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|July 7th, 2007, 09:06 AM
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Latest on HB 4323 "Its on Jenny's desk!"
I wrote to the bills sponsor and this is what I got in return...
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|September 13th, 2007, 09:29 PM
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September 12, 2007
MMRC #19 Please post and forward
Having spent the afternoon in Lansing yesterday visiting various Senate offices, there is no reason we cannot get HB 4323 through the Senate, but it will take some serious effort on our part. There is little visible that should dampen our spirit! The budget process has things in quite the turmoil at the moment, that shall pass by the end of the month.
Again, my Thanks for all your efforts, all I had to do was mention 4323 and they said the ORV Bill. We have made our presence known. Thank You!
Our plans are as follows;
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, we will visit Lansing hand out questionnaires to every Senator asking them if they are supportive of HB 4323 as passed in the House. If they have issues with the Bill, would they please attach them to their return response? Included in the packet will be a brief overview of HB 4323 and a list of counties having an ORV Ordinance and its date of inception.
We will need some 12-15 volunteers to help do this. Need those who are good at speaking on their feet and feel comfortable in business attire. Most important, have good knowledge of HB 4323 and that information is available and you will be coached in advance. Please contact the following if you are interested, Thomas Dunn representing AMA D-14, Chuck Smith representing ATVOC, Lewis Shuler representing CCC, Pat Brower representing GLFWD, Dick Ranney representing MMRC/AMA D-14. Those in the UP, continue contacting Senator Prusi and Senator Allen.
To coincide with that, we need you to continue to send e-mails to your Senator urging the passage of HB 4323. From October 10th and a short period thereafter, we need a blitz of e-mails to Lansing.
In addition, we need letters of support on HB 4323 from governmental agencies such as County Commissions, Township Boards, Road Commissions, Sheriffs Departments, Chambers of Commerce and Tourists Associations. Also included in this list should be a formal letter from user groups and each club. Especially from those considering an ordinance.
The letters need to be sent to the Senator for the District, and copied to;
Senator Patricia Birkholz (R), Chair, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Senator Michael D. Bishop (R), Majority Leader
It would be advantageous for us to have some rallies, especially in metropolitan areas, if you have any ideas and locations, give me a call @ 989 469-2405.
In addition to HB 4323, there are other issues we are dealing with in Lansing regarding ORV use in Michigan.
800 MILES OF NEW TRAIL, this is being wrangled with by Michigan Motorized Recreation Council by representatives of each user group. Give each one of those participating a lot of respect, it is not an easy task, but MMRC continues to move forward on this and it is expected to go on for several years before the final mile is on the ground. A huge amount of paperwork and the same for patience.
LONG RANGE FINACIAL PLANNING, We expect those discussions to begin this fall and it will be a ten year spending plan to manage Michigans ORV trail system. These discussions will be followed by the need for additional legislation in various areas of Public Act 451, 324.81101-50.
REVISIONS OF 811 Similar to the above, but a separate set of meetings. There is a group in the House that would like to have a Caucus that meets periodically to review ORV law and make adjustments to keep abreast of the times.
All these issues tie into one another with many details to get handled making for a rather sizeable agenda. It will take the efforts of many to get them resolved even close to everyones satisfaction along with years of effort.
We are moving along rather nicely, but as usual in politics, far too slow. Let us not forget, it took three major efforts to get the current laws establishing Michigans ORV Trail System a few decades back. We have a good shot of winning this one on the first try, but only with your continued involvement.
Later, Dick
|September 14th, 2007, 06:41 AM
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I'll already be there, working for my Senator. You'll have to go through me to get to him :tonka:
and Yay, more stuff to read at work. Just please don't send form letters; we hate those and they're not productive, just shows that people are a bunch of lemmings and don't actually put any real thought or research into what they are trying to talk to us about.
Good luck, I've talked to the GOP senators on the committee and they're mostly in favor of it, with a few changes, but there is politics ( vs ) going on behind the scenes that has nothing to do with the legislation itself...that is partly (and b/c of the budget issue) why there has been no committee movement.
|September 17th, 2007, 09:37 PM
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Hahaha....what exactly do you have in mind? :tonka:
I do try to help where I can, but I have to be careful that it's not a conflict of interest, or something my boss is against.
|September 17th, 2007, 10:01 PM
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|December 10th, 2007, 08:57 PM
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December 7, 2007
In a phone conservation this morning with one of our contacts in Lansing, we were informed that a hearing will be held on HB 4323 in 2008. At this time, the schedule is extremely busy, with some very high priority items needing immediate attention.
As we progress on this Bill, we cannot stress enough, the single most important thing is for people to contact their State Senator and let them know they support HB 4323 "as presented from the House". One can bet the opposition is letting their position known.
We as members of the ORV community and residents want HB 4323 placed into law for the following reasons;
SAFETY: HB 4323 will place stronger emphasis on "adult visual supervision".
HB 4323 will give us more hours of enforcement by County Sheriff's.
HB 4323 will not permit anyone under 12 on public roadways.
HB 4323 sets a state wide maximum speed of ORV's on a roadway.
HB 4323 will permit you the user to use your ORV for literally dozens of errands by the
using public roadway where permitted by local ordinance.
HB 4323 where permitted by local ordinance will allow you ride to the gas station,
corner store, the neighbors, ride around the square or perhaps from West Branch
to Cheboygan or across the UP, using county roads.
HB 4323 will become an economic generator for Michigan with 350,000 ORV's
currently titled. 4323 will give people a reason to get out and enjoy Michigan's
great outdoors.
HB 4323 provides some very stiff penalties for those who do damage to the
the most sensitive areas of our environment.
During this Holiday Season as you circulate among friends and family and other users, encourage them to contact their State Senator and express their support of HB 4323 "as presented from the House". There is no better time than now for your voice to be heard in your State Senators office.
|December 11th, 2007, 08:51 AM
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I've tried explaining to him the details of it, but he seems unconvinced at this point. Guess we'll see what happens if it ever gets out of committee.
|December 11th, 2007, 09:34 AM
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it will die
AAA will make sure of it !!!!!! if this ever becomes law how many car/quad clames do you think they would want to pay out
|February 5th, 2008, 08:32 PM
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All indications are YES! In talking with a Senate contact, I was instructed to start getting our things together. Subject matter, people and FACTS! We will have about a four day notice before the hearing date. Everything must be in power point presentation and six copies. Appears we are just a few weeks out before a final decision.
