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Based on Body of Work presented by the US ladies so far this season, and extrapolating on what is likely to come out on the ice at US Nationals, I'd say the strongest 2 ladies the US can send to Worlds would be Czisny and Nagasu. I think Flatt is on the downswing, injury or no. Wagner might be the only one who could pull herself together as a complete package, but she's yet to step up and deliver this season. I'm not seeing any other US Sr ladies that the international judges would be willing to give the scores to (assuming great skates, of course).
Absolutely thrilled for Alissa! So exciting for her and fans of the U.S. ladies.
I continue to be baffled by the decisions of Team Flatt. Maybe this will be what it takes for her to decide to make some changes (that she should have made two years ago.)
I didn't think much of this but an American lady winning a big event is refreshing! Let's hope this is a beginning of a revival of interest in skating in the states.
Btw the trivia quiz was so much fun. I was going "Mao and... Shizuka? Oh Fumie!!!" and also looking back at the intense rivalry between Kwan and Lipinski back in '97!
I didn't want to be spoiled so I avoided reading this thread until I had seen the skates on YouTube, and...I AM BEYOND THRILLED THAT ALISSA WON!!!
Thank goodness that she finally pulled out a relatively clean FS and at the right time, too. You could see how relieved she was at the end. So, Alissa is now a National champion, GPF champion...Olympic champion might be too much of a monumental task for her, but can we dare hope that she might one day become World champion?
As for Kanako - I actually enjoyed her LP this time around, so perhaps there's still hope that I could eventually become a convert.
And I definitely think that Akiko was underscored in PCS.
Unlike YOU - my pick for the Natl team has been Mirai and Alissa all season long.
Your choices, posted many times are different.
I can still say US Natls will be a tougher event for Alissa to win than the GPF.
We will have to wait until January to see.
A fierce competion like US Natls - with a trip to Worlds on the line still feels not just tougher but more important and prestigious.
No problem if you disagree and looks like you do see the difference. Winning the GPF is nice, even great for what it is.
But it comes with no guarantees and means little when Natls roll around.
As poorly as Flatt skated - I can easily predict she will be back at Natls with alot to prove. If she is healthy she will most definitely be a factor.
Does Rachael deserve a shot at redemption? Is she still allowed to skate for a place on the Natl team?
I say YES....and that competition is good. It is what SPORTS are all about, no?
But happy to see you belatedly jumping on the Alissa bandwagon
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Wait wow just a minute here. Did I read this right?
Man, how crazy is this...the two that were most likely to bomb the event finish 1 and 2?? Wow. Insane. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor...180 pts? CZISNY HAS NOW OFFICIALLY REDEEMED HERSELF
Yes, you don't have to tell me. I was wrong and I'll be the first to say so. Again, for most "headcase" skaters there's that one moment where it all comes together and for Czisny, looks like this was it. Her first major ISU title after such a disappointing OLY season...and after just about everyone except her biggest fans wrote her off. What an accomplishment for her.
The question I have now is, with Nationals coming up...can she hold the momentum? It's still a big test because the pressure will be even greater here. With what- 7 or 8 Nats appearances and 2 medals to show for it, considering her level, her track record there is not that great... Now, if she finishes top 2 I wouldn't have a problem at all sending her to Worlds. Based on what she's done this season she absolutely would have earned it.
As for Flatt, such an uncharacteristic showing has me thinking the injury is still bothering her. Why then, did she go? This is a HUGE decline from SA and puts a bad taste in one's mouth. Now, if she's out of favor at Nationals it might be enough to leave her off the team.
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It's not about guns; it's about control
It's not about guns;
it's about control
I read in disgust the so-called "non"-partisan article by Don Bye in the Jan. 24 Echo.
I was amazed that in one paragraph he would be able to claim that the problem lies with the NRA and that the partisanship is on the right, and then in his last sentence he closes with an outright and — dare I say — deliberate lie about "fully automatic assault rifles."
Mr. Bye, it has been illegal for citizens to own fully automatic guns of any kind since the 1930s and this was further defined in the '60s.
Now to the point. Gun control as an issue is not about producing a safer community. It is not about what works to stop individuals bent on doing harm from doing harm.
It is, however, about control. It is about control over a segment of the population that is in disagreement with an idea, or shall I say an ideal. The issue is about personal freedoms. It is about controlling the populous.
The reason that the founders (perhaps the most intellectual and intelligent men to have ever walked the planet) put the second amendment into the Bill of Rights was expressly stated over and over at the time.
Washington, Mason and Jefferson have been attributed with many quotes concerning the second amendment, all of which amount to one idea. The reason that the people have the right to be armed is for self-protection, not only from those that would do them harm, but also from their own government.
The Second Amendment is not about hunting, as Mr. Bye seems to think, and it never has been. It is about freedom and the rights of the individual.
Mr. Bye's article does nothing to help and only serves a very partisan cause. The truth is easy to find!
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1985-1992 Fleetwood, 1993 Sixty Special, All FWD Forum Discussion, 2005 Brakes in Past Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; First of all thanks to all of you and the large amount of advice you guys gave me. And wouldn't ...
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2005 Brakes
First of all thanks to all of you and the large amount of advice you guys gave me. And wouldn't you know I am back for more advice. On the deville the brakes need to be replace figure I would do the whole thing rotors, calipers and pads . Car has 90 some thousand miles on it and now started to viberate when brake is apply .What rotors, calipers and pads would you guys suggest? Also how can I tell if my deville has heavy duty brakes or not? George
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Re: 2005 BrakesCar has 90 some thousand miles on it and now started to viberate when brake is apply.
Try this before you throw too much parts money at the vibration.
Locate a safe section of a lightly travelled road.
From ~~ 45 MPH, apply heavy braking effort to slow the car to ~~5 MPH without invoking ABS action OR coming to a full stop.
Repeat 10 times. You will see smoke and smell hot brake pads. Do not be alarmed.
Drive the vehicle for another 10 to 20 minutes without coming to a complete stop (to allow the pads/rotors to cool to ambient temperature).....Also how can I tell if my deville has heavy duty brakes or not?
Re: 2005 Brakes
a regular Deville does not have HD brakes -
unless the calipers are leaking or sticking -
you don't need calipers -
with only 90K miles - I doubt you need rotors either -
you should be able to get your rotors machined for around $10 each -
on the other hand - new rotors are not very expensive -
for pads - I would recommend ceramic -
Re: 2005 Brakes
and............ remember that the rear brake caliper pistons must be screwed back into the caliper and aligned with the new pad face indents. The parking brake ratchets out the pistons and they will NOT compress back into the caliper.
As posted, if you are a daily driver and have no need for speed or bling, stock ceramic pads and rotors are just fine. But, if you want to be adventuresome, study this website (and all the links on the home page)(Automotive, USA), look at their Ultimax Black Dash slotted rotors and new compound Redstuff ceramic pads. Quiet, glass-smooth (after break-in), powerful brakes with no dust.
Re: 2005 Brakes
I drive an slow hyundai or an excursion. My wife is the driver of the deville her theory is full speed ahead and gas peddle all the way to the floor. So for this speed lady I need to have good brakes on her deville. George
Re: 2005 Brakes
Call Chris in parts at Rippy Cadillac - see what he can do for you in the AC Delco Durastop line of rotors and ceramic pads.
Bone up on how to change everything and the special procedures needed for the rear caliper pistons. The lug nuts get 100 lb/ft torque in a star pattern - all hubs, rotor, and wheel surfaces squeaky clean.
Rippy Cadillac - either over there >>>> or up in Vendors.
Re: 2005 Brakes
I agree with everyone else. Forget the calipers. Replace the rotors only if they are badly gouged. Otherwise a light skim cut, cleaning and truing them is all that is needed. A/C Delco OEM pads have always worked well for me.
Re: 2005 Brakes
Feel free to PM me if you need helping deciding on what brakes to get for your vehicle and I'd be glad to help you out.
Re: 2005 Brakes
Today I took 3 wheels off of the deville on the front ones I took the calpier off and the pads out they are like half or more wore out rusty etc.Rotors dont have any heavy wear spots but are wore pretty good.. the back one look like the front but a tad more pad I didnt take the pads out to see,, Then I drove it and stop at one 1/10 of a mile the stopping was good and smooth.drove a bit more and each stop got mopre viberation through the brake pedal. Then on a county road at 50 miles per hour I applyed the brakes the videration was so bad that the seat viberate .but otherwise the car rides smooth.I feel like the rotors is warped any other ideals I know rotors is not suppose to warped but what else could it be.I tryed the hard braking and that did not help.the calipers look very good no sticking or leaking ..Thanks george
If you have enough thickness on your rotors, have them resurfaced. I don't wanna start any rotor wars, after doing brakes for 26 years as an ASE brake tech it's my contention that rotors do indeed warp. Call it too much runout, out of round, or warpage, it's all the same result, vibration/pulsation when braking. It's also true, though, that friction material transfers to your rotors when hot at stops. Whichever is the case, if the rotors are measured with a micrometer and have enough thickness, machining them will stop the pulsation. If machining's not possible, just buy some new ones. You could also try driving it, get the brakes nice and hot, and make several slow downs without coming to a complete stop. This will spread out any friction buildup that's on the rotors which can cause pulsations.
Re: 2005 Brakes
Has anyone ordered from this web site http://ebcrotors.com/ reason I asked is the prices seem very good for rotors ? Thanks
Re: 2005 Brakes
No idea ........... I got my EBC brake set from www.placeforbrakes.com two years ago - very (very) satisfied on all counts.
You might want to get into www.ebcbrakes.com , U.S., Automotive and read their links. Informative.
Your site shows pricing for front brake sets (Ultimax Black Dash rotors and Redstuff pads) at $281. I got the whole 4-wheel set for ~$460 shipped.
Re: 2005 Brakes
I got the ebc slotted rotors and ebc redstuff pads from place for brakes.the shipment arrived in 2 orders ,rear was next day by usps at no extra charge .Last friday I installed them on the deville and change the oil and filter which was 5w30w 7.5 quarts quaker state and delco filter .We went to Sanibel Island the next day which was June 1.Once we arrived at the island the next morning which was a monday I checked the oil it was still at the halfway mark up the xxxxx. the brakes were just fine no noise or anything and very firm . On our trip we drove 2480.8 miles ,Oil used none.EOL went to 76% my Mpg was 25.2 avg according to the car computer etc ..But all I can say the new brakes are just great..
Re: 2005 Brakes
99.99% of CF members (not me - I get the same oil mileage - ~5,000 miles/quart) would kill to be able to post that !
What was your experience with the new brake break-in ?? A few hundred miles of noise while the coating wore off the pads ? (That red coating is/was a bedding-in abrasive - like aggressive jeweler's rouge). When doing a fast highway stop, do you notice the "whirrrrrrrrrrr !" slot air noise ?
Re: 2005 Brakes
I really liked the brakes and I did get the whirrrrr from the slot and I notice after stop and go traffic I would get the same noise once in while when I applyed the brakes.My break in was some noise but not much .nothing to complain about. I have used oem on all my other cars but these are the best I have had.. thanks to everone


