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Discussion in 'Off The Beaten Track' started by rfisher, Mar 14, 2011.
Great links. Thanks.
I am concerned about the effects of radiation on the environment and how it may impact sea, plant, fungi and animal life. I am an avid forager and being in Alaska I am certaintly worried about how this will impact my ability to harvest such food sources as sea vegetables, and fungi especially which intake a lot from the environment. I am not very scienftically inclined, so it would be nice to have some insight from anyone here on the possible implications of this horrific disaster.
This situation is obviously not Chernobyl (yet, and let's hope it doesn't get even close to that), but I remember seeing a documentary called Chernobyl Heart (you can watch it online in this link) that focused on the impact of the incident on local residents. In one scene in which local residents were coming into some type of clinic for routine monitoring, they were trying to figure out why one of the patients was either sick or had high levels of radiation (can't remember). So they asked him what he was eating, and no surprise since Russians and Ukranians are big foragers, the patient mentioned eating mushrooms and making jams from wild berries. So they asked the patient to bring in some samples and when they held up a jar of some type of home-made berry jam next to a Geiger counter, the needle just went off the chart.
Now, these were local residents in the immediate vicinity of Chernobyl, and Alaska, while closer to Japan than many people realize, is not exactly next door to the affected area, so unless the incident really takes a horrific turn for the worse, it seems unlikely that ground contamination by you would reach any significant levels. But I am very concerned about the impact of this event on the ocean, whence so much life stems. We've seen how pervasive mercury contamination can be in large fish. Could this be worse?
As I understand it, the Japanese, the US, and international agencies have said that, at this point, the radiation is only at harmful levels within the plant itself, with occasional increases in radiation within the immediate area of the plant. So as of this moment, this doesn't seem to be a danger.
So far, whatever remains of the shields is helping keep most of the radio elements.
The only problem is the spent fuel rods in the pool. These could be more than dangerous
There will be little to no impact on the oceans. Do you have any idea how much radioactive material has been dumped in the oceans? Russian sinks nuclear subs, radioactive waste has been dumped. Yet, the oceans have absorbed it. The output from Japan will be nothing. The impact on land beyond the immediate area will be no more than from Chernobyl or the many above ground nuclear tests. In fact, it will be substantially less unless each of those reactors has a huge explosion sending tons of material into the air. That has not happened and hopefully will not. Godzilla will not rise from the seas.
Ann Coulter: Radiation Is 'Good For You'
Oh good, I hope she volunteers to help at the plants in Japan and gets herself a nice dose of it. You know you have gone batshit crazy when O'Reilly wont defend you.
I'd like to see the studies she is referring to. They all seem to be correlations that are not the same as causation. For instance, in the case of women with TB and repeated Xrays, how do we know it's not some other factor, like for example TB itself that has anti-cancer properties? Or it could be something else they have in common like a susceptibility to TB that's riding on the same gene complex as anti-cancer gene? Could be lots of other explanations.
Well in that case, we have nothing to worry about.
First of all, THANK YOU to rfisher for your objective, informative posts!
I have been furiously reading up on this stuff from various sources and everything I am learning points to exactly what you are saying: No impact on the U.S. West Coast, or even most of Japan itself.
Earlier today, I also found a list of radiation readings by Japanese prefecture and city, then did some math:
Current radiation level in Tokyo: 0.05 μSv/hour (vs. normal of 0.03)
Spending a year at that radiation level would give you 438 μSv.
One mammogram gives you 300 μSv.
So to measure the impact of that radiation cloud on the someone standing on the beach in California, spread 1.5 mammograms across 5,000 miles of ocean.
IIRC, no significant radiation from Chernobyl reached the U.S. East Coast, and the amount of radiation emitted from that disaster into the upper atmosphere was greater than even the worst case scenario for the Fukushima plant at this point. What Americans should have really been concerned about were all of the nuclear tests that went on in Nevada in the 50's and 60's!
I love Godzilla. I use him/her as a metaphor all the time. There is bad Godzilla who stomped Tokyo in the 50s as the example of the danger of radiation, then there is good Godzilla who fought Mothra and saved Tokyo in the 60s. Then there's Godzilla in NYC who was sort of bad and had that cute little Chihuahua who called here, lizard, lizard. But, she was only bad because the evil Americans were stealing her eggs.
And just for those who worry about mutations such as Godzilla, , radiation does not produce any new mutations. Large doses may only accelerate the rate of naturally occurring mutations. Mueller demonstrated this back in the 40s with his fruit fly experiments in genetics.
TBH, I wasn't thinking about mutations. My (ignorant) question was more about whether radiation levels can build up through the food chain (similar to what happens with mercury). So many little fish with slightly higher than normal radiation levels are eaten by a bigger fish, and several of these fish are in turn eaten by an even bigger fish, etc. - could this lead to larger fish having significantly higher than normal radiation levels? I'm guessing from your prior answer that the answer is "no."
This just in. . . http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704713004576209092999139786.html
Also, the FDA will be scanning all food imports from Japan for radiation (good for those like me, who shop at the Japanese supermarkets for my favorite goodies!).
Excellent - thank you.
One of the things I like about FSU is the posters who are experts in one field or the other. We have physicians, artists, teachers, attorneys, etc.
