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Five Advantages of Cruise Vacationsby Paul Motter | 09.24.12
Here are several advantages Cruises offer over typical vacations that you probably never heard before.
Most people who try a cruise are surprised by how much it offers
There is probably no nation on earth where the concept of the "family vacation" is more codified and traditional than the United States. The reason is this is the only major developed nation where the average amount of vacation time given by employers each year is just two weeks, whereas in Europe the average is six weeks. This short amount of time granted to mom and dad to be away from work makes it more important to Americans than ever to gather up everyone in the family to spend time together.
But family vacations have changed in the last few generations. Back in the 1970s the family would all get in the family car and drive to a destination together; a beach house, national park or the home of relatives. But since the growth of Disneyland-like destinations, vacations have been transformed from time spent visiting friends and family to more time at places that provide fun organized diversions, for the young and young at heart.
The Best Family Vacation
Although family vacations have changed, the short amount of time offered remains the same, so the goals of American family vacations also remain the same.
- Seeing new places: Travel to new and interesting places is always one of the more attractive aspects of any vacation. Most people like to experience sights, tastes and smells of places they have never seen before. Travel makes life richer and expends your life experience; improving your life perspective.
- Trying new activities: Everyone likes to try new things although the level activity level varies by age. Young people want to try surfing, rock climbing, zip-lining, SCUBA, etc. For older people the opportunity to see wildlife and natural beauty is appealing.
- Time to relax: time to just enjoy reading a book, catching up on movies, chatting with friends and families.
- Interesting and delicious food: Good food always adds to the better memories of a vacation, and it is even better if no one in the family has to prepare it.
- A reasonable price: Careful value planning for your vacation dollars makes all the difference in the quality of your vacation.
How do you feel about the value equation of cruises? Tell us here: Cruise Value
Cruises: the Best Vacation Value
As a method for an entire family to travel together, to see and try new things, to eat great food and have time to relax all at a very reasonable price, I can't think of a better vacation option than a cruise. And here are the five top reasons why...
- Effortless Travel to Multiple Destinations: Once you enter your stateroom you only have to unpack once, but you travel to a variety of destinations. You can sail from Barcelona to Istanbul with no personal effort at all, waking up in a new place every morning and all you have to do is enjoy the ship's food, fun and accomodations.
- Fun Activities: But aren't you "stuck on the ship" and doesn't it get "boring?" Today's cruise ships are never boring. Here is just a partial list of activities you can find aboard modern cruise ships: rock-climbing, zip-lining, bowling, roller-blading, simulated surfing, ice skating, goofy golf, video games, first-run movies, wine tastings, live Broadway shows, live music, disco dancing and more. Once you get to ports of call you can add in SCUBA, snorkeling, water skiing, horseback riding, hiking and of course sightseeing and shopping.
- Time to Relax: A cruise also offers plenty of relaxation time in your private stateroom, with a balcony in most cases, to read, watch movies and take a long bath and nap. You can also get spa treatments, work out in the fitness centers, read in the library, take classes in cooking, lifestyle, arts, computer tips, music, languages and more.
- New and Delicious New Food: Gourmet cuisine is also on tap on the majority of cruise ships. Many ships have literally dozens of food venues. You can select from a wide variety of food for every meal of the cruise; Brazilian, French, Italian, Mexican, sushi, barbecue and other great American food. The restaurants also offer first-class waiter service in the finest dining rooms - and it is all included in the cruise fare.
- Vacation Value: But the best thing about cruising is the value. Cruises are mostly inclusive for your meals, entertainment and transportation to exotic ports of call. You will already know what your basic vacation will cost long before you go. Of course, there will be additional optional things to buy if you choose along the way such as shore tours, special gourmet food, spa treatments and special classes or activities onboard.
Summing Up the Cruise Advantage
Typical multiple destination travel requires a tremendous amount of time and effort just to follow the itinerary.
Europe travel typically involves many hours traveling by train or coach and packing and unpacking your suitcase daily in different hotel rooms. While you travel you sit in an upright chair where you cannot relax or take your eyes off of your luggage. With every meal, which you have to pay for separately, you take a chance on whether you will have quality food at a reasonable price.
Aboard a cruise ship your stateroom is the base for your entire voyage; no lugging or packing and unpacking luggage. You are assured of fun activities and entertainment, included in the cruise fare, around the clock. Once onboard your sole budgetary concern is what you want to add to your vacation. You are not burdened with budgeting or keeping money back for basic travel, food and rooming expenses.
Best of all - cruise ships offer something for everyone in the family. Kids can go to supervised activities so parents to have time for themselves. If anyone in your group doesn't feel like doing any given activity you still know they will be safe - and where to find them for dinner.
All-in-all a family cannot find a more convenient way to travel together, and at a value price. And here is one last tip; if you can find a way to drive your family to the cruise (and there are cruises sailing out of most major US ports this year) then you can save even more money.
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How To Convert To The Popular Big Bar Soft Spring Setups
Big Bar and Soft Spring (BBSS) setups are the rage in asphalt racing circles right now. This setup uses a large sway bar combined with soft front springs and a very stiff right-rear (RR) spring. The problem is that you cannot just bolt those parts onto your car and go racing and expect to be successful.
We have talked to teams and component manufacturers about the transition, and we have run those setups in back-to-back tests against conventional setups. In short, we have a lot of information to share.
The very first thing to know is that the BBSS setups are not good for all racetracks. There are some tracks where the gains are significant, others where there is no gain at all, and some where the conventional setups are just plain faster. We'll explain why.
Goals Let's take a look at what our goals might be in going the BBSS route. Most ill-handling cars are traditionally tight and do not turn well. The BBSS setups help the car turn better by forcing additional load onto the left-front (LF) tire.
Handling balance can be accomplished with adjustments to the weight distribution, meaning a change in crossweight. So making the car neutral is not a problem.
Aero efficiency is improved, sometimes greatly improved on longer tracks, due to the front valence being lower and the rear spoiler being higher. The soft front springs compress more and the stiff RR spring forces the LF corner down to make the front of the car low and parallel to the track in the turns.
Results of the Setup There are some interesting results that come from the transition. First of all, if the car is set up "right," meaning all the way to BBSS (we'll explain what that means later), the dynamic balance is way off. The front wants to roll to 1-1.5 degrees, and the rear wants to achieve a negative roll angle from 0.5 to 1.0 degree.
This difference in desires indicates that a lot of extra load is being put on the RR tire. In older, traditional setups that were unbalanced, the rear outrolled the front and a lot of extra load ended up on the RF tire. That tire soon began to overheat and lose grip. The car either pushed badly or the driver overcame the tight condition with extra steering input until the car went to a tight-loose condition.
The final result was either a worn out RF tire or a burned out RR tire. One of the two was sure to go. So, why doesn't the RR tire give up in the same manner as the RF tire that was overloaded with an unbalanced conventional setup? We're glad you asked.
We pondered the very same question and finally came to a conclusion. When the car is unbalanced, with the rear outrolling the front, the RF tire has to carry extra load, do extra work to keep the car on the track through the turns, and turn the car. This extra duty overloads the tire and causes it to give up.
With the BBSS imbalance syndrome, the RR tire does not have to turn the car. It only needs to keep the rear of the car on the track, and it carries a heavier load to help it.
Since the setup is unbalanced, with the front tires more equally loaded side to side than the rear tires, the front develops more grip. So we see the need to increase the crossweight to tighten up the car. That is exactly what we found when we did a back-to-back test at Florence (South Carolina) Speedway in the ASA Late Model Series South division.
BBSS Components Keeping in mind that there are many variations of the BBSS setups, let's take a look at a common configuration for the straight-rail Late Model cars that usually run a touring series. We will offer general directions, so don't run out and put this in your car. Every car is a little different, and a slow approach to the transition will keep you from getting into trouble.
The sway bar sizes range from 1.375-inch diameter heavy wall thickness, to 1.50 inches, to 2.0 inches and more. For most Late Model cars, 1.50 to 1.75 is common. Some teams think the 1.375-inch bar is large, but it is not when going with the BBSS setup.
