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ThunderThighs wrote:Ok, that was funny. Still...
//smack Az
//smack menopausal daj
**The scent of freshness**...
A new Woolworth's supermarket has just opened in Queensland at the hill of Yarraman.
It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh.
Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.
When you pass the fresh milk stand, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scent of fresh cut hay.
In the meat department there is the aroma of charcoal grilled steaks and sausages.
In the alcohol department, the clean, crisp smell of hops of the freshly brewed bitter.
When you approach the egg section, you hear hens cluck and cackle, and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying.
The bread department features the tantalizing smell of fresh-baked bread and biscuits.
I don't buy toilet paper there any more.
Prince Charles' Wedding Night and Camilla's new shoes
Camilla bought a new pair of shoes for her wedding which got increasingly tighter & tighter as the day went on. That night after the festivities were finally over, she & Prince Charles retired back to their room.
Camilla flopped on the bed and said 'Please remove my shoes darling, ones feet are killing one.'
Ever obedient, the Prince of Wales attacked her right shoe with vigour but it would not budge.
'Harder' yelled Camilla.
'Harder?' Charles yelled back, 'I'm trying darling! But it's just so bloody tight!'
'Come on give it all you've got ' she cried.
Finally when it released, Charles let out a big groan and Camilla exclaimed 'Oh God, that feels so good.'
In their bedroom next door the Queen turned to Prince Phillip and said, 'See, I told you she would still be a virgin with a face like that!'
Meanwhile back in the other bedroom Charles was attempting to remove the other shoe when he cried out 'Oh god, darling this ones even tighter'
At which point Prince Phillip turned and said to the Queen: 'That's my boy. Once a Navy man, always a Navy man"
An 18 year old Italian girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period for 2 months.. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a pregnancy kit. The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.
Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, 'Who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!'
The girl picks up the phone and makes a call. Half an hour later, a Ferrari stops in front of their house. A mature and distinguished man with grey hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani suit steps out of a Ferrari and enters the house.
He sits in the living room with the father, mother, and the girl and tells them: 'Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem..
I can't marry her because of my personal family situation but I'll take charge. I will pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.
Additionally, if a girl is born, I will bequeath a Ferrari, 2 retail stores, a townhouse, a beach-front villa, and a $2,000,000 bank account.
If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a $4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and $2,000,000 each.
However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I do?'
At this point, the father, who had remained silent holding a shot gun, places a hand firmly on the man's shoulder and tells him.
'You gonna try again...
A professor at Akansas State is holding the first class in his course on the para-normal.
He asks the class "Who here believes in ghosts?"
Most of the class raises it's hand.
"Great! Now who here has seen a ghost?"
About 3/4 raise their hand.
"Fantastic! I'm glad to see you all take this seriously. Who here has talked to a ghost?"
About 1/4 raise thier hand.
"Excellent! Who here has made love to a ghost?"
One lone student, Bubba, raises his hand from the back of the hall.
"In all the years I have taught this class no one has ever raised their hand when I asked this question, come to the front young man and tell what it was like to have sex with a ghost."
Bubba looks puzzeled then says "Oh you said GHOST, from way back here I thought you said GOATS."
The pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. Suzie Smith stood and walked to the podium. She said, "I have a praise. Two months ago, my husband, Tom, had a terrible bicycle wreck and his scrotum was completely crushed. The pain was excruciating and the doctors didn't know if they could help him." You could hear a muffled gasp from the men in the congregation as they imagine the pain that poor Tom must have experienced. "Tom was unable to hold me or the children," she went on, "and every move caused him terrible pain." We prayed as the doctors performed a delicate operation, and it turned out they were able to piece together the crushed remnants of Tom's scrotum, and wrap wire around it to hold it in place." Again, the men in the congregation cringed and squirmed uncomfortably as they imagined the horrible surgery performed on Tom. "Now," she announced in a quivering voice, "thank the Lord, Tom is out of the hospital and the doctors say that with time, his scrotum should recover completely." All the men sighed with unified relief. The pastor rose and tentatively asked if anyone else had something to say.
A man stood up and walked slowly to the podium. He said, "I'm Tom Smith." The entire congregation held its breath. "I just want to tell my wife the word is sternum."
Apple does it again!
Apple announced today that it has developed a breast implant that can store and play music. The iTit will cost from $499 to $699, depending on cup and speaker size.
This is considered a major social breakthrough, because women are always complaining about men staring at their breasts and not listening to them..
How fast can you guess these words?
Answers: Below
You got all 6 wrong....didn't you?
yup. 'cause that's how I roll
A man walks into a bar, as he sits down, he notices the person beside him looks somewhat like a pirate, but most starnge of all, was that he had a ship steering wheel between his legs. So he asks the pirate, "Excuse me, why is there steering wheel between your legs?" The pirate answers" Arrrrr, it's a driving me nuts!"
Murphy showed up at Mass one Sunday and the priest almost fell down when he saw him. He'd never been to church in his life. After Mass, the priest caught up with him and said, "Murphy, I am so glad ya decided to come to Mass. What made ya come?"
Murphy said, "I got to be honest with you Father, a while back, I misplaced me hat and I really, really love that hat. I know that McGlynn had a hat just like mine and I knew he came to church every Sunday. I also knew that he had to take off his hat during Mass and figured he would leave it in the back of church. So, I was going to leave after Communion and steal McGlynn's hat."
The priest said, "Well, Murphy, I notice that ya didn't steal McGlynn's hat. What changed your mind?"
Murphy replied, "Well, after I heard your sermon on the Ten Commandments, I decided that I didn't need to steal McGlynn's hat after all."
With a tear in his eye the priest gave Murphy a big smile and said; "After I talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' ya decided you would rather do without your hat than burn in Hell?"
Murphy slowly shook his head. "No, Father, after ya talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' I remembered where I left me hat."
KikiinMud wrote:
. . . Murphy slowly shook his head. "No, Father, after ya talked about 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' I remembered where I left me hat."
A pirate walks into a bar with a wooden ships wheel strapped to his thigh.
The bartender says "What's up with the wheel?"
The pirate says, "ARRRRRRR its drivin me nuts"
KikiinMud wrote:A pirate walks into a bar with a wooden ships wheel strapped to his thigh.
The bartender says "What's up with the wheel?"
The pirate says, "ARRRRRRR its drivin me nuts"
Man walks into a bar.
Says, "Ouch!"
AZGman wrote:Man walks into a bar.
Says, "Ouch!"
Two men walk into a bar.
You would think the second one would have noticed
Two Plastic Bags
A little old lady was walking down the street dragging two large plastic garbage bags behind her.
One of the bags was ripped and every once in a while a $20 fell out onto the sidewalk.
Noticing this, a policeman stopped her, and said, "Ma'am, there are $20 bills falling out of that bag."
"Oh really? Darn it!" said the little old lady. "I'd better go back and see if I can find them. Thanks for telling me officer."
Well, now, not so fast," said the cop. Where did you get all that money? You didn't steal it, did you?" "Oh, no, no", said the old lady. "You see, my back yard is right next to the Golf course.
On Golf days, a lot of Golfers come and pee through a knot hole in the fence, right into my flower garden.
It used to really tick me off. Kills the flowers, you know. Then I thought, 'why not make the best of it?
So, now, I stand behind the fence by the knot hole, real quiet, with my hedge clippers. Every time some guy sticks his thing through my fence, I surprise him, grab hold of it and say, 'O.K., buddy! Give me $20, or off it comes.'
"Well, that seems only fair," said the cop, laughing. "OK. Good luck! Oh, by the way, what's in the other bag?"
"Well, you know", said the little old lady, "not everybody pays."
During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question: "Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?" Michael said: "Just a minute, I have to go pee."
The teacher responded by saying: "That would be rude and impolite." "What about you Sherman, how would you say it?" Sherman said: "I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back."
