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" Brand: Ambre Solaire / Type: Bronzer / Subcategory: Body Mist / Suitable for: Body / What it does: Bronzes, "
Ambre Solaire no streaks bronzer body mist uses a light and fine mist in order to provide an easy and non - streaked coverage which quickly dries and doesn't transfer easily. The colour is natural and can be built up easily into a stronger colour if used consistently.
I used Ambre Solaire body mist before my prom in order to achieve a light glow rather than a full on tan. It was easy to use myself when doing my legs, my arms or my front but when you want to use it on your back you may want to ask someone else to do it so that you don't miss any spots. The difference is noticeable after the first use but isn't too strong and is more natural which is the look I was trying to achieve.
If you want to achieve a darker look then you will have to use the product more in order to build up the colour. Instead of being a quick fix for when you want a tan this product needs to be used over time in order to achieve a darker, more noticeable tan, but if you are trying to achieve a natural glow then this product is ideal as it doesn't cake the product on like tan mousses or gels.
As the product promises the mist doesn't streak because there is no need to rub the product into your skin. This also means that you don't have to deal with having brown hands after applying it like you would with most other products! The tan is even and the can allows you to use the product at any angle so you don't miss any spots. The tan does take a couple of hours to develop though so you may want to apply this product in advance to make sure you achieve your desired colour.
The only problem with this product is that because it is a spray the mist tends to settle on the floor and on anything that it is sprayed on to. Me and my friend used this product when it first came out but didn't really know what to do and so just did it in her bathroom, much to our horror the next day we woke up to rather brown foot soles and also rather brown previously white towels... her family wasn't impressed shall we say... But now, with a bit of experience, in order to combat this I apply the product while standing in the bath tub so that I can easily wash away any mist that has settled on the bath. However, once the product is dry it doesn't transfer on to bed sheets or clothes unlike some other products.
Price wise, in comparison to other brands the price is very reasonable, but being a student I tend to wait until it is on offer just to get as much money off as possible! But considering the quality of the product I would still be more than happy to pay the full price!
Overall, I would definitely recommend Ambre Solaire to a friend because it is high quality for a reasonable price! If you want to achieve a natural, tanned look that you can build up to a colour that you want then this product is ideal for you, if you prefer a quick tan then you'd probably be better with another product. Personally, this is the only fake tan for me because of it's ease, price and quality.
I had never been one for using fake tan, always hating the "tango'd" look that some girls achieve and seem to love! However, when it came around to a big night out and I was looking particularly pale, I decided it might be worth a shout. I was very confused by the vast array of products available and so took advice from a friend. She advised that I go for something which was spray on and didn't require me to shower it off.
This product caught my eye because it promised a streak free finish and it also came in a spray bottle which I assumed would be easy to use. I chose the version for fair skin as I didn't want to go too many shades darker than my natural whiteness! It is also available for medium and dark skin.
I was very wary of the product to begin with so made sure that I read the instructions carefully before starting. The mist sprays on and dries without any need to rub the product into skin. The instructions say to spray the product about 40cm from the skin in regular motions. It recommends using the spray every day until the shade you want is achieved. The tan will take 3 hours to develop. This product is not suitable for use on your face. However, there is a face mist also available in the range.
Using the spray is very easy. The bottle is easy to hold, and it will spray at any angle which is very useful if you don't have someone to help you with the difficult angles! The weird thing about this product is that it is colourless, so you can't see where you have already sprayed. However, if you use it in a logical way you can work out which parts you have already sprayed so I don't feel this is too much of a disadvantage. Initially the product feels damp on the skin and I always end up standing in strange positions so that I don't touch anything. This feeling lasts a few minutes and then my skin feels dry again. I am always paranoid about rubbing my skin afterwards for the first few hours so I try to use the product when I have time to just chill out for a bit. The product will develop over a few hours, so you won't see any change straight away. This is slightly disconcerting as I tend to worry about the eventual results.
The results I have had with the product are very good. I find that it works very well on my legs and chest area where I end up with a lovely even looking tan. Sometimes I do get a good tan on my arms too but I have found my elbow area repeatedly ends up patchy. The last few times I have used this product I havn't bothered to tan my arms. This works out fine as my legs are always paler so I just end up looking more evenly tanned. The pale skin version is definitely the one for me. The final colour is a couple of shades darker than my skin but does not look orange or yellow. I feel that it gives me a nice glow that I would get with a couple of days of sunbathing but isn't too over the top. I once bought the version for medium skin just to see how it would work on my legs. It was considerably darker and I thought it was too much for me.
The one thing I would recommend you do before using the product is exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! When I take the time to make sure my skin is in good condition I always see better results. If you try to use the product with some dry skin you will end up with patches without any doubt. Don't take the chance!
** Top Tip Alert! **
I have another handy tip to share with you based on personal experience! If you have wooden flooring, always put a towel on the floor. A few times I have ended up smearing the product on the bottom of my feet from the floor. This results in a horrible dark orange colour developing on the soles of my feet. This is super embarrassing especially since my boyfriend will not stop mentioning it!! So, if you don't want dark orange feet, use a towel and wash your feet afterwards.
One thing everyone always moans about with fake tan is the smell it leaves on your skin. Compared with the products that my friends use I think that this one smells pretty good. It isn't too overpowering and I always think it smells quite sweet. The smell will stay on your skin for the whole day until you shower. Like I said I don't mind the smell but my boyfriend hates it!
The product is quite pricey, but I do feel that I would pay more for a fake tan product as I would not want to end up with a bad result. I usually buy this from Boots and it costs £11.73 usually. The last time I purchased it I got it on offer for around £7. I find that the can does last for a few applications. If I tan my whole body the can will probably last for 4 applications. Obviously if I just use it for my legs it will last must longer. The tan itself will last a few days and you can re-apply to freshen the tan or to achieve a darker tone.
So, in summary I do like this product a lot. I have been put of using it on my arms by some streaks but it does work well on legs and chest area. The smell is fine, the colour is good and it is easy to use. Just remember to exfoliate and be careful of orange feet!
I decided to try this product because i'm really pale and don't tan very much. I have tried fake tan products in the past but end up either orange, streaky or exactly the same colour as before I used the fake tan. I have also used wash off tans because they are often visible as you put them on so you can check if it's even. However, this year I didn't want one that will wash off. I planned to research fake tan products properly, read reviews, and spend a little more than I have done in the past in the hope that it would be worth it. So after finding, examining, and reading reviews on many fake tan products I decided on Ambre solaire. I bought the dry face mist as well as the dry body mist. I also have a review on the dry face mist if you are interested.
I bought this from Superdrug for £7.72 for a 150ml can, however this is a reduced price; it is usually £11.22. They do one for fair skin and one for medium skin, so even though i'm very pale skinned, I went for the medium one because I wanted to see a good effect.
The first time I tried this, I tried it just on my arms, shoulders, neck and upper chest, as it wasn't quite warm enough to be showing my legs. I found that it was very easy to apply, you just spray it and it requires no rubbing in, however it comes out clear so you can't really tell if you've missed patches. It feels a little like it is dripping down after you apply it but you have to resist the urge to touch it to stop it dripping. I liked the smell as I was applying it as it was nicer than a lot of self tan products I have used in the past. It smelt light and fruity to me. It says on the can 'dries instantly', however it does not dry instantly. For a while I felt like little bits of it were dripping down me and I felt like it was still too wet to touch for a while after. I allowed two hours for the fake tan to dry before going to bed. It still didn't feel dry then but I was shattered and needed my sleep. The tan is supposed to develop in three hours. I had no tan after two hours but as I went to bed then I don't know how long it took.
