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Tha cam is a rather low rpm cam, also. It's the Edelbrock 2201 Hyd Roller .539/.548 lift and has an operating range of 1500 to 6500. I think I could free up a few more ponies with the 1 3/4" headers but not for the price. Also, I know the E-Tec 200 heads are not the best of the bunch.
If I figure the 20% loss thru an auto trans it should be close to 475 hp and 495 lb/ft. I don't think thats bad for as mild of a build as it is. Obviously, a more vicious cam and a set of CNC ported AFRs would be a radical change.
Chassis dyno numbers are a crapshoot. OK for comparing changes made to the engine if it's run on the same dyno, but comparing the numbers to a different dyno is almost useless IMO.
Quarter mile standing start mph is a good indication of real world HP.
i may have over looked it but what intake are you using? i like a victor jr or team g myself. they don't hurt big motors on bottom end. also a bigger carb wouldn't hurt. a better cam from a company like comp or isky wouldn't hurt either, or you could give jones cam designs a try. try it with open headers too, & your ignition or fuel delivery could be off.
id go with a super victor intake, and 220cc runner heads along with a super sucker 2" carb spacer
The RHS heads are great but you really need a 220 runner head on that 400 people say bla bla bla but I ran the 220 CC RHS heads on a .030 327 with only 10.5:1 in a 74 nova that ran 7.30's 1/8 mile and yes I shifted it @ 7000 Track times is far more important than any "advice" never forget that
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Hey F-Bird I checked the throttle andf when the pedal is to the floor the carb is wide open full travel, air fuel ratio at WOT was 12.1 and in cruise mode any where from 13.0 t0 14.3 the secondarys are 76 size jets I havent checked the primary.
my 60ft time is 2.079 my reaction time is.077,launched at 2500 rpm any higher with the firestone firehawks and it would smoke them,my 330 ft mark time is 5.625 my 1/8th time is 8.655 @ 81.34mph my 1000ft mark time is 11.246 does not show mph for that my 1/4 mile time is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Yes we did go over the tranny issue it is a m21 with a low 2.20 fist gear,and the rear is a 3:42.
heres one more for you with a 26 inch tall tire and 1.1 final drive with a 3:42 rear end how can I be revving 3000 rpm @ 100 KMH or 60 MPH Ive tried 3 different tachs all set to 8 cylinder auto meter,auto guage and sun pro,as well my GPS was reading 100 KMH @ 3000rpm and I had a police officer friend clock me 4 times with my speedometer reading 100 kmh and his lazer gun read 100 kmh double stumped now but I'll stick with the first issue for now should I hollow out my converters. i really dont know where to start,
Thanks for taking the time everyone to help me out.
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Ive been there and know how you feel.
There are quite a few comments I want to make,hope fully they are beneficial.If you like bigger numbers on the dyno then use a mustang dyno instead of Dyno Jet,thats not important other than for bragging rights.Check fuel delivery like already mentioned.A dyno pull is in high gear only where a race is for all the gears.If your fuel pump has nough pressure but your lines are the original diameter,you "might" be running out of fuel on the top end.That will make your MPH lower.
Like the other poster said,if you are not shifting very fast that will hurt your E.T.Please,no insult intended,,,muncies are expensive and break regularly so slow shifting may be because of the wallet.
Generally speaking,if your torque is a lot higher than your horse power then the camshaft might be too small.Hydraulic rollers are heavy and on occasion have mild valve float,so a rev kit or slightly stiffer spring may be required to get that extra 500 "clean" rpm.
2.1, 60 foot times is not very good for a mouse Camaro so traction and tire/suspension issues exist.Exhaust is always a factor.
All in all if you pick up a tenth or two in each department your car will be in the low 12s soon. Your car just needs a lot of tweeking,you are on the right track.Engine has been tuned,the rest will come quickly.
good luck
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MY cam is a Howards hydraulic roller.
241'@ 50 int 245'@.50
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I know its not a huge cam but i think it should give me better results my ignition is a MSD Streetfire HEI unit with Taylor Spiro PRO 8mm wires Champion spark plugs gapped .050
Ive checked the plugs and their tanned and light brown perfect no signs of rich or lean or overheat,I think my next move is a set of dynomax ultra flo mufflers which flow more than 2.2cfm which is the minium reqiured for less than a 1/2% loss in power I dont know the Flowmaster delta 50 series mufflers I dont what their flow rate is and flowmaster doesnt post them or talk about them I called them as well to discuss flow rates and they said they dont go by flow rates .NO problem I will spend my money where I am informned with real world numbers and with companys that can satisfy my questions based on facts not advertising BS only if they can support thenumbers why not post them as you said F-Bird youre not a big fan of them and either am I now
It is never going to 60' good if you have a 2.20 low gear close ratio M21 Muncie and a 3.42 rear gear unless you have some massively sticky tires. And on the street, even tires won't help enough- you'll need a prepped launch pad at the drag strip to have any chance of a good 60'.
It's going to either lug, spin or you will slip the clutch too long. You might get lucky one out of ten times and get a decent 60', the rest of the time it is going to be bad. There is just a razor's edge between lugging and spinning.
