from Edelbrock. They're designed for maximum flow, maximum pressure, and equal distribution to both sides of the engine block within 1 percent.Installing a vibration damper is not a hammer and block of wood operation. John uses a dedicated puller to put it in place.Topping off our big Ford is a set of Ford Racing and Performance Super Cobra Jet aluminum heads. Said to be good for as much as a 50hp improvement over earlier designs, they came completely assembled.While it's impossible to tell from the outside, valve angles in these new heads have been altered and the combustion chambers have been redesigned.
With our block/head/rocker arm combination special-length pushrods were necessary to maintain proper geometry. Intakes were 8.500 inches; exhausts were 8.750 inches.For rocker arms we went with Comp Cams die-cast aluminum rollers. They not only have rollers in the tips, but the fulcrums as well.

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If you were watching capital markets closely yesterday, you saw a phenomenon that has rarely been seen before. I certainly never have. And it was linked to the Federal Reserve's policy statement, released about 2:15pm Eastern time. This was an extraordinary statement, containing several rarely-seen features. The first one, of course, was the commitment by the Fed to keep policy interest rates at or near | Read More »


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Describes the parts of a seed and the classification and evolution of seed plants.
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This letter is in reference to a letter to the editor published July 24 from a 12 year-old girl, Taylor Rutter, headlined, �Why is it OK to hit animals and take off?�
This was a beautiful letter. It was so good to hear the voice of a young person who cared about animals. We see and hear of so many that abuse and kill animals for no reason.
Thanks to her for taking the time to stop and helping the cat that someone had run over and was dying � shame on the person that did that and didn�t take the time to get it out of the road.
I recently talked to a lady who was driving down the road behind another car in which the occupants were throwing out puppies into a ditch. She had stopped and was picking up the puppies and took them to a vet to see if they were all right.
If you don�t want your animals, take them to the pound � don�t throw them out on the highway or take them out in the woods somewhere to starve to death.
I, too, have loved cats since I was a young girl. I keep a bag of food with me at all times to feed hungry animals when I see them.
It�s not OK to hit animals and take off; the motorists should stop and call for help if needed, just like we would do if we hit a person. We need to take the time to watch out of the ducks and geese in our area as they cross the highway on Western Boulevard Extension.
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The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that cause Windows Update error 80073712 error. To learn more about this tool, go to What is the System Update Readiness Tool? on the Windows website.
If the System Update Readiness Tool does not correct the problem, you'll need to repair Windows. Repairing Windows won't damage your personal files or the programs that are installed on your computer.
Once you finish the repair, you'll need to rerun Windows Update to install any updates aren't included on the installation DVD. To repair Windows, follow these steps:
Close all programs, and then restart your computer.
Insert the Windows DVD into the computer's disk drive. Wait for Setup to start. If Setup doesn't start automatically, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then type Drive:\setup.exe in the search box, where Drive is the letter of your computer's DVD drive (for example, D:\setup.exe).
In the Programs list, click Setup.exe.
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Click Go online to obtain the latest updates for installation (recommended).
If you're asked for it, type the Windows Product key.
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When the installation is complete, restart your computer, and then run Windows Update.
Error 80073712 occurs when the Windows component store is corrupt. The component store holds the files and information that's used to install updates. The System Update Readiness Tool checks and repairs corrupt files and registry data. Read the "More information" section of the Description of the System Update Readiness Tool article on the Microsoft Support website for details.
Error codes this applies to:
If you receive error 80073712 when you try to install Windows Vista updates, the Windows component store is corrupt.
The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista can correct some conditions that cause this error. To use the tool, follow these steps:
Go to the Knowledge Base article
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Run Windows Update again.
Typically, the scan takes 15 minutes or less, but it can take longer on some computers. The Windows Update progress bar is not updated during the scan, and progress can appear to stop at 60% complete. This behavior is expected. The scan is still running and you shouldn't cancel the update.
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Firts, yes I know there are many howtos about this topic on the forums and yes I know about the wiki page covering this same topic. But I was thinking about this and I was wondering if it could not be done differently.
Am I missing something or the following might just work for migrating zimbra from 32 bits to 64 bits :
1 - stop zimbra on 32 bits server
2 - make tar of zimbra folder (to be able to role back in case a problem arrise)
3 - start ldap service alone
4 - dump ldap
5 - remove zimbra debs on 32 bits server (to remove 32 bits binaries)
6 - make a tar again of zimbra folder that now contains only the confs and the data
7 - transfer last tar file to 64 bits server
8 - install zimbra's prerequisites and suggested prerequisites
9 - install zimbra's 64 bits debs on 64 bits server (to install 64 bits binaries)
10 - untar transfered tar file in /opt/zimbra on 64 bits server
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Could it be just that simple? Or am I missing something important?
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Anyone who understands how important a website is would want his or her website to be as appealing to its visitors as possible. But is it just all about aesthetics?
