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GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay women's tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision to Detroit Friday night in its season finale at Western Racquet and Fitness Club. The Phoenix ends the year with a 3-13 overall record and a 2-6 mark in Horizon League play.
The Titans were able to overcome a strong effort by the Phoenix, taking the doubles point before winning four of the six singles matches.
Green Bay won a pair of singles contests in the defeat, as junior Rebecca Nelson (Brookfield, Wis.) and freshman Samantha Iwen (De Pere, Wis.) picked up wins at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots, respectively. Nelson earned a three-set victory (4-6, 6-3, 11-9) over Detroit's Julia Fernandes in the fifth spot, while Iwen rolled past Alyssa Korson 6-0, 6-4 at No. 6.
Friday marked the end of a pair of Phoenix careers, as seniors Jennifer Bradfield (Fairfield, Iowa) and Morgan Weuve (Green Bay, Wis.) played their final matches in a Green Bay uniform. Bradfield played every match at No. 1 singles for the Phoenix this season, while Weuve posted four wins in the No. 2 slot.
Despite the numbers in the wins and loss columns, first-year Green Bay head coach Sara Schubring is confident the program is headed in the right direction.
"The returners are motivated to continue to improve throughout the offseason," Schubring said. "They recognize the importance of executing the fundamentals on a consistent basis in matches and continuing to build their strength and conditioning base. We're certainly looking forward to 2012-13."
No. 1 - Amanda Cornwell/Elena Strakhova (DET) def. Jennifer Bradfield/Morgan Weuve (GB) 8-2
No. 2 - Raina Halabi/Chloe Karoub (DET) def. Amanda Timm/Rebecca Nelson (GB) 8-4
No. 3 - Maria Anderson/Samantha Iwen (GB) def. Julia Fernandes/Alyssa Korson (DET) 8-2
No. 1 - Raina Halabi (DET) def. Jennifer Bradfield (GB) 6-1, 6-3
No. 2 - Chloe Karoub (DET) def. Morgan Weuve (GB) 6-4, 7-5
No. 3 - Elena Strakhova (DET) def. Amanda Timm (GB) 6-2, 6-1
No. 4 - Amanda Cornwell (DET) def. Maria Anderson (GB) 6-3, 6-1
No. 5 - Rebecca Nelson (GB) def. Julia Fernandes (DET) 4-6, 6-3, 11-9
No. 6 - Samantha Iwen (GB) def. Alyssa Korson (DET) 6-0, 6-4
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Dissing Beyonce's 'Bow Down (I Been On)' backfires on Keyshia Cole
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(Yahoo!) - There are consequences for not taking heed to Beyoncé song "Bow Down (I Been On)," ask R&B singer Keyshia Cole.
The "Enough Of No Love" singer's criticisms of the lyrical content of Beyoncé's song has upset more than just fans of Pepsi's newest spokesperson. It has affected her relationship with super producer The-Dream, hitmaker behind "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" and "Umbrella."
When asked if he would work with Cole, post her Twitter lashing, he said no. "Right now because of what happened, I can't," he told The Breakfast Club, the morning show for New York's Power 105.1. "That's my family."
The-Dream said if prompted, he would be honest with Cole. "You have a grown up conversation. Like, 'You talking about my family,'" he said, describing how he would approach the subject.
After hearing The-Dream's response, Cole responded via Twitter:
Dream not writing any songs for me is fine... Im on my 6th album... He's only wrote 1 song on 1 of my albums, which i did love, God Bless— Keyshia Cole Gibson (@KeyshiaCole) April 3, 2013
Cole received support from fellow R&B singer, Teyana Taylor. "GO @KeyshiaCole !! You don't him, you've got enough talent to do your thang mama," she said in a Twitter post.
Cole called Beyoncé's "Bow Down (I Been On)" lyrics hypocritical in a Twitter post on March 18, the day after the song leaked online. "Can't stand when people all self righteous when it's convenient it makes them look good. Lmao! But can still talk sh-t when convenient 2 FOH," she wrote.
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We will shortly be moving to Geneva and it has been recommended that she needs a TEFL certificate in order to gain employment.
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I apologize in advance if I'm posting in the wrong place.
I have a black 2002 Focus ZTS, 2.0l zetec dohc, MTX-75 5-speed manual, everything stock except the exhaust was modified on purchase (Magnaflow) and low profile mags. The car has 145,000+ miles with poor to no maintenance done until last year. In the last year, I've replaced therm. housing/therm., pcv hose and valve, DPFE sensor, done 3 oil changes and several coolant flushes, stabilizer links, tie rods and ends (needs alignment), heater hoses and yesterday coolant expansion tank. Dealer replaced steering pump years ago under ext. warranty. Clutch was replaced at 70,000. Computer was replaced 3-4 years ago due to Ho2S wiring, which was also replaced.
To start with, the new coolant reservoir came with a new cap. After taking my boys to school this morning, I popped the hood and noticed there was a tiny whistle coming from coolant cap indicating seal is not tight. Now I'm wondering if this is supposed to be? The new cap is like gas caps, clicks when it's tightened, can't overtighten.
The next problem is I have a very rough idle, computer constantly trying to adjust timing. It sounds similar to a vacuum leak (there's a (very small) leak under therm. housing AGAIN and pcv connectors may be bad) and pcv hose from dealer looks as if it's already giving out (replaced about two weeks ago) but I can't find any vacuum leaks. The car shakes real bad but the motor looks steady under the hood. There's also a slight whine coming from the timing belt end (possibly drivebelt or pulleys). Car still has original drivebelt, timing belt, pullies, etc. Idler pulley on drivebelt looks scarred but it's not scratched that I can tell. Belt doesn't look bad. There is a motor mount bracket bolt right above the pulley. It looks like it's sitting on the pulley. I slipped a strip of paper then a strip of cardboard (1/8" thick) through to check clearance. Paper went through, cardboard did not.
