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A challenging growing season to say the least, the 2012 vintage for Bordeaux will be a story of survival of the fittest. A cold and wet spring poured a deluge twice the norm on the budding vines, affecting flowering and setting. July brought moody rains, encouraging disease and causing spotty ripening. Two weeks into July, the sun came out with no relief until August had almost passed by, at which time nature again turned a cold shoulder to the vines, weeping on the struggling fruit during a late, chilly harvest.
A difficult year? Absolutely. Pass on En Primeur? That depends. While market trends have shifted some buyers away from Bordeaux, and is still showing definitive weakness, there are some highlights worth considering. Good terroir can produce good wine, even in bad years, if handled properly and tended intelligently. This year, then, will be one in which expertise will be rewarded, and those resting on laurels, or simply hoping for the best, will fall and fail.
Nature smiled on certain grape varietals in the 2012 vintage, including Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Thus, dry whites basically did well in 2012, and Merlots seem to be performing favorably, especially Pomerol and St.-Emilion wines. Rather difficult challenges were set up for some of the reds, especially those predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauternes was especially hard-hit in 2012, and larger, renowned Châteaux, including d'Yquem, announced that they would not produce any grand vin from the tenuous vintage. This news did not bode well for the other Châteaux in the region. There are always exceptional cases, so we must ask, did 2012 bring anything really special to the table?
The 2012 Château Margaux found the highest percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon ever in the mix at 87 percent. With moderate term potential, the popular dense structure, dark fruit, and high tannins may end up building a lovely glass.
The 2012 Château Palmer Margaux is put together nicely, with another densely structured sip built of 48 percent Merlot, 46 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 6 percent Petit Verdot. This wine is looking to be a true gem of the vintage and worthy of investment for the right reasons.
Nowhere is the possibility of a good wine from a bad year more likely than from Château Mouton-Rothschild, where the legendary terroir yielded a rich, extravagant wine boasting big fruit and sweet tannins at this stage. The 2012 Mouton appears poised to deliver an extraordinary result that is built for the long haul. Château Lafite-Rothschild produced a more elegant, classic style in 2012 with a precious 38% of the harvest making it into the blend. While production of the 2012 Lafite is much lower, the wine is being offered at an attainable price for the first time in years. Wines from St. Julien, such as the 2012 Château Saint Pierre, and the Château Talbot, have shown rounded, lushly endowed wines with promise.
Why risk the money in such a difficult year? As with any investment, being both smart and lucky are in the mix, but the obvious answer is to apply known factors to access wines produced in limited quantities that may emerge as stellar sips. The added impetus comes from purchasing such wines at the best price, two years before bottling.
As the wines continue to build character in the barrel, and each additional tranch firms up the price, they await the final test. No matter what the experts, negociants, retailers, and journalists say, the real deal comes from the smiles on the faces of investors tasting the results of a good decision.
The old adage that great Bordeaux vintages come in pairs is ringing true for the 2010 vintage as it joins the ranks beside 2009. The 2010 vintage is stacking up to be a beauty for Bordeaux and here at The Wine Cellarage, we are thrilled to present these exceptional wines for En Primeur purchase.
The 2010 Bordeaux Futures have been donned with bullish scores and exorbitant prices yet again with some of the top wines priced higher than ever. The question is, how bullish are you feeling when it comes to 2010 Bordeaux Futures and why buy-in now?
Given the very recent turbulence in the market and the current economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to diversify your portfolio with 2010 Bordeaux Futures at the moment, but investing in wine from a great vintage should be carefully considered nonetheless. The main incentive for buying futures is to snag the wines up at a lower price before they are bottled, at which point the values have the potential to increase 20% to 30%. The other payoff is, of course, guaranteeing that you get a piece of the pie, since these wines are produced in finite quantities. There is only so much wine to go around and there are plenty of consumers and investors out there who are thirsty, willing and able to lap it all up. Wine is a very tangible commodity, another appealing aspect of the investment.
Here lies the conundrum. The 2010 Bordeaux vintage first and second growths will cost you a pretty penny, causing a lot of seasoned Bordeaux buyers to respond bearishly, yet the quality of this Bordeaux vintage is so promising! Robert Parker has anointed the 2010 Bordeaux vintage with fantastic scores, submitting that "it is an inescapable truth that 2010 has produced another year of compelling Bordeaux that will go down as a prodigious vintage alongside 2009. Take your pick – this news is either tragic or mythical, but I have tasted enough wines from 2005, 2009 and 2010 to realize that these may be the three greatest Bordeaux vintages I have tasted in my career."
The 2010 Bordeaux growing season was warm and extremely dry, producing small, thick-skinned grapes with elevated sugar levels, a potentially cumbersome combo. However, during August and September, cool nights swept into the Gironde maintaining the high acidity levels needed to balance the opulent, concentrated fruit and sugar. These wines are thus infused with delightful freshness, giving them impeccable balance and ensuring astounding longevity.
There are several different approaches that you can take when investing in Bordeaux Futures. Some experts advise scooping up only the first growths and highly regarded second growths, but this isn't a realistic tactic for everyone. Robert Parker recommends that those interested in buying 2010 Bordeaux Futures "forget about the first-growths, super-seconds and a handful of other limited production glamour wines as they will be beyond the reach of all but the wealthiest millionaires and billionaires" and advises choosing from the "many, many good values and great wines" that can be bought at much lower prices. Mid-range under-the-radar wines, when given a favorable score, have been known to jump in value, making them a savvy choice.
The returns on your investment in 2010 Bordeaux could be really great, not to mention that you will always have the option to drink and enjoy the wine if nothing else. These are my favorite kind of liquid assets! Once you've done your homework and chosen the 2010 Bordeaux Futures that you're going to buy, be sure to secure the best wine storage possible to keep your investment in pristine condition.
Below you will find a short guide to the 2010 Bordeaux Futures that we have to offer at The Wine Cellarage. To view our entire collection available for En Primeur purchase, Click Here.
Red Wines of the Left Bank
First Growths
2010 Château Margaux, Margaux ($1,350; Wine Advocate: 96-98 pts)
2010 Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac ($1,850; Wine Advocate: 98-100 pts)
2010 Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac ($1,300; Wine Advocate: 97-100 pts)
2010 Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan ($1,250; Wine Advocate: 98-100 pts)
Second Growths
2010 Château Léoville Las Cases, Saint Julien ($320; Wine Advocate: 95-98 pts)
2010 Château Pichon Longueville Baron, Pauillac ($238; Wine Advocate: 97-99+ pts)
2010 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac ($245; Wine Advocate: 92-95+ pts)
2010 Château Ducru Beaucaillou, Saint Julien ($260; Wine Advocate: 96-98+ pts)
2010 Château Cos d'Estournel, Saint Estèphe ($330; Wine Advocate: 95-97 pts)
2010 Château Montrose, Saint Estèphe ($235; Wine Advocate: 96-99+ pts)
2010 Château Lascombes, Margaux ($124)
Third Growth
2010 Château Lagrange, Saint Julien ($70; Wine Advocate: 89-92+ pts)
Forth Growth
2010 Château Branaire Ducru, Saint Julien ($82; Wine Advocate: 93-95 pts)
White Wines of the Left Bank
Superior First Growth
2010 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes ($720; Wine Advocate: 96-98 pts)
First Growths
2010 Château Climens, Barsac ($124; Wine Advocate: 94-96 pts)
2010 Château Rieussec, Sauternes ($82; Wine Advocate: 90-92 pts)
Right Bank Beauties
Saint Émilion
If right bank is more your style, choices include premier grand cru classés Châteaux such as 2010 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint Émilion ($1,450; Wine Advocate: 96-98+ pts), 2010 Château Angélus, Saint Émilion ($390; Wine Advocate: 94-96+ pts), 2010 Château Belair Monange, Saint Émilion ($330; Wine Advocate: 95-97+ pts) and 2010 Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint Émilion ($165; Wine Advocate: 96-98+ pts).
