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Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments a person can make. It is also a very intricate process and, unfortunately, one ripe with opportunity for fraud. It is essential that potential homebuyers do their research and thoroughly investigate not only the property they are interested in, but also the people they are working with to purchase that property.
In this section, you will learn about the key players involved in the process, red flags to look out for and how to protect yourself against mortgage fraud.
The borrower – the borrower is you, the consumer. It is important for you to educate yourself on the basics of purchasing a home before going into business with a broker and/or lender. The more you know as a buyer, the less likely you are to get taken advantage of during the often complicated process. You should also know your credit score. If you have a lower score, work to raise it before applying for a loan.
The mortgage broker – the mortgage broker is the liaison that brings together a lender and a prospective borrower for a fee. Sometimes the broker receives two fees for a successful real estate closing: one fee from the borrower (at the closing), and a second fee from the lender (paid outside of the closing).
Mortgage brokers are required to give the borrower a written "Loan Broker Services Contract" that lists the following:
The mortgage broker is also required to give the borrower a written "Good Faith Estimate of Closing Costs" within three business days of taking the mortgage loan application.
The lender – the lender is the party who funds the borrower's loan. The lender ultimately controls whether and when the real estate closing happens. Most mortgage brokers submit the borrower's loan package to several lenders. Lenders then decide whether or not to fund the loan based on a credit risk analysis.
1. Shift in the closing date – borrowers should secure a written commitment letter from the lender for the closing date.
2. "Free" refinance offers – sometimes mortgage brokers will promise a "free" refinance in the event mortgage rates drop further from the borrower's present mortgage interest rate. If this offer is made, the borrower should get the offer signed and dated in writing.
3. Over-appraised residential real estate – this occurs when an unscrupulous broker, appraiser and/or real estate agent collude to get a property appraised at a value grossly above its market value.
4. Undisclosed pre-payment penalties, balloon payments and rate and terms switched at closing – loan terms are required to be disclosed early in the process, however changes do occur. Borrowers must stay on top of any term changes.
5. Post-closing squeeze for more fees – the HUD-1 Settlement Statement must list all fees paid at the closing table or paid outside of closing. Anyone who solicits the borrower for more money after closing is acting illegally.
The majority of loans originated in Indiana are by honest, ethical mortgage brokers. As a potential homebuyer, it is important to know how to find the good brokers, and avoid falling victim to fraud with the bad. Here are some tips for protecting yourself against mortgage fraud:
- Search loan broker database
- Visit Making Home Affordable
- Visit Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network
- Visit Housing and Urban Development
- Get a free annual credit report
- Check mortgage rates
- Practical Money Skills: Buying a Home
- Learn more about reverse mortgages
- Read glossary of mortgage terms


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Science, I once again wanted to share one particular winner with Sightings readers. Call me old-fashioned, but I still think a stunningly beautiful image, wondrous, mysterious and meticulously executed, can cross all barriers of education, background and discipline—so that even an exhausted group of judges, at the end of a full day of judging hundreds of submissions, can still sit back, pause, smile and agree: "We have a winner." I asked Andrea Ottesen, the creator of this photograph of a seaweed, a few questions. Andrea is a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland.
F.F. Andrea, I'm interested in how you found this particular specimen and how you transported it to photograph it. And why this particular one?
A.O. I am constantly cataloguing species wherever I go. I am completely fascinated by (in love with!) plants, and I can't escape the desire to know who is who. I studied taxonomy with the ethnobotanist and herbalist Jim Duke and at the U.S. National Arboretum. I went on my first plant collecting expedition with Duke in 1997 to Peru, where we collected Amazonian medicinal plants.
My recent Ph.D. thesis work with the molecular ecology of organic vs. conventionally managed crops started me thinking about seaweeds! We use kelp as a fertilizer—as a source of nitrogen—for the organic plots. There has also been some recent literature about using seaweeds as biofuels. Some would obviously be better fertilizers or biofuel sources.
I fished this little Chondrus crispus out of the sea off the coast of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, last summer. A part of any herbarium collection work is, of course, to press the specimen and dry it. A fairly recent addition to this protocol has been to photograph the specimen and make the image available to research and public interests. Most herbaria have already digitized and placed images of their most valuable specimens online for public use. After working for the National Arboretum and creating a Web site to display their digitized specimens, I started imaging all my herbarium collections.
F.F. Tell us how you photographed it. Were there any special technical problems?
A.O. My little seaweed, once pressed, was photographed outside, where I often get the best lighting. I set up an indoor lighting system, but truthfully, if it's the right light outside, I prefer the natural colors and the magical light that can sometimes come through the specimen. This specimen was photographed outside in the sunlight.
F.F. Did you perform any sort of digital manipulation? It looks amazingly perfect.
A.O. I don't feel that the seaweed itself is manipulated; I am always true to the organisms. It was, however, "cut out" to place it on a background that would accentuate the form. I cut the stalk with scissors as I was doing the shoot as well.
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This is a pic of one I have built for the Fair
Rules are "one frame of brood and One Honey"
This is a pic of one I have built for the Fair
Rules are "one frame of brood and One Honey"
Ed, KA9CTT profanity is IGNORANCE made audible
you can`t fix stupid not even with duct tape
I have one in my shop that is a modafied version of beesouce plans (I can`t follow instructions ) it had 5 deep frames.
Ed, KA9CTT profanity is IGNORANCE made audible
you can`t fix stupid not even with duct tape
With only 2 frames, they may swarm on you pretty early. I have some standard Langstroths with double windows in all 4 sides. They must be lifted carefully, as much of the strength is cut out.
Nice O hive honeyman.
Heres one I built about 15 years ago,
I affixed it on a bar stool swivel.
I can swivel around when the
queen moves. Also, beer bottle
for syrup is all they need.
Best Wishes
I built one 8 med high, same Queen for two years,had to take out over twenty frames of brood this year to keep it civil [made nucs] have open brood in it now, move your hand across the plexi and find the warm spot, there is the brood. Gonna replce the plexi with glass this spring, the heat from the bees makes the plexi bow changing the bee space,then they fill it with burr, she even lays in that and you can watch the morph,over winter it gets half inch foam insulatin cut to size of plexi, the best thing a keeper can ever have. Queen is unmarked so it is like Where is Waldo
I built this one a few years ago. 3 deep 3 medium. Have overwinted successfully a couple times. built in miller feeder up top. Trying to design a supering option as well.
Cherry, with spalted maple doors. http://wokaty.com/CIMG0546.JPG
There are a couple more pics on the site.
No plans yet. Thinking about making them complete in different architectural styles for sale.
I was thinking the same thing myself. Now the challenge is convincing my wife it should be in the living room or the school that it could go in my lab, though I'd prefer the living room.
