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Fixing electrical outlets
Recently I had some workers adept in painting help me change all the electrical outlets in my place. Now, to my surprise only half of my electrical outlets work. I think the problem is they were not careful and either mixed the live and load wires in the outlet receptacles or even the live and neutral wires.
Now I'm confused in how to troubleshoot all the outlets and figuring out the proper configuration. I was thinking about using a volt tester at each location to see which wires were the live versus load, but at most of the locations in the middle of the circuit, the volt tester reads no live wires and I am not sure where each circuit starts.
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You could get little colored stickers - say green, yellow, and red.
Then test each outlet to see if it is working. If working, place a green sticker on it. If not working, place a red sticker on it.
Then (with the main power off of course), start by pulling out each outlet with a red sticker on it.
If there is just one romex cable to an outlet, then that is easy. Just be sure the black, white, and ground are making a good connection (a wire has not slipped off). And that they are connected to the correct connections. After each of these is checked, and it *should* be working, then place a yellow sticker on it.
If there are 2 romex cables for an outlet, then probably that is a "power in" on one wire and "power out" to the next outlet on the other wire. There should be two blacks on one side and two whites on the other "neutral" side. Be sure they are making good connections with the outlet and a wire has not slipped off. Place two yellow stickers on these.
Do that, then you will be left with just a couple of "don't know what to do outlets". Maybe post pictures here or hire an electrician for those.
Note some outlets are "switched" by a wall switch. On a duplex outlet, one outlet will always be on and the other controlled by the wall switch. For these the "tab" is broken on the black wire side of the outlet. Those can have confusing wiring in the electrical box.
Also in a kitchen under a sink, there can be a "MWBC" outlet. That has 2 separate circuits with a "shared neutral".
An outlet tester runs about $5 and with GCFI capability will set you back under $10 and will tell you what is faulty with each outlet. Handy to have.
I know this is going to seem rude, but I don't care. pvryderz, you deserve all the trouble that you have.
You should have had this work done by a licensed electrician. If you want to DIY, that is one thing. But to give it to a painter??? LOL.
Call up your local code enforcement office and see how they feel about this...
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Replace toilet water shutoff valve
The nylon coupling nut cracked on the toilet inlet valve connection. The connection tube is integral to the valve body. This style valve is no longer available in my locality so the replacement nut is not carried either. The water supply is copper. I expect to find a compression fitting under the valve. I have not been able to remove the old valve and am leery to keep trying without more information. I would appreciate all advice about how to remove this valve so I can install a modern style that takes a braided toilet connector tube. Thanks so much.
Your toilet shut-off valve (1/2"-to-3/8") on the 1/2" copper pipe should be compatable with a standard flexible toilet connector with a 3/8" self-sealing nut on one end (on shut-off valve) with a plastic nut for the bottom of the tank inlet valve on the other.
You shouldn't need to replace the shut-off valve itself unless it's leaking and the leak cannot be repaired. If it is a compression fitting shut-off valve, the easiest way to change those out if necessary, usually is to use the old existing nut and brass ferrule ring on the pipe with the new valve.
The ferrule itself seals the compression fitting, not the threads, so if it leaks a bit after installation, you can smear clear silicone or pipe compound on the ring or wrap it with teflon tape on the ring to seal it better.
Good Luck!
I have a similar problem. I attempted to do what you described using the old nut and brass ferrule, but the durn thing continues to leak. I purchase a new valve assembly, but I can't seem to remove the old ferrule and nut from the copper pipe. Any suggestions short of calling in a pro? Thanks.
Or buy a soldered valve, and sweat it on - no more leaks! :)
There isn't much space to work with. I can't move the nut far enough back along the copper pipe to expose the ferrule - the nut and ferrule are pretty much up against the wall. Any alternatives? Thanks.
Yuck. Umm. . . . .
I'm not sure what to do, short of putting a hole in the wall, and sweating on a valve with a chromed pipe extension on it.
I think I'll call a plumber. The water has been off all day, and my daughter is getting impatient :wink:. Thanks for your suggestions.
Compression fittings are sealed by the ferrule ring, not the threads. Smear clear silicone caulk on the old ferrule ring and tighten up the old nut. Give it a little time to cure before turning onthe water pressure. That will seal them every time.
Thanks for your input. My daughter said the plumber ($295.00 due to emergency call!!!) used the old nut and ferrule to seal the leak. She said she was reluctant to look over his shoulder, so didn't know exactly what he did, but I suspect it was something similar to what you suggested here. You know, I tried to tighten the nut after applying teflon tape to the threads- didn't have any silicon - the ferrule wasn't accesible- with no success. Maybe I didn't tighten the nut enough. Well, live and learn, which is the purpose of this forum, I think. She said he had it done in less than 10 minutes. I'm in the wrong line of work :(
You don't need to put anything on the threads of a compression fitting, as noted. Tightening the nut on the ferrule is what seals it.
If the pipe and old ferrule have gotten a little out of round (which they usually do when really tightened), then the old ferrule just needs to be re-sealed with something like silicone caulk to prevent it from leaking.
Sorry about your daughter's plumbing bill....I heard that loud ripping sound, too.
In any case, now you know what to do, so that that doesn't happen again on something like this.
Good Luck!
Thanks again for your input - and to the others who contributed also. Well, at least next time I'll know what to do, as will my son in law, so between us we should be able to save a couple of bucks :wink:
I always put pipe dope on the ferule before I install a new angle stop and especially if I am reusing the old ferule. Some of the new 1/4 turn stops don't touch the ferule when slipped onto the pipe so if that is what you have you need to tighten it enough to slide the ferule on the pipe to make contact with the new valve.
Chrome extension and damaged valve
The toilet has a chrome extension that seems to be one piece with the shut off valve. See picture below.
The valve is broken. Damaged beyond repair. I wish to replace it with a new 1/4 turn ball valve.
Can I remove the broken valve only? Do I need to separate chrome extension from the copper supply? How?
I have the exact same problem that aulii had. Basically, I cannot move the nut closer to the wall in order to see the ferrule in order to smear silicone on it, and on top of this the pipe is out of round. With this being the case, what would you suggest that I do?
Right now I have the new valve turned off and there is a slow drip coming from it.
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I have an early camaro clip in my F-1. It rides well but had more body roll in turns than would be the case of the camaro because my truck has more weight up higher.