We can continue to some degree on our present theme, HB 4323 IS INTENDED TO MANAGE THE ORV ACTIVITY and will do so by INCREASING SAFETY by having additional enforcement, INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION providing for stiffer penalties. CONVIENANCE to the user for the simple errands. INCREASED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, giving locals and tourist reason to enjoy Michigans out of doors. Creating an ECONOMIC GENERATOR for the entire state in taxes collected, increased tourism and jobs provided.
We need the following to step up with facts in hand on economic benefit, presentations supported by fact regarding safety matters. We need plans on how your community or county, has or may offer, activity concerning ORV use such as routes, trails in the area, campgrounds.
Give me a call at 989 469-2405 if you think you may have something we can use. We MUST remember, the more fact we offer, the better chance we have of winning. We CANNOT go into the hearing with our comments based on emotions! Everything offered will be placed before the proper people and judged on what to use and what not. Every single area is important as we must educate the Senators on the Committee and those on the floor for the final vote.
Waiting for your response.
Later, Dick Ranney
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|March 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM
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March 13, 2008
We received official notification from the Clerk of the Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Committee this afternoon. The Senate hearing on the bill will be;
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Farnam Building
Lansing, Michigan
(Located on the SE corner, across from the Capitol)
More information to follow and will be posted on www.ama-d14.org.
Your participation is vital to the final outcome of HB 4323. Start making your plans now to carpool or rent a bus to attend the public hearing. You may wish to organize an e-mail/phone call blitz from your area. The participation of users residing in metropolitan areas of southern Michigan is extremely important to our success!
Any questions you may have, contact Dick Ranney, Coordinator, MMRC @ 989 469-2405.
|March 18th, 2008, 08:13 PM
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April 16, 2008, 1:00 pm is date and time set by the Chair of the Senate Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Senator Patricia Birkholz. The Committee will meet and hear testimony from the people on House Bill 4323.
In a brief explanation, HB 4323 once passed into law will permit an ORV to operate to the far right on 70% of northern Michigan roadways, upon adoption of an ordinance adopted by local jurisdiction.
This will mean in most counties, you will be able to use your ORV to obtain gas, food and lodging, ride from your campground, motel, cabin or home on 70% or more of the county roadways in northern Michigan. You will be able to ride to the trailhead, run an errand or take a simple evening ride on back roads.
HB 4323 applies to Bay, Gladwin, Clare, Osceola, Lake, Mason and those counties north, for the remainder of the state.
Maximum speed will be 25 mph, helmet, eye protection required and all youths must be 12, have a DNR ORV Safety Certificate and be accompanied by an adult. All Public Act 300 traffic laws must be obeyed.
We are asking for your support and to be in Lansing on April 16th if at all possible. Here is the plan;
We need as many as possible to show up with an ORV in the back of a pickup and park in the Capitol area.
We need you to come inside the Farnum Building, (Senate Office Building) and fill out a card that you were there, please, do not mark the box you wish to speak, there is a reason.
We then need you to go outside on the sidewalk and join others with a sign in hand with your proper statement as to why you want 4323 passed. It is your day, be polite, from your heart and in the interest of the sport, make your statement. Poster board and Sharpies are fine, but make them neat; this is not a high school car wash. Be prepared for the press and remember, any comments you make, reflects on 350,000 plus other users and the advancement of our sport.
A good statement on your sign would be, list your county, Supports HB 4323
Before you leave, be sure and visit your Senators office, a simple elevator ride away, or a walk across the corner in the basement of the Capitol. Express to your Senator or one of their staff, your support of HB 4323. This may be the most significant thing you do all day. We will have people there to give you directions to the Senate offices.
Why not speak? There are several people who are very well versed in what needs to be said to discredit our oppositions expected statements in the eyes of the Committee. We want our story to be told. The hearing will last about 1 ½ to 2 hours, tops. If we miss the opportunity of having someone speak that is really well prepared and their statements are vital, that could be very detrimental to our cause.
In the end, the Chair determines who speaks and who dont.
Our objective remains, to get HB 4323 passed as presented to manage the sport of ORV activity in the interest of safety, environmental protection, increased recreational opportunity and economic benefit.
At this point, looks as if this day will be a happening with several groups considering hiring a bus, some have, carpooling or participating in the pickup brigade. With good effort, we will see the day when we can leave the cabin in Gladwin and ride via the back roads, all the way to the bridge or ride across the UP from DeTour to Ontanogan. An awesome family vacation!
HB 4323 will make it possible for us to host several types of events such a rallys, jamborees and other organized events that we read about in other states.
A win with HB 4323 will pave the way for us to gain further legislation that will enhance our sport even more. The future of our sport depends a lot on your participation the 16th of April! Watch the various ORV websites for updates.
Submitted by Dick Ranney
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|April 17th, 2008, 04:54 PM
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|April 17th, 2008, 07:32 PM
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Sorry, been busy with preparations for the TT Clean Up and the GLFWDA Quarterly:
April 17, 2008
Michigan Motorized Recreation Council
For Immediate Release:
Yesterdays Senate HB 4323 hearing is now history, with hundreds of ORV users and community leaders attending, creating a standing room only crowd of supporters for the bill.
Hearing time was limited to one hour and a half, those directly involved felt the message given by speakers representing users, user groups, Chairmen of County Commissions and enforcement people, was very well stated.
It was a bit disappointing to have some of the user groups most valued speakers not invited to the speakers table, but our message was delivered adequate enough to take discussions to the next level, even with a shortened hearing because of the necessity to set up technical equipment for the next hearing that day.
Many questions were posed by the Senators of various speakers and proper answers given.
Opposition was stated by DEQ, DNR, MSP, MDOT along with CRAM, (County Road Association of Michigan) and the insurance industry.
MMRC member organizations gathered considerable information from across the nation and included it within a packet for the Senators to review and study for the possibility the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs voting the bill out of committee as early as April 30th.
