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Re: Steamworks Operatica
I knew you'd come up with an awesome design for this derby drakxxx. This derby is totally made for your artistic style.
Good job.
Re: Synthetic Beauty
Very cool GMV
This is awesome!!!
SailorButterfly wrote:I love it! :D
Thanks! Have a great weekend!
I liked it then and I like it now.
Re: Blueprints for a Legend...
Very cool! Steam punk mega man. If this wins I will get to one for me one for my little bro.
chade2001 wrote:whoa! i was expecting the yellow/gold color from the early draft.
lol. i always start with very basic colors and then complicate them to better compliment the shirt's color. but thanks for noticing.
Re: Steamborg
Somewhat annoying rejection. Is the template http://shirt.woot.com/forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=1517039 not to be used, then?
Re: Personal Steamputer
I'm really starting to feel like I'm just not cut out for shirt design.
Manvyi wrote:Somewhat annoying rejection. Is the template http://shirt.woot.com/forums/ViewPost.aspx?PostID=1517039 not to be used, then?
the color of your shirt should be the same as mine. your's is a richer color for some reason though.
mllemeranii wrote:Well at least we know that you and Seki are perfect for each other. Unoriginal, and inspired by children's movies.
YOU ARE A HATER!!! GROW UP! no need to chastise, you don't like it, dont vote and move on with your life.
ramy, GMV!! AND I LOVE MY GRIM OPTIMISM SHIRT.
Re: MI 1600
time to sleep, thanks for the support so far...hope more people enjoy it
I commented on your other entry already. I felt that it appealed to the lowest common denominator and went for cheap votes. This entry, however, is much more interesting. It shows the same artistic skill, but fits the overall theme better.
Re: Steam Powered Glove
Oh no!!! This stupid steam powered glove is on the fritz again and my mechanical man is out of control!!!
Man, I love steampunk, but inspiration was slow in coming... Hope you like it. As always, feel free to leave your comments/criticism!
I have nothing to say about ramyb's latest designs, but it is getting amusing seeing the poor responses being made by his supporters against the critics. Case in point:
Selene1212 wrote:Obviously if she's frequently winning it means there is something to the design
Yes, it means a lot of people like it. However, it seems that you may be implying more: that, somehow, popularity correlates with quality, which is simply not the case. Popularity may often coincide with quality, but it is not necessarily a reliable indicator of it (e.g., most people in the less enlightened age when medical practice was in its infancy used to believe in a variety of medical practices that were not actually useful). I am not going to argue what constitutes quality designs because that is not my point: I am only arguing that popularity does not necessarily mean that something is of greater quality than something that is less popular.
Note: As I said "it seems that you may be implying more", please note that I understand you may not have been implying that popularity necessarily means quality.
Selene1212 wrote:whether you're jealous of her or not.
Either/or fallacy.
This is interesting, because I see it a lot: people like you like to think that if somebody is criticizing a design, it must be because he is jealous. Why is it that you cannot believe that someone has an honest motive for criticizing a design? Maybe he genuinely simply believes that the design is bad (whatever that means).
Selene1212 wrote:Sorry if your designs (people complaining, not Ramyb!) aren't good enough to win.
A critic does not have to be a designer who wins a lot to make a valid point in his criticism. However, I do not think you really believe it anyway; you just wanted to make a jab at the critics. Too bad it was such a poorly executed jab.
i just threw up a little in my mouth when i saw this in the fog. come on people, don't tell me you're all morons who just like cute doggies and poorly drawn robots?
This is absolutely perfect! (Well, I could get nitpicky and say add back the key and THEN it'd be perfect, but you've done enough work already, I'm not gonna demand more resubs just for a personal tweak). In any case, I'd buy this shirt 100 times over, great job! Now please make it to the fog, please make it to the fog...
Re: Steam Shuttle
If they designed the space shuttle in the victorian days, this is what I think it would have looked like.
Re: Let's Play
I see a dog and a giant robot.
I'm not sure making steam come out of a robot properly catches the "steam punk" idea. I find this, as I find many of Ramyb's works, sub-par on the originality and accuracy-to-the-theme scales. And yet, it's always fogged.
But I don't blame Ramyb, because lots of contenders submit sub-par work; I blame the voters who continually eat this stuff up.
Tell me people, HOW DO YOU DO IT? What compels you? If I submitted a masterpiece and Ramyb submitted a shirt with a pile of excrement on it, by your voting record I would still lose! I'm flabbergasted...
Re: I still has a purpose!
I feel that this is much better than your other entry. GMV!
Re: The Girl in Red
This took so long... I ended up changing it around a bit from what I originally intended. Thanks to Ramy for help with the halftones.
Re: Steamborg (resub)
Resubbed on different shirt template.
Crikey, one's topper makes a corking housing for steam-power pipes for even the most whiskery cyborg. Toot, toot!
An attempt at something in the style of a Victorian engraved illustration, but in 5 steamy colours: sooty black, steely grey, brass, copper and silver.
