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Relocated Steelmaker Forges New Efficiencies
Here's an inside look at steel production at A. Finkl & Sons' new plant, where revamped workflow and new equipment promise to significantly increase capacity and shorten lead times.
Sherry Baranek, senior editor at Moldmaking Technology, and I take in the sights at A. Finkl & Sons' new plant in Chicago.
Where a layperson sees nothing more than a plastic consumer product on a store shelf, a machinist might muse about the processes and equipment used to produce the mold that birthed it. Even that machinist, however, might not give a second thought to the fact that the products' origins actually lie in superheated furnaces that transform scrap metal into blocks of steel with all the qualities necessary for machining. During a tour of A. Finkl & Sons' brand new facility in Chicago, I got a first-hand look at that process.
As interesting as that was, the company's move to a new plant has significant implications for buyers of its steel and forgings. Tim Nealt, vice president of sales, says the company's sprawling 44-acre plant on the South Side will offer significantly shorter lead times for higher-quality products compared to its previous 22-acre facility in upscale Lincoln Park. Here are a few reasons why:
- More advanced equipment. The new plant is fully stocked with the latest in steel production technology, such as a new 90-ton electric arc furnace that reduces processing time from four hours to one. Likewise, a new ladle metallurgy furnace and an improved vacuum argon degassing cycle boost steel quality by providing finer control of the chemical mix.
- Improved Logistics. At the former plant, buildings were separated by city streets, and space was tight. In contrast, the new space facilitates a smoother, more linear workflow, from the melt shop to the forge shop to the machine shop and everything in between. Additionally, the new site is already linked to major railways, so the flow of material both into and out of the plant is more efficient.
- Sufficient power. During the tour, Mr. Nealt recalled one instance in which the steelmaker was asked to turn off its furnaces so there would be adequate electricity to allow the Cubs to play a night baseball game. Such problems should now be a thing of the past, given that the new South Side site has its own electrical substation with more powerful transformers than the previous location.
By the end of the year, the company expects operations at the old site will be fully phased out and the new South Side plant will be operating at 100 percent.


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Discussion in 'Great Skate Debate' started by Sylvia, Feb 7, 2013.
That is a great photo!
The last Johnny I remember was in the skating with the celeb show, not very lovable or unique. Well I guess unique, in an attention getting way. I think just trying to shock us or maybe he really does think he looks good. Maybe I'm just uptight, but I don't care for this Johnny very much and I use to really like him. He just seems arrogant now.
Johnny likes to say provocative things. This is not new behavior for him at all.
You keep using those quotation marks. I do not think they mean what you think they mean.
From Johnny's twitter re: fashion week
Johnny Weir-Voronov @JohnnyGWeir
Strutting for @MichaelKuluva @tumblerandtipsy in the morning, then @AsherLevine and @theblondsny in the evening! Busy Tuesday dead ahead...
Is Johnny currently training at all? He doesn't tweet anything related his practices anymore.
From what I remember reading, he has been skating on his own but will return to full training in a few weeks.
Maybe he doesn't need to pretend he's going to skate, but my impression of JW is that he can never have TOO many people talking about him. Positive, negative, or otherwise.
^^Well since Johnny exists (He's Alive!! ), people are gonna talk, "positive, negative or otherwise."
That is it EXACTLY! Do you ever notice how people who get up on a stage always want attention? It's like they're saying, "look at me"...again!!! Honestly, how self-cented can you GET??!!
His goal to attend at the Olympics makes him more relevant and interesting celebrity to be invited to all kinds if shows and interviews.
I think Johnny should go try to compete for Russia. That would be as realistic as these things he is saying.
I think one of the reasons Johnny tried to go back to skating is that of all his endeavours, skating is the only one where he's achieved anything and enjoyed any kind of success or real fame.
And this is another one.
Frankly, Russia needs him.
So right, even at this age and stage of his existence. And, maybe Johnny needs TAT! Oooh what a match made in heaven that was. Guess TAT is praying for something similar with young Kovtun, who is seemingly being rushed out to the senior scene so quickly in desperation. Too bad they dissed veteran Menshov in the process. If Johnny had been born in Russia, wowsers, he might already have an Olympic medal and a World gold medal.
Or he'd be training in awful physical conditions, and you know how good he is at over coming small obstacles.
Perhaps he thought he would get the benefit of Nationals inflation and those points would just appear out of the blue.
Regarding this: "On the motives behind his comeback: "I wasn't coming back to keep people talking about me. I have enough people talking about me in many other industries, I don't need to pretend I'm going to skate."" Um, directed at anyone in particular?
I think they roll out red carpets at practically any promotional or fundraiser party in LA/Vegas.
Hair product event? http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...HAAcUea4JMWq0AGtlYEY&ved=0CDUQ9QEwAQ&dur=1763
Bon Appetit Vegas Uncork'd: http://www.foodfashionista.com/food...view-at-fashion-feast-gala-vegas-uncorkd.html
Miss USA: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...HAAcUea4JMWq0AGtlYEY&ved=0CDsQ9QEwAw&dur=1950 He should not go outside the Olympic village in Sochi in this outfit.
(I knew he had to have worn a rainbow fur coat somewhere).
Do a search, he's all over the red carpet.
Yes, but Johnny, do you have a cougar like Vera Wang living with you?
Some things cannot be unseen.
Yes, after the movie they made about him flopped, they made a TV series about that failure. And then they made a second season on that TV series chronicling the failure of the first season.
What sort of HAIR product??
brainbleach stat!
The total lack of taste and restraint in his wardrobe never ceases to amaze me.
Didn't say he didn't do other things, the question is did he achieve success and fame in those endeavours? Is he a tv or reality star? Is his show highly rated or critically acclaimed? Was his book a bestseller? Is he a force in fashion design? Is anyone seeking out his commentary on fashion? Does he have legions of fans who follow him just because he's a tv star, author or fashion icon?
In skating, he won titles and medals and remains widely known and respected for his achievements and his abilities, he continues to be in demand for shows abroad, and he has a significant fan base. Therefore, it was no surprise to me that he'd try to go back to it - the one thing where he really is Somebody, rather than just Yet Another.
