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Library 230b
Paula Carns
Tina Chrzastowski
Lisa Hinchliffe, Chair
Bill Maher
Sheila McGowan
Carissa Phillips
Emma Clausen (Information Literacy GA)
Lisa welcomed all members of the Divisional Structure Task Force (DSTF) and provided some background information and an overview of the task force formulation. Members each introduced themselves.
Lisa discussed the Executive Committee's (EC) purpose in creating the DSTF, underscoring that the main goals of this thorough investigation are to understand how factors such as recent retirements and planned hires have impacted divisional membership and to find ways to best align current and future faculty to balance divisional memberships, reduce committee commitments and enhance support for the tenure process. EC originally asked for a report by December 31, 2011, but given the number of people to consult during the examination period, a renegotiated deadline has been set for February 17, 2012. Committee members agreed that a current organizational chart is necessary for the DSTF's work. If possible, the information needed on the chart includes which units are in which divisions, which faculty are assigned to which divisions because they are not in a unit, and the current staffing levels in each division as well as searches underway.
Lisa led review of the DSTF charge; as each article was covered, she invited questions and encouraged conversation. The committee discussed the importance of communication and transparency in acting on behalf of the Library. Lisa also drew attention to the Library Bylaws, noting that they describe the divisional structure and that part of the task force's report to EC will include an approach for how to work with the Bylaws Committee if any bylaws changes are recommended.
The committee discussed that some divisions have had success moving forward in the current situation; however, some divisions have had difficulty carrying on their work and meeting all their obligations. The committee also underscored that during the examination period it is important to look at the library holistically rather than focusing on specific divisions as the task force charge is for a Library-wide review of the structure.
The committee noted that the requirement to "determine which of the roles the divisions currently play should stay with the divisions, and which might be better done elsewhere in our organization" presupposes that divisions' roles are transparent and obvious. This may not be the case. The committee noted that the roles divisions have officially and the roles that they play in addition to those official roles must kept clear in all discussions. The committee added that there are people that are members of divisions that are not necessarily members of a unit and that Library Bylaws require that all faculty must be part of a division.
Bill reviewed the history of divisional models of the library. The committee noted the importance of being cognizant that the University Statutes state that the Library will function as a college. The Statutes also require that there is a process for promotion and tenure for faculty that includes appropriate levels of review. The committee noted that it would be beneficial to contact other units on campus which are without departments to see how they fulfill this function, e.g. Social Work, Labor and Industrial Relations, and GSLIS.
The committee discussed the organizational structure of other libraries, including other CIC libraries where librarians are faculty. The committee noted that it would be beneficial to reach out to these libraries and possibly academic libraries in the Top 10 of ARL. In terms of the ARL rankings, the committee will review libraries similar in structure that have a large number of volumes, professional library staff, and several units. The committee decided to review the structures of the CIC libraries, with special attention to the libraries of the University of Michigan and The Pennsylvania State University, and four academic libraries in the Top 10 of ARL: Harvard, University of California, Berkeley, University of Texas, and University of Toronto. The committee also decided to review the structure of the library at the University of Illinois-Chicago, the other research library within the University of Illinois system.
The committee discussed the importance of consulting with a number of groups about the role of divisions, particularly with regard to individuals' sense of community and participation in the governance of the Library. Some groups are named in the charge but others have been added to ensure widespread opportunities for discussion. The groups that the task force will meet with include the untenured librarians, library civil service staff, academic professionals, current and past division coordinators, virtual and embedded librarians, librarians outside of the Main Library, and librarians in the Main Library. The committee noted the importance of being present at these meetings and encouraging people to attend the meetings.
The committee will have a web page with meeting minutes posted after they are approved as well as summaries from the open forum sessions.
The following action items emerged from the meeting's discussions:
Respectfully submitted,
Emma Clausen and Lisa Hinchliffe


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The cost of doing business is forcing Great Northern Paper in East Millinocket to temporarily shut down.
A spokesperson for the company says workers could be off the job for up to four months. About 250 people are employed at the mill.
The shutdown begins at the end of Thursday's afternoon shift.
Scott Tranchemontagne says all employees will be retained for at least two months. He says the shutdown will give the company time to create a new business plan.
He says high production costs combined with lower market prices lead to the decision.
Tranchemontagne added that GNP clearly understands and accepts its role and responsibility in attempting to create conditions that will allow GNP to succeed.
"Stopping production was an extremely difficult decision to make, but continuing to run the mill under the current conditions is neither a viable nor responsible option. We need to fix fundamental, long-term issues, as opposed to applying short-term fixes."
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It is covered by the auricular muscles, and by the base of the pinna of the ear.
They are found in an oyster which is something like the pinna, only less.
One of our patients had a tic of the left ear, consisting in visible elevation of the pinna.
pinna, a primary division with its leaflets of a bipinnate or tripinnate leaf.
There was the same shortening of the pinna, the same broad curve of the upper lobe, the same convolution of the inner cartilage.
It inclines the pinna outwards; it is, accordingly, an abductor of the pinna.
When he wants to go out in search of food, the pinna opens her shell, and lets him out.
Our figure of pinna, 16, is from a young specimen: it grows to great size, and spins a very silky byssus.
Gloves have been made from the byssal fibers of pinna mixed with silk.
The strange T-shaped "Hammer oyster" belongs to this family, as does also the pinna.
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Saturday's English FA Cup Final was probably not a great cup final, but it was an emotional one, writes Paul Wilson. After last year's "bore-fest" between Chelsea and Manchester United, it was refreshing just to see two sets of fans who actually wanted to be there as the Premier League's Portsmouth edged second-tier Cardiff City 1-0. But the final game of the English domestic season is finding it hard to compete with more financially prestigious competitions these days, especially when last year's FA Cup finalists are this year about to meet in the Champions League final.
