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J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. vol.111 n.6 Johannesburg Jun. 2011
A mathematical model of laser surface heat-cooling treatment for medium carbon steel
I. FedotovI; T. FedotovaII, S.L. PityanaII; K. LabuschangeII; M. ShatalovIII,I; J.H. PotgieterIV
IDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
IIDepartment of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
IIINational Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
IIIManufacturing and Material Sciences, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
IVSchool of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
One of the most effective methods of metal surface heat treatment is through laser hardening. In most cases, laser parameters are determined experimentally, which is expensive and time-consuming. A mathematical model for the surface heat treatment process will allow a significant decrease in costs, and reduce the time required for optimization. In the present work, the authors present a mathematical model for laser heat treatment with forced cooling which can be applied to medium carbon steel. The model is based on a three-dimensional heat transfer equation using Green's function. The model allows one to calculate the temperature of the treated steel at different depths below the surface with and without cooling, for set values of the laser power and travelling speed, when the heat transfer coefficient is a known constant. It also takes variations in the radiation adsorption coefficient on the metal surface and laser beam spot size into account. The model was illustrated by comparing calculated and experimental temperature profiles of mild carbon steel with 0.5% C with and without cooling. A reasonably good agreement was achieved between experimental and predicted values to ensure that a high enough austenizing temperature with short enough cooling time was reached for direct martensite formation. It also predicted the depth of treatment accurately. The incorporation of cooling in the model substantially improves previous models based on heat transfer only. It delivers a tool that can with a reasonable accuracy predict the depth of surface heat treatment and cooling time required from operational parameters, such as laser power, speed of motion, and distance between laser and cooling source, that can be controlled in the work set-up. This can eliminate trial and error efforts and result in significant time and cost savings.
Keywords: Laser, surface treatment, martensite transformation, carbon steel, heat treatment.
The main purpose of heat treating medium carbon steels is to increase their hardness, and subsequent wear resistance, through the formation of martensite in the steel. In simple terms, the process involves heating a metal to above its austenite transformation temperature (typically 800-900ºC), which dissolves precipitated carbides in the lattice structure to form a homogenous austenite structure. Martensite can then be formed when the laser heat treated steel is immediately cooled to avoid isothermal conversion of austenite into ferrite or carbide phases. For this purpose, a high temperature gradient during cooling is required. Martensite formation usually occurs as a result of two reactions, one which produces lenticular martensite, and the other, stacked martensite. The latter is characterized by a relatively high dislocation density and therefore increased hardness. In order to obtain this desired phase in the metallic component, one must achieve a fast direct austenite to martensite conversion.
In laser surface hardening, the metal surface to be hardened is heated by a highpower laser beam until it reaches a critical transformation temperature, which is normally well below its melting temperature. This is followed by rapid self-quenching, where the surrounding bulk material acts as a heat sink. The microstructures formed during the laser heat treatment depend on the alloy composition, temperature, and cooling rate1. This complex behaviour can be described and explained by conventional continuous cooling transformation (CCT) or time-temperaturetransformation (TTT) diagrams2. This is illustrated in the appropriate diagram for a steel equivalent to the mild carbon one used in this model development and discussion, and which is shown later.
Empirical experimentation with laser surface heat treatments can be costly and time-consuming. It would therefore be advantageous to use an applicable model to predict the desired treatment time, power, and temperature gradient for the required phase transformation. The transfer of heat (conduction) into material has been modelled by various researchers. Carslaw and Jeager3 were among the pioneers to mathematically model heat transfer, while Tichonov and Samarsky4 also did work in this field. Carslaw and Jeager's3 model was later refined by Ashby and Easterling5. Schuocker6 developed earlier work to calculate the temperature at any time or depth during surface heating by simulating one-dimensional heat flow. Recent modelling of heat transfer in metallic materials by Lee and Allbright7 also accounted for energy absorption during phase changes, while Abington Consultants8 developed a commercial package for this purpose.
A major disadvantage of previously reported work was that none of these models are three dimensional, or take account of cooling. It was therefore decided to investigate the development of such an improved model for medium carbon steel heat treated by a Nd:YAG high power laser. This work presents a mathematical model of laser treatment with cooling, based on a three-dimensional heat equation using Green's function. It illustrates that the combination of the laser-heating method and synchronous cooling can improve the microstructure of the heated metal via rapid quenching of austenite to directly formed martensite. This model shows that the hardenability of AISI 1055- steel is critically dependent on the cooling rates that must be achieved for direct martensite formation.
Experimental set-up
In this work, a Rofin DY 440 Nd:YAG laser was used for surface hardening. The laser was integrated with a five axis computer-controlled KUKA robot arm. The laser beam was conveyed by a 600 µm optic fibre. The experimental setup was equipped with a pyrometer, which was mounted in such a way that its detector was focused at the incident defocused laser beam on the surface of the component. The defocused laser beam was 8 mm in diameter. In these experiments the sensitivity of the pyrometer was examined by varying its pointing spot size in such a way that it was half, equal, and twice the size of the defocused laser beam. The laser hardening process was carried out under a nitrogen gas atmosphere. The gas was discharged by a specially designed nozzle fitted onto the laser head. The nozzle was placed about 20 mm behind the incident laser beam. The gas acted both as a coolant and to prevent oxidation of the component. The laser power was set at 1 kW. The beam travel speed was varied from 0.3 to 0.5 m/min.
The laser hardened material was a 5 mm thick Bennox® plate produced by ArcelorMittal. The chemical composition is shown in Table I. After laser hardening treatment, transverse sections were cut, ground, and polished for metallurgical examination. Sections were etched with a 2% Nital solution to reveal the microstructure of the hardened case using optical microscopy. Hardness profiles were made perpendicular to the specimen surface on transverse sections, using a 0.3 kg load on a micro-Vickers hardness tester.
