text: House Ways and Means Committee Releases Budget for Fiscal 2013 On April 11, the House Ways and Means Committee released its $32.3 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, which begins on July 1. The budget gap between maintaining current services and expected revenues is approximately $1.3 billion. In order to present a balanced budget as required by law, the proposal relies on spending cuts, savings and use of the "rainy day" fund. None of the governor's proposed tax increases, which total about $265 million, or other revenue increases were included in the HWM proposal. The HWM proposal increases Chapter 70 funds to school districts by $164 million. This is an increase of about 4 percent over FY12. Unlike the governor's proposal, this version guarantees each school district a minimum increase over the current year of $40 per student. While this guarantee increases school aid across the board, it fails to take into consideration the varying needs of different student populations and the varying abilities of communities to raise tax revenues to help fund schools. A number of programs, including regional school transportation and the Special Education Circuit Breaker, received increases. Funding was also included to transport homeless students and to create a financial literacy program. Public higher education is funded at $1 billion, an increase of 5.7 percent over last year over the original FY12 budget. Most of the increase is from setting aside $49 million in contract funding reserves, as the governor had done in House 2. Financial aid was decreased by about $1 million from FY12. The House proposal does not include the governor's reorganization language or his funding increase for community colleges. However, the proposal does call for the commissioner of higher education to develop an updated funding formula for each college and sets up a committee to study better ways to coordinate workforce training needs. The MTA is concerned that there is not adequate involvement from community college faculty and staff in developing the recommendations. Local aid to communities has seen drastic cuts during the recession. The HWM proposal increases local aid by $65 million over the governor's budget and funds local aid at the FY12 level. (The governor's proposal includes the $65 million increase, contingent on revenues.) In some communities, up to 40 percent of local aid goes into the public schools. MTA-Backed Amendments. Contact your Representatives and urge support! Budget Spreadsheets MTA President Paul Toner's statement First Look: Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center Report K-12 Education (increase of over 4.1 percent over FY12) Chapter 70 – State Aid to Local School Districts Chapter 70 is increased from current (FY12) funding levels by $164 million to $4.154 billion, an increase of about $18 million over the House 2 Chapter 70 aid proposal. Each district receives an increase over FY12 of at least $40 per student. For some districts, available funds will be supplemented with unexpended federal Education Jobs money, which can be used through the first quarter of FY13. K-12 Education Grant Programs Special Education Circuit Breaker – House Ways and Means funds the Special Education Circuit Breaker program at $222 million, an $8 million increase from the current FY12 appropriation. This is also about $8 million more than the governor's proposal. Regional School Transportation – This area is increased by $2 million over both FY12 and House 2. Transportation of Homeless Students – This is a new program funded at $11.3 million, which was not part of the governor's proposal. Targeted Intervention for Underperforming Schools and Districts – This area is increased by $910,000 from FY12 ($1.7 million less than the House 2 proposal). Expanded Learning Time Grants – The grants are funded at the FY12 level ($1 million less than in House 2). Gateways Cities programs – House 2 created five new programs aimed at narrowing the achievement gap, funded at roughly $10 million. The House Ways and Means proposal cuts over $7 million from these programs. Full Day Kindergarten – This area is increased by $2 million over FY12 ($1 million less than the governor's proposal). METCO – The program is cut by $1 million from both FY12 and the governor's proposal.Early Education and Care (decrease of 1.6 percent from FY12) House Ways and Means cuts the EEC budget by $8 million from FY12 and close to $670,000 from the House 2 proposal. Higher Education (increase of 5.7 percent over FY12) Campus line items – Beginning in FY12, all campuses were allowed to retain tuition from out-of-state students. House Ways and Means proposes to fund each campus at a level that, with assumed tuition retention, holds each campus at its FY12 state appropriation plus assumed tuition retention. This proposed funding level is the same as the governor's proposal, except that the governor adds an additional $10 million to community colleges as part of his proposal to reorganize this segment. Scholarship Reserve – The reserve is funded at $87.6 million. In addition, $1 million is to be transferred to this line item from the Massachusetts Education Finance Agency, similar to what was done in FY12. The governor's proposal does not include the MEFA transfer. Taking the transfer into consideration, the Scholarship Reserve is funded at $1.1 million less than the FY12 amount (about the same level as under House 2). Collective bargaining reserves – As was the case with House 2, the proposal sets aside about $49 million to fund actual or anticipated collective bargaining agreements with the University of Massachusetts and the Board of Higher Education. Employee Benefits Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – The House Ways and Means proposal provides for a 3 percent increase on the first $13,000 in pension benefits for retired state employees.


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By Alex Wolinsky
In the wee hours of the morning on Aug. 5, after a voyage of more than eight months and "seven minutes of terror," NASA's rover Curiosity touched down on the surface of Mars. The mission will be the first to the planet since 1976 whose primary purpose is to search for life or, more likely, the bases for its existence.
Why the excitement surrounding this particular mission? After all, if the United States launched its first successful Mars mission in 1964 and has since discovered no conclusive evidence of life, why might Curiosity return more favorable results?
First, NASA has in the past decade found a series of indications that the planet might in fact be capable of supporting life forms: The Gale Crater, a vast indentation in Mars' surface and Curiosity's landing site, contains minerals only present in conjunction with water; methane gas, which is almost always a byproduct of life, has been found erupting from various points on the planet; organic matter was discovered on a Martian meteorite that recently fell to Earth. With these findings, in addition to other discoveries, scientists remain optimistic despite the failures of the past.
Additionally, Curiosity's ability to gather relevant data immensely surpasses that of any mission of the past. The rover, which weighs about one ton, is comparable in size to a large automobile, and its scientific instruments are much larger — and more advanced — than those included in any previous vehicle, which will allow Curiosity to collect more material as well as analyze it more thoroughly. Furthermore, Curiosity made a flawless soft landing, meaning all of its equipment is perfectly intact, so — at least at the moment — its potential for novel discovery is highly promising.
Curiosity's mission will primarily consist of taking geological samples of the Gale Crater and analyzing them for the one-time presence of water or other compounds conducive to the existence of life. Like previous missions, the rover will also capture photographs of the planet and perhaps even take video footage.
The exploration of the Gale Crater and the three-mile-high mountain it surrounds is currently scheduled to last two years, but if the previous two Mars rovers — each of which was to gather data for 13 weeks but continued (or continues, in the case of Opportunity) to do so for several years — are any indication, the mission could continue long after its projected termination date. Admittedly, the mysteries of Mars remain myriad, but Curiosity presents the greatest opportunity thus far to initiate a paradigm shift in our understanding of the enigmatic planet.
- On Sunday, August 26: William J. Clancey, chief scientist of the Human-Centered Computing Intelligent Systems Division for NASA Ames Research Center, will discuss "Working on Mars: Voyages of Scientific Discovery," in a Commonwealth Club program at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. Details

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'The Buffalo Sabres can put their early-season unbeaten fairy tale behind them now. Instead of worrying about setting records and such, the club can focus on winning enough games to put them in the best position come spring.'
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Cowboys fall to Glendive 47-15
The Custer County District High School Cowboy wrestling team had their first home action of the season last night, hosting Glendive in a dual. Glendive won the dual 47-15.
