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IRS Apologizes for Scrutiny of Conservative Groups
WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for what it said were mistakes in targeting tea-party and other conservative groups for extra scrutiny during the 2012 election campaign, but said its actions weren't politically motivated.
"We made some mistakes," Lois Lerner, head of the IRS tax-exempt organizations division, told reporters. "Some people didn't use good judgment....For that we're apologetic."
The IRS added in a statement that the errors "were in no way due to any political or partisan rationale." Agency officials said the improper actions were taken by career civil servants, not by political appointees.
The announcement didn't mollify many in the tea-party movement or Republicans on Capitol Hill. The IRS last year denied that any political groups were targeted.
"Today's acknowledgment by the Obama administration that the IRS did in fact target conservative groups in the heat of last year's national election is not enough," said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. "Today, I call on the White House to conduct a transparent, government-wide review aimed at assuring the American people that these thuggish practices are not underway at the IRS or elsewhere in the administration against anyone, regardless of their political views."
Rep. Dave Camp (R., Mich.), chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, said the panel will investigate the matter, and that a hearing will be held soon.
Jenny Beth Martin, a co-founder of Tea Party Patriots, an umbrella organization for some 3,000 local groups, said those responsible should be dismissed or resign. "Either it's a systemwide abuse of power and they lied and there is a coverup going on, or their internal system is so broken that low-level employees have the ability to act this way with little or no supervision," she said.
At the White House, press secretary Jay Carney said that what the administration knows of the matter is "of concern" and "inappropriate." He noted the IRS is an independent agency, but said President Barack Obama would expect actions to be taken to clear up what happened.
The IRS comments came as the Treasury Department inspector general for tax administration is nearing completion of a report on the matter; a spokesman for the inspector general said it is expected to be issued next week. At the same time, the IRS is sending questionnaires to some groups that self-declare their tax-exempt status, seeking more information on their political activity, and it is reviewing tax returns of some exempt groups to make sure they are complying with rules imposing a tax on some of their political activities, tax experts say.
A congressional aide familiar with the findings of the inspector general's report said it concludes that tea-party groups were delayed in the application process, and were asked unnecessary questions.
The controversy arose in early 2012, when reports began to surface that newly formed tea-party and other conservative groups that had applied for tax-exempt status were receiving letters from the IRS asking for disclosure of their donors and other information that typically isn't requested of groups making such applications. IRS officials, in congressional testimony soon after that, denied targeting of tea-party groups had occurred.
Chris Littleton, a co-founder of the Ohio Liberty Council, said his group was asked for so much information from the IRS when they applied for status that its leadership gave serious thought to throwing in the towel. "This is a systemic failure—that's what this comes down to," he said.
The IRS review of the applications occurred after officials noticed that applications for 501(c)(4) status doubled between 2010 and 2012. Such groups are known as "social welfare" organizations and can include homeowner associations and volunteer fire departments. But such entities increasingly have been used for public issue advocacy, as well as political campaigns. IRS rules allow such activities, as long as promoting social welfare remains a group's primary focus.
The rules, however, allow wide definitions, such as promoting legal rights, for certain groups. Both the AARP and the National Rifle Association are 501(c)(4) organizations.
Amid the large uptick in applications—from about 1,500 in 2010 to around 3,400 in 2012—the IRS said it decided to centralize applications that needed further review at its Cincinnati office, which oversees most tax-exempt organizations.
"While centralizing cases for consistency made sense, the way we initially centralized them did not," the IRS statement said.
Ms. Lerner said that IRS employees in the Cincinnati office in charge of reviewing tax-exempt organizations selected groups for extra screening based in part on their names—focusing, for example, on groups with "tea party" or "patriot" in their names. About 300 applications of all sorts were selected, including 75 from tea-party or patriot groups, Ms. Lerner said. She declined to say whether any IRS employees have been disciplined.
IRS officials couldn't immediately say if other groups picked had particular political leanings. In many cases, their applications were simply incomplete or inconsistent, officials said.
About 130 of the 300 or so affected applications have been approved. Another 25 or so have been withdrawn. The rest remain pending, Ms. Lerner said.
Tea-party groups complained often to lawmakers last year about excessive IRS scrutiny in processing their 501(c)(4) applications. Groups with that status aren't required to disclose the identities of their donors.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R., Utah), the top Republican on the Finance Committee, called Friday for "ironclad guarantees from the IRS that it will adopt significant protocols" to prevent such behavior in the future.
IRS officials "fixed the situation last year and have made significant progress in moving the centralized cases through our system," the agency said.
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Church Column: Rethinking Jesus
Pequot Lakes Baptist Church
Matthew 11:1-6
In Matthew 11 we read that John the Baptist was in prison for publicly preaching against King Herod. He heard about how Jesus was healing the sick and raising the dead and saving sinners.
In verse two, he sends people to Jesus to ask Him, "Are you the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?" And I'm like, "How can you even ask that question? You've seen Jesus in action! You even said in John 1:29, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!' So where are these second thoughts coming from?"
I think we can appreciate where John is coming from when he asked this question. He didn't think he would end up in prison all by himself. He expected Jesus to come and punish the Herods of this world. But instead, Jesus preached grace. Instead of punishing sinners, He reached out to sinners. Instead of ushering in a political kingdom, Jesus preached about a heavenly kingdom. Jesus was not the Messiah that John the Baptist expected. He was a better Messiah than John the Baptist expected!
Sometimes it's good for us to doubt the image we have of Christ, because the image we have might not be the right one. Maybe it is time for you to have some good, healthy, second thoughts about Jesus. How do you think of Jesus?
Do you think of Him as demanding and overbearing, full of thou shalt do this but thou shalt not do that? If so, then you need to have some second thoughts about that Jesus, because Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Or maybe you think of Jesus as one who is distant and unconcerned with what happens to us. If so, then you need to have some second thoughts about that Jesus. The Bible says in Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Or maybe you think of Jesus as a person who is easy to follow and always makes sure that things go the way you want them to go. If so, then you need to have some second thoughts about that Jesus. The Bible says in John 16:33 that "in this world you will have trouble. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Or maybe you think of Jesus as a teacher, and nothing more? If so, then you need to have some second thoughts about that Jesus. The Bible says in Revelation 1:17, "I am the first and the last. I am the Living One, I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever. And I hold the keys to death and Hades."
Or perhaps you think of Jesus as one way to heaven, but not the only way to heaven. If so, then you need to have some second thoughts about that Jesus. The Scriptures teach us (in John 14:6) that Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Second thoughts about Jesus are good, if they lead to the right thoughts about Jesus. My prayer is that you will see Jesus as He really is! Think about it!


