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Island Life is the Only Life – The Daiquiri Doctrine
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Are you more comfortable in a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops (assuming you need to have something on your feet in the first place)? Do you own more beer koozies than coats? What about hair? You okay with a hat, or pulling it back into a ponytail? If you are shaking your head in agreement you are my people. Let's talk about our lifestyle for a moment shall we?
The other day I went shopping at the outlets; my annual pre-summer cloths buying trip. On my list was a new pair of flip-flops and a few shorts. That's it. I dress casually every day living on the Gulf Coast. Like most of you I do have 'normal' cloths. They are just pushed into the back of my closet. The problem is I don't like 'normal' cloths. Many of my t-shirts are free giveaways from rum and beer companies. Now that's fashion and value.
Don't think for a minute that I am being unmindful of reality here. I own multiple custom tailored suits and shirts, required by my previous career running 'sophisticated' companies. I earned a top-shelf MBA, society expected me to go down that path. I even have my own Hickey Freeman custom tuxedo, WTF, seriously? There are shoes for my feet hand made in Italy. You don't want to know how much I wasted on those. Not only are cloths like this expensive, they are damn uncomfortable. What is so civilized about spending $250 on a tie to wrap around your neck so you can't breath? I'd rather see a woman in a bikini rather than fancy lingerie or high heels any day. You agree with me don't you?
It's all a huge waste of money and resources in order to fit into the 'normal' life. My wardrobe upgrade cost me around $300 the other day. A new suit, shirt, tie combo for one day in the rat race (good ones) will cost you well over $1,000. So I get a whole summer out of $300 or one day out of $1,000. No wonder you have to make so much money to live the 'normal' life.
My issue isn't with making money. I'd take a few million over being poor any day. Why do you think I write this dribble and hope you read it? The difference is I'll buy a big ass sailboat and stock it with rum, not a bigger house in the newest McNeighborhood. Same with you right? We don't want to keep up with the Joneses; we want to sail away from them.
There are countless people caught up in the 'normal' life that would love to live the island life but they think they can't afford it; you might be one of them. What I think is you can't afford not to. If you like the 'normal' life, you probably haven't read this far and I don't get you anyway. Otherwise, give me some latitude and let me share my thoughts on this.
A few years back I almost left Florida (again) for a job in Silicon Valley. My kids were going to attend Palo Alto high so I had to live in Palo Alto (expensive). The jobs I was considering were your typical high-tech leadership roles. Sounds dreamy right?
After returning to the Gulf Coast and looking at the numbers, I realized I could make very little and live a much richer life. Not just financially either. With no traffic, I don't waste my life in a car or on gas. That's more time to make rum drinks and tell lies to my friends at the Tiki Bar. I'm home for my family and I get to keep my kids away from being programmed into the 'normal' life, at least for now. And who says there is not such thing as a free dinner? I catch mine in Gulf all the time.
If you don't have to waste so much of your life making money to buy stupid shit and wasting your time getting to your place of work imagine where you would be. In the islands of course. It's no wonder why those of us who live this life have extra time to enjoy a sunset, sleep off a rum soaked night and have more meaningful relationships with friends and loved ones.
The protestant work ethic of our fore fathers ostracizes those who are considered lazy or slovenly. I happen to agree with that concept. What I don't like is that 'normal' society somehow thinks that just because we have dress t-shirts and a perpetual tan that we don't work hard. We do. We just don't have all the friction in or island lifestyle giving us more fun time and less stress.
Some might think those of us who live the salty life are uncultured, coastal rednecks if you will. First I'd defend any redneck, there are more rednecks than cultured folk anyhow. Second people who live along the coast and in the islands are some of the most travelled and cultured people in history. It is the brave sailor who sets a course across the ocean to worlds unknown or unfamiliar. Cities by the sea are made up of huge cross sections of people from far away lands. Each of us is cut from a similar mold. I know many people who have never ventured out of their frozen land locked hometown.
I think it's just jealousy, or stupidity. I think we get it and they don't. I think if you like the cold weather and $1,000 suits come down and visit. We will give you a glimpse of the good life as a tourist and send your sunburned ass on your way. We'll welcome you with open arms every time. Thank you very much.
You hear my philosophy of fun, my daiquiri doctrine don't you? I'm not too far off base here am I? If you hear my siren song, sell the house, pack up the family and head somewhere south. If we run into each other the first rum is on me. I'll even tell you some cool places to buy t-shirts and flip-flops.
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President Obama's reengagement with the Asia-Pacific region is both welcome and necessary, Ambassador Djalal said. According to Ambassador Djalal, the coming "Asian Century" will be shaped by several geopolitical forces:
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Happy New Year tonight from the crew of Changin' Tags offshore headed from Norfolk, VA to St Thomas.
The first day of any offshore trip is always filled with a certain degree of anxiety and excitement. No matter how many trips I do I always feel a little tightness in the gut as we throw off the docklines and head for the deep. Maybe it's just because I am a Wyoming boy born and bred and no matter how many offshore miles I rack up my brain says, "Hey Bubba you aint meant to live out there in that wild ocean!" Maybe it's just because my Wyoming family actually does say that to me fairly often, but this feeling only lasts for the first few hours and then I begin to get in the swing of the boat, working the sails feeling the heaving of the deck under my feet and the sound of water rushing by the hull.
