text: South American Soybean Harvest Seen Lower due to Heat February 11, 2014 08:30 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Bloomberg Email Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Soybean production in South America may be as much as 5 million metric tons less than previously expected because of damage from hot, dry weather in Brazil and Argentina, Oil World said. Production on the continent may be 3 million to 5 million tons less than most analysts were anticipating four to five weeks ago, the Hamburg-based researcher said, without providing a new forecast for total South American output. Oil World said in a report released Jan. 28 that the soybean harvest in the top five South American producers would be a record 158.8 million tons, 9.6 percent larger than the prior year. "Unusually dry and hot conditions have resulted in partly irreversible damage in several parts of Brazil and Paraguay," Oil World said. "In Argentina, it was partly too dry during the past four to six weeks and has now become much too wet in parts of the major production belt, creating local flooding and jeopardizing soybeans and other crops." Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade, the global benchmark, climbed 3.8 percent last week, the biggest weekly gain since August, amid concerns about South American output. The oilseed slid 8.3 percent last year on the outlook for record global production. Crops in Brazil, the top soybean exporter, experienced heat stress primarily in the state of Goias, as well as parts of Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais and Parana, while weather has been too dry in Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo and Bahia states, Oil World said. The country's total soybean production may be 2 million to 3 million tons smaller than most analysts expected four to five weeks ago, it said. The researcher last month pegged Brazil's crop at a record 89.5 million tons. Argentina's Crop Output in Argentina, the second-biggest South American producer, may be between 53 million and 54 million tons, less than earlier estimates of 54 million to 55 million tons, according to the report. Oil World said it cut its forecast for Paraguay's crop to 9 million tons. That compares with an estimate of 9.3 million tons in the report released Jan. 28. South American soybean exports were "comparatively small" in January at about 551,000 tons, while shipments probably will accelerate this month, Oil World aid. Brazil may export as much as 2.7 million tons in February, compared with 1 million tons at the same time last year, while analysts are waiting to see if infrastructure bottlenecks delay some shipments, it said. In Argentina, farmers are holding soybeans as a hedge against currency depreciation, selling only 3.1 million tons of their new crop so far, the smallest forward sales in more than 10 years, Oil World said. Farmers still haven't sold about 8 million tons of soybeans from last year's harvest, it said. "The lack of significant selling pressure from Argentina and the alarming reduction of soybean stocks in the U.S. would be supportive for the global soybean and soya meal markets in the near to medium term," Oil World said, adding that it sees "considerable price pressure unfolding only once supplies start outpacing demand, allowing stocks to recover in the producing and importing countries." --Editors: John Deane, Nicholas Larkin To contact the reporter on this story: Whitney McFerron in London at firstname.lastname@example.com To contact the editor responsible for this story: Claudia Carpenter at email@example.com Back to news


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Texas native Kevin Grauke's book, "Shadows of Men," is a collection of short stories in which men in various stages of their life struggle with notions of what it means to be a man.
"I think all people struggle with gender roles to a degree, particularly in the teenage years," said Grauke, who lives in Germantown. "How are you supposed act as a young man?"
Grauke said the protagonists in the story struggle to deal with issues of virginity and other sexual experiences.
"Those experiences become very powerful forces and dictate how you are perceived by others depending on what you do or don't do," he said.
In the "Limits of Adequacy," a 30-something man, after attempting to conceive a child with his wife, suffers the humiliation of learning that his sperm are, in the words of the doctor, "either misshapen – two-headed, tiny-headed, two-tailed, short-tailed – or simply bad swimmers."
In "Sub Rosa" an intensely shy young college student is assumed to be gay by his Latin professor, an intrepid husky man who tries to take him under his wing, until Vivian, a woman he secretly admires, informs him that the professor asked if he had "come out to her."
"Shadows of Men" has gotten rave reviews by authors and other publications.
Tom Grimes, author of "Mentor: A Memoir," said, "Kevin Grauke's 'Shadows of Men' is a note-perfect, resonant new work."
"These stories have their fingers on strands of works by masters of short story like Cheever, Dubus, and Ford," he said, "but consistently strike surprising and satisfying chords all their own. At turns hilarious and painful, dark and uplifting, these works speak genuinely to what it means to be a man in the world. It is the kind of work one delights in pushing onto friends to read and to read immediately."
Scott Blackwood, author of "In the Shadow of Our House" and "We agreed to Meet Just Here," said, "Kevin Grauke's "Shadows of Men" is a stunning debut story collection about our need to cling to and escape from the stories told about us. Grauke challenges us in each carefully etched line to question our assumptions about the nature of childhood, maleness, marriage, and fatherhood. Like William Trevor's or Richard Yates' wonderfully conflicted characters, Grauke's people are often caught wondering if they've settled into the skins they were meant for."
Grauke is an associate professor of English at La Salle University, where he teaches creative writing and American literature. His work has appeared in Fiction, The Southern Review, Blue Mesa Review, FiveChapters, Hayden's Ferry Review, Story Quarterly, Quarterly West, Upstreet, and Third Coast, as well as in many other literary journals.
Grauke will be reading from "Shadows of Men," followed by a book signing, on Saturday, March 9 at 5 p.m. at The Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane. Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the reading.
"Shadows of Men" is also available directly from the publisher, Queen's Ferry Press, as well as at Powell's Books, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble in paperback and e-book format.

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|2004-04-12, 01:03
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I'm waiting for Anime-Kraze version before I decide which to go with.
So far I think I like Totan's translation a little better, I only wish they put a little more polish into it. There's some errors like "What do you saying" and other little things with the apostrophes and stuff. (Yes, I'm picky about those things)
Keep has the better quality in terms of video and audio so far.
|2004-04-12, 03:23
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I am very glad that so many have enjoyed our release, and I welcome feedback, even negative, if it is constructive. As for those waiting for Anime-Kraze, I hope you at least give us a chance, if you have enough bandwidth to do so.
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really made me think
watching this back to back with bobobo really disturbed me...
This stands out in my mind as a visually stirring piece- perhaps a little too tense at times. I'm still reserving my thoughts on Dr. Tenma's true nature, per the discussion early on in this thread. One thing is for certain, he is only human.
I managed to be fairly insulated from any influences from manga so this will truly be my first exposure to the story /characters /concepts etc... I'm having trouble grasping how truly evil all these people are that Tenma has chosen to surround himself with.
Perhaps his ambitions got the better of him and this event in episode one jars him loose? The fiance in particular is distasteful, perhaps more-so than her father since he just looks overtly "dirty." Maybe I despise her because she tries to use those feminine wiles on him.
is there some overall foreshadowing I've missed/ perhaps a novelty of some character's aspect? It seems to delve right into the dark/occult without so much as a how-do-you-do.
i eagerly await the next few episodes. and i will not watch them after taking in a vicious nose hair fight. gawd.
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I don't know about the "dark/occult" part, I think it's a fairly realistic representation of the real world situation. There are quite some doctors in real world who practice some quite unethical things for personal gains, like doing false/irresponsible advertisment for certain brand of medicines for money, or ask for bribes before operations. And personally I don't think many medical students in universities who choose their research projects for the sake of curing other people, a lot of them care about their own grades more than saving people's lives. One of the reasons that MONSTER is so great and psychologically terrifying is that it feels quite possible for the whole thing to happen in real world, just around you and me.
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I watched Totan's too and aside from that one "What do you saying?" line, I thought it was pretty good. The show just has a dark, oppressing feel to it. I am incredibly eager to find out where it goes from here. I agree with whoever said the wife is more distasteful. The Father/Director is a jerk who is using and ignoring him and is a despicable human being but the wife, with that smile on her face, is just so disgusting that you want to hit her. You just want to tell the guy to go to hell. Between this Interlude and to some extent This Ugly and Beautiful World, there seems to be some heavy handed stuff this season.