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Well, there are some lively group dances in the first act..I can see how it could not only work well , but be a standout.
KKonas, thanks for the information and the discussion of tango.
As for Giselle being relevant to polka, I'm not familiar with the entire score of the ballet, but most full-length ballets of that period, and lots of operas as well, have a "village dance" scene somewhere near the beginning, featuring the corps de ballet, before the sylphs/ghosts/wilis/enchanted swans appear, and there may be some polka-rhythm music like that in Giselle. Even Swan Lake has something like that tucked in somewhere, as I recall. Coppelia certainly does.


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I picked up a nuc back in early October which took about a month to get up and running. After reducing the entrance and feeding for 2-3 weeks, I removed the feeder. Since then they haven't drawn out any more of the additional 3 frames in the 8 frame deep. After going through for the first time in about a month Sunday I noticed more nectar and capped honey than brood. It seems as if they forced the queen to swarm, as yesterday there was a small swarm about softball size in the garden. I checked out the nuc again today and still full of nectar.
Not sure if the swarm came from this nuc as I didn't see any queen/ swarm cells. But there could have been one that I missed. Any way to get these bees to draw out more comb and get better established?


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May 14, 2013 at 9:09 pm #1302935
W I S N E R !BPL Member
There's a self-supported loop nearby that I've had my eye on for some time. ~25 miles hiking up a canyon followed by ~55 miles down the mountain on a bike. I'm aiming for doing it in a day, but might want to turn it into an overnight. The beauty of really light backpacking loads is that I could still be under 40 pounds, even with my 30# steel beater MTB on my back. I thought about simply pushing the bike the whole way, carrying it when necessary (mounting a shoulder sling in the frame), but the canyon has too many stream crossings and short boulder filled stretches to have my hands tied up.
Out playing around with packing configurations earlier; very subjective to pack type/bike, but I found a pretty quick way to mount the MTB securely on my Kelty Satori.
It seems that taking off the pedals is worth having to carry a pedal wrench. Dropping the seatpost would likely be a good idea too.
I'm now trying to figure out ways to get the broken down bike on and off the pack quickly (it's hard to access pack contents with the bike on it).
Anyone else like carrying bikes on their backs? Any tips/thoughts?May 15, 2013 at 7:30 am #1986295
Nelson SherryMember
@nsherry61Locale: Mid-Willamette Valley
Sound like a fun adventure. I'd try and pack anything I need access to in as small front pack, or the very top of the main pack, and then not worry to much about having to get into the main pack while the bike is attached.May 15, 2013 at 2:28 pm #1986436
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@davecLocale: The West SlopeMay 15, 2013 at 3:16 pm #1986462
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Nice Craig.
Trip report requested, especially if you turn it into an overnighter!May 15, 2013 at 3:46 pm #1986471
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
I know nothing about this subject… but nice haircut!May 15, 2013 at 4:02 pm #1986487
Jason ElsworthBPL Member
@jephotoLocale: New Zealand
This maybe useful.May 16, 2013 at 8:50 am #1986748
Tjaard BreeuwerBPL Member
@tjaardLocale: Minnesota, USA
Instead of bringing a pedal wrench, swap to one of the many pedals that install with a 6 or 8 mm hex inside the spindle. That way you can just use the minitool/Allen wrenches you would probably bring for general use anyway.May 16, 2013 at 11:35 am #1986826
Eugene SmithBPL Member
@eugeneiusLocale: Nuevo Mexico
"Instead of bringing a pedal wrench, swap to one of the many pedals that install with a 6 or 8 mm hex inside the spindle. "
I thought the same thing, but realized that he's probably rolling on some old school flat pedals w/ Power Grips or something along those lines. The Nishiki frame with vee brakes is a dead giveaway on the age of Craig's bike.May 16, 2013 at 2:45 pm #1986876
W I S N E R !BPL Member
Yeah, I should swap pedals.
I do have a pair of DH style platforms with a hex on them.
I'm currently sporting the stock Nishiki pedals with plastic cages/straps to keep it all old school.
I have a much sexier/modern MTB but I keep coming back to the old Nishiki. I love beater bikes.May 16, 2013 at 3:01 pm #1986881
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If you're mostly going downhill you should check this out as an option
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Pleasant Apartment + Large Terrace
Size24 m²
Floor No.1(with elevator)
- Internet/WiFi
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- Balcony/terrace
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Accommodation summary
|Duisburger Straße, 40479 Düsseldorf, Germany
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The apartment can accommodate 2 guests in a double bedroom which includes a chandelier-style light fitting and 2 windows that let in plenty of natural light. Meals can be prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, which has a serving hatch overlooking a breakfast bar and stools. There is also a TV and a smart-phone dock.
It is a 10-minute walk to the Hofgarten park. The Museum Kunstpalast Museum, K20 museum of modern and contemporary art and the Königsallee shopping area can all be reached in 15 minutes on foot.
A pharmacy and several shops, cafes and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk of the apartment. It also has great transport links, with a bus stop and a tram stop just 250 metres away.
House rulesA security deposit may be required. Please contact the host for more information.
Smoking only allowed on the roof terrace.
Identification documents must be provided on arrival.
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Reviews of this property
Amazing clean and cozy apartment in a very nice area! Could'nt say a bad word about my stay! I'll be back!
It was a nice stay! Renate was very friendly and the communication was without problems!
The apartment is perfectly adequate for one person and ideal for short stays.
Within walking distance is all within easy reach and the zetrale location is really great!
, The Wimdu this was the first time außprobiert a consistently positive impression!
Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt! Renate war sehr freundlich und die Kommunikation verlief ohne Probleme!
Die Wohnung ist für eine Person völlig ausreichend und optimal für kurze Aufenthalte.
Fußläufig ist alles gut zu erreichen und die zetrale Lage ist echt super!
Dafür das wimdu das erste Mal außprobiert wurde ein durchweg positiver Eindruck!
The apartment was well located but definitely small for the cost being charged. This can actually be used only by a single person as the bed is too small to accommodate two persons and there is no space for a second bed.
The owner had subscribed for a low internet package which was totally used up by the previous guest and we just could not get internet connection.
Hence overall it was not worth the price.
I have to give, I once tried the Wimdu for the first and I am very pleasantly surprised. The hostess has contacted me quickly, was very friendly and has adapted to our needs throughout the stay. The apartment is very nice, very well maintained. The building has a small elevator. From now on I would often check them out at Wimdu, highly recommended.
