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Beyond Stainless Steel: White Kitchen Appliances
Like most people these days, we have stainless steel appliances in our kitchen. They were here when we moved in and I do like the way they look and actually find them relatively easy to maintain and clean (Pledge is my go-to cleaner for the fridge, oddly). But recently I have been noticing some beautiful white kitchen appliances.
When I think of a white fridge or stove I picture my 20-something rental studios and various 80s kitchens from my childhood. Not a pretty picture, really. But today's white appliances are winning me over. Not only is white a welcome alternative to the ubiquitous stainless steel, the color (or lack thereof) can look very fresh, bright and clean.
• 1 Style at Home. I love the white fridge paired with the rich honey tones of the island in this kitchen. One bonus of having the fridge blend in with the walls and drawers is that the eye is drawn to the beautiful glass in the windowed cabinets.
• 2 Coco Cozy. White Viking appliances with stainless steel accents and highlights throughout the room. The wood butcher block island helps prevent the room from becoming too uniform and clinical.
• 3 Darsheel. Here the dark wood floors and stainless steel legs on the island provide a nice contrast with the camouflaged white fridge.
• 4 Sabjimata Blog. Here white appliances round out a retro country look nicely.
• 5 White Iron Stone Cottage. A heavy duty stovetop with a down home, vintage feel.
• 6 Kitchen Backsplashes. This freestanding vintage range becomes a lovely and original focal point of the room.
• 7 We Love Indie. By using a white stove, the eye is drawn to the color and fun elsewhere in this busy, lived-in kitchen.
• 8 Faye and Co. An example of the curved, feminine but eminently hip fridges from Big Chill.
• 9 Big Chill. Another Big Chill fridge, this time in a bold and boisterous yellow kitchen.
• 10 Life of an Architect.
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A Performance to Rememberby Tom Runge • March 14, 2014 Share:
March 13, 2014. The last stop on the Glee Club spring break tour is in St. Louis. At this stage the guys are a little worn down but always put on a great show. Tonight was extra special. Our guys joined the world-famous Ambassadors of Harmony (http://aoh.org). Just like the PGA commercial says: These guys are GOOD!"
After a short warm up, the Little Giants were completely integrated into the two-hour practice. Now, forget what you know about musical practices. Director Jim Henry dissected every note of three or four numbers and the entire group mastered them. In one stint, Henry explained that hitting the higher notes was like an aircraft flying. It isn't the air under the wings pushing you up, it's the air over the wings lifting you up. As you can see, he even had the members mimic his short aero engineering talk.
After the first segment of the practice, the Ambassadors took a break and they all listened to our guys perform. And we were good! Dr. Richard Bowen gave an "executive summary" of the Glee Club between numbers and, of course, we closed with "Old Wabash".
It was a great Wabash evening and one these members of the Glee Club won't soon forget.
For more photos from the evening, click here.
For photos from the visit to the Meramec Bluffs Retirement Community, click here.
For photos from the final night dinner with St. Louis area alumni click here.

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And though she's enjoying life as single lady – Jessica told People, she's open to the idea of dating again – and would even consider using the Internet.
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How trains have shaped the history of Guthrie, KY
Railroads made Guthrie, Kentucky. Several major rail lines intersected in southern Todd County, on the Kentucky and Tennessee state line, and the city of Guthrie grew around the tracks.
The beginning of the railroad era
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture gives the following information about railways that ran through Guthrie, even before the Civil War.
Nashville gained rail access to the North through Kentucky. Louisville city subscriptions and Tennessee state aid financed the Louisville and Nashville (L&N), incorporated in Kentucky in 1850... Completed in 1859, it hosted an excursion intended to preserve the Union... The Edgefield and Kentucky (E&K), completed in 1860, ran from the Nashville suburb of Edgefield to Guthrie on the Kentucky boundary.
Memphis also established railroad access to Louisville: the Memphis and Ohio (M&O) ran from Memphis to Paris; the Memphis, Clarksville, and Louisville ran from Paris to Guthrie; and the L&N constructed a branch from Bowling Green to Guthrie."
Quoted from The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture
Shortly after the L&N completed its line to Nashville in 1859, the Civil War disrupted the region. During the war, the Union controlled the area in which the L&N operated, and the railroad made a lot of money transporting U.S. troops and supplies.
Guthrie becomes a railroad boomtown
expand dramatically throughout the South. The surge of investment in infrastructure paid off in an immense increase in traffic on its lines, bringing many trains through Guthrie at all hours of the day and night. Businessmen recognized the opportunity to provide goods and services to travelers and shippers, and Guthrie became a railroad boomtown.
In 1879, the city of Guthrie was chartered. It was named for John James Guthrie, the L&N Railroad President. The railroads prospered for many years, and Guthrie also prospered. Fine homes were built, and the business district was lined with stores, saloons, a hotel, and even an opera house.
Five railroad lines that met in Guthrie were:
- the L&N Louisville-Memphis line
- the L&N Guthrie-Bowling Green branch
- the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad
- the Guthrie-Elkton (KY) spur (chartered in 1883)
Hard times for the railroads
Rail travel and shipping declined during the mid-1900s. The rail companies labored under out-of-date FCC regulations, a loss of travel and shipping to the new Interstate highway system, an increase in air travel, and the loss of railway post offices. These problems led to major restructuring and consolidation. Many railroad lines closed in the 1960s. 1970s and 1980s.
Congress could not agree whether to subsidize, nationalize, or deregulate the remaining passenger lines, so nothing was done. Finally, in 1970, Amtrak was formed and most of America's railroads turned their passenger service over to it. In 1980, an important railroad bill, the Staggers Rail Act, was passed, and with deregulation, freight lines were able to operate at a profit again.
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad in the early 1970s and eliminated its few remaining passenger lines in 1979. After another merger, the CSX railroad company assumed control of the former L&N rail system. The City of Guthrie's website states that the population of Guthrie dropped by 50% in a single year, sometime (no year given) during all this restructuring.
Railroads in Guthrie today
I've become quite curious about Guthrie lately, and this has led to my research of its history. We bought a used car for Keely in Guthrie, so we've made several trips there in the last month. I've had a chance to loiter about the town, admire the old houses and buildings, and note the presence of the train industry to this day.
