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Tomorrow, Tuesday 15 April, is a full moon. It may present as a Blood Moon otherwise called the Hunter's Moon. Worth taking a look..?
He Calls – Hunter's Moon
The temperature rises,
crows caw, ground thaws, the moon is full.
The Blood Moon of spring.
A bark.
He calls.
Filthy, dripping teeth.
Werewolves change form beneath
the Hunter's Moon of spring.
Eyebrows meet at the bridge of his nose,
he grows bristles under his tongue.
No tail, swinging stride, a gaze to paralyse.
He strips off his clothes, his man clothes,
piles them by the roadside,
pees around them in a circle,
satisfied, he turns, howls, bounds to the woods.
Tears the flesh from recently interred cadavers,
drinks the blood of wounded soldiers.
He's a corpse returned
from the grave
to fornicate.
She's out all night. Doors and locks
spring open at her approach.
Wolf-women acquire
a dreadful desire for human flesh,
devour their own children
and those of others.
Strength, speed, stealth… shy, sly killers,
cochineal eyes,
bloodied teeth.
Watch out!
Silver tipped canes
create bubbling burns,
that make them yearn
for the silver bullet to the brain.
It's merely a myth, simply a shape shift,
a bite, a scratch,
from one transformed…
A bark.
He calls.
Hide your babies,
Lycaon serves human flesh
To Zeus.
Polly Stretton © 2014
'Experts predict that the moon will glow an eerie red-orange shade, a phenomenon astronomers call a "blood moon" or "hunter's moon."
'The colour is caused by the light from sunsets and sunrises glinting off the surface of the Earth. As sun light bends around outer edges of the planet, the light beams into the Earth's shadow, transforming the Moon into a rust-coloured orb. The effect is similar to that of the sun turning the clouds red or pink during a sunrise or sunset.'


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BeschreibungShows how the European states-system was transformed by the military rise of Prussia and Russia.
InhaltsverzeichnisList of maps and genealogical table; Acknowledgements; A note on dates and place names; List of abbreviations; Introduction: the eighteenth-century European states system and its transformations; 1. The rise of the eastern powers; 2. The Seven Years War and the European states system; 3. The domestic legacies of the Seven Years War; 4. The stabilisation of Europe, 1763-1766; 5. Diplomacy and the eastern powers; 6. From peace to war, 1766-1768; 7. The partition of Europe, 1768-1772; 8. The advance of Russia, 1772-1775; Conclusion: Russia and the emergence of the eastern powers; Bibliography; Index.
PortraitHamish Scott is Professor of International History, University of St Andrews. He is the author of The Rise of the Great Powers 1648-1815 (1983, with D. McKay) and British Foreign Policy in the Age of the American Revolution (1990).
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Re: st: model-based standardization
"Austin Nichols" <email@example.com>
Re: st: model-based standardization
Tue, 5 Feb 2008 00:30:21 -0500
I haven't looked at the ref you cite, but what you want is one of the
several quantities that economists refer to as marginal effects (see
e.g. the description of -margfx- and SE calcs at
Your code fails because you have not multiplied estimated coefficients
by variables.
Try instead e.g.
logit Y X r2 r3 a2 a3
g p0=invlogit(_b[_cons]+ _b[r2]*r2+_b[r3]*r3+_b[a2]*a2+_b[a3]*a3)
g p1=invlogit(_b[_cons]+_b[X]+_b[r2]*r2+_b[r3]*r3+_b[a2]*a2+_b[a3]*a3)
but it's easier to use predict in any case:
ren X wasX
g X=0
predict pr0
replace X=1
predict pr1
drop X
ren wasX X
though you still have to make sure there are no neglected connections
between X and other variables (e.g. interactions).
To bootstrap, simply wrap it in a program:
prog dp
cap drop pr0 pr1 dp
logit Y X r2 r3 a2 a3
ren X wasX
g X=0
predict pr0
replace X=1
predict pr1
drop X
ren wasX X
g dp=pr1-pr0
mean pr0 pr1 dp
bs: dp
On Feb 4, 2008 11:11 PM, Garth Rauscher <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> [I tried to send this message to the listserv a few days ago but don't think
> it made it through so I am trying again. I apologize if this is a duplicate
> message.]
> Dear listserve members
> I am attempting to learn how to perform a model-based standardization with
> Stata, using the marginal or predictive margins method. I would like to be
> able to estimate standardized probabilities and probability differences from
> logistic regression that are standardized to the distribution of modeled
> covariates. The idea is summarized in: "Greenland S. Model-based estimation
> of relative risks and other epidemiologic measures in studies of common
> outcomes and in case-control studies. Am J Epidemiol 2004;160:301-305." To
> the best of my understanding, the method involves estimating predictied
> probabilities of Y under two scenarios (e.g. x=1 and x=0). Assuming we have
> a dependent variable Y(0,1), an exposure of interest X(0,1), and covariates
> r2 r3 a2 a3 a4 a5, two sets of predicted probabiltiies could be:
> P0(x) based on the joint distribution of covariates, with X=0 assigned to
> everyone
> P1(x) based on the joint distribution of covariates, with X=1 assigned to
> everyone
> PD(x) as the difference in probabilities, P1(x) - P0(x)
> Below is my code.
