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Installing a temp SWITCH
Hi All,
My Universal 5424 has a standard "temp sending sensor" installed and I was considering adding a "temp SWITCH" connected to my muliti-purpose audio warning buzzer. I added the aural warning to the oil light circuit because it's a little late when the engine seizes because you didn't see the oil light (which is on the engine panel hidden from plain sight), so I thought the same thing for engine temp.
The temp sending unit goes right into the thermostat housing area. If I were to add an elbow there to add a switch, do you think the 2 would get water temp data acurately enough?
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Dave, you may be able to find a replacement sender that has a second separate alarm circuit (contacts) built into it. A good parts counter can look up whatever sender you have and see if there's something available in the same size.
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This kit will do what you want.
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I would not put both the temp gage sender and the alarm switch in a tee. I would be concerned that the water in the tee would not circulate and you would not get an accurate reading. The switch can be installed anywhere in the water circuit. If you install it in a hose, remember that it requires a ground to complete the circuit.
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Bethel has come up with these plans for each major that outline general education requirements, specific requirements for your major, and possible electives—and we've managed to fit all of these requirements into a class load you can handle.
Consider a 4-year plan your road map to completing your major in four years. However, you can change the term you take many of the courses.
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When asked on BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek if he intended to stay on he said: "I'm saying that to you, yes."
Robinson will hold a de-brief with Rugby Football Union chiefs on Monday and insists his side will come good.
"This is a good England team and it will come through - I've got every confidence of that," he added.
"I'm disappointed the players have not been able to show their true ability.
"I have got to accept that was a poor England performance, but it's not me splitting. We are a team together, and we all have a part to play in this.
"I am in charge of the England team, and that remains unchanged. This is my lowest point as England coach."
RFU chief executive Francis Baron admitted Monday's meeting with Robinson, which will also include director of elite rugby Rob Andrew, will have "added piquancy".
"We have to get to the bottom of this," Baron said. "We've got to turn this around. There's a real buzz in training, which is missing on match day. This can't continue.
"People chanting for 'Robbo' to be sacked is a unique situation for us, but we're going to deal with it calmly. I don't believe in knee-jerk decisions.
"This is a routine de-brief, but clearly there is an added piquancy to it. It's not a simple matter of changing coaches. It's not that straightforward."
Robinson insisted his struggling team, the reigning world champions, had played well in patches but picked out several reasons for the defeat.
"There were some individual plus points with Tom Palmer and Toby Flood coming off the bench.
"Paul Sackey's try was brilliant and we showed a dangerous rhythm every now and again.
"But we turned too much ball over at the tackle and we kicked too much ball away poorly, which was disappointing.
"We allowed Argentina to get in the game just at the end of the first half with two silly penalties which gave them the confidence to move forward.
"The individual errors are costing us, last week and this."
Robinson said he intended to lead England against South Africa next Saturday and was looking for a morale-boosting performance against a Springboks side that have left many of their star names at home.
"There were some sparks this week and last and we've now got to focus on South Africa," said Robinson.
"We can turn things around in the next two weeks with two very good performances against South Africa."
England captain Martin Corry backed the head coach after the match, insisting the players, rather than Robinson, should take the blame.
"It is the players who are going out there and making the mistakes," he said.
"We're the ones making mistakes and keeping Argentina in the game - our display out there was awful and it is only us who need to take the blame for that.
"Everyone's absolutely devastated, and that's how we should be."
"Today is the most special moment of my life," said the former Richmond and Bristol scrum-half.
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And don't forget ...Today's post assuages a guilt I often feel when reviewing movies in which a team of animators work together. For ease or through idleness I often simply record the director. An occasional series then in support of those who support and are indeed invaluable to their directors. Today's focus is Tissa David. For simplicity's sake her work will be summarised in one five minute animated song, Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers, from the 1977 film Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure, directed by Richard Williams. (The second link is to a full, 85 minute Google Video version of iffy quality - below is a more preferable link to Amazon though the film can be only be purchased there for a reasonable fee in tape form - see below.) Interestingly, the Wikipedia entry for the film does not mention Tissa. So I'll redress the situation. The featured segment was animated using pen and pencil sketches by Tissa. If you want an exemplar of character animation as Ann and Andy sing to each other, bolstering their confidence in their first ever night out in the dark woods, this is it. There is great fluidity of movement, Andy leading the way with his distinctive gait, the pair clambering up and down the tree trunks, rolling their eyes, Ann hitching up skirt and petticoat as she makes her way through the undergrowth. Dancing, embracing, exploring, somersaulting - the five minute section is an object lesson for animators. Add to this a strangely infectious song sung by Mark Baker that lingers in the memory. I came across Tissas work when researching articles on-line about the walk cycle. As so often when researching animation I turned to that erudite chronicler of matters animation, Michael Sporn, whose article Upkeep Cycles is a memoir and insight into the creation of John and Faith Hubley's 1973 Upkeep. Michaels praise for his colleague is fulsome and he included in his blog her 18 walk cycle sketches for the serviceman, the subject of the film. In these roughs Tissa demonstrates the animators art. One may view the actual Walk Cycle, courtesy of another informative writer, David T. Nethery. Doesn't the lilt in the guy's stride give the clue to his personality? David's article Tissa David : an appreciation, by the way, is excellent. And digressing again, check out Michael's Popeye to see the eater of spinach walk in a circle. Tricky to animate that. Another related source of insight is John Canemaker's book "The Animated Raggedy Ann & Andy: An Intimate Look at the Art of Animation; its History, Techniques, and Artists" . The relevant chapter is: "Tissa David -- The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Animator". Biography: Michaels notes form a most concise source and, as animator for his The Marzipan Pig and The Man Who Walked Between The Towers - covered elsewhere on the blog - he knows her well. Tissa was born in Hungary in 1921, moving via Paris in 1955 to New York where amongst others she teamed up with the Hubleys. As a teacher of English Literature I have used her 1983 The Midsummers Night Dream which she animated and directed for the BBC's animated Shakespeare series. Michaels post on the production has some quality images. Tissa's latest completed movie was as an animator on Chicago 10 released last year. Another source of information about her is Don Brockway, again a most readable blogger, who references Canemaker's book, relaying some tales of Tissa's wartime experiences and quite rightly laments the lack of a DVD version of the movie. Reading Michael's blog in particular is to be aware of his fondness and deep respect for her. Should you wish to discover more about an animator of rare talent his archived blogs on Tissa are a treat and include her storyboards, drawings and several walk cycles and things.
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Tissa David "Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers"
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Europe, eh? Good for nothing, innit? That's the prevailing narrative you hear these days. But, as so often, this is a matter of perspective. The chart above, plundered courtesy of Anne Applebaum's twitter feed, shows the respective growths of GDP per capita in Poland and the Ukraine since the fall of the Iron Curtain and the disintegration of the Warsaw Pact.
One of these countries, as you can see, has done rather better than the other. It's the country that has made a better fist of democracy. And it's the country that is a member of the European Union.