Jeeves, more coal!
byrbwr wrote:i just threw up a little in my mouth when i saw this in the fog. come on people, don't tell me you're all morons who just like cute doggies and poorly drawn robots?
But idz'a puppy wuppy! And uh wobot! Wobot+puppy wuppy=foggy woggy.
Rabyb's voting base may be a mile long, but it's only an inch deep.
re: the aviator
Welcome back James. I hope this wins just to spite everybody and everything Woot LOL. Of course, it is done with your exceptional skill that we have all missed seeing in the Derby.
It's so lovely!!
this is bad@$$!!! though, at first glance, i thought it was from drakxxxxxxx.
Re: The Aviator
At first I was like "oh great flying penguins" then I saw who it was and gave it a vote.
chade2001 wrote:i'm guessing this will be your first of twelve billion entries this week! i wish i had your energy. hahaha. cool cat, i like the way you drew the steam. took me forever to draw mine, ended up with a silly halftone!
Actually... I've run a little low on steam this derby(haha). This may be the only one... maybe one or 2 more if I get time, but it definitely won't be like previous derbies - don't have the ideas this derby, or the time.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the cat and steam!
I agree with the other comments - I like this one much better than your dog/robot entry.
Is this on black, or navy?
good show this week, ramy
I've got such mixed feelings on this piece. I think the girl looks great, personally. I like that this is a red riding hood homage. I also like the armor on the wolf. But the steampipes on it's back just look kind of silly to me. This doesn't exactly scream steampunk to me personally, but it is a good try.
Your best work, I believe. I may like this one better than Lust Red.
theinfinityloop wrote:@Jestik - That's a nice compliment! I've been perusing her work lately, so maybe she's rubbing off on me.
ya, definitely meant as a compliment. I can't wait to get that Tentacle Tiger! Should be coming in the mail today I think. Missmonster is da bomb!
(and this is a great design, loop!)
mitchellp wrote:
Did you check to see who designed that rejected shirt Mitchell?
I mean, I know the design is here, and I've already voted on it, but I just keep coming back and looking at it.
grypes wrote:I'm really starting to feel like I'm just not cut out for shirt design.
hah! don't give up dude! i mean you draw pretty well, and your stuff has been consistently good. maybe it's just a matter of time before that lucky hand points at you. i wish i can give you an advice, but i'm not much of an artist. hopefully some of the highly regarded artist here, like boots or drakxxxx or somebody, drops by and impart some artistically sagacious advice on what to do. if not, curse them all! curse them all to the fiery pits of some fiery ocean!!!
sefjwm wrote:Deeper, bluer, my head is like a shark fin.
is that you, LL ?
I'm looking forward to adding another shirt to my ever-growing Drakxxx collection!!!
I'd call first sucker for this one, but I don't condone such braggadocio. I'll definitely be buying this one, though!
Re: steamless by the stroke of midnight
This is actually very cool. Would've loved seeing clockwork animals or robots working on it. But the premise is great.
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Check out these comments from when this was sold back in March
Some Reviews and some more reviews
from last woot, also $99.99
whatsamattaU wrote:product page
blog review, but...
I'm not sure if this is a 2013 model or 2012, since the price last year was in the $70's for the 2012 model during regular woots and wootoffs
listings from mywoot.net on previous sales
rettaboo78 wrote:What model year is this? When I did a simple title search I get posts on sites from sept2012 excited that woot is selling the 2012 model for $75.
Looks like the previous one on woot was red? Could the price difference be because of unpopular color?
I have been waiting for a "Kelty" pack!
ThunderThighs wrote:Heard from the buyer. It's the current model. We're double checking the year for the current model. Just not sure if we can get hold of the vendor on a Saturday.
So, is the price increase for 2013 because it's the 2013 model?
I had one of these for my daughter and it is great! Very comfortable for me and her. I also love the "kick stand"
By the way these are $169 at Amazon right now! Heck of a savings here! http://www.amazon.com/Kiddy-Adventure-Pack-Baby-Carrier/dp/B00BFQXSLG
This would be perfect for Bran. Hodor! Hodor!
I purchased one of these last year, and this was the only way we could carry our son outdoors. Close baby carriers consistently overheated my son when we took him out for walks, so we got more use out of this than just for true adventuring/hiking. It has great airflow, seems comfortable for the kid, and is very comfortable for the parent carrying as well. It's really lightweight, so even if you allow your toddler to walk until they get tired, it won't feel like lugging a lot of heavy gear for nothing, which sometimes makes it preferable to strollers for walks around the park. We had a pretty easy time getting our son in and out of it mid-hike too (though it did take two of us to make it really efficient).
I'm extra glad we bought this last year, and will be using it again with our second kid. Useful AND durable!
I used a Yakima backpack carrier for my first kid. It's a very liberating thing and the next step up from "Baby Bjorning". Kelty is tops in the field.
Buy with confidence.
One point: If you use this, wear a hat. Kids have direct access to the top of your head for happy hair pulling fun.
