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- Marca Sony
- Línea Alpha
- Modelo Alpha NEX-C3
- Tipo de cámara Sin espejo
- Resolución 16 Mpx
- Tipos de tarjetas de memoria Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Sensibilidad ISO ISO 12800
- Tipo de batería NP-FW50
Product Description
Sony NEXC3K/B Digital SLR Camera (Black)
From the Manufacturer
The NEX-C3 fits between Cyber-shot point & shoot cameras and a full-sized DSLRs. Sony's affordable compact interchangeable lens camera, the NEX-C3 is a step below the NEX-5 in video quality, but does have more MP @ 16.2MP vs 14.2MP of the NEX-3 and 5. Its easy to use interface provides powerful creative control for customers stepping up from compact cameras intimidated by DSLR complexity.
The performance of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. With the new Photo Creativity interface, you can take professional-grade pictures without having to be a professional photographer. Enjoy gorgeous HD movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.
Smallest in class
This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera using a large APS-C size sensor (as of June 2011). We removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the "flange back" distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR, in about half the size and weight.
Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
HD movie recording
Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p high definition or standard definition 480/30p.
16.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
Up to 5.5 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps.
ISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. As of June 2011, this is best-in-class performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor.
3D Sweep Panorama Mode
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.
Sweep Panorama
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
Anti Motion Blur mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
Hand-held Twilight Mode
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using flash or a tripod. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise.
Auto HDR built into camera
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
Live View LCD
The LCD monitor is active full-time for composing shots. Provides a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.
Tiltable 3-inch LCD screen
Empowers your photography with a different point or view. Tilts down 45° and up 80° to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.
921K pixel TruBlack LCD screen
Sony's Xtra Fine LCD monitor has best-in-class resolution (as of June 2011). The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
Fast Auto Focus
Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot on fast-moving subjects like sports and unpredictable subjects like pets and babies. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3 seconds. Also offers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies.
Intelligent Auto Focus
Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.
iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode
Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot.
On-screen Help Guide
Provides ready reference, explains the camera's modes and settings. Walks you through camera operation so you get the best shot. Helps you advance from basic operation to greater sophistication.
On-screen Shooting Tips
Offers expert advice so you can shoot like a pro.
Control Wheel + Customizable Soft Keys
Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.
Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The NEX-C3 Exmor sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. You get fast response, superb image clarity.
BIONZ image processor
The brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 5.5 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 16.2 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and 6 image layering.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
Accepts a DSLR A-mount lenses
Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of a A-mount system lenses, which includes 34 current models and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply.
25-point Auto Focus
25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.
Multi-segment metering
Optimizes exposure based on 49 segments. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations.
Manual Focus Assist
Greatly magnifies the viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.
Peaking for Precise Focus
The Peaking function makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors ( white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot.
RAW image capture
The NEX-C3 saves your pictures as compact JPEG files or ultra-high quality RAW files. RAW files save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
"Background Defocus" control
Cameras with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the background. That helps make your subject stand out as the center of attention in portrait photography. But you've had to know about aperture f-stops and shutter speeds. Now Sony makes it easy. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in focus, the other for background defocus.
Accepts image stabilized lenses
Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to combat the effects of camera shake. Building stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to be remarkably thin and light.
Powerful supplied software
To help you refine and manage your images, the camera is equipped with computer software including Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser (PMB).
Face Detection technology
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults.
Smile Shutter technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.
HDMI output for HD viewing
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI output. In addition, the BRAVIA Sync system works with compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television's remote.
Eight Scene Selection Modes
These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting situations. Select from Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes.
Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.
Photo Creativity interface
The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging. Changes can be combined/removed and viewed in real time on the LCD making it a breeze to make adjustments. Choose from seven different Photo Creativity functions using the convenient control wheel and center button: Picture Effect, Background Defocus Control, Soft Skin Effect, Color, Brightness, Vividness, and Self-timer / Continuous Advance.
Picture Effect mode
There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Each is unique and each give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.
P/A/S/M operating modes
The NEX-C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.
Anti-Dust Technology
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.
Up to 400 Shots of battery life
Take up to 400 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
Supplied detachable flash
To help you shoot more effectively in formal portraits, the supplied flash has a Guide Number of 7.
Dual Format Media Card Slot
For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold separately.)
PhotoTV HD compatibility
Optimizes compatible BRAVIA televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.
Index and Slide Show Display
Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.
Supplied accessories
The kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, BC-VW1 battery charger, Mini B USB cable, software CD and shoulder strap.
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Planned Property needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 102 designs submitted by 21 freelance designers.
Planned Property Management
We have a young demographic of 20-35 year olds. We pride ourselves of having a friendly, fun and innovative company. Our apartments are chic and are located in the most desirable neighborhoods in Chicago.
We have a young demographic of 20-35 year olds.
Apartment renters want simple, yet captivating design, with information that is relevant and a navigation set-up that is easy and user-friendly.
Have fun and try something new. Our logo winner brought us into a new direction, and we want to see how your designs will further enhance the overall look and feel of this new re-branding process.
Must have a similar style, look, feel, etc, of our new logo (attachment below)
- Brown, Green, Cream
- This is the color scheme that we prefer, however, if you have other colors in mind, feel free to use them.
- Earth tones seem to work nicely for us.
Clean, Modern, Sleek, Chic.
We prefer Sans Serif type fonts. The winner from our previous contest has "futura" as the font.
- Should stand out aesthetically, yet be simple
- Must be easy to navigate
- Try to represent the company's attitude.
- Sharp
- Anything that is sleek and modern
Page 1)
Home Page
a) Link to our Twitter account (possibly even showing our latest tweets)
b) Link to our facebook page
c) A place where we can display our company's videos, which we are currently working on.
In the HOME PAGE design, please also show how the navigation tabs would look. Some example navigation tabs: View Properties, About Us, Contact Us, Apply Online, Residents (in your initial entry, you do not need to design the About Us, Contact Us, Apply Online, Residents pages, but if we like your initial entry, we would potentially ask you to show us how these would look as well, based off your current design.