Ahhh, the wife dilemma. Yes. I was foolish in that when I built mine, I set it up in the bedroom. It has the best location for sun exposure and the right window. Unfortunately, they can buzz loudly from time to time. Also, there is the occasional hive deitrus that falls out the bottom if you have a bottom screen (which you should) Oddly enough, they propolized the top and side screens, but I've never seen a hive propolize a screened bottom board.
I have a nice one; it's the one from this site here. Made out of solid oak; planning to put bees in it this spring.
Coyote Creek Bees
Honeyman - requesting permission to plagiarize your "Profanity is ignorance made audible" line...Thanks in advance.
BTW, I'm changing over to all medium 10-frames, so I'm building new observer hives, too - all one size frames, so the old ones are bening sold. Another experiment - one will have standard foundation, one small cell, one foundationless. I'll be building an apidictor, too...and I'll be watching and listening.
Syrup spill drains in the bottom...now that is something that comes from an observer hive owner! Like you say, EVERY BEEK SHOULD HAVE ONE! I think I will probably develop the same opinion of the apidictor. Watch and listen.
Mr. C. and Robwok - wives and potential beeyard hosts are best introduced honey first, followed by well-aged mead and your friendliest smile.
My observation hive built from a modified Beesource Plan. I holds either 6 mediums (2 wide x 3 deep) or 4 deeps (2 wide x 2 deep)
KILO........... I'm changing over to all medium 10-frames, so I'm building new observer hives, too - all one size frames >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> That is where I messed up in the beginning, the first OH I made was nice, used Cherry,but the plan was for 2 deeps with a med on top, didn`t use it for a few years, in the mean time I moved to all mediums and only use the deeps for cut outs, nasty looking comb, so never used it ,sold it . Another mistake I made with it was to cut slots to slide the plexi down from top. Not good, the guy that bought it loaded it up and loved it in his garage ,till he tried to pull the plexi up out of that daddo, the bees propolizes it in place. He got it out ,but wasn`t easy. He vasalined it up good before he put it back in.
Pretty nice observation hives on this thread. Might have to build myself one. Don't think I'll attach it to my house, but maybe a shed?
Stuck in Texas. Learning Permaculture in drought, flood and strange weather. The bees are still alive.
I love 10-frame mediums! Mine have 3 slots cut vertically down the inside of the short ends. These are for hive dividers. The slots are about 1/8" deep, 17/64" wide, and run all the way to the floor, which means the floor board is slotted, too, as is the inner cover. Incidentally, the flip side of my floor boards have two 3/32" square x full length rods attached either side of the hive partitions (the other side is an screened bottom board). These have 3 entrances facing different directions.
The 3-slot medium 10-frame Langstroth hives have lots of uses. With hive partitions in the 2 outside slots, it makes a triple 3-frame mating nucleus box, so the colonies share the heat. This 3x3 triple mating nuc arrangement accommodates more bees than a baby nuc, and gets things started increasing a little faster. It doesn't seem to have as much swarming trouble as baby nucs do.
With a single partition in the middle slot, it makes a 2 x 5-frame double nucleus box. I usually place these over a strong colony separated by a double screen board in the winter for my late summer / fall splits. Again, the small colonies share the heat of the stronger colony.
I make a 7-frame increase nuc by adding a Mann Lake 2-gallon frame feeder, or a 9-frame increaser with a single frame-sized feeder.
I can use 1 partition with queen excluder (queen includer in this case) for isolating a queen on new, empty comb for breeding in a 7-frame open / 3-frame egg laying arrangement. The 3 frames in the queen area are a modification of Jay Smith's method for Cut-Cell Method queen rearing.
It also works for a single medium 10-frame box when everything is going bonkers in the thick of the nectar flow. To this I will add 3 windows in each of the short ends and 1 on each long side to make an observer hive, unless I can build a single, large window with slots in the plex for the short end.
I make the partitions out of 1/4" marine plywood, tall enough to engage the inner covers (3 of them for 3x3 mating nuc arrangement, 2 of them for 2x5 double nuc arrangement), deep enough to engage the slots in the floors, and with little "ears" on them to prevent the bees from sneaking around the 3/8" frame hanger shelves in the tops of the short ends.
The coolest part is any box, any arrangement, any frame. Everything fits, and you can use it for honey-in-the-comb, too. They max out at about 51 lbs, but only when used for honey and filled to perfection (yeah, right! hahaha). You can really grow an apiary with these 3-slot, 10-frame mediums. It seems to me the best of all worlds. The only drawback is cost - that's 3 medium Langstroths = 2 deeps. More frames to build, but I love working in the shop anyways.
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The cute co-stars went for two totally different looks last night!
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning both managed to find frocks that fit their individual style perfectly for the NYC premiere of The Runaways on March 17. Kristen, who has been looking confident and cool in edgy minis, went for a short Emilio Pucci with black Sergio Rossi pumps. It seems like the starlet is really defining her personal premiere worthy style! Not only does she love her leggy dresses, she also can't seem to get enough of Sergio Rossi platforms! Dakota, whos style is definitely more sweet than sexy, opted for a gorgeous nude embroidered Elie Saab couture baby doll dress, complete with cap sleeves and an open back. The starlet paired her frock with a pair of nude Brian Atwood 'Maniac' pumps. It's so nice to see these young, talented starlets already have killer fashion sense!
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..........and therefore no onside kick for a trailing team?
..........and therefore no onside kick for a trailing team?
No one remembers who came in second.
No one remembers who came in second.
my first thought is that this would suck. I dont like seeing players injured but this is a viloent game and it is part of the sport.
Outlaw down hill skiing, or motorcross, or cliff diving...etc. Injury is part of the game.
"Measure Twice......Cut Once"
You couldn't be more full of **** if you were break dancing in a Port-a-Potty.......Kruunch
Look at the bright side, when there is no more special teams, think of all the money we will have to play with to get some better talent.
Not the actual Man, Myth, Legend....Just a Giant fan since birth, I come in peace
this makes me sick. Get this pansy out of here already. he is changing the game so much that records will mean nothing in 10 years. he will also ad a no sack policy like during the probowl.
Let me ask again. If we eliminate kickoffs, what replaces the on sides kick for a team that is trailing?
No one remembers who came in second.
Is he then going to say a team can't punt the ball or return a punt???? ###### im really pissed off!!


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A very charming flat, if you don't mind that the building itself is a bit run-down or that the neighbours can be somewhat noisy at times. The hosts were very friendly and helpful in every way! We would gladly stay here again.
At lideli, bedsheets are professionally cleaned and that's about what is professional with this place.