I bought one of the red ones when it was previously on woot. It is very comfortable for both my son and I. I have 2 bits of advice when wanting to use this hiking. 1)Start by taking your kid for walks on flat ground to make sure they like it. 2)Use that same flat ground to build up your endurance for the extra 30-40 pounds of weight that you will be carrying. When you are able to walk for a mile or so without your legs feeling like jello, you'll be ready to hit the trails.
Careful walking through doorways and under low branches with Junior aboard.
It was a little large and heavy at first.....
But little Billie got used to it after a few miles, and he was able to carry all of our supplies!
We should have gotten him a kiddie pack earlier!
We have one of these as well as a Kelty. The Kiddy is by far our favorite. The child sits more comfortably and the weight is distributed better. The small guard (for the kid to put their mouth on) is Velcro and was pulled off by curious hands, never to be seen again (I would use a snap on it or something to keep it in place). Also, this folds flat!!! The kick stand isn't "popped-out" on a fram so we can store it anywhere (our Kelty takes up twice the space!). We have used ours weekly for almost two years and (though the canvas shows some wear) it works just as great as when we first bought it. No complaints!
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|Matt, The flash you see is not UV and is not harmful but really a properly adjusted lens should not have a noticeable flash. The thing that is so hard to accept about these things is that your safety does NOT depend on an electronic device and the UV protection is there even if the lens fails. Certainly if you force your self to look at the bright light through a failed lens it would be very uncomfortable and may even do some harm if you did this for too long but it would have to be intentional and who in their right state of mind would do such a thing?
|the only way I can weld without an autodarkening helmet is using a bright shop light to light the work so I can see it through the helmet. I have 2 autodarkening helmets, 1 I bought used in questionable condition for $10 but it does work and my dad bought 1 from the Farm center for $80 I think that works good. have a cheap regular helmet for welding sometimes and watching someone weld. both of the autodarkenings, I notice a small flass but it's less than a second.
|Just a word of warning here, the subject that started this thread in the first place is about a weld spattered lens. Auto-dark or conventional glass lens, these lens should NEVER be used if spattered, pitted or deeply scratched since with these it is possible to get UV exposure and not even know it. Obviously the lens that is the subject here is wisely being replaced, as well it should be, but I have known welders (weldors?) to use a damaged lens and not even think about it since there is no immediate discomfort. This can be a big mistake because low level exposure to UV rays due to a damaged lens can be cumulative and cause eye damage over time. Far more to be concerned about with what condition your hood is in rather than what type it is.
don't buy cheap
I have a fab shop and have several auto darkening hoods. Advice buy the Hobart elite from ebay. About $200. I have a harbor freight that I bought to arc weld and MIG weld with because the cover glasses are easily replaced. The Hobart cover is a bear to replace. I use the Hobart to TIG weld with and it's cover stays fairly clear for a long time. The catch is the harbor freight hoods "clear state" is darker than the Hobart's, that is it is clear but like looking through sunglasses on the shade where as the Hobart is lighter like you turned on room lights with sunglasses. Both have adjustable shades and are OK when welding.
Also if your over 40 buy a magnifier lens to go inside the hood, your welds will be better and you life may depend on how good your weld is sometime.
You can RTV them inside the hood and your good to go.
|Adtkart, Check the lens in that hood and if it is the Chameleon (adj 9-13) then it is the same one that is (was) found in the $200 Hobart hoods I have been told that the newer Hobarts use a different lens now, I have not looked at one lately to know for sure, but I do know the older ones used the chameleon and it was a really good lens. The one I bought about 5 years ago I used for about a year before trading up to the pro Jackson and it worked really good. I only bought the Jackson because I got it for a give-away price and I gave the Hobart to one of the guys at the shop who has used it nearly every day since with no problems. I think it is probably the same lens you have and if it is it is a good one
I purchased a HF helmet a couple of years ago. It took some time to get it adjusted as far as the times and sensitivity, but it works great. I am sure it isn't made to last, like the high dollar ones, but it was only $50. If it breaks now, and I have to go buy another one, I am still ahead.
It does take some getting used to the auto darkening helmets. I was used to flipping the helmet up to see things, and sometimes still have to because of the limited lighting on what I am welding. My welder is an old Sears Mig, and the wire is "hot" all the time. That leaves alot of opportunities to accidently strike an arc. The autodarkening helmet protects from that, if it is in place.
|Fellows believe what you want but those things are safe and you will not harm your eyes with one. They have been around now for about twenty years and literally millions of them are in use and there are no documented problems stemming from their use. "urban legends" abound and tell many sad tales and a lot of people are avoiding a very good tool because of such unfounded non-sense and as the Jackson rep pointed out if there were any problems the law suits and workman's comp claims would have killed them years ago.
