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Deer Hunting Forums (http://www.deerhuntersclub.com/forums/)
- DHC Classifieds (http://www.deerhuntersclub.com/forums/dhc-classifieds/)
- - Property for lease for hunting (http://www.deerhuntersclub.com/forums/dhc-classifieds/4143-property-lease-hunting.html)
Property for lease for hunting
Lease runs from Jan 30 2009 to Jan 30 2010 and renewable. $500 dollars a year one hunter. Private property. This section of land is around 80 acres wooded, Pond and Creek border. 300 acres hay field on other border. There are tree stands on the property for your use.
Here are some pictures this year
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Zip is 42129
Deer cam doe and 2 fawns
Salt lick where the 3 deer where.
2 turkey taken this from the 80 acres.
Ariel map of property
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In yellow is the whole farm. In red is the area for lease. I also cought a 10 pound bass out of the pond this year and Dozens of 2 pound catfish.
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bass and picture of more deer
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Man recreates wedding photos with daughter
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There are some sad stories that regardless of how sad they are - touch your heart. And this is one of them. This man's wife unfortunately passed on from cancer - and as they moved out of the house they shared together, he took the same pictures he did with his wife - with his daughter.

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Mappa La Niña Ostello
Calle 66 4a -07, Bogota, Colombia
Atmosfera 78%
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Prenotazione di Gruppo?
Siete un gruppo di 15 o piú che parte per Bogota?
Mappa e indicazioni stradali
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From the airport or the Bus Terminal
Since public transportation from the airport or the bus terminal to any place in Bogotá can be quite difficult and there is no Transmilenio from these places, we recommend taking a taxi that drops you off in front of the hostel.
Cost and duration:
From the airport: $17.000 Colombian pesos (COP) ~ US$8; around 30 minutes
From the bus terminal: $10.000 COP ~ US$5; around 20 minutes but depends on traffic.
From anywhere else in Bogotá
You can arrive easily to the hostel from anywhere in Bogotá since it´s located two blocks away from the Cra 7 (where there are public buses) and 8 minutes away from la Caracas (where there is Transmilenio).
By Transmilenio: Arrive to the station of Transmilenio called Calle 63 in the blue line, Zona A - Caracas and walk in direction towards the mountains (East). You should pass a big plaza with a church (Lourdes) and then arrive to a big grocery store called 'Carulla'. Cross the 7th avenue and walk to your left (North) 2 blocks until you get to the 65th Street. Take a right at the corner and walk two blocks until the light, then turn left. In the end of the block there is the hostel. Cost: $1.700 COP ~ US$0.95
By Bus:
Take a bus that goes through the 7th avenue and get off at the 65 Street. Take that street in direction towards the mountains and walk two blocks until the light, then turn left. In the end of the block there is the hostel. . Cost: $1.400 COP ~ US$0.80


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Suter Seminar: Medical Benefits of Music
When Monday October 28, 2013 @ 4:00 PM (1338 days ago)
Where Science Center, 104
Duration 1 hour
Medical Benefits of Music
Virginia Bethune, BA
Harpist, Certified Music Practitioner (CMP)
Harrisonburg, Va
In addition to its benefits in performance, entertainment, and worship, music is increasingly being valued in Western cultures for its contribution to the world of medicine. Therapeutic musicians play harp, flute, dulcimer, drums, cello, lyre, etc. or sing at the bedside, the resulting vibration and resonance can alleviate pain and insomnia, cause heart rate to become regular, stabilize vital signs, as well as other health benefits. Music Practitioners are not outcome-based as are music therapists. The primary intention is to provide a place where healing may occur even when cure is not possible.
Ms. Bethune received a BA in Philosophy from Agnes Scott College. She has been a life-long musician, serving as organist for 14 years at the Blacksburg United Methodist Church, during which time she began playing the harp at age 60. Since that time, she has recorded seven CDs, most of which are entitled Healing Harp Melodies. With her husband and other Blacksburg, Va musicians they have sold over 11,000 copies with $100,000 in gross sales. Two Habitat homes in Blacksburg and Elkton have been the beneficiaries of these funds. As a Certified Music Practitioner (NOT a music therapist) through the Music for Healing and Transition Program she offered therapeutic harp music at the bedside and spent five years as a Musician-in-Residence at University of Virginia Health System 2007-2012. She is hoping to help inaugurate a similar program at Rockingham Memorial Hospital and Augusta Health.
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As I tell every interviewer heavily sedated enough to manage an hour with me, when I was first asked to present Big Brother, I thought: this is just another job. Today, I so don't think that. Mainly because it's the only job I get offered any more.
As usual, we've added loads of clever innovations. Like on the first night, when I did my tour of the house, I took a video camera so viewers could get a good look. How on earth would they be able to see inside otherwise? Apart from a Cobra meeting, the Big Brother house has to be the most secretive gathering on the planet, right? Right?? Come on, make some noise! I know I am.
Also, we're doing a weekly psychology show, which is fantastic, because it allows the producers to cover their backsides by getting a load of shrinks - who should probably be struck off their nonexistent register even for thinking of participating - to gloss any repulsive behaviour into some story arc.
Even Eugène Terre'Blanche could preach his message in that house now, and there'd be some psychologist willing to explain that it's all to do with him getting a rubbish bed on the first night, or having been usurped in the father role by that slightly unwell-looking bloke who used to be in Northern Line.
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Where are pill bugs most likely entering?
I seem to have a decent amount of pill bugs, beetles, and centipedes in my basement. It's not a huge infestation or anything, but if I pay down duct tape and check in a few weeks it has maybe 10 on it.
I'm suspecting these are all ground bugs, so they are probably entering from small cracks in the block foundation, or even the seem between the floor and the foundation. I watched a centipede once and it actually does fit in there! This is like a paper thin seam, not a crack.
I'm thinking if I find a good caulk and seal all the cracks and seams I can see, I should reduce the amount of bugs by a lot, think it would help?
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Understanding Your Ovulation Cycle
It is believed that the ovulation cycle is at its peak when the menstrual cycle is half way.
How well you understand your ovulation cyscle… the better your chances of getting pregnant are
The ovulation cycle normally begins on the first day of your menstrual cycle and should last between 28 and 56 days depending on the health , age and other factors.
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- the Luteal phase.
You should keep in mind the fact that the window of your fertility during your ovulation cycle only last between 3-4 days and
both phases of the ovulation cycle occur throughout the duration of ovulation.
The Follicular phase of the ovulation cycle
The Follicular phase of the ovulation cycle begins on the first day and ends on the last day of ovulation.
The time lapse for this phase varies in women but normally this cycle should last between 7-40 days.
This phase is characterized with the production of follicles from the ovaries, and at this stage and a matured egg develops on one of the follicles and then released into the fallopian tube.
The release of the matured egg into the fallopian tube marks the end of the follicular stage of the ovulation cycle.
The Luteal phase of the ovulation cycle
The release of the matured ovum signals the beginning of the Luteal phase of the ovulation cycle.
The luteal phase seems to be more predictable than the Follicular phase,
and this phase begins between 12-16 days before the start of the next menstrual cycle.
You need to keep in mind that some psychological and mental issues such as stress, and depression may delay ovulation period thus, this phase might be delayed as well.
The date your ovulation starts will naturally determine your menstrual cycle, and at the Luteal phase, an unfertilized egg will rupture while the lining of your uterus prepares itself to shed.
Looking at your fertility during Your Ovulation cycle
You need to understand that the ovum is quite different from the sperm in terms of their life cycles.
The sperm can still survive in your uterus for about 48 hours while the ovum cannot spend more than 24 hours.
A egg disintegrates and gets absorbed in your uterine lining if it cannot be fertilized within 12-24 hour of its lifespan- such disintegrated egg is passed out of the body during menstruation.
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Tracking your ovulation during an ovulation cycle is very important.
Checking your body's basal temperature is one of the surest ways of detecting whether you are ovulating.