"The ceremonial end of the English football season has been slowly strangled over the last dozen years by the top four teams usually being too tired or distracted to do it
justice," writes Wilson. "Yet when two refreshingly new sides arrive it does not count as a proper Cup final." At least according to those who think there's no point watching a game unless at least
one of the "big teams" is involved.
For Wilson, though, it was "a privilege to be at Wembley" this year. There was plenty of noise, two national anthems "both lustily
rendered," and a game in which Cardiff refused to be over-awed. Even with just one goal, the final was great for all the "good tales" surrounding this year's players and coaches. The final could
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EC: No Plans for More Hedge Funds Rules
Hedge funds and private equity should be watched closely, but no new regulation in the field is needed, EU internal market commissioner Charlie McCreevy told MEPs who called for legislation to make the way such funds work more transparent.
"I don't believe it is necessary at this stage to tar hedge funds and private equity with the same brush as we use for the regulated sector. The issues relating to the current turmoil are different," Mr McCreevy told parliamentarians gathered for a plenary session in Brussels on Monday (22 September).
He underlined that "several recent market initiatives indicate" that the need to remain vigilant is "understood" by the sector.
"Our role should be to monitor closely these and other developments in the market and be ready to respond if and when necessary," he said.
The commissioner acknowledged the need to take measures in the face of the current crisis, which he said would eventually transform the financial sector.
"No one is out of the woods yet. There are difficult trading conditions ahead. The downturn in economies will have its effects," he said.
However, he insisted that the investment funds should not be blamed for the turmoil and that one should rather focus on better monitoring of international banks.
"It has turned out that it was the regulated sector that had been allowed to run amok with little understood securitisation vehicles," the commissioner stressed, referring to the banking sector.
Criticism from the left
Mr McCreevy went further, pointing out "the positive effects that their [hedge funds'] activities have."
"Let me be clear: The EU economy is going to need massive investment in the time ahead. Without sovereign wealth funds; private equity and the like, Europe's recovery from today's turmoil will be all the slower," he stressed.
But his opinions were far from receiving universal backing from the parliamentarians, with some Socialist MEPs strongly criticising his stance.
"It's like hearing there is hurricane and tsunami coming and he's telling us we have to reflect on the positive things," Dutch Socialist Ieke van den Burg said, calling the commissioner's position "ridiculous."
"It's leaving the mouse in charge of the cheese. Voluntary codes of conduct are useless," added her Spanish colleague Manuel Medina Ortega.
MEPs are later this week set to adopt a report by Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, president of the European Socialists, calling for the commission to prepare legislative proposals strengthening the control over "all relevant financial market participants, including hedge funds and private equity."
Backing the US initiative
Meanwhile, the European Commission, as well as the Group of Seven industrialised nations – G7, welcomed the most recent measures taken by the US to counter the credit crisis, including a $700-billion rescue plan aiming to buy back bad debt from US banks and financial institutions.
"The announcement of the initiative was very positive but we need to know the details," EU economic and monetary affairs commissioner Joaquin Almunia told reporters during a visit to Bratislava, AFP reports.
"It is up to [EU] governments to consider if they can follow this initiative. The situation is not the same in Europe," he added.
Additionally, the finance ministers and central bank governors of the United States, Japan, Canada, Britain, France, Germany and Italy—or the G7, stated: "We strongly welcome the extraordinary actions taken by the United States to enhance the stability of financial markets and address credit concerns."
"We are ready to take whatever actions may be necessary, individually and collectively, to ensure the stability of the international financial system," they added, AFP reports.
But some national leaders, such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have shown some reserve towards the need to copy the US.
"From the German government's point of view, a measure such as the one that the US has drawn up is not necessary at the moment," because the situation is not the same, a spokesperson for the chancellor was quoted as saying by the Associated Press.
Ms Merkel would also like the 15 October EU summit in Brussels to tackle global finance issues in the wake of the crisis, Polish news agency PAP reports.


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New York City's Infrastructure Isn't Getting Any Younger
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
We know New York is an old city with aging infrastructure, but now we have an idea of just how vulnerable it is — not to mention how much it will cost to fix.
Breaking Barriers in Brooklyn, from Jackie Robinson to Jason Collins
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, may be paving the way for future gay athletes. Now he's being compared to another barrier-breaking sports star: Jackie Robinson.
Shoddy Public Housing Boilers Cost City $1 Million a Month
Thursday, February 27, 2014
The 26 temporary boilers the New York City Housing Authority installed after Sandy are costly and unreliable. Residents say they smell, too.
City Commemorates Anniversary of Trayvon Martin's Death
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Communities around the city are marking the second anniversary of the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin with several rallies, an art exhibit and a film.
Olympics Get Mixed Reviews From New York's Russians
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
In Brighton Beach, televisions are tuned to Sochi. But loyalties are torn between the old country and the new. And opinions are divided about what the games say about Russia today.
You Can't Get There From Here — Not on Unshoveled Sidewalks
Friday, February 07, 2014
New York is a city of walkers, but with several days of snow and freezing rain, the walking isn't easy.
On West Houston Street, Lou, who declined to give her last name because her children told her not to leave the house while the streets are still icy, ran into a ...
PHOTOS: How to Spot a Fake Super Bowl Ticket
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thermochromic ink, embossing and holographs: the NFL is keeping its Super Bowl tickets real.
How the Farm Bill Will Affect New Yorkers
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
After two years of delays, Congress is poised to vote on a nearly 1,000-page Farm Bill this week. The bill, which must be renewed every five years, would restore cuts to farm and nutrition programs, while slashing nearly $9 billion from food stamps over 10 years.
The new bill will ...
Police Release Sketch in Journalist Attack; Hate Crime Suspected
Monday, January 27, 2014
Randy Gener, 46, remains in intensive care at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital.