The next morning I was hoping to see non- streaky lightly tanned arms. However, I was very disappointed to see that instead I had patches of tan over my arms and chest, but also patches of my normal skin colour. It looked horrific. Moreover, it took days to wash off however much I scrubbed at it. So I had to keep my arms covered for about a week. Fortunately, my chest and neck weren't quite as patchy so it wasn't too noticable when I wore a high necklined top and something to cover my arms.
A couple of weeks later I was feeling ready to give this product another chance. I read up on the internet for tips for applying self tan. I read that you should apply it in circular motions, so that's what I did. I only applied it to my legs this time because I knew it would be easier to keep my legs covered. I applied it four hours before I went to bed this time, and was really careful not to let anything at all touch my legs before then. It hadn't developed by the time I went to sleep, but it had by the next morning. I was, again, very disappointed to see that my tan was once again very patchy. The one good thing about this product is that where you do tan, it is a lovely colour and looks natural ant not OTT. So if it is just me being bad at applying it then it may be lovely on someone else.
The bottle feels like it is already about half empty from just one use so I don't think you would get that many uses from it. Therefore it isn't really worth the money I paid for it.
Overall, the only good things about this are that it is easy to apply and it does come out a nice colour. However it is patchy and nothing makes up for that. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone and I definitely won't be using it again.
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Thanks to Rodrigo and Steve for taking the time to comment, I will consider these in my work. Regards, JULIUS -----Original Message----- From: email@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] On Behalf Of Rodrigo Alfaro Sent: 27 November 2005 17:17 To: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: st: Re: RE: panel data analysis using xtregar Julius, first lagged dependent variable (LDV) with xtreg, fe and xtregar is not the same. xtregar works like Cochrane-Orcutt regression (meaning you have the first observation... read Autocorrelation section in any textbook to learn about it)... for that purpose you have to set what kind of rho will be in your regression (option rhotype)... the default is Durbin-Watson. Details of the formula appear in the manual reference. If the coefficient of your LDV is near to 1 maybe you have a Unit Root case (note that this coefficient is downward-biased if it is positive Nickell 1968). There is a huge (and maybe more than that) about LDV+FE versus Arellano-Bond (1991, GMM estimator), Anderson-Hsiao (1981, IV estimator)... it seems to me that the bias generated by LDV+FE it is not so bad in compare with weak instruments. Hahn-Kuersteiner (2000) propose an asymptotic correction for that parameter... all these is available in Arellano's book. Rodrigo. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Stillman" <email@example.com> To: <email@example.com> Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:48 PM Subject: st: RE: panel data analysis using xtregar > Julius. It is not exactly clear what your model is here, but, in general, > panel data models with lagged dependent variables cannot be consistently > estimated by directly entering the lagged variable as a RHS variable. It > sounds like you should have a look at xtabond and the user-written > xtabond2 for your model. > > Cheers, > Steve > > -----Original Message----- > From: firstname.lastname@example.com > [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]On Behalf Of Julius > Frédéric André > Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 7:26 AM > To: firstname.lastname@example.com > Subject: st: panel data analysis using xtregar > > > Dear statalist, > > Currently researching balanced panel data using insolvency prediction > estimates for different companies and regressing them (among other > controlling, time-variant variables) on time dummies to evaluate the > effects > of a policy introduction in a certain year. I am using xtreg, fe for > evaluation, the panel is described by t=12 and i=110. I presume > autocorrelation of the insolvency predictor (ie. the dependent variable) > and > therefore constructed a dataset with a lagged variable for the insolvency > predictor, hence also had to eliminate the first period of the original > dataset. It turned out that the estimator of the lagged variable is indeed > highly significant. > > Now I also consider using xtregar. Being new to stata (also to panel data > and time series analysis), however, I unfortunately could not find the > underlying formula used by Stata up to now. Would such an autoregressive > model be similar to the approach I did manually with introducing a lagged > variable and deleting the values of the first period for each I? The stata > result being different for the AR(1) model and the fixed-effect model > including a lagged variable do not corroborate this assumption, so I > assume > some other underlying model. I know that an AR appproach incorporates > past > values, but does this mean the past error term, the past dependent or the > past independent variable (or all of them)? It would be of great help if > someone could provide a formula here or give a brief statement if I should > resort to xtregar at all if I assume autocorrelation anyways (so that the > applying AR is simply not necessary anymore). > > Additionally, I would like to backup my decision to include a lagged > variable in the model by testing on autocorrelation, using a Durbin-Watson > substitute for panel data, such as Bhargava et al. I know that Stata can > calculate this statistic when using xtregar, however, it seems to me that > the reported output is the result AFTER applying the AR (1) model, > indicating only the presence or absence (or degree) of autocorrelation > left > after using the AR model? Is this correct, or does the test statistic > indicate autocorrelation before using the AR model? > > Lastly, I am not sure whether I could also use the Baltagi-Wu test score > alternatively, seeing to it that I have a balanced dataset. Is this test > statistic only working with unbalanced data? > > The three preceding issues certainly are still on a somewhat basic level, > however, I would definitely appreciate useful comments on any or all of > these! > > > Thank you very much in advance, > > JULIUS ANDRE > > > * > * For searches and help try: > * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html > * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq > * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/ > > > * > * For searches and help try: > * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html > * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq > * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/ > * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/ * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
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A whirlwind 12 months for hooker Nathan Harris will reach its peak at one of the grandest rugby theatres.
Having been an All Blacks apprentice, coach Steve Hansen has confirmed Harris will likely make his debut against the Springboks at Ellis Park, when Dane Coles takes time off for the birth of his child.
Harris said he was recently thinking that only a year ago he was trying to secure a place in the Bay of Plenty team, so it's all happened really fast.


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Putting the "plus" in the N Box+ are the Universal Bridge and the Multi-space System. The former is an integrated aluminum loading ramp in the cargo floor that can be extended, U-Haul style, to ease loading. The latter is a set of panels that can break the cargo bay into different configurations, from shifting the height of the floor to creating a full-length bed once the two rows of seats are lowered.
The N Box+ comes in all kinds of configurations and paint schemes, from ¥1,350,000 ($16,948 U.S.) for the front-wheel, naturally aspirated drive G trim, to ¥1,870,000 for the four-wheel-drive, two-tone G Package Turbo with with paddle shifters. All N Box+ models have 660cc engines (per kei car regulations) and a CVT. Scroll down for the press release and get a load of the funkiness in the attached photo gallery.
TOKYO, Japan, July 5, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it will begin sales of the N BOX + ("N BOX plus"), the second model of the new mini-vehicle N Series, at dealerships across Japan on July 6, 2012. Following the introduction of the N BOX, which realized one of the largest*1 interior spaces among all mini-vehicles in the market through adoption of newly-designed platform and powerplant, Honda is now introducing the N BOX + which was developed under the concept of "adding ("plus") new possibilities."
Two innovative ideas were added to the large cargo area made possible by the combination of Honda's innovative packaging technology, the center-tank layout, and the newly-developed powerplant. The "Universal Bridge*2" combines a sloped floor and an attachable aluminum slope*3, which makes the loading and unloading of luggage and other items easier. The "Multi-space System*2" realizes versatile space arrangements with three different sized boards.
The addition of these innovative ideas enables the N BOX + to accommodate diverse customer needs in a wide range of vehicle uses including daily routines, recreational activities and special needs care-giving.
The 2-tone color style, which has different color combinations for the body and roof, was established to enable each owner to more strongly express their personality in a fun way, expanding the potential for the joy of customers.
