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GREELEY, Colo. – For the second time in three matches, the Northern Arizona men's tennis team managed to win three of the six singles matches but was doomed by the doubles point in its Big Sky opening 4-3 loss to Northern Colorado. The Lumberjacks fell to 2-7 overall and 0-1 in the conference following Sunday morning's loss at UNC's Work Out West.
"Northern Colorado played well and was prepared," said men's tennis assistant coach Joseph Heckley. "I thought we played well too but we didn't take care of the important points. There were a lot of three-set matches and it comes down to playing big points at the right time. They executed when they needed to and that's what it comes down to in matches like this."
Senior Patrick Schimmelbauer and freshman Sarp Laleli earned a win at No. 2 doubles, defeating Northern Colorado's Jordan Loughnan and Eric Schuermans, 8-5. However, the Lumberjacks fell at the other two doubles positions and dropped the resulting doubles point. Schimmelbauer and Laleli's win ended the pair's weekend, their first as doubles partners, on a positive note.
Down 1-0 in the match, the Lumberjacks managed a split in singles play with victories at No. 3, 5 and 6, but it was not enough as they were just edged out by the Bears. Junior Dominic Bermudez snapped his personal three-match losing streak with a straight-set victory over Loughnan at No. 3, while sophomore Kester Black and Laleli pulled out gritty three-set victories of their own at the final two positions. Black and Laleli both battled back from first-set defeats in their wins and for Laleli, the effort was rewarded with his first career singles triumph. In all, four of the six singles matches went the distance needing the full three-sets which summed up the tightly contested contest between the two teams.
"If you look at the scores from this weekend, they were close especially today," Heckley said. "We were there, we competed but we just came up short. That happened against Air Force (on Saturday) too."
The Lumberjacks will resume play in Las Cruces, N.M. with two matches on Friday and Saturday. With hopes of snapping their three-match losing streak, they will play New Mexico State on March 1 at 1 p.m. and Texas-Arlington the following day at 10 a.m.
1. Ben Gendron/Brandon Lupo (UNC) def. Robert Martin/Shaun Waters (NAU), 8-5
2. Sarp Laleli/Patrick Schimmelbauer (NAU) def. Jordan Loughnan/Eric Schuermans (UNC), 8-5
3. Jeff Carlson/Michael Moya (UNC) def. Dominic Bermudez/Kester Black (NAU), 8-4
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1. Lupo (UNC) def. Waters (NAU), 6-4, 6-2
2. Gendron (UNC) def. Schimmelbauer (NAU), 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
3. Bermudez (NAU) def. Loughnan (UNC), 6-4, 7-5
4. Carlson (UNC) def. Martin (NAU), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
5. Black (NAU) def. Moya (UNC), 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-3)
6. Laleli (NAU) def. Schuermans (UNC), 6-7, 6-1, 1-0 (11-9)
Order of Finish: N/A


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The games take on new meaning in the last three weeks of Major League Lacrosse, with a dogfight for the final playoff spot on the horizon.
Which four teams will make the postseason and who will be the last one in?
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Well let's take the easy ones first. Denver is already locked up. Hamilton and Chesapeake can punch their tickets this week or next most likely, even if they can't knock their respective opponents. So we are really only talking one spot left. Charlotte and Boston are the only teams I am really considering here, and it is awful hard to pick. With the way they have bounced back, plus the veteran presence on that team, my gut wants to say Boston is going to be able to pull this out in the end, particularly playing two of the last three at home, and drawing Ohio and Rochester in that stretch. But my heart wants to say Charlotte, as I would love to see some new blood, I think the organization has done great things in terms of quickly building a fervent fan base, and I think they are playing well now, but having to down either Hamilton, Chesapeake, or both in that run is going to be hard. But let's be optimistic; Hounds, I'll see you at PPL Park.
I agree that Hamilton and Chesapeake are pretty much in after Denver. So it likely will come down to Boston and Charlotte. The Cannons already have two head-to-head wins over the Hounds, so if they're tied record-wise, it's Boston's spot. Looking at their remaining schedules, Boston has the edge there too; the Cannons play Hamilton, Ohio and Rochester, while Charlotte has Ohio, Hamilton and Chesapeake. Only positive there for Charlotte might be that Hamilton and Chesapeake could have both clinched by the final two weeks of the season, so they won't have as much to play for. Rochester could still be in the hunt when they play Boston in the season finale. The Rattlers still have New York, Chesapeake and Boston remaining, the hardest slate of the three teams still in contention. I love that MLL only has four playoff spots. I hope they keep it that way because it adds more value to the regular season.
The battle being fought for the fourth playoff spot is going to get vicious, but not between the three teams that are realistically fighting for it. Charlotte, Boston and Rochester will face one another a grand total of once in the remaining nine games those teams have. That game is Rochester vs. Boston and it will occur on the final day of the season. By then it will probably be too late for that game to even matter.
The teams that will determine who gets that final playoff spot in the next two weeks have zero chance of getting it themselves — The Lizards and the Machine. New York plays Rochester this weekend, Ohio plays Charlotte this week and Ohio plays Boston next week. The Lizards have the best chance to play the spoiler this week as they will be encountering a downtrodden Rochester team that might not even have a home to go back to next season. The Rattlers, who have lost four of their last five games, play their last three games on the road. A bleak future for the team itself could loom like a dark shadow over the rest of this season
Charlotte seems to be in the drivers seat, but anyone that watched the Hounds play last week knows that they squeezed out that result despite commanding most of the game. Charlotte sat back, switched on some Steely Dan on and hit the cruise control against the Lizards to finish the game. The Hounds couldn't hold the ball once or even twice; they had to defend the long ball three times. The tension was high even though they were up by two goals. Put it this way: the Hounds' win was more worrisome than the Cannons' loss to Chesapeake. Charlotte plays Hamilton and Chesapeake in the last two games of the season and will most likely have to win at least one of those even if they best Ohio this week.
