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Portales past: March 19, 1950
March 19, 1950: The Portales Daily News: This week's $3 news tip award goes to O.J. Stewart of Portales Steam Laundry for his prompt telephone call about the wreck of the Santa Fe freight train.
Portales past: March 18, 1962
March 18, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: The Portales High School track team proved the "better late than never" rule quite conclusively Saturday as they took second place in the opening meet at Tucumcari, in spite of a delayed arrival that left them out of the first five events.
Portales past: March 17, 1944
March 17, 1944: The Portales Daily News: 1st Sgt. Harold L. Woodward, son of Mrs. C.W. Woodward of Portales, has won the right to wear the world famous wings and boots of the U.S. Army volunteer paratroopers, World War II's most feared warriors.
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March 16, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Texas Western College won its 10th of the last 11 golf matches Thursday afternoon from a spunky Eastern New Mexico University squad, which went down 6 1/2 — 5 1/2 at the Portales Country Club Golf Course.
Portales past: March 15, 1950
March 15, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Oil leasing in the Elida area took a sudden spurt today, with 32 instruments filed in the city clerk's office.
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March 14, 1944: The Portales Daily News: Civilians in the area will soon be able to buy dried apples and currents, said Ted Tenorio, area supervisor of the WFA's office of distribution.
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March 13, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Transwestern Pipeline Co. has appealed to the United States Supreme Court a judgment calling for the payment of more than $40,000 in damages to nine Portales Valley farmers.
Portales past: March 12, 1950
March 12, 1950: The Portales Daily News: Several thousand empty milk cartons were destroyed by a smoldering blaze in a sheet-iron shed behind the New Mexico Co-op Creamers Saturday morning.
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March 11, 1962: Portales News-Tribune: Ad from Turner's Dept. Store: dress heels, $6.99; ladies summer shoes, $3.98; ladies large Pixies, $3.98; and a 3-button coachman brunchcoat in 100% wash-n-wear cotton, $5.95.


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Rich countries betraying their obligations to help poor countries protect public health
Five years on, most poor people are yet to benefit from the Doha Declaration
Poor people in developing countries are still being denied cheaper life-saving medicines five years after world leaders signed a formal trade declaration to put health before profits.
In a report published today marking the fifth anniversary of the "Doha Declaration", "Patents vs. Patients: Five Years After the Doha Declaration," international agency Oxfam says that rich countries are taking little or no action towards their obligations and are in some cases actually undermining the declaration.
The declaration says that developing countries must be able to use public health safeguards written into the WTO's intellectual property rules (called TRIPS) in order to access cheaper generic versions of patented medicines. Generic competition is the most sustainable way to keep the price of medicines down, says Oxfam.
"Rich countries have broken the spirit of the Doha Declaration," said Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign head Celine Charveriat. "The declaration said the right things but needed political action to work. That hasn't happened. We've gone backwards. People are still suffering or dying needlessly."
Since 2001 things have become worse for sick people in developing countries:
More than 4 million people were newly infected by HIV in 2005;
Cancer – once considered a "burden of the rich" – is increasingly affecting people in developing countries, with the rate of disease due to double by 2020 and 60% of new cases occurring in the developing world;
Diabetes has risen from 30 million to 230 million people in the past 20 years with most new cases now reported in poorer countries.
However, the World Health Organization says that 74% of AIDS medicines are still under monopoly, 77% of Africans still have no access to AIDS treatment, and 30% of the world's population still do not have regular access to essential medicines.
There are many reasons for this but one of the most important is that rich countries, particularly the US, are bullying developing countries to impose stricter intellectual property rules in order to preserve pharmaceutical monopolies. This is restricting generic competition and keeping prices high.
"Global health statistics are grim but the US continues to negotiate trade deals with even stricter rules that limit how a country can use public health safeguards," said Charveriat." If implemented, these deals will result in Colombia having to pay an additional $940 million per year by 2020 to cover the increased cost of medicines, affecting nearly 6 million patients. Similarly in Peru, where the price of medicines could increase by 100% in 10 years and 162% in 18 years.
Other rich countries, particularly those among the European Union, have quietly consented to US actions. Pharmaceutical companies have gone even further by directly challenging countries such as India and in Philippines that have sought to use the safeguards.
In 2005, cancer patient groups in India used Indian intellectual property law to stop a patent application by the Swiss company Novartis for its anti-cancer drug, Glivec. This allowed Indian companies to continue making generic versions at $2,700 per patient a year, as opposed to Novartis having a monopoly priced version for sale at $27,000 per patient a year.
However Novartis recently appealed the court's decision in a direct challenge to India's right to interpret the TRIPS Agreement to protect public health. If Novartis is successful, it could jeopardize India's generic export industry. India is the world's leader exporter of generic medicines, with 67% of its exports going to developing countries.
"Novartis has told Oxfam that there is no commercial market for Glivec in India and that it is challenging India in order to align Indian intellectual property law with TRIPS," Charveriat says. "However, India is only trying to use the flexibilities rightfully available to it under TRIPS and Novartis is seeking to block that right."
Meanwhile in the Philippines, the government has conducted tests and issued a regulatory approval for a cheaper patented version of Novarsc, a heart disease drug now under patent to the US company Pfizer. The government is doing this to ensure that a cheaper patented version of Novarsc that costs almost 90% less will be available immediately from when the patent expires in June 2007.
Oxfam believes that the government's action is consistent with the TRIPS Agreement and with the Philippines intellectual property law. However, Pfizer is now suing the government. If Pfizer is successful, it will severely limit the government's ability to access cheaper medicines and assert its right to enforce TRIPS safeguards.
"Developing countries have a responsibility to use the public health safeguards but when they try to do so they are put under huge pressure," Charveriat said.
In order to make the Doha Declaration work, Oxfam is calling for:
The WTO to review the impact of the TRIPS Agreement to ensure that all members can protect public health.
The US to stop pressuring countries to adopt stricter intellectual property rules, especially through its FTA negotiations;
The EU to clarify that it will not push for TRIPS-plus measures within European Partnership Agreements, and that it gives developing countries the policy space to freely use TRIPS flexibilities;
Rich countries to give political and technical support to developing countries to use the safeguards under TRIPS to ensure access to affordable medicines;
Political will on the part of developing countries to implement the public health safeguards;
An end to lawsuits currently pursued by Novartis and Pfizer against developing countries.
"Rich countries must live up to their commitments and stop undermining the Doha Declaration with their selfish actions," Charveriat said. "Now more than ever we need a global trading system that puts health before profit and makes medicines affordable for all."
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The Cardinal Valley Art Show will open at the Pendleton Art Center during tonight's First Friday art walk.
Painter and mixed media artist Emily Vigil, museum assistant at Massillon Museum in Massillon, Ohio, was judge for the show.
With more than 10 years of museum and gallery experience, Vigil has been exhibits coordinator for the West Virginia State Museum and worked as director at Marshall University's Birke Art Gallery. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in painting from Marshall and a master of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from Louisiana State University.
