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London - Wimbledon stars including Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have marked the countdown to this month's London Olympics by revealing their sporting heroes.
Federer, six-time Wimbledon champion, and Djokovic, the current world number one, were among a host of leading male and female players who feature in a new book published to celebrate the Olympics.
Just three weeks after Wimbledon finishes, the grass courts at the All England Club will play host to the Olympic tennis event from July 28 to August 5.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Wednesday launched its official Olympic book, titled Aspire, Inspire: Celebrating Tennis At The Olympics 2012, to help promote tennis at the Olympics.
Writing in the book, Switzerland's Federer, the reigning Olympic doubles champion, chose compatriot and 1992 Olympic tennis champion Marc Rosset as his hero.
"I heard of a sudden that Marc Rosset won the Olympic gold in singles and it was amazing news. He was a big hero." said Federer, who will carry the Swiss flag at the opening ceremony in London.
"Knowing Marc later on he told me he didn't even want to go to the Olympics, but he said 'ok let's go and see what happens' and he got the biggest victory of his career.
"It's amazing how things work out, particularly at the Olympic Games. So for me I guess that's always been an inspiration."
Federer himself was picked by Kei Nishikori, who last week became the first Japanese man to reach the Wimbledon third round for 17 years.
"I used to love him when I was younger and he's always my idol," Nishikori said. "I love to watch his tennis. To beat him in the future, that's one of my goals."
Serbian Djokovic, a Beijing bronze medallist, nominated Italian skier Alberto Tomba.
"He stands out as my number one because I come from a skiing family. My father, my uncle and my aunt were skiing professionals," Djokovic said.
"I remember I used to wake up early every morning and stay up at night to watch Tomba ski live on TV. I admire everything he has done."
Spain's Rafael Nadal, who won gold in Beijing, recalled his memories of the Barcelona 1992 Olympics.
"The athletes did fantastic work in Barcelona. I remember the last few metres from Fermin Cacho, that's an image that will going to be in my mind always," Nadal said of the Spanish 1500m gold medallist.
China's Peng Shuai chose former gymnast Li Ning, who lit the flame at the opening ceremony in Beijing four years ago.
"When I was young, tennis was not popular at all in China," she said.
"For the Olympics and the Grand Slams it was just a dream to watch it at home. I never ever thought that one day I'd be there.
"This time at Wimbledon will be different. It's the first time we don't have to play in white. I can't imagine what it's going to look like.
"Maybe everyone should take photos for history in case it never happens again!"
ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti added: "I believe this book shows the impact the Olympics has had on the lives of the current generation of tennis players, and how proud they are to represent their countries in the Olympic and Paralympic tennis events."
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ECAC Releases:
Female Administrators of the Year | Institutions of the Year
Courtesy of Columbia Media Relations/Sports Information and ECAC
DANBURY, Conn. -- Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Dr. Kevin T. McGinniss has announced Columbia Athletics Director Dr. M. Dianne Murphy was selected as one of three 2013-14 ECAC Female Administrators of the Year.
Murphy shares the accolade with Adelphi University Senior
Associate Athletics Director Kate Whalen and
William Smith College Athletics Director Deb
Steward. All three will be honored at the 2014 ECAC
Honors Dinner at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth,
The ECAC Female Administrators of the Year are presented annually to administrators from ECAC member schools in recognition of outstanding or meritorious service to the conference.
Murphy just completed her 10th year at the helm of Columbia Athletics. Columbia, the 2014 ECAC Institution of the Year, had four spring teams appear in NCAA Championships this past year, including the baseball team's second Ivy League title in three years. Since the 2004-05 season, Murphy has overseen Ivy League Championships in 12 different sports.
In addition to the athletic success over her career, Murphy helped create the Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame, which began in 2006. In 2011, she was named to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee and has also developed an elite leadership-training program aimed for college women's basketball coaches. Prior to Columbia, Murphy was the Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Denver, where she led the Pioneers' program from NCAA Division II to one of the top Division I athletics programs.
"I am thrilled to be honored by the ECAC as the Division I Female Administrator of the Year - and even more excited to see that our entire athletics program has received accolades for its incredible performance over the past year," said Murphy.
Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Commissioner Dr. Kevin T. McGinniss announced Columbia University has been named the Division I recipient of the 2013-14 ECAC Jim Dougher Institution of the Year Award presented by Jostens.
Joining the Lions are Adelphi University (Division II), and Williams College (Division III). All three institutions will be recognized at the 2014 ECAC Honors Dinner on September 28th at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel in N. Falmouth, Massachusetts.
The ECAC Jim Dougher Institution of the Year is presented annually to the ECAC institutions that best exemplify the highest standards of athletic performance and collegiate academics. The selection process is based annually on participation and success of an institution's athletic program in recognition of the following selection criteria: documentation and confirmation of academic success by the institution's student-athlete population, the number of ECAC championships won; number of institution's teams selected for participation in ECAC championships; and National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Points. The NACDA Director's Cup points are based upon order of finish in NCAA sponsored championships.
On the way to its first-ever Institution of the Year Award, Columbia participated in 12 ECAC championships this past year. The Lions successful season was highlighted by winning both the 2013 Men's and Women's ECAC Indoor Tennis Championships. The women's team defeated Yale 4-1 to capture the title, while the men's team blanked Harvard, 4-0. Also finishing with 353.5 Director's Cup points, the Lions had four spring teams make the NCAA Tournament, including both ECAC Champion tennis teams.
Not only successful in competition, Columbia fielded 30 student-athletes to Academic All-Ivy League Teams this past year.
With 17.54 total points, Columbia edged Princeton (16.11) and Harvard (15.65), who finished second and third respectively.
"Over the past decade, we have made tremendous investments in
the People, Places and Programs which impact our athletics
program," said Columbia Athletics Director Dr. M. Dianne
Murphy. "Seeing our teams achieve and sustain success is so
gratifying, and a wonderful testament to all of those who have
stood behind us through the years."
About the ECAC : In the 75 years since its inception, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has emerged as the nation's largest Conference. The ECAC has grown considerably from its charter membership of 58, currently boasting over 300 member schools in Divisions I, II and III, ranging in location from Maine to South Carolina, and westerly to Missouri. In the 2014-15 academic year, the ECAC will host nearly 100 championships in 37 men's and women's sports as the sponsors of over 5,800 varsity teams and 111,000 male and female athletes. For more information, visit www.ecacsports.com.

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starnest hit the nail right on the head -- the power drop for 1971 was TOTALLY the change in the way power was rated. it took another year or two before smog related items started taking a toll as well. If you check the engine specs in a Motors or Chilton's all make service manual you'll quickly see that just the power and torque numbers changed, everything else remained the same for 1970 and 71 (or was that 72?).
There are lots of interesting 70s cars. The Fairmont/Granade and even the late 70s LTD (NOT that huge LTD II!!) platforms are real easy to build a muscle car on. Light and will handle the power. V-8 Vegas and Pintos (and hopped up MIIs) were quite popular in the late 70s. What the factory didn't do was easy to do with mostly factory parts and a bigger, or just better, motor. The MII (and don't forget the Maverick Grabber!) original 302 wasn't much, but it didn't take a lot to give it a kick in the pants, even with junkyard older Ford parts.
The AMCs of the time are way under appreciated. MUCH easier to throw an AMC V-8 in a Gremlin or Hornet (since this is a 70s discussion I won't mention the late 60s Rambler Americans...) and have one heck of a hot little car. Gremlins came from the factory with 304s, but even a 232 six Gremlin with a stick was a lively ride -- no fours for AMC until 1977! AMC made 360 Hornets for a couple years, not just the 71 SC/360 -- you could get a 70 or 71 (and I think 72) Hornet Sportabout wagon or four door sedan with a 360/2V and auto trans. I think those Hornets look much better than the Vegas, Pintos, and Mustang IIs (Hornet hatchback and two door sedans... HB didn't come out until 73). They are much easier to stick a V-8 in (any small block will fit, BB would be tight though) than the other makes -- no special kit required since there was a factory V-8 option, and that wasn't stuffed in there as an afterthought either!
