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The sequel to an epic sandbox game that came out in 2008, the next entry in a series praised for its witty dialogue, compelling characters, fun gameplay, and enormous sandbox. A developer with a pedigree that has poured all of their time and money making and marketing this epic AAA juggernaut and has won the hearts and minds of millions. I am of course, referring....to Saints Row 4.
The Saints Row franchise has either evolved or devolved, depending on your outlook. The first two were poorly done GTA clones with a sense of humor that was more dark than satirical and took cover in the fact that they were successful due to low expectations. Saints Row 3 took the dark humor and mixed it with a bit of LSD and cocaine, letting you beat people to death with a dildo bat while a big headed cat man thing gives you a thumbs-up for it. Also, the cat man thing is on fire. With THQ's death earlier in the year, the fate of the Saints and their rise to power was left up in the air for a while until Deep Silver got their hands on Volition. And if you thought Deep Silver might be able to reign those guys in a bit, you should probably hold on to your $60 and just buy GTA V.
After saving America from a missile and literally landing in the chair in the Oval Office of the White House, you end up the President of the United States. I'm not sure exactly who I went up against come election year to make people vote for the guy who again, beat people to death with a giant purple penis, lit them on fire, and jumped into more cars feet first than a kangaroo hopped up on Pixy Stix during rush hour, but whatever, I'm the President now. Aliens come to invade, as they always do, and take you and the other Saints hostage, putting you in a virtual reality version of Steelport. You're the only one who can break out and save your fellow Saints, and to do so, you need to become something greater. You need to become...The One. By which I mean, you acquire superpowers and must use them to defeat the aliens and save your friends from their own simulations.
Superpowers in video games can go one of two ways; you can either be so powerful that nothing touches you, like in Infamous; or you can be a formidable threat while still having enough moments to be weakened, like in Darkness II. Saints 4 goes for a mixture of the two; you unlock powers as you progress through the story and can use them to your heart's content. Upgrades let the meter fill quickly, and you can always switch between them with a press of the D-pad. The constant, and sometimes irritating, barrage of gunfire from enemies forces you to not meander around with your powers, and you still have your guns if they're busy charging for another round. Thankfully, you can finally pause gameplay while bringing up the weapon wheel (and change the in-game radio stations through there as well), so you don't suffer getting riddled with lasers while trying to look for an alien SMG or your melee weapon or the dubstep gun (no seriously, this is a thing that exists, and it's awesome). Occasionally, larger enemies called Wardens will face you off, and they're part of how you acquire powers, and they'll even use their own against you. They can be a pain, especially since your health doesn't really regenerate in the simulation, so you'll have to kill some nearby citizens to get it back up (acquire the upgrade that lets you get health from anyone you kill; it's available around level 5 or 6).
The main draw of the superpowers has to be the clusters that let you upgrade them. Once you learn you can jump high and run fast, the city is basically yours to explore, and Saints Row 4 reveals what it really is. A multiplatform Crackdown 3; combining elements of Infamous, Prototype, and throwing their own little spin on them. There's something strangely enjoyable about jumping and spring about the virtual virtual city, Nolan North's excited cheers and "Gold" by Macklemore melding together to match my own excitement from jumping off a massive skyscraper and getting ready to slam my foot down on the poor bastards below me.
I actually find the characters in this series interesting and compelling. The dialogue and banter between them genuinely make me laugh, and as someone who's played Saints 2 & 3, the character moments strike a chord with me, even if they do reach rather outlandish proportions. There's a side mission with a character from the last game where you're constantly discussing their love for writing TV fanfiction and the mythology of said TV show, and my character just rolls with it, even though him and the companion were trying to kill each other last game. No snark; he's a little surprised and thinks the companion's obsession with the star of the show borders a bit on the obsessive, but he starts asking legitimate questions about the series canon, and I just found it sweet. There's another moment where one of your crew and their VR clone from Saints 2 decide to race each other with their superpowers, and it's just the right mix between stupid and childishly enjoyable that I couldn't help but laugh at watching my stoner friend and her serious counterpart trade barbs with each other.
Saints Row 4 isn't perfect; some missions yank your powers away when the enemy fights would be better suited for them, the knockback physics still annoy me, even if you can recover with a button tap, and the vehicles just used for driving are rendered useless when you can sprint like the Flash. But I still haven't finished the game because I'm having enough fun with it that I want to take my time dicking around, freezing dudes, taking out flashpoints, and collecting data clusters for upgrading my powers. The game will probably be overlooked in favor of GTA V, but I really do think people will be missing out on playing a game that doesn't take itself so seriously and just focuses on providing some endless, mindless fun.
Also, shooting endless clones of the giant cat-man-thing. That's pretty fun, too.


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#ALS Ice Bucket Challenge FAIL Videos
I just completed the #ALS Ice Bucket Challenge yesterday because my pal Jamison Murphy nominated the entire Cities 97 Morning Show team. All of our attempts went very well, but when people from all across the nation participates, there are going to be some accidents. Here are some ALS fail videos that have been going around.
