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Unable to acquire the frequencies it needs to build the kind of extensive, private wireless data network it operates in the U.S., FedEx Corp. has started to roll out a digital dispatch and tracking system in Europe based on a popular wireless messaging service.
That system brings mobile package-tracking to parts of FedEx's European operation for the first time. Previously, drivers communicated with dispatchers by phone and logged packages when they reached a facility.
The mobile system is based on simple text messaging technology called Short Message Service (SMS). It's commonly used in Europe by teen-agers who send data messages to one another's cell phones.
It's also not compatible with the proprietary systems FedEx uses in the U.S., so the Memphis-based company is rolling out different hardware in Europe. The company developed a rugged truck-mounted terminal from Husky Computers Ltd. in Coventry, England, running Microsoft Corp.'s Windows CE operating system.
FedEx's U.K.-based regional IT director Grahame Ritchie, speaking at the company's European hub at Charles de Gaulle airport here, said the SMS system "mimics" the functionality of the proprietary system that FedEx uses in the U.S.
Once a European FedEx driver scans a package's bar code into his handheld computer, he transmits the information via an infrared port to the courier communications (CoCo) terminal in his truck. CoCo then transmits the data through the European cell phone network into the company's long-haul network and then into the FedEx mainframe in Memphis.
Ritchie said the SMS network provides "about the same throughput, 9.6 bit/sec.," as private packet data networks.
Rolling Out CoCo
FedEx started rolling CoCo out in Germany last year and plans to eventually deploy it throughout Europe, except for greater Paris and the U.K. There, the company has been able to use capacity on commercial packet data networks.
European Operation
Highlights of FedEx's new wireless network in Europe:
Uses mobile phone network Short Messsage Service channels for dispatch and package information network
Uses new vehicle terminals based on Windows CE
Mimics the private data network and terminals FedEx uses in U.S.
Nigel Deighton, a Gartner Group Inc. analyst based in London, called SMS the "most reliable" of the data services available on the European Global System for Mobile (GSM) telephone standard. SMS can get through when a voice call can't because it runs over the network signaling channel, he said. It also stores and forwards messages.
SMS messages dominate GSM data traffic and have enormous popularity, growing from 1 billion per month in December 1999 to more than 15 billion per month by the end of last year, Deighton said.
But Ken Dulaney, an analyst at Gartner, said, "The biggest problem [with SMS] is that the packet size is 160 [characters], and there is no guarantee that the messages are received in the order they are sent." However, since package-tracking and dispatch applications don't require the transmission of large amounts of data, SMS can probably handle such narrowband messages, Dulaney added.
Ritchie said FedEx evaluated Palm Inc.'s operating system and Linux in addition to Windows CE. The company opted for Windows CE "because it is much easier to write applications to," he said.
This story, "FedEx picks simple-text messaging in Europe" was originally published by Computerworld.


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"I'm pretty comfortable with my hand in the dirt," he told the media assembled at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this year. "But if they want me to do it, I'm up for anything. I'm just ready for a chance."
Spencer was picked up in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys during the draft. And they'll likely count on him to make the adjustment to outside linebacker in their 3-4 scheme, competing with Greg Ellis and Bobby Carpenter unless the team opts to move Carpenter inside. But don't expect the forced move away from the defensive end position to sour Spencer in the least.
"I'm a pretty happy-go-lucky guy, I have a positive attitude most of the time," he said.
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I've been thinking about getting some leather for my wagon. But I want something a little more luxurious, so I've been contemplating getting Doeskin leather.
Here's the color.
I had a chance to drive my sister-in-laws Alfs 156 while in Portugal. It was black with this color leather inside. My car is white, but the inside is almost too dark. Do you think this would be OK even though the headliner and side pillars are grey?


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Carrie Underwood: Is Your Dog In Danger
According to a press release from the FDA over 3,000 dogs got ill and 580 of those died after eating jerky treats manufactured in China. However many of those brands where removed from store shelves in January 2013. But Carrie Underwood, who is an avid puppy lover, posted a tweet today warning dog owners to be ware.
Very important!!! Check your dog treats, people! Check where they came from! http://t.co/HGyvZnmHV9— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) October 23, 2013
But before you think Carrie is over reacting, the FDA did say to check with your veternarian before giving your dog or cat any jerky treats. The agency also said jerky treats are not an essential part of your dog's or cat's diet.
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Well when I signed paper work I noticed a line stating service contract $1950.00i asked the finance guy and he said that's the warranty and I'm working it in with your monthly payments. You will be covered on all parts and ladies each time you bring your car in, except up to $200.00 deductible. It's from GM. He handed me a pamphlet and said here are some more details. The first time I took the car in 1 week off the lot they compt my services because I fussed about it but they were ready to charge me 200.00 after just 1 week!!! I had a service stability error the day after I drove out and the turn signal bulb went out on the way home that night from the dealer.
I am totally unsatisfied and feel like I was someone how fooled. GM sent me a different pamphlet in the mail just a few days ago, while my car still in the shop stating different coverage information. I can't tell at the financial guy as he quitthe following day of my purchase!
It's now day 6 and my car is still in the shop no one is repairing they are all running back and forth from this person to that person. I'm yet to be provided the maintenance Inspection they claimed they did and they haven't told me what will be done regarding my repairs. Whether they are compting them due to improper inspection on their part or if they are charging me!!!! And the loaner they have me sucks!!! It must be driven hard. It's a 2013 ats and it's shaking real bad when stopped.. I'm just fed up and frustrated.


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I had a thread lift done by a board certified plastic surgeon 7 years ago. Six threads were used for jaw, mid-face, and forehead. Immediately after I left the office a large dimple occurred in the middle of my cheek. The doctor was going on vacation immediately afterward and was not responsive. My face was strangely lopsided so he replaced a thread a few weeks later when he returned but avoided my concern about the crater in the middle of my cheek.
When the unsightly dimple didn't resolve in several months I made an appointment but he was not there....only the nurse who told me it wasn't so bad and would probably get better in time then tried to sell me skin care products. I made another appointment to see the actual doctor about it a month or so later, but when I arrived, they told me I had canceled it. I see he is still doing these to people.
Seven years later I still had a shallow longish dimple until I had a real facelift and the ps removed the threads. I looked worse after the threadlift than I did before, though a bit smoother in the jaw area, though any positive effects were gone after a few weeks. I've learned that quick fixes are no bargain in time or money in the long run.


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Developing products to translate and disseminate the findings of the National Youth Smoking Cessation Survey into practice and policy
The Foundation's program, Helping Young Smokers Quit: Identifying Best Practices for Tobacco Cessation, was designed to develop and disseminate effective, developmentally appropriate cessation programs for the substantial numbers of adolescents who smoke and try unsuccessfully to quit.Under this transitional supplement grant, products will be developed to translate and disseminate National Youth Smoking Cessation Survey (NYSCS) findings into practice and policy and help sustain momentum in the field. Deliverables will include a synthesis peer-reviewed manuscript and accompanying summary briefs that include recommendations tailored for a range of practitioners, for policy and program decision makers, and for other researchers; summary briefs for youth to be placed on the Internet; a National Conference on Tobacco or Health panel; and an analytical guide for researchers to accompany the detailed database documentation.