Look in that same Chiltons and note the compression ratios for 70 vs 71. Changing from gross to net just helped hide the power drop.
You're right about 70 vs. 71. "Net" hp ratings didn't come into play until 1972 (what I thought...)
1975 Motor's Auto Repair Manual
Chevy 350/2V
1970 - 250 hp - 345 ft/lbs - 9:1 compression
1971 - 245 hp - 350 ft/lbs - 8.5:1
(the 5 ft/lbs probably made those two feel the same)
1972 - 165 hp - 280 ft/lbs - 8.5:1
The 71 and 72 specs are the same across the board - dwell angle, plugs/gap, and timing. Same power, difference is "gross" and "net" ratings. GROSS ratings (prior to 1972) are measured using no accessories/air filter/exhaust. NET ratings REQUIRE as installed accessories (base model, AC compressors and PS weren't on there, just water pump and alternator -- unless all models had the other items as many do now), air filter and housing, exhaust manifolds, and simulated factory exhaust system.
In reality there was no power drop between 71 and 72 models, just the way they were rated changed.
I started the hate when the 5 MPH bumpers came in to play, cars were butt ugly, and the H.P. didn't help a bit. Moving to Ca. in 77 from the Midwest, the smog laws going back to 76 for present times, I have no use for anything newer than a 72. Other than the Corvettes after 82, I have a problem thinking of any newer cars that turn my crank. I still like to mess around under the hood, but fixing a car quickly and without a manual for vacuum lines, wiring, computer savvyness (is that a word?) I just don't want to do it. If I were to purchase a Cosworth Vega, the first thing I would do is modify the front bumper to make it look like it wasn't a cow catcher off a locomotive. The size of cars from 73 to 78, what were they thinking, they were huge! Most couldn't get out of their own way. Under appreciated? Maybe so, but when the kids that grew up with these cars start having a few extra bucks around, they are bound to be restored, a few of them, anyway. I was looking at my Hemming Muscle Machines mag, there was an article on the Formula Firebirds and SD 455, 73-74 models, 20k to 100k values. That's nutz! They were slugs, body style wasn't terrible and they handled well but I wouldn't walk across the street to see one. To each, their own. 72 was the last year I had any real interest. On a positive note, I could tell a Ford from a G.M. product from a Chrysler product, they were all ugly in their own unique way. Most days I have to look for a name badge anymore. I still feel like crossing 4 lanes of traffic to ram a VW beetle looking VW, I hate them with a passion! Rant Done! Dan
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain
70s cars under appreciated?
The contrite answer would be that by the mid 70s all Detroit was selling was the allusion of performance with appearance packages on underpowered slugs.
I had a friend with a Cosworth Vega like the one pictured......its real hard to get excited about a car that turns 18+ second 1/4 mile times. That was especially true if you had lived thru the late 60s and driven the real big block muscle cars. Even the V8 powered Mustang IIs and V8 Monzas were 16+ second cars in stock form. It says a lot that the fastest (to 100 MPH) American production vehicle in 1978 was a Dodge Pickup with a 360 CI engine (the Lil Red Express Trucks).
That being said the cars should really be looked at in the context of the times. Insurance rates had skyrocketed due to the accidents/deaths caused primarily by inexperienced drivers in over powered cars. Gas prices were on the rise and Federally mandated emission controls were rushed into production which literally were choking the engines to death (the early catalytic convertors were horrible). The final nail in the coffin was probably the federally mandated 55 MPH speed limit.
These were not exciting times for the car enthusiasts. The one thing it did do was weed out the wannabe car guys from the hard core ones. Even though the cars did have the potential for performance improvements by the normal hot rod techniques (improved intake and exhaust and elimination of much of the emission controls) most people left the cars completely stock for fear of losing their 5 year 50,000 mile warranty.
For the hard core guys it did provide fodder in the form of cheap light weight bodies that V8s could be stuffed into.....the most popular at the time being Pintos and Vegas. I personally picked up a 4 year old Pinto from a used car lot for $50 because it had a thrown rod.... and spent the next 2 weeks stuffing a 302/C4/9 in it.
These are the 2 cars I had in the late 70s, the V8 Pinto and the V8 4 speed Vega.
Personally, while I have no use for much of the 70s offerings in stock form there were some interesting body styles......I would love to find one of the Ventura based GTOs (of course Id end up stuffing a 455 into it). I also have a soft spot for the Mustang IIs.....This was my daily driver for 10 years with a 351W/4 speed/and Posi (Im currently detuning it and putting in an automatic for the wife).
And being as how I mentioned trucks earlier my 76 Dodge D100 complete with stripe package and factory 440 ( they only built 191 440 powered shortbed D100s in 76, and in stock form with only 8:1 compression performance was less than stellar).
Basically the 70s cars were what they were, potential, but no real performance.
Looking for exceptions I have Road & Track reports from 1978 and 1979 on the W72 Trans Am and L82 Vette. Both 4 speed cars and they did 0-60 in 6.5 and 6.7 seconds respectively. I assume they were honest times, because by then no one was prepping cars for magazines like they used to. For comparison I noted a Motor Trend test of an earlier editon of the C3 Vette with high comp 327 & 4 speed, that did 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. So I would rate the Corvette engineers that got the L82 1979 Vette to do that well on 91 octane unleaded as very good.
That said, most people rode around in L78 automatic T/As and L48 automatic Vettes, and they were only high 16s cars at best, so that sucked and you can see why imports were on the rise. The 1979 BMW 528i 4 speed only had a 2.8 liter motor but did 0-60 in 8.2 seocnds and 125 mph with those huge 5 mph bumpers. Car and Driver got the same acceleration time so I assume that was legit. But it wasn't a cheap car. I did read a report on a special Grand Am Coupe Pontiac were working on for 1979, with a 170 hp 301 with ESC, that was a 4 speed car that got 0-60 in 8.2 seconds, but it wasn't put in production. It also had great handling with the equivalent of T/A WS6 suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes, and rear drive of course. Shame they never built it.
0-60 mph in 11 seconds wasn't bad for a minitruck!!
Rotary engine in a truck? Hmm....well you couldn't really blow it up by over-revving it but that would be a terrible power band for hauling.
I only have my Nova because I needed a cheap car quickly. Can't complain too much other than it is all rusted out (but they all did that in the 70's!)
Someone earlier in the thread hit the nail on the head. The lightweight Nova/Camaro and the Mustang II/Fox bodies made for quick cars after a few mods. They also had leagues better brakes and suspension designs than 60's cars.
Something most people forget when talking about 60's cars is the majority of "muscle cars" were sold with inline sixes or V8s with 1/2 barrel carbs! I'm talking about such jewels like the Dart Swingers with a slant six that runs a whopping 22sec 1/4 mi in 1969! Plymouth Satellites with 383 a two barrel is another example. 390 2V Ford Galaxie. 1967 Camaro with a 230 six or 307 V8 either with single barrel. All slugs. The 327SS or 440/426 big block was a rarity - as evidenced by today's prices. Most 60's Mustangs were also sixes or poor performing 289s. A 305 Camaro or that could run a 16sec 1/4 looks very good in this light!
On the AMC front in 1979 the Spirit came out with an optional 304ci V8 w/4sp that ran high 14's but no one bought it. There were also V8 Hornets, Gremlins, and even Pacers. That didn't save them either.
I think the 70's was for cars what the 80's was for fashion and the 90's were for music. Just not a whole lot there, nothing you're going to look back on decades later and still enjoy. I say this owning a 70's car- my 77 formula. I've always liked the way it looks. But I say that also knowing that for that car to be appreciated by others, it really has to be cleaned up and looking flawless. It has such a stigma as a redneck mobile, that's what most people see it as. Styling was just a little overdone, and god, the firechicken is ridiculous by anybody's standards (which mine doesn't have).
