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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Among the stocks that could see active trade in Monday's session are Thomas & Betts Corp., US Airways Group Inc. and PharMerica Corp.
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On Sunday, Exxon Mobil /quotes/zigman/203975/delayed/quotes/nls/xom XOM -4.17% valued at $3.9 billion a deal to sell its Japanese subsidiary to TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK, reportedly the No. 2 oil refiner in Japan. Exxon Mobil has held a controlling stake in TonenGeneral Sekiyu but will surrender it as a result of disposing of 99% of the issued shares in the Japanese subsidiary. Pending completion of the deal by June, Exxon Mobil will have a 22% voting stake in TonenGeneral Sekiyu, which will have exclusive, long-term use of existing brands for the sale of Exxon Mobil products in Japan. Exxon Mobil also said it will provide technical assistance in research and engineering as part of an ongoing technological support program.
Media reports surfaced late Friday that US Airways Group is getting scrutiny from Delta Air Lines Inc. /quotes/zigman/463579/delayed/quotes/nls/dal DAL -1.00% about a potential buyout bid. Reports in The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times cited unidentified people familiar with the matter. Delta has yet to approach Tempe, Ariz.-based US Airways, the Journal's sources said.
Standard & Poor's said Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. /quotes/zigman/92474/delayed/quotes/nls/mnta MNTA -3.97% , a biotech company based in Cambridge, Mass., will take the place HealthSpring Inc. /quotes/nls/hs HS 0.00% in the S&P SmallCap 600 index after the close of trading on Jan. 31. A deal under which Cigna Corp. /quotes/zigman/222255/delayed/quotes/nls/ci CI -3.70% is to acquire HealthSpring is expected to be completed Monday.
Also late Friday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a complaint intended to block Omnicare Inc. /quotes/zigman/237179/delayed/quotes/nls/ocr OCR -1.42% from pursuing its hostile attempt to acquire rival pharmacy provider PharMerica /quotes/zigman/476047/delayed/quotes/nls/pmc PMC -0.95% on competition grounds, particularly regarding the price of drugs for consumers and Medicare Part D participants. PharMerica rejected a $456 million offer from Omnicare in August, after which Omnicare took its offer directly to PharMerica's stockholders.
For the second time recently, International Paper Co. /quotes/zigman/230211/delayed/quotes/nls/ip IP -1.49% and Temple-Inland Inc. agreed to an extension of the Justice Department's period for reviewing the proposed acquisition of Temple-Inland. The extension now runs until Feb. 13, as the parties attempt to resolve agency's concerns surrounding the pending transaction. In a statement, Chairman and CEO John Faraci said International Paper remains confident about "entering into a definitive agreement on terms that are acceptable to all parties." In December, the companies agreed to extend the outside date under their merger agreement from June 6 to June 28, days after shareholders of Austin-based Temple-Inland voted overwhelmingly in favor of the acquisition, valued at $3.48 billion in cash.
Post Holdings Inc. priced at par an institutional offering of $775 million in 7.375% senior notes. The sale of the 10-year notes is expected to close on Feb. 3, the company said. Ralcorp Holdings Inc. is in the process of spinning off of at least 80% of the common stock of Post Holdings. Ralcorp stockholders of record as of Jan. 30 are to receive one Post Holdings common share for every two of their Ralcorp shares in a tax-free distribution. Shares of Post Holdings will trade on the New York Stock Exchange.


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The Mercer Gallery at Garden City Community College is staging the second segment of the 2012-13 Art Faculty Exhibition, which will be on display through Jan. 26.
The exhibition includes charcoal and chalk images by Kyle Chaput, two-dimensional art instructor, and ceramics and sculpture by Brian McCallum, three-dimensional art instructor. In addition to the January segment, the collection was displayed Dec. 8 through 20, including a public reception Dec. 16.
Chaput, who often works in printmaking, has charcoal and chalk drawings on display.
"It's more of a direct material than I've traditionally been doing. I just feel like printmaking is process-oriented. This is more direct. It has an immediate response to the material, rather than waiting on the process. It's been great working with that," he said.
Chaput is using images from family photos he has gathered.
"The situations at hand in my recent body of works are intended to evoke the earliest memories of the viewers," Chaput said.
"My imagery stems from a large body of family photos I've gathered, both recent and throughout the years. When sifting through these pictorial studies, I find myself more drawn to spontaneous happenings and less so to the staged. I am not concerned with the intentions of the original photographers, but rather their subjects," he said.
Chaput joined the GCCC faculty in August 2011, after serving in 2009-10 as art instructor of record at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; and as a teaching assistant in art from 2005 to 2007 at Fort Hays State University. Skilled in techniques and media ranging from drawing to printmaking, he earned a masters in fine arts at Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, in 2010 and a bachelor of fine arts at FHSU in 2007.
"Though I may end up splicing or cropping the figures," he said. "I ultimately try to remain faithful to the poses and, more importantly, emotions developed in each photograph. I hope that by reducing the surroundings to a bleak, minimal atmosphere, it will intensify the figure's sensibility."
McCallum's work is composed of three parts.
"First, from the potter's perspective, I consider how the simple vessel form has developed an aesthetic along with being utilitarian in function."
"The second phase of my current body of work continues my figurative series, but is a departure because the figures are abstracted, perhaps so much that the viewer may not see humans at all. To me, these forms are simple enough to read as distinctly masculine and feminine and also complex enough to leave the door open to whatever interpretation the viewer finds important."
"The final phase of this exhibit is an evolving installation work that involves group participation. It is about meeting goals before the ends of our lives," he said.
McCallum said motivation for that component stems from a recent experience when he and his family witnessed a fatal car accident on Interstate 70.
"Seeing a man of my age and similar station in life — a working father — take his last breath in front of me shook my attention into heightened focus of how sacred, precious and all too temporary is our existence," he said.
"If we are to survive the next few decades and prosper, humans need to begin thinking about interacting with one another in microeconomic situations that involve less trampling through the world with huge carbon footprints," McCallum said,
He invites viewers during the first week of the exhibition to share hopes for their own future lives. He is asking those who visit the gallery to complete the sentence "Before I die..." so he can incorporate their aspirations into a piece of art for display.