The teams were completely open at four weight classes and three more were forfeited, meaning that there were only eight matches that were wrestled.
Five of those eight matches were Glendive pins in the first period and another was a pin in the third period for Glendive.
Bryan Brush came through with the only win for the Cowboys. He battled with Conner Herbaugh of Glendive throughout the match. Brush led 4-1 after the first period and clung to a 6-4 lead after the second.
In the third, Herbaugh took a 7-6 lead on a near-fall, but Brush was able to escape in the final seconds to tie the match and send it to overtime.
In the overtime period, which is ended on the first score, Brush got a take-down of Herbaugh to win the match 9-7.
The only other match that was not ended in a pin was an 18-1 technical fall by Dillon Tennant over Torrey Watts. Tennant is currently ranked second in the state at 138 pounds.
In exhibition matches, Haven Meged heard a quick pin of Riley Handran at the 1:23 mark of the first period.
The Cowboys are in Forsyth this weekend for the Forsyth Invite.
Glendive 47, Miles City 15
98- open; 106- Travis Kinn, Glen, p, Ethan Schaff, :50; 113- Brandt Ackerman, Glen, p., Peyton Negethon, :27; 120- Trey Sokoloski, Glen, p., Brandon Blumhagen, :31; 126- Anthony Tames, Glen, p., Haven Meged, 1:36; 132- Dillon Tennant, Glen, tech fall, Torrey Watts, 18-1; 138- open; 145- Sergio Salcido, MC, win by forfeit; 152- Drake Sprinkle, Glen, win by forfeit; Bryan Brush, MC, def., Conner Herbaugh, 9-7 (OT); 170- Tyler Kutzler, Glen, p., Josh Sundgren, :19; 182- open; 195- open; 220- Rudy Luttrell, MC, win by forfeit; Hunter Herbaugh, Glen, p., Cord Murray, :26.
Exhibition- Casmir Meltan, Glen, p., Sergio Salcido, :40; Duke Reiger, Glen, p., Peyton Negethon, 1:06; Mason Hutchinson, Glen, p., Brandon Blumhagen, 3:06; Haven Meged, MC, p., Riley Handran, 1:23; Drew Kyllo, Glen, p., Sergio Salcido, :07.


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- I've never really had a hard time sleeping at night but I do notice that some nights, I'll sleep 8+ hours and wake up tired. Since I've started using HGH Pro, I've noticed I do have vivid dreams but wake up refreshed and energized. Even if I only get 5 hours of sleep, I wake up as if I slept for 8 hours! I love the addition of GABA to this supplement. Definitely helps me relax and fall asleep easier. I have noticed my recovery time is better since I'm sleeping better. I highly recommend this product. (Posted on 4/1/15)
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I had just finished up my first bottle of this stacked with Testpro and Glycobol and let me tell you I was impressed with the results.
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Strength wise I again was indeed stronger while taking this stack after the first week. This may be part of the parts of the stack I don't know but HGH pro did help me a lot. (Posted on 1/11/14)
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- Even being more of a GH product when combined with 3z makes a deadly 1-2 combo as far as recovery, sleep aid, and overall REM sleep goes. This product works wonders, is very easy to dose, and can see some great attributes as you continue to utilize it. You may not notice increased recovery/sleep/GH in week 1, but come day 10-till the end of the bottle you will start to pick up on the attributes. (Posted on 1/10/14)
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text: The simple reply is that it's the supreme law of the land in which this country is based upon period. If it's outdated, or those who claim as such they need to shut their mouths and get off their lazy asses and move congress to repeal it's articles or amendments by 2/3 rds of each house and then ratified by 3/4ths of the states. Furthermore, if they are referring to the second amendment remind them that it was recently addressed in the Heller decision by the Supreme Court a year or two ago. Tell them they need get into school and call them traitors as well. It's not so much that it's outdated, they just don't like it nor respect it.


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So I bought this game after talking about in the shout box for a few minutes. So far it's been pretty fun, but I've got to admit that while it's not the harest game I've played, it is a bit more difficult than I'm used to. I've been dying a lot, which is OK. I'm also still fairly early on in the game. I think I've just killed my second or third "boss", as an idea on how far I've gotten.
Anyone got some tips and whatnot? What's the deal with all the notes I see on the ground? Some of them are helpful, such as warnings, but most seem to be fairly useless (I see a lot of "I did it!"). I plan to trade this in and buy Dark Souls II once that's released. Not sure if I'll get the PC version and just buy a controller for that, or if I'll get it on the PS3. I'm thinking I might enjoy PC + controller better, so does anyone have a recommended controller I should get for my computer?


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Whether you own an iPhone or not, you must have already heard a lot about jailbreak and unlocking. These are activities that lead to loosening the control of Apple and the carrier over the phone and the owner and therefore detested by both. You like everything about your new iPhone 5C except the high call rates charged by the carrier and the restrictions that Apple has imposed upon you by selling you a locked device. If you want total freedom, you need to Unlock iPhone 5c though you can get rid of phone restrictions through jailbreak iPhone 5C also.
Unlock iPhone 5c without any legal worries
Till now, most of the owners of iPhones bore the restrictions on their devices without saying a word because they were fearful of the authorities. They thought that they were doing something that was against the law and also unethical. Apple compounded their misery by threatening to revoke the warranty on their gadgets. But now the authorities have said that you are the owner of the phone once you have paid for the device and the software in full. Thus you can move ahead and unlock iPhone 5C without the fear of any legal action being taken against you.
If you are desirous but do not know how to Unlock iPhone 5c, all you got to do is to make a search on the internet. There are many companies out there ready to help you carry out the unlocking of your iPhone 5C. It makes sense to take help of the experts if you have no clue as to how to move forward. There are many benefits that accrue to you with iPhone 5C unlock. You become free to download programs from sources other than the app store and you have more freedom to customize your phone also. The following is a step by step guide to unlock your iPhone 5C using a free software from internet that has become very popular these days.
Step 1: Visit this site and download the suitable tool that matches the baseband of your iPhone
Step 2: Make a copy of your phone in case there is a mishap during the procedure
Step 3: Connect your iPhone 5C with your desktop
Step 4: Click on Start menu of the tool
Step 5: Let the tool work and give the details of the phone and carrier when prompted
Step 6: Once it is over, disconnect the phone and reboot
Step7: Place the SIM of the new carrier and check for its signals
Step8: If you find the universal app store Cydia on the home screen, your device has been unlocked
Proceed for Unlock iPhone 5C with caution
There has not been a universal Unlock iPhone 5c tool on the internet so far. However, you can still get your phone unlocked through third party solutions. Make sure that you get down to a reliable and experienced company for this purpose. This is because many people have damaged their expensive device in the past because they wanted it to be done for free. Paying a small fee ensures that you get service from the company.


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Tablets & Accessories
Think of your tablet like a child -- a blank slate. It is up to you, as the "parent" of your tablet, to imbue it with the proper information, apps, and accessories. This tablet tutelage is a tremendous responsibility, and one which should not be taken lightly.