Front spring rates vary, from a pair of 150-pound springs up to 225- and 250-pound springs. Again, springs in the 200-pound range are too stiff. The RR spring is usually increased over conventional rates by 100 to 300 pounds. This means you would run a minimum of 250 pounds all the way up to and beyond 400 pounds.
The crossweight must be increased along with these changes. Typical increases are from 2 to 4 percent of total weight. It is often better to begin with the lower crossweight range normally used with stiffer springs and smaller sway bars (for a car with a front-to-rear percentage distribution of 50/50, it is around 51.5 percent cross with a conventional setup) and then add 3 percent or so until the car is neutral in handling.
Since the rear roll angle is a lot less than the front, we also want to lower the Panhard/J-bar about as low as it will go. With most chassis designs, we are limited to going down to 8-9 inches off the ground.
The RR shock will travel about half as much with the BBSS stiff spring in the car, so adjust your trailing arm angle to avoid rear steer to the right in the turns. With a normal travel of 3.5 to 4 inches, we usually use around 1.5-2 degrees of trailing arm angle in the right trailing arm. With the BBSS spring in the RR, reduce that to half, or 0.75 to 1 degree of angle-front high, of course.
Shock Changes for BBSS One of the biggest changes that must accompany the BBSS setups occurs with the shock rate. The compression settings generally go up at the RF, while those at the LF go down.
The RR might need more rebound to control that stiff spring. Adjustable shocks are very helpful in the tuning stages of the conversion to BBSS.
The amount of increase and decrease in rebound and compression varies with the track size. Long, smooth, and flatter tracks can use much more rebound control than shorter tracks that may be rough. Rough tracks also have a negative effect on the RR when a very stiff spring is used. The car tends to bounce at that corner instead of negotiating the bumps smoothly. It is necessary to reduce the RR spring rate and change the crossweight to bring the car back to neutral handling.
Most of the high-end racing shock companies make shocks that are adjustable. AFCO has released a new canister shock that can be used without the can, and Pro-formance Shocks is very active with the asphalt racers who are using their highly adjustable shocks. Similar designs are available from QA1, hlins, Penske, and Bilstein.
Problems Associated With BBSS Setups We're not done yet, folks. We need to make changes in other areas to accommodate the BBSS setups. The front geometry must be redesigned in order to properly gain the advantages of the BBSS setups. Moment center location is still important, and camber change characteristics are totally different with these setups.
The car dives more and rolls less with the BBSS setup. That means camber changes at the front are entirely different from what we saw with the conventional setups. Both front tires lose lots of camber due to the high dive numbers, 3 to 4 inches in most cases, and low roll angles that normally would counter camber loss in more conventional setups.
The bottom line is that the upper control arm angles need to be reduced. If you had 18 to 24 degrees of upper control arm angle with your conventional setup, you need to reduce it to 12 to 16 degrees while maintaining a decent moment center location.
The static cambers themselves must be altered with the transition. The RF must be reduced from the normal (-) 3.5 to (-) 4.0 degrees to under (-) 2 degrees in most cases, depending on the type of tire used.
The LF tire camber must be increased from a normal 2.5-3.0 degrees to 4.0 degrees and more. This tire will lose about 3.5 degrees of camber in the turns.
Ackermann effect is very detrimental to the BBSS setups. If you are accustomed to using some amount of Ackermann in your conventional setups, you cannot run it with the BBSS setups. With the BBSS setup, the LF corner is forced down, and a lot of the front load is carried by that tire. Since it is doing a lot of work, it will compete with the RF tire.
These two tires must track along their proper arcs, tangent to the radius. We have computed and proven that a car running on a short 11/44-mile track needs around 0.100 inch of added toe, or about 0.200 (11/45) degree. On half-mile tracks, that number goes down to 0.040 inch of added toe or less than 0.100 (11/410) degree of toe.
Where to Run BBSS and Where Not To In the past, we've stated that we don't see track records falling from the use of the BBSS setups. About a couple of months ago, someone called to tell us that he switched to the BBSS and broke the record at his track. So, I take it back. But that doesn't mean it works everywhere.
We have proven that the BBSS setups are not meant for all racetracks. In general, the higher the banking at the track, above 10 degrees or so, the less effective the BBSS setups will be. If your track has above 16 degrees of banking, don't even think about it.
Tracks with a rough surface and/or large transitions in banking angle from the straightaways to the turns are hard to manage with the BBSS setups, so you might be better off and more consistent running a more conventional setup.
The tracks where these setups shine are the flatter and smoother tracks and the long superspeedways such as Kentucky or Nashville (Tennessee) Superspeedway (not the Fairgrounds). Gateway (Illinois) International Raceway is another good one, and I'm sure similar setups have been used successfully at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Florida.
Out West, we might see the BBSS setups at tracks like Phoenix (Arizona) or Evergreen (Washington) Speedways. The longer and faster tracks will benefit from the added aero effect to provide more overall grip for faster turn speeds. On 31/44- to 1-mile tracks, that added speed can add up to lap times that are several tenths lower.
Conclusion The choice of setup is entirely yours, so choose your setup based on need. If you are winning a lot with conventional setups, you can experiment during a test session like we did, but not at the event. There's not enough time to properly evaluate the difference.
Watch your shock travels at the RF when using very soft springs. If the frame contacts the track, the car will move quickly to the wall. Make spring changes in a progression rather than one step. Adjust the shocks to fit the transition. Add a little crossweight with each change to maintain the neutral handling.
Once the car is neutral, get good lap times up to 15 to 20 laps and then immediately switch back to the conventional setup and make another run. See which one feels better to the driver and which one is faster. Compare those times with the usual lap times everyone runs. Make a choice and go with it.
If you decide to go with the BBSS setup, go all the way. Use very soft front springs, install a large sway bar, raise the RR spring rate by at least 200 pounds, and adjust your shocks to complement the setup. Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

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Is Using A Piece Of Existing Music In A Film To Underline An Emotion 'Rape' - Or Just The Way Cinema Works?
from the how-art-works dept
"The Artist" may have won several Golden Globes, but there's at least one person who apparently hates the film because of some music it uses:
The director of The Artist has defended using music from Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo in his Oscar-tipped film after a complaint from its [Vertigo's] star Kim Novak.
In a full-page ad in Monday's edition of trade paper Variety, the actress said "rape" had been committed with the use of Bernard Herrmann's score.
Here's what the 78-year-old lead actress of Hitchcock's 1958 classic sees as the problem:
By featuring the music [of Bernard Herrmann], she went on, the makers of The Artist, were guilty of "using emotions it engenders as if it were their own".
But that's what thousands of films do when they use pre-existing themes or entire songs as a sonic background to key moments in their stories. Indeed, some films use dozens of songs in this way, as the length of the scrolling credits at the end attests. Does that mean Novak believes all these to be "rapes", too, and the film-makers "guilty" of using the emotions as if they were their own? Surely it's more a matter of building on the achievements of others - and acknowledging that fact, as was done in "The Artist" (although Novak called it "cheating")? In other words, this is just how art works.
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Five Must-See Charts for Yield-Seeking Investors
There are a few ways to beat Uncle Sam's offer of less than 2% interest. MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro asked money managers and strategists where they go to hunt for yield. (Photo: FactSet)
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xbaywarrior wrote:JOEL wrote:russell doing nothing makes him a way better than smith based on what smith has done
Uhhh, no. You've got to be freaking kidding me. Russell is about to enter his 2nd season. Smith has been here for 3 years. Seattle is probably the toughest place to play and yet last year, Smith went into Seattle despite the harsh weather conditions and in the second half, won the game. He evaded a sack and through a TD pass to Gore and then faked a run play to Gore and ran it with all the Seahawks defense going after Gore and Smith going untouched for a 15-yd TD run. Has Russell ever shown maturity? No. What about this past disastrous season? The first game against the Cardinals on a 4th down and long, Smith scrambled out of the pocket, evaded tacklers, and got the first down which ultimately led to the winning score.