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Amount Awarded $100,000.00
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Time frame: 10/1/2008 - 3/31/2010
Grant Number: 65132
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And we're back at Calder's. Syd's literally swooshing around the house while she talks to Dixon on her headset, informing him that there are three dead guards in the house. Like, she's twirling around the house, people. She's totally not watching her back or hugging the walls or doing anything other than showing off her impressive set of abs. If this were the real world, she'd be dead already.
Wait. Did I just say that? THE REAL WORLD? What in the HELL am I talking about? In the "real world" not one single premise or plot line on this show could feasibly exist. Man, I so need to start drinking heavily. If I'm even mentioning words like "real" or "reality" in any reference to this damn show, I need to spend some quality time with Mr. Tom Collins and Ms. Bloody Mary.
Syd hears a commotion in the kitchen and runs in the other direction, directly out the door and down the hill, and jumps into the van and drives into Melbourne and treats herself to a manicure and a nice bottle of Moet Chandon. Except that she so runs right into the kitchen. She comes upon the startling scene of a black-masked man plunging an ice pick into Calder's chest. Syd launches into full-on ***** attack, even though, like, if she had a gun or something? This would SO be over by now.
Syd and Masked Man go at it for a few minutes, using various kitchen items to attack each other. Syd finally gets a lucky break when Masked Man actually FALLS onto a knife. WhatEVER. Yeah, I know she was brandishing it originally but, like, I love how they never have Syd actually consciously KILL someone. Like, she's the sweetest international spy EVER!


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Course outline
If you feel as passionately as we do about the conservation of our forests and woodland resources, then we want to help you develop that passion into a career. You'll gain a broad understanding of the many issues surrounding the conservation of woodland areas, both in this country and abroad, and will develop skills relevant to broader conservation and natural resource management.
We know that the conservation movement is of critical importance to protecting our planet's biodiversity and ecosystem. We will train you to protect natural habitats and find the balance between the needs of humanity and nature. You'll have the option of taking a one-year work placement in a related profession, allowing you to put your studies to the test with real world applications. Become a diverse and dynamic natural resources expert and develop your love for nature into a future for yourself.
Many of our full-time programmes can be studied over a longer period on a part-time basis. Please contact the course enquiries team for further details.
Course outline
Course summary
You will be given a broad understanding of how to protect, improve and enhance biodiversity in woodlands, providing you with the knowledge to make a career of your passion for the environment. This general understanding will branch into choosing a specialist focus in your final year, creating an individual path to your future.
Delivered by the National School of Forestry, your studies on this course will be taught by a highly experience team of academics, complemented by visiting specialists who will teach you more about the many varied paths an interest in conservation can take.
Year one
- Introduction to Managing Trees, Woods and Forests
- Measuring trees and forests
- Silviculture 1
- Ecology
- Biodiversity I
- Biodiversity II
Year two
- Biodiversity Monitoring Silviculture 2
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems
- Forest Policy and Governance
- Forest Health and Protection
- Work Placement
- Work Experience
Year three
- Dissertation
- Applied Field Studies
- Forest Management Planning
- Business Skills
- Woodland Ecology and Conservation
- Advanced Geographic Information Science
- Remote Sensing
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Forest Carbon Management
- Conservation & Society
- Ecosystem Services
- Urban Forestry and Arboriculture
- Placement
Students have the option of completing a year-long work placement as part of their studies.
Programme Specification
Programme specification
For detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course.
Entry requirements
2017 entry
96-112 UCAS tariff points - to include GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. We have a points range so we can take into account all of the information on your application form and adjust the offer from the evidence provided.
Find out more about qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.
Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.
2018 entry
112 UCAS tariff points - to include GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.
Application information
Making your application
Full-time courses
Apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), between September and January; they will send your application on to us. Applications submitted after this date will be considered late and the course you have applied for might be full by this time; however, we will consider you for alternative suitable courses.
Their website provides all the information you need about universities, courses, locations, entry requirements and financial support. You are allowed to select up to five course choices. You need to use the correct UCAS campus and course codes as not all courses are offered at every campus. You will be asked for the following information when you apply online:
Institution code name: UoC
Institution code: C99
Campus location:
- A Ambleside
- B Brampton Road, Carlisle
- E University of Cumbria at Energus, Workington
- F Fusehill Street, Carlisle
- L Lancaster
- T University of Cumbria in London
- Y University of Cumbria at Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
Part-time courses
Applications should be made online directly to the university; visit our website or contact email@example.com for details and guidance. There is no official closing date but we would encourage you to apply as early as possible, as many courses are competitive.
What makes a good application?
We consider all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We look at your academic background and performance, relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where some voluntary or paid experience is required) and your reference. Above all, we look for motivation, commitment and potential-evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level.
Make sure you include:
- Relevant qualifications/evidence of ability: check our website for the specific entry requirements required for each course. Tell us your previous academic results and your projected grades.
- A supportive reference, from an employer or your school or college.
- A good personal statement.
- Explain clearly what attracts you to the course and tell us about your wider interests and experience. If you are applying for a course that incorporates professional training and placements, you should include any relevant experience or visits you have made in the workplace. Highlight your individual strengths and qualities, personal skills, capacity for teamwork, contribution to the community and your enterprise, originality and determination. Select some activities which bring out these qualities.
What next?
When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement and if you are successful at this stage you will get either an offer (with an invitation to visit the campus to which you have applied), or an invitation to interview on a particular date. If we are not able to offer you a place on your chosen course we will usually try to offer you a place on a similar course and will contact you to discuss this. Alternatively, if we think you are suitable, but cannot offer you a place on your preferred campus because of the level of competition, we will offer you a place at another campus if one is available.
And if I accept?
The admissions team will contact you and send further information from February onwards about accommodation, and from May/June onwards about preparing to join the university. If you have any other queries, please telephone the admissions offices for information and advice on 0845 6061144.
Deferred entry
We welcome applications for deferred entry on some courses. If you have specific plans during your year out, indicate these on your personal statement as they may be relevant to your course and could enhance your application.
International students
Applications for full-time undergraduate study are made through UCAS. Please see the international pages of our website for full details of our entry requirements (including English-language skills) as well as contacts for advice and support.
From 2009 the UK Border Agency introduced a Points-Based Immigration System (PBS) for students coming to the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Students entering higher education will need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) plus finance confirmation to obtain a Tier 4 student visa. UK education providers are licensed by the UK Border Agency. When students apply for their visa (or entry clearance) they will need a valid Certificate of Acceptance of Studies from the university. Please note that a CAS is not a guarantee that a visa will be issued.
See the following websites for further details: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk
Additional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. The following PDF link below provides an overview of these costs for this course.Additional costs
Graduate destinations
You'll be well prepared for a career in forest and woodland conservation in the UK and overseas, or for going into Masters level study and further applied research. Our graduates have moved onto positions in the Forestry Commission, the Woodland and National Trusts, Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage and environmental NGOs, so you can be confident that you will receive the skills needed to progress into a fantastic career that appeals to your interests.