Broadway Prepares for 'Super Bowl Boulevard'
Friday, January 24, 2014
The Super Bowl is being played in New Jersey, but New York City hosting the pre-game festivities known as the NFL Experience. And starting this Wednesday, 13 blocks of Broadway will be converted into Super Bowl Boulevard—but not everyone is cheering.
Family Fears Remains Belong to Missing Autistic Child
Friday, January 17, 2014
New York at Center of Very Profitable, Very Illegal Ivory Trade
Thursday, January 16, 2014
What Happens When 140-Year-Old Water Main Bursts
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Advocates Press for More School Spending
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Education activists are in Albany trying to pressure the governor to increase education funding in this year's state budget so that schools can get back to pre-recession levels.
New Plan to Buy LICH Preserves Some Health Services
Monday, January 13, 2014
The latest proposal would get rid of the hospital, but some medical services would still be available.
Cooper Union Tuition Plan Gets Final Approval
Friday, January 10, 2014
Five Neighborhoods Living 'Life in the Middle'
Thursday, January 09, 2014
Jim O'Grady and Stephen Nessen, WNYC Reporters, and Jenny Ye, WNYC data news producer, discuss WNYC's series "Life in the Middle," which is exploring five NYC neighborhoods where the median income reflects the city's median income.
The Middle Class Squeeze in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
In this vast swath of brownstone Brooklyn, filled with Renaissance architecture and stained glass windows, even people in households making more than double the city's median income can hardly afford to stay put.
Medical Marijuana Boosters Not Cheering NY Law
Monday, January 06, 2014
Medical marijuana advocates are skeptical of the changes that would make the drug available in New York.


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Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: This article describes a method to introduce foreign DNA into cultivated sunflower. Fewer manipulations are required than with previously published transformation methods. Following wounding with glass beads, young seedlings are incubated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens, allowing DNA transfer to plant cells. DNA hybridization experiments were used to verify DNA transfer and rule out the possibility of bacterial contamination.
Technical Abstract: A procedure was developed for transformation of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) using Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Cotyledons were removed from young seedlings, and the remaining tissue was uniformly wounded by shaking with glass beads. The wounded tissue was then co-cultivated with a hypervirulent strain of Agrobacterium tumefaciens harboring the binary plasmid pCNL56. Minimal use of defined medium was required, and no callus was observed. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and hybridization techniques demonstrated the presence of gusA DNA from pCNL56 in total leaf DNA of six primary transformants and two progeny plants. No Agrobacterium DNA was detected in total DNA from transformed sunflower leaves that was amplified with primers specific to the miaA chromosomal gene of Agrobacterium. Grafting was used to increase the number of seeds present on plants that had undergone tissue culture manipulations.


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Gary, I know your stance about mixing runflat and conventional tires but I just talked to my local BMW dealer and he said there is no issues with mixing the 2 tires as long as they are on different axles. This lead me to ponder what we have been doing for years with conventional tires. When one pair wore out we replaced them with what were available at the time. many times we mixed hard compound tires with soft ones on different axles. This is no different than using a runflat and a conventional.
I have searched and searched and have found nothing except for opinions on this everywhere. Do you know of any published study findings about this topic?
Whoever you spoke with at your local dealer is misinformed on this matter. Check with BMW of North America (or Germany if that is where you are from) directly if you would like BMWs actual stance on the matter. Tires have come a long way over the years, as have vehicles...do not mix.
The tire industry trade organization, the Rubber Manufacturers Assn. issued a service bulletin in 2010 (ref: TISB Volume 47, Number 1) that specifically recommends against mixing conventional and runflat tires, except in an emergency situation on a limited, temporary basis. There are many threads in other forums with reports of guys mixing in axle pairs and experiencing major handling issues. E90 cars are the most common BMW model to use run flats, so I would suggest a Google search with "E90 mixing run flats" if you're searching for those threads.
Here is a more generic article about mixing in general : http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=136
That being said, the Tire Police won't come and arrest you if you mix them anyway...
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Mar 19, 2015
Poll finds large support for state spending on conservation in Wisconsin
Nearly 9 of 10 Wisconsinites support investment in conservation...even when budgets are tight!
Mar 04, 2015
Deal possible on saving portion of Stewardship Fund
There could be some wiggle room on preserving portions of the state Stewardship Fund.
Mar 04, 2015
Spencer Black: Scott Walker's plan to kill Stewardship Program is foolish
The Stewardship Program was authored in 1989 with the advice of former Govs. Nelson and Knowles with the bipartisan belief that there is an obligation to make sure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty, wildlife, biological diversity and outdoor recreation that make Wisconsin so special. Overwhelmingly, the good people of our state share that belief. With the governor's proposal to essentially kill the program, it appears he does not share this belief.
Feb 24, 2015
Budget Freeze Leaves Ice Age Trail in Cold
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Feb 19, 2015
Budget cuts could affect Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail
he 1,200-mile trail is the state's only designated scenic trail and one of 11 national scenic trails, the only one completely in Wisconsin. The footpath follows the southern edge of the last glacier that plowed through the state, a route that travels from Door County south toward the Illinois border, west past Madison, north through the center of the state and west again to the Minnesota border at Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls. No matter where you are in Wisconsin and no matter the season, you're never too far from a hike on the Ice Age Trail.