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Grabovski's likely return to the lineup would allow the Capitals to weather a suspension to Tom Wilson without any significant adjustments. After recalling Casey Wellman from Hershey on Tuesday, Washington currently has 13 forwards on the active roster.
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>> Brooks Laich skated for a fourth consecutive day – he worked out on the ice Wednesday when the rest of the team had an off day – and continues to make progress toward a return. In Philadelphia Tuesday, Laich said he and the vast group of medical experts he had consulted believe they identified a problem in his back as the source of his recurring groin pain.
"Just spent and hour and a half on the ice virtually pain free," Laich said. "Every day I'm making leaps and bounds. Today was my best day as far as explosions and cuts, full stride and feeling as good at the end as what I did at the start so for myself very positive, very encouraging day.
He rotated in with the third line of Jason Chimera, Martin Erat and Joel Ward during drills in practice and one expects Laich will center that unit whenever he's ready to get back in a game. Laich is on the long-term injured reserve list and the earliest he is eligible to return to game action is Dec. 23 against the Anaheim Ducks.
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The worst fears of Iraq's beleaguered Christian minority were realised when a co-ordinated wave of car bombs killed at least 11 worshippers at Sunday evening prayers in churches in Baghdad and in the northern city of Mosul.
Iraq's national security adviser, Mowaffaq al-Rubaie, said the attacks appeared to be the work of a suspected ally of al-Qaeda, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. "Zarqawi and his extremists are basically trying to drive a wedge between Muslims and Christians in Iraq," Mr al-Rubaie said.
At least 10 people were killed in Baghdad, including two children, and between 50 and 55 people were injured, medical officials said. The blasts in Mosul killed one person and injured 11. The toll was expected to rise.
A spokesman for the Interior Ministry, Sabah Kadhim, said four churches were hit in Baghdad, two in the central Karada district, one in the Dora neighbourhood and one in New Baghdad.
US army officials in Karada said another bomb had been discovered in front of a church but it had failed to detonate. The attacks appeared to be the first deliberately aimed at Iraq's approximately 750,000 Christians during the conflict.
Two of the blasts in Baghdad occurred in the Karada district, home to many of the city's Christians. The first was outside an Armenian church just 15 minutes into the evening service, witnesses said.
One worshipper, who gave his name as Margahi, said: "I was in the mass. There was a big explosion, and there was screaming and we ran out of the church. I saw people bloodied by bits of flying glass and wood."
Shortly afterwards there was a blast at a second church, an Assyrian Catholic church, 500 metres away. In Mosul, a car bomb blew up next to Mark Bolus Church while worshippers were coming out of mass. Reports said several rocket-propelled grenades were also launched at the church.
Several hundred Christian families - who were relatively free to practise their religion under the former Baath party regime - have reportedly left the country, fearing religious persecution at the hands of Islamic extremists.
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Machined aluminum dummy exhaust pipes. Just drill a 3mm hole for each pipe to install. Comes in a pack of 2pcs for $3.88
Plastic headers can be glued on or drill your own holes for screw mounting. 175x12x5mm (6.8"x.4"x.2")
Sold individually, one piece for $3.75
KR Dual Pickup Rudder Blade
Dual pickup upgrade rudder blade for twice the cooling. Has a true vee bottom style straight leading edge for better stability, unlike an angled leading edge which creates tail lift and instability. This is a direct bolt on to the stock rudder bracket with no mods needed.
Another quality Kintec Racing product only available here. $15.00
42" Stiff Bottom Bag, Wheeled
Bag has retractable pull handle with 3 wheels. Ribbed stiff bottom to keep the bag straight when carried. Shoulder and hand carry straps. Internal straps perfect for holding down a pvc frame. Can easily carry 2 boats with the addition of a pvc frame. Perfect for the boat crowd. $60.00
International Buyers a shipping invoice will be sent after checkout.
40 Inch Nylon Carry Bag
Water proof nylon with carry handles and zipper closer.
40 inches long x 12 inches wide and 9 inches high
. Foldable for easy storage. $45.00
Hatch Seal Foam
Water proof foam to help prevent leaks. Fits in the channel around the boat. Add 2 small pcs to the hatch to prevent backwash. Four foot roll for
36x60 Water Jacket
Machined aluminum jacket with 90 degree fittings. Made for 36x74mm motors that are 36mm diameter (540xl type)
Total length is 60mm. $12.00
36x60 Red Water Jacket
Machined aluminum jacket with 90 degree fittings. Made for 36x74mm motors that are 36mm diameter (540xl type) Jacket is 60mm long
. $12.00
36 x 60 XL Water Jacket
Nickle plated with over sized water fittings
. Perfect for 3674 motors. 60mm long (2 3/8") for maximum cooling of XL motors that are 36mm diameter. $12.00
36 x 60 XL Water Jacket
Black anodized. With over sized water fittings
. Perfect for 3674 motors. 60mm long (2 3/8") for maximum cooling of XL motors that are 36mm diameter. $12.00
36mm Finned Jacket
m Black anodized aluminum. Fits the stock motor. Made in USA. $28.88
Nylon Shear Bolts
Change the bottom rudder bolt to these nylon shear bolts to protect both rudder and transom from damage. This is the first change you should make. For the Spartan rudder. Pack of 5 for $2.00
Traxxas Marine Grease
30cc Use on your flex after a few runs. $6.79
3/16 Upgrade Kit
Welded 3/16 flex and 3/16 shaft cut to length with soldered end for collet grip. 10/32 locknut. Upgrade strut with 3/16 floating bushing. Stainless steal 3/16 collet. This is a direct bolt on unit. $52.00
3/16 One Piece Upgrade Shaft
Welded 3/16 flex and 3/16 shaft. Cut to length with soldered end. Includes Locking prop nut. Will not fit the stock strut. $25.00
Upgrade Strut and Bushing
This is a direct bolt on upgrade strut and floating bushing. Can be used with 3/16 flex or .150 flex.
The stock shaft will not work. $25.00
Boca Ceramic Lightening Stainless Bearings
A great way to improve the stock strut for use with stock shaft. Press out the brass inserts and install one of these into each end of strut.
