text:
{QUESTION} We are constantly battling time constrains on ready-mix deliveries and need help extending the time limits on some projects. We can maintain slump with water reducers easily beyond the 60 or 90 minutes allowed in the specifications. What advice can you offer?
{ANSWER} This is not a simple issue. Most states limit concrete delivery to 60 minutes from the time water hits the cement to the time of discharge. ASTM C94, "Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete," allows for 90 minutes until discharge.
These are relatively safe time frames considering the impact on the quality of the concrete. Even though additional admixture will increase slump to maintain workability, hydration is occurring and changes are ongoing in the concrete mixture.
Many ready-mix producers have transported concrete more that 60 to 90 minutes on their own accord. I have investigated situations where this has occurred and did not find evidence of poor quality issues, although I do not recommend exceeding the time constraints without studying the effects first. With proper investigation, producers have transported concrete in excess of three hours. Others have stopped hydration completely until reactivated with additional admixture.
Some state DOTs allow longer times between batching and discharge, but they often require additional evidence that there are no negative effects. Typically, the most common concern is with the air void system. Studies have shown that with longer mixing times, the air void system diminishes, with a decrease in total air content and increase in spacing factor. This may not be standard with today's air entrainers. New synthetic air entrainers are more stable and maintain the air void system under much longer mixing cycles.
Many specifications are allowing longer transit times if you can show that air entraining is not affected. Often the producer must batch concrete and measure air content at several intervals over the desired transit time for a project. We have been involved with several of these projects where pressure meter tests are taken and cylinders are cast for hardened air content and strength measurements every 15 or 30 minutes after initial batching.
We have seen extensions in transit time up to 120 minutes with this approach.
Air content is important, but do not to focus only on this one property. Other issues may develop regarding strength gain, finishing time, or placement issues. The concrete must be designed correctly for longer transit times.
Using fly ash or slag in a mix can extend the working time and help with longer transit times, although it is important to understand how they affect the finishing window if the surface requires a steel trowel. Fly ash or slag usually extends working time, but extending the finishing window too much may cause finishing issues such as blisters or dusting.
The effects of retarders are typically easy to predict and measure when wanting to slow a set time. Depending on the placement, retarders may cause the opposite effects from fly ash or slag. Retarders will delay the set time and finishing window, but they often make the finishing window much smaller.
This can catch a concrete crew off guard and miss the opportunity to put a nice tight surface on a slab. If the placement is not a steel-troweled slab, these affects may be irrelevant.
Remember that slump loss does not equal set time. Set time may be delayed but the slump may still decrease over time, causing placement issues. This will stump people many times, as they attempt to deal with long transit times. Often, someone on the jobsite will indicate the concrete is setting up too fast when it's really loosing slump. Additional retarder may not provide the desired effect in correcting the issues.
Almost every admixture supplier offers slump retention admixtures. These are designed to maintain a constant slump over time. Typically, water reducers—high-range, mid-range, or low-range—provide an initial slump gain and then gradually lose slump over the next 45 minutes. Slump retention admixtures are designed to maintain constant slump over time.
The downside is that after their design life expires, there is a rapid slump loss. These admixtures can be applied to longer transit times to help maintain slump and be redosed in transit for very long hauls.
So we've talked about long transit times, but there is still the problem of getting the specifying agency to accept longer mixing time periods. Historical documents and national standards all limit batching-to-discharge to 90 minutes. Most specifiers rely on these standards.
It is difficult, but not impossible, to get a specifier to change from a national standard. You must do your homework, and in the case of a DOT or other public agency, you will likely have to engage them in a research study. As mentioned, some states have already allowed longer time periods, mostly due to partnering with the industry in studying the concerns, issues, and concrete quality.
Contributed by Braun Intertec. For more, visit www.braunintertec.com.


text:
Venezuelan-born, London-based designer Liz Black has been swept up in the comic book mania. Popular culture loves all things super-hero right now, and Black's collection – titled Superheroine – knows it. But this collection isn't a literal interpretation of any particular superheroine: there's no gimmicks. But there is plenty of leather trim that might nod in Catwoman's direction, plenty of bright colourblocking, and above all a focus on structured tailoring that simply sends the brain into a flurry of futurist imagery. Black's philosophy of creating "wearable statement pieces with a timeless appeal" comes into full play here.
The most fitting thing about the title of Liz Black's collection is the way the pieces hug the body in a rather functional yet flattering way. Without donning a skin-tight catsuit, perhaps this is the next best thing to getting around looking and feeling like a modern day superheroine.
View the full collection by Liz Black at the gallery above.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
'"It shows the kind of character we have," said left wing Thomas Vanek, who scored the game-winner. "We felt good after the second [period], and we talked about driving it up a little bit in the third. Even the goal [that gave Tampa a 3-2 lead with 13:46 left], it didn't stop us. We just kept getting the puck deep and getting chances."'
Sabres finding road to recovery
October 28, 2007 Submitted by
Via: Buffalo News


text:
And when you dig a hole to cement them in the ground,taper the hole smaller at the top and larger as you go down. This will help so the frost does not push them up.( for those of us that know what a frost line is :)
How does the frost buildup get from your freezer to outside on your clothesline? :-D


text:
New coal mine calls for revision of traffic patterns in western Routt County
July 29, 2010
By the numbers
Twentymile Coal Company in Peabody's words:
■ Peabody's Twentymile Mine between Oak Creek and Hayden is one of the largest underground mines in the United States. Coal from Twentymile has a high heating value of 11,350 Btu per pound and low sulfur and ash content. In 2008, the mine shipped 8.6 million tons of coal to customers around the world.
■ Twentymile is a longwall operation, with longwall panels that are 1,000 feet wide and more than 2 miles long. The operation's conveyor belt travels more than five miles underground and two miles on the surface, and the mine's "scissorveyor" reduces the number of belt moves required. The Twentymile preparation plant is the largest west of the Mississippi River.
Steamboat Springs — When Peabody Energy's new Sage Creek Coal Mine becomes operational as soon as late summer 2011, motorists on Routt County Road 27 will find themselves rolling through a really big traffic roundabout in the middle of west Routt sagebrush country. Think 200 feet in diameter and 628 feet in circumference big.
Senior County Road and Bridge Engineer Heather McLaughlin said the roundabout would allow coal trucks and traffic to flow continuously through the intersection of Routt County Roads 27 and 27A without stopping. However, another big advantage is improved safety for the public.
"You won't be exposed to head-on collisions," in a roundabout, McLaughlin said. "In a worst case scenario, you might have a sideswipe, but you won't get T-boned."
Mine officials and consulting engineers at Civil Design Consultants in Steamboat Springs are in conversations with the Routt County Road and Bridge Department about how to best handle high volumes of heavy truck traffic. The heavy coal truck traffic would be generated by plans to haul coal south from the new mine to a processing and railroad loading facility at the existing Twentymile Mine. The solutions in the works include the roundabout and four new climbing lanes that add as much as 4.8 miles along a 9.5 mile stretch of rural road.
McLaughlin estimated the paved climbing lanes could cost several million dollars and that the roundabout might cost another $500,000. She will supervise the construction for the county, which will be reimbursed for construction costs by the coal mine.
The coal-hauling route could see as many as 343 roundtrip truck routes a day, depending on coal contracts. However, Routt County Commissioner Diane Mitsch Bush said truck travel will be at much lower levels to begin with and ramp up sharply beginning in 2015 as production at Twentymile Mine dwindles.
C.R. 27 sees 450 roundtrips a day, McLaughlin said, including general traffic and coal trucks carrying loads north from Twentymile to the Hayden Station power plant east of Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Commissioner Doug Monger said in response to area farmers, coal hauling would not be allowed between 9 a.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday.
Many farmers are employed off their agricultural operations on weekdays, he explained and asked for some relief on weekends when it's necessary to take slow-moving farm equipment and livestock onto county roads to get chores done.
Peabody's plans for Sage Creek gained unanimous approval from the Routt County Board of Commissioners on July 13 in two votes — one for the mine and a second for the coal-hauling plan. The latter was the subject of more detailed questioning by the commissioners.
Worker levels to stay steady
Mine officials have told the county their plan is to gradually bring the new mine online as they phase down operations at Twentymile at a similar pace. The strategy would allow them to smoothly transition their existing work force from the older mine, where the Wadge Coal Seam is moving too deep underground, to Sage Creek, where the same coal seam is closer to the surface.
By the fifth year of operations at the new mine, officials expect to employ about 195 people.
Mining operations could begin by late summer 2011 with anticipated output of 500,000 tons per year, according to company officials. The annual output is expected to increase to about 2 million tons per year. In contrast, Twentymile Mine, with its longwall operation, can produce 8.6 million tons.
If market conditions permit, a longwall could be installed between two mining gateways that will result from the initial continuous mining operation at Sage Creek.
Local mine officials refer media inquiries to Peabody corporate headquarters in St. Louis. A spokeswoman did not respond to an e-mail Wednesday afternoon.
— To reach Tom Ross, call 871-4205 or e-mail email@example.com


text:
- Home
- About
- Issues
- Act
- Publications
- Donate
Bob Bixby, the executive director of the Concord Coalition, agrees with Frenzel that both parties are now trying to prepare the ground for the fall fiscal debate.
"I think there is a genuine debate about how much deficit reduction we need and how it should be phased-in. Looked at from the perspective of the overall $3 plus trillion federal budget, it would be hard to define it as austere. But you could look at portions of the budget - the domestic discretionary portion - and argue with some justification that cuts so far have been severe," Bixby said.


