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"Come and worship in a traditional church setting, but in a VERY untraditional way. We'll be using the songs of one of the world's most popular bands to 'sing a new song' to God and to a world that needs to hear a voice of strength, courage, love and peace."
The Set List
Where the Streets Have No Name
Vertigo God Part II
Mysterious Ways
[talking — included a shout out to all the non-believers in the house. that was not the exact phrase the preacher lady used. that is a phrase that Donnie Wahlberg uses in "No More Games" (the remix).]
[more talking — this was in fact a litu2rgy]
Pride (in the name of love)
[lotsa talking]
40 + prayers [if i was religious, this would have ruled]
When Love Comes to Town
[escape attempt — thwarted! Elevation the Tribute Band borrowed another of U2's moves. "Bono" and "The Edge" and "Adam" came strolling down the aisle from the stage singing and playing. Snap! We were nearly busted trying to sneak out. Instead, "Adam" totally nodded at me and said, "hey" or something. And I (whilst singing along and clapping enthusiastically) nodded hey back.]
Love and Peace or Else
[escape! we missed the end of the set but i'm guessing it contained Beautiful Day. if not, they totes dropped the ball. nay, lost the ball.]
On our way out, a man and a woman were following right behind us and we thought it was a boyfriend and a girlfriend, the girlfriend rather loudly arguing with him about how much he put in the donation box. HOWEVER — it was actually a woman accusing a vagrant-y type of stealing from the donation box. "They help the helpless but the helpless are not allowed to help themselves." (Charlie B.)
And yes, of course, every time they said "help the helpless" in their u2charist, i thought fondly of Angel Investigations.


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After 120 years in Asia-Pacific, ExxonMobil has re-affirmed its commitment to supply the fast-growing market with a huge chemicals expansion in Singapore. The country is an important hub for the business in the region
By John Baker, London
The start-up of the new ethylene steam cracker and downstream polymer and chemical units at ExxonMobil Chemical's Singapore Chemical Plant marks a milestone in the company's development.
The single largest investment in its petrochemicals business, it doubles the size of the chemicals complex, making it the largest integrated refining/chemicals facility in ExxonMobil Chemical's global production network. It now accounts for nearly a quarter of the company's global chemicals capacity.
Now, says Stephen Pryor, president of ExxonMobil Chemical, "We are making new premium products that we have never made in the [Asian] region before – metallocene polyolefins and new propylene-based metallocene elastomers. It's a big step... we see [Singapore] as a strategic hub for all of Asia."
Pryor regards the decision to base the major expansion in Singapore as a natural one. The company has been doing business in the country for 120 years and he regards it as having a number of tremendous advantages. "It has a strong, stable pro-business government that maintains consistent long-term policies. It has a well-established legal system and a highly capable and skilled workforce. On top of this it is strategically located, with good logistics systems and ready access right across Asia – physically it works for us."
Also, he adds, ExxonMobil Chemical has a strategy of investing in a select number of integrated sites.
The company made its first major chemicals investment in Singapore in 2002 with its first cracker complex. Located on a 200-acre site on Jurong Island, the complex was fully integrated with an existing ExxonMobil refinery and produces 1.5m tonnes/year of basic petrochemicals, used to make products such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and oxo-alcohols.
The decision to double the size of the complex was taken in 2007, and involved construction of a new steam cracker, two PE units, a PP unit, a specialty elastomer plant, an aromatics extraction unit and the expansion of oxo-alcohols production (see a sense of pride).
The expansion, says Pryor, "cements Singapore as the heart of our business in Asia and is a powerful platform for serving our diverse customer base. We view it as a platform for growth and can still use more molecules [coming from the cracker] to develop added-value products in the future."
While the output will be used mainly to supply customers across Asia, China is the big draw in the region. Indeed, says Pryor, when we made the first investment in Singapore it was a bet on China. "We believed we could serve the market effectively from Singapore."
The company does have production there, in a joint venture in Fujian province with Sinopec and Saudi Aramco, which is currently expanding to add new downstream derivatives to the integrated refinery/ petrochemicals base. But while production in China has its place in the mix, the output really only serves the local market. In terms of making a major step up in capacity in the region, Singapore brought unmatched advantages, explains Pryor, mainly in terms of feedstock flexibility, scale and manufacturing effectiveness, and the possibility of producing a broad slate of commodity and premium products.
Also, he adds, the venture in Singapore is 100% ExxonMobil owned and operated, which gives it maximum flexibility and makes it an ideal site to develop and commercialise breakthrough technologies.
"In Singapore we have incorporated dozens of new proprietary technologies, many focused on the cracker and the unique feedstock flexibility the cracker has." A major advance here, explains Pryor, is the ability with the new cracker to use crude oil directly as a feedstock. This, he says, is a first not only at ExxonMobil but in the petrochemicals industry. By skipping the step of refining of the crude into naphtha, direct crude cracking saves energy, increases efficiency and lowers emissions.
"In Singapore we have incorporated dozens of new proprietary technologies, many focused on the cracker and the unique feedstock flexibility the cracker has"Stephen Pryor
Pryor is not revealing, however, the types of crude that can be fed into the cracker, nor the proportion of crude in the overall cracker feed. But he does say that the advance relies on a set of new technologies developed in the company's US R&D facilities and represents "another step in the industry and a new step in feedstock flexibility."
This feedstock flexibility is a key focus for ExxonMobil Chemical, stresses Pryor. "Active feedstock management is a core strategy for us. We are constantly looking for different molecules, then using our technology to take the lower cost molecules and produce cracker products. We don't just wait for them to fall into our lap; we go out and create the technology."
Pryor also points to other core attributes that ExxonMobil brings to bear to ensure the long-term growth and profitability of its chemicals business. These are based around operational excellence, leading technology and global integration. In Singapore, he says, we will continue to be focused on operational and safety excellence now that the plants are onstream.
The construction phase was achieved, he adds, with a superb safety record. Thousands of workers from across Asia and speaking many languages worked over 80m hours without a single lost-time injury during construction, which stands, says Pryor, as a testament to systems and safety leadership.
"Operational excellence is built into the fabric of how we do business and this is certainly the case in the Singapore expansion. New employees are instantly immersed in our operating system... we use the same orientation everywhere we do business." Even in the new Shanghai technical centre, adds Pryor, the young staff "have inhaled the philosophy."
In Singapore, he adds, we go beyond operations and can develop outstanding engineers and professionals, capable of assuming leadership roles in Singapore, Asia and around the world. "Our Asian talent is an important part of our business."
Given such a sound base to build on, Pryor sees potential for further investment in Singapore to serve the Asia-Pacific region.
"We are always on the look-out for selective advantaged investments, regardless of which area, but in Asia, after the enormous step in Singapore, we are already looking to take co-product molecules as feeds for new products in the region."
Pryor sees potential here in ExxonMobil's specialty products, such as halobutyl rubber and tackifying resins. Products like these, produced at integrated sites alongside high-volume commodities, can provide a support for earnings even when there is a downturn in commodity businesses, he notes.
"But the key theme here is never about growth for growth's sake, or being wedded to a particular geography. We are a global player and we focus on advantaged feedstocks, efficient processes and premium products. If you can invest with all three in place, that's how you sustain industry leading results and returns."
ExxonMobil Chemical is also expanding capacities in the US, with a new shale gasbased cracker, and in Saudi Arabia, where it is adding specialty elastomers capability at its Kemya joint venture with SABIC, at the moment, and is also looking at further opportunities in China, says Pryor.
