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July 2010 TechlinePosted in How To: Tech Qa on July 1, 2010
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Lifted GM IFS Truck Steering Clunks
I own a '93 3/4-ton Duramax pickup with a lift kit (not sure of the brand, as I bought the truck used with it already installed), and 36-inch tires. The truck handles really badly, wants to wander down the highway a lot, and seems to have a lot of steering play. I had the tires rebalanced and the frontend checked. The shop told me that the idler arms were worn out as well as the steering shafts. I get a "clunk" that I can both feel and hear when I turn the steering wheel. The shop told me that unless I took the tires and lift kit off the new factory steering components would also wear out soon. I see lots of truck with tires this big, so do all of them handle badly, or is there an aftermarket fix?
Mark Hakle
Via fourwheeler.com
Don't despair, there is a solution. Yes, the bigger tires will cause early wear to all of the steering components, so it would be a good idea to also look at the tie-rod ends. The idler arms have always been a problem with the Chevy trucks once they went to IFS, and not just on lifted trucks. Several aftermarket suspension companies offer a heavy-duty idler arm. From your local auto parts you can order some Moog arms that are considerably strong than the factory units (www.federalmogul.com). For some really heavy-duty versions, check out the ones offered by Super Steer (888/898-3281, www.supersteersuperstop.com).
As to the steering shaft, that also seems to be a problem. Chevy has a couple of Technical Service Bulletins on this problem under Numbers 00-02-35-003N and 03-02-36-002. Borgeson (www.borgeson.com) has a new heavy-duty steering shaft with new U-joints (p/n SKU: 000937) that is far superior to the Chevy shaft, and it's a direct replacement.
Allison HD Tranny for Older GMC?
I have an '88 GMC 3500 dualie with the 454 V-8. Can I bolt on an Allison 1000 transmission to my big-block? Any information would be awesome.
S. Al-Marri
Doha, Qatar
Yes, you can, but it will be an expensive swap. The Allison 1000 is rated to handle up to 620 lb-ft of torque. Initially, it was a five-speed transmission, but a new "Generation 4" 1000 was introduced in 2005 that added a sixth gear at the very top of the ratio ladder, making it a double-overdrive like heavier-duty Allison transmissions. For the 2006 model year, manual gear selection was introduced. This feature gives the driver greater control over the transmission, enhancing operation when more engine braking or less frequent shifting is desired.
The transmission has its own electric controller that also talks with the engine's control module, which presents a real problem when trying to interface it with that of the gas motor. However, there is a solution. Performance Automatic Transmission Center (888/201-2066, www.transmissioncenter.org ) offers a stand-alone controller and wiring harness for the five-speed version that costs about $1,600. For others reading this, they also make adapters to hook this transmission or any GM transmission to both Cummins and Ford Power Stroke engines. There is also a company called Destroked (303/945-7570, www.destroked.com) that offers an electric controller as well as special Cummins adapters.
Ford 8.8 Swap for TJ Dana 35
I was reading the "How Big a Tire For Stock TJ Axles" question in the Mar. '10 issue. I have a 1997 TJ with the 2.5L engine, five-speed manual, Dana 35 rear, and 136,765 miles on it. I've been told that a Ford 8.8-inch will fit in my Jeep. I would like to know what has to be done to do this. I can get an 8.8 with 4.11:1 gears in it for $75, and it has the posi-lock. The early Explorers had leaf springs, and the newer models have coils, I think. Would the newer axle fit better than the older version?
I know that my TJ (with 2-inch lift and 31-inch tires) is a good daily driver. I get about 21 mpg just in daily driving as long as you stay under 60 mph. I do use Fourth gear more than I should, but I live in western Pennsylvania and we have some hills.
Ted Kent
Western PA
It's good that you're considering swapping out the rear axle for the 8.8, as it is a very good choice, especially for the price. Grab it while you can. The Dana 35, even with the low-horsepower four-cylinder, is a real liability on the trail, as it will break!
Yes, you have to cut off the leaf spring mounts and add new mounts to convert it over to the coils that your TJ has. Mountain Off Road Enterprises (877/533-7229, www.mountainoffroad.com) has all the parts you need to make the conversion. Part number 98700 includes all the necessary brackets; part number 221379 is the special yoke adapter; and part number EB4 is the proper emergency-brake cable.
You will find that the rearend is about 11/2 inches narrower than your present setup. You can leave it like that, or install some longer lug studs and some Baer spacers, both of which are available through Summit Racing (www.summitracing.com). The spacers are pretty cool as they center on the raised ring on the center of the axleshaft.
Oh, and if you're still not sure you want to make the conversion, try Googling something like "8.8 Jeep conversion," and you will find more information than you will ever need on the subject.
Chevy TPMS Won't Recalibrate for Replacement Tires
I have a question about the tire pressure monitoring system in my 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD. I had my local Chevrolet dealer install new wheels and BFG All-Terrain T/A tires (305/70R17s) on my truck. As part of the package, they installed new tire pressure sensors in my new wheels (to the tune of $50 per wheel). The problem is that my TPMS light is always on because I run my new tires at 60 to 65 psi, and the sensors need 70+ psi to turn the dash light off (apparently set for a recommended minimum pressure for the OE tires). I assumed that the new tire pressure sensors would or could be recalibrated for my new tires, but the service rep and parts person are saying there is no way to adjust the pressure at which the light comes on. After some discussion, they agreed to refund my $200 for the sensors. My question is whether you know of a way to recalibrate the sensors, or are there any manufacturers of aftermarket sensors that would work for pressures in the 60- to 65psi range? Any help is appreciated.
Jeff Morris
Redding, CA
The way I understand it from reading the factory service manual, you should be able to get the tire pressure sensors to "re-learn" various pressure settings. The procedure is quite involved, and way too long to print here, but hopefully you should be able to get your dealer to print it out for you if they are nice guys. However, it also takes a special Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool (p/n J-46079) in order to do the necessary calibration. I have no idea what the tool costs, but it just might be cheaper to have the dealer do the work instead of buying the tool and only using it once. Then again, there is always the "black electrical tape over the light" method.
Wants Scout Diesel-to-Cherkoee Swap
I have a 1980 Scout II diesel four-speed that I bought new and ran until the body fell off. I have been storing this vehicle hoping that someday I would "get around" to going through the truck and installing a fiberglass body kit.
Current economic conditions and parts availability have me thinking I'm not going to be able to do the Scout the way I wanted to. So as a form of project triage, I have considered pulling the SD-33T engine (doing my engine mods) and setting it into a Cherokee or other Jeep product of similar size and weight (as the Scout II) that had an inline-six engine.
This is where you come in. Since I have basically been anti-Jeep my whole life (nothing personal), I have no Jeep knowledge.
What years of the Cherokee might be the most suitable for the transplant? What will bolt to the SD-33T? My goal is to make a neat, safe, semi-emissions legal, long-lasting, fuel efficient, simple daily driver with an overdrive, lockout hubs, four-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch wheels, easily available parts, and at the same time not create an overly expensive fiasco.