Development of the model
Mathematical model for laser treatment with cooling
Figure 1 shows the general geometry of the laser-heating and nitrogen-cooling process. In the present mathematical model, the laser beam and cooling source are of a rectangular form, with uniform energy distribution (calculation of other geometrical forms and energy distribution laws in the sources can be obtained in the same way). It is assumed that the heat treatment of a metal sample is performed by a single path of the laser beam and cooling source with constant speed V in the direction of axis Ox (Figure 1). It is further assumed that the metal sample under thermal treatment is a rectangular rod with infinite length in the direction of heat source movement and a finite size of the cross-section.
The mathematical model for the metal laser-hardening is based on a 3-D heat transfer equation with constant coefficients which are not temperature dependent, as shown in Equation [1]. The laser influence is taken into account by introducing a corresponding non-homogenous term on the right-hand side of Equation [1]. This term depends on the power, speed, and coordinates of the moving heat source. Metal cooling is described by introducing a cooling source moving in the same direction and speed as the laser beam, but separated by means of a fixed special shift. The dependence of temperature on space coordinates =[x,y,z]T and time t is described by the heat transfer equation:
where -∞ < x < ∞, -B1 < y < B2, 0 < z < H
|thermal diffusivity coefficient
|heat transfer coefficient
|Q1(,t )
|rate of laser beam specific power to the volume unit, Q2(,t ) - rate of cooling source specific power to the volume unit.
If α = radiation absorption coefficient on the metal surface, then:
It is accepted in the proposed model that there is no heat exchange with the environment on the beam flat surfaces, i.e. there is no convection and radiation. This implies boundary conditions of the second kind:
The boundary conditions of the third kind are more natural from the physical point of view. These boundary conditions were described and studied in detail in earlier work9. However, since in this study the cooling is done mainly by forced cooling with nitrogen gas, the specific kind of boundary conditions is not critical. The initial temperature of the rod is assumed to be equal to zero.
Generally speaking, the boundary conditions stated in Equation [3] are not realistic, because the cooling happens partly because of convective exchange with the surrounding medium. However, in this case, where a powerful source of cooling was introduced, one can ignore this convective exchange, thus justifying the choice of boundary conditions. The method of solving the heat transfer equation, is based on Green's function G(|-'|,t-t'). This method was used previously by other authors10,11:
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dV' = dx'dy'dz' = element of volume treated.
The equation converges rapidly at small time steps3.
Green's function is a product of three functions according to the space variables:
By varying the direction of the heat source's movement (x), the function Gx(x-x',t-t') has a standard Gaussian form with one member caused by the absence of boundary conditions of this variable:
Using the two other variables, Green's function can be constructed with two equivalent methods, i.e the Fourier method and the point source method.
The point source method would be the better choice owing to the quick convergence of a series with a short timetransition process, which is a significant factor for the problem under consideration.
In this case Green's function would take the following form:
Green's function obtained using the Fourier method leads to a form different in appearance from the one in Equations [5] to [7], but is equivalent to it. It should be noted that the Fourier method is preferred for large values of time (long treatment periods).
Solution of the problem
The following set of equations can then be developed to describe the heat treatment-cooling problem and to find a solution by solving it:
with erf(u)= dv where the equation is an error function.
Based on the mathematical model of a metal sample heat treated with cooling, an algorithm of the task solution and a computer program were developed, which make it possible to determine the dependence of the temperature distribution on time at any point of the sample.
Results and discussion
Application of the model
Consider an example of the heat treatment of an AISI-1055 steel surface. It is assumed that the martensite structure must be formed in the surface layer and should not be less than 1 mm thick. From the isothermal diagram of steel transformation, it can be seen that the prerequisite for this is a temperature of 1200ºC at the depth of 1 mm. Under these conditions, the metal obtains an austenitic structure. If the metal is then quickly cooled to a temperature lower than 600ºC (in a time of no longer than 2 seconds), the metal obtains a martensitic structure. No unwanted ferrite and carbide phases would form when this method of heat treatment is applied.
The temperature profile during the heat treatment process was calculated using the values of the constants summarized in Table II.
Figures 2 to 4 demonstrate temperature profiles in point x = 50 mm, y = 0 mm at different values of the depth z below the material's surface. Figure 2 shows the change of temperature in the material with the laser treatment time without cooling, at depths of z = 0 mm, z = 0.5 mm, z = 1 mm and z = 1.5 mm below the surface inside the material structure.
Figure 3 provides a comparison of the temperature profile of the metal sample's surface (z = 0) during laser treatment without cooling and with cooling.
Figure 4 shows the change of temperature in the laser treated material with time, at depths of z = 0 mm, z = 0.5 mm, z = 1 mm and z = 1.5 mm from the surface while simultaneously applying cooling with nitrogen gas.
Comparison of experimental values and mathematical model
A medium carbon steel with a carbon content of 0.5% was used for the validation of the theoretical model with the experimental observations. The surface of the steel was laser heated to 1200ºC, and then immediately cooled with nitrogen gas. The laser system used for heat treatment was the Nd:YAG laser described in the experimental section. The choice of nitrogen cooling was prompted by the necessity to avoid the 'nose' of the CCT diagram so as to prevent the conversion of austenite into unwanted ferrite and carbide phases. This enables one to achieve a direct austenite to martensite conversion, as is illustrated in Figure 512.
Figure 6 shows a comparison of calculated and experimentally determined temperature profiles of the material without cooling with nitrogen gas. The calculated and experimentally measured temperature profiles obtained when the cooling gas was introduced are shown in Figure 7. It is evident that the introduction of the source of cooling causes a considerable decrease in the time that is required for the transition of the metal sample from austenite into the martensite phase.
The difference between the theoretical predictions of the ultimate temperature achieved and cooling speed compared with the experimental results can be explained by a finite dimension of the pyrocam spot size. In the experiment, the temperature was averaged over the size of the spot (diameter 4-16 mm), which was several orders of magnitude of the metal grain sizes (which are typically 50-60 µm). In contrast, the theoretical model describes the temperature changes at a point. Due to the fact that the real phase transformations occur in the dimensions of the metal grains, this can be regarded as a 'mathematical point' compared to the size of the pyrocam spot.