The N BOX, the first model of the new mini-vehicle N Series, was Honda's proposal for a "mini mini-van" which leverages its overwhelming spaciousness beyond the concept of mini-vehicle to enhance occupant comfort. The vehicle has been well received by a large number of customers, especially families with children, and cumulative sales since the sales launch in December of last year has already reached approximately 100,000 units.
*1 Honda's internal research (as of July 2012), comparison based on the interior size (length, width, height)
*2 The Universal Bridge and the Multi-space System are registered trade marks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
*3 Aluminum slope is available as a dealer option
Sales plan (Japan, monthly): 3,000units
Body colors (Total 13 colors)
N BOX + (7 colors)
Premium White Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Premium Dynamic Blue Pearl,
Cool Mist Metallic, Premium Bronze Pearl, Cherry Shell Pink Metallic
N BOX + 2-tone color style (3 colors)
Premium Dynamic Blue Pearl X Taffeta White, Premium Bronze Pearl X Taffeta White,
Cherry Shell Pink Metallic X Crystal Black Pearl
N BOX + Custom (7 colors)
Premium White Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Premium Deep Rosso Pearl,
Polished Metal Metallic, Premium Dynamic Blue Pearl, Premium Gold Purple Pearl
Interior colors (Total 3 colors)
N BOX +: Beige
N BOX + 2-tone color style: Brown, Black
N BOX + Custom: Black
[Key features of N BOX +]
The "Multi-space System" realizes versatile space arrangements with three boards:
- A wide variety of arrangements including several cargo modes or a bed mode which folds flat can quickly be made using large and small multi-boards and an end board.
The "Universal Bridge" combines a sloped floor and an attachable aluminum slope, to improve the ease of loading and unloading:
- In addition to sloping the low floor which was realized by the center-tank layout, Honda's innovative packaging technology, an aluminum slope was made available to bridge the vehicle floor and the ground, making it easier to load and unload heavy items on wheels such as a small motorbike.
Visibility and sense of security beyond the mini-vehicle category:
- In addition to realizing an eye point as high as that of a mini-van, installation of mirrors which help eliminate blind spots around the left-front wheel, left-rear wheel, and lower rear make it easier to pull up closer to an object on the side or to park.
A high-performance powertrain realizes both excellent driving performance and fuel economy at a high level:
- Smooth and powerful driving was realized through the combination of a high-output/high-torque DOHC engine which generates output and torque at the top level of the class and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with high power efficiency. Excellent fuel economy of 21.2km/L*4 was realized through adoption of various features including the idle stop system and ECON mode system.
- A DOHC Turbo engine with high-performance turbo charger is available in all grades.
*4 N BOX + and N BOX + Custom FWD vehicles (excluding turbo model) measured in JC08 mode (Testing by Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
High safety performance and enhanced safety features:
- Class-leading omni-directional collision safety performance was realized with the newly-designed engine and new load distribution structure.
- VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) system is standard equipment on all types.
- HSA (Hill Start Assist) that temporarily prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an upward incline is installed as standard equipment on all types.
- Driver-side i-SRS airbag system (with continuously staged inflation) and SRS airbag system for front passenger are standard equipment on all types.
- The impact-mitigating headrests in the front seat which are designed to help mitigate the likelihood of a neck injury in the event of collision, and the interior which protects occupants' heads from impact are adopted.
Environmental performance:
- All types are certified by Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as complying with the 2005 - 75% emissions standard.
- G and G・L Package (FWD/4WD) for both N BOX + and N BOX + Custom comply with the 2015 fuel economy standard.
- More than 90 percent of the entire vehicle is recyclable*5.
*5 Calculated based on the "Definition of and Guideline for Calculating the Percentage of Recyclable Materials in New Automobiles" (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc., 1998)


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I enjoyed this mask. Nothing ground breaking but it was good. My skin was soft and smooth afterwads. And it didn't have any overpowering smell or anything4


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Colter Bay Village, Moran
- Free parking
Main amenities
- 46 guestrooms
- Marina
- 2 restaurants
- Breakfast available
- Convenience store
- Self-serve laundry
- Concierge services
- Gift shops/newsstands
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grills
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free self parking
What's around
- In Grand Teton National Park
- Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Colter Bay Marina (1 mi / 1.5 km)
- Colter Bay Visitor Center (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Hermitage Point Trail (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Leeks Marina (1.5 mi / 2.3 km)
We were there about the end of September and it was eeally cold in the cabin especially…
I paid over $300 dollars but I was assigned to a room in front of the restaurant, the air…
Colter Bay Village, Moranfrom €67
- Two bedroom cabin cottage
- One bedroom cabin
- Tent Cabins (no electricity, no bed linens, shared bath)
More great choices
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 46 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 1 floor
- Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free self parking
In the hotel
- Breakfast (surcharge)
- 2 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Barbecue grills
- Marina on site
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Picnic area
Recommended hotels
Special features
On Site
- Marina on site
- Fishing on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Rafting nearby
Colter Bay Village, Moran's small print
Also known as
- Colter Bay Village
- Colter Bay Village Hotel
- Colter Bay Village Hotel Moran
- Colter Bay Village Moran
The Tent Cabins have 2 log walls, 2 canvas walls, and a canvas roof. Each wall has 2 pull-down bunks with thin mattresses. Electrical outlets are not available. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bedding; a limited number of sleeping bags can rented in the cabin office. The cabins have wood-burning stoves for heat and a picnic table with a grilling area on the patio. Public restrooms are a short walk from the tents, while showers are located in the launderette in the village for an additional fee. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.50 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around Colter Bay Village, Moran
- In Grand Teton National Park
- Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Colter Bay Marina (1 mi / 1.5 km)
- Colter Bay Visitor Center (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Hermitage Point Trail (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Leeks Marina (1.5 mi / 2.3 km)
Getting around
- Jackson Hole, WY (JAC) 39-min drive
- Free self parking
Recent reviews
Good 3.8 /5 from 158 reviews
We were very disappointed with our stay of four nights. We had chosen CBV because of the proximity to Yellowstone as well as being inside of Grand Teton NP. There was a heavy wildfire very close to CBV which blocked the entrance to Yellowstone. This - obviously - was not their fault, but they really did a very poor job of handling the situation. - The road was closed for the entire duration of the stay but there was some hope that it would open. To get to Yellowstone was now a 4 hour one-way drive instead of a short hour. Due to this we checked out one day early because we had traveled close to 5000 miles to mostly see Yellowstone. But it also didn't make sense for us to waste an additional 4-5 hours on the road. - One full day of our stay the whole valley was filled with smoke so several people I spoke to had headaches and it was impossible to do anything even indoors. There was scant information on the fire status and where we could go to be outside the smoke. - The day we arrived there were road signs warning of road closures ahead due to the fire. So we called a few miles out to check whether it was safe to go ahead and whether CBV was open at all. The person on the phone was positively annoyed by my question and cut us off really fast. Again, I know the fire was no one's fault. But also it wasn't our fault and I don't see why guests should have to bear the whole burden of it. There was no effort whatsoever by CBV to accommodate guests despite the fire.
Nice cabin, rustic without any amenities, but if you go to GTNP you are going for the outdoors. Nice walking trails nearby. Nice restaurant with good quality of food. Floors were linoleum and were a bit worn, but ok.
The Cabins are lovely and have a great history, just a short stroll from Jackson Lake with beautiful views of the Tetons. There are no facilities for cooking and cooking is not allowed in or around the rooms. There are picnic areas with charcoal grills so you may bring your own equipment. There is free WiFi available in key areas like the laundry and sitting area, but no guarantee of access from your cabin. There is a cafe and restaurant, though they can be quite expensive, there is also a small grocery store available to purchase supplies. Be aware that they charge an additional utility fee taken at checkout on top of your accomodation charges and automatically include a donation to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. It has good access to Yellowstone via the John D Rockefeller Jr Parkway and the rest of Grand Teton National Park.
