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A shock absorber, or strut, is basically a hydraulic damping mechanism for controlling spring vibrations. It will not support weight or return to its original position after it is moved; only a spring will do that. The car body is therefore suspended on springs and the shock absorber is used to control its movements when the springs are deflected by bumps and caused to vibrate.
Shock absorbers control spring movements in both directions: when the spring is compressed and when it is extended. The amount of resistance needed in each direction is determined by the type of vehicle, the type of suspension, the location of the shock absorber in the suspension system, and the position in which it is mounted.
Shock absorbers control suspension vibrations by absorbing the energy stored in the spring when it is compressed and converting that energy into heat. This controls the spring reaction and allows that spring to return to its original position slowly and without a rapid or violent movement. The shock absorber dispels the heat from the converted energy into the air passing around it.
Shock absorbers develop control or resistance.
A shock absorber, or strut, is basically a hydraulic damping mechanism for controlling spring vibrations. It will not support weight or return to its original position after it is moved; only a spring will do that. The car body is therefore suspended on springs and the shock absorber is used to control its movements when the springs are deflected by bumps and caused to vibrate.
Shock absorbers control spring movements in both directions: when the spring is compressed and when it is extended. The amount of resistance needed in each direction is determined by the type of vehicle, the type of suspension, the location of the shock absorber in the suspension system, and the position in which it is mounted.
Shock absorbers control suspension vibrations by absorbing the energy stored in the spring when it is compressed and converting that energy into heat. This controls the spring reaction and allows that spring to return to its original position slowly and without a rapid or violent movement. The shock absorber dispels the heat from the converted energy into the air passing around it.
Shock absorbers develop control or resistance by forcing fluid through restricted passages. There are usually four shock absorbers on a car. One is located near each wheel. They are called direct acting because of their direct connection between the car frame (body) and the axle (wheel-mounting member). Shock absorbers are also called double acting because they control motion in both directions of the suspension travel. Upward movements of the body are called rebound and downward movements are called compression.
The upper shock mounting is attached to a piston rod. The piston rod is attached to a piston and rebound valve assembly. A rebound chamber is located above the piston and a compression chamber below the piston. These chambers are full of hydraulic fluid. A compression intake valve is positioned in the bottom of the cylinder and connected, hydraulically, to a reserve chamber also full of hydraulic fluid. The lower mounting is attached to the cylinder tube in which the piston operates.
During compression, the movement of the shock absorber causes the piston to move downward with respect to the cylinder tube, transferring fluid from the compression chamber to the rebound chamber. This is accomplished by fluid moving through the outer piston hole and unseating the piston intake valve.
During rebound, the pressure in the compression chamber falls below that of the reserve chamber. As a result, the compression valve will unseat and allow fluid to flow from the reserve chamber into the compression chamber. At the same time, fluid in the rebound chamber will be transferred into the compression chamber through the inner piston holes and the rebound valve.
Gas-filled Shock Absorbers
The rapid movement of the fluid between the chambers during the rebound and compression strokes can cause foaming of the fluid. Foaming is the mixing of free air and the shock fluid. When foaming occurs, the shock develops a lag because the piston is moving through an air pocket that offers up resistance. The foaming results in a decrease of the damping forces and a loss of spring control.
During the movement of the piston rod, the fluid is forced through the valuing of the piston. When the piston rod is moving quickly, the shock absorber oil cannot get through the valuing fast enough, which causes pressure increases in front of the piston and pressure decreases behind the piston. The result is foaming and a loss of shock absorber control. The gas-filled shock absorber is designed to reduce foaming of the oil. The gas-filled shock absorber uses a piston and oil chamber similar to other shock absorbers. The difference is that instead of a double tube with a reserve chamber, a dividing piston separates the oil chamber from the gas chamber. The oil chamber contains a special hydraulic oil, and the gas chamber contains nitrogen at 25 times atmospheric pressure.
When the piston rod is moved into the shock absorber, oil is displaced, as in the double-tube principle. This oil displacement causes the dividing piston to press on the gas chamber, thus reducing it in size. With the return of the piston rod, the gas pressure returns the dividing piston to its starting position. Whenever the oil column is held at a static pressure of approximately 25 times atmospheric pressure, the pressure decreases behind the working piston cannot be high enough for the gas to exit from the oil column. Consequently, the gas-filled shock absorber operates without foaming.
Shock Absorber Ratio
Shock absorber control or resistance is expressed as a ratio, such as 90/10, 70/30, or 50/50. There has been no standard usage of the number sequence in the ratio. Shock absorber technicians commonly express the extension control first. A 90/10 ratio means that 90% of the shock's control is in the compression cycle and 10% of the control is in the extension cycle.
Inspect Suspension Components for Wear
SERVICE TIP: One of the best ways to diagnose a suspension problem is to go for a ride with the owner. Observe what the car is doing. Ask yourself if the problem occurs during braking, steering, or over bumps. Your observations will help you a great deal when you inspect the suspension system.
Anytime you have a car on a hoist to lubricate the suspension components, you should also check the suspension parts for wear. A car with poor steering control, rapid tire wear, noise during stopping and driving over bumps, or poor steering stability may have a suspension, steering, or wheel alignment problem. You should follow a systematic step-by-step procedure to determine the condition of the parts in each of these areas.