A.D. Nachbar
Wilton, CT
My opinion is that it is not a very practical swap for several reasons. The Jeep Six is about 29 inches tall from oilpan to the air filter housing, and the length is about 25 inches from fan mount to bellhousing mounting flange. Now go measure your diesel. My tape says the height is 32 inches and the length is 36 inches. I am going to assume that you have already peeked under the hood of a Cherokee. Already have problems, right? Even if you modified the bulkhead that supported the radiator, and moved the radiator in front and against the grille, you're still going to be a bit short on room without modifying the firewall. My guess is that the stock radiator would also be marginal. Here is the next problem: the AMC engine weighs in at about 500 pounds. Got any idea what the diesel you want to swap in weighs? My sources say some where between 780 and 800 pounds. That's about the same weight as the IH 392. Wow! Three hundred more pounds on the front axle. It's no wonder that Scouts came with heavy-tubed Dana 44 axles. I think that the extra 300 pounds might not be compatible with the Dana 30 front end. Plus, you would have to go to heavier springs to compensate for the additional weight.
Now we have transmission/transfer case problems. Okay, you can bolt up a Chrysler 727 automatic to the diesel-that is, if you can find the special adapter ring that goes between the transmission and the engine. My understanding is that there were only about 1,500 of these ever made. Okay, you don't have to use an auto trans if the Jeep you decide to use came with a manual. However, there are no adapters to the IH bellhousing. Part of the problem is that International used a very long-input transmission shaft, longer than anyone else's. So you're pretty much stuck with using the IH transmission-like their version of the T-18 or T-19. All you have to do is fabricate some clutch linkage. There is a company called Jesco (209/537-5057) that has a lot to do with the Nissan diesels, and they may have a transmission/transfer case solution.
What do you do about the transfer case? Nothing wrong with the Dana 300 that you have-in fact, it's a really nice unit. Well, there's nothing wrong with it other than the front driveshaft comes out the passenger side and the Jeep differential is on the driver's side. Two ways to solve the problem. Order up one of those "flip kits" that will flip the 300 so it's upside down and puts the front output on the correct side. Or, perhaps better yet, you could cut all the suspension brackets off the Jeep Dana 30 and weld them onto the Dana 44 that you have left over from your Scout. I am not really sure how the front axle will clear the steering components, but that can all be worked out with a bit of blood, sweat, and tears. While you're at it, you might as well swap in the rear axle, so you will have a matching bolt pattern for the wheels.
Still want to do this? I sure wouldn't.
Forklift Steering Pros & Cons
I will soon be installing power steering in my '71 Bronco. I have heard in the past that hydraulic steering from a forklift is the cheapest and more powerful than regular power steering. Is this true? If so, what kind of forklift do I need to look for? How hard is it to install? Is it too much power for my Dana 44 on 35-inch tires? I don't want to destroy something that I will need if it doesn't work.
Willie Suter
via fourwheeler.com
Forklift-type steering, and variations of it, have been used on some specialized "rock buggies." Instead of a steering box mounted to the frame in a conventional way, a special hydraulic valve is attached to the steering wheel's shaft. When the wheel is turned, hydraulic fluid from a pump is directed from this valve to a ram mounted to a bellcrank that in turn moves the wheels in the proper direction. Sometimes, two rams are used and are connected directly to the steering knuckle arms. It takes a lot of specialized fabrication and some knowledge of hydraulic system functions to make it work properly. Yes, it works quite well at slow speeds, but on the highway at speed, the handling is-well, kind of scary. While I am sure that some people have made it work properly, it is not something that I would recommend swapping over to.
There are a lot of better ways to improve your steering system. For instance, several companies such as PSC (www.pscmotorsports.com) offer modifications to your steering box or can sell you a complete rebuilt steering box with special ports tapped off of it that will allow an auxiliary hydraulic ram to be mounted to the steering tie-rods that will provide additional power assist. This type of a system works quite well both off and on the highway.
Wiring Diagram for Wrangler YJ?
I have an '89 Jeep Wrangler that I need a wiring diagram for. The motor caught on fire and burnt all the wires under the hood. I am trying to find a diagram that shows where all the wires go from the fuse panel that runs through the firewall under the hood. I know the fuse panel has a grid system, and I need something to show me how to read the grid. I have tried the dealers around me, but no one can seem to help. Any diagrams or info on where to go to get a diagram would be greatly appreciated.
Josh Gammill
Chattanooga, OK
I spent quite a bit of time trying to find a solution to your problem without much luck. You have some pretty poor Jeep dealers if they can't help you out by pulling out one of their factory service books and letting you copy down the information. I found quite a few companies that made replacement wiring harness for Jeeps, but not a one had a harness for an '89; most stopped much earlier. Painless Performance Products (817/244-6212, www.painlessperformance.com) has a harness that may work for you (PN 10106).
You might also want to search places like eBay or Craigslist for a factory service manual. Then I went to my problem solver, a company called All Data (www.alldatadiy.com). For 25 bucks, you can have access to one vehicle for (I believe) one full year. When I mean access, I mean access to a factory service manual as well as factory recall information and factory technical bulletins. I guess if you want to spend the time, ink, and paper, you could print out the complete manual or just portions that you may need for future reference.
Radiator Relocation Pros & Cons
I have a question about relocating my radiator to my bed. It seems that every time I go out wheeling, the first thing that happens is that I bury the front end right in a big mud hole. I can even hear the mechanical fan hitting the water. I always make it back out of these big mud holes, but it leads me to believe that having my radiator in the bed would be better than right up front.
I drive a '70 GMC 3/4-ton 4x4 with the 350/TH350/NP205 combo that was a longbed, but I did a custom shortbed conversion which only cost $350. If I put my radiator in the back, should I run a stock pump? How about an auxiliary pump? Could you refer me to a good source that knows this stuff?
Mr. Conyn
via fourwheeler.com
Mounting the radiator in the rear isn't going to be as easy as it first appears to be. The mounting system is going to have to be well engineered and one that will allow some radiator movement to prevent it from cracking any seams. You will need a very large electric fan for proper cooling and a properly designed shroud. A lot of off-road race trucks mount the radiator in the rear for both radiator protection as well as weight distribution. They also use some very expensive aluminum shrouding and duct work to get the air in as well as out. However, your stock engine doesn't have the heat exchange needs of a 600- to 800hp race motor, so you won't need to go quite as high-tech.
I spoke with Jack Wilson, the tech guy at Stewart Components (www.stewartcomponents.com). The company makes some great high-volume mechanical pumps as well as inline electric booster pumps. He confirmed my thoughts that you must focus on maximizing coolant flow and/or velocity at all times. He feels that adding the inline booster pump is a must to help achieve this. Using the largest connections possible with the fewest bends and turns will help as well.
Whatever you do, don't try to run rubber hose the full length between the engine and radiator. For one thing, it causes way too much friction loss, and secondly, it will be subject to abrasion. Use only rubber hoses at the connections between the radiator and the supply lines. I would start out with the pump that you presently have and see what happens. You'll probably find that you will have overheating problems because there just isn't enough flow due to all the restrictions of the longer coolant travel and the friction loss involved. Stewart makes a really great electric pump that goes on the suction side of the radiator. This is a very quality pump made for racing, and while a bit on the expensive side, it will most likely outlast your truck.
Tech Letter Of The Month
Multi Generation Chevy
I am building a '55 Chevy 4x4 pickup. I used '76 Chevy running gear on the '55 frame. With the front axle mounted on the original springs, the knuckles are tilted forward (negative caster?). On the '76, they were tilted to the rear. Is this a problem? I know the OEMs use positive caster to aid in tracking and re-centering the steering, but the truck seems to drive alright. I have seen other trucks with the axle mounted this way. Did they cut and rotate the knuckle? Would you in this situation? I would rather not change the spring mounts, as I would have to lower the rear mount excessively.