After closing the spark plug gap as suggested, you might want to try a different set of plug wires. Joe Sherman once stated he had a set of taylor wires that were costing him 38 horsepower! (bad set?) Joe said once he swapped out the wires the power cam back... Long shot, but worth a try...
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I,ve tried MSD 8.5 mm wires but had arching problems as well the plug boots kept melting where as the Gaylord have plug boots that for me have greater longevity on the plug as well have greater clearance with the 1-3/4 headman headers that I have.
As for thetranny and rear end I plan on either going with a 4.10 ratio and trmec 5speed, or a ricmond 5speed with a1-1 5gear and a 2.92 or 3.08 rear, 1st gear ratio with either tranny is3.27 the tremec has a.68 5gear and the Richmond has a 1.1 5gear which will dictate my choice of gear ratios.
As for the mufflers the dynomax ultraslow welded mufflers are going on they flow 1700 cfm each which satisfies the motors 2.2cfm per hp minimum.
In the end the car is driven almost daily and sees the track twice month so street ability and reliability are at the top of my list which until now has been great.I drove it to Montral and back with no issues and averaged 13mpg.
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated as they have been up until now.
Thank You Again to all who have taken their time to help me out with my car.
I am currently using the tremec 5 spd with .82 over drive and a 3.5 rear ratio.If you go tremec make sure its new or has the updates to make the 2-3 shift faster.It just wont shift fast. Compared to the muncie its like shifting a truck transmission.Other than that it seems tough enough for my application.I dont drag race though.I have tried a few times to launch my car without good results,anything over 1700 rpm and the tires fry,under 1400 rpm and it is very slow.
Are you sure you dont have 3.73 gears?Tremec also offers a .68 overdrive if you decide you need 4.56 rear gears.
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I have had the rear end apart and the ring gear is stamped Richmond,3:42 my tire is 28 inches tall measured fully top to bottom with a straight edge and from the axle centerline X2 it's a firestone fire hawk 255/60/15 ,still can't understand why I rev 2900 @ 60 mph?. The teeth on the ring gear are 41 and the pinion teeth have 12 which comes out to 3:41666=3:42 .Going through the traps I'm pushing 3rd gear @ 6600rpm I can't figure it out .in the end I figure the dyne could either have not been calibrated or there was some funny business going on.in 1st gear @2200 rpm when I floor it the rear tires light up like Christmas tree no clutch dropping just pedal to the metal I'm going to try a mustang dyne with and without the exhaust hooked up to see if my flow masters are holding anything back,if they are then a higher cfm rated muffler will be put on.
PS has anyone ever had any problems with the MSD STREETFIRE HEI Unit.
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A recent church bulletin listed twelve prayer requests, eleven of which were about physical needs and one a more spiritual request. A few weeks ago one of these requests was my own for our daughter, Susan. While my child will certainly remain in my thoughts and prayers, how long will anyone else keep her in their "thoughts and prayers?"
"Keep him/her/them in your thoughts and prayers." has become one of the most used one-size-fits-all catch phrases in the American idiom:
The current and at least the past two American Presidents have uttered the words -- expressing something "religions" being part of what we expect Presidents to do.
It is the fall back position of almost all sports announcers covering everything from the death of a colleague to beaning of a batter. There seems to be a kind of announcer's mandate say something politically correct to an audience not at the moment the least bit interested in anything beyond being entertained.
In some otherwise forgotten class some now nameless professor pointed out that when we make prayer requests we are really making an announcement. As in, "Aunt Matilda broke her arm. Pray for her arm to heal." God knows all about it already, we're just letting everyone else know there is a need or concern.
Some time back I undertook to take a young missionary pastor from Sri Lanka to various St Louis churches in an effort to spread the word about his ministry (read as: "raise support/money."). In fairness, there are many such men going about our rich American churches looking for aid; so it was not surprising to again and again be left with promises to keep him in "our thoughts and prayers."
As we were leaving one particular church he made a comment that really struck home: "People who say they will pray aren't going to do anything. And people who don't do anything aren't going to pray, either."
So, we say we'll pray for Aunt Matilda. Does Matilda hurt because I need to respond with something beyond thoughts and prayers? Will her arm not heal faster if I help put that gallon of milk into her cart at Pages?
Maybe it's time to start a new colloquialism, something like:
"If this is about someone you know and love, pray; if it is not about someone you know and love, do something; if you can neither pray nor do, find someone else for whom you can pray and/or do."
Too long a mantra to catch on? Until it does, keep Susan in your thoughts and prayers.
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Elk Hunting For The Layman - Part I
By T. W. "Tommy" Cornelison
First, let me say that I am not a professional writer, nor do I work in the hunting industry. I am a hunter and a shooter that grew up in the sport and has had the opportunity to hunt several species of North American game from Florida where I was raised to the great Rocky Mountains, home of the American Elk. As for elk hunting, I have tried several of the methods or manners of hunting and have killed four elk to date. This by no means makes me an expert at anything, but I can tell you what has and has not worked for me. The following assumptions were made in this article:
1. Readers will have some degree of hunting experience.
2. Readers will be non-resident hunters for the most part.
What it's all about.