|Kenny, I started using the auto dark hoods when the first Jacksons hit the streets and used them for years but I found that even the best of them do not allow full visibility, that is they are so dark right at the weld itself that they make it hard to see a fine joint such as when trying to MIG weld auto body parts. I found that visibility is much better with the conventional hood and with the type of welding I do now they are about all I use anymore. I know it may be hard for some to accept, it was for me, but the auto dark hoods are actually safer than a conventional one and you cannot burn your eyes even if it does not go dark. There was a rumor some years ago (even in some welding trade magazines) that in the milliseconds it takes for it to darken you would get a tiny amount of "flash" and this damage would accumulate over the years. This was only rumor and these things do have to meet safety standards that require protection in any phase unlike a conventional hood that offers little to no protection with the dark lens open. There is a good deal of discomfort from failure to darken but it is not harmful as has been proven many times and as the rep from Jackson pointed out if there was any possibility that you could burn your eyes from using one of these things, even in the long term, then the product liability and workman's comp lawyers would be having a Field day! He said the government standards were nothing compared to getting it approved by the company lawyers
|Kenny G
Welding Hood
When I welded I wear a pair of lite shaded glasses under my welding Hood. And when I worked in a fab shop and where welding is being done I put them on. because you don't know when another welder is gonna strike that rod. I'm a old timer, I like the old type hoods that you flip down your self. I just don't trust the new type. Just my two cents.
Kenny G
|Those Hobart helmets, (the one they call "the hood") at least the ones from 4 or 5 years ago, use a lens called "Chameleon" which is same identical lens with the same name that is found in one of the Harbor Freight hoods usually on sale for around $50 bucks. The shell and head gear is cheaper made but of decent quality and as I said the business end is the same. When I still had my shop two of the guys had the HF hood and it seemed to do just fine but I don't know if the Hobart still uses that lens or not, I think the HF one does and if so it is a good one. Sellstrom makes some really good products and I don't think you would be disappointed with the model you have if you had not gotten a faulty one. Jackson is my favorite and when I said to toss the one you have that was just a figure of speech as the saying goes and certainly it would make more sense to replace just the lens rather than the entire hood. Also the Huntsman auto lens that is a drop in replacement for the dark glass in a conventional hood is a great set up since it gives you the flip up option of a regular hood so you will have a completely clear safety lens for chipping, grinding, etc, this is extremely handy when working after dark or in any low light situation where the lightened phase of most auto hoods is still dark enough to be a PITA
im sure it meets the standard for UV, but visible light can damage your eyes also ... just not so fast
after the first flash in the eyes i definitely felt like i had stared at a light bulb for a few minutes, and i definitely had white spots in my vision for an hour or so after using this helmet
im not even going to risk exchanging it for a replacement, im gonna spend an extra $67 and get the Hobart helmet that sears has
i simply don't have the time to drive out to screw around w/ more possibly junk helmets ...
and in not tossing the Jackson, its a great helmet, so im saving it for when i have the $ to upgrade the lens
|There is something wrong with that hood and it should be replaced and if the next one does the same thing raise a stink until you get your money back, they will give you a refund if you complain after the second one. Don't worry about the flash you have been getting since those things WILL provide UV protection even if they don't go dark. It is very un-nerving and uncomfortable when they fail to darken but you will not burn your eyes. I know you will hear all these "urban legend" sob stories about welders going blind from these things but that is pure BS since there is a government mandated safety standard that requires 100% UV protection even in the lightened stage, that is why you can't get one that goes completely light. The same cannot be said for your damaged Jackson, TOSS THAT THING! It may very well allow undetected UV rays even in the dark stage because of the damaged lens and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you continue to use it!
|Sounds like there's something wrong with the helmet you bought... even cheap autodarkening helmets I've seen seem to darken quick enough. Bring it back and try another one. If they give you any trouble, ask for the manager and tell him it's a safety issue.
Thanks for the information. I will be purchashing a welder and appropriate equipment in the next two months or so. I plan on getting a Hobart handler. It will be my first welder. Well the guy I bought my two cars from gave me a cheep stick welder but I dont plan on using it. I do a bunch of research before I buy anything like this but I never considered that some of the helmets would act that way.
Can you recommend a good helmet that is still afordable?
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NOTE: Kefir grains can grow and reproduce quickly, however there may be some environment variables that prevent this, and may or may not occur for everyone. But even if they do not reproduce, as long as you handle with care they can last indefinitely and make an unlimited supply of homemade water kefir drinks.
I Decided To Try Them. I'm Cured...
I had taken very strong antibiotics for 3 months because of a diverticulitis attack which ruined by digestive system. The Dr. said he could give me something for the loose bowels then give me something for constipation after taking what ever he would give me for the loose bowels.
I was in misery and knew I didn't want to have a life of misery (One girlfriend has had problems for 20 years after taking antibiotics for months) When I read about the kefir I decided to try them. I'm cured, it took a couple of months to get back to better than normal, but better to normal I am.
This is strange but I think my hair is thicker.
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I love, love, love my water kefir. I had no trouble whatsoever getting them going, in fact they doubled in one week and haven't stopped since. My favorite recipe is to add orange slices after the first fermentation and I have several batches going at all times.