I used a Nissan steering box ('80s Pathfinder) because it mounted the gears above the frame. It works okay, except when you're stopped-it will not turn at all until you start moving again. Is this a pressure problem? I'm using the Chevy steering pump. Any ideas/help will be greatly appreciated.
Dean Sandstrom
Puyallup, WA
The tilt of the steering knuckles is what is referred to as the caster angle. For the best handling, the top ball joint should be tilted to the rear of the vehicle or in a positive position. Caster angle usually is between zero and 8 degrees measured from vertical. With the negative caster angle you now have, I am really surprised that the truck goes down the highway in a straight line instead of like some well-used shopping cart.
You don't have to remount the springs to fix this. You can place special tapered shims between the spring pack and the housing mount to tilt the steering knuckles rearward. These shims are available from any suspension company. When doing this, keep in mind that the pinion yoke will be turned downward, so make sure you don't end up with the U-joint binding on full axle droop. In reality, the operating angle of both the axle yoke and the transfer case yoke should be within about two degrees.
As to your steering problem, yes, it sounds like lack of proper pressure and/or volume. This could be because the steering pump you're using is worn out, or that the pulley ratio is not correct and the pump at low engine speed is not turning fast enough to provide proper volume/pressure. Or the Chevy pump works at a lower volume/pressure than what the Nissan pump takes. Take a look at the West Texas Off Road website (westtexasoffroad.homestead.com). There you will find instructions for some simple modifications to your pump that can increase both volume and pressure.


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Monday, March 12, 2012
Challenging and Enjoyable: Apologetics Done Right [Jay Watts]
"So do you spend a lot of time on intensive training?" you ask.
"Not really. We find that kids don't care for training. So we focus our efforts on relational games and making it fun for them. Otherwise it is really hard to get the kids to show up."
This shocks you a bit. "Wow. How do you balance the playing with preparing them for the future challenges?"
He thinks for a moment and answers, "Well, we hope that they will just associate our training with fun and later on when times get tough they will at least remember the training as a good time. There are so many interests competing for their time, we just can't afford to lose them to other things they will enjoy more."
"Does this strategy work?"
He sheepishly shrugs and admits, "Well, when they get in competition we see anywhere from a 60 to 85% failure rate. They abandon athletics altogether though some, maybe as many as half, come back to athletics later in life."
Stunned you respond, "I don't understand. You say your job is to prepare them for future trials in athletics but your methods fail miserably. You don't even seem to be focused on preparing them for athletics at all. You seem to target pleasing them and having a good time. Although that may be fun in the short term, you admit that the long term benefits of this approach are abysmal. Not only are the kids not succeeding in athletics but they are becoming so disillusioned by defeat that they give up athletics completely!"
If you had this conversation with a coach it would be so clear to you that something was radically wrong with the approach that this guy is taking. And yet, this is exactly the scenario that we see in many church youth groups and exactly the failure rate we see with young men and women abandoning their faith in college. Many youth leaders share with me their frustration as they struggle to inject meaningful lessons into a system that has a main goal of encouraging attendance in uncommitted kids. "We have to make it fun or they won't come," one youth minister told me. Another said, "If I focused on things like doctrine and apologetics I wouldn't have a youth department."
At recent events in Tennessee, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Florida parents told me stories about their children going to college and losing their faith. These parents are heartbroken and struggling to find a way to talk to their kids. Certainly some of this is simply the rebellious nature of young people at this age, but there is an underlying intellectual arrogance that these children exhibit towards their parents. Their sons and daughters dismiss their previous beliefs as silly superstitions and the faith of their parents as ignorant. Concerned fathers and mothers repeat this same story over and over again.
What is the answer? How do we respond to this challenge? Do we continue to focus on entertaining kids in our youth groups so that they will feel comfortable and keep coming back, or do we focus on doctrine and apologetics in order to prepare them to stand up to future challenges? How about earnestly trying to do both?
We must minister to the whole person, so we can't discount the importance of social dynamics in reaching kids. It is also important to engage youth with lessons in such a way that - as much as it is possible - they enjoy learning and grasp why what they are learning matters to them. One of my greatest obstacles in talking to youth leaders about apologetics is convincing them that good organizations are aware of their challenges and will work with them to accomplish these goals while equipping young Christians to engage the culture.
Summit Ministries has a rigorous two week program where older high schoolers and college students spend time with some of today's best Christian speakers training them in various topics. In addition, they spend time socializing with other Christian students in a safe environment. Summit provides materials for study beyond their on campus programs to help parents work with their families in communicating the intellectual grounding of the Christian beliefs to the next generation. John Stonestreet and the Summit team work tirelessly to provide the highest quality materials and presentations available.
Stand to Reason's Brett Kunkle helped devise a unique mission trip idea where groups of young Christians are taken to places like Cal Berkeley in order to hear about competing views straight from the source. Students hear from atheist philosophers about how they ground objective moral values without an appeal to God or about the sufficiency of evolution in explaining the full human experience including free will. Rather than shelter kids from intellectual questions, Brett takes them out to engage them and allow the students the chance to process the information and share with Brett and the other leaders what they are thinking.
Jonathan Morrow of Think Christianly has devoted his considerable talents to helping young people and ministers see the importance of "a mature faith, a transformed heart, and a radical love for our world." To this end he has written multiple books including Welcome to College, a tremendous resource for high schoolers preparing to leave home for life at a university, and Think Christianly, a book I sincerely believe should be read by all people working in ministry today. Jonathan's cultivates a heart for God through a rigorous and intellectually satisfying faith by honestly looking at the challenges in our culture and finding ways to minister to the secular world rather than abandon it outright.
Apologetics and worldview training does not have to be stale or boring. At LTI, it is required by Scott that our speakers be capable of reaching the audience and holding their attention. The number one remark I most often hear when I am done is how much people enjoy the presentations. They say that they obviously learned but they were surprised how exciting the seminar was, and some of these seminars last 2 – 3 hours. People routinely say, "I have to tell my friends what they missed so if you ever come back to this area again they will come." The biggest obstacle we face is getting the initial invitations to come. Wherever we go, being invited back is the norm. Youth leaders, school administrators, and pastors are excited to see their congregations energized by subjects they feared would bore them to death or – even worse – make them angry. I encourage my audiences by telling them that the reason this former atheist is now dedicated to teaching the value of human life and the truth of the Christian worldview is primarily good arguments by good arguers. Anyone willing to train to engage can make a difference.
These are just a few of the people I know that are working with Christian leaders to teach the next generation what they need to know to face the future. Church leaders can be confident the help these organizations offer will not stupefy their students into slack jawed boredom. It is our job to help you do your job. We can help parents talk to their kids, youth leaders teach their students, and pastors inform their congregations. That is our part in the body of Christ and we are limited in our capacity to do our job until others see the need and value in what we do.