Resources and facilities
Our National School of Forestry has over 50 years of experience in producing career ready graduates, thanks to our exceptional range of facilities enjoyed by students and researchers alike. Over a hundred hectares of Cumbrian countryside can be explored, giving you direct access to a wide range of habitats including coniferous woodland, wetland, willow plantations, arable farmland and more.
We also have a large arboretum that is still growing, a tropical plant house, temperate and research glass houses and gardens. All this diversity allows many classes and field visits to be conducted just outside the lecture rooms, giving them chance to study in the real world as well as in our excellent new laboratory facilities.


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The San Antonio Young Women's Leadership Academy is a collaborative effort between the Dallas-based Foundation for the Education of Young Women (FEYW) and the San Antonio Independent School District that provides an outstanding opportunity for young women in the SAISD community.
The mission of the Foundation for the Education of Young Women (FEYW) is to support single-sex, college-preparatory, public education in Texas that will give young women in urban schools the academic skills to achieve success in college and life by thinking critically, leading purposefully, and living active, healthy and responsible lives. The organization's mission is a natural fit with that of SAISD, which his to graduate all of its students and prepare them for success in higher education.
Each of the six FEYW schools in Texas is built upon the organization's core values of college preparation, responsible leadership and wellness life skills. FEYW formed its first public-private partnership with the Dallas Independent School District, and in August 2004, the first all-girls public school in Texas, the Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, opened its doors. After compiling impressive results in Dallas, FEYW partnered with SAISD in 2007-08. FEYW has additional established academies in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston and Lubbock.


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Good News for Ireland
reland on March 6 of this year once again held a referendum to amend the constitution on the matter of abortion. The amendment submitted to the electorate would have further restricted what are now the most restrictive laws on abortion in Europe. As in other countries where the issue of abortion arises, it brings to the forefront religious forces of all colors. No exception in Ireland, and all the more so because of the strong influence of the Catholic church in Irish society. The campaign preceding the election on this particular amendment stood out because of the full-court press by the Irish Catholic bishops, all 26 of them, in support of the amendment. The pope himself got into the act by signaling from the Vatican his strong support. And on the Sunday before voting day, all Catholic mass-goers in the entire country were subjected to a sermon on the importance of voting for the amendment. The faithful were then again reminded of the pope's endorsement. Now, most voting in Ireland takes place in school buildings, and since most of the schools in Ireland are run by the Catholic church, voting takes place on church property. So here we had a highly charged social issue, heavily laden with religious notions about life and sex, and the electorate, made up of all faiths and no faith, given no choice but to enter church grounds and buildings to cast their vote. Such polling places certainly do not convey a sense of neutrality on matters of religion, what with their religious statues and other icons which one must circumnavigate to reach the voting booth. The accompanying photo of a polling station in Dublin is one example of such a scenario. The notice over the door reads "Peace to all," and on the door itself is a government document which states "Referendum on the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution (Protection of Human Life In Pregnancy)." Note also the mini-altar with a statue of the "Virgin" Mary and appurtenant gaudy trappings, all shamelessly presented at the entrance to the polling station. The sign on the base of the mini-altar reads "The spirit of the Lord is upon me." But there was some good news from all this. The amendment failed to carry by the slim margin of about 0.8% of the total vote. By how much more it would have failed to pass if the polling had been conducted on neutral territory is difficult to say. So the spirit of this Lord did not seem to fall upon the Irish voting public, and the effort of all the Irish Catholic bishops and the pope himself failed to convince a majority of the voting population to tow the party line. Good news for Ireland! Nicolas Johnson is a FFRF Life Member now living in Ireland.
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Pirates beat Reds 8-7 in completion of suspended game
Andrew McCutchen doubled and came around on Russell Martin's single in the seventh inning on Tuesday, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an 8-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the completion of a game that spanned two days and 10 home runs.
The NL Central rivals put on a record-setting show Monday night before the game was suspended in a 7-all tie after six innings because of rain. They combined for 10 homers in those six innings, the most for a game in Great American Ball Park's 12 seasons.
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The Story Project - Debbie's Story
Have you ever felt like life was out of control? That's how Debbie felt when told she had cancer. But God was by her side - I think you'll appreciate how He showed up in her life.
Last spring, we introduced you to some very special people through The Story Project. We're continuing this new tradition and over the next several weeks we will share more incredible stories of what God is doing in the lives of Positive Life Radio listeners. This week is Debbie's Story
In December of 2010, Debbie was diagnosed with cancer. During this time of decisions and loneliness, Debbie say's, "When everything else was out of my control ... the radio station was always playing songs that reminded me that God was still there...He cares and He is with me all the way through."


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For a Fort Myers golf vacation, choose Homewood Suites by Hilton. With the hotel's golf package, comfortable and elegant suites are coupled with the area's excellent golf courses, including the Pelican Preserve, Raptor Bay and The Dunes.
Enjoy spacious suites with full kitchens, sleeper sofas & more at Homewood Suites-Ft. Myers. You'll be mere seconds away from fabulous shopping at the Bell Tower Shops, and you'll be welcomed home to an evening reception with complimentary wine!
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Genetic studies in yeast can be employed to investigate the molecular and cellular functions of human genes in cellular DNA metabolism. Methods are described for the genetic characterization of the human WRN gene product defective in the premature aging disorder Werner syndrome in functionally conserved pathways using yeast as a tractable model system.
Date Published: 3/18/2010, Issue 37; doi: 10.3791/1639
Keywords: Microbiology, Issue 37, Werner syndrome, helicase, topoisomerase, RecQ, Bloom's syndrome, Sgs1, genomic instability, genetics, DNA repair, yeast
Aggarwal, M., Brosh Jr., R. M. Genetic Studies of Human DNA Repair Proteins Using Yeast as a Model System . J. Vis. Exp. (37), e1639, doi:10.3791/1639 (2010).
1. Yeast Strains
Strains with wild-type SGS1 TOP3 (WT; W303-1A, genotype, MATa ade2-1 canl- 100 his3-11,15 leu2-3,112 trpl-l ura3-1) [2], a sgs1 mutant (W1292-3C; genotype MATa SUP4-o::URA3 sgs1-25 ade2-1 can1-100 his3-11,15 leu2-3,112 trp1-1 ura3-1 rad5-535) and a sgs1 top3 mutant ( W1058-11C, genotype, MATa SUP4-o::URA3 sgs1-25 top3-2::HIS3 ade2-1 can1-100 his3-11,15 leu2-3,112 trp1-1 ura3-1 rad5-535) have been characterized [3] and were kindly provided by Dr. Rodney Rothstein (Columbia University).
2. Plasmid DNA constructions
The WRN gene was cloned in YEp112SpGAL following the scheme as discussed.
