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My arm calibration seems to be working out pretty well in that all arms are pretty close to each other. I'm a fair bit out and tomorrow I will hook up the computer to re-adjust the values. At the moment I'm getting 38.5mm movement for a 40mm command on x and z with 38.58 on y.
My J-head arrived yesterday and offering up I'm a bit befuddled. I always thought that the J-head should slide into the hub and the sideways bolt holds would be used to pass bolts through the groove in the top of the hot end but mine does not fit. Now I know that all holes should be gone over a bit with a drill but the difference is quite significant. I'm measuring up the hub ID as 15.6 and the hot end external diameter at 16. Should I try and drill out the hub or is the norm to use an adaptor?? I know Tim has used an adaptor and brandon, rather usefully, has linked to a few adaptors on another thread. Has anyone mounted their J-head in the hub?


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Regardless of the rather baffling (and much less important than certain internet critics might have you believe) decision to drop the word "wrestling" from any description of the WWE, tonight is WRESTLEMANIA – undoubtedly the biggest event in the pro-wrestling calendar. An evening (or stupidly early morning for some of us) of celebrity endorsement, epic showdowns between legends and fast paced action between some of the exciting new stars of this ancient artform.
Ahh wrestling… wikipedia describes "Professional Wrestling" as "a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance." With a history dating back over 15,000 years, wrestling can be found in the ancient cave drawings of France. All of which leaves me with a slight dilemma: how best to convey the excitement and thrills of Wrestlemania? The grappling acumen harking back to Babylonian and Egyptian reliefs? The roar of the approximately 75,000 fans in attendance? The blood, sweat and tears shed by these men and women for the briefest moment of reward, a reward which (if were honest) isn't that important? Quite frankly, I can only think of one possible way to correctly pay the respect due to this most masculine of endeavours – PIE CHARTS!
As Boss Lady Ray explained yesterday, we're not the best at predicting the results of these things – so we pulled in some people who should, in theory, know even less that us. Our families…
First up, Cole vs Lawler. Now, my family were relatively split on this one with Lawler just edging it despite Alice deciding that "the one on the left […] looks stronger" (although there's always a chance she might have mixed up her left and right.) Very happy with their choices here. Let's face it, nobody want's Cole to win tonight, and logic dicates that he probably won't. However, I should point out that I'm not basing this on Rebecca's slightly strange reasoning that Lawler should win "cos he looks cheesy!" or her fiance Kris' logic that "his comments are amazing" being that Lawler is just ahead of Booker T in the "Wrestlegasm Commentators we'd like to see relegated to regional news somewhere in Alaska"
Next up, Edge vs Del Rio, and almost a clean sweep for Del Rio, with only one person voting for Edge. Del Rio's reasons ranged from the quite logical fact that "he has a very muscley body" and is "bigger built" to the slightly more worrying "the one with the nice panties..Del Rio?" Not sure anyone has described Alberto Del Rio, a man descended from Mexican aristocracy, as having "nice panties" before mother, but you might want to check out Ray's old Crotch Watch posts.
Also nice to see that we're a family that doesn't forgive and forget easily, with Kris' insistence that Del Rio should win "because of what Edge did to Christian" – admittedly Edge & Christian are BFFs again, but we'll always know what you did that summer…
You might have noticed by now that these matches are probably not in the order they'll be broadcast, but that's how we do it on the Fylde coast baby! As such, here's Miz vs Cena. Cena was the overwhelming favourite here, with only my mother voting for the current champion on the grounds that he is "named after (my sister) Alice" (For those of you grasping with the logic here, I'm assuming Miz being short for miserable is a slight on the cheery disposition of my teenage sister, but I couldn't possibly say.
As for Cena… well, the fact that he looked "like a wrestler" and "angry," as well as being "simply […] amazing" were all perfectly valid reasons that I struggled to argue against.
Celebrity random team time, and the only unanimous decision of both sets of predictions. It would appear that everyone I'm related to is a massive fan of the Jersey Shore for some reason. Admittedly Kris did vote for Team Morrison because Rebecca would "kill him" if he went with the other team, but Alice and Rebecca both seem to be fans. Alice in particular seemed quite taken with Morrison, and the fact that "he has Snooki as one of his bitches which just proves he is awesome"
Obviously I can't be seen to support this kind of language, but after the Trish/Snooki/LayCool segment on Raw this week, it would appear that "bitch" is relatively acceptable.
Strangely, I expected the girls in my family to vote for Cody because he's easy on the eye. Turns out nobody mentioned his looks, they instead were frightened of Mysterio. That's right, the children's favourite Mysterio, the merchandising machine, the shortest wrestler on the roster – my family were scared of him because he wears a mask.