I have definitely noticed improved digestion and decreased cravings, especially to sugar and have lost about 10 lbs. since I started drinking it daily. I have also been able to decrease the medicine I take for severe reflux. My goal is to get off it completely and I know this is helping.
Thank you so much for getting me started.
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We Have Kefir Grains Coming Out Of Our Ears...
We should say that we've previously made kefir using skim milk but since giving up all dairy products we are no longer doing that. However, we never did produce as much kefir grains from skim milk as we are getting from the brown sugar/molasses in our water kefir — really no surprise.
What is a surprise is the huge amount of grains that we are getting with our water kefir. We hardly know what to do with all of it. Our non-vegan friends (and that's practically everyone we know) have no interest in getting into water kefir production so we must consume everything we produce ourselves.
We add kefir grains to our green smoothies and we add it to our whole-grain/dried-fruit/alfalfa-sprout breakfast concoction in the morning. We practically have kefir grains coming out of our ears.
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I've been having really good luck with the kefir. I started my batch while i was in culinary school and developed quite the reputation for being addicted to it.
I am working through a few of the health issues that it's helpful for and i found those claims to be true in my case (candida, gi troubles, liver issues).
It's hard to describe, but it became very clear to me very quickly that I NEEDED it.
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Talk About Hardy! They Grew Like Crazy...
I love the kefir grains u sent me. Talk about hardy! They grew like crazy and I didn't have anyone to share them with so I experimented with storage.
I dried some of them out and put them in a baggie and then in the freezer. They were in there for a number of weeks. I then took them out put them in a jar with the water and sugar and they exploded again.
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The water kefir grains I received from you are fantastic! My sister who had ordered some from elsewhere just couldn't get hers to reproduce. Mine have been doing extraordinary from the get go.
The kids love the recipe for "cream soda." I can visually see a difference in my husband. Someone asked him for is ID the other day, then laughed and said, "Wow, you have some good genes." Honestly he doesn't, but his skin looks so much different than it did a few months ago.
We also use any left over kefir to wash our hair in. We have had many comments on how shiny my children's hair is, and we have never used any shampoos or conditioners on them.
Thank you so much!
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Everything is going just fine with the water kefir grains I received from you.
I love that I can get such a potent probiotic without the great expense of organic dairy, just grape juice concentrate and blackstrap molasses/organic sugar when I feel they need a pick-me-up.
Cheap and no time limit from spoilage. Excellent.
Thanks again for providing this wonderful service for the world community.
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Thanks For Getting My Family Going With Water Kefir...
We've chosen to add kefir into our daily regimen simply because we are always looking for delicious and easy things to incorporate to insure our inside systems are running at their cleanest and most efficient.
The taste buds of our 4 young kids are the most difficult to please with a healthful diet. They love the water kefir! They especially love to squeeze a little fresh lemon into their glass of kefir.
I am the caregiver of my mother-in-law, who is now living with us due to her decline from Parkinson's and dementia. The medications she is on cause loss of appetite as well as constipation. Unfortunately, her taste buds are hard to please due to a lifetime of poor nutrition consisting mostly of sugars and processed foods.
I was pleased when she enjoyed the addition of water kefir into her diet. What was most amazing, was that the water kefir relieved her constipation. A few weeks later, she had stopped drinking the kefir for a several days; the constipation returned. She's trying not to miss her daily dose of kefir!
Thanks, Erin, for being a part in getting my family going on water kefir!
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I didn't know where else to post this , since obviously emails are a waste of time, so I'll post this here. And then somewhere else if I get no answer. I really don't WANT to leave to the site, but I'm not going to start all over because of someone else's (or perhaps internal) errors. Doesn't seem fair to me, as no one else seems to have the issue that I know of.
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Have an opportunity to hunt this area as a friend has a home on the river .
Not asking for details on honey holes.
What could a Midwest waterfowler expect? Can you hunt from boat blind? What about snakes, are they an issue for dogs not use to snakes?
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I saw a member of the DHC community today who has dedicated his life to the outdoors and waterfowl in particular. This man has been cleaning the bays and waterways of New Jersey since the storm last fall. It was inspirational to see him and his crew at the ramp with a barge full of debris. I know he's not the type to accept congrats but I really want to acknowledge the fact that Dave puts his heart and soul into the life of an outdoorsman and I am very proud of his accomplishments.
We met online here two or three seasons ago and enjoyed some hunts together. We had some good hunts, each time he would play the role of the guide, which was hard for me as I have always played that role. I did enjoy NOT being the "guide" and accepted the role of the guest with much enthusiasm, although after 40+ years as the "guide" to my friends it felt odd. I tried to get him to shoot, but he never would. Turns out he got his captains license and began operating his own guiding service last season and he disappeared from DHC.
I also know he is quite accomplished as a fisherman as well and would probably be doing fine making a living as a fishing guide but he is unselfishly taking to the bay with the rest of the cleanup crew to rid the bays of the debris which washed ashore from the storm.