Russell has proven nothing. Smith has proven something.
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Life After Gonzaga ... What will your future look like?
A collection of resources to help Gonzaga students start to consider their lives after graduation.
Remember ... it's never too soon to start thinking about your future.
Please use this page as a starting point for exploring biology careers.
Don't underestimate the importance of getting some hands-on experience, which will help you pinpoint your interest in a certain area of biology, and will often be your means of securing further education or employment.See the links to summer internships below.
Consider the following general information on biology careers:
What resources are there at Gonzaga?
First and most importantly - your Gonzaga Advisor!
But also, take advantage of these on-line tools and information:
Are you interested in finding a summer internship?
- In the field of Medicine
- In the field of Conservation Biology
- At an REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates)
For a more comprehensive listing of available internships, or if you don't see what you are looking for here, please contact Angie Hinz. Especially if you are looking for an internship within a specific region (local, within the state, international) or within a certain category (federal agency, state agency, industry). Many opportunities are out there, just waiting for you to apply!
Are you considering medical or dental school?
Are you considering a career in teaching?
If you are a motivated biology student with an interest in young people, then please contact Dr. Julie Beckstead.
Guide for Gonzaga Students Interested in a teaching career
If you are pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, math or health care field, at a Washington state college, you may be eligible for a Washington State Opportunity Scholarship. Click here for more information about this scholarship.
Are you still exploring?
The O*NET Resource Page may help you clarify what you want your future career to be. Students should start with "My Next Move" at http://www.onetcenter.org
Where have GU biology grads gone after graduation?
Note: This is by no means a comprehensive list, just a sampling of some of the many careers Gonzaga biology grads have chosen to pursue.
Graduate Schools
- University of Washington, School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science
- University of Kentucky, Dept of Entomology
- Johns Hopkins University, Dept of Biology
- University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute
- University of California, San Francisco, Tetrad Program (Program in Biological Sciences)
- James Cook University, Applied Science Program in Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- University of Chicago, Committe on Development, Regeneration and Cell Stem Biology
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A loose and ragged band of berzerkers, barbarians, criminals and vagabonds, the Blood Wolves have all come together to a dual purpose. Each of the Wolves are beholden and worship the same patron Little God, the Crimson Slashing Jaw. They are also a semi-cohesive mercenary force for hire. Their rates are low, and their morals are non-existant.
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Three 1.5 volt (LR44) batteries are required to operate electronic light-&-sound feature within the Engine Soul, and should be replaced by a responsible adult.
Adequate batteries have already been installed in the Engine Soul by the manufacturer and do not need to be immediately replaced. However, to activate the feature, you must first manually remove the small white tag from the back of the cartridge before it can work; this is a one-time issue. Nothing other than the Engine Soul on this toy requires batteries.
In one of the eleven dimensions, Machine World is a planet populated by Engines- giant sentient living machines with individual personalities and capabilities. They succeed in driving the destructive Ban KiZoku Gaiarc clan off their world during one of their largest planet-wide races. Unfortunately, the Gaiarc decide to move on into the dimension where Earth is since it seems to be an easier target for them to conquer in order to turn it into the ideal world of unchecked pollution and waste which they favor. Several Engines cross the dimensional barrier to pursue them, but they will begin to suffer fatal rusting if they exist in the atmosphere of the Human World for more than ten minutes at a time! To protect against this, they separate themselves into two halves- inanimate Engine Casts which are smaller versions of their physical bodies, and Engine Souls which contain their life energy and personality. Therefore, they and their smaller rust-resistant assistant Bomper chose a team of young humans to fight the Gaiarc in their place, and restore them to their larger forms whenever they are needed. Together with the arrogant & expertly-trained Go-On Wings, they form the Engine Sentai Go-Onger!
(The tie-in 2008 movie, "Engine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijoBang!!" aired during the series, and directly influences episodes 39 and 40. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find detailed-enough descriptions of the movie where/when Engine DaiShogun makes its debut, but I can still provide summaries of the episodes it makes a cameo in.)
In Grand Prix 39- "Nostalgic Children", Yatai Banki lures children into his carnivals with the intent that, when they grow up, they will do nothing but party and nothing will be accomplished, which will make Earth far easier to subvert. Unfortunately Water Pollution Minister Kitaneidas severely and foolishly underestimates how long it takes children to become adults! But then, two Yoma monsters from Samurai World arrive and inform the two Gaiarc ministers that they are looking for two children that escape their dimension with a powerful sword... who Yatai Banki just-so happened to capture before he was destroyed! The two ministers lure the cautious and distrustful Samurai World children away from the fighting Go-Onger and take the sword. Then they summon the completely-rusted Engine Gattai Engine DaiShogun from Samurai World, and use the Human World counterpart of the Honoshu Warrior Retsutaka to command the Wandering Engine gattai. This lookalike uses the sword (which the real Retsutaka forged with a part of his own soul before his demise) to command the now-soulless Engine DaiShogun to be revived and destroy the world!
In Grand Prix 40- "Shogun Revival", Engine-Oh, Gunbir-Oh and Seiku-Oh attempt to intercept Engine DaiShogun, but the two Yoma monsters overwhelm them, and force them to fall back- allowing the devastation to continue uncontested long into the night. During that time, trying to figure out why the mirror-Retsutaka wants Engine DaiShogun to rampage on, the Go-Onger learn that he is very lonely, perpetually-homeless, and has become a resentful person who is always looked down on; if the world no longer exists, then he will find peace. As they reason with the scornful man, the two Yoma monsters betray the Gaiarc ministers, and reveal that they will take Earth for themselves once Engine DaiShogun finishes it off. By morning, when the man refuses to call off Engine DaiShogun, Go-On Red has no choice but to summon Kyouretsu-Oh and regretfully destroy it himself. When the Yoma monsters move to intercept him, the other three Engine gattai appear and join in the fray. Having thought the matter over, the mirror-Retsutaka orders Engine DaiShogun to stop its attacks on the four Engine gattai and shrink into the Wandering Engines' separate Engine Casts. Growing themselves, the Yoma monsters plan to finish off Earth with or without Engine DaiShogun. Their own Engine Casts still injured, Speedor, Buson, and Bear RV insert their Engine Souls into the three Wandering Engine Casts for a special one-time battle as Engine Gattai Engine DaiShogun! And finally, after the Yoma are destroyed, Go-On Red orders the Ancient Engines Kishamoth, Tyline, and Keline to transport the two children back through the dimensional portal to Samurai World where they belong- taking with them the sword and the Engine Casts of the three lifeless Wandering Engines for safekeeping. Feeling good about the choice he has made, the mirror-Retsutaka disappears and continues on with his life in Human World.
- Wandering Engine 1 - Retsu-Taka (back) His human Honoshu form is Retsutaka because the evil Empress Maki in Samurai World used her magic to prevent his life-force from changing into an Engine Soul. In the event of his demise and that of his companion Honoshu, Retsutaka forged a sword tied to their Engine Casts to prevent them from being used for evil purposes. He is represented as a combination of a falcon and a hot rod. Retsu-Taka forms the head, arms, and upper torso of the Engine DaiShogun.
- Retsu-Taka is portrayed by actor Kento Handa, who is better known as playing the lead hero role in "Kamen Rider 555" (2003)!
- Wandering Engine 2 Shishi-no-Shin (back) His human Honoshu form is Shishinoshin because the evil Empress Maki in Samurai World used her magic to prevent his life-force from changing into an Engine Soul. He is represented as a combination of a mythical lion and a passenger bus. Shishi-no-Shin forms the lower torso, legs and Engine Ken of the Engine DaiShogun.
- Shishi-no-Shin is portrayed by actor Jyunichi Haruta, who has played in two different roles in Super Sentai previously- Goggle Black from "Dai Sentai Goggle V" (1982) and Dyna Black from "Kagaku Sentai Dynaman" (1983)!