> logit Y X r2 r3 a2 a3 a4 a5
> // predicted xbetas after assigning all observations to X=0
> g if0=_b[_cons]+_b[X]*0+_b[r2]+_b[r3]+_b[a2]+_b[a3]+_b[a4]+_b[a5]
> // predicted xbetas after assigning all observations to X=1
> g if1=_b[_cons]+_b[X]*1+_b[r2]+_b[r3]+_b[a2]+_b[a3]+_b[a4]+_b[a5]
> // predicted probabilities
> g p0x = invlogit(if0)
> g p1x = invlogit(if1)
> I was expecting two new variables of predictied probabilities, p0x and p1x
> with a range of values that depended on covariates. However, I noticed that
> p0x and p1x each had only one value instead of a range of values as I had
> expected (see above). Any clarification as to what I am doing incorrectly
> would be appreciated. I think my next task would have been to perform
> bootstrapping to get confidence intervals from the distribution of means for
> p0x, p1x and PD(x).
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Google Home
Google's Amazon Echo rival may not have as much support as its taller foe, but it's quickly catching up and now it's also available in the UK. The smart speaker also taps into the company's search engine, and your Google account, pairing that with a unique contextual question/response system.
It'll let you control your lights, thermostats and switches if connected to Philips Hue, Nest, August, Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT. It's also more of a looker than the Echo speakers with a customisable base to help it blend in with your living room or kitchen decor.
Wareable verdict: Google Home review
$129, google.com
The heating
Nest Learning Thermostat
The Nest Learning Thermostat is the poster child for connected home systems, and its ability to adapt to your needs makes it a leader. It monitors your heating/cooling habits and matches them up to the weather outside.
Now into its third generation, the smart home device now also adds the ability to control your hot water tank and uses OpenTherm technology to help create a more efficient heating setup.
$249 (with installation), nest.com | Amazon
Smart home showdown: Nest v Hive
British Gas Hive
The pick of smart heating systems for UK users and available in a couple US states via Direct Energy, Hive's simplicity is its biggest advantage. Owned by Blighty's favourite doormat botherers British Gas, it's a solid and robust system that works with 99% of boilers, enabling you to create schedules, turn your heating on/off remotely. It will also smartly switch off should it detect your smartphone is taking a holiday.
Yves Behar (Jambox and August Smart Lock) designed the latest model as well so it'll look the part in your home too.
£249 (with installation), hivehome.com | Amazon
Read more: The best smart thermostat and heating systems for your home
The lights
Philips Hue
Philips Hue smart light bulbs hook up to an app that enables you to change the colour and brightness of individual lights, for the ultimate in mood settings. They can also be hooked up to a host of IFTTT 'Applet' recipes via slick apps for iPhone, and Android. A starter pack comes with three 600 lumens LED bulbs.
If you have an Apple Watch, you can also control the Hue lighting without picking up your phone and there's Apple HomeKit support to give it a little more connected appeal.
Starter kit: $199.95, meethue.com | Amazon
LIFX's bulb is a worthy rival to Philips Hue with 16 million colours, 1,000 shades of white alone and Wi-Fi bulbs with maximum brightness of 1,000 lumens. Set up is simple, and there's no need for a hub or router, and LIFX can even connect to your Nest smart home system if you have one.
The app itself is easy to use, and aside from controlling colours and setting themes, you can also split your home up into zones and then create timings for them, which is a great way to secure your home when you're away.
From $59.99, lifx.com | Amazon
Read more: The best smart bulbs (Belkin, LIFX, Sony and more)
The door
August Smart lock
This smartphone and smartwatch compatible door lock means you can ditch your house key forever – in theory. The unit is compatible with most North American style cylindrical lock types, and uses a Bluetooth connection with your device to open up as you approach. It also works with a key, if your phone runs out of battery. The second generation is also HomeKit enabled, so you can use Siri to open sesame.
$229, august.com | Amazon
Yale Keyless Connected
The key-free Yale smart lock can also be made to be smartphone-free as well to make things even safer.
You can open sesame with either a key fob/card or alternatively with a pin code. That code can be changed at any time and you can even hand out one for temporary access. If someone does try to crack the code, the alarm will be sounded to help scare them off.
In the US, Yale has the Assure Lock line, which works similarly but dumps the key fobs for digital keys that can be shared via app.
$229, yale.co.uk | Amazon
Read more: The best smart locks
The security
Canary is another learning smart home system that aims to add a touch of smartness to dull incumbent home tech.
Housing an HD camera and packed full of sensors, it aims to smartly detect security threats in your home, from a person who shouldn't be there to an open window – and delivers the bad news to your smartphone via a cheery push notification.
$199, store.canay.is | Amazon
Netatmo Welcome
The big draw here is the lack of a subscription - this Full HD security camera is about the same price as rivals like Nest Cam but gives you access to your videos for no extra monthly payment.
It also boasts face recognition and motion sensor accessories for doors and windows.