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Business Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2010
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Article 4. Jeopardy Determinations
Section 45351
45351. Jeopardy determinations. If the board finds and determines that the collection of any amount of fee will be jeopardized by delay, it shall thereupon make a determination of the amount of fee due, noting that fact upon the determination, and the amount of the fee shall be immediately due and payable. If the amount of the fee, interest, and penalty specified in the jeopardy determination is not paid, or a petition for redetermination is not filed, within 10 days after the service upon the taxpayer of notice of the determination, the determination becomes final, and the delinquency penalty and interest provided in Section 451543 shall attach to the amount of fee specified therein.
History.—Stats. 2004, Ch. 527 (SB 1881), in effect January 1, 2005, substituted "Section 45153" for "Sections 45153 and 45154" in last sentence.


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Perhaps Blaine Gabbert has thrown his last pass as a Jaguar. That won't be known for some time. What is known is that Gabbert won't throw another pass for the Jaguars this year. He was placed on injured reserve Wedesday due to injuries to his right arm and left shoulder, the latter of which requires surgery. Chad Henne is slated to be the Jaguars' starting quarterback for the final six weeks of the season.
The Jaguars also put wide receiver Laurent Robinson on IR Wednesday after he suffered his fourth concussion in as many months this past Sunday.
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Head coach Mike Mularkey said that Henne will open next year's training camp as the starter if he plays well enough through the end of the season. I'm not sure if the Jags' brass would feel comfortable with that eight months from now, but I think it speaks to how poorly Mularkey and the organization think of Gabbert. It's not like this offense is going to turn into a juggernaut with Henne under center, but the change is good news for Cecil Shorts . At this point, anything else is an upgrade from Gabbert.
The Jaguars had no choice but to remove Robinson. Four concussions in four months is very, very serious business. With Robinson out, maybe Justin Blackmon can prove to an extent that his Week 11 output -- 236 yards -- was a total fluke.


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An announcement at 3 a.m. today will brighten the lives of West Point residents and Fort Knox commuters.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews reopened all lanes of U.S. 31W at the site of the train derailment near the Hardin-Jefferson County line north of West Point. Work requiring lane closures is now complete, Transportation Cabinet spokesman Chris Jessie said in a news release.
As hazardous chemicals were transferred from damaged rail cars, Dixie Highway was closed from Ky. 44 in southwest Jefferson County to the Salt River bridge at West Point. As work progressed, the state was able to open one lane in each direction at a reduced speed. The highway in that area is now fully functional, Jessie said.
Diverted traffic increased cars on Interstate 65 and complicated commuter traffic in Radcliff. Vehicles headed south to the post took I-65 and Ky. 313 to avoid the derailment site and joined the U.S. 31W crunch in Radcliff. Police reported delays and an increase in collisions.
The P&L train derailed around 6 a.m. Oct. 29 near the Ohio Valley Raceway just north of West Point. In addition to traffic issues, residents have been forced to evacaute at times because of health threats related to the wreck.
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Grand Sorcerer (abbreviated Grand Sorc.) is an illustrious title a witch or wizard can hold.
Known recipients
- Sidley Smirk Platter, a previous Supreme Mugwump.
- Podric Batworthy
- Albus Dumbledore held the title in concurrence with being Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards.[1]
Grand Sorcerer in Chief
Interestingly, Grand Sorcerer in Chief was the title that the Muggle king gave to the charlatan in Beedle the Bard's story Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump.[2] Any resemblance this use of the title bears to the real title of Grand Sorcerer, if any, is unclear.
Behind the scenes
- It is possible that this title was stripped from Dumbledore during the campaign to discredit him. If not, it would be the only one of his titles to not at the very least have its removal considered.
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- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4 (The Keeper of the Keys)
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A soldier has instituted legal action against the United States army for alleged discrimination against him because he is an atheist. Spc. Heremy hall says his religious rights were violated by the military which shows favoritism to fundamentalist Christians who constantly attempt to impose their views on other soldiers. The Justice Department insists there are procedures in the military to handle such complaints and Hall should follow the chain of command. Spc. Hall says he tried to bring the case to the Fort Riley inspector general but was denied. Hall's cased is being handled by the Military Religious Foundation. He alleges while serving in Iraq in 2007, a captain forbid him to call a meeting of fellow atheists and he was harassed when it became known he was an atheist.
Upon his return home, Hall was placed on limited duty due to injuries suffered in Iraq but found himself the object of hate mail which claimed he was a "burden to the team" and "always quit."


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Curious, I am - to what you believe the pros and cons of the two main "damage methods" are.
I know the layered gives a more realistic-looking damage, meanwhile the topical is more screen accurate. But what more is there? e.g: Which is the easiest? the quickest? the most forgiving? the best suited for Fett's helmet?
Possibly, the topical method could be better if one only occasionally had time for the helmet (as the latex only should stay on for a couple of days)
I like to use them both though, but I really have to make up my mind as I'm planning to start painting my beautiful British-Made helmet this weekend.
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Celebrity Tax Evaders
Hey, Mr. Taxman! It's April 15, which can only mean one thing: The time to pay the Internal Revenue Service piper has come. But forking over the green isn't always easy, even if you're rich and famous! Check out some of the stars who've found themselves in the red with the IRS.


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At barely 5 feet tall, Teri is a giant on the stage. Her quick lyrics and catchy hip-hop melodies are meant to completely captivate, but Dave Bartlett, the humble, slow-to-speak roadblock between Teri and the next round, might surprise everyone with a soulful performance of his own.
Rick Steves SpecialA Symphonic Journey | Saturday, 8 p.m.
Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, teams up with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra and maestro Michael Miropolsky for a musical journey that begins in the United States, and touches down in seven different European countries. The special, taped at the Edmonds Center for the Arts near Seattle, Wash., celebrates music's power to stir the patriotic soul. Playing musical tour guide, Steves utilizes his extensive knowledge of European history and culture to help set the context for each piece. Then, the orchestra performs a selection of stirring 19th-century anthems by Romantic-era composers, including Grieg, Smetana, Strauss, Berlioz, Elgar, Wagner and Verdi. Each selection honors a particular nationality, while the finale, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" (Europe's official anthem) pays homage to the continent's motto of "United in Diversity." The music is accompanied by a montage of evocative video images from each country.
Song StageJuan Luchini vs. Jessamyn Rains | Saturday, 9 p.m.
At barely 5 feet tall, Teri is a giant on the stage. Her quick lyrics and catchy hip-hop melodies are meant to completely captivate, but Dave Bartlett, the humble, slow-to-speak roadblock between Teri and the next round, might surprise everyone with a soulful performance of his own.
EarthcasterSunday | 8 p.m.
EARTHCASTER documents Thomas Sayre?s evolution as an artist, and follows Sayre and his crew as they build two of his signature massive earthen sculptures. Working out of a repurposed warehouse in Raleigh, N.C, the internationally known sculptor and designer has been creating public art installations for decades in sites around the world. From Thailand to Turkey and in a number of U.S. cities -- including Baltimore, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, Portland, Raleigh, Tucson, and his hometown of Washington, D.C. -- Sayre has been commissioned to reflect the distinctive identity and history of each place. Through a process he calls "earthcasting," Sayre explores the differences between forms made by nature and those made by humans. Using heavy equipment to dig complex molds in the earth, the artist then pours in colored concrete that echoes the hue of the native soil. Once the concrete cures, the sculptures are lifted by crane to stand in bold relief against the sky and landscape. Interviews with colleagues, friends, family members, and everyday citizens who encounter Sayre's work daily, address the value and significance of public art in the chaos of the digital age, and what his work reveals about ourselves, our communities and our planet.