When we arrived at the apartment we were caught by dust. We could feel it right in our mouth as if we'd been eating some. The floors did not look clean, sideboards were covered with dust so were some shelves. There was some broken glass pieces in between the floor boards among other type of unwanted elements. We pointed all this to the key holder who started to vacuum the place quickly. We explained a more thorough clean was needed and after calling the owner she agreed to proceed. We went out as the purpose of our trip was to visit Berlin and not waste time on managing housekeeping. When we returned, the floor had been moped which made a difference, but there was still some pieces of glass and dust on the shelves.
The place is so impregnated with dust that we all developed some sort of allergy, we kept sneezing and had blocked nose every time we were in the apartment. We spent as little time possible in to avoid the inconvenience. Still we had to sleep there.
One of the bedroom's curtain lets the light through. The nights were very long or short should I say, as it was difficult to fall asleep until the neighbors in the courtyard had switched their lights off. Also sun rises at 6am at that time of the year, so did we.
TV was stuck on one single channel, so we missed the Euro games.
For all the issues, host hasn't been helpful at all, denying all of the facts. We had to call Wimdu customer service for help.
Overall, it was a very unpleasant stay, the worse we had in all the many vacation stays we did in the last years.
In the apartment we have felt very comfortable. The rooms are simply furnished but with a pleasant atmosphere. The kitchen is also well equipped and practical. The cleanliness was fully in order. Just a few meters from the apartment there are a number of shops and bakeries. The location is very central, though visually not very appealing.
In der Wohnung haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Die Zimmer sind einfach möbliert aber mit angenehmer Atmosphäre. Die Küche ist ebenfalls gut und praktikabel ausgestattet. Auch die Sauberkeit war voll in Ordnung. Nur ein paar Meter von der Wohnung entfernt befinden sich mehrere Geschäfte und Bäckereien. Die Lage ist sehr zentral, wenn auch optisch nicht sehr reizvoll.
We have felt very comfortable in this apartment. It was clean, plenty of space for 5 of us and although a room goes out to the busy road, we have heard nothing. The only drawback is the kitchen with no windows. The connection to public transport is optimal.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in dieser Wohnung. Es war sauber, ausreichend Platz für uns 5 und obwohl ein Zimmer zur stark befahrenen Straße rausgeht, hat man nichts gehört. Einziges Manko ist die Küche ohne Fenster. Die Anbindung zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist optimal.
Owner was very nice. The transfer has worked out perfectly. Unfortunately, we have to still pull off a few points.
1) In the 1st night was from 12 to about 4 clock in the morning so loud (probably over us), so we could not sleep at the apartment. There were tables and chairs back and forth pushed, laughed, talked, danced, sang, etc. In the other nights the volume was luckily bearable, but still loud.
2) WLAN unfortunately does not work without problems.
3) The equipment is no longer up to date.
Due to that the landlord was so nice, we enter the apartment here 3 points, but actually were here only 2 attached.
Vermieter war sehr nett. Die Übergabe hat wunderbar geklappt. Leider müssen wir leider trotzdem ein Paar Punkte abziehen.
1) In der 1. Nacht war von 12 bis ca. 4 Uhr morgens so laut (wahrscheinlich die Wohnung über uns), sodass wir überhaupt nicht schlafen konnten. Es wurden Tische und Stühlen hin-und-her geschoben, gelacht, geredet, getanzt, gesungen etc. In den übrigen Nächten war die Lautstärke dann glücklicherweise erträglicher, aber trotzdem laut.
2) WLAN funktioniert leider nicht problemlos.
3) Das Equipment nicht mehr auf dem neuesten Stand.
Auf Grund, dass der Vermieter so nett war, geben wir die Wohnung hier 3 Punkte, aber eigentlich wäre hier nur 2 angebracht.
A very pleasant apartment. Well located.
Eine sehr angenehme Wohnung. Gut gelegen.
The apartment was ok for the price.
The problems we have or had, we got no help.
WIFI: The signal was good, but the speed was so slow that it was useless. When I henvente me the problem, I got the answer: "It's not my problem".
Good Friday we had problems with the door to the apartment and could not get into. Again the answer was: "It's not my problem". It says they saw in Berlin without being able to enter the apartment.
I hope never to be in that situation again, and will therefore not use Wimdu again.
Lejligheden var ok til prisen.
De problemer vi ellershavde, fik vi ingen hjælp til.
WIFI: Signalet var godt, men hastigheden var så langsom, at det var ubrugeligt. Da jeg henvente mig med problemet, fik jeg svaret: "Det er ikke mit problem".
Langfredag havde vi problemer med døren til lejligheden og kunne ikke komme ind. Atter var svaret: "Det er ikke mit problem". Der står man så i Berlin uden at kunne komme ind i lejligheden.
Jeg håber aldrig at stå i den situation igen, og vil derfor heller ikke bruge Wimdu igen.
Unduly high deduction on account of slight contamination
Ungebührlich hoher Abzug wegen leichter Verschmutzung
Unfortunately, the apartment was not clean
Die Wohnung war leider nicht sauber
The apartment we liked, and the contact with renter worked out well, as the handover.
In the kitchen everything is there, even a dishwasher :). Also convenient is that the bus stop is right outside the door - and when the bus, like us, sometimes fails, you can also walk to the nearest S / U-Bahn station.
Turkish kiosk / bakery shop owner on the corner is very friendly and helpful.
A few spare blankets in the closet for verfrorene Süddeutsche would not be bad, the children at night it was a bit too cold.
Unfortunately, it was the evening of the neighbor side and top over it often quite noisy, but that can be changed only with difficulty.
Die Wohnung hat uns gut gefallen, auch die Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Vermieter hat gut geklappt, ebenso die Übergabe.
In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, sogar eine Spülmaschine :). Praktisch ist auch, dass die Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür liegt - und wenn der Bus, so wie bei uns, mal ausfällt, kann man auch laufen bis zur nächsten S-/U-Bahnhaltestelle.
Der türkische Kiosk/Backshop-Inhaber an der Ecke ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Ein paar Ersatzdecken im Schrank für verfrorene Süddeutsche wären nicht schlecht, den Kindern war es nachts etwas zu kalt.
Leider war es abends von den Nachbarn seitlich und obendrüber oft ziemlich laut, aber das kann man nur schlecht ändern.
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Two cubes, each with integral side lengths, have a combined volume equal to the total of the lengths of their edges. How big are the cubes? [If you find a result by 'trial and error' you'll need to prove you have found all possible solutions.]
What fractions can you find between the square roots of 65 and 67?
Is the mean of the squares of two numbers greater than, or less
than, the square of their means?
The bar balances with a weight of 4 units on one side and
weights of 2 units and 3 units on the other.
The 2 is on the inside and the 3 is on the outside.