The goal, stresses Pryor, is to create and maintain a sustainable business with a global footprint. This it seeks to achieve on two levels – internally, with continuous improvements to the sustainability of its own operations; and externally through the benefits its products bring to its customers and their customers in turn.
"Each of our plants has an environmental business plan which drives continual improvements in energy efficiency, and emissions and waste reduction. Also, we invest in our plants to reduce environmental impacts, for example by installing co-generation facilities as in the new expansion in Singapore, and we invest to develop new technologies to improve processes and manufacturing. The crude oil cracking in Singapore is a good example here."
On the product side, adds Pryor, ExxonMobil Chemical looks for constant improvement in what we offer, even with our polyethylene workhorse. Over the years the company has achieved film downgauging of 50%, so that half the polymer can deliver the same outstanding performance in use. This reduces waste and weight and delivers benefits for customers – these are tangible benefits that customers find attractive and are prepared to pay for, he says.
Such progress is essential, says Pryor, if we are to meet the changes of the future. He believes that "together, we can meet the challenges of the future".

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Burien St. Vincent Store Manager Finds, Returns Valuable Coin Collection
The old saying "Finders Keepers" could've been easily used as an excuse, but instead, Burien St. Vincent de Paul thrift store manager My Hong Bui chose to "Do the right thing" when she found a box of valuable collector coins in a donated dresser.
That's right – she managed to track down the donor of the dresser, and the grateful, rightful owner was set to pick them up the coins Wednesday.
"Although we take donations of all kinds, these coins were mistakenly included in the dresser drawer. We are glad to return them and are grateful that our Store Manager did the right thing,†says Richard Bray, Director of Donor & Community Relations, Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County.
This isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened – last August, $10,000 was found stuffed in a projector at the Lynnwood St. Vincent de Paul Store and the charity did the right thing then – they found the donor and returned those funds.
St. Vincent de Paul is known for its home visits to the poor, community thrift stores and food and meal programs which provide more than 1 million meals annually. In addition St. Vincent de Paul has case management outreach to homeless people and ex-offenders in the Central District of Seattle. More than 87,000 hours of volunteer service is given annually to help neighbors in need.
The Burien St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is located at 13445 1st Avenue South (206-243-6270), so next time you're there be sure to tell My what a good egg she is.


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SFPC Homework: Plan my week without Google
Conclusion: it's impossible after all.
Let's see, suppose I'll use Firefox instead of Google Chrome, and Bing instead of Google Search, OpenStreetMap for Google Map, Facebook Messenger instead of Gmail, and so on. However, there's still the shadow of Google. Most of the news website is embedding ads and it's usually served with Google AdSense. And some of them are using Google Analytics to collect the visitors' information. Okay, I can use some Ad Blocker and an add-on to prevent from tracking. But it doesn't mean that I'm free from Google.
In this July, Google and some corporations began the operation of the submarine cable called FASTER, which connect East Asia and North America. So if I visited Japanese website, or just using FaceTime with my girlfriend, some of the packets might go through it and I cannot deny the possibilities they steal it. In addition to Japanese website, there's certain possibilities my packets is sent via it because of DNS or Data Center.
In short, we are always connected with Google in some meaning, even if we stop using Google services immediately. I think this is one of natural the Internet, that huge of decentralized system has intrinsically. Whether I can be free from Google for a week depends on the definition what does "without Google" mean. It could be just like:
- without Google services
- without Google infrastructures
- without any interference by Google
We only realize (1).
Although it's just my standpoint, I take the service for granted and give up my privacy willingly. It's not cynicism, but rather we already have a lot of issues relating our privacy when it comes to that topic. There's an interesting comparison.
I know I could have such a optimistic thought thanks to the people who living in the Hacking side. If all of us are Defaults side and there's no Snowden, the world could be getting much worse because of the profit of the huge cooperations.
The conclusion is: there's no choice to take Google granted. But we always have to have an awareness about what could happen possibly by giving up our personal information.


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This week, it's a fresh-looking chart with five new entries: Christina Martin, Great Lake Swimmers, Alabama Shakes, Reuben and the Dark and newcomer Tor Miller. Peter Katz makes a big bounce into the top five and Modest Mouse is in the big chair for the fourth time in a row.
New to the vote
Did you know Van Morrison did a duet with Michael Bublé? This is "Real Real Gone."
Tobias Jesso Jr. has an Elton John vibe. Agree? This is "How Could You Babe."
Radio 2 Top 20 for February 20, 2015:
1. Modest Mouse, "Lampshades on Fire" (fourth week in a row!)
2. Fortunate Ones, "The Bliss"
3. New Pornographers, "Champions of Red Wine"
4. The Decemberists, "Make You Better"
5. Peter Katz and Royal Wood, "Brother"
6. Death Cab For Cutie, "Black Sun"
7. Alan Doyle, "The Night Loves Us"
8. Whitehorse, "Downtown"
9. Ron Hawkins, "Peace and Quiet"
10. Alabama Shakes, "Don't Wanna Fight" *NEW*
11. Brandi Carlile, "Wherever is Your Heart"
12. George Ezra, "Blame It On Me"
13. Joel Plaskett, "On a Dime"
14. Vance Joy, "Mess is Mine"
15. Reuben and the Dark, "Bow and Arrow" *NEW*
16. Thomas D'arcy, "All Over Your Face"
17. Amelia Curran, "Song on the Radio"
18. Christina Martin, "It'll Be Alright" *NEW*
19. Great Lake Swimmers, "Zero in the City" *NEW*
20. Tor Miller, "Midnight" *NEW*
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(By Joan Umbert Font)
Postmodern education is stuck in a rut because natural hierarchies were lost along with the oppression hierarchies used in traditional education. If we don't recover natural hierarchies, educational problems will not improve. Adults have a broader and deeper perspective than children, and this fact is overlooked time and again by the flat and equalizing view of postmodernism.
Ken Wilber called metaphorically "Atman project" the desire to be God, but from the little "ego" in process of growth, ranging from the narrow perspective of a newborn to the incarnation of the Spirit as enlightened person, making Atman or Christ, which is our highest identity.
In education, the "Atman Project" is something to keep in mind, and is expressed in two ways. One is in form of desire for unlimited freedom and the other is that we want others to love us and at our disposal at any time. According Wilber, these are the impulses of freedom and communion.
We start from Wilber's premise that the process of personal growth begins in a very egocentric consciousness (in the sense that it is not able to take into account the views of others) go through the process of detachment from these egocentrism.
Thus, the impulse toward freedom will grow by accepting the freedom of others. What in practice, for example, will make a teenager think if he should turn down the music if his neighbor wants to sleep or to read.
As for the other pulse in question, we can say that human beings grow in autonomy within a growing communion passing of belonging to a family, to a village, to a nation, to the world, up to and including the entire Kosmos.
In education, we should be aware that often we fall into a war of egos, where the biggest ego (ie parent, teacher ...) attempts to subjugate the lower ego (student, daughter ...), who refuses to obey.
It is important to understand that we must go beyond the "command" from parents or teachers, and beyond the "obedience" of minors. As the great pedagogue Ovide Decroly said: "You can lead a horse to the source, but you can not force it to drink". So one of the things the teacher should try to do is that children see if such proposals are for their own future welfare. Although the smaller the child the less forward-looking, and have more immediacy and urgency to fulfill their desires.