Victorian Slum HouseThe 1860s | Sunday, 9 p.m.
The series, which features modern-day people recreating 19th-century life in London's East End, begins with the participants moving into an 1860s tenement that includes sparse rooms, a shared water pump and outdoor privies. They seek to make a living by matchbox making, wood turning and the rag trade, work once done by their impoverished forebears.
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unfortunately I am leaving. I have been successful and lost 30 lbs in the 6 or so months I have participated. the lackadaisical manner in which the program is run and supported makes it impossible for me to consider continuing. 39.95 is an inflated price when so many mistakes in billing and accountability have been made.
I was quite unhappy with the way the program is being run. after speaking to administration this is what I told them.
I did contact administration and was treated poorly tho I did insist on a refund and will trust that I will receive it in 3-5 days as promised. I also insisted that I will not be charged for the upcoming program. I was told I would have to call to cancel and I had to raise my voice and insist that "I AM CALLING".
so so unfortunate that this program is so poorly run. I lost 30 lbs but their new cost of 39.95 is inflated and not worth it.
I agree with the ohrets who complain about the auto shutoff feature causing the scale to turn off much sooner than it should. So far it hasn't been a major issue for me as I tend to weigh one thing at a time. If that worked as it should I would rate this scale 5 stars. I've used a Soehnle scale and a Salter scale. MY Soehnle scale (12+ years old) still works but the one button on/off/tare operation is a real pain. My Salter scale died after less than a year and I went to a big local chain store to buy a replacement. They had about 8 scales, various brands in stock. I tested each of them and with the exception of one scale (that weighed in 2g increments, not 1g like the rest) every one gave the same reading. This Biggest Loser scale was the cheapest and I liked the raised glass platform that allowed me to see the readout easily. I saw no reason to spend a lot more money on the other scales. I plan on buying another to keep at work. I have to be careful about weighing food for accurate carb counts (Type 1 diabetes) and I trust this scale as much as those other expensive brands.
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Rulon wasn't obeying the rules so that is why they gently allowed him to leave. It was very nice of them to do so.
I'm sorry Cindy about your health issues. I know it is very difficult to do any exercising when you are in pain. I have a very bad knee and each time I get gung-ho on exercising, it gets so bad that I can't do it. I need to do water aerobics, but it is out of the question for me right now. And since you are so limited with your budget, it wouldn't work for you either. There is so much out here on the internet that you really don't need to buy any books, dvds, or video. Just look for the free stuff that is available. And just move anyway that you can, whether is it in a chair (chair dancing) or walking through your house. Know someone who walked off 65 pounds just walking around her house each day. She has severe pain but she said that she is in pain if she doesn't do anything, and in pain if she did, so she chose to walk with the pain. She reads or alks on her cell phone. She follows the BL program as to eating. Hope you have a good day!
I absolutely love the BL!! Watch it all the time. I think it was Sam who said that he used to sit on the couch and watch BL instead of getting up exercising while watching it...I do that. However, I have severe degenerative arthritis in my spine & have had 1 surgery and b4 2nd 1 could be done, the discs ruptured. Now it is happening again. I am very limited on what I am able to do tho the drs tell me I can do whatever I want. Please help? I wish I could afford the food/books/dvds, etc but I haven't worked in 3 yrs. Also, I was wondering what happened to Roulon in the last season? Y was he not on the finale? Did I totally miss something???
First let me start by saying that the biggest loser show has improved the life of many people that at one point were at their peak of their career or in life. And for some unknown reason they let life take the best of them and get pushed by choice into many forms of depression or denial which moved them to see food as comfort. The show has moved people form the couch to a more interactive family lifestyle and it�??s clearly shown by their reaction, attitude and outlook on life that your show has truly been a lifesaver. Being a Soldier for the better part of my life and always being active has given me a much healthier and stronger life. But now that I have been injured I still try to maintain a good regiment and have inspired people to not let themselves go and do see your show as a good benefit to humanity. Sure it�??s good in your pocket, but you serve a much higher purpose and that is help people
Now, for the bad points that the biggest loser show has continue to allow and dominate the seasons past, present and even future ones (hope not). I have noticed that the show moved towards a clear game tactics, which completely moved the show more into a DRAMA show rather than a benefit to humanity. Of course everyone in the show does need help, but it�??s clearly that there are ones that do need more than others. I have seen a lot of game play and it�??s now time for the producers or the people that can make decisions to stop it. Sure it makes for a good TV and ratings go through the roof. But if there is ever a time that conscience comes to mind for everyone concerned and clears the injustice that the greedy contestants show just to make their move into a chess game to position the pons for easy win. You will see that allowing those bigger contestants to stay will make for a more dramatic event and fulfilling show.
I know this is not the place to post this note, but I just didn�??t know where to send it and I am sure that you can send it to the right people. Thank you for your attention and hope that I will receive either a positive or negative response
I have lost 114# on this website! It is great for support and the Experts are fantastic! It is simply based on a healthy diet and exercise plan! If you have tried all the magic pils and fad diets? It is time to get REAL! Diet and exercise is the ONLY thing that works long term, and here you learn how to balance that and have a large support group just waiting to share your journey with you, YOU just need to take that first step and reach out to them! Good Luck!
This program is not useful at all and the company operates to rip people off. BEWARE if you sign up for an introductory membership you are responsible for canceling it on your own or you will be charged a rate that is nearly twice what you paid. It's a scam - no email notification or anything. They basically are operating on the premise that people don't check their bank account charges.
price couldn't be beat! easy to use online.
Couldn't have been happier w/ my results w biggest loser club. Liked the online access, not having to mess w meetings.
Can you tell me if there are any openings at the Utah location for either March, April, or May 2011? I am VERY much interested in coming to the ranch in the VERY near future if avail.
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I enjoy watching the show and see how people are losing weight. But there is one thing that I would like to know is how someone with above the knee amputee lose the weight without doing the types of exercises that are on the show. I am very limited to exercise and I really need some help with how to lose weight when I am basically in a wheelchair all day. I do the exercise that I was shown when I came home from the hospital. But I need some info to help me get the weight off.
Hi my name is Shannon I am 23years old and a mother of two beautiful little girls and am married to the most wonderful man! I want to find out how to get on the biggest loser! I am 5'3 and weigh 263lbs... I have gained 100 lbs since me and my husband first started dating. I really need to take control of my life! Not jus for me but for my husband and girls! If anyone has any 411 on how to get on the show please le me know!!!!
