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A record-breaking season for the Ligonier Valley girls soccer team ended with a shocking loss that put a halt to a magical season.
A season filled with so much promise and prospects of a deep run into the state playoffs ended with a District 6 Class AA quarterfinal loss to Somerset earlier this month.
After trailing 3-1 at halftime, the Rams were able to tie the game at 4-4 with three goals from senior Maddy Grimm. But, the Rams weren't able to complete the comeback after Somerset scored with less than two minutes remaining to secure the victory.
"The second half was like the end of a Disney movie," coach Eric Vogelsang said. "Everything went well, we got all the bounces, it seemed like destiny that we'd get that final goal. But, we didn't get the Disney ending."
Grimm, one of the four captains on the team, wasn't worried about performing in the playoffs. But, in retrospect, with back-to-back losses to North Star and Berlin, she didn't think the group finished the regular season strong.
"I was kind of concerned about the game," Grimm said. "We weren't coming into the game with a lot of momentum. In the games leading up, we had a some shaky first halves."
The Rams started the season slow with three consecutive losses, two of which were scrimmages, where they were outscored 15-4. Immediately, Vogelsang noticed he needed to address the team and his captains in order to right the ship.
"After we lost our second scrimmage, I had a really productive discussion with my four captains and we all talked about some things we needed to change and some things we needed to stick with," he said.
With renewed leadership, the Rams won 13 straight games, including one forfeit, and rewrote the record book at Ligonier Valley (13-4-1).
Offensively, Grimm scored 46 goals, a new school record that surpassed Emily Daugherty's 41-goal total in 2009. Grimm, who will play softball at Kent State next season, finished her Ligonier Valley career with 112 goals.
Statistically, Grimm had her best game against West Branch, when she scored five goals and two assists. Grimm also scored four goals against Conemaugh Township and Derry.
"Four to five times a week every week she'll do things so incredible that I just shake my head and tell whoever will listen than I'm just glad she's on my side," Vogelsang said. "Maddy was admired by all of her teammates, and she will leave a lasting legacy on this program. All 27 of the returning girls looked up to her and I know will want to continue the tradition and legacy she's started."
Junior Nikki Davis was another key part of Ligonier Valley's offense that set the school record with 94 goals. Davis recorded a single-season record 27 assists for the Rams, along with 17 goals.
Certainly, the coach of the record-setting team was excited to see his players succeeding on the field. But, most importantly, the coach was pleased with the way they handled their success.
"We went through an entire season without a single yellow or red card," Vogelsang said. "We were good sports and hard workers in everything we did."
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|late model f bodies that were equipped with the tbi or throttle body injection were the 305 motors.. rs models were the common cars and the z28's usually received the tpi tune port injection motors.. painless wiring company offers complete after market harnesses to install a late model motor/trans combo into a earlier model vehicle.. as far as crate motors go.. regardless of the year engine you buy to install you can go aftermarket to convert to fuel injection but it will require buying a complete kit to convert.. tbi setups from chevy started in 87 and aftermarket parts are available to increase the potential from them...
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The F-Body also came through carbureted in the eighties.
350 GM Goodwrench Caprice engine in 3rd Gen TBI F-Body?
I'm looking at getting a cheaper older T/A and buying a NEW GM goodwrench 5.7L / 350 and dropping it into one, and the early 90's Caprice 350 is CHEAP (1400 dollars or so - turn-key?). I can always modify the engine later, I don't want to spend 4000 bucks on an engine, or get a remanned engine of dubious durability.
The Caprice Goodwrench is supposed to be easily adapted to an early 90s TBI Trans Am or Camaro, but I read that some late 80's F-bodies were also "TBI".
Does the car need to be "TBI" and what does it take to make, say, a 1979 Firebird "TBI"? A lot of time and expense?
Does anyone know the dates that a new GM Goodwrench 350 made for the Caprice Classic would be swappable into a TBI Trans Am? Example - from 1987 to 1992?
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|Kultulz is probably right but it is worth a try, at the very least you'll learn something about racks and their inner workings.
Please be advised that special service tools are necessary to disassemble and service a rack assembly. When they were first introduced, they were serviced on the bench but now are R&R'd for the most part.
What has happened is the seals on the spool valve have hardened and started to rub into the aluminum valve bore. That is the gray you see in the fluid. There is no fix for a damaged bore other than housing replacement or a rebuilt unit. A quality rebuild (Moog) will have stainless steel liners at the spool valve and both of the rack seals.
Service replacement calls for full system flush and an inline filter to be installed in the return line. The rebuilt replacement (long rack) will also come with innner ball sockets and boots, heck of a deal.
It's just like halfshafts...it is cheaper to install an exchange than it is to disassemble, clean and inspect, lube and reassemble.
I couldn't imagine driving a car nowadays without a rack. The old linkage technolgy is archaic. I have a son-in-law that has an '86 Camaro with a box and linkage. Too slow! Too expensive to replace all those service parts when worn.
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Especially when his given name is Charles.
It used to be Sue but after killin off the ole man I changed it. :p
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Man, it felt good to get that rant about Racks out o' my system!
Interesting idea, cleaning the valve & bore.
Far less expensive than $100 for a Rack..
But then I still have what's left of my trusty rusty '84 Marquis..the rack in it should bolt right into the Fairmont (both are Fox-platform cars).
But the tinkerer in me wants to learn about those valves..
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|the "grey" colour you see in the fluid , is aluminum particulate , basically wear material , off the internal parts .. the jobber re-mans have a steel sleeve , i believe , that precludes this condition re-ocurring .. buy the best , brand name rack , not a "wet box " , or "white box "cheapy .. make sure you buy a couple new mount bushings while your at it .. good luck .. jim prowse ..
|Well if you have time to kill and are curious take apart your rack. But at 37 years old and in this field for some time I have never worked anywhere (private garage or dealership) that serviced rack & pinions. I don't even know if you could buy the internal components retail over the counter. Anywhere I've worked it's simply take out old, flush system, install new. I could rebuild brake calipers too but why would I when I can buy loaded rebuilt ones for almost nothing for most cars. Now a rack costs a bit more than a brake caliper but my opinion on something like this is - buy it, install it, be done with it! Just my opinion .
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Oh it's a rack and pinion?!
Take the end cover off where the hoses go in and you will find the valve in one of the casting projections. Most of these are aluminum so the bore is probably corroded, a little scotchbrite and you might be good to go?
Worth a try and you don't have to switch racks, you might even be able to just change housings with a good junkyard piece.
Don't give up yet!
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Hey, Thanx for all the responses!