So you have dreamed of hunting the majestic elk. You have spent many an hour watching others hunt and kill elk on your favorite hunting shows. You have spent countless hours reading and re-reading of stories of successful hunts in the many hunting magazines available. The fever is running hot and heavy. You say to yourself, This year I will kill an elk! Sorry Charlie, there is a good chance it isnt going to happen, not unless you are a resident of an elk hunting state and have a brother-in-law or a darn good friend who will take you to their special honey hole. What you have seen on television or read about are hunts that have been planned well ahead of time and promoted by a party with a vested interest in assuring that the hunt results in the killing of an elk. Remember you said this is the year you will kill an elk, not hunt for an elk or try to kill an elk. With that said let us begin.
Elk are plentiful in most western states and can be hunted on private or public land, with or without a guide service, and in pre-established drop camps or camps of your own means. Private land hunts are usually guided hunts unless you are a native to the state and area you are hunting in. Locals or people with local knowledge can gain permission to hunt elk on private land sometimes for self-guided hunts by paying a parking or day pass fee to the property owner. Hunting on public land is usually more conducive to self-guided hunts.
The rules vary from state to state on hunting in wilderness areas. Wyoming, for instance, requires that non-resident hunters be accompanied by a guide or outfitter to hunt in wilderness areas. Camping regulations also vary from state to state based on the bear activity and fire danger within the region. In many areas certified bear proof containers must be utilized for food storage and camping areas are subject to closure without notice due to bear activity.
To kill an elk takes careful planning and preparation. The rules for hunting big game in the western states vary greatly from the rules and regulations for hunting deer east of the Mississippi River or in Texas.
In most of the southeastern states hunting licenses are available over the counter, seasons run continuously for several weeks, and bag limits can be as high as a deer a day. However, regulations for hunting elk, while varying from state to state, are much more restrictive. Most states have quota hunts where you must draw for an elk tag and are limited to one or two tags a year. Applications are only accepted within a specified time period and a non-resident tag will cost somewhere between $345.00 and $1,218.00. Now that reality has started to set in, let us step back and start to look at the requirements for a successful elk hunt.
Unless you have a trusted friend or family member who has filled their elk tag regularly, it is time to get on the Internet. First, you must decide whether you want to hunt a trophy bull or just go elk hunting. If you demand a trophy bull on your first trip, get out your check book. The only way I know of that will virtually guarantee a trophy bull is to either utilize the services of one of the many reputable guides or outfitter services, or to accept a canned/high fence hunt, where you will pay based on the size and score of the bull killed. (This is not a very sporting way to claim a trophy, and if you are after meat, just go to a local ranch and buy and kill beef on the hoof.)
Even if you are not out for a trophy bull, I still highly recommend using a reputable guide or outfitter for your first elk hunt. On a guided hunt, you will have the convenience of someone else providing and preparing the hunting camp and transportation during your hunt. You can choose to either hunt from a lodge setting or a remote camp. You do not have to provide your food or prepare it. You can travel light, with only your clothing, personal hygiene, hunting gear, and maybe your sleeping bag. The area where you will be hunting will have been scouted prior to your hunt. Once you have filled your tag, you will be assisted in preparing your trophy and meat for shipment back to your home. Yes, you will pay for these services, but I guarantee it will be money very well spent.
Now that you have decided on a trophy bull hunt or just an elk hunt, you must choose the state within which you will plan your hunt. Trophy size, success rates, license fees, many other aspects of your hunt will vary from state to state. All of this information is available online. Just enter the state in question and hunting regulations in your favorite search engine and get started. As I said previously, most states require that you draw for your elk tag, and each state has a different application procedure.
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Eclipse of the Sunnis
Power, Exile, and Upheaval in the Middle East
Deborah Amos
The Middle East is experiencing Post-Traumatic Shock-and-Awe Disorder, roiled by the unintended after-effects of the removal of a geopolitical cornerstone: Saddam Hussein's Sunni-dominated Iraq.
Four million Iraqis were displaced by the conflict; two million of them left the country. Iraq's demographic balance shifted and it became a Shiite-dominated state. Jordan's Sunnis found themselves isolated and without a strong regional ally, and Lebanon's Sunnis faced an internal challenge from Hezbollah's Shiites, emboldened by the new power shift in Iraq.
The rise of Iranian-backed Shiite parties and militias was predicted; the consequences of the Sunni eclipse almost entirely overlooked. Yet it is this newly displaced population that is likely to determine the future complexion of the region.
Deborah Amos is a distinguished and expert reporter. In Eclipse of the Sunnis she gives voice to the experience of exile and the ongoing trauma of the dispossessed and displaced. She shows how individual stories have combined to create a new political dynamic in the Middle East that, no matter that it is of our making, we have almost no idea how to manage or control.
"Deborah Amos stuck around to trace the fallout from the Iraq War after most other journalists had moved on. And she already had decades of experience in the region under her belt. This commitment to the story has allowed her to see the war in its true historical context: as a Middle Eastern earthquake that will forever change the power equation between Sunnis and Shia, and as a vast human tragedy. These are not abstractions in 'Eclipse of the Sunnis': Amos' intelligence and heart as a reporter make the fate of Iraq's millions of refugees unforgettably intimate."