The Cannons made some poor individual decisions at the end of the game in Annapolis that cost them the result, but it was a dogfight from start to finish. The heart of the Cannons — once very much in question — is not an issue. Their close defense has also improved drastically with the cycling of former and current LSMs like Scott Ratliff and PT Ricci down low. The defensive midfield is still an issue, but Mitch Belisle had a short stick in the waning moments of the Chesapeake game, so it appears that Boston at least acknowledges the problem of their D-mids consistently getting beat like tribal drums. Boston has the easiest remaining schedule and will play its toughest game this week up in Hamilton and close with two home games against Ohio and Rochester. Of the three teams vying for that last playoff spot, I definitely like the Cannons' chances the most.
Kyle brings up some great points.
I see the Cannons making the push to Championship Weekend. On their schedule, in order, are Hamilton, Ohio and Rochester. The trip to Canada can be tough, but I believe the Nationals have taken their foot off the gas here and are more focused for a long-term run than success this week. The game against the Machine will be a tougher one than many think, but I'll give the edge to Boston because they host (Charlotte at Ohio, meanwhile, I can see the Machine pulling off). The final game of the year is Rochester at home, which should be a pushover as I anticipate the Rattlers will be out of it and ready for the season to end. So even if Hamilton tears up Boston's shorties — which they certainly have the ability to do — that's two good shots to win and a tiebreaker in their favor. The Rabil faithful can start buying their train tickets to Philly.
Gotta go with experience, as much as I echo Zach's sentiment and would like to see new blood at PPL Park.
A thought that's only somewhat related: Do you want to play Ohio or New York now? A few weeks ago I would have said Ohio was the pushover, now I'm not so sure.
No way I'd want to have to face Ohio, a team that has lost back-to-back one-goal games against Hamilton and Chesapeake. In fact, I'm not so sure I'd consider any team in the league a pushover, at least not at this point in the season, though it's true some teams clearly have more to play for than others. That's why I still feel like Rochester could surprise some people, but it's going to be tough given that those next three games are on the road. I too am leaning toward Boston being that fourth team to join Denver, Hamilton and Chesapeake for what should be an awesome playoffs at PPL Park. But I do feel — and this is a testament to the level of skill across the league — that no team is a slouch heading into this weekend. We've seen a few blowouts here and there this year, but that happens in lacrosse. I like Boston for that fourth spot (kind of hard not to). But given the speculation that the Rattlers could be playing their last few games as a Western NY franchise, I'm interested to see if that impacts the team's performance in a positive way (big chip on their shoulders?) in this final leg of the schedule.


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Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the Steelers rediscovered Sunday what a running game can do for a team's confidence, state of mind and, most importantly, place in the standings.
"We got it going," right guard Ramon Foster said. "And it's a good thing."
Now that Rashard Mendenhall is back and their offense isn't one-dimensional for the first time all season, the Steelers might be running into just the right opponent at just the right time.
The Tennessee Titans (1-4) are getting lit up like no other team of recent NFL vintage. They are the first NFL team to allow at least 30 points in each of its first five games since 1954. And they are yielding points faster — 36.2 per game — than any team since their franchise forerunners, the 1961 Houston Oilers.
The Titans followed up a 38-14 loss to the Texans two weeks ago with a desultory 30-7 loss at Minnesota on Sunday and now, rather than spending a day or two soul- searching for answers, they must rush into a Thursday night home game against the Steelers (2-2).
"There's nowhere to go," coach Mike Munchak said. "We are who we are. There's no draft coming up, there's no adding more players, getting new coaches. This is the group we have and this group has to play much better, and we have to do it quickly."
NFL players greatly dislike Thursday games because they have so little time to heal from Sunday games. This one could be an exception for the Steelers, whose 16-14 win over the Eagles prevented the Ravens (4-1) from opening a huge lead over them in the AFC North race.
The Steelers were run-deficient in their first three games, effectively forcing Roethlisberger and his receivers to manufacture offense. But Mendenhall's 81 yards led them to lean heavily on the run during their game-winning drive in the fourth quarter on a day the Eagles cornerbacks' press coverage was helping to negate receiver Mike Wallace.
"He (Mendenhall) looked great, and we got to keep working on it and not slack off in any area in the running game," center Maurkice Pouncey said.
Roethlisberger's 72.7 rating was his lowest of the season — he wasn't helped by his receivers' five dropped passes — yet he still had 21 completions. And he was 4 of 5 for 50 yards on the decisive drive that ended with Shaun Suisham's 34-yard field goal.
"A lot of guys can make an argument for being franchise quarterbacks," Tomlin said. "They come in many forms, shapes and sizes and skill sets. Some are pocket passers. Some are mobile. But the reality is if they're in that discussion, it's because they deliver when it's time to deliver. He is in that discussion."
Just as Mendenhall delivered in time for a team that went nearly a month without anything approximating a ground game.
"He ran the ball hard and caught the ball," Tomlin said, a reference to Mendenhall's two catches for 20 yards. "He was a source of energy for the (offensive) unit. That's what great players do. They inspire those around them."
The Steelers could use some inspiration on the road, where they are 5-6 with three consecutive losses and four in their last five since last season. Their defense almost certainly will be without safety Troy Polamalu (calf) and outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), but it might not matter if their now-balanced offense can produce the way every one of Tennessee's opponents has to date.
"Now we've got to get above .500," wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders said. "And keep stacking wins."
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WINDSOR, England (Reuters Life!) - Beer-lovers looking to celebrate Britain's royal wedding with a pint or two will be able to indulge in a brew created for the occasion in the shadow of one of the royal family's most famous residences.
The newly established Windsor and Eton Brewery is taking advantage of the town's royal connections to produce "Windsor Knot," a beer dedicated to Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton who will marry on April 29th.
Windsor was once a traditional brewing town, and a hundred years ago there were at least half a dozen breweries making beer to be shipped to London and elsewhere. However, the last brewery stopped production around 1931 and the tradition died out until Windsor and Eton launched last year.
