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This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon. And the multi-billion dollar presidential campaign has come down to its final weekend. All that money, all these months are campaigning come down to just a few more frantic days for the candidates. The polls now show a close contest between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney as they campaign in a handful of swing states. Mr. Obama begins campaigning today where he left off yesterday in - have we said this before? - Ohio. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.
SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: President Obama spent Friday working his way through some of the smaller cities of West Central Ohio. Thanks to legal pressure from the president's campaign, early voting in the state continues throughout this weekend, and the president's trying to bank as many votes as possible before the polls open on Tuesday. At each stop, the campaign featured testimonials from local residents who've been helped by the president's policies. In Springfield, Ohio, Alicia Mitchell talked about the discounts her mother and grandmother receive on their prescription drugs, thanks to Mr. Obama's health care law, and the help her high-school aged son hopes to receive when it's time for him to go to college.
ALICIA MITCHELL: So, yeah, my family and I are better off than we were four years ago.
MITCHELL: And we'll be even better four years from now.
HORSLEY: The president got a boost from some positive economic news yesterday. The last employment report of the campaign season showed U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, more than forecasters were expecting. The unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent, but only because hundreds of thousands of newly hopeful workers decided to start looking for work again. In Ohio, the unemployment rate is lower still, thanks in part to the rebound of the auto industry. Judy Kamalay talked about that at an Obama rally in Franklin County, Ohio.
JUDY KAMALAY: When President Obama rescued the auto industry, he not only saved my brother's job in Detroit but he bet on a million other American workers right here in Ohio.
HORSLEY: One out of eight jobs in Ohio is tied to the auto industry, which may help to explain the president's small but resilient lead in the state. Mitt Romney tried to undercut Mr. Obama's auto advantage this past week with a campaign ad, suggesting Chrysler is preparing to move Jeep manufacturing jobs overseas. Mr. Obama says the Romney ad is deliberately trying to scare hardworking Americans.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: You've got folks who work at the Jeep plant who've been calling their employers, worried, asking is it true? Are our jobs being shipped to China?
HORSLEY: It's not true. While Jeep is expanding in China, it's also adding jobs here in the U.S. The Obama campaign calls Romney's ad a desperate attempt to reverse Republican fortunes in Ohio. Mr. Obama's political advisor, David Axelrod, says the Romney tactic backfired.
DAVID AXELROD: Sometimes it's hard to unite business and labor. He's managed to do it this week. And they're united in their outrage about the callousness and the cynicism of what he was trying to do here.
HORSLEY: By highlighting the discredited Jeep ad, along with his challenger's shifting positions on taxes, abortion, and health care, Mr. Obama sought to sow doubts about whether voters can trust Governor Romney.
OBAMA: When you try to change the facts, just 'cause they're inconvenient to your campaign, that's definitely not change.
HORSLEY: Mr. Obama says while voters might not agree with all his positions, at least they know where he stands. And he vowed to keep fighting for middle class families in Ohio and elsewhere.
OBAMA: I've got a lot of fight left in me.
HORSLEY: Voters now have four days to decide who'll be president for the next four years. Scott Horsley, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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LASIK – Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis – is the most common refractive eye surgery today. As of 2011, over 11 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the United States and as of 2009 over 28 million have been performed worldwide.
LASIK, often referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a laser to reshape the eye's cornea in order to improve visual acuity. For most patients, LASIK provides a permanent alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses.
LASIK is most similar to another surgical corrective procedure, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and both represent advances over radial keratotomy in the surgical treatment of refractive errors of vision. For patients with moderate to high myopia or thin corneas which cannot be treated with LASIK and PRK, the phakic intraocular lens is an alternative.
LASIK is the premier surgery for vision correction. It is quick, almost painless and there is little or no discomfort after the procedure. Vision recovery is rapid – patients report seeing 20/20 within 24 hours.
LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and even astigmatism. With a technique called mono-vision, it can reduce the need for reading glasses among patients over age 40 who wear bifocals.
Who Are The Optimal LASIK Candidates?
The best candidate for LASIK is age 21+, has healthy eyes with adequate corneal thickness. This is necessary because LASIK procedure removes tissue from the cornea to reshape the eye.
Chronic dry eye, corneal disease or other abnormalities may disqualify a candidate from LASIK surgery. A comprehensive eye exam is required to be sure. For your convenience, we are happy to provide LASIK pre-operative exams and consultations at our office.
Note that LASIK is an elective procedure and proper consideration must include the weight of personal needs, potential gain and willingness to accept the risks involved. There are no guarantees that LASIK will absolutely succeed to your expectations. The results are not always perfect vision. In some cases, your vision after LASIK may be permanently less clear than it was with glasses before LASIK. This outcome must be factored before deciding on LASIK surgery.
Certainly there is upside. In normal circumstances and conditions LASIK can reduce your dependence on glasses and almost always gives you the ability to function well without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Specifics of The LASIK Procedure
LASIK is an ambulatory, two-step procedure. You walk into the surgery center, have the procedure and walk out about an hour later. The surgery event is about 15 minutes for both eyes, but allowances should accommodate for about at the surgery location, perhaps even a bit more.
First, the surgeon creates a thin, hinged flap of tissue on your cornea with an instrument called a laser. This flap is folded back so the laser reshaping of your eye can begin. After laser treatment, which lasts a minute or less, the flap is repositioned and the surgeon proceeds to your other eye.
What Is Wavefront LASIK?
Wavefront LASIK -wavefront-assisted, wavefront-guided or custom LASIK- uses laser treatment (ablation) mapped by computerized analysis. Wavefront-guided procedures are much more precise than ablations determined by using standard eyeglasses prescriptions. They can correct subtle optical imperfections of the eye called "higher-order aberrations" that regular ablations cannot treat. Studies prove wavefront-guided ablations provide sharper vision than conventional, non-wavefront LASIK and can improve night-vision, eliminating or reducing the risk of halos or glare.