Not always our children see the consequences of their actions or attitudes, not always the teacher gets to show the reason why they should do their homework, and get out of the fight by submission to his will. Sometimes it is good to let the child exercises his own will, subject to the consequences that would entail.
Moreover, when the educator must enforce its requirement by force, it is a good exercise that previously have observed himself. Every educator should be aware of his own ego, and judge whether or not the child can not refuse to fulfill the mandate for its own good or, instead, I have wanted to subjugate him to my will because I think that children must always obey their elders. That authoritarian parenting style was practiced in traditional education. Later became fashionable the laissez faire (let do) of hippy education. We must go beyond these educational concepts into a new form that transcends and includes both, i.e. teacher authority with ego awareness and progressive freedom of student aware of the consequences of their actions. Educators must point even impose limits, channel children's boundless energy and show them their duties, making them understand that it is best for a harmonious coexistence. For example, beginning making the bed; or remove the flatware after eating; or personal hygiene to maintain their health and to not smell bad in the classroom...
In some cases of unacceptable behavior, the teacher will be compelled him to do something or even punish him, explaining him why, and the mood of the teacher can be of disgust or anger. Education is a difficult task. To love doesn't mean to condone all, far from it.
Another example would be if a child refuses to do homework or don't want to study for the next exam. First, as adults, we must be clear that the most important thing for the child is to be doing a constant learning process, gaining intellectual knowledge, skills and abilities, to know how can relate with others and increasing his capacity for self-observation.
Meet some academic performance is secondary. While the failing grade can be unpleasant, and it is god to try to overcome the requirements of school curriculum proposed by the Ministry of Education in our State, especially prepared for the insertion into an economic system. And here I clause saying that if parents or teachers want to make education much more than preparing for a future job, no minister would be able to prevent. That said, it is also necessary to note that education, besides being critical with our system, must also be for work, maybe another conception of work, company... It would be a mistake in high school do not start preparing for future work or acquire skills or abilities.
It's good that some study habits are established (in a tidy desk, good light ...), because it is not the same that a child refuses to do homework at a given time, to not having had a timetable, his own workspace without videogames, games, or TV. It is very difficult to require the child to give a big change all of a sudden. You need to be progressive in establishing work habits and study. In early childhood education they haven't homework, although it is advisable to start having a space and time where they start painting, viewing stories with pictures, etc., on their desk, but not required, but as a playful proposal.
In the early years, physical play is basic (run, jump, tumble ...). As they grow, it is good to set times for things that for many children are a real addiction, such as videogames. With half an hour a day, they have amply enough, and zero hours for children under 8 years (although many people would disagree with me but I will continue recommending physical and socializing game, touching, because there isn't little boy in accordance with 5 minutes of game, which is gained in tantrums, arguments and ultimately much loss of playing time and energy. If the child has to be in the future an expert in videogames, he will have time enought to learn about it in shortly).
If education has been steady and consistent, academic results are not a problem, whether or not these are approved. It is important that our children to be happy. They learn that freedom is progressive, that acquiring bad habits leads to losing freedom, and duties come from the fact of living with other people and to prepare for the future within society. They also need to acquire a culture that enriches the soul, knowing its own history and the history of others, that after all there are no "others" but we are all members of a single humanity. And we must all know how that story was forged to understand our present, to be able to write our future.
Finally say that education should be a promoter of sincerity, truth, mutual understanding and socialization, and although there is controversy in each of these four guidelines, such dispute, rather than a problem, in education is an advantage because it gives rise to discussion and constructive dialogue, to go agreeing step by step and increasing complexity about what is true by the scientific method, mutual understanding through cultural setting (intersubjective), who is honest by honest interpretation, and socialization by the functional setting. The person who is sincere, seeks truth, understands other and unfolds in the society in which he lives, is a person who knows how to be. And as Ken Wilber wrote in A Brief History of Everything: "When we point to truth and we are situated in truthfulness, we can reach mutual understanding. This is a miracle. If Spirit exists, you can begin to look for it here."


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Adhesive cement with mixed binders for indoor and outdoor use; suitable for application in thin courses for laying medium-high absorbency tiles on rendered substrates (pavements or walls), plasterboard, and old or irregular pavement (terrazzo).
Type C1TE (UNE EN 12004).
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(1) Apply adhesive to both tile and substrate for large sizes and/or weights of more than 40 kg/m2.
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Add approximately 6.25 litres of water per bag of VALCOL EXTRA (C1TE). Mix by hand or with a slow electric mixer to obtain a smooth paste. Let stand for 5 minutes before using. Then mix again.
VALCOL EXTRA (C1TE) should be used within about 90 minutes of mixing.
The substrate must be flat, dry, solid, clean (without dust, surface grout, loose particles or any other material that impedes good adhesion: paint, concrete release agents, etc.). The substrate must be level. Use a 2 metre ruler to ensure that the substrate surface is even to within 5 mm.
Ensure compatability between adhesive and substrate. It should be applied on cement mortar substrates. If applied directly to brick, it is recommendable to apply 5 mm of screeding mortar or cement-based adhesive 48 h before tiling.
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Apply in a single thin layer (on the substrate) or a double layer (on substrate and tile) with a serrated trowel. Do not exceed the product's open time. Accordingly, application is recommended in small sections, regularly checking the adhesive's stickiness and ensuring that no film forms on the surface. Re-trowel in the event of surface film formation.
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My "eBook 2.0" company, Gramarye Media
Over the course of a 20-year career in advertising, marketing, and new media, John Adcox has held a number of titles including Executive Producer, Vice President of Digital Media, Creative Director, Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services, Chief Creative Officer, and CEO. A few of his clients have included AT&T, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Holiday Inn, Bass Hotels/Intercontinental Hotels Group, Coca-Cola, UPS, SCANA, the United States Armed Forces, AutoTrader.com, Time Warner, Disney, Delta Airlines, 3M, Ford, and many more.
In addition, he has hosted a radio show, acted professionally (although not since age 15), designed and written scripts for games, written a play for a professional theatre company, taught university astronomy, and written articles on topics including mythology, psychology, technology, religion, and marketing strategy.
John is now concentrating on storytelling. He is the CEO of Gramarye Media, the world's first cross-media story incubator. He is also the author of four novels (five if you count one that really sucks, presently, although the screenplay version is really good) and a number of screen and television projects.
John is now working with super-agent Mr. Peter Miller of Global Lion Intellectual Property Management to bring these projects to bookstores and screens. This blog chronicles that journey.


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Model U.N. class learns about international diplomacy while preparing for its first competition
KOKOMO, Ind. — Justin Summers will never forget what he learned about France, because he experienced it as part of that country's delegation to the Model United Nations.
"I love simulations," Summers said. "I learn better from doing, rather than reading it in a book. This was a valuable experience for me as a student and as a future teacher."
Summers and 11 other IU Kokomo students participated in Model U.N. as part of a class taught by Todd Bradley, political science professor. This is the first year it has been offered as a class.
Bradley said students are not only learning about current affairs and history of countries, they are learning about conflict resolution, diplomacy, writing and speaking skills, and debate, as they participated in a simulation of what happens at the United Nations, in New York City during fall semester.
Each three-student delegation represented an assigned country, researching that country and presenting resolutions in its interests. Members also debated solutions to international problems, from the point of view of their assigned country. IU Kokomo's students represented Somalia, India, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Guatemala.