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Physician Assistants (PA's) are health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. PA's perform a wide range of medical duties, from basic primary care to high technology specialty procedures. PA's provide healthcare services with supervision by physicians. PA's are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the healthcare team, they take medical histories, examine patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses. They also treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, or casting. PA's record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. In most states physician assistants may prescribe medications. PA's may also have managerial duties. Some order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment and may supervise technicians and assistants. Physician assistants always work with the supervision of a physician. However, PA's may provide care in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is present for only 1 or 2 days each week, conferring with the supervising physician and other medical professionals as needed or required by law. PA's may also make house calls or go to hospitals and nursing homes to check on patients and report back to the physician. The duties of physician assistants are determined by the supervising physician and by state law. Aspiring PA's should investigate the laws and regulations in the states where they wish to practice. Many PA's work in primary care areas such as general internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine. Others work in specialty areas, such as general and thoracic surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and geriatrics. PA's specializing in surgery provide pre and post-operative care and may work as first or second assistants during major surgery.
Yes. Presently PA's currently practice in the following areas:
Yes. In order to be a licensed PA in the state of Mississippi you will have to have a master's degree from a PA program.
Lengths of programs vary, but typically they are about 27-30 months. The PA program at Mississippi College is 30 months.
The first year most of the course work is basic sciences and the second year is clinical training.
Typical first year:
Typical second year
Specific courses will vary from school to school.
Since PA programs are Masters Degrees they will require you have to take the general portion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Typically the minimum score on the GRE is 1000 (verbal + quantitative).
That will vary depending on the PA program. Each program can give you that information if you call and ask.
Yes! Spend as much time as you can in a clinical setting. Volunteer at an emergency room. Spend time with a physician. Some programs have very high prerequisite patient contact hours before they will consider you. You need to check out the programs that you are interested in and find out their requirements. Get a part time job in a hospital; go spend time with a PA. There are PA's working at the VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
All jurisdictions require physician assistants to pass the Physician Assistants National Certifying Examination, administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)—open to graduates of accredited PA educational programs. Only those successfully completing the examination may use the credential "Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)." In order to remain certified, PA's must complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years. Every 6 years, they must pass a recertification examination or complete an alternate program combining learning experiences and a take-home examination. Some PA 's pursue additional education in order to practice in a specialty area such as surgery, neonatology, or emergency medicine. PA postgraduate residency training programs are available in areas such as internal medicine, rural primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, and occupational medicine. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program and be certified by the NCCPA.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the yearly median pay for physician assistants was $90,930 in 2012.
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The shade offered is opal white glass. Streamline Porcelain Wall Sconces were very popular in homes in the Deco era of 1925 to 1940, the most popular of which was Porcelier. Porcelier offered many porcelain products including lighting.
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" Once I was clothed in the rags of my sin, Wretched and poor, lost and lonely within. But with wondrous compassion, the King of all kings, In pity and love, took me under His wings. Oh, yes, oh yes, I'm a child of the King. His royal blood now flows in my veins. And I who was wretched and poor now can sing. Praise God, praise God, I'm a child of the King."
Matthew 6:24-27
24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
I want you to look at your check book after you read this and see who is your God. Where your money is spent is where you God is. My money was spent for waterfowling. My checkbook registry was full of waterfowl companies entrees and a lot less God entries. Is yours the same, filled with golfing, fishing, clothes, soccer, football, baseball, hunting, go out to dinner all the time, shopping at the mall and we can never find the money to give more to God"s kingdom for the hurt, lost, downtrodden, homeless or some one going through a trial or sickness. However we have the money to go on another waterfowling trip or some sport game. We are not just talking about money here, but also our time and how we spend our time just for ourself.
Mammon- Riches, avarice, and worldly gain personified as a false God, material wealth regarding as having an evil influence. This is anything that we desire for, loved or sought for that is not of God. We can not serve God and our idols at the same time. We must choose. We must trust God and not money or ourselves.
Be not anxious. Trust in God. He made us and he will sustain us. He will cloth us, feed us, take care of us if we are willing to trust Him. We need to be aware of worldly cares because if we trust God completely He will take care of us. Appetites need to be restrained and not to let our carnality take over.
Jesus is telling us to trust. The birds do......They sow nothing, they reap nothing but they do what God created them for and HE takes care of them. We are to be like the birds, do the work that God created us for and he will take care and provide for us.
How can we think we can add one cubit unto our own lives. By being anxious, what do we gain? Nothing!
I hear a great example of what we are to do in Canaan from Frankie, He used to tell everybody that if you are going to pray, don't bother to worry. If you are going to worry, don't bother praying. So true. Trust in God and make Him the only God of your life.
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wow you got sludge in your intake too! thats one dirty engine!
clean everything up or just get a new intake manifold and see what happens
Just clean the intake manifold with a good cleaner like 'brake cleaner'. And Most Definitely use new gaskets, even if the old ones look good. Espcially everywhere. (halFf joking). Especially the oval red intake gaskets for each runner.
Spiritual or sprited driving? An engine needs to be driven hard occasinonally and with Techron in the tank, to keep things like this from happening. But if previous owners beat the hell out of it, its is a 540/6 spd, and didn't maintain oil chenges regulaily and with good oil then it could be just worn.
If you do continue and remove the heads then you can get the valves lapped.
Just some thoughts while I'm waking up this AM.
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Last edited by franka; 02-13-2011 at 05:07 AM.
If the lady owner drove the car like that for some years it is very possible that carbon deposits have built up on the piston crowns and, in particular, around the exhaust valves. This could account for the uniformly reduced compression readings.
Lots of people seem to think that low mileage equates to less oil changes. I would say that the opposite is true - more oil changes are required in these circumstances as the oil is degraded by cold running, as I understand it. This could account for low mileage/dirty engines.
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Last edited by Quackers; 02-13-2011 at 05:44 AM.
Yes, I'll replace all gaskets and O-rings that I encounter. I've been planning this for a year now and have most parts ready except I did not expect that I'll be removing the heads as well.
I haven't heard of valve lapping before but a simple search turns up many hits and even videos. I'll look into it, thanks!
