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I fried my Titans after 5 runs, my buddy after 4 runs. We're running 2S lipo's and we drove the titans pretty hard I guess, but what fun . So we thought we'd try out the dewalt mod, that some of you guys did. We briefly considered the 700HO's but the dewalt seemed a better (more robust) option.
So I though I'd share our experiences with this project as it progresses.
The dewalts arrived yesterday, here's a pic with one brush out:
Finished mounting the titan wires (just missing one shrink sleeve):
Done prepping, caps added:
My buddy cut of the dewalt pinions:
Part 2 comming soon.
Something for me to look forward to....
(√) Zer0 tall-er-ance 4 stu-pid-it-deeeeee.
Part 2:
Enlarged the hole distance in the finned alu motormount:
Instead of going with washers for increasing the distance between motor and motormount (needed for pinion to line up with spur), my buddy made a custom spacer. That way we get a much larger surface between the motor and the alu mount. This has two advantages: strength and heat transfer capability. Notice shaft has been flattened for better pinion-screw grip (not sure what its called):
Put some heat transfer compund on both sides of spacer to optimize, you guessed it: heat transfer
Motor, spacer and alu motormount assembled:
Didn't get a single motormount, blocked hole the easy way:
Final details before first run:
I went pretty slow on the first run, second one I gave it more juice and its definitely more torquey, couldn't pull wheelies on tarmac with the titans and stock gearing - can now Its geared 21T pinion and 68T spur now, and the motor is getting pretty hot. I could use some input on how to cool the motor. I thought about cutting some holes on the body, but a heat sink for the motor would be better and maybe a fan. I have googled for some time without finding a fitting heatsink for this motor, so if any of you guys know anything please share it.
A really professional installation! Kudos to you! Where did you get your pinion from? I'm having trouble finding one in the UK.
R tz
Very nicely documented, I'd love to see a vidoe
I have some questions though:
How hot is the motor getting? (°F)
What batteries are you running?
Could you give us a technical drawing or the dimensions of the spacer?
How is the EVX-2 handling it? (temps)
Is it possible to also use the third hole in the Dewalt to mount it even better? Where would the hole be in the motor mount? Is it necessary, or do you think it's not needed for extra stability if you use a spacer?
I see you also have a little problem with the gear cover not fitting 100%, how is it possible to avoid this? A notch in the spacer?
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Thanks! I bought mine in Denmark but modelsport have 32pitch 5mm pinions. If they don't have the T you need, throw them a mail.Originally Posted by RootzMan
Cheers, don't know about video, I do have a vidcam, but I'm more of a photo guy You can find videos of the dewalt in action if you do a little search on the board.Originally Posted by Rebelgium
No clue, don't own a temp gun.. Just using fingers - ouch!Originally Posted by Rebelgium
2S 5200mAh 40C lipos, have a couple of 2S 8000mAh 20C's on the way.Originally Posted by Rebelgium
Drawing no, sorry my buddy made it on the fly Now that I have mounted it I can't measure it. I'll ask him for dimension when I talk to him.Originally Posted by Rebelgium
Getting a little hot, but nothing compared to the dewalt.Originally Posted by Rebelgium
When using a spacer than rests on the whole motor end surface, I really don't think its necessary. I can lift the truck holding the motor without it giving way, not at all, its steady as a rock.Originally Posted by Rebelgium
Maybe I'll dremel the cover a bit, haven't given it much thought, a lot of people run without gearcovers at all with no problems..Originally Posted by Rebelgium
I had absolutely no need for a spacer... and I have yet to understand why my situation has been different. I put the pinion gear on "backwards" so the the set screw is further on the pinion from the engine than the gear.
No other modification necessary.
For a reference, the 4 screws holding the transmission to the chassis (from underneath) are identicle to the screws I used to bolt the motor to the mount. In my case I used all three screw holes in the motor and filed the stock mount holes out to get at all 3 without hogging them out too much.
As for the gear cover, I had to remove a couple mm of plastic along where it would normally abutt against the motor. I used tin snips and was able to do it without too much ugliness.
This motor really is perfect for the car... but I sure had to change my reference as to what a "hot motor" is. Keep all fingers and toes far away from the motor after a bunch of hard running. I ran 9200 mAh through it in a row racing against some friends on concrete yesterday and only ended up wearing out my plastic spur gear. When all was said and done, it felt like the motor was so hot is was going to start melting objects around it. It is, however, still completely happy
It depends on what pinion you got, if the pinion screw is really close to the teeth you can do what you did. We tried reversing the pinion we got but when lined up with spur the pinion screw was too far out the shaft. Hope I make sense, kinda hard to explain.Originally Posted by Visceral
Good to knowOriginally Posted by Visceral
Hey guys, Bis here.
For those of you considering "upgraded" brushed motors (as I did for months) really look into the MMM brushless from Castle Creations.
It has changed my take on electric.
I went through my stock motors, then through a 700HO that did the best it could to keep it together, but after a little while it succumbed to long LIPO run times and big tires on my truck. The torq was so-so.
Brushless has now allowed me to run nice and cool in all weather and in all kinds of difficult terrain, with incredible power and as long as you don't submerge your vehicle you will have a nice running truck for all weather.
Just a consideration, really. I am so sorry I waited this long to enjoy my E-Revo this much. I wasted time and money on the 700HO really.
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I really don't think you can compare the MMM to the dewalt - the pricegap is just too big.Originally Posted by djbis
As mentioned I briefly considered to dual 700HO's but went the dewalt way. I sure would like to go brushless, but as said a MMM system cost a LOT more than a dewalt motor. Furthermore you can add a 2.4g radio to the MMM cost, I know some say they run stock radios without problems, but some have issues and I'm not taking any chances with such a powerfull truck..