This is a great board!
1) Yep, if it were a balljoint, strut bearing or another suspension component, it'd be stiff both ways.
2) Lucas P/S Restorer IS great stuff, helped a lot in my van..but not in this car..not so far.
My van's P/S fluid was also grey (before I drained, flushed, refilled & bled). I asked the former owner what fluid he put in it & he said "The bottle said "Power Steering Fluid- works in all cars". Well, one size does NOT fit all- Both my van AND this Fairmont call for Type F Trans Fluid in the Power Steering systems.
3) '81 Fairmonts are indeed Rack & Pinion Steering-
there's no conventional steering box.
Seems I will need a Rack.
You know, I've had 4 cars so far w/ Rack & Pinion Steering (3 power, 1 manual). TWO of them (both w/ P/S) have needed new racks.
Conversely, I've had over 30 cars w/ conventional, old-style (non-rack) Power Steering..
NONE of them ever needed a box or pump replaced, and MOST of 'em were AT LEAST 20 OR MORE years old and had well over 100K on 'em when I got 'em.
Rack and Pinions are JUNK! Cheap, weak and generally inferior designs, much like the cars equipped with them.
There's a very good reason cars used essentially the same Power Steering systems (designed in the 1950's) for over 30 years..THEY WORK WELL AND THEY LAST DAMN NEAR FOREVER!
Long live old-school Detroit Iron!
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|Yea I think its the steering box too, don't think there is a rack on them. That GRAY fluid was a giveaway that something was really wrong inside. Did you try putting a magnet in the old fluid and see it the Gray collected on the magnet? You might try a restorer but it may not do any good if valve is sticking, but worth a try.
|4 Jaw Chuck
|Sounds like the valve is stuck in the steering box, disassembly may be required to repair it. Try the power steering conditioner first and see if it frees up, grey means water contamination. The valve is probably rusted in position.
|If your strapped for cash try this, LUCUS POWER STEERING (rack) RESTORER. You'll be amazed at how well it works, it's one trick that I learned from a carlot owner.
|If it was a problem with the strut bearings I would think it would do it consistant left or right. Sounds to me like a fault in the rack & pinion. Fluid may not be being directed properly in the rack to provide assist when your turning right. There are valves in the rack that control the flow of fluid inside the rack to provide proper assist. Most remanufactured rack & pinions come with new inner tie rods, you can either swap over your outers or get new outer tie rods as well. You will also need an alignment when done. If you count the amount of rotations it takes to remove the outer tie rods off the old rack and install same amount on new rack alignment will be close enough that you should be able to drive her to the nearest alignment shop. Make sure you flush all the old fluid out of the system and if the pump is whiny at all replace it too.
|Hot Roddin' Rocko
P/S turns Left fine..Very Stiff turning Right...Why?
And I doubt it's cuz it was a former Nascar Racer..
Not this '81 6 Cyl Ford Fairmont. LOL
It's odd.. Steering to the Left is fine (smooth, light, no hard spots or noises).
Steering to the Right is VERY stiff, as if there's no Power Assist at all.
It's stiff almost as as soon as you turn it off-center to Right. It's not like it's smooth 1/2 way to lock then stiffens.
But there's NO Noise or Pulsation or anything unusual, except the stiffness.
Increasing RPM has no effect.
Stiff to Right whether rolling or stopped.
No, the car isn't and wasn't wrecked.
It doesn't pull, wander or shimmy either.
Wheels don't sit funny- No obvious Camber or Caster problems (not to the naked eye, anyway).
Both front tires Pressure good, worn evenly.
I just bought the car, so don't ask me when it started doing this.
I noticed the P/S fluid was greyish in color,
so I drained, flushed, re-filled (w/ proper fluid) & bled system. NO Improvement (I did this about a week, and maybe 60 miles ago).
Car is an '81 Ford Fairmont, 200 C.I. Inline Six, Power Rack & Pinion Steering.
Is the Valve bad?
Is it the Rack?
The Box?
Another Suspension or Steering component?
Is perhaps a Strut seizing up?
WHAT is the Problem?
HOW do I fix it?
I appreciate your help..

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Australia enjoys positive relations with all the countries of Central America underwritten by modest political and trade links. We cooperate on various multilateral issues and have a good relationship on trade liberalisation matters. As members of the Cairns Group, Australia cooperates with Costa Rica and Guatemala to promote our common commitment to agricultural trade reform. Central American communities within Australia, such as the significant Salvadoran population, help promote links between our two regions. Belize is a fellow member of the Commonwealth, with whom we share positive and friendly ties and work together in various Commonwealth organisations and events. We also cooperate with Central American countries, to varying degrees, in the United Nations and a range of other international forums on important issues such as the environment, climate change, whaling, fisheries management, human rights and security. This cooperation has included shared work on the United Nations Security Council in 2013, with Guatemala and Australia both serving as non-permanent members.
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The Forum for East Asia – Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) is another body through which Australia can expand and strengthen relationships with Central America. It aims to increase and improve mutual understanding, trust, political dialogue and friendly cooperation among member states. The Forum has 36 member nations including Australia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
In 2001, the Australian Government established the Council on Australia – Latin America Relations (COALAR) which aims to enhance commercial, political and cultural relations between Australia and Latin America. Since its inception, COALAR has been active in promoting business, education, tourism and cultural links between Australia and Latin America. For updates on COALAR activities and information on the annual grants program, follow COALAR on Facebook.
Australia's Embassy in Mexico City and High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago (which covers Belize) are responsible for the countries of Central America on a non-resident basis. Australia has also opened Consulates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua headed by Honorary Consuls. El Salvador opened an Embassy in Canberra in 2012 and Guatemala in December 2014, while Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama have consular representation in various Australian cities.
Australia's trade and investment ties with Central America are growing, albeit from a very small base. Opportunities to expand trade exist in agribusiness, the mining sector, food commodities and the provision of professional services.
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While still modest, two-way merchandise trade with Central America has increased steadily over recent years to around $324 million in 2013-14. Australia's main exports to Central America are orthopaedic appliances and dairy products, in particular milk, cream, whey and yogurt. Our major imports include electronic integrated circuits, coffee and substitutes, and medical instruments.
Costa Rica is Australia's major trading partner in Central America. In 2013-14, two-way merchandise trade between Australia and Costa Rica was $141 million (exports $3 million, imports $138 million). Australia's principal export to Costa Rica was electrical circuits equipment. Principal imports from Costa Rica included electronic integrated circuits and medical instruments (including veterinary).
