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First off I am a 24 year old journeyman welder /boilermaker a lot of the problem is a lot of the people trying to get in the industry go to some welding school where the teachers are 9 times out of 10 not good at the trade themselves and the schools don't care if they learn they just want the 10-20 grand per student and will teach you how to pass a test. And another problem is every shop I worked at when I was trying to learn the trade just wanted some guy welding the same part or job all day for 13-20 an hour which is in no way enough to live on when the company is almost always charging labour out at we'll above that. If your a business owner find someone who is willing to learn give him a FAIR wage and help him learn and once he is a competent tradesman it's up to you and your wallet to keep him after all the company gets fat off the backs of its workers.
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12-16-2012, 01:56 PM #31Senior Member
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Where are all the talented welders!!!???
I see guys everyday that still owe 13 grand on their school and are now pushing a trigger burnin wire for 11-12 bucks an hour 50 hours a week. Sure not the job i would have thought it was is what they are sayin...BobBob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
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Nathan128 is so right, kids come out of a welding program thinking that they are workplace ready instead of entry level ready.
There are some pretty good instructors in welding schools but the majority couldn't actually make it in the real working world. They are school instructors for a reason. And they seem to spend a significant part of their day trying to convince young, impressionable students that they are God's gift to the welding world, capable of making any weld ever required in any situation world wide, the "best there ever was".
These kids call me pretty often looking for work. They either tell me how badass they are, or they tell me how badass their instructors were. I write them off immediatly.
That just handicaps the student, and slows his entry into real world jobs.
The old timer, with many years real experience in the field is worth many, many more dollars to me as a business owner than a truckload of recent graduates who've been brainwashed to think they are IT.
I've worked with thousands of welders over the years and the best I've ever seen have never been to a formal welding school, but learned on the job from grizzled old dudes.
Internal drive and commitment are the traits that make slick welders in any of the wide variety of welding fields. That "can" happen in a formal welding school environment, but frequently doesn't.
The average welding instructor is more of a hindrence to a young would be welder than a help.
Sad but (in my experience) true.
At least the community college programs don't soak the student for a ton of money, the high dollar private schools border on immoral, greed fueled scams.
JTSome days you eat the bear. And some days the bear eats you.
You ask where are all the talented welders?
I'm right here. When the company I worked for folded up I just went out on my own because no one would pay a fair wage. Most places wanted to pay 10-12 for a trigger holder or they wanted a complete welder fabricator who knows all processes for 18-20 an hour. I always remember one add read must be able to fabricate from blueprints, operate all shop equipment, tig weld alum & stainless, etc, etc, for $17 an hour. I live in NJ which has a high cost of living so $17 is nothing.
It seems to be the same in a lot of trades. The owners are trying to keep costs down so raises are mostly non-existant & starting pay is down from where it was. Unfortunately businesses are low balling to get jobs & corners have to be cut to stay competitive. Foreign workers are taking jobs at low wages also which keeps wages down. It's a cycle the keeps spiraling downward. Everyone buys on price instead of quality anymore.MM250
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ALL true IMO. But it is all a matter of perspective. I sucks when you are paying someone a "fair wage" and after you figure your books and realize that even at $100 dollars an hr, your fair wage is more than you make yourself when all is said and done. Not always, but many times. It is tough to keep jobs rolling in steady and it's pretty hard to write checks for sweeping the floor. I've done it.
And I had to make tough decisions on paying the talented but limited fabricator less money than the super talented fabricator but limited welder. It sucked. Bad vibes from the young guy ran off the old guy, and then the young guy figured how much pay the other guy got and blew up and quit.
After I let the dust settle and all for a year, I realized My son and I make pretty close to as much by ourselves. Hard to swallow.
When I read these kind of posts I remember all the attitudes. It isn't easy being a welder/employer and it is a hard find getting a guy who can truely make you money at the small job shop level.
I can bid jobs and make money based on my talents. Bidding jobs based on others talents and life changing variables takes much more talent than my welding skills.
Actual arc time is a small part of working at my job. Lots of disassembly, prep, fab, moving things etc.
I could really use a boss more than a helper IMO. Then I could simply work.