After The Surgery
Following the LASIK procedure, you will use medicated eye drops and clear protective shields to cover your eyes. You can open your eyes and see well enough to walk without glasses, but you must not drive yourself home.
You will use medicated eye drops several times a day for a week or more to prevent infection and help the healing. You may also use artificial tears to keep your eyes moist and comfortable.
You should rest your eyes as much as possible the day of your surgery. You may find it more comfortable leaving the house lights on low dim.
The next day, you should see well enough to drive and resume your normal activities. Use care though not to rub your eyes until it is safe to do so. If you are currently using Latisse, discuss with your eye doctor how long after surgery to wait before re-starting the regimen.
You may be asked to return to visit your doctor the following day for an eye exam. They will want to check your vision and be sure your eyes appear to be healing as they should. You will be given any additional instructions necessary about eye drops and/or artificial tears, and you can ask the doctor any questions you may have.
Postoperative care may be performed by an eye doctor other than your LASIK surgeon. This is referred to as co-management. We are happy to provide post-operative care for you at our office through a co-management agreement with your surgeon. Ask us for further details.
If My Vision Is Blurry After LASIK…
Though most patients see clearly within a day or so after LASIK, it can take several months before your eyes completely stabilize. Until then, improvements in your vision can still occur in fits and jumps. If several months pass and your vision is still blurred, be sure to communicate and visit with your LASIK surgeon. It may be appropriate to have a second LASIK surgery -an enhancement- to sharpen your eyesight further.
If an enhancement is not required, eyeglasses or contact lenses may be used to help. We will be happy to examine your eyes and discuss the options available to you.
After LASIK Eyewear
Even if your vision seems perfect after LASIK, you may still require or be more comfortable with eyewear.
When outdoors, it's optimal and sometimes urgent to protect your eyes from the sun's strong and sometimes harmful rays. Use sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection. For sports-sunglasses, the lenses need to have poly-carbonate for extra strength and protection. Anytime you work with power tools or do any activity where eye injury is possible, be sure to use safety glasses with poly-carbonate lenses.
If you're over 40 (or close), it's likely you'll need reading glasses after LASIK. Many LASIK patients benefit from prescription eyeglasses for night driving. Even a mild prescription will make your vision sharper for added safety and comfort at night.
After LASIK Eye Care
Remember to continue to schedule routine eye exams post-LASIK. Even with perfect vision you still need to have your eyes examined for glaucoma and other potential problems on a regular basis. Routine exams will help insure that your vision remains stable after LASIK.

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The selector's hut (Whelan on the log) is an iconic image of the 'pioneering spirit' that underpinned Australian nationalist attitudes of the late nineteenth century. Although most Australians lived in coastal cities and towns, it was the bush that was used as a symbol of Australian sentiment. In The selector's hut (Whelan on the log) Arthur Streeton depicted these iconic elements of the land. The 'blue and gold' of sky and earth are encapsulated by the great scale of the sky, the golden grass and shimmering light, a slender silhouetted gum tree and a bush pioneer.
By 1888 a railway had been constructed between Melbourne and the suburban fringe at Heidelberg. Towards the end of that year Streeton had set up 'camp' in an old house on Eaglemont estate, which was located close to Heidelberg at Mount Eagle. Mr C. M. Davies, part owner of the estate, had offered the house to the artist.1 Early in 1889 Streeton was joined by Charles Conder and Tom Roberts. The camp provided the perfect working environment–a reasonably isolated bush location that was still close to the city. Streeton found much inspiration in the area, nicknaming Eaglemont 'our hill of gold'.
Jack Whelan was the caretaker and farmer of the Eaglemont estate and shared the house with the artists over the summer of 1888–89. In The selector's hut (Whelan on the log) Streeton has presented Whelan as a bush selector–a type of pioneering 'hero' who farmed the large properties of landowners.
1 Terence Lane, 'Painting on the hill of gold: Heidelberg 1888–90', in Terence Lane (ed.), Australian impressionism, Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria, 2007, p. 123.


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We are 8th day into the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic challenge. This is the very 1st jelly I made with the moulds. On my very first tried, I completely destroyed the jelly when I tried to unmold it and I had to re-do again the very next day. The key to unmolding it is dip the mould in hot water for 15 seconds; run the butter knife along the side of the moulds before turning them out. For this Jelly I used pomegranate which is in season now. I just love them. Love the rich, ruby seeds and savoring the sweet juice when I pop them into my mouth. They make great dessert too.
Ingredients for coconut layers:
200 ml water
250 ml coconut milk
1 1/4 tsp agar agar powder
pinch of salt
3 tbsp sugar - more if you like it sweeter
Ingredients for Pomegranate layers:
450 ml pomegranate juice
1 1/4 tsp agar agar powder
1 tbsp sugar – depend on the sweetness of the juice
1. For the pomegranate layer mix agar-agar powder with the juice and bring to the boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir continuously until all the agar-agar dissolves, then add sugar Continue boiling until the sugar dissolved and then turn the heat to the lowest.
2. For the coconut layer mix water and agar-agar powder together, bring to the boil over medium heat. Boil until the agar-agar dissolves, and then add coconut milk, sugar and salt together. Stir regularly to prevent the coconut cream separating. Bring it to a slow boil until the mixture dissolve completely, turn down the heat to the lowest.
3. Wet the Jelly Moulds . Spoon 1 - 2 tablespoonful of the coconut mixture into each mold, leave to set. Scratch the surface lightly with a toothpick and then spoon some of the pomegranate mixture over and leave to set. Continue with this process until each mold is full. Leave to completely cool before remove from the moulds.


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- Coaches must keep copies of players' birth certificates and/or report cards at all times and have available on request from Director.
- Tiebreakers for Seeding Purpose will be as follows: (A) Head to Head, (B) Point Differential (15 point maximum).
- Officials at their discretion may remove players, parents, or fans from the gym for inappropriate behavior or poor sportsmanship. Head Coaches are encouraged to assist in promoting good sportsmanship from within their Organizations. WE ARE HERE FOR THE KIDS!! Security enforced.