This first one has a laugh that is tough to listen to at the end.
Aww, this one just makes me feel bad.
My head is hurting from just watching this one! I hope they are okay!
Here is the video I made for my challenge.

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Have you heard of the new album by Lecrae, probably the best-known Christian rapper today? Gravity debuted this Tuesday and immediately hit #1 on the iTunes charts. That's a remarkable achievement, especially considering the history of gospel hip hop. Actually, it's a remarkable achievement for a Christian artist of any musical genre. Over at The [Read More…]
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For comparison's sake, member Submoa suggested I look into handguns people don't like so I can get a comparison on (perceived) "bad" guns vs. "good" guns. He raised the question, "how can I know what a good gun is like if I haven't really had experience with a bad one."
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Travel Picks: Top 10 hang-outs for high rollers
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - If you are feeling a bit flush after the tax return, have enjoyed a windfall or are just a keen gambler, then a visit to one of world's top gaming destinations might be on the cards.
For those who enjoy hitting the tables, rolling the dice or making the most of what you're dealt online travel company Expedia (www.expedia.com) offers its top 10 places for splashing the cash. Reuters has not endorsed this list:
1. Monte Carlo, Monaco
Perched above the Mediterranean and bounded by the French and Italian coastlines on either side, Monaco provides a spectacular and luxurious setting for the wealthy and the wannabees. Home to the Monaco Grand Prix and the legendary Casino de Monte Carlo, this isn't the place for those on a tight budget. The magnificent Casino hosts the annual European Poker Tour and was also the scene of several James Bond Films, including the original "Casino Royale" and "Golden Eye."
2. Paradise Island, Bahamas
Located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, Paradise Island is best known for its sprawling 'Vegas-by-the-sea' resort, Atlantis. The resort spans seven acres along a lagoon, where guests can soak up the Caribbean sun and choose from a variety of outdoor gaming areas. When in need of a break from the tables, guests can enjoy the private beach or one of the resort's 20 sunlit pools.
3. Melbourne, Australia
As Australia's sporting and entertainment capital, Melbourne offers the perfect option for high rollers looking for a local break. Aussies need look no further than Crown Casino on the southern bank of the Yarra River, which is one of the largest casino complexes in the southern hemisphere. The main gambling floor stretches more than half a kilometer and the casino was the first to introduce the new game Rapid Roulette, which allows players to place bets on a personal electronic touch screen connected to a central roulette wheel.
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Based on the superhero comic series The 99, this animated action series follows the adventures of 99 youngsters from across the globe who've come into possession of one of the 99 mystical and ancient Noor Stones.
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Episode 24 - Defect
Jami the Assembler creates a weapon to fight Sphinx. It's invincible, but it has a serious defect, as the young members of THE 99 soon discover. Rughal together with his team again has finally found a way to defeat THE 99!
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This is good conditioning training, if they don't pick up the scent of you or accepted ''feeder'' they are not to take the food. Anyone who thinks this is a cruel way to train their dog (with hot peppers), needs to know the suffering they go through after they eat a ''treat'' soaked with anti freeze.
It teaches them to take only trusted food rather than any junk found on the ground or handed to them by strangers.


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Yesterday Sun announced a new benchmark web site. The Sun press release announcing the site points to "a gateway for customers to access more than 350 industry-leading and world-record results, pertinent blogs, customer success stories and other technical information in a single location." And that 350 number is exactly where the problem lies.
That 350 is 350 world-record benchmarks set by Sun products TO DATE. Which translates into any benchmarks from the beginning of time. Sun was founded in 1982.
A better way is to look at current benchmark leadership results. And put them all in front of the reader.
Like McDonald's, if IBM counted benchmark records from the beginning of time, we'd probably just have to say "Billions and Billions Served."
The postings on this site solely reflect the personal views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views, positions, strategies or opinions of IBM or IBM management.
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2013 Hillcrest Rams Youth Football Camp
Hillcrest High School Football Booster Club
Monday, June 24, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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Date: June 24 - 27 at Hillcrest High School Football Statium
Ages: Rising 2nd thru Rising 9th graders
Time: Monday 8am - 11:30am
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am
*Awards and closing ceremony Thursday 11:30am
Do I need to bring my ticket to Youth Camp?
Yes. Please bring ticket to registration on Monday morning.
Can I drop my child off in the parking lot?
We ask that a parent or adult bring all players to registration table daily not drop them off in parking lot or traffic circle.
What should my son wear/bring to the camp?
Camp sttire - T-shirt, shorts, cleats or tennis shoes.
Drinks will be provided but it would be a good idea for players to bring water each day.
Can I exchange the shirt that I ordered?
Unfortunately we cannot exchange shirt size once order has been placed.
Is there a deadline to register?
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Online registration will close June 9 at 6:00pm
I have more than one player is there a discount?
Yes. There is a $10 discount per player after first child is registered at full price.
Will snacks be provided?