R.J. Corman Railroad Company has a shop in Guthrie. They usually have a freshly painted locomotive on the tracks in front of it. R.J. Corman operates a short-line railroad from Bowling Green, KY, to Zinc, TN, that passes through Guthrie.
The CSX Railroad Company, heir to the L&N railroad, has an office and shop in Guthrie also. Trains still rumble through the town regularly.
I'll write more later about some of the efforts Guthrie is making to revitalize itself after enduring the changes in the railroad industry.
"Southbound in the Snow" -- train pictures taken near Guthrie
Songs by Mickey Newbury that mention Guthrie
More train pictures from Guthrie
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The Road to Truth
There is no short stop on the road to truth. That is the only track that you have to go all the way on. Once you have put your feet upon that road, you have to walk to its end. Otherwise, all manner of difficulties and upsets will beset you. —L. Ron Hubbard
For countless thousands of years, philosophers, prophets, scientists and many others have ventured on the road to truth. Yet until L. Ron Hubbard researched, discovered and mapped the full anatomy of the mind, spirit and life, none had ever walked that road to its end.
This renowned lecture stands as an immortal and definitive statement on a subject that has fascinated and baffled Man since the very dawn of thought. Herein Mr. Hubbard strips away centuries of confusion and mystery accrued around the age-old question, "What is truth?" And given that nothing in the field of human philosophy even approaches the depth of understanding in this one lecture, its wisdom is intimately relevant to the life, future and eternity of all people. For not only philosophers, prophets and scientists, but every human being has already set out on the road to truth: the artist, the storeowner, the engineer, the politician, the baker. And the only liability they face lies in their possible failure to walk that road all the way.
Here, then, is L. Ron Hubbard's incomparable lecture on truth: where it will be found, where it will not be found and how, through auditing and training, the road that leads there is at last open for anyone to travel.


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1. DATING: Where do "missed connections" happen? In Illinois, on the train (duh), in Indiana, at home. Wait, what?
2. AUTHORS: Ugh. Ender's Game was kind of my favorite thing for so so long. It still is, but I hate when the authors you love turn out to be raging homophobes. Dammit.
3. EDUCATION: This amazing investigative piece by WBEZ on the South Side's Harper High School is incredible in basically every way journalism can be incredible.
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5. SPORTS: For the very first time, a woman is participating in the NFL regional tryouts. Kicker Lauren Silberman will probably not play in the NFL, but that's still pretty f'ing cool.
6. OSCARS: I would write about Seth McFarlane's horribly sexist jokes, but Margaret Lyons at NYMag nailed it so hard I'd just be paraphrasing.
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The bonafide members of the Mule Barn truck stop's philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank adjourned early Saturday to reconvene at the top of Geezer Hill. That wasn't its real name, of course. It didn't have a real name. It wasn't much of a hill, either. More like a twenty-foot elevation. The youngsters called it Geezer Hill because several members of the think tank, being in possession of gray hair and semi-wisdom, had smoothed out a sled run that featured style rather than speed.
Each winter since, when the moon was right, nothing good was on television, and the joints didn't ache more than usual, the aforementioned geezers slid down the hill.
Herb and Doc and Marvin stood at the top and got the toboggan ready, while Steve just watched. He was younger, quite a bit younger, than the other three, but this cold weather got his hurt parts riled up and he was sitting this one out.
"I keep looking around for someone young enough to make the first run and kinda top it off for us," Doc said, "and we don't have anyone."
"I'd go first," Herb said, "if I hadn't promised my wife I wouldn't."
"Can't be that hard to do, I mean, just to go first," Marvin said. "Where's your pioneering spirit?"
"So you're going first, Marvin?"
"Not today. Today is … something … can't remember what. But if it was tomorrow, I'd go first."
"Tomorrow that run will be all smooth and packed down and old ladies could go down it," Herb said. "Tomorrow, we'll have been over it dozens of times."
"Got any old ladies around?" Doc asked.
Steve did a couple of squats, and swung his arms around. He took the toboggan rope from Doc's hand, sat down, put both boots over the front curl of it, and pushed off.
"Yeehaw!" he yelled as the toboggan slid in slow-motion along its gentle path to the bottom. Both he and the toboggan arrived at the bottom together, and the three oldsters applauded as Steve walked back up.
Doc grabbed the toboggan's rope. "I'll go next."
And as he sat down in it, he grinned up at the tall cowboy with the walrus moustache. "Steve, I believe that's the first time I ever saw anyone spur a sled to the bottom of a hill."
"Doc," he said, "I can ride anything with hair. Or … wood."
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CHICAGO — A tragedy at a family camp-out in Wisconsin claimed the life of a 10-year-old suburban girl, according to WGN.
The girl's father was there and describes the accident "freakish" and "bizarre."
"I have that sound of that tree indelibly etched in my mind," said Kevin Spahr, a grieving father remarkably composed just a day after losing the youngest of his five children.
Allison Spahr was only 10 years old. He can't get the sound of the trees above them out of his head — trees that killed his young daughter.
He says she was joyful, funny and she loved the outdoors. She especially loved to camp. Fallen branches and debris are all that is left of their campsite in Devil's Lake State Park after Oak trees the size of ships fell on top of them in the dark of night. Kevin and his 13-year-old son Kyle were trapped beneath them, but somehow escaped great injury. Allison did not.
"The coroner thought that this large branch had just landed right across her chest and she probably didn't even wake up," Spahr said.
On Monday, Spahr's scrapes on his legs are a small reminder of the weekend that changed his family forever. No bitterness, no confusion — just sadness over the loss and circumstances he knows he couldn't change or ever predict.
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CCGPP Creates Clinical Algorithm to Help Manage Spine-Related Pain
It seems each managed care company or insurance company has its own idea as to what appropriate patient care looks like. Most of their protocols are developed internally; some without any reference to published literature and others influenced by outdated or incomplete literature.In addition, often the protocols that were designed for a specific patient population are used to manage other patient groups. For instance, it is very common for insurers to use uncomplicated acute care models even when dealing with chronic cases or cases with various complicating factors.