— George Packer, author of The Assassin's Gate: America in Iraq and Interesting Times: Writings from a Turbulent Decade
"A compelling book. Deborah Amos documents the collapse of a rich culture and society and violence behind the creation of a global diaspora. Amos movingly details the human toll of the war. She gives a face and a voice to the hundreds of thousands of refugees who are the forgotten collateral damage of the conflict."
— Bob Carey, vice president of Resettlement and Migration Policy at the International Rescue Committee; chair of Refugee Council USA
"Memo to President Obama: Take this book with you to Camp David for the weekend. Then insist your foreign policy and national security teams read it, and schedule a time to test them orally on their retention. The reporting here contains the seeds of our future in Iraq and the Middle East."
— Bill Moyers
"Millions of Iraqis, mostly Sunnis, [have] fled the country, creating a refugee crisis that has only recently been acknowledged as such by the U.S. government…. Amos deftly examines the political and cultural consequences of the marginalization of the Sunnis while focusing on individual Iraqis who have fled to such countries as Syria and Lebanon in the wake of a new sectarian and tribal-based order in Iraq…. Amos's breathtaking work implicates not only shortsighted American policy but the age-old schism between Sunni and Shia and the cagey maneuverings of such meddling neighbors as Syria. The weight and complexity of the Iraqi problem is on full display, with shreds of hope pushing through the layers like scrub in the desert."
— Publishers Weekly
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Nuphedrine is a highly-sought after, but highly controversial diet supplement. It contains two key ingredients which have been implicated in aiding weight loss: Advantra-Z and Hoodia. Advantra-Z is a patented form of synephrine or citrus aurantium, a similar product to the now banned ephedra. Hoodia is a cactus plant that hails from South Africa where it has long been used as an appetite suppressant for tribal men on long treks through the countryside. It has recently gained enormous popularity in the US. Nuphedrine also contains Slimaluma, a patented product that is also supposed to suppress appetite.
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Hoodia contains a compound called 'P57', which is a molecule that makes you feel full. But only pure hoodia contains this special molecule. Many studies have shown that even though a product may claim it is pure hoodia or certified hoodia, it is not the real thing. The hoodia contained in NuPhedrine is concentrated 20 times and has a standardized guaranteed 20:1 ratio rating.
The third ingredient in Nuphedrine , Slimaluma is sends signals to your brain while you're eating telling you that you're full. Given its effects on satiety, a little amount of food can go along way in tricking you into feeling that you've eaten enough to quell your appetite even though very little food has been consumed.ADMINISTRATION
It is recommended that you take three capsules of Nuphedrine per day. Two capsules should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or 1-2 hours after eating. The third capsule should be taken at mid-day to help get you through the evening.DIET and EXERCISE
There are no specific dietary or exercise recommendations while taking any Nuphedrine but the company does recommend that you follow a sensible eating and exercise plan.CONCLUSION
Nuphedrine may be one of the most popular weight-loss supplements on the market with its triple combination of South African Hoodia, Advantra-Z and Slimaluma. But diet experts, health professionals and individuals who have lost weight and successfully kept it off will attest to the proven fact that weight loss cannot come in a bottle. If it were that easy, there would not be the obesity epidemic in this country like there currently is.
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I've used hydroxycut before but I just read it was recalled. I've also had the stackers. nuphedrine is on par with these products, which is a big surprise to me cause this doesn't have ephedra. The new stackers suck - i don't feel a thing from them anymore because they took out the ephedra. gonig to order some more nuphedrine.
Nuphedrine is working for me. I am about 90 lb overweight and have been dieting and exercising and could not lose wieght. If I stop dieting I start to gain. I have had many medical tests done to try to find out why I cannot lose weight and why I lack energy. I had no conclusive results. My doctor perscribed anti-depressants, which have helped some with my mood, but I am still tired and weight-loss resistant. I have been taking a Nuphedrine for about 3 weeks and have lost 8 lb so far. That is the most progress I have made in 2 years. I swore i would never take any diet pills, but tried this out of complete desparation. I am glad I did.
Adel you might have water weight gain but you should notice a difference in two weeks if you're working out, eating right, and getting enough sleep. You shouldn't eat past 9:30pm and try to get 8 hours of sleep everynight. you also need to eat in morning and eat healthy foods. Here is how i lost weight. egg whites in the morning, carrots as snacks around 11am, brown rice and chicken for lunch, yogurt or trail mix at 4pm and just salad and fish for dinner at 6:30pm - absolutely no carbs for dinner. you should only eat carbs for lunch and not too much. lot of water also. You do this for 3 months and i'll bet you that you'll lose 20 to 30 pounds. don't forget to workout at least 30 mins a day. Good luck on your weight loss.