Page 2)
View Properties page
- Needs to contain small summary, amenities, contact info, map of the property being viewed, and a very prominent photo gallery that is easy to navigate. For the properties page, you only have to mock up an example based on one building; ex: "1111 N. Dearborn", which is one of our Gold Coast Properties.
When you make your entry, please give us a very brief description of your thought process for your current design.
For ideas on the type of content that the new website would have, you can take a look at our current website, http://www.plannedproperty.com
For ideas on current websites that we like, visit the following links:
(as of right now we only have this one that we wanted to include, but more links will go up!)
Our 28 properties are located in Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Gold Coast, which are 3 of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods.
GOLD COAST Properties
- 1111 N. Dearborn
- 1133 N. Dearborn
- 1000 N. La Salle
- 1120 N. La Salle
LINCOLN PARK Properties
- 2727 N. Clark
- 430-46 W. Diversey
- 2630 N. Hampden
- 1940 N. Lincoln
- 2756 N. Pine Grove
LAKEVIEW Properties
- 536 W. Addison
- 632 W. Addison
- 441 W. Barry
- 515 W. Barry
- 515 W. Briar
- 500 W. Belmont
- 634 W. Cornelia
- 596 W. Hawthorne
- 3130 N. Lake Shore Drive
- 450 W. Melrose
- 537 W. Melrose
- 544 W. Melrose
- 350 W. Oakdale
- 441 W. Oakdale
- 1049 W. Oakdale
- 3510 N. Pine Grove
- 455 W. Wellington

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2019 Kia Forte FE
Stock # K9331, Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122, Variable, 5153 mi., 31/41 MPG
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- Type: New
- Model: Forte
- Trim: FE
- Body: Sedan
- Exterior: Aurora Black
- Interior: Black
- Doors: 4
- Stock#: K9331
- Model #: C3412
- Engine: Regular Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/122
- Transmission: 1-Speed CVT w/OD
- Fuel: Gasoline Fuel
- Drive: FWD
- MPG*: 31 City / 41 Hwy
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- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
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- Tires: P195/65R15
- Wheels: 15" x 6.0" Steel w/Full Wheel Covers
- Clearcoat Paint
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- Front Center Armrest
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Species In-Depth
At the Aquarium
Our Black-necked Stilts are named Oscar and Audrey. Both came to us from the Pacific Wildlife Project (PWP). An egg was taken from a nest by a child who took it to school for "show and tell". The egg was turned over to PWP where it was given to a dove to incubate. After hatching, it was determined that the bird could not be released in the wild because of a deformity that prevented him from flying so Oscar came to the Aquarium. Audrey was rescued from the wild with an injury that made it necessary to remove its wing, with the result that he too could not fly. (We found out Audrey was a female after he was incorrectly named.) Our stilts each weigh 140 gm. (4.9 oz).
Geographic Distribution
Atlantic coast from Delaware south and Pacific coast from Oregon south to Peru and the Galapagos Islands, Central US as far inland as Idaho and Kansas, and Gulf of Mexico states. Most winter south of North America.
Black-necked Stilts can be found in and around shallow brackish and freshwater estuaries and marshes, earthen flood control channels, marginal wetland areas, shallow lake-shores, coastal bays, prairie ponds, and flooded fields.
Physical Characteristics
Black-necked Stilts are very slender-bodied, long-necked, wading shorebirds with striking black and white plumage. Their dark bills are slender, long, and needle pointed. Their pink-to-red long legs are webbed between the middle and inner toes on each foot, enabling them to wade in muddy bottomed water. The upper body of males is glossy black and in females, blackish-brown. Their lower body, sides of neck, cheeks, and foreheads are white. The wings are dark above and below. There is a white spot over each eye and a white area over the bill. The iris of their eyes is crimson or carmine. In flight their body appears to be white.
These birds are 33-41 cm (13-16 in) long. Their wingspan is 63-69 cm (25-27 in) and their legs are 20-25 cm (8-10 in) long. They weigh 140-167 gm (4.9 -5.9 oz).
These birds use both touch and visual strategies to find food. Very active when feeding, they eat a variety of small creatures, primarily aquatic invertebrates such as brine shrimp and crayfish and insects such as grasshoppers, brine flies, beetles, and dragonfly nymphs. Their diet also includes some small fishes, tadpoles, and reptiles. They peck in the mud or at the surface of the water to feed.
Black-necked Stilts are sexually mature at two to three years of age. They nest in loose colonies of as many as 50 bird pairs. Courtship consists of elaborate preening and bill dipping displays. The male pecks the ground and water alternately and then preens his breast feathers. The female stretches her body and neck while the male circles her, flicking water with his bill. After mating the pair cross bills and walk together for a short distance. Once paired, they stay together during the breeding season.
Nests vary from shallow depressions in the ground lined with vegetation or shell fragments to larger mounds of grassy vegetation, twigs, and debris built near water. If the water rises, they quickly add material to raise the height of the nest. Females lay 3-4 dark-spotted buff-colored eggs that are about 44 mm (1.7 in) long. Both parents incubate the eggs for 22-26 days and then care for the chicks.
Hatchlings are precocial. At birth their eyes are open, they are down covered, and they leave the nest about two hours after hatching. The down of the chicks is light brownish-gray with black spots. When adults give alarm calls, the chicks scatter and lay flat on the ground, their camouflage coloring blending in well with their surroundings. Chicks fledge in about 28-32 days.
Gregarious and living in flocks, Black-necked Stilts are noisy, strongly territorial, and aggressive. They are fearless in defense of their nests. They fly to meet the intruder uttering their alarm calls that sound like kip-kip-kip-kip in a strident, sharp, shrill voice. They bob up and down by bending their knees and strike the surface of the water with their breast to make sharp splashes. They also run ashore and do a crippled-bird distraction display in which they act injured in order to lure predators away from the nest or chicks, and toward the adult bird.