Michigans Secretary of States office most current ORV data shows over 358,000 titled Off Road Recreational (ORVs) vehicles. Then add the SOS
plated trucks and the SOS plated motorcycles. Vehicles within those two groups may display an ORV Trail Permit, making them classified an ORV, it is reasonable to assume, there are 400,000 ORVs operating in Michigan.
A group of that magnitude certainly will have an economic impact of significance to our states economy and a need to have proper management programs in place such as HB 4323. Other projects in the planning process are improvements to our safety training program, revisions of ORV law which has not been updated since 1995 and Long Range financial planning for one of Michigans gems, the ORV Trail system.
Our Thanks to all who have taken the time to become involved in the political process of our democracy, by sending a letter, an e-mail, making a phone call to a legislator attending the hearing, or participating in your area. Every single effort counts and your voice is being heard!
Now to proceed and see what we can do to address all the legal aspects and reach some sort of compromise so that we can further manage the sport of ORV activity in the interest of safety, environmental protection, increased recreational opportunity and economic benefit for the people and to the benefit of our great state of Michigan.
Dick Ranney
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Review: 2012 Signal Park Flat 150
This format was borrowed, with permission, from Snowolf. Thanks!
The MSRP for the standard board is $369
Available sizes: 150, 152, 154, 156, 158
General Construction:
Park series Poplar core, flat from contact point to contact point. Triax(bottom)/biax glass laminating with precisely metered resin layup. Pretty no frills board. Single radius sidecut.
Built for todays terrain parks and city streets. Built to take a beating
Magnum ABS sidewalls
Sintered bases on all models
Park Profile core, which is thinner on the nose and tail but has a standard thickness between your feet The alternating grain structure of the Poplar core provides maximum strength and maximum pop
Biaxial glass gives the Park its soft tip to tail flex
Nylon 8210 top material provides a softer torsion flex
Carbon stringers from tip to tail for added pop and strength
Technical details:
Overall Length: 150 cm
Construction: Poplar Park Series Core, Flat Camber
Effective Edge: 113.93 cm
Sidecut: 7.59 m
Nose Width: 28.67 cm
Waist Width: 24.5 cm
Tail Width: 28.67 cm
Stance Range: 51-63 cm (20.1" - 24.8")
Flex: "Soft"
Weight Range: None listed
My Setup:
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145
Boot: DC Park 9.5, regular laces
Binding: Flux RK30 M
Stance: Regular, 23.5", 15/-15 and 18/-18
Rider Skill: Freeride and Freestyle Intermediate
Wax: Hertel Super Hot Sauce
Conditions: Camelback, spring mashed taters and hardpack. Super thin coverage with ice underneath in places. Liberty (Jiberty) artificial, large granular, springish conditions.
Philosophy of Use: Park stick, pure and simple. This year, the core was said to be beefed up just a hair to be more overall park rather than pure jibbing.
Sidecut/Manuverability: First impression was not really impressed here, to be honest. My feet are probably colored with bias coming off center reverse with a super well dialed tri-radial cut, but the board just felt a bit unresponsive and kind of boring. Once I got a feel for the flat and the sidecut, it got better. I could see the board getting better as it softens torsionally, but drive it like a camber stick and you'll be fine. Again, this is probably bias from riding The System all season save for one day.
Stability/Damping: Actually, it was good here. For a soft board, you could really charge through big chunks of corned up, refrozen crap and it didn't get too hairy. It's still a lively board and while I wouldn't say it "plows" through stuff, mashed taters, death cookies and everything else didn't seem to upset it that much.
Flex/Snap: This is the boards really strong point. Out of the box it felt about equal if not just a very tiny bit stiffer than the Westmark, but the Westmark is nice and broken in now. After pressing the crap of it around the mountain, it started to feel a tiny bit softer. Extrapolating from this, when it breaks it it should truly be a "soft" board, but not an unusable noodle. For those of you looking for a jib stick that is still good at jumping and going around the mountain, this is really the board for you. My 147 Horroscope was softer for sure (WDT core), but this will still be a soft enough board for doing most any technical jibbing or ground tricks. It has a really good sweet spot for locking into 5-0's. It has a nice, consistent flex that gradually stiffens going into the center of the board. This is a good thing and gives you tons of room to play around on the tips.
The snap was unbelievable. I literally was taken aback, I didn't think it would be much better, if even equal, to the Westmark. The poplar core, flat camber and carbon stringer just popped you up like nuts. Ollies of rollers felt like a pogo stick. If you like to pop off rollers, side hits and random features around the mountain, this board is super fun because of the amplitude it will gives you.
Torsional flex is a medium, matches the longitudinal flex well but I would prefer it a bit softer just to offset the flat camber to make it a better cruiser. Again, some of this is probably my bias from being spoiled from being on center reverse but it's a critique nonetheless. Center reverse just cruises better, IMO and the camber means it doesn't have to give up torsional stiffness to do so.
Base: I got a heads up from Nivek before I bought this board and my experience confirms it. I abused this thing, rode it over thing coverage, over dirt and off the trail (thanks winter 2012) where I could and the base basically just laughed at me. Awesome. It's fairy fast too, on par with the Rocket Base on the Westmark. A base this good on a board this cheap is just a flat out bargain. With Signal in the game, there is no excuse to be riding extruded anymore. Capita, Academy, TechNine should be taking notes.
Other note: Made in SoCal, based in SoCal great company. Their Every Third Thursdays really show how creative these guys are and that kind of thinking obviously goes a long way to make a good, value shred stick. Besides waiting for the break in period to pass, there's not much bad I can say about this board and I'd give it an A or B in every category a snowboard could be critiqued on.
Signal is now a favorite company of mine. If you want a no-frills, but solid tech and durable park stick you can beat up for a great price, go look at their boards. I still like my Westmark more, but its price and only average durability definitely are beat by the Signal.
edit*: addendum here. Credit goes to Nivek and BA for selling me on this board. It's not too soft to do most types or riding so if you are worried about that, don't be.
Nice review! Curious as to what made you go with the flat camber model vs the rocker. Also curious to see how their 2013 models ride!
Didn't really need to try out 3 Stage since I've ridden it before and only have a limited experience with flat boards, so I wanted something that serve the same role as the Westmark if it were to coreshot or break an edge in the middle of a trip but something that was also different.