- Wandering Engine 3 Tsuki-no-Wa (back) Her human Honoshu form is Tsukinowa because the evil Empress Maki in Samurai World used her magic to prevent her life-force from changing into an Engine Soul. She is represented as a combination of a black bear and an all-terrain buggy. Tsuki-no-Wa forms the center torso of the Engine DaiShogun.
- Tsuki-no-Wa is portrayed by actress Mika Kikuchi, who- among other roles- is known to Super Sentai as DekaPink from "Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger" (2004)!
I must get this out of the way right away so that I don't have to be clever about sounding like this is an original set. It is not. This set is a repaint of the lead combining robo DX Engine Gattai Engine-Oh. Most of what you see here is the same between the two sets, except for coloring and a few new molds. It is the differences that will be the focus of this review...
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As opposed to stylized Roman numerals with animal features like all of the regular Engines from the series have, the three Wandering Engines use Japanese daiji numerals reminiscent of the Edo period (1603-1868 CE) which is prominently represented in Samurai World. Each numeral is written in stylized scripture:
- Retsu-Taka's symbol is 壱, which is the number "1".
- Shishi-no-Shin's symbol is 弐, which is the number "2".
- Tsuki-no-Wa's symbol is 参, which is the number "3".
(Though these symbols are used even today in legal documents, newer symbols are used more commonly throughout Japan.)
Retsu-Taka, Shishi-no-Shin, & Tsuki-no-Wa- instead of being dressed in unique colors mirroring those of Speedor, Buson, & Bear RV- are painted and molded in identical base black with burgundy, gold, and silver highlights; to reflect typical coloring used on traditional samurai armor. Additionally, all three Wandering Engines' eyes are green as opposed to blue, brown, and green.
Retsu-Taka's beak has been heavily modified so that it has both tiny molded-in bolts holding bands of armor in place, and then a very large golden crest/crown can be held securely on it. Along the back, the wing-like spoilers above the rear wheels have been modified to have a more-stylized feather appearance. These, and the Engine DaiShogun's arms beneath, can be extended in an identical way to resemble Speedor's flight form (though he does not do this in either the movie or series cameo).
Shishi-no-Shin's molds are identical to Buson's, but two brand new parts have been added. A golden mustache (found on traditional artwork from that era) is snapped into the two holes on his face. The mustache can pop off if need-be, which then shows that Shishi-no-Shin's face is still identical to Buson's save for coloring. Shishi-no-Shin also has a display sign above his face, but instead of the phrase saying (in English) "Go-Onger", the Japanese phrase- again in kanji- is 風林火山, says "Wind forest volcano". (I had to trust an online automated translation for that, so it may have appeared/translated more awkwardly than it actually is.) Also like Buson, Shishi-no-Shin carries the Engine DaiShogun's sword. But instead of collapsing down and being stored within the Engine Cast, the Engine Ken (literally "Engine Sword") is stored externally with the use of specially-designed clips that fit in the holes at are used for the Engine-Oh G12 combination. The Engine Ken will only fit onto the left side however. Because the Engine Ken is stored outside, both of Shishi-no-Shin's internal compartments are not utilized.
Tsuki-no-Wa's modification is far more limited- only her button nose was modified slightly to have two tiny bolts and some armor bands. But her nose retains the trademark stylized "G" that the Go-Onger, Go-On Wings, and all of the Engines have.
[Go-On Red]- "Renn, Saki, let's go! Retsutaka, please fight with us!"
[Go-On Red]- "Speedor Soul, set!"
[Go-On Blue]- "Buson Soul, set!"
[Go-On Yellow]- "Bear RV Soul, set!"
[Speedor]- "What power!"
[Buson]- "I don't feel the pain at all!"
[Bear RV]- "Let's go! Just for today, we're Engine DaiShogun!"
Engine Gattai!
Though similar in appearance to Engine-Oh, the reemerged Engine DaiShogun displays a notable increase in strength and endurance - which is remarked upon by Speedor, Buson, and Bear RV when their Engine Souls were placed inside of the Wandering Engines' Casts. Its primary weapon is the Engine Ken, which it holds proudly at its left hip when it is not being used. With the gold-and-red katana, it can perform the powerful GouOn Guren Giri- where the Engine Ken grows larger and slashes horizontally through the Yoma monsters as tall banners fly in the wind behind the Engine gattai.
"Engine DaiShogun: Grandly marching into battle!"
Again I will not go through a complete description of the Engine Gattai Engine DaiShogun (back) except to say that it is a repaint of the Engine-Oh. Some things are functionally different, however. Perhaps the most prominent in this form is the grand crown-like horns on its head- removed from Retsu-Taka's beak. While the hole in the beak is now exposed, flipping over his engine block reveals that though the head and face are pretty much the same, a hole has been placed on the forehead which allows the crown to be snapped into place. (The crown itself is composed of three parts- the outer edges made of PVC for safety, and are capable of separating if forced.) The two feathered spoilers along Retsu-Taka's back half now are seen as part of the shoulder armor. On the back of the shoulder armor, the two decals in the set have also been changed so that they now resemble golden clouds on a black background. Shishi-no-Shin's mustache is not removed in this mode either, but the Engine Ken is since Engine DaiShogun cannot stand properly with it still attached to the leg. To keep the Engine Ken close at hand, a different tab along above the other two on the side of it allow the sword to be attached to one of the slots on Engine DaiShogun's back- just the same as samurai kept their own weapons stored; it even tilts a little diagonally! Oddly, though the toy's does this, in the series Engine DaiShogun always holds the Engine Ken in its left hand near its left hip (also a traditional position for when katana were about to be drawn in battle). But do not be fearful- the toy can also do this (though the grip still isn't quite as tight as I would have liked). Again, the compartments in the legs are not utilized in this set like they are in the DX Engine-Oh.
Though the Engine-Oh had the V Shield (the folded-over undercarriage of Bear RV) stored on its back which could be removed, Engine DaiShogun does not use [the] shield in either the movie or the series even though the toy can still remove it's.
In addition to future accessory DX Engine sets, the common 'collecting' gimmick is the battery-powered Engine Soul cartridge. These serve as a replacement in all of the toys for a dedicated light-and-sound effect. Each Engine Soul shares an identical shape (2 ½" x 1 ¾" x 9/16", or 2.57cm x 4.5cm x 1.5cm), has a single bright red LED light (which can project over 6ft / 2m in a dark room!), a large decal which identifies it, and they all have some generic sounds. Because of this, any Engine Soul (or Change Soul, which I won't get into here) can be fitted into any properly-fitted toy that can accept one. But, the gimmick is that each Engine Soul has a unique set of sound effects...
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The DX Engine DaiShogun set comes with a special-edition Engine Soul. It is uniquely identified by its transparent neon-yellow ABS casing, the stylized Go-Onger "G" symbol, and the phrases "ES" & "00" on the front decal. While each of the Engines in the "Go-Onger" line can accept an Engine Soul, it will work equally in all of them since, again, all Engine Soul cartridges are the same size. The storage compartment for each Engine has a small door that must be unlatched in order to place the Engine Soul inside. When inside of them, the Engine Soul in Retsu-Taka and Tsuki-no-Wa can be activated by pressing in on their noses, while you have to press up on Shishi-no-Shin's back wheels (which explain their mysteriously spring-like suspension).
When you first place the Engine Soul cartridge into any containing compartment, you will hear the typical power-up sound, followed closely by the sound of Japanese horns- the same horns that are heard when the Engines grow to their full size in the movie and series!
This special Engine Soul- unlike all other Engine Souls- does not have any spoken phrases; since the three Honoshu warriors were the souls of the three Wandering Engines, then no physical Engine Soul cartridges were used/made. Therefore, there is no proper placement of this particular cartridge into any of the three Engine Casts. Placing it into Retsu-Taka, however, would be the best way to utilize all of its sound effects:
- When not combined into Engine DaiShogun, if Retsu-Taka's beak is pressed, the special cartridge will produce a different sound of taiko drums!