When each insurance company or managed care company has its own set of rules, it significantly complicates patient management, and may hinder overall patient outcomes and drive up costs. This is especially true when a large percentage of a doctor's patient population is unable to self-pay.
To address this issue, the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) initiated several research projects. The results were subsequently published in JMPT starting in 2008. Those projects included "Chiropractic Management of Low Back Disorders: Report From a Consensus Process"; "Consensus Terminology for Stages of Care: Acute, Chronic, Recurrent, and Wellness"; and Management of Chronic Spine-Related Conditions: Consensus Recommendations of a Multidisciplinary Panel." These papers establish a foundation for defining an evidence-based model for treatment dosing for the care of spine-related pain.
In early 2012, the CCGPP decided to develop a new document that would bring the recommendations of the previous papers into a visual algorithm to help doctors, insurers and policy makers use the information more effectively. After much work, many iterations and a final critical review by a panel of experts, the document, "Algorithms for the Chiropractic Management of Acute and Chronic Spine-Related Pain," has been submitted to and published by Topics in Integrative Health Care. The CCGPP selected this journal because it is open access, meaning anyone can access the information within the journal for free at http://tihcij.com.
What follows are the visual algorithms presented in the paper. All of the above-referenced papers should be read in their entirety in order to fully understand the recommendations. Also, keep in mind that this algorithm is for spine-related pain only. It is not appropriate for other chiropractic objectives such as wellness care, subluxation care or structural care. Keep in mind that this is not a black-and-white prescription of care, as true evidence-based practice takes into consideration the evidence, patient values and clinician experience.
The essence of the algorithm is to ensure care is delivered according to patient need and response, not according to an arbitrary number of visits. Any visit-number suggestions are not to the point of release, but to the point of evaluation. If a patient continues to need care and the doctor documents that need and demonstrates the patient is favorably responding to care, then care can and should continue. If the patient is not responding to a trial of care, but the doctor has other treatment options that are likely to help, then the doctor can initiate a new trial of care.
Release, referral or transition to other non-spine-related care objectives should occur when the patient has reached maximum improvement or when the patient is not showing any improvement with the methods available by the doctor or facility.
The CCGPP hopes that this algorithm will help doctors provide rational, evidence-based care for their patients and also help reduce care denials for those following the recommendations within the document.
Article submitted by the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters. For more information about the CCGPP and its best-practices project, the Clinical Compass, visit www.clinicalcompass.org.


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Leading up to the 2008-09 ETSU women's basketball season, the ETSU media relations office, with help from graduate assistant Lindsay Christensen, will feature player profiles on all 12 of the Lady Buccaneer student-athletes. This new segment allows fans to catch a glimpse of what each player is doing off the court, as the Lady Bucs look to make a run at their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
A powerful duo on the court, Siarre Evans and Kami Phillips share more than the love of basketball. The athletes are close friends off the court, which only strengthens the connection they have on it. The two share similar backgrounds, interests, and goals. It's no wonder they seem to understand each other so well.
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The pair also share the same major "Sport Management". Evans and Phillips have both decided that after their playing days are over, they will continue to work in basketball.
Evans, a 5-11 forward from
Phillips received A-Sun academic honors as a freshman. Her main goal is to run a recreational center, possibly the one that she went to growing up. She says during her childhood, she spent a lot of time there playing ball, and would love give the same opportunity to others. The
Both ladies will spread their skills and love of basketball to others as their profession, but neither of them want to jump into the aforementioned careers right out of college.
"We would like to continue playing basketball after we finish here at ETSU," commented Evans. "Either in the WNBA or oversees."
"Oversees would be our first choice," says Phillips. "Besides getting to live in a different country, we would make more money and have all of our expenses paid for."
As for where they would like to play, Evans says her first choice would be
Like the players you have already met, Phillips and Evans decided to come to ETSU because of the coaching staff.
Evans especially looks up to assistant coach and former Lady Buccaneer standout, DeShawne Blocker, who Evans says, "was the best player to go to ETSU." Evans hopes to someday break Blocker's single game rebounding record of 28 boards.
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"Siarre is a really hard worker," says Phillips. "She has a versatile game, and knows how to motivate the rest of the team."
When asked about Phillips, Evans states, "Kami is one of the best point-guards in the conference. She always finds the open player and never stops working. However, she does need to shoot more!"
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To meet energy code requirements and achieve higher lumens per watt, the D4LED3 features a 4-in. LED 5W housing (120V or 277V) for high-efficacy benefits of up to 47 lumens per watt. The D4LED4 is a 4-in. LED 10W (120V or 277V) fixture for high-output capabilities. The D6LED3 features a 6-in. LED 14W housing (120V or 277V) that offers high-efficacy benefits (up to 57 lumens per watt, while the D6LED4 is a 6-in. LED 28W housing (120V or 277V) that provides high output capabilities up to 1,293 lumens. In addition, the downlights provide a minimum 50,000-hr life at 70 lumen maintenance, according to the company.
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Split-duplex receptacle
The Vizia RF + line of radio frequency-based lighting and home controls now features a tamper-resistant split-duplex receptacle. The RF-enabled top outlet responds to command signals sent by Vizia RF + controllers as well as Z-Wave-compatible controllers from other manufacturers, while the standard bottom outlet provides constant power. The RF-enabled side can be used for wireless on/off control of plugged-in electrical loads up to 15A. Both the bottom and top outlets contain a shutter mechanism that only accepts a properly rated 2-prong plug. Other features include load sensing, LED time out, a locator LED that illuminates when the device is on, and 2-way status updating.
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Storage products
Weather Guard storage products are designed for use with the Ford Transit Connect van. Product features include shelving units, 12-in. and 14-in. shelf widths, and a custom bulkhead that the company says provides protection against shifting loads, minimizes rattling, and optimizes space. For increased visibility, a wire mesh bulkhead is available along with wire mesh window screens. In addition, a variety of cabinets, drawer units, and floor storage options can be customized to specific requirements.
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Wire connector
Gorilla Nuts connectors cover all red/yellow wire combinations for solid and stranded wire. The connectors can accommodate five 12 AWG conductors. Equipped with over-molded material that creates a cushioned and flexible grip, the connectors feature the company's Sharp Wire Technology (SWT) combined with duel-performing WorkSkirt, which protects overstripped wires and allows the product to fit into tight spaces, according to the company.