Checked passenger motor mount and rear motor mount, both need replacing as does I"m sure the other mount as well. I can see a very slight draw on the electrical system as the idle pulses. The only thing I can find is the air conditioning seems to have some effect drawing on the idle but not much, maybe not much more than normal. Scanner shows no DTCs, no MIL. The live data shows LTFT 10.9 at idle and around 6-7 while driving. STFT seems to be okay. Numbers are high for pre
Cat O2S, but post sensor number looks good. Other than that, all other scan readings look normal, as best I know.
When car is fully warmed up and driven a few miles, it starts getting better. Runs rough at very low speeds and higher speeds but seems to be steadier between 35-45 mph. It feels like it's bumping all over the place and my dash rattles REALLY bad at low speeds and is the same again at higher speeds. RPMs are hanging up with each shift and when coming to a stop and at idle it hangs the longest, taking a few seconds to level out, as you would expect with a vacuum leak. Don't seem to have any other problems with clutch/tranny. Sometimes it's a stiff shift, but most of the time it's fairly smooth. I've checked all grounds and wiring, hoses, etc...don't see anything that looks suspicious.
As I'm very new at mechanics (self-taught this last year - but I carry my Chilton's with me everywhere I go, can recite it practically verbatim lol - and have utilized this forum numerous numerous times to guide me along the way) I don't have the skills yet to diagnose more difficult complications and am hoping that someone will recognize what's going on and share their wisdom. I am not sure at this point where I should start. Alternator? Motor mounts? Belt(s) and pulley(s)? Clutch? Something else?? Could that motor mount bolt be rubbing on the pulley and dragging it slightly, thereby throwing off the other accessories as well as the timing by dragging slightly on the crankshaft pulley? I should also note that something seems slightly off with the cooling system, water pump? Heater is not blowing hot air all the time, no rhyme or reason to it, temp gauge shows operating temp normal, scanner as well, thermostat seems to be opening, no water leaking into passenger compartment, hoses are holding. Just seems like everything that runs off the accessory belt is somehow slightly off.
Please be kind to this little old lady...I'm feeling puny today
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I neglected to mention that I put new plugs in about six months ago, wires don't seem to be a problem. I also had a question regarding the oil separator. Is this something that can plug up and, if so, what would the symptoms be? Is there any way to clean it without taking out the exhaust manifold?
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For someone who is "very new" to mechanics, you know quite a bit!
If your motor mounts are visibly bad, then a good starting point is to replace them and then reassess the rough idle. It's a common topic on this forum, and many of us have had poor luck with aftermarket mounts. So, the conventional wisdom is to save yourself some frustration and buy the expensive Ford parts - at least for the passenger side (hydraulic, ~$125) and the driver's side (tranny mount, ~$75 for my ATX); less expensive from Tousley Ford in MN. If you've worked on the car before, then it's not a horrible job for a do-it-yourselfer. If you search the archive, you'll find plenty of tips.
BTW, if a pulley is rubbing on another piece of metal, then there should be telltale wear marks as well as localized heating, on both parts; test on a cold engine with the engine off so that you don't burn/lose a good finger. I'm not sure what the normal clearance is between the parts on a ZTS; if you have a digital camera with a "macro" focusing feature, then you could post of photo of it.
As far as the radiator cap: mine was also hissing and sometimes leaking coolant. Turns out it was over-torqued (plastic thread fatigue). Try unscrewing it (careful!!) about 10-30 degrees and see if that helps.
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Thanks. I will post some pics and if I can figure out how maybe a video clip of how it's running, but I might have to wait until tomorrow morning for the video. I've noticed that everyone boasts up Tousley, so I will definitely take your advice on that.
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I'm having trouble locating my video camera - doh! I'll try to get pics up of the bolt and pulley and video clips of the idle issue this afternoon. In the meantime, I'm ordering the motor mounts, all three just to be safe. I tested my alternator out last night in the dark w/the lights on. I turned loads on and off, etc., and there is nothing wrong with my alternator per se. I double checked positive battery cable. It had some corrosion underneath where I couldn't see it. I cleaned both post and tightened both cables snug and there's no change. So I'm convinced it's not the battery or alternator at this point. Still stumped, welcome any thoughts, guesses, whatever you can fling my way.
Still struggling with the same problems, but they seem to be getting worse. I noticed today that the idle goes bad when I depress the brake pedal and returns to a more normal sound when I release the brake pedal, so I read through some threads on the brake booster vacuum hose. I'm going to check that now, then replace the passenger motor mount and take it from there. I really suck at electronic gadgets (cameras, phones, etc..) so I'm still struggling with photos and video. but since i'm going to be moving the coolant reservoir, I'll be able to get in there better and look at that bolt and pulley. Also, my husband got a shock twice while trying to reach his hand down between the firewall and the air duct. I double checked the grounds again, brushed them off, and they all seem to be fine. I'm definitely running lean, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.
Update: I replaced the passenger motor mount and OMG WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I didn't even recognize my car. Thanks, my_beautious_ZX3. I wanted to change out that mount, but I wasn't sure it was a priority. My car is so quiet now and no vibration at all. Now I can focus (no puns intended - HAHAHA) better on the other issues. I got a good look at the idler pulley and the bolt. The bolt actually goes into the head, not sure of it's purpose and, although it only has maybe an 1/8th inch clearance, it doesn't appear to be affecting the pulley at all. However, the pulley looks like crap and there's a real faint whine from the alternator, I think. I'll update as I figure things out. Thanks for the help.