3. Transformation
Yeast cultures were grown using standard protocol and transformations were performed using a Lithium Acetate-based protocol by Gietz et al [5]. Briefly, the following steps were performed.
4. Genetic analysis of the slow growth phenotype restoration in WRN transformed sgs1 top3 strain.
1. Streak analysis:
2. Liquid culture analysis:
5. Genetic analysis of hydroxyurea or methylmethane-sulfonate sensitivity in WRN transformed yeast strains.
6. Cell cycle distribution of WRN transformed sgs1 top3 strain.
7. Western blot analyses.
1. To determine the protein expression of WRN or the WRN variants in transformed sgs1 or sgs1 top3 strains, lysates were prepared by the following method and proteins analyzed by immunblotting.
2. To determine the level of expression of WRN protein under the influence of varying concentrations of galactose, cultures were processed as follows.
3. Expression of WRN or WRN mutant proteins was determined by Western blot using a WRN mouse monoclonal antibody directed against an epitope in a purified C-terminal fragment of WRN [6] (1:1000, Spring Valley Labs).
4. Primary antibody incubation was followed by incubation with a secondary (horseradish peroxidase-conjugated) antibody (1:5000). Blots were processed with an ECL Plus Western detection system per the manufacturer's protocol.
5. For quantitative Western blot analysis, increasing concentrations of purified recombinant His-tagged full-length WRN protein were included on gels such that upon quantification of the blot a standard linear curve could be generated. Further, cell extract from equivalent amount of cells or 20 μg of the yeast lysate samples were loaded on gels to estimate the concentration of WRN.
6. ImageQuant analysis was then performed on gels and standard linear curve was generated.
7. Concentration of WRN protein at varying gal concentrations was estimated using standard linear curve generated above.
8. Representative Results
All strains used in this study are Trp auxotrophs. Therefore, sgs1, sgs1 top3 and wild type W303-1A strains transformed with YEp112SpGAL or YEp112SpGAL-WRN were selected on the basis of their ability to grow in presence of SC minus Trp media. To examine the effect of WRN expression on the growth of transformed sgs1 top3 mutant cells, the cultures were streaked onto plates containing SC minus Trp media with 2% gal to induce WRN expression. Top3 decatenates intertwined DNA molecules generated by Sgs1 helicase during replication [1, 2]; therefore, in the absence of Top3, torsional stress is not relieved resulting in slow growth and hyper-recombination. The genetic function of sgs1 is to suppress the slow growth phenotype of a top3 mutant. If WRN could substitute for SGS1 in genetic interaction with Top3, restoration of top3 slow growth phenotype in sgs1 top3 would be expected.
As shown in Figure 2A, the WRN transformed sgs1 top3 strain grew significantly more slowly compared to the vector transformed sgs1 top3 strain. sgs1 top3 transformed with the YEp112SpGAL-SGS1 plasmid was included as a positive control (Figure 2A), demonstrating that wild-type Sgs1 expressed in the sgs1 top3 mutant was able to genetically complement the growth phenotype. The transformed sgs1 top3 strains grew similarly in the absence of gal as shown for 2 days (Figure 2A). Expression of WRN had no effect on the growth of parental wild-type (W3031A) or sgs1 strains (Figure 2B), indicating that the effect of WRN on cell growth was specific to that observed in the sgs1 top3 mutant background. Genetic studies performed using WRN variants demonstrated that WRN helicase but not exonuclease activity was required for the restoration of top3 growth phenotype (Figure 3B). A naturally occurring missense polymorphism in WRN that interferes with helicase activity abolished its ability to restore top3 slow growth phenotype.
top3 mutant strains are delayed in the late S/G2 phase of the cell cycle [1], a characteristic that may account for their slow growth. Mutation of the SGS1 gene in the top3 background suppresses the delay in the S/G2 phase of the cell cycle. If WRN expression could restore the delay in the S/G2 phase of the cell cycle in sgs1 top3, an elevated population of large budded cells with undivided nuclei would be expected for sgs1 top3 mutant cells expressing WRN. As shown in Figure 4, the percentage of large budded cells was higher for sgs1 top3/WRN than sgs1 top3/vector, suggesting the restoration of the S/G2 delay characteristic of top3.
The sgs1 top3 double mutant is less sensitive to MMS or HU than the top3 single mutant [2]. Since WRN affected cell growth of sgs1 top3, we next examined its effect on sensitivity to methylmethane sulfonate (MMS, an alkylating agent) and hydroxyurea (HU, a replication inhibitor). sgs1 top3 / WRN displayed sensitivity to both the drugs comparable to sgs1 top3/ SGS1 (Figure 5). Genetic analysis of WRN variants revealed that WRN helicase /ATPase, but not WRN exonuclease activity, was required for its effect on sensitivity to MMS and HU.
Figure 1. Schematic presentation for cloning WRN / WRN variants in YEp112SpGAL vector. Please click here for a larger version of figure 1.
Figure 2. WRN expression in sgs1 top3 restores the slow growth phenotype of top3. Panel A, sgs1 top3 strain transformed with YEp112SpGAL or YEp112SpGAL WRN were streaked on an SC-Trp plate containing either 2% glu or 2% gal. As a control sgs1 top3 strain transformed with YEp112SpGAL SGS1 was streaked on both the plates. Plates were incubated at 30°C for 2 days and then photographed. Panel B, Wild type parental strain W303-1A or sgs1 strain transformed with YEp112SpGAL or YEp112SpGAL WRN were streaked on an SC-Trp plate either containing 2% glu or 2% gal. Plates were incubated at 30°C for 4 days and then photographed. Composition of the plates was as in Panel A and Panel B respectively. Please click here to see a larger version of figure 2.
Figure 3. WRN ATPase/helicase, but not exonuclease activity, is required to restore the slow growth phenotype of top3 in sgs1 top3 background. sgs1 top3 strain transformed with ATPase/helicase-dead (YEp195SpGAL WRN K577M), exonuclease-dead (YEp195SpGAL-WRN E84A), RQC mutant (YEp195SpGAL-WRN K1016A), or polymorphic mutant (YEp195SpGAL-WRN R834C) was streaked on SC-Trp plates containing either 2% glu (Panel C) or 2% gal (Panel B). Plates were incubated at 30°C for 2 days and then photographed. Composition of the plates was as in Panel A. Please click here to see a larger version of figure 3.
Figure 4. WRN expression induces S/G2 arrest in sgs1 top3 cells. Logarithmically growing cultures of sgs1 top3 strain transformed with YEp112SpGAL, YEp112SpGAL WRN, or YEp112SpGAL SGS1, and the vector-transformed wild-type parental strain were induced at 2% gal concentration for 6 h. Cultures were harvested, processed for DAPI staining as described in Materials and Methods and were observed using Axiovert 200 M microscope (Zeiss; 100x lens). Shown is the DAPI staining of the sgs1 top3 transformed with YEp112SpGAL (upper left) and with YEp112SpGAL WRN (upper right). Arrows show cells with undivided nuclei. Distribution of the cells in G1 (single cells) and S/G2 (budded cells) is shown in lower panel. Please click here to see a larger version of figure 4.