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Think of your URL as your online address. Regardless of whatever you decide to use, make certain that it is short, easy to remember, and if you're using a name that you just came up with, is relevant to whatever your website is all about. Again, this is to ensure that your website is indexed correctly.
The second part of optimization requires you to come up with a keyword, or set of keywords that best describes and is also relevant to your website.
Now the importance of this is that, keywords are the ones used by internet users to search for things on the net. The more related the keywords are to your website, the better chances you have of, again, being indexed correctly and appearing high on the search result for the said keyword that is being searched.
Keyword research/selection can somewhat be tricky. So unless you have in-depth knowledge of how to go about doing it, it is better for you to hire someone who does.
Loading Speed And Layout
Studies have shown that most users don't have the patience to wait for a site that does not load quickly. With that said, you always have to take into consideration that your potential visitors is global in nature, and most might not have fast internet connections.
If you want a faster loading website, then you have to stay clear of using flash programs. If you do need to use flash, make certain that it is only used for key features on your site.
Also, a site's loading speed actually affects its SEO value.
As for the site's layout, unless you are an established brand/name and is absolutely certain that you have a wide, loyal following, keep your main page as simple as possible. Do not bombard you visitors with as much info on your main page. Keep your blog posts, and other pages, on a clickable link on the navigation bar. This way, whatever content/message you have on your main page will be fully digested.
Color also plays a huge role in website creation. For every type of business, there is a scientifically proven color that appeals to its clientele. There are color charts available on the net for this, but if you want to be certain, it is best to consult an expert.
Although this comes after your site has been created, it is the MOST important thing you should consider.
You only need not to create engaging content to make readers come back, but you also need to optimize that content for search engines. (This is deeply connected to the optimization section I mentioned above)
Striking the right balance between creating content for human readers and search spider ensures that your readers will keep coming back for more, and that search engines will rank your content/site competitively in the search results.
That's it! 3 important website creation strategies you might know of but don't implement. And now that you understand how important these things are, you are now equipped with the knowledge on how to effectively create a website from the ground up.


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Take up the righteous cause of the Crusader and chart your own epic course through Sanctuary in the upcoming expansion to Diablo® III
IRVINE, Calif.—December 19, 2013—On March 25, the crusade against death itself begins when Diablo® III: Reaper of Souls™ charges forth to challenge Windows® and Mac® gamers around the world. Brave heroes willing to answer the call to action can prepare for the Angel of Death's forthcoming onslaught by prepurchasing the expansion digitally at http://www.diablo3.com/reaperofsouls starting today.
In Reaper of Souls, the five original heroes from Diablo III—Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, and Wizard—are joined by a new champion: the Crusader. Clad head to toe in battle-scarred armor, the Crusader is an unstoppable force of righteous destruction who channels the power of divine wrath to visit retribution upon his demonic quarry.
Players will embark on a dark and perilous journey across a challenging new act, venturing through terrifying landscapes; visiting the legendary city of Westmarch; and slaying countless minions, each hell-bent on bringing their quest to a grisly end. The adventure culminates in a climactic confrontation with Malthael, the fallen Archangel of Wisdom, an otherworldly entity of unfathomable power whose twisted designs spell ruin for the innocent people of Sanctuary.
"With Reaper of Souls, we're taking Diablo III back to its darker, deadlier roots and also giving players a new way to experience the game," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "In addition to adding a new character class, a new act, and tons of fully randomized new content, we're opening up the world so players are free to explore the game as they see fit, whether it's following along with the story line or charting their own course across Sanctuary."
Prior to the launch of Reaper of Souls, a free update to Diablo III on Windows and Mac will bring a host of new game features, including a major revamp of the game's loot system; an expanded Paragon progression system for max-level characters; and expanded social tools in the form of Clans and Communities. When Reaper of Souls is released on March 25, it will introduce an array of game-changing features and highly replayable content for Diablo III players who purchase the expansion, including:
All of this new content comes with the Reaper of Souls Standard Edition (available in physical and digital versions), which players can prepurchase at a suggested retail price of $39.99. Players also have the option to upgrade their prepurchase to the Digital Deluxe Edition (SRP $59.99), which contains a wealth of in-game bonuses:
The Reaper of Souls retail-exclusive Collector's Edition comes fully-equipped with all of the bonus items from the Digital Deluxe Edition and also includes a gorgeous full-color hardcover art book, a behind-the-scenes Blu-ray/DVD two-disc set, and a mouse pad bearing the impenetrable visage of Malthael, the Angel of Death. The Collector's Edition is available at select retailers for a suggested retail price of $79.99. Players should check their local retailer for details and availability and be sure to lock in their preorder, as supplies are limited and expected to sell out quickly.
In addition to the English version, Reaper of Souls is available fully localized into Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, and traditional Chinese.
For more information on Reaper of Souls for Windows and Mac and to prepurchase your copy, visit http://www.diablo3.com/reaperofsouls. Keep an eye on www.diablo3.com for forthcoming updates on the launch of the Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition for PS4, which includes the award-winning Diablo III and the Reaper of Souls expansion, custom-tailored to provide the ultimate demon-slaying experience for the new generation of cutting-edge consoles.