Definitely thinking about trying signal once my smokin blows up, if it ever does.
Great review. Mine had a few mm of camber when I got it. After 2 days, it's almost flat. It does take a bit of time to break in and soften up. It's definitely a solid deck and is more versatile than I thought it was going to be.
Yep, I rode 5-0's and fakie 5-0's all over the place just trying to get it to soften up. I wish I had looked at it to verify the camber was perfectly flat (probably not, manufacturing isn't perfect) and I'm guessing the minor camber might even be intention so it breaks in flat. Anyway, more riding is in store! The Westmark will be out, though, next time.
These just went on sale at one of my local shops, definitely considering pulling the trigger. Would a 154 Park Flat be too small at 175ish lbs? Would only be using this board on jibs and medium size jumps less than 40ft.
I have a 154. I'm around 160-165 lbs. I only hit jumps up to 20 feet and it easily handled that.
Nice review Cheese :)
I'm actually very surprised that you found the flex to be the same if not stiffer than the westmark out of the box. I always had the notion it was quite a bit softer than the Westmark...more of a jibber than jumper/beefed up park board. Im guessing its flex is much stiffer than say a Subzero and a shade stiffer than an Evo?
Keep in mind the Westmark might actually be stiffer but rocker makes it feel more playful. My Westmark has broken in quite nicely which makes me somewhat sad because I know one day the base will be beyond rideable and I'll have to break in another one all over again.
I have a Draft sitting on my porch right now, I'm going to take it out but my impression is it will be a shade too soft to hit that Goldie Locks just right spot. This is quite nitpicky though.
I haven't been on the Sub-Z but I have been on the Swindle and this board definitely is a bit beefier than that board was. Now, I found the Evo to be less playful than the Westmark (again, keep in mind it recambers in the tips) but it might have very well been softer than the Westmark. So from Park Zero to Evo, without having an Evo on hand (and not having ridden the 2012) I can't really say. I can say they're all (Westmark, Evo, Park Zero) very close that you should pick based on which camber profile you like to ride, durability, sidecut preference and price over the minor differences in flex.
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|Rorie went through a time when she was busting out of her crate. I was working with a trainer who suggested Susan Garrett Ruff Love-there are some crate games in there -that I used that helped-there are also other exercises that might help you-even if you don't use a crate -there will probably be times that you will need to use a crate. Ror no longer bursts out of her crate...and the games made it fun for me and for her-also sitting until I opened the door-there were exercises that I found very helpful...hope things work out for you
|Maybe a shock collar as per LouCastle's method would help with the sliding door issue...?
She is nine, and it is going down hill.
This is why I would get a kennel. I would kennel him a LOT in the months that you have your girl. He will be fine. Take him out daily for a long walk, and to throw the ball and to train him, but give him a good structured schedule and limit the time he spends inside for now. Once your girl has gone to her reward, you can spend more time on your boy's household manners and quirks.
That's just my opinion. He is 18 months old. He shouldn't be the driving force in your home right now.
Originally Posted by Bob_McBob View Post
I don't think it's ever going to come to rehoming, especially when I see the progress I made from old videos of him at the door. He is my dog and I'll do whatever it takes. The reality of the situation is she is 9 and her DM is going downhill pretty fast, so sadly she probably doesn't have that much time left. That's all the more reason for me to not let him make her life miserable.
Keep this thread updated...
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Wow I commend you for your effort. You're pretty d@mn dedicated. I think for you it might end up being a management case.
Either that or sadly (and I hate to say this) a rehome case?
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I'd think more in terms of control Chris. Down is down, period. Down him at the door, but then walk him away from it. Don't always let him out. Open the door, close it again. Heel him out, make him down again. Don't include her. Concentrate on him and making clear what you want. Reward him for being correct with each step. Calm, relaxed rewards. Not a big release that lets him go wild. Does that make sense?
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|I'd think more in terms of control Chris. Down is down, period. Down him at the door, but then walk him away from it. Don't always let him out. Open the door, close it again. Heel him out, make him down again. Don't include her. Concentrate on him and making clear what you want. Reward him for being correct with each step. Calm, relaxed rewards. Not a big release that lets him go wild. Does that make sense?
Wow I commend you for your effort. You're pretty d@mn dedicated. I think for you it might end up being a management case.
Either that or sadly (and I hate to say this) a rehome case?
Wow! I really appreciate all the kind words and help, everyone
I've been working privately with a trainer since March. I take him for herding lessons every Friday, but he missed a couple recently because of a leg strain. He does extremely well in the controlled environment of my trainer's facility or in structured sessions in public. Our obedience lessons include her dogs, and he knows he's not allowed to interact with them. He's also great at herding. Working livestock is the only thing I've ever seen him show more interest in than interacting with other dogs, so I know it's perfect for him.
I try to make our obedience sessions fun and mentally stimulating. I use a tug as a reward, which he loves playing with. Every day I drive him to a suburb under construction where we can work in complete isolation. It's even great for loose leash walking since we can go down the middle of huge empty roads with no cars. He understands all basic obedience commands and has no trouble following them when he's focused on me. He's extremely easy to distract. Anything I've only worked on at home like "watch me" (many, many hours with marking and treats) is completely useless.
The crate is a typical collapsible wire model. I used to keep him in a plastic travel crate, but he's too long for the largest models typically available. I'm not too familiar with what's available between collapsible wire crates and the much more expensive solid aluminum working dog crates. I also have the problem that he's atypically long and doesn't really fit comfortably in anything but the largest sizes.
He's not a bad dog. In the right home environment, he would be an amazing dog. He's not constantly attacking my female or anything like that. He doesn't resource guard food, and she will even go over and steal stuff from him given the chance. She's a lifelong nuisance barker and gets worked up often. She's also very uncoordinated because of the DM and makes a huge racket and commotion every time she gets up. I had an in-house session with my trainer where we observed the barking and she told me she was shocked he could hold himself in a stay while that was going on. It's really stressful having him leap up with his tail stiff at attention all the time when I stand up.
The whole way they interact and his predictable and unpredictable behaviours make daily life really difficult sometimes. For instance, I can't answer the door to sign for a package because she is a barker and I can't go near the back door to put her in the garden without setting off his door behaviour. He's way more interested in that than the delivery person at the door.