Definitely the plan is to clean everything, I already started on some parts. Nothing goes back or stays dirty.
While I'm at it, I'll change the oil (Mobil 1 0w40 is already waiting) and the coolant, yesterday I removed the old valley pan cover and started cleaning there as well.
Thanks guys for the excellent feedback, really appreciate it!
I wonder how effective is Techron in a sense that is it worth going through the trouble of removing the heads or just leave them be and add Techron later? In my case I'm taking apart many things anyway so the heads wouldn't be much extra, the only "scary" thing for me at the moment are the timing chains, but then Bentley and TIS have it all well explained so I should be fine in the end. Just wonder if it's worth it, what do you guys think?
If it is valve seating that is causing the low compression, it seems likely to me that in view of how the car may have been driven and assuming ! that this condition has existed for some time, it seems probable to me that the actual valves and seats could be pitted and would need lapping in (re-seating). It is undoubtedly a major step (not to mention the added expense) to remove the heads. Unfortunately, I cannot say how efficient Techron is likely to be in these circumstances.
But, if you decide to remove the heads, you will at least be able to see if there is any noticeable bore wear. You could also replace the rear water hoses, ccv and valley pan gasket more easily :-)
See if others can offer any advice regarding Techron's abilities.
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Last edited by Quackers; 02-13-2011 at 09:58 AM.
If the seats are possibly pitted then Techron would not cure that. Techtron would have been a good solution to try before you removed anything.
But at this point, AND assuming you are comfortable with your skills and have a Bentley, I would proceed to remove the heads. Then you will know everything. Even the cyl wear as Quackers noted. Then you can have the valves lapped too and they will be like new. Maybe even go to new valve guides while right there (in the head with the valves).
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You might find a noticeable increase in performance when everything's done :-)
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Out of curiosity, why do you think something is wrong? Low compression numbers are not, in and of themselves, a problem. Especially when they are so even, and they don't change so dramatically when you add a little oil.
Listen, I'd be the first one to try to raise my compression numbers as well. My point is simply that low compression numbers can lead you to go to extreme lengths to solve something that isn't an actual problem.
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I've decided to go ahead with the heads, unfortunately today I didn't have enough time to actually do it, but I did manage to clean the top part of the engine and some other parts and removed the valve covers. Here's what it looks like now:
And here are the valve covers getting ready to be shipped for cleaning/powder coating:
I thought that it actually looks pretty good on the inside. Do you guys see anything worth attention?
Now that I took the intake off I can see buildup inside the intake ports. All of this and the fact that I'm taking the top of the engine apart anyway for oil/coolant gasket replacement I'm only a step away from taking the heads off and getting to the root of the problem.
Forgive me if I've missed something, but your next test should certainly be a leakdown test to determine where the pressure is going and to what extent.
For example: if you've got pretty even low pressure across all cylinders but little leakage (i.e. a standard amount, such as 10-20% loss), then it's likely your timing is off.
By all means, get the valves clean and so forth. Heck, i encourage a regular "italian tune-up"
My point is simply that people can get really freaked out over low compression numbers with nothing actually wrong, go through all sorts of steps to improve the results and get very little without actually ensuring there is a problem somewhere (i.e. DIYers at altitude who do compression tests)
Edited to correct how I worded one phrase
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Last edited by JoeFromPA; 02-14-2011 at 04:20 AM.
540alex, I have spoken to my brother (a BMW trained mechanic who is the knower of all things BMW, in my world :-) ) and he tells me that with readings of 130ish across all cylinders, he would not be at all concerned. If one or two cylinders were considerably higher or lower, or all the readings were below 100, he would be thinking about taking a look. He tells me that compression test results can be skewed by things like temperature and the efficiency of the starter motor, amongst other things. He does not suspect any kind of valve deterioration or seating problems. A build-up of carbon could be a possible cause and would recommend a product like Fortes (probably similar to Techron in the States) to be added to the fuel. Let the additive get mixed up in the tank and running through the system, then stick it in second gear and hold it there at high revs for a while :-) You may see some smoke emitted as carbon deposits are burnt off. It seems that Techron and the like, is quite efficient at burning away carbon deposits from the top end of engines if the revs are high enough.
BTW, nice cleaning job :-)
Sorry for the conflicting advice, but it is an option which could be considered. It's a lot less work too!
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Last edited by Quackers; 02-14-2011 at 05:22 AM.
I think that is good advice. What number is high revs, and hold it there for how long?
Leakdown is also good advice.
Another variable is oil viscosity.
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I agree with quackers and that was essentially my point: your compression numbers are even and you don't have any physical symptoms of a problem, so who knows if you would spend tons of time tracking down something that doesn't exist. You COULD have something like your timing is off a slight amount, but that should be caught with a leakdown test if pressure loss if above acceptable values and even loss of pressure across each cylinder while the compression values are also even.
Nonetheless, what Quackers described is the "italian tune-up" i mentioned , though I recommend a slight variation:
1. Put a concentrated top-end engine cleaner in your fuel (i.e. techron, redline SL-1 I believe, etc.). I like only 1/2 - 3/4 tank, as it leaves it the most concentrated while still following directions about minimum total gallons in the fuel system.
2. Change your oil to a high mileage 10w40 formula (non-synthetic). These are usually ~$3 a quart and have alot of cleaners in them for high mileage engines.
3. Warm your car up for 15-20 minutes then drive around as much as possible for 15-20 minutes in the top 80% of your RPM range. 5000 rpms should do it. If you can cruise on the highway for 20 minutes straight at that engine speed, great. Try to use as much fuel as possible during this process. (another reason why I like the 1/2 tank method)
4. Come home change your spark plugs (in case they got fouled up during the cleaning process....leave em in if they are otherwise very new), oil, and fill your tank with normal gas.