This morning as we prepared to throw off the docklines in the freezing rain I had that same feeling in my gut but also a very real feeling that if I didn't get back on the boat under the bimini I might loose my fingers and toes to frostbite! I have been spoiled living on our boat in the Caribbean and am now fully convinced that if you own a sailboat you really should keep it in a warm place. Dick and Jill agree obviously so here we are offshore sailing this beautiful Island Packet back where she belongs... in the warm waters of the Virgin Islands.
The cast of characters on this offshore adventure story will once again be Dick, Jimmy and myself and we are personaly hoping for a trip with a little less excitement than we experienced last time we made did it. We also have another character aboard to play a part. Patrick Howser is an experienced sailor but this is his first real offshore trip so we should expect some adventure tales from him as he shares with you a little about himself and his experiences on Changin Tags". I mentioned playing a part in a drama because Patrick is a bonafide actor and movie star. If you grew up in the 80s like me you might remember him from a movie called "Hot Dog The Movie." When I heard he was coming along I must honestly say I couldn't remember what he looked like but I did remember what his costar Shannon Tweed looked like.... hmmm I wonder why that is?
Well we will keep you all up to date as we take this ocean sleigh ride. We are expecting some weather on Saturday so keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I will try to blog every day so if you would like to sit back in the morning over your coffee and live vicariously through us you are more than welcome to come along for the ride. Rebecca will tag on a note at the end of this blog telling you how you can easily send us free messages via our Sat phone too. It's always fun to hear from you all. It gives us something to look forward to.
In closing I would also like to wish a very heartfelt Happy Anniversary to my sweet wife Rebecca who agreed to marry me and actually went through with it 21 years ago today. Thanks for the adventure Babe! I love you!
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Kristofer writing for Dick, Jimmy, Patrick and "Changin Tags"
10/31/2009, Trinidad to St Thomas
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I have been talking to my wife for quite some time about sailing like your doing. She is interested but being the realist that she is she keeps bringing the question of money up and how that we would afford to keep sailing as neither of our jobs (aircraft mechanic and nurse) are mobile. So I was wondering are you able to work at some kind of job while sailing? We are currently saving as much as we can to make this dream come true but it is a SLOW process and we would like to do this while the youngest (currently 7yrs old) is still young.
Sorry if this question was answered in some earlier post that I haven't seen.
David Gillum and Family
Thanks for your e-mail. The whole money issue is probably the biggest set back people fac e when cutting the ties with land. This is a real lifestyle change... we went from owning our own buisness and having several car payments, credit cards etc to now having only about $150.00 per month in bills (bills that have a payment date each month that is) We no longer own a car or have a house payment (we own our boat outright). Our only two big issues are food for our huge family and boat maintenance. We have to stop and work for part of the year to do the work that needs done on the boat and to put enough away for food and living expenses for the months we are out cruising.
Jobs: I have been delivering sailboats for about 3 years now so my oldest son and I head off every year for about 5 deliveries... either up and down the east coast or to and from the Caribbean. The money from these deliveries tends to all go right into the boat every year. We are always in need of new stuff and repairs to old stuff on the boat. I think most people who dream of living on a boat are unrealistic when they think of how much it costs to maintain a boat in "ready for sea" condition at all times. Owning it outright is the only way to go.. we also cut costs by anchoring out all of the time and doing all of our own work on the boat.
Rebecca has been a waitress for the past few years and has earned far more than she ever has before. The key is to find the right place during the right season. She earns more per day in tips in ST Thomas than I do as a Captain.
That being said, you have perfect career jobs for cruising... a nurse could have worked at any of the places we have stopped to work. She would have had a job on day one at any of our work stops... she could get a job here in Trinidad today where neither my wife or myself could. Your job as an Airplane mechanic has SERIOUS potential... we have a cruising buddy who is an airplane mech. and he does free lance work for some stateside company... they fly him back and forth to work on the planes when they need him... another friend of ours is a helicopter pilot who works in British Columbia during fire season every year and he and his family commute to and from their boat for half the year. Here is another thought... it surely wouldn't be a big deal for you to get certified on marine diesel engines... if you did that you could work anywhere cruisers are anytime... I would hire you this winter if you were anchored near me in St Thomas hehehe. Engine work is ALWAYS needed everywhere there are boats.
As a final thought... if this is a dream you share as a family and you are determined to do it, the hardest thing is to risk it all and just go... find the right boat that is seaworthy and that you can aford to buy... she may not look great when you buy her but with love and work you can turn her into a beauty... be willing to go through the stage of getting used to living in small space together... that really does go away eventually... and do what you love to do... work to live... don't live to work.
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Supervisor Golding, now Mayor Golding of San Diego, decided she wanted to do something with this idea. This led to formation of the City of the Future Committee. We deliberately didn't call it the telecommunications committee or the technology committee. It was important for people to see that this was not just about technology but about their own future, and that technology was playing a critical role simply because technology and economics had a life force of their own.
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But when it came to state governments developing their own initiatives, we began to say that we were not so sure they should simply be adopting a me-too approach and mirror the NII or any national information infrastructure. At the highest level I think it is good that our national leaders recognize the power of technology as a catalyzing influence. But really what we need now is not so much an NII, but an LII, a local information infrastructure. Eighty percent of the country is already wired. But that other 20 percent represents every small community throughout the country.
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According to a report released by the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general on October 6, the presence of communicable diseases at detention facilities housing illegal immigrants — both unaccompanied children and families — remains a problem.
California Governor Jerry Brown signed three immigration bills on September 27 that will, respectively, provide funding for state public universities to administer loans to students who are in the United States illegally, allow illegal aliens to apply for professional state licenses, and allocate $3 million for non-profit organizations to legally represent minors in deportation cases.