Ich muss zu geben, ich habe zum ersten mal das Wimdu ausprobiert und bin sehr positiv überrascht. Die Gastgeberin hat mich schnell kontaktiert, war sehr freundlich und hat den ganzen Aufenthalt zu unseren Wünschen angepasst. Die Wohnung ist sehr schön, sehr gepflegt. Im Haus befindet sich ein kleiner Aufzug. Ab jetzt würde ich öfter bei Wimdu mal reinschauen, sehr zu empfehlen.
Ein sehr schönes Appartement in super Lage. 5 Minuten zur U-Bahn, 15 Minuten in die Altstadt. Hat alles super geklappt und Renate war sehr flexibel. Jederzeit gerne wieder. Vielen Dank!
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There are an infinite number of inspirational scientific journeys awaiting out there, and not all of them require looking up.
Tony Rothman
Much of this confused view of Great Adventure derives from a peculiarly American demand for "useful romance." The obsession should surprise no one in a country founded on Manifest Destiny—a useful romance if ever there was one—and where Thomas Edison is a far greater hero than J. Willard Gibbs. The self- contradictory desire for both utility and romance is reflected in media coverage of science. It's a fair bet that All Things Considered has devoted an order of magnitude more air time to string theory than to combustion physics. On the other hand, regardless of whether the topic is the Higgs boson or the mathematics of ponytails, any scientist facing a reporter knows there is no escape, none, from: "What are the practical applications?"
Reporters are almost instinctively drawn to the "woo factor." At least that is what they called it at Discover magazine, where the editor-in-chief deemed it advisable to include a woo-factor article in every issue. I know this first hand because for a year in the 1980s I was the magazine's designated Woo-Master. But the "What are the practical applications?" guillotine, dropping at the close of every science interview, shows that if we take inspiration from the far-out, the cosmological, and the spiritual, we nevertheless demand that "woo" raise our standard of living. In other words, we demand spinoffs.
NASA itself publishes a journal called Spinoffs, and claims credit for more than 1,600 practical inventions, though not Tang or Teflon. But the space agency is hardly alone in enlisting practical results to support the scientific cause. In a recent interview, Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, promoted basic research on the grounds that 50 percent of all industry is now based on quantum mechanics, which a century ago was viewed as infinitely stranger than practical. (This figure presumably reflects the percentage of the economy involving semiconductors. By the same argument one could claim that 100 percent of modern industry is based on electricity and magnetism—even though the founders of the communication and power industries understood little of their underlying physics.)
The appeal to spinoffs demonstrates that the argument from inspiration has never entirely persuaded the American public, lawmakers, or scientists themselves. Yes, the Apollo mission did inspire many Americans, but our rose-colored glasses should not tint away the fact that it wasn't called the "space race" for nothing: The effort to beat the Soviets to the moon jostled with adventure and completely eclipsed a sensible scientific program. Let us also not forget that Apollo's huge budget divided the nation into camps pro and con, and that within a few years of Neil Armstrong's first steps, moon landings were met by a yawn.
Arguments over trickle-down science, a direct product of our demand for practical romance, are more complex than they are generally treated in public discourse. Some science always pays off in the long run, but most doesn't, and the trouble is that one can never predict which discovery will change civilization. Advocates of applied research argue, often pointing to the Manhattan Project or Bell Labs, that such an approach has a better track record of producing results than the random walk of pure science. The debate is not trivial, but in the present context, they miss the mark. If we seek inspiration, wherefore spinoffs? If we demand spinoffs, wherefore inspiration?
No natural law compels the adoption of such an oxymoronic attitude, and it would be wise to change our attitudes and expectations. Most scientists may work in applied fields, but a substantial number pursue "curiosity-driven science." Lawmakers should pronounce those words without derision, and we would do well to rethink the current model for research grant applications—a model that seems to require knowing the outcome of a program in advance, in contravention of the old joke: "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" Nevertheless, one congressional leader recently drafted a bill requiring that the National Science Foundation fund only research that would manifestly "advance the national health, prosperity, or welfare."
Reporters and lawmakers should recognize that in pursuing their passions, scientists and mathematicians are not unlike artists, at least until the need for funding rises. (A Large Hadron Collider admittedly costs more than even Van Gogh's Sunflowers and demands more justification.) At the same time, the potential practical applications of an endeavor should not damn it to the realm of the mundane. We take for granted that flipping a switch produces light, but 150 years ago the same act was a revelation. That our power grid functions at all strikes me to this day as a miracle. Constructing a national smart grid should be viewed as a Great Adventure.
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Room a few steps from Trastevere
Size18 m²
Floor No.1
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Lockable room
- Towels
- Breakfast
Accommodation summary
|ettore rolli, 00153 roma, Italy
|Property type
|Private room
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|Calendar updated
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We offer nice and comfortable double rooms for your stay in Rome. All our rooms have private bathroom inside the room and are equipped with bedding, towels, hair dryer, TV and air conditioning / heating.
Moreover, in our apartment guests can use a comfortable kitchen.
Available free WiFi.
To be paid on site the city tax of € 3.50 per night ,per person. Max.10 nights
Check in after 10pm suplement € 20.00
Shuttle service to and from airport on request (for a fee)
House rulesIn our rooms smoking is prohibited so 'as in public areas.
Check in possible from 12, to arrive before this time give you the opportunity to leave your luggage and take the keys.
We guarantee check in until 22.00 after this time there is a supplement of € 20:00
Costs on the spot the fee of EUR 3.50 per night stay, per person for a maximum of 10 nights.
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 24 US per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
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|On arrangement
|Check-out before
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Reviews of this property
W'd a wonderful staying at Lupa. It's close to the Trastevere train station and the tram, so well comunicated. Sabrina was very kind with us and explained all to know about Rome.
We stayed at Cristina's place for 2 nights and enjoyed it very much.
Christina was always availabe for questions and was very helpful. Room and bathroom were always clean, could get a little bit cold in the bathroom in January, since there's no heating in the bathroom, but never mind. We'd stay there again if we were to visit Rome a second time!
Had a very nice stay. The room was clean and the way into the city by tram easy. Nice little restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Room was clean and comfortable with bathroom. Room was cleaned everyday. It had a full kitchen with stove, microwave, pots and pans, dishes, and sink. the location was very good.. The best part was the breakfast.
We had a nice time in this flat.
The flat is well situated next to the train station.
We had no problems with checking in or out. If there were general questions, you can contact Christina easily by phone or web.
Die Unterkunft war gut - alles war sauber, die Dusche etwas eng. Der Verkehrslärm erträglich und die Nähe zur Station und zur Tram waren prima. Cristina ist sehr nett und hat uns gute Infos geliefert.