Theoretically, it would be possible, but it would depend on a lot of factors including the type of radioactive particles. And it would have to come from radioactive particles not the gamma radiation currently being found. They are just high energy, short wave length electromagnetic radiation (like UV light or X-ray only with more energy). That energy is dissipated as it passes through matter. Radioactive particles which would be a big concern if those exposed rods were to explode are a different matter as they could have a very long half-life. Uranium-235, for example, has a half-life of 700 million years, or cesium-137 has a half-life of 30 years. One of the consequences of the above ground nuclear testing by the Russians was the strontium-90 (hl app 90 years) that entered the atmosphere. It feel to the earth in rain and was taken up in grass. Cattle ate the grass and there was concern about strontium levels in milk. To my knowledge, there were no documented cases of long term effect, although, it would be impossible to ascertain if someone who drank tons of milk and developed cancer did so from the strontium or from other causes. Strontium replaces calcium so the concern was the development of bone cancer.
So, if plankton were to somehow absorb sufficient quanties of some radioisotope, it could theoretically move up the food chain. To my knowledge that hasn't been documented after even the US atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific and those were large quanties of radioactive material in the explosions. If a fish was exposed to large quantites of radioactive particles, it would die rather quickly. Oooohhh, I just remembered another great movie about the evils of the atomic bomb that had huge mutant crabs. Scared the crap out me when I was a kid.
Indeed. I usually read the news sources, and then I check FSU for the real truth.
And thanks, rfisher, for the detailed explanation.
Thanks for the input everyone. I will be at the beach on Monday during my break and will harvest the bounties of the sea without fear of radiation. I have been craving fresh sea vegetables since the dead of winter and I cannot wait. Perhaps I can make a or two with the raise in demand for seaweed.
WHO Rep just on CCTV News has said there is no dangerous radiation spread. Even when asked about what those in Japan should do, he said, paraphrased, since there is no dangerous radiation spread, pay attention to the national authorities and reputable organisations, and don't listen to rumors. Say informed onlt through reputable organisations and national authorities. There is no need to do anything more, no need to take any iodine etc.
I'm not going to watch the Ann Coulter video but I would imagine she is referring to the concept of "radiation hormesis". I don't know much about the evidence for it, just that it competes with the prevailing no-threshold model for the potential harm of any dose of radiation. There is an article on Wikipedia on radiation hormesis, which I won't look down on unless others want to offer better sources to get some background info on it.
I find the concept of hormesis in general quite fascinating. We had a brief mention of it in one of my classes, and it refers to the possible phenomenon that exposure to low stress or harm can actually produce some benefit. My professor told us (according to my notes) that in Hiroshima's close vicinities, there was a high incidence of tumors and general all-cause mortality rates (if you weren't killed right away), but a little further out, the life expectancy of the population was actually higher than that of populations even further away from the site. One proposed mechanism is that the body's protective measures are being stimulated by short-term exposure. Now, my prof emphasized it's the ACUTE radiation exposure that has been linked, although the Wikipedia article on radiation hormesis specifies that it's the chronic exposure.
Exercise, as a kind of physiological stress, can be considered another example of hormesis. I don't know whether it deserves to be classified as acute or chronic, however. Daily exercise is what confers major benefits, not isolated strenuous workouts once every couple months, but it's not the same kind of stress as career-related ongoing stress from a job over decades, which is usually considered bad. I would lean towards classifying exercise as regularly scheduled acute stress.
Low daily intake of alcohol has been considered possibly beneficial for cardiovascular health, although we all know that alcohol in general is a toxic substance to the body and binge drinking is terrible for you!
Broccoli and related greens like brussels sprouts, kale, etc. contain a substance (is it sulforaphane, or indole-3-carbinol, I don't remember, or maybe it's both) that is actually a kind of plant toxin, but it's been posited as an anti-cancer/anti-tumorigenic substance because of perhaps how the body reacts.
Lots of other substances, like cigarette smoke or coffee, induce increased levels of liver enzymes which promote more efficient detoxification. I'm definitely not telling anyone to start smoking (or to intentionally expose themselves to higher levels of radiation), but it's kinda cool that it happens. In one observational study, regular coffee drinkers were associated with having lower rates of liver cancer.
Really neat stuff.
I read an article about hormesis and pesticides a few years ago in Discover magazine. It is a quite fascinating subject. Arsenic in water is a good example. People who drink water with a higher than allowed ppm live longer than people with the allowed amounts, but at even higher levels it has very toxic effects. Many of the pesticides will extend lab animals lifespans if given in slightly toxic amounts, but clearly poisoning people to make them healthier is not going to become a popular practice.
That's really interesting. Never heard that about arsenic, before.
Edit: While we're on the subject of pesticides and "poisons" that can make people healthier...warfarin/coumadin was a rat poison (it's used for preventing strokes/blood clots in vulnerable people.)
If you are looking for an expert in the field of brain atrophy due to watching grandchildren full-time for the past 8 years, then I'm your person, lol!
Arsenic was used as medicine for quite a while, and used to be used as a performance enhancing drug in race horses. An overdose is thought to have killed Phar Lap, though.
Arsenic was used as a "beauty treatment" back in the 1800's - it turns cheeks rosy without rouge.
I thought it made your skin white and it was consumption (tuberculosis) that had the effect of creating a becoming blush.
xkcd's Randall Munroe is awesome and provides an awesome chart showing you the amounts of radiation you get from various things:
I had no idea a banana was radioactive!
Used externally, it did bleach the skin, but consuming small doses of arsenic gave a "blooming" complexion. (Before death set in.)
Wow, that was really informative and fascinating, too - thanks for posting it!


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This is not a very nice subject to discuss but I've taken a few kids hunting and they sometimes ask me, "what does it feel like to die?"