Im 12 my family and "friends" make fun of me for my weight. 250 pounds.. It kills me to feel this way. But it is. I want to lose weight and keep it off. They should have a kids biggest loser... Welll Bye
i really need you guys to help me i have a 31yrs olds brother who is dying because of his weight. he is 31yrs old and he weighs around 350's lbs since his weight problem it has caused him to have heart problem and on top of that he's a dietbetic . im prayer to god and also to u guys could u please save my brothers life. in the mist of all of this he has two children that loves there daddy dearly but as of this point he is not able to take care of them he cant work because of his health n weight problems so if anyone can help me save my brother and give him back his life where he can become productive and back to norm and i would be so grateful love his caring sister lisa
Start of by using a Little Black Book-Daily Food Diary...then what is on the Boggest Loser site will make more sense. Good luck Brian!
hi im kimberly i wanted some info on the resort that you were talking about on your page about the one were there are no cameras on you hope you can get back to me asap becasue my husband life is in danger he over weight and has heath problems thank you
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Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
A common problem with the mast step area on all the Albergs is collapsing of the balsa core underneath the aluminum base. I removed the balsa after noticing a deflection and replaced it with solid layers of roving and mat. The header below that actually carries the load needs to be inspected for rot. The wiring arrangement with that aluminum standpipe and plug is terrible engineering. Not only does it allow for water to eventually get into the header and create a rot condition, it also makes it impossible to get to the plug when it fails to make contact unless you unstep the mast. The wiring below is also completely buried and inaccessible. I re-routed all the mast wiring: VHF, spreader lights, masthead and anchor lights out the base of the mast and across the deck to a 90 degree LB on the dorade box in a piece of flexible conduit. Now all the wiring is accessible and connected to a surface mounted strip on the head bulkhead where it can be easily disconnected and pulled out when the mast needs to be lowered.
If you are seriously considering offshore trips, having long distance engine capability is not a convenience, it's a safety issue. You'll need to be able to get out of the way of storms, take advantage of weather windows and make hull speed regardless of wind. These A35s are seaworthy but no 35' boat is seaworthy if caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Safe decisions about when to set sail and when to stay put is what it's all about.
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
No, I'm not removing the bulkheads, I'm reinforcing them. You have a 13 inch step that hardly has any support except for plywood and hull tabbing. I'm laying down strips of marine along the hull (10 x 3") and beefing up both hull and mast support. Turning one bulkhead into 2 and utilizing the space in between the two for my diving gear. 8 inch tanks above the head with shelves along with fins ect.. and across hanging my suit. It will have more beef than the original and will allow more ventilation. Where the sink was will be more storage. The bulk head that was in the dining area will stay and be re-tabbed.
I see advantages and disadvantages to both inside and outside chain plates.Like you said " I haven't seen much corrosion". That worries me. Inside with glass instead of wood might be the way I will go. I'll have access and no rot worry.
Still investigating all of my options. That is the advantage of starting from scratch. I can incorporate all of the best options - cost feasible of course.
The steering wheel solution is what I really need to address. My port side will still have a small berth and tucked under will be my batteries. No room for gas.
Also I am a poor person, can't afford gas so I'll rely on the wind and if it storms I'll rely on my boat. And if I have neither I'll find something to pass the time. I'm in no hurry.
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
I changed my chainplates to outboard. Used 2" x 1/4" 304 s.s. They have worked out very well. IMO, the 304 is as good as 316 for this. I have seen very little corrosion. Shrouds did not even need adjustments to length. The glass buildup along the bulkheads is plenty thick enough so you don't need to do any additional thickening. I'd be careful removing the bulkheads that create the hull structure where the chainplates are. The glass is 1/2 " thick on the topsides of the hull but I wouldn't want to have chainplates attached with no structural hull form right next to it. I welded up plates that slip tightly over each chainplate that wrap around the top and side of the toerail so that only about 1-1/2" projects up above them. These stop any constant small movement that could weaken the plates over time and also serve to shield the plates from rubbing and catching on anything.
Though the hull is very thick by modern standards, the tabbing of bunks, bulkheads, etc. was designed into the hull's structure, removing that structure may be a mistake.
One thing you may want to consider is fuel capacity. I am going to do away with my port side berth and install a second 35 gal permanent fuel tank there. The 24 gal. standard tank in these is not adequate for extended trips. With 70 gallons aboard (w/2- 5 gal containers), the range increases to around 600 miles. Carrying a lot of portable fuel containers is a PITA.
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
Sorry for not a faster reply, but I just found out about a lot of the gory details this weekend. I'm doing a total redesign. Did a partial rip out over the weekend. Got rid of the dinette area and replaced it with a bench for my battery bank which gives me a foot or 2 of more space. Keeping the double bunk, cabinets and galley area. Got rid of the bathroom sink, (who needs 2 when one is 5 feet away?) Turning the toilet from stern to bow to port to starboard. (How do you go in these...?) No doors. Replacing and reinforcing bulkheads. Nice design. A double support under the mast at 10 inches wide with space in between for my tanks and gear. Laying 3 by 10 upon the hull and support to the top. No walls just screen, or lattice to help ventilation. Very solid and practical Leaving the mid bulkhead alone except shortening the port side so I don't have to turn sideways. Gutting the the V berth and redesigning for pantry/tool storage. All being done while being conscience of balance and weight.
Moving the gauges. Replacing and maybe moving the chain plates. Adding ventilation and solar.
Foundation is good along with all of the mechanics, but the interior and exterior are a mess which is just the way I like it.
Having a blast. Just like this old house.
Where I need advice:
Chain Plates . It has been suggested to move them outside and lay up on the hull?
Steering Wheel- Takes up too much space and want to bring it back to tiller, any help?
Shower - Forward hatch for head room and access to gravity, solar, and rain shower. I will have to curtain and water proof the area. Draining to bilge should work?
I appreciate any input or suggestions.
This is no longer your parents boat from the sixties that sleeps six. This is going to be a Blue water cruising boat that never sleeps.
"You know what the first rule of flying is? ...Love. You can learn all the math in the 'verse, but you take a boat in the air you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home."
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
Originally Posted by dokimball12 View Post
Hey I Just Bought the 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop today without a survey.
I bought it with Jim Bullack's help, a real straight up guy. Call this guy if you need a boat. Between me, Jim and the owner, I knew exactly what I was buying. A real honest transaction.
No survey, what are you stupid. Yea, Yea, Yea, it's gonna cost me a fortune to repair. I should have had a survey. It's a hole in the water to pour my money. It's gonna be like living in a dark closet with a wet dog tearing up 100 dollar bills. But you know what, it is going to be great. Blah Blah Blah.
Anyway, a lot of upgrades have been done since the last post
I don't think anyone fixed the starbord soft spot in the deck because there is still one there. The bulkheads still need tending to. It needs bottom paint. Deck could use some sprucing up and a coat of sauce. But, I'll probaly leave it looking it's good old rustic sweet self so when I go cruising the pirates won't want it and the theives will figure I'm too poor to have anything worth taking.
She's strong. She's sweet, And she told me she's gonna take good care of me. And that is what counts.
No, I'm not going to tell you how much I paid.
Also a note, the members on this site are very informative. You all were the ones that got me to buy this boat and you were the ones that gave me the information and confidence to do so without a survey - I Thank you
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
Hey I Just Bought the 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop today without a survey.
I bought it with Jim Bullack's help, a real straight up guy. Call this guy if you need a boat. Between me, Jim and the owner, I knew exactly what I was buying. A real honest transaction.
No survey, what are you stupid. Yea, Yea, Yea, it's gonna cost me a fortune to repair. I should have had a survey. It's a hole in the water to pour my money. It's gonna be like living in a dark closet with a wet dog tearing up 100 dollar bills. But you know what, it is going to be great. Blah Blah Blah.