Ceramic Lightning, yellow sealed bearings are specially designed for off-road or excessively dirty operating environments. These bearings are maintenance free and lubed for life. The heavy duty rubber seal provides extra protection against the harshest elements. These bearings have ceramic balls, with stainless steel races and retainers. You need at least 2 but 6 would be best. $9.95 each
Replacement Strut Bushings
These are replacement bushings for the stock strut. $5.00 per pair
5mm x 3/16
Stainless steel 2pc collet that fits a 5mm motor shaft and 3/16 flex cable. $10.00 each
Rubycon Capacitor
Voltage Rating: 35VDC Capacitance: 1000uF Type: High Temp This little unit is great added extra insurance for your ESC. Also if you have puffed a cap just install this instead of replacing the esc. Very easy to install. Solder the +pos (long wire) to the red wire and the -neg to the black wire and your done. Add as many as you like. $0.75 each
4082 Inrunners 4 Pole
These have Monster power and torque. 40mm diameter can that is 74mm long. 5mm drive shaft and use 3mm mounting screws. 4mm bullets installed on 10 gauge wire that exits out rear.
Lipo Cells
Max Amps
Max Voltage Length of shaft Shaft Dia Weight
LBP4082-B/2Y 1600 3-6s ------- ---- 20mm 5mm 485g
Spartan Upgrade Power Package
This package produces more power and speed then the stock setup. Includes a Leopard 4082 1600kv motor. A Seaking V3 180amp ESC. 68mm water jacket. Intsalled 6mm bulletts on motor and esc. Installed 5.5mm or 6mm bullets for the Lipos, your choice, with an extra set for your lipos. $240.00
Lipo Bullet Sizes
Nylon Shear Bolts for 5 inch Rudder.
These shear bolts are for the 5 inch rudder listed below. 5pcs $1.00
5 inch Rudder Offset Base w/ Dual water pickup
Longer then the stock rudder to help with the chine (side to side) walk.
CNC machined aluminum rudder and mounting bracket with dual water pickups and servo arm. Brass bolt for kickback protection.
5 inch (128mm) from bottom of mounting bracket to rudder tip.
3 5/8 inch (94mm) from transom to leading edge of rudder.
Transom foot print is 1.7" (43.4mm) wide and 1.26" (32mm) high.
Rudder width tapers from 1 1/4 inch to 1.1
Servo arm w/ 2mm swivel.
All stainless steel locknuts, bolts and washers included. $35.00 each
Requires drilling to mount.
Nut Plate for 5" Rudder
The nut plate makes install easier and stronger then nuts and washers. For the 5" rudders. $7.50 each Out of stock.
Brass Shear Bolts
For the 5" rudder above. 3mm thread 16mm long. 5pcs for $2.60
Thick Wall Silicone Tubing
This is the good stuff, will not tear yet very flexible. Has a wall thickness of 2mm.
3mm inside diameter and 7mm outside diameter. Sold in 3 foot length for $5.25
4mm inside diameter and 8mm outside diameter. Sold in 3 foot length for $6.50
3mm Blue $5.25 USD
3mm Red $5.25 USD
3mm Orange $5.25 USD
3mm Yellow $5.25 USD
3mm Black $5.25 USD
4mm Blue $6.50 USD
4mm Red $6.50 USD
4mm Orange $6.50 USD
4mm Yellow $6.50 USD
4mm Black $6.50 USD
4" Colored Zip Ties
Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange. Sold in packs of 25pcs for .75 or 100pcs for $2.50
25 pcs $0.75
100 pcs $2.50
Transom Mount
Water Pickup
Machined aluminum transom water pickup. A nice clean set up only requiring one hole for mounting.
5/32 brass pickup tube. $6.50 each
5/32 Y Fitting
These have a large .110 inside diameter. You will have to grind or file off the barbs if using with standard size 1/8 id tubing. $1.50each
Aluminum Y Fitting
Works great with 3mm (1/8) or larger tubing. $3.00 each
Standard Size Water Outlet
machined aluminum with nut and o-ring. For use on 1/8 and 3mm tubing. $2.50
LG Bore Water Outlet
New improved w/ allen socket for easier install.
Machined aluminum with nut and rubber washer. Fits 3mm or 4mm tubing. .148 ID, 1/4 thread. $2.95
Dual Water Outlet
CNC machined blue anodized aluminum. Made in USA. $9.88
Cooling Tube Trim Ring
Blue anodized aluminum.
Drill a hole just smaller then the ring and thread into the hull. Use silicone or glue for a good seal. Made for the stock tube. Will not fit 3mm or 4mm tube. One pair for $3.88
Medium 68mm Turn Fins
Made from .060 (1.5mm) thick aluminum hard anodized to look like chrome. Adjustable depth and angle. Mounting brackets and all hardware included. This is not a direct bolt on for the Spartan, you will have to add another hole to the transom. $15.00 per pair.
75mm Spartan Turn Fins
Blue anodized cnc machined 3mm thick turn fins. Adjustable angle. This is a direct bolt on with no mods needed. $28.88 per pair.
4mm Aluminum Bullet Nut
Hard anodized aluminum. Fits the stock shaft. Has a 4mm thread. $2.00
Silver $2.00
Blue $2.00
Red $2.00
4mm Stainless Jam Nut
Used to lock bullet nuts on.
.15 each
4mm Stainless Bullet Nut
Fits the stock Spartan flex shaft. Has a 4mm thread. $3.00
5mm Teflon Washers
Place between the drive dog and strut to prevent wear. Can be used on 3/16 or 5mm shafts.
Pack of 5 for $3.75
Teflon Liner for .150 Flex
Fits the stock tube or K&S 1/4 brass tube. Sold by the foot for $2.50
Teflon Lined Brazed Stuffing Tube
For 3/16 flex cables. Comes with teflon liner. Made from 9/32 tube with 1/4 reduced end. Cut to length but minor bending is required. $7.00
Prather 215
Has a diameter of 1.6" (40.6mm) and a total pitch of 2.5" Fits a 3/16 shaft. Made in USA
B-215 Beryllium Copper $14.95
S-215 Stainless Steel $15.95
Prather 220
Has diameter of 1.72" (43.7mm) and a total pitch of 2.6" Fits a 3/16 shaft. Made in USA
B-220 Beryllium Copper $14.95
S-220 Stainless Steel $15.95
(40x56) Diameter of 40mm x 1.4p = 56mm total pitch Fits 3/16 shaft. $12.00
442 Back Cut
(42x59) Diameter of 42mm x 1.4p = 58.8mm total pitch Fits 3/16 shaft. $12.00
X442 CNC Machined Sharpened and Balanced
This prop has the same diameter and pitch as the stock prop. If your new to boats and cant sharpen and balance then this prop is the way to go. Has a diameter of 42mm and pitch of 1.4 Fits 3/16 shaft $22.00
Cooling Tray
6 3/4Inches long and 2 3/8 wide (170x61mm). $15.00
Cooling Tray Extra Long
13 inch long 2 3/8 wide (330x61mm). $19.00 each
Traxxas x 5.5 Bullet Adapter
Has 5.5mm bullet connectors and a male Traxxas connector. Made for adapting your traxxas lipos to the KR power package.
