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picture of the 2 trailers- just installed the add-a-room onto the tent trailer - more room than the jayco qwest 8u we had
Modification of the Large Heart Box from 41359 -- review images: www.flickr.com/photos/legomymamma/albums/72157676483016347
just moved the tent trailer from garage to its new parking spot, truck camper sold a couple days ago, i will miss it
Boeing 747SP-Z5
23610/676 [Final 747SP]
A9C-HAK
البØرين
Bahrain Amiri Flight
BAH
[300 mm - NO CROP]
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The anti-cant level finally arrived for the polar scope, so I carried the mount out for a quick photo session This is about as modified as you can get at this point.
different view of the add a room , took about 30 minutes by my self puttering away at putting it up , a lot less if i had help
Based on the amazing Micro-Model designed by master builder Mariann Asanuma for Brickjournal
Ignoring the elegant lines of Mariann's model, I made a few tweaks to the design, extending the roof and adding a chimney. I also gave a bigger hat to the snowman, 'cause I'm a rebel like that.
Sensor in original position was reading approx 5 degrees higher than ambient. Re-positioning resulted in correct temperature readings.
Code available here - github.com/ibuildrockets/NixieTemperatureDisplay
Republic XF-84H (S/N 51-17060), turboprop modification of RF-84F airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo)
The XF-84H, a joint Air Force/Navy project based on the Republic F-84F, was originally designed to combine the speed of jet aircraft with the long range, low fuel consumption and low landing speed of propeller-driven aircraft. The XF-84H used an Allison XF-40-A-1 turboprop engine in a modified F-84 fuselage. Additional changes included a T-type tail and a triangular fin on the top of the fuselage to reduce the high torque produced by the propeller.
Between July 22, 1955 and Oct. 9, 1956, two XF-84H made 12 test flights. Eleven of the 12 flights ended in emergency landings. Sounds produced by the aircraft's turboprop engine caused nausea and headaches among ground crews, earning the XF-84H the unofficial nickname "Thunderscreech." Though the XF-84H was the fastest single-engine propeller-driven aircraft ever built, it never approached supersonic speed. Due to poor performance and high maintenance requirements, the XF-84H never became operational.
Noise
The XF-84H was quite possibly the loudest aircraft ever built (rivalled only by the Russian Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" bomber), earning the nickname "Thunderscreech" as well as the "Mighty Ear Banger". On the ground "run ups", the prototypes could reportedly be heard 25 miles (40 km) away. Unlike standard propellers that turn at subsonic speeds, the outer 24–30 inches of the blades on the XF-84H's propeller traveled faster than the speed of sound even at idle thrust, producing a continuous visible sonic boom that radiated laterally from the propellers for hundreds of yards. The shock wave was actually powerful enough to knock a man down; an unfortunate crew chief who was inside a nearby C-47 was severely incapacitated during a 30-minute ground run. Coupled with the already considerable noise from the subsonic aspect of the propeller and the dual turbines, the aircraft was notorious for inducing severe nausea and headaches among ground crews. In one report, a Republic engineer suffered a seizure after close range exposure to the shock waves emanating from a powered-up XF-84H.
The pervasive noise also severely disrupted operations in the Edwards AFB control tower by risking vibration damage to sensitive components and forcing air traffic personnel to communicate with the XF-84H's crew on the flight line by light signals. After numerous complaints, the Air Force Flight Test Center directed Republic to tow the aircraft out on Rogers Dry Lake, far from the flight line, before running up its engine. The test program did not proceed further than the manufacturer's Phase I proving flights, consequently no USAF test pilots flew the XF-84H. With the likelihood that the engine and equipment failures coupled with the inability to reach design speeds and subsequent instability experienced were insurmountable problems, the USAF cancelled the program in September 1956.
www.medilaw.TV - medico-legal videos, Illustrates the surgical technique for performing a cervical laminoplasty. This procedure is used to decompress the spinal cord. Also shown is the patient position, skin preparation and incision, the surgical approach, the lamina being incised and opened, the insertion of metal struts to hold the lamina open, and the addition of bone graft chips to facilitate bony fusion and finally wound closure.
A Laminoplasty, also known as a laminaplasty, is a procedure that tilts open some lamina at the back of the spinal canal to increase the space and decrease the pressure on the spinal cord.
In degenerative spinal stenosis, any of a posterior disc protrusion, bone spurs or osteophytes from the vertebral bodies and facet joints, or buckling or calcification of the spinal ligaments, can compress the spinal cord. In addition, some people are born with a narrow spinal canal, and they tend to get degenerative spinal stenosis symptoms earlier in life, in their forties and fifties.