Which is one reason why Britain should still be in favour of expanding EU membership. There are doubtless many things that explain why Poland has done so much better than the Ukraine but it is implausible to suppose that being a part of the Brussels Club has played no part in Poland's success.
Actually, the EU has been vital to that success. Correlation is not the same as causation except when, you know, it is. Something happened in Poland in 2004 that did not happen in the Ukraine and that something was joining the European Union.
It is a reminder that the British perspective on the problems with the EU is often – albeit unavoidably – a parochial one. The EU can be a frustrating place and it certainly does not want for shortcomings. Nevertheless, it has been a great enterprise for many millions of people across the continent, offering security and opportunities that had not previously been available. As such it has also been a great force for liberty and a means of advancing freedom for millions of individuals and, indeed, entire countries.
That does not mean reform is not required or that everything is splendid in the Brussels and Strasbourg gardens. Yet we too often ignore the EU's very real successes and sometimes it would be useful to remember that, whatever its frustrations, the European project has many victories to its name too.
Perhaps this matters less to Britons (though Britain has shared in those triumphs too) but I fancy it matters quite a lot to the Poles and, in a different fashion, to the poor Ukrainians too.
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More Americans are attending college today than ever before. And that's generally considered a good thing.
But skyrocketing college tuition at both public and private universities has left a growing number of graduates mired in debt and struggling to find good paying jobs. It's a widening problem that's received an unprecedented degree of attention in the 2016 presidential campaign (among the Democratic contenders, at least).
All of which begs the question: is all that studying and sacrifice really worth the huge financial hit? With pencil in hand, comic journalist Andy Warner explores the issue.
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- Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce
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Description: Replacement:DEV-10174. This kit now includes the Arduino Uno. This page is for reference only.
The Arduino Starter Kit is a great raw parts re-fill for beginners and weathered professionals alike. Included is a multitude of inputs, outputs, and sensors to get your workbench back up to par. If you're just getting started with Arduino, we recommend the SparkFun Inventor's Kit that comes with a printed manual.
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IntroductionData mining (sometimes called knowledge discovery) is the process of analyzing and summarizing data into useful information which can be used to understand common features, the origin of data and to extract hidden predictive information. Data mining is used in science, en gineering, modeling and analysis of financial markets.
This article discusses a free data-analysis framework called jHepWork [1] which is widely used to facilitate data analysis and data mining (see Figure 1). It was designed for scientists, engineers and students who need numerical and statistical computations, data and function visualization and even symbolic computation.
jHepWork is a 100% Java package, which means it is fully object-oriented and runs on any Java Virtual Machine regardless of computer architecture. Another notable feature - it uses the Python programming language [2] to call Java classes for numerical and statistical computation as well as for data visualization. To be more exact, jHepWork fully unitizes the power of Jython [3] which is an implementation of the Python programming language in Java.
Figure 1. jHepWork IDE with several interactive graphs.
Such merge of Java and Jython is not accidental. According to the TIOBE Community Programming Community Index [4], Java is the world's most popular programming language. Python is among popular scripting languages widely used in science, engineering and education. It is also the fastest growing programming language of 2010 according to the same TIOBE index. jHepWork uses the Python language due to its short and clear syntax which is handy for calling numerical Java libraries. As the result, data-analysis programs written in such approach are short and clear, while still utilizing the full strength of Java.
This is somewhat different from GUI-only type programs that typically require walking through various menus and sub-menus to perform certain tasks. In the jHepWork approach, one can write short commands using Python to perform computations with arbitrary algorithmic logic that can be changed at runtime. Such approach is also important for repetitive tasks when analysis code, once saved into a file, can be executed multiple number of times depending on inputs (which is a tedious task for GUI-only programs). In some sense, the scripting approach to data mining is similar to the R-programming language [5], but the difference is that jHepWork is based on Jython, using the full advantage of its object-oriented design, the Python programming language with its high-level standard library, the power of Java API and jHepWork Java libraries for data manipulation and visualization.
Saying all the above, one should also keep in mind that one can always use a pure Java approach to develop data-mining analysis programs using jHepWork since all numerical and graphical libraries of jHepWork are implemented in 100% Java. Or one can use an alternative scripting language, such as BeanShell or the Java scripting API shipped with the
javax.script package. Finally, one can enjoy using the powerful Eclipse or Netbeans IDEs while editing analysis programs.
Short tutorialIn this tutorial we will illustrate the full strength of jHepWork for data mining using the Jython language. We show how to analyze multidimensional data, display data on 2D and 3D canvases, plot a function and how to perform a full-scale linear regression analysis widely in statistical interpretation of data.
Let us assume that we have a matrix of numbers organized as:
# this is a comment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .......
(the numbers of rows and columns can be arbitrary). The goal of this tutorial is to analyze this data and to extract some useful information. The numbers can be stored in a file which can be located on the Web.
First, make sure that the Java Virtual Machine http://www.java.com/ is installed. Then download the jHepWork package from http://jwork.org/jhepwork/, unzip the package file and run the script "jhepwork.sh" (Linux/Mac) or "jhepwork.bat" (Windows). If you do this for the first time, Jython will start creating a cache directory. This process may take twenty to forty seconds depending on the speed of your system. Jython needs to document all Java classes visible for the Java Virtual Machine since this will simplify programming (no need to specify every Java class in the import statements) and will speed up the code execution.
After the start up, you will see the jHepWork IDE as shown in Figure 1. It is bundled with a powerful code editor and a code assist based on the Java reflection technology. It also has a Jython shell (below the main editor) and the Bean shell. Both help interactive development of a data-mining analysis code and also can be used to call external commands. For this tutorial, we will use the Jython shell ("JythonShell") since one can see the program response immediately after entering commands line by line. The JythonShell is located below the main editor.
A first step is to read the data into a jHepWork data container designed to perform some handy manipulation. Our preference is to read our data from a prepared file located on the Web. Make the JythonShell window bigger and enter the code shown below line by line and pressing [Enter]:
>>> from jhplot import * >>> pn=PND('data','http://jwork.org/jhepwork/examples/data/pnd.d') >>> print pn.toString()
Here we create a
PND object using the input file "pnd.d" stored on the Web and print the numbers stored in this container for checking. The
PND class is located in the "jhplot" package which is shipped together with jHepWork; this is the main jHepWork package to perform data manipulation and visualization. The input file has exactly the same structure as shown before, i.e. each row is separated by a new line. From now on, we use the Python syntax to print a string returned by the method
toString(). Alternatively, one can use
pn.toTable() method to display all numbers in a sortable and searchable table. You will see the numbers printed out in the JythonShell (which is used for output of the print command).