Hence the theoretical model characterizes the process of transformation more objectively. Figures 6 and 7 both indicate a reasonable degree of agreement between the experimental and modelled values. Although the data in Figure 7 predicts a high enough austenizing temperature with a short enough cooling time for martensite formation, the validity of the theoretical model would really be confirmed only if the measured surface hardness was indeed substantially more than that of the bulk material. Experimental values of the measured hardness of the laser treated surface at a number of points indicated an average value of 750 HV, while the hardness of the bulk material was only 250 HV. Figure 8 indicates that this was indeed the case, and also that the surface treatment occurred to a depth of 1 mm, as was intended. Furthermore, the micrographs in Figure 9 clearly indicate that there is a difference in the surface microstructure of the material before and after laser surface treatment.
A three-dimensional mathematical model based on Green's function was developed, which took both the laser heating and the synchronous cooling of the work piece into account. This is a substantial improvement on previous models, which only accounted for the heat transfer. It shows that the time of the transition process and the ultimate temperature reached during heat treatment can be calculated from the following input:
the laser heat source power
the source of cooling power
speed of the heat source's motion along the sample being heat treated
the geometry of the laser the source and source of the cooling spots
the distance between the laser source and the source of cooling
the steel grade of the sample under treatment.
The model offers substantial time and cost saving advantages in comparison with a trial and error process. The validity of the model was verified by experimental temperature measurements and the ultimate hardness and microstructure achieved in the material under investigation.
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Paper received Jun. 2009; revised paper received Nov. 2010.
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"So, expect showers and gale force winds over the next couple of days and don't forget that high surf advisory is in effect throughout the weekend. We may even see some downed power lines and scattered looting. That's the weather here on Capitol Hill, now let's go to Brandon with your Congressional traffic report."
"Thanks Brandon. Well, its gotten pretty ugly out there, people. My best advice is, stay in your homes. As expected, following the holiday recess, we're seeing a lot of bluster and bombast building up on the Beltway, and the obstructionist blather has managed to stall headway on nearly every budget deal ramp to a virtual crawl.
Three or four jack knifed 18- wheelers jam packed with Election Day rancor have overturned and as you might imagine, rubber necking has resulted in hundreds of not so tender fender benders in both directions. It's gotten so bad that major media outlet trucks are stuck on the shoulder filming each other, filming each other.
It's not just the Beltway that's backed up. Main Street and Wall Street and the Path to Prosperity all report major slowdowns due to a multitude of partisan pile- ups. Some drivers seem to be purposefully ramming fellow travelers right off the road while others speed across median strips to dive into oncoming traffic seemingly with no thought to life or limb. Casualties continue to mount and officials worry about running out of tarps.
Sky Nine over the Bridge to the Future reports that progress remains hopelessly clogged with all visible movement being of the backwards variety and from their vantage all the right lanes look to be blocked as far as the eye can see. Left lanes: not much better. Center lanes: you don't want to know.
Many reasons have been offered up for Carmageddon spreading nationwide. Pure native stubbornness, leading to refusals to merge. Infrastructure deterioration. Widespread smoke screens creating low visibility. A plethora of misread signs due to intentionally misinterpreted polls. Death wishes. Insanity. Mad Cow.
Part of the problem can be attributed to the numerous turnarounds closed by committee chairmen to restrict desertion from party line movement and reports continue to stream in that a crazy person by the name of Grover Norquist, has been single- handedly impeding traffic by standing in the ditch and flagging motorists off the road straight into various freeway abutments. Although it must be said, some cars do now seem to be aiming right for him chasing the anti- cheerleader back to the safety of various rest stop bathroom stalls.
Due to the slick situation, eternal congestion and some inexplicable glitch that has turned all the surface street stop lights to red, further delays are expected to spread across the nation as the country experiences a massive impasse on all roads leading to the cutoff meant to avert the dreaded Fiscal Cliff.
Veteran observers claim this activity is expected due to the mostly poor driving skills possessed by the residents of our nation's capital. But the upshot is, we're back to stalls and jams and near total gridlock far into the foreseeable future. So remember to keep that dial here, where we bring you weather and traffic together on the eights, although to be perfectly honest, not much is expected to change any time soon. Back to you Brandon."
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Evan Dorkin, Cliff Chiang, Michael Kupperman, Stephen Lindsay, and many more sign at Comic Book Jones on December 16 and 17th!!
Press Release:
This is it! Our favorite event of the entire year, the celebration of another year of our existence and this time we've extended the celebration to THREE DAYS!
Here's the skinny: It all kicks off on Friday, December 16th where we will be joined by the following creators…:
–Evan Dorkin
(Beasts of Burden, Milk & Cheese, Simpsons)
–Michael Kupperman
(Autobiography of Mark Twain, Tales Designed to Thrizzle!)
–Stephen Lindsay
(Jesus Hates Zombies, Buck)
–Lou Manna
They will be here signing, sketching and talking comics so make sure you stop by and say hello! Times are not concrete but most creators will be here mid to late afternoon. We will post more information as we get it.
Saturday, December 17th continues the signing tradition with even more comic creators:
–Steve Becker
–Cliff Chiang
(Wonder Woman)
–Evan Dorkin
(Beasts of Burden, Milk & Cheese, Simpsons)
–Stephen Lindsay
(Jesus Hates Zombies, Buck)
–Jeff McComsey
–Dominic Vivona
–Hugh Withers
What's better than this? Well, EVERYTHING IN THE STORE WILL BE 25% OFF on both days, including all the great books you can pick up from these fabulous creators!