The accommodation was good - everything was clean, the shower a bit cramped. The traffic noise bearable and the proximity to the station and the tramway were great. Cristina is very nice and gave us good info.
we were in Roma for 8 days and loved staying with Christina. She is super friendly and helpful, the apartment/ room was super clean and the location is great. Only a few minutes from Trastevere Station with bus, metro and train, supermarket and restaurants on via di Trastevere and the old town in walking distance.
Would definitely stay here again!
Very good experience, spacious bathroom ok! the tram to go to the historic center of Rome is 5 minutes walk. No noise, because the room is located over interrieure side. Although at first glance the building looks in poor condition, very good service. Moreover, Cristina has shown us the way to achieve good Local resort, by sending us messages before and sms from our arrival at the airport. Airport fumiccino and direct line train to Trastevere station (no change) and then a few minutes walk to get to the room ... hard to lose! Anyway Thanks Cristina,
Très bonne experience, chambre spacieuse salle de bain correcte! le tramway pour aller au centre historique de Rome se situe à 5 minutes à pieds. Pas de bruit, car la chambre est située côté cours interrieure. Même si a première vue l'immeuble semble en mauvais état, très bonne préstation. De plus, Cristina nous a bien indiqué le chemin pour arriver à bonne déstination, en nous faisant parvenir des messages avant de partir puis des sms à notre arrivée à l'aéroport. Aéroport de fumiccino, puis ligne directe de train jusqu'a la gare de trastavere (pas de changement) puis quelques minutes à pieds pour arriver à la chambre... difficile de se perdre! Bref
Merci Cristina,
Very welcome. The room is a bit noisy because of the street is busy. Otherwise nothing wrong it's very nice. Jerome
Très bon accueil.
La chambre est un peu bruyante à cause de la rue qui est très passante.
Sinon rien à redire c'est très agréable.
The appartment is located near the railway station Trastevere. Also there are two good supermarkets nearby. Museums are also not far away and one can take a tram or a bus to go to the center. One can also go by foot. The river Tiber is also close. There are four rooms in the appartment. Two of them are noisy due to the main road. Despite we come from the capital city adapted to the noise we wake up during the night. It seems to me that the price is the same for each room nevertheless. It was raining and may be due to such weather, our room was somewhat cold and with a high humidity. The host Sabina is friendly person and she makes efforts with guests and clean the rooms each day. We could prepare the food on the kitchen without problems. The breakfast is organized in the nearest cafe with a very good cofee.
Another big advantage is a separate bathroom in each room. I would recommend this appartment due to its nice location and appropriate fercilities.
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With its multi branching habit, this red skinned cherry tomato produces excellent yields of delicious, bite sized fruits. Each fruit weighs approximately 12g and when grown in the greenhouse over a long period, up to 500 thin-skinned, shiny red cherry fruits are produced per plant - that's about 6kg (13 lbs)! Tomato 'Sweet Aperitif' has a high sugar content and just the right amount of acidity which combine beautifully for a sweet, but refreshing flavour. This cordon variety can be grown in the greenhouse, or in a sheltered, sunny spot outdoors. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 50cm (20").
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idk, since i've been sick, I havent gotten much sleep(like, waking up every half hour), so hopefully I sleep in tmrw, and catch up. I need it!!
other than that, not sure. My old roommate managed to escape the lady to watch the game at the bar with me. We've been callin' him LLD...love locked down, lol. they are both awesome people, and i love them both...but put them together, they become a 70 year old couple who never leaves the confines of their ****ty apartment! haha
I wasn't your old roommate by any chance was I?
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I wasn't your old roommate by any chance was I?
hahaha....havin problems, buddy?
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It's too bad, I'm too good....
Originally Posted by J****ack
hahaha....havin problems, buddy?
I mean, not really, I used to party too hard all the time I'm probably close to normal now cause of the GF but to me it's a big change.
Originally Posted by DavenIII
I mean, not really, I used to party too hard all the time I'm probably close to normal now cause of the GF but to me it's a big change.
I getcha. nothing wrong with that.
Alot of the time i feel like im running out of ppl to party with....but I'm not sure im ready for the change yet.
Originally Posted by DavenIII
I mean, not really, I used to party too hard all the time I'm probably close to normal now cause of the GF but to me it's a big change.
My lovely bride and I went to a wake last night. We then stopped at a local Italian Restaurant in Springfield and had a nice meal.
To me.....we partied too hard last night.
"Typical Morehead!"..................and he didn't even mean that as a compliment..
Originally Posted by byron
we usually do the game first part of October its a great time....It would be great to meet you and have you in FF if it can all work out Amanda and Matt run the leauge I believe Amanda is the boss of everything and Matt knows it
Gotcha on the boss thing. lol.
Yeah it would be great to get to hang with you guys. We'll see if we can make it work this next year - as long as it's not Columbus Day weekend.
Originally Posted by byron
I got to go see a chiropractor today for my neck.... not crazy about it .....the last time I went years ago this guy stood behind me told me to relax he grabbed my head and reefed it to one side then back to middle....well.... first words out of my mouth were wtf are you doing ....we had at least a 10 min discussion on whether I was going to let him crack the other side.....no lie.. I did let him do it but never went back again... lol......I'll be ready for this new guy
You gotta love when it feels like he's going to rip your head off. lol.
Good luck btw.
Originally Posted by MattMeyerBud
when i was a mod he reported EVERYBODY.... hes a ****head. The reason I stopped being a mod. I stopped because I wanted to be able to call him a ****ing moron when he was acting like when without him saying oh its cuz ur a mod
Not surprising to hear about him. But surprising to hear about you not being a mod anymore.
He's so far over the top with his Eli fixation. And like an idiot I tried to reason with him.
Originally Posted by MattMeyerBud
yea man no doubt, you definitly have to come through next year
Only time that's no good for me every year is Columbus weekend. We've been getting away to celebrate the wife's birthday for years. But if it is that day, I'll have 4 tickets and a parking pass for whoever needs.
Originally Posted by MattMeyerBud
haha i said hes gradually imrpvoed as he has every season
most are saying he took some Giant leap, which just wasnt the case. He was putting balls in tight windows for a few years no and ust not getting the recognition for it.
He also was making those same silly mistakes from time to time, the onyl difference is that they weren't getting taken for turnovers (which was luck). When th eball gets turned over it makes everyhting come to light more
I agree in part. But I thought he was pretty brilliant last year. His passes were money like never before and he just looked in command back there. Right now, he's just not as sharp as he was most of last season.
