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Stocks: Another Downer in December?
Besides family and friends, investors had at least one more thing to be thankful for in the days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday— the stock market's performance in the last week of November. (Alas, much of that holiday cheer vanished on Dec. 1 as the stock market tumbled). In that holiday-interrupted stretch, all major U.S. equity indexes jumped by 10% or more, bookended by the Nasdaq's rise of nearly 11% and the S&P MidCap 400's jump of more than 16.5%.
In addition, all 10 sectors in the S&P Composite 1500 index (the combined S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indexes) rose on the week, from a 4.9% advance for the Consumer Staples and Utilities sectors to a 29.6% surge for the Financials. And if that weren't enough, all but one of the 143 subindustries in the S&P 1500 rose in the final week of November, led by more than 40% jumps for Homebuilders, Diversified Financials, and Auto Manufacturers.
Yet this Thanksgiving thrust wasn't enough to turn the tide of red ink for most sectors in S&P's large, mid-, and small-cap indexes. Year to date through Nov. 28, while the S&P 500 declined 39.0% and the S&P MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600 fell 40.0% and 35.8%, respectively, all 36 categories (10 sectors plus the growth and value splits within the three cap-size benchmarks) remained down on the year from as little as 15.9% for the S&P SmallCap 600 Consumer Staples sector to 57.0% for the small-cap Telecommunications Services sector. What's more, five of the sectors across the cap-size spectrum lost more than 50%. For the month of November alone, the results were a bit more encouraging as six of the 30 sector categories posted advances.
A Trillion Here, a Trillion There
In my opinion, sector price changes alone don't adequately convey the magnitude of the financial carnage that was suffered by investors during the past 13 months. On Oct. 9, 2007, the peak of the 2002-07 bull market, the S&P 500's market value stood at $13.786 trillion. On Nov. 20, 2008, the recent low, its market value had declined by 52.3%, to $6.575 trillion, recording a loss of more than $7.2 trillion. So when the U.S. government commits only about one-seventh of the liquidity that evaporated in the past 13 months, I can understand why the bank bailout probably won't spark a near-term surge in liquidity-influenced inflation.
Within the S&P 500, the market-value meltdown was staggering. All sectors in the S&P 500 saw a sharp drop in market value, from a low of 27.7% for Consumer Staples to a high of 72.2% for Financials. To me, the extent of dollar declines was mind-numbing: $2 trillion for Financials, $1.2 trillion for Information Technology, and $864 billion for Industrials. Only the Utilities sector got away relatively unscathed with "only" a $170 billion reduction in market value.
Carnage Changes Cap Classifications
Obviously, reductions in sector market values are the result of declines in market values for component companies. And for some, the word "reduction" is a gross understatement. On Oct. 9, 2007, the average market value for companies in the S&P 500 was $27.611 billion with ExxonMobil (XOM) the largest, at nearly $514 billion. What's more, only five companies had market values of less than $2 billion, which, to some, would have categorized them as small-cap stocks.
The accompanying table tells what has happened since then. On Nov. 20, 2008, while ExxonMobil remained the largest company in the S&P 500, its market value had fallen to $356 billion—a loss of more than $150 billion. In addition, the average market value for the S&P 500 had shriveled to $13.150 billion. Specifically, previously venerable behemoths saw their rankings within the S&P 500 tumble to humiliatingly low positions. Hartford Financial Services (HIG) experienced the greatest rank change of 326 positions to No. 429 from No. 103. Higher-profile slippages included AIG's (AIG) decline from No. 11 to No. 300 and General Motors' (GM) tumble from No. 150 to No. 427.
Finally, the increase in companies in the S&P 500 that now carry small-cap-like valuations amplified the overall decline in value during the past 13 months. On Nov. 20, 2008, 33 component companies had market values below $1 billion and 93 companies had market values below $2 billion. In other words, as a result of this bear market that shaved more than 50% from the value of the S&P 500 index, nearly one-fifth of the companies in the S&P 500 would have been classified by some as small-cap issues. Coincident to the market's dramatic decline, and to communicate/clarify specific market-cap thresholds, S&P's Index Services department issued a press release on Sept. 25 lowering the market-value parameters for the S&P indexes to $4 billion or greater for the S&P 500, $1.0 billion to $4.5 billion for the S&P MidCap 400, and $250 million to $1.5 billion for the S&P SmallCap 600.
Coal or Cash in Our Stockings?
Historically, the S&P 500 has posted its best returns in December, no matter whether you look back to 1929, 1945, 1970, or 1990. Since 1945, the "500" has gained an average 1.76% in December, vs. an average advance of 0.54% for all other months. In addition, the frequency of a rise in prices was greatest in December at 76% vs. an average 57% for the remaining 11 months. But just as this recent bear market has been rewriting the history books on many time-tested truisms, another "downer in December" may be in the cards for two reasons: earnings and capital gains.
As of Nov. 24, 2008, S&P equity analysts were projecting a 20% improvement in S&P 500 foutrh-quarter 2008 earnings per share (EPS) over the results of the year-earlier quarter. Wall Street consensus estimates called for a similar magnitude of advance. The way the earnings picture has been developing throughout the year, however, should we get another decline in year-over-year results, rather than the double-digit increase previously anticipated, sharp downward revisions to the 2008 fourth quarter and full-year 2009 EPS forecasts will likely drag end-of-year prices with them.
Therefore, despite the near 16% bounce off of the Nov. 20 bottom through Nov. 28, a near-term retest of the market's lows may be triggered by renewed worries surrounding overly optimistic EPS projections.
Also contributing to this possible retest of recent lows could be the selling of mutual fund holdings by individual investors to capture capital losses to offset the expected capital gains incurred by funds that had to sell profitable positions to fulfill shareholder redemption requests.
Therefore, while a bear-market bottom may have been established in late November, we believe that the damage to investors' confidence during this devastating bear market will probably restrain a bounce off of the bottom and require many months of seesaw base-building before an advance can be staged. In truth, we still look to a low of 700 on the S&P 500 is a possible long-term bottom.