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Deconstructing the Greek Debt Crisis
Playboy.com breaks down the on-going debt crisis going on in Greece.
At the center of the larger European Sovereign Debt Crisis lies the primary source of stress for European politicians as of late: Greece. Years of untethered spending, loans, and other forms of fiscal mismanagement has left the country on the verge of being unable to service its substantial debt load. This in turn threatens to topple the European economy and cause potential repercussions to the global financial markets.
Fairly confusing? You bet. Here's the breakdown of what's going down in Greece.
Greece has lived a fairly opulent lifestyle for the past few decades and has amassed a fair amount of debt, which left unchecked and unpaid, can result in a default. While it may surprise you that a whole country can default in a manner similar to your mortgage, Greece has a history of being unable to pay its debts and crashing (five times to be precise, in 1826, 1843, 1860, 1894, and most recently around the great depression in 1932).
What is different this time is that Greece's fate isn't just tied to its citizens anymore. By entering into the Eurozone and adopting the euro over a decade ago, Greece's finances are now tied to that of much larger economies including presumed Euro-leader Germany. This ugly scenario means that Greece must ask for bailouts from its wealthier neighbors who negotiate these debt-repayment loans in conjunction with the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund (collectively the Troika bailout gods).
Following smaller, but controversial bailouts in Ireland and Portugal, Greece received its first bailout funds of 110bn euro in May 2010, with a second package of 109B euro aimed at 2011. However, this second package was deemed too small which began the current conundrum between lending partners and euro countries who wanted Greece to meet certain targets (cuts, taxes, and sign deals) that would put them on the hook for a repayment schedule (known as the austerity measures). In the wider scope of things, the EU has planned for a lending fund for bailouts (the European Financial Stability Facility or EFSF) to deal with this in the future (if it makes it this far), though it's argued that it would need to exceed 1B euro in order to be effective.
Greece has two options on the table, and critics have been arguing for almost two years which one presents the most danger to the stability to the larger world financial markets.
1) Let Greece Default
A Greek default on its estimated $485bn (340bn euros), would result in mass chaos in the country as the government would have no money to pay its employees; debt, and costs could soar in everything from imports to affecting public services. This reaction would cut-off any lending to the country from European sources and as meetings prior to Christmas indicated, the Chinese, Americans, and Canadians are not going to step in to help them out. Greece would most likely lose the euro as its currency and have to revert back to its drachma (if it could afford to), and have its debt to GDP percentage rocket from the current 160%. If this happened, holders of Greek debt would be forced to write off their investments, and could potentially go under (banks that is, France and Germany have substantial Greek debt exposure themselves). This option would further impact the credibility of European investors and potentially send the European economy into a massive recession, greater than the Lehman Brothers financial crash in the US in 2008. As we learned four years ago, one recession is enough to cause a global financial crisis.
2) Bailout Greece
A full bailout of Greece would cut its debt to GDP to sustainable levels in targeted chunks so that the country can learn to operate with some financial stability. With this, Greece would have access to funds to re-start its economy and responsibly manage its assets (tourism is a large income provider). By doing this, Greece will need to accept harsh austerity measures that have so far been unacceptable to its citizens. Previous measures resulted in protests, fire bombings, and marches. While this option would undoubtedly hurt Greece and probably Europe for the moment, it remains the most logical option to avoid cataclysmic results globally.
While recently-elected Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos managed to have the austerity measures passed through parliament last week, it will come down to a meeting today in Brussels where all stakeholders: the 17 Eurozone members, Troika, and private holders of Greek debt come together and vote to approve the bailout package. While a vote seems like a set deal to ensure Greece's stability, the fight is long from over as measures need to be enforced along with the great potential for repayments to fall short and send the country begging once again to the EU.