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CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - Heavy spring rains have created record-breaking water levels at Watauga Lake.
That surge in water is spilling into local campsites and recreation areas.
Albert Thomas is proud of his camper on Watauga Lake. The only problem is, right now, he can't even get to it. It's become an island barely on top of the water. "About three to four inches, and it'll be in my front door. That's how close I am," Thomas told News 5.
A few miles away at Fish Springs Marina, we found several campers not quite as lucky. Some were submerged in a few feet of water. "[Camper owners are] calling. Everyone's concerned, but if they haven't gotten a call, their camper's fine," said Thomas White, the owner of Fish Springs Marina.
TVA officials gave us a breakdown of the numbers: Watauga Lake is sitting at 1,966.5 feet as of Tuesday. That's about three feet over the last highest level set in April of 1987.
We found locals who wanted to make sure they witness a piece of history. Some were taking pictures; others simply dropped by recreation areas to take a look. "I've never seen it this high before," said Lois Long, one of the people checking out the situation.
And they are shocked at what they don't see -- a fishing pier and boat ramp that are supposed to be there. Lois Long's husband, H. Long, said his reaction was "disbelief."
We discovered TVA officials are working around the clock to make sure these levels don't stick around long. "We are moving a lot of water up through the generating turbine and through a low level water outlet, called a sluice, so the river down below the dam is running high and fast," explained Travis Brickey, a TVA public relations official.
That way, folks like Albert Thomas can get back the lake life he loves. "I'm just hoping it goes down," said Thomas. "I'm hoping and praying it does."
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Gun shows can be a hit or miss scenario. Some are run very well, and others, not so much. I used to go to many, but for the last 10 yrs. or so, I've pretty much given up on them.
Prices have gotten crazy (for the most part) and you see more and more non-firearm items being hawked. Some shows try and charge you $5.00 or more to park your car.
I get tired of trying to get around baby strollers, small kids running around like it's a playground, and teen-agers showing up to show off their latest, greatest fashion trends.
Besides, I have pretty much what I want in my firearms collection. If I want / need something new, I look for it on-line.


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With the New Hampshire primary underway today, we thought we'd give you the low down on the Republican field.
It's safe to say the GOP race started off slow, ripples in the water from names both known and not. Half the candidates did not even bother showing up for the first debate and yet here we are, on the day of the New Hampshire primary and the field is still as deep as it is diverse, with multiple candidates polling in double digits and the frontrunner changing on a whim.
We like to keep a close eye on these things and always have. We're not interested in telling you what to do and who to vote for but we are interested in you voting and being informed while you do so. With that, we give you your 2012 Republican nominees.
Mitt Romney
Age: 64.
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan.
Religion: Mormon.
Education: Undergrad at BYU, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration from Harvard.
Experience: Former governor of Massachusetts, GOP presidential candidate 2008.
How He Wins: Between his moderate views and a general uneasiness about his Mormon background, Romney will not be able to dig as deeply into the established GOP base as others might. But strong name recognition, backed by a seasoned campaign team and a proven fundraising network could garner Romney support outside the traditional GOP hunting ground and leave his opponents fighting over scraps.
How He Loses: The Massachusetts health care reform was Romney's flagship as governor and his opponents have been eager to draw similarities to "Obamacare," the new federal program the Republicans love to hate. His work with Bain Capital, once a proud talking point, has also become a liability after opponents pointed out the mass layoffs the company handed out under Romney. While his religion has become something of a political minefield for his challengers, it may loom large for primary voters who are leery of Romney's mass appeal in a general election.
Rick Perry
Birthplace: Paint Creek, Texas.
Religion: Methodist.
Education: Undergrad from Texas A&M.
Experience: Three-term governor of Texas, Chairman of the Republican Governor's Association.
How He Wins: Apathetic polls swung hugely in Perry's favor when he announced his candidacy, then wavered almost as quickly after a series of disappointing debate performances. Nevertheless, the three-time governor's experience speaks for itself and his track record on key campaign issues, like job creation, is sound. He's got a good grip on a die-hard Republican base but his challenge will be to siphon votes away from lesser candidates to make a run at Romney.
How He Loses: No one survives 25 years in the political limelight without hiding a few skeletons in their closet; be it the family cabin in the woods dubbed "Niggerhead," or the controversial HPV vaccination for teenage girls in Texas, opponents will sling whatever mud they can to hurt the seasoned Perry. His frequent stumbling on national television has done nothing to convince voters of his abilities and his unwavering, hardline approach might not sit well with many Americans looking for Washington to turn the page on partisan politics.
Newt Gingrich
Age: 68.
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Religion: Roman Catholic.
Education: Undergrad at Emory University, Master of Arts and Doctorate from Tulane University.
Experience: Former congressmen in Georgia, former Speaker of the House.
How He Wins: Gingrich is an intellectual heavyweight and political powerhouse. He has not always seen eye to eye with his party, but his name is still good in most circles. His experience and proven ability to play politics on the national level combined with widespread support could make him a dark horse for the nomination.
How He Loses: Gingrich is a polarizing political figure; his volatile run as Speaker ended with his resignation and a decree that he would "not preside over cannibals." His voting record routinely breaks with party lines and in a word long considered taboo in Republican company, he's a bit of a rogue. His independent streak, while being his biggest asset, may also be his biggest hindrance, as the GOP does not want any surprises going up against a battered incumbent president.
Ron Paul
Age: 75.
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Religion: Baptist.
Education: B.S in Biology from Gettysburg College, M.D. from Duke University.
Experience: Ran for president as an independent in 1988 and as a Republican in 2008, congressman for Texas on numerous occasions.
How He Wins: Paul's base, like his values, are unwavering. Small, but unwavering. His core supporters have launched massive grassroots campaigns both online and in their communities. He is convincing and what you see is what you get, which might appeal to Americans looking for strong values and consistency.
How He Loses: While Paul's libertarian views concerning social welfare will appeal to the majority of the Republican base, his beliefs likely extend too far for most of them to take him seriously. His stance on the legalization of drugs, the Civil Rights Act and the withdrawal from Afghanistan will not sit well with the same majority his social policies appeal to. His call for a complete removal of a safety net will make what's left of middle class Republicans weary in these trying times.
Jon Huntsman Jr.
Age: 51.
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California.
Religion: Mormon.
Education: B.A in politics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Experience: Former U.S. Ambassador to China, Singapore, Indonesia; former governor of Utah.
How He Wins: Huntsman's willingness to work with the Democratic Party towards a more bi-partisan effort could very well raise his stock among center-right Republicans. His extensive experience with economic powerhouses like China gives him an edge in the foreign policy department, though many Americans are looking for stronger leadership at home, not abroad.