That's it. "italian tune-up" style.
If you would do that and try out your compression again, I'd be curious to see if you go up by ~5%...though that could simply be atmospheric changes too. Compression numbers are like a dyno. It's not about how your car compares to other cars, it's about how it compares to its own baseline AND if there's something obviously wrong during the process.
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The engine must be fully warmed up before doing it!
"High revs" is almost bouncing off the rev limiter and hold it there for about a mile or so, then repeat as required. An alternative is to get to about 70 mph (not sure about your speed limit) and drop it into a gear that gets the revs way up there and just sit there for a few miles. Basically what you need to do is get the maximum amount of gases going through the engine with the engine working hard, once it's good and hot. This can loosen the carbon deposits and blow them away.
A leak down test is a good idea, but you need a compressor and bits to do it.
Maybe a before and after leakdown/compression test could be done, to see if any improvement is found.
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Lol, The Italian Job :-)
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Heheh. It's completely fine for the engine as long as it's got fresh, clean oil in it and it was properly warmed up. Maintaining a very high engine speed is not really a "high load" stress on the engine. Much harder on it is lugging the engine when it's cold and not getting good lubrication, bouncing it off the fuel cutoff, or downshifting significantly without rev-matching. Compared to those activities, this is just an excuse to breathe freely
I've personally done this on 3 cars in various states. I can't say I got any distinct satisfaction out of it, but it didn't harm anything either. None of the cars experienced any visible smoke at any time coming out the rear. The only car i had expected a difference in was a '95 volvo 850 turbo who, when I wiped the dipstick on a rag, left a layer of fine grit on the rag. Looked like the engine had inhaled a bunch of oak leaves and chewed them up to a coarse grit. I went out of my way to clean that engine out; it got clean, but it never felt any different. Just gave me peace 'o mind
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I wouln't worry about the sludge in the intake manifold; that's probably due to the operating history of the car. The engine DOES injest crankcase fumes by design.
Historically, evenly low compression like yours points to worn or gummed-up rings (don't seal as well). Leaky valves cause a considerably larger spread in compression pressure due to the more erratic valve sealing.
Before opening up the engine, I'd treat it with Rislone for a couple of oil changes, and during that time, drive the snot out of it.
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Thanks everyone for the great responses!
I did not do a leak down test since I don't have the tools for it. At this point it's a bit late, but assuming I get the tools, would the test be way off on the cold engine? I could add a bit of oil from the intake valves to lube them as well.
It sounds like you guys would not proceed with the head removal at this point and hope that the fuel/oil additives help with the compression. It seems to me either way there is some "risk" involved. If I don't remove the heads and the additives don't change much, I think I will regret that I did not physically checked/cleaned/reseated the valves (being so close to them). On the other hand there's certainly a lot more work involved if I do proceed with the removal, plus (or minus ) I don't have the special tools for the timing adjustment (yet).
I think next I may get the compressor and the gauge and do the leak down anyway and examine in close detail if there are any oil leaks from the head gasket as I thought I saw earlier. If there is a leak, I think it's best to replace the gasket now, what do you think?
Just thinking of my options on how to proceed...
Last edited by Flug540; 02-14-2011 at 10:54 AM.
A leak down test would still be a good option. Iwouldn't use any oil in that test though. As for temperature, I just assumed that the test would be done with a cold engine - maybe I'm wrong there.
I would be surprised if you find any indications of oil leaking from the head gasket - much more likely to be some spillage or spray, I would say.
I understand your reservations about not removing the heads and having a look, but, in all honesty, I would try anything that could help me to avoid taking that step. It really is a major step to take, and I personally would rather leave any head gasket undisturbed, if at all possible. I understand that you think you're half way there already, but in actual fact you are not.
If you believe that the head gasket is leaking in some way then you would have no choice but to remove the heads - but I would check very carefully first :-)
Good luck in your decision.
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I think you've gotten some great advice above and would definitely do a leak down test. And if good I would not remove the heads. I would put it back together and do the chem and rev tunes. Maybe a couple of different ones with different chems. Never heard it called Italian tune, but I like it.
I've always held the belief of revving the motor for its own health.
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Last edited by franka; 02-14-2011 at 05:08 PM.
As another check (although the leak down test would confirm any problem) can you check the valve timing marks? I've never checked my own valve timing on a v8, so am unsure as to what state of undress the engine has to be in before the marks can be seen. (Although I don't suspect a problem).
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- 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 slices deli ham, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 quarts water
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh kale
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- In a small skillet, saute leek and onion in oil for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add ham and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Transfer ham mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the water, vegetables, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in beans; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Yield: 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
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Technical Abstract: One mechanism by which swelling clay minerals can interact with aqueous organic solutes is the hydrophobic force. Smectite interlayers present the extreme case of vicinal water, with a thin, salty water film between two opposing surfaces. This interlayer water is clearly a different phase from bulk aqueous solution, with lower entropy, mobility, and dielectric constant but larger enthalpy and viscosity. As such, hydrophobic organic solutes are likely to partition into this "subaqueous" interlayer phase when the hydrophobic forces outweigh other forces that oppose organic sorption, or when hydrophobic forces augment other forces that favor organic sorption. Several case studies will be presented to illustrate the role and magnitude of these hydrophobic forces in the sorption of aqueous organics to otherwise inorganic smectites.In cation exchange, hydrophobicity is the dominant factor in the "selectivity" of smectites for larger organic cations relative to inorganic cations and smaller organic cations. Two thermodynamic datasets will be shown to support this assertion. Indeed, the clay itself may be indifferent to which organic cation is present except at high loading rates. For neutral organic solutes that can form reasonably strong complexes with smectites, hydrophobic forces seem to enhance sorption. Interlayer water is most perturbed, and its properties farthest from those of bulk water, when present as a monolayer. We will discuss several examples where hydrophobic solutes that are weakly sorbed under other circumstances can be strongly sorbed into the special phase constituted by a monolayer of water between two smectite surfaces. Furthermore, when hydrophobic solutes are present, this monolayer can become the preferred state of the smectite-organic-water system, even at high water activity.