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When & Where
Hillcrest High School Football Stadium
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Monday, June 24, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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Trouble: Bad Lies
By Erika Larkin on 4/23/14
Typically, my recommendation for hitting a shot off a bad lie is this: "Bad lie, back in the stance."
Very simply, if your ball is sitting down in a hole or divot, on hard-pan, or if you have a tuft of grass behind or in front of your ball (you're in the tree line or on some pine straw), a back ball-position is pretty much a cure-all. We are always at the mercy of our lie, so my recommendation is going to get you out of the lie, out of trouble, and back into play with decent control. (It is not realistic to think we are going to hit a nice high soft shot out of a hole.)
To break it down a little further:
I hope these tips help you the next time you have a bad lie — which hopefully won't be too often!!
Erika Larkin is the Director of Instruction at Larkin Golf Learning Community, at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. She was named the 2012 Middle Atlantic PGA "Teacher of the Year" and the 2011 "Top Golf Pro" by Washingtonian Magazine — and she is oobgolf's newest columnist! She writes on a variety of topics — including instruction — so if you have a question for her or an idea for a column, e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Enjoy!
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bkuehn1952 says:
I find taking a stance close to the ball and then really giving it a good kick works wonders, especially if no one sees you doing it.
Dusty23 says:
"Very simply, if your ball is sitting down in a hole or divot, on hard-pan, or if you have a tuft of grass behind or in front of your ball" - You're describing my home course to a tee.
GBogey says:
Bkuehn reminds me, in a game of honor and honesty, why are there "good lies" and "bad lies?" Isn't lying always bad?
GBogey says:
Seriously good advice, almost always the thing to do. 2nd thing to do seems to always be open the club face.
slimpks1850 says:
My thoughts after reading the article & before reading the comments above were
1-stand a bit closer. bkeuhn1952 got started on that then got all humorous, lol. (do you count that foot wedge as a club?)
2-open the club face a bit. GBogey has already added that.
bkuehn1952 says:
@slimpks1850: I am a strong proponent of following the Rules. The Rules allow one to carry and have in one's bag a maximum of 14 clubs. Since I am technically wearing the shoes and they are not in my bag, I do not count my foot wedges (I have both a left and a right) against the 14 club limit.
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I guess it's our turn to do a mitten themed week. I've had the wooden cat cutouts in my stash since last year's birthday for the twins and found the mitten ones on clearance at Michaels over Christmas. I thought the two would make a good craft project for Three Little Kittens.
After painting the cats they glued them to craft sticks and put on googly eyes. Now they can use them to act out the story. I painted the front of the mittens and stamped pairs so that we could do some matching and memory games.
This book is also a delicious opportunity to make a pie! We're planning on baking a cherry pie later today.


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Welcome from Alabama.
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Macmillan plans English training portfolio for India
A significant part of investment is compensated by increased production efficiency that has been reduced in several percentage points though majority of the sales.
Pan Macmillan acquires publishing rights for Oprah Winfrey's memoir
The celebrity talk show host will publish her much-awaited memoir called ...
Macmillan reaches deal with subscription service Oyster
The releases by Macmillan , all older works, range from Janet Evanovich's "Full House...
Recast, Dehradun move help Macmillan turn to profitability
Macmillan consolidated its operations in metros and moved a significant business to its new facility in Dehradun, which helped in lowering costs.
US settles with Macmillan in Apple e-book case
With the five publishers having settled, the case will proceed against Apple, and a trial was set to begin in June.
Expect Macmillan Publishing Services to reach target of over Rs 400: Avinnash Gorakssakar
Macmillan Publishing Services is a contra idea, but it could pay off handsomely. One could see a price point of close to about Rs 400 plus, he said.
Macmillan Group to sell Indian technology solutions and BPO firm MPS
The Bangalore-based MPS employs around 1,000 people and undertakes publishing services work for the UK-based parent as well as third party clients.
Macmillan US to freeze pay hikes
Publishing firm Macmillan US will be freezing salary hikes for its employees earning more than 50,000 dollars per month in the wake of economic crisis which has seen a decline in retail book sales.
Citigroup consolidates stake in Macmillan India
Citigroup Global Markets (Mauritius) purchased 574,672 shares amounting to 3.41 per cent stake in Macmillan India on September 21 through open market route.
Macmillan demerger plan miffs minority shareholders
Macmillan India's plan to demerge its book publishing business into Macmillan Publishers India (MPIL) has irked the minority shareholders.
Mid-cap Mantra: Repro India to gain from Macmillan Publishers India buy, focus on education sector
The company would get a sustained business of over Rs 300 crore in the next seven years from Macmillan Publishers India.
Macmillan deal will help Repro to add 250 cr revenue over 5 years: Repro India
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There are certain foods that make me feel like I am really "cooking" – risotto is one of them. I don't know whether it is the slow addition of the heated stock, the gentle stirring, the monitoring and babying of your risotto, or the joyful comfort that you receive at the end. Whatever it is, I love it.