- NO TOLERANCE POLICY " any players throwing a punch or pushing will be immediately ejected from that game. If action happens, in between games, they will be disqualified from the next game. In almost every case, the players will be disqualified for the entire tournament.
- The Directors reserve the right to combine age groups without notification.
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These clowns seem pretty excited about their cupcakes.
"So I says to her, 'hey, baby, don't let the tiny clown car fool you; it's not the way you throw the cream pie, it's the way you put the tutu on the dog!' And she was all, 'What?' and I was like, 'never mind.' Yeah."
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Ok, now that you've clicked on the picture to see it full size - care to join me in a "I could've gone my whole life without seeing clown tinkle toys" scream? Groovy.
Keith R., Will B., Jane O., Amy F., & Nicole V., I nominate "tinkle toys" as the new clown-bits euphemism for 2010. Any seconds?
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Database roles are conceptually completely separate from operating system users. In practice it might be convenient to maintain a correspondence, but this is not required. Database roles are global across a database cluster installation (and not per individual database). To create a role use the CREATE ROLE
SQL command:
CREATE ROLE name
follows the rules for SQL identifiers: either unadorned without special characters, or double-quoted. (In practice, you will usually want to add additional options, such as LOGIN
, to the command. More details appear below.) To remove an existing role, use the analogous DROP ROLE
DROP ROLE name
For convenience, the programs createuser and dropuser are provided as wrappers around these SQL commands that can be called from the shell command line:
To determine the set of existing roles, examine the pg_roles
system catalog, for example:
SELECT rolname FROM pg_roles;
or to see just those capable of logging in:
SELECT rolname FROM pg_roles WHERE rolcanlogin;
The psql program's \du
meta-command is also useful for listing the existing roles.
In order to bootstrap the database system, a freshly initialized system always contains one predefined login-capable role. This role is always a "superuser", and it will have the same name as the operating system user that initialized the database cluster with initdb
unless a different name is specified. This role is often named postgres
. In order to create more roles you first have to connect as this initial role.
Every connection to the database server is made using the name of some particular role, and this role determines the initial access privileges for commands issued in that connection. The role name to use for a particular database connection is indicated by the client that is initiating the connection request in an application-specific fashion. For example, the psql
program uses the -U
command line option to indicate the role to connect as. Many applications assume the name of the current operating system user by default (including createuser
and psql
). Therefore it is often convenient to maintain a naming correspondence between roles and operating system users.
The set of database roles a given client connection can connect as is determined by the client authentication setup, as explained in Chapter 21. (Thus, a client is not limited to connect as the role matching its operating system user, just as a person's login name need not match his or her real name.) Since the role identity determines the set of privileges available to a connected client, it is important to carefully configure privileges when setting up a multiuser environment.
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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*). Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an Orthodontist, who has typically completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school.
Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care. Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and missing teeth due to the heightened awareness of fluoride use and preventative dentistry. This increasing awareness on the health and look of a patient's smile has fueled the desire for many to seek out orthodontia not only as a medical necessity, but for cosmetic reasons as well.
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I've reached an age where I accept but no longer embrace change. I can't deny it. This evening was spent composing a post using the "new" blogger interface. Ever known for tact and grace, I promise you'll find no negativity here, but I suspect you've also noticed that no red lanterns or fireworks accompanied my post tonight. I'm guessing technical issues are driving force behind this change and experience has taught me that opinions, solicited or not, won't change decisions that have already been made. So, before I stow my thoughts and bite my tongue, I want to pass a caution on to you. If you haven't looked at the interface do so before you have to. It will take some getting use to and April is nearly here. 'Nuff said, it's time to cook.
I've been experimenting with egg recipes that will make easy work of serving breakfast or brunch to a crowd. I settled on an oven-baked frittata that is versatile and almost effortless to make. Vegetables used in its construction can be swapped with favorites of your own and if you like cheese, by all means add it. I've kept ours simple by design. This recipe can be doubled if you are feeding a gang. The base recipe has some heat, but if you want to spice it up feel free to do so. I like this well enough to make it part of our Easter brunch. I hope those of you who are looking for new egg recipes will give this one a try. Here's the recipe.
Baked Broccoli and Sausage Frittata...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 pound of bulk breakfast sausage
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce(i.e Tabasco)
1 (12-oz.) bag broccoli crowns, blanched and coarsely chopped
10 large eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Liberally grease a 9 x 13-inch pan with oil.
2) Saute onion in oil over medium-high heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Add sausage to pan and cook until lightly brown, about 5 minutes.Add broccoli to pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and jalapeno and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Scrape mixture into prepared baking pan and set aside.
3) Add milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to eggs and whisk vigorously until smooth. Pour eggs over mixture in baking pan.
4) Bake, uncovered, until eggs are set, about 25 to 30 minutes.Remove from oven and serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
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Life happens, oversights can occur, and payments sometimes get missed. If you missed a car insurance payment, don't panic. Your policy will not be cancelled immediately. State laws require auto insurance companies to provide notice to policyholders before cancelling their coverage for nonpayment.
What Happens if I Don't Get My Payment in on Time?
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Monday, April 26, 2010
On Arizona's new law...
Last year someone sent this bitch a link to a powerful post on racial profiling. (Update - found it! http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2009_06_09_archive.html Thanks!)... trust a bitch that this was one of the best posts I've read on the topic.
The author wrote of driving through a western state, being pulled over and asked a series of leading questions about where she was coming from and where she was going and then being allowed to continue with a warning about speeding even though she hadn't been speeding when she was pulled over. She wondered if the unwarranted traffic-stop was an attempt by the local police to harass visibly brown people and create an unwelcoming climate for undocumented people in the border state. What made the post powerful for me was that the author also wrote about how her people had lived in the same region for generations...from a time when it was part of Mexico until the present. I tried and failed to imagine what it must be like to have those kind of roots in a region and then have some asshole harass you as if you don't belong there.
I sure as shit thought of that when I heard of Arizona's new immigration law.