Anyway, a lot of upgrades have been done since the last post
I don't think anyone fixed the starbord soft spot in the deck because there is still one there. The bulkheads still need tending to. It needs bottom paint. Deck could use some sprucing up and a coat of sauce. But, I'll probaly leave it looking it's good old rustic sweet self so when I go cruising the pirates won't want it and the theives will figure I'm too poor to have anything worth taking.
She's strong. She's sweet, And she told me she's gonna take good care of me. And that is what counts.
No, I'm not going to tell you how much I paid.
Also a note, the members on this site are very informative. You all were the ones that got me to buy this boat and you were the ones that gave me the information and confidence to do so without a survey - I Thank you
Re: Just Bought a 1967 35 Alberg Ericson Sloop
Originally Posted by bjVied View Post
Capt Mike I too just purchased a 1967 Pearson- Alberg 35. To give some comparison. Mine had the hull redone (new glass, coating, etc) in 1996. Then over 4 years, the deck was replaced, interior completely redone, refirg (large one) added, and finely, a new westeblake 4 cy diesel. In 1998, while the deck was being record, the mast was replaced with a Hood in-mast furling system. Approximately $55,000 was invested by a wealthy owner.
So, it seems that right now, this boat is a flotation device for a nice engine! Though, it could be more with a fair amount of cosmetic work and some deck work.
Why was your hull "re glassed". Are we talking gel coat or something structural?
How has the boat worked out for you?
The mast step compression beam and supports seem sound, but show water stains. (Pictures attached). The cabin top doesn't sag under the mast, but the bulkhead door seems warped (closes, but doesn't latch). Is anyone aware of issues with this system on these boats? Hard to tell what lurks on a 45 year old boat with a glass coach top liner!
|Some good points Smurph...
|SF, you are right on the money (pun intended). It is easy to sink 30k into an old boat. What you get is all new stuff you can depend on: electronics, rigging, etc. that you would have on a new boat (which would lose 30% of its value immediately). So, from my perspective, spending 40k on a good hull to renovate is a good deal if you get satisfaction from the process and go in knowing what you're getting into. If you own her for 10 years and sell for 20k, that's a depreciation of 2k/year, not a bad deal- no debt, no ridiculously expensive hull insurance, no fear that comes with a big investment. Buying a used boat that someone has already fixed up is a good idea as well but everything will be 10+ years old and much in need of renewal already. When I decide to sell my Alberg, the new owner will get a boat that has had the major work done and will get the labor cost essentially for free but that's ok, it's a hobby.
Originally Posted by Derbygal View Post
..... Not every buyer who purchases a boat cheap gets a raw deal, and I say this from personal experience. Penguin and I purchased our 33 Hunter 18 months ago for 10K, and weve not had any major repair issues at all. Unlike Capt13 who bought the Alberg sight unseen and without a survey, we were careful buyers who thoroughly checked our boat out ourselves first, and then had a survey done on her. The survey came back that she was worth much, much more than we were paying, and we really DID get an excellent boat for our money. My point is, even if we had not checked her ourselves or had the survey and we had just plunked the money down like Capt13, we still would have come out with a sweet deal and one weve not regretted for a moment.
Sure, the Alberg needs work. Our boat needed some work. You are very right in that assumption. I don't believe any of us buy an older and/or used boat expecting it to be perfect (and those that do are truly not thinking clearly). You are wrong however in being so negative and assuming that all cheap boats are artificial coral reefs in the making. When you consider the economy for the past several years, and understand that many have had to sell off their boats for whatever they can get, there are some really good boat deals out there to be jumped on. It is my personal belief that whether you spend 10K on a used boat or 110K on a used boat, you should still expect to throw about 30K into her to make her yours, whether that means through major work or minor work depends on your plans for the boat.
I dont know what repairs the Alberg needs, but I know that the things our boat needed were to be expected. Basically our hull was sound, our engine in great shape, and the interior was excellent for such an old boat. As a sampling of work weve done on ours: weve purchased all new electronics, new rigging, will have new sails next year (her old sails are still intact and useable, but we want new sails), Penguin rebuilt the water system, replaced the septic system, and will redo all of the electric in the future (yes, he has the skills to do this himself so we save a lot). Last winter she was hauled out and Penguin replaced all the through hulls, the cutlass bearing, and the shaft seal, moved our transponder to a better position, and replaced the vents. Aesthetically & comfort-wise, Ive added a bimini, replaced all interior cushions & covers, curtains, lighting, head walls and fixtures, and am currently in the process of redoing my galley. Next year we will replace the interior flooring (because we want to, not because we have to) and we will have Tek Dek or Sea Dek (I forget which) installed topside (again, this is preference, not necessity). In fact, most of the work weve done has been preference, not necessity, and nothing had to be done immediately.
Still, when I look at the spreadsheet of our spending, what we plan to spend, and add in the 10K purchase cost, its still cheaper than buying a new or even a newer (costlier) boat. Ours is also a planned live aboard & coastal cruising yacht so weve done a lot of extra preferential work you arent even considering, and even factoring these things in, your math still does not add up.
Oh, and just because some of us newbie people dont post a lot, it doesnt mean that weve left, or that we messed up & were afraid to admit it. This is my 6th post. I didnt leave, I didnt mess up, and Im quite proud to talk about our boat, I just dont post much on forums. I think this is the first time its been mentioned that we acquired Wind Dragon so cheaply, but Im happy to say that were not the fools some bitter forum poster would judge us to be just because we were smart enough to know a good deal when we saw it. Had we passed up Wind Dragon just because of the idea that a cheap boat is not a good boat, THEN we would have messed up badly as you said. We may have even gone your route and spent more than we could afford on an over-priced boat, and then been stuck with other issues and repairs we couldnt afford because of having spent more for the boat initially. Then where would we be? Can you see where Im going with this? Either way, someone would have bought Wind Dragon cheaply, and they still would have gotten an AWESOME deal. Knowing the difference between spending your money wisely and just spending your money, is what has gotten this country in trouble. I guess I can see what side of the coin flip you landed on.
Your comments reflect some appreciation about the financial reality of buying a cheap boat. Your statement "you should still expect to throw about 30K into her..." is good insight, but how it differs from the comment which provoked my post:
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Oh man, Alberg 35 footer for a 10k ! Even if I spend additional 10k, it would be worth it.
Great boat
But the truth of the matter is that 30k doesn't get you real far in a boatyard or at Defender Industries. You have made a lot of progress in your boat, could you share what your out-of-pocket has been (just skip all the hours and hours of work)? Allowing for some surprises (a new engine for $12,000 in a 30 year old boat isn't really a surprise...) seems likely you may well end up within a few years having spent $50-60,000 on your baby. Which is OK, if you can afford it there's a lot of pleasure in having a boat just the way you want it and the pride of ownership coming from something you have made just right. Been there, done that, go for it. If you get the boat to perfection and then keep it forever, all is good.
But if you decide to move up or circumstances change, the buyer who pays you $24,000 for your thoroughly upgraded and renovated boat is the only buyer who gets the AWESOME deal.