King Innovation
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Time and attendance software
PocketClock/GPS for Blackberry software enables a BlackBerry smartphone to function as a portable GPS time clock and management tool. Part of the company's JobClock system, each time punch includes a GPS fix that provides the location of every clock in/out as well as the travel times between locations. In addition, time records and field notes can be sent to the office computer from nearly any location using the BlackBerry's Internet connection and the company's JobClock.net service.
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Conduit cleaners
Heavy Duty Stiff Spine conduit cleaners feature hundreds of resilient, oil-tempered spring steel bristles that won't damage a conduit's surface, according to the company. Available sizes range from 2 in. to 6 in. in diameter (50 mm to 153 mm) and 4 in. to 5.25 in. in length (102 mm to 134 mm). In addition, the cleaners provide a work load capacity of up to 1,250 lb (567 kg). Other features include pulling eyes located on either end for pulling line attachment and looped bristles through the central mounting plate.
General Machine Products
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Dimmable power supply
This dimmable LED power supply offers short circuit and overload protection, and is compatible with many residential dimmer switches. Encapsulated in epoxy and housed in a 304 stainless steel enclosure, the product is resistant to dirt, moisture, and corrosive elements. According to the company, the product can withstand a direct short in excess of 15 days, with no external fusing required. In addition, the product accepts multiple input voltages, including 120V, 240V, and 277V, 50/60Hz, with output configurable for 12VDC or 24VDC up to 60W. Limited power source output allows for Class 2 wiring, and standard electrical knockouts are provided on each side.
Foster Transformer
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Outlet box
Set for a ½-in. wall thickness, the non-metallic IN/OUT box offers depth adjustment up to 1½ in. Designed for installing outlets in new construction, the box is suitable for use when final wall thickness is unknown. Compliant with 2008 NEC 314.20 for set-back boxes, the product's adjustment screw is accessible after the wall finish is in place. In addition, it mounts to either wood or steel studs.
Arlington Industries
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Tape measure
The Auto-Lock tape measure features a 1-in.-wide blade with bold black numbers on both sides. In addition, the 25-ft tape measure features the company's Auto-Lock technology that automatically locks the blade into place when it's pulled out, which the company says eliminates snap-backs and enables one-person operation. Other product highlights include a high-visibility yellow casing and a thick, non-slip rubber boot that acts as a shock absorber for the blade tip.
Ideal Industries
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Pre-fab assemblies
Total Ruff-In pre-fab assemblies with cut-to-length MC cable whips enable each room of a project to be boxed and labeled separately, with the first box for every room containing an engineering drawing depicting where each assembly and whip should be placed within the room. In addition, each assembly and whip is labeled to correspond with the engineering drawing.
Cooper B-Line
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Connector system
The Saf-D-Grid connector system is designed for use in the direct connection of DC electronic devices to a DC micro grid. According to the company, the system is suitable for use in DC servers or any device connecting directly to renewable energy sources. The product meets international safety requirements for low-voltage applications to 400VDC, including UL950 and IEC60950. The low-profile panel receptacle is designed to fit the standard panel cut-out for IEC320 C14 outlets while providing touch-safe connections up to 20A at 600VDC. Hot plug rated up to 700A in-rush current at 400V, the product features a first mate, last break contact, and an integral latch.
Anderson Power Products
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Cable lubricant
These three lubricants are designed to protect cable during installation. Concentrated Multi-Purpose Cable Lubricant is designed for fiber, copper, and coaxial cables. Available as a spray, wipe, and pourable liquid, the company says this version provides immediate tension reduction that lasts after it has dried. Multi-Purpose Gel Cable Lubricant is a silicone gel containing microspheres for friction reduction. The gel is designed for heavier cable jackets and for indoor and outdoor environments. The Multi-Purpose Liquid Cable Lubricant is a low-viscosity product that is formulated for longer cable pulls. It is designed for fiber, copper, and coaxial cables.
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Drill bit
The Nail Eater Extreme has been enhanced to allow users to cut through up to three times more nails than competitor's products, according to the company. The cutting edge has been hardened for additional strength, and the product's ground shaft enables it to drill cleaner holes. Constructed from carbon alloy steel, the device features a single flute design that can be sharpened multiple time as well as a self-feeding tip.
Greenlee, a Textron Co.
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Connectors and patch cables
Home 6 and Home 5e Cat. 6 and 5e connectors and patch cables are part of the company's Connected Home line. The connectors are available in standard and tool-free versions that meet or exceed T568A wiring standards. According to the company, the tool-free connectors feature a design that eliminates the need for punch-down tools and provides easy wire organization. Both styles are available in white, light almond, ivory, blue, grey, black, and brown. Ultra high flex and patch cables offer patching for computers and other structured wiring uses. Featuring a low profile that the company says allows for tighter radius connections and a cleaner finished appearance, the cables are available in white, yellow, red, and blue.
Leviton Network Solutions
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Hole saws
The RUKO family of cutting tools now includes a line of hole saws and accessories. Available in sizes ranging from 9/16 in. (14 mm) to 8¼ in. (210 mm), these bi-metal saws feature up to a 1½-in. cutting depth and come in two models. High-speed steel models cut materials such as unalloyed steel, non-ferrous and light metals, plastics, plasterboard and light building boards, fiberboard, plywood, and wood. Cobalt 8 models feature fine cutting teeth for use on metals. Constructed with an alloyed steel 6135 jacket, the tools also feature high rotational precision, positive chipping and cutting angles, and good chip removal.
Automation Direct
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Extension ladder stabilizer
This extension ladder stabilizer increases a ladder's base from 17 in. to 60 in. Adjustable to all site conditions, the stabilizer features a quick set design and does not compromise the integrity of a ladder or interfere with its use, according to the company. In addition, the product is compatible with straight ladders and is retractable for out-of-the-way storage.
