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Adam Carey December 28, 2012
Planned maintenance works on the West Gate Bridge caused a 20-kilometre traffic jam on Thursday. Photo: Ken Irwin
AN EPIC 20-kilometre traffic jam choked Melbourne's busiest arterial road on Thursday, as planned maintenance works on the West Gate Bridge slowed traffic to a crawl all the way from West Sunshine to Malvern.
The bridge was reduced from five lanes to two in each direction all morning and for part of the afternoon, backing up city-bound traffic on the West Gate Freeway as far back as the Western Ring Road. At its heaviest, west-bound traffic travelling on CityLink from the eastern suburbs was backed up through the Domain Tunnel and as far east as Toorak Road.
Many motorists were caught out by the closure, despite a VicRoads information campaign, with some reporting delays that pushed their morning commute out to a teeth-grinding two hours or more.
Those traffic delays stand to be repeated today and potentially every working day until January 11 as VicRoads completes asphalt resurfacing work it says is essential to keep the road in good condition.
According to VicRoads, about 180,000 vehicles cross the bridge on an ordinary working day outside of holiday times. Numbers drop to about 150,000 in the Christmas holiday period, making it the quietest time of the year on Melbourne's roads.
VicRoads advises commuters to allow extra travel time or find another way to get across the city between now and January 11.
But those who chose to take a train into the city yesterday were not spared their own serving of transport chaos, as Regional Rail Link track works meant trains did not run via the City Loop on most lines, or between Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations.
The situation was compounded by the publication of incorrect timetable information by Public Transport Victoria on its website, smartphone app and at its call centre.
A Public Transport Victoria spokeswoman said it had received an "unprecedented number of timetable changes" from all public transport operators.
"These include extra services for special events, summer timetables and changes to make way for Regional Rail Link construction works," she said.
"Some of these changes are still coming in and PTV is working full time to get the changes into the system and published as quickly as we can."
Trains were running to a Saturday timetable, with a number of extra peak-hour services. Errors included listing services that stopped at all stations as express services.
The Regional Rail Link works, which are also scheduled to extend into the new year, forced the diversion of all but six metro lines away from the City Loop. However, services on four of those lines were temporarily suspended in the afternoon, because of a track fault near North Melbourne station, causing major delays on the cusp of the evening peak.
On the roads, city worker Janine Doney said it took her two hours and 45 minutes to get from her Point Cook home to her desk at her Exhibition Street office. Her frustration turned to anger at the lack of maintenance workers on the three closed city-bound lanes as she crossed the bridge.
''As I travelled over the bridge this morning, there was no infrastructure or manpower in place to conduct any work inbound, this was all set up on the out-bound side,'' Ms Doney said.
''It is time that VicRoads are held accountable for the chaos they continuously create on the roads each and every day, as any other private organisation would be.''
But VicRoads road operations director, Dean Zabrieszach, said the authority had carefully planned the timing of its works to minimise the impact on motorists and freight operators.
''It's been happening on the West Gate for 20 to 30 years, it's something that has to be done regularly, otherwise the bridge surface will start becoming rougher, and I hesitate to say dangerous, but not the way a bridge of that type should be functioning,'' he said.
Brian Negus, the RACV's head of public policy, said there was ''no ideal time'' to close lanes on the West Gate Bridge but he said that the Christmas period was probably the least-worst time.
He said the huge traffic snarls had again exposed Melbourne's unhealthy reliance on the West Gate Bridge for east-west trips across the city.
''Maintenance works are essential but it does point to the fact that Melbourne is totally reliant on one river crossing east to west,'' Mr Negus said.
The Baillieu government this month declared the proposed east-west tunnel a major project to accelerate early planning for the 18-kilometre arterial, which would extend from the Western Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway via CityLink and provide a second major river crossing.
However, the government has stated its intention to build the eastern section first, which would not include the second river crossing. The opposition says the western section must be built first.


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I officially registered my hives and had the inspector out yesterday...I've got Varroa! We did a rubbing alcohol with about a cup or more of bees and strained the liquid to find about 8 varroa! We are in our honey flow here, what are some safe products to use? I have the quick strips although I'm hesitant to use them during honey flow...the inspector mentioned Hop guard treatment but I'm worried after doing some reading about bees absconding and brood loss...any suggestions?
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RM next to CWB and Times Sq (A)
お部屋の大きさ100 フィート
Floor No.(with elevator)
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- エアコン
- テレビ
- 鍵つきの部屋
- 洗濯機/乾燥機
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Accommodation summary
|Lockhart Rd Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 香港
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This room is within the apartment so you will share the living room and the kitchen with others staying the other room. This room has a private bathroom.
The apartment is located in Causeway Bay, SOGO Department Store, near Times Square.
Causeway is the center tourist spot in Hong Kong where you can eat, shop, and enjoy sightseeing in the crowded streets and stylish shopping malls. Apart from that, there are many characteristic small stores and you can seek recommendation from us!
This apartment is fully Furnished and equipped with wireless Internet access, cable TV, kitchen utilities which you can use to cook your own dishes.
Convenient transportation: 5 minutes walk from the Causeway MTR station, three minutes walk from bus, tram downstairs
Eat: well known for the Bridge Spicy Crab gourmet restaurant! Sichuan restaurant, Chinese restaurant...
ハウスルールSecurity deposit: HK$500
|Weekly rate for up to 4 guests
|¥ 6465135
|Monthly rate for up to 4 guests
|¥ 21199628
|Check-in before
Wendy has a number of properties in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay area and sent her maids to the bus stop when we arrived to carry our luggage. Her maid Yani and another one are very helpful and friendly. Wendy herself came to greet us in the flat. I had gone to Hong Kong with my grown up son and daughter for visiting family and tourism. Our stay was very comfortable and in fact for part of the tenure we were given a flat in Wanchai overlooking a sports ground with beautiful view of the buildings and hills in the background. Because of good nature of Wendy and Yani it felt as if we were living with family or friends. We will surely stay with Wendy in future. One minor suggestion that I have for Wendy is that if she could arrange regular toilet rolls in the toilets instead of the slim toilet rolls which run out pretty quickly and also make sure soap / handwash liquid etc. are available for the wash basin. These minor things did not bother us much as we did not expect five star service and were more than happy to have a family experience. Regards, Tanveer Ahmed, London
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Small apartment indeed, actually only one room with integrated shower/toilet area, but space is precious in Hongkong and the apartment is really very new and nicely furnished. In addition, the location is great, in plain center of the traditional quarter of Wan Chai close to many shops, transportation possibilities and the Southern Playground which is good for relaxation in the middle of a bustling city. So we enjoyed our stay once we got used to the smallness of the place.
Wendy was good host, her staff were all friendly and helped a lot
Had a little confusion on apartments, a Then Wendy put me up in large apartment for the night, whilst I viewed other places of hers to rent long term
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
A last minute change of the contact telephonenumber, caused to some difficulties to get access to the appartement. After I arrived in Hon Kong - I tried to get in contact with Wendy at the phonenumber that I was given after booking - but without any luck. I had to go to the nearest bar to get free WiFi - and then I found out that Wendy had sent me a new contact number - to her caretaker for the appartment. This was not a very good start after a 17 hrs. airtravel. Please take notice of this Wndy for future guests. Having said that, the room was OK and the standard was to my requirements. Great service by caretaker Asia. Helge - Norway
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Weather Closures and Delays
Vista Grande Baptist Church: All afternoon/evening activities are canceled.
Woodmen Valley Chapel: All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. No Sunday evening service.
Pikes Peak Community College: All classes and activities are canceled at all PPCC campuses.
Pikes Peak Library Dist.: Monument Library is closed due to inclement weather.
Friendship Assembly of God: Evening Services, including Youth, are canceled.