To begin your inspection, raise the vehicle on a hoist so you have plenty of room to make an inspection. You can test for loose wheel bearings by grasping the front tire top and bottom and rocking it in and out. Any noticeable looseness is too much. To make sure any looseness detected is in the wheel bearing, check for relative movement between the rotor or brake drum and backing plate. Upper and lower ball joints on most vehicles perform different functions. They are designed differently and require different inspection techniques. The design differs because one pair, called the weight carriers, always supports the front half of the vehicle weight. The other set, called the friction or follower joints, supports no vertical load, but must maintain a firm, quiet connection between the spindle and the control arm. On most American cars with short, long arm suspension, the lower ball joint is the weight carrier. But on many import models with short, long arm suspension, the upper ball joint carries the load.
To apply the proper checking procedure, identify which ball joints are the weight carriers and which are the friction joints. The weight carrier is always mounted on the control arm to which the coil spring or torsion bar is mounted. The friction joint is always mounted on the unloaded control arm. After identifying the ball joints by function, continue the inspection.
Friction ball joints have a heavy coil spring or rubber insert inside that preloads the ball stud and enables the spring to dampen the vibration and road shock of the wheels. Unfortunately, the spring also makes the ball joints difficult to check because the preload keeps the ball joint tight and makes a simple wheel shake test unreliable. The most accurate way to check a friction joint for wear is to disconnect it from the spindle, put two nuts back on the stud to act as a lock, and turn the stud with an inch-pound torque wrench. If you get a reading between 24 and 96 inch-pounds (2-8 newton-meters) for most cars, the ball joint is in satisfactory condition. When the reading is above or below these limits, something is wrong in the socket and the ball joint should be replaced. This checking procedure should be followed when the vehicle has very high mileage, has performed in especially rough service, or appears not to have had proper maintenance.
Weight-carrying ball joints are constantly twisting and turning in response to the steering and up-and-down motion of the front wheels. This wearing motion continues while the two ball joints are loaded with the vehicle weight.
To check a weight-carrying ball joint, first visually check for the general condition of the ball joint and seal. Then check to determine the amount of wear on the inside of the part. Look for broken seals that let contaminants into the part, which shortens the life of the joint. When possible, check the throat area under the seal for cracks or distortion.
The next step is to unload the ball joint and measure the amount of clearance. Lower the car to the ground and position a jack to unload the suspension. For lower weight carriers, place the support under the lower control arm near the wheel.
For upper weight carriers, place the support under the frame crossmember and support the upper control arm in its operating position with a wedge between the body and upper control arm. Check for loose wheel bearings and adjust if necessary. Wheel bearings must be snug to avoid adding their clearance to that of the ball joints.
The most accurate way to measure internal wear is by using a dial indicator that can measure vertical movement right at the ball joint socket. This eliminates the chance of adding other clearances, such as those created by loose wheel bearings, to the ball joint check measurement. The dial indicator is mounted on the lower control arm, near the ball joint to be checked, with locking pliers or a clamp. The dial indicator plunger is then placed against the ball joint steering knuckle (depending on the type of car being checked) so it can read the vertical movement of the parts when the ball joint is unloaded and the wheel is moved through its full vertical range with a pry bar.
Lock the indicator in place by tightening the flexible coupling. Set the dial indicator to zero. Place the pry bar between the tire and ground and pry up on the bottom of the tire. Then, when the wheel is moved vertically through its full range, the reading shown on the dial indicator will equal the amount of internal ball joint clearance. Compare your readings to specifications in the shop service manual to determine if the ball joint should be replaced.
The lower ball joint is the only ball joint on MacPherson strut units. To check it, grasp the lower arm near the ball joint and force the arm up and down to check for looseness, or push and pull on the tire near the ball joint. If there is any movement, the ball joint should be replaced.
Many vehicles use ball joints with built-in wear indicators. Wear indicator-type ball joints must remain loaded to check for wear. The vehicle should be checked with the suspension at curb height. The most common type of wear indicator has a small diameter boss that protrudes from the center of the lower housing. As wear occurs internally, this boss will gradually recede into the housing. When it is flush with the housing, the ball joint should be replaced.
You are ready now to visually check each of the control arm bushing assemblies. Control arm cross shafts and bushings provide the inner hinges for the independent front suspension. They attach the control arms to the vehicle frame in a way that permits the wheels to move up and down independently. The control arm bushings provide the bearing for this hinge. The bushings must be in satisfactory condition to perform their primary function of keeping the control arms in the proper position to maintain alignment settings. The rubber torsion type also has an important secondary function of helping dampen road shock from the vehicle body.
Visually inspect each bushing assembly. The first sign of failure in the rubber torsion-type bushing is when cracks appear around the bushing edges. Small cracks on the outer surface are not harmful, but the bushing should be checked very closely when they are present. Look for severe compression of the rubber on one side or the rubber extruding out of the bushing. Also, check for torn rubber and frayed edges. When you examine control arm bushings, also look carefully at the end nuts. They can work loose and allow the bushing to pop out of the mounting.
Coil springs become weakened through constant twisting and flexing in normal service. This allows them to sag, lowering the vehicle out of its normal curb height range. When the curb height varies by even a fraction of an inch from the original specifications, there are problems. Suspension parts, such as control arms and ball joints, may be extremely overloaded when there is not enough suspension travel.