Top-notch grand cru classés such as the 2010 Château Canon La Gaffelière, Saint Émilion ($100; Wine Advocate: 92-94 pts), which Parker has given a preliminary score of 92-94 points, represent excellent quality and value from Bordeaux that is available at a relatively approachable price.
The unclassified wines of Pomerol cannot be overlooked and represent some of the region's finest quality and best values. One of Pomerol's preeminent producers, Château Trotanoy, is known for wines that epitomize the seductive quality and age-worthiness of great Bordeaux. The nearby Château Latour à Pomerol is another excellent producer with an admirable track record.
2010 Château Trotanoy, Pomerol ($385; Wine Advocate: 93-95+ pts)
2010 Château Latour à Pomerol, Pomerol ($150; Wine Spectator: 95-98 pts)
2010 Château Rouget, Pomerol ($110; Wine Advocate: 91-93 pts)
2010 Château La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol ($105; Wine Spectator: 90-93 pts)
2010 Château Plince, Pomerol ($75; Wine Spectator: 91-94 pts)
Hidden Gems
Finally, when selecting your 2010 Bordeaux Futures, don't forget to peruse the smaller, lesser-known estates. Although these estates don't have the prestige of Château Margaux or Petrus, certain Châteaux not only present exceptional quality for a fraction of the prices of the top-tier Premier Crus, they also hold a sentimental value with many of us wine lovers. The words of Chris Kissack, a.k.a the Wine Doctor, strike a chord when he recalls "fond memories of bottles from small, backwater estates which [he] encountered early in [his] affair with wine. Crisp, flavoursome whites from the Entre-deux-Mers, and rich, well-defined reds from the Côtes de Castillon, even generic Bordeaux from a good vintage such as 1990, these were early favourites…"
Named for the beautiful port city on the Garonne River, the Bordeaux wine region is the pinnacle of prestige, producing the most celebrated and desired wines in the world. The region has a long and rich history of vine growing and winemaking, with written record dating back as far as the first century! From the Atlantic Ocean, the region spreads southeast along the banks of the Gironde Estuary, eventually branching off into the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers with vineyards sprawling from their vital shores.
Situated at 45° latitude, Bordeaux has a temperate, maritime climate, due to the influence of the Gironde Estuary and the region's close proximity to the Atlantic. On the coast, giant sand dunes and evergreen forests aid in the moderate climate and protect the vineyards from powerful ocean winds. All of these environmental factors combine and result in mild weather year-round. The springs are usually pleasant with plenty of rain, ensuring water supply for the growing season, and summers are generally sunny, hot and humid. The temperature typically remains warm with nice coastal humidity well into the fall. This temperate climate, strongly influenced by the ocean and rivers, has the potential to vary greatly from one year to another, which is why knowledge of each vintage is so important when considering the wines of Bordeaux.
The red and white wines of Bordeaux are almost always made from a blend of different grape varietals. The reason for this is directly related to the variant weather patterns and climatic differences between years. The various grapes each have a different reaction to the weather, so by planting different grapes and blending their wines, winemakers can make good wine even if the weather was bad during the growing season. The main grapes used for Bordeaux's red wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot, and for the white wines of the region, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
For any wine lover, it is a worthy investment to spend some time getting acquainted with Bordeaux, its various areas and wine styles. Not only does it produce some of the most exquisite and age-worthy wines, Bordeaux has also had an enormous influence on winemaking styles and techniques throughout the world, most notably in the "New World" regions of California, Chile, Australia and South Africa.
Areas and Appellations
Bordeaux is divided into three main areas: the Left Bank, the Right Bank, and the area between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, called Entre-Deux-Mers (meaning 'between two seas'). There are three levels of Appellation Contrôlée (AC) status in Bordeaux. The Generic AC status is at the base of the pyramid and can be given to wines produced anywhere in Bordeaux. Generic appellations include Bordeaux AC and Bordeaux Supérieur AC. District AC is the next step up and can sometimes be the highest status possible for certain areas, such as Entre-Deux-Mers. A District AC can encompass multiple Commune ACs. For example, the Haut-Médoc is a District ACs, which covers a handful of the most prestigious communes. Commune AC status is at the top of the pyramid and is the highest designation in Bordeaux. The only exception is Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AC, which is superior to the commune status of Saint-Émilion AC.
The Left Bank
The Left Bank of Bordeaux hugs the western shores of the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne River. This area is divided into three main district appellations, from north to south: Médoc, Haut-Médoc and Graves. The Médoc AC and the Haut-Médoc AC lie west of the Gironde, and the Graves AC is south of the city of Bordeaux and lies west of the Garonne.
The Left Bank is renowned for long-lived, red wine blends in which Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape varietal, and Merlot and Cabernet Franc make up a lesser proportion. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the gravel and clay soils of the Left Bank, which support water drainage, and the very best wines come from the vineyards with more gravel content. Five commune appellations are famous for producing some of the finest Cabernet blends in the world: Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux within Haut-Médoc, and Pessac-Léognan in Graves.
The Left Bank is also home to the infamous white wine appellations, Sauternes and Barsac, known for their sublime botrytis-affected dessert wines. These luscious, sweet wines are made from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The Sémillon grape is thin-skinned and therefore highly susceptible to botrytis mold under the right conditions – misty and humid autumn weather. These grapes are carefully hand-harvested and produce luxuriant, sweet wines that are high in refreshing acidity.
The Right Bank
The Right Bank of Bordeaux lies east of the Gironde Estuary and the Dordogne River. Here, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the main grape varieties, with small amounts of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grown as well. This area is home to the important commune appellations of Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Pomerol, Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac.
Saint-Émilion, the namesake of the charming, picturesque town is the most significant of these appellations. Within Saint-Émilion, the vineyards cover a range of soils and produce a variety of wine styles. The appellation can be divided into three different areas, each with a special soil type. To the northwest, the gravel and limestone soils are more conducive to Cabernet Franc vines. To the southeast, the elevated plateau has high limestone content and produces the finest Merlot dominated blends. Many of the wines classified as prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru come from the limestone rich vineyards of these two areas. These wines are marked by complex red berry qualities, opulent tannins and cedar notes that develop with age. The third growing area is located at the base of the elevated plateau and is composed of sandy soils. The wines from this area are lighter-bodied with relatively lower price tags.
The Pomerol appellation lies in close proximity to Saint- Émilion and boasts intriguing, rare wines that come at a higher cost. These wines offer rich notes of blackberry and a unique spiciness. The prestigious vineyards of Pomerol include the legendary Pétrus and Le Pin.