"That's better, but it's still not very nice to say 'bathroom' at the dinner table." "And you, little Johnny, can you use your brain for once and show us your good manners?" "I would say 'Darling, may I be excused for a moment? I have to shake hands with a very good friend of mine, whom I hope to introduce you to after dinner'." The teacher fainted.
KikiinMud wrote:During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question: "Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?" Michael said: "Just a minute, I have to go pee."
The teacher responded by saying: "That would be rude and impolite." "What about you Sherman, how would you say it?" Sherman said: "I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back."
"That's better, but it's still not very nice to say 'bathroom' at the dinner table." "And you, little Johnny, can you use your brain for once and show us your good manners?" "I would say 'Darling, may I be excused for a moment? I have to shake hands with a very good friend of mine, whom I hope to introduce you to after dinner'." The teacher fainted.
"I was shopping at the local supermarket where I selected:
A half-gallon of 2% milk
A carton of eggs
A quart of orange juice
A head of romaine lettuce
A 2 lb. can of coffee
A 1 lb. package of bacon
As I was unloading my items on the conveyor belt to check out, a drunk standing behind me watched as I placed the items in front of the cashier.
While the cashier was ringing up the purchases, the drunk calmly stated, "You must be single." I was a bit startled by this proclamation, but I was intrigued by the derelict's intuition, since I
was indeed single. I looked at the six items on the belt and saw nothing particularly unusual about my selections that could have tipped off the drunk to my marital status.
Curiosity getting the better of me, I said: "Well, you know what, you're absolutely right. But how on earth did you know that?"
The drunk replied, "Cause you're ugly.""
A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to re-frame or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect:
I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public.
War does not determine who is right -- only who is left.
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
To steal an idea from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. My desk is a work station.
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted paychecks.
Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "In an emergency, notify:" I put " A DOCTOR."
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others, whenever they go.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
I always take life with a grain of salt plus a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila.
You're never too old to learn something Jatravartid.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
A bus is a vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are after it as when you are in it.
The federal government has issued a
travel warning due to the cold weather.
They suggest that anyone traveling in> the current blizzard conditions should make sure they carry the following:
- Shovel
- Blankets or sleeping bag
- Extra clothing including hat and gloves
- 24 hours worth of food
- De-icer
- Rock salt
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Road flares or reflective triangles
- Full spare gas can
- First aid kit
- Booster cables
I looked like an i d i o t on the bus this morning.
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pooflady wrote:TRAVEL WARNING
The federal government has issued a
travel warning due to the cold weather.
They suggest that anyone traveling in> the current blizzard conditions should make sure they carry the following:
- Shovel
- Blankets or sleeping bag
- Extra clothing including hat and gloves
- 24 hours worth of food
- De-icer
- Rock salt
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Road flares or reflective triangles
- Full spare gas can
- First aid kit
- Booster cables
I looked like an i d i o t on the bus this morning.
Good one!
I figured out why I'm fat! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my body says "For extra volume and body". I'm going to start using "Dawn" dish soap. It says " Dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove".
Questions and Answers from AARP Forum
Q: Where can single men over the age of 50 find younger women who are interested in them?
A: Try a bookstore, under Fiction.
Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done, you will have a place to live.
Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the bible... Is that true?
Where can it be found?
A: Yes. Matthew 14:92:
"And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Egypt ."
Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your over-50 year-old husband?
A: Tell him you're pregnant.
Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?
A: Take off your glasses.
Q: Seriously! What can I do for these crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?
A: Go braless. It will usually pull them out..
Q: Why should 50-plus year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.
Q: Is it common for 50-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem, Retrieving it is the problem.
Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
Q: Where should 50-plus year olds look for eye glasses?
A: On their foreheads.
Q: What is the most common remark made by 50-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?
A: "Gosh, I remember these!"
Gary was a single guy living at home with his father and working in the family business.
When he found out he was going to inherit a fortune when his sickly father died, he decided he needed to find a wife with whom to share his fortune.
One evening, at an investment meeting, he spotted the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Her natural beauty took his breath away.
"I may look like just an ordinary guy," he said to her, "but in just a few short years, my father will die and I will inherit $200
Impressed, the woman asked for his business card and three weeks later, she became his stepmother.
A Swede, an Irishman, a Scot and their wives were playing the Old Course at St. Andrews,
The Swede's wife steps up to the tee and, as she bends over to place her ball, a gust of wind blows her skirt up and reveals her lack of underwear.
"Good God, woman! Why aren't you wearing any skivvies?", Ole demanded.
His wife replies, "Well, you don't give me enough housekeeping money to afford any."
The Swede immediately reaches into his pocket and says, "For the sake of decency, here's a 50. Go and buy yourself some underwear."
Next, the Irishman's wife bends over to set her ball on the tee. Her skirt also blows up to show that she, too, is wearing no undies.
"Blessed Virgin Mary, woman! You've no knickers. Why not?"
She replies, "I can't afford any on the money you give me."
Patrick reaches into his pocket and says , "For the sake of decency, here's a 20. Go and buy yourself some underwear!"
Lastly, the Scotsman's wife bends over. The wind also takes her skirt over her head to reveal that she, too, is naked under it.
"Sweet mudder of Jaysus, Aggie! Where ta friggin hell are yer drawers?"
She too explains, "You dinna give me enough money ta be able ta affarrd any."
The Scotsman reaches into his pocket and says, "Well, fer the love 'o decency, here's a comb--tidy yerself up a bit."
Keep them coming!
dontwantaname wrote:Keep them coming!
You don't get funny emails from friends, from people who aren't addicted to visual comedy, who still appreciate the power of the written word to convey humor?
Are you a youtube boob?
AZGman wrote:You don't get funny emails from friends, from people who aren't addicted to visual comedy, who still appreciate the power of the written word to convey humor?
Are you a youtube boob?
Yes, now get back to cutting and pasting.
dontwantaname wrote:Yes, now get back to cutting and pasting.
I'd post more jokes, but I've discovered there's some mighty thin skin among us when it comes to humor.
AZGman wrote:I'd post more jokes, but I've discovered there's some mighty thin skin among us when it comes to humor.
Did I complain about any jokes??? No. Now get to posting.
dontwantaname wrote:Did I complain about any jokes??? No. Now get to posting.
After you!
AZGman wrote:After you!
I don't have any. I only got jokes from MacDaddy and he took me off his email list years ago.
dontwantaname wrote:I don't have any. I only got jokes from MacDaddy and he took me off his email list years ago.
Well, that means someone else will have to go next; I'm out of jokes.
What is a calorie?
Calories are the little bastards that get into your wardrobe at
night and sew your clothes tighter.
A stranger was seated next to a little girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said, 'Let's talk. I've heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.' The little girl, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, 'What would you like to talk about?' 'Oh, I don't know,' said the stranger. 'How about nuclear power?' and he smiles. OK, ' she said. 'That could be an interesting topic. but let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff - grass. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?' The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl's intelligence ... thinks about it and says, 'Hmmm, I have no idea.' To which the little girl replies, 'Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know caca?
God said, 'Adam, I want you to do something for me.'
Adam said, 'Gladly Lord, what do you want me to do?'
God said, 'Go down into that valley.'
Adam said, 'What's a Valley?'
God explained it to him. Then God said, 'Cross the river.'
Adam said, 'What's a river?'
God explained that to him, and then said,
'Go over to the hill....'
Adam said, 'What is a hill?'
So, God explained to Adam what a hill was.
He told Adam, 'On the other side of the hill you will find a Cave.'
Adam said, 'What's a Cave?'
After God explained, He said, 'In the cave you will find a woman.'
Adam said, 'What's a Woman?'
So God explained that to him, too.
Then, God said, 'I want you to reproduce.'
Adam said, 'How do I do that?'
God first said (under his breath), 'Bloody Hell.....'
And then, just like Everything else, God explained that to Adam, as well.
So, Adam goes down into the valley, across the river, over the hill, into the cave, and finds the Woman.