Industry Momentum List Update
Here is this week's list of the sub-industries in the S&P 1500 with Relative Strength Rankings of "5" (price changes in the past 12 months that were in the top 10% of the S&P 1500), along with a stock that has the highest S&P STARS (tie goes to the issue with the largest market value).
|S&P STARS Rank
|Price (11/28/08)
|Genzyme Corp.
|Molson Coors
|Education Services
|DeVry Inc.
|Environmental & Facilities Services
|Waste Management
|Health Care Services
|LabCorp Holdings
|Home Improvement Retail
|Lowe's Cos.
|Household Products
|Procter & Gamble
|HyperMarkets & Super Centers
|Wal-Mart Stores
|Insurance Brokers
|Aon Corp.
|Integrated Oil & Gas
|Exxon Mobil
|Packaged Foods & Meats
|J.M. Smucker
|Norfolk Southern
|Trading Companies & Distributors
|Fastenal Co.
|Water Utilities
|Aqua America
Source: Standard & Poor's Equity Research


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We made the four-hour drive from my home to Toledo Bend on Saturday. It was a pleasant drive without any problems. I like to get to the tournaments a day early whenever I can. There's always a lot of stuff going on at home that distracts me from my fishing.
I'm not complaining; sometimes I just need to concentrate on my fishing, and nothing else. A full day at the tournament site gives me a chance to relax and think about what might happen during the tournament.
It also gives me the opportunity to get my tackle ready before Monday morning. I can think things through before I go on the water and then make the most of the time I have available for practice. That can make a big difference.
On Sunday (today), we had a really nice service and get-together at the Siloan Baptist Church. It was a Meet the Pros event. Our B.A.S.S. Chaplain, Chris Wells, was there along with Randy Howell, Brent Chapman, Shaw Grigsby, James Niggemeyer, Ott DeFoe and Mike McClelland. Of course, we had a good turnout of church members and guests, too.
We had a wonderful fellowship and had the chance to meet some of the local anglers and answer their questions. We were able to put what really matters into perspective and at the same time talk a little fishing. That's about as good as it gets.
As for the tournament, it looks like it's going to be interesting. Half of it is in Texas; so a lot of people think it's local for me and that I'm the favorite, or one of them, anyway. I'm not so sure. I have very little experience on Toledo Bend and no experience on it in the summertime. I'm going to approach it like it's a new body of water, which it really is in many ways. That's all I can do.
Toledo Bend is a good fishery so I'd expect a good tournament. Some of the guys do have some experience on it. That sometimes makes a big difference. We'll see when it's all over. I have a couple of things in mind but we'll have to wait and see before we know if I'm on to something, or not.
The nice thing about that is because of my win on the St. Johns River in March of this year I'm in a position to do that. I don't have to worry about protecting a Classic spot or anything like that. A win like that early in the season really takes the pressure off.
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10. I cannot forget myself. I am also my own friend! For me, the serial entrepreneur, I choose a magazine that will give me business, entrepreneurship, branding, digital trends, everything! — Fast Company. (O diba, pati picture, feeling CEO … wait I am a CEO!)
Now I know how Oprah feels like. It's so fun to give away stuff, especially since I get to keep one for myself!
Zinio is pretty amazing because you get all these titles and so many more on their site and on their app. It isn't expensive either — they have this Z-pass where you can get 3 magazines every month for only $5 a month! I'm totally for digital magazines because of the sustainability — the app makes it feel like you're reading the real magazine, without the clutter and without the use of paper, transportation costs, plastic to wrap the mag and all the other seemingly unnecessary costs.
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Would you move abroad with a debt?(30 Posts)
I have a dilemma which I hope you can help me with. I'm Australian. I live in the UK, and I have a great job as a secondary teacher. However, ALL of my UK friends have now moved abroad and I'm dead lonely. I'm single. My job really is the only thing I am staying here for. I have spent the last year trying to build a future here, because I felt like this a year ago - but I've lost interest now because it hasn't really worked out.
I'd like to move back to Australia (or maybe via another country in an interntional school for a few years first) - my family and childhood friends are there and I miss them. Things like birthdays, Christmas, and weekend dinners are such great times and I'm missing out. I have periods of depression and I'm convinced it's just the circumstances. Plus my parents aren't getting any younger.
I owe about £5000 on my credit card (please don't judge me) but part of me just wants to quit my job and go at Christmas and hope to get a job for the start of the school year. Obviously I can't pay off my whole credit card by then. And I won't have a guaranteed job when I quit, although I'm a reasonably strong candidate and I'm happy to work in the outback for a year or so (can't be more lonely than here!) and that will sort me out financially.
Would you go, or would you wait till July?
Or would you do something different?
If you do leave your job at Christmas, would you be able to claim a refund of tax you've paid come next April? I did this the year I left my job in the UK to go travelling, and also got a similar refund when I left my job in Oz. As far as I know, tax is calculated assuming you are working for the full financial year, so if you only work for part of it, you may be entitled to a refund. Might be worth looking into as you may get a couple of hundred quid at least to help pay off the debt.
Good luck with the move!
Aroomofherown I know that their are quite a few governess jobs going for the beginning of Term One, plus meals and accomidation are taken care of and some give you a fuel allowence. You can get between $500-900 a week governessing, some of them you have to be self employed but not all of them.
It wouldn't stop me but I would call up the bank and see if they can work with you to reduce the balance. This will help you pay it off faster. If they know you are moving to a country outside of the EU I would thnk they would be more open to writing off some of the interest or offering you a lower interest rate to help you repay the balance faster.
OP, definitely do what will make you happy!
I moved to China with a variety of debts (card, overdraft, mortgage) in the UK, that I'm currently paying off at a cracking rate, and way faster than I could be if I'd stayed in the UK. Money goes a lot further here, so I have more left over to throw at my debt.
I agree with the sensible poster (sorry I forgot the name) who pointed out that before you quit your UK job you should apply for another card with a 0% balance transfer offer and take advantage of that. I have 2 UK cards and I swap my remaining debt back and forth according to their deals.
Oooh sorry everyone I had assumed there were no more posts on this thread!