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Stay away from *****us wheel exchange*****
i'm mad at myself, for allowing this to happen. this is what happens when you want something soooooooo bad, that you go out of your way to get screwed over.
i ordered a set of their black chrome wheels in early june via ebay, which had a core return attached to the auction. core means that i had to send back mine, in exchange for the ones they were sending me. the core charge was $1,500. after receiving the products, i returned my wheels to them, and expected my core return in a timely fashion. after numerous phone calls, it was brought to my attention that they had billing issues, which honestly are not my concern. i expected to receive my core by the end of july, after numerous complaints. in august, i received a personal check from an individual who i was told was the "owner", but the check bounced. i dont understand how this company can continue business when they owe me money. paypal was no help, being that it was out of their 45 day warranty period. they do not return my calls, i call at least 4-5 times per week, and i keep leaving messages for people i dont know. now, the person i have been dealing with for the past 3 months, all of a sudden is leaving the company. i dont understand these people. they should make an exception and send me my money, i have been waiting long enough
i want my core returned to me. i have been waiting for over 3 months while this company continues business operations. they collect money on a daily basis with they thriving ebay business. there is no way they can not afford to refund me my $1,500, plus my $12 bounced check fee
it is unfortunate that their product was so good, but i will never, everrrrrrrr deal with this company again.
just thought you all should know..............
ps. i have already filed a complaint with the bbb, in case you were wondering
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thats sucks parry..... sorry to hear all this happened to you.
im with ya- wtf!
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Sorry to hear this man, guess its just one of those rough lessons learned :/ I only heard good things but goes to show even good companies with good products can slip up in customer service :(
They certainly owe you big time, I think in a situation like this you can get more than just your $ back. Talk to a lawyer if you really wanna get after it, may be free set of wheels in line if hes good ;)
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if they bounced a check...cant you take that to your local county attorney and file charges against them? They will have to pay the check plus your fees or show up for court.
I hope you stick it to them!!!!!
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Sorry man, bad stuff.
Let 'em know they are messin' with an enthusiast and the entire JG community!
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Ouch sorry to hear, hope it gets resolved asap. You may want to contact a lawyer soon and keep records of all your contacts with them.
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did you file a credit card chargeback? that is a great protection for credit card users. i always pay with a credit card on paypal so i have double protection.
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on a lighter note, this bullshit company stopped offering the core exchange option, all of their ebay auctions now are for buying outright, or sending you rims to get powdercoated. this def happened because of me
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Yep, see what your CC company will do. If they dont do anything type up a formal demand letter and have it mailed to them certified (where they have to sign for it). Demand your money within 5 buisness days or you will be taking them to court. Typically when they know they owe you they will try to not deal with litigation as is the case of a core charge on a motor I bought from a local company... 6 months, and all I got was "Oh man, I just called them yesterday (he was a dealer for this reman company and I assume the reman company is who "owed" me). This was every time I called... and when they said I should have it in a week, I didnt call them again for 8 days to give them the benifit of the doubt... It took a demand letter my father and I drove out and personally served him which ended with him storming away smasing the letter in the envelop mid conversation, 3 days later I had a call and he needed my address and magically a check showed up!
NOTE: I am not a lawyer, nor do I claim to know law, its just a decently simple case, they obviously owe you... having attempted a payment already is proof they know they owe you, as if their already wasnt enough proof they owe you.
Good luck!
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im going to run with the credit card company first, being that they said they shouldnt have a problem getting my money back. hopefully everything works out in the end.
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definitely file a complaint, you can get more then your money back, set a court date summons. i guarentee you'll have a phone call before the first court date starts, and they'll settle for more then you paid!
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As I said before these are cool little boats. I can''t recall the interior layout on the 727 for certain but if I remember correctly there is nothing but the head forward of the bulkhead (maybe a vee berth that was out of the boat that I am thinking of) so you should have good access to the forward face of the bulkhead if not the aft face. Often you can only replace the rotten portion of the bulkhead and laminate a piece of plywood on the other side of the bulkhead to improve itrs strength. Replaceing the entire bulkhead is not an easy job on a finished boat. Bulkheads are usually installed before the deck and interior are put into place. Still an amatuer with reasonable woodworking skills should be able to do this successfully. If all that is rotted is the block of wood under the mast itself that is not a bad job to do. BUT if there is a wood beam and it is rotted that is much harder since you will need to either replace the beam or do a long scarf joint, neither of which is the easiest job to do.
My big fear on those boats would be the keel bolts and keel fairing material. If all else looks solid and you are just talking about the bulkheads and mast step, I would probably follow your friend''s advice. If all else is in good shape, at $2500 and even with the bad bulkheads, this is not too bad a deal.
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I am thinking about buying a North Star 727. The asking price is 3000. I had a friend with 40yrs+ experience look at it with me tonight and found that bulkheads need replacing. I could see water marks to several inches from cabin floor. Also the wood under step mast (it is a keel stepped mast) is rotted and will need attention. The thing is rigged well. All lines routed back to cockpit, fractional rig, 4 whinches, backstay etc.... But I am a little worried about amount of work to get her underway. My friend says I should offer 2000 with the owner(a boat yard) pulling the mast and picking the boat so I can put it on a trailer and bring it home. I was just wondering if some of you knowledgable folks could give me your 2 cents worth.