Then, in about five Minutes, he was back.
God, His patience wearing thin, said Angrily, 'What is it Now?'
And Adam said....
'What's a headache?'
The preacher turns around and is almost overcome by the smell of
alcohol, hereupon, he asks the drunk, "Are you ready to find Jesus?"
The drunk shouts, "Yes, I am."
So the preacher grabs him and dunks him in the water.
He pulls him back and asks, "Brother, have you found Jesus?"
The drunk replies, "No, I haven't found Jesus!"
The preacher, shocked at the answer, dunks him again but for a little
He again pulls him out of the water and asks, "Have you found Jesus, me
The drunk answers, "No, I haven't found Jesus!"
By this time, the preacher is at his wits end and dunks the drunk again
-- but this time holds him down for about 30 seconds, and when he begins
kicking his arms and legs about, he pulls him up.
The preacher again asks the drunk, "For the love of God, have you found
The drunk staggers upright, wipes his eyes, coughs up a bit of water,
catches his breath, and says to the preacher,
"Are you sure this is where he fell in?"
1. Law of Mechanical Repair After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch & you'll have to pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal & someone always answers.
5. Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
8. Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
10. Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
11.. Law of the Theater & Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle, always arrive last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for food, beer, or the toilet & who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies & stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy's Law of Lockers - I f there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness & cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
16. Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.
17. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
18. Wilson 's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
19. Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better.. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.
pooflady wrote:
18. Wilson 's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
The corollary of this is Goodwins' Law...as soon as you stock pile a hard to find product, EVERY place will carry it, at a lower price.


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Focus Rookie
New Member, Looking for a DD...
So, like a lot of people, I have had my share of financial ups and downs the past couple years. Some mistakes of my own doing, some from the poor economy.
Was out of work for almost a year. Kept myself barely getting by working for myself. Finally landed a decent job. However, this new job increased my commute from what used to be a 15 minutes drive to a 40 minutes drive. My only current rides right now are my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and my 2001 Suzuki SV650S. The Jeep, because of all the mods, and the size of the engine, is lucky to get 12 MPG on the highway LOL. It is costing me $20 a day to get to work and back. The motorcycle obviously does way better than that, but is not something I can drive in the winter and obviously when the weather does not permit.
I was looking around at some vehicles. I really want a hatchback. Was looking at some Mazda 3's. But I really am not a big fan of the interior. Although they are still an option. Also looked at some Civic coupes (yes, not a hatchback). Hatchback isn't a huge requirement. But anyone with a decent Civic with relatively low miles wants too much for one. I do not really want another car payment right now either, at least not one for 3+ years.
So I started taking a look at the Focus again. Not a huge fan of the early models. I remember knowing some people with the early models, 1999 to 2001 with a lot of problems.
Just looking for a DD, but something that can still be a little fun. And won't break my bank. Easy to work on. Reliable, as long as taken care of.
What should I take a look at when buying a Focus? Looking between 2004 and 2007, although a lot of the ones near 2007 seem to be at the same price as a Civic. Not looking to spend more than $6000. Preferably one around $4000 that I could do some upgrades to.
I really like this:
Minus the performance modifications. How hard would that be to replicate?
Please and thanks in advance for any responses.
Captain TMI
The 05-07 Focus is one of the models with the highest rated reliability in Consumer Reports. Starting in 05, the Duratec engine became the base engine, and it has a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Chains last much longer than belts. That engine also has coil on plug ignition. Brakes were also improved for 05+ Focis.
There are some drawbacks you should be aware of. The automatic transmission was not changed, and the AT was never super reliable. Most of the problems come from either owner neglect, or solenoid failures. The solenoid failures are not expensive for a DIYer to repair, but are very expensive if you take the vehicle to a shop. Many people end up getting a whole new transmission when just a single solenoid replacement is needed.
The MT is more reliable, but the clutches for these cars are more expensive in parts to replace due to a dual mass flywheel. This must be replaced with each clutch adding $3-400 in parts to the job. Shops that fail to replace the DMF or flywheel bolts should not be consulted for repairs- unless you like having the engine and transmission taken apart a second time in 6 months. The shift tower pin tends to go out around 150k depending on how the driver treats the car. We have a How-To on this, but most people would take the car to a shop instead of spending 4 hours and $1 in parts to repair it. Earlier models can have this same issue, so it is not a 05-07 problem. Some less harshly shifted models might never experience this issue.
There are some common engine issues. The most common is a sound that sounds like bad valve adjustment to even the most trained ears. It is not valves, and that can be diagnosed simply by using a stethoscope or probe to listen to the valve cover. The sound comes from the intake manifold. Ford installed flaps, called tumble flaps, in the intake manifold to meter air velocity and flow with rpm. Over time these flaps wear out, and flop around inside the intake making a sound like bad valves. Mine have been making the sound since 90k miles, and I now have 150k. It's more annoying that people think your car is about to explode. To repair it, you must replace the intake manifold, or remove the tumble flaps. We have How-To articles about how to remove the TFs, but a loss of low end power will be felt as a result. New intake manifolds cost $2-300, and used manifolds are about $100. Eventually I'll write a How-To on this when I get around to changing mine.
OH, 05 model year vehicles have a really annoying starting issue. Every few times you go to crank the engine, it will take 10 seconds of cranking to start, or you will have to stop cranking, and crank a second time to start the engine. I've been dealing with that since I bought the car. What I do is crank the engine for about 1 sec, if it doesn't start, then I stop and crank again for 1 sec. It always starts immediately on the second crank. It's just an annoying issue that makes people look at you funny when it happens.
You might read about ignition lock cylinder issues with these cars. The improved ignition lock cylinder design of 05 does not have this problem. That is the lock cylinder we tell everyone to change the old style cylinders to- only 00-04 Focis have lock cylinder issues.
Another common issue is an easy repair. During the winter months the throttle might become hard to press. This problem can be easily remedied by removing the air intake, and cleaning the TB and throttle plate with a rag and some carb cleaner. Another "problem" is the lifetime air filter which was only used on the 05-07 Focis. The filter is located in front of the driver's wheel in the fender, and if road debris damages the filter it can cause stalling and engine running problems. The filter is very expensive to replace- $2-300, but aftermarket cone filters are available. You can even make one yourself for about $30- the "Stealth Air Intake". I used one of those for 4 years.
All cars have issues over age. We know the Ford issues, but not the Civic or Mazda3 issues.
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I got 130,000 miles on my 06.I have the auto trans.I follow the book and do the filter and a few quarts of trans.fluid change ever 30,000 miles.Its a fun car wish I got the SES or ST model but I cann't complain about the car at all.
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Junior Ranger Camps, Free Park Admission and Family-Friendly Events
Junior Ranger Camps, Free Park Admission and Family-Friendly Events Encourage Kids to Stay Active and Get Outdoors
ATLANTA, June 14, 2010 – Summer vacation – the perfect time for spending quality family time in the Georgia outdoors. No need to invest in pricey day camps this year. Simply pack a lunch, grab a towel or trail shoes and head to Georgia's State Parks for affordable recreation that's not only fun, but also encourages kids to stay active and get outdoors this summer. From free park admission and recreational opportunities to family-friendly events and Junior Ranger Day Camps, there is something for every interest and age level that is easy on the wallet.
· Free Park Admission & Recreational Offerings (all ages)
Planning a daytrip to the beach doesn't have to include an overnight stay at an oceanfront hotel. Simply head to one of Georgia's State Parks free lakeside swimming beaches. A library card is all you need to check out a ParkPass or Historic Site Pass at Georgia's public libraries. The passes are good for free parking or admission at any of the 63 state parks and historic sites statewide. For a listing of Georgia's public libraries, go to www.georgialibraries.org. Or, plan a family outing in the woods or play date at the playground mid week. Wednesdays are free days in Georgia's state parks, allowing visitors to skip paying the parking fee. You won't find a better excuse for a mid-week getaway for families with young children, retirees and people with flexible schedules. With a diverse geographic topography, Georgia's state parks and historic sites offer adventures in northern mountains, midland swamplands, piedmont plains and along the beautiful Georgia coast.
