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"In short, there might not be a team in the country that has to go into the final month of the season knowing it must do a little extra to differentiate itself than the Malcolm Delaney-led Hokies. Regardless of whether Virginia Tech is one of the best 34 at-large teams from a visual perspective won't mean much if it cannot separate itself from the rest of the outfits scrambling for the last couple spots."Patrick Stevens features Tech in today's resume comparison.
"Seth Greenberg, Virginia Tech: Other than Gary Williams, Seth Greenberg probably coaches "hardest," if that makes sense; during games, he has that maniacal sideline demeanor that at once both terrifies you and makes you laugh. Whether because of it or despite it, his teams have succeeded. The 2007-08 Hokies were an especially surprising bunch, upsetting teams on the road and getting into the NCAA tournament for the first time in over a decade. Still, the Hokies are the Hokies, and it takes more than histrionics and solid strategy to take down the North Carolinas and Dukes of the world. But of the conference's coaches, Greenberg is among its most viscerally impressive."Coach Rank '09: Two-headed monster rules a mediocre ACC
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By Jay Skurski
St. John Fisher College is receiving some props as the host of the Buffalo Bills' training camp.
In a top-10 list released this week online, Sports Illustrated ranked Fisher third in its "Top Ten Training Camp Site" list.
According to a release from the school, the list cites the camp at Fisher as the "classic old-style football camp" where there are "fans on top of players in modern bleachers." Additionally, it said "because the fans treat the players like community treasures, the Bills treat the fans with the same respect. Great vibe there. And a very nice souvenir tent."
My take: The list is right on. Fisher has served the Bills extremely well, especially with the completed construction of a new practice field. It's important for the team to have a presence in the Rochester market as it tries to regionalize itself as much as it can, and having camp in Pittsford is a great way to do that.
"For the thirteenth year, we are on track for another successful Buffalo Bills camp here at St. John Fisher College, and we are thrilled to have the team back on campus," school President Dr. Donald Bain said in the release.
The top spot went to the Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Vincent College), while the Arizona Cardinals (Northern Arizona University) ranked second.
Behind the Bills, from 10th to fourth, were: the New York Giants (University at Albany), Chicago Bears (Olivet Nazarene University), Dallas Cowboys (River Ridge Playing Fields), Kansas City Chiefs (Missouri Western State University), Minnesota Vikings (Blakeslee Stadium), Carolina Panthers (Wofford College) and Philadelphia Eagles (Lehigh University).

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Confidence in himself, and some confidence from his new team, went a long way for Lions RS Stefan Logan last season.
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When Detroit GM Martin Mayhew signed Stefan Logan off waivers from Pittsburgh in September, it proved to be an astute move, according to NFC North Whispers.
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The new year has brought a lot of joy to a few parents all over the world this weekend as they became the proud parents of the first babies of the new year.
Charlottesville's first baby of 2006 began at the University of Virginia Medical Center over the weekend. Baby Luz Aide Gonzalez-Lopez was born at 5:08 a.m. Sunday January 1, 2006.
She weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz. and is 19 1/2 inches long.
Both parents, Avida Lopez-Gutierrez and Saluztrio Gonzalez, are from Mexico and currently live in Culpeper, this is there first child.
They say it's a great joy to have a health baby, but it adds just a little more excitement to have the first baby of the year in Charlottesville.
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By CHRISTIN COYNE
Heroin is a significant and deadly problem for the Weatherford and Parker County area, those affected by and dealing with the issue say.
Last fall, within a month of each other, heroin claimed the lives of three men, all 24 years old at the time of their deaths and who attended Weatherford High School together.
Their families and friends say their battles with substance abuse began in their teens, something that local experts say is common. At least four others died of heroin-related causes in Parker County last year, as well, according to Tarrant County Medical Examiner's records.
Bob Hopkins has spoken locally about the issue since his son died five years ago at the age of 18 due to heroin. He said he would like the community recognize substance abuse for the evil that it is.