The pressure on the spinal cord can damage it, a process called myelopathy. This can cause pain, weakness, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs, and can affect the use of your hands, how you walk, and your bowel and bladder function. Advanced myelopathy can confine you to a wheelchair. A laminoplasty increases the size of the spinal canal, removing the pressure on the spinal cord and usually reduces the progression of the symptoms. A laminoplasty will also assistance the maintenance of good spinal alignment.
INDICATIONS
The indications for a laminoplasty are persisting pain or weakness, that has been shown by physical examination and radiography to be due to spinal cord compression, and that has not responded to conservative treatment. If there is bowel or bladder dysfunction, difficulty walking, severe muscle weakness, or severe pain that is not controlled by strong pain relievers, your clinician may recommend immediate surgery to prevent permanent spinal cord or nerve damage.
ALTERNATIVES
The non-surgical alternatives to laminoplasty may be
-- activity modification
-- weight loss
-- aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, and swimming
-- strength and flexibility exercises
-- physical therapy
-- hydrotherapy
-- heat and cold pads
-- acupuncture
-- pain-relieving medications such as acetaminophen or paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid and local anesthetic injections.
If the spinal stenosis is compressing the spinal cord and causing neurological symptoms (myelopathy), then your surgeon will usually recommend surgery to decompress the spinal cord and relieve the neurological symptoms (paresthesia, numbness, weakness). Surgery may or may not relieve any neck pain.
BEFORE
Before the laminoplasty
- a doctor will perform a medical examination and any necessary tests to ensure that your general health will permit an anesthetic to be given and the procedure to be performed
- you will be advised when to stop any medications that will increase your bleeding risk ie aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, anti-coagulants, vitamin E, glucosamine and some herbal medicines (including chamomile, danshen, garlic, gingko, devil's claw, ginseng, fish oil, willow bark, feverfew, goji berries)
- you may be admitted into the hospital on the day before or on the morning of the procedure
- don't eat or drink anything for six hours before the procedure
- wear loose-fitting clothes that are easy to take off and put on. Do not wear any jewelry
- before the procedure, the skin on your neck will be cleaned and you will be given a general health check. The skin on your neck may be shaved.
- an intra-venous line will be placed into a vein in your arm to administer fluid and medications
- you may be given a sedating medication to make you drowsy before being given your general anesthetic that will put you to sleep
- let your doctor know if you develop a fever, cold or flu symptoms before your scheduled procedure
GOALS
The goals of a laminoplasty are to increase the space for the spinal cord to decrease the pressure on the cord, and prevent the myelopathy worsening, while maintaining spinal stability, motion and alignment.
TECHNIQUE
You will be lying on your front. Your neck will be cleaned. An incision will be made in the middle of the neck, and the overlying muscles will be moved to the side. Your surgeon will confirm the position of the correct vertebrae for the procedure by using x-ray imaging. A groove of bone and ligament will be removed from one of the lamina. A shallow groove of bone will be removed from the other side, to form the hinge. The lamina and connecting tissues will be opened like a door to decompress the spinal cord. Metal struts will be placed to hold the door open and bone chips will assist the fusion. The wound will be closed with sutures.
These International trucks will be eventually outfitted and rotated into the fleet. It takes time to fabricate and install the custom parts, like headlights and electronic controls. Once in service, they will plow for at least 12 years. ^bt
Having owned the 2008 Kona Sutra for ten months, and just completed the first chain/cassette replacement, I thought it was about time for a long term review, to give other people an idea of what living with the Sutra has been like. My previous post explains why I chose the Sutra - I came up with what I thought was an impossibly eclectic list of requirements from a bicycle, and the Sutra ticked every single box.