Jeremy Gilman, a junior who represented the United Kingdom, said it was interesting to consider views other than those of the United States.
"You learn to respect and understand other countries' points of view," he said. "It puts you in a different perspective, and you realize there are views different than ours."
He was surprised that the UK's views on Iraq are not the same as those of the United States.
Summers, a junior who represented India, learned that country believes it should be on equal footing with other international super powers like the United States.
Senior Jensen Pickett was surprised to learn that France has been one of the major financial supporters of Syrian rebels during that country's civil war.
Students said it was hard for the Model U.N. to accomplish a lot, because of so many differing viewpoints, but they believe it does important work, particularly in humanitarian efforts.
Gilman said the experience showed him the importance of being willing to negotiate and change.
"It made you see compromise as a positive thing, because otherwise you would never get anything done," he said.
Other participants were Chad Barlow, Doran Brown, Ralph Corwin, Jeremy Cotton, Collin Holmes, Lucien Madding, Alejandro Mata, Robert Moore, and Shannon Stockdale.
Bradley said each delegation also judges the others on how prepared they are, how much they contribute, and on negotiation and collaboration skills. IU Kokomo's delegation from India was a runner-up for the best delegation award, he said.
"I was quite proud of them," he said. "They represented IU Kokomo well. This is an intense program, but it's fun. They learn to be creative in brokering deals with other nations. It also makes them more aware of international issues."
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January 14, 2009 at 11:58 pm
It looks like you had a great time playing in the snow. And then to get cheese as a reward for it. What a lucky day!
January 15, 2009 at 3:21 am
Ohh… You roos are so lucky that you get snow! I've never been in snow, it looks like so much fun! Do you think you can send some snow here? Maybe even some yellow snow so I have something new to smell?
January 15, 2009 at 10:18 am
Ooooh, they look like they are having fun! Sushi misses snow, he is very jealous!
January 15, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Looks like you had great fun in the snow.
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January 18, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I want to play in the snow too!!!
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January 22, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Playing in snow looks SOOO fun, I wish I was there with you! *grins* Hope you have a great weekend!
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All tasks, including reading or playing music, have varying degrees of difficulty. You may find some things easy and some portions of the same task difficult. When learning a new musical piece, it is most effective to play through the entire piece to the best of your ability without stopping. This way you get to see where the difficult parts and easy parts are. Once you have determined the difficult parts, play them as slowly as you need to play them and still be able to read through them without stopping, from beginning to end of the difficult part. If necessary, break it down into phrases.
If it is a matter of not being able to play it because the fingering is too difficult, break it down into smaller components. Let's say you have 4 consecutive difficult measures. Break it down into 2 measures and loop those measures until you can play them flawlessly without stopping. If those two measures are difficult, break it down into one measure. If that is difficult, break it down into smaller note groups until you can play through that group without stopping and with no mistakes. Repeat the process until you can connect all of the parts and play through them without stopping without mistakes.
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The Old Box – 1988: Kristel in a Grand écart or split
Toen Kristel negen jaar oud was hield ze van turnen en maakte ze gebruik van elke mogelijkheid om haar vaardigheden te verbeteren. Op de foto zie je haar in een split naast een snooker tafel. Terwijl haar vader met vrienden snooker speelde, was zij aan het oefenen.
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She was adorable, and all her practice brought her to the marvelous dancer, and young woman she is today! Bravo for every child's resilience and study in their young life.ReplyDelete
She was the loveliest girl. Today is a wonderful, very beautiful woman.ReplyDelete
Zelfs met haar zondagsjurkje aan een grand ducart. Vandaar dat ze zo lenig is en goed kan dansen vermoedelijk. Prachtige foto!ReplyDelete
great shot! thanks for sharing these secrets with us:-) happy weekend!ReplyDelete
Talented cute young lady!ReplyDelete
That is excellent. Lovely to see Kristel doing the splits.ReplyDelete
Something I will tell you both:
I used to turn myself inside out when I was young and performed on the stage in the oldest theatre in Australia which is still in use. I wore a costume like a snakes skin. I have no photos in that costume..
Ballet and all types of dancing as well:) My mother would sew for hours at night.
I hear it's a tough sport to masterReplyDelete
Wonderful skill!! nice photo..ReplyDelete
It is no wonder that Kristel is a dancer.
There's something I've NEVER done - and that means I probably never will!! LOVE your 'Old Box' series!ReplyDelete
kristel is very cute. :)ReplyDelete
(yes, people eat crawfish. they do huge crawfish boils in the south, dumping them onto the tables where people eat with their fingers - it is a southern style feast of sorts.)
O, Kristel! She was very sportif girl!ReplyDelete
Ach, wat leuk!!!! Groetjes ook aan Kristel, DietmutReplyDelete


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Clara Peeters
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A pioneer in the field of still-life painting, Clara Peeters is the only Flemish woman known to have specialized in such pictures as early as the first decade of the 17th century.
While definite details concerning her life are scarce, records indicate that Peeters was baptized in Antwerp in 1594 and married there in 1639. There is no indication that Peeters ever joined the Antwerp painters' guild, but the records for many relevant years are missing.
Peeters's earliest dated oil paintings, from 1607 and 1608, are small-scale, detailed images representing food and beverages. The skill with which this 14-year-old artist executed such pictures indicates that she must have been trained by a master painter. Although there is no documentary evidence of her artistic education, scholars believe that Peeters was a student of Osias Beert, a noted still-life painter from Antwerp.
By 1612, the 18-year-old artist was producing large numbers of painstakingly rendered still lifes, typically displaying groupings of valuable objects, such as elaborately decorated metal goblets, gold coins, and exotic flowers. Her compositions often show these arrangements on narrow ledges, seen from low vantage points, against dark backgrounds.


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Technical Tuesday: Chain Lube Explained
Jul 6, 2010
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Today's Tech Tuesday takes a closer look at chain lube. There is a
great video inside
explaining the differences in lubes, as well as showing you the proper technique to use when lubricating your chain. If you think nothing of spraying your chain with WD40 then this is the Tech Tuesday for you! Inside you'll find information on:
Which types of lube to use for your conditions
What never to put on your chain
How to properly lube your chain
Read on...
For a lot of riders it is a victory if they simply have some sort of lube on their chain, but using the right kind of lube for the conditions at hand can actually make a big difference to how your drivetrain performs. Applying the wrong kind of lube can cause all sorts of problems, from a gummed up and slow shifting drivetrain, to one that won't be quiet, but the end result is always accelerated wear that will cost you time and money in the long run. But that is only half the battle... How you lube your chain can have just as big of an effect, if not more so, than what lube you are using. You won't be doing yourself any favors if you are going to town with a can of spray lube and have shaky hands from downing too many energy drinks. In fact, you're doing more harm than good by overdoing it as excess lube will only attract dirt and grime. The key is to only apply the right amount in the right places.
Watch the video to learn all about lube and how to properly put it on your chain:
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Types of chain lube
Teflon based lubes
are by far the most common type of bicycle chain lube used, and for good reason. The name Teflon is actually DuPont's brand name for what is known as "PTFE" in the chemistry world, or
. Teflon has an incredibly low coefficient of friction when used between two solid objects like chain plates and rollers and is used to lube much more demanding mechanics than our simple bicycle chains. In order for the PTFE to properly penetrate into the inner workings of a bicycle chain, as well as stick around long enough to be useful while still having self cleaning properties, it can be mixed with many kinds of oils and solvents depending on the conditions that it has been designed to perform best in. The general rule of thumb is that the thicker the lube is, the longer it will last in wet conditions, but the stickier and messier it will be. If you live in a rainy environment like we do here on the West coast of B.C. you will be best off using a thicker lube because it will last much longer and not require as many reapplications. If your home trails are dry and dusty, then you'll be much better served to use a thinner lube that won't collect as much dirt that would gum up your drivetrain and create a mess like a thick lube used in that sort conditions would.