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It's great to have credit card rewards, but who can keep up with them? One gives you great deals at the department store; the other is good for gas. Most of us have multiple cards and it is hard to keep up with the special offers on cash back.
Raj Kuppuswami found himself running into that very problem, so he invented the Smorecard app. Based on your location, the app tells you which one of your credit cards will give you the best reward.
We put the card to the test by taking Raj shopping. Our first stop was Dillard's.
"Right now I have a choice. I can choose any of these four credit cards I have in my wallet," explained Raj.
He pulled up the Smorecard app and selected his location through the GPS system. With a quick push of a button, the app makes the decision for you.
"Looks like I should use my Discover and it's a big savings because I'm getting five percent cash back today, verses one percent on my next best card."
Next, we head to 717 to get some lunch. A lot of credit cards offer bonus cash back at restaurants.
"It tells me I should use my US Bank Cash Plus card, which gives me five percent. So if it's a hundred-dollar tab, that's a pretty big savings."
Once Raj was fueled up on food, we headed over to fuel up the van.
"For most people, gas expenses are a pretty significant amount. I mean, every time, it's about $60 a pop, so if you can make a few extra percent on each purchase, that's a lot of saving for you."
So instead of getting hung up on which card to use, he pulled out the Smorecard app.
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Hello Everykitty! Long time to meow! Litter--ally. I think the last time we came on was December or January.
Well, We just wanted to pop back in to say hello to all of our very greatly loved furriends. We still love our furriends all very much despite the fact that we left for a while with no explaination. *blushes*
But, it was all our mommy's fault.
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Re: Plot[(1 + 10^(-k))^(10^k), {k, 2, 9}]
Plot[(1+10^(-k))^(10^k), {k, 2, 9}];
Mathematica has zoomed into the region of the y-axis around E (note that to
the maximum precision of the tick labels that they all have the same value)
and you are looking at the noise in the machine representation of the values.
Override this zoom by specifying the PlotRange.
Plot[(1+10^(-k))^(10^k), {k, 2, 9}, PlotRange -> All];
Plot[(1+10^(-k))^(10^k), {k, 2, 9}, PlotRange -> {{2, 9}, {2.70, 2.72}}];
Bob Hanlon
In a message dated 2001/2/25 1:12:44 AM, huzhe at public3.sta.net.cn writes:
>I happen to execute:
>Plot[(1+10^(-k)^(10^k), {k, 2, 9}]
>It looks fine if you change {k, 2, 9} to {k, 2, 3}, but otherwise the
>plot is absurd.
>Limit[(1+10^(-k)^(10^k), k->Infinity]==E
>may I ask what's wrong with my Mathmatica 4.0 on MMX 166 ?


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Effects of Gas Composition on Highly Efficient Surface Modification of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Cation Treatment
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High incident energy hydrogen and/or oxygen cations are generated by electron cyclotron resonance system, and then used to highly efficiently modify multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The effects of various H2/O2 gas compositions on the modification process are studied. A systematic characterization method utilizing a combination of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is used to evaluate the effects of various H2/O2gas compositions on MWCNT functionalization. The Raman results show that the ID/IG ratio is directly affected by H2 concentration in gas mixture, and the treatment applying a H2/O2 gas mixture with ratio of 40/10 (sccm/sccm) can yield the nanotubes with the highest ID/IG ratio (1.27). The XPS results suggest that the gas mixture with ratio of 25/25 (sccm/sccm) is most effective in introducing oxygen-containing functional groups and reducing amorphous carbon. The TGA suggests that the structural change of the treated nanotubes is marginal by this method with any gas condition.
KeywordsMulti-walled carbon nanotubes Electron cyclotron resonance plasma X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy Functionalization Raman spectroscopy
Recently, nanostructured materials have attracted intensive attention in many applications because of their unique properties [1, 2, 3, 4]. As one of the most promising materials, and to make the best use of their singular properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be modified or prepared by different processes to meet the requirements of specifically potential applications [5, 6, 7]. The process of facially modifying the nanotubes through changing their surface structure is a relatively simple technique and has been widely investigated [8, 9, 10]. The main premise behind these methods is to affix highly polar functional groups to the surface of the nanotubes to enhance their polarity so as to disperse them in the aqueous or polymer matrix. Currently, acid treatment is the most commonly used technique for this process. However, it is mentioned that the use of harsh acids would give rise to issues concerning the drastic changes of the structural integrity, length, and even useful properties of the nanotubes [11, 12, 13, 14, 15].
Recently, plasma treatment has been proven to be an attractive alternative and has become increasingly popular in the functionalization of CNTs because the procedure is solvent-free, time-efficient, versatile, and environmental friendly [16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23]. To date, many approaches have been investigated to demonstrate the viability and performance of plasma treatment for surface functionalization of CNTs. In these studies, various gases, such as N2 [17], H2[18], O2 [19, 20, 21], NH3 [16, 19, 20], and CF4 [19, 23] have been used. Generally, the plasma is generated using glow discharge, radio frequency discharge, or microwave discharge at low-vacuum pressure. The high-energy particles generated in the plasma can then satisfy the chemical bonding energies on the surface of the tubes thereby initiating chemical reactions. In addition, their density and energy can be readily regulated by external parameters, such as the electromagnetic frequency, power, and gas pressure, to achieve optimum conditions for the required production scale and efficiency [16]. However, some studies mention that the nanotubes could be overheated by hyperthermal plasma [19, 21].
In our previous study, through using H2/O2 gas mixture as etching gas, electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasma treatment was shown effective to functionalize multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with minor negative consequences in nanotube structure [24]. In the process, high incident energy hydrogen and oxygen cations generated and extracted by ECR plasma system were used to create free radical defects on the surface of the MWCNTs through ion bombardment; oxygen cations with the high reduction potential present in the ion stream were simultaneously involved in initiating covalent bonding reactions on the surface of the tubes. The ratio of H2 to O2 is critical to the process because it directly correlates with the composition of the generated cations. In this study, the effect of gas composition on the functionalization process is investigated, by providing various H2/O2 gas mixtures to the treatment through the control of gas flow ratio. Furthermore, the manner in which the gas conditions correlate with morphology and structural changes of the nanotubes will be studied through the use of some advanced instruments.