Here's some specs, for the statophiles out there: Frame size C54cm Frame tubing Dedacciai COM 12.5 Butted Cromoly Fork Kona P2 700c TB Disc w/Lowrider Headset TH Crankarms FSA Gossamer MegaExo Chainrings 30/39/50 B/B FSA MegaExo Pedals Shimano PD-M520 SPD - Silver Chain Shimano HG53 --> Shimano HG93 XT Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32, 9 Spd) --> Shimano XT M760 (11-32, 9spd) F/D Shimano Tiagra Triple R/D Shimano XT Shadow Shifters Shimano Bar-Con Handlebar FSA RD30 0S Stem FSA OS-190LX Grips Velo Wrap with Gel Brakes Avid BB7 Road Disc Brake Levers Shimano BLR-600 Front Hub Shimano M525 Disc Rear Hub Shimano M525 Disc Spokes DT Stainless 14g Tires Continental Contact 700 x 32C --> Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700x38c Rims Mavic A 317 Disc Saddle Selle Italia XO SE --> Brooks B17 Seatpost FSA SL-280 Seat Clamp Kona Clamp Rear Rack Tubus Logo Panniers Bikebins Computer Sigma DTS 1606 L Fenders SKS Chromoplastic
My primary (i.e. 99% of the time) use of the Sutra has been for commuting. I have covered over 2700 miles (4500km) in the time I have owned it. My commuting route through London is pretty tough on bikes - the roads south of the Thames are awful and full of potholes, through the City there is broken glass all over the place, and further north of the river there are speedbumps everywhere. When I first got the Sutra she was wearing Continental Contact tyres, and they were pretty poor for commuting. They punctured easily and transmitted the bumpiness of the road right up into my forearms. Not much fun. After one puncture too many I replaced the tyres with Schwalbe Marathon Pluses, in their largest diameter, and the difference was marked. The increased volume of air provides a lot more cushioning for the arms, and I have not had a single puncture yet, despite having pulled 6mm long pieces of glass out of the tyre surfaces. The tyres are relatively heavy, but then so is the rest of the bike, and extra weight makes you stronger!
The original rear rack was pretty flimsy, and it did not allow the attachment of the Bikebin panniers I bought to try and add some rigidity. I ended up having to angle grind chunks out of the rack to fit the panniers, which can't have improved their structural integrity. After a month of experiencing the odd sensation of the bike wagging its tail whenever I stood up to pedal hard, I bit the bullet and upgraded the rack to a Tubus Logo. It was a tight fit with the rear disc brake, but the difference was immense. Gone was the sensation of a jelly-like bike, to be replaced by a sensation of rigid stability. Whilst the rack was expensive, it made all the difference, and I would highly recommend it.
Speaking of the brakes, they have saved my life on more than one occasion, usually when a Taxi decides to perform an emergency stop to pick up a fare. The brakes stop consistently in all conditions, and so far I have not had to replace the pads, althoguh I think it will be time to do it soon. Not bad considering I have travelled almost five thousand kilometres in all weathers in the stop-start conditions of London. I was concerned that the brakes might be too powerful, but the modulation provided by the levers and the flex in the arm of the brake means that whilst the power is there if necessary, you have a lot of control over it. There is some disc drag, but this is owing more to my laziness than the brakes themselves, and seems to have little impact on cruising speeds.
Using the bike in all conditions has been excellent. The all-over fenders (something I have never fitted to a bike previously) really keep the rain off and eliminate spray from the road. I had to saw a bit of the front fender off to fit it over the larger tyres, and a little bit off the rear for the same reason, but after the modification they have been flawless.
I had heard reports of spokes snapping, and nothing happened to me until recently, when I noticed a detached spoke whilst replacing the rear cassette. I had no idea how long the spoke had been damaged for, and replaced it myself. The rear wheel is slightly askew, but it does not foul on anything, which is good considering the small tolerance between it and the fender. To be fair, I have been jumping off kerbs and sometimes it is impossible to miss a massive hole in the road when you are in busy traffic. An upgrade I am considering is a stronger rear wheel, although it is not pressingly urgent.
The ride of the bike is super smooth, and certainly not anything like the road bikes I am used to. I use my other road bike for triathlons, and whilst it is a lot more nimble, it is much less comfortable. The Sutra is comfortable all day long, owing in no small part to the Brooks B17 saddle, which took about two thousand miles to properly break in! It was worth it though - sitting on the bike is like sitting in an armchair (albeit a very odd armchair, but an armchair nonetheless). I tend to cruise at about 20mph on her, and my 10.5 mile commute to work takes about 37 minutes. I have started seeking out hills in preparation for some touring of Wales, and the sutra certainly loves to climb. The aggressive, mountain-bike-like frame geometry no doubt assists in this, and is confidence inspiring when climbing and descending. The bar-con shifters were a novelty for me, but they make a lot of sense, especially if replacement shifters were needed on a tour. There are even bosses on the downtube to fit truly old-school shifters in an emergency.
The weight of the bike was a shock initially - weighing in at 15kgs without the accessories, she weighs significantly more than my Specialized Hardrock mountain bike, which is saying something! Over time I have become accustomed to the weight, and now it feels normal. The main advantage of this is that when I ride anything else, it feels super light and goes very rapidly. This makes this bike an ideal training steed.
In conclusion, I have found a lot to love about the Kona Sutra - she's tough, strong and surprisingly fast. There were some niggles about fitting add-ons, but they were all easy to overcome, and the result has been a reliable bike that I think will keep delivering for years.