Finally, the Right Bank's greatest value wines come from the appellations of Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, which are to the west of Pomerol.
Between the Rivers
The Entre-Deux-Mers appellation lies in between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers and produces Bordeaux's dry white wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The important commune appellation of Saint-Croix-du-Mont is located here, making divine sweet wines that are similar to Sauternes.
Bordeaux's Classification System
Bordeaux's well-known 1855 Classification has remained intact to this day, despite many changes to the individual estates (châteaux) and their properties. It all came about in the event of the 1855 Exposition Universelle de Paris when Napoleon III requested an official classification of Bordeaux's best wines. The wine brokers got together and devised a system, based on their own judgment as well as market values, which organized 61 châteaux into five classes according to importance, first through fifth growths. Bordeaux's Chamber of Commerce then presented the 1855 Classification at the exposition and it has been in place ever since.
Under the 1855 Classification, all of the red wines are from the Médoc appellation, with the exception of Château Haut-Brion, from Graves. It is an undertaking to memorize all of the château and their classifications, but the five First Growths (Premiers Crus) are relatively easy to remember:
Château Lafite
Château Latour
Château Margaux
Château Mouton-Rothschild (classified as Second Growth until 1973)
Château Haut-Brion (Graves AC)
The classified white wines were all from the Sauternes appellation, with Château d'Yquem given Premier Grand Cru Classé status, followed by 11 First Growth châteaux and 14 Second Growth châteaux.
Later Classifications
In 1932, the Cru Bourgeois classification was introduced, which includes 200 plus estates and is essentially the status just below Fifth Growth. The three Cru Bourgeois classes: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur and Cru Bourgeois, are meant to be updated every ten years or so. The wines of Graves were classified in 1959, and, unlike the 1855 Classification, each listed wine is simply awarded Cru Classé status.
Saint-Émilion has a unique procedure in which classifications are built into the appellation system. The Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation is divided into the following: Premier Grand Cru Classé, Grand Cru Classé and Grand Cru. Every 10 years, the châteaux in the region can submit their wine to be considered for initial Grand Cru classification or for reclassification.
Consumer Tips
As consumers setting out to explore Bordeaux, there is a wealth of knowledge to wrap our heads around. It is important to have a general understanding of the various areas and wine styles of the region because this will help in choosing bottles that are to your taste. For those of us who fall in love with Bordeaux, it may be worthwhile to delve a bit deeper into more specific knowledge of the great vintages, the châteaux and the classification system.
If you're just getting acquainted, start out with a selection of red wines from both the Left Bank and Right Bank. There are many reasonably priced Bordeaux wines out there that are perfect for exploring and comparing Cabernet Sauvignon-based Left Bank blends and Merlot-based Right Bank blends. Pop a bottle open with your next meal, or set up a side-by-side tasting comparison of wines from the two areas. And don't forget to try the delicious, refreshing, dry white wines from the Entre-Deux-Mers.
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At last fall's meeting of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC), the biggest question was, "How are the 2007 engines performing?"
The answer is, there's good news and there's bad news. The good news is that the new engines seem to be performing well. The bad news is that many of the accessories are not.
This is the response because some of the larger fleets have bought several hundred test EPA 2007 engines for evaluation. Many of these test fleets are TMC members. These managers reported how the units are doing with about 75,000 to 85,000 miles on their engines.
Cleaning the air
To understand the problems encountered, it is important to understand what is being done to clean the air. The EPA has targeted two major groups of pollutants for emission reduction. These are particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
PM consists of partially burned fuel (soot), unburned hydrocarbon fuel (HC), and ash from motor oil. The last round of emissions reductions in the 10/02 engines, concentrated on controlling NOx. The 2007 engines build on that and go after PM.
Normally, PM could be controlled by increasing engine combustion temperatures to the level where all HC material is burned completely, turning it into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O). But when air, composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, is subjected to high heat and pressure, as inside a combustion chamber, the nitrogen and oxygen combine to form NOx, a precursor to smog and acid rain.
The strategies that are designed to control one pollutant actually create more of the other. Cool the flame to limit NOx, and PM increases. Raise combustion temperature to limit PM, and NOx increases.
The EPA mandated that 10/02 engines (the previous regulation change) control NOx by directing some of the exhaust gas, already burned and therefore inert, and mixing it in with the incoming combustion air.
The additional PM amount was limited by increasing the volume of intake air with two-stage, or variable geometry turbo-charging, and managing fuel injection with higher injection pressures and variable timing of multiple injection pulses.
This exhaust gas was cooled using engine coolant and recirculated in measured amounts through the intake manifold. The process, known as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), limited NOx but added soot to the engine, greatly increasing the heat that the cooling system had to manage. Heat taken into the cooling system is dissipated through the radiator. The heated air then flows under the hood, heating the engine compartment further.
To meet 2007 standards, engine designers increased the amount of exhaust put through the EGR system. This option has raised the under-hood temperature even more. It also may inject more soot into the crankcase oil, which required a new oil formulation (CJ-4) or shorter drain intervals.
Diesel particulate filters
To manage the increased PM, manufacturers developed a new device called a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The device uses a porous ceramic filter to trap the PM, letting only gaseous exhaust escape. The solids build up inside the DPF and have to be regenerated periodically.
Regeneration is done automatically when conditions warrant. The engine controller determines how much back pressure exists. A small amount of fuel is injected onto a precious metal catalyst, causing the temperature to rise between 1100° and 1200° F, converting all soot to CO2
The system can be deactivated to prevent regeneration under hazardous conditions, or regeneration can be manually initiated. Some engine makers prevent regeneration when traveling at low speeds or when stopped. Inert ash remains in the DPF, which must be cleaned out every 350,000 to 400,000 miles.
The good news is that the 2007 engines and DPFs are operating as they should. Occasional problems with DPF dosing valves were reported, but they seem to be the result of fuel quality, rather than system function.
At 60 mph, a fully loaded ready-mix truck's engine can generate 1.2 million to 1.5 million BTUs per hour. A BTU is the energy needed to raise one pound of water one degree F. Just over half the energy is lost to the cooling system or out the exhaust. That used to be more than 2/3 just 25 years ago.
The 2007 engines return up to 30% of exhaust heat to the coolant through EGR, forcing the radiator to manage as much as 680,000 BTU per hour. With that as background, here's the bad news.

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"To cut through body armor the .224-inch-diameter SS190 projectile incorporates a cone-shaped steel penetrator sitting atop an aluminum core surrounded by a steel jacket. Velocity of the 5.7x28mm SS190 ball load from a P90 PDW's 10.2-inch barrel is a respectable 2346 fps. Out of a Five-seveN pistol with 4.8-inch barrel it clocks 2133 fps. Despite the high muzzle velocity recoil is approximately 30 percent less than the 9x19mm. This 5.7x28mm load was specifically designed to defeat a NATO CRISAT target (consisting of a 1.6mm titanium plate with 20 Kevlar folds), and it will--even at 200 meters."
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Asian Studies
Welcome to the Asian Studies Department. Many of our courses are cross-listed with other departments, and we serve approximately 1700 students across the main campus and centers.