At the follicular phase of the ovulation cycle, the body basal temperature drops slightly just before ovulation starts,
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X35d (2009) Engine Operating at reduced speed...
This message has come up several times in the past few months and each time I have taken it in, various components have been replaced. Last time all vacuum lined were replaced but the fault has returned. The car has been at the dealer since Monday of this week. Yesterday they told me that the sensor they had ordered has arrived and will be fitted. I am hoping to get the car back later today. I will post all the various components replaced todate. The warranty runs out in May 2013.
Has this happened to any diesel owners and if so, what was done to fix the issue.
I have asked to meet with the service manager when I go to pick the car up as I need to get to the bottom of this issue.
Any helpful advice is most welcome.
Get EVERYTHING in writing. Refuse to accept the car and/or sign off on the warranty until the words on the BMW paperwork 'match' the story the SA or service manager tells you- if it is "we tried this, and if it doesnt work, we will do that', then precisely those words should be on the repair order (RO)
Too often people fail to pay attention to 'the record' and have done lap after lap with service, with many stories- but all they have is a few comments here or there that really fail to document the true dimensions of the work, effort or promises.
In my meeting with the service manager, he admitted that they are at a loss of what they can do next as BMW Canada will only allow them to replace parts according to the service plan and will not cover for any other suspected items. BMW Canada has so far not given the dealers any solutions. Many other dealers have the same issues. My dealer has four vehicles with the same issues. Two have been "bought back" by a generous allowance on another vehicle after taking into consideration any depreciation. I have today written to BMW Canada to buy back/replace my vehicle.
This may be a cold climate issue, but I do not think so as error messages on my vehicle have come up in plus temperatures and when the engine has been running for short time or even in the middle of a long journey. The service manager told me that BMW will be introducing soon a retrofit engine heating system that will automatically come on when the temperature drops under certain value or shut off when outside temperature rises. BMW will not cover the cost but will offer at a cost to the consumer. Cost is expected to be in the $500-$600 range. The system will be heating the coolant rather than the conventional block heater system.
Hmm, I'm in Ontario, and I haven't had those issues. The one issue that I have is the diesel exhaust smell. The car has been into Parkview at least 3 times now, they changed the inlet hose to the intercooler, its was leaking, but I don't have the typical exhaust cooler leak that causes the smell. The tech had all the lower panels off to check for an exhaust leak and he couldn't find any, and yet I still have the smell. The worst part is its not constant, I think that its when DEF gets injected.
How many KM on your car? I'm at 63k km on my '09
1. If BMW truly has no idea, then don't believe the dealers guess about an engine heater
2.if the car needs an engine heater to be able to to operate in the region into which BMW sold the car, then BMW must provide it for free.
3. there is a huge amount of data on your car that you/we dont have...initial codes, frequencey, test plans run, results, etc, etc, I used to have my SA document the codes, testplans and results- along with part replaced, etc- on my WOs. Many page documents. When I pressed for a lemon complaint on my 2010 with 32k miles, there really wasnt much discussion.
I am at 61585 kms at present.
I am going to ask the service manager provide me with the printout that ard mentioned in relation to this additional information. They have been very forthcoming with the information of how many cars they have the issue with and how many have been replaced. The registered letter has been mailed to the President of BMW Canada. I expect to hear from them next week. I will keep you all posted.
I did start looking at the BMW website to see what the current offerings is. :)
If I do replace the vehicle, I may go for the gas engine although I love the torque in the diesel for highway driving..
Our 2012 diesel has been perfection. It was the first 2012 diesel reportedly sold in the US on this site and xoutpost (AFAIK)...
the 9 and 10 had a lot of issues, some cars were fine, but others just a litany of issues. In my experience, looking at posts, I'm feeling the diesel issues have been addressed.
My 2 cents
If the diesell issues have been solved in the recent model years, I would be willing to take a chance.
ard - what are the must haves if I was to order the new version.
My preference is the lighter colours and there are not many and not all that great either. The darker colours are very difficult to up keep in my neck of the woods.
The current vehicle is bronze with beigh interior and I do like this combination. Extra care is needed with regular cleaning of the light carpet and leather.
I should have added...my 2010 diesel was also one of the very first deliveries posted here (weird huh?) and it was in the shop 62 days and I lemoned it. Both bronze. Saddle/cinnamon on both.
AD, spare tire.
Thanks for the reminder about the spare tire and must also not forget the cargo cover. In Canada they do have a different config. and options.
ard, can you check it out (build) a vehicle on the Canadian site: BMW.ca?
The 'must have' was kinda tongue in cheek...everyone's is different, and 50% of the conversations seem to be arguments about what a new buyer should or should not buy!:thumbup: All depends on you.
I can get onto that site, but my browser doesnt seem to like it.
ard - I thought after all those posts and the spare tire. :rofl:
About the browser - you need to download the free Java program and then it works fine. The older operating systems like XP will soon become redundant.
I am finally going back to my favourite system - the Mac. which is on order. Everything seems to work more seemlessly. It is a lot more expensive than the Microsoft based operating system but well worth it with the 27" screen.
So I got my car back last Friday and did not get to drive the car until this week. So far so good as the error message has not come up. The repair bill states the following" No CEL on when driving into shop. Engine runs good. Read fault memory. FC:4952 SCR pressure control overpressure is stored with frequency of 2. Completed test plan. All set points are reached. No fault found with system at this time. Fault 4521 is stored with frequency of 5. Due to previous checks and parts replacement, PUMA case has been updated, waiting for reply.
As per PUMA case response, smoke checked intake system, no leaks found.
Checked boost pressure sensor in the intake manifold. During removal for inspection found sensor is brittle and dirty. Reinstalled intake and new sensor.
Checked vacuum supply to solenoids and acutators, OK.
Checked stroke of acutators, adjusted the low pressure turbo wastegate acutator.
Found no signs of tempering.
Cleared faults and road test No warnings or faults return.
Job #1 Qty 1 FP Number 13-62-7-792-260 Fuel injection system warranty
Job #1 Qty 6 FP Number 11-61-7-790-198 Profile gasket warranty
Job #1 Qty 6 FP Number 11-61-2-246-945 Profile gasket warranty
Job #1 Qty 1 FP Number 07-12-9-952-137 Hose clamp warranty"
I hope ard can make sense of this.
I wonder how much does the boost pressure sensor cost and if one can expect this needing to be replaced every 50K kms.
Your thoughts please.
That's kind of unsatisfying, eh?
4521 is a Boost Pressure Actuator - Regulation too high, from what google tells me.
Interestingly they wrote 'tempering' and meant TAMPERING. I am guessing these are codes that might get tripped when somthing is used to fool the DDE into 'more performance'?
I think the tech (rightly) thought 'well, if the sensor isnt sending the right signal, that might be an issue...there have been recalls around this part. And PUMA isnt telling me to replace it, so maybe if I make up a dirty/brittle story, I can replace it for Mr RJ"
See what happens. Sorry, all I got
As you can see from my post count, I spend a lot of time here (though not as much as ard), and I don't recall ever seeing these drivability issues on the X5 35D. (Other issues, yes, but not these). I find it curious that your particular dealer has a rash of them. Possible explanations might include:
We have had our 2011 X5D through 3 winters, with lots of sub-zero (F) temps, and zero problems. In fact, we rarely have to wait for the pre-heater before the car will start. I'm sure it is colder in Edmonton, but I would be amazed if that is the issue. My bet is your fuel is the problem.
It is my understanding that the X5 35D has an auxiliary heater for the cabin (Webasco?) which is optional in the EU, but standard in the US. I have no clue whether you get it in Canada. ard probably has the answer to that and will chime in momentarily.
Q- usually when a car is over-boosing, or the AFR gets dangerously lean, the DME/DDE goes to a failsafe 'reduced output' mode. In the older gas motors we called this "limp mode" as there was not message to hthe driver. Now you get various text displays- my recollection is diesel and gas have different warnings. But the key is that when the car goes into limp it is doing it to be protective..AND this can point you as to what the underlying cause is (boost, sensors, fuel, air leaks, ect)
Anyway, for RJ- something is wrong and is 'fooling' the DDE, AND fooling the TestPlans they run...AND fooling Puma.... :(
Probably not so relevant, but Webasto is in fact optional in Europe, but is not available in the US at all
Fuel filter?