text:
Not a member yet?
Join us now
to discover our award-winning online English school.
Unconditional love is loving your kids for who they are, not for what they do… it isn't something you will achieve every minute of every day. But it is the thought we must hold in our hearts every day. - Stephanie Marston
"Christ is our peace...and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing the law with its commandments and regulations...to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace, and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility." (Ephesians 2:14-16)
Dario was a young Bosnian-Croat soldier. He shared his experiences as a commander during the war....three years of killing, carnage, rape and plunder. Land mines exploded at his feet by day and in his head at night. His private horror was unspeakable. Dario wrote a letter: 'I asked a German missionary if God can forgive even so big sins like mine. He answered that Jesus pays some 2,000 years ago ALL the sins from this world. That night I fall upon my knees, begging from God to forgive me and change my life. When I wake up next morning, I felt very strange deep peace and joy inside me. I wanted to share that joy with Jesus with others.'
Christ is the only solution for the Jew and Gentile, the Muslim, Arab and Serb. And for you. What steps can you take to overcome any walls of hostility in your life?
Be blessed!


text:
Feminism | Posted by Hannah H on 06/14/2013
Tomboy Exceptionalism: "I'm Not Like The Other Girls"
I grew up a tomboy. That meant no dresses, no dolls, and even biting my kindergarten boyfriend who dared to give me a party favour bag at his birthday that was princess themed. It meant playing in the mud, wearing clothes from the boy's section at Old Navy, and (most importantly) being tough, rough, and powerful. I wasn't "like the other girls" — I wanted the boys to value and play with me, rather than try and look up my skirt when I jumped from the monkey bars as they did with my friend Lauren.
So I got to play in their reindeer games because, as a tomboy, I was free from gender expectations that devalued me as a women. I wasn't a threat because I wasn't " like the …


text:
Pretty Pink Punch RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
5 5 5
This refreshing punch is convenient because you can make it ahead of time and just add the ginger ale just before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Featured In: Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 bottles (64 ounces each) cranberry-raspberry juice, chilled
- 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 liter ginger ale, chilled
- Decorative ice mold & lemon slices, optional
- In a punch bowl, dissolve sugar in water. Add juices and lemonade; mix well. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, top with a decorative ice mold and lemon slices. Serve immediately. Yield: 50 servings (7-1/2 quarts).
Editor's Note: To make ice mold, arrange chemical-free edible flowers in a heart or ring mold. Carefully add enough water to partially cover flowers; freeze. Add enough water to cover flowers; freeze. Add water to desired depth; freeze.
Originally published as Pretty Pink Punch in Country Woman May/June 1997, p40
Reviews for Pretty Pink Punch
Please Log In or Join to add a rating and review.
Click stars to rate
Any changes to your rating or review will appear where you originally posted your review
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2013
"Made this yesterday for my daughter's third birthday party! Everyone seemed to love it, including myself! We bottled up the left overs in one of the cran-raspberry juice bottles, and it's still amazing the next day!"
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2011
"I made this punch for a bridal shower and it was a hit. It will be made for the wedding as well. It is the perfect balance of sweet/tart. Very refreshing and not sicky sweet."
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2010
"Everyone loved this punch at my husband's promotion reception. It's very tasty, but not too sweet. I like that it uses real juice instead of something in a packet."
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2009
"I made this for a reception at my office. It was a big hit!! It is very easy to make and is much more nutritious than the kool-aid based punches. It is a "keeper"!"


text:
|We prefer a thick crust so I double the recipe of the crust and make it thicker!
Old Fashioned Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
27 comments:
- Angie's Recipes said...
A gorgeous chicken pot pie! The crust must be really crumbly and melt-in-mouth delicious.
- November 3, 2011 at 2:02 AM
- My Little Space said...
Simply lovely. Such a good reminder. Haven't had this for such a long time already.
Hope you're having a wonderful day.
Cheers, Kristy
- November 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM
- Tina said...
This tasty recipe is a perfect thing for all that leftover turkey after Thanksgiving! I have never made my own pot pie and you do make it look easy. I may not wait until after Thanksgiving to make this-thanks so much for sharing Claudia and have a great day XOXOX
- November 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM
- Becky said...
Claudia, This yummy looking pot pie is a wonderful way to use that turkey from thanksgiving. The crust looks so good.
- November 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM
- Lizzy said...
My hubby loves pot pie...and you've reminded me to whip one up soon! He'd love your yummy crust~
- November 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM
- Curt said...
I love pot pie, and haven't had one in years. This one sounds perfect!
I don't know why I quit eating them. Funny how some foods get left behind until someone reminds you!
- November 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM
- Greg said...
Last weekend, I was going to make Chicken Pot Pie and Annette convinced me to make beef stew instead. I have been craving the pot pie every since, now you go and rub this in my face. I think this weekend a chicken pot pie us gonna happen.
- November 3, 2011 at 8:47 AM
- Mari @ Mari's Cakes said...
I love pot pies! I am so craving some now!
Have a fantastic day :)
- November 3, 2011 at 9:07 AM
- Angela said...
Beautiful--and chicken pot pie is one of my favorite dishes, ever.
- November 3, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- Cajunlicious said...
So delicious and comforting, perfect for this cold weather!
- November 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM
- Claudia said...
This brings me back to my childhoods. I'd also forego the onions - and double the sherry!
- November 3, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Spicie Foodie said...
Chicken pot pie is also a favorite in my house. The double crust sounds like a great idea. So yummy!
- November 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- Big Dude said...
As long as I can remember, I've liked chicken pot pie, even the frozen ones as a kid. Yours has me wantinmg one right now.
- November 3, 2011 at 1:21 PM
- Emily Malloy said...
Beyond comforting, Claudia!
- November 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM
- anthony stemke said...
An old-fashioned chicken pot pie, looks very appealing.
- November 3, 2011 at 5:13 PM
- Drick said...
I love a good pot pie and I know this is it... love the sherry in it and all of the optional ingredients are not optional at all, I would put 'em all in....
- November 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM
- Trix said...
This is soooo gorgeous - I could see it in a cookbook!
- November 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM
- redkathy said...
Hey GF, This one is sheer beauty! Supposed to be in the fifties tonight. How perfect is this meal with temperatures like that... Woo Hoo
- November 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Catherine said...
Dear Claudia, I just love the picture of the rolling pin with the dough. It looks cozy and comforting. The pot pie sounds delish! I love dishes like this for the fall and winter. Blessings, Your friend, Catherine xoxo
- November 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- healthyfoodietravels said...
Looks amazing! It's always best when a bit bubbles over - just tells you there's deliciousness inside :)
- November 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- Our Eyes Eat First said...
As long as I can leave out the mushrooms - Im loving it! lol.. looks super yummy and rich - great looking crust (my fave part)
- November 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM
- Baker Street said...
Perfect recipe for any leftover turkey after Thanksgiving! Looks absolutely perfect
- November 6, 2011 at 10:26 PM
- the food dude said...
Great pot pie, delicious!
- November 7, 2011 at 12:01 AM
- Lacy said...
Looks amazing!! I've been searching for a really great chicken pot pie & I'm also a huge fan of the crust -- perfect recipe!!
- November 7, 2011 at 12:53 PM
- janet@cupcakestocaviar said...
Delicious looking pot pie Claudia! I love the crust also; it's great when mixed with the pie gravy. MMMmmmmmm... now I want this. Immediately.
- November 7, 2011 at 8:25 PM
- easyfoodsmith said...
Yummy looking pot pie. The crust and those juices oozing out are making me drool...
- November 8, 2011 at 4:39 AM
- Peggy said...
I remember growing up and having pot pie a lot when I was younger - haven't had it in ages! This recipe might bring it back for me =)
- November 8, 2011 at 5:41 AM


text:
|Thankful for us adopting him
|Thankful to be legal!
|Thankful for ketchup
I wonder if the thankfulness is the result of remembering. Mikias remembers his life before us. Jemberu does not. Mikias remembers wanting a family. He remembers things that make him grateful for the love and security that a family provides. I can't take those realities away from him. I can't make him tuck those memories away, where they are not so close to the surface. I know that will take it's own time.
So, when Mikias is a teenager and I write a blog post about him taking us for granted, do me a favor and remind me to be thankful.


text:
|Topic Review (Newest First)
Yeah glad I was paying attention, the thru-hull they used yesterday looks to be similar to an old cheapy one I have for above-water bilge pump discharge ... which is brittle and has cracked.
BUT everything is fixed now, all marelon down there and scoop facing aft. 3rd time's the charm. She's in the water now, no leaks, job finally done right. Next time I'll DIY for sure.
Thanks everybody this forum is awesome.
|Maine Sail
Originally Posted by FishFinder View Post
Saga continues, turns out the replacement thru-hull they put in yesterday was NOT marelon, it's some kind of other plastic .... they're telling me this other plastic is fine, thought this was a no-no below waterline. Doesn't matter we're taking the whole thing out again today.
Sounds like it's time to find a new boat yard these guys are clowns!!
The other alternative is to learn to DIY, save some BIG money and generally do a better job..
It has to be marelon, there's no plastic substitute for that AFAIK. You should probably add this yard to the list that someone (SD?) created about experiences with marine companies.
|Saga continues, turns out the replacement thru-hull they put in yesterday was NOT marelon, it's some kind of other plastic .... they're telling me this other plastic is fine, thought this was a no-no below waterline. Doesn't matter we're taking the whole thing out again today.
|Pic of install (it's since been painted). The thru-hull under the scoop is the part I'm hoping is marelon ...
|Today the yard removed the entire thru-hull and reinstalled, reversing the scoop so it now faces aft. I think all is good ... they had to put in a new thru-hull under the scoop because old was destroyed on removal. It looks a little bit different from the other marelon ones ... hard to tell it's covered by the scoop now. They wouldn't put in a non-marelon plastic thru-hull under the waterline would they? I'm paranoid now. I'll need to verify that I suppose before launch tomorrow.
The only thru-hulls that should have a forward facing scoop on a sail boat is the intakes for the for HVAC or refrigeration, they assist in the pumps keeping their prime.
The yard that fitted your thru-hull for the engine raw water intake is incompetent, it is a rookie mistake and even if a rookie installed it there should have been a final inspection before launching by an experienced person. The Yard should haul and correct the problem without you incurring any costs!
Mainesail is correct, raw water pumps do not block the flow, there are wear items in a pump, the 'cam' and the 'cover plate', even a new impeller will not seal properly if these are worn, add a worn impeller to the mix......
It does not take much wave action or to force water into a forward facing thru-hull, particularly when the boat is heeling and the thru-hull is closer to the water-line and the relative height of the thru-hull and the engine is reduced due to the hulls lateral rotation as it heels.
If you cannot get satisfaction with the yard, until you get this corrected, I would not sail the boat without the thru-hull being closed to prevent the possibility engine damage..
|negrini you got a pm
|Good extract from the book (I have it too !!). I have an extract from VOLVO parts book (part 26.1-3, cooling water intake chapter 26). This explicity states the strainer must be faced FWD for powerboats only, while must be faced AFT for sailboats. When I installed my MD2040 with SailDrive, a very nice US VOLVO dealer (I can't remember who, but it was in New York) handed me a copy of installation manual for engines, and that was years ago. Again, I'm very surprised your boatyard is not aware of this well known old specification .... send me your e-mail so I can send you the pdf, then you can print and show to them.
Well I found the proof I was looking for ... from Nigel Calder's book "Marine Diesel Engines":
"A less common cause of engine flooding is the installation of a scoop-type water inlet facing forward on the outside of a sailboat hull. Anytime the boat is moving at more than a few knots, this generates pressure in the raw-water system. In normal circumstances, the vanes in the rubber impeller raw-water pump will hold this pressure at bay when the engine is not running. But if the vanes get damaged, water will be driven up through the heat exchanger and into the exhaust, where it will build up and flood the engine. Scoops, if used, should be fitted backward."
So that sucks. Going to have to talk to the yard. Based on what everybody said here, it sounds like the install will most likely work OK which is good to know. But like MaineSail and my book says, there is a chance it will not and at $82/hr they should have known better.
|This thread has more than 10 replies. Click here to review the whole thread.
|Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On