The 3 weight and the 4 weight are exactly the same distance from
the pivot, and the 2 weight is half way between the 3 weight and
the pivot.
Can you find an arrangement with the 4 staying exactly where it
is, balanced again by the 2 and 3, but this time with the 3 on the
inside and the 2 on the outside?
There is more than one way to do that, so first find at least
two arrangements that work, then try to describe, using algebra,
the connection between the 2 and 3 positions.
You can use the lines in the background to help you gauge
distances when you are looking for the relationship between the
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Here is a pic of the two way pallet I am using for my operation. Anybody got any ideas?Pallet and pincher.jpg
Here is a pic of the two way pallet I am using for my operation. Anybody got any ideas?Pallet and pincher.jpg
From the photo, it looks good.
Did you make brake for the unit?
My websitehttp://bees4u.com/
The 100 does not have the brake, the 2006 and 2008 do have a brake. No real need for the brake where I am because my out yards are so flat. Choosing the right yard is important for me, makes work a little easier since I am a one man operation. I can actually carry 128 hives on my trailer alone and all the supers to work them on the truck and do all this from two way pallets all by myself.
Looks like a really nice setup. Do you have a provision for lifting taller hives if it should happen that you have a nice crop on and unexpectedly have to move your hives. What is the lift capacity?
"People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe."- Andy Rooney
Jim, that is a drawback to some degree. The lift capacity at full extension for this model is about 275lbs. So therefore my two way pallets are just fine and I can move them even with some degree of supers attached. I personally do not move hives with supers, I just plan differently and it works for me. Also I have the capacity to move single hives at the same weight capacity, so movimg single hives at 275 lbs is not a problem. There are models available that are much heavier and will allow a higher lifting weight capacity. Thanks for the interest and feedback. This setup would be great for a small pollinator who needs to move hives among rows of crops. just drive down the road and drop as you go. The two way pallet would also work fine for this. I stated earlier that this machine is probably not suited for the commercial guy dropping four ways and using a tractor trailer rig, but it sure is a neat setup for sideliners, and can save a lot of money along the way.
Is it common on pallets to have such deep rails (3/4"?) that the hives sit on or would a 3/8" rail decrease mouse problems or serve some other advantageous purpose?
I am not a commercial type, newbee from June, but in your prep work before moving I am assuming you block the exits (some method), but do not see eyelets on your pallet for a strap to hold the hives closed/in place during movement.
Just curious and thanks for sharing your set up, I have enjoyed following your threads.
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I really like your pallets and setup, Broodhead.
I checked out the site that the AJ100 is on. Where do you find the prices?
They have a motorized hand truck and a walk behind called the papillon that look interesting.
Send them an email, or call on Skype. Guys name is Ramon, cannot speak much English but is most helpful. I will be posting a video very soon. Broodhead
No need to have straps, the clips hold them and there is also no need to block entrances. Just load , net and off we go. Broodhead
Broodhead: Seriously that thing really fills a niche in the industry. Smaller operations should be looking at one of these setups before they even think about buying a forklift. Not everyone needs to be dragging around a 7,000 lb. machine and trailer. Of course you arent going to load a semi with one but so what, you can always rent or borrow for a few days a year if needed.
"People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe."- Andy Rooney
Jim, that is exactly why I bought the AJ!! Who needs a Ferrari when a AJ will do the job. This is a excellent machine for pollinators. I will be posting a video soon. It is pricey, but the cost savings are immediate. Broodhead
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You could still load 2 ways on a semi, a bit shaking and requires some good strapping. Any forklift will also unload 2 ways.
These are 3/8 entrances and not as reduced as broodheads.
Sorry for the misunderstanding,I do strap the top layer during transport, no eyelets needed.
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I have seen various builds and do not want to go the velcro route, but instead solid hinges. I have discovered with any prop type stuff if you go with real functionality, it lasts longer, is more solid and just looks better. I'm sure the hinges are custom made by cementing hardware from Lowe's or Home Depot and not molded on, but wanted to ask to see what everyone else has seen.
I am just concerned alittle about the metal hinges being too heavy for the gauntlets.


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Lupus Foundation of America
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
2121 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
2121 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Board Oversight
Oversight of Operations and Staff: Standard 1
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
The organization meets this standard.
Board Size
Number of Board Members: Standard 2
Soliciting organizations shall have a board of directors with a minimum of five voting members.
The organization meets this standard.
Board Meetings
Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings: Standard 3
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.
The organization meets this standard.
Board Compensation
Compensated Board Members: Standard 4
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.
The organization meets this standard.
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest: Standard 5
No transaction(s) in which any board or staff members have material conflicting interests with the charity resulting from any relationship or business affiliation. Factors that will be considered when concluding whether or not a related party transaction constitutes a conflict of interest and if such a conflict is material, include, but are not limited to: any arm's length procedures established by the charity; the size of the transaction relative to like expenses of the charity; whether the interested party participated in the board vote on the transaction; if competitive bids were sought and whether the transaction is one-time, recurring or ongoing.
The organization meets this standard.
Measuring Effectiveness
Effectiveness Policy
Board Policy on Effectiveness: Standard 6
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
The organization meets this standard.
Effectiveness Report
Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness: Standard 7
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
The organization meets this standard.
Program Expenses
Program Service Expense Ratio: Standard 8
Spend at least 65% of its total expenses on program activities.
The organization meets this standard.
Fundraising Expenses
Fund Raising Expense Ratio: Standard 9
Spending should be no more than 35% of related contributions on fund raising. Related contributions include donations, legacies, and other gifts received as a result of fund raising efforts.
The organization meets this standard.
Accumulating Funds
Ending Net Assets: Standard 10
Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for current program activities. To meet this standard, the charity's unrestricted net assets available for use should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher.
The organization meets this standard.
Audit Report
Financial Statements: Standard 11
Make available to all, on request, complete annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. When total annual gross income exceeds $500,000, these statements should be audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $500,000, a review by a certified public accountant is sufficient to meet this standard. For charities whose annual gross income is less than $250,000, an internally produced, complete financial statement is sufficient to meet this standard.
The organization meets this standard.
Detailed Expense Breakdown
Detailed Functional Breakdown of Expenses: Standard 12
Include in the financial statements a breakdown of expenses (e.g., salaries, travel, postage, etc.) that shows what portion of these expenses was allocated to program, fund raising, and administrative activities. If the charity has more than one major program category, the schedule should provide a breakdown for each category.
The organization meets this standard.
Accurate Expense Reporting
Accuracy of Expenses in Financial Statements: Standard 13
Accurately report the charity's expenses, including any joint cost allocations, in its financial statements. For example, audited or unaudited statements which inaccurately claim zero fund raising expenses or otherwise understate the amount a charity spends on fund raising, and/or overstate the amount it spends on programs will not meet this standard.