· Junior Ranger Day Camps (ideal for young explorers ages 6-12)
Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to explore Georgia's wildlife, nature and fascinating history first-hand as they earn their way through three badge levels. Nature hikes, arts and crafts, water games, fishing and outdoor cooking are just a few of the daily camp workshops offered at Georgia's state parks. With more than a dozen Junior Ranger Day Camps offered through July 31, kids can meet new friends as they build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. And, parents can have the satisfaction of knowing their children are entertained and learning an appreciation for the great outdoors. Families can also pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Book at any state park or historic site and work through the activity requirements at their own pace. Or, receive the latest park news and learn more about Georgia nature and history by subscribing to The Georgia Junior Ranger, a free e-newsletter.
Junior Ranger Camps & Family-Friendly Events
Below is a sampling of Junior Ranger Camps and family-friendly programs offered at Georgia's state parks and historic sites beginning the week of June 28, 2010. More information on the Georgia State Parks Junior Ranger Program and a complete listing of day camps through July 30, 2010 is available at www.GeorgiaStateParks.org. A full calendar of events is found online at www.GeorgiaStatePark.org/events.
Junior Ranger Camp at Fort McAllister
Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fort McAllister Historic Park – Richmond Hill
Activities will include nature walks, arts and crafts, games, wildlife lessons, canoeing, nature scavenger hunts, and much more. $70 per child, plus $5 parking. (912) 727-2339.
Frog Slog
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6 p.m.
Panola Mountain State Park – Stockbridge
Investigate wetlands and streams in search of frogs and salamanders. Be prepared to get wet, muddy, and bring a flashlight and headlamp, nets, seines and buckets. Meet in the Alexander Lake parking area. Register in advance. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
Smithgall Eco-Kids Camp
Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, July 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Smithgall Woods Conservation Park – Helen
Children ages 6-12 can learn about caring for the earth while having fun! Eco-friendly crafts with recycled paper, wrestling with endangered species, and Leave No Trace activities will give kids plenty of time in the woods to inspire them as young earth stewards. Register by June 29. $60 includes snacks. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
Sweetwater Creek Junior Ranger Day Camp (Deer Badge)
Wednesday, July 7 through Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sweetwater Creek State Park – Lithia Springs
This two-day day camp is for ages 6-12 who have not previously been in a Junior Ranger program. The program focuses on attaining the Level I Deer Badge. There will be nature hikes, live animal programs, and nature oriented arts and craft projects. Space is limited. $30. 770-732-5871.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Florence Marina
Monday, July 12 through Thursday, July 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Florence Marina State Park - Omaha
Children ages 6 to 12 will experience nature first-hand with live animal programs, nature hikes, and nature oriented arts and crafts. $20 plus $5 parking. (229) 838-4706.
Heritage Farm Camp
Monday, July 12 through Thursday, July 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls
This camp focuses on learning what life was like for children on a south Georgia farm in the late 1800s. Participants will spend their days in the same activities that kids their age did. Planned activities include animal care, candle making, soap making, gardening and open hearth cooking. Open to ages 9-14. $30 plus $5 parking. 912-384-1581.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Reed Bingham
Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16
Reed Bingham State Park – Adel
Children 6-12 can will go on a daily adventure and get first-hand experience with nature, take a look at history, and enjoy various recreational games. Register in advance. $35 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Junior Ranger Day Camp: Wonderful Waterfalls
Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cloudland Canyon State Park – Rising Fawn
Junior Rangers will participate in outdoor adventure and hands-on science learning in nature's classroom. For ages 8-12. Bring a bag lunch, snack, and water for each day. Prepare to get wet as we learn about water and its amazing properties. Register by July 8. Space limited to 20. $30 for the week. 706-657-4050.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Skidaway
Monday, July 12 through Thursday, July 15
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah
Ages 7-10 can join the staff from Skidaway Island State Park and Wormsloe State Historic Site for a week full of crafts, hikes, games, an overnight stay and more as we learn and have fun. Registration is limited. 912-598-2300.
Junior Ranger Day Camp at Crooked River
Tuesday, July 13 through Friday, July 16
Crooked River State Park – St Marys
Children ages 6-12 will participate in activities that focus on the outdoors, and work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Activities will include outdoor skills; trail walks, a marshmallow roast, and more. Space is limited and sign-up is required. $25 per child $5 parking. 912-882-8531.
Day of Discovery for Kids
Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site – Cartersville
Kids can learn what a professional archaeologist does, hear about ancient history, see real artifacts, take part in excavations and learn about what they find. $3.50-$5.00 770-387-3447.
Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals
Saturday, July 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Smithgall Woods Conservation Park – Helen
Children and their special "big person" can fish in a lake stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught can be kept. Bring your own bait and rods. Some rods are available for loan. Call for directions to Buck Shoals. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
Snakes Alive
Saturday, July 17, 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tugaloo State Park – Lavonia
This reptile program includes live snakes to view up close and personal. Meet at the amphitheater to learn about venomous and non-venomous snakes found in north Georgia. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
Bat Blitz
Sunday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fort Mountain State Park – Chatsworth
Kids of all ages can learn about these aerobatic mammals that eat mosquitoes and other insects. Watch biologists as they net bats and teach about their fascinating wings and ears. Browse bat displays and make bat crafts. $5 parking. 770-918-6792.
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I am currently considering taking up a CELTA course while I am in London and perhaps venture into the English-teaching world in Europe. However, after reading some posts on this forum, I see that that prospect is close to impossible seeing as I would need an EU passport. But nevertheless, there's still a huge world out there for me to discover.
Alright, so here are my main concerns.
Seeing as a CELTA certificate is nowhere near cheap, will it give me an edge against other EFL teachers out there?
I am a Malaysian Chinese but I've been speaking English since I was born and have extensive experience writing for national English papers/magazines here. I also possess a BA in Communications where the entire course was conducted in English.
My skin colour is obviously not white, and I hear that that's not a good sign if you want a English-teaching job where everyone looks for a 'native' speaker. I consider myself one, but will the world consider me as one?
What are your thoughts on this?
Where in the world would be more accepting to non-American/British/Australian/Whites?
and lastly, will a CELTA certification help?
Thank you for taking the time to respond to this. It'll help me figure out my life! :)


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The Polyphonic Spree were founded by vocalist Tim DeLaughter, who fronted the band Tripping Daisy until 1999, when a drug overdose killed his bandmate Wes Berggren. Tripping Daisy subsequently folded, and DeLaughter pulled together surviving members of the group for the Polyphonic Spree, a massive collective that admitted more than 20 new members into its fold. The group put together a demo entitled The Beginning Stages of the Polyphonic Spree and distributed it to fans during a holiday performance; a Dallas-based indie label, Good Records, later issued the release. Boasting a ten-member choir, two keyboardists, percussion, bass guitar, flute, trumpets, trombone, violin, French horn, theremin, pedal steel, and an electronic effects wizard, the band had little trouble carving out its own unique niche.
DeLaughter emerged as the group's musical director and lead vocalist, and the Polyphonic Spree hit the road with more than a dozen full-sized vans. Despite the cumbersome nature of touring with an immense lineup, the band drew attention with its cathartic performances, including a gig during 2003's Reading Festival. The single "Follow the Day" was featured in Volkswagen commercials as well as the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtrack, which helped the Polyphonic Spree earn even more exposure. The group's proper debut, Together We're Heavy, was co-released by Good Records and Hollywood Records during the summer of 2004, garnering the Spree additional accolades despite a vicious review by Entertainment Weekly.