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In December 2011 I wrote a post titled A Geek Dad's Year-End, Get-It-Done Self Review. It was basically a summary of 2011 and a lot of the tasks and activities I undertook to try to get my work and home life just a little bit more under control. I still have the white board in my office, and it still has the big red header GET THESE DONE! on it, but I can honestly say that it hasn't been as crazy of a list this year. I'm a realist — life is a balancing act and I know there's always going to be something that I'm ahead of the game on… and something that I'm woefully behind on. But 2011 was more than about just getting organized, staying fit, and reducing stress at work and home. One of my big goals for 2011 was to create some Best Practices for how I would operate in 2012. I read somewhere that one of the hardest things for us to do is develop good habits… and that it takes anywhere from 20 to 30 days before a good habit will take hold. Fortunately, many of the goals I set for myself in 2011 carried over into 2012. That's not to say I was always 100% successful, but 2012 did feel like I spent a lot less time on those items I attempted to get under control in 2011.
And now it's time to for the Year-End, Get-It-Done Self Review 2012 Edition. I've got some updates to share (and hopefully some recommendations you might find useful in your home or work life) as well as some new items to add to last year's list. Let's start with the home office again.
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2009 W.E. Rock Grand National Championships - Multipurpose RockerPosted in Events on May 1, 2010 Comment (0)
Tracy Jordan built his "Rock Bug" to be versatile-capable of running in the treacherous King of the Hammers race and, with a few minor changes, also competing in the Pro Modified class on the W.E.Rock circuit.
Recognized as one of the most technologically advanced rockcrawlers, the "Rock Bug" demonstrated even more of its flexibility by stepping up and winning the Unlimited class at the 2009 W.E.Rock Grand National Championships.
Held October 2-4, 2009 in the Glade Run Recreation Area north of Farmington, New Mexico, the championships drew 30 teams from across the U.S. and Canada that had the best rankings in the Eastern and Western divisional series held throughout the year.
Jordan, who is spotted by his brother Jason, won the final two Western regional events in Pro Modified and was a heavy favorite to capture that division at the Grand Nationals. In a last-minute move, the team announced it would compete in the Unlimited class. Jordan said the Rock Bug was already fitted with rear steer and 39-inch tires from the brothers' recreational wheeling around the Phoenix area, and they decided to "show off" what the car could do in the tougher division. The move went against the grain in a sport that has seen a migration from Unlimited to Pro Modified. Cost doesn't appear to be much of a factor, according to officials and competitors. They see Pro Modified as offering more challenges and marketing opportunities.
"It's a chance to have a 2-seater for trail riding besides competition," says W.E.Rock president Rich Klein. "Also, Pro Mod is built with the idea that it's our NASCAR-type class."
Pro Modified vehicles must have two seats and three-dimensional bodywork that resembles a production vehicle's. Other requirements include a front-mounted engine, a bumper, and maximum 37-inch-tall tires. Unlimited vehicles are often referred to as "moon buggies" due to their stripped-down, purpose-built, "jungle gym" appearance.
"NASCAR is popular for the simple idea that it's Ford against Chevy against Dodge against Toyota," explains Klein. "Indy Cars all look the same. In Unlimited, spectators may ask, 'What is that?'"
Other Pro Modified drivers suggest that the Unlimited vehicles have become "too good," and that the restrictions placed on Pro Mod cars make the competition more challenging for the drivers. "With the bodywork, there's more real estate for sponsors," adds Nicole Johnson, one of two women at the championships. "It gives us a better chance to market ourselves."
The Farmington rock pile was divided into eight courses. Competitors challenged four on the first day and the remaining four on Sunday. Points were assessed against the drivers for using Reverse, hitting a course cone, missing gates, or not completing the course within the 10-minute limit. Teams could also have points subtracted by clearing bonus obstacles and by successfully clearing each set of course cones. Teams are ranked starting with the lowest score. The leading six teams in each division after the second day carried their points over into a final shootout over a course that stretched across the natural rock stadium.
Despite its impressive high-tech credentials, Jordan's Rock Bug wasn't given a free pass in the Unlimited division. Jordan led after the first day with just three points, while former champion Jason Paule was slightly behind with 15 points. Brent Bradshaw's super-clean, single-seater buggy was within striking distance at 32 total points.
On Sunday, Bradshaw, along with spotter Chris Poblano, earned negative scores on all four courses, pulling within just six points of Jordan, who earned negative scores on three courses.
In the shootout, however, Bradshaw rolled off a tall hill and was assessed 37 points. That gave Jordan a 43-point lead, but the most any driver can accumulate on a course is 40 points. Jordan was going to be the champion, even if he rolled during his shootout run-which he did.
If you don't think the spotters are agile, check out Chris Poblano during the Unlimited shootout. His driver, Brent Bradshaw, starts to roll at the top of the hill. When Bradshaw is at the bottom ledge, Poblano has already leaped down a couple of steps to be by his side. Poblano tried to upright the vehicle immediately after it came to rest, but to no avail.
Midway through the run, Jordan rolled on his side in a deep bowl. He used his rear steering to gain just enough traction against the walls to power upright and continue on course. He also cleared a massive 20-point hill to finish the course with just six total points. His final score for the championship was -34 followed by Bradshaw at -28. It was Jordan's eighth championship in all forms of crawling, but his first in W.E.Rock.
In Pro Modified, the team of Brad and Roger Lovell maintained a tight but steady lead throughout the competition. They led Troy Bailey and Travis Heslington by 14 points after the first day, and stretched that advantage to 18 points entering the shootout. Bailey scored a respectable 8 points in the shootout to put pressure on Lovell, but Lovell's Ford Ranger scored a low round of six points to win the overall title by 20 points. Buzz Bronsema and Shon Wilson finished in Third, 55 points behind Lovell.
Becca Webster and her spotter, Mike Berard, were the sentimental favorites in Pro Modified. They were Third after the first day, but slipped to Fourth going into the shootout. Webster had announced her intentions to retire after the event. Unfortunately, she rolled in the same bowl that nearly sidelined Jordan and was forced to give her farewell address as the recovery teams pulled out her vehicle.
|2009 W.E.ROCK Grand National Championships
|Total Points
|Unlimited Class
|Tracy Jordan/Jason Jordan
|Brent Bradshaw/Chris Poblano
|Jesse Haines/Brian Howard
|Cody Waggoner/Jim Waggoner
|Carl Shortridge/Mike Fox
|Jason Paule/Mark Berger
|Shannon Campbell/Lance Clifford
|Rick Mooneyham/Scott Ward
|Todd Young/John Hoffman
|Brandon Montgomery/Kenny Rose
|Matt Messer/Tim Florian
|Pro Modified Class
|Brad Lovell/Roger Lovell
|Troy Bailey/Travis Heslington
|Buzz Bronsema/Shon Wilson
|Craig Thompson/Red Dragon
|Nick Campbell/Jason Berger
|Ken Blume/Kyle Brusso
|Mike Thompson/Eric Johnson
|Dean Bulloch/Carl Munford
|Bill Kunz/Mike Shaffer
|Derek West/Ritchie Keller
|Danny Rohrer/Chad Rolfert
|Nicole Johnson/Frank Johnson
|Brian Errea/Joel Randall
|Todd McCullen/Troy Dagen
|Mike Klensin/Chris Adamen
|Justin Lawson/Cody Keller
|Barry Beadle/Todd Stephenson
|Richard Walker/Colin DeRosa
The Rock Bug: How It Was Built
Construction on the Rock Bug began in late 2008 at Spidertrax Off-Road in Longmont, Colorado. Jordan consulted with owners Eddie Casanueva and Tom Kingston on the overall goals and requirements, not only for rockcrawling, but also for running in the King of the Hammers race.
"Through years of experience, I let them know what I wanted. We decided we wanted it to look like a bug. They pretty much threw it on CAD and built around that," says Jordan.
Weight reduction was the key strategy. In rockcrawling trim for Pro Modified, the Rock Bug tips the scales at just over 2,300 pounds. That's at least 400 pounds lighter than most other Pro Mod cars. Add about 200 pounds for rear steer and bigger tires for Unlimited. And Tracy adds another 150 pounds plus a co-driver for the KOH race.
The frame is constructed from 4130 chrome-moly tubing. Front and rear suspensions are a four-link design with the upper control arms triangulated. Again, chrome-moly is used for the links, and Spidertrax fabricated their own hollow chrome-moly mounting hardware to save weight over traditional Grade-8 nuts and bolts. King quad-bypass shocks will be installed for KOH, while King air shocks designed for 16 inches of wheel travel are used for rockcrawling
"I like a certain amount of ride height at the skidplate, about 17 inches. And I need as much downtravel as possible for the way I drive," explains Jordan. "With a 17-inch belly, I think we're running about 31/2 inches of uptravel. That gives me more than a foot of downtravel. It starts to be a problem with King of the Hammers because you want more uptravel for that. We had to find a happy medium. It's not perfect for any one event, but it's pretty good for both."
Spidertrax fabricated and heat-treated the axle assemblies, using chrome-moly for the housing, axletubes, spindles, and knuckles, while the hub is machined from 6061 T6 aluminum. Axleshafts, and every other type of shaft on the vehicle, are rifle-drilled to save weight. Spidertrax also fabricated the 14-inch drilled brake rotors, which are squeezed by Wilwood four-piston calipers. Most competitors use hand-operated, two-way boosters (a.k.a. cutting brakes) to control braking. Jordan utilizes electronic line-locks at each wheel that are operated with toggle switches mounted on the custom dash panel. It all rolls on 17x9 Trailready beadlocks wrapped with BFGoodrich Krawler T/A tires: 39 inches tall for Unlimited and 37 inches tall for Pro Modified.
Power comes from an aluminum Scat V-4 engine built by Powerhouse Motorsports. The Scat V-4 was originally designed for midget sprint cars and is capable of revving over 9,000 rpm. Powerhouse worked with the cam timing and a FAST engine-management system to lower the torque curve and give Jordan 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. The engine is backed by a modified Ford C4 transmission that offers Jordan three speeds, but is as compact as a Powerglide. The transfer case is a Stak Dana 300.
The Rock Bug satisfies the Pro Mod requirements with a Baja Bug fiberglass front clip. The interior features Mastercraft seats and a custom console for the gauges, controls, and shifter. For racing, a Parker Pumper is installed along with a larger fuel cell and spare tire.