Stablebase USA
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ÅngströmBond 9320 is a low-stress heat cure epoxy designed for terminating multimode and single-mode fibers. According to the company, the epoxy has a working time more than twice as long as standard adhesives used for multimode terminations. Resistant to most chemicals and environmental conditions, the product allows for adhesion to glass, ceramic, metals, and most plastics without causing fiber core cracking or fiber pistoning. In addition, it is formulated with a blue color for ease of polishing and a high glass transition temperature.
Fiber Optic Center
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Toggle switch
The ESTS is a wall-mounted toggle switch that allows up to two ballasts and eight fluorescent lamps in a single fixture to be controlled. The product is designed for use with T5, T5HO, T8, and T12 linear fluorescent OEM new or retrofit interior light fixtures. For maximum energy savings, the switch initializes on a low light-level mode and can be adjusted to a higher light level with a toggle. According to the company, the device exceeds 100,000-cycle tests, giving it a 30-year operating life.
Thomas Research Products
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Saddle box
The Weather Guard 127 saddle box features a tamper-resistant locking system. Equipped with new attachment points for securing tools and supplies in the truck bed, the box features a reinforced aluminum body and powder-coat finish. The product also includes an adjustable metal tray and a removable parts bin. Additional features include latch linkage protection, gas spring guards, and lock guards.
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By Teresa Carson
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan 1 (Reuters) - Oregon authorities said on
Tuesday they have managed to positively identify one of nine
people killed Sunday morning after a charter bus skidded off an
icy mountain highway and crashed down an embankment.
Identification of the victims has been complicated because
some were foreign nationals, said Eugene Gray, forensic
administrator for the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office.
The Korean Consulate in Seattle, Wash. sent a team to work
with investigators, since many of the 47 people on the bus were
of Korean origin and citizens of Korea.
Some other passengers were Canadian and others were from the
United States.
"We do positive identifications with fingerprints, dental
records and DNA," Gray told Reuters. "None of this is available
to us. We don't know how long it will take. We have to wait
until we're provided the information."
The lone identification provided by authorities so far is
that of Dale William Osborn, 57, from Spanaway, Washington, who
was killed in the crash, officials said in a press release
His wife, 65 year-old Darlene Sue Osborn, was being treated
at St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton.
The Oregon State Police said on Tuesday that one of the
people killed in the crash may be a juvenile female. Of the nine
people killed, four are male and five are female.
The tour bus veered off an icy highway on Sunday morning,
crashed through a guardrail and plunged 200 feet down an
embankment, killing nine and injuring most of the other 38
people on board.
The injured were taken to 10 hospitals in three states and
at least nine remained hospitalized on Tuesday.
Of the 26 people transported to St. Anthony Hospital in
Pendleton, Oregon, five of the most severely injured were
stabilized and transported to hospitals better equipped to treat
Tuesday, St. Anthony had five patients remaining, all in
fair condition, said Larry Blanc, director of communications.
Four of the patients transferred to Oregon Health & Science
University Hospital in Portland remained there on Tuesday, a
spokeswoman said.
Oregon State Police and the National Transportation Safety
Board are combing through evidence and interviewing passengers
and the driver to try to determine the cause of the crash.
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He spends his days reading up on marketing trends, scouring over analytics and instructing a team of endangered bears on the merits of Toastmasters.
Brandon initially began his career as a web designer and online content editor in the newspaper industry before eventually transitioning into the digital agency and startup world where he honed his online marketing and strategy skills.
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Marginalized Students: New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 155
Marginalized Students: New Directions for Community Colleges, Number 155
ISBN: 978-1-118-18524-7 September 2011 Jossey-Bass 112 Pages
DescriptionGone are the days when the term diversity may have been used to solely signify the color of one's skin or gender. This volume examines how diverse and marginalized populations are situated within American community colleges amd pushes the boundaries of our understanding of these terms.
The editors and contributing authors examine various student groups as well as give voice to the marginalization felt by a group of faculty. Topics include:
- Examining the concept of student marginalization through a framework based on Dewey's 1916 work, Democracy and Education
- Experiences of Adult English as Second Language learners
- Seeing the community college environment through the eyes of student athletes
- Current research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community college students and the need for more
- Student Veterans
- Underprepared college students
- and community College faculty in correctional institutions.
The volume concludes with key resources for anyone who works with or researches marginalized populations. The resources include sources for further reading, existing organizations serving various marginalized groups, and some possible funding opportunities.
This is the 155th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Community Colleges. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.
Elizabeth M. Cox, Jesse S. Watson
1. Deweyan Democratic Learning Communities and Student Marginalization 5
Clifford P. Harbour, Gwyn Ebie
Taking a step back for a greater vantage point, this chapter applies Deweyan principles to the ongoing efforts of community colleges as they work at defusing marginalization on campus.
2. Noncredit to Credit Transitioning Matters for Adult ESL Learners in a California Community College 15
Liza A. Becker
A single-institution, adult immigrant study in southern California is the basis for this chapter, which explores the issues and needs of cultural and academic transitions.
3. Developing an Institutional Culture toward Degree Attainment for Student Athletes 27
David Horton, Jr.
This chapter investigates how institutions can better serve their student athletes who are marginalized despite their seemingly high profile and publicly recognizable campus position.
4. A Primer on LGBTQ Students at Community Colleges: Considerations for Research and Practice 35
Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, Dibya Devika Choudhuri
Utilizing available theories and literature, this chapter provides recommendations and identifies how lines of future research can assist in the service of LGBTQ students.
5. Student Veterans and Community Colleges 51
Corey Rumann, Marisa Rivera, Ignacio Hernandez
This chapter illuminates the struggles and experiences of veteran students who return to college after completing their service, as well as providing exemplars and recommendations to connect veterans to campus.
6. Beyond Remedial Dichotomies: Are 'Underprepared' College Students a Marginalized Marjority? 59
Regina Deil-Amen
This author takes a broader perspective on remediation, discussing how remediation is more than a sequence of courses or only localized to community colleges by tying preparedness levels to issues of postsecondary access.
7. Borderland Stories about Teaching College in Prison 73
Susanna Spaulding
Adjunct faculty on community college campuses are often marginalized, and as they enter correctional facilities, their position is even more estranged when compared to their campus-based peers, inmate students, and corrections officers.