IDK Iron Lady, that Johnny has trouble "overcoming small obstacles." He sure has overcome some huge ones. In any case, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by that. If you are referring to training, obviously, Johnny has admitted how tough he finds training to be, and so have other skaters. Even those who don't talk about it live and breathe how difficult it is. I don't think that Johnny's dislike of training means he didn't or doesn't ever work hard. He wouldn't have been able to make two Olympic teams if he hadn't worked his butt off to be in shape. Admittedly, in his late teens and early twenties, he didn't always listen to Priscilla, but I think some of Johnny's skating career problems had more to do with competition nerves, decisions that didn't work out, as well as not a huge amount of support politically, and getting into trouble because of his rebellious outspoken stance and his refusal to conform in the desired manner.
Yes, that's some scary hair in that photo, and the costume is simply unforgiveable (in more ways than one ). But lighten up guys, it was a Halloween costume party. Don't we all have some embarrassing Halloween costume moments? Or for that matter, embarrassing moments, period.
I was talking about how condescending and bitter Johnny usually seems toward the United States. Yet, living in the USA and being American has only provided Johnny with advantages. I doubt his blue collar, uneducated parents would have had three cents in Russia, let alone the money to pay for equestrian lessons. There would have been few sponsors or nice, modern rinks for him in the late 90s and 2000s. If diet issues throw him off so much that he cannot compete, what would he have done in a country with as many infrastructural and economic issues as Russia? I have no issue with Johnny's skating, but his denigration of the United States and the USFSA is puerile. His expressions of smug anti-Americanism are silly and probably the only thing Russia would have given him more opportunity to do.
^^ Wow, Iron Lady. Have you read Johnny's biography? I guess whether you have or haven't, it wouldn't change your mind. Personally, I think Johnny like most of us has plenty of faults, but condescension and bitterness IMHO are not among them. It's really fascinating how for some reason Johnny seems to be a mirror of as well as a scapegoat for many people to denounce humanity's worst possible character traits.
You actually seem to be bitter and uptight yourself re your above comments, and I can't imagine why, unless you've had personal dealings with Johnny of an unpleasant nature. In fact, if Johnny had been born in Russia, he might not even be the Johnny that many of us seem to feel we know. I doubt USFS would have welcomed Johnny back this season if they felt so strongly that he denigrates them and his own country. You are on the wrong track there, in my humble estimation.
Not sure which version is your final edited version since we seem to be posting simultaneously.
What about my comments are uptight?
We can both agree for sure than Johnny would not be "Johnny Weir" had he grown up in Russia.
Aftershocks, Don't take my rant that seriously. I probably have projected some things onto Johnny. A lot of my friends are very snobbish about America, and I take that very seriously (perhaps I am uptight? ). I think every country has its problems, and the USA has done a lot for these individuals, at least in terms of getting education and well paying jobs (which I know is not everything).
I get annoyed because I see how hard people like Plushenko had it. He grew up in what might be considered poverty by American standards. It makes me wonder if any US skater could even take it there. If you look at Michelle Kwan, she might be among the few who could because she came from that immigrant mentality where you come to America to work. I think Johnny does work hard, and I have no issues with his skating. He has in prior years given the impression that he thinks he is too good for Americans. His show even has him starry eyed in the streets of Moscow in awe over how he would be a superstar were he Russian. It can seem narcissistic and out of touch with reality.
After reading the post by you, someone who is very respectful and thoughtful, I think I should have restrained myself from making a projection. Like you said, this is not Johnny but people he reminds me of. If I knew him personally I might understand him and his Rusophilia better in context.
Handy hint, aftershocks: that's not the best argument. I liked Johnny reasonably well before I read that book. After I got through it (not without being tempted to throw it across the room several times), I couldn't stand him.
Or, to put it another way: I highly doubt a Russian skater who faked and injury/illness would ever skate for Russia again. Johnny admitted to faking on a few occasions.


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In the realm of public health, Mexico has succeeded in pushing forward a policy that has so far eluded more than 30 U.S. states and cities. In October, the Mexican Legislature passed a soda tax.
Some time in the next few weeks Elizabeth Buehler expects to say these words: Salt Lake City has ended chronic veteran homelessness.
Buehler, the homeless services coordinator for the city, estimated that only 37 chronically homeless veterans -- as identified by local shelters and other nonprofits -- remained unhoused. That's down from 100, the number at the start of November. "We're going through this like gangbusters right now," Buehler says.
In 2012, the Waldo Canyon wildfire destroyed nearly 18,000 acres of land in El Paso County, Colo., making it, at the time, the most destructive fire in state history. Today Sallie Clark, the county commissioner who represents much of the area that burned, wonders whether the fire needed to be so severe. "If the forest had been mitigated," she asks, "would it have been so out of control?"
Indeed, a growing number of voices at all levels of government are questioning whether the federal government's approach to wildfire prevention is running as well as it could. At a recent Senate subcommittee hearing, Jim Hubbard, deputy chief of the U.S. Forest Service, testified that in 2013, more than 4.1 million acres burned in the United States. On its face, that doesn't mean much, but it's part of a troubling trend: Wildfires in the U.S. are becoming bigger, more destructive and more frequent.
There's a bill in Congress that opponents say would create headaches for public pension managers and could make it harder to finance infrastructure development. So far the measure has sat quietly in committee. But that's no reason to brush it off, says one policy expert.
"People should take this seriously," says Jeff Hurley, a policy analyst for the National Conference of State Legislatures. "The federal government is looking at the unfunded liability of state and local [governments] and connecting that to [how] those governments serve the common needs of constituents by way of infrastructure. It is very scary."
For years, the philosophy on compensation for public-sector workers has been fairly straightforward: The pay isn't always great, but the benefits are. But that's changing, and the political implications could be big for public officials.
Under the terms of the Obama health reform law, so-called "Cadillac" health insurance plans worth more than $10,200 for individuals or $27,500 for families face a 40 percent excise tax starting in 2018. The logic behind the plan is that rapidly exploding health costs are driven partly by overconsumption of health-care services by Americans who have little skin in the game thanks to low co-pays and deductibles. The goal is to tax the most generous Cadillac plans to drive people toward plans that make them contribute more. Taxes collected from those who stay in Cadillac plans could be used to fund other aspects of the law.