As has been predicted by those who have been keeping count of the large number of illegal immigrant children who have crossed our borders from Central America during the past year, the flood of such children entering our schools is proving to be a logistical and financial burden for local school districts.
Under a new Obama administration Department of Defense policy made public on September 25, a small number of immigrants living in the United States illegally will be allowed to join the military. The program, known as Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI), will be open to immigrants without a legal visa if they came to the United States with their parents before the age of 16.
Data released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau from its American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that the nation's immigrant population (legal and illegal) grew by 1.4 million from July 2010 to July 2013. This three-year growth brought the U.S. immigrant population to a record 41.3 million in July 2013, an increase of 1.4 million since July 2010. Since 2000 the immigrant population is up 10.2 million.


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by Brendan Cullerton
The Missouri Department of Transportation practiced snow removal Tuesday, Oct. 30, although there was no snow anywhere in the state.
The department spent an estimated $70,000 on fuel, according to State Maintenance Engineer Beth Wright.
MoDOT sent plows on their usual routes to become familiar with the routes and practice radio communication.
Wright said Missouri has the seventh largest highway system in the U.S., and that MoDOT vehicles traveled about 117,000 miles Tuesday.
"I think it's a great investment in the training of our staff so that we can safely remove snow and do our winter operations," Wright said.
Wright said the event was planned over a month ago and was in response to Missouri's snow removal issues over the last couple of years.


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New updates from Fsckin'. I know exactly where this guy is coming from. My girlfriend uses Fedora.
About 2 months ago, I convinced my girlfriend to try out Linux for a month after a really nasty bit of spyware infected her computer. This isn't a bash on Microsoft, but it happened twice in about a month.
Unfortunately, a roommate who pays a portion of the internet bill (and thus welcome to use the computer, which is located in the living room) likes to browse nefarious websites, I'll let you speculate what type of websites he visits. Browsing those kind of sites by itself is completely fine by me, as long as it doesn't fsck up the computer. The spyware/adware/etcware attracting behaviors of the roommate got some nasty sh!t on the computer – TWICE in a month. I tried to get everyone in the house to use Firefox, and that went over well.
Even if the shady websites are surfed upon using Firefox, if you install software from said websites, it's all over anyways. I can't help stupid user syndrome. Quite simply, I had enough at that point, I'm sure as hell not going to backup, fdisk, format and reinstall Windows every two weeks. Plus, I really don't want to have that uncomfortable conversation with the roommate about his online behaviors, to be honest.
Push came to shove, and my girlfriend let me install the operating system of my choosing, since I would be the one supporting it.
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Kentucky Charity Event Brings Big Praise
July 03, 2009 02:46 PM by Ryan Haidet
It was the place to be. Dozens of reality television stars from Survivor, the Amazing Race, Pirate Master and American Idol descended upon Louisville, Kentucky, for the sixth annual Kentuckiana Police & Firefighter's Summer Bash Benefit. Fans of reality TV were given the opportunity to meet their favorite cast members last Saturday (June 27) while raising money for a good cause — Kosair Charities. And the event went off without a glitch once again.
Susie Smith, who was the runner up from Survivor: Gabon, was extremely impressed. "I can't say enough about this event put on by three great men — Mark Lynch, Kelly Jones and Matt (Keith) the firefighter! An amazing job by these guys and their wonderful volunteers aka Teresa, Jody, Dana and many more," Susie said in an e-mail. "These Kentuckians put their hearts into gathering sponsorship from great businesses like The Galt House, Churchill Downs, Six Flags and fans who help to raise an enormous amount of funds to help children who need medical help. Kosair Charities covers expenses for these children."
Above image by Bret Sohl.
Smith then added the personal ways the event had touched her. "We met two beautiful kids — Candice and Brandon — who were helped by this organization. I feel honored to have been able to be a part of this fundraiser. I will come back if they ask me to. I am touched and feel proud to be involved with such a grand event. Kentucky is fortunate to have committed, loyal, trustworthy and caring citizens to give back and better childrens' lives through this Kosair Charities. My heart is full and Louisville, Kentucky, welcomed not only me, but my entire family with open arms. Thank you Kentucky for allowing me be a part of your world."
Eliza Orlins of Survivor: Vanuatu and Survivor: Micronesia said the Kentucky event is one of the best around. "It's so amazing to get to be here and have all these people here for the kids. … It's great that Survivor gave me a platform to do something where I have influence on good causes and bringing people together. It's great."
Above image by Andy Johnson.
A Long Way To Travel — Especially By Bus
The event has such a solid reputation, that Billy Garcia of Survivor: Cook Islands made a very long trip to be a part of it. "My thing is, when I go to somewhere I've never been before, I'm not big on using airports 'cause going from my apartment (New York) to the airport then from the airport to the hotel, what do you really see? Nothing but the usual same-old, same-old. So I took a Greyhound bus that took me 24 hours to get down here. I got to see all these different places I haven't gone before. They tend to stop for a half hour or sometimes even longer if I have to change buses, so I get to walk around and leave the station and actually see the locals and see what the neighborhood is like."
The main event was Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom of the gorgeous Galt House hotel. But in the few days leading up to that moment, the reality stars were taken on a cruise on the Ohio River, a special evening at Churchill Downs and an afternoon at Six Flags: Kentucky Kingdom. Garcia was impressed with all that was offered. "As for the activities, my goodness this is a great chance to be shoulder to shoulder and interact with your favorite reality stars from the biggest shows out there. … You get to interact, you get to play games with them, you get to be with them in a social setting and a competitive setting. Best of all, you get to party and live the life that we get to live now that we've been on the show."