Coil springs are checked by taking measurements at specific points on the vehicle. The measuring points and specifications can be found in the vehicle shop service manual. The springs can also be checked by comparing measurements taken on each side of the car. Measure dimension A; this is the distance between the lower control arm and the frame. There should be a difference of no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) between the right and left side of the car. Measure dimensions B and C (from ground level to the center of pivot points). The difference between B and C on either side should not be more than 3/4 inch (19 mm). Make sure the bumper is not bent or deformed; then measure distance D, which is the height from a level floor to the bottom of the bumper. The difference between the D measurements should not be more than 3/8 inch (10 mm). If you find your measurements are beyond specifications, both coil springs should be replaced.
Many vehicles are equipped with strut rods that are bolted to the lower control arm and mounted at the opposite end through the strut rod bushing in the vehicle frame. Strut rods act as a brace for the lower control arm. The strut rod bushing must maintain a firm, flexible shock-absorbing mount.
The strut rod bushings wear due to the constant flexing of the strut rod and rubber deterioration caused by the elements. The results are changeable alignment settings, noise (especially during braking), and pulling to the side during braking.
Strut rod bushings wear from the inside out. A check of the external bushing condition will not help determine if the bushing needs replacing. The best way to check strut rod bushings is to raise the car on a hoist with a helper inside. Spin one of the front wheels and then have the person in the car apply the brakes. Worn strut rod bushings will make a popping noise when the brakes are applied. This noise is due to movement in the bushing assembly as the strut tries to control braking forces on the control arm.
Sway bar bushings anchor the bar to the vehicle frame and the control arm on each side. The purpose of the bar is to reduce body roll and sway. The condition of the bushings will affect the performance of the bar. Check the bar for missing links. Inspect the frame bushings for tightness, distortion, and signs of movement by grabbing the bar with your hand and trying to shake it.
Inspect and Test Shock Absorbers and Struts
Whenever you inspect the suspension system, you should test the shock absorbers or MacPherson struts. The test should be performed with the car on the ground, not when the car is being supported on a jack or hoist.
The way to test the front and rear shocks or MacPherson strut cartridges is by bouncing each corner of the car. Rock the car at each corner and release. If the car bounces more than 1 1/2 times after you have stopped, take a closer look at the shocks or cartridges.
If the car bounces more than it should, raise the car back up on the hoist. Run your hand over the tire tread completely around the tire and from inside to outside. Cupping or unusual wear in any area indicates the shocks may not be holding the tires on the road. Look for broken mounts, damaged bushings, and oil on the shock absorber barrel. Grab the shock and shake firmly. This may reveal damage to a mount or bushing not apparent at first sight. Substantial fluid on the outside of the shock absorber housing indicates a leaking seal. Fluid cannot be replaced and shocks are ineffective without fluid; shock absorber replacement is required. Shocks should always be installed in pairs, and it is often most economical to replace all four. One indicator of a need to replace the MacPherson strut/shock is oil leakage at the piston rod seal. Also conduct a bounce test. During the bounce test, carefully observe the top strut mount. Any noise or movement here can indicate the need for parts replacement.
Remove and Replace Shock Absorbers
When replacing front or rear shocks, first compare the shocks on the car to the replacement units. The old and new shocks should be the same length and same mounting; carefully observe the position and type of mounting of the original shock absorbers.
There are three common styles of shock mountings. The shock absorber can be mounted by a thread formed on the end of the piston shaft. This is called a stem mounting. Stem mounting is common on the top end of a shock mounted in the center of a coil spring. The tab stud or cross pin mount is used on the bottom of many coil spring-mounted shock absorbers. Sleeve mounting may be used on one or both ends of the shock absorber; it is used on some front shocks, but is most common on the rear.
Before removing any shock absorber hardware, spray penetrating fluid on all the threads. Road splash and rust can make nuts very difficult to remove. Some nuts will probably have to be removed with an air impact wrench and impact socket.
To remove front or rear shock absorbers, raise the car on a hoist. Do not allow the front or rear drive axle to hang--make sure it is supported on the hoist.
To remove the typical stem and cross pin-mounted front shock absorber, use an open-end wrench to hold the shock absorber stem. Remove the nut, then remove the upper washer and grommet. Unbolt the cross pin from the lower control arm and pull the shock absorber out through the bottom of the control arm.
Make sure the correct number and type of lower rubber grommets and washers are positioned on the stem. Check the instructions with the new shocks and also compare with the old shock mounting. Push the new shock absorber into position through the hole in the bottom control arm. Install the upper washer and grommet, then install the nut. Use an open-end wrench to hold the stem and torque the nut to specifications. Install the bolts that hold the cross pin and torque them to specifications.
Rear shocks are often mounted with a stud or cross pin at one end and a sleeve mount at the other end. The stud and cross pin are removed and replaced by the procedure described earlier for front units. The sleeve mount is removed and replaced by removing and replacing the bolt and nut that goes through the sleeve into the mounting bracket. Be sure to torque all the attaching bolts to specifications.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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PESCA: MC'ing at a big club like Gotham on a weekend warrants $150. The possibility that a good but unknown comic could earn $1,000 a week just by playing the New York clubs is a relatively new phenomenon. It was brought on by a comedians' union, but also by the economic realities of there being 19 full-time comedy clubs in New York City. Trackman is sanguine about the boom.
Mr. TRACKMAN: New York City is the best city, bar none, in the world to develop as a comedian. There's so much more opportunity to develop, so much more stage time. Whether it's the, you know, a bringer show or an open mike that maybe you're performing for other comedians - the bottom line is you're getting on stage. You're developing, even if you think you're not.