I've decided to quit work in April and go back to Australia then, and in the meantime start an Australian-based business. The setup costs, although small, won't help me get rid of the CC debt but in the long run it may not be such a problem.
There are some brilliant ideas here.
1. A governess job would be PERFECT (from term 2 now obviously). Accommodation and a space to work on developing my business until it pays itself <fingers crossed>
2. I didn't know you could ring a bank and ask them to work with you to reduce the debt!
3. The 0% balance CC worries me - I've applied for one before and was told I didn't have enough credit history to get one?! So am a little nervous about leaving a footprint although there's probably nothing to worry about if I'm leaving anyway.
It's so heartening to read that this does not have to control my life as lots of you have done this!
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How Faith Transformed America: A Review of God in America
By Edward J. Blum
God in America is the cinematic realization of how the last thirty years of American religious history have redefined the study not only of religion, but also of America itself. The film is a beautiful revelation of the quests for religious freedom and diversity in the United States from two centuries before the nation's founding to the political cultural wars of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This six-part series is visually stunning -- with vibrant splashes of contrasting colors to highlight the drama of the nation's religious heritage, with etchings, paintings, and film footage to show the grit and texture of faiths, and with brilliant commentary from many of the finest scholars in the nation to illuminate the trends and developments. God in America centers on the quest for religious freedom from the Pueblo revolt of the 1680s to the conflicts over school prayer in the mid-20th century. Along the way, we watch ministers, immigrants, reformers, attorneys, politicians, activists, and children struggle to live by their own consciences in a nation that frees and constrains them. God in America is a triumph, and anyone invested in the life of the United States should watch it.
Paramount to this telling of American religious history is the nation. Although religious freedom stands as the main theme of God in America, it is how that freedom has been realized, experienced, and complicated vis-à-vis the United States. Anne Hutchinson, for instance, stands "as the future" of the nation for her religious individualism and dissent in 1630s Massachusetts Bay. In life, she was exiled for her challenges to the Puritan leadership and eventually killed by Indians, but her legacy of liberty was illustrative for the nation to come.
The Civil War has an entire hour of the series with the moral thinking of Abraham Lincoln taking center stage. In the fourth episode, Jewish immigrants of the Gilded Age make the effort to figure out and annunciate their relationship to "America." In the fifth episode, the Cold War is the main focus. Fearful of Communism and Soviet atomic capabilities, Americans led by Billy Graham and Dwight Eisenhower tied their nation to God in new and profound ways. The final segment examines how the United States became the most religiously plural nation in the world and how the "religious right" looks to operationalize moral authority through political power. It is the "America" of God in America that really counts.
God in America was possible because of a seismic shift over the past thirty years in the academic telling of American religious history. Before 1980, most scholars viewed religion as something influenced by and acted upon by other forces. Economics, politics, and social change drove religion. The "social control" thesis was a standard one, where even religiously-based reform movements were understood not for their faiths, but for their fears and quests to dominate.
How the times have changed. The new band of religious historians have looked to every nook and cranny of national development to find religion as a prime player in the making, breaking, and repairing of the nation. The examples are legion. The quest for religious liberty influenced the quest for political liberty in the American Revolution. Scripture and denominational conflict over slavery led to the Civil War. New Catholic and Jewish immigrants struggled with what it meant to be American by refracting their political, social, and cultural participation through their religious worldviews. The Cold War was understood as a moral war, and the late 20th and early 21st centuries are defined by religious pluralism and political engagement. Faith is not so much acted upon in God in America, but the key actor in the drama of the nation. Karl Marx has met his match. Religion is not an opiate, but a stimulant.


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Hot and Tart Turkey
This recipe is Sichuan in concept, but without the excessive oiliness that often characterizes the food of China's western provinces.
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- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 6 ounces turkey cutlets, cut into 2-by-1-inch strips
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorn Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 scallions, white parts only, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
- 2 to 3 Thai chiles, thinly sliced (with seeds)
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-by- 1/4 -inch matchsticks
- 1 medium cucumber—peeled, seeded and cut into 2-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-by-1/4-inch matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
How to make this recipe
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add the chicken stock to a wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the turkey and cook, stirring, until just opaque, about 2 minutes. Drain the turkey and set aside 1 tablespoon of the stock; reserve the remainder for another use.
Wipe out the wok and set it over high heat for 40 seconds. Add the Sichuan Peppercorn Oil and when a wisp of white smoke appears, add the garlic, ginger and salt and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the scallions and Thai chiles and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the celery, cucumber and red pepper and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon stock and the turkey and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook for 30 seconds.
Make a well in the center of the wok; stir the sauce and add it to the well. Stir in the vegetables and turkey and cook until thick and bubbling. Serve immediately.
One Serving Calories 239 kcal, Total Fat 3.5 gm, Saturated Fat .7 gm.
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When it comes to survival in combat, whether in a cage or in a street fight, your cardio will always be the one that will keep you going and living to fight for another night. One of the best ways to improve your cardiovascular endurance is to restrict your breathing and oxygen intake through high elevation training. If you can't bring yourself to the highlands, let the pressure of the highlands come to you.
Elevation Training Masks are the best equipment that uses the same conditions as high altitude training. Elite level athletes who train while wearing Elevation Training Masks are dealing with the same amount of oxygen as if they're training on top of a mountain. Due to the effects of inhibited oxygen exchange in high altitudes, these world-class individuals perform at a higher work rate, with more stamina to boot, due to a better breathing environment in lower altitude locations.
Training in limited oxygen consumption makes your entire body adapt to its atmosphere in different ways. Thanks to a restricted air pressure, the oxygen transfer from your lungs to your entire body experience a dramatic rise, due to a more efficient production of red blood cells and small blood vessels to your body. One of the most important natural hormones that play an important part in the process of improving your cardio is Erythropoietin, or EPO. Your EPO is a glycoprotein hormone that controls your body's red blood cell production.
Using the Elevation Training Mask is also a great solution to people who currently suffer from asthma, a medical condition wherein most asthmatics tend to over breathe due to an airflow obstruction or an inflammatory disease in the airways. Wearing an Elevation Training Mask will train their lungs to a more controlled breathing, and experts have theorized a probable cure for asthma, if done regularly.