I just returned from a bash session with two of my buddies, it was SO much fun. We bought the revos together, we then burned the titans and a now were all running the dewalts . I really think the dewalt performs great, lot of torque and tough. Serious bang for the buck!
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Hey martin_dk, first of all, thank you very much for the description, gonna help me a lot! I hope I will also not need a spacer as some other guys posted, since I don't have a buddy which can make me such a professional spacer as you have .Originally Posted by martin_dk
I haven't ordered my dewalt yet, I would like to ask you how's your gearing working out you are using at the moment --> 21T pinion and 68T. How is the torque/ max speed compared to the 2 titans with your gearing?
We mainly use our Revos for bashing in a gravel pit and there torque is more important than max speed for us Are you satisfied with your 21T?
Hey martin, thanks for the reply, understood, I am not trying to say its a comparable value, but you do pay more to get more I guess is what I am saying. And of course, this is all counting on the fact that you already committed yourself to LIPO use almost exclusively.Originally Posted by martin_dk
In regards to the radio, I would not sweat it too much. Specially with 2.4 radios being so cheap now and so many people letting go of their traxxas 2.4 radios as well.
I spent $75 on the 700HO, some people may spend more on brushed motors (dual 700HO for example). You end up having to do all kinds of work with these motors, cleaning, maintenance, breakdowns, etc, and just keep going through more motors. Even if you only spend $100 on brushed motor stuff for a couple of months, if you save $150 more and you have a sick brushless setup with a sealed motor that is going to LAST. Total = $250 for the motor and ESC. That's IT!
Again, LIPO is a must, but I believe the whole industry is going LIPO, so its not a bad investment if you haven't started. And even for brushed use (I plan to use LIPO with a brushed Summit) LIPO adds a lot of power and run-time to your brushed kit.
Just food for thought I guess.
I spend my money in this over the years, and slowly I came to realize I should have just spent it on brushless. Though now its easy because its cheaper, but before it wasn't.
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I guess 90% of the people that stay brushed, do it because of the water proofness. My car is sometimes so extremely dirty after bashing, I have no idea how people with brushless setups clean their cars?
The 21T is great so far, don't miss anything, it does get a little hot though. Trying 65/19 in a couple of days, I'll let you how it goes..Originally Posted by ecopsorn
@djbis: no doubt we're going brushless at some time, untill then the dewalt shows to be a cheap, powerfull and tough option. Regarding the 700HO's, with the comments it gets I really dont see a point throwing money after them when we have the dewalt.. I'm glad we chose dewalt over 700's.
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With waterOriginally Posted by ecopsorn
As long as the electronics (particularly the ESC) is dry when you power it back up, you'll be fine. It isn't like BL systems self destruct at the first sign of moisture.
FYI Guys. I've converted my E-Revo to DeWalt this week and, although I'm having some problems sourcing a pinion, I'm very happy with the result. This motor is AWESOME! BTW, I bought a spare motor but given the feedback it seems unlikely I'll need that. Maybe I'll get another EVX-2 and see how the Revo will run with two DeWalts!
I'd be interested to hear of anyone who's done that. Any thoughts about gearing for that??
R tz
Shouldn't the EVX2 handle two Dewalts?Originally Posted by RootzMan
I am glad that the Dewalt is working well.
I may consider it for the Summit if the stock ever fails.
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Where can the Dewalt motor be bought? What is the model, etc?
I love the custom spacer!
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I bought mine from a local dewalt dealer (I'm in europe). Do a subject only search for dewalt, and you'll find what you needOriginally Posted by djbis
Don't listen to me, I'm a noob, but I've read in this forums that the EVX2 can't handle two Dewalts, so you really need two of those if the information of the other thread (no idea where it was) is correct.Originally Posted by djbis
It's reasonable to assume that two DeWalts would be too much for the EVX2 to handle. They're monster motors after all. My thinking is that, if I tried it with a single ESC and fried that, I'd have to buy two new ones whereas I can pick one up for £40/$60 and it's no great hardship to connect two up.Originally Posted by ecopsorn
I did a trial fitting of the front motor today and, to be honest, I'm not sure it's so easy as the rear motor. The blue anodised motor plate would probably need to be hacked around a bit and I'd need an extra-long pinion. May be able to get one of them made up by RW Racing. Then there's the problem of the motor running slower in reverse. Not sure whether that would mean there was some kind of generator effect through the second ESC. Any ideas anyone?
R tz
One DeWalt is MORE than enough for the E-Revo...if you are going to spend all this extra money to buy another DeWalt and another ESC, just go brushless and be done with it!
Project: BL Revo Race Quad & BL G-Maxx G3R CF Revo
Could you please make a separate thread for this?Originally Posted by RootzMan
Yeah, stop messing up HIS Dewalt Story!
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Oops! Sorry. Was just trying to contribute. Hush my mouth.
Actually, I thought the story had finished.
R tz
BTW. Here's the motor info you wanted
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Update: my buddy's dewalt fried on his 6th run Running 21/68 and 2S lipos just like myself. Ill gear down to 19/68 before I run next time, hopefully my dewalt will last a little longer then... He'll probably go MMM, he's pretty tired of brushed motors right now to say the least.
And yeah add us to the group of people who regret they didn't go with the erbe in the first place - sigh
@root: no worries.
That's a shame. It was a great installation
Did ya do a post-mortem? Any pics of the damage? Did it overheat, burn out the brushes or what?
I'm running 68 / 19. Motor runs a bit hot so I was thinking of getting a selection of smaller spurs. Did you get the 65t spur?
R tz
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It overheated, burned windings. I did get the 65 spur, but with my buddy's dewalt in mind I don't think I gonna need it soon. I'm going to run 19/68 and see how long my dewalt lasts...Originally Posted by RootzMan
If the MMM combo wasnt so expensive here in europe, we wouldv'e bought it before even considering the dewalt..