Figure 5. Effect of WRN expression on the MMS and HU sensitivity of sgs1 top3 strain. Logarithmically growing cultures of sgs1 top3 strain transformed with YEp112SpGAL , YEp112SpGAL WRN, exonuclease-dead (YEp112SpGAL-WRN E84A), ATPase/helicase-dead (YEp112SpGAL WRN K577M), RQC mutant (YEp112SpGAL-WRN K1016A), polymorphic mutant (YEp112SpGAL-WRN R834C), YEp112SpGAL SGS1 and vector transformed wild type parental strains were spotted in a ten-fold serial dilutions onto SC-Trp plates containing glu or gal and either MMS or HU at the indicated concentrations. Plates were incubated at 30°C for 2 days (control plates) and 4 days (MMS and HU plates) and then photographed. Please click here to see a larger version of figure 5.
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One of the strengths of using yeast as a model system is the availability of mutants in defined DNA replication and repair pathways that are conserved between yeast and humans. Further selection of transformants harboring the specific genes is easy and reliable as the laboratory strains are auxotrophic mutants and vectors with auxotrophic markers are readily available. Using these vectors the expression of gene products can be regulated by placing them under the control of an inducible promoter (e.g., gal inducible promoter, etc.). Considering these advantages, we developed a yeast based model system to study the functional requirements of the human WRN gene defective in Werner Syndrome in a pathway that is potentially conserved between human and yeast. Using the described approaches, we provided the first evidence that WRN can function in a genetic pathway that affects top3-related phenotypes. Our observations prompt further investigation of the possibility that WRN functionally interacts with Top3α in human cells during cellular DNA replication or recombination. Conceivably, in a BLM-impaired condition, WRN may partially substitute for BLM through its protein partnership with a topoisomerase.
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This work was supported in full by the Intramural Research program of the NIH, National Institute on Aging. We thank Dr. Rodney Rothstein (Columbia University) for the yeast strains and Dr. Brad Johnson (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) for the SGS1 expression plasmid.
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The hook is a clever idea but a regular plastic storage container with a lid will do the same job in or out of the freezer. Why does this have to be manufactured in China?
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It rained pretty hard tonight. I have a puddle of water in the passenger foot well. I don't know what could have caused this other than my hood cowl being cracked on the passenger side. Any ideas?
It rained pretty hard tonight. I have a puddle of water in the passenger foot well. I don't know what could have caused this other than my hood cowl being cracked on the passenger side. Any ideas?
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The sunroof seal isn't intended to be completely water tight. There are four drains to carry away any water that makes it past; they come out in the rear fender wells and the front door jambs. The front ones most frequently clog; you can find the tubes and see if water is coming out.
It's also common for the drains under the battery in the water plenum to clog; that will put water in the footwell. Remove the battery and the tray to find one, look under the brake booster for the other.
Finally, the seal around the cain air filter (also in the water plenum) can leak.
You want to get that water out ASAP. Two of the computers that run your car are under the carpeting in the footwells.
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I took a look at the "duck bill" drain that is in the passenger side door jam. It has been clipped by the previous owner. I took some weed eater line and fed it up from the "duck bill" drain. The line went all the way in. I could feed all of the line. So, I fed it from the top right side and it was clogged about 2~3 feet down. I poured some water into it... nothing came out of the door jam. I poured some water into the driver side drain, and the water poured out of the driver side "duck bill" like it was the Niagara falls. Holy Cow. I even tried to blast the clog out with the air compressor but no luck. I saw the water drip out from the underside of the car. There is this horrible smell. MOLD!!! Any ideas?
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Organizers and exhibitors saw the 2011 edition of the bellwether show as a sizable step forward
If builders and dealers were looking for a boost heading into the important spring selling season, they generally got it from the Miami International Boat Show.
Not only was attendance up 14 percent, but many agree that show-goers seemed ready to pull the trigger on purchases, there were more international visitors than at past shows and a number of builders say they came away with strong dealer leads.
"There was attitude improvement all around. Sales results improved all the way around. It was just a really positive, really upbeat show," show manager Cathy Rick-Joule says. "Everybody was busy, and the floor was busy, and it was great. It was a little euphoric after what we've been going through the last couple of years."
Though attendance was down 8 percent at Strictly Sail Miami, show manager Kevin Murphy says he also heard positive reviews from exhibitors and attendees. They were happy that the show returned to its home at Miamarina at Bayside. It was with the in-water powerboat portion of the show last year.
"There were many boats sold and there were a lot of exhibitors that stated that it was the best show they've had in many years," Murphy says. "There were very good, high-quality buyers and they were buying. Exhibitors just boasted every day about how good the traffic was and how the mood was. The buzz was just phenomenal."
More than 104,000 people attended the five-day Miami show, and about 18,000 attended Strictly Sail Miami. Held Feb. 17-21, both shows are produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Bigger boats seemed to be more in demand than smaller models, according to organizers and some exhibitors. "I talked to a lot of builders that are building 45-feet-plus that sold everything they had in their booth, plus more, so the big boats seemed to be moving really well," Rick-Joule says.
Murphy had the same observations on the sailboat side. "A lot of companies sold boats … but what we saw the most was the catamarans, the big cats that were being sold," he says.
Rec Boat Holdings announced "better than projected" retail success for its Four Winns and Wellcraft brands at the show, saying the majority of boats retailed this year were in the larger segment – 26 feet and bigger. Both brands collected solid leads from the show and secured additional sales beyond the close of the show, the company says.
"We are by no means declaring the war is over with these results," says Roch Lambert, group president of Rec Boat Holdings. "It is, however, the direction we want it to go and it is our job as a manufacturer to provide dealers the right product and programs to move retail."
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Exhibitors at both shows generally were enthusiastic about sales and leads.
- Sailboat builder Hunter Marine recorded the sale of six keelboats, about half of those to overseas visitors, and attendance was up about 30 percent at its booth, compared with last year's show, according to company president John Peterson.
- Fred Renken, CEO and president of the Azure, Mariah and Sea Fox boat companies, reported 30 retail sales and eight wholesale sales at the show, as well as 10 new dealer prospects.
- Les Stewart Jr., director of marketing at Contender Boats, says his company had seven closings in the first couple of days and a lot of sea trials that resulted in closings after the show.
- Show newcomer Manitou Pontoons, one of the only pontoon builders at the show, closed one deal and expects to see a total of four to six sales from the show. That's in addition to three quality dealer leads, national sales manager Russ Hafner says.
"We've seen a large improvement this year, compared to last year and the year before," Stewart says. "A lot more people seemed to be interested in actually purchasing, rather than just looking at everything. Our best guess was that either all the used inventory has been eaten up or people finally sold their boats and are looking to buy a new one."
And it wasn't only boatbuilders that reported a positive show. "There was strong dealer participation for us this year and we are delighted that many of our dealers have reported significant sales booked at the show, as well as firm commitments for orders in the coming weeks," says Ken Taranto, vice president of aftermarket sales for Dometic Marine, a supplier of air conditioning and sanitation equipment. "Overall, a very successful show for Dometic. We leave feeling optimistic about the year ahead."