$199, netatmo.com | Amazon
Read more: The best smart home security systems
The smoke alarm
Nest Protect
The smoke alarm is the dumbest device in your home. It sits around for months, when you're never quite sure if it's working, before screaming the house down over some burned toast.
Nest's offering enables you to wave away false alarms, alerts you to problems via smartphone when you're away from your home and even works as a motion activated night light.
First Alert ONELINK Wi-Fi
Nest kind of has the smart smoke and CO detecting market sewn-up but don't discard First Alert if you're looking for some automated Apple HomeKit compatibility.
The alarm, which replaces your current wired device will alert you with notifications in the event of a smoke or carbon monoxide emergency and the HomeKit integration means you can run tests and alter mood lighting directly from your iPhone.
$149.95, firstalert.com | Amazon
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Taste of Toccoa Tonight
An annual Spring event returns to downtown Toccoa tonight.
The 24th annual "A Taste of Toccoa" takes place tonight in downtown Toccoa from 5 to 8 p.m.
Toccoa Main Street Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby said "Taste" is one of Toccoa's most popular downtown events each year.
"It is an opportunity for our local restaurants and caterers to sell some of their food items," said Crosby. "It is just a sampling."
To purchase food or get on one of the rides, people will purchase tokens. Each token costs 50 cents.
"Taste" booths and activities will center on Doyle Street between Sage Street and Troup's, as well as on Pond and Sage streets.
Crosby said that the city is trying something different with the layout this year.
"The stage will be down on Pond Street instead of on Sage Street," said Crosby, who added most children's games and rides will be at the intersection of Sage and Doyle streets.
Entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. and continue throughout the evening.
Also, Crosby notes that many downtown businesses will be open and the Studio will be open and displaying art of local artists during "Taste" this evening.
Crosby also said people will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite food items tonight.
"You do have again this year, the People's Choice Award," said Crosby. "Vote for (your favorite food item) at the WNEG Tent."
Another contest taking place tonight is an Instagram contest where people can take a photo at "Taste," post it to Instagram with the label, #taste of toccoa, and whoever gains the most "Likes" for their photo will win a $20 gift certificate to the downtown business of their choice.
For more information on "A Taste of Toccoa," call Crosby at 706-282-3309.
Meanwhile, the city noted that Doyle and Pond streets in downtown will close from 2 to 9 p.m. tonight for "Taste" and Sage Street will close at noon.
The city said parking will still be available in the parking lots on Tugalo and Foreacre streets.
WNEG will also be broadcasting live reports from downtown Toccoa during "A Taste of Toccoa" tonight.


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I am looking for a logo for a medicine / health website.
the website will be soon opened, and a logo is needed. The website is about medicine and the sentence " Connecting to your health" should appear with the logo.
- Colors blue, white, green, gray, black and some more matching colors that are good with medicine.
- Company's name is DocNet (I think that the Doc and the Net should be in different colors maybe?)
- The sentence "connecting to your health" should be there also.
- This is a logo for a website but I should be able to resize it.
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text: I think it's time to give more playing time to the younger players on this team. For what we pay players like Tuck, Diehl and the production the team gets back, it just doesn't make sense. We could get equal results from younger players such as Ojomo etc for the same price. I think our veterans have some kind of sense of entitlement, where they can just coast through the regular season. And "turn it on" once we get to the playoffs. I would much rather see some youth in there that's wants to win every game and make a name for themselves.


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I really loved Crash Course. Much of it was info I kinda knew but never so well pieced together. I have looked into the veracity of it and it seems to be okay, although optimists will quibble all day about unconventional oil reserves and the like.
However, looking up Chris Martenson, I do find two conflicting things. His wikipedia page describes him thusly:
He performed research for many years in biochemistry, neurotoxicology, applied pharmacology and in vitro techniques.[citation needed] Martenson was Consultant In Business Development and Strategies atPfizer, Inc.[citation needed] Later he became the Vice President of the company,[citation needed] and later still – a Vice President of Science Applications International Corporation's Life Sciences Division,[4] which position he held till July 2005.
However, this article on Llew Rockwell site, purportedly written by Chris Martenson has this line:
Chris really doesn't come across as a cop, but was this a career change or is this a mistake? Just would like some clarification, thanks.


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The few times I've heard of folks needing Browning's customer service, they've been well satisfied.
Did you try several different types of ammo in the gun? If so, what brands/types were they?
Just over a month ago, I purchased a Buck Mark Camper. Before 400 rounds had been through it, it began to stovepipe 12-15% of rounds ()! I sent it to the regional Browning repair shop and they found "ridges in the chamber that were probably exerting unusual pressure on the casing that prevented normal extraction." They have sent it on to the company shop in Missouri so they can determine whether to polish out the ridges or simply replace the barrel/receiver. Since the gun hasn't yet been received in Missouri, I have been hesitant to call Customer Service, but I have been a bit concerned about possible cost. Given that Browning doesn't indicate anything about warranty in the paperwork supplied with the gun, is there likely to be any problem about the company simply repairing or replacing my gun without cost?