Ratified by the US Congress in July 2005, the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) is one of the key structural elements underpinning Central America's trade relations with the United States. The Agreement includes seven signatories: the United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The export zone created the United States' third largest market in Latin America after Mexico and Brazil, by the time it entered into force for all parties in 2009.
CAFTA-DR requires important reforms of the domestic legal and business environment that encourage competitive business development and investment, protect intellectual property rights, and promote transparency and rule-of-law in the democratic systems that have solidified in the region over the past decade.
CAFTA-DR is thus an important instrument to support growing economic and political cooperation between Central American states and the US. In July 2012 the EU and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) signed a comprehensive Association Agreement which also includes an ambitious trade component, with a focus on fostering sustainable development and reinforcing regional economic integration in Central America.
In November 2012, Australia became an observer of the Pacific Alliance, an Asia-oriented, trade-liberalising bloc between Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Costa Rica's bid for membership has been approved and it is undertaking accession processes. Panama, currently negotiating a free trade agreement with Mexico, has also expressed interest in membership. Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and the Dominican Republic are also observers.
Despite the modest nature of two-way trade, Australian companies are taking advantage of niche opportunities to provide professional services throughout the region. The Australian Government, through our post in Mexico City and our Austrade representation there, helps raise the profile of Australian companies and ensures that Australian businesses and exporters are well positioned to make the most of emerging opportunities. Australia's network of Honorary Consuls in several Central American countries also assists the Australian Embassy in Mexico to identify commercial opportunities in the region.
There is scope to promote the Australian education system as an attractive option for Central American tertiary students and students wanting to study English. Costa Rica and Panama face a shortage of skilled labour, with potential opportunities for the provision of vocational training.
In Central America there are seven Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies with 41 projects and sub-projects for a range of minerals, almost all of which are at the exploration stage. Orica (explosives) is active in several Central American countries, including Panama. The mining sector is of growing importance in countries such as Panama and Nicaragua, opening up opportunities for Australian suppliers of mining equipment, technologies and services as well as investors.
The expansion of the Panama Canal, due for completion later in 2015, should double its capacity and increase the scope for inter-continental trade with more and larger ships transiting between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans (via the Caribbean Sea). It is anticipated that one fifth of world trade will pass through the canal. The Colón Free Trade Zone (CFZ), linked to the canal on the Caribbean coast, is the world's second largest free trade zone after Hong Kong and may be attractive to companies looking to access Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.
Apart from dairy products, Central America continues to import significant quantities of food commodities and processed products. These markets have traditionally been dominated by US and European exporters. However, as the Australian commercial presence in Mexico grows, new opportunities to expand food export markets are likely to arise.
With a strong agricultural base, many Central American countries demand farm inputs and other related technologies. Agribusiness is a potential growth area for Australian companies, which are already taking advantage of some opportunities to provide animal genetics and farm technologies in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
As Central American countries move into the digital age there is an increasing demand for IT products, including broadband internet, computers, cables, routers and cellular services equipment. A number of foreign companies have established call centres in Costa Rica. Australian ICT company Opmantek has opened an office in Panama.
Infrastructure renewal in Central America, particularly Panama and Costa Rica, may provide opportunities for Australian involvement. Projects include airport terminal expansions, new highways including toll roads, port infrastructure, canal development and public transport.
Several Central American countries, including Panama and El Salvador, are developing potable water and wastewater treatment plants. Opportunities in this sector are likely to continue to grow.
Health is also a sector offering some opportunities in Central America. Austrade Mexico has assisted Australian businesses such as Cochlear in both Panama and Costa Rica to position the company as a preferred supplier of hearing implants in those two markets.


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"A Flight to Domesticity?: Making a Home in the Gentlemen's Clubs of London, 1880-1914." Journal of British Studies 45:4 (2006): 796-818.
London Clubland: A Cultural History of Gender and Class in Late-Victorian Britain (New York: Palgrave Macmillan), December 2011.
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The Canisius College women's soccer team will open the 2014 season on Aug. 16, when the team hosts Kent State in an exhibition game at the Demske Sports Complex, head coach Jim Wendling announced on Tuesday.
The Golden Griffins have nine non-conference contests scheduled, four of which will take place at home. Roberts Wesleyan (Aug. 27), Cleveland State (Sept. 12), Binghamton (Sept. 14) and Robert Morris (Sept. 20) will visit the Demske Sports Complex this season.
The Griffs will play their first road game against NJIT in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 22 and will also be on the road against cross-town rival Buffalo (Aug. 24) and long-time rival St. Bonaventure (Aug. 31). The team will close out the non-league road slate taking a trip to California, which will be the first time in program history, to take on Pacific (Sept. 5) and Sacramento State (Sept. 7) in the team's final non-conference road games.
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play is scheduled to begin on Sept. 18 when Canisius travels to Saint Peter's. The Griffs then return home for a pair of contests against defending league champ Monmouth (Sept. 27) and Niagara (Oct. 1), before hitting the road for a two-game road trip. The trip is kicked off by a visit to Hamden, Conn., to take on Quinnipiac (Oct. 4), followed by the Oct. 8 matchup against Rider.
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I'm looking at two S&W model 625 revolvers. One is the Jim Miceluk model. The difference in price is great. The JM is $400 more than the regular 625. Both are 6 round 45s. Is the JM model worth it and why?
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I'm looking at two S&W model 625 revolvers. One is the Jim Miceluk model. The difference in price is great. The JM is $400 more than the regular 625. Both are 6 round 45s. Is the JM model worth it and why?
I bought the 625 JM new. I have Buddys with the standard 625. Mine has a bead on the front sight and it came with the laminated grips which I replaced with the Hogues. No way would I pay 400.00 more for the JM. Look closely, the older 625 may be a a better gun. Check the bbl to cyl. gap, the extractor and fit and finish.
I love to shoot this gun. It's my favorite ( after some action work and a return to S&W for a new extractor) they didn't see fit to do anything about the bbl to cyl gap. I shoot IDPA so it dosen't have to be very accurate. It is a hoot to shoot.
I've owned several .45 ACP revolvers, one a Colt M1917 and one a Smith Model 625, plus several Ruger Blackhawks with .45 ACP cylinders. The M1917 bought because it was cheap at $25.00 or so, the M625 because I had just sold my Gold Cup and had a lot of .45 ACP brass on hand.
If you have access to a pile of ACP brass, or a supply of cheap surplus ACP ammo, the ACP makes sense. If not, the .45 Colt is far and away a better selection. With the Smith, you'll have to contend with either half-moon or full-moon clips, or used the No.2 yellow pencil for an ejector. .45 Auto Rim brass is still available, but pricey.