These birds exhibit an anti-predator behavior called "The Popcorn Display". Groups of adults circle a ground predator and hop side to side while flapping their wings and calling shrilly. They walk gracefully with long strides that quickly turn into almost a run.
The long bills of these stilts and their long legs with partially webbed feet are adapted for foraging in water. They have the longest legs in relation to their body of any living bird. The length enables them to wade up to their belly in deep water to pick at insects on or close to the water's surface. Their beaks are also adapted for foraging in mud and sand. Foraging on land, they have to bend their legs in order for their bills to reach the ground.
On the west coast, particularly in Southern California, loss of wetland breeding habitats has reduced the population while numbers and ranges in inland states are increasing. Migratory birds, Black-necked Stilts are protected under the International Migratory Bird Treaty.
The "Hawaiian" Stilt (H.mexicanus knudseni), a subspecies, is federally listed as endangered.
Special Notes
California's Salton Sea is a last migratory stop along the Pacific Flyway for Black-necked Stilts as they head south. Here flocks of as many as 10,000 stilts stop to feed. The Sea's increasing salinity and pollution of fish that are eaten by the stilts may have adverse effects on this migratory population.


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We love a good pool party! We have assembled an assortment of fun pool party stuff - all at reasonable prices. Some of the party accessories include invitations, pool lights, pool fountains, pool water dye, palm trees, and other accessories to make your pool party unforgettable!
Swimming is one of the most enjoyable summer activities and the fun becomes threefold when we invite our friends and family to a pool party in our own backyard. A swimming pool itself can offer complete entertainment but looks do matter and you know what's better than a swimming pool-a decked up swimming pool. Decorating your swimming pool party will give it a unique and pleasing look and of course, you would love all the compliments your guests will shower you with for a job well done.
Party Pool Swimming Pool Color Dye is one of the best things to add a cool touch to your pool and surprise your guests. Depending on the occasion, you can use red, blue, or green pool dye and give your pool a unique and stylish look. Floating candles, pool lights, and fountains will also add a decorative touch to your pool and create a wonderful ambience in and around your pool. We also carry pool coolers that float on the surface of your pool and are an ideal accessory to keep your beverages chilled and handy. One more thing to add to your pool d�cor may be a Shower Cabana; it will provide privacy for your guests while rinsing off before & after pool activities and will keep them from running indoors every time they need to rinse off- this will keep your carpets and floors clean too.
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Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake face off today in Kansas City at 4 p.m. Eastern for the Major League Soccer title. No, the biggest names in North American pro soccer won't be playing. But that's exactly why you should tune in.
Both squads' success in this year's postseason argue against the big spending on so-called "designated players" as found in Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles. Sporting KC and RSL both built teams through depth, not superstars, though there are a few names taking the pitch today that you'll need to know for the future. Chief among these is Graham Zusi, the KC midfielder whose unfortunate stoppage-time goal against Panama made him a hero to Mexico. Zusi's career has continued to trend upward, and he'll have to play a big part in controlling the midfield if the U.S. has any chance next summer in Brazil.
He's not the only name to watch today, though. Tony Beltran, the RSL right back whose long run of solid form slipped slightly in the later months of this MLS season. If Real Salt Lake is going to win, they'll likely need Beltran to be on top of his game. (He's another candidate for a breakout star in Brazil if the U.S. inexplicably reaches the knockout round.)
The real story, though, is the bitterness growing between the KC and RSL fanbases. While Portland-Seattle is the most prominent and visible MLS rivalry, issues with Salt Lake fans' tickets being nullified and overall massive demand (average ticket resale price: $211) mean there could likely be as many fireworks in the Sporting Park stands as on the pitch. You can watch today's match on ESPN, but we'll be tuning in on our local UniMás affiliate; we encourage you to do the same, where available.


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Are you trying to save money on clothing? Sticking to a budget when you're shopping for clothing can be very tricky. There are, what seems like, endless amounts of retailers to shop for clothing to suit your style and there are sales on clothing left and right.
Here are some tips that can come in handy the next time you're looking to save money on clothing.
12 Ways to Save Money on Clothing
1. Shop thrift & vintage
Shopping at thrift stores can be addictive because you never know what to expect; there's just a thrill to snatching up quality clothing for a fraction of the retail price.
You may even find brand new clothing with tags! My favourite time to go thrift shopping is when stores have 50% off sales. Just remember to always check for holes, rips and stains before purchasing, and to properly launder all your clothing before wearing for the first time.
2. Shop clearance & sales racks
Items on clearance racks are priced best when you shop at the end of the season, since retailers are trying to sell off all seasonal stock. Most items may not be needed at the time of purchase, but you store your finds for approximately a year and find yourself stress-free when in need of a winter scarf.
On the other hand, sale racks aren't necessarily out of season items. They sometimes feature items that will return back to regular price after the sale ends. Note that some retailers hide their sale sections in the back of the store.
3. Shop outlets & liquidations
Many retailers have regular stores as well as outlet or liquidation stores which sell older stock for a fraction of the cost. The trade off is that most of these stores do not allow returns or exchanges and have a final sale policy.
If possible, be sure to visit a fitting room prior to making any purchases and if you have any doubts, don't buy a final sale item. This will save you from a lot of financial stress when you end up with an item that you just cannot wear.
4. Shop online
Another way to save money on clothing is shopping online. Oftentimes, shopping for clothing online can land you better deals than in stores. However, since you're unable to try on the clothing before purchasing, be sure to check out the store's return policy. If you're going to have to cover the costs of return shipping, it may not be worth the risk.
If you are shopping online from a retailer that offers in-store returns – great! Beware that shopping online may rack up tax and duty charges when you're importing items from outside of the country.
5. Calculate cost per wear
For a woman, the best piece to own is a little black dress. For a man, it's a black business suit. Although it may seem contrary to a frugal shopper, if you invest in a quality staple piece that you truly love, it will be worth your investment. Buying pieces that are more of an upfront cost may seem intimidating, but you should determine your cost per wear.