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Re: Cal 39 & Bill Lapworth
Surveyor is working for you, right? Broker is trying to make money.
You might go over to the Cal area at Sailnet: Cal - SailNet Community
Re: Cal 39 & Bill Lapworth
I was wondering if you can help me. I was looking at a Cal 39 for sale in Merit Island. The seller does not want to give up any money on the sale. I had the boat surveyed and one of the issues was the rudder wobble. The survey said that it needs a new bushing. The broker says there is a wood block mounted under the emergency tiller access that wore out. is this true, is there a wood block that holds the rudder post or is this guy just trying to do a quick fix to sell the boat. I am an engineer and wood does not seem to good wear surface. if you know of this or if you have any suggestions or where I can get more information it would be appreciated.
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How was the crossing to Australia? Is your Cal equipped with wind-vane steering? If so, what type is it and how did it perform for you. I'd be interested in knowing more about your boats set-up and outfitting.
I also have a Cal 39 (1982 MRK III) that my wife and I are sailing in Mexico. One of the issues we had when we purchased the boat was deterioration of the headliner around some of the opening ports due to minor leakage, as well as overall deterioration due to aging. We looked into options for restoration and opted to use upholstered sectional panels. These were attached to 1" fir strips (the coach roof was divided along the width into four sections), which were glued and screwed into the roof. The panels were constructed of 1/8" marine plywood covered with thin foam padding and marine grade Naugahyde. These were attached to the fir strips using industrial grade Velcro self-adhesive strips which were attached to both the fir strips and upholstered panels with staples.
The panels stopped at the bulkhead that separates the main salon from the vee-berth. The area covering the sidewalls was padded and glued in place and extended from the outboard side of the cabin overhead hand rails to under the galley (starboard; to the overhead teak rail above the cabinets and shelf) and tucked as far under the remaining cabinets above the nav-station and those in the salon. The underside of the upper cabinets (two on each side of the salon) and the pair of open shelves (two per side) were individually treated with fir strips and custom fitted upholstered pieces.
The hull of the quarter berth was also covered, gluing it in place and the overhead was put in place using the panel approach.
Taking time to layout the fir strips and cutting the plywood panels to fit (breaking the length up into two pieces) is time consuming and requires attention to detail (especially around the hatch opening and mast opening). With the padding and upholstery stretched around these panels, you'll find when doing the final installation the reveals around each of the panels will be tight and look great. The trim pieces at the ends of the cabin and those around the hatchway and mast will also serve to hide the finished ends of each of the panels. You'll have to reshape some of these to insure room for the panels to be sandwiched to the roof top.
It is a moderately large project to undertake, but the advantage is that it provides a warm interior; adds to noise suppression; hides wiring and hardware attachment points on the coach roof; and, is easily removed for any changes to hardware or wiring.
There is a discussion here in Sailnet you might be interested in reading. It can be found here: Head liner replacement help - Cruisers & Sailing Forums
Good luck. I'd be interested in hearing more about your boat and the progress you're making.
I sailed a Cal 39' from Panama to Australia last year via a string of South Pacific islands. It was the adventure of a lifetime and 'Dagmar' was the perfect boat to make the crossing with, not only does she sail well but she is also a comfortable and trusty home. Now in Australia I am looking to do some work on her (mainly cosmetic) and sell her. I guess seeing as the boats are no longer being made, neither are the parts. My main concern is the ceiling in the main saloon- it is looking very shabby but I am not sure what to do with it short of ripping it all out. It is made of a type of vinyl, does anyone know if there is some paint I can use on it? Do other owners have the same type of material on their ceilings?
Spade rudder, skeg rudder or keel mounted rudder. It all depends on how it is built. There are many skeg mounted rudders where the rudder post is strong and the skeg is weak. If you go to a big boatyard and look at the boats on the hard you will find that in some cases the rudder is strengthening the skeg, not the other way around. Shake a few and you will see what I mean, especially the ones with a smaller skeg. While a spade is vulnerable to damage from a good hit while sailing, if it is designed and built properly it should not be a problem. As for an emergency rudder, which is a good idea on any offshore boat regardless of rudder design, some self steering vanes like the Monitor can be used as an emergency rudder.
I am a big fan of the Lapworth and his earlier boats, but I have never liked the way that the Cal 39 sailed. I found them to have quirky sailing characteristics and be hard boats to handle, especially short handed. They do offer nicer creature comforts than the earlier boats.
The Cal 39 is a decent boat, but as with many types of boats, they have their problems. Deck core deterioration seems to be a chronic issue with the Cal 39's, and there's one hauled out in town here that lost it's rudder in a recent blow. I've heard of this on others also.
Check any boat your considering purchasing carefully.
|I believe the Cal 40, besides being a foot longer than the 39, has a larger cockpit (shorter cabin) and is 2000 lbs. lighter. Both are great boats, as are all Lapworth designs.
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If you go on a passage with an unprotected spade rudder, You Must carry a spare emergency rudder, one that you can hang over the transom with a tiller.
Their are many reports of broken rudders at sea. One hit a 400 pound sun fish and bent the rudder shaft. Many have hit whales and irreparably jammed the rudder, still another hit a tree trunk floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, rendering the boat unable to steer. As you can see buy viewing the profile of a Cal 39-40- and most other spade rudder boats, that the top of the rudder will bind up against the hull if impacted by an object.
Unable to steer the boat far out at sea, big BIG problem.
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Tomorrow Piston win 105 94...CB 32 DETROIT BASKETBALLLLLLLLL
Goooooood Morning Pistons Fans! Don't you just love the smell of napalm in the morning? It's the last couple weeks of the season, we're playing #2 in the division, a team that is easy to hate with infamous ballers such as Sideshow Varejao Sneaker Slavemaster Lebron James Reverse Soul Patch Drew Gooden Zydrunas "the Bleeder" Ilgauskas Only a few more of these meaningless games against wannabee contenders before the matches get tense and nerve-racking. LET'S GET IT ON!
Haha, I love those nicknames roscoe. Go pistons!!!
BUST EM DOWN TO #8 AND SWEEP EM OUT THE DOOR!!! Kiss me baby, nothing makes me sick!
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Yall hold it down 4 me. I gotta work(or volunteered,..didnt HAVE to) I want us to get PONTINUS PILATE on those Cavs today! Serious Roman-Greco their butts!!!!!!!! Lets drop em like bad easter Eggs!! Lets roll over them like the stone Jesus rolled out the cave TO RISE AGAIN!!!! Crucify these CAVS jerks!!.... BTW, HAPPY EASTER ALL!!! PEACE AND LOVE.....
The Pistons got the victory today but in my opinion a step backwards and not letting the bench play in the 2nd half. Is this going to be Flip's playoff strategy to have his starters play even more minutes? Just really annoys me that the coach is so short-sighted for the somewhat meaningless regular game win over the bigger picture of being fresh for the playoffs. Mike Brown is not immune in that area since he played Lebron 43 minutes on a gimpy knee. Notice that Lebron missed those crucial free throws when it mattered but fatigue has a way of catching up to you. Now why aren't I more happy with a Piston's win? I like to see all our key players contribute so this does not bode well for the playoffs. I really think that Flip Saunders believes in his mind that only Tayshaun Prince can guard Lebron and no one else on his squad can handle the duties.