The organization meets this standard.
Budget Plan
Budget: Standard 14
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
The organization meets this standard.
Fundraising & Info
Truthful Materials
Misleading Appeals: Standard 15
Have solicitations and informational materials, distributed by any means, that are accurate, truthful and not misleading, both in whole and in part. Appeals that omit a clear description of program(s) for which contributions are sought will not meet this standard. A charity should also be able to substantiate that the timing and nature of its expenditures are in accordance with what is stated, expressed, or implied in the charity's solicitations.
The organization meets this standard.
Annual Report
Annual Report: Standard 16
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
The organization meets this standard.
Website Disclosures
Web Site Disclosures: Standard 17
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
The organization meets this standard.
Donor Privacy
Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy: Standard 18
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
The organization meets this standard.
Cause Marketing Disclosures
Cause Related Marketing: Standard 19
Clearly disclose how the charity benefits from the sale of products or services (i.e., cause-related marketing) that state or imply that a charity will benefit from a consumer sale or transaction. Such promotions should disclose, at the point of solicitation: (a) the actual or anticipated portion of the purchase price that will benefit the charity (e.g., 5 cents will be contributed to abc charity for every xyz company product sold), (b) the duration of the campaign (e.g., the month of October), (c) any maximum or guaranteed minimum contribution amount (e.g., up to a maximum of $200,000).
The organization meets this standard.
Complaints: Standard 20
Respond promptly to and act on complaints brought to its attention by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and/or local Better Business Bureaus about fund raising practices, privacy policy violations and/or other issues.
The organization meets this standard.
Lupus Foundation of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 1
The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0
Year, State Incorporated
1977, District of Columbia
Lupus America Communities
Stated Purpose
"to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy."
LFA works to solve the mystery of lupus, while giving caring support to those who suffer from the disease. The organization pursues its mission through three core strategies: advancing the science and medicine of lupus; creating awareness of the disease and advocating on behalf of all people with lupus; and supporting people with lupus and their professional health care providers. The organization's research program is dedicated to reducing the barriers obstructing biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, behavioral, and translational research. LFA funds research, stimulates federal research funding for lupus, and convenes stakeholders to collaborate on projects that are essential to advancing the science and medicine of lupus. The organization works to increase public awareness and knowledge of lupus prevention, diagnosis, and treatment by distributing PSAs to all media outlets; disseminating education materials to the general public; launching a social media outreach program; and stimulating congressional support for a national public awareness campaign. LFA also provides information and education through its national network of affiliated chapters, offices and community support groups. The organization reports it distributes information through its website, which attracts over 5 million users a year, a free e-newsletter, and a national magazine, Lupus Now™. Some ($1,835,688 or 2%) of LFA's public education program is conducted in conjunction with informational materials that include fund raising appeals.
|Public information and education
|Network support and services
|Professional relations and education
|Patient education and support
|Total Program Expenses:
Governance & Staff
Chief Executive
Sandra C. Raymond, President and CEO
Chair of the Board
Peter M. Schwab
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Director, Piper Jaffray and Co.
Board Size
Paid Staff Size
*2012 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail, telemarketing, special events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, planned giving, and cause-related marketing.
LFA incurred joint costs of $3,882,695 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $2,024,449 was allocated to fund raising expenses, $1,835,688 was allocated to program expenses, and $22,558 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 24% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $9,754,356, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
Tax Status
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on LFA's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.
|Source of Funds
|Public support
|Donated goods programs
|Special events, net
|Program service revenue
|Membership dues
|Wills and bequests
|Donated services
|Miscellaneous income
|Contributions from affiliates
|Investment income
|Royalty income
|Convention revenue
|Total Income
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 17%
- Administrative: 4%
|Total Income
|Program expenses
|Fundraising expenses
|Administrative expenses
|Other expenses
|Total expenses:
|Expenses in Excess of Income
|Beginning Net Assets
|Ending Net Assets
|Total Liabilities
|Total Assets
Note: According to LFA's audited financial statement for the year ended September 30, 2013, the organization received in-kind donations of $3,619,800 including donated program goods ($3,466,200), online advertisement ($120,000), and contributed services ($33,600).
An organization may change its practices at any time without notice. A copy of this report has been shared with the organization prior to publication. It is not intended to recommend or deprecate, and is furnished solely to assist you in exercising your own judgment. If the report is about a charity and states the charity meets or does not meet the Standards for Charity Accountability, it reflects the results of an evaluation of information and materials provided voluntarily by the charity. The name Better Business Bureau is a registered service mark of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
This report is not to be used for fundraising or promotional purposes.


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|ACS 2009-3yr Summary File: Technical Documentation -> Appendix A. Supplemental Documentation -> 2009 Subject Definitions -> Housing Variables -> Value
The data on value (also referred to as "price asked" for vacant units) were obtained from Housing Question 16 in the 2009 American Community Survey. The question was asked at housing units that were owned, being bought, vacant for sale, or sold not occupied at the time of the survey. Value is the respondent's estimate of how much the property (house and lot, mobile home and lot, or condominium unit) would sell for if it were for sale. If the house or mobile home was owned or being bought, but the land on which it sits was not, the respondent was asked to estimate the combined value of the house or mobile home and the land. For vacant units, value was the price asked for the property. Value was tabulated separately for all owner-occupied and vacant-for-sale housing units, as well as owner-occupied and vacant-for-sale mobile homes. The value of a home provides information on neighborhood quality, housing affordability, and wealth. These data provide socioeconomic information not captured by household income and comparative information on the state of local housing markets. The data also serve to aid in the development of housing programs designed to meet the housing needs of persons at different economic levels.
Adjusting Value for Inflation
Since value collected before 2008 is the only dollar amount captured on the questionnaire in specified intervals, the category boundaries for previous years are not adjusted for inflation. In the comparison profiles, however, the median value is adjusted for inflation by multiplying a factor equal to the average annual CPI-U-RS factor for the current year, divided by the average annual CPI-U-RS factor for the earlier/earliest year.
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The Patriot's Boutique Hotel • San Clemente, CA
Escape Kit
- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Standard Room, Sundays through Thursdays ($125) or Fridays and Saturdays ($150)
- Bottle of Wine Upon Arrival
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The Destination
It doesn't get any more SoCal than San Clemente. Halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this quintessential Orange County city is not only a surfing mecca, boasting some of the state's best swells as well as a few of the world's premier surfing magazines, it's also a classic getaway town, with near perfect weather throughout the year, Spanish-style architecture to set the mood, and a handful of excellent restaurants to satisfy cosmopolitan sensibilities. Is it any surprise this city by the sea played host to President Nixon's home away from the White House?