With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available—visit http://jobs.blizzard.com for more information and to learn how to apply.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes sixteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
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Orange hope to create cutting edge apps and services using Apigee to open their APIs to attract the best in developer talent. Apigee provides a developer-friendly layer that allows APIs, code that grants access to each application in a system, to make a company's back end services available online for customer-facing applications and platforms without exposing back end systems.
Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third-party contributors to submit analysis on a key topic affecting the telco industry. In this piece David Andrzejek of Apigee argues the threat posed by OTT players also presents opportunities for telcos.
Consumers currently share more personal data than ever before. However, in many instances, the companies that collect said information fail to integrate this insight in ways that improve the customer experience....Here, we speak with Waqar Hasan, senior vice president of Big Data at Apigee, to explore data-driven individualization's powerful role in maintaining customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, as well as its increasingly important impact on relevant messaging:
One of the pillars of the Obama administration's Digital Government Strategy is to "enable the American people and an increasingly mobile workforce to access high-quality digital government information and services anywhere, anytime, on any device."
Everyone and everything seems to be vying for customers' attention these days.
Attracting and keeping the interest of existing customers -- let alone acquiring new ones -- is tricky for most enterprises. Modern consumers have many choices in how they spend their time, attention, and money. This makes it particularly important for businesses to be constantly on the look out for new ways to engage and retain their customers.
APIs are a "key tool" to make ITV agile
ITV is using and API platform provided by Apigee to integrate legacy IT systems and allow the TV network to share data with developers and business partners.
Digital transformation describes how companies are using technology to add a digital dimension to customer or partner experiences, change the way employees do their jobs, or add new digital or data-based lines of business. These kinds of experiences are no longer just conveniences. They are becoming the de facto standard, and have created strong impetus for businesses who haven't done so already to start on the path to digital transformation.
Apigee tasked with integrating ITV's IT legacy systems to build one digital platform.
ITV has picked Apigee to open up its APIs to third-parties as it seeks to build one platform for its various channels.
The broadcaster has tasked Apigee to use APIs to integrate its many different IT legacy systems in order to build one platform that securely exposes data around its five digital channels to internal and external developers.
NICE, France -- TM Forum Live! -- Michel Burger left his role as chief architect at Vodafone last year because, while the operator had the right priorities -- APIs, analytics, and hybrid cloud -- it was much too slow moving to make real progress on them.
Last month, Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), claimed that Britain's banks will have to spend billions overhauling their creaking IT systems over the next few years, as complex networks bolted together after mergers are under strain. While it's clear that a number of banks are lumbered with outdated IT, there are technologies available to revitalise legacy systems.


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Having A Social Life
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Yesterday my best friend got married. It was a wonderful family/close friends ceremony at their home with more like a dinner party atmosphere afterwards. It was fantastic. It was also the first time I've been out in a social aspect since I m...
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Back On Track
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It took a week. It took a week of working through the cravings the crap I ate brought to the surface. It was a war raging and though I lost one or two of those battles, ultimately the war was won. I got back to eating basics - where I was in ...
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An Apology To My Body
Friday, February 08, 2013 2 comments
Dear Body, We had a good run for the last 3+ weeks, eating clean and healthy, getting a good night sleep and waking and maintaining a happy/positive mood every day. I am so sorry for how I treated you yesterday. For not fueling you before...
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A Little Inspiration This Morning
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Some people make a motivational poster, I have these posted in various places around the house as multiple daily reminders (every time I open the fridge I see them and am drawn to read them) ...
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January Review
Friday, February 01, 2013 3 comments
January was a month of true change. My tendon tear and the need for the cortisone shot, made me take a hard look at my life and if this was the path I wanted to go down for the rest of my life. The short answer: No. And though I love my job i...
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Two Weeks Into the Journey
Saturday, January 26, 2013 5 comments
Even with everything that went on this week I still lost weight AND I stayed away from the junk. Since being back on Spark (Jan. 11) I'm down 7 lbs! ...
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Stress & Listening To Your Body
Thursday, January 24, 2013 3 comments
The last few days have been very stressful and came to a head yesterday. And today will probably be full of the same. But I am proud of how I have dealt with it over all. I didn't head for the pop, chips or junk - didn't even cross my mind no...
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How My Day Went - 01/22
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2 comments
First let me just say it's cold out there (finally)! We started the day at -17C (1F) and a foot of new snow on the ground. Until Saturday we had no snow, our first snow fall had melted away. Temp high for today was -13 (8F) and they are calli...
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The day started great other than being the really cold out. I got ready to go out, went out to start the car, it didn't really want to start but it did, so I came back into the house while it warmed up. I went back out a half hour later to eve...
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I Can't Afford It
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Finally Back To Doing Some Exercise!