And I'm calling bullshit on anyone who tries to say that the Arizona law won't lead to profiling.
As a matter of fact, supporters of the law should be outraged that the Governor of Arizona claims that profiling won't be a part of the law. The only way this kind of law "works" is if it is applied based on visible difference. Usually paper laws mandate that only the other...the undesirables…are required to have their documentation on them at all times. But Arizona has Americanized that shit…everyone is assumed to have some sort of government issued identification or easily produced proof of legal status, so supporters of the law can make the false claim that anyone who raises suspicion that they may not be American could be asked to produce documentation or face the consequences of having to prove that they are in the country legally. Yeah, that's American as a motherfucker…kind of reminds me of the impossible to pass voting tests members of my family had to take in Mississippi back in the day that were only given to black people trying to vote.
The thing is, Arizona could have passed the law with equal oppression for all.
Legislators could have drafted it to mandate that all residents of Arizona, regardless of age, have state issued documentation and that all interactions with law enforcement include producing that documentation. That would have left the problem of how to deal with visitors to the state…but Arizona legislators could have mandated that any non-resident of the state who has any interaction with law enforcement who cannot produce a passport or legal identification issued by another state or the federal government be detained until their status can be determined.
But Arizona didn't do any of that…Gawd forbid they subject everyone to what they so callously want to subject people of color to.
A bitch supports the idea of a boycott mostly because I think people should be warned that their family trip could turn into an apartheid experience quicker than flies gather on shit.
Better to avoid Arizona altogether…and that's a damn shame, since I've been there and found it to be a beautiful state. But natural beauty and stunning sunsets aren't enough to overcome the now legal and oh so public threat of being treated like a suspect simply because you are a person of color.
And this is also one of those things that those who are not subject to profiling usually fuck up on and "don't get".
Right now there is someone writing a comment to this post who is going to try to make the case that people who aren't in the country "illegally" shouldn't get upset over being asked to prove that we aren't in the country "illegally" because we can just show our papers and then go on about our bitness so what's the big deal and why do you always have to play the race card.
Oh precious privilege, that those who enjoy you are gracious enough to tell the rest of us what should or should not be offensive…what is or is not insulting and wrong and the very definition of unequal treatment under law.
But a bitch is gonna be a witness...the only race card on the table is this mandate of unequal treatment under law that is the new Arizona law.
The race card that says people of color, people with accents, people who wear "different" clothing or people who are conversing in a foreign language get to experience one kind of American while the rest of y'all get to expereince the other kind of America where your ass isn't asked to prove your legal status when you're pulled over for failing to yeild.
Somebody ought to be 'shamed, but that'd be too much like right.
35 comments:
- Limecrete said...
And let's not forget the charming side-issue on this bill...
Health reform passes. Nutbars: "Government takeover! Keep Washington out of my business!"
Financial reform is on the horizon. Nutbars: "Government takeover! Keep Washington out of my business!"
Racist immigration bill passes in Arizona. Nutbars: "Don't blame us! We had to do this, because the federal government refuses to solve this problem for us!" - 8:52 AM
- Aimee said...
Yes somebody should be ashamed.... Unfortunately IRS starting to be me, ashamed of America
- MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millner said...
Brilliantly said.
The article you're thinking of is by the awesome Debbie Reese, over here: http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2009_06_09_archive.html
And amen to all of this. - 10:41 AM
Arizona yet again shows its racist, KKK side. This is the same state that would not recognize MLK day. This law is a lawsuit waiting to happen. I hope they have lots of money in the treasury because they are going to need it. I can not wait to see what is going to arise from this insanity. This is insane. So glad America is "beyond" race.
- Shark-Fu said...
Thank you Mary Dell and I'll apologize for any inaccuracies of memory - I highly recommend that folks read the piece!
The Arizona law has me incoherent with fury. I can't write more than a sentence about it without needing to hit a pillow or something.
- Julian Griffith said...
The only traffic-stop profiling I've ever been subjected to has been of the Goddamned Hippie Pothead Freak variety, back when I had a car liberally adorned with Grateful Dead stickers, but that's more than enough to give me an idea of how much it sucks, and to have every expectation that this law is ALL about the profiling.
- bakafox said...
I live near the border in TX, and I know that when I head closer (not cross, just go to places still in TX but closer!) to the border, then come back north, I, while white, and otherwise privileged, find myself gritting my teeth that I have to stop, and answer questions about my citizenship. I've yet had to show my 'papers' but I have to answer where I was, what I went there fore, where I'm going to now, and whether or not that's my hometown.
The idea that people just already get randomly stopped if they're PoC and have to put up with that here is bad enough. It makes me angry that friends of mine have been and can be randomly stopped due to being the 'wrong' color for questioning.
But AZ taking what's already so wrong and then stamping it into an official papers piece of crap has me absolutely enraged. It was bad enough, now it's worse.
Beautiful as the scenery is, despite having some fairly good friends there, all plans to visit AZ when I have funds are canceled unless it's for a march against this crap. - 2:06 PM
- The Nerd said...
As a fellow citizen of St. Louis, I too am horrified by this law. But I have never had plans to visit AZ and I don't think that most of us will get the opportunity to actually boycott the state any time soon. It seems like there's too little we can do to fight back from here, other than to shout as loud as we can and hope they can hear us.
- Shark-Fu said...
The Nerd...
Well, I was just there last year to see the Grand Canyon, which is a pretty popular tourist site. Beyond that, folks need to raise objects to any conventions or gatherings in Phoenix or anywhere in the state.
Meanwhile, I'll dig up some info. of businesses that are headquartered in Arizona and whether they have donated in support of the rancid fools who sponsored this, voted for it and then signed it into law. - 4:04 PM
- CeCe said...
Arizona used to be on my places to visit again list, but no more. I can't go to Phoenix, can't go to the Grand Canyon. Sigh.
I've been watching commentary about this on MSNBC. There was a Republican state senator explaining that they're doing this to lower the crime rate. So apparently, illegal immigrants (and those who slightly resemble them) are responsible for the violence in Arizona. This country really sucks sometimes. - 4:50 PM
- SamWorking said...