We offer courses in the following areas pertaining to Asia: civilization and culture, language, history, political science, music, art, health, and cinema. Our courses, which are linked with other City College of San Francisco departments, fulfill graduation requirements in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and ethnic studies. All courses emphasize effective communication and analytical thinking. We hope that your experience with us will help you to understand better the land, cultures, and peoples of Asia.


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Of course it would make a big difference if you are TRICKLING or EVAPORATING the oxalic acid.
When I took beekeeping 1 and 2 with an instructor locally, he taught us to use oxalic acid in the spring. In our area March 1 is when we applied it.
I like to trickle when it is +4 celsius. Ican be done when it is -4 celsius but it is not nice to fingers.When air is +8C, bees attach quite easily when you move the hand.
I don't understand what you mean by air +8 C, bees attach quite easily when you move the hand. Sorry. Please elaborate. Cindi
"Understand from a chemist that this acid does not vapor right?"Robo.. doing a Google search on "Heating Oxalic acid".. you'll come across that the rapid heating of Oxalic acid produces Formic Acid. Finman has stated this also. But.. I also found.."A good yield of formic acid cannot be obtained by merely heating oxalic acid, as a certain portion of the oxalic acid sublimes unchanged. The oxalic acid is therefore heated with glycerol when carbon dioxide and glyceryl monoformate are obtained, and the latter when boiled with water yields formic acid and glycerol"
From: Donald AitkenSubject: Re: [BEE-L] Vs: Re: [BEE-L] Formic and Oxalic acidsTo: BEE-LThe physical properties of oxalic acid may be of interest in thisconnection. The stuff one buys is usually oxalic acid dihydrate, which is acrystal which has two water molecules attached to each oxalic acid molecule.The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics gives the following propertiesfor oxalic acid dihydrate:On heating:1) The water of hydration leaves at 101.5 degrees C. The water boils offleaving anhydrous oxalic acid crystals.2) At 157 degrees C the oxalic acid starts to sublime (goes directly fromsolid to gas)3) At 189 degrees C the oxalic acid which has not yet sublimed decomposes toformic acid and carbon monoxide.Best regardsDonald Aitken


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Senate District 8 candidate Q&A: Emily Tracy
October 25, 2012
Editor's note: Republican candidate Randy Baumgardner did not submit a Q&A.
I want to be a strong voice for the rural communities of Senate District 8. Because of one-man, one-vote, the Colorado Legislature is a very urban and suburban legislature dominated by Front Range interests. The very best Western Slope legislators in our history have been those who have worked across party lines to build coalitions of legislators to get bills passed that meet our critical rural Colorado needs. The senator who is elected to represent northwest Colorado must be the one who will address the needs of our families and communities, not the one who follows the bidding of partisan masters in Denver.
I've lived in rural Colorado 35 years and in Summit County nearly eight years, and have worked in public policy for decades. I served eight years on the city council of Caon City, and have served for more than 12 years on land use planning commissions in two jurisdictions, including more than six years on the Summit Countywide Planning Commission. I served five years on the board of a rural economic development agency, which operated a business incubator and brought the largest federal prison complex to Colorado. I was appointed by Gov. Romer to the original Great Outdoors Colorado committee which developed the framework for dedicated funding for parks, trails, open space, rivers and wildlife. Since then more than $5 million in GOCO funds have been awarded to Summit County for important projects. In addition, my decades of work experience in the private and public sector, including working with the business community and in the courts in northwest Colorado, make me uniquely qualified to serve as senator.
Forest health is one of the highest priorities because of the continuing danger of extreme fire in our aging, drought- and beetle-impacted lodgepole forests. We've seen a growing number of smaller fires, quickly controlled through the fine work of area firefighters and other emergency personnel. But we cannot count on always being lucky in controlling every fire before major damage is done. Our Forest Health Task Force and others have worked to mitigate potential fire dangers. As senator, I will fight to keep fire mitigation and forest restoration funding in the budget. In the 2012 legislative session, my opponent voted against the bill – now law – that extended funding for forest restoration another five years. This is not acceptable for such a high- priority need in Summit County.
I have a long history of working with people of all political persuasions to achieve common solutions in rural Colorado. In fact, I work across the partisan divide every day at home – my husband Del Bush is a Republican, and we strive to share our common interest in public policy and politics in a positive way. Voters want an end to the partisan bickering in the Legislature that gets in the way of common sense problem- solving. It was offensive to see Republican leadership and my opponent filibuster at the end of our legislative session, blocking a bill they knew would pass if allowed to come to a vote. Not only was majority rule blocked by a minority, but approximately 30 other bills were blocked from final votes, resulting in a costly special session to pass some key Western Slope bills, including funding for water projects. If elected, I will use my mediation and conflict- resolution skills to get work done.
We learned in early October of another significant economic development success along Colorado's Front Range, with a technology company bringing "hundreds of jobs" to Douglas County. This illustrates precisely the problem we have in northwest Colorado – the state's economic development efforts exclude rural Colorado. Perhaps the powers that be in Denver believe in a "trickle over the Continental Divide" theory of economic growth. I don't. Many smaller communities do not know how to create a custom-designed approach to economic development – growing the businesses they have, and attracting businesses that are a good fit for them. While powerful interests cheer their successes on the Front Range, we should insist that state agencies change their approach in working with our rural communities so we can see the same successes on a scale that matches our needs.


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Barrel: Custom products 2-piece barrel kit
Condition: Used. The black tip has some anno wear at the end of it. Silver parts are in good but used condition.
Color: Silver backs. matching silver 12" tip, and gloss black 12" tip
Known Problems: none, they still shoot great. I switched to Macdev so I'm using the Shift kit and these aren't getting used much. Hope they go to a good home.
Asking Price: $90
Shipping Options: whatever you'll pay for, I usually do USPS priority. Costs about $12
Trades of interest: none. but worst I will say is no.
Location of item: Phoenix, AZ
What is Included: 3 control bores, 2 12" CP tips, and case to transport the kit and protect it.
Any other questions let me know!
CP 5 piece barrel kit
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Posted 08 January 2013 - 01:35 PM
Let's get some offers!
Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:24 PM
Will you part it out? As in one back and one front?
My feedback: http://www.techpb.co...331&hl=feedback
Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:36 PM
most likely not just 1 back and 1 tip. I'd maybe part just a tip so I still have a complete kit let to sell. Depends what you offer me for it though.
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By Chris Harris
Arsène Wenger will assess his options at left-back after the Manchester United game.
The Frenchman has been without four frontline full-backs since Andre Santos joined Kieran Gibbs, Bacary Sagna and Carl Jenkinson on the sidelines on December 6, and injuries to Thomas Vermaelen and Francis Coquelin have aggravated the problem.
Wenger has a little over a week to bring in a replacement before the transfer window closes but, for now, he has nothing to report.
"Before Sunday's game nobody will come in so we will have now to focus on the players [we have]," said Wenger.
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The Habs had a look at a new defenceman for Thursday's game. Name is Carey Price. Helmet looks a little weird, but he's got a heck of a shot. Spies shot this from seventh-floor press gallery with a video camera, taken at great personal risk. An anonymous fellow spy from La Presse whom we'll identify only as "Marc-Antoine Godin" reports that Price, er, borrowed P.K. Subban's gloves and Benoit Pouliot's stick for the tryout. Another photo below.