Temperature is pretty low, make sure to bring enough cover sheets and light up the fireplace to keep warm.
We arrived late and we didn't get a chance to buy fire woods and the next morning the outside temperature (as well as inside temp) was 33F. We didn't expect it to be that code there. The second night, we bought woods and set fire in the stove and it was much better. Essentially, this is a campground. You are supposed to bring everything you need. But for us, a family in a 10 days trip to stop by for two days, this is not a good choice.
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In many states, you can take your personal items from a repossessed car (I assume that this is the case). The repo man is there for the car and not your possessions. You should have the right to get your belongings out. The return of your things should be immediate upon request. As for storage, typically it is for the car itself not the items inside. However, while the repo company cannot charge you for getting your personal property from the car, they can typically charge you a fee if they actually do something like inventory and bag it. So your best bet is to get your things as soon as possible. Note: As for anything physically attached to the car, it becomes part of the car and you cannot retrieve them. Additionally, if the car goes to auction, your stuff goes with it.


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Cost to Drywall hang/finish...please read, good explanation
My first post in this wonderful forum, and it's a big one, sorry for the rant that's coming ;)
I have googled it trying to find some recent posts about cost to hang and finish drywall for my basement. I live in the metro Detroit area. I haven't been able to find many recent posts (this year to late last year), and given the state of the economy, especially in MI, I'd think prices would be very competitive.
So far I've gotten 2 quotes, one for 1500 (including materials, hang, mud/sand, ready to prime), and 2800 (including materials, hang, mud/sand, prime included).
Now I don't get it. Something isn't right. How can one be double the price of the other? The guy who quoted me at 2800 broke it down like this:
Just to hang it: 1450 (ABSURD)
Just to finish it and prime: 1350
I'll admit I'm a newbie to drywall (never done it), but I'm not an idiot. I did some looking around, talked to some people, and never did I hear anyone tell me, or did I read, that HANGING drywall will cost MORE than finishing and priming it. Needless to say I'm getting 2 more estimates.
Anyways, the area I'm needing is 23x33' room with 7 foot ceiling. To estimate, approx 1600 sqft of drywall. Can someone, preferably who knows the Michigan area prices, give me some kind of range I should expect? Needless to say I have 2 more estimates on the way, but wtf?
The company that gave me the estimate of 1500 broke it down as such:
Hang/tape/mud/sand (walls at .45 per sqft): 403.20
Hang/Tape/Mud/Sand (ceiling at .50 per sqft): 384.00
Materials: 787.80
They discounted me 5% for some special referral deal they had...came out to 1500. Now this seems alot more realistic.
I'm still perturbed by that second estimate. Only thing I can think of is the guy was trying to charge an hourly rate, which I"D NEVER agree to. If i was charging hourly, I'd work slower myself!
So if someone could make some sense out of it for me and give me some idea on what it'd cost to hang and finish drywall in my area, I'd appreciate it.
PS. Home Depot sells 4x8 sheets 1/2 inch for 5.44. I figured jsut over 300 bucks for 60 sheets if I do it myself.
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OK, I can see it now. You've already talked yourself into going with the $1,500.00 bid. Its clear to see in the way you've written your post. You've spoken with some 'people', gotten two bids, priced 1/2" sheet rock at Home Depot, and you're suddenly an expert on what is and isn't an absurd price to hang drywall.
OK, I can live with that. But, do us a favor, post pictures as the project progresses so the real drywall hangers in here can tell you if you got a good job, as well as a good price.
Oh, and do yourself a favor while you're doing all this research.... ask for a certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance from each of your bidders... and you might mention something about a business license, use tax permit, state contracting license and any of that other junk people are supposed to have to do business in your area.
Good luck.
Anyway, I really don't want to go with the 1500 dollar offer because I have a funny feeling about the company, but it's definitely close to what I was expecting this to cost. (given what i've seen, heard, talked to people about, etc).
If you have other ideas, please post them. How much do YOU think a fair estimate is to simply hang drywall? If you think to hang 1600 sq foot of drywall it should cost 1450, then please say it. Maybe I am completely off my rocker...it's possible. Point being is the dude told me he estimated 700 bucks in drywall. I did the math and came up with less than half that AT RETAIL PRICES. Don't need to be an expert to approximate how much drywall is going on a wall.
Well, all drywall is not drywall. In some areas, you cannot use something as thin as 1/2" on the ceilings. In other areas you can. What is allowable by code in your area? Are both companies specifying their work to at a minimum, be code compliant?
As far as drywall hangers go, they really make the life of a finisher harder or easier. The fewer joints there are, the faster the finishing goes. Joints in the right place, and on the long sides of the panels are easier to hide, as this is where the factory edge is. A good hanger that supplies his own material will make sure to use the biggest panel he can get in the room to take advantage of this.
In addition, HD carries 8' and 12' lengths. They don't have all the sizes available that a supplier would. The person that orders the drywall can make or break a finisher's day.
As far as fair estimates go, I'd check it out myself. Getting a schlep to do drywall for minimum wage might make you a water cooler hero at the office, but its not going to get you a good job. Fair is what you and your contractor decide on.
You're going to decide if the price is fair based on the reputation of the company, their presence in your community, and the service they offer for the price.
Your contractor is going to decide its a fair price based on his expenses and profit goals.
Where those two expectations meet, you've found fair. Anything else is just someone trying to be a water cooler hero.
There's not alot we can tell you about how much your 1600 sf of drywall should cost.
We are not in your region, and do not know what the going rates are for Drywall.
The guy that gave you the low price, may not have all the insurance the other guy has.
There may be additional factors (difficulty level) on your job that can raise the costs over just a sf price.
etc, etc, etc....
There's also a VERY IMPORTANT factor that Many, many people never take into consideration. They only look at the price. Different companies, provide an all-together different type of service:
Do you want professional service, done quick, done neat, fully insured, problem free, and warranted work? Are you willing to pay a little more for that?
Do you want the lowest price, which may mean, lack of professional service, messy work, late starts, problems and complaints, short-cuts, lack of insurance policies, no warrantees?
Bottom line: Get a few more bids,
Do your reference checks.
Make your decsions, NOT just based on pricing.
Get your final contract in writing.
Good Luck
Labor is the reason hanging costs more. I can finish a dry wall job solo. As I discovered when drywalling my 120sq ft laundry room/bathroom I cannot hang dry wall on the ceiling solo. Tried but couldn't do a 1/3 sheet. I did the rest of the room solo but there was only 1 sheet that was close to full size.
Professional hangers often work alone. One told me that there were two of them on opposite ends of this apartment complex,,,each hanging 16' drywall ,,,I think he said,,,alone,,,in a 2 story stairwell ceiling. Said it cost him alot of hair off his head but he got it done,,,tough job it was I guess,,,even if it was 12 ' sheets!!
A diy'er could hang 12' rock with a couple weaker helpers,,,like kids even,,,with the aid of some homemade prop T's. Homemade props can be 2 2X 4's screwed together one ceiling height,,,other 4'. 3 or 4 of those wedged up there makes the rest easy!! depends how many horses in YOUR tank!!
I and my kids did that,,,they got such a kick out of me forgetting a saw once(on top of the ceiling) and had to lower piece a bit to reach it. Or one COULD always go first class and rent one of those drywall jacks!!