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|HHS golfers second in Burlington
|Written by Kyle Arnoldy
Girls' golf at Holyoke High School had another successful outing as the varsity team took second place at the Thursday, April 4 Burlington Invitational.
Just three strokes separated Holyoke, 325, from the first-place Yuma Indians, 322, in the round of 18 holes. Wray and Brush tied for third with a score of 333.
Makayla Spitz and Alyssa Cordova led the Dragons, both shooting a 107 which earned them a tie for fifth place at the invite. Caity Kramer shot a 111 for a ninth-place finish and Kelsey Kramer filled the fourth slot on the varsity squad, shooting a 123.
The junior varsity girls played nine holes at the invite as well. Taylor Bernard and Alex McCallum shot a 64 to tie for second place while Missy Slack and Kaylee Ham each shot a 69 to finish in ninth place.
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The girls will host the Holyoke Invitational Friday, April 12 for their third competition of the season.
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Mooneyes Summer Show and Drag Event - Christmas In JulyWritten by on November 22, 2010 Mooneyes' Summer Makeup Show
The weather didn't cooperate for their annual Xmas Party back in December, but as the saying goes: the show must go on! Although the winter event was a total rain out, Mooneyes hit a home run when July 18, 2010 rolled around and it was time to head out to Irwindale Speedway for the rescheduled Summer Show and Drag event.
When the gates opened at 9 a.m. thousands of spectators and hundreds of customs, hot rods, and race cars poured in to check out what the Moon crew had it store. The eighth-mile dragstrip got things going early with head-to-head action that continued on throughout the day, highlighted by a cacklefest at high noon. Entertainment was provided by Gamblers Mark, Hot Rod Trio, and the Dynotones throughout the afternoon followed by an art auction at 2 p.m., an awards presentation, and a pinup contest to close out the day.
Plans for this year find the date moved back to its original slot, the second Saturday in December, which makes it Dec. 11, 2010. But with the success of the summer show, who knows if the Mooneyes crew plan to make it a tradition or if it was just a one-time fling. Check out their website, www.mooneyesusa.com, for more information and expanded coverage.
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Terminal Velocity is the name of this jet-powered dragster and it had everyone within earshot, which is approximately 20 miles, turning to watch as it, almost literally, flies past the grandstands.You don't see too many post-war, pre-F-1 Ford trucks and that's a shame, because they have a certain something that really gets us going.
We get flak for not showing the lesser makes, so here's one for all you Dodge guys! The Atomic A100 '64 Dodge pickup was different enough to satisfy even the most steadfast anti-Ford or -Chevy guy out there.It's classic, it's slightly custom, and it's definitely a truck! But does a '70s Subaru qualify to grace the fine pages of this magazine? We thought it was at least worth a mention, even if just for a laugh.And speaking of lesser makes, how about this '60 International Travelall?! Gotta dig those huge windows; perfect for a road trip through Yellowstone or some other exotic locale.


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1966 Dodge 440 Build - Build An Affordable Street CarWritten by Jeff Smith on January 19, 2010 Contributors: Steve Strope Finding A Usable Car From The '60s Is Half The Battle. The Other Half Is Restoring The Body Without Spending Millions. We'll Show You How To Build An Affordable Street Car.
It seems the entire automotive media world is caught up with high-dollar cars that most car crafters can't afford. Since CC has always been about affordable street cars and doing the work yourself, we've run across a buildup that's budget conscious and fun. We've accompanied Steve Strope and his Pure Vision shop through several past adventures, and while his shop could be correctly accused of building those aforementioned image cars, he also understands that not everyone travels in those circles. That includes his stepson, Seth. So when it came time for this high school senior's first car, they rejected the typical Honda route, choosing instead to go for a worthy, if not slightly abused, mid-'60s Mopar. We decided to follow along on Seth's rite of passage that from the beginning has been filled with more than a few bumps, dents, and creases. But that's what makes the story worth telling.
The Dodge 440 The plan started out simply enough. Steve's friend Daryl Finch owns Mopar Flats (760/963-7809), located in the high desert north of Los Angeles, and is well known in the Mopar fraternity as having either the car or the parts you need. Amid his collection of rare Pentastar performers was an interesting '66 Dodge 440 B-Body. While you might think this means it also came with a big-block powerplant of the same displacement, you'd be wrong. The Dodge 440 moniker merely identifies this as a two-door hardtop that looks a lot like a '66 Dodge Charger with an abbreviated roof line. This Dodge 440 happened to be powered by the last of the polyspherical combustion-chambered 318 A-engines.
While less than impressed by its baby-blue hue and Bondo-smeared hoodscoop, Steve and Seth saw great potential in the forlorn cruiser and were encouraged by the fact that the car had an intact and relatively rust-free floorpan and trunk floor. They settled on a price of $2,000, and the car soon found its way to the Pure Vision shop, where Steve and Seth immediately took on the task of stripping the Mopar of its drivetrain and paint in search of a pristine body. What they found, as with most old-car body resto efforts, was more work than anticipated. It goes with the territory.