Yeah. Me too. Considered any alternatives?Originally Posted by martin_dk
R tz
I went with a cheap combo from ********* that cost me less than $130 shipped. It was the EZRUN 80A ESC and a 1900KV motor. As long as you're not planning to run higher than a 4S setup, it works very well, it's only a touch slower than my ERBE on 4S.
EDIT: The EZRUN I actually got from EBAY
Thanks 2IS. I'll add the EZRUN 80A to my list.
R tz
Yeah I read about the ezrun's. Theirs ESC's should be ok, just heard their motors are not holding up..
EDIT: EZRUN80A review (that thread has yet another stating that the ezrun motors are not too good - have read that alot of places now).
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I run the EZRUN 80A whith a 2300 kv motor and it runs great. Good price and fast....... I`m from Norway so i don`t care that it is from China and not from the US.
Yea, I am running an EZ-Run 80A ESC with a KD 2800kV motor in my 1/8 buggy that I converted to brushless, and it is great! I still prefer my MMM and CC/Neu 220kV, though!
Project: BL Revo Race Quad & BL G-Maxx G3R CF Revo
Just ordered 3 MMM/Neu combo's at tower for me and my buddies..
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I can only imagine what Mrs Rootz would do if I lashed out that much on RC stuff in one go!
Good luck with the new hardware.
I'm interested to know how the DeWalt performs with the MMM ESC. Were you planning to give that a go?
I'm pretty sure he plans to run the Nue Castle motor with the MMM esc.Originally Posted by RootzMan
Originally Posted by martin_dk
Do it guys! You won't regret it. I would consider something like this for a weather truck like the summit, but for normal bashing, MMM all the way.
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OH WHOAH!Originally Posted by martin_dk
YES! Your world is about to get rocked!!!
I can't wait to hear you RAVE... hahahaha!
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Not physically possible because of the connectors on the MMM ESC. Not that you would want either!Originally Posted by RootzMan
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The new Phoenix Gold R Series of subwoofers may be priced as entry level products, but compared to the competition they are ruggedly overbuilt, so their performance is anything but entry level.
To have a closer look at these woofers for ourselves, we asked the good folks over at Phoenix Gold to send us an example of what they are about, and shortly after we received a sample in the from of an RX112. The RX112 is a 12-inch single voice coil woofer with an advertised impedance of four ohms and power handling of 200 watts. The R series woofers are also available in dual four ohms voice coil configurations. The woofer we received has a suggested retail price of $159.99 (USD) and comes with a one-year limited warranty.
After unpacking the RX112 I have to admit I am rather perplexed with first impression of the cosmetics. As first blush, the woofer is quite plain looking, with a matte black poly cone and a matte black trim ring. The only contrast on the face of the woofer is the Phoenix Gold and RX logos on the cone and highlighted in a bright silver color. As I look closer at the woofer, I begin to understand what the designer originally intended. The cone is not too visually exciting, but it is designed with a deep trough in the center that provides additional strength and rigidity. Then I notice that the trim ring is also designed to completely hide the mounting screws for a clean finished appearance. So, I begin to see the beauty in the design after all.
Looking behind the front of the speaker, I find a sturdy stamped steel basket made with four wide, reinforced spokes finished in a textured black powder coat. On the business end of the woofer, a custom-tooled rubber motor cover finishes off the magnet very nicely.
Getting into the internal workings is one of my favorite parts of my job. I enjoy seeing different engineering approaches to solving common problems, and I seldom look at any new product without learning something. Looking at the design and construction of the RX112 woofer, I note a few things that you don't see on too many entry level woofers, like venting the lower section of the cone above the voice coil for better cooling, or the heat shrink-covered tinsel leads that are connected to very sturdy spring loaded terminals. I can't tell you how many times I've bent the terminal mounting tabs on woofers when simply connecting the wires. You won't do that on this woofer.
Other features worth noting are the full two-inch diameter copper voice coil (wound on a Kapton former), a quality rubber surround instead of the more economical foam, linear poly-cotton spider, and a vented and machined back plate.
After the obligatory break-in process is complete, I install the Phoenix Gold RX112 into a 1.25-cubic-foot sealed enclosure. According to the owner's manual, the RX112 can be used in sealed enclosures ranging in volume from 0.75 to 1.5 cubic feet. The manual also says the woofer can be used in vented enclosures from 1.5 to 2.25 cubic feet. This put my test enclosure right in the middle of the range. Connecting the woofer system to my amp and getting the levels adjusted, I begin my listening session with the crossover on the subwoofer set at 100 Hz, -12 dB/octave. With these settings, the woofer has a lot of output and a bit of a tubbiness to the sound. A few tracks later, I decide to shift the crossover frequency down to 80 Hz. This small change made quite a difference – the RX112 sounded more musical, with better definition. The sound of the woofer is pleasant and it still had prodigious output for a single four ohms 12. During the course of my session, I note my enclosure choice may have been a bit small for the best output of very deep bass notes, as some of the really low stuff (below 40 Hz) was a bit laid back. This was most noticeable on jazz and classical recordings, so I'm not sure how important it will even be to the typical R Series user.
I drive the RX112 pretty hard a few times during my session, and come away very impressed its ability to handle brief periods of power that were over the its conservative 200 watt rating. When all is said and done, I feel the woofer has respectable low frequency output and handles transients – like kick drum and plucked bass – very well. It is very competitive when it comes to other woofers in this segment of the market.
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After my listening session was over and the woofer normalized overnight, I connect it to my Klippel analyzer and measure the Thiele-Small parameters. My measured data is a bit off of the published specifications, but probably within the normal window of tolerance that is associated with subwoofer parameters. A look at my measured specs indicates to me that this woofer is going to perform best in a sealed enclosure, but if you are willing to give up some additional low bass extension for more output, you could give a vented design a go. It's not my cup of tea for this woofer, but it may be exactly right for you.