Lots of good points. The garage is out for a kennel because it's uninsulated and way too hot in the summer. The basement might work, but the entrance is completely open and he can hear everything going on in the house at all times. Outside would be a disaster because of my neighbour's unsupervised dogs. I'm still trying to think about whether there's any way I can afford a wooden fence at the back so we could at least use the garden in peace.
He's not always badly behaved in the crate. For the most part he is okay with just sleeping in there. If he thinks the back door might be opening, he loses his mind. He also doesn't like being left in the crate when I leave. He doesn't do any self-destructive behaviour other than when he's attempting to get out by digging at the bottom and trying to force open the door.
I agree he needs structured routine and movement at home. I did have him leashed to me for multiple months, but that gradually fell by the wayside until I realized his behaviour was getting worse again. I am trying to get back to a routine similar to what you suggested with enforced down stays while I'm working. I have always and will continue to do NILIF for everything at home.
The door thing has been ongoing for many months (you can see my previous thread). We were doing several daily training and desensitization sessions every day for weeks and weeks, and I finally got him to the point where I could at least let the two of them out together while holding him on a leash. There is no chance he will hold a down stay while I let her out right now, but he'll often do it when I let her in. I don't really know how to take it further and get him to stop obsessing over going out through that door. It's not a typical trigger I can work at his threshold or just have him completely avoid because it's a main feature of the main room of the house.
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The cheap cyclone fencing type kennels from Home Depot come unraveled from the bottom just by pushing on them. The Doc Bobs are welded wire. They can rust and break over time, but they hold up with a little cleaning and maybe some spray paint.
I have not had a dog chew on itself, but I have seen dogs that have. I did have a dog that could have killed herself demolishing any kind of crate. She broke a tooth on it, and a couple of times broke them and squeezed out -- dogs have gotten killed that way.
There are some dogs that do not do well when crated. My girl was ok if I was home, but if I tried to crate her when I wasn't home, she would do anything to get herself out of there. She was fine kenneled.
This dog has broken out of a crate, but I don't know that the dog actually has some sort of claustraphobic-separation instability that my girl may have had. I think it would be helpful though.
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Welcome. If only 144,000 are going to be saved why try to get others to join...doesn't that cut down on your odds?
My religious persuasion is Jehovah's Witness. So yeah, have fun with that.
nor am I qualified to speak for Jehovah's Witnesses.
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How did you become a jw? my best friend growing up was a jw.
I just wanted to say hello to everyone and tell you a bit about myself.I will begin by saying that I am not a christian but I do believe in Jehovah and the Bible. My religious persuasion is Jehovah's Witness. So yeah, have fun with that. But like I said I am not a christian nor am I qualified to speak for Jehovah's Witnesses.I believe I have decent understanding of the Bible, but I'm far from a scholar. If I was a christian or a scholar I probably wouldn't be here.
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" I'm wanting to get all the horsepower and torque out of this engine that is possible and still drive on the road with no problem"
"what are the best heads cam and intake I can get to give me the most towing power?
and finally what kind of horsepower and torque do you think the set up will make"
These are exact quotes taken from the the OP original post. He asked "what are the best heads, cam and intake I can get to give me the most towing power?" I think most would take this question as what is the best heads, cam and intake that will give me the MOST down low tq. I believe what I have suggested is exactly that.
Then he asked "I'm wanting to get all the horsepower and torque out of this engine that is possbile and still drive on the road with no problem" I believe that the combiniation I have suggested will work with nearly factory everything, and will still produce pretty of vaccum. thus I actually suggested what the OP requested, where as those who keep posting about crappy factory heads ignored the OP's request!
I dont see anywhere on the OP's post where he mentions this being a "tow truck", I believe his exact words where "I'm building a '79 4x4 dually with a turbo 400 transmission and I'm putting a '89 454 in it, the truck is just gonna be used for towing a couple vehicles at a time" This does not sound like a tow truck to me, it doesn't sound as if this truck will be used in any rescues, or need to idle for hours at a time during the winter... This sounds like a guy who has a 79' 4x4 dually who wants as much horsepower and torque as possible so he can use it to tow a 1-2 car trailer, while still maintaining street manors. Notice how the underlined sentence goes perfectly along with what the OP stated!
Where did this guy ever mention operating hydrualics/pto, cause I never saw that!
If this truck is truely a "tow truck" then I would never recomend using a gasoline engine period! you need the longevity of a diesel.
Then as far as alm heads go, I use them on my race car, and I have them on my truck (from the factory) I never have any issues with heat in either vehicle what so ever. That truck has pulled a 9,500lb camper up the mountains and the temp never buged. I have had my race car, in stop and go traffic for over and hour and she never got above 190°.
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I think the OP should clarify what he wants to use the engine for exactly. If he wants to use Al. heads thats fine,I still would sugguest oval port heads. I think that using fuel injection over a carb would be a very good choice.The cams we agree on using a mild one,though that might change too? A six speed auto may offer enough benefits to warrant a swap
If iron oval port heads are a must then I would suggest the WP Merlin 269cc Oval port heads. These heads average around 10% better flow + velocity at all lift ranges and around 15% more at .550-.600" than the old factory Oval port heads. Yes a pair is going to cost you around 1500.00, but when you stop to think that you will probably spend around 400-500 (easily) for a set of used GM casting oval ports heads that still need to be cleaned up and rebuilt which will end up costing you another 500-600 for a total of around 1000+ for what is still a 40yr old GM head design with no modification or advances in technology. That 1500.00 is money well spent, and flat out will always out perform the old GM castings.
you say efi is $$$$$$$$$ but are ready to spend 2k of this guys cash on head he don't need..
got it..
again guy, this guy asked for the most horsepower and the most down low tq posible while maintaining street manors. Did I give him advice based exactly on what he asked for? YES! Did you? NO, because the set up I suggested would out pull and out perform the set up you suggested from 1500rpm all the way to 5000rpm. So please tell me agian how you gave him such better advice than I did when I tailored my advice to exactly what the OP asked for, where as you gave him advice based on what you thought he should do.
when you ask about getting the most horsepower and the most down low tq possible while maintaining street manors, without ever mentioning a budget or the need to use stock heads then true quality aftermarket products are exactly what you are going to get.