We used Park's Synthetic Lube with PTFE as it works great for the dry weather that we're coming into
The other common option are
wax based lubes
. Just like Teflon chain lubes, wax lubricant can come in many different kinds of mixtures depending on the conditions that it is intended to be used in. Wax based lubes are generally thought of as a cleaner option to Teflon, but they have some drawbacks of their own. While they certainly collect less dust and dirt, you must be very conscious of how much wax lube you are using because it does have a tendency to build up and create a mess. Picture big globs of wax caught up between your pulley wheels and derailleur cage and you'll get the idea. Wax lubes also require the chain to be quite clean before you apply them for best results, and even then they won't last as long as their Teflon based competition.
There are all sorts of lubes and concoctions that you
shouldn't use on your chain
, most of them are either two thin or two thick. One example would be the popular Phil's Tenacious Oil. It is the perfect lube for inside of freehub bodies, but far too thick and stringy to be used on a chain. While it would last much longer than standard chain lube, the mess and build up that it creates can be quite nasty. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the ever popular WD40... this is not a lubricant for bicycle chains! WD40 is far too thin and acts as a solvent that actually strips the chain of any lube that may be present. Use WD40 to free up old and rusty parts, but not to lube your chain. You are far better off heading down to your local shop to pick up some proper lube designed for where you ride. If you're not sure what to get it is worthwhile to ask.
Lubing your chain
I know a lot of you are happy just to have a chain that doesn't squeak and scare away fellow riders, but by properly applying lube to your chain you can limit the amount of dirt and trail grime that it picks up, which will increase chain life and cost you less money down the road. Oh, and as a side benefit your bike will also be quieter, shift better, and you'll be less likely to be that one annoying guy who's bike can be heard from a kilometer away. Below is how I like to lube my chain, your method may differ and there are countless ways to do it, but the goal is always the same:
to apply the right amount of lube to the right places.
Step by step instructions
What you need:
Chain lube
and a rag.
Step 1. Begin by shifting the chain to the middle ring and a middle cog for a straight chain line. Use a rag to clean any dirt or grime that may be on your chain before you add more lube
Step 2. I prefer to use a drip bottle as it is far more precise than an aerosol can
Step 3. Apply lube sparingly to each roller on both the top and bottom sides of the chain while pedaling in reverse
Step 4. Keeping it in the same gear while you pedal the bike for a few minutes to let the lube penetrate into the chain's inner workings
Step 5. Use a clean rag to wipe off any and all chain lube that may be on the outside of the chain, including the side plates and the derailleur's pulley wheels. Extra lube will only attract dirt and create a mess. The only lube that you want on your chain is in the rollers and between the chain plates
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113 Comments
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+ 45
(Jul 5, 2010 at 17:12)
As simple as this may seem I'm sure it will clear up some things for a lot of beginners! I remember back in the day when i used wd-40
+ 20
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:41)
Tri-Flo Superior Lubricant FTW!!!
+ 15
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:44)
na mate crc 5.56!! it says on the bottle, "for bikes"
+ 15
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:46)
good article though,learned some stuff i never would have gave thought to.
+ 12
(Jul 6, 2010 at 1:05)
good article but cant tech tuesdays get a bit more advanced?
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 3:05)
what do you clean your chain with before putting wax on it??
+ 5
(Jul 6, 2010 at 6:51)
Actually WD40 is very useful for after you wash your bike. It stands for "Water Displacement" and sheds water from your chain. Do that first then lube and your chain will last a very long time.
+ 9
(Jul 6, 2010 at 8:01)
Ya, but at the same time WD40 is very abrasive and could result in damaging your chain
+ 3
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:56)
haha do you really ride chainless GoAnDRiDe ? must be boring as hell going so slowly
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(Jul 6, 2010 at 10:03)
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+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 10:29)
huh, i dont get it,
i have a single speed,
andd i just use somee of my dads mechanic thingyy...is that badd :O
andd i used wd-40 on my old hard-tail haha
+ 8
(Jul 6, 2010 at 13:33)
he can lube me up anyday...
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 15:58)
no homo?
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 17:31)
bigburd yah i ride chainless haha i dont wanna have a single speed kit on my bike cus its got verticle drop outs and halflink chains are shit,but i can still dirtjump and ride park just as good,if not better without a chain...OR BRAKES!
+ 1
(Jul 11, 2010 at 19:46)
xx cassette is tooo trippy while peddling forward
+ 19
(Jul 6, 2010 at 3:51)
I know I'm going to be criticized for this... but Mike you should have also considered what lubricants are the most friendly to the environment and visa versa. In many instances I've seen people applying insane amounts of harmful petroleum based products to their drivetrain, and in turn having the excess drip needlessly everywhere. There are alternatives, it's just about finding them and applying the product correctly and in correct amounts. Cheers.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 4:15)
You could just not let it drip, I have to lube up on some decking so any drip=stained decking.
- 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 8:20)
ajanthon your right studies have shown that the accumulation of petroleum based bike lubes have had equivalent effects on the globe as the BP oil spill and the Alberta tar sands combined! Come on man there are far worse things to worry about then bike lube. As many tree huggers there are in this sport, this sport is not exactly earth friendly. Ever think of the amount of hydro carbons put in the atmosphere from shuttling bikes to the top of the hill or driving to the resorts, or the planes that transport your favorite world cup riders from event to event, how about the giant holes being dug out of the ground to provide materials to build your new rig. The list goes on and on obviously dont be a b!tch get real man if you care that much stop biking and take up barefoot hiking or some Sh!t
+ 13
(Jul 6, 2010 at 8:28)
Yeah, that's right! Why bother making a effort at all? I'm gonna stop taking my litter home with me and start taking dumps in the middle of the trail. Screw everyone else.
+ 12
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:11)
Every little helps, douchebag.
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(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:17)
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you wanna make a difference then do so. I try to everyday but don't be a b!tch about it telling people what to put in there write ups n' sh!t.
+ 3
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:21)
If this bothers you enough, theres eco specific bike lube and cleaning products from Green Oil on CRC
+ 16
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:38)
Don't know why you'd get criticized for that. Every bit helps and some might know about alternatives
+ 4
(Jul 6, 2010 at 14:51)
I thought it was a good point to bring forward. It didn't hurt anyone.
I don't know why you have to be such an ass about it? It seems hard for me to believe that you're (zackmorris) trying to make a difference everyday.
...being environmentally conscious apparently makes me a b!tch.
Nice article - thanks to pinkbike for all the tech tuesdays!
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 15:21)
I've used Green Oil's Ecogrease on my hope headsets and it's been perfectly ok so I reckon their chain lube might be worth a try. It's clearly a small thing but it still helps and the way things are going, showing our sport to be environmentally aware is probably the way to go.
+ 3
(Jul 6, 2010 at 20:53)
Also another important thing to keep in mind is that Teflon is def NOT an 'environmentally friendly' product. Although it might wear off your chain, the actual chemical is perfectly inert and lasts as close to forever as anything can. There are some nasty murmurings about potential long term effects although nothing is clear right now. Take a look at new non-stick cookware.....not Teflon like it used to be.