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- AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Great post and good insight. I am a father of three daughters. My twin 14 yr olds are active in our Church's youth group. I happen to have a deep passion for apologetics and spend a great deal of time teaching my kids what I know. I have approached both our head pastor and youth pastor about implementing apologetics into the youth cirriculum, with no success or interest. My daughters tell me all the time how they feel the games to be childish and that their friends could really benefit from the topics they learn with me at home. When my twins turned 14 they invited several friends from their youth group over for a sleep over. One of the girls asked me a very specific question relating to how God could be an un-created being. That sparked a long and interesting discussion in which almost the entire group of girls joined in. We discussed many topics. These teenagers are HUNGRY for this type of knowledge, and yet our church is completely missing the opportunity. Sigh.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for this article. I thank God everyday for what "Justice For All" has trained myself and my kids in the model of seat work, feet work, repeat work in engaging our culture around the issue of Abortion. I would highly recommend involvement with "Justice For All" and their leadership training whenever possible.ReplyDelete
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Bernie Kerik upped the ante Tuesday night in his nasty legal fight with celebrity-repping lawyer Joe Tacopina, accusing his ex-buddy in new legal papers of extramarital affairs with TV stars, prescription-drug abuse – and even racketeering.
The disgraced former NYPD commissioner added the stunning new allegations – all of which Tacopina vehemently denies — to a Manhattan federal court complaint amending a previous malpractice lawsuit he filed in January against the lawyer.
The RICO suit seeks a court order to dissolve Tacopina's law firm, claiming it participated in "racketeering activity" since 2006 to boost profits.
It accuses Tacopina of "inappropriate manipulation of the media to falsely inflate" his "public image" — including through "countless" extramarital affairs.
The suit doesn't name names, but one of its bombshell claims is that Tacopina had an affair with a married "producer from a major TV network" who's husband he knew as an "acquaintance."
"The two began their illicit liaisons at the Heldrich hotel in New Brunswick, N.J," and Tacopina tried to use the affair to score positive press and steady work from the network as a legal analyst.
The suit also claims Tacopina had a dependence on prescriptions meds, which could have played a part in him allegedly trying to "extort" reporters planning to write negative reports about him.
Tacopina's lawyer Judd Burstein told The Post the new allegations are not only false, but "irresponsible," and an "act of desperation." He also pointed out they bizarrely "have nothing to do with Bernie Kerik."
"This might be the most incompetent complaint I've ever seen," Burstein said.
Kerik's attorney Tim Parlatore defended the new filing, saying the alleged "affairs" and "drug abuse" help back up the RICO claim.
The amended suit repeats earlier claims that Tacopina conned Kerik in 2006 to plead guilty to ethics violations in the Bronx, which led to a "snowball of criminal investigations" that ultimately forced the former 9/11 hero to cop additional pleas three years later to federal tax-fraud charges and lying to the White House.
Days after first being sued, Tacopina in January slapped Kerik with defamation suit claiming Kerik fed outrageous "lies" about him to the Daily News for a December "hit piece."
Tacopina's long list of A-list clients include shamed Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, whom he recently represented in a failed bid to get A-Rod's Major League Baseball doping ban overturned.


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Default options control PlateSpin Migrate's global settings and its default behavior. Configure the default options following installation or to reflect changes in your environment.
Use this tab to restore default settings, clear saved credentials, and to specify the locations of executable files for external applications you can launch from within the PlateSpin Migrate Client user interface. To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
: When this option is selected, PlateSpin Migrate resets the job configuration method (launches the Actions dialog box after a drag-and-drop) and resumes checking for software updates on the Client startup.
: Removes stored usernames and passwords for source and target machines.
: Use the adjacent buttons to locate application executables.
: Resets the paths to their defaults.
Use this tab to specify Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server settings for event and job progress notifications. To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
Specify your SMTP server's IP address, port, and a reply address for e-mail event and progress notifications.
: Provide valid credentials if your SMTP server requires authentication.
You can also configure migration progress notifications on a per-migration basis. See
Configuring Automatic E-Mail Alerts of Job Status and Progress in your User Guide.
Use this tab to specify options related to user activity logging. See Setting Up User Activity Logging.
To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
: When this option is selected, PlateSpin Migrate logs all user activities.
: When the size of a log file reaches the specified value, it is rolled over to a new file with a sequential number appended to the name.
: When the number of log files reaches the specified value, the system starts overwriting the oldest file each time a rollover is performed.
Use this tab to specify default migration job values specific to the target virtualization platform. To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
: These variables control naming conventions for target paths and containers. Expand a variable set and click a variable to edit its value.
: Use this area to set defaults that affect all migration jobs. You can overwrite these defaults when configuring actual migration jobs.
: Restores default job values.
: Click to retrieve defaults from the PlateSpin Server if available.
Use this tab to select Windows services daemons to stop on the source workload during a Live Transfer migration. See
Handling Source Workload Services or Daemons During Live Transfer (Windows and Linux) in your User Guide.
To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
section: Lists services that are stopped by default. To stop a service during data transfer that uses a specific transfer method by default, select the corresponding check box. A deselected check box means the service remains active during Live Transfer.
section: Lists unique services on all discovered machines. Click to add a selected service from the lower section to the upper section and set it to stop during the migration.
: Retrieves defaults from PlateSpin Server.
Use this tab to select Windows services whose mode on the target is to be different from that of the source. See
Handling the Startup Mode of Services (Windows Targets) in your User Guide.
To access this dialog box in the PlateSpin Migrate Client, click> .
section: Lists services and their target startup modes. Select the check box to use the selected mode during the migration. The service is then restored to match the source after the migration is complete and the target machine is ready to run.
section: Lists unique services on all discovered machines. Click to add a service to the upper section. Use the drop-down list to select the service state for the target. This is set during the configuration step of the job.
Removes a service.
: Clears the upper section. The modes of all services in the target will match those on the source.
Some aspects of your PlateSpin Server's behavior are controlled by configuration parameters that you set on a configuration Web page residing your PlateSpin Server host (https://Your_PlateSpin_Server/platespinconfiguration/).
Under normal circumstances you should not need to modify these settings unless you are advised to do so by PlateSpin Support. This section provides a number of common use cases along with information on the required procedure.
Use the following procedure for changing and applying any configuration parameters:
From any Web browser, open the https://Your_PlateSpin_Server/platespinconfiguration/tool.
Locate the required server parameter and change its value.
Save and your settings and exit the page.
No reboot or restart of services is required after the change is made in the configuration tool.
The following topics provide information on specific situations, in which you might need to change product behavior using an XML configuration value.
By default, PlateSpin Migrate sets a 64 MB upload limit for each individual post-migration action, including its dependencies. See
Managing Custom Actions in your User Guide.
You can increase this limit by modifying the configuration setting on the PlateSpin Server'Web configuration tool.
IMPORTANT:Decreasing the default size limit might have a negative impact on the stability of your PlateSpin Server.
From any Web browser, open the https://Your_PlateSpin_Server/platespinconfiguration/tool.
Locate and edit the setting that defines the value of the httpRuntime element's maxRequestLength attribute:
Replace the existing value with the required new value in kilobytes. For example, to increase the size to 16 MB, replace 8192 with 16384:
Save and your settings and exit the page.
When doing Windows migrations, you can fine-tune your over-the-network data transfer for optimum performance in your specific environment. For example, you might need to control the number of your TCP connections or impose a packet-level compression threshold.
This functionality is supported for migration jobs that use the following data transfer methods:
Block-level with Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)
Fine-tuning is done by modifying configuration parameters that the system reads from settings you make in a configuration tool residing on your PlateSpin Server host.
The following table lists the configuration parameters with two sets of values: the defaults and the values recommended for optimum operation in a high-latency WAN environment.
NOTE:If these values are modified, replication times on high-speed networks, such as Gigabit Ethernet, might be negatively impacted. Before modifying any of these parameters, consider consulting PlateSpin Support first.