Charity Supporters
One of the guests in attendance has been going to the event for the last three years. "There is no other event like it," Missy Steier said. "Louisville has the best Summer Bash Event and the Benefit is for the children. It is a personable event. You can have a conversation with them (reality stars). It's not like most celebrity events — it's the best around."
She was especially happy to meet the most-recent Survivor winner — JT. She called him an inspiration and also said, "He's hot, but I also like how he played the game."
Even though she said her friends think she is "nuts," she was able to convince a few of them to stop out. "I told them this was a good event and something you don't want to miss. … It definitely is worth the money."
Some who showed up to support the charity weren't big reality TV fans, but were there as fans of the cause. Melissa Milby was one of those people who had a personal experience with Kosair Children's Hospital — they fixed an issue with her 4-year-old child's heart. "Kosair Children's Hospital here in Louisville is such a fabulous place," Milby said. "Number one, they never turn anyone away if they can't pay. So this charity finds people who can't afford to pay. My husband and I are lucky. We have decent insurance, my husband has a very nice job. We can afford to pay the co-pay, but there are people out there that can't. At Kosair Hospital especially, everybody was so fabulous. From the guy who cleans the floor, to the guy who brings the food to the kids, to the heart surgeon himself — everybody from the top down treated our child so good and were so good to us and so understanding. It's the most fabulous place in the world."
Milby was thrilled so many people were there for a charity she is very passionate about. "It's just an incredible event. Everybody pulls together — the whole community, the firefighters, the policemen. Kosair is just so important to Louisville's community."
Survivor Winner Sums It Up
Bob Crowley, who won Survivor: Gabon, said the event was an honor to be a part of. "It's sort of neat to be able to do this and know that we're raising money for a good cause," Crowley said. "We've met some wonderful people here in Kentucky. I've been saying, 'You make me feel more at home than when I'm at home.' They are just wonderful people down here and it's been just a great experience."
All images by Ryan Haidet unless otherwise noted.
For more information, visit the event's site at http://www.kpffb.org/.
Stay tuned to RealityTVMagazine.com for more exclusive coverage and interviews from the event.
In the coming days, look for a first-person account of what it was like participating in an Amazing Race style challenge at Six Flags: Kentucky Kingdom. RealityTVMagazine's Ryan Haidet was able to participate and run alongside popular Survivor and Amazing Race contestants.
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One Response to "Kentucky Charity Event Brings Big Praise"
Mr Terrific Says:
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Great write-up Ryan!!! What a fantastic event!! It was nice to finally get to meet you.


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Attorney General Pam Bondi called President Obama's administration's request for clarification in a ruling overturning the federal health care law a delay tactic and urged the president to file an appeal to move the case along to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bondi yesterday asked U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson to reject the Justice Department's request for clarification of his ruling that the health care law is unconstitutional. Some states, including Florida, have halted implementation of the law while awaiting an ultimate decision by the Supreme Court.
"Department of Justice's motion to clarify is merely an attempt to delay the process when the order clearly required a halt to implementation," Bondi said in a statement.
Vinson's order amounts to an injunction on the health care law in Florida and the 25 other states in the lawsuit, Bondi said.
"Our memorandum states that time is of the essence in this matter, and the Court should deny the defendants' motion for clarification as well as their thinly disguised request for a stay," she said. "Everyone knows this case will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Department of Justice should join us in seeking an expedited appeals process. This issue is too important for delay, and we urge the
President to file an appeal in the appropriate appellate court, as was done in Virginia and Michigan. It is in the country's best interest to present this case before the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as possible."


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Carburetor Installation, Adjustment & Troubleshooting
Solex H30/31PICT, 34PICT Series Carburetors
The purpose of this discussion is to properly set-up, install and adjust the carburetor on your VW engine.
Area 1 - Fuel System
1. Be sure that the Fuel Pump is in good working order.
2. Install a new inline Fuel Filter to prevent foreign matter and dirt for contaminating the fuel circuits of the carburetor. The tiniest amounts of "grit" can cause any of the fuel circuit "check balls" in the carburetor (new or old) from freely moving around, causing poor idle, poor acceleration.
3. Install clamps at all ends and connections of the fuel hose. This cannot be stressed enough to prevent fires resulting from the hose accidentally "popping" off the fitting to which it is attached. Do not use worm-drive clamps, as these will "cut" into the hose, potentially causing leaks. Use a Mini-F "band style" clamp that has a smooth surface that surrounds the hose, like those manufactured by ABA. These are available from selected VW Parts Vendors.
4. New Fuel Hoses are always recommended when installing a new Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump or Carburetor. Hoses should be inspected and/or replaced at least once every 24 months, more often if the engine is experiencing severe service.
Area 2 - Carburetor Installation & Adjustment
1. Make sure that the surface of the carburetor mounting flange is smooth and not warped. A warped mounting flange can cause a potential vacuum leak.
2. Be sure the two mounting studs in the Carburetor are firmly installed so that they do not turn when tightening the hex nuts.
3. Place the Carburetor Base Gasket on the base of the Carburetor through the two studs. Do NOT use any gasket sealer as it may clog any vacuum passages in the Carburetor Base. This gasket is installed "dry".