Me, I'd pass up the ACP altogether.
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P.S. The foregoing neglects "wants" altogether. If that be the case, well, it's all up to you.
I have a 25-2, 625JM and 625PC. I like them all, but I dont know that I would pay an extra $400 for the JM. The differences between the 625 and 625JM are limited to things like the quick change front sight (which I like very much), the JM grips (which I dont like), a grooved trigger (which I actually like after I took the edge off the grooves. They can draw blood as they come from the factory.) and MIM internal parts. I understand Jerry likes MIM parts. I do too. They come a little rougher than most of the forged parts, but they seem to be harder to me. They are harder to smooth than the forged parts, but when you do, I think they provide a better trigger action than the forged parts. Just my opinion. Your mileage will vary. The 625PC is a little different. It has a shorter cylinder with the barrel set back about 1/8. The barrel contour is also different and it weighs about 1.5 oz. less than the 625JM, if that makes any difference to you. All are very accurate. The cylinder throats of the two 625s are right at .452. The throats of the 25-2 are .455, but it shoots well anyway.


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With the failure of my first attempt due to overexcitement and misprinted templates my personal costs are well over $100 up to this point. But, I figured I would track my spending on this try so anyone who wants to attempt it can see how much it would cost if everything goes right.
36 X 36 aluminum sheet metal: $21.43
3M Adhesive Aerosol: $4.56
JB weld $3.85
Resin Earpiece and antenna: $20.00
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I am using Rafal's templates this time around and he suggests using 2mm thick cardboard. the aluminum sheet metal i picked up is roughly .8 mm so I decided that I would glue multiple sheets together to form the helmet liner.
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Instead of sanding the sheets and using epoxy to bind them together I went and picked up some 3M adhesive spray and it made my job about a million times easier.
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after the first two layers were formed and cured I attached a third layer and cut the two back pieces of the template together and kept the front piece separate. This made it so that when i attached the visor and ear layer of the template the only seams in the sheet metal would be covered by the mandibles. seamless is good!
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I cut out and attached the mandibles/earpiece base. Once it was all dried i cut out the cheeks and cheek bones. I knew the 3M wouldn't cut it to attach such a small surface area so i went with the tried and true JB weld (actually locktight brand but you know what I mean.)
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Theres my progress thus far! I am a little worried about the rigidity of the Epoxy weld because its humid as all hell today in Florida.
I think ill attempt the dome next. I am trying to avoid any serious grinding so I will be trying out some different techniques. I got an old batting helmet from play it again sports for 5 bucks that is close to the right size but will need to be cut to be the correct measurements. I will also attempt the template build using aluminum sheet metal.
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Early 80's 305, with CCC or CCCC Computer (or not), 8 Degrees static . Hook the advance unit back up , Manifold source for power, ported source for economy and smog..
Detonation sounds like marbles being shaken in a can..occurs usually under throttle load, and uphill pulls..Being that far advanced will probably make it run a bit hotter than normal.
After you set it for 8 degrees , take it on to the freeway, going up the ramp..Hammer it..If it pings / Rattles.. retard it. If it barks like a dog, advance it a bit..
Don't know what to tell ya about turning the engine over by hand with no valve action..but that doesn't sound right..maybe with a socket and breaker bar..Do a Vacuum Check .. 17 to 21 In Hg and STEADY, Bouncing Rapid Needle indicates burned/Leaky Valves, Guides, or seals..
Do a Compression, 125 to 150 PSI + / - 10% all the way around is good..much lower think rings/ rebuild.
Did you break in the cam properly ? 2000 RPM for 5 to 20 minutes?
try dropping the timing to around 10 - 12*. and make sure you hook the vacuum advance back up. then test drive it and see if that helps.
were the spark plugs in the heads? if they were then you may have blowby issues. i'd do a compression test and leakdown test and see what you come up with. you will hear a certain amount of air rushing past. but it shouldnt be so easy to turn by hand.
hope this helped!
What should I set my timing at?
I'm unsure what to set my ignition timing at on my 305 (early 80s), it has an edelbrock 1406 carb, 2101 performer intake and performer cam (summit but equilivant) and factory HEI dist,. I searched and cant find any information on factory timing specs.
I currently have it set at 14* BTDC base with the vacuum advance disconnected.. Cruising down the highway i can hear a ticking sound coming from the engine, is this pinging?
Looking for reccomendations for what to set it at for best fuel economy (factory specs im assuming?).
Also, should I be able to crank the engine over by hand with all the valves fully closed (pushrods removed)? I did this while changing my cam and could hear the air bleeding out.
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Hey guys, I'm new here as you can tell from the post count. I have an Flemming registered HK sear. I'm involved in developing some hosts (guns I can install my sear into converting the guns into macheguns or submachineguns.
I'm looking to make a HK53 (a MP5 sized gun that shoots medium powered rifle rounds) and a HK 33 (a 16" barreled rifle that shoots medium powered rifle rounds) clone guns. I would like to make them in 5.45X39. The profile of the barrels can be converted to a HK profile from a AK-74 blank.
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FFRF tickets Alabama Sheriff for inappropriate display of religion (March 19, 2012)
A Chilton County, Ala., sheriff will no longer send his constituents an overtly sectarian Christmas card, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt first wrote to the sheriff on Jan. 20. Schmitt pointed out that his sectarian card was "grossly inappropriate." The card, which depicted the sheriff and his family standing in front of a Christmas tree, and was signed by him and his "family." The card also contained a religious poem that concluded with "The Christmas gift given to us is Jesus Christ's gift of love."
"We strongly urge you to consider your status as one of the highest elected officials in Chilton County and the importance of the constitutional principle of separation of church and state before you send out holiday cards promoting your personal religious beliefs and viewpoints," added Schmitt.
The sheriff spoke with Schmitt on March 19 and assured her that the card will be modified in time for the upcoming holiday season. He had "no intentions of offending anyone."
FFRF assures Illinois students they don't have to 'trust in god' (March 16, 2012)
A Freedom From Religion Foundation complaint has successfully removed a religious display from a Hononegah Community High School (Ill.) hallway.
The phrase "In God We Trust" had been prominently featured on a school letter board for over 10 years. It wasn't until Superintendent Randy Gross received a March 13 letter from FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor that things changed. Gaylor referenced the history of the motto as a "Johnny-come-lately first adopted during the Cold War as a reaction to the purported 'Godlessness' of Communism. American's original motto was purely secular, i.e., 'E Pluribus Unum' ('from many come one'). . ." She pointed out that the poster is offensive to students and parents who don't believe in a god or have beliefs contrary to a monotheistic faith.