Kathy Latham, of Latham Marine, best known for its hydraulic steeling and tie-bar systems, says it was a strong show, attributing some of that to a more visible booth space and live entertainment, which drew crowds. "I think we have a lot of future business coming down the pike. I was very happy with the show," she says, adding that international traffic, in particular, seemed up from past years. "I think you saw genuine people with a real interest to get back into boating."
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Most people who spoke with Soundings Trade Only agree that the mood among consumers was much better than last year. "Consumers were engaging in conversation, where last year they were walking away," Renken notes.
Peterson says that although consumers are still looking for deals, they are "readily moving monetary offers up, realizing that older product is no longer available and good-condition used boats are gone."
Parker Stair, vice president of sales for MasterCraft and Hydra-Sports, says the show marked the first time that Hydra-Sports boats built by MasterCraft were exhibited. MasterCraft bought Hydra-Sports in the Genmar bankruptcy proceedings about a month before the 2010 Miami show. The response, he says, was encouraging.
"Hydra-Sports had their best show since 2006. The response exceeded our expectations," he says. "The mood was definitely more upbeat. There were more people truly looking to buy. They weren't just casual observers."
Stair continues: "There's no urgency to buy a boat right now, but when you asked about their time frame they were definitely going to buy a boat so they would have it by summer."
Bentley Collins, vice president of marketing and sales for Sabre and Back Cove yachts, also sensed no urgency among consumers at the show, although the boatbuilder came away with "plenty of very good leads."
"Miami was good – not great and not bad. Interest is strong, but there are still psychological hurdles with many buyers not willing to jump yet," he says. "The hesitancy that has plagued the boating market for a couple of years now still persists."
David Sexton, director of sales and dealer development for Larson Boats, was happy with this year's show from the retail side and reported "great numbers" of international dealers with interest in his product. "No question, this year's show was better than the last couple of years. Not only were retail sales up for us, but we had great numbers of international dealers that we were able to meet with to show our new product," he says. "While it's no easier, it certainly is better."
Nautic Global Group, builder of Rinker, Hurricane, Godfrey and Polar Kraft boats, also noted increased dealer traffic. "Nautic Global Group was very encouraged by the overall sentiment of not only the consumers at the show, but also the dealers who made the trip to evaluate new lines, both domestically and especially internationally. [It] showed us how the mood has improved within our industry," notes marketing director Steve Tadd. "Based on the attitudes at Miami, the outlook for 2011 is very positive."
About a month before the show, the National Marine Manufacturers Association launched a Dealer Connections VIP program designed to bring dealers from around the country to the show and give them an opportunity to meet with manufacturers. Rick-Joule says 157 dealers registered, as did 72 boat brands. There are plans to bring the program back next year, as well as the Discover Boating Resource Center, which offered hands-on educational and boating experiences for those who attended the boat show and Strictly Sail. "People just love the free opportunity to get some hands-on training," Rick-Joule says. "We had great results."
The 2012 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami are set for Feb. 16-20.
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I ride too so I understand that the ear buds are to protect your hearing, I usually only wear them on the highway and not around town. It is good that you noticed the guy right away, like you just because someone is standing there does not mean they are after you. As soon as I detect someone loitering I make eye contact, holding it, telling them, ya I know what you are and you know what I am. I am not a small guy, but I am not 6'5" either.
Those of you that do not ride, it takes a minute or so to suit up, ear buds, helmet, gloves, zip the jacket etc. during this time you are usually standing by your bike. The only thing I would have done different would have been my approach as the alarm bells were sounding, because in a mainly empty parking lot, they parked next to your bike. Could they have followed you from the pool hall? That seems most likely. Where was the big guy when you entered the store? My guess is that the big guy is used to intimidating people with his size, their motives are unknown.
I guess my arm chair QB says you should have stayed in the store and called 911, They were being very brazen, thus dangerous. I am glad you were armed, indicating such to BG's ( yup, that is what going to a pocket/jacket usually means in these encounters). this is probably what diffused the situation.


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I definately wouldnt run domes on the street, considering fuel availability, and the kind of compression those pistons would make.
Kind of hard to make a good judgement on your cam without knowing the effective duration @ .050".
Are you meaning it has 250 degrees duration @ .050"?
Thats a pretty healthy cam
With your gearing and stall speed, You could use a cam with that kind of duration, and probably the 4.11 gears you mentioned earlier would be ideal with it, rather than the 3.73.
Last edited by Max Keith; 12-31-2004 at 02:33 PM.
yeah it was .250 @ .050, i just couldnt remember exactly what it was but i thought it was 250 something (25X). so do you think everything sounds good now?
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The cam will run there is no doubt about that. The big concerns that I have is that its just not very compatable with stock heads. The air flow that cam requires in its lower operating range is near the middle to top of what your stock heads can seriously flow. Consequintly, you arent going to have much bottom end, due to the duration of the cam, then when the cam comes into its power band, your stock heads are going to choke it off. You will be able to turn the type of rpm that cam is intended for, but you arent going to be anywhere near what the cam will be able to provide to make real power.
Your stock heads on a 302, generally are sufficient to provide adiquate flow up to about 5500 rpm, then it gets very anemic.
That is why I recommend going with a smaller cam that will enhance your lower and mid range power. With the intake, carburetion, and headers, you have sufficient breathing there to turn well over 6000 rpm, but with the cam you are using, you wont have a lot of good bottom end power below 3000 rpm. From my point, you will only have a serious power band of about 3000 RPM (3000-6000), and with the cam you will fall off below that and above it, your heads are going to choke you down.
I guess drag strip time slips will show where you are in your power output, with 60, 100 ft times etc.
I would recommend getting a good set of aftermarket heads, as soon as your budget will allow, then you will have one super combination, a real terror.
As for afermarket heads, again if you want steel, I would go with World Jrs or in aluminum, go with Trick Flow or AFR, on a SBF.
The World Jr heads list for $469.50, each, complete, Trick Flow "High Port", aluminum heads, for $1,255.95, a pair, complete, Trick Flow "Twisted Wedge", aluminum heads,$1,150.95, a pair, complete, from Summit.
I dont have any current prices on AFR heads but I do know that their flow numbers are compareable to the Trick Flows.
ok thanks for all the info, you have helped alot
f81, stop and think it thru again
so far you have told us:
A: you want to beat your brother
B: you want to drive it mostly on the street
C: you are poor
choose "A" or "B" and stick with it.
How much money will you spend on the motor to beat your brother?
How much money for gas (and probably another motor) do you want to spend to drive on the streets. With what you are building now with the 250@50 cam, your at maybe,,, 10mpg.
Best combo of cam/heads/intake/exhaust spec's to use for general guidance I know is the Edelbrock RPM package. Very very strong but OK for the streets and reliabilty.
You have already broken one motor, you need this one to last, do this one right
(But then "sons" never do listen to dad, right Max..)