If you've been working out and eating right for two weeks you should notice a difference. Did you drink a lot of water when you weighed yourself or something? I'm sorry but losing weight isn't rocket science, maybe you should get yourself a trainer if you really want to lose weight before your special day
I have been taking Nuphedrine for 2 weeks now, in an empty stomach in the morning and afternoon. I drink 3 littres of watter every day and i eat only fruit salad for breakfast and Lunch and small portion of stir fry with all kind of fish or chicken breast. I do 1 hour and 30 minutes walk 3 times a week and I go swimming twice a week. I weight myself this morning and realise that I put on weight and my boyfriend reckon my body retain a lot of water. I am getting married in 6 months and I am desperate to loose weight. I just want to know if it's normal. did anyone else experienced the same thing at the beginning and when did you started to loose weight? From today, I decide to stop until I have some people reply, I bought 6 months supply from Nuphedrine web and I live in England. Could someone please tell me if this is normal and what should I do?
Thank you xxx
I ordered Nuphedrine yesterday for the first time. I spent this morning reading the reviews. Some people said that the www.nuphredine.com website was really selling MiracleBurn. One person said that the photos of the actual pills are the same on both websites. So, I did a little investigating. I copied and pasted a photo of the two blue MiracleBurn pills (from their website) into a Word doc. One of the pills has "MiracleBurn" stamped on it. Then I went to Google images and did a search on "Nuphedrine pills." In Google images, there was the SAME EXACT photo with "Nuphedrine" written on one of the pills. The writing looked "doctored," i.e. "Nuphedrine" was obviously handwritten in all caps in the same place that "MiracleBurn" had been stamped for the photo on the MiracleBurn website. I copied and pasted this Nuphedrine photo right next to the MiracleBurn photo in the Word doc. and expanded both photos to the same size. The photos from the two websites are IDENTICAL, except for the writing/stamping on the pills. On the www.nuphedrine.com home page, you can see this very small photo of the pills next to the Nuphedrine box in the top left hand corner.
I only order from the Nuphedrine website now. I'm not taking my chances with eBay products.
Ok I have tried everything and the only pill that has ever worked for me is the one I get from a doctor....I have seen them on ebay saying NOT A FAKE...47.50 is what they go for..what do you think??
Don't order from eBay, they sell the fake ones there. I saw a website about which ones are fake and all the ones on ebay are most likely knockoffs. I would suggest ordering from the main site. Money back guarantee and you get the freshest batch. Even the real ones on eBay are probably older batches that were sold wholesale. Older and less effective. This is common practice on eBay. They sell older expired stuff for cheap.
I got mine off ebay and its the real stuff. Bought from Big Health.
dod ant one get the real stuff from ebay
THis magic pill did absolutey nothing at all for me.
I didn't feel any hunger control, didn't loose an ounce, and had no extra energy.
It's just useless.
I did get my money back because I marked the ORDER date on the calendar for 28 days and emailed them in time for a refund.
i definitely feel it working. it does suppress hunger but not sure how it will work two weeks from now. Only been on it a week.
Wow, very surprised with the product. I had good results with Hydroxycut but that was recently taken off the market so I decided to give this a shot and very happy with the results. Very potent for being all natural.
I have taken NuPhedrine since January of 09. I was highly skeptical at first but I needed to drop 25 lbs immediately. I teach high school and only have time to exercise my jaws and my brain so I needed to stop eating so much. I am 54 years old and in menopause. I started off at 192 lbs and as of yesterday, I weigh 159.5. How's that for working? I have eaten much less and it's been easy to do. I highly recommend this product.
I lost about 15 pounds with the help with nuphedrine but there were other contributing factors to my weight loss. Like drinking lots of water, working out 5 times a week, staying active, and eating healthy. I feel great and i'm soooo happy because i made a change in lifestyle that will help me keep the weight off. I have a co-worker that got gastric bypass. She lost a ton of weight (like 120 lbs). She then went and got surgery to remove the excess skin. it's been about a year since she did this and guess what? She's starting to gain the weight back. I think "what a complete waste of money, time, and effort just to gain it all back." i feel bad for her because she's a really nice person. I want to say something but it's not my place. What's even more sad is that the gastric bypass and plastic surgery wasn't a quick fix, took her years to complete it all. I'm sticking to my new lifestyle, I feel much better this way. I have so much energy now.
BTW - FAKE vs. REAL pills
(MOTTS seemed to really start this issue on this message board)
if you go to sunrisehealthltd where the some say 'FAKE' /some say 'REAL' pills are sold; this site seems pretty hoaky to me.
One bottle is around $17 and if you want to conact them there is no address, you have to fill out a form so they can contact you????
If you are questioning what pills are real the red and grey/white (Sunrise Health)or the blue/ blue and green (Good Health nuphedrin) just take a look at the sites and compare them. Then use your better judgement to tell you what one seems more legit to you.
I have now ready all of the reviews here and am still unsure about this pill.
I purchased from correct site and recieved the 90 pills -3 to a packet - blue and green with nuphedrine written on them.
So far its been 4 days. Here are my side effects so far:
No headaches
No extra Energy
Increased Cravings
Feel more full on less food
Retaining water like crazy (almost not fitting into my jeans its so bad)
Getting up 3-4 times a night
Has anyone else experianced the bloating and water retention?