Having said that, Mysterio did win this one. Kris rightly pointed out his speed, whereas Alice said that "he looks more serious" – presumably a reference to his Joker get-up from Wrestlemania 25…
Unfortunately for my predictions, Orton won this one with only Alice focusing on Punk's "muscly legs" and the advantage that they might give him. As for Orton, the reasons once again ranged from the suprisingly knowledgable ("his old man was a brilliant wrestler") to the purely aesthetic ("he has a nice tan" and "he looks evil".)
On a personal note, while I've tried not to give my own predictions this year, I really *really* hope Punk wins this one. My fondness for his muscly legs notwithstanding, Punk is miles ahead of Orton in popularity here in the Bunker and the idea of Orton crowing about his victory in… incredibly… slow… phrasing… with… unnecessarily… long… pauses… between… each… word… yawn
Last but not least, Undertaker vs HHH – a match that I wasn't looking forward to until this week's Raw and Undertaker's John Marston impression. [BOSS LADY RAY'S EDIT: SWOOOON. For John Marston. Not 'Taker. Eww. Forget I mentioned it.]
So, this battle of the giants pitting the Undertaker's unrivalled Wrestlemania streak of victories against HHH's legacy as one the most successful wrestler's in WWE history – how would the results come in for this one?
"Undertaker: my reason is it's the Undertaker and HHH has a big nose… and that big nose muppet retired Mankind. Bastard, I hate you HHH"
"Undertaker because he has no eyes!"
"HHH as the other one won't be able to see what he's doing."
Now obviously Undertaker has got the regulation number of eyes (that's two in case you're from some of the more remote areas of the United States and unsure) but I thought that it was interesting that his supposed lack of ocular equipment could be seen as both a detriment and an advantage. Still, I never claimed to be from a family blessed with an abundance of logic or common sense – hence the reason I like wrestling enough to write about it on here every week I suppose. Also, HHH is even less forgiven than Edge was earlier – so it's probably best not to cross us…
Assuming you can count, you might have noticed that there are a couple of matches missing. That's because, despite my usual love of procrastination I decided to ask my family to predict last week – something which would have worked well had the WWE not decided to add a couple of matches afterwards. So… how to predict these last two matches? I could use my knowledge of the storylines so far and wrestling logic to make an educated guess as to who the winners might be, orrrrrr….
In case you don't know, www.googlefight.com is a site which allows you to compare the search results for two terms and come up with a "winner." So let's see what Google has to say…
There we go, that was pretty decisive wasn't it? Now, roll on bloody midnight.


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A faculty member in the College of Communications who also holds an appointment at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has been appointed to lead a committee tasked with developing regulatory recommendations for the burgeoning audiovisual market in Israel.
Amit Schejter, an assoicate professor in the Department of Telecommunications at Penn State and an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies ast Ben-Gurion University, was appointed by Israel's communications minister, Gilad Erdan, to lead the 10-person committee that will propose the regulatory framework as Israel's broadcast market changes as the result of fiber-optic cable and Internet broadcasts.
Along with proposing the framework, the committee has been tasked with poposing the structure of oversight bodies in the audiovisual market as Israel attempts to facilitate a transtion for existing broadcasters and introduce new service providers. The committee's recommendations are due by August.
At Penn State, Schejter serves as co-director of the Institute for Information Policy. He is a founding co-editor of the Journal of Information Policy, a former director of legal affairs and international relations for the Israel Broadcasting Authority and former vice president for regulatory affairs at Cellcom Israel.


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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program and Rebate Grants Program as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). The ERIG Program provides grants for various types of clean air projects to improve air quality in the state's nonattainment areas and other affected counties. Eligible projects include those that involve replacement, retrofit, repower, or lease or purchase of new heavy-duty vehicles; alternative fuel dispensing infrastructure; idle reduction and electrification infrastructure; and alternative fuel use. The Rebate Grants Program provides grants to upgrade or replace diesel heavy-duty vehicles and non-road equipment. Qualifying projects must reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides or other pollutants by at least 25% as compared to baseline levels and must meet operational and fuel usage requirements. Applications are currently not being accepted (verified September 2018). For more information, including eligibility and the application form, see the TCEQ TERP website. (Reference Texas Statutes Health and Safety Code 386 and Texas Administrative Code 114.620-114.629)
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NEVs are defined as vehicles that can attain a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour (mph) and that must comply with the safety standards in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. NEVs may only be used on roadways that have a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less except to cross at an intersection. A county, municipality, or the Texas Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of NEVs on a street or highway if the governing body determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety. (Reference Texas Statutes, Transportation Code 551.301-551.304)
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Supporters of these proposals tend to argue that executive compensation is excessive and insufficiently monitored by corporate boards. Critics tend to assert that shareholders are ill-equipped to understand the market for corporate talent and express concern that labor unions, through their pension-fund holdings, can exploit these proposals to win concessions from management, including those altogether unrelated to compensation.