- When combined into Engine DaiShogun, there are two sound effects available-
- a key musical phrase from the series/movie
- taiko drums beating in a third unique pattern, followed by the sound of a sword slashing quickly several times
There is a third sound effect which cannot be accessed by using any of these three Engines, unfortunately. While you could come up with a home remedy, I strongly suggest you use another "Go-Onger" toy to achieve this- which requires pressing both activation buttons at the same time. When you do this you will hear:
- a horn sounding
- a repeat of one of the taiko drum patterns, but without the following sword-slashing effect
As of this review, "Power Rangers R.P.M." has not aired yet, so it is impossible to compare the DX Engine Gattai Engine DaiShogun to its English-speaking counterpart. We haven't even gotten a name for it yet.
However, taking into account pre-release images, I am doubtful that the transition will be smooth in any way. With the complete rebuilding of the Deluxe High Octane Megazord for 2009, it is clear that the Engine Soul cartridge system will not be making it to American shores in their current forms, so the possibility of seeing the DX Engine DaiShogun coming over are slim-to-none. It is entirely possible that it may even be written out of the series completely so that a toy does not have to be made for the "PR-RPM" release.
Expect either a scaled-down remake, or no releases at all save for 4½" action figures in 2009...
Repaints happen maybe once a year in Super Sentai- be they an accessory mecha, or one of the lead combos. More-or-less they just change the coloring and that's it. And once in a great while, some minor molds are changed in addition to that. For most of those repaints, it's hard to not see them as anything other than just that. But in this case, the changes are significant enough that I truly got a different feeling off of it than I do from the Engine-Oh. Using the daiji symbols was a nice touch, as was adding a mustache to Shishi-no-Shin; finally answering the question as to what those holes in Buson's face were for! The large crown on the head is certainly a big change, and it combined with the new shoulder armor helped me to see the overall design in a different light. Otherwise, it behaves exactly the same as the DX Engine Gattai Engine-Oh. Indeed, it features all of the same holes, tabs, and pegs so it is also fully compatible with all of the other accessory Engines, in addition to being able to make the super combinations. The coloring scheme is also very appropriate and draws it just that much closer to its samurai origins even if the Engine-Oh was not. Now, was there anything I would have liked to see them do differently? there was one big thing- even though it holds the Engine Ken at its hip, I think either a different tab set-up or an accessory clip could have been included to allow it to actually click onto the hip, but I am glad that it can attach to the back as well. The special Engine Soul- oddly- is the most finicky of them all that I have had to deal with yet: it shifts around inside Retsu-Taka, and that start-up sound effect goes off at the first chances it gets! (I think the wiring may just be a little loose rather than this being intentional.) Was I disappointed that separate characterized Engines Souls weren't included? Not really- since I didn't want to then have to buy some other toys that I may not have wanted from the start. Could the number of effects in the cartridge been increased? Certainly and easily! But, I like the effects that are in there as well. So, for being a repaint (and CDX readers know how few of those I get as it is), having some good decorations, and for giving off a different aura that the originating design, I recommend getting the DX Engine Gattai Engine DaiShogun; it truly is worth it.
|Posted 12 February, 2009 - 04:45 by EVA_Unit_4A
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For some reason, I can't get over 54 seconds on this video.
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It plays fine for me.
Silly question, but did you try refreshing the page here, or viewing it directly on YouTube?
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This video is having a hard time to load on youtube and on here even if I refresh it only goes up to 1.05 for me. Maybe it will fix itself later.
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Hopefully. The most I've been able top get it to is around 6MB.
Tried viewing here and on Youtube it just stops. Heck I even tried to download it directly using one of those "download youtube videos" services and it also locks at either 4 or 6MB. They site has been otherwise pretty reliable for me.
Could be youtube is having problems. Hope it gets fixed soon.
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I can't answer any more than I have. At this point, I must deffer to Josh, who actually uploads the videos onto YouTube. I merely shoot and edit them before I send them off to Josh for him to upload.
If there is a problem with the upload, we may have to remove the video and re-post it- in which case I will update the link here to match, of course.
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No worries Eva, no one is saying its your fault.
Its Likely Youtube.
So we just have to wait and see what happens.
EDIT: Seems its working now.
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Where is it available?
"Dinobots, destroy Devestator!"-Optimus Prime TFTM
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At this time? Probably nowhere. I got it in fall 2008, but couldn't post it until now. :/
Besides, at this point, "Shinkenger" is just about to air, and the toys from it are now in-stores and being manufactured. Beyond that, I can't help.
But, I got my DX Engine DaiShogun from HobbyLink Japan.
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Great review eva_unit_4a you really do need a pat on the back for all the great reviews you have done, the information in the video was really good the DX Engine DaiShogun looks really great as well. if i had the money i would buy it in a Hart beat.
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Bah, what sucks is that right after I got my Enjinoh in the mail, they announced this guy.
I like how this guy looks SO much better.
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Hope it's available in U.S.
"Dinobots, destroy Devestator!"-Optimus Prime TFTM
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Great review as always.
I like this figure better in G12 mode than the original. The colors seem to match better than the red, yellow, and blue.
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I didn't have any issues of my DX Engine Daishogun in terms of the switch sensitivity of the Engine soul itself. Whenever I place the soul in Retsu-Taka's compartment, it just stays firmly into place.
I belive that issue really depends on the quality of the toy itself.
"I'm no ordinary ring."
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I just did a little research on the Kanji on Shishi no Shin and found that it's actually Wind, Forrest, Fire and Mountain (makes sense that an online translator would come out with volcano though). According to Wikipedia it was the battle standard of Takeda Shingen who was a daimyo during the Sengoku period. It's based on the following quote from Sun Tzu's The Art of War.
"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."
Oh and by the way. Shishi is just Japanese for Lion, depending on the context no roughly translates as of or just marks posession. As for shin, well that really depends on the kanji they used because there are a lot of uses of shin in the Japanese language. The first that always comes to mind for me is new, which doesn't really make sense, but I'd wager they meant it as heart so it would roughly translate as heart of a lion.
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Just browsed at Youtube...they now have the movie without the subtitles though...
You can finally see the full "Go-on Guren Giri" experience in that movie. :)
"I'm no ordinary ring."
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so its sensitive like the wolf morpher from the power rangers jungle fury toy line?
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I don't know; I didn't get that toy, so I can't compare 'em.
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some toy reviews at youtube said that it is sensitive. if you shake the wolf morpher you will hear wolf sounds. my brain said its just like the wolf morpher.
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bills. As much as 40% per month approx.
So if you have a high SEER split air conditioning
with Inverter which is $300 - $400 more
than the standard unit with SEER 13, you
still will be better off buying the expensive
one, as after 6-8 months savings are all
yours plus such units are lot more advanced
with many other good features.
How do DC Inverter split air conditioning work?
technology delivers precise cooling or
heating power as per your choice.
It works faster and saves energy while
ensuring uniform temperature.
Depth details:
inverter tag found on some air conditioners
signifies the ability of the unit to continuously
regulate its thermal power flow.
reverse-cycle air-conditioners use a heat
pump that is either working at maximum
capability or switched off, as the compressor's
speed cannot be varied. In order to regulate
temperature a thermistor is used to measure
the ambient air temperature and switch
the compressor on when the ambient air
temperature is too far from the desired
split air conditioning bearing the inverter
tag use a variable-frequency drive to
control the speed of the motor and thus
the compressor. The variable-frequency
drive uses a rectifier to convert the
incoming AC current to DC and then uses
pulse-width modulation of the DC current
within an inverter to produce AC current
of a desired frequency. The AC current
is used to drive a brushless motor or
an induction motor. As the speed of a
brushless motor is synchronised to the
frequency of the AC current, it is thus
possible to build a compressor that can
be run at different speeds. Similarly,
the voltage and frequency can be varied
as needed to efficiently run an induction
motor at different speeds. A microcontroller
can then sample the current ambient air
temperature and adjust the speed of the
compressor appropriately.
stop-start cycles increases efficiency,
extends the life of components, and helps
eliminate sharp fluctuations in the load
the air-conditioner places on the power
inverter principle has been applied to
a wide range of household appliances including
microwave ovens, washing machines, and
so on.
you want split air conditioning with
install kit in your package deal
brands like YMGI, Shinco, AirCon, Klimaire
will have a package deal with installation
kit included. But other brands will not
come with install kit at all. In such
cases we offer Copper Tubings, Service
valve adpater, Condensor pads etc as optional
products to buy with your split air conditioning.