Independent Missionary Baptist - Closed
St. Matthias - Closed (For Mon. Feb 25th)
The Hands of God Ministry La Junta - Closed
Donna's Dolphins Swim School - Closed
The Church at Woodmoor - All worship services and meetings are canceled
Mesa Hills Bible Church - All services, events & AWANA cancelled today.
First Southern Baptist Church of Colorado Springs - Eve activities canceled
Village Christian Church - Closed
Forestgate Presbyterian Church - closed today. Sunday School and Worship are cancelled.
Crossroads Chapel - All activities cancelled
Shepherd of the Springs Lutheran Church - All services and activities are cancelled.
Christian House Of Prayer - all services canceled Feb 24th, 2013
Black Forest Chapel - Closed
Black Forest First Baptist Church - Services Canceled
Calvary Chapel North - Services Cancelled for Sunday, Feb. 24th
Family of Christ: Morning Service and Evening Activities Cancelled
The Gathering: All Sunday Services Closed
Little Log Church - Closed Sunday
Temple Shalom Synagogue - Is CLOSED, No Religious School, Purim Carnival rescheduled for next Sunday 3/3/13
Tri-Lakes Chapel - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service canceled. 10 a.m. Service will be held as scheduled. 11:30 a.m. service canceled.
Rock Family Church - All services and activities are cancelled.
Wellsprings Church - No Morning Service
Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church - 8:30 worship service is on. All other services and activities this evening are cancelled.


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WHS Adoptable Animals
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. For more than 128 years, WHS has been saving the lives of animals in need. We offer adoption services that place 9,000 animals in new homes annually, veterinary services that save thousands of lives, educational programs that instill respect for animals, behavior services to assist guardians and a myriad of other initiatives that help end suffering for animals. We depend entirely on private donations to fund our programs and rely on volunteers in nearly every department. If you are interested in adopting, volunteering, enrolling in a class, taking a tour or making a donation, check out our comprehensive web site at wihumane.org. The adoptable animals' web pages are updated every 30 minutes!
Animal cruelty exemptions in Tues Budget Bill
Today, we are calling Wisconsin legislators asking them to protect the basic needs of animals. The budget bill, which will be voted on tomorrow, gives researchers exemption from all state animal cruelty laws.
Please, contact your legislators today. The budget bill is slated for an assembly vote tomorrow and senate vote on Thursday.
The Wisconsin Humane Society strongly opposes this change. Wisconsin law already exempts bona fide scientific researchers from the statutes prohibiting animal mistreatment in section 951.02 of the Wisconsin statutes, and poisoning in section 951.06.
The budget bill amendment is broader and would exempt researchers from the entirety of Chapter 951, the criminal laws relating to animal cruelty. Chapter 951 includes provisions that require proper shelter, food and water and prohibit stealing animals, animal fighting, and abandonment.
"We recognize that animal research has made important contributions to science, but Wisconsin law already allows researchers several exemptions from animal cruelty laws to permit that research to happen. The bill goes beyond that and says that researchers can do anything without worrying about any state legal protections for animals at all. They wouldn't have to follow state laws requiring that animals in captivity be given food and water, be transported humanely, not be kidnapped, and other simple protections we can all agree on. There is no reason in the world why researchers should not have to follow those laws," said Anne Reed, executive director of WHS.
The budget bill is scheduled for a vote on Tuesday. Please be a voice for Wisconsin's animals and call your representative and senator today to tell them that you oppose exempting researchers from animal cruelty laws. Contact your legislators now!
The 130-year-old Wisconsin Humane Society is one of the largest and oldest humane societies in the country, finding homes for 9,368 animals in 2010. The mission of the Wisconsin Humane Society is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness.
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am i the only one that finds it weird that the drawing MORGAN geyser drew a picture of a girl with CAT ears that said 'i love killing people' (or something along those lines.) and that PAYTON has a total obsession with CATS and is wearing CAT ears in the pictures above? i mean that could mean anything and nothing at all but i found that plausible coincidence very odd and enticing…
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Def not Anissa! And the pictures in the makeup are from a Halloween costume he wore while in COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL, where he was studying all things hair and makeup related. Will has an interest and is talent in "fantasy make-up", hence explaining a lot of the pictures posted in this gallery. Fantasy makeup is used from the stages of Broadway to the stages of your local civic theater and variety shows and it is no means for judgement of character. Good grief!
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Galvanized Metal Large Party Bucket & Stand
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Keep your guests refreshed in farmhouse style. Our substantial party bucket is crafted from durable galvanized steel with solid wood handles and a bottle opener affixed to the side. Propped on our sturdy wrought-iron stand (sold separately), it ensures favorite beverages are always on hand.
- Made of galvanized iron.
- Detailed with carved wooden handles.
- Features a bottle opener.
- Bucket and stand are sold separately.
- Bucket: 25.5" wide x 21" deep x 9.5" high
- Stand: 17" diameter, 23" high
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- Bucket: 25.5" long x 21" wide x 9.5" high
- Bucket Interior: 20" diameter, 9.5" high
- Stand: 17" diameter, 23" high
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- Pets allowed
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Accommodation summary
|Calle Faustino Álvarez, 41002 Sevilla, Spain
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|3 weeks ago
•The building is located on a parallel street to calle Feria, where you find supermarkets, shops and an excellent food market (fresh fish, meat, fruit and vegetables).
•The decoration is basic, yet it is equipped with all kinds of amenities to make your stay comfortable.
•We recommend the boulevard of Alameda de Hércules to eat out or to have a drink, only 2 minutes away, with a wide variety of bars, restaurants and cafés.
•Close to the promenade walk along the river Guadalquivir and the theme park of Isla Mágica.
•Surrounded by important monuments: the Andalusian Parliament, the Basilica of la Macarena, the Arabic Walls, the church of San Luis, the tower of don Fadrique, etc.
•Well connected with other areas of the city by public transportation.
•Public parking next to the Andalusian Parliament, about 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Check-out at 11:00, flexibility depending on the availability.
House rulesCheck-in from 15:00 to 21:30.
From 21:30 to 23:30, there is an extra charge of 25€.
From 23:30 to 01:00, there is an extra charge of 40€.
From 01:00 on, the charge is of 60€.
These amounts must be paid on cash at the check in.
Check-out before 12:00.
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|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
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Reviews for this host's other properties
Highly recomend this apartment to anybody. German received my wife and I and was 100% available and help us everytime we needed.
The location is good, 10 mins walk to the cathedral! The apartment is clean and confortable, with good wi-fi.
Don't hesitate!
The apartment is very comfortable, has three bedrooms, central air conditioning in every room. It is in a residential neighborhood with playground, supermarket on the corner of the building and metro two minutes walk. It takes no more than fifteen minutes to the metro center. You can park on the street without parking charges. The hostess is helpful and quickly answered our requests.
O apartamento é muito confortável, tem três quartos, ar condicionado central em todos os cômodos. Fica em um bairro residencial com parquinho, supermercado na esquina do edificio e metro a dois minutos a pé. Leva no máximo quinze minutos até o centro de metro. Pode-se estacionar na rua sem cobrança de estacionamento. A anfitriã é atenciosa e atendeu rapidamente nossos pedidos.
The room itself was nice, well located.
But it was not really clean, the TV did not work, any more than the WiFi code.
Unfortunately, even the cooking pots were not clean. There was no hand soap in the bathroom and no information material about Sevilla. Although these are all just little things, but overall it was not therefore satisfactory.
For the price we expected better.
Das Zimmer an sich war schön, auch gut gelegen.
Aber es war nicht wirklich sauber, der Fernseher funktionierte nicht, ebenso wenig wie der WiFi Code.
Leider waren auch die Kochtöpfe nicht sauber. Es gab keine Handseife im Bad und kein Infomaterial über Sevilla. Das sind zwar alles nur Kleinigkeiten, aber insgesamt war es daher nicht zufriedenstellend.