Some diamonds in the rough are the TA super duty and the dodge little red express. Not exactly a muscle car, but I think the Lincoln continentals are pretty unforgettable, especially with that grill and the massive size. Always wanted to take one on a long road trip.
In the late 70s/early 80s V-8s in small cars weren't selling for anyone. Oh they still got attention in magazine articles and advertisements, but not many were selling. They brought a few customers in the door though, and that helped some. AMCs problem was they didn't have an adequate four and the car designs were too dated. The Spirit/Concord came out in 1970 as the Gremlin/Hornet, and it showed. Now they did have great success with the Concord when it was introduced in 1979. they made over the Hornet as a small luxury car, and the resulting Concord sold good for a few years. But the styling was still dated even after the face lift, and when others started making "dolled up" small cars AMC was left behind... again. The Pacer was actually a great car, but didn't get good enough gas mileage. Sold as many as they could build the first couple years, then the novelty of the modern design wore off, and it got no better gas mileage than a bigger car due to weight of glass and safety features. AMC had good designs on the boards, just not enough capital to bring them out fast enough.
some style left
I have to agree that some of the 70 stuff didn't look as good, but you still could work on them and build them up, not like todays cars.. My 1977 concours nova hatchback with its little underpowered 305and tall 2.56 gears was only made for the open road. But now it has 355 power, 200 4r overdrive tranny and 3.73 gears. It still came with a real nice interior and style. No more nova's. The next generation will not be rebuilding the cars as we know it. That is why you are seeing more older car being found and redone then you saw fourty years ago.
Lot's of cool 70's cars just seems like they all rusted so darn bad, well at least in Ohio they did.
I had a '77 Nova in high school, always thought they were good looking.
two things, both chevy, basically sum it up.
Second gen camaro, same body for 11 years.
chevy trucks, same body from what 73-89 or something. if my dates are wrong they are close enough. Instead of new cars every couple of years, we got new cars every couple of decades!!! ok, so they changed the front fenders on the second gen. (like they did the 50's pickups in 58). still same basic thing for years. (yes i know they opened up the rear windscreen to in 74, pls see my journal before you start pickin this apart).
big bumpers, plastic interiors, drop in horsepower and the high *** price of gas (reletively speaking of course), coupled with the forementioned lack of change of looks, and oh yeah, that Detroit just started building crap, along with electronic engines that us old carb boobs couldn't understand, with ten tons of vacuum lines,
and, WHAT's TO LIKE? oh yeah, big blocks all but disappeared as well. and although the drop in h.p. wasn't all we thought it was at the time, the average schmoe, like me, didn't realize it for years. and, this thread is certainly NOT about the years 70, 71 and 72.
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Good point on the "plastic fantastic" interiors Bullheimer. UV degradation left a lot of the interiors trashed.
Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-03-2013 at 01:35 PM.
i'm old. what can i say? however my 007 Matrix is solid plastic. doors on the dash break, the metal body is like tin foil. the trend continues til we just drive an all plastic car, i guess. at least then we can just bounce off each other when we wreck!
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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), which restates and broadens the definition of General Purpose Electric Motors, goes into effect on December 19, 2010. Certain motors "manufactured (alone or as a component of another piece of equipment)" will be required to have nominal full load efficiencies that meet the levels defined in NEMA MG-1 (2006) (see Table 12-12). Motors manufactured after December 19, 2010, must comply with the law.
For the first time, OEMs will be held accountable for the efficiency of motors in their equipment. With the deadline quickly approaching, motor manufacturers should have an action plan for complying with the law. They should be conducting testing in accordance with the regulations and carefully recording the results. OEMs requiring design changes should be reviewing their options. End users should be paying close attention to the amount of energy their motors consume, while researching potential cost saving programs available.
This new legislation, while vast in scope, is designed to "move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options." Specifically, the new legislation restates the definition of General Purpose Electric Motors as defined in 10 CFR 431 from the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 (EPCA) and classifies these motors as Subtype I.
Additionally, the law also defines a new category of General Purpose Motors, Subtype II, as motors incorporating design elements of a general purpose motors (Subtype I) that are configured as:
- U-Frame motors
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- Vertical solid shaft normal thrust motor (tested in a horizontal configuration)
- Eight pole motors (900 rpm)
- Poly-phase motors with voltage less than 600 volts (e.g., 575 volts)
Subtype II motors between 1 and 200 hp manufactured alone or as part of another piece of equipment shall have a nominal full load efficiency that is not less than as defined in NEMA MG-1 (2006) (see Table 12-12). Each fire pump motor manufactured alone or as a piece of equipment must comply with Table 12-11. NEMA Design B motors with horsepower ratings above 200 hp and not greater than 500 hp are required to comply with NEMA MG-1 (see Table 12-11).
Subtype II motors must be manufactured to these efficiency levels beginning 12/19/2010.
Subtype I Motors (1-200 hp) must be manufactured to these efficiency levels beginning 12/19/2010.
A significant point is that close coupled and footless motors, used extensively in pumping applications, will now be regulated for the first time ever under Sub Type II. Whether a pump OEM purchases motors from vendors or manufactures them for his own products, the efficiency level must be acceptable and a Certificate of Compliance from the Department of Energy (DOE) is required.
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After December 19, 2010, covered motors cannot be manufactured alone or sold as a piece of new equipment below the prescribed levels of efficiency. Many OEMs purchase motors from manufacturers and may only have a few specifics to consider. Some already offer motors in their equipment that meet the regulations and market them as high-efficiency models in their product offerings. Some OEMs manufacture their own motors for equipment needs. No matter the circumstance, OEMs will most likely have to address the new regulations.
OEMs purchasing motors from manufacturers requiring increased efficiencies to meet the regulation may have new design considerations to consider. Motors meeting higher efficiencies tend to run faster than their less efficient counterparts. Matching speeds to application need (pump flow, fan cfm) is important to consider. Drives may be required, which offer the opportunity to increase system efficiency in applications with variable output requirements. In some cases, mounting dimensions for motor into machinery may be slightly different. If changes need to be made to meet the requirements, OEMs will have the opportunity to validate motors to find the best fit for their equipment needs based on performance and price.
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Re: Point inside a polygon?
Adriano Moreira wrote:
> Hi,
> I need a routine to check if a point is inside or outside a polygon
> (simple polygon non self-intersecting).
> Any help appreciated.
> Adriano Moreira
that is a "famous" question for interviews of new imployees.
take a straight line from the point to infinity (or at least beyond the
- it is usually best if that line is parralel to one of the axis
then count how many times the new line intersects with lines of the
polygon - an even number means its outside,
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Insectiana wallpaper by Johanna Basford. Fabulous moths creating a sort of toile. Comes in various colors. Her custom (bespoke) wallpapers are drawn by hand, then traditionally silk screen printed in her Aberdeenshire studio. All papers are available to buy in 10m rolls or panels of any length. The Johanna Basford hand printed wallpaper is £16.50 per metre (minimum orders of 3 metres). Wallpaper dimensions are Width: 52cm and Drop Repeat: 60cm


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Continuing The Discussion On A True Innovation Agenda
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Last week, over on our Step 2 discussion platform we kicked off a discussion on what an "innovation agenda" might look like for a US-politician for 2012. What kinds of regulatory changes should they be focused on? This effort, done in partnership with Engine Advocacy, has already kicked off a nice discussion over there with some interesting ideas being tossed around. If you haven't yet, please join in the discussion. I'm not surprised that copyright issues and open internet issues top the list of things most interesting to folks -- the SOPA/PIPA debate has pretty much guaranteed that. I am a little surprised that issues around helping skilled entrepreneurs -- the folks who create jobs -- was seen as less of an issue compared to some of the others on the list. Either way, the discussion is still going on there, and we'll be taking it further over the coming weeks and months, so feel free to join in.