"My hope is that as we gather to view the exhibit, we will laugh, cry perhaps, and think about what is really important to us," he said.
Mercer Gallery, located in the west wing of GCCC's Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Building, hosts eight to nine public art exhibitions each academic year. Admission is free, and viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.


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At around 2:20 a.m., the sheriffs office received a a call to assist the Bayleaf Fire Department with a house fire at 801 Carrington Drive in northern Wake County. Eighteen minutes later, authorities received another call about a fire alarm at the St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, located less than five miles away at 12333 Bayleaf Church Road.
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Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham. Burial will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Effingham. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Effingham, with the Rev. Gene Godfrey officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Wanda was born April 28, 1943, in Effingham, the daughter of Mike and Josie Shelton Pocrnich. She had worked as a waitress at the Dutch Oven Restaurant in Arthur and other area restaurants for more than 20 years. She married Carl A. Clough on July 2, 1960, in Toledo, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1993. Wanda loved to play cards and bingo. She was a NASCAR fan, especially a fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr., and was avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan.
Surviving are her son, Curt Clough of Lovington; foster son, Johnny Burgess of Effingham; daughter, Tammy Clough and partner Debra Sanders of Lovington; twin sister, Linda (Owen) Worton Jr. of Wheeler; brother, Roger Pocrnich of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren, Brittany (Brennon) Winskill, Clayton Clough, Ashley Clough, Chad (Jennifer) Clough, Carl Risley, Bradley Risley, Dustin Burgess, Brianna Burgess, Joshua Sanders, Danielle (Jay) Barton, Zachary (Denise) Sanders, Conner Sanders, Patrick (Ana) Lindstrom; and 17 great grandchildren.
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By Chase Rheam
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STILLWATER, Okla. —
Stillwater's Town and Gown Theatre is preparing for the third of its five productions this year with "Greater Tuna."
The show is directed by Patt Ward Curtin, a graduate from Oklahoma State University in Theater who has directed more than 60 shows.
"This is my debut (at Town and Gown)," Curtin said. "I'd say I'm always a little frightened before I tackle a script. I think it's healthy."
Curtin said she expects challenges, but is ready to face them. This is her second time directing this show.
Actors Kyle Shifflett and Seth Phillips portray multiple roles in this two-man play.
"The two (actors) actually play 10 characters a piece," Curtin said. "So, there are 20 characters in the show and each guy plays 10 characters and they play men and women of all ages and children and sometime livestock come in. It's a satiric comedy."
Curtin said the play has a cult following and is slightly darker than the three plays that spawned from its success.
"The underlying subtext is this whole theme of what these characters are representing which is racism, bigotry and prejudice," she said.
However, the situations and stories surrounding the characters make for a good show.
"But it's also gut-busting funny because they change characters immediately and that's the hook," she said.
The characters are depictions of people everyone may know in their own lives, she said. The play, which takes place in Tuna, Texas, begins with two local radio DJs with OKKK radio Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis. Other characters include a gun store owner, a book banner and an animal lover.
"It all happens in one day and we see this cast of characters parade through," Curtin said.
According to a press release, the show premiered in 1981 and by 1985 was the most produced show in North America. It was created by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard.
Curtin said she and actors Shifflett and Phillips are each from small towns, which helps them understand some of the characters.
"In fact, Kyle grew up in Fay, nine miles down the road from Watonga, so we easily understand and identify with the themes and people of Greater Tuna," she said. "And many of the themes will be familiar to the audience as well — everybody knowing everybody, everybody knowing your business, the stereotypes, the small-town thinking.
"For all the problems the town citizens may have, all the personality conflicts and attitudes, they all find a way to deal with one another, and I suspect think fondly of one another in the end."
Curtin said the two actors bring life and energy to their roles.
"I enjoy the intensity," she said. "So many costume changes. They have to be really quick or you lose the magic."
Curtin also credits Stage Manager Paul Weber with the set, which includes two air-streamed trailers.
She said Weber took an intimate space and gave her a lot with which to work, calling the set "truly tremendous."
"Besides working with Seth and Kyle, it's been wonderful getting to know the people who make up Town and Gown," she said. "Audiences will enjoy benefiting from all their hard work."
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and go on sale Monday.
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By Todd Wills
Corsicana Daily Sun
Corsicana —
If you've been monitoring the box scores for area boys basketball this season, you might have run across some eye-popping numbers.
As in big scoring games from individual players around the Golden Circle.
Mildred's Nic Shimonek had 41 points against Rice last week. Rice's Dalton Pike lit up Bynum and Buffalo for 36- and 35-point games, respectively, last month.
Frost's Danial Steels poured in 31 against Bynum, and Blooming Grove's Juanya Pyburn had a 30-point outing in the Kiwanis Classic.
In all, there have been nine different area players score at least 25 points in a game this season. Shimonek, Pike, Pyburn and Corsicana's Mike Lewis have done it twice each. All nine Golden Circle teams have had at least one 25-point game this season — and it's only the middle of January.
There have been 14 occasions where a player has gone off for more than 25 points. There were several 20- to 24-point games that didn't make the cut.
They're doing it with 3-point barrages — Shimonek made six of them against Rice — and they're driving to the basket and getting to the free throw line. And don't forget the garbage buckets on offensive rebounds.
"There are some guys that are shooting the ball well," said Hubbard coach Marcus Simmons, who watched Shimonek torch the Jaguars for 35 points on New Year's Eve. "There are guys in the area who shoot it well. I'm not surprised that people are putting up those kinds of numbers."
Pyburn, a 6-2 freshman, made the all-tournament team at the Kiwanis Classic with his 30-point outing. Blooming Grove didn't win the tournament, but Pyburn drew rave reviews averaging 19.3 points per game.
Blooming Grove has been one of the area's most improved teams — the Lions held Shimonek to 14 points in a 55-50 overtime win last week. Pyburn, a freshman, has been a big reason why.