Für den Preis hatten wir besseres erwartet.
We booked this quite last minute so were uncertain about the arrangements to get the key. We were relieved to find German waiting for us at the door. The apartments are fresh and newly decorated. Our second floor place looked over the noisy, narrow street as well as the narrower side street. On the nearby Plaza Alameda de Hercules, there are many restaurants and bars, very nice. The linens are good, the shower is great. There is a washer and dryer available on the second floor landing, with soap. As these are new rentals, they are still fine tuning the facilities. It would be nice to see kitchen towels, a full length mirror, a few more hooks for backpacks, towels, coats, etc. On departure, we were unable to arrange for key drop-off and final payment, but assume they got it.
Positives: the location was perfect on a pretty street, 10 minutes walk from all strategic points, and two blocks from the square Alameda de Hercules, very touristy.
The public areas of this small building are very clean and there is a lift.
The wifi works great.
The apartment was very functional, simply decorated but tasteful, room and new modern bathroom.
There is something to eat on the ground floor and a terrace with a nice view on the roof of the building.
Negatives: inside the cabinet drawers in the bathroom and bedside tables were not very clean.
The two beds pushed together on feet are not stable and squeak at the slightest movement, which is very unpleasant. The dual sliding doors bedroom window functioned very poorly and it was sometimes impossible to close them completely because the joints were loosened. In addition, the single glazing was clearly insufficient to stop the noise from the street and we could sleep. This is extremely annoying because the local population is generally partied all night from Wednesday to Sunday.
Points positifs : la situation était parfaite dans une jolie rue, à 10mn pied de tous les points stratégiques, et à deux rues de la grande place Alameda de Hercules, très touristique.
Les parties communes de ce petit immeuble sont très propres et il y a un ascenseur.
Le wifi fonctionne très bien.
L'appartement était très fonctionnel, à la décoration simple mais de bon goût, la salle de bain neuve et moderne.
Il y a de quoi se restaurer au rez de chaussée et une terrasse avec un joli point de vue sur le toit de l'immeuble.
Points négatifs : l'intérieur des tiroirs du meuble de la salle de bain et des tables de chevet n'étaient pas très propres.
Les deux lits accolés sur pieds ne sont pas stables et grincent au moindre mouvement, ce qui est très désagréable. La fenêtre de la chambre à double battants coulissants fonctionnaient très mal et il était même parfois impossible de les fermer totalement car les joints étaient décollés. De plus le simple vitrage était nettement insuffisant pour arrêter les bruits de la rue et nous permettre de dormir. C'est extrêmement gênant étant donné que la population locale fait en général la fête toute la nuit du mercredi au dimanche soir.
Nice apartment, located near the beach and shops.
Beautiful terrace.
Some improvements:
the inadequate kitchen facilities (lack tire_bouchon, colander, bowl ...)
Several bulbs
Leak in the toilet bowl
The window onto the terrace did not lock
Appartement agréable, situé près de la plage et des commerces.
Belle terrasse.
Quelques améliorations à apporter :
équipement de la cuisine insuffisant (manquent tire_bouchon, passoire, saladier ...)
Plusieurs ampoules grillées
Fuite dans la cuvette des toilettes
La porte fenêtre donnant sur la terrasse ne se verrouille pas
The booking was very easy and the contact to the responsibles of the appartment perfect. They answered quick to every of our questions. The flat is like on the photos in the internet. Our contact person for the keys was everytime available and in time.
The studio is conveniently located and especially the hosts were lovely and very accueillants.Je recommend this property.
Le studio est idéalement situé mais surtout les hôtes étaient adorables et très accueillants.Je recommande cette location.
very welcoming, and very good house, clean, well placed to recommend
tres bon accueil, et très bon gîte, propre, bien placé, à recommander
Fantastic apartment, newly renovated and conveniently located if you want to visit the city. The friendliness of the hosts is beyond doubt and the truth is that we could enjoy a fabulous stay. Highly recommended for families or groups of friends. No objection to our weekend.
Fantástico apartamento, recién reformado y muy bien situado si quieres visitar la ciudad. La amabilidad de los anfitriones está fuera de toda duda y la verdad es que pudimos disfrutar de una estancia fabulosa. Muy recomendable para familias o grupos de amigos. Nada que objetar a nuestro fin de semana.
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Dos and Don'ts
Tours: "Don't miss taking a township tour run by people from the townships, or staying a night at one of the several township guesthouses. Both are good ways to get away from the glossy brochure images of the city, and to experience Cape Town as the majority of its residents do."
Tipping: "Wages aren't what they are in Europe and North America. Most workers are very poorly paid and unemployment is high, particularly among Cape Town's most disadvantaged communities. It's customary to pay tips to those who help you, not just waiting and hotel staff, but also to people minding cars on the street, petrol pump attendants, and so on—every little bit helps."
Taxi Etiquette: "If you use a shared taxi or minibus to get around town, it's considered polite to help pass the money for fares from fellow passengers forward to the driver."
Shopping: "Save some of your shopping for township-made souvenirs. Monkeybiz bead dolls and the papier mâché bowls of the Wola Nani project (www.wolanani.co.za) are just two examples of some of the great buys to be found."
Preservation: "The Cape's natural environment is as fragile as it is stunningly beautiful. While walking in Table Mountain National Park, tread lightly and completely banish the idea of lighting a fire or striking a match here as disastrous forest fires can result."
Phrase Book
isiXhosa (isi-Kho-sa) is what the Xhosa people call their language, one of South Africa's 11 official languages. Here are four essential isiXhosa words to know and use when visiting Cape Town:
Molo: Hello
Unjani: How are you? Pronounced oon-jáni
Enkosi: Thank you. Pronounced en-kósi
Hamba kahle: Go well. Pronounced hamba ka-le
Other useful terms:
Bru/Bra/Boykie/Bhuti: Four informal ways to refer to a male friend
Howzit? How's it going? Can also be used for hello
Lekker: If you really love something or it's totally cool then it's lekker
Fynbos: The hardy vegetation, unique to the Western Cape, which coats Table Mountain National Park. Pronounced fain-bos
Rikkis: London-style taxis that act as shared taxis and shuttle travelers around the city and mountain at a set price per person
The Tablecloth: The bank of cloud that tumbles, like dry ice, off the plateau of Table Mountain
Sangoma: Traditional African healer, a kind of doctor whose treatments uses herbs
Jol: Meaning party, either as a noun or verb. If you're looking for one, Long Street on a Saturday night is a good bet
Ubuntu: Take a township tour or spend the night at one of the guest houses there and you'll experience firsthand this isiXhosa word that can translate as "African hospitality" but means so much more. Pronounced Oo-bun-too
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Jonah Skurky-Thomas and Micah Bell team up to make "Jinah China," a series of cups, coffee mugs and plates that touches on several themes in playful ways. The show opens with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. today at K. Saari Gallery.
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On Sunday, CBS's 60 Minutes profiled Sen. Tom Coburn's (R-OK) on-going investigation of fraud and abuse in the federal government's two main disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (see Chris Edwards' discussion here). Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (Coburn is the ranking member) held a hearing on a particularly egregious example centered on the Social Security Administration's Huntington, WV office.
The case is a perfect example of what is quickly becoming known as the "disability-industrial complex": specialty law firms overwhelming the system with dubious disability claims, doctors vouching for applicants with dubious claims, and federal administrative law judges awarding disability benefits to individuals with dubious claims.
The committee produced a 160+ page report that is jaw-dropping from beginning to end. If you're pressed for time, at least check out the "findings" on pages 4-7. In the Huntington case, it's pretty clear that the three points of the triangle were all in cahoots. It's also quite similar to a still unfolding disability scandal in Puerto Rico that I discussed in August. In both cases, the public is now aware of the scandals thanks to the Wall Street Journal's Daniel Paletta's excellent investigative reporting. That begs two questions, however: what other major disability scandals are sitting out there waiting for a curious reporter discover? And what other ticking time-bombs are Social Security Administration bureaucrats aware of but doing little to defuse?