How He Loses: It's unclear whether Jon Huntsman wants to be President or just does not want Mitt Romney to be. The Mormon vote is not so expansive that it can be split, and Huntsman is bound to encounter the same problems Romney does when trying to get voters to look past his faith. Huntsman also has a track record which includes extensive work and praise for Obama but his biggest problem might be that he's a little fish in a big pond, a big pond filled with bigger fish.
Rick Santorum
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Birthplace: Winchester, Virginia.
Religion: Roman Catholic.
Education: BA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State, Masters in Business Administration from University of Pittsburgh, Juris Doctor from Dickinson School of Law.
Experience: Former Senator for Pennsylvania.
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NEW YORK CITY (Ivanhoe Newswire) – For decades we've been eating up genetically engineered foods, we just didn't know we were doing it!
GMO's line grocery store shelves, but you wouldn't know it by the label. And even though there's no solid scientific research proving GMO's are harmful, 90 percent of Americans want them to be labeled.
But the labeling battle is not just about GMO's. Consumer Kim Asmus says she's even concerned about what her children are drinking.
"I already am a little questionable when it comes to dairy," Asmus told Ivanhoe.
The dairy industry wants to change how artificial sweetener is labeled on products like milk and yogurt. The FDA is reviewing a proposal that would allow flavored milk with artificial sweetener to simply be labeled "milk" as opposed to "reduced calorie chocolate milk," which is the way you see on store shelves now.
Dairy manufacturers would still like to list artificial sweeteners on the backside of the container, in small print. But Registered Dietitian Karen Ansel says that type of labeling is not as forthcoming as it could be.
"That's a pretty big change," Ansel told Ivanhoe. "You're not going to get that shout out on the cover that tells you that the milk has been changed."
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SPOOKY Leeds!
- Starts at: 12:00am Saturday 27 October 2012
- Finishes at: 12:00am Sunday 4 November 2012
- Location: Leeds
- Suitable for: Families
- Event type: Family Activity
Dare you come down to the museum this October half term – there'll be lots of Halloween fun for all the family including museum tours, craft activities, a Spooky maze and crazy stunt-riding horse shows.
Plus don't miss the biggest Halloween party in Yorkshire. Fun and spooky mischief for all the family.
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Discussion in 'Member Garages' started by Htwhlsmug, Jan 8, 2013.
1994 Chevrolet S10 (2013-01-08 17:13:26)
its a chevy...i m sure it will be fine.Brian
Well I'm wanting to go from the stock 2wd and make it 4wd. But I don't know how to. And dont have the $ to buy another truck.
You will need a totally different frame, drive train and power train. That will cost twice as much as buying another one. The 350 only fit in the 2wd to my knowledge because of the length of the motor and tranny. If I were you I would find out why it caught fire and try to fix it.
Carburetor flooded, when I went to start, it back fired (due to small exhaust) and spilled onto the motor and down onto the exhaust.
The brake booster, wiring harness, 1 spark plug wire, wiper motor, and radiator hose were damaged.
Looks like a lot of wires were damaged. Did you notify your insurance to see if they will help you out with money. Check all your fuses, relays, and other systems. You already will need to replace a couple grand worth of parts.
Will a 1997 Chevy Blazer frame fit a 1994 S10 body or do I need exact style just 4x4 frame?
97 Blazer will work, depending on body and such. PM me about this so we don't take away from your garage by discussing it here. Btw even with the light scorch marks the truck looks great!
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The celebration of our volunteers continues this week with a profile of Kiry Koy.
Kiry is a freshman at the University of Minnesota, studying neuroscience. He volunteers at Children's – St. Paul on the inpatient units and has gained more than 60 hours of service since he started volunteering in October 2013. This summer, he plans to broaden his skill set by volunteering in a new area: as a peri-operative escort in our surgery department. His favorite part about volunteering is playing with kids in the unit playroom. Plans for the future? Well, to become a doctor, of course.
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37 Chev with Mustang II Alignment Question
I recently bought a 37 Chev 4 dr sedan with Mustang II front suspension and 4 bar coil over narrowed Ford 9" in the rear. Previous Owner said it had just been aligned, but Camber looked positive on one side and negative on the other side. Took it to a good alignment shop and it was way off all around. They were able to set up front end and rear all except getting positive Caster on the front. Currently at -3.2 on left and -3.5 degrees on right. The upper A arms are hitting frame on rear of arm preventing getting positive Caster. In driving it it seems to drive OK. I read one post about rake also affecting caster settings. With 29x18.5.15's on the rear it has a bit of a rake. I know it is possible to add adjustable upper arms, but what are problems for this amount of negative Caster? Your kind opinions would be appreciated!
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When a suspension swap is done the frame should have been set at the planned ride height and angle that results from the tire sizes used. Castor angle has to work with King pin angle (a line thru the centerline of the ball joints) and the anti dive angle . When you turn the combination of those angle produces a chassis lift. different for each side. with the wrong castor angles, the chass is lift on the front corners is the opposite of the original intended design It can drive just fine straight ahead, but Might get to be a handfull on bumpy roads or when braking. With the anti dive angle, the front suspension adds castor when the front end comes down during braking. the goal is to have the effective castor the same. when the front end comes down the frame comes down reducing the castor angle , BUT the upper ball joints moves back because of the anti dive angle, adding positive castor back in. another question is how does it handle on fast hard corners ? does it want to over steer- or understeer or want to get away from you ? changing front to rear spring balance can help correct over-under steer ? an old friend is the retired head of Ford Racing, has written a lot of suspension design stuff on the Club Cobra Forums. just search bruce cambern's posts or #3170 ( His original Cobra number). HE smoked the 2009 optima With his much modified Cobra, won 3 Firsts and one second in the competition
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The original mustang II crosmembers are serrated at the upper A arm bolt areas and the mating parts also were serrated to minimize movement when hitting potholes. Most after market kits do not deform the metal to match the original design, and things can change, It is very important the the A arm bolts be retorqued after an alignment.
What are the rest of the specs? Many alignment places are really not very good at this stuff, if it isn't in the computer they don't have a clue. I am asking because I have to wonder could the camber be lessened to give you the caster? Could a better happy medium be found in other words.
Do you have photos of the suspension? How about the locator/strut bar, does it have one (some Mustang II front ends are modeled after the original car with them some aren't) or does it have a full A arm that eliminates it? That bar can be adjusted to change caster if it has one.
Does it have adjustable lower control arms?