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|2004-04-12, 20:10
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Yeah, Eva, Tenma's fiance, I really can't stand her... she is so manipulative... "hardship doesn't suit me" as if it suits anyone, and some people's lives are more valuable... gah... hate her...
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|2004-04-12, 20:27
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Eh, as I've said before, I actually ended up liking Eva. Not particularly because she gets any nicer--if anything, she gets worse--but she's nicely characterized and has interesting growth. It would be boring if everyone in the series was a goodie two shoes, and there's little doubt in my mind that there are people like her out there.
|2004-04-12, 21:41
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That doesn't mean I don't think she's an important and well done character, because I do.
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Actually I like the Eva character a lot, she's just like a somewhat spoiled child... who can speak just what she sees... human lives don't have equal values? well, that's the truth after all... it's just not everyone can speak it out so casually and directly, while she just speaks out what she sees... for me she's at least more likeable than those sickeningly naive "the sky is blue the sun is bright the flower is pretty and the world is a beautiful place" princess kind of characters
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yes, perhaps she does speak some sort of ugly truth, just not truth with a capital "T". Seems its the truth of her family and their little ideology.
-Unless you hail from that group of literary philosophers that doesnt believe in A Truth...but then again deconstructionists want to call everything a "text" so that is also not very accurate. Myself? I'm more of a marxist literary critic for what its worth, which does leave some room for Truth, but only as it is meted down from those in charge.
Coincidentally, this interpretation has an interesting resonance with the series discussion-wise since Eva and her father are of the ruling class. there is that differentiation between her breeding and that of Tenma's (with him coming over a lowly student etc etc). Truly he's the forgotten bourgeoisie in this struggle, and from my standpoint his clash can't result in anything but pain. Gotta say, the more I think about it, the better this thing gets for me- and Eva seems like an integral part of the story.
Something that sticks out is this: His whole character thus far is built on other people's expectations; i.e. he is certainly not a self-made man. Methinks this will probably result in some kitschy music and an identity crisis later in the series as he tries to carve his niche.
|2004-04-13, 01:17
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It's obvious that his own, personal view of the equality of people is not the same of Eva's and her father's. Though he might pay lip service to it by agreeing with them, the anime does a very good job of showing you how deeply it goes against his grain. (I epsecially love the scene at the restaurant when this is illustrated.)
Interestingly enough, this comes about from Eva trying to "comfort" him. At that moment, the death of the man is obviously eating at him, but he wants reassurance that it wasn't his responsibility. She gives it to him, but at the cost of having to buy into a statement such as "people's live are not all equal", and Tenma is a good enough man that he can't really bring himself to do that in the end.
Unfortunately for him, Tenma is still a bit naive, in more than one way...
|2004-04-13, 01:28
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That restaurant scene was definitely his turning point and a shocker for me, it seemed like the climax of episode one. I was sitting there with my mouth open through most of it. I think we see Tenma taking his first steps as you put it, to define himself in his own terms, but being a self-made man will certainly require some more soul searching if the realism in this series continues to play out. I think he's confused now, but his defiance will become more overt- i.e. we haven't seen the extent of the rebellion.
the daughter worries me, is she some sort of oracle? she repeats "kill...kill" but i just have this hunch that in addition to knowing the truth about that night in ep 1 we may see something else from her. Or is that WAY the hell off base? (hence my use of the word occult earlier, which is perhaps inappropriate at this point).
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Bumblebees imported from Europe infected with parasites pose a serious threat to the UK's wild and honey bee populations, according to a new study.
Deadly imports
Each year, more than a million bumblebee colonies are imported by countries across the globe to pollinate a variety of crops, with the UK alone importing between 40,000 and 50,000. Although the colonies are said by the global suppliers to be disease free, a recent study in the Journal of Applied Ecology has found that more than three-quarters of those imported into the UK each year are riddled with parasites.
Bees and disease
Scientists purchased 48 commercially produced bumblebee colonies, each containing up to 100 bees, from three different European suppliers during 2011 and 2012, and screened each one for parasite DNA. The results showed that an alarming 77% of the colonies were infected with parasites, a situation which has serious implications for the health of the UK's native wild bees and honey bees, many of which are already suffering severe declines.
"These parasites will undoubtedly be spilling over into wild and honey bees and very probably having negative effects on them," said lead researcher Professor William Hughes, from the University of Sussex. "It is no great leap to think that damage is already being done."
The results of the study revealed that the imported bumblebee colonies carried several different parasites, five of which were found in the bees themselves and three in the pollen provided by the suppliers as food. These parasites included three main bumblebee parasites (Crithidia bombi, Nosema bombi and Apicystis bombi), three honey bee parasites (Nosema apis, Ascosphaera apis and Paenibacillus larvae), and two which infect both bumblebees and honey bees (Nosema ceranae and deformed wing virus).
With the decline of pollinating insects in the UK in recent years, food producers are becoming increasingly reliant upon imported bees.
"Over a million colonies are imported globally – it's a huge trade," said Professor Hughes. "A surprisingly large number of these are produced in factories, mainly in Eastern Europe. We couldn't grow tomatoes in this country without these bumblebees. We sought to answer the big question of whether colonies that are being produced now have parasites and, if so, whether those parasites are actually infectious or harmful."
Severe consequences
The potential impacts on native wild bee and honey bee species could be extremely severe, from harming the bees' ability to learn, which is vital for finding food, to killing them outright. In Argentina, native bee species are already being driven to extinction as a result of imported parasites, and the authors of the recent study are recommending that urgent action is required in the UK to improve the effectiveness of disease screening and to close damaging loopholes.
Call for action
Scientists are calling for authorities to strengthen measures to prevent the importation of parasite-infected bumblebee colonies, by introducing proper colony checks upon arrival in the UK. While there are strict regulations in the UK regarding the import of non-native bumblebees, including ensuring that the colonies are disease free and are only kept in hives from which the queens cannot escape, no such regulations apply to imported colonies of native bee subspecies.
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for the production of three-quarters of the world's food crops, but heavy pesticide use, rising disease, and starvation due to habitat destruction are all contributing to worrying declines in many species.
"The introduction of more or new parasite infections will, at a minimum, exacerbate this, and could quite possibly directly drive declines," said Professor Hughes.
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Earlier this week, the EU voted to successfully suspend the use of fipronil, a common pesticide, due to the serious risk it poses to bees. Currently used in more than 70 countries, this insect nerve agent will be banned from use on corn and sunflowers in Europe from the end of 2013.
Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health, said, "In the aftermath of the restriction on use of neonicotinoids, I pledged to do my utmost to protect Europe's honey bee population, and today's agreement with member states not only delivers on that pledge but marks another significant step in realising the commission's overall strategy to tackling Europe's bee decline."
Read more on this story at BBC News – Imported Bumblebees pose 'parasite threat' to native bees and The Guardian – Imported bumblebees pose risk to UK's wild and honeybee population – study.
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VANCOUVER — You watch the replays at night of hockey players seemingly determined to maim one another, you mutter under your breath about the idiots, fire off a few angry tweets, go to bed, sleep it off.
You get up in the morning, determined to write something else, only to be inundated by responses from delusional fans defending the idiots because they play for The Team That Can Do No Wrong.
Our guy would never ...
Their guy should have ...
Or if not them, from the self-styled Old School fans who deplore what Mike Milbury would call the "wussification" of the game, who worship at the Church of Don Cherry and get their jollies from watching the nightly carnage and fear for what hockey would become without the seismic, injurious hits.
And before you know it, the run from the next county that 19-year-old Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson took trying to paint Philly's Brayden Schenn all over the end boards Tuesday night was "two strides" and "shoulder to shoulder."