"As a community, we have to admit that we have a drug problem," Hopkins said.
"Almost every kid can tell you where to go to get drugs," Hopkins said, adding that average parents don't have a clue that an average student, no matter their grades or other factors, knows someone who can provide them drugs.
"The problem with heroin is it's become so accepted," Hopkins said. "But it spares nobody."
Drug addiction is not a problem that Hopkins believes can be addressed on the federal or state level; rather, he said, it is something that needs to be tackled community by community.
Hopkins said he believes it's time for city leaders to organize a task force. He would like to see people in leadership positions and in authority, such as judges, peace officers, attorneys, drug treatment providers and other community members come together on the same page and create a plan to address the deadly issue locally.
Drug enforcement should work hand in hand with prevention efforts, Hopkins said.
Hopkins said he believes the community needs to be trying to reach children at a younger age with the drug prevention message.
"I think we need programs in schools, not just a pamphlet," Hopkins said.
There's a problem
Substance abuse is a problem many local organizations are dealing with but some say parents and the community need to recognize the extent of the problem in order to properly address it.
Drug use seems to be more socially acceptable by those in high school than it was 20 years ago said Sgt. James Peel, a narcotics investigator with the Weatherford-Parker County Special Crimes Unit.
Though Weatherford is a small-town community, people need to realize that the area does have a drug problem as much as any other area, particularly because Weatherford is connected to Fort Worth, the investigator said, adding that drugs are easy to get.
He said they see high school students start using hard drugs at around 15 or 16 years old.
Because the potency can vary, heroin can kill even if it's the first time someone's used it, Peel said.
Charlene Larance, a licensed chemical dependency counselor and program director for Substance Abuse Guidance and Education, which provides outpatient services primarily to those on parole or probation, said there is definitely a local heroin issue.
Larance said she's noticed many who end up addicted to heroin often are prescribed pain medication, such as vicodin or hydrocodone, and start abusing the opioids.
Many people seek treatment through methadone clinics or take Suboxone and become dependent on the prescription drugs, Larance said.
The poverty that often comes with addictions is something else that community members noted.
Chad Sears, a board member with Center of Hope, which seeks to address poverty in Parker County, and volunteers with its Jobs for Life program, estimated that about half the center's resources are being used to battle the affects of addiction.
While a majority of those families are dealing with addictions to alcohol and methamphetamine, another significant group has issues with harder drugs like cocaine and heroin, Sears said.
Addressing it
There are several steps that families and parents can take, experts say.
"Just don't enable the behavior and don't make excuses," Larance said. "When parents and loved ones see behavior changes, they should address it immediately."
Signs of opiate or heroin use include nodding out and pinpoint pupils, while withdrawals typically manifest as flu-like symptoms, Larance said, adding that drug tests can be purchased at a pharmacy.
"Stay educated," Peel advised parents. "Know who your kid's friends are. Any time you see a drastic change in behavior, don't let it go."
He advised parents to pay attention to things like dropping grades, a change in sleep patterns, a lack of participation in events, a change in physical grooming or not caring about physical appearance.
For those already dealing with an addiction, there are difficult hurdles to becoming sober but there is hope, those dealing with substance abuse say.
"They're up against genetics, culture, family history, environment," said Sears, who has a background in chemical dependency counseling.
Often it's loss, such as of a marriage or job, and pain that triggers a life change for those dealing with substance abuse issues, according to Sears.
Though the Center of Hope's focus isn't on substance abuse, it is one of the things they find clients need to address as a part of their plan of action.
Sears said he does teach one class about addiction as part of the Jobs for Life program and refers clients to outside detox, treatment or 12-step programs if that's an issue.
And there are various options for those battling an addiction, including Millwood Hospital, in patient and out patient programs, and faith-based meetings, according to Larance.
She and others noted the recent efforts of IFC Wellness Coalition in providing information and hope to parents and others dealing with addictions during regular substance abuse rallies held at the Texas Opry Theater.