In order to evaluate the surface morphology and structural changes, the samples were dispersed on a silicon wafer using ethanol and measured using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (JEOL, JSM-6500F). The microstructure of the pristine sample was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (JEOL, JEM-2100) through dispersing sample powders on Lacey carbon grids using ethanol. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was performed to determine the chemical changes at the surface of the nanotubes. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) (TA-500) was applied to investigate the changes in thermal stability with a heating rate of 10 °C/min and an air flow of 60 mL/min. Raman spectroscopy (Jobin YVON LabRam HR800) was used to evaluate structural defects in the CNTs.
Results and Discussion
The MWCNT specimen treated under various H2/O2gas compositions; the characterization results of XPS; and theID/IGratio of Raman spectra
Specimen (H2/O2(sccm/sccm))
As expected, allID/IGratios are increased after plasma treatment with any gas composition. As shown in the inset of Fig. 6, theID/IGratio increases from 1.03 to 1.27 when the H2concentration increases from 0 to 80 vol.%. Note that the ion density is very important for surface etching. By comparing the ionic current, it is found that current increases from 0.12 to 0.47 A while the H2concentration increases from 0 to 100%. This shows that the ion density of the cation stream increases as H2concentration increases. This leads to higherID/IGratio when H2concentration of the etching gas is higher. However, it is also shown that the ratio decreases to 1.08 when the nanotubes are treated with pure H2gas (H2/O2of 50/0 (sccm/sccm)). This could be because the ion bombardment under this gas condition can heavily etch the surface of the nanotubes to the extent that the concentration of amorphous carbon coated on the surface could thus be raised from 40 to 54% as shown in Table 1. The thick amorphous carbon can prevent defects from further forming on the surface during ion bombardment so that theID/IGratio is significantly smaller than that of the nanotubes treated with the etching gas containing 20 vol.% oxygen (ID/IG = 1.27, H2/O2of 40/10 (sccm/sccm)). Apart from their involvement in ion bombardment, the generated oxygen cations can also act as highly reactive chemical species which form covalent bonds with the amorphous carbon and then nanotube surface. More specifically, the amorphous carbon layer is more reactive than the cylindrical walls to form volatile products with the oxygen cations. The products are then pumped out by the vacuum system. Thus, as shown in Table 1, treatment using a H2/O2mixture can increase the concentration of oxygenated functional groups whilst also reducing the concentration of amorphous carbon. On the other hand, treatment with pure O2gas (with the exception of increasing theID/IGratio) does not yield any other obvious effects in regard to the purity of CNTs and the concentration of functional groups when compared with the pristine MWCNTs. This indicates that a H2/O2mixture not only facilitates defect formation but also promotes covalent bonding in this case. Therefore, even with the addition of 20 vol.% H2(H2/O2of 10/40 (sccm/sccm)) in gas, there is still a significant removal of amorphous carbon and formation of oxygen-containing groups on the nanotube surface.
In this article, the effects of various H2/O2gas compositions on the functionalization of MWCNTs using ECR plasma system are studied. The results of Raman spectroscopy show that the cation treatment is effective in introducing defects to the nanotube surface; and this is affected by H2concentration in gas mixture provided. Meanwhile, with a H2/O2mixture of 40/10 (sccm/sccm), the treatment can produce nanotubes with highestID/IGratio (1.27). As demonstrated by the characterization results of XPS, the gas composition strongly correlates with the functionalization extent and amorphous carbon removal. As compared to the other gas composition applied in this study, the treatment using a H2/O2mixture of 25/25 (sccm/sccm) is found to be the most effective gas mixture to graft oxygen-containing functional groups and remove the amorphous carbon on the surface of the nanotubes. Specifically, by using this gas condition to conduct the plasma treatment, the highest concentration of 31.1% (after 5 min exposure) of oxygenated functional groups on the surface of CNTs is achieved. In addition, the amorphous carbon can also be significantly removed. On the other hand, the results also indicate that the structural and morphological changes, if any, are marginally effected by this method with any gas composition.


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94 F3d 654 United States v. Schwarz
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UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,
Curtis SCHWARZ, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 95-56598.
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Submitted Aug. 12, 1996.*
Decided Aug. 22, 1996.
NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.
Before BROWNING, SCHROEDER and RYMER, Circuit Judges.
Federal prisoner Curtis Schwarz appeals pro se the district court's denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion challenging his conviction for conspiracy to distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. Schwarz contends that his conviction violated the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment based on the government's forfeiture of his real property. Schwarz's claim is foreclosed by the United States Supreme Court's recent decision in United States v. Ursery, 116 S.Ct. 2134, 2149 (1996) (holding that civil forfeitures do not constitute "punishment" for purposes of the Double Jeopardy Clause).
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The Detroit Tigers begin the second half of the season tonight as they host the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park. The Tigers are in first place in the Central Division, six and a half games ahead of second-place Kansas City and seven and a half games in front of Cleveland. Anibal Sanchez at (6-3) will get the start this evening for Detroit with first pitch set for 7:08pm.
Triple-A Toledo pitcher Drew VerHagen will make his major league debut for Detroit in the first game of tomorrow's doubleheader against the Indians at Comerica Park. In his last five starts for the Mud Hens, VerHagen allowed nine earned runs over 33 and one third innings and has a (6-7) record with a 3.67 ERA overall this season.
The Detroit Lions continue making changes to their roster ahead of their upcoming training camp. Yesterday they signed veteran guard Garrett Reynolds. Reynolds was drafted by Atlanta in 2009 and has played the last four years with the Falcons. Lions rookies report for training camp on July 22nd, while veterans are due at the team's Allen Park facility July 27th.
ESPN.com is reporting that the Detroit Pistons are exploring the possibility of trading forward Josh Smith. Citing anonymous sources, ESPN writer Marc Stein says the Pistons have reopened trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings about moving Smith.