4. Use two 8mm thread (13mm hex) nuts along with two 8mm ID flexible lock washers (also called "wavy" lock washers).
5. Carefully tighten the hex nuts, alternating back and forth between each nut to equally torque the Carburetor base down to the flange to prevent the Carburetor Base and the mounting flange from warping. Torque the hex nuts at 14 foot-pounds (2.0 mkg).
6. Connect the Accelerator Cable at the Barrel Nut Assembly in the Throttle Arm. Have a person sit in the driver's seat and hold the Accelerator Pedal down fully. Move the Throttle Arm on the Carburetor to its fully open position, thread the cable end through the Barrel Nut Assembly, then tighten the bolt of the Assembly. Have your friend release the Accelerator Pedal and the Throttle Arm should return to the fully closed position. If it doesn't, try it again and re-position the cable end so that it does.
7. SPECIAL NOTE: The Throttle Arm on the H30/31PICT or 34PICT Carburetors is NEVER used for Idle Adjustment. This is pre-set at the manufacturer to allow the Throttle Plate to be closed at a certain position for proper idle/air mixture. If this is ever out of adjustment, do the following: a) Remove the Accelerator Cable from the Throttle Arm b) Be sure the Throttle Arm is fully closed c) Be sure the Choke Cam is in the position to where the Choke Flap is fully open c) Take a small flat blade screwdriver and turn clockwise the Throttle Arm Stop Screw until it touches the Choke Cam, then turn the screw another ½ turn. The Throttle Plate Adjustment is now properly set.
8. Connect the Fuel Hose from the Fuel Pump to the Carburetor. Remember to use a hose clamp at each fitting!
9. Connect the Vacuum hose (3.5mm ID) from the LEFT side of the Carburetor to the Vacuum Advance Can. On Dual Diaphragm Advance/Retard Cans used on 71-74 models, this would be the roundish "coned" side of the can.
10. If you are using a Dual Diaphragm Advance/Retard Can (71-74 models), connect the the hose (4.5mm) from the fitting on the flat side of the can to the fitting on the left-most rear vacuum port on the carburetor.
11. If your Beetle/Ghia is equipped with an Auto-Stick Transmission, install the vacuum hose between the Auto-Stick Solenoid and the center rear vacuum port on the carburetor. Otherwise, cap this fitting with a vacuum plug.
12. On the top of the Carburetor Base, there is a vacuum fitting at a 45 degree angle. On some models, this is for the Throttle Positioner Diaphragm/Valve and on others this is for the EGR Valve (usually 72-74 models). If you are using either one of these attach the vacuum hose between the Carburetor and specific device previously mentioned. Otherwise, cap this fitting with a vacuum plug.
13. Attach the wires from the Choke (Top Right Side of Carburetor) and Idle Cut-Off Valve (Bottom Left of Carburetor) to Terminal 15 on the Ignition Coil (aka the "positive side").
14. Start the vehicle and allow it to fully warm up and the Choke is fully open.
15. After the engine is fully warmed up, adjust the idle with a screwdriver at the large Air Bypass Screw on the left side of the Carburetor. Counter-Clockwise increases the idle, Clockwise decreases the idle. Idle speed should be set at approximately 850rpm (+-50rpm), a little higher for Auto-Stick Transmission Models.
16. The Volume Control Screw (the smaller one below the Air Bypass Screw) is usually pre-set at the manufacturer. After making sure that the idle is set properly, you can take a small flat blade screwdriver and CAREFULLY turn it Clockwise until the idle just starts to stumble. When this happens, turn the screw Counter-Clockwise the idle returns to smooth operation, then an additional 1/4 turn but no more than that. Readjust your idle speed at the Air Bypass Screw appropriately afterwards.
17. At this time, it is best to check and adjust your timing to what ever your VW's distributor specifications are. Again, after this done, readjust your idle speed at the Air Bypass Screw appropriately.
Area 4 - Ignition
1. Ignition Timing. Proper timing is very important not only have the engine idle properly, but to be sure that the entire engine performance is efficient throughout the entire powerband while driving. Actual timing is determined by what distributor the engine is using, not by the engine. If the timing is advanced too high, detonation and/or "pinging" will occur and damage the combustion area in the cylinder head. If timing is retarded too low, detonation can also occur and poor acceleration response will happen.
2. How can you know what distributor you have so that proper timing can be accomplished? Look at the distributor casing and you will see a set of numbers stamped on the side of this casing. In most cases, there will be two lines of numbers. One set of numbers beginning with "0231" followed by 6 digits is the Bosch number. The other set of numbers beginning with 021, 022, 111, 113, 211 or 311 is the Volkswagen number. The Bosch number set is the best guide as to the distributor you have to determine proper timing. Once you have the Bosch number, you can go online at http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ovhignbo.htm and check the list of distributors shown in Bosch number order. The "Application" column will show what the distributor was originally installed on. This is also a web link so that when you click it, you're automatically taken to that distributor's parts list and timing specifications. Once you have the specifications, you can properly time your engine.
3. What if the Application shown for your distributor isn't the same as what you're supposed to have? That doesn't matter - remember, the engine is timed according to the distributor's specifications, not the engine's.
4. Of course, it should be noted that before timing takes place, the points and condenser should be in good working order, the points properly gapped at .016", along with the cap, rotor, spark plugs and spark plug wires are all in good condition. Replace any or all of these or efforts at proper timing will be poor at best.