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Re: the 250 @ 50 cam
ask again, is it a 250 grind (very mild) or 250@50 (full race)
if it is 250@50 intake AND... 250@50 exhaust, buy a different cam.
You are almost off the chart with 250/250 for exhaust with stock heads.
SBF need more duration on the exhaust ( even with better heads check the recommended profiles for Edelbrock RPM, Twisted Wedge just as examples)
The new cam will definitely be the best "bang for the buck" and worth the $150
Re: porting stock heads = $$$, you need more exhaust flow, problem is the I/E valves almost touch in the head, no room for a bigger exhaust valve to go with a bigger port that eliminated the bend for better flow. Good aftermarket heads have almost no bend so 1.6 valves work great.
well this car will not be my every day driver so im not real worried about the guess mileage. i think with what im building i should be able to beat my brother, but the ls1's are stout, especially with nitrous(i dont trust the juice). as for the cam im pretty sure it was 250 @.050, but im not all that familiar with cam specs (still learning). and i would spend about whatever it takes, it may just take a little longer to get it built. the guy building this motor is the guy who had my last one, and he said he wouldnt change the cam for nothing. he may know more about the cam than i have posted here im not sure. ill try to find out more.
right now all i like having this motor built is machine work on the block, timing chain, gaskets, and bearings......... im getting there
You might try looking at Powerheads, they are factory ported heads. http://www.powerheads.com/products.html
One other thing, compression ratio can vary and saying a motor that has 150 PSI is 9:5 to 1 is not always true. Cam duration and valve overlap will effect your PSI reading. This is why engines like 289 HP's and Boss 302's only carried like 120 PSI, big cams cause alot of bleed of at cranking speed.
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red65, you are right on about "sons" listening to dear old Dad. Classic case is my Son with those Loser Brodix heads he bought for his 347.
red65 is completely right about your engine.
Were I building it, this is the way I would go.
302 buildup:
Twisted Wedge or AFR 165cc heads,
Performer RPM or Weiand Stealth intake,
9.5:1 compression
600 cfm vacuum secondary carb
Comp Cams XE268H, or equivalent grind cam,
1 5/8ths primary headers with 2 inch exhaust,with an X or H pipe between the exhaust pipes, BIG turbo mufflers, exiting in front of the rear tires, if thats legal where you come from; otherwise run them out the back. 2 1/4 inch exhaust from the mufflers on back.
Mallory, or Accel dual point or a Petronix conversion of stock distributor.
If using the Dual point would us a 60K volt coil.
8 MM wires
Shift kit in trans, with 2000 RPM stall. Probably could achieve that with the stock early C-4 converter. I did with a 302 in a 69 Mustang with C-4 and it wasnt hearly as hairy as this engine.
3.73- 4.11 gears with a posi unit.
Tie the sub frames together.
Good traction bars
BF Goodrich Comp T/A drag radials (street legal)
And go kick some serious butt all over the neighborhood.
This engine combo will produce well over 350 Hp, and have a serious torque curve below 4000 RPM as well.
I would also put some good after market (ARP) rod and main bolts in the engine as well.
You can easliy wind this engine past 7000 RPM and still make power but most likely, your peak HP would be around 6000-6500 RPM.
Standard 289/302 cam had 184/189 degrees@ .050" duration, .368/.381" lift, 107 degree lobe separation cams.
Yes, lobe separation and duration do play a part in cylinder pressure, but with the cam I have recommended, and along with running aluminum heads, a 9.5:1 compression will be very safe and you will be able to run the engine easily on 89-91 octane gas.
As an after thought, I would also run an electric fan and a smaller crank accessory drive pulley, and a 160 Thermostat.
Last edited by Max Keith; 01-01-2005 at 10:31 AM.
If that is true about all 289's and 302 carrying 150 PSI then why does my 66 289 with 9:3 to 1 compression ratio only carry 120 psi. I measured everything and went over this with the machinist before this motor was built. The motor run well and is not weak in any respect, cams will affect cranking psi. I also have a friend who has a HP 289 all original out of a 64 or 65 Falcon and it only cranks 125 psi. The 289 HP he has was rebuilt to original specs and when he checked the compression, it only cranked out 125 psi. This motor is not a turd either, it is strong and would shame me on the strip. Maybe on stock non hp engines a general rule of 150 psi is ok, but on modified engines compression psi can vary quite a bit.
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The book specs for 260/289/ 302, from 62 on up to the mid 70's all give figures of 150 psi in standard engines.
Yes, changing cams can change the psi. IF you are only running 125 psi, then its something other than a stock engine. As for your friends HP 289 running only 125 psi, I have no explanation for that nor do I need one. Factory spec for a Hi Po 289 n 65-66, calls for 200 PSI. It could well be that the replacement pistons dont pump as high of compression as advertised, and they often dont, thicker head gaskets, who knows.
The issue is moot in this case.
I checked over your postings and all you specify is .575 lift. The edlelbrock performer rpm .488 cam has 308 deg of duration. The Crane h06 .500 has 302 deg of duration. Both these cams are very large in duration for flat tappet cams. Anything larger would be going into a roller. Your problem is going to be valve to piston clearance.
When I a checked my compression I told him I was only getting 120 psi with no less than a .05 variation per cylinder. I was kind of pissed off but he told me he was only getting 125 out of his HP 289. He pulled the motor and put a 302 in its place, was too worried he would blow it up at the track, too expensive of a engine to replace. I know for a fact my motor is 9:3 to 1 but it only pulls 120 psi. Like you said its just a moot point, my 289 runs strong I really don't care about the psi. Maybe its the elevation I live at that is effecting cranking psi, its almost 5300 ft where I live.
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Living a mile high can well explain your loss in PSI. I didnt notice til I looked at your avatar that you are in Colorado. That is probably the reason you dont see many 91-93 octane gas pumps out that way, as in Montana, Wyoming, etc.
Book spec numbers are all taken in controlled environments at controlled temps. with relative atmospheric pressure of sealevel.
As an annicdote, in 64 or 65, Parnelli Jones went to Pikes Peak for the Climbing race there. The 427 he had in his Mercury, was special built just for that race. I dont recall the exact compression ratio of the engine, but there was a notice on the car saying not to start the car below something like 6000 ft.
I used to live in Montana (3 yrs), and I did notice considerable differences in cranking compressions between there, living at 5000 ft.+, and down here at 750 ft. above sea level, along the banks of the Mississippi River, in Missouri and Iowa.
Max's suggestion for a cam choice/268cam grind I agree is a very good choice.
IF you are sure you are going to buy aluminum after market heads.
Intake 224@50, exhaust 230@ 50, .509" intake lift, .512 exhaust.
Excellent off the line torque because it has more exhaust timing, very strong mid range for "street wars" with your gears.
(Edelbrock rpm #'s 224/234, 496/512 for comparison)
This cam is so strong it REQUIRES screw in rocker studs to keep the rockers on the motor!
Compare those numbers to what your motor guy "won't change for nothing".