I recently had a Reduced Power event and had to pull over. Got the X5d restarted and went straight to the dealer. They replaced fuel filter, fuel filter heater and the fuel tank pump. There was a comment on the work order that suggested a previous fault code for fuel filter had been missed. Fortunately I bought an extended warranty so only cost $50.
^ nice info and clarity,
But what's the aux heater that heats the cabin air before the motor is warm gotta do with op issue...
By the looks of ur code profile and description, u seem to be having fuel issue. It seems the fuel is contaminated slightly and hence the codes are up. Question for the op, when do you exactly recall the reduced speed warning.
1) during cold starts or after driving for a while
2) before or after fill ups
Mine just got out of the shop where it was for 60days...looking back at the service history I have pretty much a new truck from all of the stuff that has been replaced...does Canada have lemon laws? With the 60 days mine was just in the shop and the 2" thick service history including a new transmission I am sure I am over 90days in the shop.
Do you know if they replaced the fuel filter? The only time my Silverado diesel has ever given me a reduced power mode was when I got a bad tank of gas in the winter and the fuel filter was gelling in the cold. Swapped out the filter in a buddies driveway, reset the check engine lights and was golden for my 3 hour return trip to home.
Thank you all for you valuable comments.
To answer some of questions posed:
I had the message return this morning, after about 2 kms on the road and then at about 6 kms. on my short 20 minute drive to work.
I do not think the issue is weather related as the message has come up 2 hours after being on the road after leaving Vancouver on a early summer morning, about 7:30 am.
I use Shell V-power fuel. Prior to taking the car in last time I had filled up a few days earlier. After getting the car back from the service last Friday, I have not filled up so todays warning message does not have anything to do with fueling or the fuel, I think.
On the last visit the sensor was replace as indicated at the top of the post. On the previous visit all the vacuum lines were replaced. Several attempts in the past have been made to test for leaks and a small leak was found in one of the hoses (not sure which one as I do not have my paperwork with me at present).
The fuel filter heater and fuel filter has been replaced in the past as well as the urea tank.
We do not have lemon laws in Canada like it does in USA and it sucks. The manufacturers are able to get away and do not deal with real serious issues.
The dealer has admitted that they are not getting the support they need from BMW Canada and they are frustrated. Several Canadian dealers are dealing with the same issue.
I am satisfied that all the recalls has been taken care of as I follow this thread and I am aware of what needs to be done and have taken the vehicle in to be taken care of the recalls.
The car has been worked on by the dealers most experienced tech.
I hope I have answered all the questions.
I have sent another e-mail to the service manager, informing him of the return of the messages this morning and again asking that the dealer and BMW Canada replace this vehicle.
I really appreciate the help of you guys with all your technical knowledge and insight of this vehicle.
ard looking for your input......
As I did not hear back from the Service Manager today as promised, I sent him an e-mail below:
"You were going to chat with George and get back to me today. Perhaps you are catching up with the backlog.
Please let me know what Bavaria BMW and BMW Canada are planning to do to resolve the ongoing issue with my vehicle.
His reply:
"Basically we need to book your car for service. Please let us know".
I wrote back:
"Please let me know what you are planning to do this time as you told me that you have done all you needed to do.
I need your assurance that this time the car will be fixed and I will not have this issue any more.
I am tired of bringing the car in and the fault not resolved as I simply cannot afford to take any more time off from work.
I can come first thing tomorrow morning."
His response:
"We have our engineering dept to look at this particular vehicle to get it right ones for all .
Please let me know what day will work for you next week"
I want to send the message below: (Please change as necessary)
"I had asked you below, what exactly you were planning to do if I was to bring in the vehicle. Unfortunately you have not provided me with the details requested.
Once again, I feel that you will need to give me more specific details as to what exactly you plan to do. I insist on getting this information.
I honestly feel that with the ongoing issue with this model year with not only my vehicle but also several other vehicles, it is pointless to spend more labour hours and parts when eventually a replacement will be necessary.
As the record shows, I have given XXXXXXX BMW ample opportunity to have this problem resolved.
Please contact BMW Canada and let them know that I want this vehicle replaced immediately.
Thank you."
Am I firm but polite enough or use more stronger language? I want them to be on my side to have BMW Canada do what is necessary.:mad:
I am just trying to help him decypher the dealer-speak. My guess is that either the dealer mis-spoke or that the OP mis-heard / misinterpreted what he said. I am TREMENDOUSLY skeptical that any retrofit engine heater is in the pipeline, and that said heater will solve his ongoing problems.
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Write-up: How to determine approx. HP gains from removing weight!
Okay, want to know how to figure out how many lbs = hp? It's quite easy really! Follow these steps, and you'll be able to estimate "hp gains" from removing weight from your Focus!
Car Weight / HP = pounds per HP -or- how many pounds you take off to get 1 hp
((Weight/HP Data Taken from Edmunds.com))
Stock 2003 ZX-3 Zetec: 2598 lbs 130 hp
2598lbs / 130hp = 19.9 lbs/hp
For each 19.9 lbs you remove from your car, you will be getting the equivalent of 1 hp. HOWEVER, when you remove weight the gross weight of your car reduces (obviously) so to figure out how much you need to remove again, you must replug the numbers.
2598lbs / 130hp = 19.9lbs/hp
Remove 200 lbs? That gives you a gain of approx. 10hp. Now, let's say you want to remove more weight.
2598lbs - 200lbs = 2398 lbs, your current weight.
Since you haven't actually increased your engine HP, we are still using 130 as our number.
2398lbs / 130hp = 18.4 lbs/hp, so now lets say you remove 200lbs more. Now you've gained an approx. 11 HP.
How do you gain HP from taking off weight? In reality you aren't, but since you're car is lighter, it's easier for your engine to move it. Instead of thinking of it as "gaining HP" think of it as "allowing more HP to be used to increase your cars speed/accel instead of trying to get it to move."
A good example is pushing your friend in a shopping cart! (If that's what you do in your spare time. [thumb]) Your skinny friend is really easy to get going fast, whereas if you push just as hard, your fat friend will take longer to get going the same speed. By making the fat kid go on a diet, it would make him easier to get going faster even if you were pushing just as hard!
So now you're thinking, "400 lbs = 21hp? Alright!" here's food for thought.
Average AC in a car = 80 lbs
Average Backseat = 40 lbs
Average dampening tar = 15 lbs
Total? = 135 lbs, or about 7 hp from stock.
Now the real question lies, is it worth taking away your backseat and your AC and making your car sound like a tin can for 6 hp? Not for me! [thumb]
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Figuring Sprung Weight Equivalents for Rotational Mass
The 1:3 Ratio of Unsprung Rotational Weight may just be referring to the rotational properties, and ignoring the fact that scale measureable weight is also being removed.
To answer your question though, assume that you just use the ratio flat out without any conversions, and you'll be close. Want an example? Great! Here's one.
2600 lb Car
30 lb Flywheel stock (I have no idea what the actual weights of Flywheels are, I'm just guessing here.)
20 lb Flywheel upgrade
Since we're losing weight on the flywheel, that's considered Driveline Rotational Weight, which is a 1:15 ratio. This means, take the weight, multiply it by 15, and that's how much "normal weight" you're removing.
30 lb stock
20 lb upgrade
10 lb loss in DRIVELINE ROTATIONAL WEIGHT
10 lbs x 15 = 150 lbs Sprung Weight Equivalent.
This applies to accel/quarter mile based equations only, not handling/slalom!
When you're thinking about handling, consider it to be 10 lbs Sprung Weight.
Thank you Carrera for those Ratios! [thumb]
LOL, nice point.
agreed, never understood the taking out spare tires/back seats, lol
Thats like leaning forward going downhill on a girls bike, you make look like you are going faster, but just look like a [limp]
Weight reduction will improve performance, but not HP.