To calculate your cost per wear; take the total cost of an item and divide it by the estimated number of times you'll wear it. The perfect example is my favourite convertible dress by a Toronto-based company; Henkaa.
Their dresses are perfect for just about anything including; evening wear, daily wear, as well as travelling! They're also great because they come one size (0-14) or plus size (14-24) so the dress will fit you if your body changes and is flattering on all shapes and sizes; even during maternity!
Products like these dresses basically guarantee to decrease your cost per wear.
6. Buy classic pieces & avoid trends
Most people know that there are trendy styles and colours when it comes to fashion. If you're looking to save money on clothing, it's probably not the best idea to purchase an item currently in fashion – such as a pricey neon coat – because it will be difficult to pair with other pieces to make up an outfit.
7. Shop based on needs, not wants
Before being sold on the spectacular price of an item, stop and think about whether you're about to purchase an item based on need or want. If you ask yourself "Is the price of this better than the product?" and the answer is yes, don't buy it.
Shopping on a budget requires discipline, because it's just too easy to become a shopaholic.
8. Visit the fitting room
Some may find the line up for the fitting rooms a nuisance, but it may end up saving you a lot of money. There are tons of articles of clothing that look amazing on the rack or mannequin but not so great on you.
Be sure to try on clothing that you are hesitant about, because nothing is worse than purchasing an item, falling out of love with it and then forgetting to return it for a refund.
9. Retire clothing to pyjamas
Pyjamas are not cheap – they cost just as much as clothing that you go out in public with. Think about cutting your pyjama budget to zero and wearing comfortable loungewear to bed instead. You probably don't want to be wearing your old gym shorts to bed, but maybe an old t-shirt that hasn't been worn out in a while.
10. Alter your own clothing
If you have sewing machine skills or even hand sewing skills, they can come in handy when you find an affordable piece that you absolutely love, but cannot fit into.
It's important to remember not to over achieve and to evaluate the difficulty of the project prior to purchasing an ill-fitting item. You don't want to end up with a pile of "to-be-altered" clothing because these items may end up in a donation pile instead.
11. Attend clothing swaps
If you're in need of a fresh new wardrobe, try attending or organizing a clothing swap. This is where friends can get together and bring their lightly used items to swap with others. You can barter and bargain with one another and you can easily revamp your wardrobe without spending a cent!
12. Follow the care labels
If you're careful with the method of washing your clothing, they will last you a lot longer than you may expect. It's unnecessary to wash clothing in anything but cold water, as well as putting any of your clothing into a dryer. The heat slowly damages your clothing and also shrinks it over time (even on a low setting).
If you purchase a sturdy drying rack to hang dry all of your clothing, you will not only save money on electricity, but you'll also help your clothing last longer.
There are endless tips and methods about how to save money on clothing – what are some of your favourites?


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Business news : Citi's Corbat tempers investor expectations in debut
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mike Corbat, Citigroup Inc's new CEO, used his earnings debut to temper investor expectations for a turnaround at the company, delivering subdued profits and saying the bank still had a lot left to clean up.
Corbat, who took over as chief executive in October after the board abruptly ousted Vikram Pandit, promised investors the third-largest U.S. bank will do a better job for shareholders during his tenure. But he warned that the environment remained challenging and it would take time.
Citigroup's fourth-quarter profit missed Wall Street's expectations by a wide margin, even though earnings were up from a year earlier as trading revenue rebounded. The bank's shares fell 2.9 percent for the day.
The bank took $2.32 billion of charges for layoffs and lawsuits in the fourth quarter. It also declined to release loan loss reserves just yet, a step which would have boosted profits.
Pandit was still in the job when the fourth quarter started, and some analysts said that by not releasing reserves Corbat may have understated financial results.
"It may be that the new CEO is holding back," said Gary Townsend, president of hedge fund Hill-Townsend Capital LLC. "There's no reason that the quarter when Pandit left and (Corbat) came in should be great."
Citigroup declined to comment on whether that was its strategy.
But analysts on the conference call repeatedly challenged Chief Financial Officer John Gerspach on why the company did not draw down more of its loan loss reserves, particularly those for mortgage assets, whose value is being lifted by the stronger housing market.
Gerspach said that while the housing and mortgage loss trends are good, the company had first wanted to make sure the U.S. government got past the so-called "fiscal cliff" threat to the economy and the damage that might have done to housing.
"What we would like to see now is how the U.S. deals with the ongoing debt ceiling debate," Gerspach said.
He eventually allowed that if the economy proves resilient to prolonged debates in Washington over government debt, "maybe that will give us the basis then to make some other decisions."
Such a cautious approach to the reserves may well set up Corbat to report higher earnings later in his tenure, according to RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy.
Corbat said Citi's various businesses were combating competitive and regulatory problems, as well as issues dating to the financial crisis that continue to plague the bank.
Citi shares rose in Corbat's first three months as CEO, outpacing peers, as some investors welcomed Pandit's replacement and anticipated changes in the bank's structure.
Corbat, however, seemed in no hurry to immediately deliver on those expectations. He said he was not yet ready to release new performance benchmarks for investors to judge the ability of his team to meet their goals.
"We've got to get to a point where we stop destroying our shareholders' capital," Corbat said. "We are not satisfied with these bottom-line earnings."
That left some disappointed. "It was a stay-tuned type of message," said Tom Lewandowski, an analyst at brokerage Edward Jones who recommends Citi stock.
"I expected to hear more than we got," particularly in the way of goals for company performance, Lewandowski said.
RBC Capital's Cassidy said most investors are still willing to wait for changes. "Traditionally, six months is a fair amount of time for new management to get their arms around the situation."
While Citigroup's stock is up more than 40 percent in the past 12 months, investors still see the company as an enterprise on a difficult mission to shrink its way to prosperity, Townsend said.
The skepticism shows in the company's stock price. Citigroup's shares trade for only 0.8 of its tangible book value, or its net worth. JPMorgan Chase & Co, which on Wednesday announced its third-consecutive year of record profits, trades for 1.2 times its tangible book value, while Wells Fargo & Co trades for about 1.6 times.