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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
|Bruins Trade For Drew Stafford
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
With a stunning 82-81 loss Monday night to the upstart eight-seed, the Boston Celtics found themselves knee-deep in questions.
What happened to the Celtics' advantage in big-game experience and late-game execution? Would Paul Pierce's knee injury kill the Celtics' enough offense? And why was Brandon Bass shooting more than anyone on Boston's roster, considering Kevin Garnett seems to have swapped places with his 2004 MVP-self?
After shellacking the Philadelphia 76ers with an impressive 107-91 win on the road, consider those questions answered.
Okay, so maybe the fourth quarter crunch time question from Game Two wasn't really answered when Boston emptied its bench for the final three minutes of garbage time. Up by 19, Doc Rivers subbed in Marquis Daniels, Sasha Pavlovic, Keyon Dooling, and E'Twaun Moore (orm as they're more commonly known, the Tiny Four). The Celtics scored all of two points the rest of the way.
That said, it was incredibly refreshing to see the Celtics assert their will and take charge early, not letting the Sixers stick around until the very end when anything can happen. (Lavoy Allen's line drive bank shot with 0.9 seconds on the shot clock, Evan Turner's spinning, flailing prayer of a go-ahead layup) TNT might not want a game decided before the final minute, but as a Celtics fan, that's alright by me.
Whereas his box score from Game Two drew comparisons to his worst career playoff performances, Game Three was more like the vintage #34 Celtics fans are accustomed to. Pierce only shot 35 percent, but 24 points and 12 rebounds? Soaring dunks? Fourteen free throw attempts? Maybe Pierce's refusal to acknowledge his sprained MCL wasn't a classic case of denial after all.
Of course, who knows how Pierce's knee will respond after playing 37 minutes just 48 hours before Game Four. Maybe he'll limp than ever on Friday night. But at least we know he can still carry the scoring load for stretches if need be. I "Tebow" with gratitude.
In the Celtics' two wins this series, Garnett is only averaging, oh, 28 points and 12 rebounds. He's also been the defensive captain/tour de force. Even in the loss, though Garnett had just 15 points, he scored 11 of them in the fourth quarter. With Pierce somewhat slowed, Garnett has become the primary scoring option, abusing the Sixers in the low post with an array of fade-aways and bank shots. At this point, I'm surprised when he misses.
This Minnesota-era KG blast from the past is much better than any blast from the Bass, who inexplicably jacked up roughly 1,000 jumpers without making any in Game Two. Bass took a much more reasonable 10 shots on Wednesday, making half and staying within the offensive flow. Garnett's 12-of-17 shooting and seemingly scoring at will also helped.
From the rubble of the Wells Fargo Center, a new question emerges: can the Celtics carry their momentum from Wednesday's dominant victory to Friday night?
I'd like to think so, especially with a chance to step on Philadelphia's throats and put them in a 3-1 hole going back to Boston. Wednesday showed just how much more talented the Celtics are: not just Pierce and Garnett, but also Rajon Rondo (running the show with 23 points and 14 assists) and even Mickael Pietrus (3-of-4 on three-pointers and 13 points). The veteran Celtics can smell 76er blood in the water.
Unfortunately, I said "I'd like to think so" for a reason. This Celtics team can be wildly inconsistent from night to night, both in terms of results and, more criminally, effort. Sometimes the C's just seem unmotivated, uninterested or unchallenged, and they play accordingly.
You could certainly make that case for the first two games of this series, both of which required fourth quarter comebacks. One resulted in a last minute loss, the other could've just as easily.
It's hard to blame Boston after exuding such authority over their opponent (in their opponent's own house, no less). They just controlled every facet of the game – what's there to be worried about? My fear heading into Friday is that after coasting to an easy win and reclaiming home-court advantage, the Celtics will rest on their laurels instead of pressing the attack. That's how they lost Game Five in Atlanta, and that's how Philadelphia could re-tie the series Friday night.
But with some luck and a little hard work, the questions remaining after Game Four won't have anything to do with age or injury, but only whether the Celtics can close it out in five.
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The Clintons' crimes against Haiti go back two decades, making Bill singularly unsuitable to act as United Nations envoy to Haiti. "Bill's friendly relations with Haiti's current President Michael Martelly, who is linked to Duvalier-era thugs and their kin, is well known."
Bill and Hillary Clinton: "Friends of Haiti?"
by Marty Goodman
This article previously appeared in Socialist Action newspaper.
"When he gave money to the farmer (in the US) to grow rice and to compete with Haitian rice he is not the friend of Haiti."
Bill Clinton and Obama's Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are called "the Friends of Haiti." Oh, really?
After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, President Obama appointed Bill Clinton as US envoy, partnering with the Katrina and Iraq criminal George Bush, Jr., a supporter of the 2004 CIA-backed military coup which overthrew the elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. After the earthquake, Bill headed relief agencies, while excluding Haitians themselves. The stated theme of the Clinton-Bush effort was to "build back better." Today, Bill is the UN envoy and acknowledged guiding hand behind international relief efforts.
Both Bill and Hillary are promoters of the U.S. dominated World Bank low-wage sweatshop plan for Haiti, angrily dubbed "the American Plan" by Haitians. Last year, Hillary signed an agreement committing $124 million tax dollars to the building of the Caracol sweatshop assembly park in the north of Haiti. The agreement includes massive tax breaks for sweatshop bosses. Workers there are making the starvation wage of about $3.50 a day.
On Oct 22, 2012 Bill and Hillary were on hand for the inaugural ceremony in Caracol. Also there was Haitian President Michael Martelly, a pro-coup right-winger linked to Duvalier era thugs. Hillary praised Martelly as Haiti's "chief dreamer and believer." Martelly, once again, declared Haiti "open for business."
The sweatshop park was launched with $3 million from the "Clinton Bush Haiti Fund," set up by the two Obama appointees to spearhead so-called earthquake relief fundraising. One park occupant, Sae-A Trading, is a large textile company cited by the AFL-CIO for "acts of violence and intimidation" against workers in Guatemala.
"Last year, Hillary signed an agreement committing $124 million tax dollars to the building of the Caracol sweatshop assembly park in the north of Haiti."
In 1993, during Bill Clinton's administration, he appointed his close friend Ron Brown as Secretary of Commerce. In the early 1980s, Brown was a partner in the powerful Washington law firm of Patton, Boggs & Blow. Brown was a paid attorney and a lobbyist for Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier and his family. Brown was also personally linked to wealthy Haitian pro-Duvalier figures.
In 1983, Ron Brown wrote a report addressed to the dictator detailing his successes on Duvalier's behalf in overcoming Haiti's "unfair image," not once mentioning Baby Doc's appalling human rights record. As Commerce Secretary (1993-1996) Brown was in a position to help steer Haiti's World Bank economic plan. Brown was named Democratic National Chairman in 1989. President Clinton established the "Ron Brown Award" for corporate leadership and responsibility.
As first-time presidential candidate, Bill correctly called Bush Sr's Haitian immigration policy "racist." Bush intercepted refugee boats in international waters as they fled a brutal CIA-backed military coup in 1991. Bush erected a racist U.S. naval blockade around Haiti to intercept refugees, in violation of U.S. and international political asylum law. The desperate refugees, dubbed "the Black Boat People" by refugee advocates, were handed over by the US to the military regime, which viewed refugees as "dissidents." Once in office, Clinton dramatically intensified Bush's racist blockade, which former Preside Jean-Bertrand Aristide called a "floating Berlin Wall."
In 1994, Aristide got Clinton to agree to restore his presidency with a US/UN military occupation that his supporters lobbied for. Included in the occupation agreement was a World Bank economic plan for Haiti based on assembly sweatshops; reconciliation with coup makers; and the slashing of tariffs on U.S. subsidized goods such as rice, which soon destroyed the domestic production of this Haitian staple. The policy drove rural Haitians into overcrowded, poorly constructed housing in Port au Prince, devastated by the deadly 2010 earthquake. Mario Joseph, a prominent Haitian human rights attorney, told Socialist Action, "When he gave money to the farmer (in the US) to grow rice and to compete with Haitian rice he is not the friend of Haiti."