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- Underwater photographers are often SCUBA certified and experienced divers
- With a little patience and the right equipment, underwater photos can be captured anywhere
- Share your photos with CNN iReport and you could be featured on CNN
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." -- French explorer Jacques Cousteau
It's said that the ocean is like space: Vast and filled with life, most of which we have yet to discover. The aquatic frontier captivates those who dare to explore its depths, by offering a new realm filled with color and mystery.
In 1968, with the advent of color TV, French explorer Jacques Cousteau introduced viewers to the deep blue sea with his show, "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau," which used underwater cinematography to bring the beauty and wonder of the ocean to viewers around the globe.
Today, thanks to relatively inexpensive, yet highly sophisticated equipment and access to diving lessons, photographers are able to explore the ocean through their own lens. CNN invited enthusiasts to share their best underwater photos and the stories behind their explorations under the sea.
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The San Francisco housing crisis spilled over into Marin County Saturday with a demonstration outside the Strawberry Point home of a landlord protesters accused of being "a serial evictor."
Patricia Kerman, a 65-year-old retired food service worker, made an emotional plea to stay in the rent-controlled apartment she has lived in for 27 years during a demonstration by the renters' organization Eviction Free San Francisco.
She said she and her flat mate, Tom Rapp, are being ousted by landlord Kaushik "Ken" Dattani, whom tenants rights groups have branded one of the "Dirty Dozen" real estate speculators, blaming them for San Francisco's alarming rise in evictions.
"You know this is wrong and your neighbors know this is wrong," Kerman said, trying to speak to Dattani over an intercom at the gated entrance of his Great Circle Drive home, which is hidden behind a solid, seven-foot tall fence and a locked gate with a "beware of the dog" sign on it.
"You don't throw people out of their homes and out into the street," she said, noting that she and Rapp have been ordered to move out by August. "If he throws me out, I have nowhere to go."
Reached on his cellphone by the Independent Journal, Dattani declined to comment on the demonstrators' charges.
Kerman said she and Rapp are being evicted for no reason from a building Dattani owns at 3305 20th St. in San Francisco's rapidly gentrifying Mission District.
"For people coming into the city with money, it's just a financial deal with them," she said. "It you've got money, great. But a lot of us don't."
With San Francisco housing now the most costly in the nation, low-income tenants are being pushed out, but not without protests by groups such as the one that came to Marin on Saturday. A recent report by San Francisco's budget and legislative analyst found that evictions that result in units being taken off the rental market have been steadily rising in the city, as have simmering class tensions.
On Saturday, protest leaders accused Dattani and other property speculators of ejecting tenants under the Ellis Act, a provision in California law that gives landlords a legal way "to go out of business" and sell rental units as condos, sidestepping rent control restrictions. In San Francisco, Ellis Act evictions have skyrocketed 170 percent between February 2010 and February 2013, according to the city report.
"There are three different ways that tenants can be displaced through no fault of their own and the Ellis Act is the most insidious and the one being abused most by speculators such as Dattani," said demonstrator Erin McElroy, who was holding a large banner emblazoned "Eviction Free San Francisco."
McElroy, also one of the organizers of the anti-Google bus protests, is the founder of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, a group of 25 volunteers who collect data on evictions in San Francisco and display it dramatically on digital maps.
"The Mapping Project and Tenants Together, which is a statewide organization, just came up with a statistic: 70 percent of evictions in San Francisco are thought to be real estate speculators," said demonstrator Carmen Simon. "So this isn't your mom and pop landlord wanting to get out of the business to retire. These are professional people with a vast amount of capital."
McElroy said the Mapping Project and Tenants Together have drafted state legislation to reform the Ellis Act, and are also proposing a San Francisco ballot measure that would tax real estate speculators.
"It would make it more difficult for them to abuse the Ellis Act," she said.
After the protest in front of Dattani's house, the dozen or so demonstrators went door-to-door with leaflets about his eviction practices. Most of the upscale homes in the quiet bayside neighborhood are behind gates, so the activists stuck the leaflets on fences and under the windshields of parked cars under the watchful eyes of two sheriff's deputies.
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NEW HAVEN -- Shaylah McQueen, a James Hillhouse High School senior, valedictorian, youth community leader, single mother and, now, Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, is anything but a regular high school student.
While her peers are playing basketball and video games between school, work and homework, McQueen is raising her 1-year-old son, Arlander Folson; participating in community marches; and helping care for her seven brothers and sisters.
McQueen, 17, was one of 1,000 students recently awarded the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship, which she will use to attend Wilson College in Pennsylvania, a school that recently became a national center for single mothers in higher education. There, she plans to earn her degree in education, become an English teacher and help improve the community through civic involvement.
Cari Strand, an independent studies and seminar teacher at Hillhouse, described the scholarship, which will provide full tuition as well as grad school tuition, as life-changing.
"Shaylah shows that with perseverance you can be a successful role model, not just for teen moms but for all of us. She'll remind anyone that anything is possible," she said.
McQueen gravitated toward the education field because it has always been important to her.
"Before I had my son, education was my God, my food, my everything," she said. "Having my son pushed me even further to do that much more, to be a role model for my family and my community."
McQueen chose to teach English because her Advanced Placement Literature class challenged her the most in high school and helped shape who she is today.
"We are all so proud of Shaylah. Through the choices she has made, her dedication to her studies and her passion for community service, she is exactly what we are talking about when we speak about the importance of a college-going culture," said Superintendent of Schools Reginald Mayo. "Gates could not have chosen a more deserving student,"
Twenty-four hours each day is somehow enough for McQueen to tackle everything on her to-do list, including school, and say "yes" to more volunteer work when asked.
"I just utilize my resources and let people know my circumstances," she said. "It takes a lot of prioritizing."
McQueen has volunteered at the Peabody Museum, New Haven Reads and the Special Olympics. She is involved in the New Elm City Dream, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Expansion Youth New Haven Project and she founded the Attendance Buddies Club at Hillhouse. As part of her teacher preparation program at Hillhouse, she works with students at Wexler-Grant School.
"How can she do all she does and do it well?" asked Gail Staggers, Hillhouse teacher, facilitator of the teacher preparation program and McQueen's drama coach. Then she answered: "Shaylah has always been so positive. She does everything in colors."
The extraordinary amount of community involvement McQueen has on her resume is part of why she was chosen as a scholarship recipient, but she said she has never looked for recognition, it just comes.
"I do all of this because I am indebted to the community," said McQueen. And that is the reason she is leaving New Haven.
McQueen could have attended Southern Connecticut State University and lived at home, but she said if she were to take that path, she wouldn't be able to focus on herself and her son, and come home with even more to offer to the community.
She said that, going forward, she will "let God lead the way," but despite guidance, McQueen has specific civic goals she will aim to accomplish in college: to fight for more jobs for youth and prevent violence in the community
"When youth don't have jobs, they tend to give up and do things they're qualified for. Everyone is qualified to sell drugs or kill someone," she said. "They need to have hope that they are qualified for more than that."
This fall, McQueen will move on campus with her son and the community in Pennsylvania will have the chance to experience her charm, dedication and passion for making the world a better place.
With McQueen in mind, Staggers said, "sometimes things happen to good people so they can do great things."
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Luxury home in an old Convent.