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Great responses and insights guys and gals. its almost 2 weeks after my original post and still cant find a decent hire. Thankfully we are slowing down heading into the Christmas season. In response to some of the posts discussing rates, my guys are treated very well. I live in Toronto, Ontario. Cost of living in these parts is comparable to NYC minus about 10%. My good welders make $35-45 an hour. Note i said welder not "rod burner" there is a difference. of my 5 main guys 3 started as young punks under the age of 20 and we've made welders out of them. This applies to all aspects of life these days i think. The young kids dont want to labour. With the winter slow down approcahing i think the best bet is going to be time to "breed" another teen boy/girl into a welder. Keep the thoughts coming and enjoy the Christmas season with friends and family. Welding isnt everything in life.
I believe the term is "groom"
"breed" could be more fun possibly
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"Groom" is the correct term. The Ministry of labour wouldnt be to happy if im breeding workers. Possible human rights issue.
Where are all the talented welders!!!???
I would think in some cases it might be quicker to breed good workers than groom what's out there. lol
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A Farmhouse Renovation
Short of a complete teardown, there's plenty this homeowner did to improve the energy efficiency of his old house.
When my wife got accepted to medical school at the University of Vermont, our family moved to Burlington and started looking for a house. In August 1997, we bought a humble two-story farmhouse a few blocks from the hospital. It wasn't love at first sight; it was more that the home met our top four criteria—location, location, location, and affordability— and it seemed structurally sound, even if it did need work. I figured that I could work on the other issues, such as comfort, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.
Our farmhouse was built in the early 1920s. It had a 660 ft2 footprint, built on a stone foundation with an unconditioned basement and a walk-up attic. The attic floor had 6 inches of R-16 rock wool insulation. The walls were back-plastered—meaning that a coat of lath and plaster was applied to the inside of the exterior sheathing with plasterboard on the interior surface, providing marginal air sealing—but were otherwise uninsulated. The existing single-pane windows either were loose and rattled or were too tight to move. The aluminum storm windows didn't move much better, and there was evidence of significant condensation in the form of mold growth on the sills with touches on the frame, especially on the second floor.
The well-worn old house had no mechanical ventilation, even in the two bathrooms. And though this was not as budget-busting as some of the other problems, there were signs, mostly in the form of traps laid throughout the house, of an ant problem. The house was heated with an oil-burning furnace. Although I don't know the occupancy habits of the previous owners, their annual oil bill was about $1,200—about 1,400 gallons— for space heating only.
The Challenges
My original goal was to significantly improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and comfort of the home. If I had been able to fulfill my dream of building a new home, I would have made sure that it exceeded Energy Star requirements. Although I wasn't sure I could cost-effectively reach that level of performance in this home, it was a target very much in my mind.
In terms of increasing the size, I wanted to add an indoor space large enough for our two young children to play in when the temperature dropped below 0°F, a mud room so we could keep the outdoors out; and a laundry room so that we wouldn't have to do laundry in the cramped, short basement. I also needed to incorporate a home office into any changes.
I needed to do all this without obliterating our budget. Fortunately, my labor was free, and my brother, Chris— who happens to be a custom builder in Berkeley, California—came East to provide yeoman's assistance in the early stages of the project. As time went on, I would find myself very grateful for his help and ongoing advice. As Chris was to tease me again and again, "The thing I love about this work is that it's fast, clean, and cheap!"
The Changes
To begin with, I built a 350 ft2 slab-ongrade shed roof addition off the back of the house. This is very much in line with the local architecture—which is a mixture of funky farmhouses and late- Victorian cottages—and fits well with the house. Because the winters can be frigid, the construction in the addition exceeds the Vermont Energy Code requirements. The walls are 2 x 6 construction with two-stud corners: The cavities are insulated with dense-pack cellulose (chosen in part because I wanted to insulate wall cavities in the existing structure, as I explain below), with 11/2 inches of rigid foam insulation. I placed the insulation on the exterior, to decrease the effect of thermal bridging across the studs and to raise the temperature of the sheathing to reduce the chance of condensation in the cavity (see Figure 1). I put in new high-performance windows (doublepane, low-e argon, and, for a few fixed and casement windows on the north side, triple-pane, low-e argon). The exterior of the foundation frost walls is insulated to the footings, and there are 2 inches of EPS foam under the entire slab. As a further thermal break, I used 11/2-inch-thick, 4- inch-deep leftover foilfaced polyisocyanurate insulation, butting into the subslab insulation, around the interior perimeter of the slab.