Usually this happens when they are holding the first bird they killed. I recall thinking the same thing as I held the first pheasant I had shot with my grampa's Model 1897 Winchester. I remember that I cried because I had just killed such a beautiful creature.
I've had a lifetime of killing birds and after thinking about this for quite some time I came up with a really good answer to the question, "what does it feel like to die?"
When a child asks me that question I reply, "it probably feels like it did when you were born, only backwards".
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If I am going to go the velcro route to apply the armor to my vest...what type of glue should I get???
If I am going to go the velcro route to apply the armor to my vest...what type of glue should I get???
I used Industrial Velcro with the sticky-back surface. That stuff will NOT come off your armor!
Head out to Home Depot or the like...
Are you asking what glue to use to glue the armor to your vest, glue the velcro to your vest, or glue the velcro to your armor?
I've had problem with it sticking to the few areas I've used it on my armor. Goop applied to it helps a lot!
To glue the velcro to the armor.
I used sticky back Industrial Strength velcro.
I put the hard side on my armour, and I sewed the soft side of regular velcro on my vest.
Ditto what he said...
I got this kit of white industrial velcro at BJ's wholesale club with 20 feet of it and 14 of industrial velcro stickers for $7.99 I think it was a pretty good deal and it's very strong
You definately want to stay away from the cheapy, dollar store variety of velcro as the tape peels right away from the velcro. If you don't trust the sticky backing of the industrial stuff, you can get the sew-on kind at most fabric stores (it comes in rolls) and glue it to your armor.
GOOP is a great glue for sticking velcro to cloth, but it seems to take forever to dry on anything solid. Superglue will do the trick if you prep the armor first with a rough grit sandpaper. If the surface is smooth, the possibility of it popping off is likely. I have also had pretty good luck with Elmer's ProBond, but you have to keep an eye on it because it expands as it dries. You'd definately want to clap the velcro into place.
I bought some velcro that is half and half, the hard end is sticky back and the softer side sew on. Can I put GOOP on the glue of the hard side? The industrial velcro I have is sticky back, have you guys sewed that on your vest as well? I know it is not easy to sew thru that sticky stuff.
I plan on getting my vest back this Sunday and attaching the armor this Monday (finally!!! )
Thanks for all your help, guys!
I did the same the first time I attached it to my armour, I used GOOP. It took a few days to fully cure, but it held like you woudn't believe.
I've used the industrial strength on my armor for over 2 years now. I didn't use any glues, just stuck it on. Make sure you let the adhesive set up before putting it to use. Also, I don't recommend trying to sew through the sticky back velcro, your needles will get all gummed up. I used a clear fabric glue to glue the industrial strength velcro to my vest and that has held up well too.
Like some of the others, I too added glue to the industrial velcro that was to be stuck on the vest for added strength. I used Walther's GOO contact cement, and those pieces of industrial strength velcro are still holding after 5 + years of doing events with that suit!


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Another favorite detail was the sand ceremony we did after exchanging our vows. The pouring of two contrasting colored sands into one vase was symbolic to us. We were both raised by single moms and wanted them to be a part of the ceremony. We asked them to take part in this ceremony to symbolize the blending of our families.
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There are lots of things for the church to sort out as regards the Internet and one of them it the difficult question of whether it is possible to have an online church. Here is a report about one online church that seems to be doing well in its outreach.
My own feeling is that we shouldn't see church online as something separate to church offline. We would be wrong to think that we can do everything online that we can do offline but equally wrong in assuming that online means a weaker version of what we do offline. I have a feeling that the online church is here to stay.


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So, for my final project for my costume tech class, I have decided to construct Jango Fett's armor vest. The vest will be made out of pleather and the plate material is still up in the air. Which raises the issue:
I have been debating about whether or not to use thermo-plastics as the material from the armor plating is formed. I have heard mixed reviews about the stuff from sources around campus and I was wanting some further input. I have a very tight budget, so if anyone can think of any other material that is a) affordable
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Basically what I want to do is simple in theory but who knows if it's simple in practice. Currently my OS, applications, programs, and associated files are in the 10 GB Hard Drive. Not giving me a whole lot of breathing room. i.e. ITunes, IPhoto, and a couple of other apps save data to this HD by default. I use the second HD for Misc. storage. Session files for songs and such. I want to reverse their roles if that's possible. I want the 25 to house my OS and apps and the 10 for extra storage being that the external will soon take over that role primarily.
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What to look for when researching online education
November 9, 2009
Interest in obtaining an online college degree is growing fast in America. Many organizations and companies are working to help students find everything from the right school to the right financial aid. In this article, Excelsior College provides some important facts to keep in mind when you're searching for an online education that fits your needs.
What does accreditation mean?
Knowing that a school is accredited offers prospective students peace of mind that they will receive a valuable and credible education. According to the U.S. Department of Education, "The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality." ED.gov publishes a list of accrediting agencies considered reliable. Be cautious if the colleges you are considering are not listed on this Web site. They might be "diploma mills" which don't provide a high-quality education.
Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, one of the six major national accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Are college rankings really important?
Yes, college rankings are important, as long as they are provided by legitimate rating services. One of the most respected college rankings lists is U.S.News & World Report magazine. Excelsior College is recognized in U.S. News & World Report, America's Best Colleges 2010 and has been on the list for several years running. In addition, The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine ranks Excelsior College in the top 100 colleges for enrolling the most Hispanics, and for the second year in a row, Military Advanced Education magazine has rated Excelsior College among the top 20 colleges serving the military. These are all credible and reliable sources to help in your search for selecting an online education institution
Finally, keep in mind colleges are ranked within different categories, so be sure to look for a category that is important to you.