"He has put a lot of time into working on his game," Lions coach Ben Kinnison said. "I'd say it would be hard to find another freshman at a small school in this area that outworks him. He gets up shots year round and it has paid off for him in his young career."
Kennison said you can't forget Pyburn's teammates who get him the ball and play unselfish basketball. It's the reason why the Lions are 15-6 this season.
"He gets a lot of good looks most nights, due to the fact that people familiar with our team generally focus on stopping my two returning leaders, Daniel Pelzel and Jacob Conger," Kennison said. "Both of those guys are happy to sacrifice shots for us to be more balanced and have greater team success."
Pike, a 6-5 senior forward, has been putting up big numbers for a few years. He scored 34 against Blooming Grove in last year's Kiwanis Classic.
"When he gets going, you don't want any part of him," said Frost coach Eric Blenden, whose team plays excellent defense and held Pike to six points in a game this season.
Steels, a 6-2 senior forward, is perhaps the smoothest and most patient scorer in the area. He scores the majority of his points from inside the 3-point arc on post moves and offensive rebounds. He's shooting 68 percent from the field.
"He doesn't try to force anything," Blenden said. "A lot of his points come off offensive rebounds because people are double- and triple-teaming him when he has the ball."
Lewis, the Tigers' 6-3 junior shaprshooter, has made a half dozen 3s in games against Forney and Whitehouse. He and Shimonek probably have the best range in the area.
In fact, Lewis gets the award for the most acrobatic 3-point shot of the year, a fall-away trey with the hands of two Jacksonville defenders in his face in Tuesday's 50-27 loss.
"Mike can do everything," Mildred coach Daniel Johnston said. "He can drive, hit can hit the pull-up jumper, and If you don't get in his face he will hit the three. Mike has done a great job playing a lot of time at the point guard position due to injuries and lack of depth."
Shimonek, a 6-4 senior guard, had nine 3s in a game as a sophomore and he made eight in a game twice last year.
"It's like he has no conscious," Simmons said. "When he crosses halfcourt, that's his range. And he has so much confidence. I love a kid who has that much confidence he can shoot it."
The offensive outburst has made for an entertaining first two months of the season.
There are a combination of reasons for the high-scoring games fans are seeing in box scores, Kennison said.
"The biggest contributor would have to be the dedication of coaches and kids across the state to get into the gym year round," Kennison said. "Anywhere there is a good basketball program, you know that those kids have access to a gym, and not just from November to February.
"Couple that with the fact that high school teams play at such a fast pace now, and you are going to have a generation of kids who shoot the ball well, taking more shots in a game. It makes most games a fun event to coach, play in, or just go watch."
Hot hands
There have already been several individual high scoring games this season in Golden Circle boys basketball action. Here's the rundown of the players who have scored more than 25 points in a game this season:
Player School Point Total Date/Oppenent
Nic Shimonek Mildred 41 Jan. 8 vs. Rice
Dalton Pike Rice 36 Dec. 1 vs. Bynum
Dalton Pike Rice 35 Dec. 18 vs. Buffalo
Nic Shimonek Mildred 35 Dec. 31 vs. Hubbard
Danial Steels Frost 31 Jan. 4 vs. Bynum
Juanya Pyburn Bl. Grove 30 Dec. 30 vs. Rice
Tobyus Thomas Kerens 30 Nov. 27 vs. Palestine
D'Warren Simmons Hubbard 28 Jan. 15 vs. Kerens
Mike Lewis Corsicana 27 Nov. 27 vs. Forney
Dalton Pike Rice 27 Dec. 21 vs. Leon
Caleb Grant Dawson 25 Dec. 14 vs. Chilton
Mike Lewis Corsicana 25 Nov. 30 vs. Chapel Hill
Juanya Pyburn Bl. Grove 25 Dec. 21 vs. Rice
Brysen Rhodes Wortham 25 vs. Mount Calm


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By Nita Johnson
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
A favorite past time during pre-adolescence for country-raised children often involved the art of climbing trees.
What an accomplishment it was to reach the highest possible level of a 40-foot tree with a bird's eye view of those envious and competitive childhood companions standing below. What an adventure to cling to upward limbs while inching carefully along another limb extending from the tree trunk, providing a Tarzan-like experience.
But at my age, height and weight, going out on a limb is not always a good idea. First of all, my age is proof enough that a fall from a limb will probably result in broken bones, although those witnessing me take several falls over the past years have insisted that I "bounce" when I hit. Perhaps that coincides with my weight and even height, as I instantly get a mental picture of the Abominable Snowman in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and Yukon Cornelius's analogy that "Bumbles Bounce!"
However, recent controversy over an alcohol tent, city ordinances, and the Kentucky H.O.G. Rally, however, sends me precariously out on a limb.
The 30th anniversary of H.O.G. (Harley Owner Group) in London was a huge drawing for our community. With thousands of persons predicted to gather in our fair city, it is necessary that these tourists be welcomed with open arms. Despite the large area around the Wildcat Harley-Davidson dealership, there simply is not enough space for the general public to see all the various machines present at last weekend's display.
A motorcycle show in downtown London would have provided both the space and the parking availability for the community to fully participate in the event and truly showcase the city-like atmosphere with country charm and hospitality. With estimates of $2.5 million in revenue generated from the rally's attendees over the three-day event, a downtown gathering would have enhanced that income for our community.
But protesters, most of whom were church groups, quickly squashed the downtown event, once word that a caterer with license to serve alcohol was to set up at the downtown event. Some citizens simply do not want alcohol served anywhere in this county or city, and certainly not in public.
Too late, folks.
For a city that doesn't want bars along Main Street, London now has two. While both meet the standards of the city ordinance, the facts remain in place -- two facilities on London's Main Street serve alcohol and at least four other restaurants in city limits have an area designated as "the bar." At least two of those restaurants have a private entrance to the bar area.
Downtown restaurants are not the only choice for those wishing to enjoy drinking alcohol. Exclusive memberships to certain organizations in the county also delegate the right to drink alcohol when participating in events.