5. Distributor versions and Compatibility - The H30/31PICT and 34PICT series Carburetors are specifically designed to be used with a Vacuum-Assist Advance Distributor, which is originally stock equipment on a Volkswagen. The use of a Mechanical Advance Distributor, such as a "009", "010", "019", or "050" will in almost all cases result in hesitation from a standing stop. The purpose of the Vacuum Assist Distributor is that it will detect by way of the Vacuum Advance Circuit Hose from the Carburetor to the Distributor immediately the momentary acceleration characteristics. Mechanical Advance Distributors, no matter how finely tuned and timed, will ever eliminate fully the "hesitation" problem that people encounter when trying to adjust the timing or the Carburetor Accelerator Pump. The Mechanical Advance just cannot detect the immediate changes of carburetor acceleration that a Vacuum Advance circuit is able to do. This is why many experienced VW mechanics will not recommend a Mechanical Advance only distributor in this installation.
6. The best Distributor to use with the H30/31PICT and 34PICT series Carburetors is the Single Vacuum, Dual Action (SVDA) Distributor, VW Part Number 043 905 205 ZB. This distributor is manufactured by Bosch in Mexico for their OE Mexico VWs and has proved to be a most reliable unit to use with these carburetors. Originally, this distributor was used on 1974 Federal Beetle Manual Transmission models and is a specified replacement for most 70's era VW Beetles and Karmann Ghias. This distributor employs both a Vacuum Assist for preventing hesitation in stop-and-go traffic and has a Mechanical Advance for regular high speed and highway use. So you get the "best of both worlds".
7. Once the ignition/timing issues have been resolved, it's time to install and adjust your carburetor.
Troubleshooting - Stalling At Idle
1. There are a few areas to look at when troubleshooting this problem. Vacuum Leaks, Fuel Pump, Carburetor and Fuel Lines.
2. Does the engine run fine when cold and the Choke is closed? Does the engine begin to stall out as the Choke opens? More often than not, it's usually a Vacuum Leak. These could be anywhere, but here are the most common areas to inspect and correct: a) Vacuum Hoses running from the Carburetor to the Distributor Vacuum Advance/Retard Can - check to see if the Advance/Retard Diaphragm will hold a vacuum. If not, that needs to be replaced (Note: This would have been detected when checking and adjusting the timing in the Ignition Area above, but it bears mentioning here as well). b) Vacuum Hoses running to Throttle Positioner Device (68-73 Bugs/Ghias, 68-71 Buses), EGR Valve (72-74 Bugs/Ghias) Air Cleaner Diaphragm Flap (Bugs/Ghias 72-74) or Auto-Stick Solenoid (Bugs/Ghias 68-75). c) Throttle Shaft on Carburetor. If this is bad, Carburetor usually has to be replaced. d) Carburetor Base to Manifold Flange - This can warp over a long period of use (Also check for stripped Carburetor Studs/Nuts). e) Cracked or loosely clamped Boots between the Manifold Center Section and Manifold End Castings on Dual Port Engines (71-74 Bugs/Ghias, 1971 Buses). Even the most minute of unseen cracks or loose clamps can cause a vacuum leak - Check and replace if necessary. f) Manifold to Cylinder Head - Gasket Ring (Single Port Engines) or Gasket (Dual Port Engines) may have a leak (Also check for stripped Studs/Nuts).
3. To check for leaks in all the places mentioned, use a spray bottle with soapy water and spray these places. If the Engine RPMs change when sprayed at, you've located your Vacuum Leak.
4. Once it is determined that there are no Vacuum Leaks, check to see if the Idle Cut-Off Solenoid (12 Volt Models) is working properly. There is a wire running from Terminal 15 on the Ignition Coil to this as well as the Choke Element. a) On H30/31PICT and 34PICT Carburetors, the Solenoid is located on the LEFT side of the Carburetor. Disconnect the Terminal at the Solenoid, turn on the Ignition (don't start the Engine), then momentarily touch the Solenoid Terminal with the wire lead terminal. You should hear a "clicking" sound which indicates the Solenoid is working. If not, replace the Solenoid.
5. On H30/31PICT and 34PICT Carburetors, there is one or two Idle Pilot Jets on the RIGHT side of the Carburetor. These should be checked, cleaned and blown out with compressed air. Be sure to blow out the Idle Jet Hole the jet screws into as well.
6. Check the Fuel Pump to be sure a steady flow is being provided. This requires temporarily installing a fuel pressure gauge between the Pump and the Carburetor to be sure of the pressure rating between 3 and 5psi. Minimum delivery capacity is 400cc per minute at approximately 3800rpm engine speed.
7. Check that the Fuel Hoses and Metal Lines from the Fuel Tank are not clogged.
8. Check that the Fuel Screen in the Fuel Tank at the Fuel Tap is not clogged. Replace it if necessary. In addition, be sure your Fuel Tank is clean and not full of rust flakes, which would clog the Fuel Screen.
Troubleshooting - Hesitation
1. There are generally two areas to look at when troubleshooting this problem. The first is the Carburetor, the second is the Ignition System.
2. Here are the possible Carburetor specific causes for hesitation: a) Accelerator Pump passages or Check Ball is sticking from dirt b) Torn Accelerator Pump Diaphragm c) Idle Adjustment is incorrect (usually too low) d) Amount of fuel injected is incorrect (this is corrected by readjusting the Accelerator Pump, which should not be needed as a new Carburetor is bench flowed at the manufacturer to set this properly).
3. In relation to the "amount of fuel injected", there is a critical area that is often overlooked and that is the brass Fuel Dump Tube in the carburetor throat near the Choke Flap. The positioning of this brass tube is critical dependent on the carburetor model. If this tube is missing, it will have to be replaced.