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Also, if the old mount was causing alot of vibration and/or noise, then it might have been covering up some other smaller engine/drivetrain quirks. So, don't be surprised if - after you get accustomed to the new solitude - you start noticing new noises or vibrations. They were there all along, but dwarfed by the bad motor mounts.
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Make sure to replace the dogbone (torque) mount right away. In my opinion when those fail the increased rocking of the engine in the compartment is responsible for disintegrating the passenger mount. If it is this much better than maybe your trans mount is OK but it's easy to get at and check.
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I'll start at the beginning.
Next we'll work on how to diagnose your timing belt. I would actually think that should be done at this mileage. Typically around 120k is when it goes, and people usually get it repaired, and then sell a car.
BTW, you drastically need a very cheap and easy part- the fuel filter. That's part of routine maintenance. It's probably not all of your problem, but it's part of it. Ask about that, or follow our How-To.
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Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to pull apart my long post. I really do appreciate it. I replaced plugs about six months ago, haven't done wires or coil but check them regularly and they seem ok. I replaced therm. housing/therm about a year ago, have flushed cooling system several times and am still getting a lot of rust, had a friend fabricate the tube running across the front from the heater hoses after the plastic one blew hot coolant all over my engine compartment. The radiator was replaced about three or four years ago so not in bad shape. DPFE sensor replaced about 6 months ago. Recently (last 2-3 weeks) new air filter, new oil/filter (x3 this year, oil looking very clean now), new pcv filter, pcv valve, pcv hose from dealer with heat shield, new clamps on all. Today's my birthday and I'm going to post this then spend the rest of the day with my face stuck in my motor and the rest of them can figure it out on their own (7 kids and a hubby)...MUAHAHAHA!! I have a new fuel filter, just hadn't had the chance yet, so I'll put that in today and do the other two mounts, double check wiring connections and grounds, check voltages. Can I release the tensioner on the drivebelt and take it off and check it and the pulleys that way? I'd have to do that to take the alternator to the parts store to check. I also believe I would have to remove the drivebelt in order to check the timing belt but I'm not certain. I'll inspect the clutch and fluid while I'm at it as I have had a leak. I'm going to remove therm. housing to get to that little pcv connector underneath, no other way I can find to get in there from top or bottom. If I'm reading my scan tool properly, the first O2S is reading high and the LTFT is high. I have a can of MAF cleaner. I'll do that as well as throttle body. I'll let you know if anything changes and see where to go from there. Thanks again.
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England 1-1 Ukraine, September 11
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played 68 minutes of England's 1-1 draw against Ukraine at Wembley on Tuesday night, while Theo Walcott missed out through illness. Oxlade-Chamberlain also played 58 minutes of the Three Lions' emphatic victory in Moldova last Friday, before being replaced by Walcott.
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Lukas Podolski played 15 minutes as a second-half substitute in Germany's 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Austria on Tuesday. Per Mertesacker did not feature. The latter played the full 90 minutes of Germany's 3-0 victory against the Faroe Islands last Friday, while Podolski came on as a 75th-minute substitute.
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Olivier Giroud played an hour of France's 3-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus on Tuesday night. Laurent Koscielny was an unused substitute. Abou Diaby scored the only goal of the game as France beat Finland 1-0 last Friday, while Koscielny and Giroud remained on the bench.
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The reason we knew it was our venue immediately was because our first date was actually at the Varsity Theater. So really it was a no brainier for us.
Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
I loved the fact that we got to pick a personal message to have up on the marquee at the Varsity. When Ben proposed the song "Love Story" by Taylor Swift happened to be playing so it seemed to be fitting to have it say "A Love Story Starring Ben and Alison"
One of the other cool things the Loring Pasta Bar and Varsity Theater offered was signature cocktails. We got to come in and have a really fun day of tastings and concocting different drinks until we found two we really enjoyed!
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I saw this pic of the an ESB & ROTJ lid on the boards.
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Arsène Wenger says Kieran Gibbs and Bacary Sagna's imminent return makes a left-back loan signing unnecessary.
England international Gibbs will be back in full training on Monday after three months out while Sagna - who can fill in on the left - returned this week.
Wenger also has Thomas Vermaelen available and says there is no need for him to enter the transfer market.
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Gas vs. Diesel
I have a Catalina 27 with an Atomic 4, a Beneteau 32s5 with a Volvo M2002 diesel, two Jetta TDI turbocharged diesels, and an air cooled flat six gas sports car.
I do 90 percent of the maintenance on all the engines and have 100's of hours behind each of them. When it comes to the marine engines, I have actually had a harder time keeping the diesel running than the Atomic 4. Gasoline, with proper fuel additives (PRI-G) will keep for years. Diesel, on the other hand, will tend to grow algae/fungi (ask me how I know...). That said - each engine has its quirks, but none of those quirks are very difficult to understand. I am not a mechanic, either - I just like knowing my engine is there when I need it. And I really like both the Atomic and the Volvo.
So - don't let gas or diesel influence your decision. A mild dose of reason and intelligence will keep you safe and sound with either route.
Focus instead on the condition of the engine in question - its compression, ease of start, and state of engine systems. Pick an engine that is either in very good condition, or one that can be rebuilt quickly w/new parts (Atomic 4 is great for that) and brought current.
