Did my engine seize?

If the engine rotated then it is not seized (yet). But seizing an engine is a matter of the main bearings basically welding them selves to the crankshaft. There are other things that go bad with no oil, like rings. These too can be friction welded to the cylinder walls. But some times they just break. Put some […]

Written on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

If the engine rotated then it is not seized (yet).
But seizing an engine is a matter of the main bearings basically welding them selves to the crankshaft.
There are other things that go bad with no oil, like rings. These too can be friction welded to the cylinder walls. But some times they just break.
Put some oil in it (replace the filter too as it may be plugged), pull the ignition wires and crank it over (if it will) till the oil light goes out (or pressure comes up) then reattach the ignition wires and see if it runs.
If it makes a lot of noises when you start it, the motor is fried. Look for a new one or at least a salvage one.
If the body is good and you like the car, fix it. If the body is falling apart, then see how well you can make out on a trade. But you will get more for a trade in if it is running then if it isn’t.

Any tips for taking care of an older dog?

One thing I regret not doing with our other senior Schnauzer when we adopted her was getting a “baseline” blood panel done. Our current girl (who will be 14 next month) gets a full blood panel done every 6 months so we can keep an eye out for changes that might indicate kidney, liver, […]

Written on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

One thing I regret not doing with our other senior Schnauzer when we adopted her was getting a “baseline” blood panel done. Our current girl (who will be 14 next month) gets a full blood panel done every 6 months so we can keep an eye out for changes that might indicate kidney, liver, or heart problems. It’s a little pricey, but it helps us catch things earlier than we would in an annual exam.

Talk to your vet about required vaccinations and what is legally mandated in your city or town. I’m personally of the opinion (and my vet agrees) that at this age, the risks of her having a bad reaction to a vaccine is outweighed by the likelihood of her contracting it because of her lifestyle.

Make sure she has something soft to sleep on, especially if she has arthritis. Also remember that she will be more sensitive to temperature changes (hot and cold) so depending on where you live you may need to get a coat for walks.

Also, you might want to pick up a book on dog massage - I find that giving our dog a quick rubdown in the morning makes her A LOT happier when dealing with stiff muscles. “Canine Massage: A Complete Reference Manual” by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt is a great book, and is available on Amazon.com.

when doing taxes, are spousal support and child support deductions from gross income?

Alimony payments, i.e., spousal support, is deductible to the payor and taxable to the recipient. Note: If you do not have a court order or written agreement, there are no tax consequences. You cannot deduct any of the payments. Any child support orders dated May 1, 1997 or later are automatically deemed non tax deductible to the payor […]

Written on Friday, July 18th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

Alimony payments, i.e., spousal support, is deductible to the payor and taxable to the recipient.

Note:
If you do not have a court order or written agreement, there are no tax consequences. You cannot deduct any of the payments.

Any child support orders dated May 1, 1997 or later are automatically deemed non tax deductible to the payor and non taxable to the recipient (pursuant to the Suzanne Thibideau court rulings 1997).

If you need further information, CRA’s website on support payments received is:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/reporting-income/lines101-170/128/menu-e.html

If you need further information, CRA’s website on support payments paid is:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/deductions/lines206-236/220/menu-e.html

Hope this helps you.

Is anyone else super excited about everything that’s happened so far in free agency?

With a sorry a$$ football season for both teams in DA Bay, I’m hella juiced to see that the 49Er’s signing Justin Smith, Desean Foster, and Issac Bruce. Though my man Bruce is old, he should be of some use for the Niners next season. And with a lousy 3mill in salary cap to work […]

Written on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

With a sorry a$$ football season for both teams in DA Bay, I’m hella juiced to see that the 49Er’s signing Justin Smith, Desean Foster, and Issac Bruce. Though my man Bruce is old, he should be of some use for the Niners next season. And with a lousy 3mill in salary cap to work with, my home team the Raiders signed Gibril Wilson, and made Kelly the highest paid D-lineman in the game( I wouldn’t have done it!!). I like the move to bring in Wilson though, what I like more is the departure of Jerry Porter!! Hopefully the Raiders could hop on some O-line help, and WR help..
I’m juiced for the BILLS!! Signing my boi Kawika Mitchell, and trading for Marcus Stroud is huge!!! At first I thought the Bills were stupid for letting go of Spikes, and Fletcher, but they rebounded in a nice way. With they’re young talent and the Vets they had brought in, I say they are looking good if they can get a solid QB, or solid QB play…
Samuel’s going to Philly!!! That’s huge!!!
Faneca to the Jets to add to that already scary looking offensive line!!
Yea the off season is the shyt!! I like the Draft part just a tad more than the Free agent part( mostly because you dont know what can happen), but all of it is exciting at the least. There is no better part than watching your teams off season Investments pay off when it counts, Regular/Post season..
Hopefully Al Davis could follow the Niners lead, and make some type of splash in the off season!! Maybe Ian Gold, Maybe Javon Walker???
4-sho

How could we perform a CPR on car accident’s victim?