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The team yanked the old Poly 318 and automatic and then pulled the K-member to allow for proper cleaning and blasting. Seth found himself sanding the engine compartment to get it in shape for an upgraded '70 318 and automatic that will come later.To expedite the bodyworking process, Steve sent the front fenders, hood, doors, K-member, and other panels out to Freddie Rizas at nearby A&M Sandblasting in Chatsworth, California, to peel away the paint. This is what survived.Discoveries like this growth of Bondo lumped into this massive dent in the passenger-side quarter-panel are the kinds of surprises that are the bane of muscle car resto artists.Another example of the sheetmetal mayhem is this naughty bit that has scarred the trailing edge of the driver-side front fender. Inside, you can see evidence of the lumps of body filler that had to be removed before the repairs could begin.Steve carefully cut out the rust with a cutoff wheel until he reached solid base metal and then fabricated this replacement piece that includes the inner fender lip. The cardboard is then laid flat to serve as a template for a new piece of sheetmetal that can be carefully bent by hand over a similar radius to create the proper shape.Substituting his labor instead of spending money to have the body blasted, Seth took on sanding the quarter-panels with a dual-action (DA) sander with final layer removal by hand.Steve discovered the worst damage as the last of the paint and Bondo removal process revealed this carnage around the right rear. Entire quarters are difficult to find, so Mopar Flats will supply a better quarter-panel that will be carefully welded in place.The Dodge exhibited several trim holes in the fenders that Steve wanted to eliminate to give the car a cleaner image. There was also this nasty CB antenna vent he discovered in the right rear quarter-panel only after removing all the Bondo. The larger hole will require a welded patch, but the three smaller holes can be repaired with weld.The old-school way to fill trim holes in sheetmetal was to braze them shut. This requires some two-handed skill with a torch and brass fill rod but does work well. The more modern approach is to use a nonferrous backing plate (like this brass block) placed behind the hole (when accessible) and use short bursts with a MIG welder. Steve prefers welding from the back side since this leaves the exterior smooth and eliminates all but minor grinding.
Once the hole is filled with weld, the excess metal can be leveled with a high-speed grinder and followed by a 100-grit disc.The final step treats the area with a light skim of body filler sanded smooth. None of this work is necessarily difficult, but it can be tedious. Just keep telling yourself how much money you're saving and the work will be much more rewarding.The Dodge also suffered from a crack in the leading edge of one panel that also required minor welding similar to the repair on this fender.After realigning the bent metal, he drilled a small hole at the end of the crack to prevent further damage later.After welding the crack on both sides, he ground the repair to make it smooth. It's ready for sanding and perhaps a touch of body filler to fill in the minor imperfections.


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Former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford teaches Peruvians the "Horns Down" signal
Former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford made some waves online Wednesday, when a photo from his trip to South America surfaced online.
The 2008 Heisman Trophy winner is standing among several Peruvians, who are all making the "Horns Down" hand signal.
Bradford took the trip with his high school friend, Jeff Ragan, who wrote about the adventure on his company's website.
"We got back to the campsite and said goodbye to our porters as they weren't making the climb the next day to Macchu Picchu with us. None of them could speak English but we had a nice exchange through Paul's translation and they took a horns down picture with our crew. It was a great and hilarious moment as they had no idea what was going on but you could tell it brought a lot of joy and laughter to them. (Editors note: Texas Sucks)"
Bradford, a Putnam City North graduate, just completed his third season as the St. Louis Rams' starting quarterback.


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Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and Nikolai Kulemin
scored in a 6 1/2 minute span early in the second period, as Toronto took down
Tampa Bay, 4-2, at Air Canada Centre.
Joffrey Lupul added a first-period tally and Nazem Kadri recorded a career-
best three assists for the Maple Leafs, who put an end to their five-game
James Reimer stopped 26 shots in the triumph.
Radko Gudas and Cory Conacher scored for the Lightning, who had won two in a
Mathieu Garon started, but was pulled after yielding three goals on 13 shots
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After completing our migration to ZCS 4.0.2 last week, I went about testing out the iSync Connector for iCal/AB and Entourage this week. We have a shared vacation calendar that a number of management people have View access to. The sharing works fine with the Outlook connector (4.0.2) and vacation entries for employees show up properly as all-day events for however long their vacation time is. When syncing with iCal however the same calendar entries do not show up as all-day events but instead are scheduled from midnight of one date to midnight of another while the "all-day" checkbox remains unchecked. As a result the entries only show up on the starting date of the entry and they don't span across the proper number of days, as they do in Outlook or the Web client.
Has anyone else seen this behavior? There are a few Mac users so far that will need the iCal syncing to work properly, with an increasing number of Mac users as we start using more shared calendars for resource and workflow scheduling.
I can provide the .ics file as downloaded by the iSync connector as reference since the events appear not to be marked as all-day events in there either.