"There is no place in a public school for religious messages. The poster at Hononegah Community High School is particularly concerning as it creates an association between faith in god and patriotism," wrote Gaylor.
A representative of the high school responded to Gaylor's letter of complaint on March 16, informing FFRF that "maintenance removed the display."
FFRF stops kindergarten prayer (March 12, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has put an end to illegal prayer in a Manchester, Tenn., kindergarten classroom.
A Hillsboro Elementary School teacher led her kindergarten students in daily prayers. Students were expected to join their teacher, proclaiming "God is good, God is great. . ." In at least one instance this teacher informed students that rainbows "are a sign from God that he wouldn't flood the world again." FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert sent an advisory letter to Superintendent Kenny Casteel on Feb. 28: "Instructing kindergarteners to pray violates the U.S. Constitution. Coffee County Schools must take immediate action to stop its teachers from imposing their religious beliefs and practices on their students." Her letter cited constitutional chapter and verse, invoking decades of firm Supreme Court rulings barring such devotional and coercive practices in public schools.
Markert received a positive response from the director of schools on March 12: "The teacher has been reminded of her obligations under the law, and has assured us that no such problems will re-occur. This topic will be brought to the attention of all teachers within the system."
FFRF keeps library doors open in Nevada (March 12, 2012)
The Washoe County Library System in Reno, Nev., will be open during Easter next year.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, along with a local complainant, took issue with the library's holiday closure policy. Prior to FFRF's involvement all Washoe County Libraries were closed each Easter Sunday, even libraries that had typical Sunday hours. FFRF Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote to Library Director Arnie Maurins on Feb. 16: "Easter is neither a federal holiday nor a Nevada state holiday. It is unconstitutional and inappropriate for a public library system to close on Easter."
FFRF learned that library employees are forced to make up the hours they missed for the mandatory shut-down on Easter by working at another branch or to use their annual leave time. "Government employees should not be inconvenienced or punished so that Christian employees can celebrate a holy day," asserted Markert.
Maurins replied on March 12, assuring FFRF that the policy will change in the future and staff would be directed to "take the necessary steps to enable libraries with Sunday hours to be open on Easter. . ."
FFRF muffles proselytizing Christian rock band in West Virginia (March 9, 2012)
Lewis County Schools in Weston, W.Va., cancelled a Christian concert after receiving a letter of complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Both the middle and high school in Lewis County were scheduled to interrupt instructional time to host the Jason Lovins Band, a Christian rock group with a clear mission to "take the focus off themselves and point it to the One they sing about." Lovins has been known to give his own testimony during performances and frequently insists "life begins at conception." Lovins "testifies" that he was conceived as the result of rape and warns students against abortion. The event was sponsored by a student Christian club, Youth Alive.
"We are concerned that this assembly will be utilized by the Youth Alive club and their guest to push their religious agenda and religious values on a captive audience of students," wrote FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt in a letter to Superintendent J. Mace.
Schmitt received a response from the school on March 9. A representative of the school district confirmed that the middle school assembly was cancelled. While the high school assembly took place, "no religion was brought into the assembly." The district assured Schmitt that it will "stay within the proper guidelines of separation of church and state."
FFRF educates North Carolina teacher on Constitution (March 8, 2012)
An eighth grade teacher at Starmount Middle School in Booneville, N.C., will no longer proselytize to her students, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
The teacher said in class that "God is the only creator of the universe" and "evolution is not allowed to be considered." She also used skeletons adorned with T-shirts as teaching aids, including shirts that said "Jesus is my Homeboy" and "Mary is my Homegirl." The Secular Student Alliance sent two emails to the teacher, pushing for the removal of the offensive shirts. A third email went out to the school principal, but garnered no response. FFRF Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert intervened on Feb. 28: "Public schools are prohibited from teaching creationism or 'intelligent design.' Courts have routinely found that such teachings are religious and unconstitutional."
Markert argued that the t-shirt display directly violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. She added that schools may not display Christian or other religious messages on school grounds. "It is unconstitutional for the school to promote a Christian message to students through t-shirts put on display by a school official."
In a March 8 letter of reply, Superintendent L. Stewart Hobbs confirmed that the t-shirts had been removed.
FFRF educates Wichita Falls school district (March 7, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has confirmed that the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Texas) will no longer issue a sectarian prayer at mandatory staff events.
On top of condoning public prayer, the school district held its August convocation at the First Baptist Church. Local complainants informed FFRF that School Board President Reginald Blow delivered the sectarian prayer during the staff meeting and invoked the name of "Jesus." All faculty and staff were required to attend this event. FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt initially wrote to Superintendent George Kazanas on Aug. 18, 2011: "It is grossly inappropriate for an official government meeting to be held in a religious place of worship. This practice forces employees, who may be of varying religions or have none at all, to enter a house of worship."
Schmitt sent two more letters of complaint to Kazanas before receiving a reply.
In his March 7 response, Kazanas assured Schmitt that the school district intends to comply with the Constitution and that "future convocations will not include a prayer."
FFRF cuts off bible distribution in Tennessee classroom (May 29, 2012)
Tullahoma City Schools (Tullahoma, Tenn.) will now prohibit distribution of bibles in its classrooms, after receiving a letter of complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Fifth graders at East Lincoln Elementary School were told by their teachers to come up and take a bible in their classrooms. FFRF Staff Attorney Stephanie Schmitt warned Superintendent Dan Lawson in a May 21 letter that "it is unconstitutional for public school districts to allow the distribution of bibles during the school day. "Courts uniformly have held the distribution of bibles to students at public schools is prohibited."
In a May 29 letter of response, Lawson wrote that he would advise principals to prohibit such distribution in the future, assuring FFRF that "we fully adhere to a belief that we are responsible to be neutral in matters of religion."
FFRF halts prayer at Georgia high school (May 31, 2012)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded the principal of West Forsyth High School (Cumming, Ga.) to stop leading students in prayer.
The principal delivered a sectarian prayer at a mandatory meeting for graduating seniors. FFRF Staff Attorney Andrew Seidel sent a letter on May 24 to Forsyth County Schools Superintendent L.C. Evans: "While acting in their official role as public school employees, and while they are present in the classroom or public school, teachers and administrators may not pray with students."
In a May 31 letter of reply, Superintendent L.C. Evans wrote that the school had investigated the situation and that "in the future prayers will not be delivered in such a setting."
FFRF tackles Washington football coach's prayers (June 1, 2012)
Thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, an Auburn High School (Auburn, Wash.) football coach will not lead the team in prayer before games, nor will any other school district employees.