^^^ exactly.
And don't forget the ratio of weight loss.
Sprung weight = 1:1 ratio
Unsprung Rotational weight = 1:3 ratio
Driveline Rotational = 1:15 ratio
Not to mention the much more impressive HANDLING benefits that result from strategic weight loss. Losing 80lbs of AC might not be a ton of help in the 1/4 mile, but it will make a very noticeable difference in handling. (Especially front-end response and grip)
Those calculations are silly. If I take 1,000 lbs off of that 2,600 pound car, its going to be faster than a 50 horsepower difference. My bike weights something like 400 lbs and has 96 horsepower. If I took off 2198 lbs to make that focus 400 lbs then that would be a 110 hp increase? Sorry but a 240 hp 2,600 pound car isn't gonna keep up with my bike, but a 130 hp 400 lb. car would beat the hell out of it. Those calculations might make sense for maybe the first 100 pounds you lose.
Example: if your car is 1000lbs and you remove 100lbs, and then another 100lbs you will get a different amount of HP "increase" with the equation than if you take 50 lbs off and then 150 lbs off. The more you rerun the equation and add up the gains, the more accurate you will be. If you run the equation for every 1 lb you remove, it will be accurate and make more sense. I hope that made sense. [8]
To summarize, when your weight changes so does your lb/hp ratio, so everytime you change the weight you must run the equation a second time. To make your math more accurate, if you run the equation for each pound you remove it will be far more accurate. [thumb]
what about rotational mass like wheels and brake rotors. how would you figure that out, cause its rotating and changes with the speed of your car.
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In the final goodbye scene, all members of the original season 1 cast are present. Portia de Rossi is the only cast member added after Season 1 to appear.
The show finishes with Vonda Shepard singing "In the Neighbourhood," the first song ever played on this show.
Calista Flockhart has the last line on the show ever.
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Ally (V/O): Looking backwards, many of the sadiest time in my life turned out to be the happiest. So I must be happy now. Yeah. This is gonna be good. Why else would I be crying?
(on an office meeting)
Ally: Uh, thanks everybody for coming. Sorry about the short notice but it's important.
Nelle: (ironically) You're changing your hair color?
Richard: All right, uh, everybody's here. Seats please, I have an announcement.
Nelle: Don't tell me, you changed your name to Fish, McBeal... and Bump.
Lisa: Oh, that hurts my feelings, Morgan.
Nelle: I apologize, Debbie.
Ally: Hey. My, my, my flight is... So I'm gonna leave now. And, uh, you know this isn't a good bye, so if anybody is particularly emotional...
Nelle: (sarcastically) My dam vanes is about to break.
Ally: You know, Nell, you are the biggest fraud I've ever met. You have a huge heart and you don't fool anybody and... I'm gonna miss you.
Billy: You're OK?
Ally: Hi. Well, I must not be OK, otherwise you wouldn't be here. Well I summon you up when... whenever I'm, I'm... (A beat) You know I'm, I'm fine. How can I help you?
Billy: Living without me is one thing, living without them...
Ally: Maddie needs to go and I'm her mother. You have to do what you have to do. That, That's a Ally McBeal-ism. Are you seeing anyone up there?
Billy: I'm not supposed to be giving out insight information Ally, but uh, your life... it all works out.
Ally: Yeah, it's working out Billy. It's been... working out.
Georgia: Hey. So, he actually got married. (pointing to Richard)
Ally: He did an hour ago, and he's still married.
Richard: I think, uh, one of the reason I wanted to get married today is there's a risk Ally might not make it back in June. I was unwilling to assume that risk. (To Ally) Ally, the Biscuit said that my marrying Lisa today was worthy of you. I would agree. Without your influence I don't think I would be open to the... well, the insanity that just causes me to go with what I feel. And I know what I feel. I love you Lisa. And I'm betting on that love, as new as it is.
Ally: Wait, wait, wait. You two are... getting married?
Lisa: You know what they say Ally, after the age of thirty we have better chance to be struck by a lightning...
Therapist: Do you what's a 3-Way is? (Ally keeps staring.) Miss McBeal?
Ally: Yeah, it's when, uh, three people engage in a...
Therapist: ...a phone call.
Ally: A phone call.
John: Well where is she? She calls a meeting and she doesn't show up.
Wilson: Easy little guy.
Ally: You know Richard I don't have any time.
Richard: Why? Because Maddie is missing her friends?
Ally: (angry) Maddie is cracking up!
Richard: It could be genetic.
(While Ally and Maddie are packing, the dancing baby appears, wearing a NY baseball outfit; Rudy Gulliani, ex-mayor, Hillary & Bill Clinton also appear)
Ally: Oh, no. (to the dancing baby) What, what, you think you're funny? No, no, no, no! (to half-naked Rudy Gulliani) And you, it's not your moment, OK? (to Hillary Clinton) And you, you're not even from New York! (Hillary makes an angry face as Bill laughs.)
John: This is ridiculous.
Reverend: The harness keeps me from falling; the tug wakes me up. So I won't miss a bit!
John: Am I the best man or the designated rope tugger?
Reverend: Not to worry. The robe will cover the harness. If I should black out, just give it a quick short tip up.
Calista Flockhart (Ally McBeal) and Greg Germann (Richard Fish) are the only cast members who appeared in all 112 episodes. Jane Krakowski (Elaine Vassal) appeared in 110/112, Vonda Shepard (Herself) in 107/112 and Peter MacNicol (John Cage) in 97/112.
Gil Bellows, Lisa Nicole Carson and Courtney Thorne-Smith are all signed as Special Guest Stars.
This episode opens with flashback of all major events that happened to Ally during these 5 wonderful years.
Featured Music:
"New Man in Town" by Sam McClain
"Even Now" by Barry Manilow
"You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White
"Searchin My Soul" by Vonda Shepard
"Tell Him" by Vonda Shepard
"Lady Marmalade" by Jane Krakowski, Lisa Nicole Carson & the Ikettes
"You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Jane Krakowski, Lisa Nicole Carson, Vonda Shepard, the Ikettes & Barry White
"Neighborhood" by Vonda Shepard
10.4 million viewers tuned in to the series finale on original airing.
Barry White, the performer of John's favorite song "You're My First, My Last, My Everything" returns to guest star as a musical guest in this episode.
Sadly, Robert Downey Jr. wasn't seen anywhere but in flashbacks, and neither was Lucy Liu.
FOX repeated this episode on July 8, 2002.
Title: Bygones.
This is a reference to the "Bygones" quote, repeatedly said by Richard throughout the series.
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Out of all the tables, graphs and dollar figures presented in last week's annual audit report to the Princeton School Board, one set of figures drew the most attention from the district's director of business services, Michelle Czech.
The figures that Czech focused on for the 2012-13 school year that was audited involve students in the Princeton district opting to attend school elsewhere. The audit refers to these students' weighted daily average memberships because the state assigned a weighted value as pertains to state aid for grade levels of students.
Czech specifically was watching the number of weighted memberships who resided in the Princeton district but attended school in another district during the 2013 school year that ended June 30. The more membershipss a district has, the more general student aid the states gives the district.
A kindergarten student is given a weighted value of 0.612. Grades one through three students are figured at 1.115, grades four through six at 1.06 and grades seven through 12 at 1.30.
The 2013 audit that Caroline Stutsman, with the auditing firm KDV, gave to the School Board Oct. 22 shows there were 432.38 weighted memberships who resided in the Princeton district in the 2013 school year but were enrolled in other districts. Those residing in the district and enrolled elsewhere during in the previous school year totaled 353.98.
The audit also showed that 141.28 weighted memberships who were not residing in the district during the 2013 school year enrolled in the Princeton district. That means the district had a 291.1 net loss in weighted memberships. That compares to the 210.28 net loss the year before.
Stutsman noted that the district's net loss of weighted memberships during the 2013 school year was 80.2 more than the previous school year.