"Once in office, Clinton dramatically intensified Bush's racist blockade, which former Preside Jean-Bertrand Aristide called a 'floating Berlin Wall.'"
The Clinton administration further pressured the Haitian government into accepting the reintegration hundreds of former Haitian army thugs into the "new" Haitian police. The CIA admitted that it openly recruiting police trainees, including members of the paramilitary goons in FRAPH, which was key to the success of the bloody 1991 coup. So blatant was the CIA that Jan Stromsem, head of the US police training program (ICITAP) in Haiti, quit in 1999 due, in part, to the CIA role.
Today, Bill's friendly relations with Haiti's current President Michael Martelly, who is linked to Duvalier-era thugs and their kin, is well known. Martelly became president in a sham election in 2011 engineered by the US. Secret U.S. embassy cables, released by Wikileaks, partially revealed extensive U.S. involvement in the Haitian election, which surely included Clinton. According to a Haitian journalist friendly with someone who was in the room with Clinton at a private meeting with candidates, Clinton arrogantly told a leading candidate, Jude Celestin, that he could not run and then offered Celestin a job in return. In sum, Clinton lent credibility to a sham election that excluded the largest party, Fanmi Lavalas, the party of Aristide supporters.
UN envoy Bill Clinton must answer for the UN's refusal to take responsibility for numerous sexual assaults by MINUSTAH troops, some caught on video. In addition, the UN's refusal to respond to calls for a moratorium on "forced evictions" of earthquake victims still living in Haiti's tent cities, which numbers about 400,000. The forced evictions violate laws protecting the rights of "internal refugees." Lastly, the UN's refusal to respond to suits by human rights organizations such as the Office of International Lawyers (BAI) concerning the UN role in the Cholera epidemic. Two scientific studies and photographic evidence demonstrated the direct cause of the outbreak is linked to MINUSTAH troops from Nepal.
An easily treated water born disease, cholera killed over 7,000 Haitians and hundreds of thousands were stricken ill starting in 2010. BAI President Mario Joseph told Socialist Action, "If this kind of cholera happened in the U.S., France, in Canada or in London, the UN would act fast. Because we are Haitian, because we are black people, they don't respect us." Joseph called the lack of action, "genocide."
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The Atlanta Falcons signed former Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson this offseason, but they also traded their 2007 second round draft pick Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions. With Robinson in and Houston out, the Falcons still have young talent at the cornerback position, and they feel that Brent Grimes has a bright future, after he recorded six interceptions this past season.
Even though it appears the Falcons are set at cornerback, adding depth in the mid rounds this year is a possibility. The Falcons have shown interest in cornerback prospects this offseason that are considered to be mid-to-late round draft picks, and Scout.com has learned that they entertained Alabama's Javier Arenas in Atlanta on April 13th.
Arenas participated in the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine and performed well this offseason. In Mobile, he demonstrated good lateral quickness and strength defending against some talented receivers and displayed his ability as a return specialist. At the Combine, the 5-foot-9, 197-pound Arenas didn't run the most impressive time in the 40 (4.60), and he injured his hamstring during his first attempt, which put an end to his workout.
Despite his height, Arenas is a physical corner who has great playmaking ability, and plays bigger than his listed dimensions. He had an impressive 2009 season for Alabama, as he collected 71 tackles, 12 for a loss, five sacks and five interceptions. He's a sound defender, but he will also have a major impact on special teams at the next level. He holds the SEC record with seven punt returns for a touchdown in his career, and with special teams being a valued unit, Arenas will be attractive to many teams.Arenas is currently the 14th rated cornerback listed on Scout.com's 2010 NFL Draft Rankings.
A member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America, Chris Steuber has provided his analysis of the NFL and NFL Draft prospects on the web and on the radio since 1999. Steuber's features are published across the Scout.com network and on FoxSports.com. If you wish to contact Chris Steuber, email him at: firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also now follow Chris Steuber on Twitter.


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Just bought a new compressor--how bad did I do?
So I was walking the aisles of Costco today and something just jumped onto my flat truck. And by "jumped", I mean picked up and placed there by me.
Bought their "Master Power" by "Cooper Tools" compressor. The thing is supposed to be rated for 5.6 cfm @ 90 and 6.8 @ 40psi.
Essentially, I am picking this up for one job and one job only. I getting it to power This HVLP gun Thoughts?
The compressor itself is warranted for 3 years, so Im not too worried about it taking a dump two years down the line. Im just not in the place in my life where Im looking to buy a high quality compressor right now (Im still in school and rent a house that doesnt have a garage.)
The reason for this guy was that he was cheap ($100), portable, and oiled. The paint project is small and I plan on doing it a body panel at a time. The gun claims it only needs 5cfm at 60psi, so Im hoping this can keep up, but I think it will probably be close. Im hoping that painting a panel at a time will give it time to catch back up.
So, does anyone know anything about Cooper tools or Master Power in general? Or did I just buy a no-name POS? :spank:
Additionally, does anyone have any thoughts on the gun?
Once I get around to it, I'll write a review of the unit if folks are interested.
No clue about the compressor. The HF gun you linked to is not HVLP. It is gravity feed.
Did you link to the wrong one?
The cfm rating seems really low to me for a general use compressor.
CFM rating is too low to be of much use for pneumatic power tools.
Thanks for the replies fellas. But like I said in my post, Im not too concerned that it wont be able to keep up with a large variety of pneumatic tools. Eventually I'll get one that will, but for now, that not this one's job.
This one will only be asked to run the This paint gun I linked to (if its not hvlp, thats ok by me, just as long as it puts down a reasonable paint job) and maybe a framing nailer.
Does anyone have any experience with Cooper tools or Master Power as brands? Though seldom the creme de la creme, Costco does seem to pick fairly good quality merchandise to stock. I'm wondering if this follows suit.
Additionally, I was wondering about thoughts in general on whether a gun like the one I listed (which says it wants 5 cfm at 60 psi) would likely be able to be run by a compressor with the specs I gave above. Thanks :)
That gun is not a HVLP gun as has already been pointed out but it should work ok with that compressor painting small parts, just don't plan on doing a lot of painting at one time. It should be just fine for running a nailer and maybe even an impact wrench in very short bursts but sanders and grinders will be pretty much useless. I know a guy who uses that same gun with a larger compressor to paint farm equipment and it works surprisingly good for what it costs.
Thats the reply I was waiting to hear! :) Thanks oldred!
Now, when you say small parts, would that include an MG Midget? :P
She's all in pieces at the moment, which was how I was planning to paint it. The hood is the largest at Im guessing about 10-12 square feet. Any ideas on whether I could paint the hood without having to pause for the compressor to catch up? Im figuring that if the hood can be done, the rest can be done as well as they are all substantially smaller.
This is my first attempt at painting (and restoration generally) so I largely have no idea what Im doing, but I enjoy figuring it out as I go.
Im hoping that I'll be able to spray it with this combo, because if not, its brush and or roller time! And no, sadly Im not kidding.
As long as you are painting just a piece at a time it will probably work ok but that compressor is probably going to be humping trying to keep up so it WILL get hot. That means there is most likely going to be some water to deal with so you best plan on a good separator system and don't just hook a hose to the compressor, if you do you may end up spraying nearly as much water as paint. This has been covered a bunch of times so you could do a search and find out which way would be the best in your case to solve the problem before it happens, should not be at all hard to do nor expensive.
I painted my son's 64 1/2 Mustang about 10 years or so ago with a Campbell Hausfeld compressor (about the same rating as the one you have) and a Binks non HVLP gun. I did the outside all at one time and it came out rather well. I don't know if I got lucky or if it was just enough for me not to get into trouble. Knowing what I know today though I wouldn't try it again and that's why I have a much more powerful compressor now.