Good statement win for the Pistons now reducing magic # to 3 over the Da Bulls and 2 over the Cavs. Not sure what we will do tomorrow since Tay, Billups and Rip played the entire second half logging 41-43 mins. Dice, Sheed and Wallace shared the other minutes in the second...No one else got off the bench. Delfino, Murray, Hunter and Max played in the second quarter and gave up a 14 pt lead, scored 1 pt courtesy of a FT by Max and weren't heard from again. Double-doubles from CB, Webber, and Dice who started in place of Sheed who had his minutes reduced due to a nagging injury. Sheed scored 10 points including the first 8 of the 4th quarter to get the Pistons going. The Prince kept the King in check as most of his damage came from the FT line although he missed his last 2 key attempts with less than 45 seconds to go. Happy Easter and have a good rest of the day!
Might as well get the bench thing out of the way... they somewhat set their own destiny with their poor production in the first half... Cleveland also rode their starters the whole game so there wasn't a disadvantage overplaying the starters... until tomorrow in NY. I don't think the bench would have done a better job than the starters did taking their PT.... this was a huge step towards HCA. Great 4th qtr by Sheed (why wait til the end?)... credit where due... he gives us the clear advantage in a playoff series with the Cavs. How many steals did we have this game. CB just upped his FA anti with this national TV showing. We better beat the Cavs at home after three days rest and them coming off a game.
Good win, but as far as getting us ready for the playoffs, a big step backward. Our bench was so rancid in the first half, it never saw a second in the 2nd half. The only guy that came off the bench in the 2nd half was Sheed, who did not start due to a hand injury, and Flip Saunders wanting to limit his minutes some. Chauncey Billups was the hero down the stretch, making two jumpers, two clutch free throws, then penetrating and dishing for assists or to get us to the line from there. For the game, CB was pretty darn brilliant. We got way up on Cleveland in the first half with him in as point. Too bad he has no backup on the team. Webber got a couple of hook shots down early, made an outside jumper. And he continued to work the post. Sheed missed a few three's going for number 100 for the season. They mentioned that it is quite rare for a player to get 100 3's and 100 blocks in the same season. Sheed did it last year, and he still needs one more 3 made to do it this year. Now, in the 4th, Sheed started working the post and did wonders I think Dyess just made one of his outside shots of several taken. That part of his game, most nights just hurts us. He has to hit a real high percentage of those shots before it actually helps. His outside shots never draw a foul, and never leave him in position for a rebound. He did do some damage inside also. Rip started out hot and seemed to over the affects of that knock in the head / flu. Good to see him back. Tay hit some outside shots and went inside some. He was a big factor in the 3rd quarter. And his defense on James was outstanding. We got nothing at all from the bench. Saunders again paired up Hunter and Murray. This is a disastrous combination. A total of zero ball handling skills in the halfcourt between the two. JMAX got in their for a brief moment or two and did fine. Delfino got zero time in the backcourt for us. Other than bringing the ball up well a couple of times he contributed nothing. They did not even put him on James for a moment although we know from past games he does well defending him. Hey, but James was contained quite well for this game so that does not matter I guess. Our bench, not counting Dyess nor Sheed, got one point. A sizeable lead did not totatlly disapear with the bench in, but it sure has heck killed all momentum we had by putting this completely inept unit on the floor. Too bad too, cause the national announcers were praising the recent play of the bench. Unlike the national announcers though, yes, I am concerned about what happened today, cause I know Flip is plotting somewhere in the back of his mind on how he can start his vacation quicker. I believe Flip is a loser, and this game just reinforced that notion quite a bit.
Mercury, Hunter, Murray, Delfino, and JMAX-none of them played over 5 minutes. Most of this time saw Murray and Hunter paired in the backcourt, resulting in Murray, lost as to what to do, trying some tough shots against Snow, a solid defender. Given the circumstances, just how could they have produced anything?
Like they did in other games
Its happened in a very small handful of games. Remember, Hunter was injured to start the year. Then, when he came back, he completely displaced Murray in the rotation. Of these few games, there have been a couple of times where the combination managed to do well enough, but never that good except in one instance. Mostly, it has not worked.
I enjoyed this game a lot. I missed the first half so I never saw the bench play but I didn't feel like we needed it. Some games you want that bench in there. I didn't feel like this was one of those games. The team was doing a great job of focusing on Lebron. He got a few open shots but for the most part, they made it hard on him. Dyess was great with his shooting and being active around the offensive bucket. Sheed scored like 8 straight from the post. The team moved a lot...even CB was cutting. Rip was very aggressive. The one thing I'd really like to see a LLLLLOOOOOTTTTT more of is Rip and Tay out on the open court running. IMO, that's where Tay excels.
While these two players combined is not the ideal match-up we have to look at our alternatives... you may choose to make your playoff bed with an untried rookie (Blaylock) I would prefer to go with a guy that has some experience... whether or not the Blaylock shun is legit... it's too late to gamble... this is not a Michael Curry/ Tayshaun situation where everyone knew that Curry was a waste of pine. Who knows... with a little more time together we might have a Pit bull reincarnation.
Classic Sheed. Sheed has that Ali swagger in his quotes. McDyess started ahead of Rasheed Wallace, whose playing time Saunders said he wants to limit because of a hyperextended finger on his left (non-shooting) hand. "I tried to be aggressive and it worked to my advantage," McDyess said. Wallace scored the first four points of the fourth quarter after being held scoreless and finished with 10 points. "I didn't miss no practice so I don't know what it was for," he said. "Y'all gotta ask Flip. ... I was out there. I'm cooler than a fan."
Who would you go with, you did not say. Hunter? Ancient. No motor left. Yeah, he can still rally for some good stuff, but you better really watch his minutes. A defensive specialist, no more. Or do you like Flip Murray. Flip Murray played the point in highschool. So you want a highschool caliber point guard for the playoffs? Again, please let me know exactly who you want over a 4 year college player from a good program. Rookie or not, Blalock plays good D, can run the offense, can penetrate and dish consistently, and can even shoot if in he gets the in-game practice to get comfortable. By the way, was this your same take on Prince. Prince was another 4 year college player from a good program. Look, a lot of rookies these days do come straight out of highschool and give rookies in general a bad name. But like Prince, Blalock is ready. For a certainty, neither Hunter nor Murray ever will be ready to play point for us.
This really should be in a different thread (ok with me if a mod moves this PG discussion)... I think Hunter is fine for short stints at SG (not PG)... I have not been a supporter of Flip Jr... but he has demonstrated some PG skills recently... actually looking for the open man and less ball hogging... players can improve when they become more comfortable with a system... any open minded poster would also change opinions if the player showed improvement. I'm not sure where all of this Blaylock pining is coming from... he hasn't shown much of anything... certainly hasn't shown he can hit the open J with any consistency... If you're the opposing coach and the young kid misses his shots, what will you tell your team?... sag in and clog the lane... this hurts all of your post players game.... let's add the fact that he has zero playoff experience... yeah I'll take Hunter & Flip Jr instead if my playoff hopes depended on it. Blaylock deserves every chance to win a roster spot next year... by then we may have the next can't miss 2nd rounder. lol
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