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Situated just a few blocks off T-Street, which leads right to the ocean, The Patriot's Boutique Hotel delivers a laid-back experience in the heart of San Clemente. With a red tile roof and a white adobe exterior, this recently renovated hotel features basic rooms fit with a queen-size bed, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV, with unique artwork adorning the white walls. Walk just 15 minutes west of the hotel and hit the beach, or head a few blocks north for excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment.
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Designer Barcelona Loft by the Sea
Maximální počet hostů4
Počet místností2
Velikost70 m²
Floor No.
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- Pračka / sušička
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Accommodation summary
|Calle de Bac de Roda, 08005 Barcelona, Španělsko
|Typ nemovitosti
|Ident. objektu
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|Response time
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|Calendar updated
The unique apartment is well-equipped with all the modern comforts such as air conditioning/heating, a dishwasher and laundry facilities. It offers an elegant open-plan living room/kitchen with decorative exposed brickwork and a stylish orange sofa. There is a fully furnished double bedroom, a single room with a sofa bed, and a chic bathroom with a shower.
Poblenou Metro Station on Line 4 is just a 5-minute walk away, whilst various bus routes also service the area. Las Ramblas Street, Plaça de Catalunya Square and Passeig de Gracia Street are all within 20 minutes' journey via public transport. Parking is free in the surrounding neighbourhood.
The apartment is surrounded by bars and restaurants and in the summer months, guests can enjoy the beach stalls and walks along the promenade. The shopping centres of Diagonal Mar and Les Glories are both within walking distance.
Domovní řádA €300 security deposit is required.
The host will welcome guests on check-in and will be available to answer any questions guests may have.
On check-in guests will receive an information pack from the host with details about the area, public transport, shops and walking tours.
Be respectful of the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.
Guests should leave the apartment in a clean state otherwise an extra fee of €70 will be charged for cleaning.
Smoking is permitted on the balcony only.
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Rosa is a superstar. Value for money you could not get a better place to stay. We could not believe our luck. Absolutely every need catered for. Close to the beach, the shops and the metro. Fabulous.
Everything was perfect! Rosa is such a nice person and cares about everything!
Thousands hugs to Rosa & Barca!!!!
A wonderful stay thanks to Rosa. She is a very heplful and discrete host. I recommend Rosa and her apartment.
Our stay at Rosa's place was fantastic. Rosa is such a lovely and great host. The apartment is very nice in a very practical and good neighborhood. Rosa had many tips for us and this was really useful. We also went to one of the restaurants she indicated, Recasens. This place is quite unique and we enjoyed it very much. We even saw Rosa coming in with friends as well later on. This was a nice surprise. Definitely a great recommendation from Rosa. And on the last day since our return flights were at the end of the day we were able to stay until the afternoon as the next guests were coming the day after only. This was really nice of Rosa to let us stay a bit longer, so convenient. She even dropped us at the closest taxi station. We will definitely keep in touch with Rosa and come back. Rosa, we love you!
don't know where to begin: the city, the location, the lovely flat-owner rosa ? one surpass the other. its a very smart designed loft with space and taste, 10 min. from the beach and the welcome is overwhelming. very recoomendable. thx to rosa
It was an absoute pleasure to stay here. The appartment is very clean and nicely decorated, is has a very personal touch.We loved the bathroom :-) The welcome of Rosa was also more than friendly, she is a very nice host and willing to help you wherever she can. The neighbourhood is quiet and very safe. Best of all, only one minute away from the beach. Supermarket around the corner and free parking is also provided. We stayed already a several times in Barcelona but this appartment was the best, we will definitely return.
Rosa, thank you for everything! Ivo and Marijn, the Netherlands
Roomy apartment with enough amenities, even with small balcony with morning sun. Nice quiet neighborhood, the sea only 2 blocks away...
When we arrived at the apartment Rosa was already waiting for us. After a warm welcome we were shown the very nice apartment, we felt comfortable at first sight! The flat has everything one needs for a nice stay in Barcelona even if you have some rainy days...The beach is a 5 mins walk away and there are supermarkets and a metro station close by. A perfect place to stay!
We had a lovely stay in this apartment. It was beautiful, clean and the owner was super helpful. He arranged for his family to drop us off at airport at 5am.
Would highly recommend this apartment.
The e-mail contact we had before our stay was very friendly and quick. Rosa gave us a very warm welcome to Barcelona when we arrived and gave us the necessary information about the city and the apartment. The apartment is very neat, clean and looks exactly like on the pictures. It has all comfort for staying a short or longer time in Barcelona. We stayed in Barcelona for 10 days and we had the feeling of being home. An ideal place to stay for three persons. Rosa, thanks again for your warmth and kindness. We hope to see you soon!
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1964 Corvair Monza - Operation Crustbuster
Alright, So some of you know that I have been working on something very dangerous. Something unsafe... at any speed. Well, I figured I may as well share my progress with you guys here.
A few months back Stingroo and I were playing Forza motorsport, and an update came out which included the Corvair. I immediately was drawn to the vehicle, and playing with it from the seat of my ultra high-tech prosche simulator box, I fell in love with it. Roo recalls me asking "why do people hate these cars so much?" To which he replied "Ralph Nader." At that point I went offline.
Well, then in real life, literally less than 48 hours later. I showed up with this.
I found it in Merrit Island, just west of Cocoa beach. Rotting away on the side of the road with a bunch of stickers in the window. "1964 CORVAIR MONZA CONVERTIBLE. NEEDS CARBS CLEANED AND GAS TANK DRAINED." I spoke with the chap who owned it, he had told me it wouldn't crank over. I had brought my go-bag with all kinds of test equipment, enough to make any vehicle within reason start. I show up, and I say "I want to test it." He looked at my blankly, and said "well there's no battery." To which I replied, "I brought a jump box, let me see the key." At that point he hands me a small masterlock padlock key. I look up at him, expecting him to laugh at the joke he just made. He didn't. I said 'this is the key?" "Yes that is the only key the car came with." Much to my surprise, I put it in the ignition, attempted to turn it, and miraculously, it wouldn't do a thing! Because it is not a padlock. It is a car. It was heavily rusted in some parts, great in others. Everything was there. All I had to go on when I got the car was a title and a good feeling, so we negotiated, and I put it on a flatbed and took it home.