+ 3
(Jul 7, 2010 at 0:25)
Zackmorris, your statements and attitude embody why I said the things I did above. If you truly support those ideas and ideals, good luck down the road (I hope you picked up my sarcasm, I laid it on thick like you do the petroleum lube). Lets hope you don't reproduce at least...
+ 2
(Jul 7, 2010 at 6:15)
Using petroleum lube on some of your parts will reduce the chance I guess..
+ 1
(Jul 9, 2010 at 18:42)
ajanthon, you ride with hope brakes. The brake fluid in your system isn't eco friendly either. What happens when you bail and rip a line out? Hypocrite.
+ 1
(Jul 10, 2010 at 19:00)
textbooksonic I do try to make a difference everyday. My loft is a converted structure which is located 5 minutes from work, the building itself is retrofitted with all sorts of energy saving products. I drive an "eco friendly" compact car and when I fhuck your mom we use water based lubes. O and buddy you don't know sh!t, 2 weeks ago I helped file a report because some dumbshit was dumping chemicals behind my shop. And guess who was dumping.. a recycling company that charges a premium, but due to expensive eco friendly environment charges many company have to dump the crap to stay in business, the city came down and had to do a cleanup with a giant tampon. About 3 months ago I called the services on a drycleaner that was dumping cancer causing cleaning agents in the drain. Again high cost recycling leads to illegal dumping...you should see all the engine oil in container along the roadside back in the industrial area's around here....old skewl car mechanics usually.
+ 3
(Jul 10, 2010 at 19:01)
ajanthon tell me, how much water do you waste every time you wash that finely detailed intense slopestye? And to think in places like Africa people are dying of thirst...shame on you. Let me guess your fork oil is made of old french fry oil.
Don't sit there and worry about your chain lube because at the end of the day the only difference is a little voice in your head that makes you feel better about yourself. "Eco Friendly" is just one of the worlds newest industry out to grab your hard earned cash at a premium price! There are bigger things to worry about thats all I've been trying to say here.
Did you guys know soybean productions has a greater carbon footprint then chicken farming, Eco friendly bio fuels are creating food shortages in some countries which are driving the cost of rice,soy and corn prices up making it hard for some people to stay alive.
The world will go on way after we are gone. The only point in protecting it is for ourselves. Regardless in 5 billion years the sun will burn up and our solar system will be lifeless!
+ 1
(Sep 14, 2010 at 18:04)
if anyone is worried about excess lube, hang your chain from a wire or similar single ended rod and slowly drip the oil down the chain, allowing and watching as the lube fully adheres to the chain. At the base, place a pan to catch the runoff. Leave the chain for a few minutes as the lube will dry. Once dry, replace chain in drivetrain and wipe excess lube while cycling the gears. 0 lube loss. You sacrifice time for environmental friendliness. Oh, and im sure most of us own a vehicle (i dont) and idling a vehicle for more than 30 seconds drips enough oil and grease in its lifetime to fill it twice over. Multiply that by approx. 500 million vehicles on the road. We're screwed no matter what we do. enjoy it all while its here. VIVA LA REVOLUTION!
+ 0
(May 17, 2011 at 19:07)
simmer down now children. its only pinkbike.
+ 13
(Jul 6, 2010 at 1:39)
i don't lube mine at all in the summer, too much dust and sand where i ride, every time i put lube anywhere near it all the crap gets attracted to it not lubing it is probably not the best solution but its an old chain so i'm not bothered
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 1:57)
That's not just bad for your chain but your ring's and pulley wheel's to.
+ 4
(Jul 6, 2010 at 6:07)
yeh, use a dry teflon based lube and clean it every few days at least much worse to not lube it
+ 3
(Jul 6, 2010 at 7:07)
If you read the article you would actually learn that there are lubes specifically for dry conditions.
+ 8
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:57)
i use wet lube all year round mainly because the british weather is shite
+ 13
(Jul 6, 2010 at 1:38)
+1 for shite weather, although amazing summer so far
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 2:09)
Agreed, i've got wet lube on at moment and the summer has been so unusually good that the chain has been getting clogged with all the dust on the trails. Time to switch over to some dry lube for whatever is left of the summer i think
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:11)
thanks for this one i have been using wet lube of the past year on my race bike and have to clean it after every ride because it gets so gummed up. now i think im going to head on down to the bike shop and get some dry lube .
as a side note what are so opinions on ceramic lube ?
+ 1
(Jul 8, 2010 at 7:42)
Ceramic lube... Use it for ceramic parts, such as bearings.
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 4:28)
I have always just used wet lube, however the places I ride are often a mix of different conditions e.g. wet sections and then dry as hell sections, is there like a mix of conditions lube? (no I have not gone down to the shop to look) but yes can you get mixed condition lube?
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 4:55)
You can still use dry lube for all conditions, it just needs to be applied more regularly, as it is thinner, water will wash it off. Only real diffrence between the two, but obviously, as wet lube is thicker, it attracts dust. If you ride a mix of conditions, i'd concider just running dry lube, and if your on an all day epic (not so much for DH) take a small bottle with you, and lube up on a rest break.
Hope that helps, if i've missed anything let me know and i'll do my best
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 5:30)
you could just use both lubes together. that would be a mix
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 7:09)
I don't think it works that way. CraiGee's got it right.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 10:00)
I know, i wish it was that simple. I tried it earlier on an old(but still in okayish coditionn) chain and I don`t think that it has worked very well.
+ 1
(Sep 14, 2010 at 18:07)
Cant mix lubes,. Different viscosity in different lubes prevents oil saturation. You simply cant mix solvents. Solvents dont absorb solvents; thats what solutes are for.
+ 2
(Jan 24, 2012 at 5:32)
Note to all of you who lives here far up nort were it´s -30C in winter. You want to use very sticky vaselin to your chain because otherwise the chain will freeze and also sticky vaseline will give your chain a longer live time. And to all who is thinking yeah but it will collect all dirt in chain it whount if there is 60 cm of snow.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:45)
I would have liked some tips on applying wax based lube. I have a bottle of it but can't work out the best way to get the tube into the rollers and between the plates without getting far too much of the stuff on the chain and having to wipe most of it off.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 21:47)
Between the plates of the chain doesn't matter. It is the pin and barrel of the chain that transmit torque. As long as a drop gets onto the pin and barrel your set. The lube will seep into the gaps in the chain. Apply, wipe excess off, and let the lube fully dry before riding. You can't avoid wiping excess lube off there is always residual lubrication that must be removed.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 11:20)
While steps 1-5 above are great if you are about to go for a ride, I recommend getting into the habit of doing 1-4 (wipe and apply lube) post ride and let sit/soak until the next time you ride.
Leave a clean rag on your tire/seat/etc, then before you go ride wipe the excess lube off. This allows for good penetration of the lubrication into the inner workings of the chain.
As for cleaning the build-up off the pullies, I found dental picks work wonders (hard to get sometimes, but one of my favourite piece of gear in my toolbox).
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 21:27)
Try o-ring picks. You can get them from any place that sells tools.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 14:28)
Ahh...good call. Thanks.
No more Hepatitis shots for me!