4. On H30/31PICT models, the Fuel Dump Tube should be positioned so that a shot of fuel expelled from this tube is made straight down the carburetor throat, especially so that it is unimpeded by the Lower Fuel Discharge Tube near the center of the carburetor throat. The Fuel Dump Tube can be carefully moved to accomplish this.
5. On 34PICT models, the Fuel Dump Tube should be positioned so that a shot of fuel expelled from this tube DOES hit the Lower Fuel Discharge Tube so that the fuel stream splatters and is partially atomized in the airflow of the carburetor throat. A straight of fuel shot down the carburetor throat like the earlier carburetor models will definitely result in a "hesitation" situation.
6. In addition, vacuum leaks as described previously will result in hesitation. Be sure to check all of the problem areas previously mentioned and correct if necessary.
7. In the area of Ignition, incorrect timing can be the culprit. Be sure that your distributor is timed correctly.
8. Although there are timing specifications to follow on certain distributors, here are some basics to follow: a) Single Vacuum/Mechanical Advance Distributors (SVDA) are usually timed at 7.5 Degrees BEFORE Top Dead Center with the Vacuum Hose disconnected and plugged b) Dual Diaphragm Vacuum/Mechanical Advance Distributors (DVDA) are usually timed at 5 Degrees AFTER Top Dead Center with BOTH Vacuum Hoses connected.


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Hank D'Antonio, part of the Ohio-based Pizzuti Cos. team, presents ideas for the redevelopment of the Horizon Project, a 20-acre tract of land near Joseph P. Riley Stadium. (Photo/Leslie Burden)
By Lauren Ratcliffe
Published Jan. 30, 2013
Planning for the Horizon District took a step forward as the selection committee heard pitches from three companies competing for the job of master developer.
Last September, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley announced plans to redevelop the 20-acre tract of land near Joseph P. Riley Stadium. The city's vision for the project was to develop the site as a mixed-use district with an emphasis on life sciences research, commercial spaces and residential units.
Charleston Mayor Joe Riley listens to a presentation on the Horizon Project. (Photo/Leslie Burden)
Gary Cooper, procurement director for the city of Charleston, said he did not expect the final selection of a master developer to be made for some time but that the three companies were the most qualified. The companies were assigned times to present before the committee at random.
The Pizzuti Cos., out of Columbus, Ohio, presented first and focused on other mixed-use developments across the nation. With limited specifics for the Horizon project, the members of the Pizzuti team stressed the evolving nature of the development and the use of partnerships to ultimately build out the site.
"This is not a simple project," said Christopher Wrenn, director of the Orlando region for the Pizzuti Cos. "This is multi-phased and the creation of an entire new district of the peninsula."
James Russell, vice president and COO of Pizzuti, said the selection committee should choose them because of their honesty and commitment to develop properties that serve as catalysts for growth.
"Our vision quite frankly is to help you create that platform for new development," he said. "We need to tell you sometimes that your baby is ugly, or that you need to put lipstick on the pig. If we're not open and honest, this isn't going to be what you want."
Hughes Development Corp., out of Greenville, presented second and focused on the strength of their partnerships and the people they bring into their team.
CEO Bob Hughes referenced the revitalization of downtown Greenville and the creation of the Next Innovation Building as examples of his vision for the Horizon District.
"This is about the next generation and the generation after that," Hughes said. "We don't know what they are going to be like."
Hughes emphasized an array of local, international and specialized partners.
"A master developer is not the guy who does everything," he said. "A master developer invites the other guys in."
Gateway Development, out of Atlanta, was scheduled to make their case after lunch. According to their website, Gateway focuses on commercial, research and multiuse development in and around university campuses.
The meetings were scheduled to end around 3 p.m. today.
Previous coverage
Six companies submit proposals to develop Charleston's Horizon Project


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Lemon Scallop Linguine Recipe
As I explored new ways of combining foods I love this new recipe turn out light and satisfying. With guests, I serve it in scallop shells with bright mixed vegetables and dinner rolls. It is an elegant easy luncheon or dinner.
- 4 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 pound bay scallops
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- Pinch pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Mminced fresh parsley
- 1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Add the scallops, lemon-pepper and pepper. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque.
- 2. Add the lemon juice; cook 1 minute longer. Drain the linguine; toss the scallop mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (2 cups) equals 510 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 479 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 36 g protein.
Reviews for Lemon Scallop Linguine
Wine Pairings
Light-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© 2016 RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC


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Game of life: Monty Grice never lost love for dirt car racing
A farewell to people with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience:
*Oklahoma City native Monty Grice built race car chassis. He started by building super modifieds and IMCA dirt modifieds and then moved on to become shop foreman at Dirt Works Racing. Grice eventually landed his dream job of working for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in Troutman, N.C. A family obituary said, "Although he obtained a job in the NASCAR industry, he never lost his love for dirt car racing." Grice died at age 51 after a 6½-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
*Tulsa resident George Starch III was a member of the Sports Car Club of America. He raced an Austin-Healey and was a SCCA certified steward. Starch also owned Tru Wheel, a business that repaired wire wheels for race cars. The World War II veteran died at age 86.
*Jack D. Webb, 87, played college football at Bethany (Kan.), before going into coaching. He mentored track and football teams in Winfield (Kan.) and then served as an assistant coach in the same sports at Enid High School. Webb moved to administration and was Enid principal when the Plainsmen won three consecutive state football championships (1964, '65 and '66). The longtime member of the Oklahoma State Athletic Association was a World War II veteran who served with the Marines as a teenager.