And it must be true, because the Caps GM, George McPhee, thought it was a great hit. And coach Adam Oates said: "I don't even think its a penalty."
"Clean hit," sings the Teammates' Choir.
And anyway, it was Schenn's fault, wasn't it, for trying to turn away from the oncoming locomotive rather than take the full force of the impact, like a real man would. Just as it was Ryan Getzlaf's fault that he was turned toward the glass when Detroit's Kyle Quincey low-crosschecked him headfirst into the boards from that most dangerous of distances while looking squarely at the No. 15 on the Anaheim centre's back.
But since Getzlaf returned to the game, stitched up ... and since Schenn, miraculously, has apparently suffered no concussion from being run face-first into the dasher by a player who not only wasn't slowing down but was accelerating through the hit, the NHL's Department of Player Safety -- judging by precedent -- probably will do the usual, and punish according to the injury and not the unforgivable stupidity of the act.
Indeed, Quincey won't even get a hearing. The league office probably read a quote from Getzlaf in which he took partial responsibility for putting himself in an awkward position and said: "Well, then, we're off the hook."
And what for Wilson? What for a 6-foot-4, 205-pound kid who's probably trying to do something that will impress his coach, and sees an opportunity to punish an opponent, and takes his run ... and gets praised by Oates and McPhee?
Well, Brendan Shanahan's office ought to send a message here, a pre-emptive strike if you will -- a word of warning to the newbies that there are other ways to make a name for yourself -- but the reality is, maybe those ways are only open to an exceptional few.
Maybe the surest way to a coach's heart, for everyone else, is to do exactly what Wilson did: hit, injure if possible, punish, and thereby show one's willingness to do ... well, anything.
Look, nobody's lobbying for pacifism here. Hockey is not that kind of game. It's fast and getting faster, and it's played by athletes who are big and getting bigger. Collisions are inevitable, desirable, indispensable. Hockey without contact is the All-Star Game, and it's awful.
But there is contact, and then there is intent to injure. The latter is what we get, multiple times a game, every single night now.
It matters not in the least to the NHL, of course, but a few of the more influential media voices are among the ranks of the disgusted -- people like Kevin Dupont of the Boston Globe and Larry Brooks of the New York Post.
These are far from effete intellectuals, pontificating without experience.
Dupont is a Hockey Hall of Fame scribe who's spent decades chronicling the Big Bad Bruins and the NHL. Brooks, famously John Tortorella's bete noire in New York, actually worked, between newspaper stints, for 10 years as the New Jersey Devils' p.r. guy under Lou Lamoriello, in the days when the Devils had Kenny Daneyko and Brendan Shanahan and, at the end, Scott Stevens.
They've seen tough teams win, and tough guys hit.
But this, what we're seeing now, is something else: a mutant strain of hockey, built to entertain knuckleheads who have forgotten, or never saw in the first place, hockey when it wasn't all played along the boards, in scrums.
And it's no use pretending, any more, that there won't be consequences, potentially actionable consequences, down the road for the victims of the stupid, avoidable hits -- the ones who take an elbow or shoulder or fist to the head, or (although the league seems not to understand this), a hit to head administered by a solid wooden object, with a steel frame behind it, otherwise known as the boards.
Pittsburgh's Deryk Engelland got five games Tuesday for his shoulder to the head of Detroit's Justin Abdelkader, and the echoes haven't yet died down from the 15-game sentence Boston's Shawn Thornton received for his mugging of Pens' Brooks Orpik.
But suspensions seem to be having little or no effect.
A solution, if there is to be one, has to come from the players, and coaches. Yes, even the untouchable ones behind the bench, who load the weapons and point them and then blame the bullets for the damage.
This isn't exactly a scoop, we understand, but it bears repeating. Players are taught from junior on up -- maybe even lower on the food chain -- that the only way to get fed in hockey is to take someone else's lunch.
In other words, if you want NHL money, you have to make room for yourself by taking someone else's livelihood away.
How you do it ... well, a coach might say: You figure it out.
And the NHL Players Association, which has the ability to watch every game, and cannot possibly be unaware of what's going on?
Well, as someone pointed out Wednesday, a sermon given in August or September is going to have zero resonance by December, when a third- or fourth-liner or a sixth defenceman is playing for his job and his coach is going to be all over his case -- or demote him to the press box, or the minors -- if he doesn't "finish that check."
So don't just suspend the player without pay. Take the coach's lunch money, too. Sit him out for the repeated sins of his players. You'll be amazed how quickly respect returns to the game.


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Right, it's Friday so here is what I've been lookin' at & listening to:
x New movie about love – looks good, can't see it playing here though but fingers are crossed.
x Top I want to make or buy for my pregnant sister-in-law!
x Fun summer song.
x Colorful iphone case for my future phone. Yes, it's true – I'm the only one in the world without one.
x I cannot wait to paint my bathroom or any room this color when we get a new place. It's just…
x Is it too late to dye my hair this color? Think my new job will turn me away? Yea, maybe I'll keep dreamin.
x Hawaiian version of "Nothing Compares to You". Kinda sweet but nothing compares to the original.
x Puppy portraits that I completely fell in love with.
x Will you be watching the shuttle launch?? I've actually never seen one before!
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Six second-half goals by sophomore Isabella DiDio (Jenkintown, Pa.) helped fuel MIT's 14-12 come-from-behind victory over Roger Williams University in a non-conference women's lacrosse game on Saturday. DiDio finished with a game-high seven goals and seven draw controls for the Engineers (3-0), who are enjoying their best start in program history. For the Hawks (0-3), junior Kristen Pingree (Georgetown, Mass.) led the way with three goals and an assist.
Roger Williams opened the game with back-to-back goals from senior Jessica Searl (Glastonbury, Conn.) as the first was assisted by junior Deven Machette (Norwalk, Conn.) while the second came on a free-position attempt. Junior Kelsey Rahilly (East Longmeadow, Mass.) extended the visitors' margin by redirecting a feed from classmate Samantha Davenport (Bethel, Conn.) after six minutes expired. On the ensuing draw, MIT sophomore Kira Schott (New Canaan, Conn.) came up with the ball and went directly to net. The Engineers then cut their deficit in half when senior Erica Du (Excelsior, Minn.) buried a quick pass by sophomore Kristyn Berretta (San Diego, Calif.). Freshman Hannah Levy (Yardley, Pa.) evened the score 15 seconds later with an unassisted marker at the 19:50 mark.
The Roger Williams defense became impenetrable during the next six minutes, forcing several MIT turnovers that eventually resulted in a Pingree goal. DiDio knotted the game at four with 8:40 left in the half but the Hawks controlled the action down the stretch as Rahilly generated a caused turnover deep in her offensive end, scooped up the groundball, and found the back of the net to give Roger Williams a 5-4 edge with seven seconds remaining before the intermission.
DiDio once again recorded the equalizer following her solo effort after two minutes elapsed in the second half. An exchange of goals ensued as Machette put the Hawks up, 7-6, at the 24:21 mark. The Engineers responded with a DiDio free-position goal shortly after the draw and then inched ahead on unassisted markers from Schott and DiDio to claim a 9-7 lead in a span of five minutes.
The back-and-forth scoring resumed until Pingree converted a free-position shot and then set-up Rahilly to even the game at 10 with 9:36 left to play. Despite Roger Williams's efforts to slow down the action, DiDio replied with three straight goals while Levy added an insurance marker with 1:38 on the clock. Undeterred, the Hawks capitalized on MIT miscues during the waning moments as sophomore Lauren Piotrowski (Wakefield, Mass.) and Pingree closed out the scoring.