The few times I've heard of folks needing Browning's customer service, they've been well satisfied.
Did you try several different types of ammo in the gun? If so, what brands/types were they?
Not sure what stovepiping in, maybe I can learn something here. A year or so ago I had a jamming problem with my BM and it turned out the rear sight rail top screws would loosen up after a hundred rounds or so. My CCW instructor found the problem instantly. Retighten the allen head screws, problem gone completely. I don't know if this will help, but keep it in the back of your head when you get yours back. I'm pretty confident you'll get good service from Browning.
The last two of the three types you mentioned aren't really known for their high quality or even full power, as they are usually considered bargain/plinking-grade ammo. Personally, I wouldn't pronounce a weapon flawed if it didn't function correctly with those cartridges. I also recommend folks try at least 3-5 types/brands of high-quality ammo before suspecting ammo or magazine problems, as ammo quality in some brands/types seems to have been dropping for the last few years or so (radically increased production to meet the skyrocketing demand, I assume).
If you started with the Super-X and it worked okay, then switched to the cheaper stuff and had problems, I would not be at all surprised. If the ammo types and possibly related problems occurred in a different order, then my little theory is a bust.
Hope they get it fixed for you. Keep us updated (I've got a BuckMark Camper, myself; great little guns, when they work); I'll be curious to hear what they find/say, if anything.
Just got the Buck Mark back and went to the range yesterday. Everything seems to be working well. The regional Browning-approved gunsmith sent it on to Missouri with a recommendation to replace the barrel but they did not indicate what work was done, it was simply returned to the gunsmith with a notation that they had dealt with the customer complaint. Overall, it cost me almost $100 in freight charges to ship the gun around the country (me to the gunsmith, the gunsmith to Missouri, Missouri to the gunsmith and the gunsmith to me) and almost 5 weeks without the gun but I can't really complain. It just made the gun a bit less of a bargain than the original purchase price ($270) suggested. There were no charges from Browning for whatever work they did so the question of warranty is moot.
I might also point out that I purchased a Ruger 22/45 replaceable panels while waiting for the Browning to return and have had great fun and no problems with it. Gee, it sure is awful to have *two* pistols!
I'm glad they finally got it fixed for you.
Our taste in weapons seem to be similar; I also have a Ruger (older MK-II 22/45) along with my Camper. The Browning gets the nod for most indoor-target-type uses, while the stainless steel Ruger is the go-to gun for outdoor treks and foul-weather use. They complement each other well.
Update to my post above about sight rail screws, the rear of the sight rail broke last Sat. while exersizing my 2A. Right around the rear screw. I called Browning talked to Shannon and when I was relating how it broke (18 mos after purchase) he decided to send a part n/c. I asked him about some of their rifles and asked for his preferences, his boss is lucky to have such an enthusiastic guy on the phone. Now the only problem is picking out the one rifle from hundreds!
I bought a Buckmark about 3 years ago - It jammed a fair amount - probably 30%+ of the time.
I put off sending it back because of the shipping charge - I finally broke down and sent it back early last year. I just deal with Browning directly. Came back and it has been 100%.
I did send both mags with the gun and they only sent 1 back. So, I called them and they sent me a 2nd mag after finding my original letter that came with the gun that stated I had included both mags.
I only spent about $45 to Fex Ex the gun, though.


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how to prepare a block
hey all,
i'm about to take my block in to be prepped for a new build. I was wondering if anyone could share with me the various things i should really have done to the block in preparation for assembly. So far from what i've read I need to have the following done:
-hot tank to remove all oils, grime, etc.
-magnaflux to check for cracks
then i was planning on having it bored out .040" and decked .020"
what other prep work is necessary?
i'm willing to install all the block hardware myself, i.e. dowels, freeze plugs, etc. i don't feel it's necessary to have the block blueprinted or the rotating assembly balanced.
any input?
the blonde weasel
san diego, ca
Have the main bearing bores checked for straightness (line bore), check the cam gear thrust surface for wear, lifter bores for wear, have the block parallel milled rather than the .020 mill. Use aftermkt pistons that aren't for rebuilders and you will have a good deck height.
the blue printing begins when you get the block back home......
if it doesn't need it, i wouldn't deck anything..... unless it needed it.......
remove any and all plugs in the oil passages, as the machine shop probably won't take the time to do it.....
Grind the rear main cap oil pump boss to unrestrict the oil passages to the pump. Increase the size of the gallery that feeds the pump to 1/2. Polish the oil return galleries down the valley and massage oil returns near the front of the block so the oil will return through the timming chain set rather than down through the cam and crank.
I always do these things to any block as part of my rebuilding process. You only save a few percent in power by better controlling the oil flow. But it's free and doesn't take that much time or effort. It will also increase the life expectancy of the engine as well as more efficiency.
All engine blocks have the oil passages drilled and they connect at various angles. There are many areas that could use some clean up to limit flow restrictions. Anywhere the oil flows through two parts that bolt together should have the oil ports matched so no sharp edges restrict flow (the rear main bearing cap on a small-block Chevy is a good example. Also give the edges of any drill oil passage a radius to avoid turbulence, the oil filter area will almost always need this. Place the bearings in place and check how the oil holes matched the ones in the block. If there is any misalignment, grind the port in the block to match the bearings.