One of the issues raised by Hopkins and other family members who recently lost a loved one to heroin was a lack of knowledge about to get help.
Near Azle, Teen Challenge of Texas provides a year-long residential program for men who're willing to change their life, said Desmond Atkins, vocational coordinator for the faith-based program.
It's a busy, structured program that isn't easy, according to Atkins.
Residents of the program, who are there voluntarily or are court-referred, participate in prayer three times a day, church several times a week, work and educational programs.
Though some participants come from as close as Azle, others are from Tennessee, Kansas and other states.
Thirty-two of 34 beds are currently filled at the location and they are constantly full, according to Atkins, who believes the community needs additional similar programs as they have to turn people away.
Over the last five years, many people have called him and said their child is addicted, Hopkins said. "The desperation is so heartfelt and so alarming. I don't have the answers."
His hope is that everybody can get on the same page, he said.


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If the Supreme Court follows the election returns, its members also no doubt pay attention to opinion polls.
Not that public opinion is the sole driver in the high court's decisions. But the justices certainly are aware of, say, the fact that Americans keep expressing their unhappiness with the Affordable Care Act.
A new survey of Wisconsin voters shows GOP Gov. Scott Walker maintaining his lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Democrat who is trying to oust the governor in a recall election Tuesday.
And the survey had good news for President Obama: during the last half of the month, he improved his standing against GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Wisconsin.
Originally published on Sat May 26, 2012 8:52 am
As we just heard from Ari, early polling can do much to shape political campaigns, but voters who are just trying to follow the debate, polls and surveys can seem contradictory and confusing. To help us see through some of the fog of polling, we're joined now by Michael Dimock. He's the associate director for research at the Pew Research Center in Washington D.C. Thanks for being with us.
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If your child has a learning difficulty or a disability which is holding them back at school, they may have special educational needs (SEN).
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Top tipsYou, your child's teachers, or someone else, for example a doctor or social worker, may identify that your child has SEN. Once this happens, the school and local education authority must follow the government Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs, which you can find on the Department for Education website at www.education.gov.uk.
What are special educational needs?
Your child may have special educational needs if they have:
- a significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of pupils of their age, or
- a disability which means that they cannot make full use of the general educational facilities provided for pupils of their age.
A child with special educational needs has a right to full time education that is appropriate for their needs. This would normally be in a mainstream school, if possible. Your local education authority is responsible for making sure this happens. Your child's school may be able to provide some extra support informally, but your child may also need a formal assessment of their needs to be carried out. The support your child can get will often depend on the outcome of this assessment.
If you think your child might have special educational needs, you should ask for a meeting with your child's teacher or the school's head teacher. The school has a duty to listen to any concerns you have about your child. If they refuse to meet you or you are unhappy with the outcome of the meeting, you can complain or appeal against the school's decision. You may want to get advice about how best to do this.
Many children with special educational needs are also covered by disability discrimination law. This means that a school shouldn't treat your child worse because of your child's disability, for example, by not letting them go on a school trip.
What to do if you're not happy with the local education authority's decision?
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If you have been through the school's complaints procedure, or a disagreement resolution, and are not satisfied with the results, you may want to appeal. You should appeal to The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal. This is an independent tribunal which hear parents' appeals against certain decisions of the local education authority about a child's special educational needs. The Tribunal's decision is final. You normally have to appeal within two months of the date on the local authority's letter giving their final written decision.
You can get more information about how to appeal against a SEN decision on the Ministry of Justice website at www.justice.gov.uk.
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You can get more information about how to complain to the ombudsman from their website at www.lgo.org.uk.
Where to get information and advice about special educational needs
There are many organisations that can support you if your child has special educational needs. Some organisations, such as Contact a Family and IPSEA, can offer specialist advice, including how to prepare for an appeal.
You can also get useful information about special educational needs from the GOV.UK website at www.gov.uk and from Department for Education website at www.education.gov.uk.