Please Gearheadslife, come at me with some more of your vast knowlege. I can do this all day long!
Truely if the guy has the know how and the time, then if he want to go with FI then I would say his best bet would be to find a junkyard latter model 3500HD with an 8.1L and the Allison 1000, this should only cost around $2500 total but would require some fabrication, and wiring. I'm not sure how easy these are to find either but it would be a viable option worth considering.
since this is an 89' 454 it should already have a TBI set up but the problem is that the TBI set up on it only meant to around 230-250hp/ 350-380tq max. From my understanding they aren't that easy to manipulate. So he would need to go with an aftermarket FI set up, something like this:
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with just a quick search this was the cheapest EFI set up with a dual plane intake that also included the ECU, and it cost around $3200.00 to have it delivered to your door. Now let me ask you, are going to spend $3200.00 on an engine and use poor factory GM castings which wont even keep up with the flow of the EFI or would you spend the extra $1800-2200.00 on buying a set of heads to match the power potental of the EFI set up.
I'm gonna guess you're the "550hp-350ci with double hump heads" kinda guy
ya, okwhatever.
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my last tow 489 made 600+ ft lb at 3400rpm..
with poor old peanuts
And I love your statment about "489 made 600+tq at 3400rpm with poor old peanuts"
208cc peanut port heads that dont flow over 235cfm at any lift can't even support 600tq, they really can't even support a 489 at 3400rpm. That statment is about the same as saying "my 383 with 150cc 881 heads made 500+tq at 3400rpm" C'mon man I'm not some flunkie you can't BS you way with.
wow i understand where the dude is coming from when he talks about buying new heads and what ever else. yea thats cool if u have the money but if not ya run with u got and make it work. its eather going to go or blow. if it does then u go from there to decide what to do next. its called budget racin.
well then the dyno lied.. some owned these, some play with "math"
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I can only guess this is similar to what you are talking about, and if you actually look down the specifications list you will see that it says ECM not included! SORRY YOUR FAIL!
"well then the dyno lied.. some owned these, some play with "math""
No, I've not heard this one about a 1000 times.
I dont think my 570hp/535tq, 93 octane pump gas 385 in my 87' camaro running 6.90's @ 93mph and 10.90's @ 124mph, would be considered "playing with math", now that was dyno and track tested. Only at the fact that I know how to do the math it takes to "build" and engine was I able to accomplish this.
I think we have hijacked this post long enough
why would 230 cfm intake flow,not support 600 pounds torque?The 454 would make peak power(under 500 horse power)under 5,000 rpm.
could someone work the horse power numbers backwards ? use 4800 rpm and 500 horse power and see what torque number comes up for the equation?
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Yes. IBM Workload Deployer v3.1 introduces the ability to configure appliances in a master/slave setup. You can connect two appliances, allow them to share a floating IP address, and be confident that data is continuously replicated between the two. If one appliance fails, the other appliance picks up the floating IP ensuring continuous service.
Are images created using the Image Construction and Composition Tool supported for use within IBM Workload Deployer?
Yes. Part of the new IBM Workload Deployer 3.1 announcement was a statement of support for using images created by the Image Construction and Composition Tool as a component of your virtual system patterns. This is a very important enhancement as it allows you to extend the set of content deployed by IBM Workload Deployer while being sure that you are operating within the boundaries of intended use.
Can I use IBM Workload Deployer to provision to public clouds?
No... and yes. If you install an IBM Workload Deployer appliance in your datacenter, you cannot use it to deploy to a public cloud environment. However, you may have recently heard about the IBM SmartCloud Application Services portfolio. IBM has announced that the pattern-based provisioning that one gets with IBM Workload Deployer will also be available as part of this portfolio. This means that you will be able to build and deploy patterns using a service hosted on the IBM SmartCloud. Further, your deployed systems will run on the IBM SmartCloud. Check out this demo for more information.
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Animation reigned at the box office this weekend, with "The Croods" taking top honors at theaters for March 22-24, 2013.
The Ryan Reynolds- and Emma Stone-voiced tale of the world's first prehistoric family grabbed $11.6 million on Friday and a $44 million freshman weekend.
Getting ready to show off their latest comedic work, Paul Rudd and Tina Fey were on hand for the New York premiere of "Admission" on Tuesday (March 5).
Looking stunning in a leather peplum top and pattern skirt, the "SNL" funny woman worked the red carpet with her handsome co-star.
In anticipation of its spring release, Focus Features has unveiled a second trailer for the upcoming film, "Admission."
The Paul Weitz-directed film follows Portia Nathan, a Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion and takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.
They're both massively funny actors in their own right, and Tina Fey and Paul Rudd are joining forces for "Admission."
The "30 Rock" chick and the "I Love You Man" stud are said to have amazing chemistry in the new flick, slated to hit theaters on March 8th, 2013.


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DBP in the Midway Fire Department lot on Central Ave last night, mine was the UG a few spots away.
DBP in the Midway Fire Department lot on Central Ave last night, mine was the UG a few spots away.
DBP with nice wheels in the Goodyear visitor parking lot today.
CW carrying bikes in Rootstown, OH intersection of 44 and 76 on-ramps... doubt that you saw me but I tried to put on a show by careening onto the highway while I was already late for work.
(Seinfeld voice) ... and whats the deal, with R32 drivers in northeast Ohio, not being on teh vortex?
Passed a tornado red this morning in York, Pa. Right off route 30 on the mt Zion exit. Looked good, makes me really miss my R.
Saw a UG on LSD in Chicago and moments later a DBP on North Ave yesterday afternoon northbound. Also a Grey 4 door GoRf on LSD north at the same time.
Spotted a DBP MKV near the intersection of walnut and culver this morning (i was also in a DBP MKV), exchanged waves as we past
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti
spotted a UG r32 in parking lot of forever cabinetry inc in maspeth. hope its an employee's cause i work near by
Rolled up on another DBP .:R around 3:30 on rt 322 in Hershey,Pa. Had APtunning stickers on it. First .:R I've seen in my area since I got mine back in July 2011.
Saw two in a week in the wild...