First thing I did was break into the car and take the locks out, then take them to an antiquities locksmith. To my great pleasure, all the cylinders matched! One key did everything. Over the next few days I found that the gas tank didn't need to be drained at all! God had taken care of that for me, through the miraculous combined efforts of corrosion and gravity! I sprayed starting fluid (I call it 'special juice') into the intake manifolds, after replacing the battery, turned the key, and it sputtered and twitched. This was a good sign. After patching the tank, and rebuilding the cars' two single barrel carburetors, re-did the fuel lines, and cranked the engine over, with a bit of prayer. It started!!!! Then stopped. I found it would stay alive at high RPM's. So I pull the vacuum advance, and it died immediately. Clearly timing was to blame. I re-timed the engine using the "old fashioned" method (left till it pings, then right a bit.) and the car ran like a top!
After that, I went to go take it for a ride. Filled up the brake fluid, let out the clutch, and she carried along fine! Then I... well... hit the brakes. Yeah... After some creative engine braking and swearing and cursing, I got the car back into my driveway. It was pissing brake fluid from all the lines. New brake lines were $200! So I said to myself, "Know what's less than that? A roll of tubing." So I spent my free time the next couple days under the car with a flaring tool and a line bender, and completely re-plumbed it. Bled it, and bam! Brakes. With some more tuning, I had the car going like a scalded cat! I was commuting with the little scamp already, and it was loving every moment of it, and getting 24MPG in the process!
However there are still issues. There is quite a bit of rust on this car. The floor pans are SHOT, and the rockers are on their last legs. This being GM's first unibody car, those are the main structural components of the vehicle, which cause things like the doors being very difficult to close, especially with the convertible top down.
I ordered some new floor panels and other bits, and drove the car over 200 miles to my body guy, who has agreed to take on the body project. (The car was a champ the whole ride, by the way. It did vapor lock after I sat in traffic for a while, though. I was too lazy to insulate fuel lines. Lesson learned.) I am planning on connecting the car's two subframes, making the body much more solid. I expect this to greatly improve handling. As of right now, the car is with my body man, who is doing the welding, patching, and metalwork. This is the latest photo I have of the progress.
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Thank's man! I love it. Nadar was a jerk. he could have gone after any rear drive/rear enging car. The only reason the poor Corvair was the victim was the mass production and relative power in the hands of clueless Americans. If Porsche had sold multiple hundreds of thousands, they would have been his target!
Thanks for the thread and keep us updated. Even people who don't love them like me can still enjoy a good "return from the ashes" story.
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Nader also didn't want to offend his Volkswagen driving constituency. Let's face it, it was more lucrative for a counter culture, fame seeking young attorney to take on GM and make a name for himself than to tell the truth and indict the "hippies" favorite transport the VW Bug. To have cited the "bug" for evil handling and other "Unsafe at Any Speed" traits would have brought the rath of counter culture adults and children who rallied around him!
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Not bad. Not bad at all, especially with 24 mpg. Glad you are enjoying the project.
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From what I read on the subject, records indicate that Nader was approached by lobbyists SPECIFICALLY to attack GM. This was about 1964 when he was approached. Now, the '60-'63 corvair DID have issues with the rear suspension tucking under, but to be honest, you had to be going WAY TOO FAST in a corner for that to happen, but regardless, GM buffed up the suspension in '63 and added a stabilizer bar in '64, so by the time Nader was approached, the problem was gone! Tests performed by the government after Nader's book killed this charming little guy's lineage, indicated it was just as, if not safer, than the European alternatives. It's a real interesting thing to wonder... The Corvair was SUCH a modular vehicle. Trunk space is INCREDIBLE, better than cars twice the size, incredibly modular (how many other cars share architecture with a convertible, saloon, pickup truck, van, station wagon, and RV?) Very efficient, my four speed manual 'vair, on the 200 miles trot to south Florida, actually got 28 highway MPG, and I haven't even finished tuning it! GM's first electric conversion... a Corvair. Second turbocharged vehicle. It's a hotbed of innovation. Then after it was deemed unsafe, what did they call its replacement? The Nova. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Nova, but you can't help but wonder what things would be like today if we had kept developing this formula back in the 60's and 70's.
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Excellent work, Matt. Glad you decided to bring the old girl back from the brink!
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I've always had a soft spot for the Corvair. IMO it has to be one of the most radical things GM ever sold, and this coming from a company at the time who liked to play it safe with the mechanicals of their cars.
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I always wanted to put one of them engines in a VW.
I still think they are kool cars. The poor mans Porsh.
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The Corvair is a pretty sweet looking little car. I always have liked them. Their best quality is their uniqueness, in my opinion. They actually have character. Convertible, too... The only way to go.
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I am trying to map out a sound system for the thing. I think I am going to somehow hide a 6" bazooka tube up under the dash. I am not sure if that will be too big, though. I am also going to convert it to a dual pot master cylinder for better brake proportioning. As far as sound goes, I am VERY restricted. I was thinking I may put, up in the of the front corners of the "firewall," some vertically mounted 4x10's (like those in old Saabs) in a bit of MDF. There is also a kit to mount 5" speakers up above the fresh air exhaust of the cabin, but I'm not sure if that would be enough sound for me, with the top down. Right now some PO has mounted patio speakers haphazardly on the firewall, which is charming in its own right.
Here is a pic of the interior of a similar car. If you guys have any ideas, I would love to hear them.
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Does this ever bring back memories - I owned 2 Corvairs - a '61 coupe, ordered with the optional 98 hp 4-speed, white on green vinyl. The second was a '64 Spyder turbo coupe, white on red vinyl. I drove the entire Northeast, summer and dead winter, in both cars with few problems and no handling problems - even at the time most Corvair owners thought Nader was a true jackass. You'll remember that the entire line of incredible air cooled rear-engined Porsches sailed right through the whole mess..............
For history, the Spyder was the machine that coined the "turbo muffler" - now synonymous with a low back pressure "performance" muffler.........but the Spyder had no wastegate and no turbo boost limiter (as such). It used a single barrel side draft carburetor with a bore size to limit inlet air flow at redline rpm, and the single (chrome outlet) muffler was designed with an increasing backpressure curve to limit turbo speed at high rpm. Pass that on to your "performance" friends.
Lupin, Just under the radio pod in my '61 I installed an ammeter and oil pressure gauge - the ammeter was a 30 amp unit wired to a shunt at the alternator (alternators were optional - yours has the stock generator), and the oil pressure was a StewartWarner electric unit wired to a sending unit on the rear clip bulkhead - I used a brazed pipe T and flex hydraulic hose to the oil pressure port so I still had the idiot light sending switch and the gauge pressure sender.
EDIT: There is no gear shift on earth that is any slower and sloppier than that 5-foot long setup. It's like driving a bowl of ice cream with a straw stuck in it. I had forgotten about the real hand emergency brake. Several Corvairs had water poured into the oil fill cap............."Lady, you're low on water" says the non-air cooled pump jockey.