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If you've been searching the Internet for an online college to attend, you've probably come across many directories that list names and information about online colleges. These directories can be helpful, but they can also be misleading. Be aware that there are many Web sites that offer college rankings in exchange for paid advertising. Although they may seem legitimate, the ratings on these sites are not objective.
For example, a Web site categorized as "Top Online Colleges" or "Best Online Colleges" may only list the names of schools that paid to be listed there. Furthermore, one Web site lists its "Top Picks" for nursing programs, implying that they are the "best" nursing programs in the nation. But Excelsior College, which has the largest nursing degree program in the nation, is not listed. When in doubt, refer to trusted school directories such as Peterson's or the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Morning guys,
I wanted to start a new thread to let you guys know that my Snow Clone helmet kit has finally launched! The original thread lost momentum toward the end as we had a few delays in getting the last part finished, so I figured a fresh thread was a good idea. :)
The main helmet comes in a two-part form with a face plate and then the dome. These parts are fibreglass. There are also two aerators(with bolts cast inside for easy fitting) and the three grill strips for the mouth. These parts are resin.
Here are some pics:
The aerators as you can see were cast from this aluminium master.
As you may know from the original thread, moulds and casting is taken care of by Mojo-Fett. Anyone who's picked up any of Gav's props and parts already know they're quality, and I can assure you that this helmet kit is no different. :)
The price is $190 plus shipping. It was originally $225 but since this is the first run I'm doing of one of my helmet builds, I lowered it. :)
Please feel free to post any questions you have or to show interest. If you want to order then you can either post here or PM me. I'll PM guys my paypal details.
The kit doesn't come with cowl or visor material. I did ask for opinions on this in the WIP threads but the general opinion was that people were happy to take care of those themselves.
Thanks very much. :)
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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
The UNC Policy Manual
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Section 902
902 A. Policy
It is declared to be the policy of the State to foster, encourage, promote, and provide assistance in the development of skills and careers in science and mathematics among the people of the State. [See G.S.116-230.1]
902 B. Re-Establishment
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is reestablished as a constituent high school of The University of North Carolina, effective July 1, 2007, and shall thereafter be governed by the Board of Governors and a Board of Trustees. [See G.S. 116-231]
902 C. Board of Trustees
The School is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and subject to the provisions of this Code; provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter IV of this Code, the Board of Trustees of the School shall consist of 27 persons as provided by law. The Board of Governors shall appoint 21 members as follows: 13 members, one from each congressional district; four members without regard to residency; three members, ex officio and voting, who shall be the chief academic officers, or their designee, respectively, of three constituent institutions designated by the Board of Governors in 1985 and quadrennially thereafter; and one member, ex officio and voting, who shall be the chief academic officer of a college or university in North Carolina other than a constituent institution and designated by the Board of Governors in 1985 and quadrennially thereafter. The Chancellor shall serve ex officio and non-voting as the Secretary of the Board. [See G.S. 116-233]
902 D. Powers of Board
In addition to the powers enumerated in this Code, the Board of Trustees shall establish the standard course of study for the School and regulations governing class size, the instructional calendar, the length of the instructional day, and the number of instructional days in each term. The Board shall establish criteria, standards and procedures for the admission of students who are legal residents of North Carolina, ensuring insofar as possible without jeopardizing admission standards, that an equal number of qualified applicants is admitted to the program and to the residential summer institutes in science and mathematics from each of North Carolina's congressional districts. The Board shall adopt compulsory attendance policies consistent with North Carolina law and rules of student conduct. The Chancellor, other administrative officers, and all teachers, substitute teachers, voluntary teachers, teacher aides and assistants, and student teachers in the School may use reasonable force in the exercise of lawful authority to restrain or correct pupils and maintain order. [See G.S. 116-235]
902 E. Endowment Fund
The Board of Trustees is authorized to establish a permanent endowment fund, and shall perform such duties in relation thereto as are prescribed by the provisions of Chapter VII of this Code. [See G.S. 116-68]
902 F. Purposes of the School.
The purposes of the School shall be to foster the educational development of North Carolina high school students who are academically talented in the areas of science and mathematics and show promise of exceptional development and global leadership through participation in a residential educational setting emphasizing instruction in the areas of science and mathematics; and to provide instruction, methods, and curricula designed to improve teaching and learning in North Carolina and the nation with an emphasis on distance education and programs that expand pathways for students into careers in science and mathematics. [See G.S. 116-232]
902 G. Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Neither the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina nor its Board of Trustees shall impose any tuition or fee at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics without the approval of the General Assembly. [See G.S. 116-143] Service charges are permitted in accordance with University policy.
902 H. Educational Advisory Council
The Board of Trustees is authorized to establish an Educational Advisory Council, which shall give advice and counsel to the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees. The School shall invite membership, ex officio, of the State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, or designee, and the chairman of the State Board of Education, or designee, and other persons who are scientists, mathematicians, public school representatives, or other persons having an interest in the School and desiring to contribute to its work.


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"My husband asked me to accompany him on his daily jog. I'm not going to lie: I refused."
The first step is always the hardest
|Becoming a runner
One day, I looked at my reflection in the mirror and suddenly realized that I was overweight. I decided it was time for me to start taking better care of myself. I have always had a complicated relationship with sports but I was tired of being an "unathletic" person that got out of breath just from walking a few steps. Instead, I wanted to prove that I was capable of looking after myself.