Other help you can get
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There's something magical that happens to us when we go car shopping.
We tend to put on our rose-colored glasses and try to pretend that bad things don't exist on these metal and plastic beauties. As we look over a sea of new cars, all we see is perfection: Beautiful, shiny, awesome-smelling perfection.
The thing is, we know better. We know that when you look at a potential new purchase, you should be looking for the bad stuff, but all we see is the shiny paint job and the freshly Armor All-ed wheels. No one expects the transmission to be bad work or the air bags to be filled with confetti.
When you get to a dealer's lot -- or even during a private sale -- there are some things you should do to ensure that you aren't getting stuck with a lemon.
No. 5: Check the car's past
The Internet is good for more than watching delightful cat videos and debating whether Kirk or Picard was the better Star Trek captain (it's Kirk, by the way). There are also services that allow you to enter the car's VIN number and get a detailed history of what the car has been through.
Has it ever been in an accident? Carfax.com can tell you. Did it have warranty work done? Check the Carfax report.
In addition to the report, ask to see maintenance records. Checking a Carfax report plus maintenance and service records gives you a good idea of any problems the car has had and how well it has been kept up on.
And at most car dealers, the Carfax report is free, but if you are considering a car from a private party or a dealer that doesn't offer this service, an online report costs about $35.
No. 4: Get a mechanic to look it over
I watch a lot of TV judge shows -- and not just because I love to see women get screwed over when they lend money to guys they've only known for a week. In all the hours I've watched, one thing has become resoundingly clear: If you buy a used car, hire a mechanic to check it out.
Spending $100 now can save you thousands in the long run. If the mechanic is able to spot a chronic problem, you will have dodged a bullet.
The problem most people have with this concept (and what keeps "People's Court" on the air) is that they worry that they'll have to expend more money in addition to the price of the car.
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But that's not the case if the seller makes false claims about the car. That is, if you ask straight out if the engine is OK and he says, "There's never been any problems" but then later you discover that it's been spraying out oil, then that is a fraudulent statement.


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The Orange Leader
The former Texas Highway Information Station, the log cabin currently located near the Orange Animal Shelter, 806 Simmons Drive, will be demolished.
The building was donated to the city of Orange by a private citizen in 2004.
Director of Economic Development Jay Trahan said the storms hurricane Rita in 2005 and Hurricane Ike in 2008 lead to further deterioration of the building during the 5:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting.
"WE may be able to salvage some logs and use them in a future, yet to be determined, project," Trahan said. "We understand the building is historical in it's time."
Council Member District 3 Essie Bellfield said maybe the logs could be used to build something similar.
"We need something to bring people here to Orange," Bellfield said.
Trahan said refurbishing the building would have been an option if the funds were available.
"It would be difficult to do," Trahan said.
City Manager Shawn Oubre said even if it was refurbished there were still issues of where to move it and to bring the structure up to code.
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Kevin Lambert, 48, of Fort Worth, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, in Albany, GA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at Baum Carlock Bumgardner. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, also on Tuesday. Interment at Dobbs Valley Cemetery.
Kevin was born Dec. 5, 1964, in Fort Worth to James T. and Marcia Chastain Lambert. He graduated from Southwest High School in Fort Worth. Kevin worked for Romeo Engineering in Fort Worth for the last 13 years. Kevin served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He is preceded in death by his father.
Kevin is survived by one son, Dustin; one daughter, Georgia; his mother, Marcia; and stepfather James Williams; two brothers, Alan Lambert and Terry Lambert; and numerous other family and friends.
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The Vampire Diaries Episode 407
"My Brother's Keeper"
Written By: Caroline Dries & Elisabeth R. Finch
Directed By: Jeffrey Hunt
Original Airdate: 29 November 2012
In This Episode...