Q: How did you become judge for the Cardinal Valley Art Show?
A: I was invited to jury the exhibition by a colleague at Marshall University, Andrea Prince. She and I were both received our bachelor's degrees from the art department at Marshall.
Q: How much judging have you done?
A: I have judged shows a few times over the years. However, I have extensive experience from another perspective: that of an exhibition coordinator, at a variety of venues.
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As an artist, I have also seen the flip side of this process. I have entered numerous juried exhibitions, with varied results. I believe that all these experiences together make me a well-rounded judge.
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Q: I have heard it said about art shows that it all depends on who the judge is and what he or she likes. What is your response to that?
A: Yes, I would agree with that in general. A show does depend on who a judge is, in as much as one's experience and education certainly influence that person's sensibilities. However, I do believe most jurors consciously step into a more objective stance for the task. They carefully consider the venue, and most importantly the audience for the work when making their choices.
Q: Is there any advice you can give to people who enter art shows?
A: Yes. 1.)Always present your work in its best light. If submitting through images, make sure that the photographs are taken well, and follow the submission directions. When submitting work itself, make sure that it is solidly constructed and any installation instructions are clear, and that frames complement the work.
2.) I would say that juried shows are a kind of visual "networking," where you may find others with a similar affinity, and make connections that can lead to other exhibition opportunities.
3.) Keep entering shows — even if not awarded, the exposure can lead to unexpected rewards and opportunities. Jurors may also be looking for artists to include in future shows that they curate.
First Friday events
‰The art of Al Cornet is displayed at The Frame Up Gallery, 1436 Winchester Ave. For more information, call (606) 324-8565 or visit theframeupgallery.com.
‰Highlands Museum and Discovery Center will be open for First Friday art walk with music by Isaac Stephens from 6 to 8 p.m. The Star Lab will offer a workshop every 30 minutes and face painting will be offered. Admission will be free for the first floor.
‰The Pendleton Art Center is the site for the Cardinal Valley Art Show during First Friday art walk. The Pendleton is at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave. CCC Trail Cafe, which is inside the center, will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (606) 920-9863 or visit pendletonartcenter.com.
‰Featured Artist for the Month of April at The Upstairs Gallery is Laura Moul, nationally certified master craftsman photographer, "A Photographic Journey." The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave. For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-2470 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.
‰Thoroughbred Gallery will have a photography show called "Anything Goes." Live entertainment will be provided by Brian Brown. The gallery is at 1430 Winchester Ave. For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-2470 or (304) 633-4401 or visit yessy.com/TUG.
‰Jesse Stuart Foundation will be open for First Friday. The foundation is at 1645 Winchester Ave. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.
‰The Lamp Post Cafe will have an open mic poetry reading from 6 to 7 p.m. Artist Jeremy Grizzle will display his work from 6 to 9 p.m. The restaurant is at the corner of 15th Street and Greenup Avenue.
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Maria Flora Sarah Silva and Brandon Michael Wagemaker were married on August 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m., at the Petersburg Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Schwarte officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Lewie and the late Maybelle Silva of Petersburg. The groom's parents are Wendy and Rick Wagemaker of Victoria, B.C. Canada.
The flower girl was Rosebelle Silva and the ring bearer was Analia Perry.
The ushers were Gene Bernaldo and Doug Whittlesey.
The bridesmaids were Marylene Silva of Juneau, Alaska, Michaela Silva of Juneau, Stephanie Lucas of Petersburg, Christen Brinkmoellar of Chandler, Ariz., and Charlotte Perry of Juneau.
The best man was Louie Silva Jr. of Petersburg.
The bride's grandmother, Virginia Mata, also took part in the wedding ceremony lighting the candle with the groom's mother, which would soon be used to unite the families.
The bride was escorted down the aisle and given away by her father Lewie Silva Sr.
The bride's gown was a white sweetheart cut gown with Swarovski crystals throughout and beading.
Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Sons of Norway Hall which was catered by Liv & Heidi's Kjokken, and music was provided by Dj Lou Dogg.
The bride graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast in 2008 with a BBA with an emphasis in management. The groom graduated from high school in 2006 and attended Camosun College in Victoria, B.C., Canada and took welding courses.
Some of the groom's family from Victoria BC, Canada attended the wedding including his mother and father, his auntie's Karen Cameron and Janice Lee, his grandma Anne Wagemaker, and his brother Travis Wagemaker.
The couple will honeymoon at a later date and will reside in Petersburg.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2008) - The U.S. Women's National Indoor Volleyball Team will travel to Brazil, Chinese Taipei and Thailand in its three preliminary round weekends of the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix, followed by the tournament's Final Round at Tokyo if it advances.
Team USA, the 2008 Olympic Games silver medalist and currently ranked third in the FIVB World Ranking, opens the tournament in an undetermined city in Brazil July 31 to Aug. 2 as part of Group A. The marquee matchup is a rematch of the 2008 Olympic Games gold-medal match with Brazil. Other U.S. opponents in Brazil are Germany and Puerto Rico.
The Americans have a long journey from Brazil to its second preliminary round weekend site held Aug. 7-9 at Miao Li, Chinese Taipei. Among the other Group D countries competing in Chinese Taipei are Netherlands, Dominican Republic and Germany.
Team USA wraps up preliminary round competition Aug. 14-16 at Bangkok, Thailand. In addition to host Thailand, the U.S. will face Russia and Puerto Rico in Group I.
The FIVB World Grand Prix is the premiere annual international tournament with 12-teams competing in three consecutive preliminary round weekends immediately followed by a Final Round of six teams. Each preliminary round weekend includes three matches in three days. At this date, the actual preliminary round match schedule has yet to be released by the FIVB. After the nine matches of preliminary competition, the top six teams (or top five teams plus Japan as Final Round host) advance to the Final Round held Aug. 19-23 at Tokyo. The Final Round is a round robin format in five days.
Overall, Team USA will face seven of the other 11 teams competing in the FIVB World Grand Prix during the preliminary round, including two matches against Germany and NORCECA rival Puerto Rico. Only Brazil and Russia also qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games. The U.S. will not face China, Japan, Korea or Poland, unless they meet in the Final Round, and all but Korea participated in the 2008 Olympic Games.
The average U.S. opponent's world ranking for its nine preliminary round matches is 13.6, highlighted by top-ranked Brazil and eighth-ranked Russia. Dominican Republic is ranked 11th in the current world ranking, while Netherlands is 13th, Germany is 15th, Thailand is 19th and Puerto Rico is 20th. Team USA's non-preliminary round opponents average a 7.75 world ranking as all four in the top 10.
The U.S. qualified for the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix at the 2008 Pan American Cup as the third-highest finishing NORCECA team in the tournament.