For more than 50 years, Richmond and Jellico got millions of Laurel County money for alcoholic beverages. Now Manchester and Corbin are cashing in. In a town where most family incomes are under the national poverty level, the revenues generated from alcohol sales would greatly enhance a stretched-to-the-limit City budget. It's a no-brainer -- people are going to drink, regardless of whether it is "legal" or not. Some will abuse the privilege, and some will respect it.
A downtown event to welcome those visiting our fair city for the H.O.G. Rally would have been beneficial to both tourism and downtown. Some of those tourists might wish to return to London and Laurel County once again. But the protests of some halted the entire downtown event and inevitably denied many of the citizens in the area to enjoy a new facet of event never held in London before.
These protests may well have halted any future H.O.G. rallies, once again gypping the city and county of millions of tourism dollars.
However, the insistence that alcohol MUST be served in order to attract tourism to the area is just as disturbing as the protests of those who abhor alcohol.
A downtown event for the H.O.G. Rally would have undoubtedly involved children and although these Harley owners surely would not risk their lives nor their $30,000 motorcycle to harm by drinking excessively, their overall presentation to the community should be one of sobriety. Refusing to come to a community where alcohol is not served raises red flags regarding the quality of the planners and participants of such events.
If alcohol is an absolute 'must have' for people to gather in London, then perhaps the priorities of these people should be questioned. There are enough restaurants in the area and close proximity to liquor stores in Corbin that those seeking solace in alcohol have ample choices. They can drink with their dinner and even pick it up in Corbin and take it back to their motel rooms for later.
But a blatant refusal to convene in a city where a downtown beer party is prohibited sends a message that perhaps the problem with alcohol is a bit stronger than simply "drinking a beer."
With that said, I will now slide carefully off this limb, back down the trunk and hope my feet land on solid ground.


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I knew it would be controversial when I wrote a post a few weeks ago stating that for most professionals, public speaking training is a waste of money. I heard from trainers around the globe that their way was different and uniquely helpful. Which may be true. My point was that the majority of public speaking training is focused on the mechanics of body language and speechifying that while interesting, isn't what the average professional is being asked to do.
Professionals need to influence others and move groups to action, present to senior executives and boards, and inspire change operationally. Most rising executives want to be noticed and secure a seat at the table.
To achieve these professional feats, they need presence, credibility, and passion.
And yes, you can learn these skills in some presentation trainings — just not in most of them.
My advice to anyone out there who is considering honing their presentation skills: if you opt for training, make sure your instructor will be able to show you how to do the following.
1. Get comfortable.
It's stating the obvious, but for most people, presenting is difficult when it's uncomfortable. Staring down a board of directors with bad news, for example, might be one of those times. Or proposing a new business line to the senior team.
You'll do better if you can find a way to be as calm as possible, given the stressful situation. For many people, this means practicing so you feel you have the information down pat. For others, it's figuring out what gets you in the zone — deep breathing, music, laughter, warm-up conversations in the room, etc. I recommend setting a situational intention (discussed here) to focus your conscious thoughts behind the emotion you want to impart to others.
2. Accept discomfort.
If the stakes are high, no matter how much you try to get comfortable, some butterflies are going to remain. Instead of trying to eradicate the feeling or letting it spiral, accept the anxiousness. Acknowledge it, and realize that it has no bearing on your performance. At all. You can physically perform just as well, nervous or not.
Plus, nerves can even help you emote and show energy. After all, nervousness is excitement directed inward.
3. Speak to the individuals, not the group.
Common public speaking advice is to know your audience. But in typical corporate presentations, which are to groups and teams, you do know them. The problem is that they are all over the map in what they care about so it can be hard to tailor comments. A frequent misstep is to try to cover everyone's concerns or speak to the middle.
Learning to top-line your points to hit the right ones is a critical skill. For mixed groups, my general advice is to speak to the highest level in the room in the level of detail they care to know. Let the others ask questions to fill in the gaps or clarify specifics. Meetings gravitate to the highest level naturally.
Remember, you are speaking to individuals with individual concerns. Don't litter your comments with what you care about the most, and beware of falling in love with your content. It's about the other person, not about you.
Great Advice! I was a TA for a Communication 100 class at Michigan State, in which students worked on developing their public speaking skills; this is definitely information that these students, and any professional for that matter, could benefit greatly from.
Using Hsieh's picture is incredibly misleading and increasing Forbes' clicks at the cost of credibility.
Excellent point! That was actually a lead for Forbes' next "5 tips" mindbender called "5 Ways To Get Readers To Click On Your Story Headline" with tip #1 being "Include pic of that empty vessel who 'runs' Zappos." This article would of course show a pic of Steve Jobs.
Excellent article, Kristi! As a public speaker and speaking coach, I can think of countless examples that would support each of your five points.
Your advice for presenters to set a "situational intention" particularly resonates with me. Being a 7 Habits facilitator (and a dyed-in-the-wool Covey believer), I know the power of having the right situational intention (what Covey called "begin with the end in mind") and have seen its power in all kinds of situations. It never ceases to amaze me how so many people subconsciously derail themselves with negative thoughts or intentions (especially subliminal or unexpressed ones) – and then wonder why presentations and conversations go wrong.
By the way, I've downloaded and printed out a copy of your "Inspire and Influence with the Power of Presence" and will share it with family, friends, clients, business associates, and readers of my weekly column "WorkTalk."
Thanks a bunch!
Dana LaMon (1992 world champion of public speaking, who graces my Facebook profile photo) suggests three S's that public speakers should be conscious of – Substance, Structure, and Style.
All three elements are important, however I believe that STYLE is what distinguishes awesome speakers from so-so ones. When a speaker is authentic and sincere – and truly seeks to bring out the BEST in other people – the audience will forgive lapses in structure or substance. :-)
Excellent article! Thank you for focusing on the principles of effective presentations and communication.
Ms. Hedges,
Thank you for the informative and concise article.