Based on the amazing Micro-Model designed by master builder Mariann Asanuma for Brickjournal
Ignoring the elegant lines of Mariann's model, I made a few tweaks to the design, extending the roof and adding a chimney. I also gave a bigger hat to the snowman, 'cause I'm a rebel like that.
access panel to hot water heater-saves having to unscrew the plywood anytime i want access to the hot water heater bypass valves
The complete collection of this months mods. From left to right = PPS41, SVT 40, FG42, DP28, Panzerfaust, MP40 w/ stock, Panzerschrek
Credits to Wolf3D for the idea - FG42
Credits to RoA for the idea to use a flag as a blast shield for the Panzerschreck
Just so nobody else gets confused
No BAPs were harmed in the making of these mods!
Temporary film-plane modification of the Koroll 24 camera that I previously used in week 132 of my 52 film cameras in 52 weeks project:
www.flickr.com/photos/tony_kemplen/collections/72157623113584240
I liberally applied sellotape in overlapping criss-cross strips at the film plane.
As the name suggests, this model manages to squeeze 24 exposures out of a roll of 120 film, by using a mask to make the image size 3cm x 4cm. The edges of the film are wasted, but by using the "12 frame" backing paper markings twice, 24 exposures are made.
I removed the mask, so the full width of the film is exposed, and the frames overlap, but if a full frame is desired, the film can simply be advanced twice.
The film was expired Fujichrome Provia ISO400 slide film, which I cross processed in Tetenal C41 chemistry.
Besides the start of a new year, Jan.1, 2017, will also mark the first time since 2009 that the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program and Home Affordable Refinance Program will not exist.
Falling under the government’s Making Home Affordable program, HAMP and HARP were created ...
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Previous loan modifications and old HELOCs face reseting to higher rates and recasting to full amortization likely leading to further loan modification.
Lenders don’t want to modify loans. They would far rather have the borrower pay in accordance with the promissory note they both signed... at Upcoming mortgage resets and recasts prompt more loan modification can-kicking
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As requested, here are the main modifications I made for my 130pds in order to get it up to scratch for imaging with a full frame CCD camera.
1 (Left): A custom built M54-M48 focuser adaptor (screws straight on to drawtube). It also has tilt compensation and integrated coma corrector (Baader MPCC MkIII).
2 (Centre): How it all attaches to the focuser
3 (Right): The setup at work with 9x50 finderguider.
On June 7, 1906, The New York Times reported on an early implementation of what might be considered speed bumps in the U.S. town of Chatham, New Jersey, which planned to raise its crosswalks five inches above the road level: "This scheme of stopping automobile speeding has been discussed by different municipalities, but Chatham is the first place to put it in practice". The average automobile's top speed at the time was around 30 mph.
According to a publication by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the first speed bump in Europe was built in 1970 in the city of Delft in the Netherlands.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_bump
Lowering a car too far can have financial and street cred consequences, an excerpt taken from a forum:
"last night i was out with a few mates . anyway to cut a long story short i went kfc on the way back to meet my mates . i saw a friend parked in a car park . now this car park as a nasty slop witha speed bump on it . at the entrance . so just befor i atempted it i said to my mate im going to regreat this . and guess what ...... i did the was a big bang and alot of steam . i took the rad and the ac rad clean off the car oops . the ac rad was fine just had come of the brackets . but as for the rad ........f*cked . but i went to camberly auto factors today got a new rad £108 . fitted it today . and shes fine aprt from the lact of platic underneath it lol ow well"
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Here is the actual "blueprint" that I used to plan of what I was going to do after I removed the mounting ring (it was a bayonet mount) and the aperture linkage stuff. The aperture stuff no longer worked as it had before once I removed the linkage stuff, so I had to get creative with what to do. Where it says "should be connected" in red, towards the bottom, I eventually created a little loop with a piece of paper clip and glued it to the outer metal piece and looped it over the inner one (which had to move up and down to focus properly). To boil it down: the plastic adjustment ring is attached to the metal ring which is attached to the aperture controls. The aperture ring doesn't click when I use it now, but it still does it's job. I needed some extra space between the lens and the camera body (it was actually too close) so I cut up some metal washers and glued those to the green highlighted areas, which were eventually glued to the actual mount. I'm sure that this is all relatively confusing, so if you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear what you have to say! A full "how to" on this is in the description of this set.
Lenders really need to let go. They blew it. It’s over. Just let it die. Both the lender and the borrower pay a price — or at least they are supposed to. Instead, we bail them out, and we pay the price. Don’t forget about us who pay for their mistakes. Part of the price we pay i... at Loan Modifications Succeed by Increasing Borrower Entitlements
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