As to drywall jobs,,,not ALL drywallers or those who think they are ,,,are created equal! Contractor who did the addition on the house I live in right now OUGHT to be shot,,,for attempting to drywall finish,,,half arsed job at best!! can see every seam and nail head,,,YES its old enough to be NAILED on!! he SHOULD stick to tinning shed roofs,,,better suited!!
let me say that right now I am doing a remodel of a basement for my mother inlaws doctor. He had a man who would do the job for 1/5 of what I am charging. he got what he paid for, why do you think I am there now? We had to tear out everything he done. He was going to install 3/8 plywood on studs 24: OC turned sideways! The drop ceiling lights were just sitting in the hole, no wires to secure them and when I jiggled the drop ceiling, the lights fell. Good thing too because he had BX tied into Romex with wire nuts and they were not even in a junction box! Watch Holms on Homes, cheaper is not always better!
Check out this thread
Has some recent cost info in it.
The price of sheetrock and other materials is not the same, as when that post came out, or when the thread was started in 2006.
Also, if hiring labor for any aspect of the drywall work, those costs WILL vary be region. Drywall labor rates have also changed: becoming much more competative presently.
Sorry - I suppose my basement drywall project is still sort of fresh in my mind. A friend recently used the same company and pricing was the same. Also, around here drywall prices are DOWN compared to when I made that post.
I just bought 1/2" 4x8 sheets for $6.49 each. In that post the suppler my installer used was charging $13 a sheet and Lowes, if I recall correctly, was about $11 a sheet. I'm not sure if the recent (about 2 weeks ago) price I got was a special or a sale or what. I needed some and bought it.
Anyway, all this to say - Prices vary, week to week, year to year, location to location. From what I see - They guys that only do drywall, are good and fast at it and buy materials at commodity prices are going to give you the best price and the best job.
Bottom line - Get a few quotes.
Thanks guys, so far 3 numbers have come in.
1. 1500
2. 2800
3. 2500
When I started looking, i was hoping to get something 1500-1800. Anything over 2000 is just not going to sit well with me. Id' rather take a shot at it myself at that point (I think i coudl do it, but I'm so anal and hard on myself I'd probably end up driving myself insane).
I should get another number tonight, and then there are 2 more guys coming out (one tonight, another tomorrow). I am shocked at what you guys are paying for drywall, or did. Right now it's 5.44 here for 1/2" 4x8, and 6.18 for 4x12 sheets 1/2" at Home Depot and Lowes. I was thinking maybe I should go ahead and buy all the material so there's no excuse as to why someone's overcharging the drywall and charging a fee to deliver it in their costing.
Either that or go with the cheapest offer I got, which had all that included lol. Hmm decisions decisions...my wife is the one pressing me to get the estimates. I was about ready to tackle it on my own but she knows I'll drive myself crazy with every little detail (especially since it's visible, i was anal enough with the stud work!)
Just got a 4th estimate at 1800 including prime job.
Let us know what you finally decide and why and then let us know how the job progresses and finally turns out. Make sure to check insurance, licensing and references.
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The Battle of Towton - 550th anniversary
- Starts at: 10:30am Saturday 9 April 2011
- Finishes at: 4:00pm Saturday 9 April 2011
- Location: Leeds
- Suitable for: Adults 18+
- Event type: Seminar
Saturday 9 April 2011
On 29 March 1461 the largest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses was fought about 12 miles southwest of York, between the villages of Towton and Saxton.
According to the chroniclers more than 50,000 soldiers from the Houses of York and Lancaster fought in blizzard conditions on that Palm Sunday 550 years ago.
Join us for this anniversary History In Your Hands seminar to learn more about the arms and armour of the period, find out how the battle unfolded and handle contemporary pieces from the Royal Armouries collections.
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All of the seminars run from 10:30 to 16:00 and take place at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.
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The recent launch of The 5% Club – a QinetiQ-led initiative to encourage UK businesses to take an active role in addressing high levels of youth unemployment and chronic skills shortages – got me thinking about my own career path at QinetiQ.
In 1990, I began a four-year Aircraft Engines and Airframes apprenticeship at Boscombe Down, but in 1994 took a role as a Logistics Coordinator for Stores, which I thoroughly enjoyed for three years. During that time, I often found myself helping people with their IT issues – although self-taught, I had a lot of interest in this field – so when the Conferencing Team at Boscombe needed some additional help with technical support, I saw it as a great opportunity to build upon these skills and interests. When the Conference Manager left I was promoted to the role; I continued to build a good reputation, and when an IT Desktop Engineer role arose, I was invited to apply.
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The Politico reports that Republican strategists have been clandestinely polling and focus-grouping to determine how America might react to campaign attacks on an African-American or woman presidential candidate. As one strategist explained, "You can't allow the party to be Macaca-ed," a reference to former Sen. George Allen, whose use of a racial slur cost him certain victory in the last election.
Of course one way to avoid being "macaca-ed" is to not use racial slurs. Baby steps.
Top Republican strategists are working on plans to protect the GOP from charges of racism or sexism in the general election, as they prepare for a presidential campaign against the first ever African-American or female Democratic nominee.
The Republican National Committee has commissioned polling and focus groups to determine the boundaries of attacking a minority or female candidate, according to people involved. The secretive effort underscores the enormous risk senior GOP operatives see for a party often criticized for its insensitivity to minorities in campaigns dating back to the 1960s.
The RNC project is viewed as so sensitive that those involved in the work were reluctant to discuss the findings in detail. But one Republican strategist, who asked that his name be withheld to speak candidly, said the research shows the daunting and delicate task ahead.
The usual suspects: Republicans countered the Democrats' historic candidates by running a wide variety of old white men. No wonder they need to research racial and gender sensitivity.


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March 2005
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For more information, see AUL bibliography Conflict Termination.
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Some materials listed below require access to subscription databases. If you cannot gain access, contact your local library for availability. AU students and faculty can contact AUL's Web Maintainer for a password
All sites listed were last accessed on March 1, 2005.
Internet Resources
Rebuilding Afghanistan: A Framework for Establishing Security and the Rule of
Law. United States Institute of Peace.
Available online at: http://www.usip.org/ruleoflaw/rebuilding/afghan_mainreport.html
Rebuilding Afghanistan: In-Depth Special. CNN.com
Many articles about rebuilding Afghanistan.
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Rebuilding Afghanistan Archive. U.S. Dept. of State. International Information Programs.
Available online at: http://usinfo.state.gov/sa/south_asia/rebuilding_afghanistan/rebuild_afghan_archive.html
"Rebuilding Afghanistan's Security Institutions." National Defense University, Institute for National Strategic Studies. 22 July 2004.
Available online at: http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Repository/INSS_Proceedings/Post_Conflict_Stabilization_Series/Afghanistan_Rebuilding_Jul_04/Post_Conflict_Afghanistan_Jul_04.htm
Sedra, Mark. Afghanistan: It Is Time for a Change in the Nation-Building Strategy. Global Policy Forum. November 15, 2002.
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Herd. Graeme P. The Causes & Consequences of Strategic Failure in
Afghanistan & Iraq. Camberley, UK, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom,
Conflict Studies Research Centre, 2004. 27 p. (Special Series;
Also available online at:
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Baker, Mary A. Winning the Peace? An Examination into Building an
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Barracks, PA, Army War College, March 2004. 24 p.
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Doc. call no.: M-U 39080-537 B1682w
Edens, Timothy J. Nation Building in Afghanistan: A Disconnect Between Security Means and Political Ends? Carlisle Barracks, PA, Army War College, April 2003. 25 p.