A dbp on the golden triangle exit off 35
And then a fantastic sounding TR one on 35w heading north in Fort Worth tonight...
Either if you in these forums?
We have a few local owners that like gtg
You can visit my .:R at the Harrisburg Airport long term parking lot if you'd like. I'll finally get to see my .:R again in about 30 hours. I can't wait, it'll be a long drive home though.
DPB on the 5S on Saturday morning on my way to a meet in Calrlsbad. It had a black grille, black wheels, lowered. We gave each other the thumbs up when I drove by.
If your gas cap light comes on even if you think you tightened the cap, try pulling on the cap as you tighten it. Worked for me.
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I saw three of them heading west on 80\90 west of Chicago on 10\19. First a candy white, then a BMP, then a UG. Tried waving and light flashing with no response. Traffic was pretty bad lol.
I saw a CW on 10\22 heading north on 37 just outside of Indianapolis. It had a black grille and looked lowered.
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If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti
Saw another DBP in the parking lot at York VW (York, PA) today when I was picking mine up. All stock, but with a roof rack on it. It was definitely a customer's car, as it had the same stickers that mine had on it. Didn't get a look at the license plate number though.
Always see a nice clean r32 at the AVT building at Mason.
Saw DBP in Pacific Beach yesterday with a older bald dude driving. Then just saw a CW drive by on La Jolla bl. today.
MKV R32 # 3116 aka The Blue Rhino
MKV R32 # 3116 aka The Blue Rhino
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Last night - CW caught in the traffic leaving ShoWare center after the T-birds hockey game. (Go Birds!)
I was in a white Prius
today at 10:30am I spotted a UG r32 traveling north on 58th st in maspeth. Windows were tinted. License plates were the old white and blue Empire state style that began with efb.
Blue r32 parked at bus stop on queens blvd between 65th ave and 64th road around 2:25pm
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- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Paprika, for garnish
Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove pan from heat; cover, and let stand 13 minutes. Drain, and run eggs under cold water to cool them.
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Hardin County Schools announced a partnership today with Western Kentucky University, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and Central Kentucky Community Foundation that will lead to an early college and career center in the district at a press conference at HCS Central Office.
WKU has deeded 20 acres of land to the school district to serve as the location of the center. The land is next to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and both higher education institutions will serve HCS students through dual credit and early college enrollment opportunities.
Superintendent Nannette Johnston said she hopes the center could open as early as August 2014, depending on approval for the plan by the Kentucky Department of Education.
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A Logical Data Warehouse solves the problem of consolidating critical data scattered across silos, providing a comprehensive, actionable view of data assets. Coined by Gartner, the 'Logical Data Warehouse' is also referred to as 'data virtualization,' 'data layer,' 'data cloud,' and many other terms depending on the industry and environment.
No matter what term is used, a Logical Data Warehouse solution powered by MarkLogic is an active, searchable enterprise data layer that presents a unified view of multi-structured and unstructured data across organizational silos. Logical Data Warehouses can greatly reduce implementation time and costs associated with new information products and services, support secure information sharing across different user communities, and 'future proof' technical infrastructure against changes to data sources.
The approach described in this paper has been implemented by public and private sector organizations to provide access quickly-usually within a few weeks-to data assets located in silos both within and outside their organizations. This helps them to analyze and share information vital to national security, healthcare, asset management, and other core business initiatives.
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The Leica M2 is one of those mechanically perfect cameras. It accepts all 35mm film today. Thats most of the film that us creative types like to use.
The M2 does not need a battery. It works by cocking the film advance lever. That cocks the shutter ready for action. Choose the aperture and shutter speed, and fire away.
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I know of course that there are the red and black dot settings, but in both situation the exposimeter can't read 11EV. The Leicameter MC has been tested by a professional technician that used proper equipment to test the exposimeter, and he told me that the exposimeter stops to read correctly if a value of 11EV is used.
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The Leica M3 was a drastically modern design being bigger and bulkier than its front sprinter. With a new bayonet lens install taking over from the 39mm Leica screw thread, the range finder and viewfinder was now mixed. Two swings of the recently developed level breeze instead of switching a button intended the movie and shutter functions took place in one function. The M3 presented a top installed selenium-cell visibility gauge which was to be ongoing in principle for 50 years.
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In 1989, United Water New Jersey's Haworth plant was one of the first nationwide to incorporate ozone — a chemical-free purification process that recycles oxygen back into the atmosphere — into its process treatment train. While the newly emergent technology resolved complaints regarding taste and odor, two decades later managers faced another challenge: the public's focus on the environmental impact of infrastructure operations.
The state had mandated that the 200-mgd plant cease sludge decanting discharges to the Oradell Reservoir before Oct. 1, 2009. It also needed to upgrade to comply with the disinfection byproduct limits of EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act. In June 2007, the company launched a project designed to meet these new regulations, improve water quality, and ease operations. At $100 million, it's the largest single capital investment in the company's 140-year history.
The 2-billion-gallon reservoir's water is highly variable: turbidity ranges from 1 to 20 nephelometric turbidity units (NTUs) and the algae counts ranged from 300 to 40,000 units. After examining several alternatives, a year-long, 0.5-mgd demonstration plant confirmed that ozone, high-rate dissolved air flotation (DAF) pretreatment, chlorine disinfection, and filtration would be the optimal solution. Today, the combination of ozone and DAF pretreatment processes increases the plant's historical filter run periods by four to six times, reducing energy consumption and backwash water volumes. In addition, ozone disinfection boosts DAF performance by up to 50%.
The three existing sedimentation basins were converted for use as intermediate disinfection, reducing the plant's hypochlorite usage and associated operational costs by 20%. But the centerpiece of the upgrade is the high-rate DAF sedimentation clarification process, the largest system of its kind in the nation.
This pretreatment stage occurring after ozonation and before chlorination (see diagram above) removes more than 90% of particles and algae from source water before it's filtered. Dual saturators — another design first — lower costs by allowing for seasonally varying flow rates into the DAF tanks.
The high-rate DAF process requires one-eighth the process tank volume needed for traditional sedimentation clarification, allowing the owner to conserve 12 acres of woodlands. Considering site restrictions for the new facilities, this was a key factor for the project's viability.