Way back in the days of a siphon feed gun (devilbiss JGA) I painted a couple of cars with a portable compressor. It has (I still have it) a 5 HP briggs gas engine and a 20 gallon tank.
Painting a whole car was interesting. Paint for a few minutes...wait on the compressor (repeat, repeat, repeat-you get the idea). It was really hard on the compressor I am sure, but it worked.
I now have a 60 gallon black max (upright), but I wish it were two stage. Still not enough air for running a DA continuously.
I'd like a new compressor. The thing I look at is the electric motor powering the compressor. They are typically Emersons with a data tag that says the HP Rating is "SPL". That means the compressor maunfacturer can claim about anything he wants for HP.
I stumbled across a compressor at Homely Depot that had a big sticker on the tank claiming 7.5 peak HP. Interestingly this compressor had the usual Emerson motor but with a data tag that said 5 HP. Hot Compressed Air Sales Pitch.
I'm saving up for something better..... at least until my 30 year old puffer quits. It was smelling a little warm in that area of the garage today. At 8500' most anything will have it's tongue hanging out up here.
I just happend to be going to Harbor Freight today to get a warranty replacement for the electric metal shear I bought about two weeks ago. (Snapped the jaw after about 8 inches of cut on 16 gauge mild steel) I'll probably be writing a review of them in the near future, though, since I just had to get a replacement, you can probably guess how thats going to turn out :P
Anyway, I ended up buying this filter/regulator to hopefully deal with the water in the line that oldred was talking about. Is this thing a piece of junk? Im guessing so, but if I can get 15 or so hours of decent use out of it, then Im happy.
As for the compressor, I still havent tried it out yet, and probably wont until summer. I just have nothing to try it on as painting would be a waste due to the temperature.
Once I do try it out though, I will definitely give an update as to its performance. For $100, if it does even a halfway decent job, I'll consider it a bargain.
On that shear; I find it hard to believe that they would rate it at "up to 14 ga mild steel" That's just way too optimistic, or misleading. When that design was first marketed by KETT back in the 70s our hot rod club bought one. I don't recall what the max capicity was, but I doubt it was more than 18 ga. Ours broke when one guy was cutting an old panel off and just barely hit an area that was a lap/double seam. If you get it fixed, I wouldn't use it on anything thicker that 18. JMO. If you have an old fashioned pair of long-handle tin snips, you can get an idea of just how much force it takes to cut 18ga, never mind how tuff 16ga is :D
That drier/regulator should help with some moisture. OldRed was referring to the old threads on this site where you can get info on how to run metal pipes or homemade coolers to eliminate a lot of moisture in very humid conditions. On very humid days the moisture will condense (in large amounts!) in the rubber hose that lays on the cool garage floor as you run the compressor full tilt. After real heavy use on a very humid day, the puddles of water in the line will be too much for any in-line filter type drier like that. It should be OK on dry days.
On the compressor, yes it is marginal but you will know more about it when you get into priming large areas next year. As with anyone on a tight budget, you need to "work with what you got", and try to work around the limitations :cool:
Yep, 14 ga is up in plasma territory or even an Oxy/aceythlene torch with a stepped sheetmetal tip. :)
Also as for working on a tight budget it is sometimes tempting to just tell someone to get a bigger and better compressor, etc, but that is not always an option and I agree that "work with what you got" may be the only option sometimes, assuming the tool/tools can be made to work even if they are not optimal.
My only comments (ok ... lecture) after reading all of this would be:
1.) It it usually better to ask for purchase advice BEFORE making the purchase. I thought I might make that point as you have done this at least twice in this conversation. :D
2.) That you have bought a compressor that you say you may not even use for 6 months. It may have been wiser to put aside a few dollars per month until you could afford something a bit better?
I know it's hard when you see that florescent green "it's a SALE!!!" price tag ... but almost without exception ... there will be another "SALE" on later, somewhere. :D
Being upset and writing a negative review isn't REALLY fair when you haven't done your research and comparisons ... making sure that the item that you are intending to purchase is designed for and is suited to the task at hand.
Spending the time to be better informed, and spending your money on purchases that you WON'T regret will ultimately make you happier AND save you money in the long run, IMNSHO. (In My Not So Humble Opinion) ;)
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Troutman Sanders LLP - Raleigh Office honors pro bono work
Friday, May 07, 2010
- Legal Aid of North Carolina
- Link: http://www.probono.net
At their annual Pro Bono Breakfast on April 15, the Troutman Sanders LLP - Raleigh office honored 11 attorneys and one paralegal from their staff for outstanding pro bono work in 2009. Charles S. Carter, Benjamin P. Fisher, Amanda Stokes Mann, Pankaj K. Shere, Hannah G. Styron, James A. Thomas and Whitney S. Waldenberg were recognized for contributing from 20-49 pro bono hours to various clients. Honored for donating more than 50 hours last year were: Jamie Cox, who helped several non-profit organizations with their applications for tax-exempt status, and helped the Triangle Greenways Council with their acquisitions of land to be used for conservation and recreation. Ann Stuart drafted estate documents for a Duplin County resident who had advanced MS and also assisted the victim of a massive mortgage loan swindle in regaining clear title to his property. Martin Warf and paralegal Tracy Bowling together favorably settled the case of a client who was injured when struck by a door being forcibly opened by her landlord. These four names will be added to the Troutman Sanders Pro Bono Wall of Fame. The firm also made a financial contribution in their names to Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a national non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to unaccompanied children in U.S. immigration proceedings.


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Olds 350 help, 2 dead cylinders & cam lift Q?
I got a 442 for my wife for $500 after her Ford Tempo was totalled by a truck. No more tin can cars for her...
The seller insisted the 350 motor/tranny combo was rebuilt. The TH350 is good, it chirps the posi wheels good. After putting on a good Holley 600cfm carb and draining the water from the crankcase (hood louvers rusted the aircleaner) I fired it up. About a jillion header leaks so new headers and exhaust to the back of the car. Cylinder #1 and #7 actually glowed their header tubes (I assume from the fresh air so close).
With new exhaust the motor runs awful, initial timing is set right. I even rebuilt the HEI distrib with Pertronix parts and used Taylor 8mm wires. Car needed this anyway. Vacuum guage shows 14 twitching wildly (burnt/pitted exhaust valves?) Motor did sit for 5 years taking in water from carb thru hood (desperate here).
Block is #2 from 1968-1970. Heads are 79cc #8's from 75 smog era (442, should say Cutlass, since it's 1975 model). Compression test shows #1,3,5,7 all make 125psi (8.0 CR inline with model specs and 79cc chamber I guess). #4 is 135psi and #6 is 145psi. Odd, carbon build up?
#2 and #8 are 0psi. Removing this valve cover shows just a twitching intake rocker on #8 with sloppy pushrod (it read 110psi initially, but every try after is just 0). Oil control on #8 is messed, it's leaky bad, but I assume this isn't fatal. #2 intake rocker doesn't move at all, I didn't notice any slop in the pushrod. Intake manifold is still on, I know it might help if it were off but I can't do it quite yet where the car is (it still moves, barely).
1) I'm assuming cyl#8 is a collapsed lifter, because I saw it make 110psi once (so cam lobe can't be that bad right?), and I see no obvious damage to the head or springs (they are awfully clean too, no deposits; it does look like less than 10K on the motor). Even the slugs (thru the spark plug holes) look pretty clean to me.
2) As for cyl#2 I figure another collapsed lifter but then why no play in the pushrod? can a collaped lifter stick "up" in the bore to eliminate the play and still not touch the cam? No rocker movement, no pushrod play as well...
3) Perhaps the cam wasn't broken in right and #2 intake lobe is worn or rounded completely (#2).