On Thursday there was relatively little in the way of 2013 outlook from the bank, though CFO Gerspach did tell analysts that Citi expects interest margins to be steady in 2013 relative to 2012. Bank investors have had a close eye on margins lately.
Fourth-quarter net income was $1.2 billion, or 38 cents a share, compared with $956 million, or 31 cents a share, in the same quarter of 2011.
Revenue from fixed income markets increased 58 percent, driving Citi's Securities and Banking segment back to profitability. Company-wide revenue, adjusted for certain items, increased 8 percent, while operating expenses were unchanged.
Results were reduced by new legal costs of $1.29 billion, or 27 cents a share, and a previously announced corporate restructuring charge of $1.03 billion, or 21 cents a share.
Gerspach said $500 million of the new legal costs came from what he called a variety of issues in the ongoing U.S. consumer banking business. He later said he expects legal costs to remain "somewhat elevated."
Expenses recorded for changes in the value of some of the bank's debt and obligations of derivatives counterparties were 10 cents a share, compared with 1 cent a year earlier.
Excluding the many one-time items, Citi said it earned 69 cents per share. On that basis, analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S on average expected 96 cents per share.
The operating earnings were 15 cents below the lowest of the 22 estimates that comprised the consensus forecast. It is the third year in a row that the bank's fourth-quarter results have missed Wall Street forecasts by at least 20 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.
(Reporting by David Henry and Lauren Tara LaCapra in New York; Writing by Ben Berkowitz; Editing by John Wallace and Tim Dobbyn)
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Here's another interesting hot rod I ran across at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum's cruise night in April that looks like it has some interesting history if it could speak. Hopefully the photos are worth a 1,000 words. By the look of the four primered fenders it may have been a highboy that has recently been given a fresh look. The interior was sporting some black and white vinyl, three pedals, and a '40 Ford dash. The real unusual piece is the McCulloch supercharger blowing through the carb into the small-block Chevy.
1932 Ford Coupe – Highboy no More?
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Can't let the day pass without mentioning that it's Jackie Robinson Day around major league parks, as today marks the 59th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game in the major leagues. Of course, on this day, African-American pitchers are entitled to intentionally hit one white batter per inning without repercussions.
Okay, that's not true. But ceremonies are being held all around the league, and Robinson's widow Rachel was honored before the Mets/Brewers game. The White Sox played a video tribute to him on the center-field scoreboard. The Red Sox had a similar video, and the Dodgers are planning to honor ten Jackie Robinson scholars this evening, with Robinson's daughter Sharon and a Robinson teammate, Don Newcombe, on hand.
Of course, not everyone is celebrating. The Black Athlete Sports Network doesn't think too highly of Major League Baseball's back-patting celebrations, or the fact that the 20 most influential people in baseball are white. Agree or disagree with their points about baseball and Bud Selig, it's still a good reminder that Jackie Robinson Day shouldn't be about congratulating ourselves on any progress that's been made, but rather a reminder that there's still work to be done.
Jackie Robinson honored throughout majors [SeattlePI.com]
MLB's Once A Year Charade [Black Athlete Sports Network]


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Tomlinson talks with club confirmed
Doncaster Rovers have confirmed they are discussing "a proposed takeover" after reports One Direction star Louis Tomlinson is involved in a joint bid to buy the club.
The singer, who earlier this week was caught up in a drug scandal after footage emerged seeming to show him and bandmate Zayn Malik smoking cannabis, is a devoted Rovers fan.
He made his professional football debut for the team's reserves earlier this year which attracted thousands of young fans to the game.
The Sun reported he has joined forces with the club's former owner John Ryan, who is still a major shareholder, to buy the club who were relegated to League One from the Championship at the end of the season.
In a statement, the club said: " Following reports in the media, the owners of Doncaster Rovers can confirm that they have been approached and dialogue has taken place with external parties about a proposed takeover.
"At this stage the club is not in a position to comment further about the level and detail of those discussions, but will do so as soon as it is legally possible.
"The owners are looking to ensure a swift resolution to the discussions to ensure that this does not impact adversely on the summer transfer activity.
"Any decision made by the current owners will focus on for what is best for Doncaster Rovers in both the short and long term."
Earlier this month, One Direction were named fourth in the Sunday Times Rich List of young musicians with an estimated fortune of £14 million each and a combined wealth of £70 million.
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Astros have lots of former A's on board
HOUSTON -- For as unfamiliar as the Astros are to the A's, they do happen to employ more than a few familiar faces.
The American League West's newest team is home to several ex-A's players, including Friday's starting pitcher Brad Peacock, outfielder Chris Carter and southpaw Travis Blackley.
Blackley, traded by the A's to Houston just Thursday, looked very much at ease in his new colors while holding court with a large group of reporters in Houston's clubhouse on Friday afternoon, sharing stories about his time spent in Oakland's stands last weekend, not too long after being designated for assignment.
"I was there with my girlfriend and her family because they were doing the whole pregame thing," Blackley said. "I wasn't going to go to the game, but they had an extra ticket so I thought, 'Why not?' Then I got invited to go hang out in the right-field bleachers. They're always yelling, 'Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!' out to me while I'm pitching, so I might as well go say hello.
"That was really cool. I had never seen that view before. I think if I was a fan at the ballpark, I'd go out there and sit there every time."
Though nothing is certain, Blackley likely won't face his former team this weekend, since he's building back arm strength after not pitching for nearly a week. Houston plans on using him in a long-relief role, as the A's would've done had they kept him.
Blackley's one regret from his time spent in the Bay Area?
"I missed Alcatraz," he said. "Never got there."
Carter, meanwhile, sat just a few feet away from Blackley. He's stationed in left field these days, and says he hasn't taken grounders at first base, where he played for the A's, in nearly a month.
"I was excited to get an everyday opportunity," he said. "Last year I was in a platoon situation, so I'm glad to be here."
Carter's teammates were scouted heavily by A's personnel in advance of the three-game series.