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I do not feel I got an answer to my question about justice for the reaming victims! And for that matter all Victims in this War. And why is it needed to watch the thong out of the throat.
I personally want the guns away from the streets. The fewer guns on the streets the fewer killings are done.
Now even carrying a knife more than 7 cm is illegal. So are also butterfly knife and the like.
I feel that a trial as the Nürnberg would have been much more fair to those that no longer are able to speech
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These little gems are easy, impressive and delicious. They are ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Seriously, you will look like a total rock star when you serve these! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
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- 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 pounds shaved deli roast beef
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Additional minced chives
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut baguette into 36 slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, chives, horseradish and salt. Top toasts with beef; dollop with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and additional chives. Yield: 3 dozen.
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"Excellent. easy. Impressive. Cannot go wrong with this appetizer. I made it exactly as the recipe stated, and it was perfect!"
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"I've made these twice this past week. They are easy to make. Second time I left out the chives and bleu cheese since I only had freeze-dried chives and my hubby doesn't like bleu cheese, and substituted fresh onion and a bit of dill. I liked those as well. I suspect you can't go wrong if you have nice roast beef! Oh, it only took me about 3/4 of a pound of roast beef to make them.."


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I don't think frangible ammo is banned in any particular state (that I know of). They are NOT more deadly than FMJ or JHP rounds due to lack of penetration.
Frangible ammo is used predominantly when shooting steel targets or training in a shoot house (training facility for LE/Military) because the projectile (bullet) disintegrates (fragments or breaks up) upon impact instead of ricocheting back at shooter. Some indoor ranges insist on frangible ammo for rifle shooting to prevent damage to the ranges backstop.
Some frangible ammo is able to be fired at steel at near point blank range and is beneficial for training for CQB situations. Frangible ammo is sometimes referred to as Glaser rounds.


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162.5. Taxing agencies other than counties. Any taxing agency, including a taxing agency having its own system for the levying and collection of taxes or assessments, but excluding a county, may by ordinance or resolution of its governing body provide that the county recorder shall file, record, index, and make notations upon, written instruments pertaining to the assessment, sale, and deeding (whether to such agency or a purchaser therefrom) of property taxed or assessed by such agency in the same manner and with the same effect as provided in this division with respect to comparable instruments pertaining to property subject to county taxes, and the county recorder shall comply with such ordinance or resolution upon payment of the same fees as if the taxing agency were the county. The recorded duplicate of any deed to a taxing agency other than the State or county shall be forwarded by the county recorder to the officer designated in the ordinance or resolution.
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Nicki Minaj Hits Up Z100 Studios in NYC
Paying a visit to Elvis Duran, Nicki Minaj showed up at Z100 Radio Studios in New York City this morning (November 21).
The "Pound the Alarm" songstress donned a bright blonde hairdo as she worked her mojo for the press outside the Times Square locale.
In a recent interview, Nicki discussed her three-part E! reality television project- "It's been fun because I think that my fans are getting a real kick out of it."
"I'm happy I did it. ... I don't really have an opinion on it. It was just a decision for me to show more of myself and I never really know how people are going to react to it, so I've started stepping back and away, and getting away from just overthinking it."
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Lee Westwood
Central to Europe's prospects despite a poor singles record. Binds group with endless banter and laser irons. 9/10
Luke Donald
Brings 100 per cent record in foursomes to Medinah. From 120 yards in there is no-one better on either side. 9
Sergio Garcia
Almost back to his best at an event that defines him. Keeps the flame of Seve alive with his love of the fight. 9
Rory McIlroy
A baby in Ryder Cup terms, but a beast of a golfer. The world No 1 in absolute command of all he surveys. 10
Graeme McDowell
The hero of Celtic Manor. Brilliant foil for McIlroy and a lethal putter. 8
Justin Rose
World No 5 enjoying best year of his career. Steady tee to green, running into form with putter. 8
Ian Poulter
Europe's attack dog. Inspires with adrenalin-fuelled engagemen. Gunslinger on the greens. 8
Peter Hanson
Quiet man of the team. Hits it long and straight. Unflappable temperament makes him a gift pairing.7
Francesco Molinari
Unerring tee to green. Playing without his brother Eduardo for company, but won't be short of partners. 6
Martin Kaymer
Showing signs of a return to form that took him to world No 1 last year. Hits it a mile and is a nerveless putter. 6
Paul Lawrie
Twice a winner this year, Lawrie has never played better. Won 3.5 points on debut in 1999. 8
Nicolas Colsaerts
Europe's secret weapon. Longest hitter on either side and tidy around the greens. 6
Total 94/120
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Tiger Woods
Fearsome consistency starting to return. But can he play the team man? He will have to if America are to win. 9
Phil Mickelson
A mixed bag this year. Won early then went missing before hitting his straps in the FedEx play-offs. 8
Bubba Watson
A golfing swing state. If he is on his game, he can take the match away from Europe. On the other hand... 9
Dustin Johnson
A serious asset with his length off the tee, great short game and physical presence. A talisman-in-the-making. 9
Steve Stricker
Perfect foil for Woods and fantastic putter. Spectacularly unspectacular in appearance and style. 8
Jim Furyk
Quiet man of the American team. Long hitter and unflappable. 6
Matt Kuchar
A taller version of Stricker without the putter. Super steady tee to green with a fantastic temperament. 7
Zach Johnson
The opposite of Kuchar. Not long or steady, but deadly with the putter.7
Jason Duffner
Hotter than July in mid-season with two wins and two seconds in five events. Off the boil lately. 6
Keegan Bradley
Like big D, could be game changer. Fantastic competitor, great attitude and goes for every pin. Mickelson loves this kid. 8
Webb Simpson
Europe are lucky he is out of season. On fire throughout 2011. Won first major at US Open this year. 7
Brandt Snedeker
America's crackerjack. Irreverent, fearless, funny and on form. Can sink a putt from a thousand paces. Enough said. 9
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This is the second story/news release about how starting college can sometimes be harder than expected.