Size140 m²
Floor No.2
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Washer/dryer
- Indoor fireplace
- Smoking allowed
Accommodation summary
|Cava Baja, 28005 Madrid, Spain
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|Property ID
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The flat is in an unsurpassable location for the tourist, but retains a tightknit community. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed, and you can enjoy both the artistic and architectural monuments or the excellent restaurants and bars nearby at your own pace and leisure. 5 minutes by walk to the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, 15 minutes to the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thysen museums…
The flat comprises 3 rooms with 3 en suite bathrooms, two equipped with showers and one with an in bath shower. Of the three rooms, all with built-in wardrobes and two of which incorporate dressing areas, the third, a versatile attic space, can be used as guestroom, staffroom or as a playroom.
The common areas maintain the loft feel from the wide entrance area (this versatile space is used as a picture gallery and workspace) to the large open plan living-dining-kitchen space which opens out onto Calle del Almendro, the beautiful convent courtyards dominated by the sky and the vista of Madrid's rooftops .
The property is equipped with next generation amenities whilst painstaking respecting the period features and history of the building. Amenities include: under-floor environmental hit and fresh control, air conditioning and all kind off facilities, such a big led TV, dishwasher, washing machine and drier machine... The flat retains all original ceilings; from the painted ivory arches in the common areas to the original wooden beams of the old structure, preserved in the bedrooms.
Enjoy your stay!
Interior features:
The flat has strived to maintain a simplicity and respect for the environment and history of the buildings materials: wood, iron and cement applied and made by craftsmen.
The floor of the entire house, shower trays and bath are made of the same material: polished concrete made using traditional methods here in Madrid. The stairs leading to the rooms off and adjoining the gallery and reading area with are made of industrial iron.
The exceptional quality of interior features also extends to the graphite iron finishing's windows, soften by the warm modern lighting and to the highest specification thermal and acoustic insulation. The furniture consists of industrial design icons and pieces designed by the architect, and others from family inheritance.
You are able to rent 1 room, two or the whole house.
Me, as your host, willl be glad to give you the tips of my city, as my 30 years of 100% madrilenian life, and introducing you to some madrilenian expeiences if we have the chance,. I spend some years in United States, Italy and Norway, and the people has allways been so nice and generous with me, and being like them is my way to thank them.
House rules-Take care of the home.
-Ask me anything if you have any question.
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|$ 47 US per guest/night extra
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This is a well furnitured and modern appartment. Very well located.
Gabriel speaks english and is very helpfull.
We would absolultely recommend this place.
Perfect communication and an incredible location! I hope to come back again to your lovely city and your warm guest-friendship.
Thank you, Gabriel for hosting us!
We had a very good time in Madrid and we love that loft near by the center of the old town.
It is a great place to be and to enjoy the sight-seeing.
We hope to come back one day!
We had a wonderful time in Madrid. Gabriel's flat is amazing ! He has been very easy to communicate with. Everything went right !
Gabriels apartment is a nice clean and full-equiped place. Comminication with him before the arrival was really good and easy. I highly recomend this place to enjoy Madrid
We spent a great time in this apartment eight
The host was always responsive when our questions for our stay
The apartment is conveniently located near the center but in a quiet neighborhood!
I recommend this apartment
Nous avons passe un super séjour a huit dans cet appartement
L'hôte a toujours été réactif lors de nos questions pour notre séjour
L'appartement est idéalement situé près du centre mais dans un quartier calme!
Je recommande cet appartement
From 23 t / m December 27 with 5 people stayed here. The apartment is fantastic. It is well maintained and equipped. Gabriel, the host is easily accessible for all kinds of information regarding the apartment or the city. The location in the old town is perfect. For us it was very much within walking distance and otherwise take much for a taxi. Both the apartment and Madrid are definitely a must.
Van 23 t/m 27 december met 5 personen hier verbleven. Het appartement is fantastisch. Het is prima onderhouden en van alle gemakken voorzien. Gabriel, de gastheer is prima bereikbaar voor allerlei informatie inzake het appartement of de stad. Ook de ligging in het oude centrum is perfect. Voor ons was heel veel op loopafstand en anders neem je voor weinig een taxi. Zowel het appartement als Madrid zijn absoluut een aanrader.
Great place, great host. We had a wonderful time.
The location is very good and so is the loft. The host is very helpful and friendly.
We look forward to coming back in the near future !
We enjoyed the apartment very much for its comfort, design and quiet location next to the intense city life in the Latina- barrio. And Gabriel is perfect as host, friendly and helpful in every sense. We must recommend this place for all families and otter groupes of 4-6 persons.
We spent 3 days in this apartment, there were 5 people. The stay was perfect, 1 apartment with all the necessary amenities we felt like home, very detailed host certainly when we return to Madrid we choose this apartment. Highly recommended
Hemos pasado 3 días en este apartamento, éramos 5 personas. La estancia ha sido perfecta , 1 apartamento con todas las comodidades necesarias nos hemos sentido como en casa, el anfitrión muy detallistas, sin duda cuando volvamos a Madrid escogeremos este apartamento. Muy recomendable
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Dimension: 15" H • 10" Diam.
The subtle interior ribbing adds a watery ripple to the light from our round glass globe in this traditional railroad or nautical style lantern. The ribbed glass of these lanterns offers an elegant alternative to the "onion" style globe.
- Cage, top loop and chain are brass
- Optional single Edison Base socket available
- Available for wall mount and post mount applications.
- Available in smaller size as SM-LT-16-H (Dimensions: H. 12" Diam. 8" and in larger size as SM LT-18-H (Dimensions: H. 21" Diam. 14") Call to order.
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There is something very exciting, and special, about hearing good-to-stunning music that few other people know about. And there is no shortage of such music, by any means. Case in point is the New York City band Beautiful Small Machines?
The duo is Bree Sharp and Don DiLego that craft melodic electro-pop hooks and are admittedly "caught somewhere between the 70's, 80's and deep space". The title track of their new EP, Simple Joys, features Simon LeBon (Duran Duran) on vocals. Simple Joys drops October 13 via Elk Velvet Records, the day before a scheduled show at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York, October 20-24.
Jim Wallis of the London-based indie rock band, My Sad Captains, debuts with his electronic lo-fi solo album, "Fish/Fowl/Flood," under the moniker Looking Glass. Wallis' debut LP drops on Oct. 19. Also in this playlist are new songs from Florida rockers Inkwell; LA's alternative rock band Lemonwilde; the recently disbanded UK buzz group Calis Star; Chicago's punk band Cool Devices; Bi-coastal indie hipsters Esquimaux; Jersey City's melodramatic alt rockers Their Planes Will Block Out The Sun; pop experimentalists from Brooklyn Peephole; and UK indie group Mirror Kicks.
"Simple Joys" - Beautiful Small Machines from Simple Joys EP (2009)
"Ah La Ha" - Looking Glass from Fish Fowl Flood (2009)
"The Whale The Whale The Whale!!!" - Inkwell from Rivers of Blood and Sadness, or Maybe Happy (2009)
"Just Like An Ashtray" - Lemonwilde from Red Room EP (2009)
"The Goodwill Robot" - Carlis Star from Bedroom Demos (2009)
"Primitive" - Cool Devices from s/t debut (2009)
"Guilty Boat" - Peephole from Cold Dime EP (2009)
"In The Night" - Esquimaux from Wolf EP (2009)
"Teflon Kids" - Their Planes Will Block Out The Sun from White Dancer (2009)
"Turning It Up" - Mirror Kicks, digital single (2009)
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- At 12:29 AM , said...
this is a great playlist! you're right, i've never herad of these songs, but they are awesome esp. small beatiful machines, looking glass, inkwell, cool device - thanks!
- At 4:38 AM , said...
just a small slip of the pen:
When playing "Simple Joys", it should be "Beautiful Small Machines", you mixed it up to "Small Beautiful Machines" there.
Great playlist noneless, you made my day!