"This is obviously the most difficult team to prepare for, based on the fact we didn't see them in spring, they're new in the league and they have a lot of new players," manager Bob Melvin said. "This can be an uneasy feeling knowing there are a lot of players you know nothing about, and we will down the road, but it's almost like Interleague for now, until you go out and play against them."


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UMBC faces its first road test of the year on Saturday, Sept. 14 when the Retrievers take on Radford (1-1-1) at Cupp Stadium in Radford, Va. Kick-off time is set for 6:00 p.m.. Both teams are coming off two-goal victories- UMBC triumphed, 3-1, over St. Francis Brooklyn at home on Sept. 7, while RU defeated Appalachian State, 4-2, at Cupp Stadium on Sept. 10. The two teams played to a 0-0 double-overtime draw at Retriever Soccer Park in August of 2012.
RETRIEVER RECAP: UMBC (4-0-0) extended its unbeaten streak (dating back to last year) to 13 (10-0-3) with its fourth consecutive 3-1 victory, achieved over St. Francis Brooklyn in the "title game" of the Hampton Inn BWI Classic on Sept. 7. The Retrievers had captured the Springhill Suites Arundel Mills BWI Kick-Off Classic with 3-1 victories over both Seattle U. and UNLV and opened last weekend's play with a 3-1 triumph over Central Connecticut State.
SR F Pete Caringi III (eight goals) was named Most Valuable Player in both tournaments. JR M Geaton Caltabiano, SR M Kadeem Dacres and JR B Oumar Ballo also earned All-Tournament team honors on Weekend No. 1, while Dacres, Ballo, and junior midfielders Mamadou Kansaye and Stephen Ho were selected for the second All-Tournament team.
-The Highlanders come into the game with a 1-1-1 record on the year.
-Radford opened up their season with a loss 1-0 against the defending Big Ten champion Penn State Nittany Lions.
-In the Highlanders' most recent match on Tuesday, Sept. 19, they defeated Appalachian State, 4-2. SR F Joe Mayer led the way with 3 goals and an assist.
SR GK Dane Wilson should be in nets for the highlanders, coming in with five saves on the season.SR M Chel Ho Park Kim is second on the Highlanders in points with three, scoring once and adding an assist.
- This will be the 11th meeting between the Retrievers and the Highlanders.
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Growing up in the rural town of Edwards, Miss., Angel S. Byrd harbored a love of math and science. When she was 5 years old, her father died. Her mother moved her and her two older brothers to Jackson, and Byrd eased her heart by focusing on school to make her family proud. "I put all of my energy into school — all my troubles, all my worries," she says. "I just went hard in school, and I'm so thankful that I did." That focus and dedication to studies has paid off for her.
Byrd is nearing the end of the Ph.D. portion of her dual M.D./Ph.D. program at Brown University; she will defend her thesis next March. But Byrd has goals beyond her medical research career trajectory — she is passionate about helping others achieve their dreams. She is a repeat ASBMB Hill Day participant, having attended in both 2009 and 2011, and last month she helped a group of students realize their potential by sharing her educational journey with them at California State University, Dominguez Hill.
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Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by James THR, Aug 30, 2006.
Show us a picture of your reloading bench. Here is a pic of mine (its not always so neat )
1st: Dry Creek Bench.
2nd: Primed bench ready to paint.
This picture is a little dated as you can see from the custom C.O.L gage mounted on the front edge and the old style case trimmer on the wall, but it still looks pretty much the same today.
A view of the work area of the room. As you can see it is usually quite peaceful in there. The only place in the house the wife won`t go and a man and his best friend can relax.
Mine has not changed much from this pic - about a year or two ago - just way more chaotic!
Only problem is - it is the other half of my office area and so - way too easy to be tempted sometimes to get off puter and go load some stuff!
Ok, here's mine.
Here is my reloading bench,
Here is the tumbling bench,
Here is the gun cleaning bench,
And finaly the casting table
It aint much but it works for me for now.
It's here: http://forums.sixgunner.com/m_27446/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
Here's a pic of the bench.
and the bookshelf
Powder storage in the grey wall cabinet. Scale under the light blue cloth on the wall shelf
Doesn't get much simpler than this. Lee Anniversary Starter kit and a cleaned off bench in the barn (sort of). Been loading for two weeks now and can't imagine that I'd need anything else. Naw…
Haven't built it yet but here are the plans:
Looks simple and heavy duty.
Here's mine
Made it from Unistrut about 25 years ago, and the top is 2 x 12's bolted to the metal.
Dear bigger jon:
I couldn't help but notice that you also cast your own bullets, which is something I used to do. The question I have for you is : do you do this inside? The reason I ask is that I ran into a guy who was at a pistol club I used to belong to, and he was bald, and talked kind of slow, and apparently he did a LOT of lead smelting and bullet casting in his garage. As a result got a pretty bad case of lead poisioning that had made him bald and messed up his brain somewhat, and I wouldn't want ANYBODY to end up the way he did. I was relatively lucky in that fluxing the lead was a relatively smoky process when I first started, so I built a fan to take the smoke from the lead pot outside, and in later years I just did all my casting at work in a lab hood on my lunch hour. If you don't have VERY good ventilation in your shop, you might want to think about setting up a small bume hood with a blower, and it probably wouldn't hurt to get your blood checked for lead levels. Good luck and stay safe!!
This is about how it looks normally. I try to keep my work spaces clean, but I admit the ammo pile is pretty tapped down in this shot. When I get back I will have to take a new picture. I have added some shelves, and another light just like the one I have now.
Waffen, Peter (and maybe others), what kind of press is that?
I've since moved, and everything is still boxed up.
But this was my setup until the first week of August 2006:
I believe it is a RCBS Pro 2000
Yes it is a pro2000. Its a good press and I have made about 150,000 rounds out of it so far. I bought it for the aps primer strips because I don't like the idea of primers in a tube. No complaints so far.
To bad RCBS does not bring out a model 2007 that is a 7 holer that is more in direct competition to the 650. I would not mind a few more die holes and an automatic case feeder.