Fair enough, I have seen a few otherwise undamaged cars catch fire due to some flaw in the fuel system. By contrast, in my limited boat owning career (1999 to present), I have seen two sailboats sink at dock due to hose clamp failure/backsiphoning of the head intake. Neither was lost, but some upholsterers were made richer.
I saw a third boat take on water because of a clamp or hose failure (everyone was too embarrassed to admit it) on a C&C 35. Ironically, it had an Atomic 4 and furthermore, once some bright sailor had figured out the floorboards were floating and had shut off the seacock, they used the Atomic 4 raw water hose (presumably loose at this point) to suck the boat 90% dry. The Atomic 4 was undamaged by this, so I assume they didn't have a lot of particulate crap in their bilges.
Risk is everywhere, but frequently the amount of actual risk is really about managing negligence and/or ignorance.
|Sorry but in my extensive sea going career (1958 to present), I have seen three Gas powered launches/cabin cruisers blow up... Sorry Diesel only in my books.
|There are thousands of boats out there with Atomic IV inboard gasoline engines that have run well for more than twenty years. Many, many more than have ever blown up. They are not as safe as a diesel, but they are far quieter, If you are intelligent and careful, you won't have a problem. Outboards are the least reliable option. And don't worry too much about your motor. I sailed a 30 foot schooner for years. The engine died about six months after I bought the boat and I didn't have the money to fix it, then realised I didn't need it. Never fixed it, never missed it.
I live in Aventura Florida, 20 min north of downtown Miami.
I bought a 30ft Lippincott with an 15hp diesel engine. It was listed for 15k but I paid 9.2k out the door. it is 20 years old and needed TLC...mostly engine repair on the fuel side of things.
I believe the market for sail boats in Miami is soft and you can get a better boat for 10k if you negotiate good...I found alot of people are willing to come down thousands off the first price.
Just my opinion...!
|Another angle on things that makes me prefer diesel is the way we get jerked around regarding gas. In a pinch, the trucks and ships have to run. Diesel will have production priority over gas. Post -Katrina is a perfect example. Couldn't get gas, then after a few days, only a $20 limit (about 6 gallons!), but you could have all the diesel you wanted. Also, while gas engines will run on ethanol, the conversion requires anti-corrosion mods, but diesels run on bio-diesel will little or no adjustments, even used cooking oil will work with a simple "greasel" kit. Granted, this isn't as big a deal with pleasure craft, but still something to consider.
Talk about legs! Did anyone notice the timestamps on the entries on this thread?
I have owned both gas and diesel inboards. Both are quite reasonable, but you have to have a different set of operating habits for each.
I have never met a cruising sailor that was happy with an outboard in open water. When you start pitching in a seaway you lose the propulsion just when you need it. Also most outboards can't handle the battery charging that a cruising boat needs. Leave the outboards to the racers to get back into their slips.
Gas or Diesel
If well looked after there will be no more problems with one or the other. If left to rot both will bite you.
Dirty gas will plug a filter, as will diesel. Water in the fuel will cause a gas engine to quit, repairable with some methanol and perhaps draining the float bowl. If water get's past the filtering system of a diesel it will destroy the pump, and most likely blow the tips off the injectors since the pressure required to atomize diesel fuel (about 14,000 psi) is enough to cause severe mechanical damage to the system trying to force the relatively high surface tension of water through holes that are almost too small to see. Here again the cost issue comes out. A carburetter and distributor rebuild (which you can most likely do yourself) is really cheap compared to a diesel injection pump/ injector rebuild/exchange. Also diesel fuel and everything it touches stinks. Moreover diesel fuel will grow a filter plugging organism extremely quickly if conditions are right rendering the fuel and all components of the system useless.
That being said, diesel, with a clean fuel system and semi regular oil changes will cause very few problems, and clatter away for a long, long time.
The higher BMEP (Brake mean effective pressure) of a diesel, combined with the higher calorific value of the fuel, and more importantly the fact that diesel fuel will burn in the cyl. no matter how little of it is injected mean better potential economy. Gasoline needs to be mixed with air at a very specific ratio, (called the stoiocheometric ratio, about 15:1 air/fuel by mass) in order to burn. Generally primative carburation systems lean toward the rich side in order to assure combustion and to keep the threat of detonation low at all throttle settings. Diesel injects a specific metered amout of fuel each cycle, dictated by the the RPM the governor is set to achieve. (If the engine cannot achieve the RPM that the governor is set at because of loading then the pump will run at full rack, injecting as much fuel each cycle as the the pump is able whether or not the engine can burn it competely or not, passing the unburned fuel out the exhaust as black smoke/soot. The point being that if operated below the tourque peak a diesel will always be more efficient than gasoline. I'm not sure if fuel savings alone would ever equal the much higher initial cost or rebuild cost. Diesels are, of neccessity built more robustly and hence can expect a long life. The Atomic 4 was designed with very low component loadings so it too can expect a long life.
Treat the fuel system for gasoline with the same respect that you would treat a pressurised propane system. Use the best quality components on every joint and fitting and check them annually or better. No fumes, no boom!
As far as an outboard is concerned, they can be a pain. They put weight where it doesn't belong. Without electric start they are usually in a most awkward place to yank in a rope. They do, however have a couple of advantages over inboards.
1) The prop, etc. spends all of it's time when not spinning out of the water so no marine growth, especially in the tropics.
2) they can be had relatively cheaply, especially two strokes.
3) they work really well in reverse, especially if centered behind the rudder and with the tilt locked down. The prop wash past the rudder allows directional control without sternway, priceless.
4) If you can put an extension handle so that they can be steered from over the pushpit they are magic for tight manouvering.