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Doc. call no.: M-U 39080-537 E221n
Garrison, Brian M. Conflict Termination in Counterterrorist Campaigns. Newport, RI, Naval War College, February 2004. 21 p.
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Grymes, Robert D. Establishing Security and Stability in Afghanistan. Carlisle Barracks, PA, Army War College, April 2003. 33 p.
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Doc. call no.: M-U 39080-537 G894e
Hueg, Thomas H. Afghanistan and Opium: Breaking the Habit. Carlisle Barracks, PA, Army War College, March 2004. 20 p.
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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Afghanistan's Path to Reconstruction: Obstacles, Challenges, and Issues for Congress, by Rhoda Margesson
Aguera, Martin. Relief for NATO? Eurocorps Wants to Direct
Afghanistan Security Force. Armed Forces Journal 141:18 April
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Airlift Support for Afghan Army. NATO's Nations & Partners for Peace 49,no.4:217 2004.
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Arana-Barradas, Louis. A Clothes Encounter (donations). Airman 46:44-48 June 2002.
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Avallone, Paul. Striking at the Heroin Trade with SF (special forces) in Afghanistan. Soldier of Fortune 29:46-49 February 2004.
Part 2: March 2004 pp, 62-68.
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Brownlee, Les. A Brave and Determined Army Is Destroying Terrorism Worldwide. Army 53:13-16+ October 2003.
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Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=12724881
Fiorenza, Nicholas. Election Support: Eurocorps Gears up for Voting in Afghanistan. Armed Forces Journal 142:18+ October 2004.
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Fiorenza, Nicholas. Holding the Line: German-Netherlands Corps Shoulders Peacekeeping in Afghanistan. Armed Forces Journal 140:14 May 2003.
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Fiorenza, Nicholas. NATO Expands Its Reach: Alliance Drops Geographic Curbs on Intervention. Armed Forces Journal 140:26+ July 2003.
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Grau, Lester W. Something Old, Something New: Guerrillas, Terrorist, and Intelligence Analysis. Military Review 84:42-49 July-August 2004.
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Gropman, Alan. Reconstruction 101:U.S. Must Master the Tools Needed to Mold Democracies. Armed Forces Journal 141:42-44 April 2004.
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Gusinov, Timothy. "Kyareses": Taliban's Death Trap or Escape Route? Military Intelligence 28:46-49 April-June 2002.
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Haskell, Bob. Down Range: Guard Infantry Train New Afghan National Army. National Guard 58:28-29 January 2004.
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Herbert, Adam J. USAF Aids Peaceful Elections in Afghanistan. Air Force Magazine 87:18 December 2004.
Scroll down page to find article.
Available online at: http://www.afa.org/magazine/dec2004/1204world.asp
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Interview (with) Lt. Gen. Norbert Van Heyst, Commander, NATO International Security Assistance Force-3. Defense News 18:46 December 22, 2003.
Kennedy, Harold. Pentagon Broadens Duties for Its Civil Affairs Teams. National Defense 87: 36-39 February 2003.
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Rocky Road Outifitters 2.5" Coil Spacer Lift Install
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So I promised a write up and some pics on the install so here it goes.
NOTE: I am not trying to replace the directions provided by Rocky Road; this is just a recap of my experience.
CAUTION: If you are not mechanically inclined I would suggest that you have a shop perform this installation. While the lift itself is not hard the complications that can arise when installing the front may prove to be too difficult for some. RROs instructions assume a bit too much, IMO. The instructions indicate 1-person could perform the lift. I disagree. There are many occasions in which and an extra set of hands are certainly necessary.
My buddy and I performed the installation in my driveway over the course of two evenings, about 9-hours total. He was a Chrysler mechanic for nearly 8-years so he has a lot of specialized tools. And, he and I have been working on cars and lifting Jeeps since we were 13 so 1) we are pretty knowledgeable and 2) we have a good working chemistry. We usually know what the other is thinking which helps when things aren't going as planned - which always happens.
All right now on to the good stuff.
The Instructions suggest starting in the rear. I concur. No surprises when installing the back I don't think I took any pics of the rear install – sorry.
Pretty simple, jack one side of the vehicle, properly support (don't forget to chock the wheels), remove the wheel (if using hand tools break lugs prior to jacking).
The RRO instructions don't mention anything about the felt liner. Well, it needs to be moved out of the way. Simply remove three of the retaining clips with a small flat head screwdriver and pull the liner inside out. Don't worry; it will retain its shape when it goes back after the install.
Then remove brake line clip and sensor. Then remove the lower shock mount bolt, upper control arm bolts and disconnect one end of the sway link. This is why if you plan to install BWoody links it is beneficial to do it now.
With the bolts removed stand on the lower control arm and have your buddy pull the spring out. Next, remove the shock and install the spacer with the new hardware. Then, install the new spring spacer atop the LCA, retaining the factory rubber isolator with the new bolts. Don't forget the huge washer underneath the LCA (I almost did). You will need to have your buddy once again stand on the LCA to create as much space as possible to for the spring to go in. Using your jack to help support the weight and compress the spring you can more easily re-install all the bolts.
Now, be sure to triple check EVERYTHING you touched and go to the next side.
The front is definitely not as easy as the rear. The RRO instructions say it will be more challenging – they weren't kidding!
Start with supporting the vehicle, etc. Follow the instructions and the recommended bolt removal and re-installation order – works great.
Be extremely careful removing the coil & strut, you do not want to damage the CV boot.
The picture in RROs instructions show the axle hanging freely and it mentions that it MAY fall out and it is not a problem. While it is true it is not a problem it is not true that it can be "tapped" back into position – at least very easily; it is a bit more complicated than that. The axle it what gave us the difficulties.
Getting the axle back in
This is probably the most important information that I can offer.
You will need to have the strut attached to the LCA and the LCA reconnected to make this work.
Getting these two bolts in is very difficult – keep them nearby for you may have a short window of opportunity when all the holes are lined up.
We connected the strut first using a jack, two pry bars and our feet. The strut should be held loosely in place up top. Once we got the bolt in we quickly hand threaded the nut.
The LCA mount was just as difficult; two pry bars, two feet, two hands and a jack.
The, Sway Bar, Tie-Rod and Knuckle (UCA) bolts can remain disconnected.
The axle use a Tripod Joint.
Tripod Joint: These joints are used at the inboard end of car driveshafts. This joint has a three-pointed yoke attached to the shaft, which has barrel-shaped roller bearings on the ends. These fit into a cup with three matching grooves, attached to the differential. Since there is only significant movement in one axis, this simple arrangement works well. These also allow an axial 'plunge' movement of the shaft, so that engine rocking and other effects do not preload the bearings. A typical Tripod joint has up to 50 mm of plunge travel, and 26 degrees of angular articulation. *Source - Wikipedia.
With the spacer in you will not be able to get the axle level with the differential housing; it is just not possible due to the limitations imposed by the strut fork. If you are somehow able to get the axle level then yes, the axle should tap right back into place. Seeing as we couldn't get the axle level we had to explore many different options.
We were finally able to get the axle back in by positioning the yoke in a "Mercedes-Benz Symbol" orientation (1-pt at 12-O'clock, 1-pt at 4-O'clock and the other at 8-O'clock). We removed the retainer rings carefully – see picture, so we could see what we were doing. The last thing you want to do is break the CV boot.
Then grabbing the two lower points of the yoke we squeezed the end closest to us upwards helping to level them out. We also had to push the front end (end nearest the differential) of the top point downwards to help level the yoke out in order for it to slide back in.
We then pushed on the axle (used our bodies against the disc brake and knuckle – which BTW is extremely heavy and considering the height at which you are working there is not much leverage to take advantage of) with constant force and the axle popped back into place.