Want to learn about methods of the "pn" object? Just type "pn." (the dot is important!) and press
[Ctrl]-[Space]. You will see a drop-down menu with the methods of this class. Alternatively, one can look at the complete API of the
PND class as
>>> pn.doc() # this brings up a widows with the class API
Let us continue with the analysis of our data. First thing we want to do is to extract the numbers from the second column and display them as a histogram (or a bar-chart density plot) in order to understand the statistical characteristics of the data. Assuming that the "pn" object is created as shown before, we will extract the second column using the index 1 (the first column has the index 0)
>>> p0=pn.getP0D(1) # extract 2nd column and put to a 1D array >>> print p0.getStat() # print a detailed statistical characteristics >>> c1=HPlot('Plot') # create a canvas to display a histogram >>> c1.visible() # pop-up canvas. c1.visible(False) creates the image in background >>> c1.setAutoRange() # set auto-range for the X and Y axis >>> h1=p0.getH1D(10) # convert 1D array into a histogram with 10 bins >>> c1.draw(h1) # draw the histogram
You will see a long list of statistical characteristics of the array of the first column (object p0) and a pop-up window with the histogram from the first array. The code is self-explanatory and contains the necessary comments to explain each step. For example, the method
p0.getH1D() fills a one-dimensional histogram (the Java class H1D) using ten ranges between a minimum and a maximum value of the array "p0" (the Java class P0D). You will be surprised to find how many methods the H1D class contains. According to the Java API, the histogram class H1D has about 100 methods for data manipulation (excluding the methods for graphical representation).
If you want to make a file with a high-quality vector graphics, use the method
c1.export("fig.pdf") (for the PDF format) or
c1.export("fig.ps") (for the PostScript format). jHepWork supports about a dozen formats for image outputs. Figures can be generated in background without bringing up the canvas. In this case, use the method
c1.visible(0). Finally, jHepWork has a powerful input-output mechanism for each data object (histograms, functions, data arrays) which allows storing all objects in files either using the Java serialized mechanism or simple text-based files with compression.
Scatter plot and linear regression
The next step in our analysis is to extract two arbitrary columns and to make an X-Y scatter plot in order find a correlation between the numbers from these columns. In the example below we extract the second and third column, plot them on a X-Y canvas and then perform a least-squared linear regression:
>>> from jhplot.stat import * >>> p1=pn.getP1D(1,2) # extract 2nd and 3rd columns >>> c1=HPlot('X-Y plot') >>> c1.visible(); c1.setAutoRange() # set autorange >>> c1.draw(p1) >>> r=LinReg(p1) >>> print "Intercept=",r.getIntercept(), "+/-",r.getInterceptError() >>> print "Slope=",r.getSlope(),"+/-",r.getSlopeError()
This code should follow after the code which creates the object "pn" as discussed before. The execution of this example creates a X-Y graph with the values of the second and third columns, performs a least-squares regression and prints the values of the intercept and the slope (with their statistical uncertainties) of the linear-regression line. But how to visualize this line? We can create a function using the values of the slope and the intercept using the Python approach:
>>> func='%4.2f*x+%4.2f' % (r.getSlope(),r.getIntercept()) # a string representing a function a*x+b >>> f1=F1D( func, p1.getMin(0), p1.getMax(0)) # a function object in the data range >>> c1.draw(f1)
This part should follow after the code discussed before. Here we build a function
a*x+b using the slope and the intercept values instead of the symbols "a" and "b". Note that we reduce the precision of these values during the string formatting (which is not too important in this example). Then we build a function object from the string in the X-axis range given by the data (
p1.getMin(0) means the minimum value of our data on the X-axis and
p1.getMax(0) is the maximum value).
Now we can do something more: we will calculate a 95% prediction interval of the regression line [6]. The 95% prediction interval is the area in which 95% of all data points are expected to fall. Do not confuse it with the 95% confidence interval which is the area that has a 95% chance of containing the true regression line. The jHepWork can calculate both, but here we only discuss the 95% prediction interval and will try to plot this interval in a form of band on top of data points.
>>> from java.awt import Color >>> p=r.getPredictionBand(Color.green) # extract 95% prediction band >>> p.setLegend(False) # do not draw the legend for this band >>> p.setErrColor(Color.green) # set green color for error bars >>> c1.draw(p) # show on the canvas
The method
getPredictionBand() returns a
P1D data container with a 95% prediction interval. We show this band using errors colored in green using the "Color" class from the standard Java
java.awt package.
Showing data in 3D
Let us continue with this example by displaying the data in three-dimensions (3D) using three arbitrary columns. This time we will display data for 1,2,3 and 1,3,4 columns using two separate interactive plot regions (the so-called "pads"). As before, we assume that this code follows right after the previously discussed lines and the object "pn" has already been created:
>>> c2=HPlot3D('3D plot',600,400,2,1) # create a 600x400 canvas and make 2 drawing pads >>> c2.visible() >>> c2.cd(1,1); c2.setAutoRange() # navigate to first pad and set autorange >>> p2=pn.getP2D(0,1,2) # extract 3 columns with index 1,2,3 >>> c2.draw(p2) >>> c2.cd(2,1); c2.setAutoRange() # navigate to second pad and set autorange >>> p3=pn.getP2D(0,2,3) # extract 3 columns with index 1,3,4 >>> c2.draw(p3)
The execution of the above code makes two interactive 3D pads which can be rotated and zoomed in. Use the methods of the Java class "HPlot3D" to change its style. For example, one can change the color of the drawing box to a gray using the
java.awt.Color class as
c2.setBoxColor(Color(200,210,210)) which can be inserted after the pad navigation method
It should be noted that, instead of using the JythonShell, one can use the jHepWork editor. Create a file called "example.py" and copy and paste the lines above. To run this file using Jython, press [F8] or click on the icon on the tool-bar menu of the jHepWork IDE. There is one essential advantage in using this approach: One can use the built-in code assist which contains detailed description of all methods. For example, assuming that the "pn" object is created as shown before, type a dot after "pn" in the editor and press [F4]:
>>> pn. # + press [F4] to display a list of methods
The execution of this script brings up a table showing all methods of this class. One can get a detailed description of each method and insert a selected method into the code editor. Later one can make necessary modifications of the code and rerun it using [F8] or clicking on the icon .
Putting all together
Now let us run all examples of this tutorial in one go. The above tutorial is given in the file "tutorial.py" which can be found on the jHepWork web page. In the jHepWork IDE, go to the menu [File] and then [Open from URL]. Copy and paste this string to the URL window:
and press the button [Open] (to see the code in the editor) or [Run] (to run the code). You will see images with our tutorial as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 2. Histogram (left) and linear regression analysis.
A final word. jHepWork comes with more than 200 example scripts, a detailed on-line tutorial and even a book describing all aspects of the Jython and jHepWork approach to data analysis. To run the examples included in the jHepWork IDE, simply go to the main Menu, select
[Tools] and then
[jHPlot examples]. Then one can open a Jython example code and run it in the jHepWork IDE.
More details about the jHepWork data-analysis project can be found on the official web page [1] and in the jHepWork book [7].
About the license: the core numerical and graphical Java libraries are licensed under the GNU General Public License v3. Documentation, examples, installer, code assist database, language files used by the jHepWork editor are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License; either version 3.0 and are free for non-commercial usage (academic research, science and education).