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Born: 11/27/1960
Birth Place: Tappan, New York, USA
In 1995, Rispoli gave a brilliant breakthrough comedic performance in the successful romantic comedy "While You Were Sleeping", playing Sandra Bullock's tenacious lovestruck neighbor Joe Jr, a man with an eye for Bullock's Lucy, and another hidden passion. As the obnoxious and overbearing Joe Jr, Rispoli stole every scene he was featured in, and managed to make the otherwise creepy character especially endearing. Also that year he was featured in a lower profile role in Gus Van Sant's black comedy "To Die For". The following year saw him turn in solid performances with supporting roles in "The Juror" and "Homeward Bound II: Lost In San Francisco". In 1997 the actor starred in the Canadian in... Continue Bio >>
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Loved it. Was really easy to make and everyone loved it. I hadn't made meatloaf in many many years. Thank you
I first made this meatloaf about 6 years ago and it is my go-to recipe. It's always a star. I make a few small variations: 1) I use half ground beef & half ground pork; 2) I add a dash of garlic powder; & 3) I add a dash of Worcestershire sauce in the meat mixture. Hope you all enjoy
Not to hijack the thread, but I did not make this recipe, however I have been making it quite the same for 20+ years. The only difference is that I use ketchup instead of tomato sauce. The ketchup that goes on top is mixed with parmesan cheese in a loose paste!
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Superb long ride today and now that I have reached 1200 miles from new I finally saw 80 on the clock. Right up to 1000 I didn't exceed 70 and have gradually increased the top speed since then. The thing is at no time time have I experienced anything other than the most mild and unobtrusive vibration and that remained the case at 80, which I held for a few miles. Is this a fault? Seriously, all the reviews I read prior to purchase were like "potter around at 55-60 because the vibration at 70 plus will shake the bike apart" and so on. And at no stage in my very long and careful run in have I found vibration to be a problem. I'd be interested to hear other peoples experiences.
Then start the engine and allow it to run, revving it up a few times, to "center" the engine in the frame and re-tighten all the mount bolts. The stress should be gone from the frame - as well as the resonant vibration. I've done this to a few bikes with outstanding results.
Sounds a bit like the old A65 trick, loosen engine mounts jack up engine and re-tighten mounts.Mine's smooth up to 65, bearable at 70 and uncomfortable at 80. The rest of the bike feels uncomfortable at 80 so might as well chuck in few vibes. Besides a big single has to vibrate, how would it talk to you otherwise?
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Another Candela family member, freshman Vinny, is one of many promising underclassmen in the program. Vinny won the 99-pound crown at the Valley Stream North event, beating Tom Rohan of Wantagh in the finals, and could prove a handful for the competition come the county tournament. "Vinny went undefeated in Middle School and is extremely skilled," the coach said. "Expectations are high."
Quinn O'Rourke is another 99-pound freshman with skill and toughness. He's also making noise already with a third-place showing at Valley Stream North.
Freshmen Mike Fishman and Paul Jacobs are developing at 106, sophomore Cash Calderon, a returning county qualifier, heads a deep group of 113-pounders that includes freshmen C.J. Kearney and Mike Pagona. Sophomore Gilbert Ruiz (145) reached the finals at Valley Stream North.
"The results have been favorable," said coach Candela, who added the support of parents and Athletic Director Jeff Risener "couldn't be better."
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The master gardeners over at the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service couldn't stop chuckling when they heard the ingredients in a miraculous elixir said to keep lawns lush and green.
Beer? Mouthwash? Dishwashing soap?
"Sounds like a waste of beer to me," one laughed.
But for the last couple of years, ever since a former groundskeeper got on the evening news with a crazy-sounding concoction for "Lawn Tonic," the recipe has spread like a weed across newspaper columns, TV shows and Internet chat rooms.
The craze started when Tim Heffron went on TV to explain why he had the best-looking lawn in drought-stricken Colorado. When the story spread, reps for Jerry Baker, known as "America's Master Gardener," got wind and claimed the secret recipe wasn't really a secret.
"It's been around for 40 or 50 years," said Kim Gasior, an executive for the Jerry Baker Corporation.
Lawn Tonic has been in Jerry Baker's books and there's a recipe on his website. For those who haven't heard of Baker, he's the green thumb who started the craze of talking to your plants in the 1960s.
But Heffron never claimed he invented the recipe. He says he just heard about it on TV one day and decided to try it. In fact, tonic recipes--with varying ingredients--can be found everywhere from old copies of "Mother Earth News" magazine to gardening chat rooms.
All of the recipes call for beer, soda, mouthwash, dishwashing soap and ammonia. A few add "Miracle Grow" or some other plant food to the mix.
But does it work?
Gasior says there's a science behind each ingredient. The beer and soda pop act as enzyme activators while the ammonia is a cheap source of nitrogen. That's the stuff that keeps grass green. The mouthwash helps keep weeds and bugs in check by killing bacteria and the soap "cleans everything up," he said.
"I've used it for many years and it really does work," Gasior said.