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July 31-Aug. 2: First Preliminary Round WeekendGroup A (at Brazil): USA, Brazil, Germany, Puerto RicoGroup B (at Poland): Poland, Japan, Netherlands, ThailandGroup C (at Ningbo, China): China, Russia, Dominican Republic, Korea
Aug. 7-9: Second Preliminary Round WeekendGroup D (at Miao Li, Chinese Taipei): USA, Netherlands, Dominican Republic, GermanyGroup E (at Macau, China): China, Brazil, Poland, ThailandGroup F (at Osaka, Japan): Japan, Korea, Russia, Puerto Rico
Aug. 14-16: Third Preliminary Round WeekendGroup G (at Hong Kong): China, Poland, Netherlands, Dominican RepublicGroup H (at Korea): Brazil, Japan, Germany, KoreaGroup I (at Bangkok, Thailand): USA, Thailand, Russia, Puerto Rico
FIVB World Grand Prix Teams - World Ranking - Last USA Meeting ResultBrazil - 1st - Lost 25-15, 18-25, 25-13, 25-21 in 2008 Olympic Games Gold-Medal Match (8/23/08)USA - 3rd - Not applicableChina - 5th - Won 23-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 15-11 in 2008 Olympic Games Pool Play (8/15/08)Japan - 7th - Won 25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21 in 2008 Olympic Games Pool Play (8/9/08)Russia - 8th - Lost 18-25, 25-18, 26-24, 21-25, 15-6 in 2007 FIVB World Grand Prix 2nd Weekend (8/11/07)Poland - 9th - Won 18-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-19, 15-13 in 2008 Olympic Games Pool Play (8/17/08)Korea - 10th - Won 25-21, 25-19, 25-23 in 2007 World Cup (11/11/07)Dominican Republic - 11th - Won 25-13, 25-21, 25-20 in 2008 World Grand Prix 2nd Weekend (6/28/08)Netherlands - 13th - Lost 25-18, 25-23, 11-25, 25-20 in 2007 World Grand Prix Final Round (8/19/07)Germany - 15th - Won 25-27, 25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 15-12 in 2006 World Championship (11/12/06)Thailand - 19th - Won 25-18, 25-17, 26-28, 25-13 in 2008 World Grand Prix 2nd Weekend (6/27/08)Puerto Rico - 20th - Lost 25-21, 34-32, 14-25, 25-18 in 2008 Pan American Cup Quarterfinals (6/5/08)


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Posted: 4:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012
By Kidventurous
I can't tell you how many times I've dragged my feet longer than I should to purchase airline tickets and set up room reservations. As I've learned again and again, waiting can be very expensive, but it doesn't need to be. Even as a last-minute traveler, there are still many ways to save if you know what to do and where to go. Take a look:
Sign Up for Airfare Alerts: Once you know travel is in your future, sign up for free fare alerts on sites like AirfareWatchdog.com andCheapAir.com. Enter your route and you'll receive emails when ticket prices drop. Even if you aren't taking the time to actively seek out fares, at least you know someone is. Sign up with your preferred airlines too for sale alerts and even coupon codes.
Know the Best Days to Fly: You don't need a crystal ball, just head to Priceline's Best Days to Fly calendar, especially if holiday travel is on your mind. The color-coded calendar lists out good days and best days in terms of travel discounts.
Be Flexible with Travel Dates: You've probably heard this over and over again, but it's true. If you want to fly the day before Thanksgiving and return the Sunday after the holiday, for example, you won't find any deals. Everyone wants to fly these days, so demand is high. However, if you can be flexible with your travel days, the deals will be yours.
Look Beyond the Travel Search Engines: Check out the prices on Kayak and Orbitz, but then find out what other airlines fly into your destination airport to make sure you haven't overlooked any carriers.Southwest, most notably, is not included in the travel aggregator sites, so you'll need to search their website directly for fares.
Hit Daily Deal Sites: If you need to find a hotel room, head to Groupon, LivingSocial and Bloomspot to get on their daily mailing lists. All three offer loads of discounts at hotels and resorts, so sign up early and hopefully a hotel deal for your destination will pop up soon.
Get Serious About Social Media: More and more, airlines are using Twitter and Facebook to let their followers know about limited-time fare sales. For example, Jet Blue tweets out super-low, last-minute fares from @JetBlueCheeps every Tuesday. Virgin America and Spirit Airlines have also been tweeting out fare alerts, so start following these airlines now.
Grab the Mobile Apps: If you've already arrived in a new city and need a room, then you need the right apps on your phone. The free Hotel Tonight app for iPhone shares new hotel deals at noon each day for dozens and dozens of cities. I also like the Priceline Negotiator app with Tonight-Only Deals, making it easy to book a discounted room while on-the-go.
For even more tips on saving on airfares, be sure to check out my two recent posts: 7 Ways to Find the Best Holiday Airfares and Saving Money: 6 Airlines to Follow on Twitter.
Erin Gifford is Savings.com guest writer and a mother of four who shares family travel advice on her blog,Kidventurous, which was selected as the Best Family Travel blog by Parents magazine. Follow her onFacebook and Twitter.
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FUQUAY-VARINA — The Holly Springs boys' basketball team returned to its winning ways Friday with a solid 60-45 Tri-9 Conference victory over rival Fuquay-Varina.
Senior Anthanee Doyle led the way with 17 points, while junior Craig McDaniel added 13 to get the Golden Hawks (7-6, 3-3) back to .500 in the conference.
The Bengals (1-12, 1-6) trailed much of the way following a close first period. The two teams were tied 10-10 after one, but Holly Springs limited Fuquay-Varina to just seven points in the second quarter to take a 27-17 lead into intermission.
"We started off well offensively, but came out a little flat defensively," said Holly Springs head coach Thurman Jordan. "In the second our press turned the outcome of the game in our favor."
Jordan credited McDaniel with giving the Golden Hawks the defensive spark which forced the Bengals into rushed shots and a few costly turnovers.
"I think Craig settled our guys down so we were able to turn up the heat defensively," Jordan said. "I also liked the way Markese (Evans) played a solid game for us."
Doyle carried Holly Springs offensively, scoring eight in the first half, and sinking three treys in the game, yet the low key shooting guard was quick to credit his coach and teammates for his achievements.
"The first half was kind of ugly, but my team stepped it up after halftime," Doyle said. "We listened to our coach and ran the offense the right way and everything worked out. I've got to be honest, my teammates really got me the ball in the right spots."
The Golden Hawks hit six three pointers and scored on numerous assisted plays in the paint.
Holly Springs led by as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter before Fuquay-Varina got hot from beyond the arc, nailing three 3-pointers in the game's final minutes.
D.J. Burt paced the Bengals with 12 points, while Brandon Mendez scored nine and Jake Hartzell added seven.
"We did a lot better job boxing out in the second half but we turned the ball over too much and were a little too quick with our shot selection," said F-V head coach Randy Barrow. "We did fairly well with their press early on but later it sped us up a bit too much."