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- 12-23-12 12:23 PM #31Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
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Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Well, this thread has gone all over the place. Whenever I contemplate spending large amounts of money in the name of efficiency I like to figure out how long it will take for the mods to pay off. If you spend a lot of time and money you may get 18 mpg out of the car. If it gets10-12 mpg now it will still take a lot of miles before your fuel savings will pay for the mods. The gear vendors unit is a proven reliable unit but it isn't cheap either. 4L80's aren't that cheap to retrofit either. I think most people just pay the penalty at the pump and enjoy it as is. I have lived over 50 years without needing Seafoam so I don't get it's popularity. Synthetic oil will keep any engine clean by itself. I would give any old 472 an HEI with a good tune up and call it good.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?#8. Here's a little on what I found on Valvoline VR1 and NOT to use it in a street car since it does not have the detergent packaged needed for a street car. When you read these forums, they often refer to conventional (non-synthetic oil) as "Dino" which means Dinosaur, which means its oil from the ground of the left over extinct Dinosaurs.....something like that!
Amsoil products are pretty difficult to get in Finland. No one drives every day with these cars nowadays and that's why we don't have very much those products.
It's difficult to find synthetic oil with high ZDDP too. I have searched some information, and Valvoline Turbo which I have used in all engines, has 1300ppm of zinc, but that oil is mineral.
I've heard Red Line uses ester technology in their oils? Does Red Line have any high ZDDP oils?
They would be synthetic and nice, especially in winter.
I'll read the rest of your message later and answer then
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Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
There must be some kind of diesel truck oil with the extra zddp available over there that should work fine.
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Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Anyway, I came across some info from some intelligent sources regarding your thoughts exactly that others have also concluded, and the experts say, NOT to use diesel oil in a gas motor even though many diesel oils do have high ZDDP levels. Apparently, from what was said, Diesel Oils additive package needs high heat to activate the additive package, and those oils also have different additives and low Ash content ect. which will only benefit diesel motors......and a bunch of other technical reasons that I can't remember!
It was also said, the ZDDP acts differently in diesel oil and does not work until it is exposed to the high heat of a diesel motor.
Also, many have discussed the same Valvoline VR1 oil that "3dfx" is currently using which has been reforumulated with an addivtive package for street cars. Looks like VR1 oil is a good choice. I would maybe go synthetic and add a ZDDP additive like ZDDP Plus or even Redlines ZDDP additive to an acceptable calculated concentration whatever that may be......
ZDDP Plus Tech Paper:
I'm sure there are many company's in Europe who sell a ZDDP additive also known as "Break In Additive".
Here's Mobil 1's answer on the topic:
Finally, here's some excellent info on "Everything you want to know about ZDDP" from a GM Tech Bulletin with some very good conclusions that were made about the GM Tech Bulletin!
It was info from 2007, so I wonder if this info has changed any as oil technology has also changed over the past 5yrs. I'll ask for an update to see what they say................
I still feel that this 472 and any neglected motor should have some supplemental cleaning performed. I've been reading some very good info on the KREEN Oil Flush and it looks like that's what I'm ordering soon because of its very different and unique formulation vs. Marvel Mystery Oil, Sea Foam, and Auto RX. I wish I knew about it back in the early 90's when we had some bad bulk oil from a local supplier totally gunk up my Fleet of delivery trucks and my 91 Brougham that I foolishly used that oil in a few times before find out what was happening!
I'm going to order some KREEN and give it a try on some of my cars. I sent them an e-mail to see if it's distributed to Europe or if they know of a product over there with the exact formulation. I'll post some interesting and promising stuff I found about it. Their web-site is pretty basic for such an old product line that mainly is known in the Fire Arms and Aerospace Industry.
I'm still gathering tons of stuff to post to the thread in addition to that Camshaft upgrade for the 472 which was developed by some BIG BLOCK CADDY GURU'S and has been proven to improve economy of the 472/500 motor. Bare with me.
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Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Problem with most of these chemical oil strippers is just that, they strip the oil of it's lubricating properties. That is why you can only run them for short periods of time. Also they help contaminates to run throught the oiling system. If you have ever torn down an engine, you should be aware of the pockets of fine metal deposits that these cleaners allow to get back into suspension and they are fine enough to pass through most pick-up screens. At this point it relies on how efficient you oil filter is. WIX makes one of the best. Some of the others will allow minute particles through them. There is no known rating of oil filters. They all allow some contaminates through, and all systems have a bypass valve that allows oil passage when trapped particles offer too much resistance.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
I have read about camshaft thing, and maybe in autumn I dissassemble the engine and change all bearings, pistonrings, etc. and buy a new cam. In autumn I can get my car into warm garage.
I have read about those camshafts, here is one site which provides them: http://www.500cid.com/cams.htm
They say I can get 22MPG fuel consumption, that sounds pretty amazing, huh?
Has anyone here replaced your own cam with MTS#3 series mileage cam?
What else I must change? Do I have to change lifters, pushrods, or anything?
They say this cam works best in low-compression engines, how doest it work in my engine, which is high compression? Do I get better results than ones with low compression engine?
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Hi "3dfx",
Very very sorry 3dfx I didn't get back to you. Been sick for a while, but almost on a daily basis, I've compiled literally a library and database of links for you to review about the 472/500 modifications surrounding fuel economy..... About a whole winter's worth of reading!!!!!
Ton's of info on the 472 and how to achieve the fuel economy gains. I'm glad you posted a message and are still interested in this subject, so my research can at least be of interest to you or others. Since you already found the MTS site, you probably have been also doing research and may have already seen the many links I've already compiled, or maybe not!
I've also become very interested in the 472/500 and may put one in my 91' Brougham if my little 305 TBI dies some day. I also found a guy who put one into a beautiful red concourse 1980 Fleetwood Brougham that gets 12mpg (city?/Hwy?) and does the 1/4 mile in 12.92 at 106mph and is an every day street car! This motor was built by the old famous owner of MTS "Al Betker" who built the motor to be 500 hp / 600 tq. for Matt Garrett who is a major car collector here the U.S. and has a huge website of all his cars:
Here's his main web-page with all of his collection. His Cadillac Collection is really unbelievable:
I've also e-mailed Matt Garrett about his 1980 Fleetwood and how to get in touch with Al Betker. I may call him tomorrow also.
I've been thinking a lot about your engine and have been researching and talking to experts on some diagnostics and very specific and unique procedures/treatments to do on your engine to basically save its life from an unnecessary rebuild and to try and revive it so you can hopefully take this project on without a lot of expense or doing a rebuild.
I have been in contact with Marty at MTS (Maximum Torque Specialties www.500cid.com ) a few times about your 69' Deville who is now one of the new owners of the company. Today he sent me the "TOP SECRET CAM SPECS" in order to be able to start to get advice on matching axle gears, transmission, torque converter, and spark advance to get this engine to run properly on that cam or even with your stock cam. Basically, MTS only builds engines but will try and help give advice beyond engine building. Many forums have said MTS is the best and most well known company to deal with on the 425/472/500 performance parts ect.
After doing a lot of research on that cam and other economy improving tricks for the 472/500, I've been trying to get the history straight about their [U]MTS#3 "22 mpg. Economy Camshaft"
The company "MTS" has gone through 3 owners and Marty (new owner) had said he does not have the detailed info about that famous "76' Sedan DeVille 472 that got 22 mpgs." because he said the client database and other info was all lost after a computer crash after they bought the company from Al Betker. I "THINK" that camshaft along with all the MTS cams were developed by the 2nd owner Al Betker who developed and did a lot of research and design on those cam, but sold his business (MTS) to Marty around 2007 who merged and also bought out Torque Inc. another Cadillac Perf. company along with Bull Dog Cadillac Performance Heads.
I'm presently trying to track down "Al Betker" through some of my auto industry contacts and will let you know if I can find him and get him to join in here to discuss his expertise on these motors........
As far as the info I've compiled, ITS HUGE! I've tried my best to organized it with a description of each link. I think I may do a write-up about what I believe you should try to do with the motor first in diagnostics and some procedures, then post all of those links to better understand my rational of how I would proceed with your car if it were mine.