The total number of weighted memberships in the district during the 2013 school year was 3,765.41, or 117.29 fewer than in the 2011-12 year.
Good health
The district is in good financial shape, Stutsman said. When the state Legislature delayed the delivery of some of its state aid to districts in recent years, Princeton didn't struggle like some other districts, she said.
The district's total revenue for the general fund was over budgeted by $523,830, or 1.8 percent. The majority of this variance was from state sources, and that was mainly due to special education revenues coming in $437,998 over budget due to the district having more special education students in the 2013 school year.
The budget variance was slightly offset by general education revenue being $215,193 under budget. Property tax revenue was $203,300 over budget. Stutsman explained that the variance is due to a combination of the district omitting a budget for the state tax shift adjustment and the county apportionment and also the district receiving $53,000 from Benton County in tax forfeit lands.
The district spent more per student, or average daily membership, from the 2012 school year to the 2013 fiscal year. The audit explains that this is due to $1,459,418 more in expenditures, or 5.1 percent, coupled with a 2.1 percent decline in the students served.
To get a scope of the Princeton district's finances, its general fund revenue during the 2013 school year was slightly more than $29 million, and the projected expenditures were at close to $30 million.
To have enough revenue to cover expenditures, the district has been spending down the capital fund within the general fund, according to Czech.
General fund expenditures during the 2013 school year were $702,702 under budget. All the categories came in under budget except for administration and sites, and Buildings and Equipment programs.
The district's unassigned fund balance rose by $540,745, putting the fund at 17 percent of the district's unassigned budgeted expenses for 2014. The district's assigned fund balance increased by $23,733 because the district continues to plan for educational needs, according to the audit.
The unassigned fund balance is at $4.7 million and district planners had wanted the unassigned fund balance to be at 10 percent of the unassigned budgeted expenses.
Food service fund
During the same school year, revenue in the food service fund rose $39,745 due to increased free and reduced meal reimbursement and using more commodities. Expenditures increased by $108,797 as a result of kitchen repairs in 2013 and using more commodities. As a result, the food service fund decreased to $446,263 at the end of the year, which is 31.2 percent of expenditures based on a nine-month operating year.


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BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST, Wyo. - Bridger-Teton National Forest contractors will apply an insecticide around various developed recreation sites and most campgrounds to combat mountain pine beetles. A provider will apply the insecticide Carbaryl beginning Thursday.
Forest managers said many of the lodgepole pine and whitebark pine stands on the Bridger-Teton have been infested by the beetle, which has killed trees across the forest. The insecticide treatment is intended to protect susceptible high value recreation trees.
The forest will also place verbenone pouches, which emit special chemical pheromones to keep insects from invading particular areas, in various parts of campgrounds across the forest.
Roughly 2,100 lodegpole pine, 100 Douglas fir, and 780 whitebark pine will be treated.
In the Jackson Ranger District, lodgepole pine will be sprayed at the Kozy campground and Granite campground and hot springs. On the Buffalo Ranger District, Turpin Meadows campground, the Blackrock ranger station, and Hatchet campground will be treated. Lodgepole will also be treated at the Kelley guard station and Clear Creek state cabin on the Kemmerer Ranger District.
Whitebark pine will be treated at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Gunsight Pass on the Jackson Ranger District. Squaw basin, Grouse Mountain, and Leidy Lake will be treated on the Buffalo Ranger District. In the Kemmerer District, whitebark pine will be treated at La Barge Creek guard station and the Clear Creek state cabin.
"Special precautions will be taken to protect the water outlets during the applications for these insects," said acting Forest Supervisor Cheryl Probert. "Furthermore, if needed we will close the facilities temporarily only for the day of treatment."
Crews will avoid spraying 100 feet from live water or in winds greater than 15 miles per hour. Picnic tables and fire grates will also be covered to protect from Carbaryl application.


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Questions You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask Your Auto Repair Tech
March 17th, 2016
Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars actually work. It's to be expected. Even an older car is a complex machine with many sub-assemblies that all work together to move it down the road.
As a result, drivers tend to be a little intimidated by auto repair and often tend to not inform themselves by asking the necessary questions of a tech or a garage. Too often, that ends up being a big mistake. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really should know before any auto repair work starts:
- Does your shop work on any kind of vehicle? Of course, most shops can service a product from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota and the other leading makes. Some makes, however, require a lot more training and experience, o ...[more]
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Differential Service: Too Often Neglected by Drivers
February 11th, 2016
Differential Service – Why Is It Important?
Of all the various things on a vehicle that need regular service and maintenance, the differential is too often neglected. But what exactly is it, and what does it do?
Visualize a rear-wheel-drive vehicle making a right-hand turn. As the car turns to the right, the left rear wheel will have to actually cover a longer distance and spin at a different speed than the right wheel. If the rear axle was delivering the same torque to both wheels, the left rear wheel would be binding and skittering as it made the turn. The differential is designed to allow the wheels to turn at different speeds around corners, eliminating that problem.
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For my Friday tutorial today I'm sharing how to make a fabric bookmark. The bookmark monster seems to gobble these up at my house (like lost socks) and although I'm sure we've bought LOTS of bookmarks over the years, there never seems to be one to use when I need it. I whipped up this up a little while ago and thought you might like the tutorial for it too - great to make in bulk for school fetes too.
Materials list:
- fabric scraps
- felt - cut 1 measuring 24.5cm X 5.5cm
- fabric for the base - cut 2 measuring 24.5cm X 5.5cm
Project time:
- 30 minutes
- Step 1: Using the measurements provided in the materials list, cut out one piece of felt, two pieces of fabric and some small rectangular and/or square pieces of fabric to embellish the bookmark with.
- Step 2: Position the scraps of fabric onto the bookmark front.
- Step 3: Machine stitch each scrap of fabric onto the bookmark front. If it's easier you can pin the scraps into position for sewing, but I just held mine down as I sewed.
- Step 4: Sandwich the layers together (felt layer in the middle) and machine stitch around the outer edge of the bookmark. I used a mini zig-zag stitch for this, but a straight stitch would be nice too.
That's it, you're done. Easy, hey?! Now find a nice book to read and make good use of your bookmark. Speaking of books, I've been bringing home lots of different ones from the library recently, I'll be sure to share a list of them soon. Maybe they'll be a few that you might like to read too.
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My dear old, deceased, in-laws, hid rolls of money about their house. They declared nothing and claimed all they could. As the money they hid was savings from their pensions, they sensibly considered it all right to conceal it from various bodies who dole out money to the indigent poor. I cannot say that I blame them. They worked hard during their lives and lived frugally, I am glad to say that they were never burgled or robbed, by criminals or the government (is there much difference?) They had almost everything free, including the rent of their council bungalow.Contrast then, with an old friend, who never married,became a headmistress, cared for her mother, and now because she has a pension, gets absolutely nothing free. She is not wealthy at all and has to count her pennies and worries about heating bills. She is nearly 87 and lives alone in the little house she bought, and she is full of fear that if she goes into a home, she will end up with zilch, except for a few pounds a week pocket money.I wonder if I would have been better off hiding the money which I invested in Equitable Life - and of which I feel I have been largely robbed? I would have got so much free, home help, council tax, housing repairs - but I was stupid enough to buy my own house and try to save for a pension, so I too worry about heating bills, the rising cost of petrol and food. The small amount I managed to save outside of my pension is losing its value daily as interest rates are derisory. Can I, with all sincerity, advise my children to save for their old age? No, not really. You have to be hugely wealthy to amass a pension pot sufficient to see you through your old age, otherwise you just scrape by.Who ever said that Honesty was the Best Policy? It isn't, is it?
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Trend Watch: Fewer Co-Workers Wash Their HandsBy
Bored on the toilet at work, Jennifer Bodoh, an office manager for a design and remodeling company in Chicago, was catching up on Twitter. She was interrupted by a woman from a company down the hall who stormed in and pulled what Bodoh calls a "flush and run"—i.e., no washing. "Do I tweet this?" Bodoh wondered from her stall. (In the end, she didn't, but she did tell this reporter about it). Repulsed by the idea of a "pee-infested hand," she opened the door with a paper towel when she exited. Now, she says in an e-mail, "I try not to go to the bathroom when she walks by."