Your installer probably will already have
them in his truck. If not you can buy
them separately from us when buying brands
like Mitsubishi, LG, Sanyo, Friedrich
is the best package deal on split air conditioning ?
have many good deals on our website. But
to keep it simple we strongly recommend
YMGI products as the best package deal
out there in the Industry as of today.
Here is the justification:
YMGI products have HIGH SEER products.
2. Inverter technology
3. Low Ambient Operation.
4. They come with complete install kits.
5. They come with 5 year on compressor
and 1 year on parts.
6. Usually these are $350 more than what
they are priced now. So yes, they are
at discounted rates currently. If you
compare it to any other brand with similar
features and quality, this product is
7. They have thier own dehumidification
mode. Other brands will have dehumidification
only when your AC mode is on. But this
one has a dehumidification mode of its
own. Other features are Auto Restart,
Sleep mode, Auto Swing Mode etc.
all Mitsubishi and LG are other two brands
to take a look at, but they are a bit
more expensive and they do not come with
install kits.
Can I install split air conditioning?
and NO. Depends if you are good technically.
You may or may not be able to do it. Some
people do the handyman work on the indoor
and outdoor unit and pay a small amount
to an electrician to hard wire the outdoor
unit and pay HVAC professional to vaccuum
the lines before releasing the refrigerant.
Some people choose to do it all by themselves
with their past experience. Manufacturer
recommends to have it installed by an
HVAC professional. Any of your local professional
air conditioning company should be able
to install it easily for couple of hundred
dollars. It is worth spending this money
initially, this way you can have it installed
professionally and enjoy the benefits
of energy efficient mini split AC for
year's to come. You may loose your warranty
in some cases if you install this unit
yourself. Some brands specifically require
you to have an invoice from your HVAC
installer to provide warranty help. So
make sure to read warranty details before
making your purchase. As a company we
DO NOT and CANNOT recommend you to install
split air conditioning.
How easy are the units to install?
Here To See An Easy Diagram Of How It
Is Installed. For
Complete Installation Guide, you can click
here To ensure an easy
installation and fault free operation,
we recommend the unit be installed by
a professional HVAC installer.
do split air conditioning work?
Mini splits use a high quality compressor
and environmentally friendly green refrigerant
to cool your home, and an innovative heat
pump technology to keep your interiors
warm in cold weather. The near silent
operation is made possible by installing
the compressor outside your home or offi
ce. The air handler (indoor AC unit) in
your dwelling is designed for
ideal climate control, allowing you to
cool or heat or dehumidify your interiors.
You can conveniently adjust the fan speed,
air flow direction, and oscillating louvers
via remote control, or simply set the
24 hour timer for care free operation.
How much do split air conditioning
cost to run?
These energy efficient
units provide localized cooling and heating
for certain parts of your home or office,
rather than cooling or heating other areas
that are not occupied. This localized
climate control enables you to reduce
your energy bills. SEER ratings we have
is the best standard in industry and mini
split AC's are most energy efficient AC's
you can ever find.
Do split air conditioning have air purification capabilities?
Air filters?
Yes. Most of them have Cold catalyst air
filter. BUT LG IS THE BEST IN AIR PURIFICATION
noisy are the split air conditioning?
QUIET OPERATION is
one of the many reasons why they are very
popular. The indoor units are typically
no noisier than a standard domestic fan,
but as they do make some noise, consideration
should be given to their location.
Why choose split air conditioning?
What are the advantages?
=> Whisper
quiet operation.
=> Energy
efficient, save money on electric bills!
=> Lot
cheaper than central air conditioner.
=> Easy
installation procedure.
=> Long
term solution, good for new additions
or when replacing existing air conditioner.
They are cost effective choice compared
to central air conditioning. However,
it is typically more expensive than a
wall or window air conditioner and you
need a professional to install it. Since
the compressor sits outside the split
air conditioner is very quiet and efficient.
Since mini splits have no ducts, they
avoid the energy losses associated with
the ductwork of central forced air systems.
Duct losses can account for more than
30% of energy consumption for space conditioning,
especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned
space such as an attic.
split air conditioning are also sometimes
easier to install than other types of
air conditioning systems. For example,
the hook-up between the outdoor and indoor
units generally requires only a three
inch hole through a wall for the conduit.
Also, most manufacturers of this type
of system can provide a variety of lengths
of connecting conduits. So, if necessary,
you can locate the outdoor unit as far
away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator
depending upon which mini split AC you
buy. This makes it possible to cool rooms
on the front side of a building or house
with the compressor in a more advantageous
or inconspicuous place on the outside
of the building.In comparison to other
add-on systems, split air conditioners
offer more flexibility in interior design
options. The indoor air handlers can be
suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush
into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall.
Floor-standing models are also available
with LG. Most indoor units have profiles
of about seven inches deep and usually
come with sleek, high tech-looking jackets.
will split air conditioning look in
my home or office? see below...
Mini Split AC is an amenity that has been
designed to blend harmoniously with your
home and offi ce interiors. These high
performance, high quality appliances are
offered in three beautiful designs. Unlike
window mounted air conditioners of yesterday,
the ductless mini split air conditioners
are mounted high up on walls, not in windows,
preserving your outdoor views for all
to enjoy. See examples below:-
is HSPF?
HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal
Performance Factor. This factor rates the
efficient operation of the heating portion
of the heat pump. As the HSPF increases, the
unit functions at a more efficient level.
New units in the United States have HSPF ratings
from 7.0 to 9.4.
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor-the total
heating output in B.T.U's during it's normal
usage period for heating divided by the total
electrical energy input in watt hours during
the same period
What is a Heat Pump
and How Does It Work?
A Heat Pump is an electrical device that takes
heat from one place and transfers it to another.
A heat pump transfers heat by circulating
environmentally friendly refrigerant through
a cycle of evaporation and condensation. A
compressor then pumps the refrigerant between
two heat exchange coils. In one coil the refrigerant
is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs
the heat from the surroundings. The refrigerant
is then compressed on the way to the other
coil where it condenses at high pressure.
Now the heat pump releases the heat it absorbed
earlier in the cycle. This process is reversible
for the summer months and the heat pump acts
as a cooling system.
Purchase split air conditioning with Heat
A heat pump is the most energy efficient way
to heat and cool your home.
Heat pumps utilize the renewable heat sources
in our surroundings in order to produce heat.
The air, ground and water provide useful heat
that is warmed up by the heat pump and delivered
into the home. Sources such as the air, ground
and water provide more heat than realized
and the heat pump makes use of these sources
that are continuously heated by the sun. With
British Columbia's mild weather conditions,
having a heat pump is the most logical, environmentally
friendly and efficient source of in-home heating
and cooling.
Can I get split air conditioning ASAP?
Yes, in most cases, we ship them within 24
hours from one of our several locations across
United States. Most of our customers receive
the units within 2-5 business days.
How Do You Measure
A Heat Pump's Efficiency?
Heat pumps provide both cooling and heating,
so the efficiency is measured in two different
ways. When the heat pump cools, a SEER rating
or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio measures
the efficiency. The SEER rating is similar
to gas mileage on a car. The higher the SEER
rating the more efficient it is. Most of today's
heat pumps have a SEER rating between 13.0
and 19.0 SEER. When the heat pump heats the
home, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
or HSPF rates the efficiency. The HSPF rating
works the same way as the SEER rating does.
The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the
system is. Most new units today have a HSPF
rating between 7.7 to 9.0 HSPF.
What does SEER mean?
Season Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a system
for rating the efficiency of air conditioning
equipment. SEER is calculated by dividing
the cooling capacity in BTU/H, of a continuously
operating air conditioner, by the electric
power input, or watts, of power consumed.