Schott finished with three goals, three groundballs, and three draw controls while Levy posted two goals and two draw controls. Junior Emma Kane (Garden City, N.Y.) notched three groundballs, followed by two from senior Erin Kenney (Glen Ellyn, Ill.). Sophomore Christine Jiang (Canton, Mich.) chipped in two draw controls as junior goalie Candice Kaplan (Arlington, Va.) totaled seven saves and three groundballs for the Engineers.
Rahilly produced a hat-trick along with four groundballs for Roger Williams while Searl had two goals and an assist. Piotrowski scored twice as Machette tallied one goal, one assist, three groundballs, three draw controls, and one caused turnover. Senior Danielle Neagle (Avon, Conn.) contributed one goal and an assist while junior Andie Krefsky (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) tacked on two groundballs. Junior Mackenzie Logan (Sussex, N.J.) and freshman McKenna Everding (Fayetteville, N.Y.) both collected two draw controls as freshman goalie Kimberly Bolk (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) came away with 10 saves.
MIT returns to action on Tuesday, March 11 when it hosts Eastern Connecticut State University while Roger Williams continues its road trip on Monday, March 10 when it visits the College of Mount Saint Vincent.


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RISE: Race The Future
A racing game with futuristic cars, by automotive designer Anthony Jannarelly, using next-gen technologies.
Gear.Club Unlimited
Gear.Club is much more than a quick adrenaline rush; it is an authentic world of cars. Realistic driving and racing experience, with fully simulated engines, powertrains, suspensions and aerodynamics.
Drive Isle
Drive Isle is an open world driving game mainly focused on random driving and drifting, if you will.
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.
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LA Street Racing
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Get ready to take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across continents. At the wheel of the most legendary off-road vehicles in each category, you'll have to be prepared to take on the most difficult routes in astonishing surroundings.
Over 50 car models will be featured, including the most famous in rallying and extreme motor sport. Ready for you to test drive, collect, upgrade, customize, and above all excel at!
As no trip is worth anything unless it is shared, V-Rally 4 will feature a career mode and an innovative online mode.
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60 / 10003.0
In the year 2210, racing has evolved far beyond its expected limits. New terraforming capabilities paired with scientific breakthroughs in the field of antigravity have given birth to a new spectacle: the Antigraviator tournament. In Antigraviator, players will race on exquisitely detailed stages, full of light-speed danger, chaos and mayhem. Gamers will guide their Grav in three gameplay modes across four different worlds with three tracks each. These dynamic courses come to life, while pushing the power of Unity to the limit.
Players can challenge their friends in the fiercely competitive multiplayer modes, either online or in split-screen mode. Race yourself to the top of the worldwide leaderboard and earn special ranked skins.
Gamers can sabotage their fellow racers by activating hover mines, damaging the environment to create a rockslide, causing tunnels to collapse, firing missiles from rocket launchers along the track and many more fiendish tricks.
Gravs are customizable, but choose wisely: deciding on one upgrade may mean compromising on another. Strategically tailor-make Gravs to gain the upper hand in races or face the crushing prospect of defeat. In addition to the customization options, unlockable skins will be available free of charge.
In this futuristic high-octane racing game, defying gravity is the least of your concerns.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine's acting interior minister says two people have been killed and several wounded in a shootout in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
Arsen Avakov wrote on his official Facebook page early Saturday that around 30 people "from both sides" were arrested during a shootout late on Friday.
Russian state news agency Itar Tass reported that shots were fired from the offices of the far-right Ukrainian nationalist group, Right Sector, but Avakov made no mention of the group and said the incident was under investigation.
Russian media frequently point to Right Sector as exemplifying a fascist threat to Russians in eastern Ukraine.
Violence has escalated in Ukraine's Russia-leaning east in recent days, as pro-Russia demonstrators have seized government buildings and clashed with supporters of the new Kiev government. At least one person died and 17 were wounded in clashes in the city of Donetsk on Thursday.


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My complain about discipline is it's often so stupid penalties! If it was a try saving penalty or yellow card - then fine! Took one for the team! But when we're not under pressure but within kicking range we'll give a brain dead penalty and lose 3 points! drives me mad! Mad I say!
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The following crimes are from the week of August 11 to August 17, 2013.
August 14. 7700 block Stenton Avenue. Complainant states she took clothing to laundry room on third floor and when she returned she found clothing missing. Reported at 6:45 p.m.
August 16. 7700 block Crittenden Street. Loss prevention officer saw a black male who is a frequent shoplifter walk out of store with Raid, Soft Scrub and motor oil. Items were recovered but offender fled in an unknown direction.
August 16. 8700 block Germantown Avenue. Complainant states that an unknown person broke the right front window of a 2009 silver Toyota and stole an empty brown purse.
Summary – Three crimes for week: three thefts.
Town Watch.
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Standoff Ends at Cape May Coast Guard Water Tower
A member of the Coast Guard who climbed to the top of the water tower at their training facility in Cape May on Thursday came down early on Friday morning.
The Coast Guard in a statement says the unidentified man came down on his own around 2 a,m. with a harness provided by the Coast Guard Fire Department who assisted with the climb down.
"We are so grateful the situation was able to be resolved safely," said Capt. G. Todd Prestidge, the commanding officer of the training center said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the member and his family during this difficult time. I am very proud of the response from my crew and the local Coast Guard family, and appreciate the support and partnership from local agencies. Cape May County truly is a Coast Guard Community."
Spokeswoman Lt. Kate McHenry says negotiators from the Cape May County prosecutors office worked with him for 14 hours. The Coast Guard would not comment on his possible motives or release his name.
Recruit graduation will take place on Friday as scheduled on the base.
During the wait, officials say that a Coast Guard helicopter flew over the tower to check on whether he was tired and to look for any hazards.
The Cape May Herald reports the man made the climb without permission around noon on Thursday afternoon and to the deck around the tower. Spotlights were brought in as negotiations went into the night. The Press of Atlantic City reports negotiators addressed him as "Mr. Mike" and lost contact with him several times. "He's one of our people. He's family. We want him to well," Coast Guard Lt. Kate McHenry told the Press. "We had him out of view for some time. From our vantage point if he is sitting down or lies down we can't see him."
The man also threw pieces of paper to the ground during the standoff.
Coast Guard Police and Fire, Cape May and Wildwood police, the Cape May County Sheriff's Department, and the SWAT team through the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office all responded to the scene according to NBC 40.
The base describes itself as the fifth largest Coast Guard base and with about 2,000 people on base according to the base's website.
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May 2, 2014
CONTACT: Anthony McMullen, (501) 852-0695, firstname.lastname@example.com; Dr. Larry Dilday, (501) 852-2348, firstname.lastname@example.com
By Brandon Riddle
College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office
CONWAY – The University of Central Arkansas International Public Debate Association (IPDA) debate team had its most successful season since 2007 this spring.
Anthony McMullen, director of forensics, said the highlight of the spring 2014 season was the team winning Arkansas State Overall Sweepstakes at the Southern Forensics Championship in Hattiesburg, Miss.
"This was an award that we have had our eye on for years, and despite our best efforts we had come up short," he said. "There are some amazing debate and forensics programs in the state, so winning this award is no small feat."
A close second in terms of recognition, McMullen said, was the team receiving fourth place varsity division program season sweepstakes.
McMullen and Dr. Larry Dilday, assistant director of forensics and director of individual events, coach the IPDA team.
IPDA debate is an unrehearsed debate style that emphasizes real-world persuasion skills. Debaters learn their topic 30 minutes before each round starts, and debaters can expect to debate any topic.
At the Southern Forensics Championship, the debate team also earned Arkansas State Debate Sweepstakes and third place Debate Sweepstakes.
McMullen said UCA's debate team is unquestionably one of the premier programs in IPDA.
"Dr. Dilday and I are very proud of the work that this team has put in this year," he said. "I've already started thinking about next year, as I believe that we have the potential to do even better. And we are always looking for people to join this team."