The addition's cathedral ceiling uses 2 x 12 rafters (necessary because of the snow load on the 3/12 sloped roof) dense-packed with cellulose. I put 11/2 inches of rigid foam on the underside of the rafters. This is not how I would do it now; I would prefer to have the foam on top of the sheathing (See "Unventing Attics in Cold Climates," HE Nov/Dec '99, p. 27). However,
the original drawings included a provision for venting the ceiling in accordance with the building code. The code official would not initially approve an unvented ceiling, and work was begun with this requirement in mind. I was eventually able to convince the code official to allow the unvented construction, but by that time the framing was already completed. Because of the second floor windows, I did not have room to add foam on top of the original sheathing and raise the roof deck. Thus, I decided to continue with the original design, but dense-packing instead of venting. While this does raise concerns about moisture on the underside of the roof sheathing, I believe that with the dense-pack cellulose and the foil-faced air/vapor barrier, moisture will be much less of a problem than it is in a conventionally vented cathedral ceiling.
The Renovations
Unfortunately, the rest of the house wasn't as straightforward. Because 1 to 11/2 inches of back plaster was applied to the inside of the sheathing before the walls were closed in, I could fit just under 21/2 inches of insulation in the wall cavity. (The insulation was shoehorned into the void between the back plaster and the plasterboard in the existing walls.) With dense-pack cellulose at about R-3.5 per inch, this gave me insulated cavities of only R-8. And with 2- inch-thick unplaned studs on 16-inch centers, my whole wall rating would be significantly lower (see Figure 2).
While I did open up some of the walls, which allowed me to remove the back plaster, I did not have the time or the budget to gut the entire house. I also wanted to avoid contact with the asbestos siding, which had become brittle and had started to deteriorate. Because the asbestos shingles were applied over the original clapboards and cedar shingles, my changes meant removing the asbestos. The solution I went with was to remove the siding on the north and west sides, adding 11/2 inches of rigid foam to the exterior of the sheathing. I disposed of the asbestos as hazardous waste. I found the simplest and cheapest way to do this was to pay $60 to have the dumpster lined and to pay an additional $20 per ton for disposal. The total cost was around $400, but this amount also includes charges for nonhazardous waste.
Because the wiring throughout the house was vintage knob and tube, I opted to replace it before the wall cavities were insulated. I believe the densepack cellulose contributes to the airtightness of the house, adds significantly to the R-value of the assembly, and decreases the air transport of moisture into the wall. And although it is not rated as a pesticide, I've heard anecdotal stories of the borates in cellulose insulation effectively ending pest problems. We haven't seen evidence of ants since the walls were insulated.
New windows are expensive, so replacing windows isn't always costeffective purely from an energy standpoint. However, I had already decided to replace the windows for a variety of other reasons, including convenience, comfort, noise reduction, ease of maintenance, and concerns about lead paint on the existing windows (the friction from sliding windows can release lead dust into the home). Since I was removing the siding, and because I knew there was no air sealing around the original window frames, I decided that it would be just about as easy, and certainly more effective, to completely remove the existing windows, frame and all. This not only allowed me to install the energy-efficient glazing, but also made it possible to air seal around the frame, as is done in new construction.
The approach to the walls and windows decided, I chose to bring the entire attic into the thermal envelope of the building. Adding insulation on top of the floor, even if it had been effective, would have decreased some very usable storage area. I dense-packed the rafter bays and, as in the new addition, applied rigid foam to the bottom of the rafters, from floor to ceiling. My approach allowed for a cleaner envelope without the numerous electrical penetrations and funky framing gaps that existed in the attic floor. Accessing these holes and gaps would have required pulling up more floorboards. Although I later built kneewalls, I not only avoided the more difficult problem of insulating and air sealing a side attic, but also preserved conditioned storage space and allowed for built-in bookcases. No-Regrets Remodeling contains a very good discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. Again, I would have preferred to place the rigid insulation on top of the existing roof sheathing, but with a relatively new roof, this would not have been cost-effective.