While most high school graduates anxiously wait for college to begin, when they arrive on campus, there may be a change of heart – even when they don't travel very far.
Grace Gould, Spencer, stayed in her hometown as she began her college career. It seemed like a roller coaster ride.
"At first, I didn't want to play or have anything to do with soccer after high school," Gould said. But she decided to play because she didn't have anything to lose.
And, an amazing thing happened.
"I found my love of the sport again," she said.
Kelsey Nielsen, Spencer, loved the fact she got to stay close to home.
"I enjoyed being able to stay in my home town and be a part of starting the Iowa Lakes Women's soccer program," Nielson said.
Playing a sport in college can really help keep you on track.
"The many lessons I've learned have prepared me for my future," she said.
Ellie Hoover, Spirit Lake, dared herself to excel at college soccer, after having played in several sports in high school.
"I chose to stick with soccer because it presented the greatest challenge for me and that is what I love," Hoover said.
Another challenge for young athletes is having to move so far from home.
That was the case for Rebecca Berry from Layton, Utah.
"My experiences here at Iowa Lakes have been memorable, ones that I will never forget," said Berry.
When student-athletes leave Iowa Lakes they are prepared for the future.
"I've learned lessons in life as well as on the field and I thank my teammates and coaches for everything that they have done for me," she said.
Sophomore soccer students were honored at the last home game in 2011. Each student was asked to have someone – who was important in their life – to escort them onto the pitch as their stories were read to the crowd.


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I play paintball and I love it! I also wanna start a club! unfortunately paintball is alien in my area. I need some tips to get something going in my area and the ones surrounding. also stuff to get money raised for the future. all advice will be appreciated thnx
P.S.= my area is Amherst NY, USA so anyone around me message me or contact me so we can talk!!
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 07:23 AM
Im in long island and its an hour drive to the main field half an hour to the indoor, but yeah, i know its weird lol. 1% of my school knows what a paintball hopper is
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If your in high school do not try to get a team going through the school for reasons watch Mike's video on TechPB his arguments stand true I created a Team when i was in high school and it was hell going through hoops. After 4 years i was done and by then im graduating so.... not worth it. BUT if you want to start playing with people around your area encourage people to come over and shoot your marker teach them safety as well as fun. Then when they get hooks teach them and it will grow
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|You'll need an eddelbrock or ebay carb intake if you plan to use a carb, magnums are different intake bolt pattern than LA small blocks, you'll need a 727 trans, or use the computer that controlls the newer trans and electric fuel pump too, magnums dont have a place for the mech fuel pump.
|150,000 Km and no ridge? That's remarkable! Don't forget to find a radiator with tranny cooler for the auto trans.
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|Try getting away with just an exhaust valve. Since it has no ridge on the cylinders, leave the rings/bearings as is...for now. If it starts/runs half way decent, you'll be fine. If not, then you might look into rings/bearings. If it ran fine before it dropped the valve piece, it should run fine with a new valve. Don't worry about the piston top...
|I'd try to spend as little as possible to get that engine running. Maybe you can get away with just replacing/lapping in a new valve, and a basic ring/bearing job. I'm not sure about Mopar intakes interchanging between 90's and 70's engines...I'm sure a bunch of guys here would know though. I'm pretty sure the mounts will have to be moved or fabricated. But hey...that's hotrodding. Post some pics. Sounds interesting. Good Luck!!
Mopar 360 swap
Hey everyone, posting for my friend so bare with me. Alright, story starts off with a 360 magnum outa his dads '94 or 95 Dodge ram 1500. The engine randomly lost a cylinder and ran like CRAP. We ran a compression test and got spectacularly low readings. Anyways, we pulled the engine and replaced it. So now my friend and I have a FREE 360 and alot of times on our hands. The engine was in bad shape, burned/ leaked oil, dropped a cylinder, and had LOW compression. Although there are maybe 150,000 KM at most on it, they where pretty abusive LOL. Anyways, we pull the engine apart and find that the reason it dropped a cylinder was because a part of the exhaust valve broke off and jumped around in the bore for a bit After some close inspection it turns out it didn't even hurt the bore!!! All it did was pit the top of the piston a little, but not very much. Also, there is NO ridge what so ever.
Anyways, my friend and I are now going to take on a new project, reviving a '57 Dodge Fargo. Right now its sitting on the farm and has been sitting for at least the past 11 years. From what we where told it is supposed to have a straight 6 and a 3 on the tree. Our plan is to get the truck home, pull the engine and tranny, pack them away nice and easy in case we ever want to make her stock again, and drop the 360 in.
In the effort to do it the cheapest way passable I believe my friend wants to use the Auto tranny from the dodge ram. I know we will need to get a custom drive shaft but does anyone know if the mounts will work? I have a feeling the tranny mounts will need to be moved o fabed up.
As for the engine, we are going to pick up a rebuild kit from Summit and pretty much just re ring it. As for the piston I am pretty sure its alright, its just very slight pitting. Our plan for the heads where to go to a machine shop and see if they might have a extra valve we might be able to pick up, or maybe just head to the JY to see if we could just pull a set of heads. Anyways, we where just gunna clean the valve up and stick it in and re lap all the valves. As for the intake and Distributor we are going to use a '74 360 intake and pick up a new HEI from summit.
My friend and I really aren't looking for anything special or any sorda hot rod. The main goal is to have a running truck to haul stuff, and tow me home from the track when I break down LOL.
I know I wrote a whole lot but my friend wanted me to come ask some guys with more experience before he starts blowin cash. Thanks in advance everyone,
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'It's interesting to place his career alongside that of contemporary Ken Hithcock. Since Ruff was hired, Hitchcock won a Stanley Cup in Dallas, got hired in Philadelphia, led Columbus to its first ever playoff berth and then landed in St. Louis. All the while Ruff remained in one place.'
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There is a kerfuffle in Frankfort. And lawmakers are flummoxed.
Don't you love those two words?
Kerfuffle: Disturbance; fuss.
Flummoxed: Confused.
Lawmakers in Frankfort are in a kerfuffle over the pension and are flummoxed over what to do to solve the plan's mammoth unfunded liability.
The key word added to the sentence above that has created the kerfuffle and caused lawmakers to be flummoxed is pension.