PESCA: Bringer shows are where an unproven comedian supplies his own audience. After about 12 of these, comics tend to lost friends. But after a young comedian like Trackman escapes that hell and proves he can get consistent laughs, here's what a weeknight schedule might look like: a set at Gotham, down to The Comedy Cellar in the Village, pop over to the Boston Comedy Club, back to Gotham for the late show, and maybe winding up at this place.
Unidentified Man: Ladies and gentleman, the world famous (unintelligible).
PESCA: Here's how veteran comic Fran Salamido(ph) describes the Comic Strip.
Mr. FRAN SALAMIDO (Comedian): It's a bucket-of-blood comedy club. It's a big square room in the back. The bar's in the front room, so there's no distraction that way. It's situated perfectly, physically for the comedian.
PESCA: On Tuesdays, the MC at The Comic Strip is Scott Blakeman.
Mr. SCOTT BLAKEMAN (MC, The Comic Strip): Actually, Bush's poll ratings, I was watching the news tonight. Now it's down to 29. Not even percent, just 29.
PESCA: There are a number of theories as to why stand-up is doing so well. One theory says that clips on TiVo have whetted people's appetites for stand-up. But Blakeman's explanation, like his humor, tends towards the political.
Mr. BLAKEMAN: The more disaster in the country is only the better for comedy clubs. I don't think we could be at lower point in terms of our government right now, so maybe that's why comedy's doing so well.
PESCA: Upon reflection, he concedes that for comedy, this is the best kind of bad time. Politics are creating a mood of discontent, but the economy is humming along, the perfect comedic storm. Plus, there's diversity within the comedy universe. Gotham books mostly conventional comedians like you'd see on Leno or Letterman. But Comics - a new 14,000-square-foot club - books alternative comedians, like the guys who wind up writing on "The Daily Show."
And you can't cover the New York comedy scene without mentioning improv, so there's improv. Something's working, because as veteran comic Bobby Slayton, the pit bull of comedy, points out, this is tough town.
Mr. BOBBY SLAYTON (Comedian): To sell tickets in New York is really hard, because you have so many entertainment options. Now, you go to these cities where people go to the comedy club. There's not a lot to do in Peoria, you know what I mean? There's a karaoke bar. There's a sports bar. There's a gay bar. There's the Olive Garden, and a comedy club.
PESCA: Of course, all is not perfect with being a comedian, even with all these venues. The bringer system is soul-crushing. Other comics using the profession as a stepping stone is annoying, and unimaginative club owners - while quaint throwbacks to yesterday - can be stifling. Of course, as with game cocks and stockbrokers, comedians are fueled by a little discontent, which makes it funnier for you and me. Mike Pesca, NPR News, New York.
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Title: A Memorable Comeback Concert Featuring Color Me Badd and All-4-One
Written by: Jamie Ortega
Pictures by Kevin Pableo
I will always and forever be a kid of the '90s. That era represented, for me, the best and the worst of times. It was a decade when I was finding myself and what I wanted to with my life. Music helped me make those decisions and brought me to where I am today.
When people think of the '90s the groups All-4-One and Color Me Bad are right there on top. Who can ever forget "I Wanna Sex You Up" and "I Adore Mi Amor?" And when it comes to heartbreaking soulful hits you can be sure All-4-One's
"I Swear" and "So In Love" has got the goods to make you get all mushy and giddy. I can never forget the Beverly Hills 90210 episode when Color Me Badd guested and sung to David and Donna at the Peach Pit (oh, those were the days when Dylan Mckay and Brenda Walsh's kilig moments would make my homework-packed evening).
So you can imagine my joy when I found out Ovation Productions was bringing All-4-One and Color Me Badd together for a tribute concert to the late great Michael Jackson on September 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. If anyone would look up "RnB heaven" in the dictionary a picture of that concert would be right there, front and center.
The event, which started at 9 pm, was kicked off by the concert's front act Fil-am AJ Tabaldo. Unlike a lot of headliners that are ignored, AJ entertained the audience with hits like Adele's "Rolling in the Deep".
Then it was time for Color Me Badd and All-4-One fill the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the glory days of the '90s. More than just make the audience feel "Twuber" nostalgic, the concert combined, for one momentous night, iconic RnB groups made up of Color Me Badd's Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon and Kevin Thornton together with All-4-One's Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez, and Tony Borowiak- all together in one stage. Though they understandably looked older, the two groups' voices still posessed that golden, soothing quality which delighted the audience composed of 20 somethings (like me) and 30 somethings. Adding to the '90s feel was the old music videos of Color Me Badd and All-4-One playing in the background bringing everyone back to the days of red, green and indigo jeans matched with Mary Jeans or Doc Martens.
Kicking off the show was Color Me Badd who got the crowd rushing to the stage with "All 4 Love." Each group would perform alternately with one another. All-4-One next belted out "I Can Love You Like That" and their version of Christina Aguilera's "I Turn To You" as well as the Disney tune "Someday," from the movie Hunchback Of Notre Dame.
One of the night's highlights was an acapella showdown between the two acts. Members from All-4-One and Color Me Badd explained that one of the reasons why they never broke up is their love for acapella. Color Me Badd delivered "Hush, Somebody's Calling My Name" while All-4-One sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "So Much In Love."
Another highlight of the night was the tribute to Michael Jackson. The groups' sung a bevy of tunes from different eras like Gone Too Soon, Black And White, Bad, Beat It, "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Scream" and "Billy Jeans".