I am amazed at how some "pro" alignment guys don't see where adjustments can be made when it's not in the computer! We have an alignment system at work but have to farm out the alignments once in a while when the rack is tied up or we simply have too many to do. We have a very well known shop near by. It has happened a couple different times when we are told it won't align, sorry there are bent components. I go over there and have to show them where some point is adjustable that they didn't even see! I was told "Hmmmm, it didn't tell me you could adjust that" like I'm making it up or somehting. :rolleyes:
The guy may be looking at something very simple but not seeing the forest for the trees.
Many thanks for all the help!! I hope to attach some photos to help answer questions. The front end is from a 1976 Mustang II not an aftermarket. It has the strut rod and I don't know if it was moved during the alignment. They wouldn't let me under the car but I could see in rack from the waiting area along with the computer screen of the adjustments and readings. The first photos is of the front end showing the strut rod. I will have to take some more to show the rubbing of the rear of the upper A Arm on the frame. The second is a photo of the alignment screen showing the computer readings. I took it with my phone. I have a paper copy if any questions. I couldn't help by add the third photo of the car.
I haven't really driving it much since the alignment as I am getting some knocking noises that I am trying to track down. I did find that the track bar on the rear makes a noise when you rock the rear of the car. I am also looking at the rubbing of the A Arm on the frame. This has to be making some noises especially when a wheel drops downward from normal ride height.
There are some other issues to deal with, but I wanted to get the "foundation" (alignment, suspension, brakes, etc) right before working on the rest of it.
I really appreciate all the comments and help!
There you go, you need to move the strut/locator bar forward to increase the caster. Now, how you will go about that is another story. I have found many times in the past that the hole the bushings are in at the front is bent back pushing the rod back a little, we are usually talking a half of a degree so that isn't going to be the case here. But how about what those bars are mounted to, is it bolted in or is it welded in? what about the crossmember it's self, is it bolted on? Maybe it could be tilted back?
This brings back memories of a Model A sedan I was collecting parts for but never built, I had a Mustang II front crossmember I had cut out myself to install in it. :D But I never built it, damn I wish I had that body now, it was real nice.
Anyway, making that bar pull the wheel forward can get you quite a bit but depending how much and where it's at now you can also bind the bushings up trying to get too much. I just called my supplier and it doesn't seem that there is any offset upper control arm shafts or adjustable strut/locator bars.
If you post some photos of where the upper control arm shaft mounts and the strut/locator bar maybe we can put our heads together and come up with something.
You do have a little positive camber, I forget how that upper control arm shaft mounts on the back side or outside of the rail but could that rear inner be brought in to get the caster?
I was looking around for you on the net and there is a CRAP LOAD of adjustable hot rod stuff for those cars. There is bound to be an upper control arm or strut/locator with adjustment, I'll try and find one tonight.
Many many thanks for all your comments and effort. I am now wondering just how good the guy was who aligned the car. It was done at a performance shop that does a lot of work for several car builders in the area. I had to tell him to make adjustments to the 4 bar to get the rear right with the front. At the time I thought it was because more time (money) was involved. I will take some photos tomorrow of the top of the A Arms and the strut bar bracket that is welded to the frame. I think from memory that the bar has room for adjustment with threads still showing on the back of the rod. I will take a good look tomorrow.
I looked and there are several people offering adjustable A Arms both upper and lower. My first thought was to identify the problem and then modify if required.
Again, many thanks!
I am not kidding Unk, when it comes to alignments I have had the damnedest conversations with "experts" on this subject. Let me make this straight, I am no Yoda either, but I have been blown away at guys who don't even know what a particular angle is, or how you can move stuff that has "no adjustment" like a rear end or sub frame to align a car just because it doesn't say so in the computer they can't pull it off. They do normal old alignments when putting new tires on and all, that is fine. But when it comes to something out of the ordinary, something like your car or a damaged car like I work with everyday, they often are quite a bit short in the semi advanced stuff.
I got some more photos showing the strut rod and the upper A Arm situation. The strut rod brackets are welded to the frame. I think the PO had been throwing parts at it as it has a new Front Sway Bar and he said he had put in new springs with one coil cut to get ride height.
Thanks for all your help,
First set are Right Side
Here is Left Side, it looks the same.
Well, this sucks, not only is there no adjustment (your alignment guy did everything he could and was correct) but it looks like your upper control arm is actually even hitting the frame on the rear! That is where we wanted to go in to increase the caster and decrease the camber, bummer. Ok, the only thing you can do at this point without major surgery is to bring the lower control arm forward with the strut/locator bar. That bracket is welded in too, so getting an adjustable one, or making that one adjustable is all you can do.
Now, let's get back to the specs you have to put things in perspective, it's not good having negative caster, you need caster for high speed stability. To give you an example a S-10 pickup has something like 2 + degrees caster while a BMW 7 series has 4.5 + degrees and a bonneville 200 mph car will have as much as 18 + degrees. Having negative caster is going to do some funky things with handling making the tires bit pretty hard with a little turn of the wheel. I would think you need to do something about this and correct it.
Like I said before I am also concerned that the crossmember was welded in wrong and now if you move the lower control arm forward to get that caster needed you are going to be binding up that lower bushing. So take a good look at it and see if by chance the lower control arm is actually back to far at the spindle and maybe moving it forward will make it "happy", you can only hope. Because if it's where it should be in relation to the crossmember, pushing it far enough forward to make up for a misplaced upper control arm shaft may bind that bushing and cause you problems.
And by the way, that strut/locator bar mount looks a little funky, is that rust I see right at the weld to the frame? That could mean it isn't welded well and water got into the joint.
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Welder series Makes weld it yourself Hot rod components. Their catalog and web site, U tube video's show how to install their pieces, It is a good reference to use when installing a stock M II crosmember like yours. You might be able to pull the wheels, get a string, plumb bob. level and start checking all the pieces on yours, Your car is down in the weeds. does it have dropped spindles? . Usually when one is that low the upper A arms are above the frame rails. There are kits to Bolt in custom M II crosmembers. That would have been the easiest way for the original builder. The upper A arm spring pocket Might have been welde in too low. Those old chevy Frames are not as sturdy as other cars. I would have used a long plate with the strut rod bracket welded to it, then weld the plate to the frame. I have seen some frame bottom piece start to buckle when welded like yours on the frame. a 6 to 8 in plate would give more weld area, spread the load along more of the frame.