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American Idol - what its all about
Original post made by Officially Retired, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 18, 2007
I can have passion about a real issue that effects me, my children, my community and my property, and in the end it doesn't really amount to a hill of beans for all the difference I can make. I can try hard, really hard, to use what I have available to me, toward a just cause, and it doesn't measure up to those who have money, influence, or more political know how than I do.
What DOES it give me? An addiction to a poisonous online chat forum that solves nothing but creates great animosity. Takes me dangerously close to losing my cool, and my reputation. Takes me away from what matters, which is my family, my work, my home.
So, I say farwell. I will go back to being a non-political animal, uniformed, and utterly unconcerned about the political happenings around me. I'll do my laundry, pay my bills, take my kids to the park. I won't worry about the financial health of the school district, the programs they offer (or cancel), the boundary lines, the facilities they open, close or remodel, the number of kids in the school, or the number that get turned away. I leave it now to someone (anyone) more compelled to fight the tide than I.
I will not log on to this forum (I'll put a quarter in the jar everytime I fight the urge. Perhaps soon will have enough to go to Disneyland.)
I have hereby drowned in the turbulent rip tide surf that is this community's political bickering, incompetence and selfish self interests. I'm just all done with it, it is much stronger than I, driven by forces I don't understsand and can't change.
I'm going to watch American Idol. Sanjai just got voted off.
Good bye.
Officially Retired
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 19, 2007 at 3:03 am
I'm glad that you'll finally give up fighting. It *is* a matter of priorities, and making peace with yourself over everything else.
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 20, 2007 at 11:44 am
See you tomorrow.
a resident of University South
on May 12, 2007 at 9:29 pm
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Hi everyone! Just PM'd all the addresses and a quick review of the instructions. Hope everyone is doing well. Stay in touch!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Hi everyone! Just PM'd all the addresses and a quick review of the instructions. Hope everyone is doing well. Stay in touch!
Well I sent the PM and have now realized that it was not up-to-date. Getting a current address list from QBee - or if you all want to PM me your addresses that would be great!!! (Think Tony the Tiger). Sunny and warm Sunday afternoon in Central Ohio. Laundry and sewing on the schedule this afternoon if I ever get off the computer. I work tomorrow so hope to send the new address list on Tuesday.
Penny - got your address, so we are all set. Any questions?
Looking forward to seeing what everyone is working on.....including me!
hello Please update my address it is FL for Florida not CL... Thanks.
I am finishing up my row now,should be ready to mail on Dec1. Everyone have a nice Thanksgiving.
Hi everyone....sorry for the MIA just recovering fm hand surgery...shud hv full splint off this week/nx week and back to normal. My row is ready for mailing just need to write out the instructions to send along with it and cut the sashings to include....I tried some new techniques....free motion applique....interesting to say the least....
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone..
The only gift is a portion of thyself.....Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hi everyone,
I thought I would be done before the PO closes at noon today but I'm going to need the rest of the WE to finish and will mail out on Monday via priority. I will post pics when done and I am going to include some fabric scraps that I have left over and some fabric from one of the main fabrics I used so if you want to use any or none feel free to.
I will include sashing that I would like between the blocks and I'd like the rows to stay unattached if you wouldn't mind. That way I don't have to send the sashing that goes between the rows and I can play around w/ row placement when it comes back to me.
I am doing sampler blocks. I picked blocks that would have been around during the civil war era (old patterns that seem to have been around forever). This is my 1st row robin so it will be a learn as you go experience for me
I am going to send a small journal that you can write in if you wish. I'm going to put the block names in there.
I'm not sure what to do about a label yet. Have any of you decided? Can you either post a pic or explain what you are using to give me an idea?
I'm so excited but a little nervous to work on your quilts!
I would love to see any pics you have of your rows so I can start thinking ahead
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Hello Ladies,
here are some pics of my row. I'm not crazy about a few of the blocks. I may end up ripping them out when I get the rows back.
I just need to figure out what I'm doing for a label and write in my journal (after I dig one out). I'm hoping to get that done tonight so I can mail it tomorrow.
Am I the last one to get mine out?
Hi everyone......my row is in a package ready to be put in an envelope but I am stuck in the middle of the Port of Los Angeles shutdown/strike. I will mail as soon as I can get to the airport....hopefully this week....
Thanks for your understanding
The only gift is a portion of thyself.....Ralph Waldo Emerson


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As another handful of celebrities settle lawsuits against Rupert Murdoch's newspaper company after having their mobile phones hacked, Hugh Jackman has come out in defence of the media magnate, describing him as "caring and thoughtful".
The Australian actor, who has received a first-time Oscar nod for his role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, says he is friends with the News Corp chairman and believes many people have the wrong impression of him.
"He loves having friends and family around.
"A lot of people in his life are there for a long time.
"He looks after them and appreciates them," he told industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter.
"He's very caring and thoughtful and incredibly respectful of everybody around him."
Jackman says he first met Murdoch in a family situation.
"[Murdoch's wife] Wendi and Nicole Kidman were very good friends. It was Nicole's birthday, and we all went to Soho House in New York, and we were in the pool," Jackman said.
"He was holding his daughter, and I was holding my son, and we became friends."
Murdoch even asked Jackman to be his daughter Chloe's godfather in 2003, the actor said. Jackman's fondness for Murdoch is not shared by dozens of celebrities who have sued News International after their mobile phones were hacked by staff at his former tabloid News of the World.
Former British royal Sarah Ferguson, musician James Blunt and singer-turned-reality TV star Kerry Katona settled cases at London's High Court this month.
They have accepted "substantial" damages.
Actors Hugh Grant and Jude Law, and singer Charlotte Church, have already settled their cases with the newspaper company.
The scandal erupted in 2011.


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Red Sox GM Ben Cherington said that the team believes that center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury will be able to recover from his right shoulder subluxation through a program of rest and rehabilitation. To this point, the Sox do not expect that he will need surgery that would likely prove season-ending.
"At this point I believe he can recover from this without surgery, but we're still gathering information," Cherington said.
Ellsbury suffered the injury on Friday when Rays shortstop Reid Brignac landed on the center fielder's right shoulder after his legs were taken out on a double play pivot.
For complete Red Sox coverage, visit weei.com/redsox.
We had an impromptu visit from Peter King from SI / MMQB to our Fenway Studios and decided to talk some NFL and Patriots with him.
Pete talks with The Senator, Phil Perry about the Patriots trading for Dwayne Allen, ruling out a return to New England for Martellus Bennett. They also talk about the potential future of Patriots backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo and some of the big names in NFL free agency
Pete, Thornton and Price give their final thoughts and predictions for the Super Bowl.
Dale, Holley and Rich Keefe discuss NBA lottery pick Lonzo Ball with his very outspoken father Lavar Ball. The guys touch on the Celtics, his feud with his sons' high school coach, Lonzo being better than Steph Curry and much more.
Kirk, Gerry, and Alex Reimer discuss whether or not Isaiah Thomas will win a title in Boston.
Gerry, Kirk, and Trenni react to the Celtics loss against the Suns.
We speak with David Ortiz, co-author of the new biography Papi: My Story with our own Michael S. Holley.
Red Sox assistant general manager Eddie Romero, the man who had a huge hand in signing top prospect Rafael Devers, joins Rob Bradford to talk all things Devers. Romero explains how the organization locked up the talented third baseman, detailing how he has progressed to this point and how long it might be until the 20 year old becomes a major leaguer.
Michael Holley, author of the new book, "Papi: My Story" joins Rob Bradford to talk anything and everything about the soon-to-be released David Ortiz autobiography. Holley discusses the twists and turns leading up to actually writing the book, the stories behind putting it all together and the stories behind the stories.
Dale, Holley and Keefe interview the newest coach of the Boston Bruins for the first time, Bruce Cassidy.
Guys talk the Bruins season so far and the All-Star Break
Hour 4: Ken Rosenthal thinks Farrell might be fired...
Hour 3: The terrorist is identified and Kirk discusses the brewing tension with Ken and Curtis.
Hour 2: The guys discussed the future of Isaiah Thomas.
HOUR 4 - In the final hour of the show, the guys discuss a Deadspin article titled "The Celtics Have A Moral Obligation To Get The Fuck Out." Glenn thinks the induction of Raymond Clayborn into the Patriots HOF might be evidence that it's rigged.
HOUR 3 - The guys open up the 12 o'clock hour talking about the proposed rules changes regarding touchdown celebrations. They also get into the future of Julian Edelman, the reported rift between ESPN's "Mike and Mike," and Peyton Manning's apology to an NFL referee.
HOUR 2 - The guys open up hour two finishing off their Celtics thoughts and taking calls from fans. As the hour goes on, they transition into to some Sox talk, and discuss a Ken Rosenthal report regarding John Farrell's job security. Towards the end of the hour, Glenn picks a side in the "Lou vs. Fauria" debate about Al Horford.
Holley and Keefe mix it up about the place of this version of Lebron's Cavs and how history will judge them.
Dale, Holley and Keefe discuss the NFL's policy changes towards in game celebrations.
Checking in on the Sox with Dale, Holley and Keefe.
Kirk Minihane talks to the author of the best selling book "The Stranger in the Woods" Mike Finkel. It is a crazy story of a hermit leaving in Maine. Mike is also the author of "True Story" which was made into a movie staring Jonah Hill and James Franco. Mike talks about how the movie came out, his thoughts on Jonah Hill portraying him, and if it was true to the book.
Kirk Minihane, Springsteen super fan, is joined by Garry W. Tallent, founding member of the E Street Band. Kirk and Garry talk about what it's like on tour with Bruce, how the band goes about selecting songs for the tour, Garry's projects away from the band, and Garry's upcoming solo tour that will bring him to the New England area.
Kirk Minihane, future radio hall of famer, sits down with current radio hall of famer Howie Carr. Kirk and Howie talk about Howie's latest book Kennedy Babylon. If you like famous people engaging in sex scandals, hard drug taking, and murder this is the podcast for you. Its a fascinating look at Boston's most famous family and the problems that took the family down.
Rich Keefe & Ryan Davey discuss the best sports video games of all-time. They break them down by sport and then ultimately crown a Top 5. Plus This Week in #DORK and the Pick of the Podcast.
Ben, Russ, and Alex talk about the European leagues coming to a conclusion, the ridiculous end to John Terry's time at Chelsea, and of course the Revs are heading to NY on a mini win streak but the fans don't seem to care about the on-field product anymore.
Alex Reimer and Steve Buckley chat with MLB Ambassador of Inclusion Billy Bean about the Kevin Pillar incident and casual homophobia in sports. Bean explains how difficult it is to stamp out anti-gay language, given how prevalent it is in our vernacular.
Hour 4: Around the Horn's Tony Reali is struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression. Linda Pizzuti is profiled in Boston Magazine.More from this show
Hour 3: The terrorist is identified and Kirk discusses the brewing tension with Ken and Curtis.More from this show
Hour 1: Gerry is back in with Kirk and Mut recapping the Celtics' near impossible Game 3 victory in Cleveland. Mut picked the Preakness winner.More from this show
Hour 1: Reimer, Gerry and Kirk discussed the terrorist attack in ManchesterMore from this show
Hour 3: The guys continue talking Celtics after they beat the Cavs in Cleveland without Isaiah Thomas in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.More from this show