Table 2-6 Parameters for Fine-Tuning File-Level Data Transfer Performance
Default Value
For High-Latency WANs
Controls the number of TCP connections opened for file-based data transfer.
4 to 6 (max)
Specifies the packet-level compression threshold in bytes.
max 65536 (64 KB)
Controls the number of threads used for packet-level data compression. Ignored if compression is disabled.
Because the compression is CPU-bound, this setting might have a performance impact during Live Transfer.
TCP window size setting for file transfer connections; controls the number of bytes sent without TCP acknowledgement.
When the value is set to 0, the default TCP window size is used (8 KB). For custom sizes, specify the size in bytes.
Use the following formula to determine the proper value:
For example, for a 100 Mbps link with 10 ms latency, the proper buffer size would be:
(100/8)*0.01 * 1000 * 1000 = 125000 bytes
0 (8192 bytes)
max 5242880 (5 MB)
Below is a list of configuration values that might address various environmental or functional issues. Do not use them unless you are advised to do so by PlateSpin Support.
Table 2-7 List of Common Use Cases for changing settings in the Web configuration tool
Issue or Use Case
Value Shown in the Config Tool
Discovery/Inventory issues
<add key="UseServiceForCommonInventory" value="true" /> <add key="UseServiceForMigrateInventory" value="false" /> <add key="EarliestWindowsVersionForCommonInventory" value="5.2" />
Target boot issues related to drivers
<add key="TargetMachineRegistryCleanupLevel" value="None" />
Controller installation issues on sources (mainly due to environmental restrains)
<add key="InstallControllerUsingService" value="true" /> <add key="RunControllerUnderSameCredsAsRemoteAccess" value="false" />
Issues related to database size growth
<add key="PowerConvertDBSizeLimitInBytes" value="4294967296" /> <add key="PlateSpinDBCleanupThresholdPercent" value="80" /> <add key="OFXDBCleanupThresholdInBytes" value="4294967296" />


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Learning how to breastfeed is one of the great struggles and joys of new parenthood. For Trevor MacDonald, a transgender man who was born a biological female, the challenges that cisgender moms face when nursing were even more pronounced, and he had the added burden of dealing with a society that remains largely in the dark when it comes to transgender people and their role as parents and providers.
Where's the Mother?: Stories from a Transgender Dad is MacDonald's new poignant, honest and really funny memoir about his experiences as a trans man giving birth, raising two children and breastfeeding after he began taking hormones to transition from female to male.
The 31-year-old Winnipeg native, who is now raising an 18-month-old and 5-year-old with his husband, Ian, describes in thoughtful detail the internal conflict he faced when confronting the reality that the same female body parts with which he felt such a disconnect since childhood would now create and produce the people he loves most in the world and could help nurture them with the healthiest first food of their lives.
More: Just because I'm a lesbian mom doesn't mean I used a sperm bank
Before he became pregnant with their first child, MacDonald began taking hormones to develop more masculine features and traits and underwent a complex and painful procedure called top surgery to have his breasts removed ("I had my breasts removed because I hated them," he says point blank in the book). His decision to alter his physical identity did not dissuade him from wanting to nurse, an informed choice he made based on research. And despite his identification as a man, he experienced an intense emotional response to breastfeeding — particularly when he realized he wasn't producing enough milk for his baby. If ever there was proof that the desire to nurture a child is neither a female nor male trait, MacDonald's memoir is Exhibit A.
"I believe parents strive to do whatever they can for their infants, so breastfeeding and other early decisions — birth choices, for example — can have a lot of intensity attached to them," MacDonald tells SheKnows. "Furthermore, powerful hormones are involved in both birth and breastfeeding. The hormone oxytocin usually causes nursing to feel wonderful for both parent and baby — that is, when nursing is going well."
MacDonald did a lot of reading during his first pregnancy about the risks of artificial milk and the normalcy of human milk, and he learned about nursing as a way of parenting. "I think that was what really sold me on chestfeeding, even more than the nutrition," he says. "Once my baby was born and I observed his strong rooting behavior — mouthing around to find my chest and latch on — I realized that nursing could fulfill a basic emotional need for him."
More: 18 books about being transgender that are perfect for kids
It often takes a village of helpers to aid a mom in successfully nursing her child, so what happens when a transgender man attempts to break down barriers about gender and sex and gain access to the same support? MacDonald attended his first La Leche League meeting near the end of his first pregnancy, and his fears and hopes about nursing were met with kindness and understanding.
"I was welcomed warmly at a La Leche League meeting," MacDonald says. "It made a huge difference to me to get to see parents nursing their babies. It made me feel like I could do that too and also that I knew where to go for help if I needed it. It's hard to describe, but there is just something special about finding in-person support and a community of like-minded parents. It's not the same as reading guidebooks or chatting with others on Facebook, although those things can be helpful too."
If you've read up until this point and are thinking, here we go, another militant reaction to the "breast is best" debate and one that will make the many women and transgender men who can't breastfeed feel excluded, rest assured — the crux of MacDonald's story is more like this:
"Ian once saw a bumper sticker that read, 'My baby is exclusively breast fed. Not one drop of formula!' That is how the breast milk versus formula debate gets inflamed and ugly, isn't it? 'Breast is best,' but if it isn't available, there are alternatives. That is the miracle of modern living."
MacDonald avoided the mommy wars by keeping his focus on making the right decision for his child and family, staying off of Facebook and getting his information from books and La Leche League meetings. He doesn't promote slamming anyone for their parenting choices, but would rather we try to understand why more support and better examples of the normalcy of breastfeeding are desperately needed.
"Western culture has a history of denigrating breastfeeding and promoting bottles and artificial milk," MacDonald says. "We are beginning to recover from that now, but I believe that those dark decades have left a permanent mark on our collective psyche. We have a lack of communal knowledge about breastfeeding, since many of our parents and grandparents viewed nursing as a poor choice. The result is that both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding parents can feel attacked by others at times."
It's impossible to interview MacDonald and not want to ask his feelings about the current anti-LGBT bathroom laws that are sweeping our nation like a hellish inferno. When read with an open mind, his memoir has the power to relay the most important lesson of all: We all want the same things in life — to love and to be loved and accepted in return. When he reveals that he gave up music as a teen because his violin teacher shamed him for not wanting to look like a sexy girl, your heart might break at the thought that one intolerant voice prohibited another human being from living up to his fullest potential. And when MacDonald says he felt like a fraud using a women's restroom, the full weight of a potential law that may seem trivial to a lot of people is felt.
"I think when cisgender — meaning not trans — people are trying to relate to trans people, they often imagine the scenario backwards," MacDonald says. "They try to imagine what it would be like to transition to the opposite gender. So a woman tries to imagine herself as a man, and since she doesn't feel like one, it makes no sense to her. If you're a woman, try instead to imagine being told that you must use men's bathrooms and wear men's clothing, that you can't wear dresses or makeup anymore — yet you feel like, and you are, as always, a woman. Transitioning may be less about changing from one gender to another than it is about being able to express the gender you've always known to be yours."
A mistake I feel we make as a society is thinking about transgender people in terms of what they're missing out on when they fail to associate with their birth gender. But time and time again, MacDonald provides astute examples in his book of behaviors and observations he noticed in both men and women during his transition, reminding us that many transgender people may possess a unique gift of empathy and compassion as they become more fully aware of certain aspects of both genders — and that should be celebrated.