References[1] The jHepWork project, http://jwork.org/jhepwork/
[2] The Python language http://www.python.org/
[3] The Jython project http://www.jython.org/
[4] TIOBE index. http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/content/paperinfo/tpci/index.html
[5] The R statistics http://www.r-project.org/
[6] Confidence and Prediction band. Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidence_band
[7] S.V.Chekanov, Scientific Data analysis using Jython Scripting and Java. Book. 497p. Springer-Verlag, London 2010 ISBN 978-1-84996-286-5


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Hey all! Theres again a problem and i really don't know how to solve it. I've a link which has PHP included:
I try different things since hours , so pls help me!
Oh damn! It's always the same… I try and try and try but nothing happens. And if I write into the forum I find the answer by myself^^
Sorry for this useless thread. It can be deleted if it is useless for other users. Sry again !
I've forgotten to write that there is a php condition around the link
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Very Simple 200W 4R amp
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I found this on the net, very simple but not really sure of its performance.
Opinions will highly be appreciated
Supply is split 50VDC
Lower part shoulld read TIP41-TIP42.
It looks good.
Maybe you should consider better audio output transistors.
Why not TIP35, TIP36
@lineup, thanks for the correction, i really didnt noticed it :headbash: hehehe
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posted the wrong schematics (thanks lineup) here's the the correct one. If you look @ the component placement, the output trannies are 2SC5200 and 2SA1943
"trannies are 2SC5200 and 2SA1943"
They are great.
In the PCB tells correct.
What can be an issue is the bias by 1N4004 diodes.
Maybe 10 mA will not give wanted bias.
Diodes can not easily be put on heatsink. Only close to.
I suggest a transistor for setting bias. A vbe multiplier.
Such transistor that can be mounted on heatsink to sense heat.
It's rubbish. Those biasing diodes are not on the heatsink so it wont be thermally stable. Also, driving 2SA1943/2SC5200 with TIP41C/TIP42C ? Why ?
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Misek's analysis was included in his report to clients, and the analyst now predicts that 5 million to 10 million units of the new iPhone flagship model will be built this quarter. That compares with his expectations for 20 million Apple iPhone 5C units to be produced in Q3 along with 5 million to 8 million Apple iPhone 4s models. For the fourth quarter Misek calls for 20 million to 25 million iPhone 5s units to be built along with 30 million iPhone 5c units and 3 to 5 million Apple iPhone 4s handsets.
Misek cut his 2014 iPhone shipment figure to 147 million units from an earlier 162 million. As a result, the analyst cut his earnings per share forecast for 2014 from $38.78 to $37.95.He also reiterated his "hold" rating on Apple's stock and cut the target from $450 to $425. And while we're sure Misek is a nice guy we do need to point out his god-awful call on BlackBerry. He had a "Buy" rating on the stock back in April when the stock was 50% higher.
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text: The battery died, so i replaced it and the car would not start. Everything else works. Dealer said the Computer was fried due to battery being hooked up backwards, which it was not. Wants to charge 2400$ to fix and says the new computer might not recognize the wiring harness, which would be 6000$ to fix. My question is about the "computer". Is that the ecu and can i get another and flash it to my car, or do i have to get the one he wants to order from "Germany that is programmed specific to my car". Also, shouldn't the computer be smart enough to protect itself from something like that, inline fuse or something. I just need to know the truth before I let him bamboozle me into 6g's. Thanks.


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I was wondering, with all the moaning and complaining regarding SOA and their oft times desire to not cover items on the WRX for warranty repairs, if anyone has purchased an extended warranty?
I know there are many available to those living outside of California. Unfortunately, in CA, you MUST purchase it from a dealer. No can do on purchasing them online etc.
Here we have the SOA extended warranty which runs over 2 grand and I would assume you would encounter the same issues as trying to get stuff covered under the basic warranty. (the extended one goes out to 7 years and 100,000 miles, basically extending the 3-36 to that long.
But many dealers do offer an alternative. It can be considerably cheaper. I went to a dealer in Walnut Creek today and was quoted 1354 for a 7 year 100K mile warranty through Fireman's Fund. WIth this one, you can get repairs anywhere from what I can tell.
Anyone have an extended warranty on their Rex? In Cali"
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Best way to get a 305 to 300-350 hp?
Lets asume this is the stock 305 out of my camaro. I looked up how many hp it was suposed to make from the factory. Which is 175 hp for the cali moddle (which i have). I was wondering the most cost efective/reliable way to get it up to the 300-350hp. If you think it would be alot cheaper to build up a 383 stroker let me know. I'm hoping hiting 300 hp wont cost me an arm and a leg (by that i meen less than 1000 usd).
cubic inches is cheapest, could go with a 350 to instead of a 383. it is possible to make 300+ HP from a 305,but not the cheapest way for sure
How much you think I would need to spend if I went with a 350 ?
You can usually look around and get a 350 on the cheap. but choose wisely, since you`ll need to know how much machine work will be needed, which can add up fast. if you could find a usable 350 block, then you can use the crank out of your 305 since they share the same stroke. after machine work along with the price of a rebuild kit and other pieces you`ll need, you`ll likely come out around $1000 if you chose your parts carefully and pay attention to all the details. but you likely won`t reach 300 horses, if your placing it into a camaro, I wouldn`t care about horsepower, it`s torque that moves all that sheet metal around, I would focus on building all the low end torque I could, this would make the car throttle responsive and fun to drive.
So you think building up my 305's low end would be better and cheaper than just adding horse power? I'm sure you have seen this in other posts that I have made but right now my car will not spin the tires from a dead stop. It also will not spin them if i hold down the break and give it some gas. Right now the way the car is set up it wouldent set any trac records but in a long run I wouldent be afraid to guess top speed of 130-140mph.
I know it's more than you can spend, but I'm seriously looking into building a 305 with a 3.75" stroke. I have a bunch of 305 blocks laying around here and I just got an interanlly balanced Eagle cast steel 3.75" stroke crank here that will fit nicely. Keith Black makes a piston that makes around 10-10.5:1 compression. It would make for a nice 305 sleeper.
I've got a customer in OK that builds a bunch of those for CID limit classes, He says they run real good.
As people have said, CID is the easiest way to reach your goal of 300HP. Your $1K budget is going to be tight.
1k? Well, you should get a better set of heads first off, try something from the late 80's cameros (I have a set on my old 305, they have bigger valves and flow better). You can port those heads and shave them to give you a little more power. Go with a summit cam, 70 bucks for cam and lifters. Sure, they're not the best technology in the world, but they're VERY reliable and are actually pretty darned good quality.
Exhaust is an issue with a cam. Nothing is more counterproductive than porting your exhaust, putting a cam in a motor, and then running it through crappy manifolds! Get a set of headers, try to coat them as best you can (search the engine forum, there are some creative ideas!)
Above and beyond all else, your biggest issue is getting your car going fast, and to do that, you need a stall and some gears! Stall and gears will make 2x the difference per dollar spent than will motor upgrades... especially on a 305.
Horsepower takes finesse, but torque is simple: More cubes= more torque. Your best bet is to put some cubes under the hood (if I were you I'd just drop a 400 small block in it, even if its stock) and do your gears. You'll be about 1k into it as well depending on who you get the mill from.