Deflashing & Oil Drainback
You will want to remove and casting flash inside the block. There is usually lots of casting flash around cast in oil drainback holes. Not only will this help get out any trapped casting sand, but it will also aid in helping the oil run back to the pan faster. I've seen people grind the entire lifter valley smooth, but this is a wasted effort. On most V-8 engines there is an oil return port at both ends of the heads, so concentrate on helping flow where the majority of the oil is. Another downfall of a totally smooth surface is that a smooth surface has less surface area than a rough one. Oil helps cool the engine and oil splash in the lifter valley takes heat off the cylinders, more surface area will transfer more heat. The same goes for painting, I have seen no gains from painting the inside of an engine. Paint on the inside of a block also has a chance to peel and clog the oil filter. I do not recommend painting the inside of engine blocks.
Threaded Bolt Holes
When Using a tap to clean threads, it is a good idea to use a tap that was made to clean threads, not cut threads. These taps are slightly undersize and will not remove additional metal. After tapping the threads, used a chamfering tool to take off the first thread of all the holes. If the block is going to be decked, chamfer the head bolt holes afterwards. This will prevent the first thread form pulling upwards when tightening and limiting clamping force. The is especially important on head bolt holes. If the block originally had press in plugs for oil galleys, it a good idea to replace them with screw in tapered pipe plugs, but be careful not to tap too deep. If the plug goes in too far it can block oil passages, so be sure to check. If you decide to use the press in style plugs, be sure to stake them in to prevent them from getting pushed out by oil pressure. If any threads are stripped or damaged to the point that you don't think they hold, a heli-coil insert is a perfectly acceptable repair.
Main Bearing Bores
The first thing that should be done is making sure that the crankshaft bore is straight in the block. All other measurements will be taken from the crankshaft centerline, so if it is out of alignment, all the other machining operations will be as well. If crankshaft centerline errors cannot be fixed, scrap the block, or save it for something other than a performance engine. If you need to hone the main's (if you're installing different caps or to fix small errors), you'll need to mill the bottoms of the main caps, then hone them to size . If you are installing aftermarket steel caps for strength, there will be too much material to hone, so you'll need to line bore the block. The trick here is to set up the boring bar to just barely touch the block and take the material off the caps. If much metal is taken off the block, a shorter timing chain will be needed, because the crank will then be closer to the camshaft. If you must take some off the block to correct alignment errors, Cloyes does offer special timing sets for most engines if you give them a crankshaft centerline to camshaft centerline measurement. When doing any boring or honing of the mains, always have the caps torqued to spec and anything else that bolts to the caps (like an oil pump) should be on and torqued to assure roundness of the bores when the engine is assembled.
Cylinder Boring
Any machining to the bores for any high performance engine should be done with a torque plate installed and torque to specs. This will simulate any distortion of the bores from the cylinder head being torqued. A block may seem like a rigid piece, but is actually quite flexible. If the shop that is machining your block does not have torque plates, find a new shop, they are obviously not a performance orientated shop. When boring, you want the least amount of oversize that will get the engine to clear, do not think that boring it to the maximum size to get the most cubic inches will make more power. Thin cylinder walls flex more, loose ring seal and loose power. Make sure that the bores are machined in relation to the crankshaft centerline, this is something that machine shops rarely do unless you specifically ask for it. What this does is make sure that all the bore are the same in relation to the crankshaft centerline. The bore alignment has a large effect on where the piston is at certain camshaft positions. It's not good for performance if every piston reaches peak velocity at different cam lifts and the opening and closing of the valves are not all at the same pistons positions. BHJ makes a special fixture called the Bore True fixture to locate the bores correctly. Once the boring bar is set up right, bore the engine 0.003" less than the desired bore size. The remaining metal will be removed in the honing process. Once you know for sure what the bore size will be, you can then get pistons of that size.
Bore Finish
Once you have the pistons, you must measure them and add the recommended clearance to know what the final bore size will actually be. Most pistons will be measured on the skirts level with and 90° of the wrist pins bores, but always check the manufactures recommendations. Always used a torque plate to assure roundness of the bores when the head is torqued in place. The final honing grit will depend on the type of rings used. A Chrome or Stainless-steel ring will require 280 grit stones and the more popular Molybdenum (moly) rings will need much finer 400 grit stones. As near the final bore size, make sure you use plenty of honing fluid and minimum cutting pressure. If you are having this operation done, you can check the machinists work using a shim feeler gauge of the desired piston-to-wall clearance. the piston should slide snugly by the feeler gauge (make sure you put the feeler gauge in the same area that the piston is measured. Now used a feeler gauge 0.001" thicker, the piston should not fit through the bore with the gauge in place. Be very carefull doing this check, it is very easy to damage the piston skirts.