A pension is a gratuity granted (as by a government) as a favor or reward; one paid under given conditions to a person following retirement from service or to surviving dependents.
By the way, it is French and we all know the condition of that country's financial system.
The recommendations of a task force that studied the pension challenges facing Kentucky, and a bill, authored by task force co-chair Sen. Damon Thayer, have passed the Senate. Senate Bill 2 calls for full funding of the Kentucky Retirement Systems. The bill does not spell out where that funding will come from.
This is weighing on the minds of many in the commonwealth. State workers and retirees, mayors, employers, the governor, the business community, and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce want to see a plan to address the staggering unfunded liability.
The president of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Dave Adkisson, is on 'One to One' this weekend. He talked about the pension issue and other matters the chamber would like to see the General Assembly address this year.
Adkisson also said he's optimistic about the improvements Kentucky has made in education at all levels.
Adkisson talked about the state's Medicaid concerns and how difficult it might be to plan and budget for that program in the future.
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Rosemont, Ill. — As the Big Ten continues to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Big Ten Medal of Honor, senior student-athletes Jillian Smith and John Wojciechowski were named the 2013-14 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients for the University of Michigan, which was announced on Tuesday evening at the Academic Awards Banquet held at Crisler Center. Smith is a member of the women's cross country and track and field teams and Wojciechowski swam on the men's swimming and diving squad.
The highlight of the annual banquet is the announcement of the male and female recipients of the Big Ten Medal of Honor. This year's honor took on significant meaning as the conference commemorates the 100th anniversary of this prestigious award. Former Michigan women's basketball player and the Chief Communications Officer for the Big Ten Conference, Diane Dietz, presented Smith and Wojciechowski with their awards. Dietz was U-M's first female recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor.
The conference's most exclusive award was the first of its kind in intercollegiate athletics to recognize academic and athletic excellence. The Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had "attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work."
Big Ten schools currently feature more than 8,200 student-athletes, but only 24 earn this prestigious award on an annual basis. In the 99 years of the Medal of Honor, over 1,300 student-athletes have earned this distinction.
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I recently traveled to India with the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) that developed a Fair Trade pilot standard for garment manufacturing. Basically, we were in India to meet with Fair Trade producers along the clothing supply chain. To my surprise, who I ended up meeting, more than 8,000 miles from my home, was a group that truly embodies what Green America means when we say green – the intersection of social justice with environmental sustainability.
Perhaps it was ignorant for me to assume that producers making poverty wages would not care about conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. After all, here in the States the term "environmentalist" and "affluent consumer" seem to be used interchangeably by some, and the producers we met in India were far from affluent. Well, we all know the truth about assumptions… they're often wrong. What I learned from the cotton farmers, the artisans, and the factory workers we met during our trip was that they shared a deep concern about the environment, about climate change, and about the health of their communities.
In Mylaram, a village south of Hyderabad with about 250 cotton-farming households, we met a group of organic vegetable farmers, who are part of the Chetna Organic Farmers Association. What stood out, more than anything else, was the utter importance of organic farming methods for worker and community health.
In India, there is no monetary incentive to growing organic—the government subsidizes fertilizers. Plus organic farming requires much more intense and constant labor. And yet, these farmers were insistent on the benefits of organic farming, not only because it protected their community from exposure to harmful chemicals, but also because it gave them good, healthy food to eat.
The group told us about the pesticide-free food their parents had grown, and how it was so much healthier than the food grown in India today (largely from GMO seeds). They believed that non-organic food had been the cause of many of their community's health problems. Now that these farmers have converted to organic their soil is much more fertile, their yields are consistence regardless of rainfall, and they have healthy, local food for their families to eat.
Unfortunately, the Indian market for organic food is still in its nascent stages. After these farmers feed their families, they sell their leftover produce at the market at conventional market prices, with no premium for their organic certification or extra labor. And STILL these farmers insist on organic farming. They have seen the negative effects of conventional farming on their soil, and on themselves, and it's their goal to leave something better for their grandchildren.
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ATV circuit system throughout NH's northernmost towns is a trial for some
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Some are camp owners who had no real say in the town meeting votes to give this trail system a try. Some are homeowners who moved here to enjoy a house on a quiet country road and now feel like they're living alongside Interstate 93.
I have an ATV, purchased years ago for farm work. I'm a founding member of the Metallak ATV Club, based in Colebrook, and I've volunteered to help out with trail patrol. Those seeking to create a gigantic circular trail system (meaning you could park and unload your rig in any of the dozen or so towns and extend your trip for as many days as you want and come right back to your vehicle) know that just as in the early days of snowmobiling, they must rein in law-flouting rogue riders or they will lose the support and commitment of landowners. And that will be it. Finis.
Sandy Young, Don Tase and I had gone in on snowmobiles and snowshoes, trying to find the little hardwood knoll that Vickie Bunnell and I had flagged years before. We did, and lounged around there for a lunch break.
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It's On Dog......I finally got mine in the shop today and started stripping it ,the nose is down to the metal...BTW, your looking pretty good for a newb,quick too....
PS, if it gets too cold up there and you want to be a little warmer come on down .I'll put you to work....
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Mike!! Glad to see you back man! I would totally take you up on the job offer! So far I have 90 hours in this beast and I am very happy with the result!
Got it all unmasked and am happy to say it really looks, great. The color is a 98% match to the door jambs (OFF THE SHELF SUMMIT COLOR!!), couldnt be happier about that!
I set one of the side GFX on there that I painted last week and it matches that too.
This thing is gonna look killer after the cut n buff.
I can feel it!!
Next time maybe I should thin the clear just a tad more, not sure. When I was spraying the paint it was going on super wet and didnt look peely. So I really dont know what else I can do other than buy a $400 gun... Happy with the low overspray gun, the HF would have killed me for sure in there...air is moving but it sure does fog up then clears out pretty quick.
I made a couple mistakes. The first was I forgot to tack off the rear bumper cover before the first coat of base... shouldnt be super noticeable but theres some trash on it.
The second is I have 2 very slight low spots on the pass. door that I should have fixed better...they arent super noticeable but I see them when I sight down the side.