Ok. If I put a new 4bbl 600cfm carb and eps performer intake and a cam to match would I be looking at a good set of torq gain or no? Right now its got the origiinal 2bbl carb and instake and cam in it. Also I could throw a set of roler rockers on there if you think it would help out. Oh also is this corect. With a stall installed the car wont go any were tell that rpm is hit right? I don't know if i could get away with a stall sence I drive this every day.
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cam& intake will help. stay conservative, personally Id use either a 500 CFM Edelbrock, or a 570 Holley for a carb. you wont see much gain at that level with roller rockers
As far as a stall convertor goes, the car will still move, it just has more slippage at lower RPMs. something in the 1800-2000 RPM stall will help
Ok I think i understand the stall a little better. Ok so if I get a 2000rpm stall how hard of a mod is this to install? Also from what i'm hearing I would install the stall first then do the carb, intake, and cam. From what I gathered the car will drive close to normal with the stall in there but if i mash the gas it will alow the engen to rev to 2000 rpm and then kick in hard right?
yes, basically thats it, have to pull the tranny of course to replace the torque convertor, & its also highky recomended to add a tranny cooler , stall convertors due develope more heat
My car already has a trany cooler on it. Or at least for the trany oil. Could any one suggest which stall to get. Preferable from jegs seance there is one close but if there is a big price difference then I would buy online to save the cash.
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Ya I'd junk the 305 and get a 350 and do a stock rebuild. Power has alot to do with heads so spend your money on some good ones such as some vortec's or world products sportman II heads with these matched to the right cam and a set of headers and you will be at your 300hp mark easy
How ever this is gonna be well over a grand to build
One thing: If you use vortec heads, you'll have to use a vortec manifold, special manifold bolts, different valve covers and different head gaskets.
My thought would be,if you tried using a 1.94 valve from a vortec or other head, it may be shrouded more than the stocker due to the smaller piston diameter. Plus, if I remember right the cc's of a 305 are something like 58, aren't they? Vortecs are 64, so that would drop compression. Deck the heads and you have manifold sealing issues or machine work to the manifold.
Be patient and find an already built 350.
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Source and more pictures: http://www.eurocarblog.com/galleria/...or-spy-shots/6
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so glad i just bought a MKVI lol
Already?? Dayum!
1951 VW Deluxe Sunroof Beetle
2012 GLI Autobahn (Plat Gray)
No LED tails?
not liking so far
i heard VW will make touch screen audio as standard for almost all of their models,
so then..they should make air suspension as standard too, especially on Golf/Gti
current: 2016GTi, 2007c230
ex: 2003GTi24v - 2009Jetta - 2007Beetle - 2005GLi - 2003GTi - 2001Golf - 1988GTi - 1986GTi - 1982Rabbit
My guess is I will love the chassis and engines, but hate the exterior. Obviously too soon to tell, but that has always been the case with Golf's for me. Hated the MKIII, loved the MKIV, hated the MKV, loved the MKVI.
Hi, everyone. Been lurking quite a bit since recently considering the purchase of a Golf TDI or Golf R.
I came across the pictures below a little while ago.
Quoting the article it says:
"Our spies have snapped a new batch of pictures of the 2012/2013 Golf and Golf GTI.
Dressed in heavy camouflage, the models have a familiar shape but previous reports have indicated the car will have a steeper windshield, a wider track and a lower roofline. Inside, the cabin is rumored to adopt a new instrument panel that is angled towards the driver for improved usability.
Additional information is limited, but the Golf will ride on the MQB platform and feature a variety of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines. Most notably, the GTI is slated to have an upgraded 2.0-liter TSI that develops 220 hp (164 kW / 223 PS)."
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How do these compare to the leaked clay model from a year ago?
i think vw has gone downhill since the mk3...
also cant believe how quick there changing models lately...mk1, mk2 and mk3 were built for 8 years or so...
Lower and faster than yours...J.Z.III
Im really surprised they are already bringing a MKVII out, way to fast for me anyway.
11' CSG 2DR GTI man
-Non-resinated Milltek cat back
the last bunch of shots look better, I know there's a bunch of cladding on the car, but not sure if I like the front or not, something's off.
Wait and see I guess.
Previous cars owned: 09 Mazda 6 GT V6, 02 GTI 1.8t
while zacher makes a good point i have to say the best all around was the mk2 gti. it was the best mix of soul and fun along with some performance and handling. The mk3 was ok in looks but basically a softer and less responsive mk2, the mk4s were bland except for the 2004.5 gli. the mk5 was a great technical car... terrible style. The mk6 i think is a great looking gti and a good technical machine. I hope they keep up the good work.
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Lower and faster than yours...J.Z.III
Comparison with the earlier clay model leaked images...
Looks spot on to me, the slope of the windshield is the same, but the grill in the clay model is thinner than what's on the camo-golf. A thinner grill would be consistent with the style introduced by the VW up!.
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A few thoughts... a few have posted about generations getting shorter. You have to remember that the Golf VI is *really* just a heavily-face-lifted Golf V. So, in Euro years, the Golf V has technically been around from 2004 until 2012/3 (est) which is one of the longer durations of a generation. The facelift was called a new generation partly because there were so many new parts and partly to distance it from the MkV which was largely a disappointing turd in the styling and sales departments.
Lastly... about the clay model. It's easy to see that the spy shots have photographed a sharp crease below the door handles that runs the length of the car. This reminds me a little of the MkI-II years, so I think I'll like that. But regardless, the clay model is slab-sided and doesn't have any crease. It stands to reason that it was one in a series of evolving designs that didn't make the final cut. Some elements of that clay design may end up on the final car, but I wouldn't expect that model to closely resemble the final product. Just my thought.
I'm having a dilemma waiting for the VII. I have an 04 Jetta Wagon and an 11 A4. I use the Jetta for work but I don't like having two cars. I just want one. Both are paid off and I wanted to sell both and buy either a TDI or a GTI but I know that I'm going to be pissed when the MKVII comes out.
Like someone else mentioned though. Love MKIV's, hate MKV's, and love the VI's.
Here is a rendering and latest intel
The all new Mk7 Golf will improve on many levels. The latest news suggests a new line of powertrains including a plug-in hybrid version with 243bhp and 50mpg, a twin-turbo 2.0L diesel version with 220bhp for the GTD, and a turbo 2.0L with 260bhp for the GTI.
Also new for the GTI, will be an electronically controlled front differential that will deliver more agile steering behavior claimed by VW. They have even said the new system on prototypes was able to run the Nürburgring 8 seconds faster than those without it.
With the new MQB platform, all-wheel drive will be an option on all Golf models. More aluminium will be used throughout and the overall weight will be close to the Mk4 (approximately 2850 pounds).
On the inside, an 8 inch iPad-style dashboard touchscreen will come standard along with some other high-tech goodies.
It is expected to be unveiled this September at the Paris motor show.
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Those are some Chevy Sonic looking headlights..
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things starting to look like a mini crossover suv


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Change the location of the Columbus area casino authorized by statewide vote at the November 2009 general election from the area known as "The Arena District" to the site of a former General Motors/Delphi Corp. manufacturing plant. The amendment makes no change regarding any other casino authorized by the previous statewide vote.