Both teams will play conference leaders next week, as Holly Springs faces Middle Creek and Lee County, while Fuquay-Varina travels to Apex.


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BEST APPETIZERS: Downtown Grill & Brewery
Best Appetizers Runners-Up: Aubrey's, Calhoun's, Public House
BEST LOCAL CHEF: Bruce Bogartz (RouXbarb)
Best Local Chef Runners-Up: Martha Boggs (Bistro at the Bijou), Brandon Cruze (Sunspot), Steve Puleo (Puleo's Grill)
BEST SERVER: Brandi Winchester (Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria)
Best Server Runners-Up: Erin Bilbo (Sunspot), Stephen Morelock (Bonefish Gril), Lia Patty (Sapphire)
BEST PATIO and WATERFRONT RESTAURANT: Calhoun's on the River
Best Patio Runners-Up: Crown & Goose, Lakeside Tavern, Urban Bar
Best Waterfront Restaurant Runners-Up: Lakeside Tavern, Sweet P's BBQ, Willy's Bar & Grill
BEST SOURCE FOR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE/MEAT: Market Square Farmer's Market
Best Source for Locally Grown Produce/Meat Runners-Up: The Market (Maryville), Three Rivers Market, UT Farmer's Market
BEST MARTINI: Sapphire
Best Martini List Runners-Up: Baker Peters Fine Dining & Lounge, Bistro at the Bijou, Chesapeake's
BEST MARGARITA: Soccer Taco
Best Margarita Runners-Up: Canun's Mexican Restaurant, Chez Guevara, Señor Taco
BEST BLOODY MARY: Bistro at the Bijou
Best Bloody Mary Runners-Up: The Crown & Goose, Downtown Grill & Brewery, Preservation Pub
BEST SWEET TEA: Petro's
Best Sweet Tea Runners-Up: Apple Cake Tea Room, Calhoun's Chandler's Deli
BEST HAPPY HOUR: Downtown Grill & Brewery
Best Happy Hour Runners-Up: Preservation Pub, Urban Bar, The Well
BEST BEER SELECTION (Restaurant): Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
Best Beer Selection Runners-Up: Downtown Grill & Brewery, Preservation Pub, Smoky Mountain Brewery
BEST WINE LIST: Oodles Uncorked
Best Wine List Runners-Up: Bistro by the Tracks, Chez Liberty, Cru Bistro & Wine Bar
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR/PUB: Preservation Pub
Best Neighborhood Bar/Pub Runners-Up: Bearden Beer Market, Downtown Grill & Brewery, Public House
BEST LIQUOR STORE and WINE STORE: Bob's Package Store
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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER: Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
Best Physical Therapy Center Runners-Up: Fort Sanders Regional, Marino Therapy, Parkwest Therapy Center
BEST WALK-IN/URGENT CARE CLINIC: Summit Medical Group
Best Walk-In/Urgent Care Clinic Runners-Up: East Tennessee Medical Group, Family Care Specialists, Parkmed
BEST COSMETIC SURGEON: Dr. Ed Breazeale (The Breazeale Clinic)
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BEST DERMATOLOGIST: Skin Wellness Center
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BEST FURNITURE: Bliss Home
Best Furniture Runners-Up: Knoxville Wholesale Furniture, Nouveau Classics, O.P. Jenkins Furniture & Design
BEST CLOTHING STORE: Bliss
Best Clothing Store Runners-Up: Altar'd State, Crush, Planet Xchange
BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT STORE: Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc.
Best Thrift/Secondhand Clothing Store Runners-Up: KARM Thrift Stores, Planet Xchange, Repeat Boutique
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE: Weigel's
Best Convenience Store Runners-Up: Aisle 9, The Market, Pilot
BEST DRY CLEANER: Prestige Cleaners
Best Dry Cleaner Runners-Up: Crown Cleaners, Farragut Cleaners, US Cleaners
BEST EYEWEAR SHOP: Luttrell's Eyewear
Best Eyewear Shop Runners-Up: Andes Optical, Clancy Optical Co., Spex
BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION: ORNL Federal Credit Union
Best Bank/Credit Union Runners-Up: First Tennessee, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, SunTrust
BEST TATTOO STUDIO: Saint Tattoo
Best Tattoo Studio Runners-Up: Born This Way Body Arts, Synergy Tattoo, True Blue Electric Tattoo
BEST TANNING SALON: Sun Tan City
Best Tanning Salon Runners-Up: Beach Bums, Fusion Tanning Studios, New Release Video & Tan
BEST AUTO SERVICE: Fisher Tire
Best Auto Service Runners-Up: Harper Auto Square, MF Automotive, R.T. Clapp
BEST BIKE SHOP: Greenlee's Bike Shop
Best Bike Shop Runners-Up: The Bike Zoo, Cedar Bluff Cycles, Tennessee Valley Bikes
BEST PET SUPPLY STORE: Agri-Feed Pet Supply
Best Pet Supply Store Runners-Up: Natural Pet Supply, Pet Supplies Plus, River Dog Bakery
BEST PLACE TO BOARD YOUR PETS: PetSafe Village
Best Place to Board Your Pets Runners-Up: All Kreatures Pet Care, Butler Animal Clinic, Dream Katcher Lodge
BEST IN-STORE PET: Napoleon, at Nostalgia
Best In-Store Pet Runners-Up: Bim (Downtown Wine + Spirits), Butch (The Board Room), Max (Bearden Beer Market)
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Best Four-Year/ Community College Runners-Up: Carson-Newman, Maryville College, University of Tennessee–Knoxville
BEST TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SCHOOL: Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
Best Technical/Business School Runners-Up: Fountainhead College of Technology, ITT Technical Institute, South College
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL: Webb School of Knoxville
Best Private School Runners-Up: Christian Academy of Knoville, Knoxville Catholic High School, Maryville College
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Best Cosmetology School Runners-Up: Aveda Institute, Knoxville Institute of Hair Design, Paul Mitchell The School-Knoxville
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Best TV Station Runners-Up: WATE, WKOP, WVLT
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Best Radio Station Runners-Up: WDVX, WIVK, WUOT
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY: Andy & Allison (WIVK)
Best Radio Personality Runners-Up: Kim Hansard (WWST), Hallerin Hilton Hill (WNOX), Frank Murphy (WWST)
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Best Museum Runners-Up: East Tennessee History Center, Frank H. McClung Museum, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
BEST GALLERY: Bennett Galleries
Best Gallery Runners-Up: The Art Market Gallery, Bliss, The Emporium
BEST ARTIST: Rob St. Clair
Best Artist Runners-Up: Jim Gray, Ammi Knight, Robert Tino
BEST THEATER GROUP: Clarence Brown Theatre
Best Local Theater Group Runners-Up: Children's Theatre of Knoxville, Einstein Simplified, Oak Ridge Playhouse
BEST ACTOR: Bill Landry
Best Local Actor Runners-Up: Christian Cox (as Garry Plimpton), Steve Dupree, David Keith
BEST DANCE COMPANY: Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble
Best Local Dance Company Runners-Up: Appalachian Ballet Co., Circle Modern Dance, Salome Cabaret
BEST ROCK BAND: The Dirty Guv'nahs
Best Local Rock Band Runners-Up: The Black Cadillacs, The Black Lillies, Dishwater Blonde
BEST DJ: DJ Slink
Best Local DJ Runners-Up: DJ 4Matiks, DJ Eric B, Rick Murphy
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Best Local Hip-Hop Group Runners-Up: Dopplegangsta, Lil Iffy, The Theorizt
BEST AMERICANA BAND: The Black Lillies
Best Local Americana Band Runners-Up: Mic Harrison & The High Score, The Hotshot Freight Train, Brendon James Wright & The Wrongs
BEST JAZZ BAND: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