This is a horrid thing. And of course, being transgender, my first response when I heard "produce ID to verify status" is that not only are POC in danger, but now some trans-hating badge wearing A*^%hats are gonna be rounding up some transfolks too.
Cause oppression is like Pringles..can't ever have just one!
What makes me even madder are the people who do this crap and then claim to be Christians. How are you gonna embarrass God like that? Or do you not read the Bible?
Because from what I can see, God has ALWAYS used "outsiders" to build up, and in some cases save, God's growing community.
I wrote about it over at my blog too.
Lincoln - 7:04 PM
- bitchphd said...
Last night blond-haired blue-eyed me was sitting at dinner in a restaurant absolutely *fuming* as some jackass at the next table went on about this law and how his grandfather--grandfather!!--came to this country legally.
I so wanted to turn around and tell him that he ought not make assumptions about who is overhearing him, and that *my* grandfather, who was born in Mexico, thankyouverymuch, came from ancestors who went back to the goddamn American Revolution via a woman named Lopez. And that said ancestors went back and forth across the now-border for over a hundred years. And that he and his immigrant grandpa could get stuffed.
But I didn't, out of consideration for my fellow diners. And for his dining companions, who seemed to be somewhat discomfited by his yammering. - 7:57 PM
- Antonio said...
Legislators could have drafted it to mandate that all residents of Arizona, regardless of age, have state issued documentation and that all interactions with law enforcement include producing that documentation. That would have left the problem of how to deal with visitors to the state…but Arizona legislators could have mandated that any non-resident of the state who has any interaction with law enforcement who cannot produce a passport or legal identification issued by another state or the federal government be detained until their status can be determined.
They could've done that, but we all know that it would've ended up in the police only enforcing the law when pulling over PoC. Racial profiling is like death and taxes in this country.
Great post, Shark-fu. - 8:18 PM
- dinthebeast said...
This law bothers me a few different ways, but I would like to focus on one specific problem I see with it: The police who will be asked to enforce the damned thing. Now I don't know what should be done to change the situation that causes the police (at least the police I've had interactions with) to feel that they constantly need to make acurate snap judgements about the people they meet or their lives may be in danger at every turn. But they already feel that way. A lot of people hate them. Some of them get killed. I don't feel like that is an excuse for the poor behavior I have witnessed from them, but that's only my opinion and I don't make the rules. My concern about the law in AZ is that it seems to pile even more complexity onto this decision making process for fallible, stressed out humans who already have a lot to deal with. I wouldn't want that job. It just seems like it's even more likely to blow up in everyone's face over what is really just a political game being played by folks who will never even be exposed to the problems it will cause.
Also I live in Oakland and their attitudes toward immigrants down there make my blood boil...
-Doug in Oakland - 2:19 AM
- Anne said...
I suggest reading Greg Palast - Behind the Arizona Immigration Law: GOP Game to Swipe the November Election. He feels, along with many others, this is a tactic to halt the growing trend in AZ of Hispancis voting democratic. Palast is an ivestigative reporter. This is just as digusting when Katharine Harris in FL purged voter rolls of black Democratic voters during 2000election with the blessings of then Gov. Jeb Bush.
"And this is also one of those things that those who are not subject to profiling usually fuck up on and 'don't get'."
Only if they willfully *choose* not to get it.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know profiling exists in a myriad inappropriate ways and it hurts people and it's wrong.
Not that it matters, but I'm white and not apparently subject to profiling, and I don't have any particular genius for recognizing what's happening all around me, but I can still see the obvious.
Thanks for the work you do, ABB. (You can say it, I can't. ^.^ ) - 9:19 AM
- Libby said...
I just wanted to point out that many Arizonans are downright angry about this bill. We think the whole thing is horrid and wrong and agree that it's codifying racial profiling.
There's a lot more wrong with this bill than you mentioned - it essentially illegalizes day labor, whether the workers are citizens or not. And transporting illegal immigrants, even for humanitarian aid (as was the case with these activists: http://arizona.indymedia.org/news/2006/09/48789.php) will be illegal and can result in the seizure of your vehicle.
It's all kinds of fucked up, and I'm hoping enough of my fellow Arizonans think so to kick out the majority of our jackass legislature and elect Terry Goddard governor. - 11:05 AM
- Shark-Fu said...
Thanks for pointing that out! Some of my favorite people live in Arizona and they are fired up and mad as hell about this bill. And thanks for the link too...
Stay strong and let us know what we can do to help! - 11:23 AM
Racism helps no one!
Peace- - 12:24 PM
This ought to make medical and scientific convention planners take pause - there are enough foreign-born brown/brownish M.D.s and Ph.D.s to ensure that at least one or two get hauled in by some jackass with a badge.
Why do Arizonans trend racist? - 8:28 PM
Racial profiling is wrong but something needs to be done about illegal immigration. While most immigrants are honest, hard-working people, there are many immigrants who come to this country to steal and plunder. Something needs to be done to keep these people out of this country. At least Arizona is doing something - I wish Washington would do the same.
Before you jump on and play that card....I STRONGLY suggest that you live, as a resident, in Arizona. I lived there for 13 years and worked as a paramedic, before deciding that I had had enough, and decided to leave. Arizona is NOT racist per se, they have a very serious cash flow problem, as in, more going out than coming in. When you have more money going out to illegals and folks who refuse to work, or can not find work, than is coming in via taxes and other revenue...you have a problem.
The fact that people now a days feel entitled to free healthcare, subsidized housing, groceries etc has to stop.
This bill has NOTHING to do with the colour of ones skin, it has to do with trying to stay afloat financially!
Why should I have to pay taxes and not get anything for it? Yet, an illegal can come into the USA and get free medical care and other services. This bill is about trying to keep Arizona financially solvent, and help the LEGAL residents and keep the illegals out.