We do not recommend this product. We do recommend you install 5.5 bullets on your lipos. $10.00
Traxxas Brand Parallel Connector
Allows you to connect 2 lipos for double the run time. $6.70
Traxxas Brand Female Connectors
Shrouded wire connection, no shrink tube required. Reverse polarity protection makes it impossible to connect backwards. Textured surface for easy gripping. Compatible with high-current 12-gauge wire. Sold in pairs for $4.70
Traxxas Brand Male Connectors
Shrouded wire connection, no shrink tube required. Reverse polarity protection makes it impossible to connect backwards. Textured surface for easy gripping. Compatible with high-current 12-gauge wire. Sold in pairs for
Traxxas Brand Male/Female Connectors
Shrouded wire connection, no shrink tube required. Reverse polarity protection makes it impossible to connect backwards. Textured surface for easy gripping. Compatible with high-current 12-gauge wire. Sold in pairs for
Vinyl Electrical Hatch seal tape
Colored electrical tape for sealing the hatch is my personal favorite. You can use this tape more then once which is great for testing and setting up when you need to check for leaks and check your temps. 3/4 wide x 66 feet long. $1.50
Red $1.50
White $1.50
Blue $1.50
Orange $1.50
Yellow $1.50
Green $1.50
Traxxas Charger Lead
Made from quality multi strand 14awg wire
. $3.00 each
Traxxas Charging and Balancing Board
This board allows you to charge/balance up to 3 lipos (2s-6s) at the same time
. Has XH balance taps. $12.95
Splash Guard
m Black anodized aluminum. Requires drilling of holes for installation.
Stainless nuts and bolts included. Made in USA. $12.88
Trim Tab Adjusters Combo
CNC machined blue anodized aluminum. No mods to boat required, bolts to stock holes.
Made in USA. $38.88
Stock Trim Tab Adjusters
Great bolt on to the stock trim tabs.
5mm Bearing Strut
3/16 Bearing Strut
5mm Adjustable Stinger Drive
Traxxas Trim Tab Adjusters
Trim Tabs
Stock trim tabs. $5.80
Receiver Box Seal Kit
Properly seals receiver box to minimize moisture. $3.90
Battery Straps
Velcro buckle type straps. 4 pcs per pack. $5.80
Hatch Post / Water Outlet
Kit contains Hatch Post, Water Outlet, foam pads, washers and screws. $4.80
Stuffing Tube Seal and Push Rod Seal
Kit has one of each. $2.00
Traxxas Turn Fins
Stainless turn fins with mounting screws. One left and one right. $6.70
Stock 42x59 Prop
Body Clip Retainer / Black
4 pcs per pack. $2.90
Body Clip Retainer / Blue
4 pcs per pack. $2.90
Body Clip Retainer / Red
4 pcs per pack. $2.90
Traxxas Body Clips
Pack of 12 clips for $2.80
Bent Body Clips
4pcs for $1.00
BRP Locking Body Clips
Pack of 4 clips for $1.95
Rudder / Rudder arm/ Hing pins
Rudder Mount / Rudder Pivot
with stainless screws $15.00
Traxxas Hardware Kit
Stainless Steel nuts and bolts needed for the Spartan. $11.20
Spartan Drive Strut
Stock replacement drive strut. $9.70
Spartan Drive Strut Mount
Spartan Drive Dog
Stock brass replacement drive dog.
Spartan Flex Cable
Stock replacement cable and 5mm shaft. $19.00
Spartan Stuffing Tube w/ Liner
Stock replacement brass tube and liner. $13.00
Spartan Water Tubing
Stock replacement tubing. 1 meter. $5.30
Spartan Motor Collet
Stock replacement collet. $13.00
Rudder Push Rod Assembly
Includes push rod, servo horn, ball links and screws. $4.50
Radio Tray Retainer
Traxxas 2053 Gear Set
Replacement gear set for 2056 and 2055 servo.
Traxxas Antenna Tube Blue
Spartan Hatch
Replacement hatch. White no graphics. $19.00
Red Spartan Hatch
Blue Spartan Hatch
Spartan Decal Sheet
Replacement decals. $11.60
Sponsor Decal Sheet
Pressure sensitive, peel and stick vinyl decals. Logos include: Traxxas, Lunati Cams, Hedman Hedders, Simpson, MSD, Mr. Gasket, NOS, Accel, Hurst, and more. $2.90
Traxxas Team Decal Sheet
Pressure sensitive, peel and stick vinyl decals. Decals include: yellow, black, red, purple and yellow/orange Traxxas logos, Traxxas From Start To Finish (checkered flags) logos, TRX logos, two fuel fillers, four hood pins. $4.30
Traxxas TQi 4 Channel 2.4GHz Radio and Docking Base w/ 5 Channel Receiver
Compatible with the iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S or iPod Touch 2nd/3rd/4th generation (not included), self adjusting clamp accomodates most accessory cases
Traxxas Link App (available free on the App Store) completely
integrates user's iPhone or iPod touch with the TQi transmitter allowing user to edit, share and save drive profiles, manage up to
30 models and view real-time telemetry with the use of sensors (sensors not included)
When equipped with sensors, the Traxxas Link dashboard displays speed, RPM, transmitter voltage, vehicle voltage and more, when all sensors are used, up to 9 gauges can be viewed at the same time
Drive Effects settings can be controlled by touching and dragging the sliders on the iPhone or iPod touch screen or enabling the
Multi-Function knob on the transmitter
Telemetry enabled 5-channel micro receiver with dual channel-1 inputs
High 13ms frame rate and near zero latency for responsive control
Built-in failsafe returns throttle to last saved neutral position if signal is lost
Steering sensitivity and dual rate
Braking percentage adjustment
Steering and throttle sub trim $136.00
Traxxas TQi Docking Base
Used in conjunction with the Traxxas TQi DSSS 2.4GHz high output radio, this docking base allows user's iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S or 2nd/3rd/4th generation iPod Touch along with the Traxxas Link App to deliver an intuitive, high definition graphical user interface featuring Real-Time Telemetry, Customizable Dashboards, Steering/
Throttle Expo, Steering/Braking
Dual Rate, Servo Reversing, Endpoint Adjustment, Profile
Customization and Sharing $48.00
Traxxas Link Bluetooth Wireless Module TQi
For use with the Traxxas Link app and TQi radio system
Compatible with iPhone (4S or later)
iPad (3rd gen and later)
iPod touch (5th gen and later)
iPad mini
Allows driver to view real time telemetry with optional sensors
(sensors not included)
Receiver 2218X Micro TQ 2.4GHz 5 Channel
TQi 5 Channel Receiver 6518
w/ Telemetry. Compatible with all Traxxas models that include the TQi telemetry
system. May also be used with all current Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz transmitters with black cases and satin chrome or black steering wheels. $35.00
Receiver 6519 Micro TQ 2.4GHz 3 Channel
Compatible with the Traxxas 3-channel #6517 transmitter and the older 2-ch #2238 TQ 2.4GHz transmitter. $22.00
Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp AC/DC Fast Charger Balancer
Charges 1-6 cell LiPo, LiFe and LiIon, 1-15 cell NiCd, NiMH, and 2-20V lead acid batteries
Full 6A output allows simultaneous charging of 2-3 cell lithium packs
(dual charging boards not included, must be purchased separately)
#2917 2S Dual Charging Board, TRAP2917
#2918 3S Dual Charging Board, TRAP2918
Fully programmable
Peak detection technology with Fast Charge, Balance Charge and
Storage Modes
Saves up to five charging profiles
2A discharger with adjustable current of 0.1 - 2.0A (10W max)
Cooling fan $90.00
Traxxas Dual Charging Adapter 2S
This is the 2S LiPo Dual Charging Adapter Board for the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus. Allows two 2-cell (7.4V) batteries to be charged simultaneously with full balancing capability.