To resist the chances of detonation, a close piston to head clearance is needed. Most engines will have the pistons below the deck at TDC. Decking will bring the piston closer to the heads and also straighten out any machining errors. You want to make sure that the decks are parallel to the crankshaft centerline and they are at the correct angle. A BHJ decking fixture is used to make sure the decks are in the correct position in relation to the crankshaft centerline. This is not common equipment for the average machine shop, so you must look for a performance orientated shop. When figuring piston to deck clearance, be sure to add the compressed thickness of the head gasket. Measure the piston deck height over the wrist pin, otherwise piston rock will change the measurement. Piston to head clearance is critical, the pistons must come as close to the heads as possible when running, but not hit them. You must take into account any piston rock, pin flexing and rod stretch. The average street motor with steel connecting rods can go as tight as 0.035" piston to head clearance, but 0.040" is the norm to allow a little room for error. Aluminum rod or high revving motors will need more clearance to allow room for more stretch. The idea here is to get as close to zero clearance as possible when the engine is revving at its peak rpm.
Camshaft & Lifter Bore Alignment
This is something that is almost never checked, but can be, and usually is, as big power robber. The camshaft bores are commonly out of alignment. When the cam is moved left or right in a V-8, one bank will be more advanced and the other will be retarded. To find such errors it is always recommended to degree the cam on cylinder 1, then check it against cylinder on the opposite bank. When degreeing the cam, you can split the difference of minor errors with little effects, but large errors need attention. I have seen over size cam bearings to repair such errors between the left and right banks, but be careful, boring the cam bearing bores will reduce the size of the oil grove around them and restrict flow. So if this is done, make sure that the oil grooves are opened up a like amount to compensate. A better solution is to relocate the lifter bores to cam bore centerline (if the errors are minor). Lifter bore errors can be as much as 0.020" and this can change the cam timing events 5-7° from cylinder to cylinder. This will compound any cam bore errors. It may be an expensive operation to straighten them out, but it is well worth the money. The BHJ Lifter True fixture is used to bore the lifter bores accurately. When fixing lifter bore alignment, they must be bored oversized, unless rules require stock lifter diameter it is a good idea to leave them oversized, as this allows peak lifter velocity to be higher. A Chevy lifter for instance is 0.842" which can be bored to 0.875" (a Ford size). If the rules require a stock diameter lifter, you must bush the new correctly aligned bores back down to 0.842". BHJ also makes the bushings you'll need. There is a lot of time and effort in this process, but it gives very good returns for the time involved. Most people know about the advantages of camshaft degreeing, but few people seem to get past cylinder number 1. There's little sense is degreeing the cam to the last degree, if the all the cylinders vary as much as 5°of each other.
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2wld4u -- I understand you went out of your way to provide a top-notch answer, but, unfortunately, reproducing other authors' articles without giving proper credit to the original author places us in a legal grey zone. I know a lot of people aren't aware of this, as the legislation (the Digital Millennium Copyright Act) is fairly new.
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I guess we are getting a free copy of "step by step guide to engine blueprinting".
oh, sorry, the article is from www.grapeaperacing.com I wanted the whole article on there, It shoould have had the credits with it, anyways, its from GRAPE APE...great article...
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Also a lot of that is unnecessary to the average builder. If you can't trust your machinist to mike the pistons and give the right clearances then you need a new machinist. Most people don't need or would benefit from "blueprinting" an engine, that's why it cost so much more than a good quality rebuild.
I wouldnt be so sure, the reason I went to this site is to get some idea on the cam problems I was having with a 402 bbc, and this article does touch on blue printing but is not a blue printing article...these are some aspects of engine building that is overlooked and needs to be addressed, this is why most performance builds only last maybe 50,000 miles if your lucky, horsepower is easy to make, throw this with that and you have a performance engine, making it last and reliable is another story...cheap is as cheap does...dont forget that.
I can remember a few times that I caught a mistake from the machinist. Particularly with placement of the cam bearings and the oil holes.
As a longtime machinist, I know the local guys pretty well, and I too have had problems with some things (usually on motorcycle engines), but when you deal with machinists over the years you know what their abilities and shortcomings are. Maybe working as a machinist they make sure mine gets done right, because they know that I will make it right, and they may be required to pay for it. But overall boring a cylinder is really one of the simplest jobs,especially with modern equipment, crank grinding is one thing I always do a double check on.
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America's big airlines sure are a battered lot. Just 18 months after emerging from bankruptcy, US Airways Group (UAIRQ ) filed yet again for Chapter 11 protection on Sept. 12, rejoining UAL (UAL ) in bankruptcy. Delta Air Lines (DAL ) may be the next to throw in the towel, perhaps as early as the end of the month. Meantime, almost every other hub-and-spoke carrier is hurrying to slash payroll costs before sky-high fuel bills and a nonstop fare war with discount airlines knock them out, too.
So executives at low-fare carriers must be pumping their fists in victory, right? Hardly. These once-unbeatable upstarts are also taking their licks. Four of the nation's top six low-cost airlines now concede they'll lose money in the current quarter, while the other two -- Southwest Airlines (LUV ) and JetBlue Airways (JBLU ) -- recently signaled that their earnings would fall short of forecasts. Moreover, Indianapolis-based ATA Airlines (ATAH ) is so cash-strapped that analysts say it, too, could be bankrupt by yearend. Others almost certainly will follow, they add.