The gardeners at the cooperative extension service aren't so sure. They said the ammonia would provide nitrogen, but beyond that the miracle mixture is probably just a lot of hogwash.
"It's probably about as effective as a rain dance," one said.
The only way to find out is to try it yourself. Here are two recipes:
Jerry Baker's All-Season Green-Up Tonic
1 can of beer
1 cup of ammonia
1/2 cup of Plant Shampoo
1/2 cup of liquid lawn food
1/2 cup molasses or corn syrup
1 cup of shampoo,
1 cup of antiseptic mouthwash
1 cup of chewing tobacco tea*
Mix all of the ingredients in a bucket, and pour into a 20-gallon hose-end sprayer. Apply to everything in your yard to the point of run-off every 3 weeks. Do this in the mornings through the growing season.
* To make tobacco tea, place half a handful of chewing tobacco in an old nylon stocking and soak it in a gallon of hot water until the mixture is dark brown.
Tim Heffron's lawn tonic recipe
1 can of beer--any kind except light.
1 can of soda pop—any kind except diet
1/2 cup of ammonia
1/2 cup of mouthwash
1/2 cup of liquid dish detergent, but don't use anti-bacterial
Apply every three weeks in the evening, after mowing. Use a hose-end sprayer. Any size will do. It takes about two batches to cover a 5,000-square-foot lawn.
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BRAVELY DONE: Your artwork has a strong Northwest vibe; lots of pine trees, rickety ships and friendly bears, are you from these parts?
NAS: Not originally. I'm from San Diego but moved up here a few years back. I think it's pretty accurate to say that everything I've made since the move has changed a lot. I fell in love with the general Pacific Northwest and it never seems to get old to me.
BRAVELY DONE: Yeah, there's not a lot of beach balls and bikinis in your work now.
NAS: Haha. No definitely not.
BRAVELY DONE: Seems a lot of local artists dwell in those same motifs; Carson Ellis, Evan B. Harris… How much would you say your work is influenced by the artistic community and how much of it is just floating around in the collective conscience?
NAS: Hmmmm, I'm not really sure, but I think influence from other artists is definitely a huge factor. I find myself borrowing ideas from other artists constantly, and sometimes without even thinking about it. As far as subject matter, I think that's mostly a result of my love for certain parts about the Pacific Northwest and fantasy, but the way it's manifested is definitely influenced by the artists who I admire.
BRAVELY DONE: Who and what specifically is inspiring you these days?
NAS: I'm really into all of the pastel colored old wood structures around town right now. There are tons of old sheds, garages, houses etc. that are painted these beautiful pastel blues and greens and are slowly growing moss and falling apart and I love them. I instantly want to make things when I see them. Aside from that I've been getting back into a mix of things lately, like fantasy, folk art, skateboard art, anime, and even some photography. These have all influence me in some form a ton lately.
BRAVELY DONE: Fantasy as in wizards and unicorns?
NAS: A little, but more so like faeries, giants, ogres, magic, and things of that sort. I like the idea of storytelling a lot right now.
BRAVELY DONE: Is there an illustrated children's book in your future?
NAS: Man, I hope so, but it would have to be twisted in some way. I can only handle so much straightforward innocence in storytelling. Truth be told, I'm much more into darker themes and storytelling, and I'd have to be able to get a little morbid or weird at points.
BRAVELY DONE: A children's book for adults…
NAS: Definitely. In my opinion, that's what's missing from a lot of storytelling today. If you watch an old Disney movie, you realize how sinister they were at times, or straight up drug induced. That's what made them so amazing for everyone.
BRAVELY DONE: So true. It seems your work is more and more visible these days. Was there a moment where things just started to click or has it been a gradual progression?
NAS: Yeah, well it definitely feels like things are starting to happen and it still kind of boggles me. When you make something, and you feel like someone else truly appreciates it, it's a strange feeling to grasp. I am so critical of everything I make that I usually can't look at it for too long after I make it. I just make something new that is hopefully better. I definitely feel like I am just starting to figure out what I like making and what I'm capable of, so I feel somewhat exposed in that sense when other people see these things that are pretty much an experiment for me. But the positive feedback and support that I've gotten from people so far is amazing and still kind of crazy to me.
BRAVELY DONE: This seems like a fitting segue into one of your other projects. Your band, Nurses, seem to be garnering a bit of a buzz these days. Can you just give me the quick synopsis of the band and how you came to join them?
NAS: Nurses were a band [I knew from] San Diego. We were acquaintances and I liked their music. John and Aaron of the band moved [to Portland] on a whim, splitting up with old members. I had lived here for a bit, they stayed on my couches, we started playing together, and soon they became two of my best friends. Its kind of crazy and almost bromantic, but everything just worked out really well. We've really pushed to experiment a lot with our music and make something new for ourselves and for music in general, and its definitely surreal to see people being so supportive of it. We've got a saying for it: "Yeah right." Its our inside joke, that everyone's playing a big joke on us. The liking that people have taken to my art and our music both trip me out constantly.