8. Key Resources on Marginalized Students 85
Susana Hernandez, Ignacio Hernandez
This chapter compiles additional service-centered resources to assist practitioners in reaching marginalized communities on their campuses.


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=== Add more Plugin Icons ===
=== Add more Plugin Icons ===
If you are new to Marble then you want to check this page. We list a few things you can do which are easy tasks and introduce you to Marble development. You can possible find some Junior Jobs at KDE's Bugzilla.
We want our Marble source code to look good. The documentation should be concise and helpful and the comments shouldn't have spelling errors. Also it shouldn't have any obvious "formal" bugs. Help us to improve our code quality. This is an easy job that helps you to get familiar with the source code. It's the first thing that absolute beginners usually want to look at. We list a few important issues that need to be checked for regularly:
If you come across a problem don't hesitate to ask us (there are no stupid questions, just people who are afraid of asking for stupid reasons ;-) If you want to send in your patch for review, please send it to our mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com.
This section deals with junior jobs that deal with Marble's data structure:
The <LookAt> tag in KML should be quite easy to implement -- at least compared to the other tags. Alternatively you can try to find a different tag that looks like it would be easy to implement, however you need to check in the handler or data directory whether it is implemented already.
In marble/src/KdeMainWindow.cpp use
to create an open recent menu entry for the KDE version of Marble. Adding the same functionality to the Qt version of Marble is a bonus task.
MarbleWidget::setDebugInfo( DebugFlags )
method where DebugFlags is using QFlags
One could then set enable the qDebug messages by e.g. setting
m_widget->setDebugInfo( DebugText | ShowTileID );
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Gaurav is already working on this one.
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Marble's plugin API lets plugins define an icon which is shown in the menu for activating plugins. Only a few plugins use icons so far however. Please locate appropriate plugin icons (chances are high the oxygen project already has some) and add them. A good start would be the Photos Online Service Plugin.
Level of difficulty: EASY
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|Posted: April 1, 2009
Quantum dots behave differently than natural atoms when forming molecules
|(Nanowerk News) A study has demonstrated that the behaviour of quantum dots is different from that posited by atomic physics so far, and this is due to the spin of the electron. This is one of the findings of the theoretical study carried out by Juan Ignacio Climente, a Ramón y Cajal researcher in the Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry at the Universitat Jaume I (UJI), and other researchers from the National Research Council of Canada. The study has been recently published in Physical Review Letters ("Antibonding Ground States in InAs Quantum-Dot Molecules").
|The study reveals that the behaviour of quantum dots (sort of artificial atoms created with semiconductor materials) is different from that of natural atoms in similar conditions, when they combine to form molecules.
|The experiments, conducted by the staff of the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, have proved that quantum dots that use holes (electrons with a positive charge and a larger mass) instead of electrons (which have a negative charge) achieve an antibonding molecular ground state, in contrast to natural atoms, which need an extra supply of energy to achieve this state.
|The new contribution enables researchers to influence the behaviour of quantum dots, and to give them convenient properties. That is why the research described marks a breakthrough in the study of fundamental physics, since it makes it possible to examine in the laboratory situations that could not be studied using natural atoms.
|Today, quantum dots are used in optoelectronics for manufacturing lasers that emit light at a frequency that is in the infrared spectrum, thus obtaining greater efficiency; in biomedicine, as biomarkers, to offer clearer images; and in energy-efficient transistors, which are charged with only one electron.
|The study results have served to open new research lines. Although it is still too early to know all the possible applications, there may be some in fields such as solar energy, where there is experimentation with third-generation panels (more efficient and economical than those used to date); computer memory devices with a higher density that consume less; treatment of diseases such as cancer, for which a quantum dot may be injected into the body in such a way that it finds the tumoral cell and is then heated with infrared light until the cell is killed; and in new lighting systems offering greater efficiency.
|Source: Universitat Jaume I
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WWE "set the record straight" via WWE.com Tuesday regarding its programming and storylines following a negative blog post by Colin McEnroe of the Hartford Courant concerning the mentally challenged character Eugene, who appeared for the organization from 2004 to 2007 and once in 2009. Darien Times writer Joshua Fisher stated in an editorial last week blistering Linda McMahon's United States Senate campaign that her job creation method included making fun of retarded men, which led McEnroe to describe the former character in an editorial.
He wrote, "Eugene is a mentally retarded WWE character who is, unmistakably, played for laughs. In [the following video], we see him strolling a stadium corner, ogling a skin mag and sporting a huge "my name is Eugene" name tag. He walks into the women's locker room and "hilarity" ensues. Entirely at his expense. In its latest "how dare you" letter to a Connecticut newspaper, the WWE argues that Eugene is an underdog who repeatedly triumphs. Maybe. That does not change the fact that his mental retardation is essentially a comic device.
"If a video like the one above-linked or the one below surfaced in connection with any other campaign, the candidate would have some serious 'splainin' to do. Somehow, because she is associated with so many hundreds of dehumanizing videos, Linda McMahon is inoculated against the shame of any one of them. The thing to remember is that, solely on the strength of a career of spewing out this boorish dross, she claims to deserve one of this nation's 100 Senate seats."
McEnroe also enclosed a video of Eugene exclaiming "I want to see her boobies!" to Diva Search contestant Carmella DeCesare on a 2004 episode of Raw.
WWE responded, "It is clear, based on Mr. McEnroe's latest blog post, that he does not understand WWE's programming. Like Hollywood movies and Broadway shows, it is an exciting blend of action, characters and fictional storylines of good versus evil that entertains millions weekly. His assertion that the Eugene character was "essentially a comic device" is inaccurate and lacks total perspective."
In their statement, WWE enclosed a video of the man behind Eugene, Nick Dinsmore, offering a "truthful portrayal" of the character. The sports entertainment organization adds, "We will continue to implore the media to make accurate descriptions of our characters and storylines versus taking sound bites, scenes and footage out of context that mischaracterizes WWE's content."
Dinsmore states in the video, "Hi, my name is Nick Dinsmore, and for five years I had the privilege of playing a character on WWE television, Eugene.
"The character Eugene was unique in the fact that he was a person with special needs. The WWE has and continues to showcase a wide variety of characters and a fictious WWE Universe. This WWE Universe comes to you each and every week and entertains millions and millions of fans.