In addition to the team awards, the following students received awards at the Southern Forensics Championship on Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at William Carey University:
• Junior Joanna Averill – Seventh place and Arkansas Champion in Persuasive Speaking; fifth place and Arkansas Champion in Impromptu Speaking; Poetry Arkansas Champion; and Arkansas Quadrathon Champion
• Freshman Danielle Casey and senior Stephanie Gray – Team IPDA semifinalist and Arkansas Champion
• Danielle Casey – Team IPDA Arkansas Champion Speaker
• Senior Rickie Mangrum – Novice Octafinalist
• Junior Sara Sharos and freshman Brent Welch – Dramatic Duo Arkansas Champions
Averill said the varsity team had only five people but still managed to place fourth in the nation.
"That's an incredible accomplishment because we compete against varsity squads that have 10-20 people," she said. "As for my accomplishments, I could not succeed without the support of my coach and teammates. We're a family. They have my back and I have theirs."
McMullen said Averill consistently brings home awards and looks for ways to improve. He also praised Gray's leadership and work.
"She is that person on the team that everyone looks up to given her experience and her overall attitude toward debate," he said."
In season awards, the team won fourth place Team IPDA Program Season Sweepstakes, fourth place Varsity Division Program Season Sweepstakes, sixth place Scholastic Cup and ninth place Founders Cup. Averill won 12th place Varsity Division Season Sweepstakes; Casey won fourth place Team IPDA Season Sweepstakes with Gray; Casey won fourth place Varsity Division Season Sweepstakes and freshman Braxton Johnson won seventh place Varsity Division Season Sweepstakes.
During the IPDA National Championship at Middle Tennessee State University in April, the team received third place Team IPDA Program Sweepstakes; Averill was Team IPDA quarterfinalist with Johnson; Card was Team IPDA quarterfinalist with Mangrum; Casey was Team IPDA fourth place speaker; Casey was Team IPDA Octafinalist with Gray; Johnson was Varsity Double Octafinalist and Mangrum was Novice Octafinalist.
For more information about UCA's debate team, contact McMullen at (501) 852-0695.
The UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication includes the Departments of Art, Communication, Mass Communication and Theatre, Music and Writing. The college's primary mission is the preparation of the next generation of artists, educators and communicators. For more information about CFAC, visit www.uca.edu/cfac or call (501) 450-3293.


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BABSON PARK, Mass. - The Babson College women's tennis team finished up its regular season competition with a 7-2 victory over visiting MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) contest at the Farwell Courts on Tuesday afternoon. With the win, Babson (7-3 overall, 5-2 NEWMAC) will enter this weekend's conference tournament as the third seed and will have face sixth-seeded MIT (3-5 overall, 3-4 NEWMAC) in a rematch of today's contest in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals this Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at MIT.
All three doubles matches were decided by just two points, with Babson taking two of the three for an early 2-1 lead. Senior captains Liz Sheerin (Melrose, Mass.) and Lorena Becerra (Key Biscayne, Fla.) teamed up for a close 9-7 win at number two, and sophomore Ashley Lake (Brockton, Mass.) joined forces with junior Monica Mercer (Woodinville, Wash.) on an 8-6 victory at three. MIT's first point came at number one doubles, where the tandem of sophomores Anastasia Vishnevetsky (Orange, Conn.) and Alex Hall (Hemet, Calif.) defeated Babson senior captain Jes Huang (Andover, Mass.) and sophomore Rebecca Stone (Dover, Mass.) in another tight match, 8-6.
Babson put the contest away with a dominating effort in singles play, as the Beavers took five of six matches for the overall 7-2 win. Stone earned a 6-3, 6-3 victory at two, Becerra won 6-4, 6-1, at three, Mercer cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 triumph at four, first-year Mikaela Stamas (Northborough, Mass.) won, 6-0, 6-3, at five, and sophomore Gabriela Baez (Quito, Ecuador) posted a 6-1, 6-1 victory at six. The Engineers picked up their second point in the number one slot, where Vishnevetsky edged Huang, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Babson College 7, MIT 2
Singles competition
1. A. Vishnevetsky (MIT) def. Jes Huang (BAB) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
2. Rebecca Stone (BAB) def. Alex Hall (MIT) 6-3, 6-3
3. Lorena Becerra (BAB) def. Hillary Jenny (MIT) 6-4, 6-1
4. Monica Mercer (BAB) def. Jenny Dohlman (MIT) 6-0, 6-0
5. Mikaela Stamas (BAB) def. Kerry Weinberg (MIT) 6-0, 6-3
6. Gabriela Baez (BAB) def. Sonya Makhni (MIT) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. A. Vishnevetsky/Alex Hall (MIT) def. Jes Huang/Rebecca Stone (BAB) 8-6
2. Liz Sheerin/Lorena Becerra (BAB) def. Anisa McCree/Melissa Diskin (MIT) 9-7
3. Ashley Lake/Monica Mercer (BAB) def. Kerry Weinberg/Jenny Dohlman (MIT) 8-6
Babson College 7-3, 5-2 NEWMAC


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The University of Redlands football team made history tonight by upsetting the visiting Cardinals of North Central College (IL) in Saturday's early season opener at Ted Runner Stadium. With a preseason ranking of No. 4 by D3football.com, the highly touted opponent from Illinois gave Bulldog Head Coach Mike Maynard what he classified as the biggest game of his tenure, according to a recent newspaper article. Despite facing a 13-point deficit, the Maroon and Gray rallied back to capture a 35-29 victory over the Cardinals in front of an electric "Rah Rah Redlands" crowd of more than 2,100.
In addition to this exciting achievement, the program also broadcast the game live over the Internet for the first time in school history.
After a slow start that resulted in 13 straight points for North Central, the Bulldog offense finally responded with a nine-play, 97-yard drive downfield that culminated in an 11-yard dance into the end zone by senior wide receiver Mark Richardson II (Los Angeles, CA). Sophomore kicker Kevin Grady (Seattle, WA) notched his first of five point-after tries of the night.
Utilizing a two-headed quarterback system, the Cardinals answered with a touchdown on their subsequent drive, making it a 19-7 ball game.
Refusing to give into the hype of their unfamiliar opponent, the Bulldogs returned to the field after halftime with a noticeable fervor and determination that inspired the crowd on more than one occasion. They racked up 28 of their 35 points in the final two quarters.
Redlands marched its opening possession of the second half into the promise land to cut the deficit to five. In one of its more diverse offensive series, the Bulldogs put together a 10-play, 76-yard drive that was highlighted by junior quarterback Chad Hurst's (Dixon, CA 15-yard rush into the red zone for a first down. Although the Maroon and Gray fumbled the ball just before scoring, Redlands' senior wide receiver Taylor Chapatte (San Diego, CA) recovered it for six points.
The Maroon and Gray defense came up with big plays in its first outing of the third quarter. On fourth and one for NCC, the Bulldog stalwarts brought the fans to their feet when it found a way to deny the first down, thus shifting the momentum back in their favor.
Redlands nabbed its first lead of the game when it posted a 10-play, 59-yard drive for the touchdown late in the third quarter, making it 21-19. Highlighting this series, Hurst connected with Richardson for 19- and 16-yard strikes. Hurst eventually ran the ball in for the score from two-yards out.
The fourth quarter provided a roller-coaster experience as the teams traded blows while pouring on a total of 24 points. With 16 first downs between them, the game remained unpredictable until the final ticks of the clock.
The quarter's first score came on the heels of an eight-play, 48-yard drive by North Central, making it 26-21.