Other Changes
In addition to the envelope, I made several other changes to reduce total energy use in the home.
The house originally, and curiously, had minimal glazing on the south side. I increased the number of windows from two to six in the existing structure. This allows for some increased solar gain. Because I also opened up the interior, removing a couple of walls on the main floor and a south closet on the second floor, this also eliminates the need for lights in most rooms during daylight hours.
I replaced many older fixtures of questionable safety with fluorescent and compact fluorescent fixtures.
As I purchased or replaced appliances, such as the refrigerator and dishwasher, I selected energy-efficient models.
Space and Water- Heating Equipment
Currently, the house is heated by the furnace that was here when we moved in, the oil burner having been replaced by a gas conversion burner. The com bustion efficiency of the combination is only about 65%. This is scheduled to be replaced later this year by a 90% annualized fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) sealed-combustion furnace with a variable- speed blower. The addition is heated by an in-floor radiant system run off the hot water heater through a heat exchanger. The addition is one step lower than the rest of the first floor. The step-down collects the cold air, which, being more dense, seeks the lowest point. I also installed a programmable thermostat. The radiant heat eliminates a cold floor and creates a separate zone, with the kitchen, for the most frequently used rooms of the house. The heat in the kitchen is supplied by a panel radiator, not an in-floor loop. My preference would have been a hydronic system for the entire house; however, the conversion would have been prohibitively expensive.
The water heater is a sealed-combustion unit. I chose sealed-combustion heating equipment not only for its efficiency, but also because I believe it is safer, especially given my ventilation strategy, which I describe below. In fact, I don't believe we should be installing natural-draft water heaters in the conditioned space of homes today due to the risk of backdrafting.
The attic is currently not heated but is used as an office. Although it is typically several degrees cooler than the rest of the house, the space is maintained at comfortable conditions by waste heat from an incandescent bulb, computer equipment, and body heat and transfer heat from the rest of the house (since it's within the thermal envelope). I intend to try this for another year before considering whether to install heating in the attic.
Indoor Air Quality
To provide ventilation in the house as it became tighter, I opted for an exhaust-only ventilation strategy. This involves the use of a Panasonic FV- 08VQ90CFM fan, located in the main bathroom, which provides about 40 CFM of continuous background ventilation using an Airetrak controller. The controller is set to provide continuous low power to the fan. The fan can be boosted to full power—about 90 CFM—for 20 minutes by merely pressing a button.
Another Panasonic fan, model FVO7VQL70CFM, provides intermittent spot ventilation in a first-floor bathroom. We chose a gas range because we prefer cooking with gas, and because we live in an area prone to occasional power outages. However, we have a kitchen exhaust fan, and we use it religiously when we cook. We also use a gas dryer from time to time, especially in the winter when I'm too timid to venture outside to hang clothes on the line, not to mention the fact that it would be days before the laundry dried into stiff boards. This contributes slightly to the total house exhaust.
By removing large amounts of moisture at its source—the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry—we've been able to maintain reasonable humidity levels in the house. Condensation has occurred only a few times on a couple of windows after a -25°F night. By controlling indoor humidity levels and by slightly depressurizing the house, I'm also limiting the amount of moisture that can migrate into the wall assemblies.
Even though the improvements are not complete, I've seen significant results. With the old furnace still in place, the cost for space heating has been about $500 for each of the past two winters—a more than 50% reduction, though I am comparing my gas bill to the previous owner's oil heating bill. And this reduction is with a 50% increase in conditioned area. With the new basement insulation and the new furnace, I estimate annual heating fuel costs will be in the $300 range. Electric usage, with a fulltime office in the home, is about 200 kWh per month in the summer, and 400 kWh in the peak heating season. The reason for the 100% increase in kWh, despite the fact that we use gas for heating, cooking, and drying clothes, is that lighting costs increase significantly during the winter months—from 16 hours of daylight in the summer months to a mere eight during the winter months. I also believe that the old, singlestage furnace blower is a large contributor to our hefty energy increase.