+ 1
(Mar 24, 2014 at 1:47)
Wow, this went off to the my Dad can beat up your Dad thing for a bit there. Anyways, I've tried many lubes and came to realize that I hate any that leave my parts with black gunk. White lightning was good but didn't last nor did Pedro's Ice and both are worthless in the cold. Phils lasted but was messy as hell as was any oil lube, even ProGold. I love Squirt. Its wax based in water rather than solvent and has a much higher amount of actual wax than the others, and it lasts, even through wet rides. No it is not a long lasting lube like say a wet conditions oil but its super clean and doesn't leave everything black! Just my opinion but I feel that a clean and lubed chain is better than a dirty lubed chain. After-al, its the contaminants that grind away the chain, the oil just slows the process whereas wax actually blocks it from entering. It seems to attach to the grit then flake off . You do have to apply to a completely cleaned chain but if ou stick with it your drivetrain remains way cleaner.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 1:39)
That actualy helped me a lot, as through 8 years or so I have never lubricated my chain properly... pretty ironic when I'm thinking about perfectionism I try to apply into servicing my forks.
Still: how about we make this MacGyver contest:
Fix a broken chain without a chain breaker using only what you find in the woods
I'm sure some skinny enduro maniac that does not like to carry chain breaker, found a way after walking tens of miles in his life in SPD shoes with broken chain in hand
+ 4
(Jul 6, 2010 at 8:40)
its happened, i used rocks, got me back to the car.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 20:08)
I found a multi-tool in the woods once, with chain breaker. Sorted.
+ 1
(Jul 10, 2010 at 15:33)
that's cheating iamamodel... though... I think if you broke your chain what heppens very rarely, and then find someone's lost multitool with chain breaker just after it happens: then well: u are top ten pretender for decades "the most lucky bastard" award
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 7:57)
I use Rock n Roll Extreme lube, and it is awesome. It is a wax/lube hybrid, so you get the best of both worlds. It cleans and lubes at the same time. You just use a ton of it to clean the chain, then wipe it with a rag just like the instructions above. For an extra dirty chain, just repeat. This stuff works unbelievably well. It works even better if you let it sit for awhile before riding (as with all lubes). Tri-Flow is also a really good product. I use Rock n Roll on my chain, and Tri-Flow everywhere else. I ride in mostly dry and dusty conditions, but definitely deal with some rain and mud at times also.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 19:28)
Pedro's Extra Dry was the best lube till they stopped making it..... The new Go! stuff is pretty good too though. Next time your at your LBS ask a mechanic about trying to clean a drive train where the person who owns the bike has repeatedly used WD40 as lube.....
+ 4
(Jul 6, 2010 at 7:14)
LOL these comments are hilarious! fuck the tech stuff, just read it for a laugh!
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 20:03)
I use Wurth HHS, comes out thin like water so it penetrates into the inner workings of the chain, then the solvent evaporates and leaves a nice thick synthetic grease. I also lube from the inside of the chain not the top, then wipe excess off.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 11:30)
Wicked info, some people assume that the chain doesn't need any maitainence, uuuuuntil it starts to squeak. So they go after WD40.. Thanks for the write up. The word lube was mentioned 76 times so far. Haha!
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 3:07)
Well i know how to do this, but i got a good thing. I never done the step 5.
. Thank you it will helps
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 6:46)
Wtf? ive used wd40 for over 15 years on my chains! does this mean ive been doing it all wrong? :-P
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 6:52)
See my comment ^ up there.
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:27)
I've just bought a bike off a lad who's been using a similar product to WD40 - The bearings in the hubs have started to go after 6 months from new as the stuff has worked its way in. The chain is also a mess and the paintwork is damaged from the product sitting on it for weeks. The rear axle bolts had seized onto the axle as a result of the product being there too long combined with poor maintainence. This is why WD40 should not be seen near a bike unless you know exactly what you're doing when using it as a cleaning product and the bike is seeing regular race-ready maintainence.
+ 1
(Sep 14, 2010 at 18:15)
WD40 leaves a silicon-based wafer thin coating after it dries. It is not ethonal based and thus does not fully evaporate its ingredients. That coating is what destroys bushings, bearings, and all things that rotate. Friction is hell. Just ask your hand after lubeless masturbation. BUT! bearings can be brought back to life. sealed bearings have plastic, sometimes metal (in which case youre f*cked), coverings that can be removed (usually a little damaged in process) and reinserted. Cleaning the bearings that reside and re-lubing with a thick version of dry lube, such as canola based oil products from Green Oil (if your conscientious). Canola forms covalent bonds with water and ionic with metal which correlates to a resistance to water as it will favor metal bonding.
+ 1
(May 1, 2012 at 13:11)
Ever since I've been lubing my chain, I've had a few problems with chain drop. I use a dry Teflon based lube, could this problem be a result of me applying too much lube?
+ 3
(Jul 5, 2010 at 17:39)
oups i m using my father motocycle chain lub , is that good?
+ 5
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:14)
If you have an O ring chain it is lol
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 0:48)
i used to lube with engine oil,which is pretty thick but later found out that it corrodes rubber tyre.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 12:54)
ok thanks
+ 1
(Mar 19, 2015 at 20:18)
I notice WD40 BIKE LUBE dry lube made chain into black.
WD40 Bike Lube dry lube is supposed design for derailleur and brake?!?
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 14:01)
White Lightning is awesome and so is Purple Extreme , always lube the chain Link by link...Awesome
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:01)
Machine gunners lube you heat it up and put it on the chain and it will soak into the aluminum and wont come off for months
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:04)
Pretty sure chains arent made of alu...
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 9:07)
aluminum cassette and steel chains but the gunners lube has been on the and been smooth for over a few months.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 10:50)
Pretty sure your cassette is steel as well. Not saying your lube doesn't work though...
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 16:52)
either way it works on gun parts and most of them are steel but it works other metals also i swear cassettes were aluminum because i have never seen it rust and my chair rusts
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 19:34)
they are made of stainless steel, that explains the non-rusting capabilities of your cogs
+ 2
(Jul 6, 2010 at 21:49)
Oh my, typical American right here boys and gals. USE GUN LUBE, GUNS ARE METAL! YEAH GUNS!
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 9:41)
Whats wrong with gun lube one i get it free and two it works amazing never comes off even if you wash the bike if you get it right Its more like Americans are full of good ideas.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 9:43)
And i also use a SRAM XX drive train so the cassette is all aluminum maybe other cassettes are stainless steal but not XX.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 10:23)
Only the large cog is aluminum on the XX cassette. The rest are steel.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 13:13)
I probly should read better then i swear it was cut of a solid aluminum block.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 13:14)
Aluminum is pretty soft for chain rings any way.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 23:43)
Yeah Aluminum wouldn't stand up to the shock loading caused by switching gears. Plus two dissimilar metals of differing hardness, you would see major wear on the Aluminum teeth. That's why the largest sprocket on the xx cassette is Aluminum, because there isn't much torque being transmitted.
+ 1
(Jul 8, 2010 at 14:49)
And a steel chain with aluminum sprocket wouldnt be a very good combo
+ 1
(Sep 10, 2013 at 0:58)
The increased peak loading potentially experienced during gear changes is actually minimal in reality due to how derailleurs move the chain gradually with rotation and that most riders reduce chain load during shifting. Once in gear the greatest torque is most likely to be transmitted through the lowest gear, that's what it's there for after all. Aluminium has been deemed unsuitable for smaller cogs on grounds of durability.