The human blood is also another catalyst in improving our cardio. Blood is a body fluid that is pumped by the heart, and circulated to the entire human body through the vascular system. Our blood is responsible for two things: it transports ions, compounds and other elements from one tissue or cell to another, and it protects us from diseases.
Speaking of red blood cells, one of the elements that it transports to our body is oxygen. Each red blood cell contains a pigment called hemoglobin, which binds four oxygen molecules, thus forming Oxyhemoglobin. These oxygen molecules are distributed to individual cells in tissues in our bodies, in which these are released. The process of binding the oxygen is called a reversible action, written as such:
Hb + 4O2 => Hb.4O2
The hemoglobin's diagram above, where it shows four oxygen disks, points out where the oxygen molecules are bound, while the polypeptide chains are represented by four elongated figures.
Oxyhemoglobin only forms when oxygen concentrations are high, but with lox oxygen concentrations, the oxygen and hemoglobin separates both elements. With low oxygen concentrations, hemoglobin is unbound from the blood, thus making the hemoglobin count in your body tissues very low, or none at all. With high oxygen concentration, you will see a formation of Oxyhemoglobin.
Take note that oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations, also known as oxygen or carbon tension, are commonly known as partial pressures measured in kPa. The quantity of oxygen bound by hemoglobin is expressed in percentage.
The oxygen dissociation curve can be used to demonstrate Le Chatalier's Principle, which declares that a dynamic equilibrium system reacts to any type of stress by rebuilding the equilibrium.
As aforementioned above, our body is also affected by carbon dioxide exchanges, aside from oxygen. In fact, hemoglobin can bind carbon dioxide as well, although to a lesser extent. While binding oxygen forms Oxyhemoglobin, Carbaminohaemoglobin is formed in this process. Carbon dioxide is carried to the lungs from respiring tissues using this form.
The presence of carbon dioxide in the body helps release oxygen from hemoglobin, which is known as the Bohr Effect. The Bohr Effect can be seen when comparing oxygen dissociation curves with lesser carbon dioxide presence and when there's more carbon dioxide in our blood.
Once carbon dioxide is dispersed into the blood and into erythrocytes in the presence of Carbonic Anhydrase, a type of catalyst, most carbon dioxide responds when there is water in the erythrocytes, and a dynamic equilibrium is established.
Carbonic acid, H2CO3, dissociates to form hydrogen ions and hydrogen carbonate ions. This is also a reversible reaction and undissociated carbonic acid, hydrogen ions and hydrogen carbonate ions exist in dynamic equilibrium with one another.
The Chloride Shift is seen when negatively charged HCO3– ions are diffused from the cytoplasm to the plasma inside the erythrocytes, which is balanced by the distribution of chloride ions to the opposite side, to maintain a balance of negative and positive ions for either side.
The separation of carbonic acids raises the blood's acidity (which reduces its pH level). Hydrogen ions react with Oxyhemoglobin, releasing the oxygen bound by hemoglobin, to reduce the blood's acidity. This action allows carbonic acid in large quantities to be transported in the blood without changing the blood's pH levels.
Hb.4O2 + H+ => HHb+ + 4O2
The Bohr Effect is accountable for the reversible reaction of the entire process. Carbon dioxide is actually a waste product of respiration, and hemoglobin in turn releases oxygen due to the high concentration of the respiring cell.


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I don't believe the 32 HR and the 32-20 interchange. you might be able to use an extra cylinder for one. If memory serves the 32-20 is a tapered case and the 32 hr is a shorter, straightwalled case.
I just ran across the Ruger web ad for this this gun. I didn't look for the date. Is any one shooting it and for what?
I'm working down the caliber range in pistols from .44 BH. I' love it but it is a true cannon. I was toying w/ the single six idea in .22 but was thinking of a little more umph. I saw this and started xreferencing to the Model 1894CB in 32 H&R Magnum. Looks as though the Ruger will fire the .32-20 and the .32wcf( I know I saw this but now I can't find it) Am I on track with that??
Anyone know about the Marlin being able to fire/feed the smaller rounds??
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I don't believe the 32 HR and the 32-20 interchange. you might be able to use an extra cylinder for one. If memory serves the 32-20 is a tapered case and the 32 hr is a shorter, straightwalled case.
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35 hunter is correct.The 32-20 has been around since 1873.Designed by Winchester for the 73 rifle.Straight cases in the blackpowder days were too soon fouled by the BP residue.They found that the bottle necked case sealed up much better and so fired more shots without loading up the innards with burnt powder.The main reason they didn't use the 45 Colt round in rifles that were repeaters.Interesting HUH?? The great 32-20..
Still one of the favorite cartridges for farmers and trappers of the old school.Perfect for a pickup gun low noise and enough power for moles up to and including deer if shot placement is sure.Makes for a great rifle/pistol combo.
arlins,Mausers,martinis are real guns.
Hey if it isn't too late buy the little 32 h&r Ruger. I got lucky abot a month ago found one in great shape with a 6.5" barrel with adj sights. One of the distb had a 2 cylinder deal 32-20 and 32 h&r mag ruger blk hawk that was a couple yrs ago if my mem service me right.I don't think it had adj sights.
The Rugers are great guns. The .32 H&R is an interesting cartridge, about perfect for some game and adaptable to a wide range of fun hunting.
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." R. L. Stevenson
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I wondered at one time if you necked down a .32 H&R cxase to .17 and installed a .17 barrel on one of these how well it would work out? I don't have the $$ to play with right now to find out.
Beleive it was Buckeye Sports that had the Blackhawk with dual cylinders, one in 32-20 and other for the 32 Long/Mag. The Single Six is now only avaibible with fixed sights and is too short for a cyclinder in 32-20. Been looking for years for one with adjustable sights.
Believe Marlin 1894 action is suitable for the 32-20 since the action was designed for pistol rounds of that length. The Marlin in .32 mag appears to use a closed action and loading method of the M39 22LR rifle. Don't think it can handle the 32-20 but not sure since I've never seen one.