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I'll be co-hosting a Twitter party with Latina Bloggers Connect and Cricket!
The theme of the #CricketContigo Twitter party is "Cerca Aunque Estés Lejos" (Close Even If Far Away.)
With the holidays coming up, it's difficult to be far from loved ones. I know for example that the quiet streets on Christmas Eve here make Carlos really miss the cuetes (fireworks), and fun his family are having in El Salvador. Sometimes "being there" over the phone while things are happening makes it a little better.
Please put this on your calendar and check out the details HERE.
It's going to be a fun fiesta. Some of my best friends are going to be there, including: @CuponeandoLive, @JuanofWords, @ohmariana, @spanglishbaby, myself (@latinaish), of course – and it will be moderated by @lbconnect with special guest @micricket.
There will be some chévere and very valuable prizes, and a piñata full of candy – I'm not even kidding.
See you there! Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 7pm-8:30pm EST/6-7:30pm CST on Twitter. Hashtag: #CricketContigo.
(Pst! If you RSVP, you have an extra chance to win! Read the details here and then go HERE to RSVP to the #CricketContigo Twitter party!)
Disclosure: This is not a paid or sponsored post. My participation in the Twitter party itself will be paid. This post conforms to WordPress.com Terms of Service. As always, all opinions are my own.


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Frequently asked questions
Should I have children after I've had cancer?
After a cancer diagnosis, many people wonder if they should even think about having children. They may question whether a genetic factor might have caused them to get cancer and if they might pass this cancer gene to their children. But only about 5% to 10% of cancers have a strong link to a gene that is passed on from parent to child. (See "Do children of cancer survivors have higher risks of getting cancer?" below.)
Survivors also may worry that treatment with chemo or radiation could cause birth defects or other health problems for future children. Many studies have found that babies conceived after cancer treatment don't have birth defects or health problems any more often than babies whose parent didn't have cancer. But problems are more likely if a baby is conceived during or too soon after cancer treatment, so it's important to know how long to wait before trying to have a baby.
People with cancer already have many worries from dealing with the disease and its treatment. Concerns about the cancer coming back, how long they can expect to live now that they've had cancer, and the costs of raising a child are other serious issues that people with cancer face when thinking about having children.
There are no simple answers to the question of whether to have children. Each person's cancer situation is unique. It helps to get as much information as you can before you make a decision that will affect the rest of your life as much as this one will. You might want to discuss these concerns with a genetic counselor, geneticist, reproductive specialist, and/or a mental health professional.
Depression, anxiety, and stress may affect your ability to think as clearly as you would like about your reproductive choices. Talk about these issues and concerns with the people whose opinions you value and trust – your spouse or partner, health care team, family, close friends, clergy, etc. There are support groups as well as health professionals who deal with fertility issues for people with cancer. Ask your doctor to refer you to one of these specialists.
If I didn't act to preserve my fertility before cancer treatment, is it too late or do I still have options?
The answer to this question depends on your type of cancer and treatment. This is something you need to discuss with your cancer doctor (oncologist). You may need to see a fertility specialist.
After cancer, how will I know if I need to see a fertility specialist?
It's best to discuss fertility with your oncologist first, because everyone's cancer diagnosis and treatment is different. But if you've had trouble conceiving for 6 to 12 months, despite having sex at the right times of the month, you may have a fertility problem and may need to see a specialist.
After cancer treatment, how long should I wait to conceive?
There is no set time. It's very important to discuss this with your doctor to find out what's best for you.
How long can sperm and tissues be frozen?
Indefinitely. Samples have been stored for decades without damage. Most of the risk occurs in the freezing and thawing processes, so once they are frozen they can be stored for many years.
What role does age play in fertility for men after cancer?
In general, a man's fertility will begin to decline between ages 40 and 50. But cancer treatment can affect fertility in men of all ages, including boys who have not yet reached puberty.
Chemo may be more damaging to sperm production in men who are over 40.
Are the rates of birth defects higher in children born to cancer survivors who have had treatments like chemo and/or radiation therapy than in the general public?
So far studies strongly suggest that children born to cancer survivors are no more likely than others in the general public to have birth defects.
Do children of cancer survivors have higher risks of getting cancer?
Research shows that no unusual cancer risk has been identified in the offspring of cancer survivors. The exception to this is in families who have true genetic cancer syndromes. If there's a lot of cancer in your family, you might want to check with a genetic counselor to see if any of your potential children would have a higher than usual chance of having cancer.
If it looks like I am fertile after treatment, should I use the sperm I froze before treatment?
Make this decision with the help of a fertility specialist or a reproductive endocrinologist. Most fertility specialists recommend that cancer survivors who recover fertility should try to conceive naturally with the sperm they are producing, but more research is needed in this area.
There's no proof of an increased risk of birth defects in children born after cancer treatment. Fresh is usually preferred over frozen, but there could be other factors that affect your individual situation, so be sure to discuss this with a specialist.
Do cancer survivors have trouble adopting because of their medical history?
There's no published research on this subject. Most adoption agencies say they do not rule out cancer survivors as parents. But they often require medical exams and a letter from an oncologist saying that the cancer survivor has a good prognosis (outlook for survival).
Some agencies or countries that offer international adoption may require a cancer survivor be cancer-free for 5 years before applying for adoption.
Some discrimination clearly does occur both in domestic and international adoption. Yet, most cancer survivors who want to adopt can do so. You may be able to find an agency that has experience working with cancer survivors.
Last Medical Review: November 6, 2013 Last Revised: November 6, 2013
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Fertility and Men With Cancer
- Fertility and Men With Cancer
- Talking to your cancer care team about fertility before your treatment
- How cancer treatments can affect fertility in men
- Preserving fertility in men with cancer
- Preserving fertility in boys and teens with cancer
- Frequently asked questions
- Other fertility-related issues to think about
- To learn more
- References


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SCAD Style film screening: "Urbanized"
This event is part of SCAD Style 2012. SCAD Style, an engaging series of lectures, exhibitions and film screenings from renowned artists, designers and professionals, will take place April 16-20 at SCAD's Atlanta, Hong Kong and Savannah locations. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more about the SCAD Museum of Art.


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I have a 4 frame vertical observation hive in a classroom at the outdoor school where I work. Last year's hive dwindled and eventually died off in March.
I cleaned the hive out, and put three frames of young brood, with workers in it in April (from another hive). They made a new queen, but never really got going.
They replaced queen 1, then replaced queen 2. Finally, their numbers decreased to the point that I removed the remaining bees and started over with a three frame nuc that I had split from another hive.
They did very well for a few weeks, but are now are having problems. The brood appears to be dying while capped. The workers are cleaning the brood out and letting them fall to the bottom of the floor, where they accumulate until I vacuum them out. The brood is all white and don't appear deformed at all.
The hive is inside a building without a/c and it hasn't been cold enough at night for the room temp to drop below 65 (F).
Anyone have any advice for treatment or at least what could be causing this? I have three other conventional hives within 1 mile of this hive and have not had any noticeable decline in any of them.