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This is a cool quasi replica of the original Kenner ROTJ figures of the early 80s. Even the card backing is near identical to the vintage figure. It's a really good way to pass down the Star Wars tradition to youth who weren't fortunate enough to be around for its original release. As for me, I have the original figures...STILL IN THE BOX! mwahahahahahaha!


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Ok so I just got my WRX back from the dealership the second time. I took it last week and they told me the cause of the noise was that the spring and pedals need to be replaced. I didn't believe them and they insisted it would solve the noise. So they ordered the parts and they installed it today. Got the car back and of course it is making the SAME noise. So then the adviser tells me that they believe the noise is coming from the brake master cylinder and they ordered one to replace it.
At this point I asked him if he even took a look at the welds on the bracket that seems to be a major issue on these cars. I even told him a local forum member had the same issue that they failed to fix and eventually led to the guy's entire pedal assembly coming off and the dealership then finally fixing it. He basically tells me he has to follow the procedure SOA sets for them and that he can't just order to take my dash apart to fix the welds just yet. He admitted that he doesn't believe the brake master cylinder will most likely fail to fix the issue at hand.
If that is the case, he told me it took more than 2 months for them to fix the welds on the other local that had the pedal assembly fail. I can't believe it would take that long to fix the welds. I know it's a lot of work to take the dash apart and then put it back in, but more than 2 months??? WTF! Anyone who had their welds fixed by a dealership, how long was your car down?
might have to try this this coming long weekend. can't believe my 08sti with 38k miles has this problem already
Well my dealership got the authorization from SOA to reweld the two POS welds on the firewall. Service adviser said more than likely it will take 2 months to fix. Looks like I'll be driving a base impreza for that time >
I read a post recently where the dealership quoted 2+ months to do but wound up taking care of it in 8 days...gonna be taking mine into the dealer tomorrow with the same issues > hopefully all goes well and I can get SOA on my side! How did it wind up for you reaper?
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Whenever I was at a point where I thought I was clearly outtweeted and outclassed by my hard-hitting politico friends, I simply invoked the name of Big Bird. Budget? Big Bird. Role of govt? Big Bird. Trickle down economics? Big Bird. In that way, it was less like a 5 year old trying to play football with the varsity team--you're going to get flattened--and more like being the annoying kid who will probably get locked in a gym locker. Best to outflank the big guns:)
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One more question. (I apologise for the number of questions).
The following rule is not allowed
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Set::write : Tag Plus in x + y is Protected.
since Plus has the attribute Protected.
If you want to avoid the drastic way of Unprotect Plus and add the rule
you can use
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Suppose now the following
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If you want, you can change the order that assigned down values are
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{HoldPattern[f[2, x_]] :> foofoo, HoldPattern[f[x_, 2]] :> foo}
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Using Set we attach a value to the head of the left-hand side.
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A very intense episode for me.
Saya and Haji have returned but there totally different. Haji of course still looks the same but he's gotten a bit, I don't know. Meaner and tense. Saya looks beautiful with her hair longer and her nice leather outfit, but she's a b**** but again I don't blame her.
I'm glad to see David getting back into gear.
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The Maine Bureau of Insurance is holding an information session about the Affordable Care Act at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the South Paris fire station. Another session is scheduled at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the University of Maine at Farmington's Roberts Learning Center.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Star trader Alan Howard has cemented his place as the wealthiest hedge fund manager in this year's Sunday Times Rich List with a jump in his net worth, after further profits from his main hedge fund.
The Switzerland-based Howard, co-founder of Brevan Howard and one of the industry's most media-shy managers, grew his total wealth by 100 million pounds to 1.5 billion pounds ($2.29 billion), according to the Sunday Times Hedge Fund Rich List.
Howard, 49, has benefited from an 18 percent jump in assets at Brevan - one of the world's biggest hedge fund managers - to $40 billion since the end of 2011, boosted by investment gains and client inflows.
The former Credit Suisse trader's $28 billion Master fund, which has never had a down year and is one of the most sought-after funds among investors, is up 6 percent so far this year.
Among the biggest gainers was Australian Michael Hintze, founder of hedge fund firm CQS and a donor to London's Victoria & Albert Museum. His fortune jumped 55 percent to 900 million pounds after his CQS Directional Opportunities fund was one of 2012's star performers, gaining 36 percent.
The survey shows the top 10 managers added almost $1.5 billion to their fortunes since last year, although that excludes Sail Advisors' Robert Miller, ranked second in last year's list with a 955 million pound fortune, who has been reclassified out of this year's hedge fund rich list.
The jump in top managers' wealth comes in spite of a lackluster year for hedge funds in general. The average fund gained 6.4 percent in 2012, according to Hedge Fund Research, lagging a 16 percent total return from the S&P.
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ordered my set of 155 55 14s
hope they come as fast as my dogbone bushings did!
Guys, these are back in the warehouse. Order them while they're available.
Tires are back in stock!
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whats the difference between the 72v and the none 72v??
Our New Year Promotion has ended. Thanks for everyone's orders!
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i hope my tires are there when i get my taxes back i need those sizes soo bad
do you guys have the 165-45-16's back in stock yet!!!!
Definately will be staying tuned!!! what do u think, maybe in the next few weeks or like spring time??
Anyone looking for smaller tires I would highly recommend buying them from BFI. I looked everywhere and couldn't find them except at BFI. A little concerned about the monopoly, I ordered from BFI. It was soo painless and easy, everyone phone call I placed, the person on the other end of the phone knew what they were talking about. I was immediately sent a confirmation when I ordered and was given tracking the same day. I got the tires 3 days later in TEXAS! Awesome company and great service, I would order again without any hesitation.
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Hey Pete u think i can stretch these onto to a 16x9 rim ? Well in 16in size anyhow I got a 16x7.5 in front staggered esm wheels idiot po bought ...anyhow help a dubber out ?? U got a tire I can use ?
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