With their reduced costs for labor and overhead, low-fare carriers have a sizable edge over larger rivals. But that's no longer enough. Between surging fuel costs and penny-pinching travelers who balk at any hike in ticket prices, discounters are getting squeezed. Even labor expenses are climbing. And the majors are fighting back, copying the upstarts with simpler, lower fares -- and discount airlines of their own. To top it off, hurricanes have disrupted vacation travel to Florida, a key market for many discounters.
Bottom line: Industry analysts now foresee the discount segment earning $149.9 million in the third quarter and $103.9 million in the fourth quarter, according to polling by Thomson Financial. Those estimates are down from profits of $192.4 million and $138.9 million that these same analysts had predicted three months earlier, when the industry's recovery seemed stronger.
It's little surprise then that stock prices of low-fare carriers are down 20% or more over the last year. "The dancing in the streets -- I don't think you're going to see that," says Jeff S. Potter, chief executive of Frontier Airlines (FRNT ).
Record-high fuel prices are airlines' biggest headache, and the discounters are sharing the pain. Take America West Airlines (AWA ). Despite hedges on 25% of its fuel needs, the airline paid $40 million more for fuel in the second quarter than it did a year earlier, all but erasing profits. With third-quarter prices even higher, America West execs calculate the fuel tab will be up $120 million for the full year. As a result, analysts now predict that the Tempe (Ariz.) company will be in the red for the remainder of 2004.
Likewise, New York-based JetBlue blamed higher fuel costs when it lowered its profit forecast on Sept. 8. And even Southwest, which has hedged better than any other airline, complains that its fuel bills are siphoning away earnings.
The airline industry, of course, isn't the only one getting walloped by sky-high fuel prices. But unlike trucking companies and railroads, which routinely pass along added fuel costs through surcharges, airlines have had to eat the increases.
Why the difference? The industry has overshot demand by expanding capacity by an estimated 10% this year, with many of those extra planes coming from fast-growing discounters such as JetBlue and AirTran Airways (AAI ). That means customers can play one airline against another by shopping the Internet, keeping fares below cost for all but the most productive carriers.
Even if fuel prices collapse to 2003 levels, the low-fare airlines wouldn't be the phenoms they once were. Newbies like JetBlue and AirTran have few legacy costs. But at the older discounters, labor expenses are escalating. In early summer, Southwest gave its flight attendants an average 31% raise over the next four years. And ramp workers at ATA just ratified a contract awarding them what are termed "substantial raises."
Discount airlines are piling on debt, too, as they add planes. Frontier's long-term debt, for instance, has more than doubled since 2002, to $296.3 million, as it converts to an all-new Airbus fleet.
The airline industry may gain some leverage soon. Many analysts and executives think US Airways won't be able to restructure itself in bankruptcy a second time and will go out of business. That would instantly remove as much as 6.5% of domestic capacity. UAL also may be forced to trim its operations as it struggles to come up with a turnaround plan after 21 months in Chapter 11. And Delta is bailing out of its Dallas-Fort Worth hub.
The shakeout won't be confined to the legacy airlines. Despite recent setbacks, JetBlue and Southwest are good for the long term, analysts agree. But of the top six discount carriers today, only three have managed to hang on for 20 years. "I don't know that the world needs six of us," confesses America West Chairman and CEO W. Douglas Parker. Three, he adds, is more reasonable.
No doubt it's better to be a discounter in the airline industry -- but these days, even the best carriers are taking their lumps.
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I've been reading sticky's for about an hour and still have not come up with some simple answers.
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It's the Friday before Labour Day long weekend. It's also Beyonce's birthday. While she's remained silent, because why should she put out the energy today?, people from around the world are gathering to praise and worship. #BeyDay is now trending high worldwide on Twitter. Even FLOTUS took to Twitter to wish Beyonce a happy birthday: Happy birthday to the one and only, Queen 🐝! Thank you for being a role model for young girls around the world, @Beyonce Full Story
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BeschreibungFrom Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark, a thriller "that grabs you with the first paragraph and never lets go" ( USA TODAY ) about a woman desperate to uncover the truth behind her beloved stepmother's death. At a party in Manhattan, Maggie Holloway-one of the fashion world's most successful photographers-is thrilled to be reunited with her beloved stepmother. A widow now, Nuala Moore is equally delighted to see her long-lost stepdaughter, and she invites Maggie to spend a few weeks at her home in Newport, Rhode Island. But when Maggie arrives, she finds Nuala murdered, apparently by a burglar. Heartbroken, Maggie is stunned to learn she had inherited Nuala's stunning Victorian home...and horrified when she begins to suspect that Nuala's death was not random, but part of a diabolical plot conceived by a twisted mind. When Nuala's dear old friend, Greta Shipley, dies suddenly of supposedly natural causes, Maggie is convinced that there is a link between these two and other recent deaths among the older women of Newport. What she doesn't realize is that she has now become a target for the killer as well, and that each clue she uncovers brings her closer to an unimaginable fate.