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The Art of Haiku: Its History through Poems and Paintings by Japanese Masters
by Stephen Addiss
This in-depth study of haiku history begins with the great early masters of the form—like Basho, Buson, and Issa—and goes all the way to twentieth-century greats, like Santoka. It also focuses on an important aspect of traditional haiku that is less known in the West: haiku art. All the great haiku masters created paintings (called haiga) or calligraphy in connection with their poems, and the words and images were intended to be enjoyed together. Here one of the leading haiku scholars of the West takes us on a tour of haiku poetry's evolution, providing along the way a wealth of examples of the poetry and the art inspired by it. Leave a comment below for a chance to win a copy.


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Finding a Provider: Why It's Important
After you are diagnosed with HIV, it's very important to find an HIV care provider as soon as possible. HIV treatment has advanced tremendously in the past decade and with the proper care and treatment, you can stay healthy, live longer, and reduce the chances of transmitting HIV to others.
Who Provides HIV Care?
HIV care providers are medical professionals who work with you to manage your HIV care and stay healthy. Many providers will manage your primary health care needs as well. HIV care providers can include:
- Doctors
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
HIV care providers often work with a team of other healthcare professionals to ensure that you have the best care possible. Other important members of your HIV care team may include:
- Social workers
- Psychologists/psychiatrists
- Pharmacists
- Dieticians
- Dentists
- Case managers and/or other health professionals
These team members will work with you so that you can stay as healthy as possible and live life to the fullest.
How Long Should You Wait Before Finding an HIV Provider?
Not long. Mounting scientific evidence has made clear the many benefits of starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) as early as possible. The sooner you find an HIV provider, the sooner you can start ART to stay healthy and reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others.
Before starting you on ART, your HIV provider will want to review your health history, conduct a physical exam, and run some initial lab tests to evaluate your overall health and determine the stage of HIV disease in your body. These lab tests will help you and your provider determine the best treatment plan for you.
Locate a Provider Near You
Your HIV testing site can likely provide you with a referral to an HIV provider. Or, if you have a regular doctor, you can also speak with him or her about whether they can lead your HIV care or will refer you to a specialist they work with.
You can also locate an HIV provider using this locator:
Tips for Choosing a Provider
Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing a provider:
- You may be referred to an HIV provider by your HIV testing site or your primary healthcare provider. If not, use the Locator above to find an healthcare provider who specializes in HIV care in your area. You can always change your provider later if they are not a good fit for you. The important thing is to get started.
- It's important to remember that not all providers are specialists in HIV. It's perfectly fine for you to ask your provider about his or her training or experience in treating people living with HIV. A good health care provider will not be offended if you ask.
- You are entitled to quality care for your HIV disease. Geography or funding may limit your choices about who your care provider will be, but you have a right to expect treatment from a competent and caring medical professional.
Helping Your Provider Help You
Here are some ways you can help your provider help you:
- Always be open and honest with your provider about things like:
- Medication—Have you missed any doses of your HIV meds? Have you taken them on time and as prescribed?
- Side effects—Are you experiencing any problems with your HIV meds? Have you noticed any changes in your body (e.g., fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea) that might be related to your HIV meds?
- Sexual activity—Are you having sexual contact? Are you protecting yourself and your partner(s)?
- Drug and alcohol use—Are you using illicit drugs and alcohol, and, if so, how much and how frequently? It is important for your provider to know about your substance use because drugs and alcohol may interact with your HIV medications.
- Bring information to go over with your provider. This includes:
- A list of any questions you may have about HIV disease, side effects, HIV medications, or other issues. During an appointment, it can be easy to forget questions you meant to ask. Your best bet is to write them down and show them to your provider. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a list of sample questions you can bring with you. Remember: There are no stupid questions!
- Any information you may have gotten from friends, the Internet, or other resources that you'd like to discuss.
- A list of all the non-HIV medications you are currently taking (or the medications themselves), including nonprescription ones, like vitamins or other supplements (e.g., Omega-3 fish oil). It is important for your provider to know this information because interactions between different medications in your body can have serious side effects, or make some of your HIV medications less effective.
- A copy of your medical records, if you are seeing a new provider who does not already have them. You have the right to access your medical records and having copies of your records can help you keep track of your lab results, prescriptions, and other key information, and make sure they are complete and accurate. For more details on this, see the Information Is Powerful Medicine campaign site.
- Follow up on any lab tests your provider may order and get them done when your provider advises you to do so. Your lab tests need to be done on time so that you and your provider have the information you need to manage your care and keep you healthy. If you don't understand what a lab test is for, ask your provider to explain it to you in everyday terms.
Be Prepared For Your Appointments
Here are some ways you can be prepared for your appointments with your HIV provider:
- Keep track of your appointments the same way you keep track of your other events or activities (phone, paper calendar, online calendar, etc.). If you are concerned about confidentiality, you can try using a code word or activity on your calendar instead.
- If possible, arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time. A patient who is even 10 minutes late can radically disrupt a provider's schedule. Remember—your providers want to give you all the time they possibly can, and it helps if you are there on time.
- Keep in mind you may have to wait when you arrive at your appointment. Providers don't always have control over what happens in their office, and things can change rapidly. There may be someone ahead of you who has an emergency or needs extra attention that day. Be patient—you might be that person some time!
- Before you leave, ask when your next appointment will be and get a written or text reminder from the front desk. This will help you stay on track with your care and protect your health.
Always let your providers know when you are going to miss, reschedule, or be late to an appointment. If you have to cancel an appointment, always reschedule at the time you cancel! This will ensure that you don't forget and that you continue to get the care you need to stay healthy.
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I've had a email from sidewinder, my rotj EE-3, is on its way
I've had a email from sidewinder, my rotj EE-3, is on its way
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WOW, what can I say this kits a work of art
can someone pm the link to these kits i am interested in purchasing one. thanks PF
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ROTJ EE-3 Blaster Kit ==> ROTJ Recipe
Sorry, I will add pic tonight
It looks really good! Congratulation for this acquisition! Now on to the assembly and painting...
ive started on the blaster, its a very clean cast , hardly any clean up reguired on the main pieces, i made the trigger usable as i intend to add either the parts from the hasbro fett blaster so i get the blaster sound or go all out and fit the blastercore sound board from plecterlabs,, its mainly a straight build from the kit , the only other mod was to remove the molded screw heads from the scope mounts and fit real ones , here are a few pictures of my progress so far
sorry about the pic quality i used my phone camera, oh yes i did remember to add the two cross head screws in the stock butt
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Nice one.
time for a update , I am going for the way I think boba fetts blaster would of looked instead of how it looked in the films , I started with a coat of matt black ,then drybrushed the raised areas with silver (boltgun metal) , then gave it several washes with black and brown inks , and when I was happy with the look sealed it with a few coats of purity seal ,which is a semi gloss varnish, the stock was treated the same apart from using dark chestnut for the washes ,I still need to add some gloss black circles to the eye pieces on the sights, I use photograph negatives for this
Looks excellent dude.....
Man, that blaster is amazing! I gotta get a kit from Sidewinder!
So cool!
thanks for the comments guys
Very nice!!!!!
Awesome Ice'm you've done a great job on a great piece of kit
looks excellent
Looks amazing! Nice work.


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Cross Timbers State Park cabins will sleep six adults, and contain a bathroom with shower, stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, table and chairs, and a futon couch. Outside, they also offer a campfire ring with grill. One of these cabins is handicapped accessible. Please note there is no smoking, and no pets inside, tents are not allowed at the cabins, and the capacity of these cabins is no more than 8 people.