It's almost like it's your child. I don't know about you, but I have little conversations with me risotto. "Is that enough?" "Do you want more?" "Are you finished?" "How about just one more scoopful?"
And then after you've given it just what it needs, it turns around and gives you just what you need.
I found this Portofino Lamb and Artichoke Risotto recipe at allrecipes.com. I'm not going to type in the recipe…one – it's Friday and I'm lazy, and two – you need to go check out allrecipes, really you do.
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Hi VR Troopers,
We are hosting our 3rd night of demos at Peoplespace on July 31st!
We will be showcasing some of the scary experiences created from last weekend's hackathon as well as an array of other VR demos and experiences.
Last weekend we got together to make horror experiences in VR and want to show off what our community made! Please visit http://orangecountyvr.com/vr-hack-a-thon-2-wrap-up/ to download some of the demos.
Congrats to:
Alex Moro for first place with Temple of Shadows, Jeff Macalino and Michael Arevalo for second place with The Light, and Ivan Blaustein and Tyler Anderson for third place with The Elevator.
Also, special mention to Old Sparky, a demo were it more than simulates being strapped down and put into a Virtual Electric Chair! The results are shockingly real.
This event is sponsored by SeeBright. Seebright is developing an affordable smartphone powered head-mounted display with wireless controller that supports both augmented reality and virtual reality applications and a new range of experiences.
Visit seebright.com or follow Seebright on Facebook (facebook.com/seebrightR), Twitter (@seebrightR) or YouTube (YouTube.com/seebrightR)." Or come to this event to check out their awesome HMD technology!
Come join us on July 31st for another night of amazing VR demos, interesting conversations, and, of course, some free snacks and drinks.
See what terror waits for you inside the virtual world!
*** Any aspiring VR engineer in the OC area needs to join this meetup group***
This was my first time attending an OCVR meetup and it was a professional developer conference. The quality of the demos was remarkable and the presenters discussed the technical aspects of their displays, the coding, the design, the hurdles. There were several models of HMD accessible, the Oculus Rift DK1 & DK2, which I was keen on experiencing, but other devices like the VRcade HMD and an augmented reality HMD by Seebright. The VRcade positioning system was spot-on accurate and created an environment so real I almost fell tripping over a virtual rock that was outside my peripheral vision. The Seebright system has obvious professional implications, from augmented surgery to heads-up schematics for technicians. There was an ultrasonic absolute positioning device on display that will have a kickstart project and worked flawlessly while I watched. Anyone looking for contact with VR experts -- look here.
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I also got my DK2 so 'The Light' will now be a DK2 demo.
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Big thanks to Jordan for putting together another amazing wrap up video!
You can check the video, details and download some of the demos from the hackathon here.
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Will there be non-horror demos up as well?
Excited for this! :)
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- 1 small onion, sliced
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
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- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients; add lamb chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Drain and discard marinade and onion. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
- Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Yield: 4 servings.
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I have a one tone high-boy dually that I'm installing a new timing chain set-up and a new distributor along with a dual plane high-rise. My Cloyes double roller timing set has an option to use three different positions for normal, retarded or advanced timing. It states that the advanced is for more low-end torque. Said all that to ask this;
Should I use the advanced notch for the key-way? And what's my degree setting after I get all of this installed? Also, I'm running a 650 Edelbrock carb and the distributor is a new ProComp HEI.
I'm just looking for a good, strong low-end torque for pulling and hauling.
It's taken me two years and a combination of a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and two 1 ton trucks to make this truck. I got tired of looking for a one ton dually 4 wheel drive with a dump bed ... so I made one. Now I want it to be as strong as it looks! (that's it in my profile pic) It has been a labor of love (except for the cussin") and since I'm now 63, I expect it to last at least as long as I do. The name "Red Mule" came from the fact that it is made from two Chevy trucks and two GMC's.
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post your parts list including cam specs.If all the parts are correctly matched then confirm the in the 0º that the zero is correct and put it together.some timing sets are not perfect out of the box
1. What make?
2. What year?
3. What motor? What cubic inches?
4. What static compression ratio?
5. What rear gear?
6. What cam?
We can't read your mind.
The timing slipped and I pulled the cover off to reveal a VERY sloppy chain. I didn't build this engines but suspect it is pretty much stock. I have no cam specs.
I guess more information would be helpful.
350 cu. in. 4 bolt
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11:1 compression
Cam specs are unknown at this time but I'll be sticking an RV cam in soon.
I suspect it is stock though.
RV ? cam and 11:1 cr? I think the engine needs to come apart,,,,
You said you didn't know the motor specs, but suspect it's probably stock or close to it, what makes you think it has a true 11:1 c.r.?
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Are the heads stock GM or aftermarket? Personally if I went through all that trouble to build a truck like that, I would be looking at a diesel and not a 350. 6BT mated to an NV4500 or an NV5600 better yet. That would out live both of us put together. But that's where budget comes into play.
nick8 >>> PRECISELY MY POINT!