text: Renee Cuff Watch Style: 570069497 Out of Stock Love it? Everyone else did too. This item sold out! Use our search tool, chat online or call 1.888.855.4986 to find something equally desirable. Round beads and a square face give geometric style to our chic cuff watch. Hinged styling. Japanese quartz movement. Glass and metal. Read More… Share on Facebook Tweet Pin


text:
Discussion in 'February 2013' started by roscoe36, Oct 29, 2012.
It al depends on the play ofcourse and where you are on the court but i agree with the fact that if your man is backing off giving you the shot, you should take the shot (unless the shot is out of your comfortzone, range, etc.). Because next time he will be on you, giving you more opportunity to fake a shot and make a drive. If you don't take the shot he keeps backing off packing the lane or by you driving, you have a bigger chance of picking up a charge (since the defender has more time to adjust and move his feet).
Things I liked in this game (that haven't been replaced in my poor memory by the Lakers game I just watched): The running is back!! - One of the things I thought we might see more of this season after the pre-season, but didn't, and one of the things the bench was doing really well for a while. I have to agree with jzchen, it is probably due to Tay leaving. The Calderon effect - Previously said I think this will help BK long term, but definitely think it made him more focussed on this game Calderon taking notes - Was worried he might be too tied up in emotion after seeing that interview, but showing he is a consummate professional with that. Also was stuck on something someone said about him heading back to Spain, but I think he could be a great backup PG in the future for a reasonable price and good to see he is still engaged in the NBA. Singler - Every good team needs a guy that can be different things on different nights. That was Tay and now is showing good form to replicate (an exert taken from the Lakers game too - thought he played great D on Kobe all night). Stuckey's usage - Still think he is better fit for someone else, but he was used perfectly tonight. Was not forced as a scoring option and when he was scoring, they didn't fall in love with it. Middleton's one score - Man, that is one smooth stroke. Kravtsov's free throws - Very very comfortable. Would love to see him given more of BoT's minutes in a game if BoT is not hitting the 3.
Even if Charlie IS hittin' the 3. ...Free TRG!!!
A big man should get the opportunity to prove himself after coming all the way from Russia. If Maggette got a month long trial period and other have spent time in bench jail only to break free, I don't see why it is so crazy to put in TRG for a few weeks. He looked like a banger overseas. That will translate well off the bench. For a guy that gets by on things other than shooting touch, it should be pretty easy to quickly determine his level of effectiveness. With shooters, I would suggest a much longer test run so that they get their touch and feel comfortable.
Where are we supposed to find minutes for a 3rd center?
If you play Moose and CV at the 4 and Drum and TRG at the 5 and Max wherever we can fit him
TRG is getting screwed because Monroe and Drummond never get in foul trouble. That would be his natural opportunity. There was a curious incident recently where we had some rather undersized fellows guarding Henson and Dalembert. That would have been an opportunity for him.
As long as Jason Maxiell and (expletive) Charlie Villanueva are getting minutes, the PF/C spots should be wide open to anyone who shows promise. Joe should be advertising for bigs on Craigslist and be holding auditions daily.
Separate names with a comma.


text:
Youngsters from Arsenal's Premier League 4 Sport programme were given a unique opportunity to sample a new sport in July, when they were invited to participate in London's first-ever PL4S Beach Volleyball Tournament.
Volleyball was one of the four original sports on the PL4S programme, which aims to promote and encourage young people's involvement in Olympic sports as part of London 2012's legacy. This was the first occasion, however, that participants had been given the chance to try their hand at the outdoor version of the sport.
The 4-a-side competition, which was held at the Score Centre in Leyton – one of the new London GoSpike Beach Hubs, funded by Volleyball England – saw 14 teams come together to take part in the event which also featured teams from Leyton Orient, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
In what proved to be a highly competitive day of action, Arsenal's girls' team, which was made up from three different schools, won all of their matches to emerge triumphant, while the boys' team missed out to eventual winners, West Ham.
The young participants were given a taste of what it would be like to compete for glory at the London 2012 Olympic Games with the court at the Score Centre using sand from one of the recent test events at Horseguards Parade.
Speaking about the day, Arsenal's Premier League 4 Sport Coordinator, Ross McKinley said: "It was a really good day and the volleyball on show was of a very high standard, especially considering it was the first time many of the participants had played on sand. My personal highlight was seeing the spirit in which the event was played and how well the teams integrated."
Louise Kessell, Portsmouth FC PL4S Coordinator, added: "I'd like to express a big thank you to Arsenal for organising the event and Leyton Orient FC for hosting the tournament. The boys that represented Portsmouth had a fantastic day and it is something that will live with them for a long time. As newcomers to the sport, this tournament was a massive learning experience for the boys - both on and off the court, as most of them have social, emotional and learning difficulties and had not been to London before.
"However, they put up a spirited fight against teams of players with a lot more volleyball experience than them and showed great sportsmanship in all their games. They really were a true credit to their school, Portsmouth Football Club and the Premier League 4 Sport programme and we are really looking forward to the next competition."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


text:
By Matt Fortune
The Stadium, Highbury Square is on time and on budget.
Those were the words from Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman on Thursday as he, Arsène Wenger and other Club directors performed the traditional topping-out ceremony. They were joined on stage by representatives from Sir Robert McAlpine, the project contractors, and the former Mayor of Islington
In Wenger's first return to the Highbury site since Arsenal moved to Emirates Stadium, the Frenchman applied the finishing touches of cement to the roof of what was the East Stand.
After 93 years as a football stadium, Highbury is now being converted into over 700 high-specification studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.
The development has more than a passing resemblance to Highbury Stadium as the apartments will be constructed around the four sides of the old pitch - which will be turned into an attractive garden area. Construction will be completed by the summer of 2009, although the first apartments will be ready for occupation later this year.
As part of the traditional ceremony an evergreen bough was nailed to the stage and a 'noggin of ale' was drunk.
"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd and all the project team for what has been achieved to date in the building of Highbury Square," said Edelman.
"The development is really taking shape now and we are all really looking forward to the apartments being fully completed in summer 2009. Sales are going very well, but we still have limited number of apartments available."
Wenger added: "This is my first visit back to Highbury since we played our last match here. The development looks very impressive and the construction team have done a very good job. The people who will be living here are very lucky."
For further information on the limited available apartments can be found on www.thestadium-highbury.com or by calling 0845 262 6000.
Looking across to the West Stand
The North Bank looks different...
...and so does the Clock End
A piper leads the guests in
Keith Edelman addresses the crowd
Arsène Wenger says a few words
The boss scoops in the cement...
...and applies the finishing touches
Evergreen bough is nailed to platform
The guests consume the ale
- To buy official Arsenal pictures visit www.ArsenalPics.com.