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the MII crosmember should be level front to back. and the upper A arm mounts sloped to the rear, usually 5 to 7 degrees. depending on front end weight, and how much the front springs compress and drop the front end during braking, Stock M II angles work good on most street rods. You might be able to make some spacers, lengthen the mounting slots to get the upper a arms high enough to clear your frame and have enough adjustability. with the springs removed you could move the suspension up and down to make sure you wouldn't be binding up your ball joints , strut rod, tie rods etc. Shelby moved the locations of the A Arm mounting points to get better handling on the 65 mustangs. but most street rods won't be road racing.
The strut rod on a mustang front end is to stop the bottom arm from moving front to back... It turns the bottom arm into a true a-arm.. You don't want to be pulling the arm back or forward.. It's to center the arm where it is... And to support the forward and backwards motion..They are not ajustable..:nono:
Both arms should be inline with each other.... Run a straite line side to side with the crossmember.. Them arms need to fall on this line.. You can't be having one arm back or forward from this line..:nono: That's why the strut rods don't have any ajustments on them.. From ball joint to ball joint should be in line with each other..
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First question is yes, but it's more complicated than that. It would be much easier to but a P226 in .40 or .357SIG and downsize the caliber. All you would need is a conversion barrel and mags. If you try to go the other way, you would need to buy a slide as well. The slides for the .40/.357SIG are larger to accomodate these calibers. The 9mm slide is smaller and there is no conversion barrel available to change out to the larger calibers.
By dovetail I presume you are making reference to the "beavertail". Dovetail is the term used to describe the slots on the top of the slide where the sights are affixed. As a seperate part to purchase from a vendor, no you cannot just buy a frame like that. You would have to buy an Elite or other model that comes with such a frame from the get go.
The P229 is vitually the same gun, in specifications. It is a little shorter in length and a little shorter in height. The mags in a p226 will fit a similarly calibered P229. A slightly shorter sight radius due to the shorter overall length too.
Perhaps finding a CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) SiG for something a bit cheaper. They are usually department turn ins. They go back to the factory for a full inspection and replacement of any worn parts before being sent back out to the commercial market. Generally about 30% off the brand new price of the same model and it comes with a 1 year warranty.
As for the next couple of questions, you would have to first determine what your intended purpose for a firearm would be. As to a specific make and model, well there are a number of threads available to help you determine what may be best for you and your needs. As a general guide, if you do not have any idea, seek out a range or similar facility that teaches an NRA "First Steps" class. Then get your hands on as many as you can before you buy to get a better idea of which ones do and don't fit and feel comfortable in your hands. If there is a facility or opportunity to "test drive" some of these, do it. Be it friends, range rentals or whatever. This will also give you direct feedback on which caliber you shoot best. There is a lot of talk about .40. It's the new chick in class. I've tried it in many makes and models and, IMO, I'm not impressed. 9mm suits me better and is a little cheaper than .40 generally and more affordable means you can buy and shoot more of one than the other. It's basic math
Accessorizing out of the box? Well SiG as well as many other offer models that come with night sights. Again you will have to determine what your intended purpose will be before you start fashioning or tailoring you gun to best suit.
Most modern handguns these days have a finish that will resist rust and other forms of corrosion if properly cleaned and maintained. I wouldn't get all wound up about worrying about rust and such until you get up to speed on the other points brought up. Do some homework. The best decisions made are well informed ones. Get opinions, go to gun shops, got to gun shows, take a class, gather as much information as you can. Take opinions with a grain of salt as they are generally the personal preference of the person offering it. Everybodies hands are different sized and different things feel comfortable to some but may not for others. You will have to determine that for yourself.
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This thread makes me laugh.
Woodson is past his prime, that's the only thing about him that makes him a "big name"
He'll mentor some young kids but that's about it, and I'm fine with that if we get him. Good use of the skills he has left.
i still think he has value. Could play that Sam Madison role for us (read that somewhere and liked it).
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Better Theory Through Stories
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enterprise, for several reasons.
One, scientific theories are inherently explanatory. In mathematics
it's fine to trace the consequences of changing assumptions just for
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finding. In the act of explaining something, we shape a story. So C
exists because A leads to B leads to C—and not D.
Two, theory is inventive. This statement is certainly true for
chemistry, which today is more about synthesis than analysis and
more about creation than discovery. As Anne Poduska, a graduate
student in my group, pointed out to me, "theory has a greater
opportunity to be fanciful, because you can make up molecules that
don't (yet) exist."
Three, theory often provides a single account of how the world
works—which is what a story is. In general, theoretical papers
do not lay out several hypotheses. They take one and, using a set of
mathematical mappings and proof techniques, trace out the
consequences. Theories are world-making.
Finally, comparing theory with experiment provides a natural ending.
There is a beginning to any theory—some facts, some
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moment of (often experimental) truth: Will it work? And if that test
of truth is not at hand, perhaps the future holds it.
The theorist who restates a problem without touching on an
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unverifiable predictions, will lose credibility and, like a
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Sheriffs: Teen driver hits, kills woman, injures toddler on Cathedral Oaks
GOLETA, Calif. - A woman pushing a toddler in a stroller was hit and killed around 5:15 p.m. Monday.
Neighbors near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks Road and Santa Marguerita Drive told NewsChannel 3 they have been telling the City of Goleta about the dangerous intersection.
Sheriff's deputies said the 18-year-old male driver hit the woman and the 20-month-old boy. The woman was killed and the boy was seriously injured.
The woman's identity is not being released until the next of kin is notified. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said the woman is not the boy's mother.
"Then the ambulance came and put the baby on the stretcher. Then about 10 minutes later they put the blanket over the woman," said Christian Rodriguez, a neighbor.
Flowers were placed on the sidewalk near where the accident took place.
Cathy Olivero and Luci Luciano live in the area and said for years they have been asking the City of Goleta for safety upgrades to prevent an accident like this.
"They're not listening to us. It was devastating last night what happened. Now will they listen? This is terrible," said Luciano.
Goleta has developed pedestrian improvements. On its website, it outlines flashing beacons and curb extensions for the intersection.
It also said, "Construction is anticipated for late 2013."
Oliverio said she knew the tragedy would happen and it could have been prevented.
"I said in the City Council meetings, 'Does someone have to die in order for you to make the modifications in this intersection?' and now that has come to fruition. So it absolutely breaks my heart," she said.
Goleta Mayor Roger Aceves released a statement.
"Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragic accident. Our thoughts are with the young child who was injured. We pray for a quick recovery. We also understand the burden borne by the driver. Our hope is that our community will come together to support those who have lost a loved one and a friend. Our prayers are with the families and friends today," the statement said.
A city spokesperson told NewsChannel 3 the crosswalk project is slated to begin during the local schools' winter break.
"I hope the city goes to sleep at night, because it's on their back," said Luciano.