I agree with so much of what you say. I've always said that some people will never get "over" their fear of public speaking, but they can still be GREAT speakers.
Great article Kristi! It is obvious that there are those who have great knowledge and there are those who are great speakers. I think you can learn more from the latter so I wish more of the former would learn how to impart their knowledge better. But there is a reason public speaking is one of the top fears.


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- The imagination has become a major site for studying transnational cultural flows. Yet it is mainly the mass media that are explored as channels directing the imagination from "the West" towards "the rest". And there is still little empirical "testing" of this field. How do such ‐ and other ‐ imaginary sources work into social practice? And what does such "practised imagination" imply for the practice of transnational anthropology? This article attempts to address these questions from the perspective of fieldwork in progress. In and between Crete and Germany I traced transnational networks based on the reciprocal mobilities of migration, remigration, and tourism. Here, multiple domains of imagination are drawn upon by various audiences, thus effectively contributing to the creation of these relations and the places in which they localise. Anthropological research on tourism and migration has tended to separate the imagination ‐ as being an external impact ‐ from local practice. Yet, transnational ethnography needs to challenge this opposition and is in itself a strategy to do so, in that it perceives the imagination as a practice of transcending physical and cultural distance.
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- Even though tourism has been recognised as an important field for transnational research today, there are few attempts to place tourism in the context of transnational theories or to think about transnationalism from the perspective of tourists. I argue that in researching tourist practices one can add important aspects to transnational approaches. The prerequisites of mobility and interaction for example are the features chosen by backpackers to describe what their Round-The-World-Trip is about. A form of tourism is adopted, or created, that itself confronts many aspects of globalisation: First of all there is the immense dynamic that is involved. Backpackers try to cover as many places and experiences as possible, travelling at high speed. They adopt all kinds of touristic experiences ranging from beach to adventure to culture tourism. They don't focus on a specific area or country but travel the world. They cross national borders perpetually. Additionally they form a transnational network in which they interact with strangers of similar backgrounds (other backpackers, tourist professionals). This network helps them interacting with people from different backgrounds (the socalled hosts or locals). Considering my research Backpackers forge a certain identity from these transnational practices which I want to name globedentity. Globedentity expresses a type of identity construction that not only refers to the individual (I) but reflects the world (globe) in this identity. This globedentity is not fixed but is perpetually re-created and re-defined. It also embraces the increasing popular awareness of globalisation which backpackers, coming from highly educated middle class backgrounds, in particular have identified with. Due to the constant awareness of the latest global social, cultural and economic developments in these educated milieus they know exactly which tools to use to become successful parts of their societies.


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"Salespeople don't need performance appraisals. Quota attainment and their paycheck tell them how they did."
This is the common executive perspective on performance appraisals for salespeople. Non-sales employees receive performance appraisals, but salespeople are often left out of the process. Or, if the salespeople are included, the appraisal doesn't address the core performance of the role.
The beauty of sales is that it is very quantifiable. While revenue contribution is an important component of performance assessment, it isn't the only component. There are many aspects of sales that can be improved upon with work. Prospecting, needs analysis, prospect concern resolution, writing skills, presentation skills (just to name a few) impact the ability for a salesperson to maximize their revenue contribution for the company.
Without a performance appraisal process that is tailored for the sales profession, the sales manager misses an incredible opportunity to identify opportunities for improvement. If you haven't identified those areas that need work, how can a sales manager possibly coach a team for success?
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Birthday celebrations can be a tad unorthodox at Zazzle and the celebration for Zazzle Team member Demian was no exception.
Demian loves two things in life, Ironman and pancakes. This of course makes for an easy birthday recipe – Ironman themed decorations with lots of pancakes. But, it's Zazzle, we couldn't make normal pancakes with syrup! Say hello to meat pancakes; pancakes combined with bacon, sausage, and ham, turning a boring breakfast into a pork-blasted breakfast experience. Suffice to say everyone was stuffed (the whole team ate a combine 22lbs of pork) and Demian was pleased. Pictures below.
Want the recipe? It's easy:
- Grill ham, bacon, and sausage
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A Des Moines woman hanged one of her boyfriend's three dogs in his garage, telling police she killed the pet because it was old and sick.
Twenty-eight-year-old Sheena Cornwell was arrested Saturday night after her boyfriend came home to discover the dog. Des Moines Police Officer Greg Catron says Cornwell didn't seem to appear remorseful about killing Lily, who was a pit bull mix.
Cornwell was released a few hours after her arrest. She faces a charge of animal torture.
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TERRE HAUTE — The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on Tuesday and Wednesday, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.
Clay W. Certain, 39, 2300 block of McKeen Street, Terre Haute. Booked 2 p.m. Probation violation.
Albert L. Hamilton, 38, 600 block of Third Avenue, Terre Haute. Booked 2:47 p.m. Probation violation.
Rodney D. Woods, 54, 1100 block of South Eighth Street, Terre Haute. Booked 3:22 p.m. Failure to appear.
Willie L. Holloway, 21, 300 block of South 13th Street, Terre Haute. Booked 3:55 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts).
Leslie R. Vaughn, 26, 1300 block of Fifth Avenue, Terre Haute. Booked 5:41 p.m. Battery-domestic and driving while intoxicated.
Amanda J. Kelley, 26, 1200 block of North Ninth Street, Terre Haute. Booked 1:45 a.m. Failure to appear, possession of marijuana/hash, possession of paraphernalia and false reporting.
David W. Eisenbrandt, 31, 600 block of Ash Street, Terre Haute. Booked 2:46 a.m. Strangulation, battery-domestic and failure to appear.
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The soldiers at the Valley Forge encampment of 1777-1778 were determined, courageous soldiers. Many of them were also lonesome, as beloved wives and cherished families had been left behind. These letters give a first-hand look at the lives, sacrifices and loneliness of these Patriots. They were not cookie-cutter soldiers, but flesh-and-blood men who loved their country and loved their families until, as one soldier wrote, "death part us."