Traxxas Dual Charging Adapter 3S
This is the 3S LiPo Dual Charging Adapter Board for the Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus. Allows two 3-cell (11.1V) batteries to be charged simultaneously
with full balancing capability.
Traxxas Temperature Sensor EZ-Peak Plus
Enables the use of temperature cut off feature on any Traxxas charger equipped with temperature sensing Compatible with NiMH and LiPo battery. $10.60
Onyx 245 AC/DC Dual Charger
with balancer. Charges 1-3 cell LiPo and LiFe (3.7-11.1V) and 4-8 cell NiCd and NiMH batteries. Onyx 245 can charge two batteries of the same or different chemistries simultaneously. Advanced LCD display with backlight. FIVE YEAR warranty through Hobby Services.
INCLUDES: DuraTrax Onyx 245 AC/DC Dual Charger with Deans Ultra Plug, Traxxas and Standard Connector Adapters for each output, ElectriFly and FlightPower/Thunder Power 6S Balance Boards and Instructions.
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BANGKOK (Reuters) - Two Canadian sisters die mysteriously in their rented bungalow on an idyllic Thai island, believed poisoned. Less than a week later, a 60-year-old Australian woman is stabbed to death in a botched robbery outside a luxury resort in Phuket.
Their deaths are the latest in a tumult of violence and intrigue to shake tourism in postcard-perfect Thailand, raising questions over whether it is squandering a prized asset by failing to protect travelers arriving in record numbers.
Other headlines are less dramatic but equally troubling: taxi driver mafias, transvestite thieves, pollution, tourist brawls, traffic accidents, and at airports, radar glitches, flight delays and long immigration queues.
"The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) think numbers are going up so people must like it here, but the problem is the quality of their visit has gone down," said Larry Cunningham, Australia's Honorary Consul to Phuket, an island described by travel guide Lonely Planet as "one of the world's most famous dream destinations".
The government has vowed to tackle "mafias" in tourist areas, while in February, Cunningham appealed to Phuket's government to stop jet-ski operators who hire thugs and demand compensation for equipment damage renters did not cause.
Last year, a German television show broadcast footage of sewage pumped into the sea at popular Kata and Karon beaches.
The problems have so far failed to dull Thailand's centuries-old exotic allure. Its palm-fringed islands, gilded temples, spicy cuisine and racy nightlife helped draw 19 million visitors in 2011, generating 776 billion baht ($24.5 billion) in revenue, up 31 percent from 2010, ministry data shows.
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Location: Location not imported yet.Title: Nematotoxicity of drupacine and a Cephalotaxus alkaloid preparation against the plant-parasitic nematodes Meloidogyne incognita and Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Author
|Wen, Yanhua
|Meyer, Susan
|Masler, Edward - Pete
|Zhang, Fengxian
|Liao, Jinling
|Wei, Xiaoyi
|Chitwood, David
Submitted to: Pest Management Science
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/25/2013
Publication Date: 7/30/2013
Publication URL: http://handle.nal.usda.gov/10113/57129
Citation: Wen, Y., Meyer, S.L.F, Masler, E.P., Zhang, F., Liao, J., Wei, X., Chitwood, D.J. 2013. Nematotoxicity of drupacine and a Cephalotaxus alkaloid preparation against the plant-parasitic nematodes Meloidogyne incognita and Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Pest Management Science. 69(9):1026-1033. Interpretive Summary: Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic worms that attack crop plants and result in an annual U.S crop loss of ten billion dollars. One approach for solving the problem of the lack of safe and effective control methods for reducing these crop losses is to develop the use of naturally occurring compounds in plants for this purpose. Previous research has indicated that twigs and leaves of the Chinese plum yew are toxic toward nematodes. In this paper, a team of ARS and Chinese scientists examined these nematode-toxic effects in several nematode species and identified the chemical compound responsible for this activity. A preparation of compounds known as alkaloids was discovered to inhibit nematode hatching and movement and to reduce reproduction of plant-parasitic nematodes in a greenhouse experiment. The alkaloid with the greatest activity against nematodes was identified as drupacine. The results are significant because they represent the first report of this group of alkaloids as being toxic to nematodes. Consequently, they will be used by researchers developing the use of safe, naturally occurring chemicals for use in reducing crop losses caused by nematodes.