Some co-workers just can't be trusted to be hygienic. In a new survey by plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories manufacturer Bradley, 42 percent of people say they frequently or occasionally see people leave the work restroom without washing their hands. More than half estimate that they wash for just five to 15 seconds, short of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation of at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice.
The number of people who always wash their hands fell by two to three percentage points this year, says Jon Dommisse, Bradley's director of global marketing and strategic development. "I believe the reason is this is the first year we have not had a serious national health epidemic," he says. "Things are pretty good and—for the first time in four years—the number edged down a bit, instead of continuing to move up." The results are based on Bradley's survey of 1,046 American adults, conducted Aug. 1 to 3, about hand-washing habits in public restrooms.
"I'm shocked that in this day and age there are people who actually don't wash their hands openly in front of other people, like it's normal," says Bodoh. As for using her phone in the bathroom, she says she only texts and tweets—no conversations.
Health experts have long promoted handwashing to prevent the spread of illness, though many continue to ignore their advice.
Michael Sykes, who started the humor site, the International Center for Bathroom Etiquette, says, "The most interesting thing I've seen are the people who wash their hands before, but not after." In a lab environment, for example, "people might be concerned with transferring chemicals to their privates, but I guess these same people weren't that concerned with transferring their pee to everybody else."
Some offices attract more conscientious workers. A New York lawyer, who asked not to be named, says: "Here, people are a bit anal." (Maybe not the best choice of words.) "They both wash their hands, then follow up with Purell. … The peer pressure of having another person there usually makes them wash their hands, even if it's not their habit when alone." Lawyers, more than most professionals, are keenly aware of culpability.


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Hi, i am new here. I just want to find out a bit more of fertomid-50mg. What is the difference if you take it on days 5-9 or days 2-6? Are you more likely to become pregnant if you use it on days 2-6? I am 29 yrs old, have already one son of 10yrs and are struggling for the past 7-8yrs to become pregnant.
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I do believe that the earlier it's taken (2-6) it is said to produce more eggs. The later it's taken (5-9) they say that you are expected to produce better quality eggs. As it works differently for everyone, it's hard to say when you should take it. I'm about to start days 3-7 with 50mg of fertomid this cycle #36. Good Luck I hope you get that BFP very soon.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments for Complications of Radiation Therapy
Cancer treatment has improved significantly over the past decade. Although cure of the cancer is still the highest priority of treatment, cancer specialists have come to recognize the ever-increasing importance of quality of life to the cancer survivor. One-half of the estimated 1.2 million new cases of invasive cancer will receive radiation therapy as a part of their cancer treatment. Side effects of this therapy can be very toxic, especially when combined with chemotherapy. Some people are more sensitive to radiation damage than others, and there are no reliable tests available as yet to identify those patients who will experience the worst side effects.
Radiation doses must be adequate to control the cancer; otherwise, there is no purpose in treating the patient. Most radiation cancer specialists or oncologists design their treatment protocols to give the best dose to control the tumor and still have no more than 5% of patients develop severe reactions to treatment. Radiation side effects are generally divided into two categories. First, there are those that happen during or just after the treatment, called acute reactions. Second, there are those that happen months or even years after the treatment, called chronic complications. The acute side effects almost always resolve with time and are treated in such a way as to address the patient's symptoms. For example, when a patient has a cancer of the mouth or throat, it becomes very difficult for the patient to eat during and just after treatment because the lining of the mouth and throat becomes raw and painful.
The cells which make up the linings of the gastrointestinal tract are sensitive to radiation. Both cancer cells and the cells that line the gastrointestinal tract have a high rate of growth, and this rapid growth rate makes them more sensitive to radiation damage. Fortunately, the normal tissue cells have excellent repair abilities and within a few weeks after the completion of radiation, this damage is repaired. In the meantime, the patient is supported with pain medicine and supplemental nutrition. Unfortunately, chronic complications often may not get better with time and are likely to get worse. Almost all chronic radiation complications result from scarring and narrowing of the blood vessels within the area which has received the treatment. If this process progresses to the point that the normal tissues are no longer receiving adequate blood supply, death or necrosis of these tissues can occur. In the past, a severe level of necrosis would require surgical removal of the damaged tissue. This would be a devastating blow for a patient whose cancer has been cured. For example, though it occurs rarely, a patient who has had cancer of the voice box cured might require the removal of the voice box due to radiation damage.
Chronic radiation damage is called "osteoradionecrosis" when the bone is damaged and "soft tissue radionecrosis" if it is muscle, skin or internal organs which have been damaged by the radiation. Since the 1970's, surgeons of the head and neck region have come to recognize the value of hyperbaric oxygen treatments in treating damage of the jaw bone due to radiation. Hyperbaric oxygen has had some of its most dramatic successes in treating or preventing damage to the jaw bone as a result of radiation treatments. It has now also been applied to damage of the brain, damage of muscle and other soft tissues of the face and throat, damage to the chest wall, abdomen and pelvis as a result of radiation treatment. Papers in medical journals also report success in treating damage to the bladder and intestines due to radiation. The high dose oxygen provided in the hyperbaric chamber is carried in the patient's circulation to the site of injury to be available for repair of the damage done by the narrowing and scarring of the blood vessels. Each treatment typically takes one to two hours, and usually 30-40 daily treatments are needed for healing radiation damage.
Most insurance companies, including Medicare, will provide coverage to pay for hyperbaric treatments for chronic radiation injuries.
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- Feldmeier JJ, Heimbach RD, Davolt DA, Brakora MJ. Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunctive treatment for severe laryngeal necrosis: A report of nine consecutive cases. Undersea Hyper Med 1993;20:329-335.
- Marx RE. Radiation injury to tissue. In: Kindwall EP, ed. Hyperbaric Medicine Practice. Flagstaff, Best Publishing, 1995, pp 464-503.
- Feldmeier JJ, Newman R, Davolt DA, Heimbach RD, Newman NK, Hernandez LC. Prophylactic hyperbaric oxygen for patients undergoing salvage for recurrent head and neck cancers following full course irradiation (abstract). Undersea Hyper Med 1998;25(Suppl):10.
- Feldmeier JJ, Heimbach RD, Davolt DA, Court WS, Stegmann BJ, Sheffield PJ. Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunctive treatment for delayed radiation injury of the chest wall: A retrospective review of twenty-three cases. Undersea Hyper Med 1995;22(4):383-393.
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- Warren DC, Feehan P, Slade JB, Cianci PE. Chronic radiation proctitis treated with hyperbaric oxygen. Undersea Hyper Med 1997;24(3):181-184.
- Feldmeier JJ, Heimbach RD, Davolt DA, Court WS, Stegmann BJ, Sheffield PJ. Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunctive treatment for delayed radiation injuries of the abdomen and pelvis. Undersea Hyper Med 1997;23(4):205-213.
- Feldmeier JJ, Heimbach RD, Davolt DA, Stegmann BJ, Sheffield PJ. Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunct in the treatment of delayed radiation injuries of the extremities (abstract). Undersea Hyper Med 1998;25(Suppl);9.
- Fontanesi J, Golden EB, Cianci PC, Heideman RL. Treatment of radiation-induced optic neuropathy in the pediatric population. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine 1991;6(4):245-248.
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- Pomeroy BD, Keim LW, Taylor RJ. Preoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation induced injuries. J Urol 1998;159:1630-1632.
The information above is a synopsis of a more detailed description found on the UHMS website. It is presented here for educational and informative purposes. Always consult a hyperbaric physician for specific recommendations regarding any HBO therapy.