I'm in a two bedroom upstairs apartment. If I can do it, anyone can.
The main bench.
The side bench with my presses. Dillon 650 with all the fixings and 3 toolheads (45 ACP, 9mm and 38 Spl). Dillon SL900 in 12 gauge. Redding T-7 turret press with custom die racks on the pegboard behind it.
I installed a small shelf in the closet which holds extra ammo, primers, brass and other small reloading tools/parts.
I didn't want to go overboard with the photos, so I left out the two bookcases with manuals, books and catalogs and my powder cabinet.
This is my new bench, there is a work bench behind the camera and storage shelves to the side, and behind the camera. I outgrew the old bench I'd been using for 40 years.
Here is a picture of mine from earlier this year when I first built it.
It has ten times the amount of stuff on it now, these benches really seem to attract a lot of stuff.
That's the dillon bench, shortly after it was built. 2 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood screwed and glued together, 2x4 frame is lag bolted to the wall. It's not that neat anymore!
You guys are all neat freaks. This is about normal for the mess I have on my main bench.
That's #3 bench, the lee chalanger doesn't get used much, nor does the 20ga. mec 600 jr. The lead pot is used occasionally. Powder storage is in another place, I don't have a pic of that.
I have been wanting to add a picture of my bench to this thread; I finally am getting around to it....
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We reveal the top secrets of the fastest NHRA Stock Eliminator Pontiac in the United States
Back in the glory days that nurtured the co-existence of the musclecar era and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), passionate Pontiac drag racers would look forward to every weekend that they would fight for the win (and hopefully divisional and national titles) in Stock Eliminator quarter-mile competitions.
Look around the NHRA's Sportsman category Stock Eliminator classes today, however, and you'll be hard-pressed to find many Pure Pontiacs remaining. Not so for 56-year-old NHRA driver Scott Burton, who has turned his Ram Air IV top-end '701⁄2 Firebird into the fastest NHRA Stock Eliminator Pontiac in the country today.
"I'm a drag race junkie and like to run something other than a Chevy," Burton says, repeating the familiar mantra chanted by Pontiac drag racers young and old. Last year, he ranked seventh in the nation amongst all Stock Eliminator drivers. This season he's number four in the country in National Stock Eliminator points. (Scott's son Brad's E/SA '72 455 HO Formula 455 was the 2010 NHRA Stock Eliminator National Champion, and the current NHRA Stock Eliminator points leader. The father-son team campaign their Pontiacs together.)
A power-to-weight ratio scale determines the NHRA's Stock Eliminator classes. Burton explains: "Dividing the '701⁄2 Formula's 3,500-pound NHRA shipping weight by the Ram Air IV's 370hp factory rating equals 9.46. Stock Eliminator classes are divided into ratio increments. That makes C/Stock (9.00-9.49) the natural classification for the car. NHRA rules allow a car to move to a faster class by legally removing weight. Since I wanted to run against traditional high-horsepower musclecars like Hemi Mopars and big-block Chevys, I decreased the Firebird's weight to 3,315 pounds, which is the minimum for B/Stock (8.50-8.99)."
Burton's 408ci Pure Pontiac engine has clicked off a best e.t. of 10.17 seconds at 128 mph, and a 1.292-second 60-foot. Impressive? Yes, but even more so once you realize his Firebird adheres to the NHRA's extremely strict series and class rules—after every pass the vehicle is weighed and fuel is checked, and the engine is subject to teardown at any time to verify compliance.
So how does Burton achieve his e.t's under such tight rules and scrutiny? High Performance Pontiac checks in with him and asks him to reveal his combo secrets.
Due to the difficulty in sourcing useable castings, NHRA began allowing legal replacement blocks in Stock Eliminator classes in 2008. "You just can't find stock-bore Ram Air IV blocks easily anymore," Burton explains. That opened the opportunity to source a K&M Performance MR-1 cast-iron block with splayed four-bolt mains.
Verle Stevens in Denver did the machine work, including decking, line boring, boring to 4.185-inch, and honing with a block plate; adding lifter bushings; and deburring the block's sharp edges. Piston-to-wall clearance is 0.005. The final displacement is 413 ci.
"My trick is to run 0.003 clearance on King main bearings and 0.025 clearance on Federal Mogul rod bearings. Proper bearing clearance is the key to bearing life," he says.
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NHRA Stock Eliminator rules dictate each engine run a stock-stroke crank (3.75-inches for the Pontiac 400). This Firebird uses a 400 "N" crank cast from '71 production, although its original application is unknown. Burton had it magnafluxed, turned, and indexed; stroked by 0.013 (overstroking up to 0.015 is allowed); and its counterweights turned down in a lathe. The stroke is 3.763 inches.
Paired to the crank are Manley 4340 forged-steel connecting rods with a long 6.635-inch length (allowed in Stock Eliminator) and a 2.200-inch BBC rod journal. "The main reason for using the Chevy journal is the availability of better bearings," Burton says.
Filling the cylinder bores are CP P1-CP NHRA-spec pistons with the stock 551-gram weight, valve reliefs, ring location, and ring grooves. Burton utilizes Total Seal's 1.2mm C-33 chrome-nitrate face coating top ring with a gas-ported ring spacer, a cast-iron Napier second ring, and a low-drag oil ring. The piston/connecting rod assembly weighs 1,460 grams.
This Firebird is currently the only racecar with Ram Air IV heads (code-614) in modern NHRA Stock Eliminator competition. Head porting is strictly prohibited. Using bare, virgin castings, Burton measured a baseline of 225/140-cfm flow at 0.450-inch lift at 25 inches of pressure. Previous NHRA National Stock Eliminator champion Don Little of Westley, California, performed the head prep and assembly, including milling them to a 62cc combustion chamber per NHRA rules, and blocking off the heat crossover with aluminum. The heads produce an 11.55:1 compression ratio with 0.036-inch-thick Cometic head gaskets.