All in all I think I did awesome and Im not trying to brag. The car looks just like my dark blue Nova did after the guy painted it and before the cut n buff, and he was a 40 year body/paint man...so I think I done good!!!
edit: There is 3 good coats of color AND clear on the car btw.
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It looks fabulous man, good job, the orange peel is minimal....just a little cut and polish and she'll be show quality.
Good job Andy
Happy with how its turning out and the products I chose to use.
this is one of those colors that really only pops outside in the sun, but I tried to take one to give you an idea.
Damn, Its all painted already ...Thats (dead) ication and here I thought I'd get mine going so you'd have to keep up and get yours done...I'm hoping to get mine finished by the end of the week but I also have a big 4 dr truck and another job to do also ...I still have a chance to at least tie ya at the finish line....Then its onto the black Iroc ...That I havent even got the tune up parts in yet...
I figured since I've already done the tune up on the Z and the bumpers are in great shape (minus all that thick paint) that this one would be faster and easier..I did like the SEM bumper stripper but ran out half way,it'll take two cans to strip the front and one for the back bumper.
I suspect some collision damage on the rt fender and door but the frame work was done real nice so I at the most I'll have to replace the door,I suspect its loaded with bondo.but theres 4 doors at the U-pull-it for 50.00 ea that look nice so not a big deal....
You find all the rubber seals yet ? I couldnt believe how cheap the Iroc door decals were, thanks for heading me in the right direction,I might even get some for the Z along with an Iroc emblem for the dash.....we'll see....Now ,I'm going to need a dash pad ,mine has a couple cracks ...
The only seals I'm replacing are the "window sweeps", you can get both from a place called 1A auto for around $70.
I need to black out my door handles, lock cylinders, hood louvers, headlight pockets and the inch wide strips on the t-tops. The whole car needs to be cut n buffed... I still need to base/clear the chin spoiler...I forgot about it, its in primer. I should have just enough to do it. And of course put it all back together... should be looking pretty good on Monday a week from now.
Im figuring I will have around 120-130 hours in the job, but of course I am learning and things take me longer.
I found another IROC local, same year and color but a 350 TPI with no t-tops!! Hes asking $2500 and it looks like the exact same deal, just a peeler. Very Tempting!! But my wife would kill me!!
I kind of hate to even put the IROC decals back on the side, but I probably will... not sure about that stripe though, they look nice and clean without.
I like the Iroc decals on the doors so the black one will deffinetly them put back on....but ,No stripes for me I never liked them ,I'm talking about the two above the ground effects ...I was debating on some white or mabee black stripes on the hood though but I dont think so, I want it nice but not too fancy , something everyone would like ,so it'll sell fast...I should get a bunch of pics so when someone wants it they can see it was done right and it'll last 10 yrs or more...I was thinking of a SS solid red but I might just sand it with 600 and put a couple coats of clear on it too,we'll see how nice it looks with just the SS first ...
Man I drove this thing around a little today before I put it in the shop and holly crap this thing'll go side ways real ez and spin the tires all the way through the beginning of third gear...Had a blast doing doughnuts in the parking lot but I can see myself getting a few tickets if I drive it much....
I'm probably the oldest teenager you'll ever meet..
I'm thinking about some kind of dropped spindles and a set of 17-18" wheels with a low profile tire (not the rubber band tires) to give it that look....
cool cars, I think their time is coming as the next restoration projects since the 1st gens are getting outragous....2,000.00 for a 68 plain jane camaro ,rotted out shell with no doors,front end sheetmetal or rear end,THATS crazy and the guy came all the way from Va to get it....
If all goes as planned I found a 65 Impala vert in fairly decent shape (to restore) for 3,000.00 Not the orig motor and tranny but it has a 283 and a power glide with power pac heads and 40,000 orig miles on them ...The exhaust manifolds look like brand new I never saw any so nice .....
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Mike, Check this bad boy out... I would LOVE to have had a cowl hood and do this to mine... the stripes look perfect to me. and yea, I was talking bout the lower body stripes earlier..
That red and black sure does look good ....
making progress, the orange peel was pretty bad, Im sure I didnt have enough psi now... anyway, theres enough clear on there so I hit it with 1000,1500,2000 and buff... its coming along. That clear got very hard very fast... I would have been sorry if I had waited longer. It stays in the 60's in the garage.
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I see a bit of Orange Peel Andy, like in the recess of the door handle and yes it could be better but, from what I see, it's not that bad. I was looking at a 2002 TA today and it was a lot worse and it was factory. I know factory paint always has peel but is the door handle part typical for peel all over the car? How many hours of polishing have you got into it now?
I still think it looks pretty damn good for your first kick at the base coat /clear coat cat.
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Yea, I didnt bother cut n buff on the door handle recess... or some other nitpicky areas where I am liable to burn through trying to get everything perfect...as they say I just "hit the high spots" and the big panels... Like I said the peel was pretty bad, I had to knock it down with 1000 b/c 1500 and 2000 was a complete waste of time, after I knocked it down I went back with the 1500 and 2000 to save on buffing time.
I think Ive got this gun figured out now and next time will be alot better. I have roughly 8 hours in the cut n buff so far. Ive been using 2 products I had on hand, Megs Ultimate compound and System One from years ago, both are not super aggressive and work well on a 2000 scratch. I need to do the roof strip and the decklid as well as go over a few areas otherwise. And then Im sure once I get it out in the sunlight, I'll be going over it again on swirl removal detail...hard to see that kind of thing under shop lights.
Then I have to paint the front spoiler, the flat black items, and put it all back together...finally clean up... still have a ways to go.
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I definitely like some torsional give. I want my board to have good pop and snap to boost well and not fold over and wash out and landings. That Blacklist does look like a nice board, I'll keep that in mind for next year when I head back west... but then again I might just pick up another Agent Rocker for that.