The prayers took place in the locker room, with team members and coaches bowing their heads and taking a knee. Everyone in the locker room was obligated to participate. FFRF Staff Attorney Andrew Seidel wrote to the school district's Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Timothy A. Cummings on May 23: "The prayers before Auburn High School's football games constitute an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion."
Seidel also wrote that he was concerned that the prayers were not isolated to Auburn High School and requested that the school district investigate the practices at all of its public schools' athletic games.
FFRF received a positive response from Assistant Superintendent Cummings on June 1. Cummings reported that "the school district's athletic director has sent a memo to all building athletic directors to desist immediately with organized team prayers by coaches." He also sent a copy of FFRF's letter to all administrators and noted that "Principals will need to monitor closely so that staff refrains from leading prayers in school." The district will also be hosting an in-service on the "Constitutionality of Prayer in Public Schools."


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Always one in the chamber for me. Fine motor control goes out the window in a stressful situation. Can you be assured that you will have the control to grip the slide and chamber a round? Also, when every second could count, do you want to lose time chambering a round? I choose not to take those chances.
I carry a Kel Tec P3AT in my pocket, which is essentially the same gun as your Ruger, in a Desantis Nemesis holster. The gun is DAO and has a decent length trigger. IMO, as long as you have the trigger covered, there's no way the gun is going to fire. Guns are mechanical devices, they don't just go off spontaneously. Unless you're playing with the gun while it's in your pocket, I think you're safe to carry it with a round chambered.
Oh, this topic has been discussed, many, many, many times. If you search it, you'll probably come up with more answers to your question than just the responses you'll get to your post here.


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Arsenal.com's International Watch reports back to base on those who have temporarily swapped the red of Arsenal for the colours of their national sides. Read on for the latest news on how they all got on. Arsenal.com will have the latest injury news from Arsène Wenger's press conference on Friday.
Nicklas Bendtner
Denmark 1-1 Czech Republic, March 26
Nicklas Bendtner was on target as Denmark drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic. The Arsenal striker played a full 90 minutes and struck midway through the first half. Jan Koller equalised for the Czechs, who were without the injured Tomas Rosicky.
Cesc Fabregas
Spain 1-0 Italy, March 26
Cesc Fabregas played a full 90 minutes as Spain beat Italy. David Villa scored a superb goal with 16 minutes left to sink the world champions.
Gael Clichy, William Gallas, Bacary
Sagna, Mathieu Flamini
France 1-0 England, March 26
William Gallas played a full 90 minutes as France beat England in Paris. Franck Ribery scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute after David James had brought down former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka. Bacary Sagna missed the friendly through injury. Gael Clichy and Mathieu Flamini were both in the French squad but did not play.
Philippe Senderos
Switzerland 0-4 Germany, March 26
Philippe Senderos was replaced after 74 minutes of Switzerland 4-0 home defeat against Germany.
Jens Lehmann
Switzerland 0-4 Germany, March 26
Jens Lehmann played a full 90 minutes and kept a clean sheet as Germany thrashed Switzerland. Klose gave the visitors a half-time lead before Gomez (2) and Podolski completed a comprehensive victory for Germany.
Brazil 1-0 Sweden, March 26
Gilberto played a full 90 minutes as Brazil beat Sweden in the third international friendly to be played at Emirates Stadium. Alexandre Pato came off the bench on the hour mark to make his international debut and grabbed the winner 18 minutes from time, capitalising on Rami Shaaban's error to find an empty net.
Theo Walcott
France 1-0 England, March 26
Theo Walcott was an unused substitute as England lost their first game of Fabio Capello's reign, going down 1-0 against France in Paris.
Robin van Persie
Austria 3-4 Holland, March 26
Robin van Persie played a full 90 minutes as Holland recovered from a three-goal deficit to beat Austria 4-3 in an incredible game. Ivanschitz and Prodl (2) gave the hosts a seemingly unassailable lead after 36 minutes but Huntelaar pulled a goal back before the interval and Heitinga struck with 23 minutes left. Vennegoor of Hesselink equalised for Holland with seven minutes remaining and Huntelaar grabbed the winner with three minutes left.
Alexander Hleb
Belarus 2-2 Turkey, March 26
Alex Hleb played a full 90 minutes as Belarus forced a creditable 2-2 draw with Turkey. Kutuzov gave Belarus the lead nine minutes before the break but Sanli levelled almost immediately. Hleb's brother, Viacheslav, restored Belarus' advantage with 25 minutes left but once again the hosts could not hold on and Metin struck to earn Turkey a draw.
Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue
Ivory Coast 0-2 Tunisia, March 26
Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue were both in the Ivory Coast squad which lost 2-0 against Tunisia.
Lukasz Fabianski
Poland 0-3 United States, March 26
Lukasz Fabianski did not feature as Poland were beaten 3-0 by the United States.


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Guys, I would like to purchase a top quality Stormtrooper Armor. Any recommendations? Where do I purchase it?
Guys, I would like to purchase a top quality Stormtrooper Armor. Any recommendations? Where do I purchase it?
Try whitearmor.net
Find all your answers there. Lots of great quality armour at various price points....
PEEL is correct, go to whitearmor.net, and like I tell new people here, read, read, read. It's not as tough as a Fett to make, but you can learn tricks to make it more comfortable to wear, how to do helmet electronics.
That's where I learned my TK stuff. I became an "Elite" Trooper, but now they call it Expert Infantryman Status. Basically, it helps you achieve the goal of being as screen accurate as possible. I followed the guidelines just so that I wouldn't screw anything up, but I wound up meeting the criteria. It's a nice pat on the back for a job well done, very much like the encouragement and appreciation you get here on TDH.
The people there as just as helpful as here, in fact you'll bump into some of the same guys and gals.
Good luck Trooper !
Last edited by Timmer; Oct 29, 2009 at 8:05 PM.
What Timmer and the guys said. whitearmor.net is the place for all the info you need on how to put the different makes together and to get info on what to get and from who.
You'll be amongst us "elites" in no time bro
its stormtrooper.
Or TE2...
I'm not going to fire up another recasting debate, there are enough of them already.
But, I can't remember TE2 ever being under suspected of recasting. I know he was recasted by Piratetrooper (DavetheDane). But I never heard of TE2 being accused of recasting other than the everlasting quarrel of who owns thas and that mold.
I haven't been active on the FISD for a while, so I don't know if this has become an issue as of late though.
AP is great, but it doesn't fit well over 6'1" without modification i hear.