Down by five, Redlands responded with a gutsy performance by Hurst and his crew in which they recorded three completions and one rush while taking advantage of two critical Cardinal penalties. Hurst eventually found sophomore Taylor Irwin (Rocklin, CA) on a 10-yard pass into the end zone, giving Redlands a 28-26 advantage with 6:32 remaining. He also connected with Richardson for 11 yards and senior Tyler Aubrey (San Diego, CA) for 21 yards.
However, the No. 4 team in the country continued to fight back as senior quarterback Brad Crackel (Oswego, IL) led the Cardinals 62 yards for the score and the one-point lead.
Despite his seemingly lack of game experience, Hurst stepped up for the Bulldogs by guiding them downfield for one more touchdown in the final 94 seconds of the game. During this span, he went 5-for-11 in passing, including a fourth-and-10 play that landed in Irwin's capable hands for 17 yards. Redlands also benefited from a pass interference call, which put the offense at the NCC 26-yard line.
After sprinkling the yardage between four receivers, Hurst ran the ball five yards into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game, making it 35-29 with 24 seconds to go.
Again, knowing that North Central is no slouch, the Bulldog defense took care of business in the Cardinals' final attempt to win the game. Senior defensive back Josh Herrera (Vista, CA) eventually secured the Redlands win when he nabbed an interception at the Redlands 21-yard line.
Hurst impressed in his first collegiate start by racking up 275 yards on 26-for-45 passing with three interceptions.
Richardson posted a team-high 103 yards on just six receptions while Irwin added 71 yards on 10 catches.
Defensively, the Bulldogs benefited from a talented trio as Herrera, junior linebacker Justin Butler (Poway, CA) and senior linebacker Jordan Garcia (Carlsbad, CA) came up with a combined 34 tackles. Butler also returned four kickoffs for 103 yards, including a long of 33.
Overall, Redlands gained one more first down than its opponents, but the Cardinals dominated possession with nearly an 11-minute advantage.
The Bulldogs (1-0) enjoy a bye week before preparing for Northwest Conference foe Whitworth University (WA) on Sept. 17 in Spokane, WA, at 1 p.m.


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Morris Park
Location and General Characteristics
Morris Park makes up the southeastern border of Minneapolis. The neighborhood abuts the Twin Cities Air Force Reserve Base on the south, and 54th Street is its northern extent. Morris Park is also bordered by 34th Avenue on the west and 46th Avenue on the east, the latter of which serves as the city border. The neighborhood took its name from Mary C. Morris, daughter of Franklin Steele. Steele was the first European-American settler of the city of St. Anthony (on the east bank of the Mississippi River, in what is now Minneapolis), and he donated land to the University of Minnesota. A majority of the single-family homes were built from the 1920s through the 1960s. A large reason for the development in Morris Park during this time was the availability of streetcar routes and rail lines in this area that date back to 1865. Today, Morris Park is part of the Nokomis community and the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA). NENA encompasses a total of four neighborhoods. The other neighborhoods are Keewaydin, Minnehaha and Wenonah. Public and shopping amenities abound for Morris Park and the NENA neighborhoods with parks, lakes, a post office, library and shops either in Morris Park or adjacent neighborhoods.
Morris Park after the snow: two children take advantage of a few hours of sunlight in the playground.
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There are many things that separate an average Corvette from the standout cars that make people turn their heads and take notice. The overall paint finish ranks right up at the top of what counts when it comes to the visual statement that speaks loudest. No matter how worthy your machine might be in other qualities, it's the paintwork that makes the first impression, whether rolling down the road or under scrutiny on the show field. In fact, often the key feature a car is judged by is the appearance of the paint. How often is a car described disparagingly as a 20-footer, meaning that it might look good from 20 feet away, but falls short under closer scrutiny?
A fine paint job shows the level of craftsmanship as it is approached for a closer look. While the 20-footer might be a disappointment as you get closer and see the flaws, blemishes, and shoddiness of the paint, a great paint job will only draw admirers in. It takes a dedication to quality and an uncompromising eye for detail to achieve a fantastic show-quality paintjob, and that starts from step one-the body.
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One of the first things to contemplate when staring at your Corvette project and dreaming about perfect paint is what, if anything, you will tackle yourself. Here it's important to take into account your previous experience and level of skill, the equipment at hand, and perhaps most importantly, your own level of perseverance. Make no mistake, body restoration and paint is one of the most labor-intensive endeavors you'll ever encounter, and messy work at that. Expert paint and bodywork is very expensive, and it's tempting to save some of that costly work with a little (or a lot) of sweat-equity. However, it is also all too easy to get in over your head, or end up with results that fall far short of your dream of that fantastic paintjob. We've known do-it-yourself auto hobbyists that have succeeded in major body panel replacement and repair, and taken the project to completion with stunning paintwork, all in their own garages. We've also seen enthusiastic but botched attempts at the same that resulted in perpetually unfinished projects, and more work for the professionals that finally took over. What's important here is to be realistic in qualifying your own skill levels when deciding whether to tackle some aspects of a paint project, or just turn it over to the pros.
The overwhelming majority of domestic vehicles relied on stamped steel body structures, while the Corvette body has always been manufactured from composite fiberglass material. This material takes a whole different set of rules when it comes to every level of repair and prep in comparison to a more common steel vehicle. Fiberglass is far softer, and unlike steel, it breathes, while reacting to chemicals and solvents differently. Steel will dent like a tin can, while 'glass will shatter and crack. The hammers, dollies, torches, and welders of a typical bodyman's toolbox are useless when considering Corvette repair. In their stead are techniques of fiberglass layup, cutting, and bonding. The bottom line here is there are auto bodymen, and there are Corvette bodymen. While there certainly are some very talented individuals out there with the skills to handle both, for the most part when considering having work done to your Corvette, it pays to seek out those who specialize in our plastic-bodied machines.
Whether you plan on taking on the whole task of painting your car yourself, or placing it in the experienced hands of an expert, it's worthwhile to understand exactly what's involved in getting the job done. We'll go through all of the major steps in taking a car through the body and paint process, from beginning to end.
Difficulty: 3 Wrenches
Virtually any repaint other than a bottom-of-the-barrel, mask-and-blast job is going to require some level of disassembly. The amount of disassembly can vary considerably, from just removing some of the exterior trim, to a full frame-off, total strip-down to the bare body. Naturally, the scope of the project is going to dictate the extent of the teardown to some extent, as will the condition of the vehicle to begin with. If the goal is a national-level restoration or show car, a complete disassembly is generally required. On the other hand, if a good presentable daily driver is the goal, very respectable results can come from a minor partial disassembly. When contemplating how far to go, it's important to keep in mind that it will take many times longer to reassemble the vehicle than it did to take it apart. Overly ambitious disassembly has led to many failed project attempts.
There's no denying that the further the vehicle is disassembled, the more detailed the final results. Removing the bolt-on body panels provides a level of access for refinishing the jamb areas that simply cannot be matched with the panels installed. Removing the bumpers will allow perfect paint coverage in the filler areas behind, while removing trim and handles will give a seamless finish. Removing moldings, weatherstrips, hinges, latches, lights, and the like allows full paint coverage in the blind, hidden, and covered areas for a seamless look, devoid of tell-tale tape lines, or worse yet, overspray where there should be none. Therein lays the balance-judging just how far to go with tearing the car down with the amount of time and effort that is added to the project. Just where this balance is struck will have everything to do with the quality of the final result.
Even in a driver quality repaint, the condition of the car will play a major role in the level of disassembly required. For instance, a problem such as sagging doors with worn hinges will probably require the doors be removed to repair the defective parts, increasing the scope of the disassembly. It's in these early stages of the paint and body project that problem areas need to be identified and corrected. Things like the panel fit of the doors, hood, and headlamp assemblies may require attention, which will lead to their removal during the body and paint process. Rubber items such as seals and weatherstrip may be deteriorated, so naturally they should be removed before proceeding with the paintwork.