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed right wings Mitch Callahan and Andrej Nestrasil to one-year contracts. Both played for the Grand Rapids Griffins last season.
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Fred has spoken in many interviews and blog posts about the alignment of goals between the content industry and the tech industry and we are fortunate to have him with to discuss this important and timely topic.
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In January of this year, Alexis Ohaninan and Reddit became some of the critical players in the Anti SOPA / PIPA protests that occurred in New York City and throughout the web. Alexis is an outspoken member of the New York tech community on issues relating to copyright, and we are delighted to have him on our panel.
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It might only be December 15th as we're writing this review, but for us, Christmas has come early. For sat imperiously on our test benches is something we've been frankly desperate to get our hands on for months: the first of Pioneer's KURO plasma TVs with a full HD resolution.
And now that the LX608D is finally here, first impressions suggest that it isn't going to disappoint. For starters, there's the sheer size of the thing; with its 60in screen it's an attention-seeking behemoth reminiscent of that black monolith at the start of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Sadly we can't say for sure if its presence in our test rooms is having any beneficial effect on our brains in the same way the monolith boosts the mental abilities of 2001's apemen. But you never know. Maybe you'll find this review even more intellectually rigorous than usual.
Anyway, getting back to the job at hand, it's pleasing to find that a 60in TV does not have to look ugly. In fact, with its ultra minimalist, high-gloss black bezel the LX608D is something of a style icon - albeit a very masculine style icon. It also feels imperiously well built, bolstering our already high hopes that the set's innards are going to be of the very highest quality.
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Location: Dietary Prevention of Obesity-related Disease ResearchTitle: Chronic intake of honey, sugar and high fructose corn syrup exert equivalent effects on glucose and insulin Author
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Publication Date: 4/30/2014
Citation: Raatz, S.K., Beals, K., Johnson, L., Picklo, M.J. 2014. Chronic intake of honey, sugar and high fructose corn syrup exert equivalent effects on glucose and insulin. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. 28:1039.4. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Consumption of nutritive sweeteners is high with 'added sugars' intake from the WWEIA (2009-2010) survey in all individuals = 2 yr at 76.2 g or 295 kcal daily. Controversy continues regarding the metabolic effects of the source of sweetener. Our goal was to evaluate the glycemic and insulin effect of chronic consumption of honey, sucrose, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS 55). A randomized, crossover designed study compared glucose and insulin responses in overweight and obese adults (n=46). Participants underwent an OGTT at baseline and after 2 weeks of a daily dose of 50 g of the assigned sweetener. All participants were asked to not consume any other sweeteners throughout the trial. A 1-2 week washout period was completed before cross-over assignment to another nutritive sweetener. Body weight was measured and blood samples for the OGTT were obtained at 0, 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes and glucose and insulin concentrations determined. The incremental area under the curve (iAUC) for glucose and insulin was determined by trapezoidal rule. Outcome data were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA. There were no statistically significant differences between or within treatment for glucose or insulin iAUC at baseline or post-treatment. Body weight was unchanged by treatment. Chronic intake of honey, sugar and HFCS 55 exerted similar effects on glycemic and insulin responses assessed by OGTT in overweight and obese adults.


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Megan Stielstra, literary director: There were so many! Seeing former students of mine perform with us professionally, knowing how far they've come; inviting new company members into our family to collaborate with and learn from; writing a story for the season finale performance with Bobby, who inspires the hell out of me; preparing for our upcoming show at Theater on the Lake (!!!); and having our work recognized in the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Journal are just a few of the things that blew my mind; but for me, the biggest moment of the year had to be signing the contract for 2nd Story's first print anthology, due this fall from Elephant Rock Books. I came to my love of stories through reading, and the opportunity to share the work of our storytellers on the page has been a dream of mine since I first joined 2nd Story nearly a decade ago. I can't wait for everyone to get their hands on it!
Deb R. Lewis, company member: Seeing the cover for the 2nd Story Anthology for the first time; realizing that the 2nd Story Anthology Kickstarter campaign was a success; seeing storytellers' breakthroughs—especially with those stories that are emotionally rough to tell. Our "Magic" show at Morseland was a blast, with Dorothy Milne directing and storytellers Alex Bonner, Kim Morris, and David Kovac, who amazes at every turn—and not just with illusions.
Madeline Wolfe, general manager: I can't get over the sense of absolute pride. Literally, when I watched a teller land the final word and the music starts, when the book became real, when our kickstarter campaign went over our goal, when our board members smile and say "you're doing a great job," when our audience members laugh/gasp/cry/are completely silent, and when the company members look at each other with such adoration, I feel my entire insides glow like a lightning bug.
Ozzie Totten, company member: This year, I fell in love with an author. Her name is Margaret, and I can not get over the way she writes.
I sat in on Margaret's audition last summer, and was blown away by her presence. She's model thin with perfect hair, and she holds herself like she's never lost. Her story was about the perils of dating somebody from another high school, and having to cheer against him in a basketball game. The way she wrote their relationship, filled with so much love and youthful energy, was invigorating. She was cast without question, and her story scheduled for the Thanksgiving show at the Morseland.
When she walked down from the stage, she was greeted with a big bear hug by her husband. He's about 6'5, maybe 200 lbs, and looks like he played basketball back in the day. And I smiled as I put it together. That was him, the high school boyfriend. They were married now, and they looked so happy. He kissed her forehead, and she gave him a look that must've said so much. There's something about seeing a couple my age deeply in love. It looks so natural, so relaxed. It reminds me not to force it, to stay patient, because once you find it, it's totally worth the wait.
There are many moments from this past season that stick out in my mind. It was an amazing year, both for the company and myself. But Margaret's story, and the lesson I took from it, will stick with me for a long time.