After we popped it into place we carefully and quickly installed the knuckle bolt (we had it and the nut in VERY close reach) so it would stay in position. The sway bar and tie rod followed.
Again, nearly 2 hours to install the rear, but the second side only took like 30-min once we knew what we were doing. The front passenger side took about 4-hours and the front driver's side was just under 3-hours. So we learned a bit and improved. If I did it again I am sure it would go a bit faster. If going to a shop I would expect to be billed 6-hours at a shop; maybe 4-hours if it is an off-road performance shop and they are use to this.
So, that is basically it. Notice the lift helps to level the Jeep out and provides much greater height in the front over stock. BTW, I measured this in the road, which is flat, not my driveway.
I plan to get 275/60r20 (32.99" x 10.83") Yokohama Geolander ATS tires on the Overland 20s. RRO installed a 275/55r20 (31.91" x 10.83) but a lot of members have that tire on their stock Wk2s. RRO says you can go taller with minor fender trimming - I don't see the need for that. However, I don't think you can go any wider that a 10.83" tire without a wheel spacer. I may even need a small wheel spacer to run a 10.83" tire - there is not much room inside that wheel well.
I apologize for the lack of detailed photos. I'd be happy to answer any questions for anyone. Still haven't driven it yet; going to get an alignment tomorrow morning.
Hopefully the install goes better for you with these tips.
Re: Rocky Road Outifitters 2.5" Lift Install
Nice, I think it will look awesome with some bigger tires!
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Awesome. how's the ride? increased body roll? did you install the Bwoody sway links? or does the lift kit come with new ones? looks sweet, i'm jealous!
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Awesome job, great write up. This is outside of my DIY skills, glad you were successful!
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No real comment on ride quality yet but from the short, terrifying trip :) it seemed very stable and I had to go through three turn-circles. It did feel great to sit up higher.
No, I didn't install the BWoody links and the kit doesnt come with them; just front and rear coil spacers and rear shock spacers.
Fortunately, BWoody's shop is 4-miles from me so I'm gonna drop in next week and see if he is interested in making either longer sway links or qwik-disconnect links. I still have the plans for the custom qwik-disconnect links I designed for my ZJ that had a 9" lift - they may be an easy modify.
Re: Rocky Road Outifitters 2.5" Lift Install
So, I have only driven a few miles but so far it rides great. I am sure it will be much better when I get some wider tires and some taller tires with more sidewall.
It feels great to sit up high and I didnt really notice any body roll. Granted, I am not taking turns at 40-mph.
If you HAVE to remove the CV Boots be sure to buy the clamps, grease and clamp tool before putting the lfit on. I called the dealership after the install and found you can only buy the factory clips if you buy a whole new assembly.
I bought large, universal ear style CV boot clamps ($1.09/ea), two packets of axle grease ($3.09/ea) and a CV Boot Clamp Tool ($8.99) from NAPA. Very easy to install. Just be sure to properly clean the boot and wear disposable gloves. The grease stains worse then printer ink so you will not get it off your skin, cuticals or clothes very easily. Do not use hose style clamps as the tab slots will eventually wear down the rubber boot, its needs to be flat and smooth. Also, the screw will unevenly distribute weight around the axle. Zip ties will work in a pinch but are not a long term solution as they will deteriorate from the hot/cold weather and engine heat.
I'l keep everyone updated as I drive it more and also when I get the new rims & wheels.
Re: Rocky Road Outifitters 2.5" Lift Install
Nice write-up. I have Ql so I won't be doing it but it is great for those who do. Plus rep.
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Great job! Im leaning towards this route myself...
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looking good man! mean!
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I finally stopped in to see Mike at BWoody yesterday (Wed, 13 July) and he is going to make me a set of longer Sway bar links for 2.5" Lifted WK2s - he took some measurements.
Looking at the front sway bar he agreed that it is certainly necessary to lengthen the links, which is the reason I dropped in.
I pick them up on Friday (15 July). I am sure he will be selling them as well.
No news on rims/tires yet. My rims arrived damaged so I am waiting on USPS to finish the insurance claim I filed. For those curious here is what I wrote up on the tire selection :http://www.jeepgarage.org/f109/33s-and-the-2-5-rocky-road-spacer-lift-24722.html.
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Thanks for posting the writeup. :thumbsup:
"The picture in RROs instructions show the axle hanging freely and it mentions that it MAY fall out and it is not a problem. While it is true it is not a problem it is not true that it can be tapped back into position at least very easily; it is a bit more complicated than that. The axle it what gave us the difficulties."
Do you think it would be worth using a quality spring compressor to remove that coild assembly vs allowing full droop of the axle to get it out? Not sure it is possible to get in there to do so, but popped into my head trying think of waus to prevent that axle from coming out. It seems that was the part giving all the trouble?
1 more Q: i saw that you are going with the factory wheels, but may have to use spacers. While not a huge issue if a quality spacer is used (I have used spacers in teh past) I am also looking into different wheel/ tire packages. I'm guessing you'll be bale to share more once your wheels get straightened out, but what offset is needed to run the max tire size in there?
Thanks in advance!
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If you have a spring compressor that would fit it would most certainly solve the problem. You wouldn't have to compress it much either. The guys running the 1.75" Tuff Country level kit aren't reporting this as a problem. My question is why RRO warns that they axle may drop out but doesn't suggest a spring compressor as a required tool... so I am not sure how small they are.
If you have the means you could always make a metal bar clamp using nuts & bolts to compress the spring.
Regrading the wheels, check out this thread I wrote: http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=24722
Bottom line, I think a 33" x 10.83" tire will fit without spacers so long as the measurments are as close to that number as possible. However, there could be some rubbing when going around sharp turns or small traffic circles (round-abouts) to fast or off-roading at a fast speed.
If you can increase your backspacing by even 0.25" then the 33" x 10.83" tire should be no problem.
As far as other tire sizes are concerned... it all changes so much as they are ratio driven so I didnt investigate much further.
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Arghhh how do they expect people to play if you cant even register. Ive already tried netzero, comcast, gmail, and msn and still nothing. Ive also tried IE and Firefox.
Arghhh how do they expect people to play if you cant even register. Ive already tried netzero, comcast, gmail, and msn and still nothing. Ive also tried IE and Firefox.
I'm having a technical problem, and I need your assistance onRPG!
Ok, so I have gone through and downloaded/ installed RF, and that all went smoothly. But when I click on the game to start it, it says:
"Connecting to launcher update server"
And it sits there for a few seconds, then closes and does nothing. Anyone know what happened?
And I think I may not have downloaded the correct version. It was on filefront, this link here: http://files.filefront.com/RF+Online.../fileinfo.html
Any help?
Currently playing: Nothing
Ackbar, if I were you I would just download the client from the official website, even if the download speed is really slow, it's the best thing to do. But you should wait and see if someone else comes with a better solution then re-downloading the client.
Hey guys im new to RF.
Im looking for a mentor who will take some time out just to explain and show me features of the game.
I noticed the thread starter, Mr TingTing, has a class for just laying traps around his farming area which sounded pretty cool. I Just want to know things like that.