Whatever the extent of the teardown, it's imperative to have a system to organize and catalog the parts for reassembly. Boxing, bagging, and labeling are just as important here as the actual wrenching while taking the parts off. Photos are a very good way to provide a visual reference of how the various items removed go back together. A factory assembly manual is also a highly recommended reference. Keep in mind that a major paint project can take much longer than anticipated, and as time passes, it's going to be very difficult to remember where everything goes if the parts are all piled in a heap under the work bench.
Difficulty: 3 Wrenches
As with disassembly, a decision is going to have to be made early on whether to completely strip the car's original paint. Again, the car's condition may very well dictate the required course of action here. The only situation in which the original paint can be retained is if it is sound and in good condition to serve as the base for a repaint. As is often the case, with the common acrylic lacquer paints used through to the 1980s, the original paint may be brittle, checked, and cracked, making it an unsuitable base for additional paint. Another common problem with older Corvettes is too many previous repaint and panel repairs. We have seen some cars with up to eight previous repaints, with an unbelievable paint film thickness as a result. This is usually the result of a succession of cheap paint jobs by previous owners, often with low quality materials. Again, this is a case of the current condition of the vehicle dictating what will need to be done; in this case stripping the paint.
There are several methods to remove old paint. Each have their advantages and disadvantages, though all the techniques we will discuss can be successfully employed to strip the car. The most basic technique is simply sanding the paint. This is very easy with a metal-bodied car, since the material removal essentially stops once the bare metal is reached. On a 'glass-bodied car such as a Corvette, the sandpaper will keep cutting right through the factory gel coat and through into the fiberglass. The bottom line here is that sanding can inflict serious damage to the body panels, digging in and creating waves and scars that were not there before. We have, however, seen experienced Corvette technicians strip a car using a common air-powered D/A (dual-action) autobody sander with no damage at all. Operator skill is the key between success and failure here.
Another approach to stripping, which like sanding can be done by the home hobbyist, is chemical stripping. There are many brands and formulations of paint stripper on the market, some with harsh chemicals, and some newer environmentally friendly types. When contemplating a chemical stripper, be sure to use a product that is rated safe for fiberglass. Chemical strippers vary in their effectiveness and may take multiple applications to strip difficult or thick paint. Overall, for the do-it-yourselfer, chemical stripping is the favored technique. When using any chemical stripper, the manufacturer's instructions and precautions should be followed, and the material should be tested in a small contained area of the car's body to guard against an unexpected reaction with the panel. The chemicals and removed paint can be very messy, and care should be used to contain the used material. Normally, after chemical stripping, the panel surfaces will need to be thoroughly cleaned and neutralized, and the panels given a final detail sanding by hand.
Besides the above-discussed process of sanding, there are other mechanical means of paint removal that will work to strip the paint off your Corvette. Many Corvette enthusiasts and restorers will use a scraping technique, typically employing a razor blade on edge to literally scrape the paint off an inch strip at a time. With the right technique, scraping can be very effective and surprisingly quick, removing the paint without damage to the underlying panels. This is especially effective with the old and brittle original lacquer paints and primers. Of course, a sharp blade in the wrong hands has the potential to gouge and scar the panels, so caution is the watchword here.
Blasting is yet another option for paint removal, but unlike the other techniques mentioned, it is generally done commercially. Many types of media are effective in removing paint without damage to the fiberglass below, making this a very viable option. When shopping for a commercial blasting establishment, look for a business that has had previous experience with Corvette bodywork. Blasting soft fiberglass should not be done using some of the harsher media often used on steel.
Difficulty: 3 Wrenches
It has long been said in the classic car world that paint can hide a multitude of sins. Once the paint is stripped and your machine is sitting there in bare 'glass, it is all out in the open. This is really the point at which a true assessment of the condition of the body can be made. It's not uncommon to find some real problems that were hidden by the previous paint, and some can require very extensive repairs. Often these are botched or shortcut previous repairs, using improper materials or techniques. We've seen examples where every body panel turned out to be junk, hidden under multiple cheap repaints and bondo. These kinds of problems simply do not provide the solid foundation required when it comes to high-quality Corvette paintwork. Usually, these improper repairs, if neglected and simply painted over, will show through over time making it impossible to achieve a top-notch finish.
If major improper panel repairs are found under the paint, the best course of action will be to replace the full panel. It can be distressing to contemplate having to replace major body sections when all seemed relatively sound under the disguise of the old paint. The truth is, replacing the panel is definitely the superior alternative, and is actually quicker and easier than a partial panel repair or patching the damaged piece back together.
Even a Corvette body in relatively good condition will typically have minor structural problems and flaws, such as stress cracks, or even surface webbing in the fiberglass itself. Fiberglass simply is not tolerant of surface bending stress and flexing, especially over time, creating these flaws. It is important to identify these areas through a very careful and detailed inspection of the surface. While the smaller examples of these kinds of distresses in the fiberglass will temporarily be filled with primer and seem to disappear with fresh paint, the damage will usually begin to show through with time.
A Corvette body panel that is visibly in good overall condition can still have small or minute stress cracks and 'glass damage that can be very difficult to identify while the surface is in bare fiberglass. These small imperfections have the potential to surface later, once the new paint has fully cured and the panel surface is once again stressed in use. A technique for finding these flaws is to wipe the surface down with a wax and grease removing paint prep solvent, and carefully examining the surface as the solvent evaporates. The solvent will collect in minute cracks and breaks in the surface, identifying minor flaws, breaks, or cracks that can pose problems if not addressed.
Difficulty: 4 Wrenches
Fiberglass body repair is a skilled trade onto itself, and here the professional Corvette bodyman distinguishes his ability from a regular steel car guy. The temptation for a novice is to simply "mud" a damaged panel with filler and call it a day. The problem with these kinds of repairs is that body filler has very poor structural strength, and stresses will work through a filler repair, eventually showing the original damage through the new paint.
Body panel work on Corvettes comes in two main categories-panel repair and panel replacement. Here, a decision has to be made on the best course of action in effectuating a strong and long-lasting repair, and it is a judgment call. Sometimes it's easy to evaluate what is needed, letting the condition of the panel dictate the correct approach. A panel with minor flaws and some surface splitting, but in otherwise good condition, is easily repairable. These small flawed areas are sanded, and the trouble spot can be reinforced with a thin layup of fiberglass mat and resin. Once cured, the area is sanded smooth and then filled and blended with a light skim of body filler. The added fiberglass will add structural strength to the surface of the repair. Deeper or structural cracks can often be similarly repaired, with the best chance of success involving grinding the front and back of the panel and laying up the fiberglass on both sides.
Working with fiberglass is not too difficult to master with a little practice, especially in smaller, contained areas. The fiberglass mat material is cut to form a patch on the required shape with ordinary scissors, and then a batch of resin is mixed with the activator. Using a short bristle brush, the resin is applied to the mat to saturate it, and then it's applied to the surface. There are many little tricks and techniques that can be used in applying the repair mat. The repair area of the panel can be pre-wet with activated resin to better accept the repair mat. Once the patch is in place, it can be covered with ordinary plastic wrap and a brush or roller can be used over the top to roll out excess resin and/or air bubbles. A good application of fiberglass will not have excess resin or air inclusions.
Panel Replacement
Difficulty: 4 Wrenches
Often, once a body panel is stripped of paint, we'll find a minefield of previous repairs that are not up to restoration standards. These can be previous accident damage repairs covering large areas of a panel, and sometimes the structural value of the repair work is very poor. In cases like this, it's best to consider panel replacement. New body panels are available from a variety of sources, and the advantage here is that the fiberglass is structurally sound. Corvette body panels are bonded in place, with the seams between various panels backed-up by bonding strips. Sometimes partial panels are used to make a repair to a portion of a body panel where the damage is localized; however, this will require an additional, non-original seam in the vehicle's body. These seams can create stress points and can even come back to show through the paint after the vehicle has been put back into service; however, partial panel replacements can be successful employed.