More: News flash: Babies don't breastfeed from their mom's genitals
"The greatest surprise for me has been the assumption that men in general are not competent to care for young babies," MacDonald says. "People asked me this question, 'Where's the mother?' so often that it became the title of my book. They didn't even necessarily know that I was trans and gay; if someone saw me on my own with my young baby, they almost always asked where the mom was, frequently with implied judgment or suspicion. Sometimes I received lavish praise simply for holding my young baby, the assumption being that this is a woman's job, and that it is wonderful that I was 'giving her a break' or 'babysitting' for her. I think this attitude places an unfair burden on women in terms of expectations around child care, and it also is disparaging of men who are involved in parenting."
When it comes to his own family, MacDonald says he and Ian don't think in terms of traditional, gendered or new parenting roles in their household.
"We just try to get done whatever needs doing while keeping everyone happy," he says. "We don't consider whether the tasks we're doing are conventionally masculine or feminine ones. I really enjoy the balance that we have, where my partner and I both participate in running the household and hobby farm, doing child care and working. There's a lot of give-and-take, so that if one of us is particularly busy with work commitments, the other is able to pick up more of the rest, and vice versa."
More: I nearly gave birth to twins in two different years
Although his children are still young, MacDonald is already open with them about being transgender and says he is starting to explain the discrimination he and others face.
"I think we are currently seeing an increase, rather than a decrease, in backlash and violence against transgender people due to the so-called 'bathroom bills' in the U.S.," he says. "As we gain more visibility in Western culture, there are some people who are fighting even harder against tolerance and inclusivity. I think it is particularly difficult for transgender youth who are financially and emotionally dependent on the adults in their lives. We have high rates of homelessness and suicide in the transgender community as a result of anti-trans oppression. Legal protections against discrimination, particularly in health care, housing and employment, are important, as well as continuing education about gender diversity."
MacDonald is more fortunate than most because he has the support of family and friends. His advice to anyone who is transitioning is to know they are not alone, no matter how it may feel at times.
"Even if the only resources you can find are online, that is a great start," he says. "Finding in-person support necessitates coming out to someone, which can be really difficult at first. However, many communities now have LGBT resource groups that respect individual privacy. If you can get to one of those, it can be a true safe haven."
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text: Little kids are smarter than grownups. Let me tell you something -- I have a niece; when this child was five, I'm thinkin' she's just a baby. Oh, no -- she walked up to me, she said, 'Aunty, do you know what lesbians are?' I said, 'Do you?' She said, 'Uh huh, lesbians are two women who love each other. We love each other, don't we, Aunty?' 'Oh God, yeah, we do, baby. Go on, put on the kd lang. Let's dance.'


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San Francisco was a much-needed break. I get restless if I'm in the same place for too long, and Tyson and I haven't really taken a vacation together since our honeymoon. And while sometimes it seemed that things didn't go as planned (or that nothing was going as planned)...poor food, a wasted ferry ride, and getting suckered into an expensive meal at a tourist trap...it was actually a great trip for us.
Especially when it included breakfast in Union Square every morning. I wish every morning could start with a vanilla latte, delicious pastries, and just generally relaxing. Also looking around Union Square and thinking..."Hmm...I think I shall go browse around Tiffany's today..."
Also, the Legion of Honor was AWESOME. First of all, the building was awesome. Second, they had an Impressionist exhibit going on, and I am ALL ABOUT the impressionists.
Third, they had their halls set up so you could get glimpses of art like this...
Fourth, Tyson is THINKING next to THE THINKER. It was too perfect. Tyson is cuter, though.
So overall we didn't have a fantastic experience with food...but we went to Boulevard which more than made up for everywhere else. It was one of the best meals I have ever eaten ever. I don't know what "marble potatoes" are but they were part of my meal, and I ate them, and then I died of happiness. Over a potato. The ambiance, the service, the food...everything was perfect. I am SO glad we made time to go there, and the choice to make that our "date night".
We also took a trolley and RODE HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE TROLLEY. Kay, so I know that real San Franciscoans don't actually ride the trolleys, much less hang off the sides of them, but it felt like quite the quintessentially San Franciscan thing to do. I wish I could have gotten more photos but...hanging off the side of a trolley with your iPhone seems like a poor life choice.
And Ghirardelli Square. Where we got chocolate. And wine. It was awesome.
This is us trying to get a photo with the Golden Gate bridge in the background. If you squint you can see it. I am horrible at getting photos of the two of us when we are out someplace cool, and then Christmas comes around and I have NOTHING for a Christmas card. And it looks like we've done nothing all year. It's pathetic. And this photo is clearly not Christmas-card worthy. I swear we do things people, I'm just too busy enjoying the things to stop and take photos of myself enjoying the thing I am doing.
But here are more photos of the bridge.
And Alcatraz. We didn't take the tour (I'd done it before), but it was still fun to look at.
There was also bread. Lots of baskets of bread.
Our other excellent meal was at our future sister-in-law's family's restaurant in Sausalito (that relationship sounds more complicated than it is), which was an adventure. Attempt #1: Buy tickets for ferry to Sausalito. Wait much longer than normal for ferry, which is running late due to the plethora of bikers riding ferry. Board ferry. Ride ferry. Step out into Sausalito. Hair which was perfectly curled is now completely straight due to the strength of the blowing wind. Have trouble walking straight because of the wind. Literally walk down the gangplank of the ferry and get a phone call saying that the 70mph winds have blown a power line down, and the restaurant had to close. Exasperated sigh. Or several. Turn around and board last ferry back to San Francisco.
Attempt #2: After a leisurely day, board ferry to Sausalito. Step our into Sausalito, make it in plenty of time, with no wind and no problems. Get treated like royalty at the restaurant. Actually, scratch that, treated like you are a judge on Top Chef. Get food you didn't even order brought out for you, over and over again. I think becoming a judge on Top Chef is my new life goal. It was awesome.
Also...this is what happens when you try to take photos. And it's windy. Don't do it. This is an even worse idea for a Christmas card photo.


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Ever wanted to make your own fascinator? This classic Crafty Hen workshop has been one of our core sessions since The Crafty Hen first flapped its wings over 5 years ago. It has stood the test of time as a sophisticated, alternative and fun group activity that actually lends itself well to a variety of celebrations. From a "Ladies Who Lunch" event, to milestone birthday celebrations and of course for crafty hen dos too.
Inspired by our bounty of fabulous feathers, vintage buttons, a haberdashery bursting with co-ordinating trims and a even a birdcage veil or two, our groups have made thousands of professional level fascinators over the years. With so many of our crafty hens going on to wear (show off) their creations at the wedding day itself!
"We all had a brilliant time and everyone was really pleased with their fascinators! I couldn't believe how fast the time went. Thank you so much it was the highlight of the day and the workshop leaders were very helpful and lovely to work with! I will definitely recommend the workshop to others" - Vivienne R, Edinburgh, April 2017
Did you know, if you have a particular outfit in mind that you would like to make the perfect fascinator to match, let us know, and we will include an extra assortments of materials to tailored to exactly your request! Plus, our crafty fascinator workshops are available nationwide, in the venue of your choice. We can even bring the crafts right to your door!
Our mobile fascinator making parties have been so popular, then we also offer it in DIY Kit form. Our crafty fascinator making kits are the perfect option for smaller groups, those looking for a more informal crafternoon or even just those on more of a budget! So you still get to take away a bespoke fascinator at the end!