Uttering the perfunctory Pinoy phrase in the middle of a concert has become somewhat of a tradition for foreign acts, but mixing it up was Color Me Badd's Kevin Thornton who said, "Astig! Maraming salamat Philippines! We love you!" to the delight of the audience. All-4-One's Jamie Jones also praised Pinoys for their exceptional musical inclinations, 'There is a lot of talent in the Philippines. You know why? Because you have soul," he shared.
What made this concert all the more special was how intimate it was. Members of the two bands would go down into the audience, have photo ops, and sing to people. It made me realize how different the '90s is to the acts we now have on the radio or on Itunes. How many artists would go down to the audience again and again, communicate with their fans and just have this genuineness emanate from their hearts? Sadly, not a lot.
Have we reached a point where artists have stopped to REALLY communicate with their fans? Even with the emergence of Twitter and Facebook where people can virtually talk to their idols, nothing beats the live concert experience- seeing that artist live, singing to his songs, building memories that can potentially last a lifetime. Watching acts like Color Me Badd and All-4-One who, after all these years, never lost their vigor for the craft, well, they just made me miss the '90s all the more. Let me bring out my baby doll dresses, thigh-stockings, Trapper Keeper while I think about that for a bit.
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While the Fayetteville-Manlius girls track and field team still sets the pace in the CNY Counties League American division, the boys Hornets now sit in second place.
This came due to last Wednesday's meet at Corcoran, where the F-M girls beat the Cougars 82-59, but the boys fell to Corcoran 87.5-57.5.
Leading on the girls side, Jess Marini broke the one-minute mark in the 400-meter dash, winning in 59.8 seconds, and added a quick time of 1:05.3 in the 400-meter hurdles. She also teamed with Courtney Chapman, Molly Malone and Natalie Alibrandi to take the 4×400 relay in 4:10.3.
Malone won the 800-meter run in 2:17.6, as Gennie Ariotti prevailed at 1,500 meters (5:08) and Kristen Buchan won the 3,000 in 12:14. In the 4×800 relay, Buchan, Hannah Luber, Mackenzie Carter and Colleen Mulvihill won in 10:47.2.
Jhoville Pommels threw the shot put 31 feet 3 inches to win that event as Amanda Saunders and Kelly Muller both cleared 6 feet 6 inches in the pole vault. Isabell Carapella broke Corcoran's domination of the sprints, tying the Cougars' Gwen Thomas as they both finished the 100 high hurdles in 17.6 seconds.
F-M's boys had plenty of great moments, despite the team defeat. Pushed by Trenton Sparks, who finished in 1:57.8, Alex Hatz tore through the 800-meter run in 1:53.8, setting a new F-M school record. Sparks broke the Corcoran school record in the same event.
Hatz helped Ben Sargrad, John Cico and Joe Hartnett win the 4×800 relay in 8:48. Cico, on his own, won the mile in 4:47.3, edging out Owen Strong (4:48.3), who did take the 3,200-meter run in 10:25.7.
Corcoran won most of the sprints and field events, but Karl Thomson did sweep the throwing events as he tossed the discus 123 feet 8 inches and the shot put 45 feet 4 inches.
Making up for this in a hurry, the boys Hornets went to Chittenango two days later and won the Coaches Association meet with 107.5 points, holding off Watertown (97.5 points) for that top spot.
In the marquee event, the Fleet Feet Mile, Hatz dueled with Marcellus star Chris Stogsdill, and Hatz had to settled for second place, in 4:10.80, as Stogsdill won in 4:07.93. In the unseeded mile event, Ben Thomas won in 4:58.82.
Cico worked his way to victory in the 3,200-meter run in 10:03.48 with his teammate, Andrew Veilleux, finishing third in 10:16.53.
Owen Strong dominated the 3,000-meter steeplechase, his time of 10:16.55 beating the field by nearly 16 seconds. Matonse was second in the 400 hurdles (1:02.18), with Chris Ruggeri fourth in the 400 hurdles in 17.19 seconds. J.R. Sage was second in the 200-meter dash in 24.87 seconds. Hartnett and Sargrad were fourth and sixth, respectively, in the 800
Thomson engaged in some great duels in the throwing events, beating Westhill's Tom Fisher in the shot put with a throw of 48 feet 3 3/4 inches, but finishing second (123 feet 4 inches) to Fisher (125 feet 5 inches) in the discus.
Chris Ruggeri was third in the high jump, clearing 5 feet 8 inches, as Tyler Rhinehart got fourth in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet.
Good as that was, F-M's girls topped it by earning 156 points in Chittenango, nearly double what runner-up Sauquoit Valley (83 points) could do.
In this version of the Fleet Feet Mile, F-M swept the top three spots as Chapman won in a time of 4:57.26, with Malone second (5:03.57) and Katie Sischo third in 5:11.61.
Meghan Anklin worked her way to first place in the 3,000 in 10:55.26 as Ariotti (11:03.52) took second. Kathryn Fanning, in a time of 2:23.43, edged Carter (2:23.84) in the 800, while Heather Martin (1:01.70) and Alibrandi (1:02.28) went 1-2 in the 200.
It went further, too, as Marini tore to another victory in the 400 hurdles in 1:07.04. Molly Levy took second in the 100 (13.76 seconds) and third in the 200 (29.49 seconds), with Sophia Sorrentino in fifth place in the 200.