Based on the letters in Joseph Lee Boyle's Writings from the Valley Forge Encampment of the Continental Army, Dr. Nancy Loane brings to life the fears and passions of the soldiers of the Continental Army at Valley Forge. For more information call 610-272-0297 or email email@example.com
Dr. Nancy Loane, a former seasonal park ranger at Valley Forge National Historical Park, is a recognized authority on the women at the 1777-78 Valley Forge encampment. She is the author of several articles about the women at camp as well as the critically acclaimed book, Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.


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ANGUILLA, Miss. —
ANGUILLA, Miss. (AP) — State Auditor Stacey Pickering has presented the town of Anguilla with a $108,000 check to restore funds allegedly embezzled by a former clerk.
The town got the check Tuesday.
Pickering says in a news release that an investigation showed town clerk Manika Kelly allegedly embezzled funds from the town's water and sewer accounts from October of 2006 to November of 2011.
Kelly was town clerk from July 2001 to Feb. 7, 2012, when she was fired.
She was indicted on Aug. 20, and her case is set for trial in May in Sharkey County.
If convicted, Kelly faces up to 10 years in prison.
Anguilla, with a population of about 700, is located about 45 miles north of Vicksburg on U.S. Highway 61.


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Americans Blaze to New High on Marijuana
Gallup: Legalization packs 19-point lead, smoking opposition.
Police made one marijuana-related arrest every 42 seconds in 2012, according to FBI crime data released in September.
Poll results released Tuesday by Gallup indicate 58 percent of American adults believe marijuana should be legal, compared to just 39 percent who believe the drug should continue to be illegal.
That's a 10 percentage point increase in support for legalization since Gallup asked the question in November 2012 and it's the first time more than 50 percent of respondents have told the polling firm they back legalization.
[CHARTS: ACLU Study Breaks Down Demographics of Pot Busts]
Ten years ago, in 2003, a mere 34 percent of adults told Gallup they supported legalization, and opponents held a 20 percentage point lead.
"The dramatically increasing support for making marijuana legal should come as no surprise. Marijuana prohibition has been an abject failure," said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project, in a released statement.
[WATCH: McCain Says 'Maybe We Should Legalize' Marijuana]
"It is time for Congress to take this issue head on," he said. "It should no longer be considered scary or troublesome to speak out in support of more sensible marijuana policies. We need to put marijuana prohibition behind us, and our leaders need to step up to move things forward."
The poll surveyed 1,028 adults Oct. 3-5 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. Data was not available for individual states.
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Although legalization was most popular among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 at 67 percent, a majority of respondents between the ages of 30 and 64 also backed legalization. Among those over the age of 65, 45 percent said they support legalization.
The results suggest an increase in public support for legalization since April, when the Pew Research Center found 52 percent support and 45 percent opposition to legalization.
[RELATED: Young Adults Left Behind by Colo., Wash. Marijuana Legalization]
Marijuana use is currently legal in two states for adults over the age of 21, and many other states have approved decriminalization or medical marijuana measures.
The Department of Justice announced in August it will not seek to block the opening of marijuana stores in Colorado and Washington state - scheduled to open early next year - so long as they are as tightly regulated as state officials anticipate.
[READ: D.C. Councilman Pushes Pot Legalization, Predicts Congress Would Allow It]
Numerous legalization bills were introduced by state lawmakers across the U.S. after the November 2012 referendum votes in Colorado and Washington, but so far none of have been successful.
A report issued in June by the American Civil Liberties Union said there were 784,021 arrests for simple possession of marijuana in 2010 - setting taxpayers back an estimated $3.613 billion in policing, court and jail costs.
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Elisabeth Day '14 (Greenwich, Conn.) tried to play it cool in Paris, but there were moments when she just couldn't help herself. She audibly gasped before some of the world's most famous paintings and monuments.
Day spent two weeks this summer studying the art and culture of France through the College's Rothkopf Scholars program along with art and economics double major Briana Howard '14 (Saugus, Mass.), art major Will Rockafellow '14 (Rosemont, Pa.), and art and English double major Mark Tajzler '14 (Wilmington, Del.).
"Seeing a beautiful painting in a book is great, but seeing the original is unreal," says Day, a double major in art and English. "The Eiffel Tower, Géricault's Raft of Medusa, Monet's Water Lilies, Cézanne's studio—there were so many incredible parts to this trip. Writing and pictures don't do it justice; it was that amazing."
Viewing art in context is one of the most important and perspective-altering aspects of studying abroad, says Robert Mattison, Metzgar Professor of Art. He led the group and crafted an itinerary full of not only museums, but also studios, cafés, and the urban neighborhoods that influenced the artists they studied. His goal was to enable his students to experience what the artists experienced.
"Art history is about original objects, so seeing art on a screen disembodies it because it is not to scale and not in its proper location," explains Mattison, who previously led a Rothkopf Scholars trip to Vienna. "There were profound interactions among artists, writers, intellectuals, and patrons that are essential to understanding the history of the era. When the students are there, going to the cafés and artists' studios, it really brings that history to life and provides a context. I can't think of another undergraduate-level program like this one that allows the professor to work so closely on site with a very small group of elite students."
In Provence, for example, the group visited the mental institution where Vincent van Gogh spent a year of his life. Tajzler describes the juxtaposition of the one-of-a-kind Provençal landscape with the Roman ruins of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence located a short 10-minute walk from the institution as "otherworldly." Combining her love of art and coffee at the Parisian café that inspired van Gogh's Night Café was "a moment of perfection" for Day. After hiking from Paul Cézanne's studio, Howard understood his fascination with the view of Mont Sainte-Victoire and "could have sat there all day just to watch the clouds and sun move over it."
The group visited prominent museums in Paris—the Musée Carnalavet, Musée d'Orsay, Musée de Louvre, Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée Rodin, Centré Pompidou, and Musée Marmottan—and the Musée Granet, Musée Reattu, and Musée Calvet in Aix and Avignon. They also visited important historical sites and monuments—the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, Pantheon, Opera Garnier, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, grave of the Marquis de Lafayette, Cathedral of Ste. Trophime, and the Roman baths.