Released in 2007, the Wait EP found the band moving in a darker, slightly more atmospheric direction, and the band returned that summer with The Fragile Army, a reprise of the vibrant Technicolor sound of its earlier work. The band now sported black military outfits with red crosses stitched onto the front, signaling a newfound darkness that flecked The Fragile Army with brief flashes of melancholy and textured rock. As before, the Polyphonic Spree took their tent revival-esque show on the road, and the Live from Austin TX CD/DVD captured their strength as a live act later that year. In 2012, the psych-pop extravaganza decided to take on the challenge of holiday music, releasing Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays, Vol. 1, which found the band putting its own exuberant spin on some classic Christmas standards. Continuing to color the pop culture world with their brand of vibrant psychedelia, the band took on a cult classic and released the live album, Songs From the Rocky Horror Picture Show, in 2013, as well as the studio album, Yes, It's True. ~ Linda Seida & Andrew Leahey
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Listening to all 30 minutes of Acceptance has helped take away the stress of the day...
Still though, beautiful music.
I wish they played more than "Reach for the Sun" here. That's all I ever seem to hear :(
compare to their live performances .
Live, they are amazing.
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Ahh, I needed that. GMV
Re: MAGIK
This is a just a notice that the shirt color you're using doesn't quite match the color from the swatches provided in our templates. It may be just a subtle change, but please check to make sure you have the latest templates and use the colors provided.
genericsmith wrote:I'd hardly call that a blood soaked bunny... especially for the carnage.
Makes you wonder how he stayed so neat during the carnage creating... I'm guessing "lobster bib"
More like human bib, or maybe he licked his chops before Death found him.
Re: Fire Hand
This t-shirt looks very "Photogenic."
Okay, so this doesn't go with the rules, but I did it so that maybe someone out there would like to inform me on how to make it work. Thanks for your help, and sorry for posting something so blatantly against regulations.
I took the photo of my hand, but other than that everything else is photoshoped.
Re: TaDaa!
Okay, silly joke, sorry.
Voted and it looks great. Hope you win.
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plaster wrote:Weasel --> ron weasley, At least that is how I took it.
Oh, I know he's representing Ron. xD I just would have loved this to DEATH if it was a Malfoy/Potter design instead, that's all! C:
Re: Grimoire
Don't screw around with the forces of darkness and evil.
Love the color choices and was waiting for you guys to pop out something awesome for this derby.
Happy to see that I wasn't disappoint.
Re: EPIC ROLL
Like the concept, except I would have liked to see the two of them playing over a table.
Re: They call me... Tim
Hell Yeah! GMV
Yeah, I'll add to the chorus of people saying that you totally rocked the look of the fire on this design.
Brandysv751 wrote:Lol, yeah that was something we were going for. We are glad you like.
So was this a 3 way collab then, with Inkwiz, Watchernh...and Brandysv751?
bluejester wrote:More like human bib, or maybe he licked his chops before Death found him.
Rabbits clean their fur with their tongues, right? Maybe he's irritated because Death interrupted his bathing time.
Is that a cranberry shirt? Widely underused, good choice.
Love the idea too, nice detail (especially with the glimmer of the eyes visible).
Johndis5 wrote:Was that sarcasm? There is no concept here... at all. It's a photo that was filtered.
The idea of a magician "disappearing" into the background (note Elmo's shirt blends in with the brick background, making him "disappear" at least partially).
Obviously it's just an altered photo, but I think that idea could be done well. Just looking for something positive to provide encouragement
Johndis5 wrote:I think this would be good for a Fantasy derby. Not seeing much magic here.
It's magic. Magic doesn't need to be wizards or sorcerers.
I'd say it's clearly something mystical in nature so it fits. If I have to go by the Woot! description I'd put it under "arcane elemental forces."
Nice design BTW
classic drakxxx and CrescentDebris! nice work guys.
sTyLeS wrote:So was this a 3 way collab then, with Inkwiz, Watchernh...and Brandysv751?
Oops no its not, I didn't know that my wife was signed on her account.
Re: Yawn
It's a good first effort. I like the style you were going for, very minimalist.
I think the problem with this shirt is it's not very wearable. Step back and look at it from a distance. It kind of looks like a navy shirt with two tan blobs.
The wizard in the TV really fades into the background (and the chair does as well). Also the "light" reflecting in the person's face is very distracting... I think it needs to be lessened dramatically. Finally, the TV stand is frankly a big tan blob, which wouldn't be a big issue except it's the biggest and brightest item on the shirt, and draws all the attention.
I actually really dig the minimalist approach for shirts, and not many people here use it. And it is a good effort. But in this case the shirt doesn't quite come together like I'm sure you envisioned it.
For this shirt, I think it'd look better on a cranberry/red/orange background, and put all of the "magical" contents of the TV in white so it stands out, for example...
Anyway, keep up the good work, look forward to seeing your efforts in the next derby!
kaseyfleming wrote:Thanks! It wasn't easy picking out the colors for this design. I really could have gone in any direction and its only 5 inks. I wanted to try something that would help the design appeal to a broad audience.
Thanks to everybody else so far for votes and comments!!!
Enchanting! I quite like the unexpected color choice. It does help distinguish it from others in the theme, but the line work still has that touch of morbidity. Besides, guys can rock the pink too, with such a nice design.
megadog wrote:I love this but would have liked both rabbit ears to have pink inner ears - cos to me it looks like the rabbits' right ears look back to front.
having said that GMV
LOL well rabbits have a lot of movement to their ears but most of the time the one ear toward you with inner pink and one ear outer side showing is what you tend to see. I will note it though. Creative cartooning and all. =D
bluejester wrote:Don't screw around with the forces of darkness and evil.
Love the color choices and was waiting for you guys to pop out something awesome for this derby.
Happy to see that I wasn't disappoint.
She was looking through Drakxxx's sketchbook! :P
Thanks a lot.
Re: The Disappearing Mouse Trick
Love it!!!
Re: The wrong rabbit for the show
Badass shirt.. I hope this one prints.
Cute! >.<
phantom240 wrote:Badass shirt.. I hope this one prints.
Forgot to add... Every time I see one of your death/bunny shirts, I can't help but laugh as that scene from Monty Python and The Holy Grail pops into my head.
Now THAT's a bunny shirt!
Slick combo work guys. Glad to see you still have the darkness in you.
I think it's a cool shirt.
Some of you seem to read into things A LOT more then needed. It's a t-shirt for pete sake.
Re: Shadow Magic
5 colors on Lemon. Thanks for Looking and vote if you like the design
Re: FIRE
The magic of FIRE.
eh... looks pretty much like his Hallowoot design.
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Re: Expecto Catronus
Nice one!
Re: A magic drop of life
Another beautiful design from you!
Re: The Sorceress
Love the design and the color scheme.
Nice work man! Love this.
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A little over a year ago, I purchased the HIC from FP. I didnt know if he would want it back before he moved from the area, so it sat in my basement waiting. Seeing as it seems FP is so busy he cant walk, and didnt express any interest in taking ol' han with him back to the land of rain and mountains, he became what appeared to be a permanent fixture.
Recently, a local mold company and I were discussing how to best make a mold of it. Well it became a challenge for both parties concerned, and low and behold, hes now sitting under his first layer of silicone.
We are trying to determine if we want to do full depth replications, or only 1 inch deep. At the minimum, I intend to make myself a copy, have the electronics boxes all the way around cut from aluminum, and have it cold cast in bronze, instead of the gray/silver.
I know there has been a few attempts to put a run together on these. Which as far as I can tell, have all failed. This one wont, even if its just a run of 1:)
I think that for a finished piece, were looking at around 300 to 500 _shipped_, and if you want to pick it up, no shipping obviously. This is for one in one of a few different meterials. On the list so far are:
1. Ultralite (think fishing lure material) resin.
2. Skin coat flex (resin, but with flex)
3. Flexible 80 resin (with foam backing)
4. Flexible 80 with no backing (can be rolled up for shipping.
Ill be doing a true cold cast bronze for myself, that will need to be buffed to shine (like the jango helmets).