The house is less drafty, much more comfortable, and quieter than when we moved in. Condensation on windows or cold walls is not an issue. And, with the exception of one night last summer, we were comfortable without air conditioning, or even a fan. Assuming reasonable success with my airtightness measures, I should qualify for an Energy Star rating once work is completed. If I get the rating—which means that my home received an 86 or higher HERS rating— I'll definitely highlight this if I sell: It will mean that potential buyers will have access to energy-efficient mortgages, which typically have a larger spread. And, I can't put a price on my personal satisfaction in achieving an increasingly well-known metric, since most older homes can't achieve an 86 rating cost-effectively.
The three biggest obstacles to renovating the house have been lighting, proper sizing and installation of the HVAC equipment, and financing.
When I began this project two years ago, it was difficult to find aesthetically pleasing fluorescent light fixtures with electronic ballasts. Of course, I could have built my own fixtures for some applications, but like most builders, this was not how I wanted to spend my time. Fortunately, even in the past two years, the technology has improved and availability has increased. It's now possible to find a nice selection of fluorescent fixtures at reasonable prices. This makes it easier to use energyefficient lighting in any project.
When it came to the heating system, I opted to subcontract the work. Some of the changes required moving ductwork. The existing ductwork was beautiful shop-built sheet metal with joints sealed with mastic. Busy on other projects, I did not supervise the installation of the new duct system. The new work suffered greatly in comparison: droopy flex duct, and not even lipservice paid to sealing new joints. In fact, the contractor claimed that ductsealing was "not important in residential work." I should have specified in writing how I wanted the job done. As it was, I complained, had a lengthy discussion, renegotiated the price, and did the sealing myself, using a combination of mastic and foil tape.
Sizing of the HVAC system was another disappointing story. When it came time to get bids on replacing the furnace, all that most contractors wamted to know was the floor area of the house and what the existing equipment was. I quickly learned that if I did not do the Manual J load calculations myself with the appropriate software, and specifically request equipment in a certain range, I would get a furnace with twice the Btu output I needed. One of the exceptions was Vermont Energy Contracting and Supply. They looked at the load on the building and determined the appropriate equipment. I felt even better when we compared our calculations and came up with the same numbers. They were also one of the few contractors who didn't give me a blank stare when I talked about some of the options I was considering, such as the radiant floor in the addition.
On the financing side, I was unable to locate a bank that would give me a mortgage at purchase time for more than the purchase price, even for energy-efficient improvements. Since my improvements added significantly to the cost of the house, I've had to rely on creativity and scrounging for opportunities. I'm taking advantage of available rebates (see Table 1), and I'm relying on a variety of bridge loans. In conjunction with Energy Star, the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation has created a new energy efficiency loan. Unfortunately, this vehicle was a bit too late for me, and the interest rate was a bit too high. Once the work is completed, I will refinance.
Much of the fanfare surrounding energy efficient homes centers around the new-home market. Addressing energy use is certainly easier if it starts during the design process and continues through construction, commissioning, and ongoing use and maintenance of new homes. However, we can find enormous savings in existing homes, while making those homes healthier and more comfortable. This is surely good news in areas that are already built out with older homes, and for people who prefer to live in existing neighborhoods but who want the benefits of a high-performance home.
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Had a job this week to remove a broken bolt. 3/4-10 x 4.5" long bolt, about 2.25" of thread in a blind hole snapped off just below the surface. The bolt is one of four that hold a pillow block bearing for the disc on a track chipper.
No way to weld something on to the bolt unless we disassembled the chipper to remove the disc so I drilled. First a small pilot at 1/4". The problem was from the top of the pillow block to the mounting pad was 2 5/16" but I was just able to grip the end of the bit to get almost through it. Once I got to a 3/8" bit I was able to drill all the way through the bolt. Then to 1/2" bit, luckily I was able to drill through the bottom plate too so it was no longer a blind hole. I figured I would drill up from the bottom with a 9/16" bit & it would catch & spin out the top. No such luck. I tried heating what was left of the bolt but no luck either. Drilled it to 21/32" which is the tap drill size & re tapped it very slowly.