text:
Official Winter Tires Thread: Please post any winter questions here!
So, first off let's learn or relearn the facts about winter tires.
How do winter tires work?
Here are a few pictures to illustrate the mechanics involved in winter traction.
If you look closely at a road surface you can tell that it is really not that smooth as represented by the model in this picture:
With the high grip rubber compound used in your summer performance tires the contact area conforms to the irregular surface of the road:
That amount of contact can generate a tremendous amount of traction in the summer time but what if the road in snow covered?
That brings us to the question, what makes a tire a good winter tire? The answer is a three part puzzle and without all three parts traction will be compromised.
Let's look at the first part of the puzzle; tread design.
This picture shows a winter tire tread design which, as you can clearly see, utilizes a large number of sipes:
When the road gets snow covered the tire is no longer able to conform to the surface.
The siping allows the tread elements to flex under stress create aggressive "biting edges" when braking, cornering or accelerating.
Part two of our three piece traction puzzle is tread depth.
While deep snow and ice-covered roads are two of the most challenging conditions North American drivers will face, tire developments during the last decade have noticeably advanced wintertime mobility. The technological revolution of dedicated winter tires for drivers in the snowbelt, and the continuing evolution of all-season tires for drivers living on its periphery characteristically offer more grip in snow and on ice than ever before.
However the basics of delivering traction and handling in snow and on ice remain unchanged. Tires must combine three fundamental features to deliver good wintertime performance, including an appropriate tread design, pliable tread compound and sufficient tread depth. If any one of these fundamental features is absent then the other two, regardless of their ability, cannot deliver the desired results. Since engineers can develop cutting-edge tread designs and chemists can develop advanced rubber compounds, it is often the remaining tread depth that is the variable in determining wintertime performance.
In most parts of the world, tires are considered to be legally worn out when they reach "2/32" (approximately 1.6mm) of remaining tread depth. U.S. law requires tires to have easy-to-see Tread Wear Indicator bars running from one side of their tread design to the other when the tire's tread has worn down to the minimum legal limit of 2/32 inch.
However in spite of the legal minimums, Tire Rack recommends that drivers expecting to experience wet conditions consider replacing their tires when they reach 4/32" of remaining tread depth. Tire Rack's tests have shown how shallow treads reduce wet braking traction and increase stopping distances. (See this video).
Tire Rack also recommends that drivers expecting to encounter snow-covered roads consider replacing their tires when they reach approximately 6/32" of remaining tread depth to maintain good mobility. Tires need more tread depth in wintry conditions to compress snow in their grooves and release it as they roll. If there isn't sufficient tread depth, the "bites" of snow that can be processed on each tire revolution will be reduced to "nibbles," and the vehicle's traction and mobility in snow will be reduced.
The third and final part of the puzzle is the rubber compound used. Rubber compounds vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer but, the task is the same so, you will see similarities between the products. They all typically use compounds which utilize materials designed to remain flexible at cold temps in addition to traction enhancements from silica and other materials which add more bite on ice.
Now, for the next step ... types of winter tires
There are basically three different types of winter tires
#1.) Performance Winter
You want enhanced dry road handling from your winter tires and are willing to trade some snow and ice traction to get it.
Meeting severe snow service requirements and branded with the "Snowflake-on-the-Mountain" symbol, these are higher speed rated tires that are designed to suit winter driving on European highways. They are available in many of the low profile sizes used as Original Equipment on sporty imported and domestic cars. Due to their unique designs these tires must be installed in sets of four.
#2.) Studless Ice and Snow
You want to maximize snow and ice traction from your winter tires without the inconvenience of using winter tire studs.
Meeting severe snow service requirements and branded with the "Snowflake-on-the-Mountain" symbol, these tires feature the latest in tread compound technology to provide winter traction without the inconvenience of tire studs. They trade a little handling for excellent ice and snow traction. Due to their unique tread compounds these tires must be installed in sets of four.
#3.) Studdable Winter
You want the traditional security of studded winter tires for enhanced traction on ice.
Meeting severe snow service requirements and branded with the "Snowflake-on-the-Mountain" symbol, these tires feature traditional snow tire tread compounds and studdable tread designs for good snow and ice traction. Due to their unique designs these tires must be used in sets of four. Use of studded tires is often prohibited or restricted. Check with local authorities to confirm legality. Keep in mind that these can be used without studs if desired.
But Do I Really Need Winter Tires?
The primary concern that our customers express is that they don't want to get "stuck" in the snow (or in the ditch) during the winter.
While in cities like Atlantic City, Memphis and Seattle located at the edge of the snow belt, relatively new All-Season tires will probably work just fine. But the odds change as you move further into the snow belt or the All-Season tires have a few years of wear on them. And who wants to gamble...especially when their collision deductible and future insurance premiums are on the table.
We all know that tires are a compromise. One tire can't be the fastest on the track, most controllable in the snow, and longest wearing. The Ultra High Performance tire that grips the track with tread temperatures of 200° is incompetent as its tread compound becomes like "hard plastic" at below 32°. Today's 80,000-mile tires require tread designs and compounds that maximize long, even wear... not winter traction. And while many of today's all-season tires (Original Equipment, touring and performance) address some of these issues, they still emphasize longer wear, a quieter ride or greater performance...not winter traction.
Only winter tires are designed to excel in the colder temperatures, slush, snow and ice that many parts of the country experience for three or more months a year.
It's also important to note that the recent advancements in electronic driver aids, such as ABS and traction control don't provide more traction. They only help prevent drivers from over braking or overpowering the available traction of their tires. The only thing the driver can do to increase traction...to actually get more grip and control... is install better tires.
As in the past, there are 'general use' recommended packages for each model car to be found at our Winter category but, if you would like to discuss other options for your specific need please don't hesitate to give me a call at 800-428-8355 ext. 788 or drop me an e-mail.
You can also post in this thread but please supply the following information ....
Tires only or winter package:
and I will respond directly to your post.
I will also be adding to this thread periodically so check back often.
Links to use to get the forum credit for your order:
- Tires
- Wheels
- Winter
- Brakes
- Suspension
I just wanted to post to say the tires make a huge difference. I bought a winter tire/rim package through the Tire Rack and it cost about $600 shipped. Well worth it. I bought the winter set shortly after I bought the car so I can't honestly say how many accidents it's helped me avoid, but just about any car is safer with winter tires than without it if you live in a wintry climate. All tires have their limitations, regardless of conditions, but stopping, steering, and starting is better with the right tires.
Best part, after a winter of usage the tread still looks almost new. Plus, my all seasons don't show much wear.
Year: 2006
Make: Ford
Model: Focus SES
Location: North Dakota, USA
Tires only or winter package: Package (15" steel rims with 195/60-15 Continental ExtremeWinterContact tires)
Year: 2011
Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Location: Eastern Massachusetts
Tires only
I purchased my car late last year (end of November), and made it through the winter just fine with the stock 15" wheels (all season tires), ABS, traction control, and my manual transmission. Over the summer I bought some 17" OEM wheels, and plan on making the stock 15" wheels my "winter" set once the tread on those all season tires wears down a bit more. I drive approximately 30,000 miles a year, and my commute is about 50 miles round trip, five days a week. I have multiple questions.
-Knowing that longevity is important to me (I don't want to buy a new set of winter tires every other year), are there any brands/styles you can recommend?
-Will highway driving on salty roads greatly diminish the life of my winter tires?
-When would you recommend switching into and out of my winter set of tires each year, and why?
-Should winter tires only be used below a certain outdoor temperature or speed in order to prevent premature wear?
Thanks in advance!
I'm not a professional but I did a lot of research before buying the winter tires I have (I put the same ones on my wife's car)
-Knowing that longevity is important to me (I don't want to buy a new set of winter tires every other year), are there any brands/styles you can recommend?
The Continental ExtremeWinterContact tires I bought seemed to do better than other snow tires in terms of longevity from reading reviews. The Tire Rack has a tool that will show you what winter tires fit and many users submit reviews detailing tread life, performance, comfort, etc.
-Will highway driving on salty roads greatly diminish the life of my winter tires?
Not sure, I've only driven in the snow in the Midwest.
-When would you recommend switching into and out of my winter set of tires each year, and why?
It depends on your preference. I remember reading somewhere "when the average temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm putting mine on in about a month since we get snow before Halloween. I took them off mid April and we got hit with an ice storm a few weeks later. I'll probably put them on mid Oct and take them off mid April this year too.
-Should winter tires only be used below a certain outdoor temperature or speed in order to prevent premature wear?
The tread compound on winter tires is much softer than all season tires, cold makes it less soft. If you leave them on well into the spring expect premature wear (as my friend who left them on through June found out, bald blizzaks after 6 months).
That being said, I put the winter tires on my wife's Accord early Oct while there were still some warm day and took them off mid April. They show little wear. On my Focus I put them on in January (bought the car in Dec) and took them off mid April and they show no wear.
I hope this helps some, the Tire Rack sales rep can probably help more. Remember your ABS doesn't help you stop, it just helps you maintain control while trying to stop. The traction control doesn't give you extra traction, it just prevents you from sending too much torque to the drive wheels (which may sometimes be any at all).
The Ford Focus is a great car, but like most other FWD cars it prone to under-steer at it's limits, which are very low on ice (I've been barely moving through parking lots, unable to turn, unable to stop moving towards an obstacle). They don't salt roads here, you have to wait for it to melt which takes a while because we get cold winters.
The last vehicle I drove through winter with all seasons was my Ford Ranger. Even leaving generous stopping distances there were still occasions where I had to plow into snow next to the curb so that I did not hit the person who just stopped at the light in front of me (this is given nearly a block of stopping distance). I never drove my Ranger fast in the winter because it stayed in 2wd unless the snow was too deep to move anywhere without 4wd. Sheets of ice are incredibly difficult to stop on, especially without snow tires. I'm not saying snow tires are a replacement for common sense, I'm just saying they're worth the money.
It sounds like you have a lot more experience driving in snow/ice so I'm not telling you anything new. But if you like your Focus the price of snow tires is easily justifiable. You will probably have to pay more than I did since my car does not have TPMS, but winter tires are well worth it.
All of these questions are related as the timing and conditions you run your tires in will effect wear. I've found that the Michelin Xi2 will offer the best tread life and the newest Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 boasts the same.
I have not heard anything or seen any evidence to indicates that salt will cause additional wear.
It is best to run dedicated winter tires in temperatures below 45 degrees to prevent excessive wear. A lot of people call and ask if they can be used year round and the answer is yes BUT you might only get a year out of them which just isn't worth it. So if you decide to make the leap to winter tires then try to only have them on when the temperature is consistently less than 45 degrees. This obviously varies based on the area. The rule of thumb here in northern Indiana is Thanksgiving to Tax Day.
The why is because the winter tire rubber compound is softer than an all season compound. In warmer weather you can literally see it pealing off.
Year: 2012
Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Location: Ontario, Canada
Winter package: Tires and Steel Wheels - 215/55/16
* Best solution for delivery to Canada?
Btw DEREKC, a narrower option like a 195 width would be better suited to our Ottawa driving. Check into the 15" option (wheels/tires are cheaper too).
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:25 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.1
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Why doesn't deleting messages free up disk space?
Actually, it does … eventually.
There are two reasons why you do not see an immediate reduction of disk utilization when you delete messages from a Citadel system.
The first reason is that deletion of messages is one of a number of operations which the Citadel server defers for later processing in order to keep interactive performance running smoothly and quickly. The messages you delete will appear to be gone, but they are actually still in the database. When the nightly auto-purger job runs, those messages will finally be deleted. (For a more technical discussion, read this article on How deferred processing works in Citadel).
The other reason is that Berkeley DB, the underlying data store used in the Citadel server, never shrinks the size of its data files. When messages or other data are removed from the store, that space is made available for other data. As a result, your Citadel data files will stop growing for a while, even if you continue storing more data in them.