The 1 inch deep cast is for my home office, to go under the class for my desk. I saw a pic of one around here somewhere that did that, so I figured it would be a good way to go.
Im estimating the mold to cost me $500-$800
Im estimating each piece will be 150 in materials, and im estimating shipping a 1 inch, rolled, or slized (on a ban saw to be re-put together at the end location) $50 and a full size 1 inch deep shipped $100-150
Id prefer to do these in a medium that doesnt break easily for the ones being shipped.
The local modl shop (which is a national mold shop) says they can get me great deals on shipping. We will see how that turns out.
The mold is going to take some serious time to build up. Expect pictures late next week of progress.
Let me know if your interested (I understand pending pics) but lets assume for the fun of it, that it turns out as clean as the rest of my projects and the price stays SHIPPED at 400-450 EDIT: Price ended up being 375 for black and 400 for silver shipped US. Roughly 40 more to europe, 80 to australia


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Trophy Taker II Steel Spring
Ok I have been looking at this for awhile now and I plan on using it for 3D shoots and can not decide on what the launcher size and all of the stuff I need to properly fit my arrow will be. I am shooting Gold Tip Ultralight X-Cutters. Here is the website I am going to order from so if anyone could fill out what would be best to fit my arrow please help! http://www.lancasterarchery.com/prod...oducts_id=5984
Thanks for all help!
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If you want to spend a little extra you can get the micro adjust, but it is not a must. For most applications a .010 blade will work. Very rairly will people use a .012 blade. If it was me buying and this is also what I use on all my bows here is what I would get.
Micro adjust rest with a .010 wide blade and a extra .008 wide blade. You can change the blades out easy and see what gives you the best arrow flight. I have heard of some guys putting 2 blades on at the same time but I just dont see good arrow flight comming off of that. I norm use a .010 for my arrows ranging from 3oogr up to 600gr with good results. Some other top shooters even use the .008 blade for arrows up to 600gr.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the advice Jason-R! Also you said the micro adjustment rest would be better to invest in but why? I know wind adjustment and elevation reasons, but my sight is Sure-Loc supreme and the eagle scope which has many different ways to adjust for wind, elevation, exc... so would the rest still be necessary in that case? (I don't mind spending the money for that rest but I just haven't figured out if it is necessary or not....... Thanks again!
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It is not a must to have the micro, it just makes it eaiser to make fine adjustments. Once the rest is set for a good center shot you should never need to move it. After the rest is set your site adjustments will get the left and right.
Another nice thing about the micro is if you loosen the up/down or left/right allen screw it will not slide to far by accedent. In other words when you loosen off the screw it will hold its place till you twist the thumb screw for up/down left/right
Oh ok thanks a lot man you helped out a lot! If you have any EASY questions I'll try to help you!
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This unit consists of five activities, all of which focus on the response of plant life-cycle events to climate change. Students participate in discussions, field observations, data collection and analyses, plant identification, seed dispersal... (View More) comparisons, and graphing and analyses of plant phenology (timing of life-cycle events). Project BudBurst, a citizen science project which studies the impact of climate change on phenology, is integrated into this unit. The unit is one of four under the Chicago Botanic Garden curriculum entitled, "Climate Change in My Backyard." (View Less)
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This curriculum uses an inquiry-based Earth system science approach, and leverages Project BudBurst, a citizen science phenology project, to engage students in authentic research on plant and ecosystem responses to climate change. Students collect... (View More) local data then analyze that data in the context of NASA regional and global data sets and satellite imagery to understand their data in personal, regional, and global contexts. The curriculum is divided into four units: The Earth as a System; Identifying the key changing conditions of the Earth system; Earth system responses to natural and human induced changes; and Predicting the consequences of changes for human civilization. Each unit consists of several activities with accompanying teacher answer sheets. (View Less)
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This unit focuses on local plant species; students learn to identify common species and will examine their life cycle characteristics as evidence of climate change. Through the use of the national citizen science project titled Project BudBurst,... (View More) students explore the impacts of climate variation on plant species distribution. The unit is one of four under the Chicago Botanic Garden curriculum entitled, "Climate Change in My Backyard." (View Less)
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Students participate in a series of activities to discover how astronomers use computers to create images and understand data. No programming experience is required; students will use pencilcode.net to complete such activities as creating a color,... (View More) exploring filters and color-shifting, and creating individual images of star-forming regions. These activities demonstrate a real world application of science, technology and art. (View Less)
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This lesson plan teaches how to select the landing site for a planetary surface investigation, using the 5E learning cycle. Students will be able to determine a landing site for their Mars rover; work with their team to summarize information and... (View More) identify important details in non-fiction writing; research Gale Crater through an online interactive module; use Google Earth Mars to learn about Mars surface features; gather and analyze data to conduct a scientific experiment; collect and record data in a science notebook to draw logical and scientific conclusions; define and identify the role of controls and variables in teams' scientific or technical questions; and differentiate between weather and climate. The lesson plan has a number of appendices, including standards alignment. This is Lesson 8 of the elementary school version of the 6 week Mars Rover Celebration curriculum. (View Less)
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Unit three of the "Carbon Connections: The Carbon Cycle and the Science of Climate" curriculum examines the role of carbon and the carbon cycle in future climate. Students discover how scientists determine Earth's average temperature and the role of... (View More) climate models in understanding the size of some forcings on temperature. Students are challenged to reduce their electrical energy usage and to critically evaluate claims about carbon and climate. The unit contains five lessons entitled: Your Temperature Connections, Testing Forcings, Future Forcings, It Starts at Home, and Climate Claims. Each of the five lessons includes focus questions, hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive models. (View Less)
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I bought a bird feeder.
I hung it on my back porch and filled
it with seed. What a beauty of a bird feeder it is, as I filled it
lovingly with seed. Within a week we had hundreds of birds
taking advantage of the continuous flow of free and
easily accessible food.
But then the birds started building nests in the boards
of the patio, above the table, and next to the barbecue.
Then came the poop. It was everywhere: on the patio tile,
the chairs, the table. everywhere!
Then some of the birds turned mean. They would
dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I had
fed them out of my own pocket.
And others birds were boisterous and loud. They
sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at
all hours of the day and night and demanded that I fill it
when it got low on food.
After a while, I couldn't even sit on my own back porch
anymore. So I took down the bird feeder and in three days
the birds were gone. I cleaned up their mess and took down
the many nests they had built all over the patio.
Soon, the back yard was like it used to be.... quiet, serene
and no one demanding their rights to a free meal.
Now let's see.
Our government gives out free food, subsidized housing,
free medical care, and free education and allows anyone
born here to be an automatic citizen.
Then the illegals came by the tens of thousands. Suddenly
our taxes went up to pay for free services; small apartments
are housing 5 families; you have to wait 6 hours to be seen
by an emergency room doctor; your child's 2nd grade class is
behind other schools because over half the class doesn't speak
Corn Flakes now come in a bilingual box; I have to
"press one" to hear my bank talk to me in English, and
people waving flags other than "Old Glory" are
squawking and screaming in the streets, demanding
more rights and free liberties.
Just my opinion, but maybe it's time for the government
to take down the bird feeder. If you agree, pass it on; if not,
continue cleaning up the poop.
Great analogy....Except Our government isn't smart enough to remove the feeder...It will most likely bring in some stray cats to minimize the bird population...which will multiply the cat population and sooner or later the cats won't work at keeping the bird population in check....and we will have even more mouths to feed....


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- How is the comparison of the three Sensor Metrics used to obtain the Sensor Overall Scores?