Very limited working area but finally got it. I did recommend at one point to just drill it clean through at 3/4" & put a bolt & nut as it would be cheaper but customer said to keep trying to remove it.
First pic is the work area. Second pic is the pillow block. Third pic is the hole. I know it looks off but just the angle of the pic. Fourth & fifth pic is where the hole came through. I crawled in to drill up from here.
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08-22-2013, 07:22 PM #2Senior Member
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Broken/stuck bolt
I did the exact same Repair 2-month ago. On a loader, only difference was after I got drilled through I was able to put a bolt through and weld on back side. Twisted a bolt off two times still wouldn't come out. Had to drill & tap out as u did.
I hate them. It's a lot of work for one bolt.
Owner was same wanted it saved at any cost.
Great work as usual!!!! That is a great deal of labor for one bolt. Is there anyway to prevent that type of failure?
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Broken/stuck bolt
Neversiese / anti seise on the threads
I would have suspended the shaft with my crane, removed the 3 bolts, removed the guard, slide the bearing off, weld a nut over the broken bolt, removed the stud and reinstall the bearing with new bolts.
If you dont have a crane you need to do it the way you did it.
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MMW, i have drilled a lot of bolts (different application though) like you just have and the problem i have is when i center punch a start spot it ends up not being centered well enough and when i get to the last drill bit the threads have been wiped on one side. Re-taping has always worked well but sure is frustrating. Looks like you did a sound job on a very important and dangerous piece of equipment. I too am a Never Seize nut. I use it on everything i can.............HH 210MVP
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My son recently asked me why there is so much worry about the country's debt ceiling. "After all, Dad," he said, "don't you look for companies that borrow money to grow when investing in stocks for your clients? How is this different?"
The debt ceiling issue is a complicated one, with many people involved and with many possible end results. Understanding how we got to this point and how it impacts our wallets is important.
Because this issue will continue to be in the news, let's answer some of the most common questions surrounding the debt ceiling.
What is the debt ceiling?
Created in 1917, the national debt ceiling is a level imposed by Congress on how much debt the U.S. can carry at any time. The debt ceiling is not the same as the budget process because our debt consists of spending that has already been approved previously by the Congress and the president: It is money we already spent and owe to creditors.
How did we get to this point?
This is no different than most debt situations when you do not effectively budget. Government is no different as we have seen years of prudent fiscal management and years of over indulgence. Every President since Harry Truman has added to the national debt expressed in absolute dollars. The debt ceiling has been raised more than 70 times since 1962, including 18 times under Ronald Reagan, eight times under Bill Clinton, seven times under George W. Bush and three times under Barack Obama.
Is it bad to have debt?
Deficit spending can, in general, create economic growth. Most investors look for companies who can leverage their growth through debt for greater profits down the road. When debt is effectively used, it can fuel business investment, productivity gains and consumer spending as jobs increase and our standard of living improves. The opposite occurs if mismanaged. If too much of this borrowed money is invested in areas that do not produce additional growth, the need for continued borrowing increases. Just like the business owner, politicians need to self police to prevent mismanagement of our tax dollars. There is no ideal level of debt except through the rearview mirror.
It seems like the government keeps raising the debt ceiling every few months. Why?
The debt increases each day we bring in less in tax revenue than we pay out for things approved through the democratic process. It is growing more so today than in the past for several reasons, including an increase in overall spending, funding of wars and a decrease in overall revenue from tax cuts and a lack of economic growth.
Is there a balance or sweet spot when it comes to government debt?
Historically, a country faces severe challenges if the debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio gets too high - commonly recognized as above 90 percent (The U.S. is at 101 percent as of May 2012). At these levels of debt to GDP, a country's ability to grow and pay off the debt is difficult and, like any overleveraged company or individual, it could lead to default. Or, more likely, it could lead to a spike in interest rates as borrowers demand more return because we are unable to generate enough revenue to pay the debt back.