*Ardmore native Farris Richards was an avid fisherman. The career grocer participated in the Tuesday Night Bass Tournament on Lake Murray. He died at age 77.
*Enid native Marilyn Woods was accomplished in equestrian. She won several awards in English equitation and Hunter Jumper competitions. Woods died at age 88.
*John Jordan of Oklahoma City served in the Marines and Air Force, doing one tour in Korea and two in Vietnam. Before a 20-year career in the military, he had learned to take care of himself; Jordan was a championship boxer, winning the Golden Gloves light featherweight championship in 1954. The father of four died at age 75.
*Kelly McElhaney was a member of the Pride of Oklahoma marching band and OU football season ticket holder since age 13. The Norman resident died April 22 at age 54.
*A goodbye to others with Oklahoma ties who enjoyed the game day experience: Temple native Lloyd Love worked for Black Sivalls and Bryson, which builds oil field equipment. He played for the company baseball team. … Lawton resident Jessie Thomas Donaldson, 83, lettered as a high school basketball player in her native Champagne, Ill. … Paula Logue, 54, of Tulsa played and coached softball. ... Larry Galbraith, 75, played softball for the Tinker Comptrollers. ... Alec McGlory, 17, played basketball and was a member of the track and field team at Lawton Christian Academy. ... Sam Mobly, 73, was director of athletic maintenance for the Moore School District. ... Edmond resident Ruth McLish, 84, was the wife of major league pitcher Cal McLish. ... Lawton native Randy Johnson was a competitive pool player. He was a skill level 7 in 8-ball and skill level 8 in 9-ball. ... Al Young, 68, of Enid was a skiing instructor when he lived in Colorado.
By the numbers
15: Come-from-behind wins this season for the Oklahoma State baseball team. The Cowboys are 32-11.
5: School-record career no-hitters for Oklahoma softball pitcher Keilani Ricketts.
4: School-record no-hitters this season alone by Ricketts.
3: The Oklahoma City Barons have won at least 40 games during their first-three seasons in the American Hockey League.
2: Consecutive Big 12 Tournament championships by the Oklahoma men's tennis team. The Sooners defeated regular-season champ Baylor on Sunday in the finals.
1: Central Oklahoma clinched its first Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association softball championship — in its first year in the league — by defeating Northwest Missouri 5-4 on Sunday.
Truth be told
The Oklahoman asked high school athletes: List one person you want to trade places with:
Tyler Wisby, track and field, Edmond Santa Fe:
"No one, although my life is very difficult at times I'm grateful for every second."
Truitt Maxwell, tennis, Heritage Hall:
"Wes Welker because I think he really loves what he does."
Reagan Perry, soccer, Putnam City North:
"My mom (Brenda) because she is the strongest and best person in my life."


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Members of radical anti-Zionist sect take to streets in Bnei Brak, torch Israeli flags while country celebrates 64th Independence Day
Kobi Nahshoni
Published: 04.27.12, 00:38 / Israel News
Kobi Nahshoni
While the State of Israel
celebrated 64 years of independence,
a group of Neturei Karta demonstrators burned Israeli flags in Bnei Brak.
An eyewitness told Ynet that several members of the anti-Zionist Jewish sect rioted in front of the Lithuanian Yeshiva and set Israeli flags on fire, while calling out slogans against Israel.
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According to the eyewitness, dozens of Bnei Brak residents gathered around the demonstrators and protested against their anti-Israel behavior.
Neturei Karta demonstrators burn Israeli flags (Photo: Yisrael Cohen)
Several of the Yeshiva students confronted the protesters until they eventually left the premises.


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February 18, 2014
Luring Out Cancer
When I was young, I remember being told "when you cannot figure something out, try looking at it in a different way." Relatively sound advice. Not all that original, too be sure, but it has worked for me. Stepping back, starting again from square one, viewing things under a new light, these are all ways in which we help ourselves understand a problem that we cannot fully grasp. This is true no matter what the problem you are trying to solve. It could be math, mechanical, or even brain surgery.
That is exactly what Ravi Bellamkonda, Anjana Jain, and a team at Georgia Tech and Emory University did when trying to find a better way to treat Glioblastoma multiforme cancer (GBM), a form of brain cancer that has proven highly resistant to treat with conventional drugs. In addition, it is highly aggressive as well as invasive and will often develop in regions of the brains that can be very risky to operate on. Many times, even if the primary tumor is removed safely, the cancer will have already spread to other regions of the brain. So, instead of relying on the more "tried-and-true" methods of cancer treatment, the team formulated an idea to draw out the cancer using the nature of the cancer cells against itself. The malignant tumor cells normally follow nerve fibers and blood vessels to invade new areas, but what the research team has come up with is a strand of nanofibers no thicker than the human hair that draw in the cancer cells and direct them to other areas of the body that are easier to treat. These nanofiber stands act as a path of least resistance for the cancer cells, which is what draws them to it, and then they follow the path laid out for them. Not a cure, in-and-of itself, but a cautionary measure that will allow doctors to remove the cancerous cells more safely.
While still a long way off from human trials, this new form of treatment is looking promising. Once it has been submitted to the FDA, it could still take as long as ten years to get approval for human trials. So far, the next step in the research is to test this method with other forms of cancer to see if it might have more wide-spread potential applications. The overall goal is, as always, a cure which this treatment cannot give, but what it does allow is for a safer form of treatment to take place than would otherwise be possible. It allows for patients to have a better chance at living happy, normal lives despite this terrible affliction.
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