Recreating the artists' lives took them to Les Deux Magots, a coffeehouse favored by Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Bouvoir, and Albert Camus; and Les Deux Garçons on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix where Cézanne and Emil Zola first met, Picasso's favorite bistro. The group agreed one of the highlights was the scenic cruise along the Seine their last night in Paris.
Day, who is interning this summer at Glamour magazine and previously interned at Rokeby Gallery while studying abroad in London, was taken by the small collection at the Musée de l'Orangerie and easily could have spent extra time there. Monet's largest and definitive works from his Water Lilies series occupy its first two rooms and stretch floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall.
For Tajzler, who is spending the summer in Venice through the Save Venice Scholars program, seeing the work in person completely changed the way he thought about the art. After having to crane his neck to take in A Burial at Ornans, he appreciated one of his favorite artists, Gustave Courbet, even more as a revolutionary for depicting peasants on such a monumental scale. He found a sense of realism in van Gogh's palette after experiencing the vibrant, sun-drenched landscape of Provence. The d'Orsay's impressive collection of works by mid- to late-19th century artists such as Courbet, Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, and James McNeill Whistler made it one of Tajzler's favorite stops.
"I'd liken the experience to that of seeing a celebrity," he explains. "When your initial understanding of the object is only through the reproduced image and discussion, the concept of the object tends to overtake the object itself, so seeing the actual work can feel quite alien. It's an experience in breaking the fourth wall."
At the Centré Pompidou, Howard was able to stand so close to monumental works by Picasso and Henri Matisse that she could see cracks in the paint and individual brushstrokes. She also discovered new artists in its modern art collection.
"Sometimes, I would see a piece and become overwhelmed with excitement," she says. "It is a completely different feeling standing in front of something you spent hours studying on a little piece of paper and then, seeing it in person, you are dwarfed by a gigantic painting that you feel you know almost nothing about."
The Rothkopf Scholars program is funded by an endowment established through gifts made to the Lafayette Leadership Campaign in honor of former Lafayette President Arthur J. Rothkopf '55 and Barbara Sarnoff Rothkopf.


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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MetrologyWorks has announced the company will debut its new Rhino series heavy-duty rolling metrology stand at the Control International Trade Fair for Quality Assurance in Stuttgart, Germany May 6 to 9. The stands will be on display at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre in Hall 3 Booth 3603. This is MetrologyWorks' first major release of a product at Control.
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Chrysler Sebring Starting and Stalling Problems
cjmowers Posts: 1I have just started having the same problem with my 2008 Sebring. Will lose power suddenly, and idiot light comes on. My mechanic has replaced to different items in the last month, after reading codes. Have had it back for 2 days and light came back on this am, loss of power, etc. Love the car , but got it because my old car was strting to nickle and dime us to death. Now don't know what to do, as this one seems to be doing the same thing.
the 2008 and some 2007's had a electrical recall. I think there are 8 total recalls. But here is the link on 4 of them .. See if yours is part of the recall and if they will repair the car if not save your money and sell it looks at KIA, Honda, Toyota or Ford
http://www.automotive.com/chrysler/sebring/2008/recalls/t3-12-2-1/?vehicletrimab- breviatedid=1617
Like most car makers they choose a small range of cars using the vin numbers then say Oh your car is not part of the recall in order to save money. If they get caught or sued then they EXPAND the recall like what happened to Honda and Toyota lately. Chrysler used to mean quality uo until the mid 70's when to Cordoba / Aspen model came out then it was just straight down hill!
lexihc Posts: 1I am having stall problems (at stops or while idling and can be immediately started again), along with RPMs revving randomly, and cruise control randomly turning off.
I have replaced multiple parts, including the MAP sensor. Now I have to have an electrical diagnostics in the next few weeks at the Dealer (can't get in any sooner). No recalls on this issue for this year/make. I would recommend anyone with a 1996 or 1997 Sebring with similar issues call Chrysler Customer Service at 800-853-1403 and ask a file be created for your vehicle. They did call the dealer I am working with, so they know I have been in touch with Chrysler. No recalls can happen unless people make these issues known (power to the masses and all that!!). I will be happy to report any solution, but I can tell you I have replaced the timing belt, water pump, fuel pump, spark plugs, fuel filter and have regular oil changes and use additives to reduce water in the gas. And no, I cannot just run out and buy another vehicle...I am all in at this point. Thinking I didn't have this problem any more, I have a new roof on the car...so it LOOKS GREAT...big deal. Again, call and report your issues...it could help all of us with this year and issue.
machinist3 Posts: 1check the fuel you are using,they are picky when they get some miles..if 93 octain don't help,check your throttle body, it might help to clean around the baffle..spray heavy with throttle cleaner after you wipe out. spray with motor running with a little rev...you can also use sea foam through a vaccume line, keep engine revved while doing so...will smoke a lot while doing this, that is normal, allow to run with a rev till smoking stops. let me know if this helps you...it helped mine..
stanstil Posts: 1you may check the engine coolant temperature sensor. it tell computer the temp of motor and the computer uses that info to determine fuel and air etc to give the engine...if it is bad it will not set off engine light but send bad info to computer
ex engine hot sensor says its cold it dumps more gas than needed car stalls etc etc it is a simple fix cheap
it has nothing to do with temp you see on dash totally separate sensor for that ECT is for pcm only
engine coolant temp sensor change it out good luck
1996 Sebring Hesitating (Misfiring) & sometimes Stalling:
Getting code on Scanner Tool = Acteon 'AutoScanner Plus' - CP9580
P1391 = Lost of Camshaft crank
Info' from Scanner Tool; what could cause this problem:
1) Replaced Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
2) Replaced Distributor Assembly
3) Replaced Flex Plate (fly wheel)**
4) Repair CKP Sensor Connector
5) Replaced Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Parts Replaced (in order):
1) Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) (2 times) --- After 1st (aftermarket) sensor change; hesitation went away for about 1 year
2) After 2nd (CKP) sensor (Chrysler part); hesitation restarted after driving only a few miles
3) MAP Sensor & its connector --- At this time I was also getting code 'P1296' (No 5V to MAP Sensor) Hesitation restarted after driving about 30 miles (have not gotten this code P1296 since
4) Fuel pump --- Was recommend to change Again hesitation started after a few miles .