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I was wondering can any kind people give me some kind advice and help towards how and where, in the obvious maze of routes, I go about finding a reliable, supportive and rated initial employer(s). I will be a newly qualified CELTA teacher with plans to be over a.s.a.p. What are the basics to make it work? Celta is the right qualification to have right? I am well educated and hold a Degree and Diploma, tho not in English, am well experienced in Retail / Bussiness and want to make this work.
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Santi Cazorla has revealed that former Gunners Robert Pires and Cesc Fabregas influenced his decision to join Arsenal.
The Spain international has agreed a deal to move to Emirates Stadium from Malaga and is with his new team-mates for their pre-season training camp in Germany.
The 27-year-old is excited about the prospect of playing for Arsenal after being given a series of glowing recommendations about the Club.
"I have spoken to Robert Pires because he played with me at Villarreal," Cazorla told Arsenal Player. "Obviously he knew about the rumours of me coming here and always encouraged me to sign.
"He told me it was a very good club and I was going to enjoy London, the city and the move.
"The same with Cesc Fabregas. He said this was a big club and that I was going to be very happy here, he said I would adapt easily. And I can feel that."
Cazorla has also been encouraged by the success of his compatriots in the Premier League, and believes he will have no trouble adapting to life in England.
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Score one for participatory journalism.
In 2007 David Kinney, a career newspaperman, dove headfirst into the collective insanity that is the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. The result is The Big One, an exhaustively researched window into the people and culture that fuel the derby, and the mania that fuels them.
It would be tempting to think this was an easy book to write; go fishing and then type it all out. That would be incorrect. Kinney deserves credit for gaining access to a group so paranoid and insular that getting any of them to talk and take him fishing is remarkable. (In fact, reading some passages, you're left to wonder if the source is on the level or passing along blatant misinformation.)
Kinney weaves the narrative around a local angler named Lev Wlodyka, who during the tournament catches the fish of a lifetime and sparks a flurry of controversy that still reverbates in striper cirlces today. (Yo-yoing for stripers is a divisive fishing technique.) But Kinney fishes with just about everybody in the tournament; from shore, by boat, at night, at sunrise, on the jetty, in public spots and secret spots, with blue collar wharf rats and charter hiring blue bloods. He documents what the tourney means to them against the backdrop of evolving Vineyard life.
The book is not for everyone. Some may be turned off by what competitive fishing does to people. Others will blanch at the glorification of an all-kill tournament, a practice even a lot of hardcore anglers find outdated. If you're comfortable with either notion, and have delved into northeast salt, you will enjoy this read.
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WEST POINT, N.Y. - Attackmen Garrett Thul (7G) and John Glesener (4G, 3A) combined for 13 points as the Army lacrosse team clicked on all cylinders in a 15-6 win over visiting Lafayette on Saturday afternoon at Michie Stadium. Earning their first Patriot League win of the season, the Black Knights recorded a season-high number of goals and held a sixth opponent to single-digit scoring in front of nearly 2,000 spectators.
Thul's six goals led all players, while Glesener matched a career-high four goals and set a career best with seven points. Sophomore middie Alex Newsome and a quartet of freshmen - Tim Coll, Mike Perettine, Will Mazzone and Alex Daly - each registered single goals.
In one of the team's most effective defensive performances this of the season, Army (5-3, 1-1 Patriot League) caused 12 of Lafayette's (2-7, 0-3) 26 turnovers on the day. The Black Knights also held a 43-35 advantage in ground balls. Sophomore long stick midfielder Jimbo D'Aprile led all players with three caused turnoves, while Daly amassed a career-high seven ground balls. The New Market, Md., native won 11-of-21 face-offs, while junior Matt Mezer went 3-of-5 in the "x."
"We really focused on bettering ourselves this week in practice and certainly accomplished that today," said eighth-year head coach Joe Alberici. "We played hard and fundamentally sound for 60 minutes. We took care of the ball and shot it much better today, which are things we really harped on this week.
"We knew there would be some tough match-ups for us from the get-go," he continued. "Lafayette's attack is small but extremely quick. I was really proud of our all-around defensive effort today. Brendan Buckley turned in another All-American-type effort, and Pat Hart and John Burk did a tremendous job getting into some peoples' gloves. I also can't say enough about our long sticks; Jimbo D'Aprile dominated the middle of the field and Sean Jollota was outstanding in his runs."
Army dominated the game offensively from the onset and never took its foot off the gas. The Black Knights carried an 8-1 lead into the halftime locker room after scoring all five second-quarter goals. Lafayette got going early in the second half, scoring two of the first three goals of the third quarter, but Army answered with three-straight to stave off any notion of a rally.
Lafayette's Sonny Round paced the Leopards with a pair of goals, while Brendan DunLap finished with one goal and the team's lone assist.
"Every facet of the game came together for us today, which is what we needed," Glesener said following the win. "It was an all-around effort from everyone, and that's what we need going forward. Using an all-out effort is exactly the way we want to win."