5) Often they run from portable tanks so that the entire cumbustable thing becomes almost a non issue if the tanks are in a vented cockpit locker.
Just my two cents worth.
Originally Posted by Goodnewsboy
As between the two options, a properly managed gasoline inboard engine seems preferable.
I have rebuilt and installed an Atomic 4 in my 33 footer and it runs like a charm and is quite economical to boot. I actually REDUCED my gas tankage from 15 to 11 U.S. gallons because I was having trouble using a tank a season. Also, I wanted extra locker space for lines.
Given that I motor off the mooring, get head to wind, and then switch off and get to sailing, that's not surprising. I use about 3/4 gal/hr. at 5.5 knots, which gives me enough range to find a gas station anywhere. If I am motorsailing, I have refuelled enroute from jerrycans, but this is rare.
My new much larger boat has a fat diesel in it and enough tankage for about a thousand NM of range, but it has its own issues, primarily the availability of diesel (and its cleanliness) in certain places, and the fact that diesel engines, unlike gas, really don't enjoy the typical "motor in and out from the basin" scenario. They want to get nice and hot, and so ironically, I am leaving the engine on longer just to warm it up, knowing that the bearings will thank me for not switching it on for just 10 minutes in the cold April air to get beyond the breakwall. So I am burning more diesel than I'd like...because it's a diesel!
This is not a concern with the Atomic 4 anymore than it's a concern with an outboard or a chainsaw. Gas engines can bear short periods of activity. This characterizes a lot of sailboat use...otherwise we'd all have trawlers, right?
With respect to a gasoline inboard v. outboard, you will have gasoline in your boat either way. With the inboard, you will likely have a fixed tank and piping. With the outboard, you will probably have a portable tank with hoses.
As between the two options, a properly managed gasoline inboard engine seems preferable.
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its always best to remove the blk primer from your replacement panels its just cheap crap and you never know.....
What I like to do on jobs that matter is completely fit the panel including making all the spot(plug weld) weld holes,Then use a good epoxy that I trust on the new panel AND the mating surface..I then refit the panel and using my flat angle spot weld drill ,I remove the epoxy only where the welding holes are,I dont use any weld thru primer on this kind of work I only use the weld thru on run of the mill work where its better than nothing...
A good epoxy all by itself will last just as long as something with paint over it.
epoxy alone?
Im putting new inner fender wells and quarter patches on my bronco, im wondering if I should completely remove the black paint or coating that came on the new panels and epoxy them then use weld thru primer on the areas that I use to attatch them. OR should I just leave the black paint/coating on the panels and use weld thru on areas that need it? Im mostly concerned with the upper half of the inner fender well since the bottom/visible side will get a bed liner type coating.
How long will epoxy hold up against the elements on its own?
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something AWD...
Eagle Talon / Mitsubishi Eclipse TSi or whatever they were called (old ones, not new ones).
Can find those for pretty cheap and I think they're pretty reliable.
2001 or earlier Audi A4 (I have a 2004) you could probably get for 2-3k, great in snow. Maintenance a little more expensive, but if you take care of them they last forever.
if you can find one my riding buddy drives an old Volkswagon Rabbit Truck diesel.
Its the perfect beater! Massive gas milage, its a truck, and it has a bed.
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By the way, I was serious about the Volvo for sale. 95 Volvo 850 non-turbo, 5 speed manual, great condition. Lots of crappy condition ones out there have brought the value of these way down. 1750 and it's yours. Not much bigger than a civic (sedan), easily fits 3 guys and boards, 4 is tough but possible. I can also sell you a 92 gmc Sierra half ton for 3 grand if you sell it back to me intge spring for 2.5! Lol..
|What siping essentially does in the snow is allow for more flexing of the tread blocks to grip the road at the same time as giving the snow a place to pack into the tread. The snow that packs into the tread actually helps the traction of the tire rather than hinder it like this does in the mud. The extra snow on the tire grips the snow and ice on the road better than the rubber.
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Oh yeah, and whatever car/truck/suv you end up with, get the tires siped! On compact snow or ice, a siped tire can increase your traction by 200%. Ask any local tire dealer about tire siping.
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I've never heard that before but I have heard that if I start to lose traction with my AWD, I can deflate my tires a little to get more rubber on the ground (wider tire) and get me going again. What's the logic with a thinner tire?
The logic - as it has been explained to me by a tire shop guy - is that you want to have the most pressure possible between your car and the ground to improve winter traction. To do this you want to reduce contact area on your tires because, by doing that, you increase the pound-pressure per square inch exerted by your car on the road. The higher pound pressure of a narrower tire pushes the contact area of the car and the road together more than a tire with more surface area that will spread out the cars weight.
Think of a football cleat gripping a field. It grips because there is higher pound-force per square inch between the end of each spike and the grass than there would be from a shoe with a flatter bottom where the pound-force lower with the weight spread out over a larger area.
When you deflate your tires in mud or soft ground you increase the surface area that the pressure is distributed on so the ability of the vehicle to sink is reduced because its footprint is increased. You have to think of mud and snow driving differently; you want to travel on mud and not sink but with snow youd ideally want to sink through it to get to the pavement.
Anyone correct me on this if Im wrong.