This car is a factory no A/C, a 3.43 posi and factory hurst shifter from another car (orig. column shift), and now still retains new headers/exhaust/h-pipe. Seems someone raced it. But how with smog heads and low static cylinder compression (or is this bleed of from a cam?). The harmonic balancer even shows no wear at it's rubber ring. Obviously the block was changed, as it dates only to 1970 at latest, car is 75.
Can I get away with just changing the 16 lifters for $65 if the cam isn't damaged? Will they reseat on the lobes in otherwords? I've heard mixed reports on this. The converse, new cam on old lifters everyone agrees is bad.
Or do I need to buy a cam/lifter kit for $158 (cheapest) from Edlebrock or Lunati. I'm unable to find the max lift for stock #8 head springs (assuming stock, I don't wish to change them). Edlebrock has .448/.472. Lunati has a .451/.451 (was never crazy on single pattern). Only want the motor to hit all 8 cylinders, 6 isn't so good
I figure once #2 and #8 breathe gas again this motor should run well enough if the distrib and timing chain are in correctly, a no money fix I can do. But I kinda need the 8 cylinders first to keep the motor running.
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
The only way you're going to resolve the cam/lifter questions is to pull the intake and check. Off hand, I'd say it was lifters, but you should check the cam lobes with a dial indicator.
In otherwords, I would like to have the parts arrive ASAP, to be put in ASAP. Being this way, I guess I have to buy a cam kit. But will the stock #8 springs (they look large) take the .471 or .451 lift (I'd like to retain the springs if possible). I've changed the springs with heads off my SBC and it was hard enough. I don't consider .451/.451 very high but I simply can't find the Olds coil bind #'s for a #8 350 head... or the stock cam #'s, assuming that's what's in the motor (all clues point to stock spec cam, but not 100% obviously).
If I do get the chance to examine the camshaft, and it specs fine with the dial, can I just get the 16 lifters than to save $ or is the verdict still out on this? I've heard it's fine and also it's not recommended.
Last edited by 360Camaro; 07-04-2005 at 05:22 PM.
Well according to some specs on the web... the "weakest" Olds 350 cam (a peanut I guess) had these specs.
400084 36 250/264 .400/.400 350 (Also #562299)
P/N, 36 is overlap, 250/264 is dur but at 0 degrees so that's bogus. But lift of just .400", and most were single pattern. The marine and hi-perf went to .440 and .472" lift respectively, single pattern too.
If I took the Lunati bumpstick at .451/.451" how can I find if it will bind my #8 stock 350 Olds head springs?? Cam companies like to sell their springs (not cheap for Olds, or easy to put in) too. Not always needed though... unless lift is up there or you need strong pressure, fast springs. I just need the motor to work.
1.6 rockers on .400" SBC, let's say, cam would make .427", doubt that would cause a problem. Olds rockers are 1.6 factory. Any guesses as to whether or not .451" lift would bind springs that work on a .400" cam?? I've heard Olds springs are the same as Ford's 302 springs. Sounds odd to me.
Then again Olds valvetrain is non-adjustable. Perhaps all the more reason to get a lifter/cam kit rather than just lifters (lifter height should be common right)? Seems Edelbrock's kit it more streetable but has the .472" lift, less duration. Lunati is more street/strip with .451" lift but uses more duration. Both companies valvesprings are of different dimensions.
I just want to fix this motor for the wife. Lifters only would be nice. If I have to throw a cam in, good lord, it'll probably make more torque & eat more gas than my built 360 SBC... and want a 2500 stall too.
Last edited by 360Camaro; 07-04-2005 at 04:29 PM.
I guess general consensus for Olds motor is don't go over .500" lift with stock springs. One or two cam steps hottter than stock, i.e. 204/214 @.050, .448/.472 lift would be fine. So I guess it's the Edelbrock kit for $158 since I can't tell why my #2 intake rocker doesn't move. $67 for 16 stock lifters vs $158 for Edelbrock kit.
$91 delta and I get a cam perhaps a day later. I guess it would be foolish not to go this route... nobody comments much on new lifters with old cam lobes. Extra work & money, but should produce more ponies as a reward.
Unless there is another reason why #2 rocker won't move I can't see why this wouldn't produce a running engine...
Unfortunately, I'm Chevy too. But, I find it hard to believe that the springs couldn't handle .450. I also wonder what the Olds cam lobes look like if they only lift .400 with 1.6 rockers.
The only way is to pull that intake and take a look. Think positive...think lifters.
#2 and #8 intake pushrods were bent almost 90 degrees. So I took "known good" lifters from cylinder 4 and put em in #2 (keeping track) and put two good rods. I thought I would then re-check the compression to get a non 0psi #. But halfway thru the crank the pushrod again bent.
Just a guess on my part, but it seems maybe some jarhead floated the valves, and the #2,#8 intakes kissed the pistons and bent so they can no longer move in the head? How else would the purshrods keep bending?
Now I have a fresh rebuilt Olds 350 rocket (with high lift I might add, the springs/cam are not stock) and it seems one cylinder head is toast. With no machine shops here, I'd need a replacement head, $137. But it wouldn't match the other side probably even if I ordered 2 (this happens here often). Can a backyard mechanic put in just two valves?? Motor just has to work... it's quite strong on 6 cylinders after adjusting timing... Or am I up the creek?
Another possibility... the motor does seem to have a bad backfire thru intake. Could the timing chain be off enough (even one tooth) so that the valves hit the pistons thus causing the 2 bent pushrods?? Shouldn't there be more bent? I did run and rev the motor like this (at idle) but never over 2000-3000 because I knew it had a problem.
Last edited by 360Camaro; 07-05-2005 at 04:04 PM.
I guess not many people work on Olds for hotrodding... I can see why, parts are tough to get, and pricey. It's a good motor though. Nice bore/stroke ratio.
I'll pull the front cover and look at the timing chain today. If it's wrong, I'll fix and hope the valves aren't bent. The starter had no trouble bending a pushrod in less than 1/2 a crank, they seem quite week, maybe good news for the valves I guess.
Can't find 8.25" pushrods for nothing... bent 3 now... Olds typically uses longer ones. But performance cams use the smaller ones. Just can't find em online anywhere.
If the chain is right, I guess I can assume the passenger head has two frozen/bent intake valves and must be replaced. Great now I'll have mismatched heads. I don't care if the gaskets don't leak. Just want to fire all 8 cyls and have my wife drive a safer car.
Finally some good news!
NAPA is getting a local speed shop to match a physically broken lifter (some top side chewed off by pushrod) and 3 bent chromemoly pushrods. That will take care of the broken bits. They are definately not stock pieces.
I tore off the front of the motor and the timing chain/sprockets are brand new, correct dimples, & looks like it belongs on a big rig. The teeth are huge.
I removed the head with the stuck intake valves. I find that someone even ported the intakes and added molten metal to close the "Olds gap" in the center two exhaust ports that normally results in 20hp loss.
I observed no piston (flattops) or valve damage at all. Except #2 and #8 pistons have never been fired. I began tapping the #2 intake valve with a metal hammer. Isn't this a Ford tool? Couldn't resist. Seriously I like all cars that have muscle and even work for that matter. This "freed" the valve and it now springs as the others do. 7 working cylinders!
Tried to tap #8 intake valve but that sucker is frozen somehow, like rusted or heated shut to it's seat. I guess tomorrow I will try a butane torch and the hammer again to try to free it as well unless someone has another idea?
There's no way I'm replacing this head now. If I have to install a new valve myself I will. Even my 1 valve no-angle valve job would be better than 8 junky valves on the rebuilt heads available local here.
Seems this 442 '70 Olds 350 rocket has the goodies to give my 12sec Camaro a run for it's money. I just need it to reliably get the wife to work. Gotta love American muscle.
It sounds like the valves seized in the guides. I had that happen. I broke a pushrod and bent a valve.
Your backfires are from the intake valve being open when it fired.
Coax that last valve out so you don't crack the head. A little heat might help. Best yet would be to take the head to a machinist.
Sometimes the best tool to use is....the PHONE BOOK. LOL.