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Buxton is Topps/Minor League Player of the Year
Postseason awards continue to roll in for Byron Buxton
By Fort Myers Miracle | October 23, 2013 10:06 AM ET
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 22, 2013) - Minor League Baseball and Topps Company announced on Tuesday that Minnesota Twins top prospect and member of the 2013 Fort Myers Miracle, Byron Buxton, is the winner of the 54th annual J.G. Taylor Spinks Award as Topps/Minor League Player of the Year.
Buxton, 19, joins Mike Trout (2010), Delmon Young (2005) and Andruw Jones (1996) as the only teenagers to who have won the award.
"I am proud and honored to receive this award from the Topps Company," Buxton said. "I hope I can follow in the footsteps of the talented list of past winners and reach my ultimate goal of playing for the Minnesota Twins."
The Baxley, Ga., native began the season with the Single-A Cedar Rapids Kernels in the Midwest League and played in 68 games before being called up to Fort Myers. Buxton hit .341 with 15 doubles, 10 triples, eight homers and drove in 55 runs with 68 runs scored with the Kernels.
At the time of his call-up to the Miracle on June 26, Buxton was in the top five in the Midwest League in 11 offensive categories and had just represented the Kernels in the All-Star Game.
Buxton played in 57 games with the Miracle - 55 in center field - and hit .326 in 218 at-bats. He scored 41 runs and had four doubles, eight triples, four homers and knocked in 22 runs with Fort Myers.
Combined between Cedar Rapids and the Miracle, Buxton batted .334 and scored 109 runs in 125 games. He stole 55 bases in 74 attempts and totaled 19 doubles, 18 triples, 12 home runs and 77 RBI.
Buxton was named the top-rated prospect at the mid-season mark by both Baseball America and MLB.com, and he was also honored as the Most Valuable Player and Prospect of the Year in the Midwest League by Baseball America.
Buxton was rated as the fastest baserunner and Best Defensive Outfielder in the Florida State League as well as the Best Batting Prospect in the Midwest League and Most Exciting Player by Baseball America's 2013 Best Tools lists.
In August, Buxton hit .402 over 26 games with two doubles, three triples and 21 runs scored. Buxton stole 16 bases in 22 attempts and was named the Topp's Player of the Month.
"Byron is an extremely talented player who added a great deal of excitement to all our Miracle games," Miracle General Manager Andrew Seymour said. "Our fans enjoyed getting to know Byron as not just the top prospect in baseball, but also as a person. He was a treat to have around Hammond Stadium this season."
Buxton is currently one of seven Minnesota prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs.
For more information on the Fort Myers Miracle, visit www.miraclebaseball.com or call 239-768-4210.
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New York gay hotel looks to thriving LGBT tourism
By Jill Jacobs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The OUT NYC hotel boasts two hot tubs, a secret garden, its own nightclub and the title of Manhattan's first boutique hotel built specifically to cater to millions of gay tourists to New York.
The hotel, not far from Times Square and Broadway theaters, also hopes to cater to the friends and families of its gay clientele. And so, turning an old concept on its head, the owners of the hotel like to describe it as "straight-friendly."
"This project has been in the planning for five years, and after 18 months of construction, we are proud to announce the opening of the city's, and maybe even the world's, first gay focused, straight-friendly, urban resort," said co-owner Ian Reisner.
Designed by architect Paul Dominguez, The OUT NYC opened for business earlier this month with a 5,000-foot (1524-meter) wellness center, three separate courtyards, including one dubbed the great lawn, a sunbathing deck, a gym and a restaurant due to open later this spring.
It also features a nightclub called XL and multi-use spaces for conferences, events and weddings.
The inspiration for the hotel came long before New York's same-sex marriage law came into effect in July 2011 and was built specifically with the gay travel market in mind.
New York is one of the biggest destinations in the world for gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual tourists, according to the city's tourism organization, NYC & Company.
Bjorn Hanson, the divisional dean of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management at New York University, said New York hotel operators would be watching the fortunes of The OUT NYC with interest. Continued...


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Being new to the baking, I was wondering if anyone uses or has used Kyrol Hi Gluten Flour. Any special techniques or tricks? I have been using it with the last batch of sourdough and it seems to give me a good chewy texture, which I like. Just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts on it or used it themselves.


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Both the Miniature Poodle and the Bichon Frise are considered hypoallergenic; so yes the mix is as well. Both breeds can do well with children as long as the children are respectful and do not play rough with the dog. Bichon Frise' and Miniature Poodles are small dogs and have small bones; they can be injured easily by jumping on/off beds and couches or if they are played with too rough by children. All interactions between the child/children and the puppy/dog should be supervised at all times to ensure that the puppy/dog is respected.
The grooming requirements of the Bich-Poo is every day. You should set aside 10 minutes every day to brush your dog. However, they also should be going to a groomer about once to twice a month, depending on how dedicated you are to your dog. The Bich-Poo needs about an hour of exercise a day at a light jog such as going to the dog park and playing with other dogs, or a brisk walk.
Not necessarily, but, your Bich-Poo is quite large. In all dogs, you should be able to lay a hand on the dog's side and feel the ribs without having to push your fingers in. Do understand that with furrier dogs, you will have to move your fingers to the skin to do this. Contacting your vet is a good idea, as they can give you body fat analysis for your dog. Switching your dog to a grain-free, high-quality food and taking him out more often for exercise for at least an hour a day will help your dog loose weight. The Bichon Frise ranges from 11 - 22 pounds while the Miniature Poodle ranges from 15 - 17 pounds. So he is in the range, but if you can not feel his ribs, he could stand to lose a pound or two.
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#10) Stepped-up attacks on veterans and preppers
Returning U.S. veterans will continue to be vilified by the Obama administration, to the point where even more veterans will be arrested as "terrorists" for engaging in fundamental preparedness strategies such as storing food, water, medicine and ammo.
Watch for the liberal media to join the White House in painting veterans as "dangerous" individuals needing psychiatric medications. Never mind the fact that the media owes preppers a huge apology in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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(NaturalNews) What does an Obama re-election mean for the next four years in America? Now that he's in his second and last term, of course, Obama no longer needs to restrain his actions according to popularity. He can simply unleash any desirable executive order and rule by decree, bypassing Congress as he has frequently promised to do.
This puts America in a very dangerous situation, given Obama's well-demonstrated desire to destroy freedom and liberty in this nation. Remember: Obama is anti health freedom, anti food freedom, anti GMO labeling, anti medical freedom and anti farm freedom. He's the one who issued an executive order claiming government ownership over all farms and farm equipment, in case you forgot that little fact.
He's also the guy who just recently issued an executive order merging Homeland Security with local corporate entities to grant the executive branch of government a power monopoly over the nation, bypassing the courts and Congress. You probably haven't even heard about that one, because he secretly signed it during Hurricane Sandy.
Given Obama's atrocious track record on freedom during his first four years in the White House, here are my top 10 predictions for the next four (if America even lasts that long before ripping itself apart):
#1) Huge expansion of TSA and the surveillance state
Watch for TSA to expand its occupation of America by setting up checkpoints on roadways, sporting events, malls and "surprise" locations. Expect to see TSA agents become even more belligerent and lawless as they ramp up their sexual molestation of innocent victims.