Want to know more about our fascinator making hen party workshops? Thencome say hello and tell us all about that special event you are planning. Or if you would like to try out our DIY fascinator making kits, get in touch for an order form today.


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European Parliament resolution on airline passenger data gains wide support
The Resolution considered by a special meeting in Strasbourg of the European Parliament's Committee on Citizens' Freedom and Rights on Monday (10 March) has attracted a series of amendments which make its opposition to the Joint Declaration of the European Commission and the USA on access to the personal data of passengers even stronger.
Seven of the amendments tabled are backed by all the main political groups (EPP, conservative group; PSE, socialist group; ELDR, Liberal group; Green/ALE group, GUE, United Left; plus Mauricio Turco and Marco Cappato. An eighth amendment is backed by the same coalition but without the EPP.
Please see updated report filed on 13.3.03: Parliament vote
Story filed 10.3.03 plus background documentation
European Parliament committee to hold emergency session on the transfer of personal data to USA
The European Parliament's Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and rights is to hold an "extraordinary meeting" this evening (10 March) during the plenary session in Strasbourg to consider a report on the transfer of personal data on airline passengers to the USA.
Full-text of: Draft report
The draft report expresses concern that data could be passed on to other US databases, expresses doubt as to whether the data will be protected in an adequate way, criticises the European Commission for not submitting proposals to the parliament, "regrets that... this text lacks any legal basis but could be interpreted as an indirect invitation to national authorities to disregard Community law"
Documentation and analyses
1. Full-text of report for the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, 6.3.03: Text
2. How US Customs bounced the European Commission into a quick decision
3. Full-text: Mr Rodota's letter (pdf)
4. Full-text: European Commission/US Customs talks on PNR transmission, Brussels, 17/18 February: Joint Statement (html)
5. Statewatch report 27.2.03: EU Working Party report on passenger data access by USA
6. Full text of : Article 29 Data Protection Working Party: Opinion 6/2002 on transmission of Passenger Manifest Information and other data from Airlines to the United States, adopted 24 October 2002, doc no: 11647/02/EN, WP 66 (pdf).
7. Statewatch report 26.2.03: US Customs to have direct access to EU airlines reservations databases
8. Statewatch report 13.2.03: European Commission caves in to US demands for airline passenger lists
Statewatch News online | Join Statewatch news e-mail list | Statewatch websites


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There goes April. Another year older. I'm now 3#. Yes. 3#. 2 years away from 4#. Cue existential possible mid-life crisis… Well, it's not that bad, but I have been pretty fed up. Now, before you get all sympathetic for me, I don't have much to complain about really. Relationship is good, the furry kids (cats) are well, I have managed to keep my job for another year, despite the local authority cuts getting very close to home (I think I felt the displaced air of the axe on that one), and sales have been pretty consistent. So, what have I got to feel fed up about?
Tag Archives: The Room
Reflecting On March 2015… Gay For Pay?
It's been a good month. Me and my civilly partnered boyfriend upgraded to a marriage. Wedding 2.0. We kept it to just me and him signing a form then grabbing a pretentious burger and milk shake. Much easier than our civil partnership. That was a great day with friends and family but felt pretty full on, this was much more our laid back uninclusive lifestyle. I didn't really appreciate how good it would feel to be married instead of civilly partnered. No more of 'are you married?', 'Yes, to my man, Rob', 'oh, you mean you've had a civil partnership', interactions with me thinking 'yes, I love my man so much that I've commited to spending my life faithfully with him just like a man and woman might–you passive aggressive bigot.' Equality is certainly something to cherish.
Living my life with my man, a little life with friends and family that know and accept my want to live honestly and freely I can often forget the fear and non-acceptance and criticism I've had in the past, or that any of the above is an issue I should think about. I've always consciously included gay characters, or at least gay mentions, in my writing as I want more representation in the genres I enjoy–I didn't have them in my formative years. However, this month I've been wondering if gay might be the way for my writing as well…
'The Room' is Out Today on Kindle!
Colin Jobson smiled in an act of humour he didn't feel as he watched Solly leave. He was keen to get back to the recordings and there was trepidation too—Willis' story was creepy. He waited for the door to close behind Solly, then glanced around the gloomy office, lit by a dozen desk lights. He was alone. Hunching over his desk, he popped the earbuds back in his ears, closed his eyes against the room, and pressed play. Willis's voice filtered into his consciousness.
'…Is the door to the room you're in now closed? It doesn't matter; if it isn't closed now, it will be at some time, or there will be another closed door somewhere near you… Sit there and listen… Go on, take a moment and listen… Hear anything?
'Imagine that if you hear a noise—it could be something moving behind the door, ready to rap at the door or try the handle… If you try and reassure yourself that it's the wind, your pet, or the house settling, remember it could be those things… Equally, it could be something else. If you don't hear a noise, then it could be that some-thing is lurking on the other side… Waiting.
'That's what it's like for me… Now go and open the door without any trepidation… I dare you…'
'The Room' Available for Pre-Order–Released Friday the 13th…
My horror title 'The Room' will be re-released next Friday (Friday the 13th–what could possibly go wrong?) on Amazon Kindle.
But, what is it about I hear you cry?
After an assault at work, Tom Willis is left with Post Traumatic Stress-Disorder: noises and closed doors arouse debilitating bouts of irrational dread as to what might lie behind them. He is at risk of losing his job and his girlfriend, but when those closest to him start to share his terror of something lurking behind closed doors, he realises it is not only his sanity at risk, but his life and the lives of those around him. To unlock the secret of his fear Tom must revisit a childhood he has done his best to distance himself from. A time when he was an orphan living in a children's home. In his hometown, with his childhood best friend, and in the basement of their ruined home, he will face a battered and scarred door. To challenge the room that is haunting him, he must confront the past, and ignore the persistent warning in his mind—"Don't open the door…"
It's a novel at approx 460 pages–so that's a lot of words for 0.99p / 0.99c. Yes. It's a frighteningly good bargain. You could buy that now! Why don't you? Don't be scared. It won't bite–although what's behind that door will…


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I had some time to kill at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Wednesday night. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan found me as I was scanning Hudson Booksellers on my walk to Starbucks. Maybe it was good product placement? Maybe it was good jacket design? Maybe it was both? Whatever it was, I bought it and read the first seven chapters on my flight from Cleveland to Boston.
Gary Keller is the Chairman of the Board and a cofounder of Keller Williams Realty. I've written about Gary Keller in a post entitled "Gary Keller Rips Into the National Association of Realtors, News Corp, Realogy, Trulia, Zillow and ZipRealty". I didn't really think much about Gary Keller before watching that video but he gained a new respect from me because I have a lot of the same gripes with those organizations.
The ONE Thing, so far, is eye opening. I've previously worked with Tom O'Neill when we were both real estate agents in the Milton office of Jack Conway & Co., Inc. and Tom was killing it. He was the most successful real estate agent in any of Jack Conway's offices. At the time, Jack Conway & Co., Inc. had about 600 real estate agents under its umbrella so being named the most successful real estate agent in a company with that many agents is saying something.
I asked Tom one day, as we were driving somewhere, how he was able to consistently put up such huge sales numbers. He said "the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing". It turns out that he was probably reading a Stephen R. Covey book. I didn't know who that phrase was attributable to, after all these years, until I, just now, Binged the phrase. What Tom was trying to tell me that day was that he focused only on the important stuff. Easier said than done though, right?