Recently passed state legislation to guard the state's open waters limited any changes in facilities or land use within 300 feet of the reservoir and a natural brook that runs through the site. To avoid disrupting residential neighborhoods during construction, the site wasn't accessed through the existing plant; instead, a separate entrance — which needed to avoid interference with an existing 16-inch gas main and sensitive wetland areas — was negotiated with the local community.
To further optimize space, high-concentration, high-efficiency ozone generators (10% ozone by weight gas stream, and ozone produced using less than 4.6 kilowatt-hours per pound of ozone) were installed within the existing equipment's footprint and building space, saving more than $3.5 million. Careful attention to the sequence of construction was critical to maintaining operations as the new ozone generators and associated piping were installed in phases in the existing ozone generation building.
The new unit processes — ozone and DAF pretreatment — were to be inserted hydraulically between existing raw water and existing filter basins. With only 1.5 feet of available hydraulic head in the existing plant's process at 200-mgd peak flow conditions to work with, designers used computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling software to devise a solution that evenly split the incoming raw water flow through the four new ozone contactors and 10 new DAF basins. Each ozone contactor can now treat and hydraulically pass 66 mgd; each DAF can treat and hydraulically pass 21 mgd.
Using modeling in the design avoided having to rebuild the entire raw water pumping system, resulting in further capital savings of $4 million to $6 million.
In addition, approximately 25% of the upgrade's final design was prepared in 3D, including the residuals processing components, which helped reduce conflicts and minimize changes during construction.
Customers didn't lose a day of service during construction — a tremendous feat for a project of such magnitude — but with the plant located in a residential area, the design-build team also had to minimize noise and traffic disruption.
The project employed more than 400 carpenters, laborers, ironworkers, pipe fitters, electricians, and other construction trades people.
To meet the contracted 34-month timeline, the design-builder implemented its proven quality management protocols, including a project-specific comprehensive plan that incorporated all critical planning documents and established the processes for safe, coordinated teamwork in delivering the specified level of quality with the design-builder, the subcontractors, and client team members.
Recognizing that daily operations at the jobsite significantly influence success of any project, CDM assigned two full-time engineers to work with the owner's full-time project manager, an overall project manager familiar with both design and construction, and an operations specialist to coordinate the function of existing facilities and the phased commissioning of the new unit processes.
Using design-build project delivery meant designers could concentrate on the plans and specifications necessary for the intended sequence of construction. By using early-release design packages, initial design focused on the foundation needs, and construction site mobilization began three months after notice to proceed with the design. Similarly, major process treatment units were designed, permitted, and constructed ahead of schedule.
Routine meetings by the integrated project management team ensured that extra steps were taken to reduce energy and eliminate waste. Early and close collaboration with environmental regulators ensured that the project embraced all environmental regulations.
Today, United Water uses the plant to educate the community about sustainability as well as drinking water treatment.
When they tour the plant, students and residents learn why the water that flows from their kitchen and bathroom faucets tastes so good. Corridors are lit with energy-efficient fixtures, and the process tanks and new buildings are made partly from recycled material, with fly ash in the concrete and recycled steel for reinforcement.
When they reach the flotation building, they learn about another energy-saving measure: Rather than heating the entire 25,000-square-foot facility with its open water surfaces, heat from blower pumps and electrical gears keeps components from freezing and spot-heats certain areas so operators work comfortably.
—Tunnicliffe (email@example.com) and Rafferty (firstname.lastname@example.com) are senior vice president and vice president, respectively, of CDM in Cambridge, Mass.; Delescinskis (email@example.com) is senior project manager for United Water New Jersey in Oradell, N.J.


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We are a light role playing and casual guild, but have a "dedicated" play style. By "casual" we mean players that have other responsibilities in real life such as their job, school, friends and family or other interests. By "dedicated" we mean players that will immerse themselves fully into The Repopulation and give 100% to the guild and the game!
We encourage role playing within the guild and are looking for skilled players, who want to be part of a community not just a guild. A place built upon mutual respect where people can come to learn, help others, complete goals, make new friends or just hang out and have fun.
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Johan Djourou insists speculation surrounding whether players will be leaving the Club this summer is not upsetting the harmony of the Arsenal squad.
Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri have constantly been linked with moves away from North London despite manager Arsène Wenger reiterating his desire that the pair stay on. And, as is the case every year, this summer has seen a number of different names mentioned in the media as possible new additions.
But, with the start of the new season just around the corner, Djourou says he and the rest of the squad are concentrating on preparing for that and not paying any attention to the back pages.
"For us players, it is just about focusing on the team and being ready for the season," he told Arsenal.com. "We know that every summer, you are going to have a big story about players leaving and coming in.
"Of course we do not want our best players to leave but if they have to go, they will go and I am sure the manager will replace who will go.
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You're a cutie Saul! I've heard of Skinks before but didn't know much about them. You have beautiful markings!
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Greetings Saul! Happy Pet of the Day to you! What a gorgeous creature you are, Saul; your coloring and markings are stunning! I had never before heard of a Blue Tongue Skink lizard, any breed of Skink for that matter, but I sure will be doing some research later, to learn more about your beautiful breed! What a wonderful life you have been blessed with Saul, having not only your true mom Sydney, but your foster mom/roommate as well, showering you with so much love and attention! For her, your foster mom, it was clearly a case of love at first sight, and understandably so! I hope you're enjoying your much deserved day in the spotlight, Saul, chowing down on all your faves, being spoiled rotten! Lots of love to you, beautiful Saul! Long and happy life to you!
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Saul what a handsome fellow you are!!!
I loved seeing your pictures!!! What a surprise to see such a bright blue tongue!!! I just had to smile at you!!! You certainly brightened up my day!!! Please thank your humans for sharing you with us. How lucky you are to have not only a mommy, but wonderful friends to love and care for you. I hope you are all enjoying your special day together.
Congratulations, sweet Saul, on being our very special Pet of the Day!!!
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Woe, what a beautiful skink you are! I've never seen a real one in life before but those pictures of Saul are much better than seeing a wild one in person! Do they really have blue tongues?? How long is Saul? He seems to be a very friendly boy! Congrats on being pet of the day, Saul!
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