Oh yeah, I am originally from the UK where we have a simular problem with the Turks. I know, I am one. AND I am NOT white. - 6:02 PM
Yeah... Boycott! Don't go to Arizona! That's what they want anyways. Something has to be done about illegal immigration, At least Arizona is doing something about it.
While I think this bill has serious problems with it, I agree that Arizona had to do something.
The federal government has failed to take a strong stance in any direction on the immigration issue, so it's no surprise that a bill like this cropped up.
And if more states take the same stance on the issue and adopt a similar bill to Arizona's, I wonder how effective a boycott will be. - 1:38 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
Okay...I've got to jump in here to make one thing clear - we the people do not want our state governments doing "something".
That's not the way to make sound policy - that's desperation and chaos is the outcome when folks legislate in desperate haste.
This is law, for the love of logic - not an experiment that is easily ended, not some sort of statement to the federal government.
Just ONCE I'd like to see the people demand that their government do the right thing instead of praising them for tossing shit against the wall then calling it progress.
Christ. - 1:45 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
As for boycotts working, time will tell. I know that I work too damn hard to spend money behind things that offend my values. But the people don't have a strong track record on that...we shall see.
As for more states doing it - as proof of how out of control this shit has gotten, we need only look to Iowa's GOP candidate for Gov. who wants to pass this kind of law in his no-foreign-border having state AND would like to add a mandate to micro-chip undocumented people for future tracking.
Good stuff, huh?
Wait another day and odds are Oklahoma will propose heli-hunting along their southern border.
Christ Jesus. - 1:52 PM
for all the people that are with the bill you should learn the history of this country and once you do that you will see that we the mexicans are the real ligals in this state it was mexico once. ITS ALL ABOUT BROW PRIDE. SO DON,T HATE
For me, it's not about hate. I am a middle-aged black woman who has lived on the east coast. I have been racially profiled in customs, on Interstates 95 & 70, as well as walking down the street.
It's about getting a handle on illegal immigration. Undocumented residents are not just only Mexicans, many are white, Asian, or black. If Mexicans deserve a "special category" then so be it - Increase the quotas.
Sorry Shark-Fu I usually agree with you but this time I beg to differ. Policy changes sometimes occur in small steps. I'm sure this law is just the beinning of immigration reform in the US. - 9:15 AM
- CeCe said...
I'd be interested to see the statistics on how many Asians and white people they'll be stopping on the street asking for identification. How many Asians are even in Arizona?
I've been watching all the Arizona state legislators defending this bill. They all clain violence reduction of illegal Mexican immigrants and Mexican border control. You may not be sure, but the Arizona officials are sure who they're targeting with this law. Imrpoving immigration is a good idea. But doing it this way is a step backwards. - 10:11 AM
- Unknown said...
While i dont support recial profiling nor all of this bill there are things to take into consideration....
Lets for one start with an immigrant of ANY nationality, who could enter the US via mexico (just like illigal mexicans), find work under the table, not pay taxes, use our resources, COMMIT A CRIME, and then disapper back over the border because they are in NO way documented or finger printed.
WHY IS THAT NOT A CONCERN???? can we say TERRORISTS? even the mexicans work in our food supply. not to mention the drugs that come up from mexico (which is OBVIOUSLY alot if the smugglers are TAKING OVER MEXICO!) - 11:51 AM
- Shark-Fu said...
Steve...crime is a concern on both borders just as terrorists being able to stroll in is a concern on both borders.
Targeting day laborers, teachers with accents...talking about sending American children born to undocumented parents "back where they came from"...and creating a climate where anyone who looks like they may be Mexican is subject to unequal treatment is not gonna address that.
People should be pissed off that Arizona legislators had an opportunity and instead pass this law.
I'm concerned just like everyone else, but I'm also concerned when legislators indulge their inner bigot instead of tackling the issues folks keep talking about...the same issues that are not addressed by this law. - 2:05 PM
Let's wake up here...it is NOT racial profiling. It has everything to do with location: TX, CA, and AZ are connected to the Mexican border...therefore, 99% of illegals in those states ARE Mexican. Face the facts, people. I'm sure WA and MN have the same problem with Canadians. Illegals cost our country billions of dollars...:
Here are some stats that might open your eyes: The almost HALF TRILLION DOLLARS is paid by ALL OF US: $397B - cost of welfare and other social services provided to ILLEGAL Immigrants; $22.7M ILLEGALS in USA NOW; $163.7B - cost of educated k-12 ILLEGAL Immigrant Children; $24.3B - cost of incarceration of ILLEGALS; $11.6M - Number of skilled jobs provided to ILLEGALS.
And another thing, if you're not proud to be an American, the why the hell do you live here??? - 5:01 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
Ah, another Anonymous expert.
Resisting an unjust law is the very definition of being a proud American.
People who are not proud fail to maintain.
But, having Anonymous trolls question the patriotism of those of us who seek to defend American values is also very American.
Gawd, I love this country!
Anyhoo, my people have been in America since before America was America...some of them even had to deal with undocumented Europeans crossing borders, breaking treaties and taking over all manner of shit in the name of God.
I call dibs on this nation, son.
Proudly. - 7:10 PM
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2 Disc 4 Spring Bully Clutch Set Up Info
Model Applications - Spring and weight combinations may be interchanged to suit the individual application. As you make your selections be aware that the heavier the weights and the stiffer the spring, the more positive the engagement becomes. However, with stiff springs and heavy weights, the clutch will have to drop well below its engagement RPM before the clutch will once again release. Stiffer springs are springs with a larger wire diameter and they will give higher stall speeds. Below is a chart with the common weight and spring combinations that we recommend on the Bully clutch.
The shaded areas above designate the "basic" weight package. All two disk clutches in the same shade only require spring height adjustments for class changes. The engagement RPM�s found with the spring heights may vary with each individual, and are listed as a reference point only. The actual engagement should be at or up to 200 RPM�s above the peak torque of the engine.
When installing the Bully clutch, the drive sprocket should be installed facing toward the engine. Even though the clutch will have equal performance installed in either direction, the life of the aluminum clutch basket will be much shorter if the clutch is installed with the sprocket outward. Additionally, the clutch adjustment springs will be more accessible when the clutch is installed correctly.