Canadiens coach Jacques Martin reports that forwards Tomas Plekanec and Jeff Halpern, who missed the third period of Tuesday's game vs. Washington with lower-body injuries, are considered day to day and might be available to play Thursday at home vs. Tampa Bay. Neither injury is deemed long-term.
The aching Habs took their second team photo of the season on Bell Centre ice at 10:30 am, the post-trade deadline version that is considered the official 2010-11 club portrait. As he usually is for practice, Plekanec was first on the ice for the photo.
Not on hand, but to be Photoshopped into the final image, were Max Pacioretty, Andrei Markov and Josh Gorges, all injured and unavailable to pose, and Hal Gill, who stayed home ill. Jaroslav Spacek, rehabbing from arthroscopic knee surgery, wore his jersey with shorts, knee socks and sneakers.
Only four Canadiens practised following the 10-minute photo session: Alex Auld, Alexandre Picard, Mathieu Darche and Brent Sopel. The rest of the team worked out off ice.
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Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
I had a 4hp yamaha 2 stroke worked great always started. Good engin nice and strong pushed a 24 foot boat tob 5.4 knots threw the water. she had an internal tank that lasted 2 hours.
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
Originally Posted by jboat73 View Post
I think I've just ruled out the Honda 2 hp - it doesn't have reverse. It has a swivel mechanism and has to be turned around to go in reverse. I imagine for someone with experience that isn't a big deal, but for me, the difficulty of docking doesn't need the added issue of swinging the motor around!
If you feel more confident with 4 hp and really want a reverse gear, that's fine. I certainly don't want to push you into getting a motor that you might be unhappy with.
However, let me make a couple of final points. First, I wasn't suggesting that you should go motorless with paddles. With small kids on the boat you need a motor. I just meant to imply that 2 hp is much more thrust than you would get with paddles, so 2 hp should be adequate for this boat. Also, someone else here already pointed out that he could get 5 knots out of a 1.5 hp motor on his former Flying Scot, more evidence that 2 hp may be all you need.
Finally, one last consideration. I have not owned any of these small motors (as you know, I have a 15 hp Honda on my boat), so I have no personal knowledge of their reliability. I expect Tohatsu or Honda to be low maintenance. But the Honda has air cooling and no reverse, eliminating the water pump/impeller and shift mechanism, which are two maintenance items. Since you had asked about reliability and maintenance, the simplicity of Honda's design would be a plus.
In the end you need to get what you're comfortable with. You'll get no complaints from me if you go bigger than 2 hp. When I was shopping for boats I frustrated several people because I didn't follow their advice, but I'm happy I made the decisions that I made. As you're undoubtedly experiencing now, when you get so much conflicting advice it's impossible to follow it all. So good luck with whatever you do.
EDIT: One last thing. I have an inflatable rowing dinghy that I've never used (see my avatar pic). If I ever start using it regularly enough to need a motor, I'd get the Honda 2 hp in a heartbeat.
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
I had the Honda 2HP and now have the Tohatsu 6HP. The Honda weighs 27 lbs the Tohatsu almost 60lbs. Sounds like the Flying Scott is light, my guess is that you could probably get 5 Knots out of it with the 2HP? Long shaft is good regardless of motor. The gear shift is easier than the 180 reverse but that is a big weight difference. My 2HP Honda was a good bullet proof motor, ran it hard for over 20 years, still ran perfectly when I sold it.
Paul T
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
With the new information, consider a long shaft 3.5hp.
Weight is still light enough for a light weight yacht.
Brand is not as important as service so see what local dealers are available.
Tohatsu, Mercury, Suzuki and Yamaha all offer good outboard in this size.
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Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
Hi ,
I have the Tohatsu/Merc 4HP on my Catalina 22, in the Hudson River which is seriously tidal. The motor is enough for my boat against the tide and even wind.
They are notorious for plugging up the carbs with ethanol gas. Its easy to take the carb apart. Other than that repetitive problem they are good.
It is true that the 4, 5 and 6 HP are all the exact same but different carbs. Might as well get the 6 in case you get a bigger boat or a dingy.
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
I think I've just ruled out the Honda 2 hp - it doesn't have reverse. It has a swivel mechanism and has to be turned around to go in reverse. I imagine for someone with experience that isn't a big deal, but for me, the difficulty of docking doesn't need the added issue of swinging the motor around!
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
Thank you to everyone that has chimed in; I appreciate all the advice.
The boat is indeed a Flying Scot. The manufacturer says the max is 4hp. I think many owners don't put a motor on at all, but I believe that some of those may be sailing on lakes, so no tide issues. Maybe I'll get to a stage of having enough skill and confidence to have no motor, but right now I really want the comfort of knowing a motor is there to help if needed.
The manufacturer has also said to get the shorter shaft, but what people are saying here about the longer shaft makes a lot of sense to me. Is a longer shaft an issue if the boat sits low and you're in shallow water? I'll inquire about that.
Is it fair to say that Honday 2hp would be lower maintenance than a Tohatsu 4hp? I don't have experience with engines and lower maintenance is definitely appealing. But I'm balancing that against more horses and therefore more ability to get me home after I've screwed up and found myself fighting the tide! Also, in a short sailing window, I think it is inevitable that I'll need to fight the tide one way or the other if I'm not going at slack tide or timing my turn-around with the tide reversal.
Thanks again.
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
FYI, if the Tohatsu is only available in a 15" shaft length, then that could tip the balance strongly in favor of the Honda, which shows a 20" shaft length in the link I posted above. While your transom may be only 15" high, you want the prop immersed well underwater so you can motor through chop and also if you're heeled over. Even under bare poles, in a heavy blow your boat could heel over and you want the prop underwater in those conditions.
If the Tohatsu is available in 20" length, then I'd consider that over 15".
By the way, the Honda at boats.net (which I linked) is significantly discounted (35% off MSRP).
Re: 4hp outboard motor questions
if the 19 footer is a flying scot then 2 hp is plenty 4 hp and it might even get up on a plane. what you want is the lightest thing out there. I used to have a scot with a 1.5 British seagull and we had a speed boat, would go over 5 kts all day when we could get it started
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jboat73 - Since you are getting your boat directly from the manufacturer, I'd suggest you ask them for a recommendation about motor size. Describe where you're sailing.
Many of the boats that are being referenced here are pocket cruisers, which are much heavier than your Flying Scot. As Ulladh said, many use the Flying Scot without any motor at all, and keep a couple paddles for emergency. The one I rented had no motor, and we rented it on a dead day.
I see some guys talking about getting a motor with an alternator to charge your battery, etc. They definitely don't understand your boat. You'll need to filter some of the recommendations based on how well you think the posters understand your boat and sailing range.
For what it's worth, I think it's likely that 2 hp is enough to get you wherever you will need to go, even against the Delaware's tidal current. It's a small boat with very little draft. Most of the guys recommending 4-6 hp are sailing much heavier boats than yours.
The capacity plate says 4 HP, but that's the maximum. (And I question whether you need this much.) For this reason, I wouldn't go over 4 HP, even if the 6 HP motor is a "twin." If you ever get pulled over by law enforcement, you may get some tough questioning about exceeding the boat's rated capacity. And the rating is about more than just dead weight - it's about what can go wrong if you accidentally throttle up too high (like swamping the boat).