The worry, my son, is not over the debt ceiling, but upon the recognition that $1,000 of new debt does not mean you are $1,000 richer. Our politicians need to know how to make the discussions surrounding the debt ceiling productive because investors have serious concerns.
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Ana is interviewed in a car on her way to Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open.
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion and NJ Devils' Martin Brodeur is the most-feared goaltender in the NHL.
His durability, strength and consistency under pressure (he even won an ESPY for Outstanding Performance Under Pressure) have resulted in such milestones as 30-plus wins in 10 consecutive seasons, three Vezina Trophies, eight All-Star Game appearances and a gold medal for Team Canada in the 2002 Olympics, not to mention status as a sure-fire Hall of Fame inductee.
Martin Brodeur became the youngest goaltender to win 400 when Scott Niedermayer scored with 1:05 left in overtime on March 23, 2004, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. He accomplished the feat in fewer games than any other goalie. Martin Broduer has hand signed this great 8x10 photo of him squaring off against Sidney Crosby. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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Here's a new spin on a cheesecake, using one of America's favorite cheeses, Brie. The combination of a rosemary-scented cake, creamy Brie and peach or apricot preserves is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. It can be served at brunch, lunch, dinner or tea.
We love herbs in a cake. Olive oil and herb cakes are very popular in the Mediterranean, often made with polenta (cornmeal) instead of wheat flour. There's a lovely Olive Oil & Fresh Rosemary Cake in Mario Batali's The Babbo Cookbook, made in a loaf pan. It's light and perfect as a snack with tea or coffee. You can substitute basil or thyme for the rosemary. If you want to be cutting edge, serve it for dessert with rosemary (or basil, or thyme) ice cream...or get even more creative and turn the cake and ice cream into herbed ice cream sandwiches!
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The Bulls are shooting way over their heads tonight.
it is like the rim is rigged
Just doesn't look like it's gonna happen tonight.
i will continue to say this till he's not playing in the NBA....but eff Dunleavy.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Your posts are still negative %99 of the time and we are 9-0 blue...go figure
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The Bulls are just out hustling the pacers tonight. Inexcusable.
Need West to make some shots since no one else can.
So what?
We look bad.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Wow. Getting lots of good lucks but can't hit anything.
When West and Scola miss their mid range shots you know that it just isn't our night.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
Just feed west, and maybe try playing some god damn defese
A complete no show in a statement game. This team isn't ready for squat.
Nazi with the travel. NO CALL.
Pacers got to commit to actually boxing out on this rebounds. So many blue jersey's watching the rebound.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
I don't feel great about Pacers' chances of winning, but this is one of those moments in PG24's career where he can either man up and turn on superstar mode to make this interesting, or back down and wilt in face of pressure.
Chicago's defense has been absolutely suffocating tonight.
You know this is a fluke when Mohamed looks like Shaq in the paint offensively.
Go join another forum if your just gonna trash our team. It won't be called trolling there!
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We're stinking it up early. Let's play with some heart and get back into this thing. We can definitely do it.
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Pacers need to go strong to the rim. Too much looking for the foul and not enough looking to finish strong.
You're right.
You know, I'd hate for your blood pressure to get out of control. Maybe, in the interest of your health, you should just stop watching. Pull out a book and have a relaxing evening.
Welcome to Pacers Digest! New around here? Here are three tips for making the forum a great place to talk about Pacers basketball.
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b. User Interface
The user interface is clearly divided into five sections which make it easy to navigate due to the use of large well labeled icons. The interface offers a well-organized appealing look.
c. Hardware requirement and resource usage
When tested on a PC with just a 4.0 GHz CPU and 2GB RAM, the Norton Security 2015 has been shown use only 1% of the CPUs processing power and only 7MB of the RAM in the idle state. This is quite an improvement on its past performance. When carrying out a quick scan, CPU usage increases to 58%. During a full scan CPU usage increased to 90% while RAM usage increased to 50Mb. All in all the resource usage of the Norton Security 2015 has shown impeccable resource usage.
The Norton Security 2015 offering is indeed a security package that is promises to all the security and privacy requirements of a wide range of devices. Its compactness and low resource requirement makes it ideal for both smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets as well as the large PC.