#2) Expansion of secret arrests of American citizens
Obama secretly signed the NDAA, legalizing the secret arrests of U.S. citizens while denying them due process. Obama also authorized secret "kill lists" that claim to authorize the U.S. government to assassinate targeted individuals.
With his re-election in place, expect Obama to start issuing a mass of "kill orders" that will even start targeting political opponents.
#3) Acceleration of national debt blowout and endless fiat currency creation
Under Obama, the national debt experienced a massive blowout where Obama added trillions of dollars to the existing debt: www.USdebtclock.org
Right now, Obama is overseeing a trillion dollars a year in additional debt -- an amount that simply cannot be sustained without running smack into a financial catastrophe. It now appears that financial collapse it going to occur under Obama, not Romney.
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You sound like a fucktard with those religious comments on the other thread. Calling a non-believer an idiot, then saying you don't believe. You fucking troll. I am surprised you're smart enough to predict the TSA increase. Look at them taking cell phones and laptops within 100 miles of all borders. 2/3 people in America live that close. Crazy.
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A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a number of burglaries took place in Orpington last weekend.
This comes after News Shopper reported an Orpington woman returned home on Saturday to find her house "totally ranksacked".
Police say they are determined to raise local residents' awareness of security and prevent burglary from happening in the first place.
A police spokeswoman said: "If a property presents itself as unoccupied and insecure it is far more likely to be targeted than one which is properly secured.
"Burglary, on the whole, is an opportunist crime, with burglaries often resulting from insecure premises.
"A burglar will select their target because it offers them the best opportunity to carry out their crime undetected and with the fewest number of obstacles in their way.
"Please don't let your home become a target.
"Help us to help you to protect your home by taking simple steps such as using timers to turn lights and radios on, fitting alarms, always making sure homes are locked before going out and keeping valuables out of view."
Bromley police's ten top burglary crime prevention tips for residents:
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3. Do not leave your car keys, valuables or ID documents near a door, letterbox or window.
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Tennis Tops Xavier for Third Straight Win
March 28, 2013
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati women's tennis team earned its third straight victory on Thursday afternoon with a 5-4 win over crosstown rival Xavier University at the Mercy Fairfield HealthPlex in Fairfield, Ohio. Freshman Hannah Wille (St. Louis, Mo./Parkway Central) clinched the match for the Bearcats, downing XU's Lizzie Oosterbaan 6-3, 6-4 on court No. 5.
"I knew going in it was going to be a tough match today" said head coach Angela Wilson. "We have been preparing for this match for a while. Xavier is a good team and it was a great match for us to win. This should give us confidence going into our last six matches of the regular season heading into the BIG EAST Championship."
With the Bearcats holding a slim 3-2 lead, Wille held strong in the fifth position, beating Oosterbaan 6-3, 6-4 to earn her team the necessary fourth point to clinch the victory. Cincinnati also recorded singles wins from junior Ashleigh Witte (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West) and freshman Kelly Poggensee-Wei (Lake Villa, Ill./Grayslake North). Witte topped Kally Alkire 6-3, 6-3 in the third slot while Poggensee-Wei beat Daniella Patton 6-1, 6-1 in the fourth position.
Cincinnati opened the match with two victories in doubles play to grab a 1-0 lead. Sophomore Kristina Georgieva (Varna, Bulgaria/Varna Sports School) teamed with Poggensee-Wei to take down Alex Brinker and Brooke Dennis 8-2 on court No. 3 while Sierra Sullivan (Austin, Texas/Khabele School) and Witte downed Patton and Allyson Westling 8-3 on court No. 2. Seniors Jasmine Lee (Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak) and Caitlin O'Gara (Springboro, Ohio/Bishop Fenwick) were ahead 6-4 over Katie Pleiman and Alkire when their match was suspended.
"The team played great doubles" said Wilson. "We won the very important doubles point to get us rolling in the match. I am very proud of all my players. They competed and fought hard. This is a great team."
The Bearcats will be back in action on Wed., April 3 with a home match against Wright State at the Trabert-Talbert Tennis Center at 3 p.m.
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Nine-Year Itch: Hyundai to Return to WRC, Cancel U.S. Motorsports Programs [Paris Auto Show]
After Hyundai withdrew from the World Rally Championship in 2003, it set to work creating a long-term plan to establish an in-house WRC team in Europe and develop a new rally car. Nine years later, the company has finally announced its ready to return to the series with the debut of the WRC i20 at the Paris auto show. Hyundai no doubt hopes it will have better luck than it did with its Accent WRC car, which competed without much success from 2000 until Hyundai pulled out in 03.
Hyundai hasnt released specifics on its new WRC i20, but production-class regulations call for a turbocharged 1.6-liter, all-wheel drive, a sequential gearbox, and various aerodynamic enhancements. The interior will be stripped to the bare metal and fitted with a roll cage and other safety equipment. Power will be limited to around 300 hp, but torque figures could top 440 lb-ft. Like many WRC cars, it should hit 60 mph in about three seconds. So, not your run-of-the-mill Hyundai.
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Oasis Legacy of Life Celebration
Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers
Friday, October 4, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)
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Oasis 5th annual Legacy of Life Celebration.
Featuring special guest speaker, David C. Gibbs III.
This is a fund raising and awareness event for Oasis Pregnancy Care Centers who have served over 500 families in our community!
Doors open at 6:30, Hors doeuvres served, Program will start at 7:30
Individual tickets; one for $15 or two for $20.
Sponsorships available. Expected attendance over 500 people.
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Valerie Shaff's photographs have been exhibited internationally and have appeared in the New Yorker, Harper's, Cigar Aficionado, and Martha Stewart Living, among other publications. Renowned for her commissioned dog portraits, she has published four books of her photographs, including If Only You Knew How Much I Smell You: True Portraits of Dogs.
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The music world has lost another legend.
Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire died on Thursday at 74 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.
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"My brother, hero and best friend Maurice White passed away peacefully last night in his sleep," White's younger brother, Verdine, shared on the band's Facebook page. "While the world has lost another great musician and legend, our family asks that our privacy is respected as we start what will be a very difficult and life changing transition in our lives. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes."
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The bandleader and producer for most of EWF's albums, White was nominated for 21 GRAMMY Awards, winning seven in his time with the band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Earth, Wind & Fire in 2000, and also individually inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.
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White was diagnosed with Parkinson's in the late '80s, and stopped touring with EWF in 1994, though he retained executive control over the group. The band continues to tour to this day, with a lineup that includes White's brother, Verdine, as the bassist and backup vocalist.
"We are very saddened to learn of the passing of seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Maurice White," said Neil Portnow, President and CEO of The Recording Academy -- who are honoring Earth, Wind & Fire with their Lifetime Achievement Award this year -- in a statement. "Maurice was the guiding force behind the group's success and helped create hit songs such as 'Shining Star,' 'September,' 'After The Love Has Gone,' and so many memorable others. His unerring instincts as a musician and showman helped propel the band to international stardom, influencing countless fellow musicians in the process. While he will be greatly missed, Maurice's contributions to music will live on. We offer our condolences to his family, friends and creative collaborators."