Earliana McLaurin, company member: I hope this isn't too personal but—I went to a 2nd Story brainstorming session back in April, and when asked what I would take with me, while holding a small faux tea light I looked around a circle of incredibly supportive people and said "A sense of home." Three years ago, I was totally that audience member thinking "Oh, no one wants to hear my stories. They're too different/too serious/not serious enough/etc.!" Now, I am a PROUD company member! And I am so grateful to have found a fun and supportive home to stretch my imagination and push myself to create experiences that hopefully touch people's lives…or at the very least make them chuckle a bit.
Stephanie Chavara, director of audience development: Goodness, gracious. I really don't know how to pick just one. This season opener, I told a story for the first time. All I have to do is close my eyes and I can remember how intently the audience was listening to me. I felt strong and safe and scared all at once. That feeling has continued as I was asked to become a Company Member, and also was able to assist Deb and Julie teaching a class. The respect that people show each other in a 2nd Story environment is unparalleled and it makes everyone want to be on their A-game. Oh, and this volunteer photographer program makes me so happy; to know that we are loved enough for someone to volunteer their time and then we get to see the 2nd Story experience through fresh eyes-well, that just blows my mind.
Heather Vogel, company member: There were a bajillion awesome high points this past year! I would have to say my favorite 2nd Story performance moment was seeing three brand spankin' new storytellers rock it out at our recent PRIDE show. They were so brave and engaging and spoke their truth in such a wonderful way it was amazing to watch. Another highlight was our first company meeting with all of our awesometastic new company members–they each bring such great things to 2nd Story and it made me so excited for the 2012-2013 season!
Andrew Reilly, director of publishing: After two years of planning and plotting, the new 2ndStory.com finally went live this past May, and I enjoyed its launch almost as much as I enjoyed JC pausing his story this past January at Webster's to say, in perfect mock disbelief, "I repeat: a billion years."
Julie Ganey, director of education: The high point of this season for me was watching our ed program really take off. I had such a blast working with the writers in our classes and workshops. I don't know if we will always attract such talented, creative and just plain quality individuals, but we sure did this year.
Liz Gottmann, company manager: This season was all about being brave. Taking brave new steps as a company, seeing tellers take bold steps in their writing, and allowing myself to explore outlets that I never thought I'd explore. This season I produced for the first time, I took a workshop for the first time, I wrote and told a story for the first time. I never thought I'd be able to do any of those things a year ago. I work behind the scenes a lot, so I get to see how much work gets put into the shows, workshops, and the season in general. It was awesome to watch as that hard work and bravery got turned into the indescribably amazing and inspiring season we had this year. I can't wait until September when we get to do it all again!
Thank you Ozzie (blushes)
Comment by Margaret Marion, June 29, 2012
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Together, the Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation Nation board and the BoatU.S. Foundation created a safety brochure to promote cut-off switch awareness. The brochures were handed out at Bass Pro Shops and various sports conventions, and the Michigan BFN also handed out 144 universal engine cut-off switches to those who pledged to use them.
The Michigan BFN dedicated 140 hours to the project and handed out more than 1,500 brochures.
This article is part of the Conservation Education segment of the larger report, 2011 Annual Achievements in B.A.S.S. Conservation.


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The trial of longtime fugitive and accused Irish mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger began in Boston Wednesday with opening statements from a federal prosecutor and Bulger's attorney:
Prosecutor Brian Kelly told jurors that Bulger headed the violent Winter Hill Gang that "ran amok" in Boston for nearly three decades, killing 19 people, extorting millions from drug dealers and other criminals, and corrupting police and FBI agents. ¶ "At the center of all this murder and mayhem is one man — the defendant in this case, James Bulger," Kelly said.
The trial could be the denouement to a long and lurid tale of criminality:
Bulger's rise as the city's brutal organized crime leader was aided and abetted by corrupt FBI agents, who brushed off Bulger's racketeering and violence in exchange for his help as an informant to bring down the local mafia, according to a lengthy ruling by a federal judge and other investigations.
A 2004 report on FBI informants by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform found "no doubt" that law-enforcement personnel, including FBI officials, were aware that informants, including Bulger, "were committing murders."
Bulger's FBI handler, John Connolly, grew up near Bulger in a hardscrabble South Boston housing complex. They hooked up as adults with a shared interest in bringing down the New England Mafia — Connolly, because of the FBI's obsession with Italian organized crime, and Bulger, because it was his primary competition. . .
Although the FBI had been accused of not wanting to find Bulger, perhaps for fear he would disclose more corruption, the agency renewed efforts to find him several years ago.
There had been alleged sightings around the world, but it turned out Bulger and one of his longtime girlfriends had been living the life of retirees in Santa Monica, Calif. He was turned in by a former a neighbor, an ex-beauty queen from Iceland. She received a $2 million reward. . .
Bulger was living under an assumed name, with false identification and dozens of weapons — and $800,000 in cash — stashed in the walls.
In the years he has been at large, the neighborhood he used to control has changed:
Four decades after Bulger first rose to power, South Boston is no longer the neighborhood of Bulger's heyday. This once blue-collar, Irish-Catholic stronghold is now an ethnic melting pot that has been invaded by young urban professionals, pricey condominiums and upscale coffee shops.
"Southie," as it's been called by generations of natives, is now called "Sobo" by newcomers who live there. . .
Now, the neighborhood is dotted with expensive condominiums snapped up by professionals who are attracted to its waterfront district and its proximity to downtown Boston. Some people who grew up in South Boston can no longer afford to live here. . .
Billy O'Brien, whose father, William O'Brien, is one of the men authorities allege was killed by Bulger and his gang, says while he was growing up, groups of kids would play street hockey or hang around together on street corners every night. Now, he said, he rarely sees kids outside, and spontaneous street games have been replaced by organized kickball or Frisbee leagues.
"The yuppies have invaded. It's totally overrun by yuppies," said O'Brien, 40, a lifelong resident. "I got nothing against them, but back then you knew the people when you were walking down the street. I don't know anyone anymore."