Finally on Sunday, December 18th we'll be bringing the party to the Full Cup on Van Duzer St to kick back, have some drinks and provide some entertainment! There will be live music and DJ stylings of Socko & Tiger Jones! It all kicks off at 9:30! Be there!
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By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Though Carnival is just around the corner, Rio has another important cultural celebration to take care of as today marks the Brazilian goddess of the sea, Iemanjá. After being honored by flowers in New Year's Eve, the goddess will be once again celebrated by believers of her faith.
Around two hundred people had gathered early for a procession in her name at Cinelândia, holding flowers, candles and mirrors to be offered to her by the sea. The devoted walk to Praça Quize (XV) where they boarded a boat, sponsored by CCR, to the Praia de Icaraí (Icaraí Beach). There, gifts will be offered to Iemanjá.
Luiz Rubens Cervasio has been a believer and celebrator of Iemanjá for 45 years. He told O Globo: "Every year we give Iemanjá a present and thank her for everything she has given us."
The goddess is an entity of the religion Camdomblé, a Brazilian-African hybrid religion that was born in times of slavery. Though the commemoration is biggest in Bahia, where the origins of Camdomblé can be directly traced to, Rio de Janeiro followers have been celebrating in Cinelândia in recent years.
Hairdresser Marcos de Morais has been going to the procession for six. His presents to the goddess consist of manjar (morsel), shells, rice cake with shrimp and a doll that represents Iemanjá. He told O Globo: "She represents the strength of water, peace and open paths to everything good in life.
The celebration reportedly started in Bahia in 1923, when the seas were not being kind to fishermen. The fish were scarce, so the celebration to please the sea goddess started and hasn't stopped ever since.
Read more (in Portuguese).
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Longer overtime to be discussed at GM meetingsby Dan Rosen / NHL.com
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The format for overtime and expanded video review are expected to be among the issues that take center stage this week at the annual March meeting of the NHL's general managers.
Three days of meetings begin Monday.
The general managers most recently met in November, in Toronto. The discussion on potential changes to the current overtime format was tabled until the March meetings. At the time, there appeared to be traction among the GMs for changing the format to increase the length of overtime in an attempt to have more games end before the shootout, a subject originally brought up by Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings.
Various overtime formats were discussed in November, including adding more time to the current format, which is a five-minute, 4-on-4 sudden-death session. There were also discussions of expanding the overtime and adding a 3-on-3 element before going to the shootout portion of the tiebreaker. Another suggestion, by New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello, was to have the teams switch ends for overtime, forcing them to contend with the "long-change" factor that already exists in the second period of games as a way to create more scoring chances.
Through Saturday, 14 percent of games played this season (135 of 963) ended in a shootout, and 40 percent of games that went to overtime reached a shootout. Shootouts were up slightly from last season (13.46 percent in 720 games played), but down from 2011-12 (14.72 percent), the last full NHL season. Since 2005-06, when the shootout was implemented, 13.3 percent of the 10,293 games played ended in a shootout.
If the general managers want to make any rule change, they present the agreed-upon rules proposal as a recommendation to Competition Committee, which next meets in June. To become official, the change would need the approval of the Competition Committee and the NHL's Board of Governors, which typically meets after the Stanley Cup Final.
The GMs also are expected to discuss expanding video review beyond its limited present scope of determining the validity of a goal. The possibility of adding a coach's challenge is also a subject that is expected to be discussed. It's a topic originally brought up by Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon in November 2010.


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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue has issued pardons to the Wilmington 10, a group wrongly convicted in a notorious Civil Rights-era prosecution.
Perdue issued a pardon of innocence Monday for the nine black men and one white woman who combined were sentenced to nearly 300 years in prison for the 1971 firebombing of a Wilmington grocery store. The incident occurred after police shot a black teenager.
The pardon means the state no longer thinks the group committed a crime.
The three key witnesses in the case later recanted their testimony. Amnesty International and other groups took up the issue and portrayed the Wilmington 10 as political prisoners.
In November, NAACP state leaders said newly uncovered notes showed the prosecutor tried to keep blacks off the case's first jury.


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Our summer beauty requirements are simple: we want to look polished and fresh-faced in five minutes or less. Of course, actually making this happen is a bit more difficult that just stating the desire, as we tend to get a bit distracted by superfluous products. We asked Kayleen McAdams (the charming and talented makeup artist) for a bit of guidance in creating a pared-down, ultra-easy, sophisticated summer beauty look and she kindly obliged us. Check out the result of our seemingly contradictory, yet happily possible, request in today's episode of Who What Wear TV.


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Illini Co-Offensive Coordinator Chris Beatty Fired (Edit: Now Confirmed)
Illini Co-Offensive Coordinator Chris Beatty Fired (Edit: Now Confirmed)
Nothing has been substantiated yet, but there are reports that Illinois has fired co-OC Chris Beatty. Given the tire fire that was Illinois football, it's probably no surprise that someone from that staff was going to be let go.
Edit: As BrownJuggarnaut pointed out in a post below, the story is now confirmed.
Here is a story from the Daily Illini: http://www.dailyillini.com/sports/men_sports/football/article_dcaa024a-578c-11e2-8ab8-001a4bcf6878.html
Key bits from the article include that the Illini were 119 out of 120 NCAA teams in total and scoring offense and that this is their fifth OC change since 2008.


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Funkyterrance wrote:betiko wrote:so what happened to waterman?
ollie said he'd be back around may by the way
Which account will he be coming as this time? I myself am going to be on the lookout for usernames like "Ollie5000" and "The Great Waterman".
I heard he keeps his multi funkyterrance just to write in forums as he barely plays games with it.


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Dodge Ram 1500 TRX4 Long Term Report 2 of 4Posted in Vehicle Reviews on March 1, 2010
In this quarter, we have put 5,354 miles on our Ram. The big Crew Cab has taken us to the desert for press launches, the Bay Area for work, and to Las Vegas for the annual SEMA Show. During these long jaunts, the Ram has proven it can outlast our personal needs by consistently delivering an over-500-mile highway range from its 32-gallon tank.