Light weight is a benefit for boat trim, even if you don't care about removing the motor every time. Since it's off-center, you want to minimize the boat's list, especially since you're keeping it in a slip. And if it ever needs service, you'll be glad you have lighter weight so you can pull the motor instead of the whole boat.
I read somewhere the Suzuki makes the lightest 2.5 hp motor. I've seen online specials for under $700:
Suzuki Outboards 2.5 Horsepower
But if you're going to buy in this size range, I'd consider an extra $140 for the air cooled 2 hp Honda. Actually its weight looks exactly the same as the Suzuki. Note that Honda has 2 shaft lengths in this size, and you should probably get the longer shaft:
Honda BF2DKLCH Outboard Motor (Four Stroke) - Price: $838.08
One critical thing to look at is how whatever motor you pick can be locked to the transom. This is critically important if you're keeping it in a slip, especially if you're considering downtown Philly.
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They spent many years topping charts and making beautiful music together so it's only fitting that the Spice Girls helped Victoria Beckham celebrate her big 4-0.
After making music together since the 1990's, The Spice Girls have decided to call it quits according to reports from The Mirror on Wednesday (May 8).
The five ladies, who rose to stardom with their catchy hits such as "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life," reached the decision after a conference call between four of the members.
She has the life that millions of women can only dream of, however Victoria Beckham wasn't always on top of her game.
In the forthcoming ITV feature "Viva Forever" on the Spice Girls, the singer/fashion designer confesses she had a hard time getting noticed before her hunky hubby David Beckham came along.
Stepping out for a promotional appearance, David and Victoria Beckham showed up at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England for the Viva Forever press night tonight (December 11).
The English soccer hunk and his Posh wife also brought their sons Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz along for the ride, having recently returned to the UK from America.
Not long after rocking the stage at the 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremonies with her Spice Girls bandmates, Emma Bunton finds herself gracing the cover of the October 2012 issue of Easy Living magazine.
It was long rumored that they'd be making an appearance at the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games, and sure enough the Spice Girls showed up during the Closing Ceremony last night (August 12).
Victoria "Posh" Beckham, Melanie "Scary" Brown, Melanie "Sporty" Chisholm, Geri "Ginger" Halliwell, and Emma "Baby" Bunton were in fine form as they took the stage before a massive crowd.
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Vivienne will play a minor role as the child version of Princess Aurora opposite her mother, who stars as the evil title character, Disney confirmed to Access Hollywood on Wednesday. The live-action film explores the origins of Disney's most iconic villain, Maleficent, and what led her to curse Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty.
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In March, Angelina expressed her excitement about getting ready to shoot for the film, her first movie since serving as the voice of Master Tigress in "Kung Fu Panda 2."
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Discussion in 'Football, Baseball, and Hockey' started by Darth Tater, Aug 19, 2010.
Darth, you should get into sports gambling.... I LOVE when any team beats Notre Dame.
Kinda scary...Michigan gets over 500 yards of offense, but actually gives up MORE. :yukpuke: :yukpuke: :yukpuke:
Didn't watch the game since I had the Ohio game on my ESPN but Robinsons stats looks pretty impressive.
Nice win by U of M. I'll bet your win felt a LOT better than our win.
Kinda worried about the QB. He's involved in too many of the plays. Without him...we're doomed. I was hoping he'd only need about 10 carries today. Let the other RBs carry the load. I do like the WRs though... You'll get a feel for how good MSU is next week when you play ND...
I'm excited... but not really for this season. The defense just isn't good enought to be a contender, even in the big ten. But it looks like we have a QB that could become the best in the country within 2 years if he avoids injury. If he has a splashy year and RR can use it to recruit some dominant defenders, then maybe 2012 is the year! From an article... forgot the link.
Tate was off by 3, I was off by 6 and was closer on the ND score. Robinson has yet to show me he can go deep, maybe he doesn't have excellent WRs. Clearly the safeties suck.
Agree that they need some more big plays out of the backfield other than D-Rob...dude will be beat up before the big 10 league games begin and if not he will surely be pummeled by the second big 10 league game... The remarkable thing about him being in 70% of the plays is that he has not committed a single TO yet. Have to agree that the defense is suspect, but that long TD pass play by the Irish that put them ahead briefly in the 4th could have been due to fatigue by the guys in the secondary whom admittedly looked clueless on that and other plays, but if you check out the other scores, you may notice that the team that the Wolverines held to 10 points last week UConn.... put up 62 points today
Uconn was favored by ~7 they was wrong
Oh please. You guys are killing me with your moping. Revel in the fact that you have a sensational quarterback that is perfect for the offensive system that your coach has put in place, and that you started the season 2-0. You guys need to get behind your team and not keep one foot in the boat and one on land. If you fall hard later, so be it. You're all are just being negative so that if the team has a setback, you can say that you knew it wasn't going to last. I'm tired of that dirty bird Darth Tater being the only one with the guts to trash-talk up in here.
Well, you did say Darth has guts, but you didnt say he has brains!
Good morning, sunshine! What are you doing up?
I'm on the boat, CJ! Hand Robinson the Heisman today. If nothing else, he's the most fun player in college sports to watch.
I'm actually flattered by that. Besides, Rascoe could use some help around here, anyhow, with his WEAK smack. More like a tickle, but maybe that's what he intends. He's like that, you know. But, alas, I will likely be stifled for a week as I board a plane tomorrow to head to Michigan to see the Eagles beat down the Lions next week even WITH all of their problems that need to be ironed out and with the Lions getting the benefit of every single whistle. (The Eagles will get more whistles at them than Jammer gets from Rascoe).
Darth, did you hear that the Lions/Eagles game time got switched to 8pm to accomodate a concert earlier in the day?
He'll have to get in line. Last year at this time we were giving it to Forcier.
Damn you, Bill. For a second there... ***Actually, goes to check it out now...Darth is OCD***
I agree. People forget that so quickly. Robinson has looked Superman fantastic for a couple of games, but he won't last long at this rate. To their credit, U of M has done a very good job considering all the players that bailed on them this year. I do think they got ranked too high too soon...but then again look at all the other teams who are up there. (LMAO at BSU beating #10 Virginia Tech last week only to see Virginia Tech lose to a division II team this week). They are so pizzed here. Looks like kiddie table for them, again. I'm loving it. Anyhow, most the Big Ten teams look mediocre at best (Sparty will be lucky to win 6 or 7) so you guys could end up doing pretty well. But only if your QB can miraculously stay alive. Nobody else is so perfectly suited to that system. Michael Vick?
A smart coach understands that the QB cannot run 25 times and throw 25 passes each game, all season long. That seems to be the concern as I see it. Coach ROD (sounds too familiar) will lose his QB if he keeps up this torrid pace, having the guy run practically all the plays. When QB gets hurt, we'll be up a creek without a [STRIKE]SPARTY OPPONENT[/STRIKE] paddle.
I think Rich Rod is a desperate man and will use Robinson until he is useless to him. I feel bad for Robinson. Without Robinson, Rich Rod is toast. I don't think he cares about his players, or anyone but himself. Just my opinion.