Not actually trying to build it so much as trying to add a few components for more low-end torque.
I believe it is mostly stock truck cam, compression ratio, heads and horsepower with 4:56 gears.
I guess there are no simple answers that a guy can find for these questions. Upon doing a night's worth of research, I've found that the only thing I can really do is put these components together and hope for the best like we did in the old days. We also wound up buying long blocks and starting over after we grenaded one from not doing it right. I am ASSUMING certain aspects to this engine because I am ASSUMING it's a stock truck engine. Since I left my planet and moved to one with a yellow sun, my x-ray vision just ain't what it used to be. So, consequently, I've had to resort to pulling things apart to see what's inside. Wasn't really wanting to go that route at this point.
So, one question; will I get better low-end torque from my STOCK 350 by putting a dual plane intake in da thing??
your stock 350 comes with a dual plane intake, likely doesn't have close to 11:1 compression, and likely needs a rebuild if it is factory original.
If you really want a long lasting dependable engine I'd be swapping in a newer engine, if you want a lot of pulling power I'd be looking at a diesel too.
Let's try to apply deduction to your question about a dual-plane intake. Have you ever seen a carbureted single-plane intake motor from the factory? I'm talking vehicles that are stock, run-of-the-mill everyday drivers. 99.9% of the cars/trucks sold are used to make trips to the grocery store or for grandma to drive to bingo or for family outings or in the case of trucks, to haul a load at low rpm's. These tasks dictate that the motor should make power at low rpm's, so the factories have deduced that a dual-plane intake will do the job better than a single plane intake.
If I were tasked with helping you to choose parts and pieces for the motor, I would need to know more about it. It is not possible to choose the proper camshaft for a motor without knowing the exact static compression ratio because you must coordinate the intake closing point of the camshaft with the static compression ratio of the motor. Therefore, I would be yanking the heads off to figure out what I was starting with.
I'm guessing that you have spent a few years on this planet, just as I have. I will confess that in the early years, I too just threw anything together and hoped for the best, because I lacked the knowledge to do it correctly. Today though, there is enough information to allow you to get it correct the first time if you begin with the proper information about what you have.
Point taken into advisement techinspector1.
I guess I do need more answers before asking the questions. Back to the old drawing board.
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pull the heads off and check for the bore wear and drop the pan and check the bearings.
If either are worn (99% of the time they will be in your scenario) then it is far cheaper to get a good low miles running used engine (LOW MILES) than it is to fix what you have.
At your age I understand the "I don't want to bother learning anything new" attitude which may prevent you from going to EFI. A well maintained and tuned carb engine should still give you 100,000+ miles of use.
I hear you. If you have a single plane, then a dual plane should serve you better. If pulling the engine and disassembling it is out of the question, that's about all you can change on it without running into potential problems. As far as making it pull harder, maybe go to a lower gear. Is it a manual or auto?
ap72, EFI is definitely out of the question. Anything that has to do with computers or chips is out. Its not that I dont want to learn anything new. Its more about buying gauges and equipment for those applications. Just a guy back up in the mountains that wants his truck to pull as hard as is necessary.
nick8, its a 350 set in front of a 400 t/h with 4:56 gears. Im sure that the tranny is in good condition but the domino effect of a stronger engine vs the same tranny might bring about adverse effects as well.
The dual plane intake I was referring to is an aluminum high-rise that I have laying around and is left over from a project I sold. It was the last motor I built for a 70 El Camino and was a 350 4 bolt main with hump heads with Z28 springs and a lightening street pro cam. It was topped off with a Holley spread-bore 650 with some sort of power valve protector. A guy named Keith Ball taught me most of the stuff. He designed the King Rat and it went 222.222 mph on the salt flats in 73. Lost track of the guy.
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A couple storms ago, I noticed what appeared to be cracked welds in the nose of my A-frame on my 810. There was snow on the way so immediate repair was not possible, I decided to run the plow and monitor the cracks. Well, with that event I had to do my full route and afterward I needed to make some other repairs and checked on the cracks. To my horror, they had opened up to about 1/8" and were much more significant than they originally appeared.
Here is what I saw when I checked on the cracks. Note the indentation on the pivot frame of the stop nut, and the swaging of the stop nut itself. If you look closely, I outlined the areas mentioned, for some reason it didn't transfer well.
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After disassembley, I found the cracking to be severe, the nose of the A-frame had actually been stretched away from the rest of the assembly.
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If you look closely at this picture, you will see the cracks extend to the hoist cylinder pin and that there actually a piece of metal missing there.
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After removing the A-frame, I discovered even further damage, the rails underneath the assembly have cracked almost the entire length
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And these are the grade 8 bolts in place of the cylinder pins....bent.
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After studying the carnage of my A-frame, I'm convinced that the addition of the stop nuts created a new fulcrum point that allowed undue energy to be transferred to the nose of the A-frame which it was not designed to absorb. As a result, the metal fatigued, eventually tore and stretched to what we see here. I also still have bent pins, which were the reason for the stop nuts to be installed.