To the OP: Id look around for a mid-90s Tercel, Civic, Corolla, Sentra or Metro and be prepared to buy some good tires. If youre in Vancouver you wont be hitting very much snow until you get close to the mountains so a Subaru etc. would be cool but isnt really needed. You dont need anything burly in this area, just something solid for the last few KM of the drive. Even when I go to Baker I see a ton of Civics etc. in the parking lot and that can be a hairy road with awful snow. I drive a Sentra and its great for around here, I have good tires on it and Im set. What you do want is an avalanche shovel to dig yourself out in the parking lots or if you slide into a ditch. Ive had times at Cypress and Baker when it snows 6-10 while Im there and Im parking on top of loose snow already, a shovel will be a big, big help at times, just ask the people Ive dug out.
If you can go to the US to buy then look into that because it will be cheaper but you have to deal with importing it. Even if you buy a car in Vancouver and need tires think about going to the US to buy them.
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The paradoxical nature of politics never ceases to amaze me. The current unemployment rate is 8.1% and 1 in 2 new college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. Gas prices are a record highs and the national debt shows no signs of shrinking any time soon. By all accounts, President Obama's abysmal economic record should have a permanent spot on the front page. His 47.3% approval rating certainly reflects this fact. However, if you take a few seconds to look at the top stories in the United States, this is not the story that's portrayed. Instead of talking about economic solutions, the media is currently enthralled in the seemingly tangential topics of birth control, women's rights, hate crimes, and gay marriage. Seemingly, the nation's top stories and its political realities simply don't match. However, I doubt this is by accident. Rather, it's by design. These issues merely serve as distractions from the disaster that is the Obama Administration. And having the mainstream media on your side doesn't hurt either. With their "look-the-other-way" attitude toward Obama's mistakes, the President and his allies have mastered the art of political distraction.
The media has covered a smorgasbord of articles ranging from birth control to women to gay marriage in 2012. Leftists have denounced the GOP's supposed "War on Women" in recent months for their opposition to the birth control mandate and support of personhood laws in a growing number of states. Meanwhile, liberal groups throughout the county decried George Zimmerman's "racial motives" for shooting Trayvon Martin before he got his day in court. Zimmerman might very well be guilty as sin but what happened to innocent until proven guilty? Then, in a "surprise" (and by surprise I mean, no surprise at all), President Obama came out in support of gay marriage just after North Carolina banned the practice and Gallup reported that just over 50% of Americans support the practice. How convenient.
Strangely, most of the biggest news stories in the US in the months leading up to the 2012 election have been social, not economic, issues. The Obama administration's focus on these issues is not one of genuine concern. Rather, it is nothing but a political ploy. First, social issues tend to be the most contentious. Supporters and opponents of gay marriage, abortion, contraception, etc. tend to be far apart on the political spectrum and the interests groups are generally well-ensconced in their own opinions. Bringing up these issues ignites the numbed passions of Obama supporters, many of whom have resorted to lukewarm support in the face of the President's less-than-stellar record. This is a far cry from the passionate obsession of the Obama Zombies during the 2008 election. The Administration is looking for any way to re-ignite theses passions and get their supporters to the polls.
Additionally, the focus on social issues places the spotlight back on the Obama Administration, a spotlight that has been solely focused on the GOP contenders in the last several months. Obama is unable to run on his actual record, considering his history of economic failures. Therefore, the President and his supporters have turned the spotlight on issues which can actually garner some support from his liberal allies (all while ostracizing the right of course). It's as if Obama woke up last week, looked at his record, and said, "Hmmm rising unemployment, falling poll numbers…OH LOOK GAY MARRIAGE…I can use that." These social issues are merely a distraction from Obama's abysmal record. They are also a way to refocus the spotlight on the President and sooth his inflated ego.
What this political maneuver shows is the president's complete lack of accountability. He's unable to answer for his faults or stand up for his decisions, even when they have failed. When all else fails and Obama cannot ignore the glaring shortcomings of his administration, he simply blames his predecessor. The economy, partisanship, turbulent world situation…all Bush. (Note: Ignore the fact that the average unemployment rate under George W. Bush was about 5%) Joe Biden took this on last week, blaming Bush for our turbulent relations with Iran. There is certainly a high degree of character deficiency in the White House right now. The President and his blind supporters are unable to take responsibility for anything, evidence of political and personal weakness. It's tough to stand by your decisions honestly and answer for your failures. Yet, for the President of the United States, it is part of his job description. The President is not supposed to "Pass the Buck." Unfortunately for us, our current Commander-in-Chief is more than willing to "Pass the Buck…Over there." Oh look, a political distraction!


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I am just getting into getting a Fett costume together, and was thinking about doing Jango. I tried serching the threads for pictures/reference to a Jango Fett Jet Pack, but didn't have much luck finding anything.
Is there anyone who builds these or kits for these? Or anyone know an easy way for a person with limited skills to build one?
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Has anyone seen, or know of, any *nix based projects along the lines of MS's Virtual Wifi research?
I've been following their research loosely for some years now and I can't believe there's still no comparable *nix based "public" research along these lines!?
Maybe some poc tools already exist? Anyone?
Any ideas?
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Thought I would give myself a little project to keep busy for a while so Im doing a Jango Helmet for my display. My problem is down in Australia we can't get Krylon ocean blue or Rust-Oleum royal blue.
Does anyone (partically Aussie builders), have an alternate brand I can acquire in Australia. I don't feel like getting family in the states to ship to me. $15 worth of spray costing me $100 after dangerous goods shipping.
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title says all...i wonder when will this game died
It was ok game back then but lacked good features and graphically it was not that bretty. I will test it at friday on my browser AOW would been good alternative for this but it had shitty currency system.
Old news honestly, but yeah no surprise here. 9Dragons was one of the most popular games back then and really only started bombing because Acclaim goofed up and starting adding really dumb updates and revamps that killed what community the game ever had. Same deal went pretty much every other publisher + the fact that none of them saw profit in how small of a community the game had.