Another year, another Miss Mystic Falls pageant. As with all Mystic Falls activities, shit hits the fan. First the emotional nonsense: Stefan has the "pleasure" of telling Damon that he and Elena broke up. Caroline is horrified when Stefan tells her why they broke up. Tyler and Caroline are still carrying on the ruse that the broke up, which means that Caroline and Klaus attend the pageant together (and by the end of it, she has really warmed to him) and Tyler and Hayley go together (and Tyler is insanely jealous when he sees Caroline laughing with Klaus.)
Now onto the intrigue: Jeremy. Jeremy is having nightmares about killing Elena. He voices his concerns to Matt, who reads in the Hunter's Handbook (assumedly) that eventually the need to kill grows stronger and stronger until it is an all-consuming obsession. Stefan texts Jeremy and has him meet him in the catacombs while the rest of the town is crowning a Miss Mystic. Stefan had gone to the hospital, checked a few patients, and settled on a convicted murderer with no remorse. Stefan feeds him some of his blood, then snaps his neck. (Hello Dexter.) When Jeremy arrives in the catacombs, Stefan has the convict chained up. He slits Jeremy's wrist and forces a bit of blood into the convict, then grabs the frantic con by the chains and dangles him in front of Jeremy. "Kill him or I will really let him off the chains," Stefan snarls. Jeremy does, somewhat begrudgingly. But once he does start stabbing, Stefan has to drag him off. Jeremy has the blood lust. He watches a portion of the tattoo appear, and refuses to tell Stefan how much has appeared - not even after Stefan says (I swear to Flying Spaghetti Monster) "Show me on the drawing where the tattoo touched you." (The "touched you" might be a touch exaggerated - but not much.) Jeremy doesn't trust Stefan.
Jeremy was supposed to be April's escort for the pageant. When he doesn't show up, Matt jumps in and Elena worries about her brother. Jeremy shows up, very late, and packing a hidden arsenal of Connor's hunting toys. Matt had told Elena about Jeremy's nightmares, so she goes to find him in an empty dressing room. He admits that now all he can think about is killing vampires. He doesn't want to hurt Elena, but he can't stop thinking about it. He has purposely cut open his palm, and Elena smells it. She gets vampy and begs him to go away. She throws him against the wall, and he attacks. The two struggle, he stabs her through the neck with a special toy and is poised above her to land the killing blow when Matt comes in. He tries to talk Jeremy down. Then Stefan comes in, throws Jeremy off Elena, and instructs Matt to take him away while he cleans up Elena.
Clearly, the two remaining Gilberts cannot live together for the time being. Elena moves out of the house, and has Matt move in to keep an eye on Jeremy. Elena takes her bag to the Salvatore mansion, which surprises both men. I, naturally, assume this means a Caligula-style orgy, but Stefan decides he is going to crash somewhere else. Stefan goes to Caroline's house and Caroline suddenly realizes that the reason Elena has been acting so differently since she turned was because she has Damon's blood in her - she is sired to him. (Um, duh?) While Caroline is having her "a-ha" moment, Damon and Elena are having sex.
Also: Prof. Shane is at the pageant as a judge. Damon doesn't trust him. He reveals himself as a vampire and Shane warns that even if they can get the map, the "thing they need which they are looking for" (presumably the sword that Klaus already has) is sealed with a spell that can only be broken by a Bennet witch. And Bonnie doesn't have her mojo back yet. Hayley has great success in breaking the sire bond with the hybrids. She just has a few more to go. It turns out she is in cahoots with Shane, but what they are cahooting about is unclear.
Dig It or Bury It?
While this episode wasn't as sappy as I thought it would be, it was still a little too gossipy for me. There was just enough intrigue to keep me from tuning out. But still, there is just something about this season that doesn't sit right with me. Is it just that Elena is a vampire? Is it because the focus is back on which Salvatore she is going to choose, and which is going to go on a downward spiral? I miss the last couple seasons, where the focus was on the Originals and not "she loves me, she loves me not."
Was the whole "Damon is Elena's sire" thing supposed to be a surprise? Because I was more surprised that this was supposed to be a huge revelation than I was at the actual revelation.