I'm still torn between the Rook & Darkstar. Anyone else have some input on either of those boards? I wish I could get my hands on one to see how it feels... but I'm in Canada
Well the Rook is definitely one of my favorite jump decks. This year I will likely be on a Signal Park Flat, possibly with a little tweak of my design, but the normal one should be a pretty good softer park board, good for me as an all around the mountain park stick. For me as a lighter guy the 2012 K2 Fastplant made a really good slightly stiffer park stick. You do have to like the "organic" flex and snap of bamboo for this one. The pop release is different, a fraction slower than carbon. It is only one size, but the Nitro Kooley Pro One Off 153 was really really well done and I had a ton of fun on it. I was told it was a beefed up Subzero, but I was also told it was a 151... so I'm not really sure what it is. I'm assuming it replaced what the Gross Out series was for 2011. So a directional flex twin mid stiff park deck with Gullwing. The funnest board I have ridden for 2012 is still the Blacklist though. I could send a jump with confidence and still get techy on jibs. One of the greatest built boards to date for my style, and BA's for that matter. For a budget my favorites are the Flow Verve, Salomon Drift Rocker, and Signal Park Flat/Rocker Light. Verve was just solid and did more than you'd expect from a pricepoint twin park stick, the Drift rocker was really good giving some solid pop while remaining soft enough to satisfy tiny jib rats, and the Rocker Light was like the Drift but like a hair softer version of that. Good enough snap to satisfy but even jibbier than the Drift.
Also as far as the effective edge difference between the Darkstar and Rook, Nitro is more popular in Europe than the US. For the time Nitro somewhat lost their US presence, they were remained big in Europe. So their sidecuts still cater to that crowd, they are always dialed and work well. They never turn too hard or leave you wanting more sidecut (if you're on the right board for the job, don't expect to euro-carve a Swindle) and they grip better than average for a "techless" sidecut.
Thanks for the replies guys. What else are you riding these days on jumps & general riding, Nivek?
Anyone else used either of these boards?
|The Rook is one of my favorite jump boards lately. It's has a little more torsional give than the Darkstar. So for me the Rook makes a better park jump board than the Darkstar.
I had the K2 Darkstar wide 157.. (I think?)
I found it to be a pretty decent board was good at high speeds and turning, was a bit iffy on ice so here in Australia that was a bit of a problem.
Was my First board other then a hire board so I didn't have anything to compare it to so I'm sure there are people on here that can give you a lot more details etc but I found it a decent ride
K2 Darkstar -vs- Nitro Rook + opinions on either?
Considering picking up one of these boards... always wanted to try out a Flat deck and my search has pretty much boiled down to these two. (not many shorter wide boards out there)
Probably would be using it 60% for Jumps, 30% for Jibs, 10% freeriding. Here are the main specs.
Rook 154
waist: 252mm
eff.edge: 1150mm
sidecut: 8.4m/7.4m/8.4m
Darkstar Wide 154
waist: 259mm
eff.edge: 1218mm
sidecut: 7.9m
Now my questions...
1. My main concern is that the Eff.Edge on the Rook is abnormally small compared to most boards this size whereas The Darkstar has an Eff.Edge longer or similar to other boards this size. So would be it be correct to assume the Rook would turn like a shorter board? That sounds almost too short, might be a little twitchy for landings?
2. I can't find the Contact Length specs on these boards.. would be nice to know in relation to the eff.edge and overall length. Without knowing the both it's pretty hard to figure out how these will ride.
3. Also how does the Flex compare between these two boards? Which is the stiffer/softer of the two, and how are their flex parterns?
4. And any general opinions on how either of these boards ride?
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Man, I was already to start 4 new boxes then I got started on this and now its like everything I was planning on doing has simply sent me on a new course of questions that I cannot find answers to in the books I have Nd everyone locally has done it the traditional route.
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And why wouldn't he feel good? National Guard and their very lucrative sponsorship money has jumped aboard the #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing car, bringing just over $12 million to the table (via RACER.com). This money can go a long way to testing out new parts and trying a new array of equipment, increasing the chance of finding speed on the track. Then there's the added incentive of not only representing your country and the men and women who serve in the National Guard and the American Armed Forces, but also the chance to pick National Guard's first win in Indycar. You know both of those factors is more than enough to motivate Graham to go win some races.
|Graham practicing at Milwaukee in 2013 (Photo: Nick Laham / Getty Images)
Another great addition in the offseason was the hiring of veteran engineer Bill Pappas. Pappas engineered Justin Wilson's Dale Coyne Racing car for the last two seasons, including Justin's win at Texas in 2012 and his P6 championship effort last season. With over 25 years of experience, there's no denying that Pappas is a vital asset to any team and driver. Graham already talked about what Bill has brought to the team in an interview with Indycar Media, which can be viewed here on Youtube.
But all of that is pointless if the driver behind the wheel can't get the job done. I know I have often been very critical of Graham, especially during his dismal 2013 performance. I am quick to jump on his wrongdoings and mistakes, without giving him proper credit to his successes. There are often times where I feel like his driving style is a bit aggressive and criticize it often, but deep down, I love the aggressive drivers! I'd rather see someone be aggressive than conservative. There is no denying that Graham not only wants to be an elite driver, but he also has the capabilities to be a champion
I mean sure his only Indycar win did come in his first Indycar race back in 2008, meaning his racing drought is now 95 races long. And yes he never won in his two year stint at Chip Ganassi Racing in 2011-2012. But he was consistently fighting up front in a lot of races in those two seasons with the top drivers. Last year, you can tell when the car and driver were on the same page, which wasn't often. Bur it was obvious that Graham's car was not up to par.
|Graham on his way to his only career win in 2008 (Photo: Marc Serota / Getty Images North America)
What does this all mean for 2014? I think Graham is ready to breakout and show that he is in fact related to the legend Bobby Rahal. I see at least one win coming his way in 2014, and a top-seven championship performance from him. For reference, Graham's best championship finishing position was 7th in 2009 with Newman-Haas Racing.