"When I was playing the role of Eugene, I wanted to display a character that had not only special needs, but incredible qualities; honesty, strength, very playful, quite naïve at times. But my favorite quality was his heart and desire. He went after his dreams and achieved at any cost and didn't let anything stand in his way.
"Once the fans started to see that he could live his dream, he was winning championships, he was meeting his idols, more and more people cheered for Eugene and wanted to see him succeed. No different than in the movie Forrest Gump when he started to do good for himself, everybody cheered him on, everybody wanted him to do better. Eugene's no different and the people treated him the same way, they wanted to see him succeed. I'm proud that I got to portray a true hero.
"Eugene had a lot of forces, a lot of "bad guys" against him. Probably the meanest, nastiest, dirtiest, devious of them all was the sinister character Mr. McMahon. But even with all those forces against him, Eugene always came out on topeven pinned Mr. McMahon one time.
"I'm proud to have been a part of the WWE, an organization that has the commitment to individuals with special needs. WWE is a proud supporter of The Arc (the world's largest community-based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities), Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Special Olympics.
"Nobody ever really came up to me and said, "Oh you're doing a bad thing, oh, I can't believe you did this." If anything, I got a lot of positive affirmation. I met several people with special needs and without a doubt, they would always run to me and just want to hug me. That one instance for them to be able to meet what I hope would be their hero is a little bit indescribable and is an incredible feeling.
"Characters like that have to overcome adversities and face everyday challenges, and they always come out on top.
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Employees of commercial interests may submit abstracts to be considered for oral or poster presentation at NFID-sponsored activities. The members of the activity planning committee will review and validate the research process as well as the results and conclusions of each abstract. The selection of content for presentation will be based on its relevance and importance to activity attendees. If selected for oral presentation, potential conflicts of interest will be resolved using the process described in Standards 2.3.1 (alter control over content) and 2.3.2 (peer review of content) below.
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Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
This is probably the gentlest, most romantic series I've ever seen. It's based on an ero-game, and there are several girls, but from the beginning it has been obvious that Ken and Nanami would stick together. Their bedrooms have been opposite each other in neighboring houses since they were little. Tension there is none. Action there is little. Plot? Not much. But I love it anyway. Just watched episode 10 and it was the best of all. Fansubs to ep6 by C1Anime.
The VA for Nanami is Gotou Yuuko, who plays Kaede in Shuffle, and was Hiyori in Mizuiro OVA2 and Yuka in I"s Pure. She does the high little weak voice to perfection for me, to the level of parody for others. I will repeat, however, something I posted before: the interests she lists on her home page are travel, fighting sports, motorbikes and drinking.
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A Sucker for Romance
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA
I enjoy this series also. I've seen 6 episodes. It's a refreshing change of pace. It's nice to be able to relax and just enjoy life sometimes. I love the interaction between the characters. Ken and Nanami are so comfortable with each other. And the friend (his name slips my mind right now) that teases them about Nanami being the wife is fun.
I wouldn't want all anime to be like this but I enjoy that I can watch an episode and not come away going: "Huh? What just happened?" or "Why'd they have go and stop it there?"
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Finland
Yes, very enjoyable little show, and I remember Gotou Yuuko from Mizuiro, her high pitched voice was easy to recognize. The fan event in Mizuiro special was quite hilarious, it is also fansubbed.
I agree, I wouldn't want all of my anime to be like this but every now and then this type of anime I like the best.
|2005-12-20, 01:57
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tejas
Age: 42
I love this show, and especially after episode 06 or 07 when it really starts to pick up a little steam (not much, but a little). I love the pacing (especially when compared to the frenetic pace a lot of anime uses) and especially love the flashback gimmick (probably because I have a kid about that age of my own).
|2005-12-20, 03:55
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*Kyuuketsuki Otaku*
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Somewhere in Hawaii
I like it too, the story and pacing of the show is just right. I love how they start an episode off by showing a flashback scene of when they were kids, and how it relates to the older Nanami and Kenji in the present. Their personalities are totally opposite from each other but that is what makes them such a great couple. I look forward to future episodes.
Is their some reason why they decided to spell it Lamune instead of Ramune? I believe Ramune is the correct way.
|2005-12-20, 11:23
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Sexy Tornado
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The European Bunion
Age: 40
As for me, I'm in agreement with the other people that are liking this as a nice slow-paced slice-of-life series. Nanami is sweet, Ken is a nice male protagonist who isn't an idiot (a good thing on the rare occasions it happens), and it requires little thought to watch. Great stuff when I've just been on the edge of my seat watching something like Mai Otome and want a change of pace
edit: forgot to mention, Lamune is the correct spelling in this case, even though technically Ramune is the proper way to spell it. The series title is Lamune, the drink is Ramune. And don't ask where I got that from cuz I can't remember (a post someone else made, or ANN maybe, meh, my memory sucks).
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Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
OMG! There is some plot and tension in ep11, to go with the beautiful romance. Good episode. And 12 looks as if it will continue the trend.
I would not say this is a great series, but I find it very enjoyable for what it is. Ken is about as good as harem anime protagonists get. And Nanami is a classic.
|2005-12-20, 12:09
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: State of denial
Age: 61
|2005-12-20, 12:57
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Eternal Dreamer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Caladan
Lamune appeals to me a great deal. It's kind of hard to find those light and relaxing moments. It's a good watch while waiting for Blue Green Years. I love the interactions between Ken and Nanami. Ahh... such subtlety and sweetness. Boring it may be to many however to me it has re-watching value.
|2005-12-21, 03:59
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ロリ is life~
Join Date: Dec 2005
While I love slice of life shows, Lamune doesn't rank high on my list. Maybe it's just me, but I find the dialogue pacing really odd and somewhat forced. (somewhat reminiscent to another love or hate series "Aishiteruze Baby") Slice of life shows should have naturally flowing dialogue and character emotions.
Mah~ it's still definitely watchable, but imo the anime doesn't do the game much justice.
|2005-12-21, 04:39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
Age: 38
I got nothing else to do... not much to watch these recent months...