Phoenix Gold RX112 – Single four ohms coil
Measured Thiele-Small Parameters
Electrical Parameters
Re 3.72 ohms
Le 3.072 mH
L2 3.366 mH
R2 4.47 Ohm
Cmes 1155 µF
Lces 33.52 mH
fs 25.6 Hz
Mechanical Parameters
Mms 241.8 g
Mmd 229.01 g
Rms 6.895 kg/s
Cms 0.160 mm/N
Kms 6.25 N/mm
Bl 14.470
Loss factors
Qtp 0.624
Qms 5.636
Qes 0.690
Qts 0.615
Other Parameters
Vas 57.55 l
n0 0.134 %
Lnom 83.80 dB
Sd 504.00 cm²
Quick Tech Specs
Power Handling: 200 watts RMS
Frequency Range: 25-500 Hz
Sensitivity: 83.8 dB/SPL @ 1.0 W (2 Vrms)
Nominal Impedance: (1) 4 ohms coil
The Phoenix Gold RX112 subwoofer is a serious contender in the hotly-contested entry level market. It has plenty of output and can be mated to a smaller amplifier to save even more money. With a bit of tuning and the right enclosure, this woofer may surprise the owners of more expensive gear. Just make sure your amplifier has an adjustable frequency low pass crossover, spend a bit of time tuning, and use the largest volume enclosure that you have space for.
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Early in 1974 I was working for the Rawlplug Company in Thornliebank, Glasgow. The company, then owned by Burmah Oil, made a mind-blowing range of drills and fixings, but the humble jute fibre rawlpug was the key earner for them. The jute fibres were extruded then cut, and the binding agent used was composed mainly of pig's blood, which the female operators carried about in buckets.
Despite the fact that I was leaving, and working my notice period out, I was invited to a Burns supper, and assigned the humble role of replying to the toast to the lassies. Feeling inadequate even for that lowly task, I thought I would write a poem in the Burns style, imagining a period before builders had the incalculable advantage of the Rawlplug, and had to shape their own fixings.
I found my original by accident today while moving books. Here it is. I wore my suit of hodden gray, and it went down quite well on the night …
THE BUILDERS TALE by PETER CURRAN
Long years ago, in Alloway, there live a weel kent man - a master builder, full o' skill (so this auld legend ran)
Aye, hauf the hooses in the toon his braid strong hauns had built – and, frae the profits, he had filled his coffers tae the hilt
Nae man could rival his sure touch wi' lumps o' Ayrshire stane – he finished it in certain ways that came from him alane
An' when external walls were done, the mason moved inside – his skills extended tae the trade o' carpenter beside
He sawed resistant planks o' wood and planed their knotty face, producin' frae sich ugly things a span o' licht an' grace
Alas! When this fine wark was done, he couldnae find at a' a better way than then he had – tae haud it tae the wa'
When hammerin' in the masonry a crude and raggit hole, and rammin' in a chip o' wood, he cried "I'd gie ma soul .."
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So to this thorny problem his energies he bent. Yet still he couldnae find a way, an' felt his speerit spent
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"So, Builder – in your lifetime, this thing is no' tae be – it lies beyond your time an' mine in another century …"
The builder left that eerie place and gret the hale way hame – for he felt as tho' he were a pawn in some cruel cosmic game
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John Skelton will remain at the Alger Correctional Facility near Munising after the challenge to his sentence was rejected by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
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The note let students know a threat that had been called into the school was being handled, that the school was locked down, and that all students were safe. The scenario didn't work out quite so smoothly a few months earlier for another district, which found itself fielding requests for information over the phone and in person from anxious parents who had been incorrectly informed by one or more students that there was a gunman on campus.
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That's what R. Francis Moore, superintendent at the Prince George County Public Schools, and his staff had in mind when they implemented the notification system this year. In fact, he credits the acquisition of a SchoolMessenger notification system with creating a streamlined parental communication process that's used for everything from PTA announcements to emergency bulletins.
Moore said the system was selected after several months of quotation gathering, and that the district entered into a contract with SchoolMessenger this summer. Previously the district was using a telephone-based system to get the word out to the parents of students at a single school. "Now we're using our vendor's server and telephone lines, and it's much quicker," said Moore, whose end goal was to increase communication with parents and families and to do it "in a much faster way."
Through the system, the district or any individual school can communicate regularly with parents in a 24/7 environment and in any language using voice messages, e-mail, or text messaging. The solution also includes a survey feature that allows administrators to query families regarding key issues and then use that insight to improve programs and services.
When an emergency occurs on any campus, the system's calling capabilities kick into action, enabling thousands of messages to be delivered within minutes. "In emergency situations that range from lockdowns to school closings [owing to] inclement weather," said Moore, "we can get the word out to parents in very short order."
Moore said the learning curve for using the Web-based system was minimal and that the district's director of technology serves as the point of contact for technical issues. Once parents confirmed their contact information (phone, cell phone, and e-mail), it was just a matter of downloading the school's database into the system. "[I] and a few of our principals are old-school and didn't grow up in the technology age," said Moore. "Even for us, the system is user-friendly."
That's the idea, said Brogan. Knowing that school districts are particularly concerned about community perception surrounding bomb scares and other threats, Brogan said he sees technology as a viable way to cut the rumors off at the source and provide better information to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
"Students today using text messaging can spread messages like wildfire," said Brogan. "If it's not the district's word that's spreading, the situation can quickly spiral out of control."
Prince George County Public Schools serves 6,200 students in five elementary, one middle, one junior high, and one senior high school.
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Zion Lutheran student council offers warmth to those in need
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[December 14, 2012]
For the sixth year, the student
council of Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln will give out winter
coats, sweaters and much more to those in need. This year's event
will be on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the LifePointe Church, just
off the square in downtown Lincoln.