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Ever since joining Team Penske as a full time driver, Will Power has found himself to get into increasingly perilous and dramatic incidents, both with himself and other drivers. Let's highlight some of these incidents that Power has gotten himself in:
2010 Honda Indy Edmonton
The infamous restart in the late stages of this Canadian round in the 2010 Indycar Season saw Will Power trying to get past teammate Helio Castroneves. Helio committed to the inside line, like most racers would, forcing Power to try and make the pass on the outside. Dixon slipped past Power for P2, as Helio went on to take the checkers. But after the race, Helio was given a penalty for blocking. Whilst Power did nothing wrong in this incident, it was a sign of things to come (him getting involved in drama).
|Power leading Helio during the early stages of the race (Photo: AP Photo)
2010 Cafe do Brasil Indy 300
Fighting for a championship with rival Dario Franchitti, Power brushed the wall whilst running P4 at Homestead. The minor damage was enough to ruin his race. Dario, who was running P1 at the time, went into major cruise control, easing his way into a championship. Power finished second in the championship, finishing the season in a poor manner.
|Power's car being repaired after brushing the wall (Photo: Robert Laberge)
2011 Honda Indy Toronto
This is the race where many people, including myself, sat up and either began to love or hate Will Power. Power was spun by Dario Franchitti, who was once again battling Power for the Championship, in turn three at Toronto. But that wasn't the half of it. Power was later spun and knocked out of the race in turn five by Alex Tagliani. He had harsh words in his interview, first for Dario, saying "I always race him clean, and he always races me dirty," and then later going on to call Alex Tagliani a "wanker".
|Power lies wrecked after tangle with Alex Tagliani (Photo: Robert Laberge)
2011 MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
Will Power was having a solid run going at Indycar's return to New Hampshire, but wow, did things change. With light rain coming down, Brian Barnhart decided to go on with the restart with a handful of laps to go. Danica Patrick spun in front of the field, and Power was collected in the chaos. It was clear that a restart should have never taken place. But Power was irate. He went storming off the track, eventually being caught on camera giving two middle fingers towards the race control box whilst being on live TV. Thus, the angry boards were born.
|The incident that claimed Power, Patrick, Sato, and others (Photo credit not given)
2011 Kentucky Indy 300
After a great qualifying effort and good race going, Power collided with an exiting Ana Beatriz in the pits, damaging Power's car and effectively ending his race. Unbenounced to anyone in Indycar, Kentucky would be the last classified race of the season, meaning this incident cost him a shot at the title.
|The damage as a result of the contact in the pits (Photo credit not given)
2012 Iowa Corn Indy 250
Will Power was cruising along in the race, keeping a fine pace going on, maintaining a clean nose. A charging EJ Viso, who started last, went on the inside of Power in turns one and two. Power did not know Viso was there, and drover accordingly, using the width of the track. Power squeezed Viso to the apron, wrecking them both. Power once again brought out the middle fingers, evoking a crotch grab-esque motion from Viso. To be fair, Power was very classy after, taking the blame for the incident.
|The contact between Viso and Power (Photo credit not given)
2012 MavTV 500 Indycar World Championships
For the third straight season, Power was in contention for a Championship at the season finale at Fontana. With Ryan Hunter-Reay at his outside early on in the race, Power lost control in the middle of the corner, wrecking his car and any chance he might have had at a win. It's just hard to fathom Power finishing second in the Championship for three straight seasons.
|Power crashing out of the race, ending his title hopes again (Photo: Phillip Abbott)
2013 Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 2
|The accident left many cars stricken. Power was none too happy (Photo: AP)
2013 GoPro Grand Prix
This is one that isn't on Will Power, but once again, he is right in the middle of the controversy. Scott Dixon made contact with Will Power's crew in the race, giving Dixon a penalty. Power went on to win the race. Dixon was none too happy after the race, and drama ensued all over the paddock. Dario Franchitti also took exception to an incident on the track, in which he said Power almost ran him off. Power said the Dixon and Dario are always whining about something. Let that statement digest for a moment...
|Despite winning the race, Power's victory was marred by controversy (Photo: Jonathan Ferry)
2013 Baltimore Grand Prix
The most recent of controversial events took place at last weekend's Baltimore Grand Prix, where on the restart with not too many laps to go, Will Power made a move to the inside, where Scott Dixon had already committed to behind him, causing both Power and Dixon to hit the wall, ending both of their races. Power apologized, saying it was an accident. Dixon called Power a "wanker" after the race. He also called Tim Cindric, Will Power's race strategist, a "piece of shit" after Cindric gave Power instructions on how to handle the media over the radio.
|Power takes out Dixon. It remains to be seen how significant this was (Photo: Rob Carr)
Do you get the point? That's just a list of some of the major incidents that Power has been involved in. I am sure I missed many minor incidents that Power had a hand in, with drivers pissing and moaining about him. Why is it that Power is oil and the rest of the field seems to be water? Is there an answer to that question?
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Well thanks to everyone who replied with a "welcome" post as it's greatly appreciated. A little history. I've been away from gun collecting for 40 years and have just returned a few months ago. Back then I got married started a family and to my regret, bowed to my wife's wishes and got out of gun collecting/target shooting all together. Now the family is all grown up and on their own and I'm single once again...... so here I am and enjoying it. By the way my very first acquisition was a Glock 35 Gen 4 and I love it...
You may think it's "gun collecting" but to your betters in the media it's "arsenal stockpiling"...
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Baron is the first Golden Griffin to be named to the All-MAAC First Team since Darren Fenn in 1999-2000.
The Greenwich, R.I. native ranks fifth in the MAAC in scoring at 16.6 points per game and leads the conference at 5.1 assists per game. Baron earned MAAC Player of the Week honors twice during his junior season. The 6-foot-2 guard has scored in double figures 26 times, including each of the last nine games. Baron is one of 25 finalists for the 2013 Lou Henson award, presented annually to the top mid-major player in the country by CollegeInsider.com.
Washington, a preseason All-MAAC Second-Team selection, receives All-MAAC honors for the second consecutive season, earning All-MAAC Second-Team honors after his junior season. The Brandywine, Md. native averages ranks 12th in the conference in scoring (13.7) and is second in the MAAC in 3-point field goal percentage (41.7). The 6-foot-1 guard is averaging 20.3 points in the last four games, scoring in double figures in 21 games on the season.
Canisius opens play in the 2013 MAAC Championship at noon on Saturday, held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. The No. 5 seed Golden Griffins will face No. 4 Iona in the quarterfinal round, with tipoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The game can be seen live on ESPN3.
For information on MAAC Championship tickets, contact the Canisius Ticket Office at 716-888-2885.