They advertised the **** out of this game. It ended up getting a lot of players, but it also lacked a lot of content, so it lost players as fast at it grew.
No surprise that it went down hill. Was kind of a boring MMO.
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anyone know if this game is pay to win? im guessing it must be pay to win because gamescampus usually set sup its games to be pay to win. maybe the new distributor is not pay to win?
looking at the combat videos this looks like mytype of fun game. if they made it not pay to win i wud play it for sure.
many distributors of asian games seem to set up the game specifically to make it pay to win in order to actually try to make serious money (ie: attract players who like to use their money to win).
anyone know if subagames's mmos are usually pay to win...
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Arsène Wenger has shed light on his deployment of Nicklas Bendtner since the striker's return from injury.
Wenger has been reluctant to rush the Dane back into action after a persistent groin problem disrupted the opening two months of his season and recent reports suggested Bendtner was unhappy with his lack of first-team opportunities.
Marouane Chamakh's form has kept Bendtner on the fringes and, although he started at Braga in midweek, the Dane was omitted completely from last weekend's squad for the North London derby. Ahead of Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, Wenger explained his thinking over Bendtner's involvement.
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Jack Wilshere has the north London derby "in his heart", according to Arsène Wenger.
The 20-year-old has served his one-match suspension for a red card at Manchester United and returns to the Arsenal squad for Saturday's local affair with Tottenham at Emirates Stadium.
Wilshere has played in two derbies - both at White Hart Lane - and Wenger knows how much these games mean to him.
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Hi guys.
I'm wondering if some of you can impart some words of wisdom with regards to some Fett items that I've been offered in a trade for some non Star Wars related props. By the way, the trade doesn't involve anyone here, just someone local who got it from someone else.
Anyway, all sounded good until I got the box of bits to have a look at. I'd already been given the jet pack and that was less than impressive, being a vacformed job that had been put together quite badly and was wafer thin in places.The paint job sucked but that can be sorted.
Anyway, on looking at the stuff on offer it was a bit of a nightmare, and seeing as I'm anything but a Fett expert I was wondering if some of you would be kind enough to give your opinions on some of this. Unfortunately my camera batteries have died, so i only managed to snap the helmet and 1 shot of the gauntlets, but will post some more tomorrow.
Wait until you see the shots of the belt and the cape........nasty
My thoughts are that this lot isn't worth trading for what I'm offering....
1) The helmet - I'm not sure what it was cast from, it is small , I have a size 57 / 7 1/4 sized head and can just get into it, but my nose would almost touch the visor. It has been cast from one that had all the damage and texcture of the peeling/flaking/worn paint all over it. Pretty crap casting as it is, and slightly warped at the back. My initial impression was that it's cast from a standard Don Post vinyl one, although I had one of those a few years back and dont remember the bits on the sides ( below the entenna ) being detachable..........any ideas? I'm aware that the top cover for the antenna is missing - no idea where that is.....
Here's the picture of the gauntlets. My initial thought was that they looked small, the flamethrower is missing, the keypad has been cut short to make it fit and the darts are positioned in the wrong place.


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Quote from: bee-nuts on December 29, 2009, 08:13:51 PMShe sounds like an average voter to me.haha, I think that is how most people view east coasters, just as yankees view hill billies.
Hey, Natalie, we live on the east coast, where the heck are all of our slaves?? :evil:
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PTSD? to doggie daycare
Today was 6 month old Jett's first visit to doggie daycare. I have struggled (and adapting) to "high Beta" energy since he came to me at 6 wks old. We have been through basic puppy training with qualified trainer, and Jett is well behaved, but still needs an energy outlet. I work 8 to 5.
The options that evolved were crate with 10 min dog walker vs alone in fenced yard(with covered porch and screened room) vs doggie daycare. Action vs inactivity? That was the question and chose action of course.
I was expecting an exhausted pup for the evening, and didn't know what to think about his odd behavior. He appeared to be "catching flies", with snapping in the air. The action was not directed at me. He followed me everywhere and seemed agitated. He wasn't interested in food but drank water. I finally directed him to his crate. He felt relaxed there with door open so I retreated to next room. Every few minutes I would hear either a single bark, growl or snarl, or whimper/cry. When observed he was clearly exhausted, but when about to fall asleep, he would be startled to wakefulness, and snap in direction of hind quarters. This went on for about 90 minutes. He now finally seems to be sleeping peacefully.
WOW! do they get that weirded out about excitement? Should he go back again? Should he be older to attend? He is a LARGE puppy at 62 lbs! This is my third GSD and he is highest energy level of all. His behavior/reaction to the day was clearly disturbing to him and to me!
Koda has been going to a doggie day since he was 5 months old. He goes once a week, and absolutely loves it!
The dogs are broken into groups depending on their play styles and size. Active dogs aren't put out with say, senior dogs, that just want to lay around quietly. They have time spent outside while others are in, and vice versa.
Koda grew up as a puppy with a scotty dog puppy so knows how to adjust his play style to be around small dogs, and does very well around small dogs and they sometimes let him play in a small group of small dogs.
It has been great for him. When we go in and I hand him off to an employee, he never looks back!
Just do your homework and check things out first. Take a tour of the facility and watch the dogs at play. See how it is organized. How many employees, etc. Is it clean? How many dogs out at one time? Some are better than others.
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I work at a dog daycare but I still would not recommend one unless you screen potential businesses very carefully. We do careful temperament testing and as much, our business is smaller than the other businesses in the area. We like it that way because letting in dogs that are not highly socialized or looking for volume of dogs for profit rather than quality dogs in the playgroup is a recipe for disaster.