In hindsight, I don't think I'd do this modification to the plow. I've still got bent pins, and now an A-frame in extreme disrepair. Anyone who has this modification on their plow will want to monitor the A-frame closely.
Steve, what size/weight truck you got behind that plow ?
I didnt notice any wear in your welds were they hit the nuts, mine need to be touched up with the welder a time or 2 per season. Seems odd the frame and bolts took a beating like that and the welds look so clean.
Its a goog thing you reguarly inspect your equiptment looks like a major disaster was avoided.Is the fix just a fue well placed beads or is total refabbing ness.
Ill be interested to see what jerre has to say about this. I know if your center bolt gets loose it will allow enuff movement to cause bent pins and even jerk the guts out of a cylinder. And I had to add a little more to welds on the quad to combat part of the problem, but Im not jumping to conclutions till I get Jerres two cents on this one.
I can see from a leverage standpoint how those nuts can cause a lot of stress. On some of our larger blades we have made stops out of 2x2 tubing but we place them closer to the cylinders.
The plow is on my '01 F-350 SRW. The truck weighs 7600, plow is just over 1000 and I have a 1000lb concrete block strapped on the back. I don't beat the truck up by any means. The center bolt seems pretty snug, I've had one go sloppy on me in the past and this wasn't bad at all.
jmac, you're right. If I hadn't caught this catastrophic failure would have been the result and I probably would have snapped the cylinders too. Fortunately I have a well equipped fab shop nearby, the plan is to replace the whole center beam on the A-frame.
[QUOTE=Pelican;264556]The plow is on my '01 F-350 SRW. The truck weighs 7600, plow is just over 1000 and I have a 1000lb concrete block strapped on the back. I don't beat the truck up by any means. The center bolt seems pretty snug, I've had one go sloppy on me in the past and this wasn't bad at all.
Just wondering on the weight Steve. My truck goes out alot heavier then that every storm. Something to watch for sure. What year is the plow ?
Steve, you are very lucky to catch that problem,you could have tore the plow right off the truck...
On the plow truck weight ,I run the same plow ,same year model 810,but my truck weights about 2-3000 more typically.Upon you telling me what happened I immediately inspected my a frame,and found it to be in perfect condition.I do not have the nuts welded to my plow,I have bent 4 pins in 5 years of use so far. I think the pictures clearly show the problem..I would be interested to hear what the repair facility thought caused the damage.
Todd, the plow is an '03 model, the nuts were put on I think 2 seasons ago.
Looking at the very first pic, I would guess the plow is angled right alot more than left. Not that it makes a difference, it is still cracked, but something has to give, nuts or no nuts. The area where it cracked is taking the most stress, nuts or no nuts. The A Frame seems to be the weakest part of all plows. I will never forget the Dodge when I worked for Uncle Sam that had the plow at full right angle and clipped a catch basin. The plow mount took the hit, but it bent the truck frame nicely. Couldn't even open the passenger door. They totalled it. Better a cracked A Frame that a bent truck frame.
On Edit: The center pivot is not really the fulcrum, the fact that the nuts are there, and the bolts still bent kinds proves that. The end of the angle ram is the pivot. Think of that center pivot with the nuts like a set of long bolt cutters. It smeared the nut, and wore the other part, and the angle ram bolts bent, proving the nuts are not acting as stops anymore. There are no nuts on a Meyer, and I know 4 or 5 good shots on the tip of the plow I can rip apart a center pivot. Same with a Western straight blade, ask Fred or Chris how many they have repaired. That combined wear on the nut and the sector (or whatever Blizzard calls it) of 3/8" or so, translates into a lot more 5' out at the wing tip. The wing tip is the lever, the angle ram end the pivot, and the center bolt is tearing out.
Although good pics to study by it looks like the stop nuts are back to far after two seasons my stop nuts would show contact wear which yours dont, this would also account for the bent pins.
Honeslty it looks like the problem started on the nose bushing pivot and the slop there the cracks spread off that just my opinion. My stops were closer again then your picture and after two seasons usally the sides of the nuts were wore off from contact. Again good pictures but looking it just appears the stop nuts were back to far to even come into play. Either way you have some welding to do .:wink
Are you plowing roads with this blade Steve ? It seems to me that the vibrations are causing the welds to crack and all hell breaks lose once that happens.. No matter how good the welds are they will not hold up to the constant vibrations. Like constant road plowing.. Glad you caught the problem and its something we all can keep an eye on !
Steve, good catch on the crack on the nose of the A frame. Tom and I just did a couple of older and newer 810's and 8611's that had torn the bushing completely out of the center of the A frame. These plows were stock with no stop nuts / plates on the A frame. They had torn the center bolt bushing out to the point that there was over 1/4 " all around the bushing of crushed aframe pocket.
Yes the nuts or plates do increase the point loading on the nose of the A frame but we've seen them torn out this way even without stops on the plows. I'm sure the guys at the weld shop are good. Have them look at using full 1/4" matl for the new center piece of the A frame and double plating the nose area on the inside. Pay close attention to the center to center distance for the nose bushing though as you will see cyl damage if it's too long.