FX can be made to fit anyone...of course it is highly inaccurate. Still, it is 501st acceptable and just as recognizable as anything else.
TE2 and AP would be the best quality though if you can fit them...and only a few hundred bucks more for the set over FX. Definitely worth it for a quality suit.
www.whitearmor.net is your pal for this
TE sold his ANH molds to TE2, so he is not a recaster, and a great guy to boot!
and i agree, AP or TE2would be your best bet. i have AP and love it!
New here, but long time TK junkie.
TE2 isn't recast, but has been recast a bit of late.
As an owner of both AP and TE2 kits, I would say AP is more durable, but TE2 is more detailed. TE2 also slightly cheaper and a great guy too.
Durability is the key here imho, and I would pick AP over TE2 any day when I see the cracks in my fellow troopers' armour. Having to fix cracks every time your armour has been packed and handled isn't fun. I love my AP, and even if the details are a little bit softer, I can trust that it's still in one piece when I open my trunk. I had a bad meeting with asfalt and got away with only a scratch at my handplate!
AP shins and arm pieces are the same for both sides, no left and right. It does not feel "wrong" when you wear them, the pieces fit both sides well. And I think it's nice to not have to pay attention to which piece I put where (as long as the knee pad is on the correct leg, of course).
No matter what make you get, find a good way to build your suit. I usually need someone to help me with putting on my boots/shins. m(._.)m
All good tips on the reading the boards. These are fans for the fans. I am looking to possibly trade my Armor FX TK armor for a good start on an ESB Fett. Feel free to PM for any interest.
example of an AP kit...
very strong and durable... the kit does have one problem: you will have to rework the left outer calf piece as it is not shaped correctly. Other than that it is a great kit. I found this one for sale partially assembled right here in the cargo hold. Doesn't happen often, but if you take your time you might come across a great deal at one of the costuming sites.
It is great, pretty accurate, an durable set. TE2 I believe was derived from the same molds as the AP, but AP reworked the molds to clean it up a bit.
Some of the "bumpiness" that the TE2 has (some people may see as more detail) is actually not accurate to the movie, but was rather a distortion to the molds over time. I believe the TE2 kits do have the ridge on the butt and back plate as well.
both have their ups and down, but if you're planning on trooping in it, its best to get a AP, and modify it a bit.
Last edited by Mr No Stripes; Dec 17, 2009 at 11:40 AM.
Hmm I suggest the original TE armor if you can find someone who is willing to part with it. It is the most accurate and durable since it is made from thick ABS plastic.
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Contact email@example.com. He has a new armor master FX type kit. He is currently in production...
Good Post part and most info correct. Both are Good Friend and I work with AP and yes I do have my own site. Good to hear Great things about AP Armor. Thanks But something to think about when getting armor,
1) How many time am I going to troop in it.
2) How long before I have to reair or replace it
3) How Close to 100% Movie Accurate do I want it to be
4) Cost The Bottom line.
what is master Fx Armour? Is it something different than Fx? I am looking into starting sand trooper and I am looking to by some armour.
Hi there. I am totally new to this, as I just now think I have enough money to FINALLY have my own suit after waiting my whole life. But FLASH1336, you bring up all of things that I have been wondering about. Specifically, How close to Movie Accurate do I want it to be and the cost. I have contacted AP and am hoping to get info from them, but when you got your first suit what did you do? Where did you go? how much am I realistically looking to invest here? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!


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Telepathy and Telekinesis are two very interesting frameworks. Telekinesis has some support abilities as well as various of "Jedi-like" powers that are very popular.
Telepathy is a full featured support set with 3 heals, 4 crowd control powers, and 2 summons.
Champions Online Framework - Telekinesis
Champions Online Framework - Telepathy
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Truely amazing. I had a problem a week ago, lost my internet connection all because I hit a LAN OFF switch I didn't even know I had.We'll for a long time (mostly off and on, I've tried every S-Video and audio in and outs, to no avail, I always got sound but never video from my laptop. So today, I thought to my self, get strong glasses and see what else there is on this Media Edition (TV tuner, etc) laptop.We sure emough, like being slapped in the head was an HDMI slot - yahooooooooooooo, I hooked it up and LAZER SHARP resolution oon the 47inch LCD HDTV 1080P.So now I can surf the world on a huge TV screen I'm gliggling at as we speak it is so cool, I won't need glasses to surf the net again :)Well, maybe for typing - lol.
I only wished I had the option to have HDMI 1 (PC) and HDMI 2 (TV) in picture in picture so I could watch TV in a window while surfing or visa-versa. I never did read the book on it, but I sure have fooled around with the on-screen menu-ing enough and don't see that option - ugh.


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In The News 05-04-2012
Your Weekly Update In The World Of Technology
Xbox AND Kinect For $99?! (With A Contract!)
For awhile now phones and other mobile devices have tried to be more and more like gaming systems, providing better and faster games and graphics. Now it looks as if Microsoft is turning the tables and trying to make gaming systems more like phones. Microsoft, the creator of the popular Xbox, announced earlier this week it would sell its gaming system and the motion-sensor add on Kinect together for only $99. The bundle would include a 4GB Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor BUT only for those that commit to a 2 year, $15 per month, contract. The current retail price for the 4GB Xbox is $199.99 and the retail price for the Kinect is $149.99, bringing the total retail value to around $350. The retail price for the bundle when bought together is only $300.
The two year contract and subsidized bundle, which is something we often see in the mobile device market, is expected to be available as early as next week. The monthly subscription will most likely include Xbox Live Gold as well as potential content from cable and sports providers. The move by Microsoft is seen as a strategic move to put more Xbox's in living rooms and have them serve as a full-fledged family entertainment system as opposed to just a gaming system.
So is the new deal worth it? The total cost with the two year contract and bundle would come to $459. The retail cost of the bundle by itself ($300) and a two year Xbox Live Gold subscription ($59/year) would come to $418. The big question will be if the extras included in the subsidized contract will be enough to justify the higher overall price tag.
The Kindle's Disappearing Act
Target is giving the Amazon Kindle the boot. The popular retailer confirmed this past Wednesday that they will be phasing out Kindles and Kindle-branded products by the end of spring. Target released a statement regarding the move, stating that "we typically don't discuss our relationships with vendor partners."
The phasing out of the Kindle comes as a surprise, especially since the Kindle Fire was Target's best selling tablet on last year's Black Friday. One potential reason is the recent plan to include Apple mini-stores within various Target locations. These mini-stores will sell both iPhones and the Kindle Fire's direct competitor, the iPad. It's merely speculation but many believe that Apple's new presence was putting pressure on Target to remove the Amazon products.