Items are
available in a wide variety of sizes from toddler to XXXL adult
Prather said the council has worked hard on the project this
year, and it really took off, with a lot of people pitching in and
making donations of gently used items.
All of the items to be given away are in gently used condition.
They have been examined, minor repairs done when needed, and they
have all been laundered courtesy of McEntire's Appliance in Lincoln.
Prather said the coat drive project began when Lexie Groves was
the president of the council. She, her mother Terry, other student
council members and their parents put together a drive and gave the
coats away at the Logan County Food Pantry.
Even though Lexie is now a freshman in high school, Prather said
Lexie's mom has been very much involved this year, helping the
council to keep the project going into this year and the future.
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Anyone who is need of a good coat, sweater or sweatshirt is
invited to come to LifePointe Monday evening. The giveaway is a "no
questions" program with no qualifying factors or need to show proof
of your need. Simply come and get what you or your family need.
In addition, donations are still being accepted at McEntire's
Appliance store through Monday. Anyone who has something in good,
gently used condition that they no longer need is encouraged to
donate to the drive and help someone in our community who might not
otherwise be able to have warm clothing this winter.
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German, 15th century
The Lamentation, c. 1500
wood, polychrome
49.2 x 113 x 4 cm
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Acquired with the assistance of the Women's Committee, The Winnipeg Foundation and an anonymous donor
The Lamentation, or the mourning of the dead Christ, became an established and popular devotional subject during the Middle Ages, particularly in southern Germany where this work was likely produced. German artists from this period had a preoccupation with the tragic physical aspects of Christ's life and death. This polychrome carving was originally part of a larger altarpiece where it would have functioned as the predella or base. The scene presents the lifeless and bleeding body of the crucified Christ laid upon a cloak. He is supported by his mother Mary at the centre, John the Evangelist at his head, and Mary Magdalene who is seen weeping at his feet. The gentle faces and gestures of the three figures evoke a meditational compassion that is heightened by the deeply carved folds of drapery, which are painted gold and red, uniting the three mourners.
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A Film By Jeffrey Roth;
Executive Produced By Jerry Weintraub
The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush's story in his own words, the exclusive HBO presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States. Featuring unprecedented access to Bush as he reflects on the highs and lows of his life from his beloved summer home in Kennebunkport, Me. and presidential library in Texas, 41 debuts THURSDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), commemorating the president's 88th birthday on June 12.
Other HBO playdates: June 14 (3:50 a.m.), 17 (noon), 18 (9:00 a.m.), 20 (12:45 p.m. 12:30 a.m.), 23 (2:00 p.m.) and 29 (6:15 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 20 (9:15 p.m.), 25 (2:15 p.m., 11:15 p.m.) and 30 (noon)
One of the most experienced politicians ever to achieve the presidency, George H.W. Bush shares anecdotes from his childhood, family, service in World War II and political career, including his roles as U.S. envoy to China, director of the CIA and vice president of the United States in the Reagan administration, as well as his term as president.
Written and directed by Jeffrey Roth, 41 was filmed over a 17-month period, from Sept. 2009 to Feb. 2011. The film is executive produced by Jerry Weintraub, a long-time personal friend of the Bushes, and himself the focus of "His Way," an acclaimed HBO documentary.
"I am so proud to be a friend of George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush," comments Weintraub. "And so proud that our friendship includes this wonderful film about two wonderful people."
41 captures the personal side of a very public figure who cherishes his family life, in particular wife Barbara, his spouse for 67 years, a record among presidential marriages. President from 1989 to 1993 and father of the 43rd president, George W. Bush, the elder Bush continues to make public appearances today and spends much of his time on his boat or with children and grandchildren. An avid fisherman, Bush last parachuted on his 85th birthday and swears he will do it again on his 90th, which he says proves that "old guys can still do fun things."
Born June 12, 1924, George H.W. Bush spent much of his childhood at his family's summer home, built by his grandfather in 1902, at Walker's Point in Kennebunkport, Me. His close-knit family was fortunate to avoid the hard times of the Great Depression, with George attending boarding schools, where he excelled in sports, serving as captain of the soccer and baseball teams and playing basketball. At 17, he met 16-year-old Barbara Pierce at a Christmas dance. "We fell in love. Old fashioned, falling in love," he recalls.
After Pearl Harbor was bombed, the 18-year-old Bush became a naval aviator. He describes the events of Sept. 2, 1944, when his plane was shot down by anti-aircraft fire; he ejected and parachuted into the sea, and was rescued by a sub. Bush went home and married Barbara, and when the war ended a short time later, like many G.I.s, he entered college - at Yale - where they had a son, George Walker.
Following the advice of a family friend, he went to work in the oil fields of West Texas. Their family continued to grow with the birth of daughter Robin, who died of leukemia at age three. Robin's death remains an emotional subject for Bush. Though they had three more sons and another daughter, he admits he couldn't talk about losing her for years.
In Texas, despite the fact that the state at the time was overwhelmingly Democratic, Bush decided to run for Senate. He lost, but rebounded by running for the House of Representatives and won, becoming a rising star in Washington. President Nixon subsequently appointed Bush ambassador to the U.N. and later, chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Then came Watergate. "I wanted to believe Nixon as long as I possibly could," he notes, but with evidence mounting that the White House lied, he wrote a memo suggesting the president resign. In hindsight, Bush has mixed emotions about Nixon, reflecting, "On the one hand you can never get over the lie. On the other, in many ways, he was a very good president."
After serving as U.S. envoy to China and director of the CIA, Bush ran for president unsuccessfully, but became Ronald Reagan's vice president. Ascending to the presidency in 1989, his years in office were marked by numerous historic events, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War and the protests in Tiananmen Square.