If you decide to keep the stock heads, you want a approx. max of 214/224 .500/.500 with good hedders
well the heads have had all that done to them, poly locks and screw in rocker studs. like i said im not good with the cam specs yet. all i know is this cam was in the car, and it run good, he said they had three different cams in the motor and this cam was 3 tenths faster than any other. he owned the motor before i had it and ran 7.69 @ 90 in the 1/8th. i had it and ran 8.17 @ 83. when we stripped the heads he took them to be checked and found out that every valve was leaking , machine shop cut the valve seats wrong. i think im gonna keep the cam and eventually buy some windsor jr.'s
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Egypt's new cabinet to be sworn in after protests
By Patrick Werr and Yasmine Saleh
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's new cabinet will be sworn in on Monday after a reshuffle that protesters said only partially met demands for deeper political and economic reforms.
A core of protesters, who have camped in Cairo's Tahrir Square since July 8, said they want further measures, including a quicker trial of Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted as president on February 11 in a popular uprising.
The reshuffle has changed more than half the cabinet, at least 15 ministers, including major portfolios such as finance and foreign affairs. But others, such as Interior Minister Mansour el-Essawy, keep their posts.
The police have been a particular target for protests because of tough tactics used during and after the uprising that toppled Mubarak. Some protesters welcomed Essawy's shake up of top police officers last week. Others say he has not done enough.
"What is this cabinet reshuffle that took place? It is ridiculous. We want Essawy to leave, he was unable to make any changes in the police force. We are not feeling any difference," said Shaimaa Saif el-Din, a 22-year-old in the square.
Ahmed Maher of the April 6 movement, one of the groups driving the protests, said: "Our problem is with the way the police force works, not with the personalities."
The new ministers would take the oath of office in front of Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, leader of the military council that took control of Egypt after Mubarak's resignation, the state news agency MENA said.
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Who you gonna call? Coroner slams health helplines after the death of baby Allegra
National health helpline, Healthdirect has been criticised for giving bad advice over the phone at the coronial inquest into the death of 6 month old Allegra Scafidas.
A West Australian coroner has found that had a six month old baby been taken to hospital sooner, her life could have been saved.
Six month old Allegra Amelie Scafidas fell ill in April 2010. She was feverish, vomiting and having breathing difficulties. Her concerned mother called the free telehealth service, Healthdirect to speak to a nurse at 9.30pm on April 28, 2010. Nurse Dianne Ison then tried to diagnose the baby over the phone, deducing that she probably had a stomach virus and to call back if the Allegra's temperature hit 39.5 degrees.
The following morning Allegra had developed a yellow tone to her skin, had a rash on her thighs, was turning blue around her mouth and grunting. She was rushed to hospital but tragically and needlessly died a week later as a result of pneumococcal meningitis.
Coroner's findings
Coroner Dominic Mulligan said, "Had Allegra been taken to hospital on 28 April 2010, it is likely she would have survived, although the bacterial infection may have caused her significant harm. Nurse Ison clearly left Ms Vo [Allegra's mother] with the impression that Allegra had a tummy virus and that medical intervention was unwarranted. She trusted what she was told and, having no medical background herself, had no reason to argue with the advice she had been given."
Another 'stay home' diagnosis
Ms Vo is not the only parent to receive inaccurate advice from a phone health service.
Sara's husband fell ill with suspected meningitis in July 2012. He was immediately hospitalised leaving a worried Sara at home with her two young children, a toddler and Zoe, a 3 month old baby. A day later Zoe fell ill. Concerned, Sara rang the hospital where her husband had been admitted to report the baby's symptoms.
"I called the hospital and they put me through to a free nurse phone line. The telehealth nurse told me that I was being silly, thinking that Zoe could have meningitis just because my husband was in hospital with a suspected case. She said because Zoe was projectile vomiting we should stay at home. I was advised to feed her little amounts of breast milk every half hour or so to keep her fluids up and see how she was in the morning. It was only because I decided to ignore the nurse and call an ambulance, then insisted on staying at the hospital so they could watch her, that we got the right treatment."
Sara's husband and baby Zoe were both eventually diagnosed with viral meningitis and recovered quickly once they were hospitalised and treated correctly.
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But while children who should be admitted are being told to stay home, some doctors say that too many conservative 'go to hospital' over-the-phone diagnoses are putting more pressure on hospitals and resulting in needless visits:
"When you're on the phone you can't see the patient so you have to err on the side of conservatism," Fremantle emergency doctor, Professor Nagree said.
A study in the journa,l Emergency Medicine Australia concluded that the government's $200 million After-Hours GP Helpline is "dismally failing" to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments and may, in fact, be increasing attendances.
Whichever side of the fence you're on, it's apparent that these telehealth services are not always giving accurate advice.
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Coroner Mulligan made a number of recommendations including:
- That Healthdirect improve the content of its guidelines and the training given to registered nurses undertaking triage.
- That Healthdirect nurses inform callers about the nature of the service and expressly advise them that they are unable to give a diagnosis over the phone.
Allegra's parents speak out
It's heartbreaking to consider what baby Allegra's parents have endured. Any parent who has had a sick child knows how confusing and upsetting it is, and how difficult it can be to know the best way to help and when to seek medical attention.
A statement released on behalf of Allegra's parents Elias Scafidas and Nhon Vo reads, "Although we see the merits of a telehealth system, the system is by no means infallible, and without constant and mandated feedback from users such as ourselves, such a system will again fail the most vulnerable. Our sincere wish is that some good and enduring benefit is derived from Allegra's tragic death."
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Despite many reports in the media today of positive experiences with telehealth services (such as on ABC's Breakfast show this morning), it's really a case of parents beware. These services are not always accurate and when your child's wellbeing is on the line, it's always prudent to err on the side of caution.
If you are concerned about your child's health, seek face-to-face medical advice immediately. If it's late at night, go to your nearest hospital or after-hours medical centre. Better to be labelled an over-protective parent than risk your child's health because you didn't want to 'bother' the people in emergency or at your local surgery.
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Academy Award-winning Argo actor-and-director Ben Affleck claims that he finds it excessive to travel with a large amount of clothes and sticks to the basics.
The thriving actor-and-director won three Oscars Sunday night, including one for Best Picture of the year, for his political thriller Argo.
Ben is constantly travelling and although he is a Hollywood icon, he always packs light.
"Besides a bag, I have a backpack with a computer in it, a few pills, shaver," he told America's OK! magazine.
"The basic stuff that you can survive anywhere with. If I have that, I could lose all my clothes, recycle the pair of underwear — it won't be pleasant — but that I could get by with. Nowadays, you just need your computer and your razor, and your deodorant, and you're good."
Argo centres on the hostage crisis that occurred in the 1970s during the Iranian Revolution.
It was speculated recently that the star may pursue a role in government.
Although Ben is interested in politics he is not likely to become a politician himself.
"That was not serious," he explained.
"That was not something I genuinely considered doing. It came out like that. I have a great respect for the political process, but I'm really at a prime point in my life in terms of my career here. I'm loving that people are being supportive. That's where my head is."
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Ben is in awe of the feature's success.
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