Technical Abstract: Species of Cephalotaxus (the plum yews) produce nematotoxic compounds of unknown identity. Consequently, bioassay-guided fractionation was employed to identify the compound(s) in Cephalotaxus fortunei twigs and leaves with activity against plant-parasitic nematodes. A crude alkaloid extract, particularly drupacine, was responsible for much of the nematotoxicity. The LC50 of drupacine for Bursaphelenchus xylophilus was 27.1 ug/ml, and for Meloidogyne incognita it was 76.3 ug/ml. Immersion of M. incognita eggs in 1.0 mg/ml crude alkaloid extract (the highest tested concentration) reduced hatch 36%; immersion of second-stage juveniles resulted in 72% to 98% immobility. Crude alkaloid extract and drupacine suppressed protease activity in extracts of the microbivorous nematode Panagrellus redivivus 50% and 80%, respectively. Application of 0.02 to 0.5 mg/ml crude alkaloid extract to soil with M. incognita inoculum did not significantly reduce pepper plant shoot length or weight, compared with nematode-inoculated, water-treated controls, but the number of eggs per root system decreased by 83% at 0.05 mg/ml. Drupacine and a crude alkaloid extract suppress nematode hatch, activity of mixed life stages, and population numbers on plant roots. This is the first demonstration of nematotoxicity of crude Cephalotaxus alkaloids and drupacine.


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Chabad-Lubavitch is a philosophy, a movement, and an organization. It is considered to be the most dynamic force in Jewish life today.
The word "Chabad" is a Hebrew acronym for the three intellectual faculties of: chachmah-wisdom, binah-comprehension and da'at-knowledge. The movement's system of Jewish religious philosophy, the deepest dimension of G-d's Torah, teaches understanding and recognition of the Creator, the role and purpose of Creation, and the importance and unique mission of each Creature. This philosophy guides a person to refine and govern his and her every act and feeling through wisdom, comprehension and knowledge.
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Following its inception 250 years ago, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement -- a branch of Hasidism -- swept through Russia and spread in surrounding countries as well. It provided scholars with answers that eluded them and simple farmers with a love that had been denied of them. Eventually the philosophy of Chabad-Lubavitch and its adherents reached almost every corner of the world and affected almost every facet of Jewish life.
The movement is guided by the teachings of its seven leaders ("Rebbes"), beginning with Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, of righteous memory (1745-1812). These leaders expounded upon the most refined and delicate aspects of Jewish mysticism, creating a corpus of study thousands of books strong. They personified the age-old, Biblical qualities of piety and leadership. And they concerned themselves not only with Chabad-Lubavitch, but with the totality of Jewish life, spiritual and physical. No person or detail was too small or insignificant for their love and dedication.
In our generation, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory (1902-1994), known simply as "the Rebbe," guided post-holocaust Jewry to safety from the ravages of that devastation.
The Organization
The origins of today's Chabad-Lubavitch organization can be traced to the early 1940's when the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of righteous memory (1880-1950), appointed his son-in-law and later successor, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, to head the newly-founded educational and social service arms of the movement.
Motivated by his profound love for every Jew and spurred by his boundless optimism and self-sacrifice, the Rebbe set into motion a dazzling array of programs, services and institutions to serve every Jew.
Today 4,000 full-time emissary families apply 250 year-old principles and philosophy to direct more than 3,300 institutions (and a workforce that numbers in the tens of thousands) dedicated to the welfare of the Jewish people worldwide.


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Was it just harmless tough talk or a criminal act?
That's the question a Manitoba judge must answer in an unusual case in which an RCMP officer is on trial for allegedly threatening a fellow Mountie who dated -- and eventually married -- his former girlfriend.
The "love triangle" took centre stage Thursday at the start of the three-day trial for Const. David Obirek, who has pleaded not guilty to uttering threats.
Obirek, 44, has been suspended with pay for the past 28 months. He is accused of sending several text messages to his ex-wife in August 2011 in which he spoke of wanting Const. Landon Durston dead. He was allegedly angry because Durston had started dating his ex-girlfriend, a civilian member of the RCMP.
Durston would later marry the woman, who moved west with him last summer because of ongoing safety concerns. Durston told court Thursday he was stunned when Obirek's ex-wife contacted him to convey the messages she had received.
"She said something like 'He's having you followed around and is going to have you taken out,' " Durston testified. He immediately phoned Winnipeg police, who began an investigation. And the RCMP quickly conducted a risk assessment.
"They decided to install a panic alarm in our home and gave me permission to take my firearm home every day after work," said Durston, who was working in special operations at the RCMP D Division headquarters at the time.
Eventually, the RCMP agreed to his request for an out-of-province transfer because he and his wife continued to live in fear. The woman had previously obtained a protection order against Obirek in October 2010 -- nearly a year before the texts surfaced.
Durston said Thursday he took Obirek's words very seriously given what he knew about the accused through the woman.
Defence lawyer Bruce Bonney previously told court there is no dispute the texts his client is accused of sending appear ugly on the surface. But he plans to argue Obirek was just "upset and blowing off steam" and didn't intend to cause any fear.
There's also the unique issue at play where the alleged victim of the threats never actually received them, as they were only conveyed through the third party.
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2 – While strapless wedding dresses still reign as the #1 neckline with brides, straps do come in handy if you'd like a little assurance that your bodice won't reveal more of your bosom than you'd like. The tulle straps on this gown ("Silva") were a detail that I can only describe as lovely.
3 – Belts have come along way since Chelsea Clinton wore a decorative one to her wedding last summer. The "Anna" gown features a very ornate but tailored crystal beaded belt and if you look closely you can see that it has tulle inserts.
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Vicki E, Alger is a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and Senior Fellow and Director of the Women for School Choice Project at the Independent Women's Forum. She is the author of the Independent book, Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children.
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Parental Choice, Not Compulsory Preschool, Is "The Way of the Future"
By Vicki Alger • Monday June 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM PDT
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claims that compulsory preschool is "the way of the future." Along with Nancy Pelosi, President Obama, and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, de Blasio claims universal, public preschool will improve high school graduation rates, as well as college and job preparation. The ineffectiveness of the largest and longest-running...
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Expanding the Schooling Monopoly One Toddler at a Time
By Vicki Alger • Friday May 20, 2016 at 1:32 PM PDT
Universal preschool is (again) making headlines as a cure for what ails us. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is the latest in a long line of politicians claiming universal, government-run preschool will improve high school graduation rates, as well as college and job preparation. A few years back House Minority Leader Nancy...
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Fed ED Flunks
By Vicki Alger • at 9:00 AM PDT
One of the leading claims proponents made for establishing a US Department of Education was that state and local citizens simply couldn't be trusted with education. What proponents leave out, of course, is any rational explanation why DC bureaucrats know better than we hoi polloi taxpayers and parents. A recent column by Santa Clara...