The higher the SEER, the less the unit should
cost to operate.
What is a heat pump
and how does it work?
A heat pump combines cooling and heating in
one unit. When cooling, the heat pumps operates
like an air conditioner, removing the heat
from indoors and transferring it outdoors.
In the winter the heat pump takes heat from
the outdoor air and transfers it inside your
home. Even at freezing temperatures, there
is heat in the outdoor air that can be used
to warm a home with a heat pump. To raise
the heat pump's output on very cold
days, electric resistance heaters are installed
in the indoor section of the unit.
is R-410A?
R-410A is a hydro fluorocarbon (HFC), which
is an environmentally friendly refrigerant
that is considered by most to be the likely
replacement for R-22.
All of our units use envronmentally friendly
R-410A refrigerant. This refrigerant does
not deplete the ozone layer and is seen
as the logical replacement for Freon R-22.
Carrier beat the competition by six years
and introduced Puron refrigerant or R-410A.
Use of R-410A adds to the efficiency and
realiability of a heat pump.
there any good reasons for replacing my existing
system if it is still functioning?
You should consider replacing your system
if it is old with split air conditioning,
most likely your older units is less efficient
or depending upon the age and type of unit
you have, very soon it might need major repairs
in the near future. New systems can be 60%
more efficient than systems built only 10
years ago. Normal wear and tear can reduce
the efficiency of your system. Another costly
season of utility bills or paying for an expensive
failed part can go a long way toward the cost
of a new system.
do I know what split air conditioning to
Make sure the unit that you select is the
correct size for your needs. Systems that
are too large or too small can be inefficient.
We would be pleased to provide an energy analysis
to show you the true operating cost. If someone
in the family has allergies, an air filtration
system should be part of the installation.
does it mean to zone my house and why should
I zone my house?
A zoning system is designed for the many ways
you use your home. Maybe you're caught up
in family "thermostat wars"? Or perhaps you
have unoccupied areas that do not need conditioning?
split air conditioning zoning system allows
you to divide your home into separate areas,
giving you the comfort and control you've
always wanted. The main benefits of residential
zoning are: Comfort Zoning meets
the specific temperature and airflow requirements
of one area, without affecting other areas. Efficiency A
properly designed zoning system can save you
hundreds of dollars in energy costs each year. Control Zoning
divides the home into different areas and
comfort into different levels, giving you
more choices and control than ever before. Quiet
Performance When integrated with variable
speed and/or two-stage HVAC systems, zoning
allows your heating and cooling equipment
to deliver peak performance and efficiency
without continually operating at peak capacity.
Lower speeds mean lower sound levels.
else might be needed if I replace my old system?
With split air conditioning, there is nothing
much needed. No need for duct work. No need
for expensive wood work or renovation needed.
How often should I
change or clean my filters?
Dirty filters should be washed regularly or
replaced every few years to prevent equipment
from working harder, resulting in energy waste
and possibly causing damage to your unit.
Filters should generally be replaced every
month when the system is running. Filters
should be replaced with the same kind and
size as your original filter. If the filter
is not disposable, follow the manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning it.
I cover my outdoor unit in the winter?
Covering the unit is not necessary. Air conditioners
are built to withstand a wide range of climate
changes. Rain even helps keep your unit clean.
Since heat pumps run all year long, they should
not be covered.
I set my thermostat fan to the "ON" position
so the fan runs all the time? (not available
with all brands and models)?
There are advantages. One is full-time filtering
of the air in your home. Another is that you
can maintain a more even temperature throughout
your home.
causes indoor air pollution?
Many everyday household items contribute to
poor indoor air quality. Compounds found in
carpeting, furniture, upholstery and drapery
fabric consistently emit gas or fumes. Other
sources of pollutants can include, but are
not limited to, cleaning agents, paints and
personal care products. Also, newer homes
that are tightly sealed for energy efficiency
tend to limit air circulation, which can contribute
to a buildup of contaminants. Likewise, things
like weather stripping and storm doors keep
stale air in and fresh air out.
can I improve my indoor air quality?
There are five basic strategies for outsmarting
indoor air pollution: Identify the problem:
The first step toward better indoor air is
to identify the types of pollutants present
in the home. The best way to do this is to
schedule an in-home air-quality test. Reduce
concentrations of particles and bioaerosols
Routine cleaning and housekeeping helps reduce
indoor air pollutants, but these simple fixes
are not cure-alls. Some contaminants are so
small that they may escape through the vacuum
or never land on a surface. Lennox HEPA filtration
systems, electronic air cleaners, high-efficiency
air filters capture even the smallest of particles
and bioaerosols. Reduce or eliminate
chemical vapors and odors
Chemical vapors and odors can come from many
different sources inside and outside the home.
Once inside the home, these potentially toxic
pollutants circulate through the ductwork,
entering every room and living space. A Lennox
air purification system removes and destroys
50% of household chemical vapors and odors
within 24 hours. Ventilate Your Home
Today's modern homes are well-insulated and
sealed to conserve energy, which means airborne
pollutants have no way to escape. split air conditioning help remove particles and
bioaerosols by exchanging stale, recirculated
indoor air with fresh, filtered outside air.
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Kepler-413b Binary Star System
This illustration shows the unusual orbit of planet Kepler-413b around a close pair of orange and red dwarf stars. The planet's 66-day orbit is tilted 2.5 degrees with respect to the plane of the binary star's orbit. The orbit of the planet wobbles around the central stars over 11 years, an effect called precession. This planet is also very unusual in that it can potentially precess wildly on its spin axis, much like a child's top. The tilt of the spin axis of the planet can vary by as much as 30 degrees over 11 years, presumably leading to the rapid and erratic changes in seasons on the planet and any accompanying large moons. As Kepler views the system nearly edge on, sometimes the planet passes in front of the binary pair, and sometimes it does not. The next transit is not predicted to occur until 2020. This is due not only to the orbital wobble, but also to the small diameters of the stars and the fact that the orbital plane of the stars is not exactly edge-on to Kepler's line of sight. (The vertical axis on the right panel is exaggerated by a factor of 10, for viewing purposes only.)
Illustration: NASA, ESA, and A. Feild (STScI);
Science: NASA, ESA, V. Kostov and P. McCullough (STScI and Johns Hopkins University), J. Carter (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), M. Deleuil and R. Diaz (Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille), D. Fabrycky (University of Chicago), G. Hebrard (Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris and Observatoire de Haute-Provence), T. Hinse (Armagh Observatory and Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), T. Mazeh (Tel Aviv University), J. Orosz (San Diego State University), Z. Tsvetanov (Johns Hopkins University), and W. Welsh (San Diego State University)


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The American Heart Association wants to recognize people who have improved their health by seeking to honor Low Country residents with Lifestyle Change Awards at the 2012 Low Country Heart Walk. Ideal candidates are individuals who have taken control of their health in areas such as weight loss, exercise habits, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and stress management.
Nominations for the Lifestyle Change Award can be submitted by friends, co-workers and relatives. In addition, individuals are welcome to nominate themselves. Winners will be selected by a volunteer committee. If you would like to nominate a person for this award contact Judy Caramello at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 843-422-4542. All applications are due by Monday, March 26.
Winners will be recognized at the Low Country Heart Walk on Saturday, March 31, at the Bluffton Promenade. More than a thousand Lowcountry residents are expected to attend the 5K walk with a goal of raising funds for heart disease and stroke research. For more information regarding the Heart Walk visit www.thelowcountryscheartwalk.org.


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Juraj Bednar - Bitcoin as a new peer-to-peer currency at the Progressbar Opening Party
Another presentation for the Progressbar Opening Party on Saturday (19.2.2011) at 18:00:
Juraj Bednár: Bitcoin - New peer-to-peer currency.
A short lecture about digital currencies in general and Bitcoin in particular. We will talk about fiat currencies, fully or partially backed currencies, how to store and transfer value.
This will be a short introductory talk about Bitcoin, much more detailed talk will be presented in Progressbar few weeks later.