The best approach in a major repair is to replace the panel along the factory seams. If possible, the factory bonding strips should be retained and remain in place to provide a guide for the placement of the panel. The old panel is simply cut off short of the flanges and then the bonding areas are ground back to remove the original panel adhesive, and the new panel is bonded in place. The key here is to carefully fit-up the panel prior to bonding until it shows perfect alignment when screwed and clamped in place. Grind, trim, and adjust until the panel falls into place perfectly before reaching for the panel adhesive. Once everything is confirmed to be perfect, the panel is bonded in place using a specialty Corvette body panel adhesive, or a panel adhesive rated by the manufacturer for use with fiberglass. When the panel is clamped and screwed into position, spread and feather the excess bonding adhesive using a putty knife or plastic spreader where it squeezes out to the outer surface. After the adhesive is cured, remove the clamps and screws and apply a layer of panel adhesive over the length of the bond line to act as a filler, and then fill and finish with conventional filler as required.
Primer and Blocking
Difficulty: 3 Wrenches
Once all of the body repairs have been made, getting a Corvette's body ready for paint requires the tedious process of using a primer surfacer and "blocking" the car smooth. The primer acts as a filler material, helping to level the surface and filling small imperfections. Primer surfacers come in a wide range of formulations, depending upon the brand or product line, including urethanes, epoxies, and polyester resin based products. All of these utilize an activating catalyst which creates a more stable cured product in comparison to older air-dry lacquer-based primer surfacers. Again, we'll issue the warning to make sure that the primer product being considered is rated for fiberglass use, and advise that the primer should be a part of the product line system from the manufacturer of the intended finish top-coats.
The idea in using a primer surface is to build a layer of primer as filler material on the surface of the body, and then sand the surface back in a way that allows the primer to remain in the lower areas, bringing the entire body up to an even, smooth, and level surface. This is done by "blocking" or block-sanding the body by hand. Block-sanding simply means sanding the surface with the paper backed-up by a backing pad or sanding board, and using a technique to enhance the leveling action. There is real skill involved here, and the choice of backing blocks depends upon preference. Some can work the curved body of a Corvette to perfection using a hard, rigid sanding board, while others prefer a flexible sanding block. Generally, blocking is done using long strokes following the lines of the body panels, and the "breaks" of the panel's curvature. A criss-crossing motion is often used in multiple passes.
An aid to successful blocking is using a primer guide coat. Here, a contrasting color of primer or basecoat is lightly dusted or fogged over the primer before sanding. The guide coat will provide a visual reference to the sanding progress, since it will be sanded off the high spots, and remain in low areas or those that need further sanding. The guide coat will help identify areas that might require further filling, since those areas will not "clean" with sanding even though the adjacent areas have been virtually sanded through the primer layer.
The blocking process will usually require more than one go around, and may actually end up taking several, meaning that the car will need to be blocked, and then re-primed, and sanded again, until the surface will block-sand to perfection. Often a painter will prefer to use a coarser sandpaper for the first go-around with block-sanding, such as 180-220 grit, to aggressively cut the primer level, with finer paper such as 400-600 grit used in the later block sanding go-around (or whatever grit is recommended as the final surface for the paint being used). This is definitely a time consuming and tedious process, but it makes all of the difference in the final outcome of a paint project.
Difficulty: 4 Wrenches
After the intensive effort in bodywork, prep, and block-sanding, the final painting is just the icing on the cake. The work in the paint booth will vary, depending upon the materials being used and the type of paint. A basic single stage paint job will just require two to three coats of color to be sprayed, and it's all over. An involved custom candy or pearl effect paint might take eight hours of spray gun time in the booth. The key to success is to become familiar with the material being used. The manufacturer will have the product data, which will include the recommended application technique, and recommended spray gun specifications and air pressure.
Often the painting stage does not start with paint at all, but a sealer coat of primer. This will depend on the specific requirements of the top-coat materials, and even the primer used at the surfacing stage. The sealer coat may also be tinted to resemble the final top coat color, which will help in achieving an even coloration in the final finish. Follow the system for material sequence as specified by the manufacturer. Generally, the paint must be applied in sufficient thickness to provide a uniform coverage and color, while clear must have sufficient film thickness for the cutting and polishing process. The most important thing in paint application is to apply each layer of material as smoothly, and with as little surface texture, as possible. This will come down to many factors including the paint mixture and reduction, air pressure, the quality of the spray equipment, and the painter's technique.
When applying the paint, cleanliness is vital. Dirt and contaminants will ruin a perfectly prepared surface, so it's imperative that the vehicle's surface, the environment, paint materials, and air supply are clean. If a major problem is encountered when attempting to paint, the best course of action is to stop, fix the problem, and then come back to attempt the job later. Even if cutting and polishing after paint is the plan, it will only go so far in correcting flaws in the paint application.
Difficulty: 3 Wrenches
If everything goes right, the moment of rolling a freshly painted Corvette out of the paint booth is one of the most satisfying you'll experience as an enthusiast. While modern catalyzed paints will cure in a matter of hours, it will actually take a period of weeks for the paint to reach full hardness. Generally, most paints can be cut and polished shortly after painting (check the specific recommendations for the materials used), and after the paintwork is done comes re-assembly. The amount of work here can be anything from attaching a few articles of trim, to fully building up your Vette from a bare body, depending upon the starting point. With the look of gleaming fresh paint, you'll find it hard to attach anything to the body that is not as perfect as the new finish
Getting the car to this stage requires considerable work, and one of the chief concerns during re-assembly is to protect that investment and avoid damaging the new paint. When re-assembling bolt-on body panels, adjusting doors, and aligning the hood, the new paint can easily be gouged or scraped. Some extra hands on deck to handle the heavy items and the use of foam pads and lightly low-adhesive masking tape on panel edges will minimize the potential for damage.
Another Approach
While most of the information presented here involves intensive paint projects, starting from the bare fiberglass and working up, not all Corvette repaints necessarily require starting from the ground up. Many cars, particularly late-model machines still in their factory finish, can be given a good cosmetic paintjob with a more basic approach. The C4 pictured here was in very sound condition, wearing its factory paint. The sensible approach for this driver was to simply repaint the car.
In this case, the disassembly was kept to a minimum, with some trim removal and a detailed masking. The factory paint was in very sound condition, so it was simply wet-sanded to scuff the surface for adhesion of the repaint materials. The entire body was hand-sanded, which avoided the potential for damage to the panels, as well as any remaining trim, or glass, which can easily be scratched while machine sanding. The body was thoroughly inspected, just as in a complete body restoration, and a few minor surface flaws were located. These flaws were spot-repaired, with fiberglass mat used in the few minor cracks found. Once reinforced with 'glass, the areas were blended with filler, spot-primed, and sanded. The entire body was then given a surfacer coat, guide coated, and block-sanded once. Extensive blocking was not required, since the panels were generally in very good condition. From the block-sanding, the car was moved into the booth, masked, and then shot with sealer, base, and clear. After buffing, the car presented a finish the owner could be proud of.


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The average pack of face wipes, especially with Boots and Superdrug brands, only cost £2-£3. The No. 7 face wipes I think are about £6 but you get more than in this pack….
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CHICAGO, Ill. - A full day of racing on Chicago's Cal Sag Canal yielded mixed results for MIT's men's heavyweight crew. In their first race - the Cochrane Cup - Tech's varsity boat had one its best races of the year, beating Dartmouth by nine seconds and finishing only 2.8 seconds behind defending national champion and current nationally-ranked No. 1 Wisconsin.
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