For Melinda Henneberger, Bulger's trial will also be an opportunity to examine the FBI's methods:
The bureau will be on trial here, too, in the court of public opinion, anyway. At a time when its officials stand accused of both trampling civil liberties and blowing off intelligence that the Russians claim could have headed off the Marathon bombings, it might be easier to find 12 jurors and six alternates with an open mind about Bulger, a man accused of killing two 26-year-old women with his bare hands.
Bulger faces 32 criminal counts in the trial, which is expected to last several months.


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Baseball Continues WCC Play at Saint Mary's This Weekend
LMU will play a three-game WCC series at Saint Mary's this weekend.
Lions Open WCC Play at Pepperdine
LMU will begin WCC play at Pepperdine this weekend.
Eight-Game Road Trip Concludes This Weekend at #26 Oklahoma State
LMU will play a three-game series at #26 Oklahoma State.
Lions Head to UNLV Rebel Classic
LMU will play four games at the UNLV Rebel Classic this weekend.
Lions Open Three-Game Series at No. 14 Oregon Friday
The LMU baseball team will meet its first ranked opponent this weekend at No. 14 Oregon.
#LIONSTRONG: Steven Cortez
The LMU Sports Network takes a look at why LMU is #LIONSTRONG. What started a path in chemical engineering turned into a career in sports medicine for assistant athletic trainer Steven Cortez. Entering his ninth season with the Lions, Cortez loves helping out the student-athletes of LMU.
2016 LMU Baseball Season Preview
LMU will begin the 2016 season at #11 TCU on Friday night.
2014 LMU Baseball Season Preview
Sixth-year head coach Jason Gill previews the 2014 LMU baseball season.
Inside the Lions Post Game presented by MUSCLE MILK
BASE | LMU 5, #26 Oklahoma State 2
2013 Baseball Season Preview
2013 Baseball Season Preview with head coach Jason Gill.
Prior to joining LMU, Cortez worked as the Head Athletic Trainer and teacher at St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. beginning in August of 2006. Cortez, who has spent stints working as an Athletic Trainer for FedEx and as a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness, got his start in athletic training as a student athletic trainer at Cal State Fullerton in August of 2001. After finishing college, Cortez took an internship with the Anaheim Angels Baseball Club in July of 2003, which led to a job as an athletic trainer for the Angels in Mesa, Ariz. during the 2004 season.
Cortez received a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton in 2004, graduating Cum Laude. A member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association since 2003, Cortez is a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified strength and conditioning specialist, and is also certified by the American Red Cross for CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.
Cortez currently resides in Downey, Calif. with his wife, Elaine.
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Re: The Distant Future
A little shiny friend. Silver ink on a navy tee.
Thanks for looking!
Hi. I did a thing.
Re: Scientific Gold
The scientific games are here, and the competition is fierce. It's not about the money, it's about the gold medal... or is it the gold metal? /shrug
Re: Mystery Spirits Theater 3000
Some spirited friends watching the silver screen
Re: Celestial Watcher
I forgot to mention that it's obviously shiny silver on navy.
Re: Written In The Stars
Gold is Money, Money is Power...... Gold Star = Star Power!
Re: The Golden Dragon
A large print, so the details would be printable in the metallic ink.
Re: Tin
Silver on Navy--thanks for stopping by!
Re: The Doctor's Tools
One of these things is not like the others.
I knew this was yours!
Hey you! You're appealing to my weakness(mst3k...and totoro)!
Re: Golden Gaia
Just a quick note: The dots I used in the smoke/swirling are 25 X 25 px or larger, so they are large enough to be printed without halftones.
This one was a bit of a challenge, getting all of the negative space right. I hope you like it!
This is beautiful and fierce.
You lost! Or did you WIN at losing?
Re: Knotty Owl
Celtic Knot work seemed perfect for this derby! Hope you like my Knotty Owl-
Re: Celtic Circuit
I almost put this on green, but I think the shadows on black help it pop a smidgen more.
Very cool!
Re: Rings of Power
And only men fell into Sauron's plan :D
Re: Catch Me If You Can
Quidditch, anyone?
Love the heart detail!
Less than a month to go until the Winter Olympics. Might as well look brainy while you're watching them. :^)
Re: Heart of Gold
A periodic heart of gold.
Re: what is a booty & how will i know if i shaking it
Darn it! I knew it... Cool
littleclyde wrote:This is beautiful and fierce.
YOU'RE beautiful and fierce. ;D
Re: Ninja Heart of Gold
A Ninja Heart of Gold. The Japanese symbols mean "heart" and "Gold".
Re: The Burden
One color only, silver or gold
Metallic silver, way cool. Great design.
Re: And the C3POscar goes to...
This is pretty cool, too bad it uses more than one color though. Only gold or silver (1 per design this week)
Re: Death and Taxes and Dragons
Thanks to texhnolyzed for a helpful suggestion in the pre-derby thread !
Open an account today!
Re: Golden and Magnificent
Smaug + Game of Thrones!!!
Re: Everything Happens
Everything Happens for a Reason.
At least that's what my Mom always said.
Re: Gold(en Ratio)fish
This is purty.
Re: Silver Hawk
Re: Lucky Totoro
time to get lucky!
Yeap, too bad it has more than one color
Very clever! +1
Re: Silver Skater
This looks like blatant plagiarism. That's obviously not your original character and there is no parody.
I am saved then, lol
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Royal Wedding Fans Celebrate With Crazy Cocktails, $330 Picnics
If you go out in London to mark the Royal Wedding on April 29, your options range from a $330 hamper to a 24-hour celebration with the chef Aldo Zilli. Or perhaps you'd prefer a special cocktail that tastes like a sponge cake.
Fortnum & Mason: The department store on Piccadilly holds a Royal Warrant and traces its history to 1707, so there's no shortage of experience of great events. Fortnum is offering ready-made picnics, with its Wicker Basket at 200 pounds ($330). It serves two and features dressed Scottish lobster and other gourmet options. Crockery and cutlery are included. Ordinary folk can opt for repasts starting at 40 pounds. Information: +44-20-7734-8040 or http://tinyurl.com/5t5ffs9.