Martin gained a victory in the long jump, going 15 feet 4 3/4 inches, with Erika Davin third in the high jump (4 feet 8 inches) and Heidi Stevens fourth in the pentathlon.
Alibrandi, Carter, Martin and Audrey Wallace worked together to win the 4×400 relay in 4:31.19, with Malone, Fanning, Chapman and Marini together to win the distance medley relay in a clocking of 12:03.41.
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Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge | Meals: L, DDay 6: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Opportunity to enjoy a wonderful sunrise over Machu Picchu and some personal time for private reflection. Lunch at the Sanctuary lodge. Return to Cuzco in the evening aboard the luxury Hiram Bingham train. Cocktails followed by dinner aboard the train. Reception and transfer to Monasterio hotel.
Monasterio Hotel | Meals: L, DDay 7: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado (Amazon)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Maldonado. Reception at the airport. Convenient check-in at the Inkaterra Butterfly Farm. Land transfer to boarding wharf where you begin your rainforest experience on the 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River. After arrival at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge there will be a short briefing, then feel free to settle into your beautiful cabaña and have lunch in the dining room. After lunch, free time to enjoy a siesta followed by a refreshing tea time. Then a guided walk along the Trail system in the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area. First night Twilight River excursion. Afternoon cocktails followed by dinner served in the main dining room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Retire early or join us to talk about your first day experience of life in the rainforest. Overnight at the Lodge
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge | Meals: L, DDay 8: Puerto Maldonado (Amazon)
Rest in bed or rise up early for the full breakfast buffet which begins at 5:30 a.m. to avoid the heat and enjoy nature at its fullest. Visit the Sandoval Lake in the Tambopata National Reserve, then return to the Inkaterra lodge for lunch. After lunch - take the Inkaterra Canopy Walk, you may extend your excursion to appreciate the sunset from one of the towers. Back to the lodge for cocktails in the main dining room or during the daily nature presentation in the Eco-Media Center. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Overnight at the Lodge.
Meals: B, L, DDay 9: Puerto Maldonado (Amazon)
Enjoy a trip to Gamitana Creek, which is 45 minutes by boat from the Inkaterra lodge. Upon arrival, we will venture to the Gamitana Farm where we will enjoy our picnic lunch followed by a short guided tour to see how local farmers raise fruits and vegetables. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at the Lodge Close.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge | Meals: LDay 10: Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) - Lima
Enjoy a full breakfast before departure on the 45-minute return boat trip on the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado to visit the Inkaterra Butterfly Farm near the airport. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima. Reception and transfer to the Miraflores Park hotel. Time for relaxing in the health spa before a delicious dinner at an internationally renowned restaurant.
Miraflores Park Plaza Hotel | Meals: B, DDay 11: Lima
Leisurely day with plenty of opportunity for some shopping before your transfer to the airport and your return flight home.
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Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
Time needed
5 min preparation + 10 min cooking
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6 servings
- 6 flour tortillas
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chorizo sausage
- salt
- pepper
- 1 teaspoon oil
On a medium skillet, heat up oil and brown the chorizo sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add and cook the eggs over medium heat, whisking in the red peppers, salt and pepper. Cook until the eggs set. Take off of heat and divide onto tortillas. Top with cheese and serve hot.
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Super 8 Sainte Agathe Des Monts
Located in the heart of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, the 2-star Hotel Super 8 Sainte Agathe Des Monts offers non-smoking rooms together with an indoor heated pool and a spa center.
The city center is 20 minute walking distance from the hotel.
Guests may find Village du Pere Noel within 5.5 km and Mont Saint-Sauveur Parc Aquatique within 19.7 km of the property.
There are 74 guestrooms featuring Wheelchair Accessible Room, Quadruple Room and Family Suite equipped with cable TV with on-demand movies, coffee/tea makers, a microwave, pay TV and a work desk. Some rooms come with a view of Mont-Tremblant. They also feature private bathrooms fitted with a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bath sheets.
The authentic restaurant serves German dishes. Auberge & Restaurant Chez Girard and Le Port de Chine are situated in a ski area, about 350 meters from the venue.
Hotel Super 8 Sainte Agathe Des Monts lies within 80 minutes' drive to Montrйal-pierre Elliott Trudeau International airport.
A safe deposit box, an elevator and a luggage storage for general use and a meeting room, a photocopier and a business center for work can be found on-site.


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My family and I visited for dinner. While the food was decent, it was nothing special. I am only giving it one star based on the rudeness and horrible service from the owner. Although the restaurant was empty we were seated in the farthest back table by the bathrooms. The owner was very displeased that we had children with us. After our meal was over she suggested we return to eat "if we can find a babysitter." The service during the meal was terrible as well.
I was excited to try the place, and while the food was fine, I would never return based on my experience with the service.
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My wife and I had lunch on January 3, 2007 at the Wyld Thyme Café & Wine Bar, 3103 Valley Avenue, in Winchester's Creekside Station business park. This was a new restaurant that had been described in The Winchester Star that very morning.
The restaurant has one L-shaped room, with tables that would seat perhaps 55 people. The floor was covered with a plastic material; the ceiling was quite high, perhaps as much as 16 feet up, and planked.
The wine bar was along the back of the room, but had no patrons while we were there. The walls had a few artsy pictures of various types. The kitchen entrance was on the left side of the room, in the front.