Glesener and Thul got things rolling early for the Black Knights, each scoring unassisted goals in the opening three minutes as Army went on top 2-0. Round got Lafayette on the board at the 4:13 mark, but Army quickly made it 3-1 as Thul found the net at 4:05. His second goal of the game came thanks to a Daly face-off win and quick transition with the assist to freshman Connor Cook.
The Black Knights went on to score all five second-quarter goals, including three from Thul and two from Glesener. While four of the five goals went unassisted, freshman middie A.J. Canara recorded his first collegiate point on an assist in transition to Thul at the 9:48 mark. Glesener's goal with 11 seconds left gave the Black Knights a comfortable 7-1 lead, but Daly won the ensuing face-off and scored his first collegiate goal with five seconds on the clock to make it 8-1 at intermission.
The Leopards got some offense going in the second half, scoring five of their six goals over the final 30 minutes. Lafayette, however, inched no closer than six goals the rest of the way. After a Cory Scheuele goal pulled the Leopards within 9-3 with 5:39 left in the third quarter, Army reeled off three unanswered goals to hold a 12-3 lead heading into the final quarter. Each team scored three fourth quarter goals, but the damage was already done for Lafayette as it suffered its third league loss of the season.
Army looks to carry momentum into an Easter Sunday meeting with Colgate on March 31 in Hamilton, N.Y. A noon face-off at Andy Kerr Stadium is scheduled for a game that can be seen live on CBS Sports Network.
Game Notes: Senior middie Pat Brennan led the Black Knights onto the field with the American flag ... the Cadet Color Guard was on hand for the national anthem ... former record holder Scott Finlay '79 presented senior Garret Thul with a commemorative ball for breaking the program's all-time goals record two weeks ago during pregame festivities ... Sam Somers made seven saves in 56 minutes in goal ... Bobby Sincero made his fifth appearance of the season, playing the final 4:03 ... 1,813 fans marked the largest home crowd of the season ... Army won its third home game of the season ... the Black Knights improved to 32-0 all-time against Lafayette ... Tyler Kamide and Will Mazzone made started for the first time this season.


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Most public works departments don't do extensive earthwork prior to placing concrete. There are, however, many situations where you need to do some digging, and the invention of the rubber-tracked compact (or mini) excavator has been a real boon for those times.
Compact excavators generally are defined as those with operating weights less than 6 tons, and they go as low as 0.9 tons. If you don't have a compact excavator and are thinking of buying, leasing, or renting one, there are a few advantages over the traditional loader backhoe that you should consider.
One big advantage with the compact excavators is the ability to dig in the offset position (see glossary, location). With the boom slewed one way and the carriage rotated the other, offset digging allows the operator to excavate directly adjacent to an existing structure. It also allows the tracks of the excavator to remain parallel to the trench for efficient repositioning. The limitation with compact excavators, however, is that you have a limited digging depth and force.
If you are thinking about buying a compact excavator, the first thing to consider is whether you really need one, or you just want one because they are cool. If you are going to buy one, the first decision is size (digging depth, digging force, dump height, reach), which directly relates to the applications you have now and expect in the future. Get a machine that is big enough to do the job, but don't go too big.
There are many manufacturers making these machines today. Some factors to consider when comparing manufacturers and models are:
Zero swing (sometimes called zero tail swing or zero house swing) is the hottest thing in the compact excavator market today—but it adds some cost. Operator comfort can be a big issue, since some makes are not built with the larger American body in mind.
So what does a compact excavator cost? The smallest machines start a little less than $20,000. At the top end of this category (12 tons), prices range from $60,000 to $100,000.
— William D. Palmer Jr.
Glossary of key terms
Arm—Also referred to as the dipper, it is the structure that connects the excavator's attachment to the boom.
Arm force—The excavator's ability to produce a pulling force, using the arm hydraulic force. This is also referred to as "dipper force" or "crowd force."
Attachment—Any device coupled to the workgroup to complete a prescribed task. The most common attachment for an excavator is a trenching bucket. Other attachments may include grading buckets, hydraulic breakers, plate compactors, augers, or rippers.
Auxiliary hydraulics—A dedicated source of pressurized hydraulic oil, intended to provide oil flow for specific attachments. The excavator's pump system is the source of the oil, and it is routed to the attachment via tubelines and hoses on the workgroup.
Backfill blade—A hydraulically activated blade attached to the undercarriage and used for grading and backfilling. It also can be used as a stabilizer during digging and can be used to increase dump height and digging depth depending on its position in relation to the workgroup.
Boom—The primary component of the work-group that is attached to the house structure via the swing frame. It supports the arm and attachment.
Bucket breakout force—The excavator's ability to produce a "prying force" using the bucket hydraulic circuit.
Compact excavator—Also called "mini" excavators. Compact excavators generally include those with operating weights of 12,000 pounds (6 tons) or less and digging depths of 14 feet or less.
Control patterns (International Organization for Standardization, ISO, or Standard)—The operating pattern of an excavator's joysticks. There are two predominant joystick patterns on compact excavators. When operating in the ISO pattern, the right-hand joystick controls the boom up/down function and the left-hand joystick controls the arm in/out function. With the "standard" pattern, these two functions are reversed.