Zilli Fish: Chef Aldo Zilli hosts a 24-hour marathon at his Soho restaurant. It starts with breakfast from 6 a.m. and he will be creating different menus throughout the day. There are plans for an al fresco barbecue. If you reckon you can last the full 24 hours, there's a chef's table. Information: +44-20-7734-8649 or http://www.zillirestaurants.co.uk/fish/.
Purl London: The cocktail bar has teamed up with the entrepreneur William Chase to produce the ultimate drink for the day. Royal Jam uses mainly English ingredients such as apple gin and includes strawberry conserve, lemon juice, lavender bitters and a splash of Nyetimber Brut sparkling wine. The main flavor is English Victoria sponge cake and the cocktail is served in a bone-china teacup and is accompanied by teapot of Earl Grey that is billowing with dry ice. It costs 9 pounds. Information: +44-20-7935-0835 or http://www.purl-london.com/.
Quaglino's: The restaurant is holding a black-tie gala dinner featuring classic dishes such as Bisque de Homard (Silver Jubilee menu 1977) and Le Parfait au Liqueur (Celebration menu 1950). There will also be music and dancing. Tickets are 60 pounds. Information: +44-20-7484-2002. (Quaglino's is part of the D&D London group, which has special menus at all its restaurants though May 2.) Information: http://www.danddlondon.com/.
Four Seasons: The Park Lane hotel is serving a Royal Afternoon Tea through May 1 in its Amaranto restaurant and lounge. It starts with a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne and the dishes include lobster and royal smoked salmon fillet roll. It costs 45 pounds. Information: +44-20-7319-5206 or http://bit.ly/bOHnNK.
Commonwealth Club: The private members' club near Westminster Abbey is offering everyone the Royal Wedding Experience for 40 pounds a person, with live coverage on plasma screens and a special breakfast and lunch menu. Information: +44-20-7766 9229 or http://bit.ly/hf4qSU.
Bentley's: Chef Richard Corrigan is cooking the dishes he prepared for Queen Elizabeth II on the BBC's "Great British Menu" and the ceremony will be screened live on the day. The menu will be available daily through May 2, excluding Saturday lunchtime. The three-course lunch is 65 pounds, including Champagne on arrival. Information: +44-20-7734-4756.
Hix at the Albemarle: This restaurant in Brown's hotel has a special Royal Wedding Brunch menu from midday to 4 p.m., while the event will be screened in the Donovan Bar, where brunch will be available from 10:30 a.m. (Dishes are priced individually.) Information: +44-20-7518-4004 or http://bit.ly/i4QxXy.
Roussillon: The restaurant is serving a Royal Wedding Brunch, including the option of scrambled duck eggs with Oscietra caviar, and a glass of Champagne for 37.50 pounds. There's a five-course dinner for 65 pounds. Yes, the restaurant will be showing television coverage all day.
The Ritz: The Royal Wedding Brunch, costing 150 pounds, is fully booked, as is the 50 pounds Royal Afternoon Tea. Here, just to tease you, is the lunch menu: http://bit.ly/e7fSIK. If you want to have a go at getting a table, you might call +44-20-7493-8181 and try saying you're a friend of the bride.
Nando's: If money's tight, there's always the chicken restaurant chain. It is inviting customers to come up with ideas for the best Nando's feast to mark the wedding: http://bit.ly/gDzfZG.


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Painting a JD 318
I acquired a John Deere 318 that is in pretty good condition. I saw a couple of videos on spraying (priming and painting) using paint cans, and wondered what you all thought? I don't really want to strip the entire thing down, but don't want it to look like crap either. Ideas?
Don't use spray cans, unless you plan to do it right next summer.
If you've got an air compressor, get a lower-priced HVLP spray gun. Do your body work right, clean & prep it, mask it off and prime it. Spray it with a good acrylic enamel with catalyzed hardener, or base-coat/clear-coat system.
Doing the job right is not going to be a lot harder than throwing on spray can paint, and will give you a MUCH better end product.
would bondo work for any scratches or cracks? I only have one area on the hood, but if I'm painting I want to do it right.
If it's a bigger problem, I'd get a fiberglass repair kit, then Bondo to finish the last little bit.
So, I was checking out the JD paint and it looks like the pain they sell that comes in a can is what I would be spraying on with a compressor fed spray gun....what would be the advantage? I guess if I can get away with a couple of cans of spray paint, I'd rather do that. I'm not sure I want to add hundreds of dollars into this mower, just something to spruce it up a bit.
You can also spray on regular paint from John Deere, and get similar results.
The main difference - while still being relatively cheap - is adding a catalyzing enamel hardner to acrylic enamel. The hardner is what gives it the gloss, and will help it last a lot longer.
I guess it really depends on what you want to spend, and what result you want. The cheapest route would be to buy a couple cans of spray paint, and a can of primer, for about $8 each, and paint away. Total of about $25? It'll be okay for awhile, but won't be too good. If you go the route of acrylic enamel with catalyzed hardner, you'll probably spend $50 - $75, but will have a better end result.
well, I guess if its only a matter of 30 bucks or so, I might as well do it the right way.
any recommendations on brands of acrylic enamel?
I used to use a lot of DuPont Imron stuff. It was a little cheaper than their top-end paints, and was designed more for fleets. I'm not even sure what auto parts stores would sell it anymore.
If you have a TSC (Tractor Supply Company) near you, you can get their Valspar Tractor & Implement Enamel. http://valsparglobal.com/val/resident/valspar_imp.jsp
Would I mix something like this: http://www.shopgreendealer.com/paint...eerepaint.aspx with the paint
Actually, a quart of the enamel should be more than enough, though I honestly don't know if you can buy just a quart.
You can go online and pretty much figure out what it's going to cost at TSC. So before just going and buying this, I'd suggest checking at a local auto parts store. You might be surprised, and you might find somebody that knows some of the ins and outs of this kind of painting.
Found this while searching: http://valsparglobal.com/val/residen...tion/index.jsp
specified for sprayers and used with hardeners....for only about $25-30. Might be worth it.
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