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White's powerful and widespread influence was felt as the news of his death broke and celebs took to Twitter to share their memories of the famed artist.
Maurice White. You were there when we were born,when we graduated,when we connected with our families,when we mourned,when we got married.— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) February 5, 2016
together for the children of the world - theres a star smiling for us all - maurice white - I AM - RIP— Rosie (@Rosie) February 4, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr. Maurice White. @EarthWindFire is one of the greatest groups ever assembled. Thanks for the memories & the inspiration.— Sir Mix-A-Lot (@therealmix) February 5, 2016
RIP Maurice White— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) February 4, 2016
On a set where we just got the sad news. Maurice White! Founder of EARTH, WIND AND FIRE. His genius was the soundtrack of my college years.— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) February 5, 2016
#MauriceWhite R.I.P I know you're up in Boogie Wonderland!Condolences to his friends and family— Debi Mazar (@debimazar) February 5, 2016
Totally #heartbroken to hear of Maurice White's passing. My fav singer of all time and a man of pure elegance and kindness. RIP my friend— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) February 5, 2016
RIP Maurice White. Sleep well. #EarthWindAndFire 😢— Damon Wayans Yunior? (@wayansjr) February 4, 2016
IN HONOR OF A SHINING STAR • MAURICE WHITE • 1941-2016 #RIPMauriceWhite pic.twitter.com/UNQ3lXOPJY— Apollo Theater (@ApolloTheater) February 5, 2016
Our brother Maurice White passed peacefully in his sleep this morning.— Earth, Wind & Fire (@EarthWindFire) February 4, 2016
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I just ordered a Vostok Amphibian online from Meranom. Have I just given someone some free money, or will I actually receive the watch?
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I just ordered a Vostok Amphibian online from Meranom. Have I just given someone some free money, or will I actually receive the watch?
Fellow members at the Russian Forum should know better; meranom is also a member here and is the Vostok factory shop; I do not think there has ever been any negative comment on the firm, but delivery is of course totally dependent on the Russian post office which can be a bit wacky.
I've had a few from them, and also some sent by them but ordered from the works site.
Quickest from order to me was just under 2 weeks, longest 5.
When sent you'll be given a tracking number, which takes 2 or 3 days to register...just have to wait
Meranom is a great seller from my experience. I average about 4 weeks to get here to Los Angeles.
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Bought both my Vostoks from them. Great service. Both took about two weeks to the US, if I correctly recall.
I bought a watch from Meranom a few months ago. Very happy with the service. They provided me with a tracking number. It took about three weeks to get the watch. I would buy from them again.
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Ten day's service to the states for me. No problem at all with the watch or service.
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3 weeks delivery time to U.S. East Coast for me. Also had a problem with a loose rotor on my K34 after a few months. Sent back for warranty repair and service and communication were excellent. The only problem was not Meranom's fault, it was the waiting due to long shipping times.
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Rockaway's New Playland Motel: A Poor Man's Hamptons?
By Jenny Miller
Rocktauk? Monkaway? We're brainstorming new names for Far Rockaway, since the scruffy little beach enclave - despite devastating hurricane damage to its famous boardwalk - is fast becoming less down-at-the-heel. The latest upswing is the Playland Motel, which opened a few weeks ago not far from the beach, and is already jammed with in-the-know Brooklynites at its weekend patio parties.
The aesthetic is something like Surf Lodge-meets-Ruschmeyer's, all weathered or whitewashed boards, and a sprawling back deck strung with lights and outfitted with sandy areas for lounging, wading in an inflatable pool, or playing ping-pong or cornhole. (The games are appropriate since the motel is named for the Playland Amusement Park, which was razed in the 80s.) Each of the rooms upstairs - there are just 12 - has been decorated by a different artist. We heard rumors of astroturf, an ersatz murder scene, and a teepee.
This past Sunday, a DJ spun late into the evening, while defectors from the too-crowded Tiki Disco party on the boardwalk, and others who simply preferred the new place, danced, drank concoctions like a strawberry-prosecco cooler and dug into upscale diner fare from the El Almacen and Rosarito Fish Shack folks. A pizzeria should open next week: we're told the crew is "still seasoning the oven" for the Neapolitan pies.
Should you decide to take the A-train east this weekend, more dance parties are planned: No Ordinary Monkey starts Saturday afternoon at 4 PM, and Mexicoco begins Sunday at 3 PM.
You could reserve a room for the night, or spring for the Rock-a-bus, which is making special return trips both nights at 7 PM, 10 PM and 1 AM for $10 one-way.


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Tuesday night, after the Capitals drifted deeper into this ugly stretch of hockey, losing their sixth straight and now 13 of the last 17, veteran forward Brooks Laich said he wants to see his teammates do more to work out of this slump.
"Just playing with a little more hustle, a little more grit, a little more will to win. If you're not winning, there's a reason you're not winning," Laich said. "When you win, it's because you deserve to win generally. And if you're not winning, do something extra."
This latest defeat, a 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, left the Capitals searching for offense. They have only seven goals in the last six games and have scored over one goal in any single contest just once in that span. For Laich, that something extra comes from what he calls "heavy" hockey, which is better explained as upping the physicality of their game in smart ways.
"I think we're too much on the outside and I don't think consistently that we're going from the outside, fighting through a check or leaning on a guy and trying to get to an area around the net where we can get chance," Laich said. "Some guys are trying, but when you're not scoring, we need to be better at doing that. And maybe they hook you, maybe they trip you, maybe they panic for a second and grab you. Worst case scenario, they don't know where the puck is, they're turning and facing their net and we should have some sort of chance to maybe even get the puck back and start a cycle."
While the Capitals had numerous chances – 21 at even strength, according to the live statistics the coaching staff keeps, according to Coach Adam Oates – they didn't necessarily have sustained waves of pressure during which one shot turned into two or three. Often, Ottawa goaltender Craig Anderson would make the save and freeze the puck for a faceoff, allowing his teammates to reset.
Laich said the Capitals' sizable forwards like himself, Joel Ward, Jason Chimera and Joel Ward need to set that tone. But in order for the strategy to be successful the players on the ice must work as a five-man unit to make smart decisions to keep plays and possession alive.
The 30-year-old forward stressed that even as Washington's situation becomes more bleak, there isn't a need for a motivational speech or shouting match in the dressing room.
"If somebody wants to stand up and yell, where was that two hours ago [during the game]? Now all of a sudden you're proving you're into the hockey game? The hockey game's over," Laich said. "Words can be hollow, actions aren't. Actions on the ice, you prove it to your hockey team that you're willing to play and willing to do things right to win. That's what people follow.
"Well done is better than well said. If you want to talk about it, go show it on the ice. The locker room, nobody's yelling and screaming in here. We have to prove it to our teammates, prove it to yourself, the organization. We have to be better as players. It starts with our leaders and everybody else follows."