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Beginning this morning, April 28, the state transportation department will be demolishing two large buildings on state property near Qwest Field. The removal of the buildings will create space for a number of construction projects that will replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Crews will demolish, a 40,000-square-foot warehouse and a 10,000 -square-foot-office building located on the west side of First Avenue South between South Royal Brougham Way and South Dearborn Street. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. demolition work will occur on weekdays and will last through June.
Crews will be spending the rest of 2009 relocating utilities taken between South Holgate Street and South King Street, to prepare for construction of the viaduct's south end replacement, which will begin in early 2010.
The South Holgate Street to South King Street project will connect the bored tunnel that will replace the central waterfront portion of the viaduct. The bored tunnel will include a new waterfront surface street, transit investments, and downtown waterfront and city street improvements. The central waterfront seawall will also be replaced.
Armed with whistles, snare drums and bullhorns, more than 40 protesters made some noise Tuesday, April 28, as they marched under the scaffolding of Capco Plaza just east of the Junction.
The protesters represent the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters. They are protesting QFC's parent company, Kroger, of Cincinnati, for accepting a low-bid contract from Oregon-based K2MG, a metal stud and drywall company.
According to council spokesman, Eric Franklin, and representative at the protest, Miguel Perry, this out-of-state contractor has an unfair advantage because responsible local contractors have higher quality and workers' benefits standards which shouldn't hamper their ability to bid and perform the work.
"K2MG has lower safety standards, pays no benefits to its workers, and offers no apprentice program," said Franklin. "Without an apprenticeship program for workers, there is less oversight on quality work and safety. QFC says it prides itself on quality."
QFC contacted the West Seattle Herald with a statement.
The Seattle Department of Transportation will begin preliminary work on the East Duwamish Waterway Bridge, setting up lane reductions starting the night of Thursday April 23. These partial lane closures are expected to take effect the morning of Friday, April 24 and remain in place throughout the project, until early 2010.
The bridge will remain open to traffic throughout the construction period, with two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane open during peak travel times. During non-peak nighttime hours or weekends, bridge may occasionally be further reduced to one lane in each direction.
The sidewalk on the south side (eastbound direction) of the bridge will be closed for the entire duration of this project and also during the
construction of the East Marginal Way Grade Separation funded and managed by the Port of Seattle.
The 136-unit Mural Apartments at 4727 42nd Ave. S.W. are due to be completed in mid-May, according to General Contractors Exxel Pacific.
The office for the new building will be opening next month but tours are available now by contacting the leasing agent through their Web site or by calling 206-462-3142.
As for reasons to choose Mural as a place to live, "The exceptional views and there are a lot of restaurants...and other amenities and the proximity to downtown...you can get downtown very quickly," said Sean Stimac, project manager.
The building has a rooftop viewing deck, an outdoor community deck with barbecues, an entertainment lounge for small groups and gatherings, an on-site fitness center and the facility is pet friendly.
The Herald was given a sneak preview of one of the model studio units which was set up with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer and was furnished plus had flat screen televisions. Territorial, water and downtown views are available from many of the units which have 12 unique floor plans.
Seattle Department of Transportation crews plan to shift traffic lanes, keeping one lane open in each direction in the 5400 block of Leary Way Northwest on Wednesday, April 22, and again on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sidewalks will remain open.
Crews are repairing pavement that was previously excavated for work on underground utilities.
In mid-March an act of vandalism caused an estimated $150,000 in damages to Chief Sealth High School's permenant site, which is currently under construction.
Besides a garbage can which was set on fire in a classroom, police found graffiti, beer cans, broken wondows and damage to fences.
Police hope that by releasing the following photographs members of the public might be able to identify gang symbols and possibly aid the investigation.
If you have information please contact Detective Nick Bauer at firstname.lastname@example.com or (206) 233-7830.
Jessica Murphy, a project manager for Seattle Department of Transportation, announced at the Morgan Junction Association meeting last night, April 15, that construction will begin mid-May for the repavement and restriping of Fauntleroy Way Southwest between Southwest Holly Street and Southwest Alaska Street.
The expected completion date is October 2009.
Murphy said that the failing asphalt and concrete panels will be completely dug out and that some drainage improvements will take place to better filter rainwater. Curb ramps are also being built now and should be completed before repaving begins.
But the greatest change that residents and drivers will notice is the restriping, or rechannelization of Fauntleroy Way. The roadway will be converted from two travel lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction, a center two-way left turn lane, a bicycle lane northbound and shared lane pavement markings, for motor vehicles and bicycles, traveling southbound. This is often called a "road diet."
The Ballard District Council approved the top five projects for the neighborhood that will compete for a share of the $1.3 million proved annually by the city under the Neighborhood Projects Fund at the April 8 meeting.
The first project is the development of sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvement on 28th Avenue Northwest from Market Street to Northwest 57th Street.
The second project is to improve the lighting at Salmon Bay Park.
The next prioritized project is the installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of Northwest 62nd Street and Ninth Avenue Northwest.
Next is to improve and repair the walkway on Northwest 100th Street from Eighth Avenue Northwest to 15th Avenue Northwest.
Lastly, the council prioritized the establishment of an eastbound right turn lane at 24th Avenue Northwest and Market Street.
The council named five back-up projects as well: new traffic circles at 67th Street and 18th Avenue and 26th Avenue and 63rd Street, landscaping of a traffic circle at 87th and 17th Avenue, a new walkway on 10th and 17th Avenue between 85th and 87th Street, and improved pedestrian crossing at 14th Avenue and 60 Street.
Construction crews have been working on the interior of the old Bella's Boutique at 2318 N.W. Market St. in preparation for the expansion of neighboring La Isla.
La Isla is only going to take over half of Bella's, so crews are constructing a wall to divide the space.
Jason Mikos at La Isla said construction on the La Isla side of the space is about two months away.
Earlier this week, the city launched a new Web site to keep the public informed about 2009 construction projects that "significantly impact streets and sidewalks," according to a news release.
The Construction Coordination Web site, launched by the Seattle Department of Transportation March 30, provides for the first time consolidated information about projects planned by city, regional and state transportation agencies, as well as large private developments in the Center City and special events citywide.
It is meant to help residents, businesses, and travelers know what is happening on the major streets in their neighborhoods and along their travel routes.
"The Construction Coordination Web site highlights improvement projects across the city and outlines their effects on nearby streets and sidewalks," said transportation department director Grace Crunican. "Residents, commercial drivers, and visitors can learn about ongoing work via this site, and see the city's aggressive efforts to synchronize construction and minimize disruptions."
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Led by a game-high four goals and an assist from attackman Kevin Leveille, the Chicago Machine earned its second win in the last three games with a 17-14 Major League Lacrosse victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks at Joe Walton Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The win allowed the Machine to snap a three-game losing streak against the Bayhawks while handing the Bayhawks their first loss of the season.
The Machine jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the opening 12 minutes of the game as Leveille scored a pair of goals. But, the Bayhawks answered by scoring three consecutive goals, including a pair from attackman Andrew "Buggs" Combs, to even the score at 4-4 with 7:44 remaining in the second quarter.
Midfielders Terry Kimener and Chris Rotelli ignited a 4-1 spurt by the Machine by scoring back-to-back goals in a 90-second span, giving Chicago an 8-5 lead at the intermission.
After Bayhawks midfielder Kyle Dixon opened the second half scoring just 33 seconds into the third quarter, the Machine used goals from five different players during a 5-2 run to extend the advantage to 13-8 with six seconds left in the frame.
The teams traded goals four times to begin the fourth quarter before the Bayhawks got goals from Billy Glading and Danny Glading. But, the Machine defense held the Bayhawks off in the final minute to secure the victory.
While Leveille led the Machine with four goals and one assist, Rotelli contributed his second straight "hat trick" with a three-goal performance. Midfielders Bill McGlone and Brett Garber each scored twice with an assist as the Machine outshot the Bayhawks by a 53-48 margin.
Combs scored four goals with an assist to lead the Bayhawks in a losing effort while Danny Glading scored two goals. Goalkeeper Chris Garrity made 16 saves in the loss.