When Iraq invaded Kuwait, Bush says he knew America would have to act. He considered Iraq's invasion an "overt, crystal-clear wrong," and despite opposition, felt the war was just. Bush was heartened when Saddam Hussein was driven out of Kuwait.
After losing his bid for reelection to Bill Clinton, George returned with Barbara to a "normal" life in Houston and Kennebunkport. He calls his beloved summer home the "anchor" to his "windward." It's where the memories are, where his family comes to visit and where he's been coming his whole life. "And where," he says, "I will remain until my last days."
The president, who to this day has not written a memoir telling his life story, agreed to participate in the documentary after meeting Roth and seeing his first film, "The Wonder of It All," a documentary about the Apollo moon walkers. 41 is Roth's second documentary film.
41 is produced and directed by Jeffrey Roth; executive produced by Jerry Weintraub and Stephen Beck; written by Stephen Beck and Jeffrey Roth; edited by Janice Hampton.


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Conn's syndrome, or primary hyperaldosteronism, is a disorder
caused by excess production of aldosterone, a hormone produced in the adrenal
glands that helps control the amounts of sodium and potassium in the blood.
Symptoms of Conn's syndrome include high blood pressure, headache, tiredness,
excessive urination (often during the night), and a decrease in potassium
levels in the blood.
The most common cause of Conn's syndrome is
an aldosterone-producing tumor of the adrenal gland. Women ages 30 to 50 are at highest risk for developing Conn's syndrome.
the tumor causing Conn's syndrome can be found, it is removed through surgery.
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This site is designed to provide information on
jineteras (Cuban prostitutes and female hustlers), laws in Cuba, jineteros (pimps and hustlers),
gay travel and nightlife.
Read about Cuban love stories, Cuban
marriages gone bad (and some that have gone right) along with traveler precautions and dating customs in
There may not be freedom of speech in Cuba but
there certainly is plenty of temporary love there and not just in a prostitution way. Many Cubans
(male and female) will pretend to love you but only long enough to get off the island.
If you are looking for strip clubs or any adult
video stores, forget it. They do exist in Cuba.
Erotic Art Festival in
With dances and folk music of Obiní Batá
activities were initiated prior to the opening of 19th Erotic Art Exhibition in the Fayad Jamis Gallery of
Alamar, Havana on Saturday February 16th. This show awards, in addition to the visual arts, fiction and poetry
on the subject.
The evening began with a recognition of the work
of artists Aldo Soler and Chomenko Hanna and the artist and writer Ana Lydia Vega Serova, for their contribution
to culture.
Awards were given for the categories of Fine Arts,
Short Stories and Poetry. Read the article from Havana
Times. Not far from this festival is
the Erotic Art Gallery of
Alamar, just outside of
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Gangstar Rio APK+Mod 1.1.7 (Working for Android 5.0 Lollipop+, Unlimited Money, Offline)+Data
– Explore the city of Rio de Janeiro.
– Discover 5 different neighborhoods including the business district, favelas, beaches and jungle.
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Install the apk, extract and copy data to Android/obb, play the game offline.
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text: September is National Guide Dog Month. The celebration of the work that guide dogs do each day was inspired by actor Dick Van Patten, who wanted to raise awareness and money to help guide dog schools. Many people who depend on guide dogs also depend on disability benefits. People who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability suffer from severe ailments that make them unable to work and provide for themselves. However, sometimes it is possible — with a little help — for people with disabilities to become self-sufficient through work. If you are getting disability benefits, we understand how difficult the prospect of trying to work can be. We also understand that the possibility of having medical and financial benefits cut off can be frightening. But rest assured, Social Security has some great work incentives in place that allow people with disabilities to "test the waters" and prove that they can work before any benefits are stopped. That makes it inviting to try. Even if things don't work out, the benefits will still be there for you. These work incentives include continued cash benefits for a period of time while you work, continued Medicare or Medicaid while you work, and help with education, training, and rehabilitation to start a new line of work. The rules vary depending on whether you receive Social Security or SSI. Although the ultimate goal of work incentives is to help bridge the gap between a dependence on monthly benefits and self-sufficiency, we cast a large safety net to make sure you do not find yourself in dangerous waters. You may continue to receive benefits while working, and medical benefits can sometimes continue to provide coverage for years. When a person who receives Social Security or SSI disability benefits works, there are certain impairment-related work expenses that we deduct from your countable income, making it possible to earn more and remain eligible to receive benefits. For SSI, these excluded expenses can allow you to receive a higher benefit payment. Examples of these impairment-related work expenses include wheelchairs, certain transportation costs, and specialized work-related equipment. Blind work expenses can include guide dog expenses, meals consumed during work hours, and income used to pay income taxes. You can learn all about the different rules for both Social Security and SSI by reading our publication, Working While Disabled — How We Can Help, available to read or listen to at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. From that page, type the title in the box at the left side of the page. The online booklet will tell you about the work incentives you may be able to use. You also can put the word "work" in the publications search box to find out more about how Social Security's work incentives can help you. Pay special attention to the publications entitled Incentives To Help You Return To Work and Your Ticket To Work. These publications, which you can read or listen to, will guide you as you consider your options.


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A bit of a long shot, but here goes, in the hope that someone in the teaching profession will be able to assist.
A Lithuanian friend of mine is qualified to teach English as a foreign language.She obtained her teaching qualifications a few years ago in Lithuania.I have assisted her to get the UK equivalent UK - QTS - from General Teaching Council.Despite many attempts, and many CVs send she has been unable to secure either a full or part time job after two years.She did get one part time job of an hour or so but it was only for a period of seven weeks.
As my knowledge of the teaching profession and its bureaucracy is very limited, how can she progress? The following questions come to mind and if anyone in this area of expertise would care to offer advice it would be appreciated:
1- Is there a "real " mutual recognition of a fellow EU's state's qualification in the UK or is it lip service by the GTC?