Best Local Jazz Band Runners-Up: Donald Brown, Christabel & The Jons, Robinella
BEST BLUES BAND: John Worley and the Conbred Blues Band
Best Local Blues Band Runners-Up: The Dirty Dougs, Jenna & Her Cool Friends, Labron Lazenby and the LA3
BEST COVER BAND: The Coveralls
Best Cover Band Runners-Up: Breakfast Club, The Chillbillies, Pop Rox
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Best Concert Venue Runners-Up: Bijou Theatre, The Square Room, Valarium
BEST KARAOKE: Toots Little Honky Tonk
Best Karaoke Runners-Up: Bull Feathers Cafe, Club XYZ, King Tut's Grill
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BEST ROCK CLUB: Valarium
Best Rock Club Runners-Up: Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, The Pilot Light, Preservation Pub
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Best Gay Club Runners-Up: Carousel, Hott Rods
BEST DANCE CLUB: Sassy Ann's
Best Dance Club Runners-Up: Hanna's Old City, Southbound, Valarium
BEST ADULT ENTERTAINMENT CLUB: The Mouse's Ear
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BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER: Donovan Swick
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BEST KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNER: Modern Supply Kitchen & Bath Showroom
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BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Grace Construction
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BEST PLUMBER: Cedar Bluff Plumbing
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Best Flooring Store Runners-Up: Frazier's Carpet, Gillenwater Flooring and Kitchen Gallery, Knox Rail Salvage
BEST REALTOR: Suzy Trotta
Best Realtor Runners-Up: Laura Bailey, Anthony Edwards, Jennifer Montgomery
BEST NATIONAL CHAIN DEPARTMENT STORE: Target
Best National Chain Department Store Runners-Up: Dillard's, Kohl's, Petsmart
BEST NATIONAL CHAIN RESTAURANT: Cheddar's
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BEST NATIONAL CHAIN GROCERY: Kroger
Best National Chain Restaurant Runners-Up: Earth Fare, Food City, Fresh Market
BEST NATIONAL CHAIN HOUSEWARES STORE: Lowe's
Best National Chain Homewares Store Runners-Up: Ace Hardware, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Home Depot
BEST STORY ABOUT KNOXVILLE: Martha Boggs Kicking Out Stacey Campfield from Bistro at the Bijou
Best Storey About Knoxville Runners-Up: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Helping the Restoration House, Love Kitchen on Oprah, Popcorn Sutton
BEST LOCAL ANNUAL EVENT: Dogwood Arts Festival
Best Local Annual Event Runners-Up: Boomsday, Brewers' Jam, International Biscuit Festival
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By Emma Jane Muir, Special to the Record-Eagle
---- — n The situation in regard to the shooting of Harry W. Fischer was somewhat changed today by the arrival from Chicago of Attorney Spencer L. Adams and Martin Pattison, father of Mrs. Fischer. It was thought that something definite would be done today, either by releasing O. M. Arebach, who is held in jail here in connection with the death, or by getting out a warrant for his arrest. After a conference, an agreement was reached whereby Arebach will remain in jail.
n There was a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Segar of Lake Ann held at the hall in Almira Saturday evening as they are going to leave for Traverse City to make it their home. All are very sorry to have them go as they have resided in Almira for over 30 years.
n C. E. Lamb, a farmer living near Bendon, is constructing a barn and silo. They are both large, impressive buildings and will be handsome additions to his property. The work is progressing at a pace that will ensure its completion before winter sets in.
n Our correspondent at East Paradise reports that the fair held earlier this month at Kingsley was a decided success. Notwithstanding the late season, the exhibits were exceptionally fine and everyone enjoyed themselves to the limit.
n Schools were closed in the county last Wednesday so that the pupils and teachers could attend a fair held at Suttons Bay. Both morning and afternoon trains were crowded and the launch, Dorothy K took a large number.
n The Cooper Musical Comedy Company gave entertainments in several villages in the area last week. They sold various toilet articles and gave votes for the ladies each night. Mrs. George Purkiss received the largest number of votes and received a silver dinner set.
n Mrs. Achsah Mae Brown, widow of the late Frank Leon Brown, a brakeman on the Pere Marquette Railroad Company, who lost his life while on a run between Traverse City and Petoskey last February, has commenced suit in circuit court. It is expected that the trial will begin next January.
n Do not forget to phone Miss Knee, general superintendent for the Bureau of Associated Charities, if you have any articles of old clothing you can give to help the poor of the city. Especially are the children of these poor families in need of warm clothing to enable them to attend school. Any old clothing, a pair of new stockings or money toward a pair of shoes will be very acceptable.
n Advice on deportment. Never send your guest who is accustomed to a warm room, off into a cold, damp, spare bed to sleep.
n Medical advice of a century ago. A great majority of cosmetics are harmful.
n Best buy of the week. Ladies' and Misses' Extraordinary Fall Suits, $16.35 - $24.75 at The Barney Co.


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John H. Naylor Jr.
-Services for John H. Naylor Jr. will be held Friday June 29, 2012 at 1:00p.m.-
at Fifth Street Baptist Church with Rev. W.C. Brown officiating. Burial will be in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Berry & Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangments.
Mr. Naylor; 61, of Meridian, died Tuesday June 19, 2012 at VA Medical Center Jackson.
Visitation will be Thrusday June 28, 2012, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Berry & Gardner Funeral Home.
The body will be at the church one hour prior to services.
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By Jim Waters
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It wasn't the famous Kentuckian Abraham Lincoln's most memorable line, but this fable from an 1864 presidential speech Lincoln gave in Baltimore serves as a rebuke for those who loosely employ terms like "liberty" and "freedom."
"The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty… Plainly, the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty."
Today, the once-powerful words "freedom" and "liberty" get exploited with cheap impunity as a tool of ideological politics and commercial advertising.
And while there is a difference in the terms (freedom usually means to be free from something while liberty entails being free to do something), both generally referring to the state of being free. And both are thrown around like rag dolls.
Detroit manufactures trucks with the promise that upon purchasing the vehicle, drivers will experience the rush of "freedom." Hollywood produces movies where stock characters use their good looks to battle enemies who would encroach upon our "liberty."