The Machine will travel to Toronto on Saturday for a rematch against the Nationals. Chicago won the first meeting of the season by a 16-9 margin two weeks ago.


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2a : secure from threat of danger, harm, or lossb : successful at getting to a base in baseball without being put out
3 : affording safety or security from danger, risk, or difficulty
5a : not threatening danger : harmlessb : unlikely to produce controversy or contradiction
6a : not likely to take risks : cautiousb : trustworthy, reliable
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I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.
The kids were safe in the cabin.
We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound.
"Is the money safe?" "Yes, it's in the bank."
a world made safe from war
Is it safe to walk here?
He wished us a safe trip.
I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.
They live in a perfectly safe neighborhood.
We watched the fireworks from a safe distance.
Origin and Etymology of safe
Middle English sauf, from Anglo-French salf, sauf, from Latin salvus safe, healthy; akin to Latin solidus solid, Greek holos whole, safe, Sanskrit sarva entire
First Known Use: 14th centurySee Words from the same year
Definition of safe
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Definition of safe for English Language Learners
: not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
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6 : successful in reaching a base in baseball
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Local forestry operators urge level playing field
Local forestry operators have called for a level playing field for all firms in the sector and say that foreign timber companies should be more involved in downstream operations and value-added production rather than in the exportation of logs.
"The foreign companies are allowed duty free importation of large quantities of machinery and equipment while most local companies get no such benefit," the Forest Products Association (FPA) of Guyana said in a statement over the weekend.
"We welcome Foreign Direct Investment in the forest sector but do not support the plundering of the forests. Rather, foreign timber companies should be more involved in downstream operations and value added production than in the exportation of logs," President of the FPA Khallawan was quoted as saying in the statement. While the Association is aware that some of its members and other operators have benefitted immensely from selling logs, trade in logs adds no value to the sector, the FPA asserted.
The operations of Chinese logging company Bai Shan Lin as well as Indian logging company Vaitarna Holdings Private Inc (VHPI) have been in the spotlight recently and it has been revealed that years after they entered the sector, they have not lived up to commitments to process logs here.
In light of the revelations, the FPA expressed concern about the damage that is being done to the image of the sector and called for a level playing field for all operators. The statement said that at a special executive meeting last Thursday, operators expressed these sentiments.
The statement noted that the FPA fought for, and obtained several wide-ranging provisions for the forest sector. Two such provisions are: that there should be no ban in log exports; and, that forest operators should be free to enter joint ventures with other parties.
"However, some foreign companies have been abusing the policy and the provisions by having multiple joint ventures, thus effectively monopolizing the market," the FPA declared. No names were called but this declaration seems to be a reference to Chinese company Bai Shan Lin.
The statement said that at the meeting, an association member from Berbice noted that there must be a level playing field in which local forest producers are given similar concessions as foreign companies. The foreign companies are allowed duty free importation of large quantities of machinery and equipment while most local companies get no such benefit, the statement said.
"How can a foreign company be given duty free concession and all it does is export logs while local sawmills that add some amount of value to the raw material are not given concessions?" the statement quoted one member as saying.
Another member pointed out that some of the foreign companies do elaborate business plans, outlining massive projects to use Guyana woods for furniture, building components and other things but the plans do not materialise. "The FPA calls on the Government and the Forestry Commission to monitor the companies and bring them into accountability as Guyana's natural patrimony and the image of the industry locally, regionally and internationally are at stake," the statement said.
The FPA also called for an "even application" of the regulations, procedures, and concessions to all operators, both local and foreign. "It is incomprehensible how some companies are allowed to operate when the forest sector is highly regulated," the association asserted.
The FPA said that logging companies must follow officially established guidelines and procedures set by the Forestry Commission or face sanctions. For example, there are guidelines for the issuance of State Forest Exploratory Permits, for Timber Sales Agreements (TSAs) and for the acquisition of Log Export Licences. Companies applying for permits or licences are required to meet the set criteria and also comply with regulations that govern their operations, the association noted.
Further, it said, the GFC Codes of Practice for Timber Production and Forest Operations dictate the parameters within which companies must operate in the forest. In following the guidelines of the codes and the scientifically calculated Annual Allowable Cut, the forests will remain sustainable for centuries to come, the FPA noted saying that this means that the rate at which logs are cut from the forests will not affect the forests' ability to replenish itself.
"However, this should not be an encouragement for foreign companies to plunder Guyana's rich forest resources and exporting without adding value," the foresters body declared.
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text: Let's start off with the number one contentious issue – minutes played. Across the 44 games played so far this season the trend has been in the right direction. Like last season Hamilton leads the team in minutes per game, but with an average night 1.5 minutes shorter this season than last. Billups, Prince, and Wallace have also decreased minutes per game this season, with Prince down the most - by nearly three minutes. McDyess and Maxiell have the largest increases with McDyess up nearly ten minutes a game and Maxiell up nearly nine. This season Max is playing more minutes per game than Dyess did last season. The Pistons finished last season 53 up and 29 down, winning 65% of their games. The team is up on that pace this year at 31-13, winning 70% so far. Projected to the full season, the Pistons would end up five games better than last year. That's good enough right now for the third best record in the league, behind only Boston and New Orleans (tied with Phoenix). Improvements on both ends of the court account for the difference. The Pistons are scoring better this season, up 1.6 PPG, and defending better, holding opponents to 90.2 PPG (versus 91.8 last season). That comes out to an average per game difference of 7.4 points, up from 4.2 last season.The team is shooting slightly better this season than last, on the strength of a big increase in three point accuracyTwo point shooting is down – 0.466 this season versus 0.481 last yearThree point shooting is up – 0.364 this season versus 0.344 last yearThe share of FGAs from beyond the arc is basically the same – 20.2% this season versus 20.1% last seasonFour players, Billups, Wallace, Hayes, and Hunter, take more than a third of their shots from downtownThe increase in three point shooting accounts for 1.1 more points per game this season (most of the average scoring increase of 1.6 PPG)Free throw shooting is down – 0.774 to 0.763Assists are up nearly one per game, and turnovers down by 0.5 per gameAssist to turnover ratio is up to 1.939 this season versus 1.766 last yearThe table below shows shooting percentages by player for this season and last. Productivity is up overall for the top four plus McDyess. The five are playing a higher share of team minutes (owing to having been injured less and having played in a higher share of total games than last year) and contributing a higher share of Sprocket Points. In total this group is about four percent more productive this season than last (driven mostly by better shooting by the guards). (Productivity is measured by comparing the share of Sprocket Points produced to the share of minutes played. In the tables below a 100 index means a player contributed the same share of Sprocket Points as minutes – i.e., performed as you would expect from the average player. An index above 100 indicates that the player is contributing more than the average Piston.) On an individual basis, Billups is the most productive starter, and has increased productivity relative to minutes by ten percent over last season (% Chg). Can you say All Star? Of the big five, Prince and McDyess both are less productive this season than last, though only Prince is not holding his own relative to minutes played. The table below provides productivity data for the rest of the team.Amir is the most productive player on the team, edging out Billups for the top spot. Limited minutes make it difficult to project this number up though.Maxiell is nearly as productive as Wallace and McDyess (110 index versus 116 and 112). His productivity this season is up 22% over last year (numbers not shown in the tables), the largest increase of anyone on the team. So, he is not only playing more minutes, but producing at a higher rate per minute than last year.All of the rookies / new players are less productive than the average Piston given their minutes played, with Stuckey anchoring the ranking, then Affalo, then Hayes. Of course this isn't unexpected with an average dominated by the starters. Stuckey and Affalo do not do too badly when compared to Hayes, not bad at all for rookies.


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Screen Team just released a new video, and it's an amusing parody of Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty." Instead of being inappropriate though, this spoof goes nerdy. Angie, part of Screen Team, stars as Black Cat (and she made the costume). She sneaks around a nerd's house and steals all his loot, and the lyrics make so many geeky references that they're hard to keep track of. They even managed to work some Dothraki in.