2- Does she have to do the qualification again - surely a "top up" if that, would be sufficient?
3- Is she going the right way in trying to secure a job by sending CVs to schools,reading the Times and Guardian for ads for jobs?
4- Are there specific teaching agencies she could register for such jobs?
5- Any other opportunities for TEFL or should she consider going back to college to study full time for a wider teaching qualification as an English teacher.She has mentioned this as a possible course of action but in her circumstances it seems to be cost - prohibitive.
Any comments and advice greatly appreciated.
QTS does work, but in the area of TEFL, given that there is a glut of qualified native speakers, I think that she is going to find it pretty hard to get a position. Outside the state system, there are the private EFL schools, but the pay and conditions tend to be dreadful in the UK.


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I stumbled across this gem of a pearl. This makes me want to shake off the bondage of procrastination and read the SafeHold series. And I'm gonna! If you haven't read this pearl, give it a whirl.
David Weber wrote:
I promise I wasn't really smoking any prohibited substances when this came to me. But, I thought, what the heck, if Heinlein could do it, so can I.
I wonder if it's fanfic when the author does it?
Um, RFC, The Earl of Duckkdom has been pretty consistent about that fanfic thing. Seems it is only fanfic when someone other than the author does it. So although what you write is fan fiction (assuming you're your biggest fan) it's not fanfiction, because what you write is real. Huh? Damn, I'm even more confused now. Doh!
But let's tackle that first line...
I promise I wasn't really smoking any prohibited substances when this came to me. But, I thought, what the heck, if Heinlein could do it, so can I.
You opened the door on this one RFC...I'm just saying. I always wonder how an author comes by all of his incredible material. Where do you get the inspiration? What led you to the idea of sidewalls? Apollo? Wormhole Junctions capable of a limited mass translation? You must constantly have the Honorverse on your mind at all times, in your head, and inevitably go to bed with it on your brain. Especially after falling asleep writing well into Sharon forbidden times of the night.
Long ago I often wondered what the dreams and nightmares must be like for authors. Let's think Avatar and Matrix just for reference. There is no way in H-E-double hockey sticks I'd want to wake up in a nightmare belonging to Alfred Hitchcock, or Stephen King. Poor guys, I would have to take Valiums, just to nap. I imagine their dreams to be like Freddy Krueger...don't fall asleep now! Where do they get their inspiration? What was Hitchcock doing the exact moment he conceived of a bunch of out of control homicidal Birds? And I really hope that I am not right to worry about an author's dreams and nightmares. My fianceé thinks that authors of the horror genre are probably immune to the horrors that frighten his audience. But that doesn't feel instinctive to me. For if something doesn't frighten the author, how can he think it'll frighten his audience? And an even worse thought, if indeed an author is immune to the horrors he bestows upon his audience, then what the hell is it that frightens him?!
I say again, I would not want to Avatar or Matrix into one of Stephen King's nightmares. First I'll say it, then I'll do it. And my waiting friends standing around to shock me back to consciousness will know the sign by smell. "He's shat, bring him back!"
Which brings me to you RFC. You're the closest I can come to having a chance to ask an author about that. Do you care to share with the class where you've come by some of your inspiration? And do you have nightmares? I'd like to Avatar into one of your dreams, if I can be assured of appearing at Honor's shower scene where Young thought it was Christmas and found out it was Halloween. Or any other shower scene with Shannon, Abigail, Alice, Estelle...
But I wouldn't want to appear in the middle of a missile storm, unless I have Matrix control and can manufacture my own counter missiles!
So, would you care to share some of your inspiration with us? And what about those nightmares? Does poor Sharon have to constantly wake you in the middle of the night "They've fired Pookie! The counter-missiles fired! We rolled ship! We're okay!?"
You know, it sure would be nice if you'd publish your ongoing diary which includes ideas you were working on, things discarded, little notes jotted in the margins, sources of inspiration, your moments of Eureka, freehand impromptu drawings, etc....minus the personal things of course, like 'remember to get milk.' You've probably already discarded an entire wealth of info. It would sell. I'd snap it up like pie! It would also allow us in awe of the talents of such an exalted writer an inside view of 'how stuff works.'
Just saying.
Just begging.


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Is America's Air Force Equipment Out of Date?
America's flying fortress, the Cold War-era B-52 bomber, has been in service for the last 50 years, running missions in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan and the war in Iraq. It's a striking example of how America's military is being forced to do more with less, relying on decades-old technology to confront today's challenges. Unfortunately, the B-52 is only one example of the United States' geriatric fighting force, and with mounting cuts to the military, America's ability to defend itself is increasingly called into question.
In a new "America at Risk" video from The Heritage Foundation, David A. Deptula, a retired three-star general, gives his view of America's aging Air Force. It's a story he has experienced first hand. Deptula flew an F-15 for the first time in 1977, and 30 years later, his son, Lt. David A. Deptula II, flew the same F-15 at Kadena Air Force Base in Japan. The fighter, which was initially planned to have a 4,000-hour service life, later saw its mission extended to 8,000 hours. Heritage's Rob Bluey reports on one harrowing incident where Deptula came face to face with the consequences of stretching U.S. forces to their limits:
While serving as the joint task force commander in 1998 and 1999 for Operation Northern Watch, Deptula flew 82 combat missions over Iraq. On one mission, as he was headed to a tanker to refuel, the master caution light came on, revealing a problem with the plane. His fuel gauge went to zero. Meanwhile, he was 500 miles away from his base. Fortunately, he was able to land safely.
'The insulation was so old it simply had deteriorated to the extent where it came off and all of the wiring shorted out,' Deptula explained. 'Those are the kinds of things that happen when airplanes get to certain ages.'
While his aircraft was grounded, another set of airplanes traveled from Kadena Air Force Base in Japan, on other side of the world, to replace the one that was being repaired.