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Doctors Racaniello and Despomier,
My name is Eric and I am an undergraduate student at DePauw University, a small liberal arts institution in Greencastle Indiana. I am part of a science research program but because I don't have the capacity to conduct publication quality research with the resources at DePauw I have had to look elsewhere to get my laboratory fix. I spent last summer at the University of Notre Dame conducting informatics in a Toxoplasma lab with Dr. Kristin Hager and most recently took a semester off campus to spend 40 hours a week in the lab of Dr. David Roos at the University of Pennsylvania. My research thus far has centered around functional and comparative genomics in the Apicomplexa but I am fascinated by all things microbial. Now that I have left UPenn I really miss the research lectures and the conversations with people in the lab. TWiV and TWiP help fill this void as big names in research don't come to speak at little liberal arts schools.
Anyway I have a hypothetical procedure for tracking mice and monitoring behavior in infected vs. non infected mice. There are many different strains of Toxoplasma gondii but traditionally the Toxo community into 3 groups: Type I, Type II, and Type III. I'm not sure which type of strains are most likely to show up in wild mice but it would be interesting to see not only if infection changes behavior but if the behavior is strain specific. So first I would set up traps and capture wild mice. I would test them for the presence of Toxo as well as screen the positive mice for strain type. The different strains are well characterized (http://toxodb.org/toxo/) and we could use PCR and strain specific primers for the characterization.
The key step would be the tracking. One of my best friends is a PhD student in Dr. Giles Duffields lab at the University of Notre Dame. The Duffield lab works with Anopheles gambiae. Without ruining Sam's PhD project I will just say that the lab has developed what is essentially a nano-particle type GPS system. They can tag mosquitoes with the device and then release them into the environment, tracking the mosquitoes movement in real time. The hope is that the tracking will lead to a better understanding of how mosquitoes interact with their environment so that we can control the spread of malaria and other Anopheles vectored diseases. If this chip can be outfitted to a mosquito, I would bet that I could stick it in a mouse without changing mouse behavior.
Once released, all of the mice could be monitored in real time and behavior shifts should appear as changes in movement. It would not be necessary to try and capture any cats or recapture mice to find data because everything would be digitally tracked. This experiment would not help in terms of causation as to why the infection changes behavior but it would be a great indicator as to whether or not there actually was a change in behavior. Causation falls back to microarrays and analysis of Next-Gen sequencing, which I am hoping to dive into in grad school next year.
Without knowing exactly how the tracking particles work I can't outline much more of a procedure but I know the particles exist and the way they will be applied to tropical disease research is pretty amazing.
Keep cranking out TWiP and TWiV. I find them at the perfect level of comprehension for an undergraduate lab rat such as myself and I can't wait to see which parasite is next.
Terry writes:
Hello Vincent & Dickson
I absolutely love your podcasts and share both TWIP and TWIV with my microbiology students, as well as (when appropriate) my Anatomy & Physiology students.
I have two questions for Dickson.
1) In your ongoing malaria discussions, could you elaborate on the relationship between malaria and sickle cell (and other such interrelationships with malaria). I discuss this in both microbiology and during the blood lectures of A&P. (currently only 15 minutes through episode#10, forgive me if this is covered already).
2) Your stories of science history spark tales I heard back in the late 70's and early 80's of my undergraduate days and into grad school. I had some amazingly well read professors during my time at Midwestern State and at Univ. of North Texas. Those historical tales always thrilled me, and I love bringing those to life in my own lectures when I can. Do you have any recommendations for books of science history, especially those that are as intriguing as some of the tales you share on TWIP?
Many thanks - and please, keep up the good work!
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Great TWIP 8, of course!
Additional listening about the vaccine for malaria in episode 49 of Meet The Scientists by Dr Irwin Sherman at: http://www.microbeworld.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=640:mts49-irwin-sherman-the-quest-for-a-malaria-vaccine&catid=37:meet-the-scientist&Itemid=155 It's about 25 mins long.
Just saw reference to biohacking and saw this site, http://seedmagazine.com/content/article/the_biohacking_hobbyist/ and another, http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000582.php , that indicate a possible trend.
Smithfield, VA
Jim writes:
Vince and Dick,
I heard an audio segment about tapeworm infection via cats and dogs that lead to liver cysts and death that surprised me. I thought tapeworms were confined to the intestines. So I googled the topic and see, as in this linkhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/786292-overview that there are several species, and primary or intermediary phases, and multi-organ infection in some cases. Please consider this topic for discussion in a future episode of This Week in Parasitology. The linked article was authored by a couple folks in your neck of the woods in case they are willing to participate in the discussion.
Smithfield, VA
Jim writes:
Have diagnostic conditions changed for parasitology from this quote in a 10-year old text?
"Diagnostic methods for protozoal diseases have not changed fundamentally for many generations, and the sophisticated devices used for bacterial and viral detection have not yet reached the parasitology laboratory. Cultivation methods for pathogenic protozoa are difficult, and a correct diagnosis often depends on direct observation of tissue specimens together with a sense of intuition and understanding of the patterns of disease..."
p. 487, "Fundamentals of Microbiology" 5th ed, I. Edward Alcamo, Ph.D, c1997
Dr Alcamo was at SUNY when the text was published. Perhaps he would like to comment?
Smithfield, VA
Jim writes:
Sent a reference to it and comment about outhouses on piers over lakes by Scandinavian settlers to
Prairie Home Companion. Expect to hear about it in an upcoming Lake Woebegon segment.
Smithfield, VA
#8 was good, too, but nothing beats your reparte.
Todd writes:
Hi Guys, I heard you on Futures in Biotech and just yesterday decided to download all the Twiv and Twip podcasts and add you to my RSS reader!
I'm not in the medical field, but have an intense interest in science and technology, and I have been impressed with your ability to break the information down for the laypeople in your previous appearances on FIB, so now I'll be getting a regular dose of you directly.
When my fiancee came home last night, I told her about your podcasts, and she told me she had just rec'd and email from a friend with Ulcerative Colitis. This poor woman has suffered terribly with it for years and has found little to control it. In this email she mentioned that she was considering Helminthic Therapy, mentioning also it involved parasites, and my fiancee wondered if I had heard of such a thing. I had not...we discussed therapeutic maggots, a topical use, but I was not aware of anything that would be injected or ingested, so I checked online for the answers and decided I should just ask the experts.
Any information or opinions I could pass onto our friend would be appreciated.
Thanks for your continued great work.
Denver CO