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Cimarron makes a 32-20/32 H&R revolver, however it is a short barreled fixed sight model intended for cowboy action shootiing. It resembles the Colt Lightning, however it is single action. Colt Lightnings were double action.Originally Posted by Combat Diver
I found this interesting Ruger 32 H&R on the internet that also resembles the Colt Lightning and have ordered it to use for cowboy action pocket pistol side matches. It has no ejector like the storekeeper and sheriff model Colt Lightnings.
"While a 9 mm or .40 caliber bullet may or may not expand, it is an undeniable fact that a .45 caliber bullet will never shrink." Fr. Frog


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Rich and popular Cher Horowitz and her friend Dionne make it their mission to Beverly Hills-ify transfer student Tai and help her become as pretty and popular as they are. After a few backfires, misunderstandings, and several trips to the mall, Cher (very slowly) starts to learn the significance of helping other people. Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, and Paul Rudd star in this effervescent comedy about clueless teenagers in the Valley.
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A worker has been killed in an industrial accident at the Inquirer building in Montgomery County. The man was reportedly trapped under a massive roll of paper at the plant that prints the Inquirer and Daily News in Upper Merion. [NBC Philadelphia]
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This week, I officially became Union. I have joined the National Writers Union (NWU). The NWU is affiliated with the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the AFL-CIO.As I have become disillusioned with the Wyoming Democratic Party , and party politics in general, I have been looking for groups and organizations that will allow me to advance social justice while also enjoying the association that comes with belonging to a group. I am social like that.On the campaign trail, few groups were more … [Read more...]
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I have long loved They Might Be Giants. The song "Your Racist Friend" is my favorite song, partially because experiences in life often (sadly) remind me of the narrative in the song. Today, I was remind of this song by comments #12 and #13 on this thread. Holy Crap!"Like" Approaching Justice on Facebook … [Read more...]
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John Rawls is my hero, but I never met him. So, I love hearing personal experiences like that of Thomas Pogge. And to think...I have been accused of hero worship. :)Source: The Carnegie Council's Ethics Matters Series.I tend to side more with Pogge on the idea of global justice than I do Rawls. However, as Pogge mentions, many ideas about global justice, including the amazing work of Pogge himself, have been directly influenced by the Rawlsian concept of justice. … [Read more...]
LDS Church Supports Move to Include Gay Scouts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a statement in support of the shift by the Boy Scouts of America that will allow gay Scouts to fully participate within the Scout program.I want to share part of that statement:"While the Church has not launched any campaign either to effect or prevent a policy change we have followed the discussion and are satisfied that BSA has made a thoughtful, good-faith effort to address issues that, as they have said, remain 'among the most … [Read more...]
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S.B. SUDS: A Craft Beer Guide
Even in a down economy craft beer finds new and ever trending audiences across the land as sales steadily rise for independent brewers and gastropubs alike, while new palettes embrace the diversity of an ancient elixir known formerly as beer. The South Bay has a plethora of watering holes that cater to thirsty patrons from all walks of life but in the last couple years there has been a steady uptick in craft beer consumption.
A burgeoning craft beer movement is sweeping through the South Bay of Los Angeles and no longer can Northern California and San Diego hold geographical supremacy over brewery locations. Since the advent of one of the Southlands craftiest breweries, The Bruery, small, unaffiliated non-corporate beer makers have risen for business throughout parts of Orange & LA County. Equally respondent though, and crucial to this rising trend, is the consumer, who's cheerfully tilted their elbows in united approval.
S.B. Suds will gladly follow this fascinating craft beer renaissance in the Beach Cities and beyond, through its trends and seasons, and keep the South Bay in tune with local beer festival and tastes, as we've done in the past. To christen the launch of our first web page dedicated to craft beer, we've compiled a list (in no particular order) of some of our favorite California craft breweries and their products.
S.B. SUDS: Favorite California Craft Breweries
- North Coast Brewing Co. Arguably the bellwether of Northern California's craft beer industry, stationed in Fort Bragg, this brewery is internationally known with distribution channels to Europe and Asia. There's no matching the balance of a Pilsner brew and for day-long drinking under the South Bay sun, go with North Coast's Scrimshaw Pilsner (4.4 % ABV). It has a crisp, lemon-lime finish with a subtle hoppiness that comes together for a pleasurable summer standard. The Scrimshaw Pilsner is readily available in most drinking establishments and can regularly be found at Trader Joes. If you"re in the mood for a Belgian brew, test your merit with a sip of North Coast's Pranqster, a Belgian style golden ale with a comfortable 7.6% ABV.
- Port Brewing Co. Pizza and craft beer made for a belly-bloating experience and were probably a little premature in the early 1990s, but Pizza Port gained a well deserved reputation for pouring hoppy beers throughout the 90s and into the 21st century. Today Port Brewing is a product of Northern San Diego County"s diverse brewing landscape and will likely become more recognizable to South Bay folk and beyond. Their signature black lager beer is called Midnight Expressions (5.5% ABV), it's a dark beer with a deceivingly smooth, roasted finish. No intense dark beer flavors here like chocolate or coffee, thus making for one of the most drinkable Stout or Porter like beers this side of the Mississippi. This is a hard beer to find but check the ever flowing 88 taps at Naja's Place on the King Harbor side of the Redondo Beach Pier or just mosey into BevMo.
- Bear Republic Brewing Co. Simply one of the best brand names of any craft beer label, Bear Republic combines an independent spirit with high quality craft beer. They harbor one of the world's most satisfying India Pale Am einfachsten ist es somit, casino spielautomaten zu nutzen, bis die Bedingungen erfullt sind. Ales (IPA) ever made; it's called Racer 5 IPA (7.0% ABV). Although the market for APAs & IPAs can seem a bit crowded, just be sure to remember the words "Racer 5." It doesn't overpower you with hops and comes complete with some caramel notes. The finish is dry and citrusy, in the end you feel genuinely satisfied. Racer 5 can be found at Naja's Place in Redondo Beach and Café Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach. Look for it and other Bear Republic beers at Cost Plus World Markets too.
- Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Now a major player in the California craft beer scene because of their award-winning brew and fancy last name. Located in what is considered wine country, Paso Robles, Firestone brews a short but popular list of beers. Their Double Barrel Ale (5.0% ABV) is an English style Pale Ale that can be found everywhere, even at Costco. The DBA has an amber-brown hue and toasty-malted smell with hints of sweetness (apple/cherry). The finish is clean and dry making the DBA very sessionable.
- The Strand Brewing Co. One of the South Bay's first craft brewers ever to set-up shop in Torrance, we first sampled their 24th Street Pale Ale (6.1% ABV) at last summer's Socal Suds Beer Festival. It was love at first sip, even if the market is way over-saturated with everything Pale Ale. It's a well balanced American Pale Ale with a hoppy nose that's easy to drink and a finish that is touch citrus sweet. You can find this tasty APA all over the South Bay as the owner, Rick Marcello, has done due diligence in distributing his passion to a solid majority of South Bay bars. Look out for The Strand's Beach House Amber too, it's worth a hoist.


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2002 325i Tons of issues not covered by ext warrnty. Did I get ripped off? (long)
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Some states have lemon laws for used cars. Check out laws where you live. Should have been a paper in the windows saying either as-is or with warentee. What does it say?
BMW dealer will not fight with third party extended warranty company for you. That will be your job.
You need to get a detailed list of what is wrong. Then you need to read fine print of your extended warranty. Sometimes warrentee
company can be convinced to change mind (but usually those warrantee's are written to cover only things that rarely fail). Their first response will be - no not covered - but if you read the fine print it might be covered and you just have to point it out to them.
Also if they don't call back, call them. The longer this drags out the worse chance you have.
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Laguna de Labradores: Beautiful Blue in a Vast Land
It is not known for it's size, but Laguna de Labradores has a draw all of its own. The deep blue waters of this lake hold many local legends and an eerie calm meets visitors who chose to relax along the shores or fishing from within.
Though the lake appears very normal and inconsequential, Laguna de Labradores reaches depths of up to 300 meters. It has been studied by curious scientists around the world. Reportedly, the lake was formed by underground faults and it is believed that the Cenote de Gavilan, located nearby, connects to the lake with underground water currents.
The lake is a favorite sport for avid fisherman. Species of catfish, rainbow trout and carp can be caught along with mojarra, a type of tilapia often used for bait. Of course if fishing doesn't suit your interest, swimming and picnicking along the shore is quite a wonderful way to spend the day.
Laguna de Labradores is located just outside Galeana in Nuevo Leon. A visit to Laguna de Labradores can enjoy Gavilan on the same visit and vice versa. The area is tourist friendly and locals enjoy conversating with visitors. The best way to truly take in the expereince is through talking with locals who know the area and may even share a story or two about the lake.


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You Slobs Should Cut Your Grass
Everywhere I look, careless neighbors are bringing down the neighborhood. They don't paint, they don't edge, they don't take in their trash cans, but worst of all, they don't cut their grass. I loathe such slobs, so imagine my consternation when I returned from a lovely vacation to find that the weediest, most overgrown lawn on the street stood right in front of my house.
Naturally, I can't be faulted for this. Here is who I blame.
1. The Irresponsible Weather. Every year, I go on vacation in July knowing that it won't rain during the entire month and I don't have anybody I can trust to water properly. Thus, I don't cut the grass right before I leave, because then it would be brown as a yard in Phoenix when I return. (Personal aside — Why do people live in Phoenix? It's huge, flat, alternates between brown and gray, is hotter than Hades most of the time, and has no water. Someone please enlighten me.) Only this year, it decided to rain a lot. And it's rained every day since I got back, so I can't mow. If the grass gets any taller, elephants will hide in there. I'm so ashamed.
2. The Worthless Crabgrass Preventer. I paid $25 and put down this stuff exactly when the label said I should and in the manner specified. What did I get for my efforts? Look at the photo! A prize crop of the the healthiest, happiest, most beautiful crabgrass I've ever had. Next year, I'm planting only crabgrass. That should ensure none comes up.
3. Shameless Neighbors. When they saw the desperate situation my lawn was in, someone should have come over and cut it without being asked. It's a matter of neighborhood pride. (Heck, I'd do it for them, but I'm always out of town.)
Subduing the Jungle
I estimate that my Bermuda grass is now about 4 inches tall and the crabgrass is almost twice that. I've considered bringing in a bush-hog, but that might slaughter all of the innocent quail and prairie chickens who've recently taken up residence. So this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to wait until the grass is dry (sometime in the 23rd century), put my mower on its highest setting (around 3 inches) and mow it down to 3 inches. Then I'll wait a few days, lower the height to 2-1/2 inches, and mow it again. A week later, I'll cut it down to 2 inches. That way, the grass will remain green even in the summer heat and my sidewalk and cat will miraculously reappear.
I closing, I would just like to say to the weather, the next time I expect a drought, I'd better get one. You're making me look like a renter.


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" Brand: Fender / Type: Guitar Pick / Plectrum "
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Guitar picks that are made by Fender California.
These guitar picks are known for being bright and colourful. They are transparent and coloured in lots of different summer shades, the one I am using now is a peach colour but last time I had a pick that was aqua blue. The picks have all got a white palm tree engraved onto them and the word Fender.
They are made of thin plastic so I use them only when I am playing my guitars that has thin strings. They will not snap straightaway if you use them on thick strings but start to crack very quick if you are not careful.
My husband writes for a well known music blog and he was sent quite a lot of these to review and give out as a competition prize. We kept some for ourselves because we both like to play guitar, I think they are good but I do not like to hold them as much as other picks I use. My husband says they are good for the strumming style he has but I like to play more complicated melodies and these feel a bit flimsy in my fingers.
They look good and help me to play my guitar to a high level but I like picks that feel stronger as I hold them. These do not bend and are not weak, they are a standard size comparing to other picks so will fit in my pick holder. The only disappointing thing is that I like to drill a hole in attractive guitar picks to wear them on a thong around my neck but I cannot make the drill do a clean hole in these and that is a pity because they are good looking and bright so would make a nice summery necklace.