No Expectations... No Disappointments
hiya all
me a newbie in rf
currently lv 33 bells (sniper will change into infill@40)
i'm having trouble with the new quest in elven patch could you guys give me the way to finish all of the npc quest please (not the main quest)
the only quest that i already finish is
Corite's conspiracy
Pledge of Dedication
Evidence of Machine Civilization
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Don't bump an old topic. :S
duh i just found this site like 5 min ago
i really need help here, that why i post, besides the thread not even lock yet
or can u show me the newest thread for RF online ?
oh well ok than..............................
the elven patch just reach my country tho.............. nvm
but still is there's some one willing to help me please send me a pm
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Hi, I new and getting more frustrated. March 31 of 2011 my son had a fire in a house near ours which he and his father were restoring. We have to have wood windows as we are in a historic area, His house is 100 years old. The firemen knocked out about 6 windows and we decided to replace all 21 windows as they were in bad shape. We used Home Depot and they only Have Jeldwyn wood windows. We bought 21 windows, The windows had to be custom made and the screens as well as no 2 windows are the same.
On the way to our house from HD someone put the windows on the screens smashing them. The new screens arrived long after the contractor had left. When HD agreed to install the screens we were delighted. However they were not the right screens for that type of window. So Jeldwin agreed to remake the screens and install. When Jeldwin came they told me the windows were not square I had told them many times of that problem and that HD even told the contractor to "jury rig" and use shims to make the windows fit. Jeldwin can not install because they are telling me a reproduction carpenter would been needed. Does anyone have any thoughts? The windoes and screens were 8000.00 and no one is going to want to refund that.


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Health Insurance for International Students
International students often have questions regarding requirements for health insurance. Below are the most common questions and answers. Be aware that there are specific health-related tasks (vaccinations, tuberculosis tests, etc.) that need to be fulfilled. These can be done upon arrival in Binghamton, even if Orientation has not yet taken place. Should you arrive to the area early, we encourage you to visit the Decker Student Health Services Center and complete the necessary steps, to avoid long lines and remove any registration holds that may be on your account.
Q. Is it mandatory for me to have the health insurance that Binghamton University
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A. Enrollment is automatic for all international students who have registered for classes. The fee is charged to your tuition bill and appears as a separate line item. There is nothing you need to do to enroll.
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A. After the International Student and Scholar Services Office completes health insurance enrollment, an e-mail is sent to you from firstname.lastname@example.com. It will contain instructions for registering on their website and where you can find and print your ID card. Enrollment takes place approximately four weeks after the semester begins.
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Explosion Hits Kabul During Press Briefing By New US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
A suicide bomb exploded outside the Afghan Defense Ministry on March 9, killing at least three civilians and wounding at least six others according to BBC sources.
The explosion took place soon after new U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in the country.
CNN writes that the explosion took place as Hagel was giving a press conference, forcing the event to move to a safer location.
Read more from GlobalPost: Hagel makes surprise visit to Kabul
According to the BBC, the explosion was followed by "the sound of heavy gunfire," while Kabul police chief Mohammad Zahir said that the situation was under control, and victims had been transported to area hospitals.
The attack took place around 9:00 AM, carried out by a suicide bomber riding a bicycle, writes CBS, and authorities are stll trying to ascertain the number of casualties, which CBS lists as seven killed and six wounded.
"We are still at war," said Hagel at the March 9 press conference.
"That transition has to be done right, it has to be done in partnership with the Afghans, with our allies," he added. "Our country as well as Afghanistan, the region, and the allies have a lot at stake here. And our continued focus and energy and attention on Afghanistan is going to be very important."
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HEP/ Particle Astrophysics Special Seminar-Stefano Ragazzi-
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Math Physics Seminar, Yoshiko Ogata, "The Quantum Shannon-McMillan theorem and rank of spectral projections of macroscopic observables"
The classical Shannon-McMillan theorem states that an ergodic system has typical sets satisfying the asymptotic equipartition property.
This theorem demonstrates the significance of entropy which gives the size of the typical sets.
There has recently been great progress in the quantum version of the Shannon-McMillan theorem .In particular, Bjelakovic et al. proved Shannon-McMillan theorem for ergodic quantum spin systems, by reducing the quantum setting to a classical one, and applying the classical Shannon-McMillan theorem.
In this talk, I would like to introduce a direct proof of the quantum Shannon-McMillan theorem, without relying on the classical theory. Our proof is based on the variational principle, which is a well-known thermodynamic property of quantum spin systems. As an application, I would like to show that the quantum Shannon-McMillan theorem gives an estimate on rank of spectral projections of macroscopic observables.
Using this estimate, we can show that a set of macroscopic observables can be approximated by commuting ones in the norm topology.
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Baron Trigault's Vengeance HTML version
Chapter 13
It was pure childishness on Pascal's part to doubt Baron Trigault's willingness to
agree even with closed eyes to any measures he might propose. He ought to
have recollected that their interests were identical, that they hated the same men
with equal hatred, and that they were equally resolved upon vengeance. And
certainly the events which had occurred since their last interview had not been of
a nature to modify the baron's intentions. However, misfortune had rendered
Pascal timid and suspicious, and it was not until he reached the baron's house
that his fears vanished. The manner in which the servants received him proved
that the baron greatly esteemed him: for the man must be stupid indeed who
does not know that the greeting of the servants is ever in harmony with the
feelings of the master of the house. "Will you be kind enough to follow me?" said
the servant to whom he handed his card. "The baron is very busy, but that
doesn't matter. He gave orders that monsieur should be shown up as soon as he
Pascal followed without a word. The elegance of this princely abode never
varied. The same careless, prodigal, regal luxury was apparent everywhere. The
servants--whose name was legion--were always passing noiselessly to and fro. A
pair of horses, worth at least a thousand louis, and harnessed to the baroness's
brougham, were stamping and neighing in the courtyard; and the hall was, as
usual, fragrant with the perfume of rare flowers, renewed every morning.
On his first visit Pascal had only seen the apartments on the ground floor. This
time his guide remarked that he would take him upstairs to the baron's private
room. He was slowly ascending the broad marble staircase and admiring the
bronze balustrade, the rich carpet, the magnificent frescoes, and the costly
statuary, when a rustle of silk resounded near him. He had only time to step
aside, and a lady passed him rapidly, without turning her head, or even deigning
to look at him. She did not appear more than forty, and she was still very
beautiful, with her golden hair dressed high on the back of her head. Her
costume, brilliant enough in hue to frighten a cab horse, was extremely eccentric
in cut; but it certainly set off her peculiar style of beauty to admirable advantage.
"That's the baroness," whispered the servant, after she had passed.
Pascal did not need to be told this. He had seen her but once, and then only for a
second; but it had been under such circumstances that he should never forget
her so long as he lived. And now he understood the strange and terrible
impression which had been produced upon him when he saw her first.
Mademoiselle Marguerite was the living prototype of this lady, save as regards
the color of her hair. And there would have been no difference in this respect had
the baroness allowed her locks to retain their natural tint. Her hair had been
black, like Marguerite's, and black it had remained until she was thirty-five, when
she bleached it to the fashionable color of the time. And every fourth day even
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We walked around the Brazilian side for several hours taking it all in, feeding the little animals that hang out there, having some food and deciding what our next step should be.
We crossed over to Argentina, and decided to save money by hitchhiking to Buenos Aires. Well... that lasted about five minutes, and since we missed the express bus, we had to take the slow one (14 hours).
Even though a 14 hour bus drive sounds as good as a nail in the head, I would recommend it. You stop at Argentinean towns you didn't even know existed, where gauchos roam the dusty streets, little houses are arranged in rows and the only paved road is the one the bus is on.
Something out of a Clint Eastwood movie.
Most of the time the best, and most memorable side trips in your journey are unplanned, go with it and enjoy what others missed.
Don't miss the falls if you're in the area (even if you're not).


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|Closure Type:
|Traditional Lace
|Mounting System:
|6 inch
|Tool-Less Mounting:
|Multi Size Fit
|Manufacturer Warranty:
|1 Year
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