The single-sheet luncheon menu listed soups, salads, and sandwiches, along with a single main-dish entrée with ravioli. In addition, a small blackboard listed several daily specials. We both selected chicken salad sandwiches from the menu.
While we were waiting to be served I asked to see a dinner menu. The evening offerings included steaks, salmon, chicken, lamb, shrimp, and scallops, all at somewhat upscale prices. I learned that Wyld Thyme had been open since August, but had not previously heard about it.
We were seated next to the door, and could see everyone who came in. While we were eating, my hike leader and her husband came in, and were surprised to see us there. They had also read the newspaper article and decided to try out the place.
A few minutes later, former Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., came in; he's a friendly person and said hello to us. The Senator had lunch with two other people.
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Flavors were good, as was the service. Prices were reasonable. Decor is one of the better ones in Winchester. Overall solid meal.
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Did you know Kendall Jenner can make bird noises? Well, she can.
As probably one of the most down to Earth Kardashian/Jenner sisters, Kendall does the 73 question run through with Vogue, and it's actually comforting to know that she is actually pretty intelligent.
Of course, Kris Jenner makes multiple cameos.
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NORTH COUNTY —— Former Mongol outlaw biker Ed Power thinks of himself as living proof that anyone can get out of a gang.
His graying Fu Manchu mustache neatly trimmed and his ponytail gone, the 53-year-old North County resident said he sees himself as a role model for young people who want to live decent lives.
The thing they need to remember, Power said Wednesday in a small neat condo on the coast, is that there are ways out and it doesn't take money.
"You're not stuck wherever you're at today in your life," said the heavily tattooed construction worker. "You don't have to be. You can get out of it."
Power's way out began at the R.J. Donovan Correction Facility at Otay Mesa after he started a one-year stretch in 1991 at the state prison on an assault with a deadly weapon charge.
That was where he became involved in the Amity program, a nonprofit corporation which helps substance abusers and others reclaim their lives in California, Arizona and New Mexico.
The program for criminal gang members starts while they are behind bars and continues at Amity's residential community facilities when they get out. Power went to the Amity center in Vista, which helps about 150 ex-prisoners a year.
Jody Boyle, Power's parole agent when he was released, remembers two significant things about Power in the program. He overcame his racism, and he became a leader, helping others become clean and sober, Boyle said Friday.
"He's got so much to offer," said the parole agent of 18 years. "I'd love to see him talk to the skinhead guys I've got."
Many prisoners in the Amity program join its staff, becoming counselors and directors, she and Power said. Mark Faucette, Amity spokesman, said they serve as role models.
"They made that transition from (prison) number to name … someone with dignity, with a job," Faucette said.
Amity started in 1990 with a 200-bed project at Donovan that now has more than 400 prisoners. The program has 9,000 beds in its California prison system program, and serves as a model for other state and federal prisons, Faucette said.
He said the 50-bed Vista center was established in 1993 for men coming out of Donovan, so they could complete the program's community living requirement.
The state spends about $12,000 a year for a prisoner in the six-month Amity program, compared to about $30,000 a year to just house a prisoner.
"The most important thing is you're flipping things around to keep them out of prison," said Faucette, estimating his program's success rate at 70 percent.
Amity is one of four programs the state uses try to reduce the number of offenders who return to prison, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has to focus on that, said Todd Slosek, department spokesman in Sacramento.
"Every dollar is accounted for here, and we are under the microscope from the state legislature," Slosek said. "They will not fund programs that are failing."
Power, born in Staten Island, N.Y., and raised in East County, said young people need to realize that gang involvement is failure and they can overcome it.
After drifting into an outlaw biker crowd that provided a false sense of family, love and security after his parents broke up, he said, he got out of the Mongols because Amity gave him real pride and a way to become a better person.
Amity requires that people dress and behave appropriately, gets them away from gang styles and talk, and helps them learn how to work and live in a community, said Power, who has been an Amity counselor.
"When you look in a mirror, you feel different," he said. "Kids should get into a program, and they don't need money to do it. If a kid shows up on their door step, they'll get help."
Contact staff writer Jo Moreland at (760) 740-3524 or email@example.com .
Ed Power, 53, a former member of the Mongols motorcycle gang, looks out the window of his North County condominium while he talks recently about his past experiences and how he now tries to help teens in trouble. Photo Hayne Palmour IV
Places for teen drug or gang recovery in North County include:
Teen Recovery Center, San Marcos, (760) 744-3672
North Inland Regional Recovery Center, Escondido, (760) 741-7708


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Sizemore passes toughest test in 4-1 loss
FORT MYERS -- Grady Sizemore played eight full innings and looked strong in his toughest test in tonight's 4-1 loss. Each time he goes through another game looking like he has and without physical issue, the closer he comes to topping Jackie Bradley Jr. for the starting center fielder's job. He went 1-for-4, making contact in each of his four at-bats and getting down the first-base line smoothly.
"Everything felt good, started off feeling good, finished feeling good, so we'll see how I come in tomorrow and build off of that," said Sizemore.
He said he has not been focused on winning the starting center fielder's job.
"I wasn't coming in here trying to turn heads or force decisions, it was more like 'can I get back to playing baseball?' '' said Sizemore. "That's really been the goal, whatever happens from there, that's out of my control."
The game featured a matchup between Jon Lester and Cliff Lee. Lee pitched a clean five innings, while Lester pitched four innings, giving up one run and two hits in the first inning, before settling in and allowing just a walk over the next three.