It's not like I have BW issue... I leech 100% from the university
I am even thinking of deleting Suzuka after watching the last ep. Doh
|2005-12-21, 05:02
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 1st Ra Cailum-class battleship Ra Cailum, port-side officer's bunks
I have nothing to say that hasn't already been said, except that this show is not for the action+super suspense+ultra good animation lovers. But I still love this show.
|2005-12-21, 08:28
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Well I've just finished watching episode 6. It's nothing special per say, but so far I like this. It's kind of relaxing and the flash back thing is interesting. As of right now my favorite girl in the show is Hikari. Well partially because she's attractive. Plus I like her taste in clothing.
|2005-12-21, 11:53
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tejas
Age: 42
|2005-12-21, 11:56
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tejas
Age: 42
I guess, in other words, what I'm saying is, every second you're watching anime is a second you could be spending doing something else you like, why continue to watch something that you find no value in?
|2005-12-21, 12:48
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Now available in pink
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Norn' Irelan', UK
Man, this show is brilliant. Been watching for a while and every episode seems better than the last, though I'm still only after the 4th episode. The whole thing just seems so relaxing and natural. I can't wait for a plot to begin to develop.
Hard to describe what I like about this, but it reminds me a lot of Kanon... which is refreshing after the likes of Shuffle. Lamune is a harem anime without any of the things that put me off the genre.
Real shame the series isn't longer- I'll have to get the game once my Japanese improves (maybe in a few years ).
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Sexy Tornado
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The European Bunion
Age: 40
|2005-12-21, 14:10
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Tejas
Age: 42
This happens a lot to me though. I find the first couple episodes of most anime series to be the weakest, If I don't like it after an episode or two, then I wait until the series is completely out and try to watch it then. Occasionally that changes my impression (not usually, but sometimes), but usually I only do it for series that get a fair amount of good word of mouth (or generate a sequel, since I figure that means someone had to like it).
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When you changed the oil and filter, did you crank the new filter on like it was a contest? Only tighten it 3/4 to 1 full turn after the rubber gasket makes contact with the block.
What about the hose for draining the oil- is it hanging at the front of the engine, next to the pulleys? I have seen several that wore through because they moved during acceleration and made contact with a pulley.
Remove the starter and use a small diameter flashlight with an inspection mirror to look at the flywheel- if it's covered with oil (it will have a sheen that shouldn't be on it) and looks like it's wet, you may have a bad rear main seal. Not the end of the World, but you don't want to run it this way.
What does the transmission use- Dexron or 20W? Make sure of where the leak exists- did you check the fluid levels after you saw the oil? If not, do it immediately.
Still leaking....:no face:
Replaced valve cover gasket this afternoon, sprayed down the block with brake cleaner, cleaned the bilge and went for a short test run. After a 10 minute run, right front of engine, hoses, etc. is covered in oil. I do not think it is the valve cover gasket, as I can see no leak under the gasket. There seems to be three things that it could be: oil pressure switch piping, oil filter, or dipstick tube. Also made sure oil level was ok. I'm guessing I lost about 1/2 quart as this what it took to bring the level back to the safe zone.
I bought another PVC valve and replaced my solid oil fill cap with a breathable cap also today. I plan on taking the pressure switch plumbing off and checking it and also replacing the oil filter, as well as trying to tighten the dip stick tube.
After I do this I may make a run with the dog box off to see if I can see where the leak is coming from. It is weird that at the dock with the fast idle around 2000 rpms I cannot see a leak.
Hope to get to work on this later in the week. I'll update the thread afterwards.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
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I just chased down a oil leak on my 93 maristar.
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Made alot of progress today....
Changed the oil and filter (not two seals as I had hoped), took off the oil pressure sender piping as well as dipstick tube, cleaned them and applied tape to the threads and tightened everything back up. Put a little kitty litter in the bilge to help soak up the oil and sprayed everything down with brake cleaner. I then ran the engine on the hose in the yard, for about 20 minutes. Varied the rpms (1000-2500) and did not see any oil leaking. We'll see when the motor is running on the water and under a load. Hopefully the oil leak is repaired.
Now have some issues with my carb (see other thread) not wanting to idle. Secondaries are dripping gas at idle. Hope to make a quick run tomorrow afternoon if I can get the carb issues worked out.
Still have excessive crankcase pressure/oil leak
Ran the boat with the engine cover off this afternoon. Have isolated the oil leak to blow by out of the dipstick tube. Almost immediately after getting into the throttle dipstck pops up and starts spitting oil out. Had previously installed a new pcv valve and a breather oil fill cap. So much pressure was coming out of the breather cap it literally looked like smoke. Put my nonvented oil fill cap back on which leads to more blow by/oil coming from the dipstick tube. Should have taken a video...
I'll try and pick up or rent a compression gage tomorrow. Piston ring blow by is the only thing I can think of causing this much pressure. Seems to idle fine and no skipping under a load though.
Any other thoughts?
Rather than do a compression test, do a cylinder leakdown test. It could be rings, but it could be scoring in one or more cylinders, too.
Having a hard time coming up with a leak down tester. I was hoping I would not have to buy one....i did run a compression check though just to do it. One cylinder was 135, six were 140, and one was 145.
Jim had mentioned did I have the stock valve covers. I have a pair of chrome covers. They do have a baffle under the holes. Would the aftermarket covers be an issue? They were on the engine when i bought the boat.
Also should the dipstick have some type of rubber, oring, anything that would help seal the tube?
When cranking engine over (coil wire off), dipstick out, thumb over tube, i can feel small puffs of air. Should this be normal?
Have been doing a little reading on some Ford forums. I think i understand how the pcv system works now. The breather i installed in the valve cover the other day which was clearly venting pressure should have been sucking air. For it not to be sucking but venting my pcv valve would not seem like it is working. Replaced with new pcv valve though....
With the engine running, and hose off pcv valve, I should have a strong vacuum--correct? Maybe not enough vacuum for the valve to work? I will try and do some more investigating tomorrow night.
Still wondering if the valve covers are the issue. When i checked the new pcv valve tonight there was oil residue in the hose going from the valve to the carb spacer.
Valve covers, baffled or not is not your problem. Dipstick are norm slip fit. Can u post picture. Compression is good,
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