Processed food items sold from Paducah to Pikeville counties boasts of ingredients "free" of fat or preservatives, and myriad city halls across Kentucky force restaurants to be "free" from cigarette smoke.
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However, true freedom has nothing to do with fat-free yogurt or smoke-free taverns. Nor does it doom us to a caveman's existence, barred from human interaction.
Rather, freedom is what allows Kentuckians to cooperate and trade with whomever they wish. It allows us to:
• Be customers of establishments of our own choosing, without requiring permission from competitors
• Work for an employer without being forced to cater to unions or guilds
• Help our neighbors and voluntarily give to whatever churches and charities we deem most worthy, not those pre-approved by government and special interests
• Enjoy the kind of economic institutions resulting in an explosion of the middle class and never-before-seen growth in standards of living.
True liberty has made Kentucky part of one of the greatest nations in history.
As Thomas Jefferson once said, "Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others."
"Rightful liberty," then, is the absence of aggression against one's person and property. To claim we have rights or liberties beyond this simple one is to enter a world of logical contradiction.
After all, how can I possibly have the right to food or an education without first forcing another to work the fields and prepare a meal, or arresting a teacher and demanding a history lesson? These benefits must instead be secured by mutual cooperation and trade in the marketplace.
True freedom is shared by all people, derived from the principle that all men are created equal, a concept often misunderstood as the guarantee of a prosperous life, but instead is simply – and beautifully – the assurance of full opportunity to seize one.
It's this sort of freedom that protects our person and property from the greedy fist of both the thug in the alley and the professional politician in the halls of government.
Enough of the overhyped catchphrases and political rhetoric so often associated with "freedom" and "liberty!"
Let us instead focus on the enduring ideas behind those words – principles that have made Kentucky, and our country, so extraordinary.
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By Joy Hampton
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Courtesy of the Pioneer Library System and the city, the Norman Public Library West plans to open Nov. 1.
The westside library satellite is located inside the former Borders Bookstore, 300 Norman Center Court. Pioneer Library System purchased the defunct bookstore about two years ago with plans to renovate the building for use as administrative offices and a service center.
The spacious building was more than PLS administrators needed, however, and the library system offered 7,000 square feet worth of space to Norman for use as a westside satellite.
Growth on Norman's westside has been strong, and the site is located just off Interstate 35 near Sooner Mall, where many children's storytime groups were being hosted in an attempt to meet the growing needs of the expanding community.
Now, the dual-use building is nearing completion, and librarians have been busy this week filling the bookshelves.
Collections manager Caroline Dulworth said 14 pallets were delivered this week, with 17,000 books for librarians to sort, shelve and organize in the new library. Because the site is smaller than a main branch library, only the most in-demand items will be carried.
"It's more popular fiction and non-fiction," Dulworth said. "It's not a research collection like it is at the main library."
High interest non-fiction includes gardening, diets, animals, cooking trends and other hot-topic hobbyist topics. The westside library will carry the newest publications.
"Almost all of the books in this library have been published in the last three years," Dulworth said.
The smaller book collection also will be organized differently. Adult fiction novels will be grouped together as fiction, whether is popular fiction, romance, sci-fi or mystery. Additionally, teen fiction will be grouped with adult fiction.
"A lot of adults are reading teen novels, and teens are reading a lot of adult novels," Dulworth said.
Organizing the genres together makes it easier for people to find books. They can go straight for their favorite authors. The grouping also saves space.
"We've done it in places where space is an issue," Dulworth said. "I like it. I think patrons will like it."
The westside library will serve some different categories. The small space will serve high-demand patrons who want a quick in-and-out pickup of items. A 24-hour library and 24/7 movie box will be available round the clock under a protective portico near the entrance on the outside of the library.
Inside, sizzlers — the highest-demand new releases — well be housed on easy-to-access book gondolas. These gondolas — or double-sided, portable bookcases — will carry 10 or 15 copies of new releases.
"We do a lease plan so we can get a lot of copies in, and then when interest wanes, we can send them back," Dulworth said.
All of the books in the new library will be subject to a three-year turnover to keep the small collection fresh. Those books will be reused elsewhere at the branch libraries throughout the Pioneer Library System.
"We think people will stop in here as a quick stop," said Nancy Littlejohn, acting department head.
For those who want to stay a while, there will be a coffee shop operated by Michael Palermo, of Michelangelos Coffee and Wine Bar. Free Wi-Fi will allow residents to sip their favorite coffee drink while surfing the Internet.
In-house computers also will allow for online access. A free rental machine will allow patrons to check out iPads to be used inside the library.
The library will include a children's section and plenty of furniture for patrons of all ages who want to hang out.
Library staff will share Pioneer's staff lounge, restrooms and kitchen space. The construction and equipping of the coffee bar will be provided by Pioneer, Masters said, and will require no funding from the city. Private vendors will bid to provide that service.
The administrative portion of the site includes the largest sorter in the PLS system. Materials will come into the site and be run through the sorter where they end up in bins, according to the branch in the Pioneer Library System, where they need to be transported.
Administrative staff is settling into their new offices in the back portion of the building. There are conference rooms and lots of shared space, said Executive Director Anne Masters, who will have an office in the new building.
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By Steve Gillespie / Managing Editor
The Meridian Star
The John Tesh Big Band Christmas is coming to the MSU Riley Center Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. A pre-show party begins at 6 p.m.
According to Tesh, the audience can expect to hear holiday favorites such as "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," "Silver Bells," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," and "Christmas Time Is Here" from the television special "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Chevy Express/GMC Savana Starting/Stalling Problems
comntakit Posts: 1
From Van3500, my problem was traced to a loose ground wire for the on-board computer. The ground connection was at the thermostat housing. I had worked on the engine replacing the intake manifold gaskets as I had a coolant leak.
The coolant leak was slow with no visible signs. I purchased an oil analysis kit from NAPA and the report indicated high coolant levels and contamination of the oil.
motownturns50 Posts: 14Just an update for information that may be useful. I replaced the fuel pump myself with a new e-Bay pump ($100) and it was an easy job. The hardest part would have been the long fuel-tank hanger-strap bolts, but I used an air-impact to run them out and back in when I was done. After I was done, the van still wouldn't start, and to make things worse, the old fuel pump ran on the bench with 12v.
Having lost faith in my own ability and after reading about the hundreds of things that could be wrong, I just let the van sit and waited until I had $1000's to take it to a repair shop. Been down that road before. When they know you tried and failed to fix it yourself, you sense the red dot on your forehead.
A year-and-a-half later, armed with lots of bend-over $ and a wife who wanted her car back, I finally had the van towed to the nearest repair shop. Happy ending! My fuel pump job was good but somehow I managed to blow one of the ecm fuses after I put it in. Since I had carefully checked all the fuses before, I didn't bother to check them again. Like Willie Nelson, I'm "On The Road Again."