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The Manhattan Institute released the first of its series of New Findings from Proxy Monitor database. This set of findings focuses on public and private sector unions flexing their muscles over corporate America through the proxy process. Unions proposed 38 percent of all shareholder proposals for the years 2008-1010 and preliminary evidence from 2011 shows that this trend is going to continue into the future.
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I mentioned making a few subtle changes around the old place and restyling for the Chicago Home and Garden shoot, and I wanted to share those with you here in a good ol' before and after showcase! Plus, my dear friend Danielle Moss took these photos, so I now officially have the rights to them. So feel free to pin and share away (with proper sourcing credit, of course)!
I was very happy with the way my old home looked in the first place, but it's nice to make changes as your style evolves and your budget allows it. The old coffee table, for example, was a Craigslist purchase that worked just fine. But when I went to the Jayson Home and Garden warehouse sale last year and found my favorite coffee table for a fourth of its usual price, I couldn't pass it up. Switching out art I made on my own for art I purchased was another update. And the dining room got the biggest overhaul with a new rug and table. Some rooms like the kitchen and office didn't change much at all.
Well, enough from me... I'll let the photos show you! Note I've linked to online sources wherever possible.
SOURCES: couch: Value City Furniture // colorblock throw pillows: Stone Textile // art: Alicia Bock Paris Rooftops // rug: West Elm // pouf: Joss and Main // coffee table: Jayson Home and Garden (warehouse sale purchase) // white chair: Walter E. Smithe // garden stool: West Elm // floor lamp: West Elm // vertical bookshelf: West Elm // curtains: West Elm // ladder: vintage
SOURCES: feather tray, pyrite cluster, crystal cluster, plant holder: Jayson Home and Garden // candle sconce: West Elm
SOURCES: monogrammed lucite tray: Mattie Luxe // matches: Design Darling // you and me glasses: vintage
SOURCES: desk and chair: Overstock // yellow pillow: Fabricadabra // chevron rug: RugsUSA // bookshelves: West Elm // lamp: Home Goods // pouf: West Elm // Live What You Love print: Heartfish Press
SOURCES: striped bedding: West Elm // Euro shams: West Elm // pillow: Jonathan Adler // picture frames above bed: Pottery Barn // lamps: J.C. Penny // nightstand tables: thrifted


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2008-2010 Ford F-250: Used Car Review
Inspired by the bigger-than-life Super Chief auto show concept of the mid-2000s, Ford's Super Duty pickups are locomotives on tires. All Super Duty pickups have gross vehicle weight ratings in excess of 8,500 lbs. The F-250 version covered here is the 3/4-ton model, the smallest member of the Super Duty trio that also includes the 1-ton rated F-350 and the semi-medium-duty F-450.
Ford was the first to break out its heavier "light-duty" pickups into a separate series in the late 1990s with a beefed-up frame, suspension and powertrain. The 2008-2010 versions share little but the F-Series name with garden-variety F-150s of the same vintage. The Super Duty trucks get their own distinctive beefy-looking sheet metal, too. 2011 Super Duty trucks get a completely new engine, a new transmission and a new front-end look, plus numerous interior updates, so they are covered in a separate review.
Why You Want It
If you're looking to buy the F-250 version of Ford's Super Duty pickup, you have a lot of company. The Super Duty is the best-selling HD pickup, and in 2010 it grabbed 50 percent of the market, leaving Chevy, GMC and Dodge to duke it out for the other half.
In 2008, Ford claimed its Super Duty had best-in-class trailer towing (up to 16,300 lbs), gross vehicle weight rating (9,400 lbs) and payload rating (3,200 lbs). It's a stiff-riding truck and you'll sit high in the saddle, but there are plenty of civilizing touches. Quiet Steel used in the firewall and other acoustic measures help quiet the cabin for enjoyment of the available sound systems, including the Panasonic Audiophile Stereo.
A Tow Command electronic trailer brake controller interacts with the truck's anti-lock brakes. PowerScope tow mirrors telescope out to improve visibility around wide trailers. An optional fold-down tailgate step and assist handle ease access to the bed. Also optional, a bed extender splits and folds flat against the bed walls when not in use. The 2008-2010 F-250 is also one of the last full-size pickups available with a traditional six-speed manual transmission and "big-stick" floor shifter, should you be so inclined.