5) Distributor (Camshaft Sensor built in) with a new one aftermarket
6) Sparkplugs & their wires at the same time as the distributor was replaced; with no help
7) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) – Ran for a few miles then the problems come back very intermittent
Also I have ohm-out wires (harness) from sensors to PCM; moving harness to see if there is an intermittent open, looked OK
The car seams to hesitate more when:
1) Moving from a slow to a faster speed or going uphill (engine under load)
2) Also accelerating from a stop
3) The 'Check Engine Light' does not come on all the time when the engine hesitates
3) When the engine does stalls-out (which is very intermittent) it always restarts with no problems
4) **I cannot believe the Flex Plate would be the problem What do you think?
Does anyone think it could be the timing Belt?
As of June 6, 2013
Also getting code:
P1296 = No 5 Voltage to manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Info' from Scanner Tool:
1) Replaced Manifold Absolute (Map) Sensor
2) Replaced Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
airaquarian Posts: 1I have the exact same problem only my ride is a 1999 jxi with the 2.5L. Do you have the 2.5L as well. I was thinking maybe the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve.
one other note: the ONLY error code my car spit out was P0304 - cylinder 04 misfire.
I would appreciate any feedback you may have.
shhagster Posts: 1This may be nothing but my ford ranger had starting issues for about a year ( replaced fuel filter and the pump )sometimes after it warmed up it just wouldn't restart for a few hours then for no rhyme or reason it would start. End result it was my f#$%ing $20 fuel relay. Been running fine ever since.
jklin Posts: 1Please tell me you found a solution to this problem. I have been researching this problem for a while and all the solutions point to a $500 fix. I just do not have that kind of money. Now your description of the problem is an exact match to mine. Especially the part about wet weather making the problem really bad. Ive been able to make it through the summer but winter is coming and I can just imagine the crap shoot that will be. So please share with me what you learned.
Ok this sounds like it could be the MAF.. Mass Air Flow sensor. Do you have the LX JX V6 or 4?
Failure symptoms
Problems with Mass Air Flow sensors are common. Bad or contaminated CHRYSLER Sebring Mass Air Flow sensor can possibly cause a wide range of various vehicle drivability problems such as stalling, especially when the engine is cold, misfiring, poor acceleration, etc. In addition, a problem with the Mass Air Flow sensor often causes the "check engine" or "service engine soon" light in the vehicle instrument panel to illuminate.
The Air Flow Sensor or Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) is one of the components of an electronic fuel injection system and is found in many of modern vehicles. Most mass air flow sensors are one piece hermetically sealed units with no moving components.
The Mass Air Flow sensor is used to measure (actually weight) the amount of air entering the engine. This measurement is used by the engine computer or ECM to calculate proper amount of fuel injected into the cylinders in order to provide optimum combustion and low emissions.
Maintenance Tips/Suggestions
CHRYSLER Sebring Mass air flow sensor requires no regular maintenance. On mass air flow sensors with a sense wire, this wire can become contaminated with dust particles. These particles can be removed with automotive solvents that are safe for the use on mass air flow sensors. CHRYSLER Sebring mass air flow sensors are commonly misdiagnosed. Before replacing the mass air flow sensor check for air leaks in the connecting air ducts and intake manifold. These leaks can cause similar symptoms as a malfunctioning mass air flow sensor.
The CHRYSLER Sebring Mass Air Flow sensor is usually installed in the intake air duct between the air filter and the throttle body mounted on the intake manifold. Some mass air flow sensors are mounted directly to the throttle body.
svndra Posts: 1My 2003 Chrysler Sebring v6 3.0L shuts off at a standstill/stop lights. At first, I thought that it was just the gas that wasn't going because all the lights and radio would stay on when it would shut off. It starts back up immediately after I take out the key and restart it. My mechanic thought he had solved my problem by tightening one of the cables to the battery but it still does this. I just had the starter replaced too, because it was "burned out" according to my mechanic. I don't know if that has anything to do with it. It would not do this before I had to get my starter replaced.
Well its unfortunately probably too late to help you, but it ended up being a flaky starter relay. Swapped it out with the A/C Relay and car starts but no cold a/c....go figure. In Texas no a/c is almost as bad as not starting but a relay is a cheap fix and an easy troubleshooting step.
2001 sebring with 85000 miles. It's been running great but this morning nothing, just cranks. Checked for fuel pump powering up (it is) checked / swapped fuel pump relay anyway and several fuses including the one for ASD. No error codes.
I popped the fuel line at the rail and there is fuel but did not seem to be under much pressure, I also bought some starter fluid and it will start and run on that for a few seconds. I suspect my pump may be powering up but just not generating pressure or the pressure regulator is bad, either requires dropping the tank so I maybe should just replace both, my issue is I have never had a fuel pump "sort of" fail they have always been just dead...anyone have a similar issue before? I have had a dodge durango and a dakota where I had similar symptoms with bad crankshaft / camshaft sensors but those gave codes.
scherme Posts: 13.0 5spd 03 car hesitated under acceleration first would go to a stall, hesitated if gas was pressed would run just fine wile cruising really slow acceleration to get up to speed. misfire detected ses light on. now car wont start if cranked for about 5 seconds car will attempt to start hear combustion but combustion wont continue any suggestions would be helpful


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Starting July 1st, 2008 the Subsidized Stafford Loan interest rate is fixed at 6 percent for all loans disbursed after that date. The Unsubsidized Stafford Loan interest rate is fixed at 6.8 percent. The Federal Stafford Loan programs carry both annual and cumulative limits. Your Student Aid Report (SAR) lists your cumulative loans, but it is important to keep records of all of your loan transactions. You can also review your loan history online at: www.nslds.ed.gov.
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