OK I also am new here but I found this site after searching with Google for someone to help. I have one of those hot off the presses was new 1996 Express van that wont start , after spending so much money changing this and changing that. Believe it or not it has sat in the driveway for 3 years now . Looks great is so clean people do not believe its a 96.
So the story goes just the same as many others, I took the van in for a tune up , it was running fine just wanted the full tune up and of course the intake manifold gasket needed to also be changed. Every thing that could be done was done and the first day out with it going out of town even , it backfired badly. I pulled over to see if I could see anything because then it was running very ruff. Well I got back in and kept going. The entire trip was bad for that Van , had problems starting the whole week but I had to drive it as I was out of town. As soon as I got it back I took it to the mechanice that did the tune up. He looked at it and stated that now I had to buy a new computer ! it was expensive so I had to save for it while the van sat at the mechanices for 2 months ! He changed the computer and drilled holes in the very bottom of the computer deck (?) and said it should be fine.
Well its not fine at all. It startes only after I try about 5 or 6 times then it starts as the key is coming back from the start position. After its started and ran into town and its hot then it wont start again till its cooled down.
He says he doesnt know what it is and now here again it sits .....for years ! really years. I guess its saving on the milage, but I still put plates and insurance on it and I am tired of looking at it in the driveway. I cant sell it because it wont start like a normal car.
So I have paid for a complete tune up to include distributor cap and rotor, plugs wires filters of all kinds and hoses too,then the Manifold gasket, and to top it off a brand new expensive radiator ! I have no idea what else to do as everything has now been replaced.....someone please help me.
Donzi 428
Sorry to hear about your problem with the van.
I would start with the basics:
Do you have fuel pressure? The electric fuel pump needs to supply between 55 and 62 PSI. depending on the size engine you have,
Do you have spark? You can purchase, a spark plug tester with a spring clip that will hold the tester on the metal part of the engine so you don't get shocked. You should have good spark.
Do you have an OBDII tester. Some of the better ones will help with codes that the computer may be showing. I have an AUTOTAP OBDII tester. It works with a laptop and provides a lot of information.
If the engine while cranking sounds like it wants to start it could be the crank position sensor.
Several people have listed problems with the ignition switch and the security light in previous articles listed here in the forum.
I changed the intake manifold gasket on my 5.7, V8, 2002 van and had a loose ground that I did not tighten completely. The gauges and warning lights did not work, engine would start and run when there was a good ground and when the ground ws lost the computer would just shut down, no codes.
thanks ! I am going to print this and take it to the machanic. I think he's at his witts end with my van , he doesnt even want to talk about it anymore ....can't say I blame him but this has gone on way too long.....years and years.
I will let you know, but I thought it funny that my van also had to have the intake manifold gasket replaced, so maybe just maybe thats it also.
dgastone Posts: 16.5TD-215K ml. For about last 16mos dash security light comes on intermitantly Just recently seems to come on more often and stays on longer. Sometimes, for better part of the day. So far, no starting or drivability problems. But it has me looking over my shoulder waiting for the shoe to fall. After reading a few elated posts, I think my 1st move is to get a new ignition key. Any other suggestions appreciated. FYI-just replaced crank shaft pulley @209K. If you haven't replaced yours, do it before the clanking starts. $125.00 cheap insurance.
chevy1500scca Posts: 1I think it may be a fuel filter problem will replace this weekend, but if you shoot carb cleaner in air intake it starts and keeps running, but will not start without a shot, sometimes will start if you turn off and back on immediately.
Hoping it is not the fuel filter, car seems to run OK once it has started.
Any advise
took the 1996 express van back to the mechanic and we put the computer that reads codes on it. It only said egr as a code.
This van starts when cold but not on the first crank, maybe the second or third and only if the engine is cold. When driven it runs great no problems at all ....goes down the road very good even . But if I stop to shop and come back out it will not start till its cold again , then it will start everytime (cold).
He checked alot of things and said the fuel pump relay is not being activated when the key is turned on. The fuel pump runs thou. This van has had so many new parts added to it I am sick of throwing money at it and its not the problem.
What does anybody think of the fuel pressure regulator leaking ? like the vacumn hose attached maybe has a leaky diaphram ? or the fuel injector leaking ?
I need serious help with this so any and all thoughts are asked for ! Thanks in advance....
The ERG is for the exhaust gas recirculation. There are a couple of sensors that can be monitored. The EGR valve may be hanging up. I read through some of the diagnostic information I have and the engine temperature sensor works with the EGR and O2 sensors.
When the van does start does it idle down nice or do you have to play with the throttle to keep it running?
I have OBDII software from Autotap. It came with a trouble shooting guide and information on the sensors. They provided a link to a web site that may be able to help.
There may be a fee for their service I do not know.
Good luck!
van3500 thanks tons for even replying with some great info, to answer your question ,when running the van idles down nicely and does run funny. I never have to play with the throttle.
It starts after several cranks when cold but will not start when hot till it cools off for about an hour, then starts on the second or third key turn.
What do you think about something like vapor lock ?
or even internal fuel leak ?
Hasn't anybody had this happen and figured it out yet ... :confuse:
cfd428 Posts: 92000 express 1500....... the other day smoke came from my better halfs fan switch got a switch put it in soon as it was turned on started to smoke shut it right off ..... so since i had also picked up a blower resister after she told me that the fan didnt work on HI and screwed up sometimes at other speed settings thats common of a bad resistor put it in problem solved for 2 days any way today smoke again from the switch anyone have any info i will start looking for bad connections at the blower motor and so on thanks
Hello all. I am new but have also suffered with a "different running" 99 Savana 5.7L Vortex conversion Van. It was purchased as a project van because it would run sometimes and sometimes not. It turned out to be the fuel pump, or so I thought. It has 180K on it and the pump was replaced once in that time. I have what most may call an "extensive" background in anything that runs. Past experiences have taught me that the only good fuel pump is from the OEM. So i replaced it and was ok, or so I thought. Van would run good and then not restart when cut off and restarted. I had voltage and no pump pressure. After unsuccessfully trying to find issue i sent it to local dealer. Here comes the punch line. They replaced the wiring connector down at the front of the fuel tank belly pan. WHY? Because in my diagnostic steps I found out to get the van to restart I needed to unplug that connector and plug it back in and the vn would crank. The dealer found that the connector was heated up in one spot and melted. The wire in that area would loose contact when it got hot and top the pump from running. haven't had THAT problem since the connector was replaced.
I see the last entry was a while ago but maybe I can help someone who is searching this thread.
I took a trip with my van after replacing radiator, ECM fuel pump and tuning it up. It ran fine on the trip but once home i seemed to get rough and have a miss. Based on past history with the 5.7L Vortex I went after the intake gaskets. Found out they were already replaced. Problem seemed to still be there. Gave up and took it to the dealer and they gave me heart failure with their "quote". I did replace the crank sensor.( If this is done and the bushing in the timing cover comes out with the bolt try gluing it back in there with silicone. Worked for me).