"That first inning kind of killed me,'' said Lester. "I would've liked to have gone into the fifth and save some pitches there. The biggest thing is just getting up and down, getting your pitch count and staying healthy. Those are our goals during spring training."
Said manager John Farrell: "I thought he worked well with (catcher) A.J. (Pierzynski) and continues to show good power through the strike zone."
Jonny Gomes hit his first home run of the spring in the seventh inning.
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Parenting – the second time around
Ding, ding – round two! Welcoming baby number two into the family can prompt your parenting style to undergo a major transformation. Read on for some of the hilarious differences you may experience as a mum of two.
First born: You'll only serve meals that are made from scratch, featuring organic vegetables from the farmer's market, painstakingly steamed in Evian and served on a BPA-free platter via a little wooden spoon. Baby will be wearing a stylish bib to save his clothes from splashes. You'll take photos with your iPhone to share on social media after every bite and chuckle about you baby's messy mouth. Your main goal in life is to get as much nutritious food as possible into his tiny tummy.
Second born: He'll get blended leftovers of whatever you've eaten for dinner – even if you've ordered delivery. Baby didn't eat much? You don't sweat it. You know he'll catch up at the next mealtime.
Bath time
First born: Baby will enjoy a thorough soaking every single night in his ergonomic baby bath. You'll spend ages gently dabbing him dry before offering a half hour baby massage using organic coconut oil.
Second born: Put plug in sink. Run water. Test the temperature with your elbow. Dip the baby in to remove any stickiness. Pick your towel up off the bathroom floor to dry him with.
First born. Draw up a strict sleep/wake schedule based on expert knowledge gleamed from all the bestselling parenting books you've read. Spend 45 minutes patting your baby to sleep only for it to be time to get up again.
Second born: You turn to check on the baby and suddenly realise he's nodded off in his reclining chair. "Oh look the baby's fallen asleep," you say to your husband, before carrying on with whatever you were doing.
The nursery
First born: The nursery was complete weeks before your little bundle made an entrance into the world. You searched high and low for the perfect furniture and created an entire Pinterest board devoted to your favourite themes and colour schemes. When you add up all the money you've spent, you are shocked to discover your baby's new digs cost more than your first car.
Second born: You send your husband into the storage under the stairs to dig out the old Moses basket, dust it down and place it beside your bed. Job done.
Birthday parties
First born: You'll approach his first birthday party like a dedicated project manager, with a guest list, bespoke invites – sent out on luxuriously thick paper, no less – and serious thought put into sourcing the most impressive food and entertainment your budget can afford. A professional photographer will capture the most precious moments of the day and the children will return home with goodie bags stuffed with cake and toys.
Second born: Your baby's first birthday is fast approaching – you can't believe how time flies! You keeping making a mental note to send out some invites for a party round yours but before you know it you've run out of time and decide to spend the day at soft play instead frantically sending What's App messages to your friends to come and join you.
Health niggles
First born: If your baby sneezes more than once, you'll run him to the emergency room just to be on the safe side. If he has a slight temperature, you'll stay up all night to monitor him – medicine in one hand, cold compress in the other. You'll put a humidifier in the room and spend ages trying to unblock his stuffy little nose with an aspirator.
Second born: Baby sneezes a couple of times and has a mild cold. You wipe his nose, turn to your partner and say, "He'll be alright", before going back to sleep.
First born: You carefully stock your child's play area with age-appropriate toys rated the best for stimulating development and early learning. Hours are spent exploring how each and every toy works and ensuring you are using it in the best possible way to ignite those little brain cells.
Second born: You spend half an hour rummaging through your eldest child's discarded toys to find objects your youngest wont choke on, scatter them over a play mat and hope for the best.


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Rita Dominic is the definition of classy!
Over the weekend, the Screen Goddess attended the wedding of nollywood actress, Susan Peters and looked absolutely gorgeous.
Rita,styled by self, was dressed in a unique shimmery white top on a black flare pants with a black clutch. Her make up game which drawed attention to her red lips was tight.
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Google Partners Accelerate Event
On December 4th, the top premier partners in EMEA will come to Dublin to celebrate success at Google Partners Accelerate 2016.
All Partners will be offered complimentary rooms at the Clayton on Burlington Road (formerly the Double tree by Hilton) on December 4th and 5th, as well as an Irish welcome event in the conference hotel. This will be followed by plenary sessions in the Google EMEA Experience Centre - the Foundry - on December 5th. The plenary sessions will help business leaders succeed and accelerate, now and in the future.
This will be followed by a black tie awards dinner in the Mansion House on the night of December 5th, where the winners of the Premier Partners Awards 2016 will be announced.
Transfers will be provided from the airport from 8am to 6pm on December 4th and to all venues throughout the agenda. All you need to do is get to Dublin and we'll look after you from there.
What you can look forward to ...
2 nights accommodation in two rooms in a 4 star hotel for 2 members of your agency
A night of Irish hospitality with traditional music and a chance to unwind with Partners from across EMEA
A day at the Foundry with great content, inspirational speakers and a narrative crafted to help you accelerate your business
A gala awards ceremony where 8 winners will pick up their trophies (and some serious bragging rights!)
Great networking opportunities with Google's Senior Leadership and top Premier agencies
The full event Agenda will be available here - use the tabs at the top of the page to see the different agenda on different days.
Monday Dec 5th, 2016 | 09:00
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