With its Multi Displacement System (MDS) version of the 5.7L Hemi V-8, our Ram has averaged 12.75 mpg in mostly city driving conditions. We have seen MDS activate at highway speeds, and the result is notable fuel economy, with our best tank being 17.56 mpg. Not bad, considering the 32-inch tires and 3.92:1 gearing.
Speaking of MDS, it is not as imperceptible as you might think. It can be felt on engagement, especially when the engine is cold, and the result is a slight change in engine note and some increased NVH. Most people will never notice, but if you are in tune with your vehicle and are looking for it, you'll know.
Another area worth commenting on is the size of the bed. With the Ram Box option selected, the bed opening shrinks to 5-foot 5-inches by 4-foot 5-inches, leaving us to wonder if this truck had enough bed space for our needs. The truth is that after using the Ram Boxes on a regular basis, we'd never go back. They are so useful that the trade-off in bed space for exterior lockable storage is worth it, in our opinion. Besides, if we wanted more bed space, we would have ordered the Quad Cab model with the 6-foot 4-inch box.
Speaking of storage, did we mention that the Ram has gobs of it? The interior is full of cubbies, pockets, and holes to put stuff. We especially like the hidden compartments in the rear floor. Very trick, Ram.
During this quarter, we had our first service by the great people at Orange Coast Dodge in Costa Mesa, California. We had an oil service and tire rotation performed, as well as a host of factory updates. Our only warranty issue to date has been a loose door hinge in the back of the cab that was causing a creak. It was re-torqued and the noise has not returned.
We'll keep on rolling the miles on our Ram and enjoying the comfort of the coil-sprung rear suspension. In fact, it's possible that this truck is spoiling us for any other 1/2-ton. It's that good.
Report: 2 of 4
Previous reports: Oct '09
Base price: $35,100
Price as tested: $44,960
Four-wheel-drive system: Two-speed, part-time electronic, shift-on- the-fly
Long-Term Numbers
Miles to date: 10,046
Miles since last report: 5,354
Average mpg (this report): 12.75
Test best tank (mpg): 17.56
Test worst tank (mpg): 10.05
This period: 6,000-mile service: $102.47
Problem areas: Re-torque door hinge: No charge (covered under warranty)
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Not: MDS vibration, bed may be small for some
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"Visibility is outstanding for a large truck."
"The back seats have been given kudos by all who have ridden back there."
"I just drove a competing 1/2-ton that I used to think rode great - the Ram has spoiled me."
"I had to stop twice on a long trip, and neither stop was for fuel."


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When you are ready to take your off-road toys and hit the trails, load them up in this 22RR Cherokee Grey Wolf toy hauler travel trailer by Forest River and let your next camping trip start!
In the cargo area there are two fold down sofas and a dinette table. You can enjoy your meals at the sofas during the day, and at night they easily convert into additional sleeping space.
The kitchen area has a three burner range, microwave, and large sink along one side of the trailer. Across from the sink there is a walk-in pantry for your food items, and a refrigerator.
The side aisle bathroom has a neo-angle shower, sink, and toilet. You will also find a private entry door from the bathroom leading into the bedroom.
In the front bedroom you can get a good night's sleep on the queen bed. There are two wardrobes for your hang up clothes, and across from the bed, in the corner of the room there is a LCD TV mount.
Throughout the trailer you will find overhead cabinets and outside there is exterior storage along the front of the trailer, a LCD TV mount, plus so much more!
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In 1996, Forest River founder Peter Liegl had a vision. He foresaw an RV company dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational products. Today that vision is a reality.
Continually growing, Forest River operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the midwest and west coast. Our large production capacity enables us to fill our customers' orders promptly without cutting corners or rushing through production procedures. This ensures that each Forest River product is conscientiously built and undergoes thorough, detailed inspection before it's shipped to the customer.


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STOCKTON - It's not about the Edison High basketball teams.
STOCKTON - It's not about the Edison High basketball teams.
In fact, it's not even about Edison High.
It's about community.
That's what Edison athletic director and basketball coach Richie Lynch said on Friday during the debut of the new Taggart Gymnasium following a nearly $10 million renovation. The funds were provided by Measure Q passed in 2008.
"I'm seeing people here I haven't seen in years," Lynch said. "I tried to stress to my team, 'Tonight is about way more than us.' We're out playing for our community, for our school, for our alumni. A basketball game is the smallest thing in this whole deal."
The facility includes a weight room, team rooms, wide-open locker rooms that include restrooms, a training room with a whirlpool and an expansive lobby with a snack bar and restrooms. Within weeks the lobby will include big-screen televisions in front of and on top of the snack bar that will allow fans to watch games via a closed-circuit feed while they eat.
"It's an indication of where our community is going," principal Brian Biedermann said. "We're a community-based school. It's here for the community. It's great for the kids. There's not enough for kids to do in South Stockton to begin with. To give them a gym that is this nice and rivals any gym in the area, it's pretty amazing."
Joshua Johnson helped the Vikings (9-14, 3-3 Tri-City Athletic League) put an exclamation point on opening night with 26 points in a 64-51 Edison victory over Stagg (5-18, 0-6). Curtis Bernard led the Delta Kings with 15 points.
It was the second game of a girls-boys varsity doubleheader. The Stagg girls opened the night with a 47-41 victory over the Vikings (9-13, 2-4). Veasna Samol led the Delta Queens (11-12, 4-2) with 15 points. Victoria Peralez led Edison with 10.
Edison junior Justin James Macciocchi, a member of the Sixth Man Club that was throwing T-shirts and seat cushions into the crowd during game breaks, said the school's new facilities - Charles Magnasco Stadium, which reopened in the fall of 2011, following its own $10 million facelift, and the new gym - is something that the Edison community can be of.