Your cracks in the rear by the cross beam are not a real common thing but we've seen it on plows that are doing a lot of road work. Had a couple that tore completely off the cross tubing on the bottom. Have them check you mounting ears closely too as they can tear off the back side.
What about adding the nuts to the bottom J - would that have helped in this case?
The only problem we've seen is on the 8611 that plows roads - we built up the stops and the quadrant in an effort to eliminate the cylinder problems we were experiencing. We lost a little bit of angle - but not enough to make a difference. Just wondering if the nut placement, combined with wear might have been the contributing factor - I know it was for us.
Glad to see you caught it in time Steve.
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I've seen a few of the Blizzards do that. Bracing the a-frame will help,as well as ensuring they are completely welded with good penetration. I've seen a few with very poor welding.
Here's the stops we use. We have had no issues with a-frames cracking,or pivot beams bending and denting. The nuts eventually bent or dent the pivot beam enough they are no longer effective, and then the pins bend.
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Today,when checking my truck for the approaching storm,I went over the A frame better than the quick look I gave it the other day.Upon inspection of the bottom,it is clear that mine is cracking too. It is clear that the weld quality on top isnt the best,but it isnt cracking there,it is cracking from the bottom up on both sides..pics to follow. Thank you Steve for the heads up,on this issue.I dont know how long it would have made it,but I welded the cracks and factory flaws for now,being feb 22nd,Im going to try to finish the season,now I will check those spots after every storm.
I really cannot complain about it,its the 6th year of pushing on that blade,its been holding up great.A few 1/4" thick plates and all will be good again...
These first shots are the drivers side after a wire wheel cleanup.You can see the weld on top isnt the best,but it wasnt cracking there,although it appears it is,it is the weld.
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Here are some more...first one is the drivers side bottom where its cracked. Second 2 are pass side,it was tearing away.I went underneath there is nothing broken under it as of yet...
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sorry for the duplicate above,this is driver side bottom pic..
I've got 7 with stops and haven't seen this. Had a couple that the bushing wore and caused lift height problems, but not cracking like that.
Even switched out some A-frames due to bending, and have been straightened.
Can't remember right now, but I think only a couple have not seen well over 300" of snow in the past 3 seasons. Over 60 this season.
I think Chuck's assessment is pretty close to dead on.
Johnny, your pics and problem bring up another "problem"... which happened first on Steve's? Did the welds crack on the bottom out of plain sight, and then the top tore, or did the top tear first? With multiple tears and broken welds it is often difficult to tell which happened first. Like you said, no nuts on your plow, so maybe the nuts don't have that much to do with the problem? Maybe they do? Maybe plowing mostly pavement vs. mostly gravel makes a difference?
This just brings to light that no plow is indestructable, and the center pivot is the weak point on *most* plows. I say that because I am sure I will be flamed by a person who owns <insert brand> that never had a center pivot problem. Bottom line, inspect your plows regularly, top and bottom, and everywhere in between. Welds fail, and steel tears next to welds.
Glad you caught yours before more damage was done. At least it wasn't too cold out to weld it up.
Interesting... I'm hoping to get mine torn down in the next week or so to replace some hoses, bent pins and I will definitely check this out. These are by far the beefiest a-frames of any light-duty plow I've ever seen. It would have to take quite a bit of prolonged hard use to have cracked the welds and torn the tube like that. Either way, I'll agree, nothing is indestructible.
IMO with any equipment no matter how tough, constant hard work and abuse will eventually cause problems. For example I have seen excavator buckets that are welded like crazy eventually break or tear. Just part of owning equipment. It needs to be checked regularly. 6 years of constant pounding will eventually make its mark. If after multiple years of use and it didn't ever break (like that) then you didn't use it to its full potential!:wink It is when things break like that after limited use then you have issues with quality.
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Vorsteiner F12/F13 M6 and M6 Gran Coupe Upgrades
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After a two-year hiatus, the M6 is back with a more athletic stance and contemporary styling. Vorsteiner is pleased to announce a new tuning program for the BMW F13 M6. It is a total solution to accentuate the lines of M6 beast and make it stand out from all others.
Up front gets an add-on spoiler, the design is subtle but very effective for directing airflow and adding down force. It gives a lower stance for the vehicle while being functional and enhancing performance capabilities.
The sophisticated lines are continued with the add-on side skirts giving it a lower more aggressive stance. Assisting in keeping the vehicle well balanced, the side skirts are more than just a visual enhancement. The additional skirt pieces create down force to help keep the rubber on the road at all speeds.
Adding to the perfection and performance is the rear diffuser. This muscular piece attaches seamlessly to the rear bumper and features four extended aero fins and an upper splitter tunnel. The rear diffuser reduces turbulence and improves airflow from under the vehicle while the top splitter creates down force.