I am curious to know if it went away, and how long it took.
Will continue posting my side effects and weight loss or gain details daily for anyone who cares.
Hi, for the people who say this works did you experiance any wieght gain at first or water retention?
I just started (5 days ago) and seem to be getting bigger. I am only 116 and just want to drop 10 lbs.
If this is making me gain weght I want to stop taking it, but if this is normal for the first week and then I will lose I will continue to take it.
Any help would be appriciated.
Well, heres my personal experience:
I bought 3 bottles on eBay about 2 years ago.. They came in boxes and one of the bottles had blue & white pills and the other 2 bottles had red & white pills. In about 3 months I lost like 20 or 30 pounds! I went to visit my Grandparents and everyone was calling me super skinny which was awesome! But I was also on the Atkins diet so that may have contributed to the weight loss as well. I cant remember for sure if I was working on then or not but I just started taking them again today and will post my progress along the way.. I'm getting married this August so I have 6 weeks!
*Also, something else I do like 2 weeks before an event is start taking water pills daily.. (AQUABAN is my favorite as DIUREX makes me feel sick) and that REALLY makes you look good and shrink enough to fit in your skinny jeans again! Just dont STAY on them any longer than that because you dont want to become dehydrated.. thats dangerous..
Good Luck! And pls keep us all posted on your progress!!
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Forecasters warned of another day of flooding misery and transport disruption as more heavy rain sweeps across the UK.
Downpours yesterday caused widespread disruption and left homes flooded and roads underwater.
Vehicles were abandoned and there were reports of entire villages being cut off as floodwater surged through lanes and streets and into homes.
Commuters faced widespread delays this morning following heavy rain, flooding and high winds in south west England.
Some services from London Paddington to south west stations were cancelled.
Network Rail advised commuters to follow transport updates on Twitter under the hashtag £ukrain.
As with yesterday, the South West and Wales are expected to bear the brunt of the weather today as a low pressure system moves eastwards across the country, bringing gusts of up to 70mph and extremely heavy rain.
The Met Office warned that some areas could see up to 60mm (5in) of rain falling on already saturated ground, leading to further risk of rivers flooding.
Strong winds could yet worsen conditions, particularly surface water flooding, as leaves and debris block drains and channels.
More than 80 flood warnings are in place - 50 alone in the South West - and there are a further 138 less serious flood alerts, the Environment Agency said.
Agency teams are on the ground across the country clearing watercourses of debris and monitoring river levels, and will be out in force over the coming days.
Pete Fox, the Environment Agency's head of flood risk strategy, said: "There is already significant travel disruption due to the wet weather and we would urge people to remain vigilant as further flooding is possible across the South West.
"People at flood risk should move their valuable possessions to a safe place before the heavy rain falls.
"We also ask that people stay safe, by staying away from swollen rivers and not attempting to drive through floodwater."
Sally Webb, forecaster with MeteoGroup, the meteorological division of the Press Association, said: "There will be gusts as high as 70mph in coastal parts of Cornwall and south west Wales, and it will be very windy elsewhere, reaching up to 50mph.
"The rain is going to be very heavy, and in parts of Cornwall and south-west Wales we could see as much as 50mm or even 60mm over higher ground.
"Elsewhere in the UK is likely to see between 25mm and 30mm.
"Rain will push east overnight towards East Anglia, London and Kent, leaving it a bit drier and clearer in the west.
"This weather is very common for autumn, it is just unfortunate that it seems to keep coming at the moment."
While today is expected to be a washout, tomorrow should be bright and breezy, with sunny spells and scattered showers in the west.
The weather caused major problems on the road yesterday, with the AA attending more than 8,000 breakdowns - 37% more than normal - and 500 floodwater-related callouts by 4pm.
Roads were reported as being impassable around the M5 corridor and in Worcestershire and south Birmingham, and standing water on roads created difficulties for motorists.
Dozens of schools were closed, including 12 in Devon and 17 in Somerset, two of the worst-hit counties, and businesses including pubs and restaurants forced to turn away customers following the floods.
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7 months-what to expect at Thanksgiving?
Seven is now 7 months old and really, truly loves people. She seems to live for attention and petting. She does piddle a little when people come over, but it seems to be from her excitement not from any fear (always sitting or standing, never on her back or side).
We host Thanksgiving every year and this will be the first big gathering we've had since getting her. I'm torn between wanting to show off my wonderful, sweet, happy dog and crating her to keep her calm and avoid any potential issues.
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Why not a little bit of both? Let him out when people start to arrive (so he's gradually introduced to an expanding crowd) and definitely crate him when it's time to eat. If he's crate trained it shouldn't be a problem for him to go into the crate when instructed despite a larger than normal amount of people around.
I took Karlo with my to my parents his first TG. He was 8 months and his nose was even with the dining table...so he did get checked now and then, so much food at every turn! He settled fine when we sat down to eat, but it was the appetizers that were tempting.
But overall he was very good, never meeting any of the people, or animals at a new place.