PortraitMary Higgins Clark is the author of thirty-one suspense novels; three collections of short stories; a historical novel, and a memoir. She is the co-author with her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, of five holiday suspense novels.
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Frankie Rose finishes another song at Bowery Ballroom with her newest backing lineup and places her hand on the mic before speaking to the audience. "Who's ready for the Gooooooooooooo! Teeeaaammmm?" "I am!" replies a man standing in the front off to the side. Wearing a simple white graphic T-shirt with jeans, Ian Parton, the founder of the headlining band, blends into the crowd seamlessly, nodding along to Rose's surf drones. The fans alongside him have no idea that this man is about to unleash an audio attack on them in approximately 30 minutes.
"I wanted a band that was really dynamic and, you know, really violent," Parton tells CMJ. "Ian's the violent person in the band though," adds Ninja, the band's vocalist and tambourine player with serious skills. "He likes to hit people on stage with his guitar. He says it's by accident, but he never looks upset afterwards."
The energy is evident right from the start as the six members of England's the Go! Team jog out on stage, sitting behind the two drum sets, picking up guitars and a bass, and grabbing the mic. Appropriately enough, they dive into "T.O.R.N.A.D.O.," the lead track off of the band's recent release, Rolling Blackouts. The Ninja we see here is far removed from the one present during sound check. That Ninja stood still, hands in pockets, spitting fiery rhymes that didn't match her presence. With this one, you would be lucky to catch a non-blurry photo. She's dressed in a sports bra and leggings, giving Gwen Stefani a run for her money. Ninja is constantly moving, whether she's jumping in unison with the rest of the group, stomping like a football player moving through an agility grid, or getting low and shaking it.
The band played its first shows in the States back in 2005. "I think we came over a bit too early," says Parton. "We were instantly thrown into this very hype-y, blog-y, hipster-y world, which we might not have been ready for."
"People were shouting, 'Encore!,' and it was like, 'We got no more!'" adds Ninja. Luckily for the sold-out show tonight, the group has three full-length albums' worth of material, and the set list spans them all. Ninja acts as the emcee for the night, announcing most songs unless Kaori Tsuchida or Chi Fukami Taylor takes over on vocals. Tsuchida handles the lead on "Secretary Day" off of the new release, while Taylor uses mallets to play a typewriter. It's one of the many moments during the set where you do a double take and wonder, "Are they really playing that right now?" Other ones include Parton wailing on a harmonica while bouncing around the stage, and Jamie Bell and Tsuchida playing keyboards with mouthpieces (a mouth keyboard, perhaps?).
The musical chairs instrument rotation occurs between each song. Parton shifts from guitar to drums and then to harmonica; Sam Dook also takes on the guitar and drums, and every member is not restrained to one music maker. "I think it makes it more interesting really," Parton comments. "I like the visual part, you know? Literally everyone puts their instrument down and goes and does something else."
"I don't get to see that, it's all happening behind me," adds Ninja. "I was just thinking, I wonder what that looks like to a crowd. Like, 'Oh, what's next?'" The movement definitely keeps the audience enthralled with the performance. If you look away for just a second, a new lineup appears before you. The Go! Team's songs vary just as much. While "Huddle Formation" is a huge burst of sound that gets both the band and the audience moving, "Buy Nothing Day" opts for a go-go vibe.
"I think you get an idea of who we are on stage," says Ninja. When listening to a Go! Team track, there's a lot going on all at once, and your ear dances around trying to pick up on all of the different parts. While the band is performing in front of you, the sound is given a face that enhances it and makes it even more playful. "You can really see how different we are as well," adds Parton.
Ninja controls the crowd members, sneering at them with her arms across her chest before yelling, "Flashlight Fight!" Parton constantly hops around and shakes his head while playing guitar, and Dook leaps forward as if he'll dive into the audience. "There's a particular one or two songs that someone in the band will come to life in," says Ninja. "I think Jamie's song is 'Junior Kickstart.' I think definitely, 'Damn, that bass player can move!'"
Though the band has played venues as big as the Glastonbury Festival, it thrives in small ones like the Bowery. There's no escaping its sound in the contained space, where it bounces off of the intimately close walls. "I quite like the challenge of a festival though," says Ninja. "We kind of go on and come off and be like, 'Ha! Follow that, bitch!' to the next band. 'You don't wanna follow us!'" No seriously, you don't. Even in the encore that goes past midnight, the Go! Team is still jumping just as high, and Ninja continues to do consecutive frontal kicks with more energy than a Rockette.
"I think that's been a constant with us. I've never known us not to completely go for it every single time," says Parton. "It's like the pledge, it's an unwritten law." High energy has been a rule since the band's first shows in America, but the group sees itself as more adventurous now. "We're certainly a lot more ballsy," Parton says. "I had balls!" Ninja interjects. "Oh yeah, I'm not saying that we didn't," Parton continues. "We go for it every single night. We did then and we do now." And after last night's energy-driven performance, it's clear that no other group is more deserving of a name like the Go! Team.


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