"It's the heart and soul of the campus," Macciocchi said. "Everyone's supporting Edison. Look at this place right now. We're stacked. It's definitely a source of pride for this school. For me, the Edison logo itself is a source of pride. If I could wear it every day I would."
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Those who think this way believe that the plight of animals can be addressed only when racism, war, sexismand a thousand other societal illshave been eradicated. And they view those who currently devote themselves to animal welfare as draining energy and resources from other, more important causes.
But animals are among the least powerful and most abused of Gods creatures. And those who are tempted to believe that the men and women who labor on their behalf are doing work that is less important than their own, might reconsider.
Perhaps they should judge the value of what is being done by the amount of compassion and love these activists bring into the world, rather than measuring what is being done by their own priorities.
They might also consider that those who have been called to work for the animals understand that a world which condemns their abuserefusing to treat any of Gods creatures as utilitarian objectsis a world in which no human being will ever be abused as the means to an end.
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From hot-chocolate stands to dog walking to helping people with computers, kids can start their own businesses — and learn about the value of money along the way.
On a chilly day last November, 5-year-old Sylvia Fordham caught the business bug.
"She wanted to have a lemonade stand to make money," says her mother, Jennifer. "But it was freezing outside. I told her I didn't think anyone would want a cold drink on a cold day, so I suggested she try something else."
A few hours — and one trip to the grocery store — later, Sylvia's stand was up and running, serving hot chocolate and homemade cookies to her Baltimore neighbors.
Sylvia's entrepreneurial spirit is common. A 2007 Harris Interactive poll found that 40 percent of kids ages 8 to 21 are interested in starting their own businesses someday.
Many of those kids will get their starts in business even before they're able to drive. Armed with the right tools, parents can help foster entrepreneurship at any age.
Pick a job
The first step in starting a business is to figure out what that enterprise will be.
If your child is interested in starting a business, explore the child's skills and interests, then identify a business need that matches, suggests Harold Rappaport, chair of the Greater Baltimore chapter of SCORE, an organization dedicated to entrepreneur education.
"The most important thing is to find an outlet suitable for your kid," he says. "Look at the capabilities of your child. Look for a need that can be fulfilled with their skills and ability. Use that as the basis to start your business."
When Luke Abell, now 17, was 8, he set up "Luke's Snack Shack" at his local pool. "The pool didn't have a snack shack, so I thought I'd take advantage. I went to Sam's Club and bought snacks in bulk. I learned a lot about money and profit."
After a few years, Abell's success bred competition. Eventually, the pool banned snack shacks altogether, but at that point Abell was already moving on to his next project: a technology consulting company called Luke Tech.
"When I was 10, I was pretty good at fixing computers," he says. "I started with just friends and family, but then other people started hiring me."
Over the next few years, the Baltimore teenager explored different interests within the field of technology. "Video production, websites, IT — even if the passion I'm interested in isn't something I can make a business out of, it's helpful," he says. "The more I know, the more attractive I am to clients."
Today, the Baltimore teenager runs the technology consulting and repair firm Abell Tech, with help from his older brother, Austin.
Smooth operations
With a business focus selected, the down-and-dirty work starts. Children, especially young ones, need guidance from their parents regarding how to actually run a business.
After Sylvia Fordham decided to start a hot-chocolate stand, her mother took her shopping for supplies. "I asked her what we would need, and she insisted on marshmallows. So I suggested we buy hot drink cups and asked her to decide how many to buy. I asked her what she thought would go with hot chocolate, and she said it had to be homemade chocolate-chip cookies."
During their trip to the grocery store, Jennifer Fordham footed the bill for Sylvia's supplies. Because of her young age, "I didn't explain that the profit margin wasn't that great," says Jennifer.
Parents of young entrepreneurs are frequently called upon to invest in their kids' ventures. "Parents have to decide how far they are willing to go to support their kids, time-wise and financially," says Rappaport.
Sell it
With their products purchased, Sylvia and Jennifer's next conversation focused on marketing. "I told her we needed to bring people to the stand, so we had to make a sign that would make people want to stop." Sylvia suggested drawing a cup with steam and, with help from her mom, wrote "hot chocolate" and "cookies" on her sign.
Towson High School senior Madison Jacobson runs a busy baby-sitting business, thanks in part to her mother's networking efforts. "My mom emailed the Stoneleigh community baby-sitting co-op," says Jacobson. Next thing she knew, she had a few jobs, which led to even more work.
Navigating the legal landscape
Parents can also be invaluable when it comes to watching out for potential pitfalls. "In this day and age, there are always legal issues," warns Rappaport, "especially when food is involved. Almost every retail business has licensing requirements, and there's the issue of liability. People are probably reluctant to sue a kid, but there's always some crazy person out there."
In 2011, Maryland lemonade stands made national news when Montgomery County temporarily shut down a stand run by kids raising money to fight pediatric cancer. The county ultimately waived a $500 fine and allowed the stand to reopen in a slightly different location, citing traffic and safety concerns.
But the message remained: Before going public with a business, even kids need to check the law books.
Manage the outcome
All parents hope that their children will be successful. But succeeding in business requires taking risks — that sometimes fail.
"You can't be afraid to fail," says Rappaport. "I think entrepreneurs are more motivated and higher risk-takers than the general public. If your child is afraid of failure, avoid starting a business. But if not, encourage them. If they succeed, great. If not, try again. You learn more from failure than success."
And if the child is successful, he or she will require parental advice to figure out how to use or save profit and how to move forward with the business.
For Luke Abell's parents, that meant allowing their son to leave the traditional school setting so he could focus on his business. "I was always interested in technology, and it was tough for me to focus in school," he says. "All I wanted to do was work on my business."
Starting with what would have been his sophomore year in high school, Abell switched to a home-school program, taking classes at Essex Community College, and focusing on building Abell Tech.