BRAVELY DONE: I've heard the new record was recorded entirely with the internal mic on a mac…a bold gesture. Is it safe to assume that you guys never expected it to be released much less praised the way it has?
NAS: Yeah, John and Aaron recorded the whole thing with the internal mic on a MacBook. They just opened it up and played towards it to record some ideas that were much different from what they were used to playing. They started building on them and sooner or later, a record was being started and the foundation for our music was beginning to take shape. I don't think they even knew where the internal mic was on the MacBook. They just played towards the screen. I don't think either of them ever thought that it would become a record that someone could buy, especially on vinyl. We definitely did not expect such a warm welcoming from anyone about the recordings or our shows, especially because I think we all have a certain taste for things that aren't conventionally "good" things, like crappy recordings or strange instruments in pop songs, etc. (And by crappy, I mean low quality or lo-fi).
BRAVELY DONE: I think the world is just yearning for anything that is out of the ordinary, but not so far out of the ordinary that it is not enjoyable.
NAS: Agreed. I think there are certain ideas and patterns in art and music that have historically worked really well and still work really well, and finding a way to stretch those ideas and keep progressing and incorporating outlandish concepts into them can produce some really beautiful things.
BRAVELY DONE: How would you describe the music to, say, your aunt?
NAS: Hmmmmm, I've gotten it a lot and I'm always really bad at it. I usually just try to evade the questions and let someone make up their own mind about it, or describe it as "dreamy, sort of strange pop songs" or something like that.
BRAVELY DONE: It seems like there will be plenty of opportunity in the coming months for people to make up their own minds. It looks like you guys are going on a never-ending tour to everywhere.
NAS: Haha! Yeah, this is definitely a "Yeah right" tour for us. I don't know if I've ever traveled for three solid months and to that many places. It definitely makes me sort of nervous, but in a good way, like liking a girl a lot.
BRAVELY DONE: How are you preparing? Or are you just diving in headfirst and figuring it out later?
NAS: No, we're definitely trying to be more organized about it this time. Last year we toured for around two months or so, and we were about as organized as three five-year olds in a theme park. With poor planning, we definitely slept in the van a lot, or just drove from one city to the next, not knowing where the next stop was and just texting ChaCha "where is the band Nurses playing this evening" and hoping to hear back. I slept on top of the keyboards and table in the back of the van a bunch. We ate PB & J everyday until we were sick from it. No more of that business.
BRAVELY DONE: Well here's to hoping you graduate from PB&Js to free backstage pizza and beer on this tour.
NAS: Dude, please, no more PB & J.
See more of Nas Chompa's work at www.flickr.com/photos/jamsandwich. The Nurses play MFNW on Friday, September 18th at The Doug Fir.


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Ace Hood has confirmed his departure from Def Jam and is currently with DJ Khaled's We The Best Music via Cash Money Records.
During an interview with Power 105's The Breakfast Club, the Southern rapper said that he signed a three-album deal with Def Jam at the onset of his career. After fulfilling his contract with Gutta, Ruthless and Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ace explained that he wanted to take his label situation elsewhere and that he has nothing but love for his former imprint.
"The situation was over with Def Jam. What I have with them? I had three albums with them. My situation with them was up," he said. "We chose to take the label situation to another place, to another home. It's no knock to Def Jam, shout out to Def Jam. I will always be forever grateful to Def Jam for supporting my career and being there. I'm definitely a lot more happy with the situation I got now, in all honesty, because I'm able to do me. There's no pressure. Nobody's calling me, forcing an album on me or forcing this on me. It's what's your vision? What do you want to do? We're willing to do what you want to do."
Ace, who recently released his single "Bugatti" featuring Rick Ross and Future, debuted in 2008 with Gutta, which entered the charts at No. 36 with 25,000 copies sold. The following year, he dropped Ruthless, which bowed at No. 23, and in 2011, he released Blood, Sweat & Tears that topped at No. 8 with 26,000 copies sold. He is currently gearing up for his fourth album Trials & Tribulations, releasing this summer.
Watch the interview below (via HHNM).
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May 24, 2016
Panama City Beach Police are investigating a meth lab explosion on the third floor of a beach condo building.
It happened around 4:00am Monday at the Sunbird Condominiums. Panama City Beach Fire Department responded to an activated sprinkler system, but when they got there they found all the makings of a meth operation. Panama City Beach Police Chief Robert Harding says the investigation is on-going, but he is not surprised by this latest meth discovery.
No one was in the condo at the time of the explosion.
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Sie Kerle müssen Jagd und fischen zu gehen oder ich kann nicht für die Jagd Saison warten lol
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It's going to be a lovely 93 today with 90% humidity after the 2" of rain yesterday. Just a warm-up for the 100+ degree days with high humidity. Only 1 way to deal with that kind of pressure cooker & that's to ice down a few cold ones, grab a rod & reel, put on your wading shoes and get chest deep in one of the bays.