text:
Design Craft Fountains
we know, we know, who knew that SOME fountains were for WATER instead of the chocolate we all know and crave? Anyway, maybe these would look good in your yard. You decide. We're going to get milkshakes. Have fun making your home and garden a thing of beauty or whatever.
Ends on November 28 at 9AM CT


text:
Browsing Engineering -- Computer by Subject "Computer network architectures."
Now showing items 1-1 of 1
[2010-02-09] Naming and discovery in networks : architecture and economics In less than three decades, the Internet was transformed from a research network available to the academic community into an international communication infrastructure. Despite its tremendous success, there is a growing ...


text:
So Lifting Slim Leg Jeans in Black
Out of Stock
- Our jeans sit just below the waist, for a modern fit with maximum comfort.
- The slim-leg silhouette is eased through the thigh, tailored to taper down the leg.
- 88% cotton, 10% polyester, 2% spandex.
- Machine wash. Imported.
- Tall length online only.


text:
Captain of 2011 & 2012 Tar Heels • a three-year returning letter winner • started most of the 2009 season in the midfield, primarily at playmaking center midfielder • moved into a full-time starting position in 2010 as the playmaking center midfielder and played that role again on the 2011 squad • played in the summer of 2011 as a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps in the W League with UNC teammate Ranee Premji • competed for the U.S. Women's National U23 Team in 2011 & 2012 after playing in 2010 for the U20 National Team as a defender • a Veteran Leader in the Carolina Leadership Academy Program • member of UNC Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
Junior Season (2011)
Started 19 games for the Tar Heels, missing only the Clemson game when she was away training with the National Team • was Carolina's third-leading scorer with 14 points • tied for the team lead in assists with eight • had the game-winning assist on a goal by Courtney Jones to beat Notre Dame in overtime • had two assists in the win over Houston • scored the game-winning goal at Ohio State on a penalty kick • had a great weekend in Florida, recording a goal and an assist in wins over Florida State and Miami • she notched the game-winning goals in both of those contests assisted on the game-winning goal in a 1-0 triumph over Duke • copped first-team All-ACC honors • second-team All-Southeast Region selection by the NSCAA • named a second-team Capital One Academic All-America by College Sports Information Directors of America • also earned Academic All-District honors • All-ACC Academic Team selection • named to the 2012 ACC Academic Honor Roll, the fall semester 2011 Dean's List and the 2012 spring semester Dean's List • named by Top Drawer Soccer To Its Preseason Top 100 list for 2011 • named the team's top midfielder and won the "Gift of Fury" Award.
Sophomore Season (2010)
A second-team All-ACC selection • copped honors on the second-team NSCAA All-Southeast Region squad. • named to the 2010 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List • 2010 Top Drawer Soccer preseason Player To Watch in the ACC • tapped for the Dean's List in both semesters of the 2010-11 school year • named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for the second straight year • mentioned on the Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week on October 18, 2010 • named a CS360 Primetime Performer on October 18, 2010 • named to first-team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Team for District III • one of UNC's most durable performers in 2010, she started all 23 games and played 1,701 minutes • was Carolina's sixth-leading scorer with 16 points and tied for fifth on the team with seven goals • scored the first goal of her career in 3-0 win at Texas A&M on August 20 • her second-half goal proved to be the game-tying tally in a 2-2 decision against Stanford on August 27 • assisted on Kealia Ohai's game-winning goal against Virginia Tech on September 26 • had first multi-goal game in win over Miami with a pair of tallies • scored the game-winning goals versus Clemson on October 21 and in NCAA Tournament second round win over James Madison on November 14.
Freshman Season (2009)
Played in 27 matches as a freshman • started four successive matches against Auburn, Duke, Wake Forest and Boston College and started again at Florida State • then started the last 10 games of the season at playmaking center midfield as the Tar Heels went 10-0 in those matches en route to the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament titles • was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team • a Soccer America first-team All-Freshman Team choice • tapped for Top Drawer Soccer's second-team All-Rookie squad • played 1,591 minutes, including a season-high 84 minutes against Boston College in the ACC Tournament semifinals • assisted on three goals, one each against UCLA, UCF and the regular-season win over Wake Forest • reaped significant academic honors • was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll • tapped for the All-ACC Academic Women's Soccer Team • a Dean's List selection in both the fall semester 2009 and the spring semester 2010 • won team's rookie of the year award.
ODP, National Teams & Club Soccer
Current member of the U.S. U23 National Team where she serves as captain • was the MVP of the Four Nations Tournament in La Manga, Spain as the U.S. won the championship • also led Americans to title in Three Nations Tournament in Norway in 2012 • capped with the U.S. U23 National Team in 2011, making international trips to La Manga, Spain and Falun, Sweden • started on defense for the U20 National Team in the 2010 U20 World Cup in Germany • played a prominent role for the U17s when they captured the silver medal in the inaugural U17 World Cup • she played the holding center midfield spot and started five games, playing every minute of those games and wore the captain's band for two of them, including the final against North Korea • had an assist in the quarterfinal game against South Korea and another assist in the 81st minute of the semifinal game against Germany which sent the USA through to the finals • a consistent presence on the back line for the U17s in 2008, she started all 12 matches the team played heading into the U17 World Cup • started all five matches at the CONCACAF U17 qualifying tournament and was one of two players to play every minute of the tournament • had two goals and one assist in qualifying, with her two scores coming in a win over El Salvador • played with the U16s in 2007, scoring a goal in a win over Brazil • played a year up with the U.S. U16s in 2006 • member of Eastern Pennsylvania state team from 2003-09 • that team won Region 1 ODP Tournament in 2008 • member of Region 1 ODP team from 2004-2009 • traveled internationally to Barbados, Spain, Brazil, and Russia with the team • since she was 14 she played for Arsenal World Class under coach Kazbek Tambi • Tar Heels Yael Averbuch and Brittani Bartok also played on that club team • was an NSCAA Youth All-America 2006-08 • Aresenal World Class won the U18 state title, captured the regional title and took third at nationals in 2007 • also played for Vincent United, Langhorne Strikers, which won the EPA State title in 2004, and Lenape Valley • played U9 through U11 with the New Hope Cobras boys team and continued to play secondarily for them until U15.
Attended the Pennington School in New Jersey • scored 62 goals and had 30 assists through her first three years of high school soccer for a total of 154 points • did not play high school soccer as a senior due to a knee injury and National Team commitments • as a freshman in 2005, she was the leading scorer in Mercer County with 28 goals as well as a first-team All-County honoree • as a sophomore she was the leading scorer on her team with 18 goals and was again first-team All-County • as a junior, she led the Red Raiders to their fifth straight Prep A championship and second Mercer County title • named first-team All-County and a Parade Magazine All-America as a junior • the team finished the 2008 season undefeated at 18-0, winning its sixth straight Prep-A state championship and its third MCT Championship in five years • that season Pennington was ranked by the NSCAA and ESPN Rise as the No. 1 team in the nation • winner of the 2008 NSCAA Girls' Scholar Athlete of the Year Award • ranked by ESPN Rise as the No. 1 recruit in the nation in 2009 • also a member of Pennington's track and field team for four years, running the 100 and 200 meters and competing in the long jump • was the long jump state champion in 2007 • made Dean's List high honors at Pennington all four years • missed over 100 school days in her four years due to National Team events but has managed to still maintain a GPA of 4.11 • was the Sophomore Class Valedictorian • member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.
Full name is Amber Jean Brooks • born January 23, 1991, in Evansville, Ind. • her mother, Jean Brooks, played on Ashland University's men's soccer team from 1976-79 • her father, Allan, played soccer at LeMoyne College (N.Y.) from 1975-79 • had an older brother who ran track at Colgate • communications major • carries over a 3.8 cumulative GPA at UNC • in the community service realm she helped establish "Heel Date" program for Carolina Dreams • founded Score For The Cure 3v3 tournament in honor of Charlotte Moran with proceeds going to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Up Close With Amber Brooks
Section #1: Soccer
1. The best things about being a Tar Heel soccer player are competing and playing with the best every day and the family atmosphere.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach Dorrance is his motto of living life on a never-ending ascension.
3. Since my last competitive season, the aspect of my training I've worked on the most are my fitness and finishing.
4. My best friend on another college soccer team is Maddy Evans of Penn State.
5. My greatest strengths as a soccer player are competitiveness and heading ability.
Section #2: Interests
1. Away from the pitch and academic pursuits, I like to spend time with family and friends.
2. On a long bus trip, I'd like to watch The Hangover.
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be basketball. It's my second favorite sport.
4. If I received free concert tickets via a radio or internet promotion I would love to see No One! After seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band live in Sevilla and meeting him in person, I no longer have a desire to go to other concerts
5. The one interest I have that people would be surprised to know is collecting quotes.
Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a game at Fetzer I'd love to see a buffet spread at McCaskill that includes Chik-fil-a chicken and fries, Gloria Averbuch's chocolate pumpkin bread and bananas.
2. My favorite beverage is chocolate milk.
3. I'm allowed to enter a room with unlimited snacks, one room has the salty stuff, the other sweet stuff? I enter the Sweet Room. I need a little something sweet after each meal to be completely satisfied.
4. My favorite food made by a relative is roast beef and Yorkshire pudding by Grandma Brooks.
5. On my birthday, I'd love to be treated by my friends to dinner at P.F. Changs or Bell's Tavern.
Section #4: Personality
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I would go to New Hope, Pa. in 1995. I was four years old, just began playing soccer and didn't have a worry in the world!
2. My most prized personal possession is my bonkeys (blankets I've slept with since I was a toddler).
3. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Bruce Springsteen.
4. My dream job is playing professional soccer.
5. The most interesting person I've met in my time at UNC is Tom Sander. He can do anything.
Amber Brooks' Career Statistics
Year GP/GS SH G A PTS
2009 27/15 29 0 3 3
2010 24/24 31 7 2 16
2011 19/19 35 3 8 14
Totals 70/58 95 10 13 33
Date Opponent G A PTS
9/27/2009 Wake Forest 0 1 1
8/20/2010 Texas A&M 1 0 2
8/27/2010 Stanford 1 0 2
9/4/2010 Tennessee 1 0 2
9/26/2010 Virginia Tech 0 1 1
10/17/2010 Miami 2 0 4
10/21/2010 Clemson 1 0 2
11/12/2010 Jackson State (NCAA) 0 1 1
8/26/2011 Notre Dame 0 1 1
8/28/2011 Houston 0 2 2
9/4/2011 Ohio State 1 0 2
9/29/2011 Florida State 1 1 3
10/2/2011 Miami 1 1 3
10/13/2011 Duke 0 1 1
10/27/2011 Maryland 0 1 1
11/12/2011 Wm. & Mary (NCAA) 0 1 1
|New Hope, Pa.
|High School:
|The Pennington School
|Communication Studies
|3 Letters