Not real sure how I'm going to do this.......I have to think a little more but since no one else has posted any ideas in a few weeks, I guess the next few HUGE posts won't bury anyone's posts on the subject.
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Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Has anyone here replaced your own cam with MTS#3 series mileage cam?
What else I must change? Do I have to change lifters, pushrods, or anything?
They say this cam works best in low-compression engines, how doest it work in my engine, which is high compression? Do I get better results than ones with low compression engine?[/QUOTE]
Any time you install a new cam it is best to install new lifters. The lifter faces and the cam lobes have to "wear-in". Cam manufactures generally sell these in kits with some moly-disulfide and oil additive, to aid with the break-in. If you plan to use a previously used cam, it is advisable to install lifters in the same location in relation to the lobe due to the resulting matched surfaces.
Push rods, rockers, rocker shafts, valve stem tips, locks, and spring retainers, should all be examined with scrutiny. My rule, New cam = new valve springs, or at least check the static spring pressure and replace as needed. Sometimes you can get away with replacing just the exhaust valve springs, as they are exposed to more heat than the intakes.
Cams designed as "mileage" cams are basically low lift/short duration cams which do not promote proper dynamics for most high compressioned engines. The stock cam for a 472 is already of this design. Compression in these engines is the result of the large diameter/stroke of the pistons, similar in design as a lot of diesel engines. These engines reach peak efficiency around 2000 rpm. Use of one of these cams, may neccessitate rejetting your carb to improve off idle performance.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
It's always fun to get into an engine and work toward better economy/more power.
But, keep careful accounts of money and time spent, bounce that against any claimed gas mileage increase and your present mileage; then figure how many gallons of gas you need to burn to begin to break even.
I build a LOT of Olds 455 and GM 454 engines for marine use. Different cams, rocker arms, timing - all have very little effect (in the order of things) on fuel consumption. Advancing a cam 4 degrees brings the power curve down a bit in the rpm range and MIGHT net you a small fuel economy gain at cruise, but that's doubtful.
Perhaps a good Quadrajet overhaul and some careful primary jet work would be the way to go. Find Doug Roe's HP Books 8 X 11 paperback on how to repair and tune Quadrajets. Google.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?But, keep careful accounts of money and time spent, bounce that against any claimed gas mileage increase and your present mileage; then figure how many gallons of gas you need to burn to begin to break even.
I'm only changing the cam if I decide to do some serious engine repairs and replace all piston rings, bearings and all worn parts with new ones, hone cylinders, "hone" (I don't know is this the right word?) valves, machine my cylinder head with MIRA.
I have to do this decision about engine repairs after I have done pass-leak test and pressure test to my engine. I'll do them as soon as I can. Maybe in spring when weather warms up.I have been in contact with Marty at MTS (Maximum Torque Specialties www.500cid.com ) a few times about your 69' Deville who is now one of the new owners of the company.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
From all the links I saved on the 472/500's: the factory cam had a very bizarre and strange profile since it was the beginning of emissions control in the U.S. The peak intake lift was said to be 17 degrees After Top Dead Center!!!!!! Very bad for power or efficiency of combustion and I can't imagine how it gave lower emissions. There was so many other strange issues with those factory cams on slow ramp speed ect. ect. and have been said to be very bad cam designs from the factory, and ANY performance cam will really bring that engine alive from what others have experienced and studying the factory cam profile. They also have said these cams and even aftermarket regrinds need to be degreed in because most of them are off by 4 degrees +++.
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From what I've read a few times now, the 425/472/500 engine blocks were casted with high nickle alloy content which made them very hard and durable and was great protection from cylinder wall wear. So that's in your favor if the engine was not well maintained. I've read that many people were surprised to see the original cross hatch still on the cylinder walls after 200,000 miles and didnt' need to touch the cylinder walls.
The original springs were not made well from Cadillac, and it has been said, you can actually compress the springs by hand because they were so weak!
Also, you definitely want to purchase the MTS#3 or #5 Kit with the lifters along with the valve spring kit:
MTS#3 Cam Kit: http://www.mtscadparts.net/servlet/t...dsh-500/Detail
MTS#5 Cam Kit: http://www.mtscadparts.net/servlet/t...dsh-500/Detail
I may as well let you in on a major flaw of this motor right now, that I discovered.
First, the valve spring seals/retainers on the 425/472/500 motors were made of Nylon (plastic), as were the teeth on the timing gears had Nylon! The Nylon gets very brittle and breaks off from both area's and ends up on the oil pump pickup screen! When the Nylon coating breaks off the timing gears, it accelerates the timing chain wear and totally screws up valve timing along with ignition timing which will make matters worse for efficiency of the combustion event! If it gets bad enough, the chain jumps a tooth +, you will have valve piston contact! That's what I was told and couldn't believe it........
I believe that is why you are having a MAJOR oil problem as I have confirmed that 1 liter/600km is far too much oil being burned for that motor and any of these Big Cadillac Motors using more than 1qt/3000 has these problems which need to be explored and ruled out.
In addition, you will need to buy a new Timing Set by Cloyes:
http://www.mtscadparts.net/servlet/t...-roller/Detail Street Set
http://www.mtscadparts.net/servlet/t...-timing/Detail HP Full Roller Set
I know one of technical guys at Cloyes I can talk to about this in the next few days and which "Timing Set" to go with. He coincidentally sent me an e-mail the other day about something else so I'll be sure to ask him what he knows about the 472/500 because he is an absolute authority on GM.
The 2nd reason that I've been doing a lot of research about your oil consumption problem, is that I firmly believe all that oil in the combustion chambers has most certainly carboned up ring-packs/ ring-lands and are not allowing the rings to move freely and seal, along with bad maintenance of previous owners and long oil change intervals with cheep oil over the years......so your oil consumption problem over the years may have caused the rings to seize up fromoil entering from the top through the valve seals, and from the bottom through a stuck oil ring..........more on how to resolve that later by a hot chemical soak and pressurizing the cylinder to dissolve the carbon with out taking the motor apart!
One of the first things to do after a chemical soak, is to take that oil pan off and inspect/clean it out from all the Nylon material!
SEE POST #4 and enlarge the photo of all the Nylon timing gears and valve springs seals!
After I post up all my research along with any other advice from other members here, you are going to want to join the Forums that specialize in the 472/500 motors like the 500CID Forum and there are a few others. Just post the links on this thread so others can get linked to those other forums threads on building an efficient 472/500 because I'm sure some very good advice will be given!
Essentially, from the info I will post, in order to get the best fuel economy from that MTS#3, it will need to be carefully matched to the proper gears, trans, torque converter, and spark curve of a new HEI and you may as well go with a MSD/Crane/Mallory CID spark box which will give you multiple sparks to improve the combustion efficiency of those HUGE combustion chambers!
There is another spark box technology that is mostly unknown, but was developed by a very well known German Electronics Engineer by the name of Ulf Arens and some in the OEM/Aftermarket Spark Box Industry consult with him for product development while other shun his expertise and knowledge. Here's his technology he licensed to this company which is big with the Asian Tuners: http://www.okadaprojects.com/usa/products_booster.htm
This system was also tested by David Vizard who is the famous automotive technical journalist who writes all the "GOOD" articles for the car magazines like Hot Rod ect...and has written a few performance books. He did a write up on a very good race industry forum that no longer exists but here is the old archived website. Unfortunately, the photos of the Ignition Scope Pattern are not shown on this site which was proof of how it worked:
Here is an excerpt on the same article about the Plasma Booster from David Vizards book: "HOW TO BUILD HORSEPOWER". Pg. 90 is not shown but here is pg. 91:
Industry News on Ulf Arens's invention:
But David Vizard is now testing the Blue Phoenix Plasma Ignition so I'll have to read about it more but these guys are discussing it:
This is why you need at least an HEI Distributor/Ignition to light off that high compression and huge cylinders which are as big as an old oil can! Like this one: http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/13370
Even David Vizard states the same on large big block cylinder capacities in that book.