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Wittenberg University's Education Department regards educational accountability as a central element of public trust. For this reason, we report to the community numerous candidate performance data. Specifically, we want our constituents to know at what rates our teacher candidates' pass licensure tests, have impacted K-12 student learning though Ohio's Value-Added Growth Measure, and perhaps most importantly, their perception of their preparation for teaching in our nation's schools. To most effectively report this information, we have linked Wittenberg's Education Preparation Performance (EPP) Report for 2012, the EPP Report for 2013, the EPP Report for 2014 and the EPP Report for 2015 as produced by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly the Ohio Board of Regents). As more information is released as part of Ohio's Metrics for Teacher Preparation Quality, information on Wittenberg's program will be posted on this page. You may also examine the Ohio Dept. of High Education (ODHE) web page link for Wittenberg which will be updated periodically.
To provide further context to these data, it is important to understand how Wittenberg's teacher preparation program is organized as compared to other programs in the state. Faced with declining scores or low pass rates, many institutions have started to require that their students pass one or all of the elements of the teacher licensure tests prior to completing student teaching. This requirement allows them to report 100% passage rates for program completers. In effect, where Wittenberg is reporting how well all of its students are doing on the tests, some institutions are reporting only information about the selected population that has taken the tests, passed, and has then been allowed to complete their program.
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Press 1 For English
this is right on, :thumbup: Bill
I was reading the other day where the majority of Americans are finally getting fed up with illegal immigration. I still say social reform is necessary, get some of the lazy folks off their welfare collecting lazy butts, put them to work in the hotels, restaurants, construction, etc, eliminating easy access jobs for illegals and starting a guest worker program to give them jobs where they are needed most. Having a child in this country, making them an automatic citizen, if the parents are here illegally, the child is not an automatic citizen :nono: . Enuff ranting from me...
How about no Illegal has any rights in this country, period. Legal has limited rights not to exceed those of his home country. Only full US citizens have the rights granted by our Constitution and laws. Tax all legals income sans Social Security since they would not be eligible for any benefits. Let them purchase medical insurance or pay for what they need or do without. BIG fines to any employer of Illegals. Eliminate all printed materials other than English. All telephone transactions in English only. Why should our tax dollars aid and abet Illegal activities?
To quote John Wayne: "Why the hell do I have to push One for English?" :)
During the cowboys/bears game last night, there was an xbox madden ad completely in spanish and an add for football latin.
And this is what I found-
I hear enough friggen spanish whenever I go to the grocery store down the street. If the government can't manage to take care of the mexican immigrant problem, maybe citizens should be able take action against and the companies that hire them.
. And anyone that wants to become a legal citizen should be required to serve in the armed forces or something similar for 5 years that would show how much they really like and want to be in this country. Instead they commit crimes (not all commit crimes, just want to make a better life for their family, Bs, committing a crime just coming here illegally), choose not to speak or learn the language, fly another country's flag and get aid and assistance from a country they don't pay taxes to or contribute to its programs they receive.
Problem is, a good portion of natural born citizens are too busy sitting at Micky D's with 2 Big Mac's and a diet soda to do the work that illegals will do for a quarter the pay and a tenth of the griping. And that all starts right at home. We as natural born citizens have become very lazy in work ethic, very greedy for what the other guy has, even in our political offerings. There isn't one person on here that can possibly convince me that 'ol Dubya, or Billary are the best candidates that we could elect to lead our nation. The reason we got into this mess is we as a nation have been letting this crap happen for decades, and now we are left too dumb to know where to begin to fix it. The time to fix the dam is when you first notice the problem, not after a month of rain and the town disappears.
In a while, Chet.
I've never had to get a job without a proof of ID and tax forms, and I've never gotten a GOOD job without a background check. If we turned off the job faucet for these guys they wouldn't be here. Fine the companies who hire them into the dirt.
If you don't want skunks around your house try putting the lid on your garbage cans!
Chet and Dinger, there is a lot of truth in both of your comments.
Just last night I was with the family and we saw an old man who lives on the streets of our town. This old guy is obviously mentally ill, he doesn't have a grasp on reality. This man NEEDS us, he needs a system that can house and take care of him. Yet, there is nothing to catch a man like that. There is however a number of systems that feed and house deadbeats who are willing and have enough to stand in lines for hours and feed bull to get it all for free. I have learned one thing about our systems like Welfare and Medicare and such, the person who gets all these services, are actually pretty able people. You have to be to jump thru the hoops and go thru the piles of red tape needed to collect the checks! Most of these people COULD be working, it is obvious to me if they can work thru our screwed up systems they certainly could be doing simple data entry or filing or what ever in some office somewhere for a friggin paycheck.
It is the people like the old guy who can't do that, and therefore can't get the help that I think society owes him.
On the "push #1 for english". It bugs the hell out of me too. I will often say out loud, "Yeah, I will push #1 because I AM IN AMERICA". You know what blew me away, on my vacation a few weeks ago to the east coast, you see it there too!!! I am not kidding you, the spanish signs all over, what in the hell is that about? We are two thousand miles from Mexico and that same crap! I understand here, but there????
Not too many in Spanish in the sticks of NYS where I live - but on I-87, it's French - to make the Quebecois happy - and they are only passing thru. We are starting to get Spanish "immigrants" 30 miles West of here, but so far not too many signs except at ethnic stores - but it's coming - sure as green apples make little boys sick.
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I found somewhere that in several cities, there are ordnances stating that POLICE CAN NOT ARREST ILLEGALS FOR BEING ILLEGAL! What the heck? Can I sell illegal drugs and not get arrested too? (desperate cry for politicians to take note of this)
edit: a beacon of hope
Here is a bill that passed. Not to the full extent it was but still......
It seems they are always slipping things by.
This came in an e-mail from an old friend. He lives in Washington State, but left SoCal about five years ago, so his point of view is somewhat stilted. It has credit to the persons quoted, but I did not verify any of it. It will give some food for thought, though.
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"You old white people. It is your duty to die."
"Go back to Boston! Go back to Plymouth Rock, Pilgrims! Get out! We are the future. You are old and tired. Go on. We have beaten you. Leave like beaten rats. You old white people. It is your duty to die . Through love of having children, we are going to take over.
Augustin Cebada, Brown Berets:
"They're afraid we're going to take over the governmental institutions and other institutions. They're right. We will take them over . . . We are here to stay."
Richard Alatorre, Los Angeles City Council.
"The American Southwest seems to be slowly returning to the jurisdiction of Mexico without firing a single shot."
Excelsior, the national newspaper of Mexico:
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"We have an aging white America. They are not making babies. They are dying. The explosion is in our population . .. I love it They are ****ting in their pants with fear. I love it."
Professor Jose Angel Gutierrez, University of Texas
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"Remember 187--proposition to deny taxpayer funds for services to non-citizens--was the last gasp of white America in California."
Art Torres, Chairman of the California Democratic Party
"We are politicizing every single one of these new citizens that are becoming citizens of this country . . I gotta tell you that a lot of people are saying, "I'm going to go out there and vote because I want to pay them back."
Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor
"California is going to be a Hispanic state. Anyone who doesn't like it should leave."
Mario Obledo, California Coalition of Hispanic Organizations, and California State Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Governor Jerry Brown, also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton
"We are practicing 'La Reconquista' in California."
Jose Pescador Osuna, Mexican Consul General
"We need to avoid a white backlash by using codes understood by Latinos . . . "
Professor Fernando Guerra, Loyola Marymount University
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Are these just the words of a few extremists? Consider that we could fill up many pages with such quotes. Also, consider that these are mainstream Mexican leaders.
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On February 15, 1998, the U.S. and Mexican soccer teams met at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The crowd was overwhelmingly pro-Mexican even though most lived in this country. They booed during the National Anthem and U.S. flags were held upside down. As the match progressed, supporters of the U.S. team were insulted, pelted with projectiles, punched and spat upon. Beer and trash were thrown at the U.S. players before and after the match. The coach of the U.S. team, Steve Sampson said, "This was the most painful experience I have ever had in this profession."
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Did you know that immigrants from Mexico and other non-European countries can come to this country and get preferences in jobs, education, and government contracts?