text:
I just finished my latest ebook project...the newly revised Complete Ranger Digest. It was quite an effort; over 460 pages (and is only the first five books of nine total). I was lucky enough to find out the books have been out-of-print for a couple years and the author 'Ranger Rick Tscherne' was interested in getting them into ebook format.
You can check it out at the links below:
Amazon (Kindle version)
B&N (for the Nook)
* Black Blade I can get you a free review copy too..send me a PM.


text:
'"Clarke is a real good pick for Buffalo," Carriere said. "He's got a real good offensive instinct to him and he hates to give anything away, defensively. He takes a lot of pride in that."'
Meyer, C-Mac go on Day 1
June 23, 2003 Submitted by
Via: Medicine Hat News


text:
Hey guys,
Thanks for all your help several months ago. I finally ordered a pair of MIL-TAC grips for my P226 last week. I know they will be the best G10's on the market, and I am familiar with them. I ordered them in Black and Gray which should look nice, but if I don't like the pattern I will just get them in plain Black. The rep said that my back order should be filled in less than two months when they started production for the civilian market. If they are anything like the ones on my friends M9 they will solve the slipping problem I have, and I can toss away the grip enhancing products I use. I've never been too patient, but through your help and links, I was patient, and I know I made the right choice. I will send pretty pictures the day I get them, along with a detailed report of how they performed after 250 rounds, and daily carry comfort which I find important.
Last edited by SigDoubleTap; 05-11-2010 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Grammar


text:
Provo, Utah
"Education is not the filling of the pail, but the lighting of a fire."
— William Butler Yeats
David Egbert is a senior developer at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Brigham Young University. He and his team of student developers build effective tools to improve learning. His expertise includes rich Internet application development, interactive video, DVD production, and panoramic photography.
Egbert's favorite tools for developing are Adobe® Flash® Builder®, Flash Professional, Flash Media Server, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Acrobat®, and Dreamweaver®. Projects created by his team include online exhibits, virtual tours, instructional games, interactive graphs, media annotation tools, language learning tools, and instructional DVDs.
Egbert enjoys speaking at conferences and has previously presented at the League for Innovation Conference, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, and QuickTime Live Conference.
Before taking his current position, Egbert worked as manager of the BYU Instructional Media Center, a campuswide technology consultation center for faculty, and as a technology support representative for the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.


text:
Wittenberg Opera Workshop Ensemble Presents Spring Production April 9
Published April 1, 2011
Springfield, Ohio– The galleries of the Springfield Art Museum at the Springfield Center for the Arts at Wittenberg University will be the stage for the university's Opera Workshop ensemble spring production. Titled "A Florid Affair," the hour-long performance features Italian arias from the 17th and 18th centuries and begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
Directed by Assistant Professor of Music Jessica McCormack, the students will be accompanied by Professor of Music Dan Kazez, cello, and Staff Accompanist Diane Slagle, pianist. Admission is free and open to the public, with the galleries opening at 7 p.m. to allow time for visitors to view exhibits on display in the museum.
"The production is a pasticcio, a common operatic form found during the Baroque period that is composed of arias in Italian from several different operas, often by different composers. In addition to the musical reference, a pasticcio figuratively refers to a mess, chaos or a complicated situation." McCormack explained. "This 'blended' production includes works by Handel, Scarlatti, Caldara, Pergolesi and Gluck among others. 'A Florid Affair' is laced with satire as each student portrays their character through the guise of a flower – a wandering sunflower in search of happier days – and embittered rosebud down on love – an evil bird of paradise who tries to stop a rescue mission."
Students performing include Kali Almdale, class of 2013 from Fort Wayne, Ind.; Andrew Bowen, class of 2014 from Springfield, Ohio; Kailey Coulter, class of 2014 from Grove City, Ohio; Julia Devine, class of 2014 from Venetia, Pa.; Amy Elliott, class of 2013 from Huntington, W.V.; Sheila Herlihy, class of 2011 from North Royalton, Ohio; Benjamin Holbrook, class of 2014 from Alliance, Ohio; Rachel Hunger, class of 2012 from Tremont City, Ohio; Audreyana Jagger, class of 2013 from Baltimore, Ohio; Dorri Jones, class of 2014 from Carrollton, Ohio; Danielle O'Neill, class of 2014 from Canal Winchester, Ohio; Marisa Perez, class of 2011 from Lakewood, Ohio; Kayley Petch, class of 2013 from Fairfield, Conn.; Rachel Scarponi, class of 2014 from Akron, Ohio; Caity Valley, class of 2013 from Springfield, Ohio; and Tyler Wyche, class of 2014 from Columbus, Ohio.
"The Wittenberg Opera Workshop performs two productions per year on campus in addition to outreach performances at area retirement communities," McCormack said. "Along with their practical training, students travel to live operatic productions to further their knowledge and exposure to this dramatic art form.
"During the 2011-2012 academic year, the students will travel to New York City for a tour and performance of Metropolitan Opera."
The opera performance comes just two days after a gallery talk by Assistant Professor of Art Daniel McInnis and Springfield Museum of Art Curator Charlotte Gordon at the Springfield Center for the Arts at Wittenberg University. Their presentation, titled "The Art of Photography," will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Written By: Phyllis Eberts


text:
Course Description
MGT 285 International Business Seminar
3-4 cr.
Offered: Contact department for information
Enriches students' understanding of factors that influence business activity within world markets. Classroom/seminar sessions are combined with an international trip, focused on studying domestic and international firms as they compete abroad. Students better understand the development of business strategy in the global marketplace.