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 12:17)
WD40 was a big surprise to me i never used it but but all my mates do better tell them :L
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 17:21)
Same here, i used WD40 on my chain yesterday, looks like im going to have to redo all the lube-ing on my bike.
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(Jul 6, 2010 at 21:41)
Lube is lube. I use 10W30 motor oil most of the time. I saturate in a container for ten minutes then remove from oil and let sit on metal counter. Then after most of the residual oil has seeped out, I put on bike and pedal backward with a rag to remove any more residual oil. Cleanliness is next to godliness when it comes to anything mechanical. A clean drive train is a happy drive train. As long as proper maintenance is performed, your drive train should last for awhile. Fancy "chain lube" or not. Teflon lube is probably one of the worst lubricants for a chain anyways.
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(Jul 8, 2010 at 7:46)
"Teflon lube is probably one of the worst lubricants for a chain anyways."
Yes... Ofcourse it is. Thats why almost every chain lube uses teflon, PTFE, isn't it... Cant believe how utterly stupid and ignorant people can be. Keep using engine oil... Enjoy your filthy gummy chain. Moron.
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(Jul 9, 2010 at 7:16)
No not all chain lube uses Telfon. There are plenty of different lubricants that will work on chain you tit. Just because they aren't purchased in your LBS doesn't mean shit. You must be way smarter than I am, maybe you should crawl back on the bed sheet you came from.
+ 1
(Jul 9, 2010 at 17:41)
Not only did your comment not make any sense, it would appear that you didn't even read my original comment "almost every chain lube uses teflon". On this basis, i suggest that you re-insert yourself into the arse of the bear that shit you out, you fool.
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(Jul 9, 2010 at 18:38)
I can see your really intelligent. Must be cool knowing everything. Punk.
+ 1
(Jul 9, 2010 at 18:56)
Never said that, but making a comment like "Teflon is a bad chain lube" will get comments like mine. Just think about what you say...
+ 1
(Jul 9, 2010 at 19:02)
Also, I apologise for calling you stupid, thats probably not true, and it was a bit of a shit thing to say.
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(Jul 11, 2010 at 21:33)
Think about what I say... I have more technical education than you could shake a stick at punk. If you knew anything about what you speak of, you would have given me a stated reason why my post was so wrong. Excluding all experience you have with using chain lube, and bike chain. Tell me, without researching it. What are the separate parts of roller chain called? What is the correct term for the center to center distance of roller chain? You will be the only one to know if you researched this information, so if you lie, then your just kidding yourself.
How mature of you to apologize to me, now I can sleep at night. Thank ya Jesus!
+ 1
(Jul 12, 2010 at 0:09)
Well, if you think teflon is a bad chain lube then you dont have "More technical education than i could shake a stick at". As a matter of fact I'm doing a masters in engineering, so if im honest with you, its me that has the technical education now. Dont know a full break down of what every parts technical name is, but you have the pins, barrels, inner plates and outer plates. Feel free to explain to me why teflon is a bad lubricant, and i will correct you where you are wrong. Dont even mind if you use google, might open your eyes.
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(Jul 12, 2010 at 7:36)
Yeah an 18 year old kid going for his Masters in Engineering, first year in University is it? Good one, punk. The components are correct, you FAILED to mention the roller, only the most important part of a "ROLLER" chain. The center to center distance is called a "pitch", you only learn about roller chain in school though right. So much for the Masters your going for, "MR. A" student hahahahahahahahahha. I have worked as a Mechanical Engineer in the field for a year an half now. I am going for my Professional Engineer certificate in the next two. I am done with you, if you had training or the education you speak of you would know that a teflon lube isn't a superior form of lubrication. Who am I kidding I'm talking to a punk kid that just graduated from high school.
+ 2
(Jul 13, 2010 at 19:13)
Yeah, i put my real date of birth on pinkbike. Sorry to disapoint, i handle the less greasemonkey side of engineering. Thermodynamics, resistance curves, turning moments and other such things.
+ 1
(Nov 1, 2011 at 22:35)
Hey buhgina, I'm 16 and I know all the parts of a roller chain and what the CC distance of it is called. Dont think youre some hotshot engineer just because you know that. I can bet you one million dollars that I know more about CNC machining/G code and parts manufacturing than you do. Doesn't mean that I'm some badass like you think you are. Just because you're a mechanical engineer with 1.5 years of field expierance doesn't mean that you're the best. I have more field mechanical engineering and machining expierance than you and I'm 16. So shut the f*ck up and stop acting like a know it all. I got a patent at age 13 and Im pretty sure that you still don't have one of those. f*ck off.
+ 1
(Sep 10, 2013 at 1:09)
I once read that the key lubricating property of chain lube is film strength which seems to make sense to me. Despite being called rollers the interfaces between tooth to roller and roller to inner plate flange aren't a true rolling motion. As such, a coating or barrier like PTFE seems ideal and I can see no logical reason why it wouldn't be at worst fit for purpose and at best the most suitable option out there. What's your rationale for arguing otherwise?
+ 1
(Jul 6, 2010 at 18:59)
i like turbo lube 6000 and steve's azonic compound
+ 0
(Jul 7, 2010 at 7:05)
Area all these Tech Tuesdays going to be based around what tools Park sell?
+ 1
(Jul 13, 2010 at 6:52)
Can't wait for todays installment of tech tuesday.
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 13:25)
ive found that ATF is the best lube ive ever used. auto tranny fluid
+ 1
(Sep 20, 2010 at 4:43)
I use vodka as lube
+ 1
(Jul 7, 2010 at 6:45)
thanks for the post!
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Golf Transport
The golf course has often been used as a place to relieve stress. From the moment you step on the course, take a deep breath and tee off, you will feel your worries breeze away. Whether you are coming in a group or on your own, let us take care of the transport so you can concentrate on the beautiful game.
Albatross Coach and Minibus hire
We have teamed up with our friends at Albatross Bus and Coach to organise travel during your stay with us. They can pick you up from home and bring you straight to our hotel door, allowing you to take in the beautiful scenery on your journey here. Albatross can also provide transportation between golf courses to help make the most of your time in Inverness. Their high quality, air-conditioned coaches and minibuses are one of the best ways to keep your group together and quickly get around the area in complete comfort.
We have plenty of free car parking spaces for those who are arriving by car and we are more than happy to provide directions to the courses. If you are flying into Inverness airport, we can arrange luxury chauffeured transport to complete your journey in style. You will be met on arrival by one of our friendly drivers and will immediately feel the warmth of our great Scottish hospitality. Your driver will be at your disposal during your stay and their local knowledge will offer a real insight into life in the Scottish Highlands.
Find Out More
Get in touch with our Golf Co-ordinator today on 01463 257 100 to discuss your golf transport options. They will be able to help you organise a golf break to remember, ensuring all your needs are met to allow you to focus on your next birdie!


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oh shit! Cops!
The TSA points out that even if an airport decides to use a private firm for security, the screeners still must follow TSA guidelines. That would include using enhanced pat-downs and the full-body scanners if they are installed at the airport.
your overall taste in phish shows perplexes me.
You touch my junk and I'm going to have you arrested.
The thing that astounds me is that they aren't trying to implement this for rail travel.Also astounding? this:That's a view of a workstation in TSA offices at the Indianapolis International Airport.
I haven't flown in a plane since 1988.
I ride a train everyday that runs underneath the US Capitol grounds.
I'm surprised that, if they were serious about protecting people and property, they haven't implemented this shit for rail...
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