Corporate America has signed on to the idea that minorities and third world immigrants should get special, privileged status. Some examples are Exxon,Texaco, Merrill Lynch, Boeing, Paine Weber, Starbucks and many more.
If they are confronted with this question, government and industry officers will soundly deny that this happens; but it does, nonetheless.
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Did you know that Mexico regularly intercedes on the side of the defense in criminal cases involving Mexican nationals?
Did you know that Mexico has NEVER extradited a Mexican national accused of murder in the U.S., in spite of agreements to do so?
According to the L.A. Times, Orange County, California is home to 275 gangs with 17,000 members; 98% of which are Mexican and Asian. How's your county doing?
Is education important to you? Here are the words of a teacher who spent over 20 years in the Los Angeles School system:
"Imagine teachers in classes containing 30-40 students of widely varying attention spans and motivation, many of whom aren't fluent in English. Educators seek learning materials likely to reach the majority of students and that means fewer words and math problems and more pictures and multicultural references."
When I was young, I remember hearing about the immigrants that came through Ellis Island. They wanted to learn English. They wanted to breath free. They wanted to become Americans. Now too many immigrants come here with demands. They demand to be taught in their own language. They demand special privileges--affirmative action. They demand ethnic studies that glorify their culture.
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NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations
Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.
Dr. James Lindsay
Technical Editor, National Association for Surface Finishing
Technical Editor, National Association for Surface Finishing
NASF President Rick Delawder addresses the attendees at the Washington Forum
It had been the worst winter in Washington, DC in most people's memories (as it was for much of the country), and the surface finishers were ready for Spring and with it, the annual NASF Washington Forum, where one could get the latest information on critical legislative and regulatory matters important to the industry, and make their voices known in the halls of Congress. Rick Delawder, NASF President, in his welcoming remarks, noted that this was one of his favorite NASF venues, "although I go home with my head spinning at all the legislative and regulatory demands on our industry." This year was no exception.
The global profileration of regulations persists, as more countries look into their own set of regulations, often mimicking those that have gone before. Tim Aiken, President of the Nickel Institute, cited several specific examples of substances under the gun, many of which bordered on the absurd (even stainless steel!). He did offer a hint of optimism however, as he reported that NASF/NI joint efforts had been effective in informing some regulators of the significance of the surface finishing industry. In particular, French agencies were exercising caution in the risk assessment of certain nickel salts.
One of the more insidious threats in the regulatory climate was discussed by a number of speakers. Characterized as "the tyranny of lists" was the practice of listing certain critical chemicals on lists of "substances of very high concern" or other jargon by a single agency, with very little scientific information to support the claim. Such listings could spread like a disease, prompting others to add the substance in question to their own lists, with no more justification than it being on someone else's list. The lack of good science and common sense threatens to result in the ban of many critical chemicals to our industry and commerce in general.
Joelie Zak from the NASF GAC speaks.
One of the problems today is the gap between job openings and the skill set needed by the surface finishing industry. Morna Foy, of the Northcentral Technical College (Wisconsin), outlined the difficulties of motivating interest in work in the industry. NASF Stalwart John Lindstedt pointed out a critical need for lower level training courses in surface finishing, and suggested that the AESF Foundation provide this type of course.
Many of the regulations affecting the surface finishing industry stem from environmental and health concerns, both real and imagined. The positive side of this has been the efforts by some major corporations to address the problems with continued technical innovation and work with their supply chains on chemical and metals policies. Andrea Fava, of Intel, described her company's efforts in this regard. Marty Spitzer, of the World Wildlife Fund, described similar efforts in working with companies on climate and energy goals. Auto companies in particular have been aggressive in working with their supply chain. Fortunately, knowledge that there are economies to be realized and the ever-pressing realities of climate science have encouraged many companies to work with suppliers on climate/energy goals.
Many issues that seemed settled not too long ago, are re-emerging. Just by being around for a number of years, interest in knowing whether a regulation is working well is being asked. The emergence of new technologies within the purview of a given regulation also piques the interest of regulators.
Macdermid's Michael Siegmund makes a comment.
Standing out is the potential revision of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a regulatory framework that has stood the test of time for decades. Chris Bell, of Greenberg Traurig, noted that, despite its age, the act was "not toothless and was not going away." With legislative gridlock in Washington and election year politics rendering the prospect of a revised TSCA anytime soon, the EPA was using TSCA quite effectively, making the most of existing authority and regulating new technologies (e.g., nanotechnology) quite successfully.
On the political side, a Washington Forum favorite, luncheon speaker Charlie Cook was again on hand to give his outlook for the coming midterm elections. In essence, he opined that the House would stay in Republican hands, and the Senate would be held by a narrow margin. Which party? Mr. Cook noted that the Senate was the Republican's to lose; their control was likely, but not certain. As for 2016, he wasn't convinced that either Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden would run. He suggested a number of scenarios for the Republican race, stressing that the party had to draw more independents and minorities to regain the White House.
Christian Richter introduces the EPA's Jennifer Lawless.
Washington Forum Regular Andy Friedman, of Washington Update was also on hand to discuss the political situation beyond electoral politics, including the federal budget, taxes and health care. Regarding the annual budget brouhaha, he noted that a compromise had been reached in Congress where there would be no shutdown or default threat thru 2015. Nonetheless, the national debt continued to grow alarmingly, raising the question of whether debt purchases by China and Japan could be sustained, and the issues that raises. He also discussed the reasons for the high degree of polarization in Washington, laying it to the considerable redistricting by largely Republican-dominated legislatures following the 2010 census. Finally, Mr. Friedman discussed the Camp Tax Reform bill. Addressing the high corporate tax rates, the bill was said to be revenue neutral, and promising.
Finally, one other area of concern was the trend toward rulemaking. With much of potential legislation in gridlock, rulemaking has been the order of the day, "putting meat on the bones of legislation," in the words of Pat Casano, of GE. Rules by the thousands are promulgated, increasing the need for citizens and businesses to engage across many fronts.
Morna Foy and John Lindstedt speak about training issues.
A multitude of issues and concerns were brought to the fore at this year's Washington Forum. On the last day, many of the attendees headed for Capitol Hill for meetings with their own legislators, giving critically needed citizen-input to issues facing the surface finishing industry. It was clear that the challenges would continue in years to come.
Christian Richter and speaker Charlie Cooke
NASF members gather at a reception at the Capitol.
Dave Marsh and Bernie Haviland talk at the Capital Visitors Center.
NASF members at the Capitol Vistors Center reception.


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By Matt Fortune
Justin Hoyte joined former Arsenal players Perry Groves and Paul Davis at the first 'Show Racism the Red Card' event to be held at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.
Celebrating 11 years of the scheme, the event launched the initiative's Arsenal squad poster and Project Summary DVD.
Local schoolchildren were in attendance and were given the opportunity to ask questions of the esteemed panel.
'Show Racism the Red Card' was launched in Project Co-ordinator Ged Grebby's home town of Newcastle, and the first event of its kind enlisted the services of players Shaka Hislop and John Beresford.
"Show Racism the Red Card harnesses the high profile of professional footballers to combat racism in society," said Grebby. "We use footballers as anti-racist role models in our educational resources, which have been acclaimed throughout Europe.
"This particular event launches our new resource to get more councils and football clubs engaged with our campaign."
Arsenal defender Hoyte added, "I think it is very important for me and fellow players to put our names to a scheme like this.
"Being a black player myself and having experienced racial abuse it is good that I joined the scheme and help to stamp out racism in football. In England I feel we are doing a great job at that."
For more information on the scheme, and future events please visit www.theredcard.org
Ged Grebby created the initiative
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Placing an order to Dadant today for some tools, many smoke making materials to choose from...which to buy?
40 pound bag of wood pellets for 10 bucks from Dadant. I haven't used em' yet but that's pretty cheap and is should last a LONG time for me.
Why would you use cedar? It is a natural insecticide.