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Flip may have just created trade value for a team like Houston, Portland, maybe New Orleans.
Sheed needs to show up or sit a few games out. He is making this team much worse right now. We win this one if Max eats all of his minutes. Hell, we win this one if we just throw someone in who won't shoot. A PF that shoots about 43% from the field is sad.
This was our third exciting loss in a row! With the Suns coming in as one of the leagues hottest teams and the Pistons w/o Billups, most of us probably would admit that if we won we'd be surprised. Well the boys did not roll over. They survived several Nash to Amare runs to even take the lead with less than 5 mins left and were within 2 with less than a minutes left after trailing most of the game by 6+points. Flip Jr's line of 18 pts ,7 assists, 2 turns pretty much matched CB's average stats, but most of that came in the 4th qtr. Still if he can get his teammates involved in both halves, then I like our chances in the next three upcoming games without Mr. Bigshot. Jr needs to improve his defense though and hopefully he doesn't face anymore guards like Nash. Still not certain if Sheed was back to 100% or not. 36 mins 4-17 shooting including 0-7 from beyond the arc. JMAX. 18 mins 2-2 shooting and two blocks!! If the guy is not 100%, give him some rest. Counter the athleticism of Amare with the youth of the Brahma!! Rip had a good game with the exception of the 6 TO's and Dice was productive in 17 minutes which could have been extended also. I guess the game was just too fast for Nazr. The positive is that we fought back and didn't give up and surpisingly even out scored the Suns in the paint 50-42. Just couldn't stop the Nash & Stoudemire combo. Second time in three games we allow two players on the opposing team to score 30+points. Should have been able to stop at least one of them.....Nash was left open long enough to shoot 11 treys and buried 6 of them. That was the difference in the game IMO.
Tough loss, but we didn't quit. Blaylock was out of his league, but have to remember the kid is still just a rook. Tay nothing special. Rip played great, but lost his shot as the game went on. First time I've seen Rip tired. JMax good D, a monster block, still a black hole, but he made most of his shots. McDyess, starting to look better. Delfino, agressive, bs carry called on him, even bigger bs block that should have been a charge. Didn't get credit for all of his steals and rebounds in the game. Decent shooting, needs more minutes. Murray, trade him now. Zero D. Horrible O first half, made his shots in the 2nd, and actually decided to pass a little in the 2nd, but he still over dribbled, and made some lucky shots. Only thing worse than taking a bad shot, is making it-positive reinforcement to a negative act. Flip Saunders, bad game, 44 minutes for Rip? 38 minutes for Murray? Flip is a lot like LB in that he believes players can play a spot up, but not a spot down. So Delfino, a natural 2, can play the 3, but not the 1. Murray is a natural 1, but wants to be a 2. No reason Delfino shouldn't have been give a shot a Nash, it's not like he could have done a worse job than Murray. Some free advice, start Delfino at the point, sub JMax, Blaylock, Dice, and Murray. ONLY bring in Murray if he doesn't have to cover anyone.
microcap This was a horrible game from the Pistons. I don't care how you slice it, there are no awards for playing close without Chauncey Billups. We started off at our pace with a 6-0 lead but anyone who has watched the Suns knows they are a team of runs and droughts. They can go scoreless for 5 minutes and still finish with 30 in a quarter. Well the Suns had 29 in the first quarter. No surprise there for me. The Suns are a unique team, one that plays little defense, that relies heavily on speed and athleticism to create scoring opportunities. It would have been the perfect opportunity to play Delfino at the point, heck, play him more than 19 minutes! Get Dupree a few minutes, let Will Blalock continue to play beyond 9 minutes argh! The rotations and personnel decisions by the Pistons were terrible and Flip Saunders is absolutely horrendous. Delfino - 19 minutes (lead the team in rebounds and 3 point shooting) Blalock - 9 minutes (1 rebound, 1 turn, 2 FTs made) Maxiell - 18 minutes (4 points, 3 boards, 2 blocks, tons of energy) McDyess - 17 minutes (8 points, 6 boards) Mohammed - 16 minutes (3 points, 6 boards, 1 steal, 1 block) Davis - DNP Amir Johnson - DNP Dupree - DNP Detroit did make a run in the fourth quarter, but it was too little too late as Flip Murray converted several scoring opportunities but ultimately could not play enough defense to keep Steve Nash from closing out the game. On that note, Nash is amazing. If you honestly think Billups should have been the MVP last year, you didn't pay any attention to Nash. He's the ultimate floor leader on offense, and tonight the Pistons gave him jumpshots electing not to allow him into the paint, and Nash made them pay banging down 6 of 11 three pointers. The Pistons had no answer for Amare Stoudemire either and it looks like he is returning to his previous form. Another poor game from Rasheed Wallace. Sheed was yapping all game and seemed to have lots of energy. On a night when his team needed him to go into the paint, pressure Amare, Diaw and Marion, Rasheed elected to shoot 0-7 from three point land. I just heard Piston coach Kevin Wilson say on the postgame show that he can't remember the last time Sheed went 0 fer from the arc. Well Kev, he's done it 5 times this month. Do you actually watch the games? Flip Saunders answering Chris McCoskey in the postgame interview regarding what was wrong with Sheed said, "I don't know". Also said that Rip "ran out of gas". Gee, WHY NOT PLAY YOUR BENCH!!! I know what was wrong with Sheed. He was lazy on defense and refused to make sacrifices for the team on offense. I still have 4 hours to ask slippy for a name change. ;) We got caught up playing at their pace, and it killed us. Starters ineffective and out of gas, too many missed shots (1-15 from 3), not enough turnovers forced (9), too many turnovers conceded (14). Our bread and butter is stops down the stretch and playing smart. We did neither tonight. Sorry folks, we are supposed to win at home. We are supposed to play defense. We are supposed to win. That is what good teams do. Instead the Suns did what good road teams do. Jump all over an opponent and play close enough to win in the last 2 minutes. Flip Murray is a deceptive player. He makes some tough shots and gets on a roll offensively, but he gives you no effort on defense. He didn't contest jumpshots, he didn't try to fight through screens and frequently lost his man on defense. When the numbers come out on popcornmachine.net, I am pretty sure he was a MINUS player. Also wanted to mention Tayshaun. He did get hot at one point and put up some points, but on a night when the team needed him to step up for Sheed and Billups, he turns in 14 points and doesn't commit a foul. A highlight block, but other than that, Tay did little to stand out. In his 5th year, I think we need to resign ourselves to the reality that Tay is a guy who takes over 5 games a season, and spends the rest of his time as a complimentary piece. We got New Orleans on Thursday. I need a drink. Good guys: Rip Hamilton, Jason Maxiell, Carlos Delfino **NEW CATEGORY** Middle-of-the-road guys: Flip Murray, Antonio McDyess, Tayshaun Prince, Nazr Mohammed, Tayshaun Prince Bad guys: Will Blalock, Rasheed Wallace, Flip Saunders Piston of the game: Rip Hamilton
The one possession Delfino was matched up on Nash he got rocked on his heels and gave him the baseline for an uncontested layup. Two of the three or four possessions he initiated the offense resulted in turnovers from his overdribbling and awful entry passes. Now, Delfino's done a good job defending a lot of small guards quicker than Nash in the past, so I don't see why he can't match up on them more in the future - he could definitely do a better job containing just about anyone than Flip Murray, most of the time. But I don't think his game has developed to the point where he should play point guard; he seems to have a mental switch between "distributor" and "scorer" so that when he's creating shots for others, dishing creatively, and running an effective 2-man game his jumpshot breaks down and he accumulates charges, and when he's on the wing he's too aggressive with his own shot and doesn't see the floor as well. He needs to find a balance between the two to get more touches at guard: that could be as simple as developing confidence from more consistent minutes, or something else, but either way I don't think he's ready yet. Now Maxiell, on the other hand, needs to play more, especially with his much improved pick and roll defense since he was torched by Marbury-to-Lee in the Garden. Just shut down Rasheed until Chauncey comes back and let his ankles rest. No offense to Tayshaun, but I'm glad to see you're coming around.