Completing the aero kit is the trunk lid spoiler. It creates additional rear down force while enhancing the style of the M6. It does more than its job while not detracting from the beauty of the factory lines. All aero components are built to perfection from pre-preg carbon fiber
To finish the look a set of stunning 21 inch VSE-003 forged aluminum wheels are added. The VSE-003 wheels are a 5 twin spoke design that retains the factory tire pressure monitoring system. The wheels are engineered to minimize unsprung weight for improved vehicle handling and performance.
The F13 M6 tuning program includes:
- Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Front Spoiler
- Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Side Skirts
- Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Rear Diffuser
- Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Boot Lid Spoiler
- 21 inch VSE-003 Forged Monoblock Wheels
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2 responses to Vorsteiner F12/F13 M6 and M6 Gran Coupe Upgrades
Popoemt commented:
June 22, 2013, 1:10 pm
This is pretty sick, those side skirts make a HUGE difference in the look, much more aggressive, liking this car!
June 22, 2013, 1:10 pm
This is pretty sick, those side skirts make a HUGE difference in the look, much more aggressive, liking this car!
jkmeisl commented:
June 24, 2013, 9:41 am
wow, that's a beautiful thing
June 24, 2013, 9:41 am
wow, that's a beautiful thing
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Wilson Principal Peter Cahall said Monday that the school's plans to appeal its disqualification from the Turkey Bowl over an ineligible player were unsuccessful.
The player in question is Nico Jaleel Robinson, who played earlier this season as a wide receiver for the Tigers. Robinson was arrested in October in connection to the armed robbery of several University of Maryland students. Authorities arrested Robinson at his home in Greenbelt, which led to questions about his eligibility at Wilson — and the DCPS investigation was launched soon after.
Cahall had initially announced Sunday that the school would file an appeal to reverse the decision, but on Monday morning confirmed that the school has no grounds to file a formal injunction. Cahall and the statewide director of athletics, Clark Ray, held discussions late Sunday night regarding the appeals process — and Cahall cited the inability to prove Robinson was a District resident as the reason for pulling away from filing with the state. According to Rule 270.14 in the D.C. Municipal Regulations' Interscholastic State Rules, the first requirement for athletic eligibility is "A student shall be a resident of the District of Columbia, as defined by statute and the rules set forth in title 5," and it was determined through the investigation that both of Robinson's guardians lived in Maryland, Cahall said.
"We didn't know that [Robinson] was a non-resident," said Cahall, who confirmed Robinson is no longer a student at the school. "We have documentation . . . both parents have drivers licenses in Maryland, [DCPS] has talked to the landlord in Maryland, and the landlord has clearly stated that both parents live in Maryland. So I have no grounds to appeal based on what Clark sent me . . . It just rips at my heart."
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Sydney forensic photo exhibit shows beauty in mayhem
By Pauline Askin
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - The subjects are dark, the black-and-white images stark, but visitors to an exhibit of old forensic photographs in Sydney will also be confronted by beauty, and a historical side of the city rarely seen.
"Archival Exposure: Illuminating a Dark Past," on display at the Justice and Police Museum, comprises 42 images reminiscent of the classic "film noir" movies of Humphrey Bogart.
The pictures, printed from a collection of 130,000 negatives rescued from a flooded warehouse, were taken by forensic police photographers from 1912 to 1964 and used as evidence in court. They were never intended to be seen by the public.
"I think a lot of people are really surprised and intrigued by the beauty of the images," Holly Schulte, the exhibition's assistant curator, told Reuters.
"A lot of the photographers of the time were going to beautiful places like Bondi and photographing the Harbour Bridge construction," she said. "The police photographers didn't have that aesthetic, but they show so much about Sydney's past."
The images provide a rare insight into the job of a forensic photographer, who needs to have stamina as well as a rational gaze and a steady hand.
There are criminals and victims, blood-stained bedrooms, secret hideouts in the city's underbelly as well as main streets in the images that also highlight the artistic touch of many of these photographers, who managed to produce compelling images when confronted by murder and mayhem.
In pictures such as "Fatal Traffic Accident," viewers can see rain-slicked moonlit streets reflected in the car's headlamp. An atmospheric shot of a shadow-filled backyard still sends shivers down the spine of viewers today. Continued...


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Primary Dealer List
Below is a revised list of the primary dealers that report weekly to the International and Markets Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
List of the Primary Government Securities Dealers Reporting to the International and Markets Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
Banc of America Securities LLC
Banc One Capital Markets, Inc.
Barclays Capital Inc.
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.
CIBC World Markets Corp.
Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation
Daiwa Securities America Inc.
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
Lehman Brothers Inc.
Merrill Lynch Government Securities Inc.
Mizuho Securities USA Inc.
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
UBS Warburg LLC.
The latest list reflects the following changes:
NOTE: This list has been compiled and made available for statistical purposes only and has no significance with respect to other relationships between dealers and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Qualification for the reporting list is based on the achievement and maintenance of the standards outlined in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's memorandum of January 22, 1992.


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