I wouldn't buy these picks but I have enjoyed using them for the last few weeks, I have bought some different ones now so won't use the Fender California ones for very much longer because my new ones are more suited for style of play. I like that the palm tree decoration has not faded or rubbed off but if the pick starts to crack then the tree cracks also and that makes the pick look very old and tatty.
These picks are cheap to buy and cost only £4 for 12 in assorted colours. For that price it does not matter if you break one because it does not cost very much to replace it.
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Fender have come up with some neat looking guitar picks to accompany certain models of instrument they produce - which can be strummed and picked by a thinner, more brittle plectrum type due to the guitars build type and consequent string thickness. 'Fender California Clear Guitar Picks' are transparent, and are tinted with different colours of varying nature - though they are all very clear and bright.
These plectrums are NOT recommended for use on thick strings, namely the wide gauged brass type often found on full-sized acoustic guitars. They WILL snap very easily, and are far more suited to nylon strings and/or smaller guitars. That's not to say the picks can't be used to pluck heavier strings lightly, but they won't enable the guitar to produce anywhere near the volume it should - which will lead to player frustration and the inevitable destruction of the pick.
Made from a very thin polymer compound, the picks still retain long-lasting capability if used correctly. The main advantage of using this type of pick however is its feel and light-weight construction. The tear-drop shaped plectrums act well with skin and stick nicely, even with the addition of sweat and warmth. You really can move your hand(s) in quick succession with these things without dropping or snapping them - depending on the string rigidity.
Each plectrum has a little snippet of information engraved onto its surface explaining the plectrum type (thin, medium or heavy) and the Fender logo for this particular product range. The white text suits the darker coloured picks, but not so the lighter ones which seem to blend with the writing to create a block of indistinguishable colour. As with all plectrums, the writing fades over time, but with the Fender picks it seems to last quite a while before abrasive rubbing and moisture breaks it down.
The medium picks are the best in my opinion. They offer a certain level of strength whilst retaining the light, functional properties of the range. The level of strength is significantly better than the thinner picks which seem to snap all the time, whenever I use them anyway.
Overall, this product range is very recommendable; the picks are an interesting change, an innovative transformation from the usual solid plastic/nylon compound adopting such a typical look and feel. I'd give this product a 4/5, at £5 a pack it's affordable and does the job of producing guitar sound!
Available in six different colours, Fender's California Medium Clear Guitar Picks are a popular choice for those who want a cool (as well as functional) strumming device. Their transparency combined with the pastel shades give these particular plectrums a nostalgic '80s appeal - but are they any good?
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Costing £5 for a pack of twelve from dv247.com, the plectrums are by no means expensive at around 41p each - that said, there are cheaper picks out there if you're prepared to sacrifice the looks-factor and opt for something a little less flamboyant.
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First thing's first - let's talk about longevity; these particular plectrums have been criticised in the past for being a little less than sturdy. Personally i've got no problems with their build quality - but it is important to use these picks with the right strings. Firstly, if you're planning to use these with medium or heavy gauge acoustic strings then think again, the plectrum's soft plastic will split quickly. However, for light gauge electric strings, these are absolutely fine. Yes, they may well split eventually, but their general lifespan is more than acceptable.
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Lightweight and comfortable to hold, i've found that these picks remain securely in the hand during strumming - so grip certainly isn't a problem. Regarding their sound, they return a light clean tone and are great for rhythm guitar played on an electric. Due to their bendiness, they aren't especially suited for grungy meaty sounds, but I wouldn't necessarily class that as a disadvantage.
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Overall, Fender's California Medium Clear Guitar Picks are some of my favourite plectrums in terms of their appearance - they're cool and fun at the same time. As long as you limit their use to light gauge strings, you probably won't be disappointed - recommended.
Fender probably THE best know name when I comes to guitars. When I hear the name Fender I think quality, durability, and now stupidity, on my part that is. Yes they make some great guitars and other great guitar related products. But these picks, just didn't do it for me, they are or should I say where the most flimsy picks I have ever owned.
These are the Fender California Clear Guitar Picks, I hapened to pick these up when on holiday in the US. Appearance wise they do appeal, well to me anyway, they have a very retro Miami Vice look to them, with their pale colour plate, palm tree and ocean LOGO, they did stand out from the rest. They come in a pack of twelve and of course in a selection of thickness and strengths. The verity is quite good and the colours are great, such unusual colours of plectrums, such as the see through peach (they are all see through by the way) ocean blue, retro pink, to my favourite (colour Pick that is) aquamarine.
I found they were good with steal string playing, good but not amazing. These picks have a lot more negatives than positives for me. First of all they warp and bend like crazy. This happens as a result of any excess heat, and some stages get very hot under those lights when performing for hours on end.
Even without that heat the tip tends to bend very soon if played with any kind of gusto. And in the worst scenario the pick just snaps in half. So if you are a little on the heavy side when it comes to playing, these may not be the pick for you. Furthermore the edges tend to develop groves if you run it down the string. These groves then hinder further playing as they can then get caught in the string.
On the other hand I have played quite a diverse list of styles using these picks, from power chords, to the gentlest of acoustic ballads. The main problem is that after most gigs or sessions in the studio the pick would be rendered useless. For me Tortex picks a far superior (I have previously reviewed these) they may not look as cool as these do. But as we all know looks aren't everything.
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It has been confirmed today, that Argentinean cruiserweight Victor Emilio Ramirez (14-1, 12 KOs) will take on WBO #12 Ali Ismailov (15-1-1, 10 KOs) for a full WBO title on April 11th at Mar del Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The contract between two parties was officially signed two days ago, ending a lengthy period of preliminary negotiations.
The exact status of the fight, however, remains uncertain. It was earlier reported by a bunch of boxing media, that Ramirez, who upset huge favorite Alexander Alexeev in January to capture an interim version of the belt, would make an optional defense of the full WBO title against current WBO Latino beltholder Ismailov. On the other hand, Jab Promotions president Vitaly Supichenko, who is guiding Azerbaijani's career, told this correspondent that the bout is scheduled for a vacant WBO belt, while WBO #1 Enzo Maccarinelli (29-2, 22 KOs) and WBO #2 Ola Afolabi (13-1-3, 5 KOs) would most probably collide for an interim version of the title on March 14th. The WBO official web portal lists Victor Ramirez as a full champion.