I had this burning desire to get a toned body, so I started with muscle-building exercises, rope jumping and swimming. After six months, my body was well prepared for a lifestyle change: My husband asked me to accompany him on his daily jog. I'm not going to lie: I refused. Then I accepted to do him a favour and to share this moment with him. So I put on an old pair of pants, a long sweater and sneakers that I had found at the bottom of my closet. I had to start with the equipment I had on hand because my dressing room didn't offer any sportswear at all. This is ridiculous, I know.
We ran some laps and I must say that I really didn't enjoy it. But whenever I wanted to stop, my husband gave me a little boost of motivation. Please don't think running is simple. There's much more to it than putting one foot in front of the other without stopping. Going for a run is much easier said than done. Therefore, achieving a good performance is not a goal you should set yourself at the beginning. So keep your hands off the stopwatch! The initial goal should rather be to finish your run and to push yourself to the maximum.
Mastering the challenge
While running, I questioned myself: "Why am I here? Why am I doing this? Because of the way people look at me? Is it actually that bad?" I felt miserable, I hurt all over and I was sweating. I wondered how I would survive without stopping and especially without dying. I cursed my husband and I also cursed myself.
When my husband finally decided to finish the run I felt relieved. But I also felt strong. The girl who hadn't liked running since childhood, had finally mastered it. By the time I managed to calm down, I could also see the benefits: Although I had felt alone fighting a battle against my weaker self for the past 30 minutes, I managed to overcome the challenge. Every day I still thank my husband for making me lace up my sneakers back then.
This exhausting run awakened my body which had been hibernating for way too long. I didn't give up, I kept pushing, even when it seemed impossible. I was incredibly proud of not having listened to my head even though I was suffering. A real achievement that became an inexhaustible source of motivation for my next run. You will never forget your very first run. You'll remember it every time you lace up your sneakers, you close your front door…
Falling in love with the enemy
Running side by side with my husband is what made me fall in love with the sport. It was a special moment that we shared together. Later, I started running with my friends or family. I found out that many people had the same passion as me and that this shared interest was a great motivator. After a few weeks, I even began to feel impatient when I thought about putting on my running shoes again. Without realizing it, I had already grown accustomed. Experiencing my improving performance and my progress encouraged me to set myself new challenges.
Seeing that my body transformed, I treated myself with small gifts such as running shoes or clothes that made me feel even better. It was a real energy booster to wear a comfortable outfit that also matched my running endeavours. Now, I appreciate being able to go for a run whenever and wherever I want. This means that I can practice my sport without constraints. Today, it's impossible for me to imagine not being active anymore. I need to run at least three times a week. My body is toned and I learned to love myself with this new body. I have taken back control over it. I just needed to wake up. We've all been out of breath before but it's important not to give up. Over time, I set myself challenges to improve my performance: to run for one hour straight, to finish a 10 km route, to increase my pace and to participate in an official race. I have set progressive goals to take it easy. There are no limits but you need to keep in mind that success doesn't come over night.
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This year, I experienced some failures because I signed up for too many races. I wanted to beat my personal record too often. I think it is also necessary to stop the watch every now and then to experience the enthusiasm and pleasure you feel purely by practicing this sport. You should always strive for more. However, you also need to give your body a rest by allocating regular recovery times. I learned to listen to my body and to know its limits. I mainly run for the joy that running gives me. It makes me feel free. Therefore, I don't want to account to anyone, not even to my stopwatch.
My greatest success still remains the fact that I have transformed myself to be a runner. I've kept this resolution and I've never given up on this project. Most of all, I am surprised that I still enjoy this new lifestyle that much. My second greatest success was finishing the Paris Marathon. It had always been my dream to complete it. But until I reached the finish line, I thought it was impossible. However, my persistence paid off. I was able to finish the race because I didn't listen to the little voice in my ear telling me to stop running, to stop suffering. I saw the capabilities and resources that my body offered. Moreover, I received an energy boost when my husband joined me from kilometre 20 onwards. I completed the course with him at my side - it was magical. One kilometre at a time, I had to keep pushing. We ran at our own pace to avoid using up all our energy before the end. You should never try to keep up with or compete against other people. You only run for yourself. It is possible to measure your progress without comparing yourself to others. Just be patient and believe in yourself.
Running gives me satisfaction, pride, good health as well as physical and mental balance. I often think about the person I was before I started running and who I am now.
Becoming a running junkie
Over the past 3 years, I have evolved a lot. I learned many things about myself and about running. My shoes have carried me for many kilometres. I was right to push me, it was absolutely worth it. My husband believed in me, I believed in myself and I managed to go further than I could have ever imagined. Don't underestimate yourself. Nothing is impossible as long as you enjoy what you're doing. Sometimes I remind myself that I started running 30 minutes at 8.3km/h. Today, this is my warm-up. There are plenty of reasons to smile: I am so proud of having finished a marathon. There's a first time for everything and that's never easy. You will certainly experience some failures, but if you give yourself some time, you will increase your mileage and you will also enjoy it.
I'm still chasing many goals. Firstly, I would to like to improve my time records on the following distances: 10 km, half marathon and marathon. Secondly, I want to go running in many foreign countries to combine my two passions – travelling and running. Finally, I wish to keep this lifestyle when I start my family. This is one of the biggest challenges that I want to tackle. In the end, it's worth overcoming your weaker self in order to deal with tasks such as putting on your running shoes. The hardest part is to start. Afterwards, you'll be rewarded with pure happiness. Don't give up, one day you'll be untouchable. Everyone can succeed.