Well the only time you should touch any car accident victim is if 1) There person MUST be rapidly extricated from the car due to a circumstances that pose a emanate danger to the victims life by continuing to remain in the vehicle. (ie the car is on fire) 2) The person has no pulse. Moving a patient […]

Written on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

Well the only time you should touch any car accident victim is if
1) There person MUST be rapidly extricated from the car due to a circumstances that pose a emanate danger to the victims life by continuing to remain in the vehicle. (ie the car is on fire)
2) The person has no pulse.

Moving a patient out of the vehicle in any other circumstance could end up doing more harm than good.

If the person has no Carotid (neck) pulse then yes you should pull them out of the car, with yourself and the victim well away from danger, and out of the way of traffic. You should then begin CPR if you are trained to do so.

So to answer your question, yes you may perform CPR if you suspect fractures. Airway, Breathing, and Circulation, take priority over all other injuries. Also the broken bones should not puncture the heart, lungs, other organs if you are performing CPR correctly.
In this case remember that the person is dead if you do nothing. However has a small chance of living if you do.
Very good question!
PS- Do not try to perform CPR with the person still in their seat. It will not even remotely work. You will get all tired out, without even doing anything to circulate the blood.

Does she look pregnant?

Hey chickie! Sorry been snoozing with a sick toddler - anyway ultrasounding from the outside is not ideal for the reasons that you mentioned but with the little girls, it’s sometimes the only way. Her belly does have a roundness especially towards the bottom that does tend to have the pregnancy look but then I had […]

Written on Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

Hey chickie!
Sorry been snoozing with a sick toddler - anyway ultrasounding from the outside is not ideal for the reasons that you mentioned but with the little girls, it’s sometimes the only way. Her belly does have a roundness especially towards the bottom that does tend to have the pregnancy look but then I had a couple of Shetlands as a kid and they always had that tubby tummy. I’ve also learnt that when 2 or 3 year olds are in foal, they are like teenagers that can disguise it from the world until they are very far along. Had a 2 yr old QH sent into training and she seemed to have a hay belly. Eventually got her palapated and she was in foal - nightmare!
I’ve got mares now that look a bit tubby but not really pregnant yet I know they are and they will remain like that until the last 6 weeks or so. I’ve also got another mare that looks like a Jersey cow and milks like one, pregnant or not. You could toss a coin on this one. I’d pull blood and drop it off at the clinic and ask them to run it, that way you’ll know one way or the other. She’s a cutie though and it’s nice to know that she’s got a charmed life now. Sorry couldn’t be of more help!

What does the “Corkscrew” at Cedar point feel like? (Is it rough, smooth, scary, fast, etc.)?

Time has not been nice to the corkscrew. While the first drop still has a bit of aittime to it, sadly the rest of the ride is kind of rough. It is kind of neat as the actual corkscrew part of the ride goes over the midway. It’s kind of neat to […]

Written on Monday, July 14th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 0 comments to this post

Time has not been nice to the corkscrew. While the first drop still has a bit of aittime to it, sadly the rest of the ride is kind of rough. It is kind of neat as the actual corkscrew part of the ride goes over the midway. It’s kind of neat to walk along to midway and see the cars spiral through it above you. It’s short and a little rough but there is usually a very small line to get on it. If you have to wait more than 15 minutes or so, I would say skip it. However, if the line is short or non-existent, it’s worth a shot just to experience it.

From the Cedar Point website:

Built during America’s Bicentennial year of 1976, the Corkscrew roller coaster at Cedar Point proudly displays its patriotic red, white and blue colors as it takes its guests upside down not once, not twice, but three times in approximately two minutes! Onlookers stand in awe as the Corkscrew gracefully turns its passengers upside down directly over the midway. When it opened, Corkscrew was the first roller coaster ever to span a midway and was the first triple-looping scream machine in the world.

The Corkscrew gave 994,029 looping rides in 2005 and more than 53 million since it opened 30 years ago. Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride.

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Written on Monday, July 14th, 2008 by dariusshort :: 1 comments to this post

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