Notable Features & Options
The Super Duty F-250 is available in a two-door Regular Cab that seats two or three passengers; a 5- or 6-passenger 4-door "extended" SuperCab with no center pillar and rear-hinged "suicide" rear doors; and a 5- or 6-passenger 4-door Crew Cab with a full-width back seat and four conventional doors. All can be configured with 2WD or 4WD. The Regular Cab comes only with an 8-ft-long box, while the SuperCab and Crew Cab can be paired with either a 6.75-ft standard box or the 8-footer.
There are some 30+ trim combinations for the F-250, but the basic groupings are XL, XLT, Lariat and FX4. On top of that there are three theme packages: King Ranch, Harley-Davidson and a Cabela's Edition. Content detail varies slightly year to year. XL is a work truck, pure and simple. XL trim includes vinyl flooring; a vinyl bench seat; set 'em yourself folding black side mirrors; black bumpers and grille; 17-inch painted steel wheels; a 12,500-lb trailer hitch; tire-pressure monitoring; ABS; a trailer tow package; and a two-speaker AM/FM radio.
Air conditioning becomes standard on XL starting in 2009. Upgrading to XLT adds refined touches like carpeting; air conditioning; cloth 40/20/40 front bench seat; tilt steering wheel; four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; chrome bumpers and grille surround; dual-beam jewel-effect headlamps; 17-inch chrome-clad steel wheels; cruise control; and power windows, door locks and mirrors.
The Lariat slathers on power; leather-covered front seats; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dual-zone automatic A/C; forged and polished 18-inch alloy wheels; self-dimming mirrors; trip computer/message center; sliding rear window; and an anti-theft system.
The 4WD-only FX4 has a rough-trail focus and features Rancho shocks, skid plates, a limited-slip rear differential, 18-inch chrome-clad steel wheels, billet-style body-color grille, shadow gray wheel lip moldings and other accents. The opulent King Ranch package is only available on the Lariat.
For 2010, Cabela's trim replaces the FX4, with two-tone paint, special embossed interior trim and added locking storage. FX4/Cabela's and Lariat trim aren't available with the Regular Cab.
The Harley-Davidson package adds black or copper paint with contrasting accent stripe; billet grille; illuminated running boards; embossed Harley-Davidson rubber bed mat; 20-inch forged polished alloy wheels; power sliding rear window; telescoping PowerScope tow mirrors; specially trimmed and Harley-Davidson-embossed leather seats; and more.
Model Milestones
2008: Harley-Davidson trim was made available on Super Duty F-250 for the first time. A 6.4-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel replaced the 6.0-liter version.
2009: A/C and theft immobilizer were made standard on all trims. An integrated trailer brake controller was made standard on XLT and FX4. Lariat added PowerScope tow mirrors, a backup camera, power sliding rear window, heated front seats, running boards and SYNC connectivity. New optional military-grade spray-on bed liner became available as an option. Optional technology included SYNC, Sirius Travel Link, Tool Link asset tracking and Ford Work Solutions with in-dash computer and wireless Internet.
2010: New Cabela's trim replaced the FX4 4WD model. New Ford SYNC with Traffic helped owners avoid traffic backups and find the best prices on fuel. The Base XL got an integrated trailer brake controller, keyless entry, privacy glass and power/heated tow mirrors.
Engines & Performance
There are two Triton gas engines - a 300-hp 5.4-liter V8 and a 362-hp 6.8-liter V10. A 350-hp 6.4-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel replaces the trouble-prone 6.0-liter oil-burner used in 2007 and earlier F-250s. More importantly, the 6.4-liter turbodiesel develops 650 ft-lbs of torque at just 2,000 rpm, ideal for towing and carrying big loads. Performance of the base 5.4-liter V8 is a bit underwhelming in such a big truck, keeping in mind the truck itself with no load weighs 6,500-7,500 lbs. The gas V10 gives diesel-like performance, but fuel efficiency is subpar. In 2008 Motor Trend "Truck of the Year" testing, a 6.8-liter V10-equipped FX4 SuperCab achieved 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds.
The new 6.4-liter turbodiesel features piezoelectric fuel injectors for improved cold-start performance and low exhaust emissions. The diesel features sequential twin turbos. One turbo is smaller than the other, the smaller one spooling up more quickly to improve low-speed response and minimize turbo "lag." The overall effect is to broaden the torque curve for good engine response across a wider speed range. In a 2009 Truck Trend test, a 6.4-liter Power Stroke diesel-equipped Cabela's Edition Crew Cab accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds.