Tags: Civil Liberties, Civil Society, Constitution, Education, Government subsidies, Nanny State, parental choice, Personal Liberty, Politics, school choice, Socialism, The State, US department of education
Parental Choice: A Better Way to Fulfill the Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education
By Vicki Alger • Wednesday May 18, 2016 at 7:00 AM PDT
This month marks the 62nd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Oliver Brown et al. v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, which struck down the notion of "separate but equal" public schooling for black students. In spite of the civil rights advances we've realized over the past several decades, equal educational opportunities...
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The Latest Innovation in Education: Empowering Parents
By Vicki Alger • Monday May 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM PDT
When it comes to education reform, fads abound but genuine innovation is rare. Fads masquerading as "innovations" have been wreaking havoc on American elementary and secondary education for decades, including new math, open classrooms, whole language, and Differentiated Instruction, which groups children by their "learning styles." The latest fad is psychometric testing, which collects...
Tags: Common Core, Education, ESA
Fed ED: Boon or Boondoggle for Teachers?
By Vicki Alger • Friday May 6, 2016 at 9:00 AM PDT
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, but many teachers don't feel all that appreciated. According to a recent US Department of Education survey, teachers' perceptions about how much autonomy they have in the classroom has steadily declined since 2003—which corresponds with increasingly intrusive federal education mandates over testing, standards, and curriculum. In particular, opposition to...
Tags: Education, Free Market, National Teacher Appreciation Week, Personal Liberty, Politics, Teacher, Teacher Appreciation, teachers, US department of education
California Charter School Breaks Away from District
By Vicki Alger • Thursday May 5, 2016 at 3:15 PM PDT
In spite of opposition from some members of the Ross Valley School District (RVSD), the California State Board of Education (CBOE) unanimously approved the transformation of an alternative education program into the Ross Valley Charter School. As the Heartland Institute's School Reform News reporter Ashley Bateman recently wrote: Vicki Alger, a research fellow with...
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Fear and Trembling in Phoenix: A Common Core Cautionary Tale, Part I
By Vicki Alger • Thursday February 25, 2016 at 9:40 AM PDT
Arizona is widely hailed as the national leader in school choice. It is also one of a growing number of states turning against Common Core. But you wouldn't know it from what's going on inside the Capitol these days. Proposed legislation affirming parents' basic rights over their children's education is being held or amended...
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Reflections on National School Choice Week
By Vicki Alger • Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 12:00 PM PDT
Last week was National School Choice Week, with more than 16,000 events from coast to coast shining a spotlight on effective education options for students. Today, parental choice in education encompasses a variety of education options: Eight states and the District of Columbia allow parents to enroll their children in any public school they...
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Parental Choice Is a Better Path to Student Proficiency
By Vicki Alger • Thursday January 7, 2016 at 9:24 AM PDT
Today Education Week released its annual "Quality Counts" report. This is one of the main annual spending rankings used to justify more money for public education. However, spending proponents never seem to tell us just how much more we'll need to spend for students to be proficient in the basics. Of course it costs...
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A children's author, Solomon loves his women and loves love. One of his wives lives on a lush island in the Carribbean. She is an easy-going and sensitive soul, a very likable character though very little is said of her. His other, younger and shy wife lives in Ghana. He also has a potential love interest, his agent/publicist in America. The women are the seasons of Solomon. The writing was beautiful at times with the scenic depiction and the description of the culture, but the dialogue was painfully improbable at times. Personally, I think she could have done without Solomon's girlfriend/publicist in America. Though his trips to America were very interesting, with the racism that he experiences, I just don't think it was entirely necessary.
This is a beautifully crafted debut novel that transports the reader from the breathtaking Caribbean islands, to the outskirts of a village and its people in Ghana, and then off to the lofty publishing houses in New York, and back. The writing is lyrical, the characterisation rich and the story compelling. It contains elements of magic, and deals with the phenomenal power of love within marriage, and the ability of books to move and uplift people.
This book made me want to read more books from Africa because I so enjoyed its rich, resonant culture; but also because it made me want to know more about Africa's valuable and moving history. This book would make an excellent book club read that's sure to fuel a whole lot of discussion! This was an absolute treat.
Audiobook..................First of all, the narrator's voice was so lovely that the book was worth reading for that alone! However, this was a very good story about searching for identity, personally, culturally, historically, and geographically. The story was set in Ghana, an island in the Caribbean, and New York City. Solomon Wilberforce, the protagonist, is an unusual man with great talents who searches for himself amidst confusing psychological and cultural expectations. The writing style is very sensual and poetic.
The main characters are deeply engaging, as is the plot. An excellent read.
one of my favorite books - a page-turner that combines a love triangle and pan african black culture
I read this book several years ago and enjoyed it. It was a pick for our book discussion group and was as enjoyable the second time around.
Busia's writing is descriptive and vivid as you can see the beautiful colors of the island, taste the rich ethnic foods, hear the ocean, smell the rain, and feel the anger, pain, tension, sadness, joy and love of the characters. The author wrote a great story, it gives love lessons, history lessons, self-awareness lessons. She took the complexity of this book and made it simple to understand. Her prose is very lyrical and descriptive, educational, picturesque and sensuous.. The love scenes were tasteful and beautiful. I highly recommend this book.
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Thats true. Still hope that there will be a europe meeting in the future.
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But remember – this is a very casual meetup. Mostly pizza, drinks, and talking. More of a get-together than anything.
Yea, I know but it's a good enough excuse to come to New York
Definitely! (Same for me).
Can't wait to meet you guys.
Host a booth @ SXSW in Austin, TX next year & I'm in. Right down the street…
Winning, duh.
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It should be around October 19th. I'll confirm shortly. But remember – this is a very casual meetup. Mostly pizza, drinks, and talking. More of a get-together than anything.
my bday is oct 22nd
nice time for a vacation
Is there an Envato t-shirt preferably in white so I can write my user name on it
I'm not sure if we'll have Envato shirts. I'll have some ThemeForest and Nettuts+ for sure, and I believe Grant (from Psdtuts+) will have Psdtuts+ shirts to hand out.
Superb! It seems quite a lot of people are coming. I just bought plane tickets
Wow, now we have some shirts as well… cool.
It's getting better.
@Jeffery: Just out of my curiosity, how many people are already attending?