Most daycare facilities will take any client and then kick dogs out if they become an issue. Your dog may be the one it attacks because no one bothered to assess the temperament of the dog before introducing it to the group.
A dog daycare should be separated by energy level first, then size of dog. You don't want active young labs slamming into older, less tolerant labs just because they are the same size. Timid dogs also need a different playgroup than pushy, friendly dogs.
Ask for a tour of the playgroups. Do not consider any place that gives any excuse for why you can't. Poop and pee is going to happen but places with large areas of grass are harder to disinfect in the case of kennel cough/parasites than rubber flooring, so less grass is actually better.
I would also be wary of any place willing to take a puppy as young as yours. 7 months is the earliest I would consider for a puppy in that sort of intense play with lots of dog personalities. I would ask what the dog to human ratio is while supervising. Are the dogs ever kenneled? Is the staff aware and diligent about the needs of large breeds in terms of hip issues and growth plates?
Honestly, GSDs rarely do well in daycare, even if no business wants to admit this. They whine in corners for their owners, are constantly on edge around the other dogs and occasionally will "police" the play yard by chasing down rambunctious dogs and pinning them.
All that being said, if you have an outgoing and playful shepherd, they will have a blast. Dogs are pack animals and a good amount of them enjoy getting a chance to be dogs and interact with one another outside of the chaos that is the dog park.
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Just about every house around us has a dog. A few across the street will stand at their fence and bark like crazy when she is out, when this happens she will look around for me and then walk behind me like she is looking for protection.
I also took her on a walk the other day and a small dog run up to the fence and you could hear that dog just wanted to play but my GS just stopped dead in her tracks and wouldn't move at all.
We have been in contact with a trainer they are just waiting for 1 more dog to join before they start the class I wanted to do the work with her then use the day care for days when I am at work and my wife will be in class most the day then working at night.
Lots of dogs will bark from the other side of the fence. You're right that most times its not aggressive, and most times those dogs are very friendly and would have no problem interacting with your dog and playing.
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I would work with her first on her experience with other dogs yourself. Build that bond with her. Also, just curious, how is she uneasy with other dogs and is it necessary for her to have to get along with all dogs?
I also took her on a walk the other day and a small dog run up to the fence and you could hear that dog just wanted to play but my GS just stopped dead in her tracks and wouldn't move at all.
We have been in contact with a trainer they are just waiting for 1 more dog to join before they start the class I wanted to do the work with her then use the day care for days when I am at work and my wife will be in class most the day then working at night.
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I am not sure if this has been covered before but would there be anything wrong with putting my 13week old puppy in daycare?
I want to make sure she will be able to react with other dogs and so far she seems very unsure which I know is ok but I want to make sure this does not continue.
Just off the last part of her being unsure already with other dogs, I would absolutely not do this. They are not going to "properly" socialize. The idea for them is to simply let your dog play with the other dogs and get that energy out. If your dog is already unsure, I can see this escalating to more of a fear simply because they aren't going to be focusing on her specifically. Theya ren't trainers. They are usually (as I found out) just people hired to watch the dogs, yes they may love the dogs, but they are not keen necessarily on behavior.
I would work with her first on her experience with other dogs yourself. Build that bond with her. Also, just curious, how is she uneasy with other dogs and is it necessary for her to have to get along with all dogs?
|Even if puppies only interacted with other puppies, I wouldn't have done it with my pup. Because MY pup would have been the one teaching everyone bad things! He was overbearing and obnoxious unless he had someone that could match him. He only had one other pup that could give as good as it got and of course that was the only other GSD puppy in class. I constantly had to be intervening. Nah .. I wouldn't. I didn't have a shy, sensitive or insecure puppy obviously. If yours has even a little of any of those, it could be traumatic for them if they are paired up with one like mine.
I would not do it. You are relying on strangers to make sure your dog has a positive experience. You are trusting them to understand and read dogs and know when your pup is over threshold.
I always want to be present with my dogs when interacting with other dogs. I have only key my dogs interact with non family dogs out if my presence once. 2 of my dogs stayed with a friend a few summers ago when a storm knocked out my power for a week and she had AC. but she is a fellow SAR handler. I trust her. I don't trust many people with my dogs.
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What is Thrush?
I get a lot of phone calls and questions from worried mothers who have noticed that their baby's tongue has a bit of white coating and is this thrush? Thrush is fungal infection of the mouth that is seen in babies (about 2-5% of babies), but thrush typically affects the sides of the inside of the baby's mouth or under the lips and along the gum line. A white tongue alone is most likely residual milk.
There are many cases of thrush that are mild enough that they may resolve on their own. On the other hand, a severe case of thrush may be painful and may make it difficult for a baby to feed, which then leads to a fussy, irritable baby.
Thrush is caused by the fungus candida and despite everyone's best efforts at cleanliness, candida like bread mold, can just happen. Candida may be acquired at the time of delivery as the baby passes through the birth canal that is colonized with candida, or during nursing from the skin of the breast, or from a pacifier or the nipple of a bottle.
Thrush is typically treated by wiping the inside of the mouth with a soft washcloth followed by an antifungal medication given as drops in the baby's mouth after the baby has eaten. In a breast fed infant I treat the mother's breast with a topical antifungal cream as well.
Best way to look for thrush may be when you baby yawns and you get a good look at the inside of their mouths (bucal mucosa). You don't need to be a detective to find thrush, it is usually fairly evident and the biggest clue that it is not milk as it will not wipe off with a soft washcloth.
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