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[quote user="AsianGiant"][quote user="bigblue4417"]Toyota Motor Corp. today unveiled its recent research controlling of powered wheel-chairs via imaginary hand and foot control. In other words, the simple thought of moving your left foot would turn your chair to the left and so on. The interface, strangely yet appropriately reminiscent of Dr. Xaviers Cerebro helmet, reads brain-wave activity for the system to translate into wheelchair movement.
Think of it this way - Imagine you could squeeze out your thoughts, pour it through a strainer, pick out the important shiny bits while discarding all the web-surfing and your exs nagging to construct a coherent thought. Thats how it works.The existence of thought-controlled wheelchairs is nothing new, but the speed and accuracy of this bleeding-edge of technology is. While previous attempts could take an eternity of several seconds between thought and motion, Toyota claims system feedback within 125 milliseconds and up to 95 percent accuracy.
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I just watched a report on this literally 5 minutes ago. I think this is great for people are can't speak or are parallized. We are all lucky we can get up and do whatever we want every morning.
I can't imagine people who can't move, it's like living in a closet with no way out.....at least now they can communicate, and breath a little....
Amazing stuff.........................lets hope they can bring it to all who could benefit ASAP

On a side note Did the Governor of South Carolina really think he was going get away with? " I was hiking on the Appalachian Trail" Please.............. give us some credit here Governor , would ya

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Central Copenhagen with sunny courtyard - room #2
Спальные места2
Ванные комнаты1
Площадь15 м²
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|Thorvaldsensvej, 1871 Frederiksberg, Дания
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I offer 2 double rooms in my private apartment. This room has 1 double bed, table with chairs, TV and free wireless internet , fridge, electrical kettle with tea and instant coffee. The room fits 2 people, but I can arrange for the third, an extra bed or baby cot. Only 3 steps up from the street level, the apartment is on a high ground floor. The rooms are private with beds linens and towels, only the bathroom is shared.
The building has a sunny patio where you can relax, read a book and enjoy some good moments.
Quiet residential area just 15 minutes walking distance from: Tivoli and old city center, as well as the pulsating areas of Vesterbro and Norrebro. Metro 'Forum' - direct to the Airport and Beach in 20 minutes - running 24/7! Shopping and park around the corner. Parking in front of the building (2 hours free - 35dkk city day ticket).
Looking forward to welcome you!
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Good apartment, nice host, in convenient position. No need to have car because you can get the city center by foot (20 minutes walk), by metro or by bus.
I didn't understand by the announce that the apartment was shared with another guest room and with the host room, but it has not been a problem.
We really enjoyed our stay at Frederic's. Most of all, we appreciated Frederic's hospitality and attention : it was a pleasure to visit the city with his advices ! The room, as the rest of the home, is really nice, calm and peaceful.
Thank you !!!
Nice room in a central but quit area very near to the central station and the city. Friendly and helpful host. We enjoyed our stay there much.
Very pleasant stay at Frederic's place., good location in Copenhagen. We had everything we needed, nice room. Recommended!
Frederic and his sons were very friendly. Nice room with all you need.
I will come back again.
We stayed for two nights at Frederics apartment, and I would recommend it! The apartment is located at a good neighborhood and Very central.
Our room was very comfortable and well equipped and our host was very helpful - Frederic recommended some very good eating spots as well!
This was our first wimdu experience.
Frederic was very friendly and gave us good recommendations.
We had a great stay in Copenhagen.
Oh what a beautiful appartement! We really loved the living room with the nice view to the garden and also the sweet kitchen and beautiful bathroom. We were allowed to use the kitchen too - There it was little mucky, but not that bad.
The area was really nice and quiet and we had just a little walk to public transport and the cheap supermarket.
Very creative special family – absolutely well organised and helpful!!!
Frederic wasn't in town when we arrived but his mother welcomed us quite great and gave us everything we needed. Was a perfect holiday and we would definitely stay there again. :)
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Suspects in mid-Missouri murder, crime spree appear in court
Christopher Lewis and Jeffery Nichols accused of killing elderly Moberly woman Easter Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. - The suspects in an Easter Sunday murder and crime spree want their cases moved.
18-year-old Christopher Lewis and 22-year-old Jeffery Nichols face several charges including murder, assault and resisting arrest. They face the death penalty. Investigators say the men stole five cars and shot three people in Randolph and Macon counties.
Randolph County prosecutor Mike Fusselman tells ABC 17 News he knew on Friday that Nichols was going to waive his preliminary hearing. He didn't know until this morning that Lewis was going to follow suit. Now both of them have 10 days to file for a change of venue, which they're expected to do.
The men responsible for an overnight rampage that left a 92-year-old woman dead came into the courtroom separately. Neither of them said a word. Instead, they let their lawyers do the talking.
Nichols' lawyer wants to get his client's case out of Randolph County. Ideas mentioned include having the trial in Boone County with a jury coming from the Springfield area.
"One the discussions we had was trying to find a venue where it would be readily accessible to people in Randolph County and law enforcement here since they'll be primary witnesses," Fusselman explains.
Currently Lewis and Nichols each have 19 charges against them. Fusselman wants the death penalty for the pair.
"We did file notice at the complaint level, I will probably re-file that at the felony information level as well just to be sure we have all of our bases covered," Fusselman says.
Status hearings are also scheduled. Lewis will have his in June and Nichols' in July.