He's right, sounds like they may have seized. I can tell you this, I just had a set of olds heads redone at the machine shop about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Well, i got them home and went puting them together and the intake valves wouldn't go in and the exhuast valves were tight. I took the heads to a different machine shop and he checked them for me and said they did them just like a chevy. While both olds and chevy use a 11/32 stem, the olds is larger. Iwould slide a chevy valve in just fine but not an olds. The second machinest said there is different reamers for the olds guides. He fixed them for me for minimal charge.
Personally, I would take the heads to the machine shop and have em checked out. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear but anytime you have to heat up a valve or hit it with a hammer, its way to tight. You gotta double check all machine work, especially on a non-chevy engine. It seems they all can do a chevy but few can do an olds or pontiac, etc correctly. If you find one that can you'd better make them your new machine shop.
I can see how the intakes would cause the backfires. Though they seem closed. Then again, when I "freed" the #2 intake with the hammer the spring popped up a little so it must have been struck down somewhat with valve open.
Will definately try to coax the valve without breaking anything (if I haven't already). The original engine builder made a pretty stout small block, but the seller let it sit 5+ years, plus water entered thru the hood/carb.
I planned on gentle butane heating of the intake valve (with an assistant) while I gently tap the valve top. Hopefully it comes loose. I've been to every machinest in my area within 15-20 miles. The stories I could tell. Plus when I tried to buy heads for my 350 Chevy I couldn't, from anyone. One place tried to pass me junkyard 305 heads. I said the CR would go thru the roof & motor wouldn't breathe; he said to turn the distributor to avoid the pings; I left...
I am my own machine shop unfortunately. I have a welder, some air tools, and the will, and about 15+ years drag racing/engine assembly. Times are changing. When I need tires, I only bring my rims. Why? I caught the nation's leading tire seller beating on my front suspension on my 25th Anniv Camaro; I had to rebuild the damage. Real bad in my area...
Last edited by 360Camaro; 07-06-2005 at 10:02 PM.
Couldn't the valves have seized from sitting 5+ years with the water in the motor & oil? It is 2 intakes that seized, and they would get the rain water from the hood louvers and open carb...
If I free the other valve, it'll be a trial by fire for this engine. I'm buying a head gasket and putting it all back. If she bends the pushrods again, I guess I'll know they used the Chevy reamer... at which point the car will get a Chevy engine and I'll store the Olds 350 for a really really rainy day.
$500 is too high for me plus experience has unfortunately taught me not to trust shops (Dr.'s, Laywers, etc, ), though I'm sure there's plenty of good shops; I just never stumble on them & have grown tired of trying.
Last edited by 360Camaro; 07-06-2005 at 10:13 PM.
Where are you located? I have a few sets of olds heads that I aren't using if your's turned out ruined. I was gonna toss some of em.
I'm in Boca, Florida, I see you're in Arkansas. That's a nice offer from you. I'd make the drive but my Dad burned up my S10 Blazer's tranny towing my wife's totalled car (he rode the brakes hard all the way, I could barely move my Blazer). I have a replacement tranny waiting to go in, but the 4-4-2 is in the one car garage, and the bottom end blew on my 360ci Chevy (not been a great year really).
Will let you guys know tomorrow what happens with head disassembly. Thank you again for that generous offer.
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Assessing Depression in a Geriatric Cancer Population
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The goal of this study is to learn more about how we measure depression in elderly cancer patients (patients aged 70 and older). Depression is one of the most common causes of emotional distress in the elderly and continues to be under-recognized. This is a problem because depression can have a negative impact on quality of life. The symptoms of depression are linked to poor health outcomes and higher costs of health care. In fact, depression is one of the top five concerns facing the elderly today.
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I agree here, and I would say it's silly to think Asians, blacks and other non-Caucasians will be able to look good with blonde hair or lighter eye color. There's been enough research to support the stance much of it is a cultural push to blend in with the Caucasian standard of beauty. In fact, in Asia the Caucasian standard of beauty-- with straight hair-- is the norm. It's one thing if a black or Asian person has natural blonde hair-- it doesn't look like "bottle blonde." But they are a very, very small part of the population and should not be used to extrapolate to the majority.I think curly hair is more likely to better suite people than blonde hair on Asian or Black women. I think we're so conditioned to believe that "everyone is beautiful" that Bruchilda's posts got pounced on, but I agree with her points about the hair color.
Yeah, there's always that .000001% of Black or Asian women with naturally blonde hair that it looks decent on but for the most part, when I see women of color dying their hair blonde or wearing ridiculous blue/green contacts they look sad and pitiful,esp. those Asian import car models with their obvious dyed hair and fake boobs. It's like, 'who are you trying to fool? you're not a white girl, and you're never going to be one!' leave the blue eyes and blonde hair to those it actually suites. it just reeks of self-loathing.
Lil' Kim, for example, was a naturally beautiful woman with good bone structure and pretty brown eyes but once she went overboard with the blonde weaves, blue contacts, nose jobs, etc etc she looked like a self-hating MESS. Nicki Minaj looks much better now after her 'make-under'. Ditching the colored contacts and blonde mess has made a world of difference in her appearance.
Yes, there are very few women of color who look good with blonde hair but for the MOST part, it does not.
The truth is curly hair is not acceptable as a societal norm unless it's non-natural curls. The "beachy waves" look with wavy curls is popular but it involves styling to get the curls to be somewhat flat and the hair at the crown is way too flat for my liking. Back in the 1930's and 1940's, curls were popular but they had to look a certain way and the waves had to sit together in a pattern that doesn't occur naturally. But these things don't exclude men from liking curly hair. It's just that some men prefer straight hair and I don't think we should demonize men for having preferences.


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The point of this blog is to explore, in whatever form I find it, the inspiration -- the spark, if you will – that makes someone choose to start (or continue) a life in IT. But the problem with thinking about inspiration and life choices is that it also makes me consider the path not taken.
Years ago, while researching a story on computer rehab programs in prisons, I met a young man who had been in prison – at that point – for about five years, since he was 18.
He gave me a tour of the computer program, explaining that computers were donated and how the inmates learned to fix and test them. He was a teacher because he'd become quite a geek since he'd gotten involved in the program.
I didn't know how he'd ended up in prison. No one volunteers that information in that setting. He was good looking, polite, intelligent, and well mannered, though, so I was curious. I was unclear on the protocol around grilling him about his life choices. So I asked a vague question, "You seem very involved in this computer program. Want to tell me how it affects you personally?"
He looked at me hard for a few minutes. I've seen a few prison films. And I knew from the way the guards never got more than a foot away from me that this was a volatile thing, bringing a female reporter to this place to ask personal questions. So it was a tense few minutes.
But I think he was trying to keep his emotions in check. "If I'd had a computer when I was a teenager," he said with intense, controlled grief. "I would have been home, in my room, goofing around on it the night I committed that crime."
I did a little checking on him afterwards. He'd been an honor roll student in high school and was joyriding the night the crime happened. It was a crime where people died. So he was serving a life sentence.
That story still haunts me. I think about it when I worry about my kids spending too much time online. (Could be worse, right?) And I worry about how many more stories there are like that. A life that went that way instead of a better one. There were 1,571,013 Americans in prison in 2012, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's a lot of people, representing a lot of spark moments that never happened.
But that's just the worst of it. We live in an information age. To find work, or even use the Internet (let alone built it) you need to be functionally literate. But fourteen percent of American adults can't read at all. Twenty-one percent can't read beyond a fifth grade level.
And that's not the only fail of our education system. One in four Americans don't know that the Earth revolves around the sun, according to a survey done by the National Science Foundation.
How are any of those people going to decide to study math, science, engineering, or coding?
Illiteracy starts very young. Two-thirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare. Maybe the way to create a spark -- one that leads somewhere better -- is to teach a child to read? Or just read to a child so that they want to learn?
Oh, and if you have a computer gathering dust? Donate it.