If you think this post was long..............the info I will post is about 10 of these pages!!!!!! But I believe is well worth the read.
More to come soon!
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?I've read that many people were surprised to see the original cross hatch still on the cylinder walls after 200,000 miles and didnt' need to touch the cylinder walls.First, the valve spring seals/retainers on the 425/472/500 motors were made of Nylon (plastic), as were the teeth on the timing gears had Nylon!
Well, replacing the nylon gears is the first thing I'll have to do when I dismantle my engine. Those nylon things just suck and can cause lots of problems.There is another spark box technology that is mostly unknown, but was developed by a very well known German Electronics Engineer by the name of Ulf Arens and some in the OEM/Aftermarket Spark Box Industry consult with him for product development while other shun his expertise and knowledge. Here's his technology he licensed to this company which is big with the Asian Tuners: http://www.okadaprojects.com/usa/products_booster.htm
The only question is, how reliable this plasma ignition system is. It's mainly used in high-end racing cars for a short perioids of time and there isn't very much street experience about it. How does the system work after 100 000km or 200 000km of street driving? Or how this plasma ignition device work in -20 degrees celsius?Essentially, from the info I will post, in order to get the best fuel economy from that MTS#3, it will need to be carefully matched to the proper gears, trans, torque converter, and spark curve of a new HEI and you may as well go with a MSD/Crane/Mallory CID spark box which will give you multiple sparks to improve the combustion efficiency of those HUGE combustion chambers!
The MTS#5 cam is more like the stock cam but how much it will affect to fuel economy? Is it possible to get anything like 18-20 MPG with this cam?This is why you need at least an HEI Distributor/Ignition to light off that high compression and huge cylinders which are as big as an old oil can!If you think this post was long..............the info I will post is about 10 of these pages!!!!!! But I believe is well worth the read.
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Hi 3DFX,
What Plasma system did they review in that magazine article?
Over the past few years, there have been quite a few ignitions that have developed a "Plasma" type ignition, but only a few few who truly developed the better technology. The system built by Ulf Arens and now sold through Okada Projects, or maybe by his old company in Europe, are for street cars and built to last for every day use. I've read that they are a simple 2 or 3 wire connection to the distributor/coil and if the box should fail, it resorts back to the OEM ignition where the MSD/Crane CDI box's will totally shut down the igntion if it should fail. I believe its because those system replace the distributor module where this Plasma box by OKADA does not.
I've been reading a lot about that other system called Blue Phoenix Plasma Ignition and that system needs to be used with non-resistor plug which will interfere with modern day electronics or radios from a lot of EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) that is generated with a non-resistor plug and amplified by this spark box, but some users have talked about installing shielding devices like the old style metal end capped euro spark plug boots that are then run to a ground wire. They've also said plugs don't last long on that system due to erosion of the plug tips because the system is so powerful. Although, Non-resistor plugs on a MSD Box or other boxes will also show a huge spark discharge but then again, that is at normal atmosperic pressure and not under vacuum or within a combustion chamber under extreme pressures. But makes a good marketing show!
They were also talking about custom made "Duel Tungsten" plugs which are hand made to run on this system.......very interesting.
The Plasma technology is very real and one system I read about was developed by reserchers at M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) around 1999 and they formed a private company called SmartFire Plasma Ignition. The company has since been bought and sold by some industry giants like Motorola and Woodwards. It was developed for F1 Race engines and it used the spark plug also as a harmonic device listening for pre-igntion/detonation/misfires and would adjust the spark event accordingly!
This system was about $22,000 U.S.!!!!!!!!!!
But I think the BIG OIL COMPANY's suppressed the technology through influence of Motorola and Woodwards who now own the SmartFire System!
There was even a brief merger of the company that makes my injector carbon cleaning machine "TerraClean" before they were sold off:
Here's the latest on Plasma Ignition Technology from Federal-Mogul:
But, I think this technology has ALSO been somewhat exploited by the lower end devices that are available bragging about "Plasma". The only 2 devices I'd trust is the ones tested by David Vizard. I'm sure there maybe other company's too and some in Europe, but I'll have to talk with Ulf Arens someday soon to and ask him about these technologies or any others in Europe that are reputable..............maybe he was the first to duplicate the plasma technology or they stole it from him!
Anyway, here's a little bit more info on the cam that I wanted to pass along to you and the e-mail from Marty at MTS and who was nice enough to actually give me the secret cam specs. Not sure if he also sent you this info too. But here it is for everyone to read..... In addition, here is some old info from the old MTS owners website further below:
E-mail from MTS on exact cam specs:
"#3 cam specs using stock rockers
-This is a single pattern cam so both intake and exhaust lobes are the same
Valve lift .472"
-Advertised duration at .006" lift is 267*
-duration at .050" lift is 210*
-LSA is 112* and the cam is ground straight up. With early higher compression engines this is the way we recommend it be installed so the engine doesn't want to ping as easily.
With the later low compression engines the cam can be advanced 4*
-#5 cam specs with stock rockers
-Valve lift .486"
-Advertised duration at .006" lift is 279*
-duration at .050" is 214*
-LSA is 112 + 4"
WEB ARCHIVED PAGES FROM OLD MTS WEBSITE: I'll post the websites in that HUGE research I've been doing to post here maybe this weekend.
#3 Series Grind
RPM Range: Idle - 4200
This Cam is all Bottom end and Toque. Its excellent for heavy tow use. It will get a very heavy package moving from dead stop easily. It makes a great replacement for the stock cams in stock Fleetwood and Eldorados. This cam provides a stock idle with good vacuum. Its perfect for use with 2 to low 3 series rear gears. it works with stock valve springs and provides good fuel economy.
#5 Series Grind
RPM Range: 1000 - 4600
Use of this Cam Requires a performance vale spring kit. This cam moves the power band up a notch. Still a good M.P.G. economy with a stock type idle. For use with 2 to 3 series rear gearing. Excellent towing power. This cam will move the Cadillac power curve to match your vehicles low to 3 series rear end gearing. A good choice for your daily driven street car or street rod. Excellent M.P.G. that improves with edelbrock intake and headers. Perfect choice for low compression 427 or 500 cads.
I'm also in contact with a well known custom torque converter company called YANK converters. They are a company who highly engineers torque converters beyond the other well known companies. There are only a few of these custom converter company's that seem to share the same engineering technologies, but they are not cheep due to how well they built. I'll ask this guy what he recommends to see if they have a history on what works for custom converters for the Cadillac's for fuel efficiency to be matched to the MTS#3 Cam Profile and other recommendations of gearing/trans.
More to come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Hi again 3Dfx,
Did you read this link to the forum "This ol' 429.......Boat anchor or awesome powerhouse?" that I posted previously?
It talks about the 472/500 & 429/360 and detail info on the factory cam specs..... That forum has 4 pgs and easy to miss the pg. display on the upper left/lower left side of the pg. See the 8th post on that page below by "John Baker" who gives the OEM cam specs and from what they discuss, the OEM cams were 17 deg. retarded on intake opening!
The MTS#5 Cam is definitely not like the factory OEM cam from what they've discussed there.....
Getting the correct axle gear set, trans., torque converter, and bringing in all the timing advance of 30-36 degrees at 2000 rpm is what MTS said. Not a big deal, but just picking the best rear gears to match that cam is important to get your fuel economy...
Good info in that 4pg thread......
You can do a rebuilt Delco. I'll post some stuff on that tomorrow......
Re: 472, how to boost fuel economy?
Has anyone noted that the 429 is a completely different engine than the 500/472/425/368 family?
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