ahb, Sheed said it wasn't the flu or tendonitis. He just couldn't throw the ball in the ocean, both teams played hard, get them next game, bla blabla. I can put up with Sheed's hybrid poor man's Nowitzki role when he is effective, but if he's just going to float and play without hustle, he can pack up his BALL DON'T LIE act and move back to the west coast.
He's still good enough to be an enormous impact player when he makes the effort, and I don't think there's any way the Pistons could improve while this window's still cracked by trading him. He doesn't make enough of an effort while he's out there? Then Flip should cut his minutes. It's not like his position isn't the deepest one on the team, with the _iceman, two at least semi-talented, very physical bangers, and Amir blowing his rookie contract on street clothes chomping at the bit for more minutes. All it takes is for our resident Offensive Genius to imagineer up a way to convince himself to take a low-risk, high-reward gamble. I'm not sure that I believe his claim not to be injured, though.
For me it comes down to Flip wants a well executed game plan with his players having the ability to score 95-100 a night and to hold the other team to 95 points. Saunders for good or for bad likes the zone defense and I have noticed lately other teams are using it to mix it up on D. I however think the best D is the nasty Eastern Conference mano to mano combat that resembles dirty dancing on a hot Saturday night in your local bar. The Pistons are an average defensive team and they can be shut down on offense with decent defense so what do they bring to the table to make them championship caliber? Today's game was winnable, Phoenix will let you score points and all Detroit had to do was play hard-nosed and send a soft team packing. Flip just seems to have a game plan that's hard wired or something. He hates to substitute very much in the first quarter and let's his best player just completely become run down. You know that Rip Hamilton takes pride in his game and having 6 TOs just is a big stain on an otherwise really great game.
Micro, I also do not take anything much positive here. The Suns set the pace of the game period. Never looked like we would win. We had no answer for Nash, no answer for Amare. This is a team to reckon with. Right, Tay was soft and Sheed non-existant. Since the Jersey game, we have played at a very low level defensively. Yes, we missed Chauncey but unless we defend better, we will have trouble with this team.
That's the thing. Defense is not about talent. It is about energy and desire. I'm worried that performances like this will fool the Pistons into thinking that Flip Murray can be a contributor with his offense only and that Flip Saunders will continue to get positive reinforcement of a negative (16 Mile). That we can outscore opponents. We cannot outscore teams. That is a fallacy. This is a middle of the road offensive team.
I wonder how we shot the three at that end.
That's a bit harsh on a guy who put up 11 points (56% shooting), 7 boards (led the team), 1 assist, and 1 steal in only 19 minutes. Plus he came up with 5 clutch points in crunch time. His "Bad defense" was on a play off a loose-ball where the D was scrambled and he let the 2-time MVP get a layup. But look at the 4th quarter when Delfino was on Shawn Marion.... What exactly did Marion do? 1 defensive rebound and 0 points on 0-for-3 shooting. A guy who usually kills us with his offensive boards, and those feeds from Nash. Also, he had 1 bad pass TO, not 2. The other TO was a palming violation. And his "3 bad jumpers" were only "Bad" because they didn't go in. They were all good looks, and none of them were of the Chauncey, dribble-dribble-chuck, variety. All in the flow of the offense. Hard to blame Flip's awful transition D against the MVP on a Delfino missing an open shot. You wanna talk bad shots, look at Sheed. That was hideous. I agree, but he needs to get more aggressive on the defensive glass. That is his biggest weakness still. Otherwise, I still can't see how Flip keeps him off the floor. He makes things happen. From the charges to the blocks and the paint-points.
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delfino played great. some of us like to see the one miss from 3 point land that he did. he also made a 3 just before that pulled us to within 1 i believe. he made a steal and a drive to the hole just before that. it seems like delfino is a major reason we've even been in position to win the last few games but a few of us like to see the 1 mistake he makes at the end of games. i say for a guy that was supposed to be out of the rotation he's bringing us a lot. for the delfino haters he's put like 3 good games in a row together. starters killed us again this game. play the bench. amir would have been perfect for this game. jmax and fino give us lots of energy and production. will blaylock needs more minutes. flip murray sucks. i don't care how many shots he made on nash. most of the shots he made were selfish. not to mention the amount of 3 balls nash dropped in his face. flip shot the ball off the side of the backboard. he sucks.
Defense? You guys are talkin about defense? I mean... this is the New NBA, and you guys are in here talkin about defense? It's not like we aren't scoring, and we do use the zone... and you guys are still talkin 'bout defense? Defense?
lol @ linwood. Just going through the Play-by-play (when I should be working no less...) it looks like Will Blalock was +1 and Flip Murray was -7. Can't wait to see the popcornmachine gameflow.
FreshPrince22, you're right about the other turnover, and yes, Delfino's defensive effort was better in the second half. I still believe that two of those 3-pointers were bad shots and another was very questionable.
Nobody stops Steve Nash, you only slow him down. Delfino covered Nash, only because Flip got lost. Delfino forced Nash to make great move, and squeeze the baseline without going out of bounds. Murray, who was behind Delfino, should have done something other than watch. BTW, at least Delfino forced Nash to try hard. Murray got lost on pickandroll after pickandroll, making zero effort to keep up. I wished I taped the game, so I could make a youtube video of Flip standing behind Nash, watching Nash either drive for a shot, or making a great pass.
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Re: How to simplify certain covariance expressions using
cov = ((ea + ex) (ea + ey) // Expand) /. {ex ey -> 0, ey ex -> 0}
>>> On 10/09/2012 at 7:33 am, in message <20120909213324.167C06765 at smc.vnet.net>,
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> Hi,
> I have a certain case of covariance to simplify.
> Suppose I have the following expression:
> cov=(ea+ex)(ea+ey)=eaea+eaex+eaey+exey
> How can I assume that whenever ex times ey ,the product is 0, so that the
> expression I want to get out of is
> Assuming[exey=0,Refine[cov]]=eaea+eaex+eaey
> So that the last term:exey, drops out.
> My problem is that the Assuming[] function won't take exey=0 as a valid
> assumption. Is there any way to do this using some other function or I typed
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Carrie Harris
About the Author
CARRIE HARRIS is the author of Bad Taste in Boys and Bad Hair Day. Her husband is a cancer survivor and a ninja doctor, and her three kids are in training to fight evil someday. She collects monster-themed clothing, is incapable of being serious for more than five minutes at a time, and isn't a derby girl . . . yet.