The base 5.4-liter gas V8 and optional 6.4-liter V8 turbodiesel can be paired with a standard manual 6-speed transmission or an optional five-speed TorqShift automatic. The 6.8-liter V10 is only available with the automatic transmission.
Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups have a gross vehicle weight rating more than 8,500 lbs, so they are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing and don't receive a label estimate.
Recalls, Safety Ratings & Warranties
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the following safety recall on the 2008-2010 Ford F-250 pickup:
2008-2009: Some F-250s equipped with Continental Conti Trac TR LT275/70R18 tires can experience vibration, uneven wear or tread separation, especially at high temperatures or if underinflated.
Recall repairs are required by law even if the vehicle is out of warranty. Your dealer can check to see if the repairs were performed, and if not, he'll fix the car at no charge to you.
The NHTSA and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) didn't test the 2008-2010 Super Duty F-250 for impact performance.
All 2008-2010 Super Duty F-250s come with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance for 5 years or 60,000 miles is included. The Ford Certified Pre-Owned bumper-to-bumper warranty runs just 3 months/3,000 miles, but Ford also throws in a 6-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain warranty that includes 24/7 roadside assistance.
Word on the Web
Overall, owners of 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty F-250s appear to be too busy using their trucks to spend much time complaining about them on blogs or in chat rooms. We're just not seeing many complaints.
Consumer Reports gave the F-250 4WD turbodiesel overall good marks with average to above-average predicted reliability in most areas and cited very good owner satisfaction, but predicted high owner costs, worse than average reliability for climate control and much worse than average reliability for 2008 engine cooling systems as well as 2008-09 fuel systems.
Pickuptrucks.com was enthusiastic about the 2008-2010 Super Duty F-250 for its class-leading tow ratings, available manual transmission, wide array of interior trim packages, V-10 diesel-like performance, cargo capacity, interior space and resale value, but docked it for diesel engine noise, poor maneuverability, tall climb up into 4WD models, underwhelming performance of the base gas V8 and lack of a diesel exhaust brake.
Competitive Set
A GMC Sierra 2500HD or Chevy Silverado 2500HD are good alternatives for a smoother ride and more precise steering, but they lack some pizzazz compared to Ford's top-of-the-line trim packages. The Dodge Ram 2500 has enticing interior design, as well as the legendary Hemi gas V8 and big-rig-proven Cummins turbodiesel, but ride quality is on the rough side.
AutoTrader Recommendation
Like the Dodge and GM HD pickups, a Super Duty F-250 should have a service life in excess of 200,000 miles if proper maintenance procedures are followed. Condition is just as important as the odometer reading because many of the miles on these work-oriented trucks are local. Keep in mind that these trucks will feel somewhat clumsy and heavy over rough roads, and precise steering is not a Super Duty hallmark either.
Even though you'll pay more, our recommendation is to find one with the Power Stroke turbodiesel, which will deliver the best fuel economy and overall performance, especially when loaded or towing. This is a big truck that might not fit in your garage due to its height and overall length, especially Crew Cab models.
That said, the SuperCab rear seat is pretty tight on legroom if 6-footers are going back there. We'd recommend four-wheel drive for buyers in the upper Midwest or mountain country. It's best to avoid customized trucks with lift kits. Also, running boards are a good choice if the driver is of shorter stature, as this truck's step-in height is more than two feet above terra firma.


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The SPC has released their first Moderate Risk for severe weather of the season for today:
The biggest risk will be for damaging winds along a squall line that is expected to form during the late evening to early morning hours just west and along the Mississippi River from southern Illinois southward into central Mississippi. 50-55 kt. winds in the 925-950mb level could mix down to the surface as the squall line pushes through. This is also a fairly good low CAPE/high shear setup for tornadoes, which could develop along the squall line.
The one thing to keep an eye on is the somewhat stable layer of air between the surface and 950mb, which will inhibit the potential severity for most of the storms except maybe in the southernmost areas.
I think the SPC prediction for today is fairly reasonable, but I will say that the northern extent of the Slight Risk and Moderate Risk could be cut back as the low-level air is forecast to be too stable north and east of southern Illinois. If the warm front associated with this system can get advected further north than forecast, then the SPC's risk area could be justified. I could see that happening to a degree as the models often underforecast the northern extent of the warm sector in dynamically-strong cases such as this one, but I don't think it will be as significant as the SPC appears to think it will be.


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