I wish I could be there. It sounds like fun. You would think that after going to staff meetings for several years in the Air Force that I wouldn't want to go to another one in my life, but I find myself missing them since I've retired. Not only that, but Envato is something a little closer to my heart since I plan on being an author for the rest of my life.
Anyway, if you have one in the Southwestern US, (Phoenix AZ or maybe Las Vegas NV) I'll make it a point to be there for sure.
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Vipers' nest? Come counter our hissy rep with your stories of Mumsnet Niceness(486 Posts)
Well, it's been bit of a week, hasn't it? <understatement>
And we don't know about you but we think it's time folks outside MN knew a bit more about the lovely side of Mumsnet. All this stuff about harridans and vipers' nests kinda feels a bit lopsided to us - and is certainly making us pull on our Uggs and want to redress the balance a bit.
We're really chuffed to see such kind words about MN on Talk at the moment and also to see blogs like MmeLindor's that focus so beautifully on the "other side" of Mumsnet.
But we also want to publish, for all the world
and the odd tabloid journo to see, a kinda showcase/archive of all the Lovely & Nice Things Mumsnetters Have Done over the years. And we'd really like your help with that, please.
Obviously, we have lots of Mumsnet Loveliness in mind already: ranging from Woolly Hugs to the Christmas Appeal and including everything from the lost toy on Blackpool Pier to the small acts of kindness shown every day from one MNer to another in need of help, advice or support.
But we really want you to tell us, too, about the Lovely Things you've seen (or taken part in) on Mumsnet. Please post them here - with links to the threads if you possibly can.
We'll read them all and, when we've run out of tissues, we'll publish some of your favourites for all the world to see.
Oh, and here's a pic of (warm and lovely) nest of vipers, courtesy of the fab women behind Woolly Hugs, to kinda set the tone
What others have said - the sense of community
If you want specifics while none of mine are massively life changing in the big scheme of things they made a huge difference to me: -
The MNer who came to visit me and my new baby after we exchanged PMs about her and then introduced me round and about to everyone.
(MN as Austen-esque introductory letter )
The MNer who sent me a maternity dress to wear to a wedding when I asked what I should wear on S&B and she said "you should wear one like x, hang on, just borrow mine)
The MNer who sent me advice about how to complain about a planning application which was going to have a huge effect on us (we followed her advice and the app was rejected)
Watching the support that goes on here keeps me grounded
Plus the whole place is full of so many inspirational women whether they're posting about something as trivial as what to have for dinner, or as serious as how to leave an abusive relationship, they are all amazing and I am proud to be a MNer.
Thank you, thank you for all your posts
We will distill them all into a permanent gallery of Mumsnet Niceness and let you know when it's published.
Please bear with us, though. We have some tissue-management issues to sort out first...
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Here, have these luxury Kleenex with added aloe vera to help prevent chaffing and sore noses , a and a few chocolate covered s too. xx
greengoose, Merryn is a beautiful name.
Congratulations on your pregnancy
When I joined MN I was living in limbo. My health was pretty poor; I was at home on sick leave and going through a battery of tests. I had far too much thinking time, or rather overthinking time on my hands whilst the medical bods tried to work out what was wrong with me. I discovered MN whilst googling my symptoms (I know, I know ) and what I discovered became the very thing I needed: a hotbed of humour, compassion, education and warmth.
Thankfully the bods finally found something that sorted my physical health and I found here on MN something that kept me sane, and it still does.
I have laughed, cried, shouted and sighed so many times. Sometimes all in one day.
I am constantly in awe of so many people on here: the strength, wisdom, bravery and love shared here. The enormous support shown when people need it most, often by people who face challenges and heartbreak themselves. I certainly know that what is seen on the surface of this place on the threads is only a fraction of the support that goes on, continued via PMs and things sent to folks, Woolly Hugs and quick whip rounds, etc.
I have made some very dear friends... some of them I have yet to meet
This place supported me when I needed it most. I hope to do the same.
The parenting advice I have had is great. Actual advice (and experience) from actual mums, who do not have their publisher's/health authority/etc agenda to follow. Sometimes just knowing that mine is not the only 18 month old who still wakes up in the night and mine is not the only 3 year old to hold in his poo, helps. I've met a few mn'ers, but the anonymity makes me ask for hlep far more readily than I would with people I know.
Careful HelenMumsnet-you know what we're like. You'll be buried in boxes of tissues sent in by mumsnetters by the end of today!
I had to go to Dubai a month after my first baby was born and got loads of advice and met up for a coffee with a resident MNer there.
I had a fright with some scans of my ds2 when there were abnormalities. A very lovely MNer inboxed me with support. I was so grateful for it as we hadn't spoken about it to many people in RL.
I'm always amazed by the support people on threads give and I hope, once my life becomes less chaotic, I'll be able to do the same.
I am very isolated these days. We lost dhs care so I have to be here. I found this place.
There are people here with whom I disagree, vehemently some days. Those people will often pm me to check how I am. I said I was taking a break a while back because the odd Astroturfer was getting to me. The pms I got from a good many people, some of the people with whom I regularly joust, were fabulous.
There are also the people I have to pm occasionally, just to say, I'm Aspie, am I getting it wrong. They are always met with unfailing kindness.
Thank you Mumsnetters.
I have made some incredible friends on MN, friends who help my hand through miscarriage, refluxy babies and nights alone due to my husbands job.
Friends who have virtually jiggled the baby for me, made me brews and wiped my tears.
Friends who sent me flowers and vouchers when my heart was breaking in two. Cards when RL friends floundered. Friends who sent me flowers and gifts when my DC2 was born.
On another thread, fellow Brookers who cheered and held hands through the hell of TTC.
And finally the wonderful thread in classics about AIBU for toddlers. Literally has me on the floor roaring everytime.
I have often stepped away from MN when it has got tough but I always come back.
Thank you, you know who you are.
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Re: Can I define 0^0 to be 1 for a notebook
On 12/15/05 at 6:07 AM, thomas.??? at balliol.ox.ac.uk (Thomas
Schmelzer) wrote:
>If I enter 0^0 Mathematica keeps teeling me that this is an
>indeterminate expression. Can I define for a single notebook the rule
>"0^0 = 1?" How to do that?
This can be accomplished as follows:
This technique can be used to modify the output from virtually any built in Mathematica function. However, modifying built in functions is generally not a good idea and will likely lead to unexpected (and possibly incorrect) results.
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