I, for instance, should be contacting, directly, buyers and sellers of real estate. I'm instead, writing this post but even Gary Keller admits in the first chapters of his book, The ONE Thing, that writing a book was the key to his success.
The next morning, we narrowed the list to ten ideas, and from there we chose just one big idea. The one that we decided on was that I would write a book on how to become an elite performer in our industry. It worked.
I'm not intimating that I'm going to become a real estate guru like Gary Keller has since become but maybe writing these posts are part of my ONE Thing? I'll let you know how these posts fit into my ONE Thing after I have a chance to finish the book.
I recommend The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan to anybody that's interested in learning focus. You don't have to have aspirations to be the best at anything as long as you can find happiness and peace by learning to be the best of you. That sounds a bit philosophical, I know.
I'm also listening to Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success by G. Richard Shell through the OverDrive application on my iPhone 6s+ that's connected to my Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) library card so I've seemingly already internalized a bit of G. Richard Shell's teachings.


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Manchester city centre's rush hour drew to a halt and the streets fell silent on Thursday as thousands of officers lined one of the main thoroughfares before the funeral of PC Fiona Bone, who died with a colleague as they attended a seemingly routine burglary on 18 September.
Thousands of officers from around the UK stood in silence for more than an hour with their hands clasped and heads bowed before the cortege led by six mounted officers passed along Deansgate on its way to Manchester Cathedral for the service, at 10am. They were joined by hundreds of members of the public – office workers, shop workers, shoppers and construction workers.
A piper played as the coffin was carried into the cathedral by six uniformed colleagues, draped in a black flag with the force's badge on it. Bone's police cap and badge were placed on top.
The mourners were led by the 32-year-old's parents, Paul and June Bone, her sister Vicky, partner Clare Curran and Curran's daughter Jessie, five.
The scenes echoed Wednesday afternoon's funeral of Bone's 23-year-old colleague Nicola Hughes, which was also held at the cathedral.
Audio from the service was relayed to the hundreds of uniformed officers and members of the public who gathered outside in Cathedral Gardens. The Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was among the mourners.
The two officers died during an incident on the Hattersley estate in Mottram, Tameside, on 18 September. Dale Cregan, 29, has been charged with the murders of the two officers and of David Short, 46, and his son Mark, 23.
Spontaneous applause broke out as the cortege passed through the city centre and as the coffin left the cathedral. Officers, many in dress uniform, bowed their heads in respect.
Bone, 32, lived in Sale, Greater Manchester, with Curran, with whom she was planning a civil partnership next May, and Jessie. The couple got engaged in February when Curran proposed.
The service heard how she was "so happy in life" and how she was born on New Year's Eve in Norwich, but "always claimed to be a Scot like her mum and sister". The piper was a nod to Bone's Scottish heritage – she lived there with her family from a young age.
The Greater Manchester police force chaplain, Charles Nevin, said Bone had found fulfilment with her partner and took Jessie bike riding, swimming and to a climbing wall. "She would say that picking up Jessie from school and giving her a hug was the very best part of the day."
He added: "On that quiet estate in Mottram two weeks ago, God's heart broke as Fiona and her colleague, Nicola, were shot and killed."
The officer's family, who live on the Isle of Man, paid tribute to "a wonderful daughter, sister, partner and parent".
Senior representatives from all 43 forces in England and Wales joined Bone's family and friends and her colleagues from Tameside division among the 1,000 mourners inside the cathedral.
Sergeant Stephen Miskell told the congregation that she was "a perfect police officer". He said she was a calm and gentle bookworm but also a "strong, brave rock of a woman who represented the very best that humanity has to offer the world".
He said: "Fiona was wonderful. She was wonderful at keeping colleagues' spirits high with her bubbly nature. She was wonderful about caring for others. God Bless you, Fi."
The chief constable, Sir Peter Fahy, said Bone had joined Greater Manchester police in November 2005 as a volunteer special constable on North Manchester division. In January 2007, she became a full-time officer and was posted to the Tameside division.
"It is clear that helping people and building community spirit was at the heart of everything she did. Not only was she a special constable, she worked with St John Ambulance, had set up a women's five-a-side team and was an active member with the Waterway Restoration Group."
Fahy said Fiona may have been small in stature but was unquestionably huge in personality, drive and desire to make a difference, and had great promise for the future. "We will never forget her great sacrifice," he added.


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Woot woot! We made it over hump day and I can see the weekend fast approaching! YES! Until then, it's time for another Scrapbook Challenge at Mark's Finest Paper's MFP Speedy TV. Since summer is over and it's time to hit the books again, we're doing a Back to School Challenge. This week, use three things that start with the letter "R" in your layout.
Remember this challenge is strictly scrapbook layouts, no cards please. You have to use stamps on your pages. They don't have to be Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamps but if you do use them you will be entered twice for a chance to win. This week's stamp hasn't been announced yet, at the time of this writing, but I'll let you know what it is when I find out. I'm sure it's going to be awesome!
I had to take a step or two down memory lane for this challenge since my kids are grown adults. I dug deep and found some photos from September of 1987 when my son started his first day of kindergarten. HOLY MOLY, that was 26 years ago!!! Where in the world has the time gone? Just don't blink, or you'll miss it!
My son is the oldest of my bunch, so his first day of school was particularly traumatic for me! Of course, he was excited and made it through the whole day like a champ, but I thought I would lose my mind watching him get on that bus the first time. As a matter of fact, after he got on the bus, I jumped in my car and followed him to school to make sure he made it okay! And then I walked him to class. He just REALLY wanted to take the big school bus that first day!
We captured pics of all the kids walking to the bus stop, the bus coming around the corner, and then all the kids running like crazy to get to the stop before the bus did!!! My sweet little baby lined up with his fellow kindergartners and waited his turn. Once he was on, I walked back to the house crying my eyes out. You can barely see me in the last bus photo with my head down. I'm such a sap! And of course, when he came home that afternoon, I cried all over again. I missed my boy.
Okay...the technical stuff! For this layout, I used another page kit from the garage sale I talked about last week. This was actually a page kit for toddler pics, but it worked perfectly for my needs. I inked up some chipboard pieces that came in the kit with some Quick Quotes chalking ink that matched the tones of my pages. For the sentiments, I chose three of them from the Mark's Finest paper stamp set, Be A Showoff. This is the cute little set that came out a few months ago that have the gorgeous Peacocks in it.
Oh, and btw...my three "R's" for this week are ruler, red and ribbon! Have a spectacular weekend and I will see you soon!
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Tyrannicide - LD31
-by @koujaku
WASD - movement
Left mouse - attack
Right mouse - teleport
"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villian." - Harvey Dent
Even a well meaning dictator can become a tyrant, and in this case, Nemo, the once noble time traveler succumbed to the power of the very items he swore to protect the world from. Nivea, queen of the Wraiths, never had any love for the man, but had always hoped his honest roots would keep him in check. Now though, Nemo's behavior has become erratic and hostile, an unpredictable wild-card more likely to harm than to help.
You play as Umbra the Shadow Wraith, part of Queen Nivea's elite guard, and you have been sent to end Nemo's reign. Use your ability to teleport through space to gain an advantage over your foes, storm the castle, and deal with the rogue tyrant Nemo.
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