When installing your clutch make sure there is a minimum of .015� and maximum of .030� end play. After tightening your clutch to the engine, end play can be checked with a feeler gauge between the end of the drive hub and the crankshaft step. See Figure 1. Reducing end play is done by using the .035� shims included, part # 151-002. If the crankshaft is short it will need to have the end play increased by shimming out the 098-015 aluminum washer against the end of the crankshaft. This can be done by placing a washer against the end of the crankshaft that allows the drive hub to slide over it. Not having enough end play my cause permanent damage to your clutch. Clutch disc break in.
The clutch discs require a period of break-in in order to achieve maximum clutch performance. During this time the outer surface of the linings becomes hot and the microscopic pores of the lining material will burnish themselves to a stable condition. The friction material used in the manufacture of the Bully clutch discs will cause the discs to have more bite as the clutch gets hot. The bite from the disc will also continue to increase throughout the life of the disc.
The break in process should be done when the clutch is new and also after each time the clutch is disassembled or rebuilt. This can be done with the kart on the stand. The break in process of the clutch is similar to the break in of your motor after it has been rebuilt. The goal of the process is to gradually build temp in the clutch at short intervals with cooling between the intervals. If you have a tire temp gun it works great for this process. Engage the clutch and bring the temp up to about 250 degrees and then allow it to cool down, engage the clutch again and bring the temp up to about 300 degrees and again allow it to cool down. Continue this process until you bring the clutch up to approximately 400 degrees. This entire process should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Air gap.
The air gap is the clearance between the friction disks. It is measured with a common feeler gauge and is stated in thousandths of an inch. When new, the Bully clutch is preset between .030� and .035�. As the friction disk wears, the air gap may increase to the wear limit of .050�. When this dimension is reached a shim located under the activator plate should be removed to restore the air gap back to the original dimension. See Figure 2.
As mentioned earlier, spring height will effect the engagement RPM of the clutch. We suggest making equal adjustments to all 6 springs of 1/4 turn increments at a time. The spring diameter, preload, weight package, engines power and several other variables all will effect how much of an RPM change is found with a 1/4 turn change but an average change will be approximately 100 RPM. Turn the spring adjustment clockwise for more slip and counter clockwise for less slip. The range of adjustment should be between .150� and .330�. This is the distance between the bottom of the spring retaining washer and the top of the activator plate.
See Figure 3.
For theory sake lets suppose that the outer clutch basket is constrained and not allowed to rotate such as would occur if the brake was held on tight. When the throttle is opened, the engine will come up to a certain RPM, the clutch will engage and a point of equilibrium will be found......At this point of equilibrium, or stall speed, the entire amount of torque being produced by the engine is being transferred into the clutch. What RPM this occurs at is controlled by 4 variables. Namely the weight of the levers, applied tension of the springs, the coefficient of friction between the friction disks and the amount of torque the engine is producing. A change of each of these variables has it�s own unique effect on the engagement quality of the clutch. As a guideline, lighter levers and less spring tension performs best on motors with lower peak torque values and on tracks where the clutch is continually cycled through its slip range. Heavy levers and high spring tensions will perform best on motors with high torque values and on tracks that require a good launch on the start. If levers are too light for the torque available, the clutches point of equilibrium will be inconsistent and the transfer of power will be inefficient. If the clutch has too much weight on the levers, or the coefficient of friction of the discs is too great for the torque of the engine, a chatter will be produced by the clutch. Chatter is an attempt by the clutch to create a complete lock-up. If the engine does not have enough torque to maintain its RPM, the clutch slows.. releases..the engine speeds back up.. and the resultant chatter is from this process repeating itself very rapidly. Chatter, if left unchecked will destroy a clutch in just a matter of minutes. Spring color and height recommendations.
Our recommended starting points for spring height and lever/weight combinations on a motor with average torque.
What the spring color and height chart cannot allow for is the coefficient of friction available from the friction discs. The amount of friction produced by the discs may vary. The biggest culprit to friction reduction is from contamination of the discs themselves. The most common forms of contamination are chain oil, moisture and dirt. In most instances the clutch discs will run hot enough to burn off most of these contaminates, however, if the discs become contaminated the clutch may lose its positive feel while also losing some of its ability to transfer power. In the real world, friction discs will not always be able to work in an uncontaminated environment. To cure a soft engagement and restore the clutches ability to transfer power you may want to add weight to the levers. Follow this by readjusting your springs IN, clockwise, until your ideal engagement point is once again found.
The other side of the above condition is too much disc friction. This can occur from a very rapid break-in, very low humidity conditions, rust, or when certain cleaners have contaminated the friction discs. This condition will result in a clutch chatter and if left unchecked may cause mechanical damage to the clutch. To cure a chatter, first remove weight from the levers (if present). If all of the weight is removed from the levers and a chatter is still present, check all springs to insure equal spring height settings. MAINTENANCE.
The clutch should be protected from moisture and dirt as much as possible. It is important that a small amount of lubrication is provided to the chain. However, too much lubrication can cause the lubricant to migrate to the friction disks and render them useless. So, oil the chain sparingly. The clutch should be cleaned after each race night. To clean your clutch we recommend taking the sprocket/ basket assembly off the clutch. Take the 2 pieces and soak them in a bath of acetone for about 10 minutes. After soaking, spray the clutch out with air, re-lube the sprocket bearing with a small amount of Vaseline and reinstall on the motor. Periodically the air gap and disc thickness should be checked but we do not recommend disassembling the clutch except to change the air gap or rebuild the clutch.
The thrust bearing located in between the sprocket and the clutch hub should be run dry. Of course its life would be extended by lubricating it, but the lubrication from this bearing is most likely to contaminate the friction discs. Since the price of replacing the thrust bearing is very low compared to the price of friction discs, we recommend that this bearing be run dry. The friction disks should be replaced when their thickness becomes less than .110� or when the square outer drive prongs become deformed. A chatter condition in the clutch will cause almost immediate damage to the friction disk drive prongs and the basket.