text: Full Coverage of the June 30 Reports June 30, 2011 08:40 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By AgWeb.com Editors Email On Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 a.m., USDA will release its planted acreage report and quarterly stocks estimates. These reports will provide vital market information, as they will detail the actual amount of crop acres planted following the widespread planting delays earlier this year. Analysis June Plantings, Quarterly Stocks Reports Generally Bearish Yesterday's June plantings report is one of the more important reports in recent years for a variety of factors. Corn Acreage Higher than Expected, Prices May Plummet With the release of USDA's June Grain Stocks and Acreage reports comes a fundamental shift in the corn market, suggesting that corn prices will come under considerable pressure, according to University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good. NASS To Resurvey Four States North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana, will be resurveyed. Ag Web Radio: Midday Commentary The Bull has taken his money to the sideline, and the Bear is in charge! Listen to Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing talk with Pam Fretwell in today's Midday Commentary about today's USDA reports. Have Farmers Lost Trust In USDA? With the release of the acreage report today by the USDA, farmers around the country are concerned with the government agency's accuracy. USDA Reports to Send Shock Waves through Corn Markets Between this morning's Acreage and Grain Stocks reports, the U.S. corn supply for the 2011-12 corn year is close to 0.5 billion bushels higher than the industry anticipated. Report Sends Feeder Cattle Prices Higher While corn prices drop, feeder futures prices move higher potentially offsetting any benefit from lower corn prices. U.S. Corn Acreage Up, Soybeans Slightly Down Driven by the higher commodity prices, U.S. corn growers increased the planted acreage by 4.1 million acres from last year. AgWeb Radio: Shocking USDA Report Will Drive Prices Down Look for big drops in July corn this morning as stock are higher than expected. Acreage higher, too, so it's not much brighter in new crop months either, says Tom Grisafi. AgWeb Radio: Opening Commentary 6-3-11 Corn, soybeans and wheat futures are all in for an ugly day, says Mike Howlett of Top Third Marketing, after today's surprising USDA report. See what people are saying in the AgWeb Discussion Boards: June 30 Report. Blog Commentary Aftermath of Yesterday's Report... By Joe Vaclavik & Doug Bergman USDA WILL resurvey MN, ND, SD and MT acres. By Jeremy Knutson USDA Releases the Bear on Grains By Kevin McNew Acreage Reports Corn Acreage Up 5% from 2010 June Acreage Report: All Crops June Acreage Report: Corn June Acreage Report: Soybeans June Acreage Report: Wheat June Acreage Report: Rice June Acreage Report: Cotton June Acreage Report: Hay June Acreage Report: Sorghum June Acreage Reports: Weather Summary June Acreage Reports: Crop Comments Grain Stocks Reports Initial Grain Stocks Numbers Grain Stocks: Corn, By State and Position Grain Stocks: Soybeans Grain Stocks: All Wheat Pre-report Commentary Corn Stocks Report Has Rough History Get ready for a big move in corn prices. USDA's June Grain Stocks report comes out tomorrow morning, and it tends to swing the market. Wild Week for Corn As the first delivery date looms, speculators jump out of the July market, sending futures prices spiraling down. Attention Shifting from Acreage to Yields The near completion of planting, except for double-cropped soybeans, and less threatening weather may reduce crop concerns for now, resulting in some modest price weakness. The June 30 USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports will provide additional price direction. What Can We Learn from the Stocks, Acreage Reports? A large number of factors have contributed to the higher prices of corn and other commodities over the past year. The beginning of the price increase can be traced to the USDA's forecast of 2010 corn planted acreage and the estimate of June 1 corn stocks released on June 30, 2010, said University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good. Experts Provide Insight to the Corn Market After one of the slowest planting seasons on record, the U.S. corn crop is finally in the ground. The abnormal planting progress of the last few months has sent the corn market on a crazy roller coaster ride. Corn Drops Nearly $1/bu. This Week Corn futures dropped significantly as contract highs were reached last week and demand fears took over, says Jerry Gulke. Crop Markets Reflect New and Missing Information Prices of corn, soybeans and wheat continue to move erratically, reflecting both new information and the lack of some information, said a University of Illinois agricultural economist. Blog Commentary Cash Grain Insights: Grain Markets Open Higher as June 30th Report Nears KCBT Review: KC Wheat Higher on Declining Crop Ratings AgDairy Market Update: Grain Prices Weaken, But a Volatile Summer Lies Ahead AgWeb Radio Analysis AgWeb Radio: Opening Commentary 6-29-11 Andy Shissler of Roach Ag said a short covering rally began yesterday. Corn, Beans and Wheat all up overnite. Lots of concern about the numbers to be revealed in tomorrows report. Using options the best way to be either longor short the market now. AgWeb Radio: Allendale Estimate Rich Nelson, Director of Research at Allendale, Inc. -- Offers comments on their Planted Acerage and Quartely Grain Estimates. -- Official report to be released 7:30am CST Thursday 6-30-11. AgWeb Radio: Midday Commentary 6-28-11 Tom Grisafi of Indiana Grain Company said outside markets are friendly today. Market is trading higher today. Important for grain to have a good day. After the report Thursday morning --- a chance Corn will not trade!! AgWeb Radio: Opening Commentary 6-22-11 Greg Milkovich of Roach Ag says a slight pull back due to profit taking. Markets expected to open a little easier today. Watch for choppy markets leading up to June 30 report. AgWeb Radio: Midday Commentary 6-22-11 Jim Bower of Bower Trading -- prices are down, but not much new news. Suspect large funds are in liquidation phase. Book squaring in front of June 30 report is in progress. Commodity fund liquidation!! Agweb Radio: Closing Commentary 6-22-11 Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing reported the market was more of a surprise today after a seven day retracement. Corn, Beans off 30, Wheat at onetime down 51. Tone is most think we have good crops now -- so June 30 report will tell. Wheat will probably be the first to rebound in the next few days. AgWeb Radio: Opening Commentary 6-21-11 Mike Howlett of Top Third Ag Marketing says market firmer overnite. Spring wheat planted. Corn 97% emerged. Choppy trade going into June 30 report. Today expect corn, beans and wheat all to be higher. AgWeb Radio: Opening Commentary 6-20-11 Andy Shissler of Roach Ag said that at least over this weekend the markets weren't murdered. After the Greece settlement (now on going) and margins are met by traders in the markets -- there may be an opportunity for the markets to rebound before the June 30 report. AgWeb Radio: Midday Commentary 6-8-11 Doug Werling of Bower Trading says the Markets are higher today. Difficult to determine exactly why. July corn higher than July wheat - first time in 15 years. Feeling the June 30 report is most important. Higher dollar, higher energy, higher commodities usually do not go together. A confusing market today. Back to news


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35 years ago
march 1, 1978
Ticket sales are in full swing for the PRIDE Pacemaker banquet March 10. Focus of the banquet will be presentation of the Pacemaker award by Gov. Robert Bennett and Tom Kline of the state PRIDE committee. Tickets are $5 each for the banquet, which will be catered by Ballinger's of Augusta.
The directors of Marion National Bank have promoted Elora Robinson to the position of assistant vice president. She has been serving as assistant cashier.
Gerry Seibel, clerk of the district court, is featured in this week's "Personality Profile."
This year's Cougar basketball queen is Sharon Costello. Scott Gutsch was named king. Sharon's attendants were Theresa Alvarez, escorted by David Mueller; Gayla Gutsch, escorted by Jim Costello; Cathy Madden, escorted by Donald Mueller; and Kerry Triggs, escorted by Russell Kerbs.
Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter attended the OX-5 dinner and meeting Saturday evening at McConnell AFB in Wichita.
Coach Marion Ogden recently released the accumulative stats on the Warriors for the season. The four main team leaders are Doug Heerey, Jay Smith, Jerry Hett and Greg Boyle.
Heerey led the Warriors in average points per game and shared highest percentage of shots with Jerry Hett. Hett led the free-throw percentage with Boyle next. Boyle also had 44 steals, beating the second highest by 12 steals.


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