Counterweight—A weight added to the rear of the excavator's house structure in an effort to improve its lifting characteristics. Counterweights also are added to the machine to accommodate variations in arm configurations such as long-arm options or extendable-arm options.
Cycle time—Refers to the amount of time, usually in seconds, that a particular function takes to complete (for example, to lift the boom).
Dig depth—The maximum depth that the excavator is able to dig on flat, level ground.
Dump height—The clearance required for an excavator to dump the spoil from its bucket.
Flotation—The machine's ability to traverse soils or surfaces that have low load-bearing capacity.
Gear pump system—An oil supply mechanism that produces oil flow from rotating gear assemblies within a pump housing. A gear pump system has a fixed displacement and requires a change in pump shaft speed to affect pump volume.
Ground pressure—The force that the machine exerts on the surface, measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Lighter excavators do not necessarily have lower ground pressures, depending on the size of the track footprint.
House—Also sometimes called cab, includes the operator compartment, the engine compartment, and the hydraulic pumps. The house structure is attached to the undercarriage with a swing bearing that allows it to rotate or slew, typically 360 degrees.
Independent boom swing—The boom swings independently of the rotation of the house. The primary purpose of boom swing is for offset digging around obstacles or along foundations, walls, and forms. A secondary use is cycling in areas too narrow for cab rotation. Independent boom swing is one of the major advantages of a compact excavator over other excavation equipment.
Offset digging—The practice of excavating with the boom offset to either the right or the left. Offset digging is accomplished by using the independent boom swing capability of the compact excavator.
Piston pump system—An oil supply mechanism that produces oil flow from a rotating assembly of small pistons within a pump housing. Unlike the gear pump system, the piston pump system has the capability to vary oil flow independent of pump shaft speed.
Reach at ground level—Measured from the excavator's center rotational axis to the tip of the standard bucket, at ground level.
Slew—To rotate the excavator's house assembly. Unlike a conventional backhoe, the operator can "slew" the entire house and workgroup upon the undercarriage for spoil placement. This introduces minimal fatigue to the operator as his body is traveling with the work-group for maximum visibility and minimal body movement. Compact excavators can slew a full 360 degrees.
Tail swing—Refers to the rear overhang of the excavator as it rotates upon the undercarriage. It is measured from the central rotational axis to the furthest rear point of the machine.
TOPS/ROPS—TOPS is an acronym for Tip Over Protective Structure. ROPS is an acronym for Roll Over Protective Structure. A TOPS or ROPS rating defines the protection afforded an operator in the event the machine would tip or roll over. The structural integrity of an operator's compartment must meet standards prescribed by the ISO or Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to be certified as TOPS or ROPS.
Tractor/loader/backhoe (TLB)—Main competitor of the compact excavator, the TLB is limited to a maximum of 180-degree work-group movement, unlike a compact excavator that can slew 360 degrees. The TLB typically features fold-down stabilizers (outriggers) that often restrict its use in confined areas.
Undercarriage—Supports the house structure and includes the tracks, drive sprockets, rollers, and idlers.
Workgroup—The work-group consists of the boom, the dipper, and any attachment.
Zero house swing (ZHS)—Sometimes incorrectly called zero tail swing, this means that the house and counterweights stay within the machine's width during slewing. This prevents accidentally damaging trees, buildings, and the machine. ZHS also permits easier spoil placement in tight quarters.
360-degree cab rotation—The ability to continuously rotate the house 360 degrees. Because of the compact excavator's 360-degree rotating house, an operator can dig on one side, then rotate and unload the dirt into a truck or onto a pile several yards from the hole. This allows for enhanced spoil placement, superior visibility, and minimal operator fatigue.
This glossary was adapted from Bobcat Co., West Fargo, N.D.


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A little respect goes a long way.
Quote from: Scadsobees on December 04, 2007, 02:21:22 PM A little respect goes a long way.That works both ways you know.
sometimes it's hard to keep the mission in mind and leave the personalities and preconceived ideas out. i have known FBI guys that complain that by the time they are called into a case, it if FUBAR and the local cops spend all time in CYA operations. both sides have legitimate complaints, but they do not help get things done.perhaps the kind of suspect being shot at, has something to do with the fire discipline used?
I.E. I know of one case where a estranged husband ran his ex and her new beau down with his jeep. The temporary chief (very inexperienced) was going to charge the estranged husband with reckless driving. The Sheriff said, "I don't think so," and took over the murder investigation and got a conviction for 2nd degree.


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This website is authored by the sister of Jill Chambers who is well know to genealogists for her great work on the people involved and affected by the Swing Riots of the 1830's. However Barbara's interest is in the men who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, they must have some interesting conversations when they have a family get together in the Chambers households!
The wars were from 1803 – 1815 and ended following Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo on 18 June 1815.
This site is well worth looking at if you think you might be researching these wars.