Against all odds, I became a running addict. And yes, you're right, it is my intention with this text to make you want to put on your running shoes as well. Whatever your current level, one day you can be a marathon finisher! In order to live your dream you need to find the strength to "Never Stop Pushing".
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Thoroughly enjoying their holiday in Mexico, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux were spotted soaking up some rays and cuddling at their hotel in Cabo San Lucas on Thursday (December 27).
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So here's how it happened... and this is a long post, so you might want to go get a coffee before settling in. I don't tell good stories quickly! ;)
I queried Victoria via email in the wee hours of the morning on January 15th (I was up very, very late). She responded a few hours later with a request for a full. You might recall this post. A very good day it was, indeed. That full request was from Victoria!
(I need to interject here to say that this was the second time I'd queried her. The first time was back in November, but I never received a response. I'm pretty sure Levine Greenberg's server ate it. Normally I would never re-query an agent – and up till this point I hadn't even considered querying someone twice, because a non-response normally means NO – but I felt compelled to re-query Victoria. I'm glad I trusted my instincts!)
But I digress. Where was I... oh yes. The full request.
As awesome as it was to get a full request, I couldn't allow myself to get too happy about it, because I'd sent the query out naked (meaning no excerpt pasted in) and knew it was Victoria's policy to always request a full right off the bat. All I knew at this point was that she liked my query. But there was no way to know whether she'd like my work, and that's all that matters. For all I knew she would read the first ten pages, hate my writing, and delete the entire thing.
But hey, this was a chance to get my entire novel in front of an agent for the first time. This was not the time to second guess myself. Immediately I emailed her back, attaching my manuscript as she requested. I happily logged it all into my spreadsheet.
A few days later, I sent out more queries. Got more partial requests. Got more rejections along with them, but that was all right, because all told, things were going fine. Since I'd had a good run with requests with my last two query batches, I figured I could relax for a while. Certainly, it would be months before I heard back from anyone. Things work slowly in publishing.
I was in a great mood.
The great mood didn't last.
The weekend of January 23rd, I got two manuscript rejections. Back to back. And just like that, my optimism was gone. Rejections based on your actual work are so much worse than query rejections! It means something about your work – the writing, the story, the characters – didn't resonate with those agents. And that is beyond disappointing.
Remember, as hard as we work on our queries, they're just marketing tools. Their only purpose is to get an agent's attention. It's your work that matters. And when an agent decides they don't like your work, it hurts like hell.
But okay. I had to suck it up. I still had several submissions out. Including the one with Victoria.
I shook the rejections off and moved on. I started writing Beautiful Disaster. And for the first time since this whole process began, I totally forgot about querying. I completely lost myself in my new WIP... which, by the way, is the BEST and ONLY way to survive Query Hell. (I wish I'd listened to my writer friends when they tried to tell me this months ago.)
Fast forward to the morning of Thursday, February 4th.
I woke up early and in a good mood, eager to get going on another installment of the new WIP. First drafts are the most fun and most inspiring! Then I checked my email, as I always do first thing in the morning.
Saw an email from Victoria in my inbox.
My heart SANK.
Of course it was a rejection. Of course it was. It had to be. She'd only had my full for two weeks. No agent reads an entire manuscript that fast. Obviously she'd read the first few chapters and hated it. If she even got that far.
A rejection on a full. Oh man, this was sooooo gonna hurt.
It took me a full minute to bring myself to open the email. And this is what it said:
Jennifer - I just wanted you to know that I'm in the middle of the manuscript, and enjoying it a lot. I'll be back to you by next week.
I stared at the email in disbelief.
OMG! It's not a rejection!
OMG! She likes it!
OMG! She's made it to the halfway point! Halfway! That's like, page 190!
OMG! What does it mean?
I was so tortured by this one-sentence email that I nearly gave myself an aneurysm analyzing it to death.
She wouldn't bother to tell me she likes it if she was only going to reject it in the end, right? Because that would be cruel beyond words. Nobody's that mean.
But she's only read half of it! What if she hates the ending? Will she give me the chance to revise and resubmit?
OMG, is the last half of the book as strong as the first half? I've been so focused on the first half... what if the last half sucks?
She's reading it. She's enjoying it. Holy moly.
Poor Steve. I made him analyze this email with me for an hour over dinner that night. But he's a lovely, understanding man, and instead of telling to me just shut up about it and wait and see what she says, he listened patiently and even participated in my debate with myself over the deeper meaning behind this One-Sentence Email.
I went to bed that night knowing there was a very long weekend – and week – ahead of me. Would she email me on Wednesday? Would she email me on Friday? What if she forgot? Got sidetracked? Decided she hated it?
What if she didn't get back to me at all?
Oh the torture.
I woke up on Friday morning determined to get back to work as usual. After all, I was still basking in the glow of the Inspired First Draft of the New Work in Progress. Somehow, between hitting my quota for the new book and paying some bills, I managed to put the One-Sentence Email out of my mind and was piddling around on Facebook.
At 1 pm, the phone rang.
I looked at the call display.
212 area code. That's Manhattan.
Victoria's name flashing on the little screen.
She was calling me. From New York. She was actually calling.
I stopped breathing. Shaking, I managed to pick up the phone without dropping it.
Yes. All in caps. Because my voice was that shrill.
She introduced herself. Raspy voice. New York accent. Apologized for not letting me know in advance that she'd be calling. I asked, very shrilly, how she was doing. She said she was doing great. Was loving my book. Would like to represent it. Did I have a few minutes to talk?