Fast forward a year and I find out part of my problem. Had both Cats removed for"inspection" and was surprised when there was not one ounce of catalyst in either one. Muffler appears good and van does have great power. I can only guess when the Cats failed they were plugging up the exhaust and causing the van to chug and die out. Could be the reason for the noise in the exhaust.
hope this helps somebody save their nerves.
I will LOVE you for a long time( I can say that I am a woman) if you just figured out what is wrong with my 96 Chevy Express van with the vortec 350 (5.7 l) I have had the same issue and have replaced so many parts its not even remotely funny. My van will start cold but will never restart if its hot. I have had it to 4! count them 4 mechnics now and no one can figure it out but say replace this and replace that. We replace parts and it still wont start when its hot. Otherwise the van runs awesome and looks awesome but wont restart if its hot. Wait an hour and a half and then it will restart.
I hope this wasnt a expensive part as it will be the very next thing that I replace.
Oh , mine will start right away if you take off the air filter and box and spray carb cleaner into it for 3 seconds then put it back together and it starts ever time.
I am so tired of this problem, I hope this is the part it needs to fix it , THANK you scjh 1 !!!! I will let you know !
sphere1 Posts: 103 savana , new to me for 5 mos. Replaced AC condenser coil ( it was MIA from schlock wreck repair and resell lot) belt on Comp. Idler at comp. recharged the AC and held! All set right? Nope..still need upper and lower fan shroud to use AC below about 40 MPH for air flow to keep the HI pressure side low enough to not hurt the system I was told. Shopping for them now ( about 106 from dealer).
But the rub is now, my fan (on high) will run fine for a few mins, then seem to fade out, then back OK again...I tried the manly fix or smackin the dash..no joy. Fiddlin with the knob from MAX to AC ,no real diff. Going from HI to next down and BACK does seem to kicjk it back up again in less time then NOT fiddling with it.
I think I see the resister on the blower housing, and checked the plug, all loks peachy keen and probably new being as it was a wreck.
I DO have a vacuume leak somewhere, gotta pull the file cabinet and get the dog house out to search, can't hear it fron under the hood..maybe that is dinking with the system?


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Hey! I'm not a huge Godsmack fan or anything, They're all right, but I'm not a big metalhead. My dad likes them, though.
Anyway, I think someone really needs to let these guys know that the Westboro Baptist Church of "God Hates F**s" fame (I will not honor their little protest by typing the whole thing) uses the phrase "GodSmack" multiple times on their blog page. I was doing research for a project and stumbled upon it. With all the hate these people put out, I would sue for copyright infringement if I were these guys. I just wanted to bring this to their attention and to their fans' attention if they didn't already know.
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Today's guest post is by Nicholas Sparks, a Miller Center Student Ambassador and intern in the Presidential Recording Program. Sparks is a fourth year student studying History, Political Philosophy, Policy and Law at the University of Virginia.
This week marks the tenth anniversary Operation Iraqi Freedom. On March 20, 2003, a U.S.-led invasion force entered Iraq through the Persian Gulf and began to secure southern port cities and oil fields in a quick and decisive operation. By April 9, Baghdad had fallen and Saddam Hussein's 24-year reign was over. The Iraq War, however, would not end until late 2011, by which time it had claimed countless Iraqi lives, over 4,400 American lives, and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, not to mention other geopolitical side effects.
For good or for bad, the War in Iraq will forever be tied to the legacy of President George W. Bush. In his last year in office, Bush marked the ongoing war's fifth anniversary by praising the coalitions forces that had "removed a tyrant, liberated a country, and rescued millions from unspeakable horrors." Explaining broad, long-term strategic goals, Bush argued that by nurturing democracy in Iraq, "we will help free societies take root [in the Middle East]." He had stressed similar themes in his 2004 State of the Union address, framing the mission as a means of building goodwill and defeating seeds of terrorism in the region. "As long as the Middle East remains a place of tyranny and despair and anger," Bush explained, "it will continue to produce men and movements that threaten the safety of America and our friends."
Ten years later, Operation Iraqi Freedom leaves a complicated legacy for many Americans. Liberal New York Times columnist Paul Krugman remembers the lack of critical media coverage during the initial months of the invasion in 2003. To oppose the war in the media ten years ago, Krugman writes, was a "career-ending" decision. International news outlets continue to grapple with the ramifications of the Iraq War as well. This month, for instance, London-based The Guardian reported a public inquiry regarding the treatment of Iraqi prisoners by British and American forces in 2004. More noticeable, though, is the general lack of intense media coverage of the anniversary. Krugman calls it suspect. Perhaps it is the product of a people that is eager to move on.
Criticism directed towards President Bush regarding the War in Iraq has hardly ceased since 2003, but Bush is not without his defenders. Last fall, Stephen Knott, a former co-chair of the Miller Center's Oral History Project, returned to the Miller Center to discuss his recent book Rush to Judgment: George W. Bush, The War on Terror, and His Critics. In his book, Knott does not argue that the Iraq War was completely justified, but rather he asserts that President Bush has been treated unfairly by partisans in the media and academia. "Many of my fellow scholars in the academic world," Knott said in the October forum, "breached their scholarly obligations in their rush to judgment against President Bush." In assessing Operation Iraqi Freedom, he added, we should remember that "as time has gone on, there's been a sort of revisionism that downplays, in a sense, the impact of 9/11 and the threat that al-Qaeda presented." A thoughtful judgment of the decision to go into Iraq, Knott contended, should not forget the state of the world in 2003.
Even though the war is often associated with President Bush, it spanned into his successor's term. During his Inaugural Address in 2009, President Barack Obama promised that during his first term, the United State "[would] begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people." In June of that year, Obama travelled to Egypt and spoke of developments in Iraq. "Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein," he told an audience at Cairo University, "I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible."
As Obama's address suggested, this chapter of American history offers lessons for the future. Ryan Crocker, who was recently named the James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor at the Miller Center and who served as the former U.S. Ambassador for Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon Crocker concluded in a Miller Center Forum:
The first lesson is really pretty simple: Be careful what you get into. You need to thoroughly understand the context of the area…and the history of long war and complex relations…Know the history and know how the history informs the present in the minds of the people you are going to be dealing with….But know more than that, know the culture, know the language and know the literature.
The second lesson is to be careful what you get into, but be at least as careful about what you propose to get out of. Once you have set these forces in motion, there can be even graver consequences…Americans may think we've turned the page, that Iraq is done and now let's move on… But that is what our allies have come to fear from us and our enemies have to come to expect…This is a long war not always fought by force of arms, but our engagement in Iraq over the long term is going to be very important for the prospects for long-term stability in that key country.
Ten years after the war, Americans should remember Iraq. We should also engage in a more serious debate about the United States role in the World and which tools of statecraft should be employed in achieving that role.