It was probably easier on him going elsewhere, than people coming to my home invading 'his' space. When we have guests, I crate the dogs, for everyone's comfort, but if you do want to introduce her, by all means do so! Just watch her body language and don't let her feel overwhelmed from the invasion into her home.
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Im sorry to hear that, thats not a nice thing to happen. Whether accident or not, it does hurt.
Personally, I think Eve, Eva, Ava, Lilla and Mia are beautiful names.
You will find a name that you love, it might not be till the little one arrives, but it will suit the child perfectly. And then it will be your perfect name for them
Good luck for the future decisions! x
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My eldest daughter's name is Zara, short but elegant. My husband picked it and I wasn't sure but she's 9 now and I couldn't imagine her having any other name but when I was pregnant the name I originally wanted for her was stolen... I'm glad now!
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Don't look now, but against a slightly longer-term backdrop, bond markets merely continued in the same old ranges this week, despite being pushed nearer the weak end of that range by the FOMC Forecasts. To be clear, that's FORECASTS, not Yellen. I know we've been over that quite a bit since Wednesday, but it bears repeating.
While Yellen's definition of 'considerable' added a bit to the volatility and certainly had an effect on stock markets, bonds had already experienced as much selling as they would ultimately see that day. Let me repeat that: despite all the talk about Yellen's 'gaffe,' 10yr yields ended the day at pre-gaffe levels! No effect on bonds!
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Despite the goodness, Treasuries and MBS are both closer to the weaker ends of their recent ranges, but importantly, still inside their boundaries. It increasingly looks like it will be up to economic data (as opposed to Ukraine headlines or the Fed) to prompt a break from those ranges, and the data will be ramping up to Friday's NFP over the next 2 weeks.
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Book Descripiton With the warmth, humor, and compassion we have come to expect, Maeve Binchy tells a story of doctors and staff, patients, family, and friends at a heart clinic in a community caught between the old Ireland and the new.
Dr. Clara Casey agrees to take on the seemingly thankless task of establishing a clinic with little funding—for a year. With her own plate full—two troublesome grown daughters and a needy ex-husband—she is still able to gather a wonderfully diverse and dedicated staff. And before long she has done the impossible, made the clinic a success and a part of the community. Now Clara must decide whether or not to stay.
My Review I love Maeve Binchy's novels and this one did not disappoint. It has a great plot and great development of characters. It is a very easy read and should not be missed if you are a Binchy fan. I'm looking forward to reading another of her novels very soon.
Dr Clara Casey really doesn't want to be the head of a new heart clinic. But, since she has accepted the role for a year, she is determined to make the most of it, to design the layout in her own way, to employ the kind of staff she wants, and most of all to confound Frank, the administrator of the attached hospital.
So she employs nice young doctor Declan, and two attractive nurses; she takes Ania, a Polish refugee, under her wing, and she arranges the new clinic exactly as she wants it, riding roughshod over everyone else's ideas - but she has the welfare of her patients in mind, and it all works surprisingly well.
The book follows the intertwined lives of several of the staff and their families, and also some of the patients who become regulars at the clinic. There were perhaps rather too many characters for a standalone novel, but many of them appeared in previous novels by Maeve Binchy, so I quite enjoyed the tying up of some loose ends, and the feeling of getting back in touch with old friends - even though it took me a while to recognise some of them!
The characterisation is good, and I felt it was a warm and friendly book. Almost four and a half stars.
I love Maeve Binchy's novels and this one did not disappoint. It has a great plot and great development of characters. It is a very easy read and should not be missed if you are a Binchy fan. I'm looking forward to reading another of her novels very soon.
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This is a story of family, friends, patients and staff whose lives intersect at a heart clinic in Dublin. Dr Clara Casey has taken on the job of director of this underfunded but much needed clinic. She agrees to a one-year contract because she has plenty of other issues in her personal life – two adult daughters with whom she has a difficult relationship, and an ex-husband who is trying to worm his way back into her good graces. The staff she assembles is eclectic and not without their own issues. Ania is a Polish émigré looking to escape her disgrace and find a way to help her widowed mother. Dr Declan Carroll is still in training and doing a rotation at the clinic; he has a natural empathy that helps both patients and other staff members.
This is my first Binchy book, though her books have been on my TBR list for ages. This was the right book for me at the right time – a gentle, engaging story that focuses on relationships. It is a sort of snapshot of a year in these people's lives. We learn of past heartaches, their insecurities, their strengths, and emotions. Sile Bermingham does a fine job of reading the book. Her pacing and inflections are right on target.
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With the insight, humor, and compassion we have come to expect from her, Maeve Binchy tells a story of family, friends, patients, and staff who are part of a heart clinic in a community caught between the old and the new Ireland.
Dr. Clara Casey has been offered the thankless job of establishing the underfunded clinic and agrees to take it on for a year. She has plenty on her plate already—two difficult adult daughters and the unwanted attentions of her ex-husband—but she assembles a wonderfully diverse staff devoted to helping their demanding, often difficult patients.
Before long the clinic is established as an essential part of the community, and Clara must decide whether or not to leave a place where lives are saved, courage is rewarded, and humor and optimism triumph over greed and self-pity.