With several successful companies under his belt, Abell believes he's made the right decision regarding schooling. "If you want to run a successful business when you're young," he says, "you have to mature a little quicker. Parents need to have an open mind about the possibilities.
"Don't be afraid to jump in and try it," he says. "Once you see results, it's really exciting."
Starter businesses
Kids with an itch to start their own businesses often start with small local ventures like these:
• Lawn service: Leaf-raking in the fall and general cleanup after storms are good jobs for kids of all ages. Older children also can cut grass and shovel snow.
• Baby-sitting: This is a tried-and-true starter job. Many babysitters start young, gaining experience as mother's helpers before taking certification classes and baby-sitting on their own.
• Pet-sitting: Watching pets for neighbors on vacation and walking dogs for clients who work long days is a great way for animal lovers to learn responsibility.
• Lemonade & snack stand: Running a snack stand is an excellent way to help children of all ages learn about the importance of location and the concept of profit-and-loss — with a small financial commitment from parents.
• Yard sale: Selling gently used books and toys as a part of a community event teaches kids about marketing and sales. More ambitious and older kids may even enjoy scouting items at flea markets or auctions to resell on auction websites like eBay.
• Computer assistance: From checking for viruses to scanning old photos, kids can take advantage of their tech savviness, marketing their abilities to relatives and neighbors without free time or computer skills.
Online resources
Before your child launches a business, check out these websites for guidance:
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Schriefer said the convention festivities will also start a half hour earlier and they'll be making some of the speeches shorter.
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Love, Dating, Relationships
At what point does a dating relationship turn sexual if you're looking for a lasting relationship?
This is a question I get asked a lot and many posit that in their experience, sex too early in a dating relationship seems to make the connection all about sex, while abstaining for an extended period of time resulted in being perceived as "a tease" or being interested in only friendship.
So what's a person to do? When is the right time to have sex so as not to sabotage the development of a potentially healthy relationship with a compatible dating prospect?
Well, the long and the short of it is, that there is no right time! There is no scientific or magic formula, when negotiating the right time to be sexual for assured lasting success. There are no guarantees in relationships. What it boils down to is each individual's readiness and comfort level when taking that next step and then keeping the channels of communication open.
While there are no hard fast rules, in this article are some tips and questions to reflect upon as you decide when the time is right for you to take things to the "bedroom level." And perhaps, you might discover some new factors, which can promote the opportunity for success in a long-term relationship you can integrate into your own dating plan and sexual decision-making practices.
Sex & Dating
Sex is obviously a very important part of a relationship. In gay dating, sex actually plays a vital developmental role in helping us to explore our sexuality during the coming-out process and forming our identities; it's a healthy rite-of-passage.
Sex can also play other roles:
*Pure recreational fun
*Tension release
*The thrill of conquest
*A rebellion against heterosexist norms
*An uncontrollable addiction
*A way to boost one's self-esteem
*A mask for emotional problems
*A temporary cure for boredom or loneliness
*Pure gratification
*A vehicle for avoiding emotional intimacy... among others.
As the serious dater seeking a perfect match, the vision and primary purpose of sex is as an expression of your feelings of adoration for one another, to cement a bond of closeness and connection as you begin to seal an identity as a couple with the intention of life-long commitment. Your job is to adequately screen dating partners to determine if their vision for sexuality and life aligns with yours. It's when there's a mismatch between these visions or differing motives that leads to relationships ending before they even get started, especially when sex enters the picture early on.
Know Thyself
Before you even begin your dating adventures, you must have a solid vision in place of what and who you're looking for. What are your personal requirements needs and wants for a life partner and a relationship? What does dating mean to you and what does it look like? What are your sexual values and attitudes? The answers to these questions become your guide for detecting the "right" vs. the "wrong" types of people you're seeking.
Sex is glamorized in our culture, so much so, that the pressure to succumb to its powerful influences can be overwhelming. This is why you must have a plan in place before you date, so you can more readily "stick to your guns" and not be swayed by temptations or other forces. Knowing yourself and your values is key. Your beliefs about the role sex plays in your dating life will shape your behavior as such.
Meeting The Perfect Match... Now What?
It's hard work creating your own vision, but then to assess another's concept of compatibility is another feat and not easily accomplished in one or two dates. Remember, it's a process. That's why introducing sex too early in a dating relationship can be sabotaging, because the relationship gets defined around sex before a solid foundation of trust and intimacy has been established. This isn't to say that meaningful relationships can't evolve from a sex-based affiliation, but in many cases, premature sex can send the wrong message or tone that then permeates the entire relationship-and it can be irreversible. Not to mention determining your new love's sexual values and motives, as discussed earlier, may not be so easily detectable in the early stages of dating. And finally, once you have sex, objectivity tends to fly out the window for most and that can make screening your new lover's true compatibility with your vision that much more blurred and obscure.
Most gay dating experts agree that a wise approach for those seeking long-term relationships is to hold off on sex for at least 3-4 dates with a potential partner. This allows time for a friendship to develop, to screen each other to the best you can for "goodness-of-fit" and allows the relationship to be defined around common interests, goals and mature companionship - enduring qualities that highlight successful relationships. Sex alone isn't sufficient enough to carry a lasting partnership.
You'll also be able to tell in many cases whether the one you are dating is genuinely interested, or solely after sexual gratification or other motives. Once you have sex, it changes the dynamics, so it's important to pace the relationship.
The Sexual Floodgates Are Opening!
So you and Mr. Wonderful are now at the stage where the chemistry is bubbling over and you can't keep your hands off each other. You've gone out several times and the compatibility you share seems to indicate a "green light." Before racing off to the bedroom (or other creative carnal lovemaking spot), to avoid getting hurt and to make sure this is the right time to get naked ask yourself these questions:
• Why do we want to have sex now?
• What are our motives?
• Do I feel physically and emotionally safe?
• Am I able to be vulnerable with my body and emotions?
• Do I feel cared about?