"Of course I do!" I shrieked at her. I shooed poor Steve away, who'd been creeping up the stairs towards me with wide eyes. I couldn't do this with him looking at me. I tried to breathe. I wanted to sound normal and professional and creative, not insane and shrilly and out of breath.
I was on the phone with a New York literary agent. I needed to get it together.
I needed to stop shouting at her.
We had a thirty-minute conversation. She told me what she liked about the book and was very complimentary. Then she asked how flexible I was about making changes to make it more marketable.
I assured her I was very flexible. Hell, I could be Mary Lou Retton if that's what she wanted!
She ran through a list of the things she thought I could work on. I made notes in handwriting I can barely decipher now. Yes, some of the changes seemed alarming at first because it's hard not to feel married to the story the way I wrote it. But I will do whatever it takes to get it sold. I am no prima donna.
I asked her a few questions about the submission process, and the contract she was going to send, and maybe one or two other things. I can't remember exactly. She answered everything succinctly and satisfactorily.
Then she asked me what I do for a living.
I said, "Well... this." I launched into a rambly explanation of how we'd moved from Toronto to the Northwest and how I thought it was time to give this writing thing a shot. I said, "I have no plan B. I write full-time."
She said, "It shows. You're talented. Your book's very good. I really think I can sell it."
Compliments! Praise! From a literary agent! OMG OMG OMG!
Somehow the conversation ended. The contract arrived via email an hour later, and Steve and I read it over together.
The contract is fine.
I have an agent.


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Lewiston, N.Y. – The Canisius College rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to earn a 4-4 draw at rival Niagara on Thursday night. The Griffs are now 10-14-3 on the season and 9-8-3 in Atlantic Hockey play, while the Purple Eagles are 8-15-4 and 8-8-4 versus league foes.
"In a real physical game, we worked really hard for a tie and to earn a point tonight," said Canisius head coach Dave Smith. "We played well after Niagara came out with high energy in the beginning of the game and the beginning of each period. Our effort put us in position to keep the game where we wanted it to be and we did a good job of overcoming some adversity down two goals to earn a crucial Atlantic Hockey point,"
Seniors Ben Danford and Kyle Gibbons and juniors Matthew Grazen and Doug Jessey all scored for the Griffs in the tie.
Junior Keegan Asmundson finished with 25 saves to anchor the Canisius defense.
Canisius grabbed the early thanks to Gibbons' team-leading 13th tally of the season and his eighth on the power play. Freshman Shane Conacher found junior Cody Freeman open ahead in the neutral zone. Freeman then fed Gibbons to his left and the senior got a step on his defender and beat the goalie, high glove-side, for the 1-0 lead with 5:40 remaining in the opening period.
Niagara, however, answered right back and scored just 57 seconds later. The Purple Eagles were able to take advantage of a Canisius turnover in its own zone and Brock Edwards finished from right in front to knot the game at one with 4:43 remaining in the first.
The Purple Eagles then grabbed their first lead of the night just 14 seconds into the second frame. Hugo Turcotte skated past a Canisius defender on a rush and finished from right outside the goal crease for the 2-1 advantage.
Canisius knotted the game at two when Grazen tallied his first goal of the season. The junior scored after missing the last 12 games with an injury off a nice pass from sophomore Ralph Cuddemi from behind the net. Grazen was open in front and finished high to pull Canisius even, 2-2. Conacher also registered his second assist of the night on the goal with 7:11 remaining in the second.
The Purple Eagles once again took advantage of a Canisius turnover in its own zone to reclaim the lead when TJ Sarcona scored with 2:18 remaining in the second for a 3-2 advantage. Niagara then extended its lead to two when Matt Williams blasted a shot into the back of the net just 43 seconds into the third frame for a 4-2 advantage.
Jessey started the Canisius rally with his sixth goal of the season. The junior defender fought for the puck along the boards, skated toward net and then slipped the puck past the Niagara goalie to pull the Griffs within one, 4-3. Freeman and Gibbons both registered assists on the goal with 13:55 remaining in regulation.
Danford then squared the contest at four with 6:42 remaining in the third period. Off a face-off victory, the senior defender's shot fluttered into the back of the net for his fourth tally of the season. Cuddemi and junior Mitch McCrank both recorded assists on the game-tying goal.
The schools then played even for the final 11-plus minutes as each team earned a crucial point in the final stretch of the season.
Canisius finished with a 44-29 advantage in shots in the draw. The Griffs also went 1-for-4 on the power play, while killing the only two extra-man chances for Niagara.
Jackson Teichroeb recorded 40 saves for the Purple Eagles.
The schools wrap up the season series on Saturday night at the Buffalo State Sports Arena. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Game Notes: Gibbons now ranks fifth nationally with eight power-play goals this season … Gibbons is also tied for fourth in the program's Division I history with 119 career points, matching David Deeves (1998-02) … Jessey's goal was his first even-strength tally of the season. He entered the game with five goals this year – all coming on the power play … Jessey has recorded at least one point in a career-best four-straight games … Canisius has outshot its opponent in the last four games, a first for the team since going seven-straight games from Nov. 1 to Nov. 21, 2009 … Canisius now leads the Battle of the Bridge series, an all-sports competition between the two rivals, 8.5-7.5


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|yup martin, i see um come and start on one and never come back.for a lot of reasons im sure. then theres the ones that are really in to it and do wiggle around the rough spots and finish one too.just with the computer and yall. this was the first site i found. i did nothin but read and look for a good while. it aint just hot rods either. a person can get help with their daily driver too. saves a lot of $ and guess work for us beginners.