Another edit: it's all coming back..........Keep an eye on the generator and idler pulley mounting bolts - they have a tendency to work loose, and then, no air cooling fan. You might hit JC Whitney or some such for a cooling fan center bearing assembly - cheap, but that belt puts a LOT of side load on the fan. I'm waiting for someone to ask "What's the dipstick in the firewall ?"
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My dad had a 64 he drove for 135,000 miles and traded on a 68 Buick Special wagon. The salesman was mad that my dad wouldn't lie about the mileage being over 100,000, then tried to get him to sign a blank title statement. This was the morning he left to trade it.
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The above facts are why Nader's attacks on GM and the Corvair were just a publicity seeking ploy to make a career for a young lawyer who was too impatient to make a career in "Big Law." The press was also implicit in aiding and abetting this unjust attack. Even though the problem with the swing axle tip in on the first Corvairs had already been remedied (and the VW continued this design for another 5 years) the press in its' usual manner of ignorance and the ever present editorial impulse to put sensationalism over reality on their front pages. They killed what was, in its final iteration, one of the safer and better handling American cars of the period .... and never mentioned that GM, the British and the Italians had found a much better solution to independent rear suspension in the late fifties and certainly by the mid sixties!
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Here I thought someone would notice the bulk gas tank leaning against the house.(Right under my bedroom window.) Because dad drove so many miles a year he had a jobber deliver to the house. The boxer was our second one. She was 1 1/2 when we got her from a breeder who raised show dogs. She was the least classic boxer (to breed standard) we had. She was either abused or neglected and was afraid of everything, especially men. Wonderful family dog though. She was the one that adopted the four kittens and behaved like their mother.Cindy and Tom054.jpg
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Dry winter predictions cause water concerns
SWAN VALLEY, Idaho - A long, hot summer and unexpectedly high demand have left eastern Idaho's water supply low, but officials with the Bureau of Reclamation said it's not cause for concern...yet.
What to watch out for, they said, is winter because it will dictate water supply come spring.
As summer fades into fall, the falls aren't quite as full and parts of Palisades reservoir look more like a beach at low tide.
"We're at 32 percent of capacity, which is well below average and it's pretty low for getting here from a pretty full system last spring," said Mike Beus, water operations manager with the Bureau of Reclamation. "But it's not that unusual."
Still, it was a little unexpected.
Beus said last year's snowfall was 80 percent of average, so they didn't anticipate using this much water from storage. Now, storage is a balancing act between reservoirs: Palisades, which is currently at 17 percent capacity, and American Falls, at 10 percent.
"Usually 80 percent will get us by year after year, but after this year we have to question that," said Beus. "It would sure be nice if we got closer to average or maybe a little bit higher than average."
Beus said Palisades hasn't been lower than this since 2007. He said dry in Idaho is normal, but this summer's demand can't be met two years in a row.
So what kind of winter season are we expecting?
"It doesn't look good because we are looking at the national forecast for this predicted winter and we are starting to see, dare I say, El Nino," said First Alert's Chief Meteorologist Michael Coats.
Coats said that means warming along the equator near South America, which impacts the weather in Idaho. California and Arizona get wet, he said, while the Gem state stays dry.
"If I'm in the water business, I'd be very nervous. If I'm a farmer, I'd be very nervous about this winter," said Coats. "I don't think we're going to get the massive snow storms in our mountains that really add to the snow pack."
Beus said after heavy snow and rain in 2011, many may be thinking of that as normal. So, he said, when we have an average year, like 2012, it seems drier than it actually is.


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[quote user="BlueSanta"]Once again, I dont get the people picking Burfict for us.
I could sit here and tell you that his tape this year wasnt that of a 1st rounder but more of a mid round pick. But, thats subjective and could be argued.
I could tell you that throughout his career his stats are good, but not eye popping. Some people might argue that as well.
But the 1 thing I can say that NOBODY can argue is he has serious character concerns. You can love his play and think the world of his athleticism, but you just cant deny this kid is a trouble maker.
The Giants have always, especially since Goodell's tighting the conduct policy, avoided* troublemakers in early rounds. It is a policy I agree with since player conduct has never before effected the outcome of a game as much as it has in recent years with all the penalties and suspensions being handed out to players for bad conduct. Furthermore, players with a lack of self control dont mix well with NYC's nightlife or the media, who like to bait you into saying stuff that gets you in trouble.
Sorry folks, I think there is little chance we pick Burfict.
I don't disagree with you entirely... I would rather see Luke Kuechley, assuming he's entering the draft, but we'd have to trade up to make that happen. Ultimately I don't see our front office pulling the trigger on a LB in the first round anyway. My first choice would be Johnathon Martin OT- Stanford, but he's going to be a top 10 pick... So IMO DeCastro is a perfect fit and immediate improvement.
As for the LB position, my dream would be for the giants to sign Urlacher who is a free agent this year!


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New Obama deficit talking point: The GOP loves corporate jets or something
posted at 8:50 pm on June 29, 2011 by Allahpundit
Six separate mentions during today's presser, according to Jim Geraghty. So unfair and heavy-handed is this line of attack that even lefty Greg Sargent felt obliged to gently debunk it, noting that eliminating the tax break for corporate jets would net just $3 billion over 10 years. (Bonus fun fact: The tax break for jets was introduced in Obama's own stimulus.) But it's good election messaging, and as we know from O's short-circuiting of the Afghanistan surge and his total cowardice on entitlement reform, there's nothing he won't do to position himself better for the election. He's got two birds with one stone here, watering the evergreen narrative about the GOP being the "party of the rich" and building leverage for Democrats on the revenue-raising side of the debt ceiling debate. Everyone hates rich people and their damned carbon-emitting jets, right? Or rather, almost everyone.
It's important to flag this now, though, because soon it'll be as ubiquitous as the eternal "car's in a ditch/Republicans are sipping a Slurpee" meme and you'll need a reference point. Seriously, there's nothing else for O to talk about: The economy's such a disaster that Democratic pollsters are warning him to drop the rhetoric about "recovery" altogether because it makes him sound like an imbecile. As such, by late July, you'll be so weary of corporate jets that you'll find yourself thinking, "How long has he been mumbling about corporate jets? Two years now, maybe?" Nope. But it'll feel like two years.
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Using the plans posted on this site, I was able to knock out two 5-frame nuc boxes last night using some 3/4" plywood and 1 x 2s I had laying around.
These are quick and easy to build with just a table saw, brad nailer and Tite-bond 3.
I am going to build a couple more tonight, add some frames and some swarm lure then set these out over the weekend. Pics to follow once I get them painted.
I may have to build a few additional boxes (w/o entrances and bottom boards) as supers (solid wood for these however).
Great plans.
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