• Does my partner show genuine interest and curiosity about
me in other areas of my life other than sex?
• Does he or she respond to me non-sexually?
• Am I able to be myself freely?
• Do I feel good about myself around them?
• Do I like this person based on what I've learned so far?
• Are we able to communicate openly with each other?
• Have we each engaged in enough self-disclosure to feel
• Have we been able to express affection to each other so far?
• Does this person demonstrate dependability and loyalty?
• Do I feel like a priority? Is there mutual respect and support?
Additional Tips Before Taking The Plunge
• Make sure you've talked about your sexual histories and have had discussions about sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex and beliefs about monogamy vs. non-monogamy. While this may seem like it might take away some of the excitement, it doesn't necessarily have to do that. Make the discussion "erotic foreplay;" exploring your sexual values, attitudes, preferences and fantasies together can heighten the intimacy while getting to know each other more intensely. Make it part of the "turn-on" and "build-up."
• It may be helpful to communicate to dating prospects something to the effect; "I'm very attracted to you, but I don't have sex until I really know someone." A frank, up-front assertive statement such as this will certainly weed out those whose vision potentially matches yours vs. those who do not. Many may immediately "abandon ship"-they weren't meant to be-saving you a lot of time and energy as you to continue your quest. Remember, it's about quality, not quantity.
• When you're in the "waiting phase" and holding off from sex initially, continually create allure and intrigue with respectful flirting, keeping potential partners aware that you are still interested and find them attractive. Many have been conditioned to equate "no sex" with rejection and may be sensitive to "sexual fasting," so offer many positive strokes to keep the spark going-without playing games.
• An argument can be made that having sex right away can help bring to light whether you're sexually compatible, but keep in mind that it all comes down to your personal requirements and what you deem most important. Also remember, sex can be that much hotter the longer a couple is together (practice makes perfect!) and that sex tends to be more passionate and fulfilling when a foundation of emotional intimacy has already been developed.
• Finally, no matter how much prep-work you've lain out as a successful dater, there will be times when a mistake will be made, you will have a slip of poor judgment, or a person will bail for no apparent reason. Remember that you're human and be kind to yourself. Take ownership of where you went wrong and get back on your dating plan. You have no control over how others behave. Be mindful too that sex is a loaded topic for many and unresolved intimacy issues are usually the biggest culprits when a seemingly good dating prospect bolts shortly after a sexual relationship begins. Protect your heart, be patient and never give up hope that your match is out there - the timing may just not be right.
Sex means different things to different people. As an individual searching for a life partner, introducing sex into a dating relationship takes faith and trust. There is no right time necessarily to be intimate, but realizing that sex and relationships have completely different mindsets with different attitudes and behaviors, can better help you decide where and when your sexual first best fits into your vision for a long-term relationship. Stay true to your values and remember that it's not a numbers game - it's about being successful with the right match!
For more information on this topic, check out another article written by The Gay Love Coach called Sex & the Single Gay Guy at the website below. To sign up for the FREE Gay Love Coach Newsletter filled with dating and relationship tips and skills for gay singles and couples or to check out current coaching groups, programs and telecasts, please visit thegaylovecoach.com.
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London Art supplies
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That looks like another fine epicerie to me..Those would be the stores I would open my wallet for..art supplies and food supplies..ReplyDelete
Great tip on the brushes..must make you feel young at heart(wait..you already are ..)..
Love those old wood sets..wow wow wow..not for travel but for love of looking at:)
Hey..I don't travel! Perfect.
They must be dear?
Une belle belle tomate..love the thumbnail/stamp in the corner too.
Congrats on the new paintbox:)
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aI MUST spend my life savings on one of those fab antique painting sets, preferably the one with the feather and marbled paper. Do you think it would improve my painting?ReplyDelete
I have added your art supply stores to my To-do list for Britain. Yes, I plan to be there some day. Do you think the set will still be there?Replies
Better to get a box with no chipped enamel no?Delete
For show only methinks..
Glad you are having fun in London. It is really hot and sunny for these parts! You should check out the Beigel Bake on Brick Lane for a salt beef bagel if you are into that sort of thing. As near to New York as you will probably get in the UK. Also there is a cool coffee shop on Hanbury called Nude Espresso.ReplyDeleteReplies
Too late, too lateDelete
I looked in Beigal but there was no AC
So I went elsewhere
Thanks for pointing me at Atlantis Art materials. I buy a lot on line from Bromley but will be taking a serious look at Atlantis.ReplyDelete
I love the interiors of the art store, but the shots of the food vendors is even more appealing!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'll take a delicious art store anyday and no caloriesDelete
OMG what I wouldn't give to have that Art store here. I really miss a nice Art Store. All we have is a small Micheal's that carry's next to nothing. I would never surface out of there. :)Glad you are enjoying London even in the heat.ReplyDelete
- patricia6:11 PM
Would love to go back to Brick lane and check out your tips on art supplies. I just remember eating wonderful Indian food with English and Aussie friends there.ReplyDelete
I couldn't figure out what photo #3 is? Between the two clowns and the charming vintage paint sets. Anyone know?Replies
Oh that's a feathered lampshade at the clubDelete
Loved the patterns
miss Brick Lane and the flower market in Columbia Road on sunday morning ..ReplyDeleteReplies
So many good things I didn't ge t to do but it was a constant battle with the beastly hot weatherDelete
- Anonymous2:17 AM
Hope you survived the day! I just checked and the high in London and Seattle are just the same today, 82 degrees.ReplyDelete
It felt like 90s or 100 in LondonDelete
Not manageable heat at all!
Wild crawfish and rocket sandwich, London, here I come!ReplyDelete
That art supply store looks like an artist's dream come true.
Beautiful series of pictures, Carol, merci for braving the heart and share them!
Stay cool,
Tex Mex in London? I'll take the crawfish and rocket sandwich instead. ;)ReplyDelete
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