Ali Ismailov, now 34, turned a pro in December 2004 after a lengthy and successful amateur career. Ismailov was a two-time former Olympian for Azerbaijan (Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004) and took bronze medals in both European (Tampere 2000) and world (Houston 1999) championships. In his only fifth fight at paid ranks in February 2006, Azerbaijani slugger took then undefeated (20-0-1) prospect Vadim Tokarev in deep waters before losing to him a spirited ninth-round TKO due to an injury. Ismailov is 12-0 since then.


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Tyler Conroy, D, Bishop Timon-St. Jude (N.Y.) has verbally committed to Air Force Academy. Conroy served as a member of the Under Armour Upstate Underclassmen Team and Syracuse Adidas team. He's a physical athlete at 6-2, 210 lbs.
Kevin Blair, M, Hingham High (Mass.) has committed to Providence College. Blair is a two-year captain and a 2011 All-American.
Will Perkins, A, St. Marks (Texas) has committed to Michigan. Perkins stands at 6-3, 200 lbs. He lettered in both football and lacrosse. Perkins attended Nike Blue Chip junior and senior camps, and played at the Brine Shootout with Team Dallas. The three-year starting attackman posted 45 goals and 16 assists as a junior. He also considered Maryland, Air Force, High Point and Drexel.
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Chandler Suk, D, Langley (Va.) committed to Delaware. The 6-1, 175 lb. Suk has won three straight VHSL state championships and has played with MadLax Orange for six years. He recently participated at the Brine Shootout. Also considered/looked at Hofstra, Towson, Mount St. Mary's, Salisbury, Stevenson, Mary Washington and St Mary's.
Luke Brugger, D, Phillips Exeter (N.H.) has verbally committed to Princeton. Brugger recently led the defense to an 18-2 record, and will captain the group next season. He also attended Nike Blue Chip Rising Seniors and played in the King of the Hill All-Star game.
Braxton Roman, D, Lambert (Ga.) verbally committed to High Point University. Roman was a lacrosse all-state selection as a junior and a member of the 2012 Under Armour South team. He was also an all-county football selection as a junior.
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Wassap kote,
I am making a scratch built armor and need help and tips thanks yo :jodo:thumbsup
what kind of materials are you using?
Yeah ... gotta be a little more specific .. ?
I am going to buy a helmet from ebay make my own gun from wood then coat it with fiber glass and bondo and I think I will make the armor out of a trach can.
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After first starting up fine, van stalls in drive. Then becomes almost impossible to restart and will only drive off if I press gas and brake, Rev up drop it drive then it may sputter and stall or manage to drive forward. I've burned out a caliper this week trying to keep it running
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even at level ground when I try to start ahead it seems to choke. What gives?
How do I keep it from backing out. Im losing fluid. Radiator was just changed out and lines screwed in properly.
gasket too much or not enough for it is now leaking at the gasket?
out the old gasket part of the gasket came with it. so I replaced it with new. I was too quick with that question sorry.
Old gasket seem to be OK still in tack. Can I reuse it and can I place new gasket on top of old?
With switch in the on position head lights von't go on if it is cold, when we run it for a while or park it in the sun for a while head lights will go on.
To NV and want to repair it before I do. The NV repair shops are very expensive as to AZ. I'm told its not that difficult of a fix that is under or around the distributor. The report said: "High Speed CO 3.03% Greater than 1.20% and High Speed HG 227 Greater than 220 parts per million." Can anyone give me advice on this and how to fix it. At that same time of the test I had a few small holes in the muffler. I replaced it. Do you think that had anything to do with my van flunking?
Cannot get the old oil filter out. Made 3 trips to auto store for tools. Nothing has worked. Wits end. Please help.
Most of the lights in the instrument cluster are dead.
a tranny shop thinks its the planet plates gears inside, but it only happens in drive and starts about 3/4 miles down the road. If I drive in 2nd or 1st it does not sound. Another tranny shop says the planet gears only operate in 2nd and 3rd. I have an automatic. To replace the planet gears we are looking at a whole new tranny job costing $1500. What if that's not it? Any suggestions?
It starts at about 30 mph. Sometime it doesn't sound at all. If I drop down rpm's it will quite out. I was told it was my wheel bearings. I replaced those and the rotors and it still is their. I was told it was my drive train and when they lifted it up they found nothing wrong. I changed an idler pulley and the serpinteen belt and it still is their. A transmission shop says its sound like a bearing inside. They want $1400 to change it out. It runs good and doesn't sound all the time. About 6 months ago I changed out a water pump and used the old clutch could It be that? I am having a small problem with a leak in my power sterring holder. Coould it be that or in the sterring housing. Im dazed and confused. Hope its nothte tranny.
the hvac vacuum harness that connects to the ac/heater switch module became brittle and all the vacuum hoses fell apart. now I do not know to which slot the 6 wires of vacuum hoses will go to. Anyone who owns a 1986 dodge ram van wagon could help check under the dash on how the hoses are connected. Benjie
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I also tried tester on 3 connections to blower lever control behind main unit on dash and found nothing. Should their be a live wire there? Fuse is OK what to do next?
I replaced the ignition switch last year and it didnt happen but that doesnt seem like the problem. Any help?
I installed a new switch lever but that wasn't the problem. Im trying to find the heater blower resister. Is it under the hood, or under the glove compartment or under the dash inside? Is that the problem?
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Sorry for another humanIK question
I have come under the impression, that I can map a custom rig to "character controls" under HumanIK. That way, using the character picker the HumanIK system provides on my own rig.
Is this even possible? I haven't been able to make it work.
I can map joints through the "characterization" thing, but haven't been able to start mapping controlers to the "character control" window.
Everything is just greyed out when I click on the blue button (the guy in the circle).
What would be the workflow of mapping controlers of a custom rig, to the "character controls" window from the HumanIK system?