You guys are right, that does need to be thought about, what is the skill level and budget, I wasn't thinking about that part. I was just saying that if you ARE going to jump into a little hotrod there is nothing as simple as a Model A.
|go for it. but it does take a lot of different skills.i think nowadays anyone thats good with their hands and is really intrested can do it. course its because of these guys helpin you along. and they will if you stay hooked up.
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As a new guy, just getting into street rodding you have to understand that there are many skill levels needed. Without knowing where you are on a skill set ladder, what you just asked is impossible for us to determine.
"Picking up a frame" is more then that. Do you want an IFS? an IRS? Fenders? Pinched '32 frame instead of an original repro? and the list goes on.
The thing that worries me is when a new guy, little background in rods decides he wants to join the hot rod 'fraternity' that he will become discouraged at how long it takes, how much it costs and ultimately that the project becomes just another swap meet piece of junk or the wife decides that she wants it GONE and the local junk yard gets what's left.
I absolutely do not want to discourage anyone, just want them to understand that these cars don't just happen, that it takes patience and perseverance as well as the time and money mentioned above. Of course, if you can afford to have someone else build it, go for it.....
Oh yeah, my '31 'A', it took 9 years to complete along with w-a-a-a-a-a-y more dollars then expected. And I'm still puttering (read as spending money/time) on it.
Dave W
For what you are doing, that is cake, easy as cake.
I have to say I feel that there is no better car for someone to jump into hotrodding, nothing similar than a Model A that's for sure. If you wanted to build a basic fun car you could even leave the stock frame, there are a ZILLION bolt in front and rear suspensions available, a low horsepower motor and you don't even need to box the frame. You could even fake it with an X member to strengthen it up. They were built for years with little flathead V8s and it works, not ideal by todays standards but it works. There are quick firewall fixes for the longer motors, or modify the original (that's what I would go with).
There are kits to bolt in a master cylinder, there are kits to bolt in or quick weld on brackets for Vega steering boxes, there is nothing simpler than the Model A body, bolts flat down to the frame, just as basic as you can get.
What a FUN project!
|When I purchased,planned on using body only and pick up a chassis from show this weekend in Daytona. Any particular chassis builder anyone would recommend?
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how hard depends on what you want, resto rod, fenders and stock looking, modern engine and suspension. check out irelandschild's model A here on hotrodders,. The 2 model A's I always stopped to look at when I was a kid ran motorcycle front fenders, bobbed rears to meet the legal requirements, no running boards, only a one piece top hood with louvers, etc, channeled and chopped, one had a caddy engine, the other an olds. I have model A roadster, someone else's unfinished project. To do it right I plan on a new frame, suspension, wiring, I will probably just use the original steel body-fenders etc. the chassis will probably end up on E bay or craigs list with extra body pieces I found in the woods.
Trying to use the basic design of a Model A for anything other than the body is a lost cause. The cheaper alternative would be to try to buy a car with the basic rebuilding done. If that doesn't fit the bufget... or you want to build it yourself... proceed.
No builder has all of the skills... so you may need some help.
These early cars are so primitive mechanically that most will update all of the basics, like the driveline... suspension... steering... electrical. etc.
The first thing I would look for is a fabricator who can help swap out the major mechanicals.
Many people who work in the hobby may not be "fun" to work with. Ask older rodders. They have had time to sort out the guys who are reliable.
Don't plan on a quick build. That just won't happen. Plan on an effort of a few years.
Most importantly.... Have fun with it!
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New to building my own hotrod. Just purchased 1930 Ford Model A coupe,all original.Body in excellent shape.Is this a car that could be made into a hotrod by a beginner like myself?
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More HP means burning more fuel/air or making more efficient use of what you're already burning. Then ridding the engine of the spent gasses.
A few random thoughts:
The rear gears will definitely give you more "seat of the pants" performance. But the down side is, unless you have an OD trans, highway cruising gets old, fast.
The exhaust is a good idea. You should also be running long tube headers along w/a true dual exhaust w/an "X" or "H" pipe connecting the two sides, placed aft of the collector, fore of the mufflers.
Using a small starter can help matters when using headers, but isn't necessary. I wouldn't use one unless I had to buy a starter anyway- at least not at this stage.
An intake like the Edelbrock RPM would be a good improvement, along w/the carb of your choice. The Q-jet is good, but most guys end up w/a Holley. Around 650 cfm-750 cfm will work, I'd suggest a 3310 vacuum secondary 750 Holley as a good carb if you're not up to working w/the Q-jet.
An MSD ignition box can be added to an HEI distributor. Unless your distributor is worn out, just swapping it for an MSD distributor won't add power, but the adjustability it offers, could. This can also be done to the OEM distributor, so it's not easy to say yes or no for sure w/o knowing more about what you now have. But setting up a proper advance curve is key to making power and avoiding detonation. The exact specs depends on things like the compression ratio, cam, what heads are on the engine, the fuel used, that sort of thing.
An MSD box like the 6A/6AL might make a small difference in power, but at the RPM levels that you are likely to see w/your SBC 400, I wouldn't make it my first purchase.
A good fuel pump is a good thing to have, as is a regulator or to at least check to see fuel pressure is at 5psi.
If you have a stock cam, this is another thing worth looking into.
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Hello hotrodders. I have a small block 400 in a 1986 monte carlo ss with a few parts I think may increase my hp. Correct me if im wrong or would it be worth it. Switching stock rear end to grand national with 4:10 gears,switching stock fuel pump to holley fuel pump not electrical tho, stock exhaust to x pipes,regular starter to a high performance racing starter and switching hei distributor to msd. What you think hotrodders?
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