text:
15 gal air compressor for priming engine bay
I am new to the forums. I read some articles and threads here and I am amazed with the information provided.
I have been reading for hours. Thanks everyone for sharing their knowledge.
I have a project car that I am working in my small garage. I am redoing the engine bay. I stripped it to bare metal replaced some panels, new wheel tubs, lots of welding etc.
Can I spray Epoxy primer, 2k high build primer and sealer with a 15 gallon air compressor ?
It says 5hp , 6cfm at 90psi on the compressor but I think those numbers are inflated.
I was thinking it is possible since the engine bay is fairly smaller surface than the exterior panels. And I can do it in sections.
My real concern is not to get water vapor in the gun. Any recommendations to prevent that ? Draining the tank, adding oil/water separator.
Would it help to let the air compressor cool down after it is filled ?
Any recommendations are appreciated.
You are correct in assuming that your compressor ratings are inflated...most manufacturer's of smaller compressor do embellish not only the CFM output but, if your compressor is plugged into a 110 circuit...I highly doubt your getting the advertised 5 HP out of your electric motor. If in fact you are running a 110 Volt outlet to run your motor, your HP rating would be closer to 2 HP.
You have a 15 gallon holding tank, your compressor is rated at 6 CFM at 90 PSI, which means that at 30 or 40 PSI, your maximum CFM output would be (and this is a guess as I don't know other specifications of your compressor) about 9 CFM...that is maximum. Your average spray gun uses about 10 to 12 CFM...so to answer your question with a question, how small a surface area can you break your engine bay up into to prime? If you broke it up into 6 pieces, rad support, driver's side inner fender, driver's side wheel well, firewall, passenger's side inner fender and passenger side inner wheel well...you would still be pushing your compressors, capability to prime your project in sections. The compressor would be running constantly and as you mentioned, it would create moisture from the heat build up...even on smaller areas like your inner wheel wells. You can add a oil/water separator...it would help...for a little while but, as you continue to prime, water will get through your gun and onto your painted surface. It would help to let the compressor cool down when your holding tank is depleted and your compressor has run for a while...but if you plan on priming all sections of your engine bay in one day and not get any moisture in your primer...you will in all likelihood be there all day and still be at risk of getting moisture in your primer.
One suggestion I could make to make life easier on you, (not so much for your compressor) would be to get a larger holding tank...you have 15 gallons now, if you where to add another 45 gallons, you may be able to get through priming 1 of 6 sections without your compressor being able to spit water out through your gun...band aid on a broken leg scenario...but other than accessing a larger compressor, that's all I could with clear conscience recommend. In fact, if you really like your car and you want to do a good job without a probability of having moisture in your primer...get a compressor that puts out more CFM, has a larger holding capacity....and if at all possible (don't know if you have 230 connection your garage but) an electric drive motor that is truer to the rated 5 HP you have now.
Sorry to be the bearer of not so great news but, you asked the questions and I look at it as though I'm an honest salesperson at a compressor store...I would recommend a larger compressor at the time you purchased it with what you want to use it for now.
Hope this helps.
The problem with adding another 45 gallons to that little compressor is that it would take forever for it to fill up! Even if someone is willing to wait all that extra time to charge the the tank it would GREATLY exceed the compressor's duty cycle, which is going to be quite low anyway on that unit, it for sure would result in an overheated pump! Unfortunately adding a bigger tank does work even on larger compressors and the problems it would crate are even greater on one this small.
Thanks for the great responses.
I am going to look at couple places for renting an air compressor.
If I can't find one for the job than I will take it to a shop and get it done. I thought a 15 gallon would at least do the engine bay in sections. :(
These guys rent 5hp gas air compressor. Does electric or gas air compressor matter for painting ?
Rental Equipment in Windsor supplied by Sunrise Equipment Rental & Sales
Gas, Diesel or Electric, what matters is CFM output and air quality.
My reply was not intended to chide anyone, sorry if it came across that way. Rather it was simply pointing out that attempting to use a larger tank to make up for a lack of CFM for spray painting does not work because any gains would be cancelled by the proportionaly longer recharge time, also that in this case it could result in a damaged compressor from overheating.
Old Red is so right, the size of the tank makes no difference. It takes x minutes to fill it, once it is drained down to the kick on point of the compressor it is going to run continuous until it either gets the pressure back up to shut off, or run until you quit using air, then run x additional minutes until the tank is back to full pressure.
If the tool says it used 9 cfm @ 90 psi and your compressor will only make 6cfm @ 90 it will never keep up no matter how big the tank within reason. Maybe a 5000 gallon tank would last long enough for you to do something before the compressor had to run, but it would run a loooong time to fill and refill the huge tank.
The bottom line, when using air sanders and spray guns, the usage is quite substantial and as such takes a substantial air compressor to supply air.
20 amp, 240volt motor is about the smallest that can keep up. Less than that you can get by, by doing panels and waiting and dealing with moisture issues.
I agree with what both of you are saying...the compressor will not keep up, there is no question about that and I also agree that the larger the holding tank the longer the compressor would need to run to fill it. A 15 gallon tank at 90 PSI would last about 30 seconds tops with the compressor running. With an additional 45 gallons of holding capacity, with the compressor running would give the user about 2 to 3 minutes of spray gun usage...that should be enough time to put a coat of primer on an engine bay if done in 6 separate pieces (as I mentioned in my original post).
"One suggestion I could make to make life easier on you, (not so much for your compressor) would be to get a larger holding tank...you have 15 gallons now, if you where to add another 45 gallons, you may be able to get through priming 1 of 6 sections without your compressor being able to spit water out through your gun...band aid on a broken leg scenario"
If the OP had a compressor that could handle the job, I'm sure he could put a coat of primer on the engine bay in less than 12 to 15 minutes. I just happy the OP understands that he needs a larger compressor.
I'm not going to speak in hypotheticals and theoreticals here, but I'll speak from practical experience with what I've actually done. I have a 60 gallon 3.7 hp 13 CFM compressor now, but before that I had a Crapsman 5 impossible HP from 110V 20 gallon. I ran a whip from it to a water filter/regulator on my wall, and that's where my main line tied in. I could easily spray an engine bay with my 20 gallon. In fact, when I moved out here to Michigan, before I got the 220 ran in my shop for my big compressor, I was spraying with my little 20 gallon and it does just fine for small things like an engine bay. I know yours has 5 gallon less capacity, but take this for what you will.
Something else to chew on. I took my engine bay down to bare metal, primed with Sikkens 1K wash primer (etching primer in a rattle can) and sprayed two coats of Bill Hirsch chassis black (also in a can). The cans have the tip that sprays the pattern so it lays on nice. This I did in 2009. It looked great then. And still looks as good today as it did then. There's only one part of my car that I haven't had to continually sand down and respray because of rust popping through throughout the course of my restoration, and it's been the engine bay.
The little 15 gallon compressor should be capable of doing something like an engine compartment but of course it depends a lot on his other equipment. If using a conventional paint gun and the lowest air pressure that will still do a good job plus working in sections then it should work just fine, people have even painted whole cars with little compressors. However if the spray gun is a HVLP type and/or the whole compartment is sprayed in one operation then this is going to be a very frustrating endeavor! The trick to using a small compressor is to accept it for what it is and properly MANAGING what air is available because nothing can be done to make the compressor put out more air than it does already. Instead of trying to squeeze more air out of a too-small compressor concentrate on spraying the most paint practical with as little air as possible while still maintaining good results.
widetrack, I see your point and I understand that if 15 gallons gave 30 seconds of spray time (it wouldn't even be that long with only 15 gallons!) that an additional 45 gallons would add more time (another 90 seconds theoretically) but that's only 2 minutes of spray time, which is probably too optimistic, and then the problems would begin. While in theory it would take 4 times as long to fill a tank 4 times as big in reality it would not work that way because as the compressor heats up efficiency falls off rapidly. On a setup such as this by the time the tank was half filled the pump would probably only be able to manage 50% or maybe even less of it's original CFM rating, this problem will only compound itself the longer the compressor runs. If this is one of the little oil-less type compressors then filling that tank a couple of times or so without long cooling periods will most likely result in destruction of the pump. I have seen it tried many, many times and adding significant extra tank capacity will almost always result in more frustration rather than solving the problem.
I had hooked up a 30 gallon tank to my 20 gallon compressor a few years back and I think it literally bought me an extra 10 seconds of spray time because once the pressure decreases the compressor kicks back on again. And it didn't take any time at all for the pressure to decrease. However, it took it forever to build the pressure back up.
I was laughing at the comment about using a large tank to pre fill before starting a painting project as thats actually what I did a number of years ago. Mind you it wasn't a vehicle but was pouring through gallon after gallon of tremclad rust paint onto grain bin hopper bottoms. I used a 500 gallon propane tank on wheels and pressured it up to 175 psi with a true 5 horse two stage compressor. That took an hour from empty to full to fill that tank size but the compressor is made to run fairly continuously and I've done that a lot in filling the tank for other air needs and the compressor never has missed a beat all these years. I was using a one gallon if not more canister type painter that would have used fairly low air volume and a long set of hoses off of that to the gun.
Wow thanks for all the replies. You guys are a great bunch in this forum.
I don't know how you guys treat outsiders but the car I am working on is actually an import :)
I will be calling the rental places after the holiday. Meanwhile I asked a friend and he has a 25 gallon compressor same brand as mine with inflated numbers :rolleyes:
What if I were to use both compressor at the same time, switch the hose right away when pressure drops on one .
Here is a pic of the engine bay. I still have to sand down the frame rails and strut tower skirts to bare metal. I am not touching the firewall, it is scuffed up.
So there are only 2 sides and inner wells which aren't completely stripped.
This is a 2004 subaru impreza engine bay.
|All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:55 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright Hotrodders.com 1999 - 2012. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Isn't it time to know what you don't know?
FAQs | Repair Videos | Academy | Newsletter | Podcast | Contact
Stay connected with us...
LG Washing Machine Training Handout Documents
By Samurai Appliance Repair Man
- 765 views
- Find their other images
Photos of the handouts from an LG technical training session on the new model LG washing machines.
Photos taken by Appliantology Academy Grand Master Funk appl.tech.29501
From the album
- 33 images
- 0 comments
Photo Information
0 Comments
There are no comments to display.


text:
|Topic Review (Newest First)
K, sounds good, now i just have to find and decide on a board
|For east coast riding you CAN get away with riding a few CM's small, but be careful, because it will screw you up if you make any trips out west, or if we do get a pow day.. You won't get a good amount of float. So I would go for the 160
|If you have a smaller, dedicated park board you might want to go on the long side. But really, for east coast riding, an int. rider at your size would be fine with the 56/7 too. If you find a good sale on any of them, you might as well pull the trigger. I would also look at Never Summer SL-R (although expensive and hard to find) and the Arbor Element (also a little more money, but damn sweet all-mountain ride). Maybe look at the T Rice as well...
I see what you mean Con, Park is not really my main focus, and when i do get into it ill probably deticate the scaremaster to it. Still considering my self a beginner i guess my riding style is mainly groomers, a few ground tricks( my main goal for next season is buttering hard and gradually jumping off kickers, etc., thats ofcourse after getting my switch down pack).
I guess my minimum should be 159? or 158? depending on the manufacter. Rome has 158 then 160 for the agent, and 159, 162 for anthem.
|Well, as with almost everything, it's highly critical on your riding style..the smaller board will be better in the park, but you are sacrificing stability. So a short board in this case will really screw you up with powder, and you would most likely just be entirely better off increasing the size. My stats a fairly close to yours and I ride a 159. You will notice a big increase in stability, as I said earlier, with the larger board. Honestly I don't think the increase should be a detriment to your park abilities whatso ever. I think the Agent would make the better park board for you, because if I remember correctly the Anthem was more of a all mountain board...Hope this helps..
So heres the thing, I wanted to get an good all mountain board for next season but im unsure of what size to get. @ 6'0 165lbs I started with a 5150 155, and picked up a 156 scaremaster to play around with/butter towards the end of last season, hoping to progress in park next season.
I was told that i couldve got the Scare in a 152(mainly for park), but went with the 156 since i figured I'd be hitting greens/blue with it as well(which it handled pretty well). Lookin at the charts of the different All Mountain boards i had in mind it looks like i need about a 159 160?
At this stage of the game stock is low. The spots with the good deals are either short on sz.(156/157) or out of stock and the retailers that do have the boards I want aint really choppin much off the prices.(lookin to spend 200-300).
So i guess the question is:
How critical is it to go larger for an all moutain board? when do you really benefit ie. powder vs groom, jumps, etc?
Whats the disadvantage of gettin a 156/7 as oppose to a 159/60?
Out of the following boards which would you choose?
With buttering and Pop in mind here are my picks:
Rome Agent
Rome Anthem
Bataleon airobic, goliath, evil twin(not sure which one i reallt want, just read alot of good reviews on them)
Capita FCG
Any other comparable boards?
Eastcoast, looking to step out west once or twice next season
As always thanks in advance
|Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