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This year's result is considered a record high in Volvo Penta's history. Volvo Penta's operating income for 2002 is SEK 647 M.
Staffan Jufors, President of Volvo Penta is named "Leader of the Year" by the Swedish business weekly, Affärsvärlden. Staffan Jufors was selected for the award for his excellent leadership of Volvo Penta over the past four years.
Volvo Penta continues to broaden the engine program for marine professional applications. The latest additions are the D5 and D7, a series of five- and seven-litre marine diesels for heavy and medium-heavy commercial operation and marine auxiliary systems.
Volvo Penta also introduces the new D12 Heavy Duty - a 12-litre marine diesel.
The TAMD75 is a further development of the TAMD74, which has been a best-seller in its power range for a number of years. Among other features, the new 7-litre engine has an improved injection system and more efficient charged-air cooling, as well as an enhanced EDC system.
Volvo Penta launches a folding propeller with four blades, thus creating the conditions for even better performance, particularly for larger sailboats with more powerful engines up to approx. 120 h.p.
Volvo Penta's engines really had to work hard during the recently completed Volvo Ocean Race sailing competition. For example, the winning boat, Illbruck, used its auxiliary engine for more than 380 hours during the race.
This is not as strange as it may sound. There are actually two engines on board - a propulsion engine, which can only be used in emergency situations during the race, and an auxiliary engine that is used to produce electricity and fresh water onboard and to drive the ballast water pumps.
This year the economic growth rate in China is extremely high. Enormous investments in new infrastructure have led to a major boom in the construction and civil engineering sector.
As a result of this trend, concrete pumps have become a growing business segment for Volvo Penta's industrial engine operations in China.
• Volvo Penta signs an agreement with the Italian power boat manufacturer Sessa Marine regarding deliveries of about 1,000 engines and drive systems over three years.
• Volvo Penta secures an order from Saudi Arabia for a total of 900 diesel engines. This order consolidates Volvo Penta's strong growth as a supplier of industrial engines in recent years.
• Norway's M/F Nordfjord is the world's first ferry that fulfills requirements for the "Clean Design" classification. The engines on board are supplied by Volvo Penta.
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Great Apartment near Liencres Beach
Size50 m²
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This flat can receive 4 persons and have all you need, Dish washer, Washing machine, oven, TV, Parking space. You don't have anything to worry about.
The swimming pool with a beautiful view to the river will make you have your best holidays ever.
I you need more pictures, documentations or Price tables to not hesitate to get in touch with us.
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The Place of the Apartment is good to do some walks, Sightseeingtours or Drive to the City by car. Fabien was very nice and the Pool has a nice View to the River.
Unfortunately the Apartment was not so clean and it is not the same like on the photos. There is no wlan, the toilet seat is damaged. The Position of the Apartment is In front of a parking area, so the balcony shows to the street. The balcony is very small, so you can't eat there or something like this.
Our stay has been very good, is a good area, is in a strategic location near the highway and Cabárcenos santander, the car is essential, I boo recommend the inn to eat.
The apartment is good and the owner very helpful and friendly.
Nuestra estancia ha sido muy buena,es una zona muy buena,esta en un sitio estrategico,cerca de la autopista de santander y cabarcenos,el coche es imprescindible,recomiendo la hosteria de boo para comer.
El apartamento esta bien y su dueño muy atento y amable.
Is located in beautiful surroundings near the dunes, walk through the pine forests and beautiful beaches, the apartment is well equipped and comfortable, Fabien is a person of good treatment and very helpful, all very correct city of Santander if you wish to visit this as about 9 km
Esta situado en un bonito entorno cerca de las dunas ,paseo por los pinares y playas estupendas ,el apartamento esta bien equipado y comodo ,Fabien es persona de buen trato y muy servicial ,todo muy correcto la ciudad de Santander si se desea visitar esta como a unos 9 km
Fabien has a very nice apartment; Equipped with all you need (washer, dryer, dishwasher). Also located perfectly (15 min from airport, Santander and peach). Fabien is also a very nice guy.
Fabien ha estado disponible ante cualquier duda o problema y ha sido muy amable.
La casa necesita un lavado de cara, con unha capa de pintura y algunos recambios estaría perfecta.
Está en una zona tranquila, cercana a Santander, y próxima a una salida de la A-8, y cuenta con todos los servicios.
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Priyanka Chopra looks very beautiful and hot in Suit. Here we present some images of Priyanka Chopra in Suit and hope you will enjoy and like these pictures of Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra s an Indian actress, singer-songwriter and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. She is often referred to by the nickname "Piggy Chops", which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film Bluffmaster!
Chopra made her acting debut with the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan. The following year, she made her Bollywood film debut with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy and followed it with the hit Andaaz, for which she won a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.
Priyanka was born on 18 July 1982 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Ashok Chopra and Madhu Akhauri, both physicians by profession in the Indian Army. She spent 7 years in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh; Newton, Massachusetts; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Chopra is a trained western classical singer. In August 2011, she signed a worldwide recording agreement with Universal Music and Desi Hits to record and release her first music album.[9] The album will be released in North America with Desi Hits through Interscope Records and in other international markets on UK's Island Records.
Chopra has won several movie awards, including the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award in 2003 for Andaaz, the Filmfare Best Villain Award in 2005 for Aitraaz, the Filmfare Best Actress Award in 2009 for Fashion, the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2009 for Fashion and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress in 2012 for 7 Khoon Maaf.
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Thanks for posting that Gunco.
Here it is the full report that king obuma just talked about stuffing down our throats.
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
Thanks for posting that Gunco.
Enforcement, NOT Amnesty!!!!!!
"If theyre going to come here illegally, apply for & receive assistance through a corrupted Government agency encouraging this lawless behavior, work under the table & send billions of dollars each year back to their families in Mexico, while bleeding local economies dry, protest in our streets waving their Mexican flags DEMANDING rights, while I have to press 1′ for English, then they need to be shipped back to where they came from!" -Chad Miller
The real meat will come later under the radar or via the limp dicks in Congress. This was just a pacifier for his liberal stooges and something to make the gun community think all will be okay. Don't bet on that for a minute. Obama doesn't back off on anything and so far he's gotten his way almost every time he's pushed for something.
" The world is a very dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who do nothing about them." - Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
Same as always from this guyseems to be alot of.....bull shit
What I want to know is, what are the 23 executive orders he's putting in place?
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
The common sense stuff like checks,, which are already in effect,, not letting guns get in the hands of crooks and crazies is all fine,, but WTF, I served in the military, 2 combat tours carrying a 60,, was a cop, FFL holder for >40+ years and now they want to say what I can own this or that,,,,,wooooh-up there people,,,, don't frigging think so!!!! I think at 62+ and never been charged with any crime,,,,,I've more than proven myself responsible with any type of firearm at this point. Plus it just plain says I can in our Constitution,,, period,,, no room for debate,,, again!!!!! Supreme Court said so.
List of executive actions Obama plans to take as part of anti-gun violence plan | Fox News
The 23 items are listed. The real meat will come later. You just know they are going to shove a ban up our ass one way or another.
" The world is a very dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who do nothing about them." - Albert Einstein, 1879-1955
Thank you
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
to me it looks like a well-planned attack to destroy the firearms industry in the USA by wrapping it up in red-tape and a thinly hid attack on the 2nd amendment and privacy rights--
are rights under a all out political attack gentlemen!
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Discussion in 'Member Introductions' started by andrewamg, Mar 21, 2012.
My names andrew and i am and owner of a 97 chevy 1500 5.0 Im from phoenix az
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Welcome to the Club Andrew!!!!!:great:
thanks all. i do have issues already i posted a thread in the powertrain section
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Kevin "Chico" Paul Larson, 56, formerly of Nisswa, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in Greer, S.C., due to a head wound from a fall.
Kevin was born to Richard and LaVerne Larson on April 25, 1957, and grew up in the Nisswa area.
Survivors are his two daughters, Gina and Megan Thompson; six grandchildren; and dear friend, Edith; along with two sisters, Evelyn and Kathy; four brothers, Lynn, John, Kenny and Chuck; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and LaVerne; and two sisters, Barb and Carol.
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It's exactly one month before the unleashing of the most anticipated film of the year, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, upon the public, and it seems every day that another photo (like these 150 behind-the-scenes shots), another song (like this new closing credits number "Song of the Lonely Mountain"), production video, trailer, or baggie of pipeweed is sighted and bandied about on the Internet. [Recent addition: You can listen to Howard Shore's entire film score here, by why would you want spoil the enjoyment of hearing the music for the first time in the theater?]
All I know is, I can't wait to see the bloody film. To sate my daily need for more hobbit gossip, I recently got my hands on the five movie tie-in books (published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the U.S. publisher of all of Tolkien's works). The titles are The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Official Movie Guide and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Visual Companion (these two are for adults, mostly); and The Movie Storybook, The World of Hobbits, and Activity Book (for kids, mostly; their titles are also preceded by the unwieldy "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey").
All are full-color, super glossy, and chock with images from Peter Jackson's first film (and sometimes, a little bit beyond the first film), and all five include some minor insights, sneak previews and/or spoilers, depending on your point of view.
I'll give you my two cents and three gold pieces on the kids' books first.
To my mind, all three books for budding hobbit fans, while perfectly fine, are the least impressive of the five titles. Yes, they are full of information about the film, and lots of pretty movie stills. But I'm not sure I'd let these books be the first exposure my kid gets to Tolkien's creation. I'd rather read Tolkien's The Hobbit to my kid first, then let her see the movie, then let her get her hands on these books. Not the other way around. Perhaps these tie-in books are a way for kids re-experience the film, and I can see them flipping through them to better get a grip on the plot and characters. But as kids books, I will say, as a whole, they're clumsily and seemingly hastily put together. And full of spoilers.
First up, there's The Movie Storybook, a highly simplistic version of The Hobbit story. There's not a lot for kids to read here; each two-page spread has just a couple paragraphs of text. Mostly it's big color stills from Peter Jackson's film. Don't expect a literary experience, and if you want to save the surprise of the story to the movie theater, you might wait on this one until after they know the plot.
For example, there's a big picture of Gandalf with an eagle screaming at him, and that comes at the end of the book, along with the text explaining how the eagles save the adventuring party. You might want to save that surprise for the theater?
The Activity Book is more complex, with maps, word and number games, a fun flow chart to "find out which member of the Company you are most like," and a couple of puzzles that relate to deciphering runes and matching each dwarf with his weapon and the like. Now, does Dwalin or Balin use the war-hammer? And which dwarf has the goblin axe embedded in his head? Oops, spoiler alert.
But many of the activities are fairly brainless mazes and puzzles, like that routine "spot the 8 differences between these two pictures" one, and several ancient optical illusions that I remember from the third grade 40 years ago — e.g., is this a silhouettes of a wine cup or two people kissing? — which have nothing to do with the movie. I think the creators here could have been more inventive in coming up with some unique content.
Another gripe: Kids are also asked to scribble on and cut out the glossy pages of this $12.00 book. Too bad this wasn't a paperback, and made to feel more like a workbook by being printed on more artsy-craft paper stock. Not sure parents want their kids snipping up a hardcover with a pair of scissors.
Lastly, The World of Hobbits, which introduces kids to the basic concepts such as: What are hobbits? What do they like to eat? Who is Thorin, Gandalf, Gollum? How is each of the 13 dwarves different? Monsters are also introduced here, and if your kids are too young or sensitive, the photos of trolls, goblins and wargs might freak them out. That said, it might be helpful to expose your kids to this title; see it as perhaps necessary brainwashing of your young-uns so they understand the plot and characters of a fairly complex movie, and get used to the baddies before they see them on the big screen.
An annoying element: I didn't love this book's overly-cheery tone and the overabundance of exclamation marks (which would have made Tolkien cringe, I think). But the info here is decent, and this title is a way to get your little nerds up to speed on Middle-earth.
One curious observation about these three books: They include are some funny spoilers.
Perhaps because the two movie plan for The Hobbit was changed late in the game to a three-movie plan, these books may have gone to press before the new ending of the first movie was settled.
This explains why, for example, in the Activity Book, we get a tiny glimpse of the Hall of the Elvenking, and Thranduil, the Elvenking himself. Whereas from all reports, the first movie, An Unexpected Journey, will end before the Company even gets to Mirkwood.
Next time, in a future post, I'll take a look at the two adult titles, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Official Movie Guide, the Visual Companion.
Stay tuned — same gollum time, same gollum channel.


text: I was given an old hive that hadn't been managed for 15-20 years. It was sitting on two deep bodies. I didn't even try to manipulate the frames because they were stuck together. What I did was to get the two bodies apart and give each their own bottom and an empty mediem super with foundation ontop. One hive had the queen and the other made they're own and built up. I hope to get the old body And frames out this spring and continue to grow the collonies.