NHRA rules require stock valve diameters, which for the '701⁄2 Ram Air IV are 2.11/1.77. Burton reveals his secret to obtaining better head flow without porting is to back-cut the intake valves 10-degrees and install them on a stock 30-degree seat. It increased intake flow 15-cfm over baseline. (The valves are Ferrea stainless steel.)
Comp 3⁄8-inch, 8.900-inch-length pushrods activate Harland Sharp 1.65:1-ratio roller rockers, which compress Manley Drag Race Triple valvesprings measuring 270-lb/in on the seat and 470-lb/in open.
The valvetrain is actuated by a Bullet hydraulic flat-tappet cam (268/272-degrees duration at 0.050, 110- degree LSA), which Burton advanced 2 degrees. He uses Shubeck ceramic puck lifters on the cam. Lift is 0.538/0.538 per NHRA rules.
Burton swears by his low-pressure Melling M-54D-S oil pump because it requires less horsepower to operate than a high-pressure pump. Another secret: He states the stock windage tray is prone to breakage and holds the oil too close to the crank. To replace it, he fabricated and installed a custom crank scraper, constructed from common 1⁄16-inch steel.
He also added extra baffling to a stock-replacement Moroso oil pan. "Upon hard launches, it prevents the oil from standing up in the back of the oil pan and getting into the rotation of the crankshaft and slowing it down," he says. "Combined, the tricks are worth a 0.1 second."
Burton has a secret for oil, too. "I run the engine on a steady diet of 0/10 weight Royal Purple, and change it every 50 to 70 runs. The light oils make the engine accelerate faster and the car go faster, probably 0.05 to 0.10-second," he says.
Fuel, Intake, Carburetor, and Air Cleaner
The Firebird is outfitted with a 3.5-gallon fuel cell, ½-inch-diameter aluminum delivery and return lines, an Aeromotive A-2000 electric fuel pump with fuel return regulator, and an Aeromotive regulator set to 6.5 psi. His preferred fuel is 110-octane VP C-11.
A stock '701⁄2 Ram Air IV intake (code 9799084) provides the platform for a 750-cfm Quadrajet, which was modified by Danny Ashley at Q-Jet Performance. What are its secrets? It has no primary metering rods, 0.061 jets in the primaries, and the secondary rods vary from 0.052 to 0.078 depending upon the altitude of the track. The carb is topped with a K&N base plate and 3-inch air cleaner, and two 1⁄8-inch phenolic spacer plates raise it off the intake.
Per NHRA rules, Stock Eliminator classes may use electronic ignition systems. This Firebird features an MSD Digital 6 control box and Pro-Billet distributor, Blaster 2 coil, Moroso 8mm wires, and Autolite AR72 plugs. Scott sets timing at 36 to 38 degrees, and the advance is locked out.
NHRA requires a stock radiator. Burton runs the lightest available, which is a two-core Firebird radiator. A stock water pump is no longer mandated in Stock Eliminator; he runs a Meziere electric unit and a Jegs 18-inch electric fan housed in a custom radiator surround.
Custom-made mild-steel headers step from 1.75-, to 1.875-, to 2.00-inch diameters into a merged 3.50-inch collector.
Transmission, Driveline, and RearEnd
NHRA allows Stock Eliminator racecars to run any factory transmission. Burton bolted up a modified Turbo 200 metric, featuring heat-treated internals, which was built by Scott McClay Engineering in Tehachapi, California.
"I like the trans because it weighs 95 pounds and has a smaller rotational mass than a Turbo 400 or 350," he says. It's mated to a TCI CCx 200-plus converter with a 5,800-rpm stall. He rows the gears with a Turbo Action shifter.
Connected to the trans' output shaft is a custom 3.00-inch-diameter steel driveshaft from Front Range Driveline in Denver, featuring 1,350 yokes and U-joints.
NHRA Stock rules allow any corporate rear. Bolted underneath this Bird's belly is a Chevy 12-bolt sourced from a station wagon because of its thicker axle tubes. It's stuffed with a Mark Williams 35-spline aluminum spool, a Richmond Pro 4.56 gear, and 35-spline gun-drilled axles.
Burton's B/Stock Firebird retains stock upper and lower control arms, Moroso drag springs for a small-block Second-Gen Camaro with a full coil removed for correct ride height, Santuff double-adjustable shocks, and Del-a-lum bushings up front.
Out back, Caltracs split-monoleaf springs, and AFCO double-adjustable shocks provide the squat needed for launch. Weld-in connectors tie-in the subframe to the unibody.
"My trick is to set front-shock compression at four clicks from full tight and extension at fully soft for high-altitude tracks, and two-and-a-half turns from tight at a sea level track. For the rear, I set compression fully tight and extension two clicks from full loose."
No sway bars are used, front or rear. NHRA requires all traction devices be bolt-on. In this Firebird, the traction bars are sourced from Phil Mandella Race Cars, and a wheelie bar was made by Ken Keir.
Brakes, wheels, and tires
In 2005, NHRA began allowing Stock Eliminator racers to bolt-on aftermarket brakes. Burton runs Wilwood's Forged Dynalite Pro Series front brake kit with 10.75-inch rotors and four-piston calipers, Wilwood's Dynalite Pro Series rear brake kit with 11.44-inch rotors and four-piston calipers, and a 11⁄16-bore Chrysler master cylinder from a mid-'70s Dodge Aspen. Weld Alumastars (15×3.5, 2.5-inch backspace front;15×10, 5-inch backspace rear) are shod in 27×4.5×15 Goodyear Front Runners and 30x9x15 Eagle Dragway Special radials. A 9-inch-wide back tire is the maximum size allowed, per series rules.
"My trick is to vary front tire pressure from 25 to 45 psi to adjust driver-reaction times at the starting line. The sweet spot for the rear tires is 18-22 psi," he says.
Scott's goal for his Bird is to run a 9-second e.t. at 130 mph in B/SA class. "It will be a real treat to see that happen," he says. Regardless, he (and his son) continue to wave the proverbial Pontiac banner proudly in an NHRA series that's populated by Chevys and Mopars. They truly are the last of their creed.