text:
The world of 2030: U.S. declines; food, water may be scarce
The National Intelligence Council paints the picture of a world in which the U.S. is no longer the unquestionably dominant global player; individuals and small groups may carry out devastating cyber or bioterror attacks; oh, and food and water may be running short in some places.
The 160-page report is a great read for anyone in the business of crafting the script for the next James Bond movie, a treasure trove of potential scenarios for international intrigue, not to mention super-villainy. But the council took pains to say that what it foresees is not set in stone. The goal is to provide policymakers with some idea of what the future holds in order to help them steer the right economic and military courses.
"We do not seek to predict the futurewhich would be an impossible featbut instead provide a framework for thinking about possible futures and their implications," the report cautioned.
Other ideas the futurists reported: Global population will reach "somewhere close to 8.3 billion people," and food and water may be running scarce in some areas, especially regions like Africa and the Middle East.
"Climate change will worsen the outlook for the availability of these critical resources," the report said. "Climate change analysis suggests that the severity of existing weather patterns will intensify, with wet areas getting wetter, and dry and arid areas becoming more so."We are not necessarily headed into a world of scarcities, but policymakers and their private sector partners will need to be proactive to avoid such a future."
What about America in 2030? The report predicts that the U.S. "most likely will remain 'first among equals' among the other great powers." But "with the rapid rise of other countries, the 'unipolar moment' is over and Pax Americanathe era of American ascendancy in international politics that began in 1945is fast winding down."
Also, "Asia will have surpassed North America and Europe combined in terms of global power, based upon GDP [Gross Domestic Product], population size, military spending and technological investment," the report said.
It also suggests that Islamist extremism may be a thing of the past in 2030. But that doesn't mean small groups won't try to wreak havoc.
"With more widespread access to lethal and disruptive technologies, individuals who are experts in such niche areas as cyber systems might sell their services to the highest bidder, including terrorists who would focus less on causing mass casualties and more on creating widespread economic and financial disruptions," said the report.
Four "megatrends" shaping the world were cited: growing individual empowerment; diffusion of power; major shifts in demographics; and rising demand for food, water and energy.
The report also sees the potential for "black swan" shocks to the system. These include: a severe pandemic; faster-than-forecast climate change; the collapse of the European Union; the collapse of China (or its embrace of democracy); and a reformed Iran that abandons its suspected nuclear weapons program. They also include a conflict using nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons, or a large-scale cyber-attack; solar geomagnetic storms that may knock out satellites and the electric grid; or a sudden retreat of the U.S. from global affairs.
The world of 2030: U.S. declines; food, water may be scarce | The Ticket - Yahoo! News
Black Blade: May I suggest "Soylent Green"?


text:
Sunday, November 16, 2008
HP Stable Notes: Sunday, November 16, 2008
I Can See, a 5-year-old mare who has overcome the handicap of blindness in one eye to earn more than $400,000, worked five furlongs on turf in 1:01.60 Sunday at Hollywood Park for the $500,000 Matriarch on Nov. 30. The Grade I Matriarch, co-featured with the $500,000 Hollywood Derby on closing day of the three-day Turf Festival, is for fillies and mares at one mile on grass.
"She worked very nicely, as good as I could expect," said trainer Steve Knapp after the drill under exercise rider Fernando Serna. "I will work here once more next Sunday, and if all goes well, she will run in The Matriarch."
"I was going to run her in the Las Palmas Handicap (Oct. 24) but she got sick on me after the Yellow Ribbon," said Knapp. "She ran a temperature and missed seven days but she's very sharp right now."
I Can See was born blind in her left eye. "She is a fabulous horse who has overachieved," said Knapp. "She would have been a great horse if she had both eyes. Rafael DeLeon had her as a baby and trained her on the rail so she is not afraid to run there. But when she comes down the stretch on her left lead, she will look over and hesitate just a little."
Real Connection, a mare blind in one eye, finished second in the 1998 Matriarch for trainer Mel Stute.
In other Matriarch news, Henry Spiller, assistant to trainer Saeed bin Suroor, said Godolphin Racing's Cocoa Beach would work on the turf for the first time here Thursday after a bullet four-furlong work in :45.60 Monday on Cushion Track.
"I had her back in 57 and 4," said Spiller. "It was like a breeze." Cocoa Beach, a major stakes winner on three continents, finished second to unbeaten Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic in her last start at Santa Anita on Oct. 24.
"She handles the dirt well, she handles the synthetic well, and she broke her maiden at 5 ½ furlongs on the turf in Chile," said Spiller. "She's just a great-moving filly."
The 4-year-old Chilean-bred filly has won stakes in Chile, Dubai and New York en route to a record of eight victories in 11 starts. Ramon Dominguez has the call back.
Brad Pegram, jockey agent for Mike Smith, said the Hall of Famer has taken a call on
Black Mamba, winner of the Mabee and Beverly Hills handicaps.
Other probable starters include defending champion Precious Kitten (Rafael Bejarano), Visit (Garrett Gomez), Roshani (John Velazquez), Magical Fantasy (Alex Solis), Rosinka and Passified.
Ferneley, a Group III winner in Ireland, worked six furlongs on turf Sunday in 1:13.40 under Victor Espinoza in tandem with Solva for the $400,000 Citation Handicap on Nov. 28. The Grade I test is at 1 1/16 miles on turf.
"I was happy with his last race," said trainer Ben Cecil of an allowance win here Oct. 29 in 1:33.72 at one mile on turf by the 4-year-old colt. "A mile in 1:33 and four is pretty solid here. And he did it quite well."
Ferneley, winner of the Group III Amethyst Stakes in Ireland in May, finished fifth in the Eddie Read Handicap and sixth in the Oak Tree Mile in his first two United States starts.
"We ran him off the plane in the Eddie Read and freshened him for the Oak Tree Mile, but his feet were stinging him in that race," said Cecil. The colt is owned by Dermot O'Rourke, an Irishman who races under Plantation Stud at Newmarket and Silver Springs Stud in Kentucky.
Azul Leon, winner of the Hollywood Juvenile Championship and Best Pal Stakes, worked five furlongs in 1:01.40 Sunday for trainer Doug O'Neill for the $100,000-added Hollywood Prevue Stakes, a Grade III test for 2-year-olds at seven furlongs next Sunday.
Garrett Gomez will ride the son of Lion Heart for the first time. Other probable starters include unbeaten Backbackbackgone (Rafael Bejarano), Arashi Cat (Clinton Potts), Jack o' Lantern (Isaias Enriquez), Ventana and Canadian invader Congor Bay.
Johnny Eves, winner of the Grade I Malibu Stakes last year, will make his next start in the $100,000-added Vernon O. Underwood Stakes Saturday, trainer Jay Robbins said Sunday from Santa Anita. The Grade III test is at six furlongs.
Johnny Eves, a 4-year-old gelding, is winless in seven starts this year since the Malibu victory, but Robbins thinks he is regaining his old form. "I gave him some time off earlier in the year, and he didn't run that well in his first two starts back at Del Mar, but he ran a good second in the Cal Cup (Sprint Oct. 5)," said Robbins of his last start.
"He just worked five-eighths (1:01.20 Nov. 13) and will work a half here Wednesday," said Robbins, who has named Garrett Gomez to ride. "The plan is to run in the Underwood and come back in the On Trust (Handicap for Cal-breds at 7 ½ furlongs Dec. 14)."
Other probable starters include the John Sadler-trained duo of Cost of Freedom (Tyler Baze) and Noble Court (Mike Smith) and Bob Black Jack (David Flores). Possibles are headed by Hurry Up Austin, Master Daniel and Talkin To Mom Roo.
Bob Black Jack, North American record-holder for six furlongs at 1:06.53, worked five furlongs in a bullet :58 Saturday for his first start since the Kentucky Derby for trainer Jim Kasparoff.
FINISH LINES — Argentine-bred Carrilero worked five furlongs on turf in 1:02.40 under Jose Valdivia, Jr., for the $150,000 Hollywood Turf Express on Nov. 29. "The last quarter in 24 flat," said trainer Mike Puype in satisfaction…Trainer Richard Mandella said 2007 CashCall Futurity winner Into Mischief would skip the Underwood and train up to the Malibu Stakes on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita. He also confirmed Grade I stakes winner Dixie Chatter would work Monday at Santa Anita in preparation for the $500,000 Hollywood Derby on Nov. 30, a race also expected to attract Muny, Madeo, Court Vision, Gio Ponti, Sailor's Cap, Cowboy Cal and Winchester…Trainer Brian Koriner is considering supplementing Atticus Jack to the $750,000 CashCall Futurity on Dec. 20 after the 2-year-old gelding won a starter allowance in 1:22.39 for seven furlongs Saturday. "The division looks pretty light right now," said Koriner. "I'll see how he trains.".. .Trainer Jeff Bonde said from Northern California that Frumious, winner of three in a row, is also a CashCall supplementary consideration…Clinton Potts, winner of a $50,000 stake at Turf Paradise Saturday on Briecat, hopes to continue his stakes success here next weekend with Arashi Cat in the Hollywood Prevue and Talkin to Mom Roo in the Underwood…Trainer Melody Conlon said that Pretty Katherine, a recent maiden winner on Cushion Track, would probably return in the $100,000-added Miesque Stakes for 2-year-old fillies on turf Nov. 28. "She really wants to go long and should like the grass," said Conlon…Trainer Bob Baffert said Eternally Flawless is also probable for the Miesque...Trainer David Hofmans said Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Desert Code remains under consideration for the Hollywood Turf Express…Brad Pegram, agent for jockey Mike Smith, marveled at the Hall of Famer's versatility after setting a slow pace on the lead with You Lift Me Up and just holding on in a six-way blanket finish to capture the $81,800 Audrey Skirball-Kenis Stakes Saturday. "I just saw him win two Breeders' Cup races from last to first, so I guess he can do it both ways," quipped Pegram.
Read more articles in the Hollywood Park category.


text:
Follow Harriet on Twitter
About Harriet
- The Poetry Foundation's blog for poetry and related news.
- More about Harriet
- Contributors
- Archive
Posts Tagged 'Sub-Zero'
Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd : The Hypermeter of collaboration December 9, 2013: It was shortly after the poet Sabah As-Sabah passed. I did not know the man personally but for those who knew him and his work, his departure touched everyone. He was a Black man. A Gay man. He [...]