The pressure plate and the clutch hub should periodically be checked for warpage and straightness. If in doubt, they should be re-ground or replaced.
Levers require visual inspection each time the clutch is disassembled. Look for flat spots developing on the nose of the lever. By the nose, we are referring to where the lever contacts the pressure plate. If any noticeable wear is seen, the lever should be replaced. Also make sure that the lever is able to rotate freely on the dowel pin. Important sprocket information.
Bully Sprockets are manufactured using the highest grade of materials, CNC machining and heat treat processing. In an effort to give your sprocket the best life expectancy and performance, we offer the following tips.
The sprocket has a removable needle bearing specially designed for applications with minimal lubrication. A small amount of lubricant should be applied to the bearing prior to installation but if you can see the lube on the needle rollers, you have probably used too much. Since oil and other contaminants can migrate to the friction discs, reducing their life expectancy and engagement quality, we recommend using petroleum jelly to lubricate the bearing. It will vaporise at relatively low temperatures but will provide enough lubrication for acceptable bearing life.
When installing the sprocket in the basket, be sure to use the LARGE snap ring, part # 098-028. To prevent the snap ring from rotating the screw (ZN-93724) MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SNAP RING ENDS. The included outer washer (098-013) is to be installed between the sprocket and the drive hub snap ring. Side clearance should be between .010� and .030� when measure with a feeler gauge. See Figure 4.
Do not use any aftermarket sprockets with a bronze bushing. Use of any aftermarket sprocket may effect performance and fit of the Bully clutch. Caution: Clutch damage caused by aftermarket parts is the responsibility of the consumer.
098-242g - 2 Disc 4 Spring, 3600 RPM, Complete Clutch
WKA Gold / IKF Jr. 2 Animal 2 Disc 4 Spring
098-003 - Spiralox Ring - 7/8"
Spiralox Ring
098-005 - Weight Nut
Weight Nut
098-006 - Plate Bolt
Plate Bolt
zn-93765 - Weight Bolt - 4 Spring
4 spring weight bolt.
098-007 - Snap Ring - 7/8"
outer 7/8" snap ring
098-008 - Retaining Bolt
Retaining Bolt
098-009 - Lock Washer
Lock Washer
098-013 - Outer Washer
Outer Washer
098-015 - Washer
098-016 - Outer Washer - Old Style
098-018 - Shim - .005"
098-019 - Shim - .010"
098-021 - Key
098-026 - Outer Thrust Washer
098-028 - Sprocket Retaining Ring
Sprocket Retaining Ring
098-035 - Sprocket Bearing
Sprocket Bearing
098-036 - Sprocket Bearing
Replacement Sprocket Bearing
098-042 - Dowel Pin - 4 Spring
Dowel Pin
098-065 - Floater - .065"
098-075 - Floater - .075"
098-085 - Floater - .085"
098-090 - Red Spring
Red Spring
098-100 - Blue Spring
Blue Spring
098-110 - Thrust Bearing
Thrust Bearing
098-112 - Inner Thrust Washer
Thrust Washer
098-113 - Inner Thrust Washer - Thin
098-115 - Weight Lever
Weight Lever
098-115B - Ball Weight Lever
Ball Weight Lever
098-120 - Spring Retainer
Spring Retainer
098-200 - Aluminum Basket - 2 Disc
2 Disc Basket
098-305 - Steel Basket - 4 Disc
4 Disc Turbo Clutch Basket
93724 - 93724 Bolt
098-213 - 13t - #219 Sprocket
098-214 - 14t - #219 Sprocket
098-215 - 15t - #219 Sprocket
098-216 - 16t - #219 Sprocket
098-217 - 17t - #219 Sprocket
098-218 - 18t - #219 Sprocket
098-219 - 19t - #219 Sprocket
THIS SPROCKET SIZE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. I WILL POST HERE WHEN AVAILALBE. Sprocket
098-220 - 20t - #219 Sprocket
098-221 - 21t - #219 Sprocket
098-222 - 22t - #219 Sprocket
098-223 - 23t - #219 Sprocket
New style 23 tooth #219 removable bearing style sprocket. Fits 098-200, 098-210 098-300A and 098-300 baskets. Uses the wide 098-028 snap ring.
098-224 - 24t - #219 Sprocket
New style 24 tooth #219 removable bearing style sprocket. Fits 098-200, 098-210 098-300A and 098-300 baskets. Uses the wide 098-028 snap ring.
098-225 - 25t - #219 Sprocket
New style 25 tooth #219 removable bearing style sprocket. Fits 098-200, 098-210 098-300A and 098-300 baskets. Uses the wide 098-028 snap ring.
098-245-6 - Drive Hub - 2 Disc
Drive Hub- for 6 spring clutch
098-245-4 - Drive Hub - 2 Disc
Drive Hub- for 4 spring clutch
098-248 - Friction Disc
Friction Disc
098-248s - Slotted Friction Disc
Slotted Friction Disc
098-255 - Pressure Plate - 4 Spring
Pressure Plate
098-259 - Activator Plate - 4 Spring
Activator Plate
098-311 - 11t - #35 Sprocket
11 tooth Sprocket
098-312 - 12t - #35 Sprocket
#35-12t Sprocket
098-313 - 13t - #35 Sprocket
#35-13t Sprocket
098-314 - 14t - #35 Sprocket
#35-14t Sprocket
098-315 - 15t - #35 Sprocket
#35-15t Sprocket
098-316 - 16t - #35 Sprocket
#35-16t Sprocket
098-317 - 17t - #35 Sprocket
#35-17t Sprocket
098-318 - 18t - #35 Sprocket
#35-18t Sprocket
098-319 - 19t - #35 Sprocket
#35-19t Sprocket
098-320 - 20t - #35 Sprocket
#35-20t Sprocket
098-321 - 21t - #35 Sprocket
#35-21t Sprocket


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