Ultimately, the Air Force was forced to ground its entire F-15 fleet after one fighter disintegrated during a training mission in Missouri in 2007. In a new paper, Heritage's Steven Bucci explains the consequences of continuing the trend of cutting the military and stretching U.S. forces:
The Obama Administration is seemingly trying to find ways to pay for the expansion of entitlement spending programs at the expense of the military force, arguing that military spending is a drain on the economy rather than a protector of American society.
While everyone, including military leadership, wants more efficiencies, cutbacks in military programs motivated solely by cost savings are ill-advised. Cutting many of the at-risk programs will leave the U.S. military where they were post-World War II and post-Cold War: hollow and ill-prepared for growing threats.
Stretching the life of military aircraft puts our fighting men and women in mortal danger, and it poses threats for the U.S. armed forces as a whole. In Heritage's video, Deptula says, "I hear people talk about, well you know, the U.S. military spends more money than the next 17 nations combined. Well, the next 17 nations combined are not committed to maintaining peace and stability around the world. We are." But in order to keep that commitment, Congress and the Administration must ensure that the U.S. military has the resources it needs to carry out its mission of protecting America.
Don't Miss It: Be sure to watch Dave Deptula's story in Heritage's newest "America at Risk" video! Click here to watch.


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A heated debate took place yesterday at a forum presided over by a legislator who is aiming to revise the Artificial Reproduction Act (人工生殖法) to "bring hope to married couples who cannot conceive" by stipulating regulations on surrogacy.
The Department of Health commissioned National Taiwan University's Department of Sociology to organize a "civil conference" to solicit opinions from the public after holding an informed discussion on the topic in 2004 and this year.
The department announced plans to draft a surrogacy reproduction act (代孕生殖法) in 2005, but the idea has failed to resonate beyond the department due to fierce controversy over the practice.
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Chiang Hui-chen (江惠貞) said that in view of the difficulties that would be involved in passing the draft act, revising the Artificial Reproduction Act might be a better way to further the surrogacy cause.
Bureau of Health Promotion Deputy Director Kung Hsien-lan (孔憲蘭) said the health authority's stance is conditionally legitimizing of surrogacy, and as "surrogacy is part of artificial reproduction," amending the act would be enough to address the issue.
However, much of the debate yesterday was focused on whether surrogacy should be permitted at all, said Lin Shiou-yi (林秀怡), director of the development division at the Awakening Foundation.
"The discussion cannot be held under the premise that the practice will be sanctioned," Lin said.
Koo Foundation Sun Yat-sen Cancer Center chief pharmacist Chen Gau-tzu (陳昭姿), a long-time advocate of surrogacy, said that many developed Western countries have legalized the practice of surrogate motherhood for years.
"Those who oppose surrogacy should not thwart the discussion with 'ideologies' and cliched slogans such as the objectification of women," Chen said.
Carol Lin (林志潔), an assistant professor at National Chiao Tung University's Graduate Institute of Technology Law, said that opponents of surrogacy need to provide substantive alternatives instead of blindly resisting the development of technology.
"We need to focus on practical matters such as the applicability of the provisions — permitted to all or to married couples only, how the baby is to be legally recognized as the intended parents' child, the qualification of surrogacy agencies and whether surrogate mothers are to be paid," Lin said.
Rei Wenmay (雷文玫), an associate professor at National Yang-Ming University specializing in law and reproductive medicine policy, said that surrogacy should not be viewed as the solution to the nation's low fertility rate, as Chiang and her team have implied, because "coping with low fertility requires better childcare facilities and family-friendly policies."
Rei added that while the aim of the discussion was to debate ways to help married couples who cannot conceive to have a child and to safeguard their rights to reproduction, "surrogacy involves another party, the surrogate mother, and her rights need to be guaranteed as well."
"Surrogate mothers' rights should be enshrined in written laws, not by a contract made with the parents" as the existing act stipulates, Rei said, adding that consultation and intermediary institutions are also crucial for the practice.
Taiwan Women's Link chairwoman Huang Sue-ying (黃淑英), a staunch opponent to legitimizing the practice, slammed the proposal as "slighting others' risks and rights just to fulfill the needs of some."


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WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- Unlawful immigrants create a fiscal burden for American taxpayers that lasts well past any amnesty granting them citizenship, a conservative think tank says.
A report released Monday by The Heritage Foundation said illegal immigrants create a deficit of $9.4 trillion over their lifetime because they receive much more in government benefits than they pay in taxes.
Using statistics from 2010, the organization said well-educated American citizens paid $29,250 more in taxes than they received in benefits.
The "typical" illegal immigrant has only a 10th-grade education, the report said, and are among poorly educated households that receive an average of $35,113 in benefits more than they pay in taxes.
The study rejected the belief that lawful immigrants use little welfare, saying they receive about the same or higher benefits than U.S.-born households with the same educational level.
While illegal immigrants don't currently have access to means-tested welfare, Social Security or Medicare, granting them amnesty would give them access to more than 80 means-tested welfare programs, the study said.
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Events at the Davenport
We are a banquet hall in Greer, SC that hosts about 130 events per year. We have been in business for 6.5 years, and most of our business is wedding related.
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Females between the ages of 18-30 that are engaged or in a relationship and within 100 miles of our location.
We don't want it too wedding oriented, since some of our business comes corporate clients and other non wedding related parties (birthdays, baptism, Christmas parties, etc...)
We would like something that matches the theme of our website (which we are proud of). We would like our logo, some photos, our contact information and anything else you feel important featured in the Twitter background.
When you do the background, please make recommendations for design color changes (text, links, sidebar, sidebar border).
Also the design would need to work with the modern twitter look.
Photos can be found in the gallery. Logo is attached. Pull anything needed from the website.
Also attached is a psd for a recent add we did. Might be useful.