Heart and Soul is Maeve Binchy at her storytelling best.A Conversation with Maeve Binchy
Question: Your novels often explore the concept of love. Can you name a few of your favorite literary love stories?
Maeve Binchy: I think most people read a love story long before they ever know what true love is like. So we remember the great passions that we read about when we were young. I loved the story of Anthony and Cleopatra, and how Anthony allowed himself to dally with the Queen of Egypt when he should have been back in Rome watching his back. I liked the frenetic, troubled romances in F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the changing patterns of Scarlett O'Hara's love life in Gone with the Wind.
Q: Heart and Soul is set in a heart clinic. Why did you choose this setting and how does it influence the story? MB: I set Heart and Soul in a heart clinic because I attend one myself. I have always found it a place of hope and optimism where they teach you how to manage your heart disease and not to be afraid of it. When I was young if anyone had a heart attack we thought it was goodbye. But not nowadays.
It seemed like a good place to set a story, a place where people were slowly getting courage to live their lives to the fullest. And I wanted to make it cheerful and positive and funny, which is what we all need.
Q: The book centers on Clara, the doctor in charge of the clinic, but the book also follows quite an ensemble of characters with intertwining stories. How does your work within the discipline of short story writing contribute to your work within the novel genre? MB: I like to concentrate on the bit part players, the supporting cast as well as the main characters, so it's often interesting to pause and follow somebody home to a different life while still connecting them to the main story. Then when that person appears again it is like meeting an old friend.
Because I do write short stories I suppose I find it easy to slip into someone's life for a short time and then leave.
Q: New characters are joined by a few from past books, including Nora from Evening Class, Maud and Simon from Scarlet Feather, and Quentins itself (if I can call a restaurant a character). How did you decide which characters to bring back to life? MB: I decided to bring back characters whose lives were not finished and tidied up. I was even wondering myself would Vonni ever find her long lost son? Would Signora be happy when she married Aidan? How the twins Maud and Simon would turn out when they stopped being twelve year olds. I wondered would poor Father Flynn, who was so basically decent, survive in the parish where they were all obsessed with the Holy Well or would he get a more relevant posting. I so enjoyed meeting them all again and I think the readers like it too.
Q: Irish culture is known for its storytelling, both in the oral and written tradition. Do you also enjoy telling stories out loud? Are you the life of the dinner party? MB: The Irish do love telling stories and we are suspicious of people who don't have long complicated conversations. There used to be a rule in Etiquette Books that you invited four talkers and four listeners to a dinner party. That doesn't work in Ireland because nobody knows four listeners. I do talk a lot at dinner parties--I hope not too much but then I love other people to talk also. I am edgy and anxious when people just nod and smile instead of having views on every subject under the sun.
Q: Your books capture the culture of Ireland. Although Ireland has not escaped the recent economic downturn, how has Ireland's rapid growth--finally joining the ranks of the world's wealthiest countries following centuries of poverty--influenced your storytelling? MB: Ireland changed a great deal in my lifetime. People became much more wealthy because of being members of the European community. The influence of the Catholic Church changed--once we feared the clergy and were in awe of them and now it is much easier and more communal. Once no foreigners came to work here since there wasn't enough work for ourselves, but now it's multicultural and you could hear twenty languages being spoken all around you. It has been a great help to the country and given us all more confidence.
Q: Your first book was published in 1982. Has your writing process changed over the years? How do you continue to challenge yourself? MB: When I started writing I used to concentrate on the 50s and 60s when I was young, but I needed to try to become more modern and catch up on today's Ireland. So I started to watch the young Irish people and talk to them as if they were a different tribe, which in many ways they are!
I discovered that they are not so different to my generation, they have more freedom, more responsibility and more courage than we had but they also have areas of uncertainty and unrequited love as we all did.
Q: What are you working on next? MB: I am working at the moment on writing a three page outline for another novel. I must make it interesting enough for the publishers to like it and give me the go ahead. It should be in the same style as the books I have already written but not visit the same topics and repeat myself.
Q: Describe a typical day spent writing. Do you have any unusual writing habits? MB: A typical day is breakfast (grapefruit and Irish soda bread and tea), then on to a big bright work room upstairs. [My husband and I] both try to be at our desks there at 8:30 am and we work until 1 pm. This includes answering mail and filing. We have a secretary one day a week. Then when work is over we have lunch and play a game of chess--we play seven days a week and have been doing so for over thirty years and we are still hopeless at it but love it to bits.
Q: With two writers in one household, do you and your husband give each other feedback or work separately? MB: We have one long desk in our study upstairs--Gordon [Snell] is at one end and I am at the other. He writes his children's books and verses and I do my stories. We always read each other our work in the afternoon. The rules are that we must be honest. No false praise. We allow the other ten minutes sulking time if we don't like what we've heard. But then we have to accept or reject the criticism. No one is allowed to brood over it!
Q: What are you reading now? What are some of your favorite books and authors? MB: I have just begun Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, which seems terrific. There are so many but off the top of my head here are some names of authors I love: Anne Tyler, Harlan Coben, Lee Child, and David Baldacci.
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