Stefan confronts Damon about his sire bond. Damon doesn't deny it. We also get some flashbacks, looks like to the 1930s or 1940s.


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February 8th, 2011
Wolak's climate op-ed featured in the UK GuardianOp-ed: UK Guardian on February 5, 2011
PESD Director Frank Wolak explain how the unknown price tag of carbon and uncertainty of US National climate policy are impeding on investments for oil substitutes.
August 3rd, 2009
Burton Richter in Roll Call: US climate bill needs more support for energy R&DOp-ed: Roll Call on August 3, 2009
PESD affiliated faculty Burton Richter argues in Roll Call that the climate bill passed by the US House of Representatives misses the mark on several fronts, especially in its inadequate funding for long-term research. The Senate must do better. Read more »
September 10th, 2008
David Victor reviews Thomas Friedman's 'Hot, Flat, and Crowded'in the news: New York Times on September 9, 2008
Thomas Friedman's new book "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" decries the perils of dependence on fossil fuels and calls for a Green Revolution to sweep American politics and stimulate the economy. Read more »
March 3rd, 2008
The Energy Trap: Why the United States is doomed to be an energy outlawOp-ed: Newsweek on March 3, 2008
Democrats voting in Ohio and Texas may well decide the shape of the U.S. presidential election. Regardless of who they choose to run against Sen. John McCain, the all but certain Republican candidate, it is likely that energy issues will figure more prominently in the election than at any time in the last generation. Read more »
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The Oil ParadoxOp-ed: Newsweek
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Wired Magazine interviews Jeremy Carl on Clean CoalQ&A: Wired Magazine on November 6, 2007
Clean coal is a possible answer for China and India, says Jeremy Carl, a PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environment and Resources at Stanford and a fellow at the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development. Mr. Carl describes clean coal options from desulfurization to integrated gasification-combined-cycle (IGCC) plants to carbon capture and sequestration. Read more »
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Chevy Express/GMC Savana
I own a '99 Chevy Express and am interested in
finding out what repairs to expect at it gets
older. I'm very interested in hearing from anyone
with a '96 or newer full size GM van.
I recently replaced a bad alternator (5.7L engine)
under warranty at 16,500 miles- my only non
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finding out what repairs to expect at it gets
older. I'm very interested in hearing from anyone
with a '96 or newer full size GM van.
I recently replaced a bad alternator (5.7L engine)
under warranty at 16,500 miles- my only non
maintenance repair to date.
We have a '99 GMC Savana with about 13,700 miles on it - so far no major problems - the van runs and handles great! We took it for a 7500-mile trip over the summer and it was a pleasure in all sorts of weather, and on all kinds of roads.
The only defects so far have been: a blown cigarette-lighter fuse (apparently caused by a defective 12V coffeemaker), a sticky power window switch, and poor workmanship with all the velcro tabs for both the shoulder belts and the carpet flaps covering where the removable bench seats lock/unlock to the floor.
Sorry to hear about your alternator - we have the same engine, so I hope we don't have the same problem - at least not after our warranty runs out! We did purchase an extended warranty, which was really out-of-character for us (we're generally not fans of extended warranties, and we didn't get one for our Subaru), but we had no idea how reliable the van was going to be, and decided that an extended warranty gave us a bit more piece of mind.
Midas Gold,
I noticed your post that you are a relatively new owner of a 12-passenger Savana. Are
the benches removable, and if so how? Do they pop with the push of a lever (like most
minivans) or do you have to undo those allen-wrench-looking bolts?? A friend with a
Ford Club Wagon says his just pop out. But I like the Savana better, but the ability to
quickly create more space with 6 kids will affect my purchasing decision.
Thanks if you have a chance to respond.
Donn Ghaile
Yes, the benches are removable. The carpeting has little flaps (with some really *useless* velcro tabs - see my comment under "Full Size Vans"). Lift the flap, and there's a gap in the padding at that location. There are strong metal L-shaped locking pins with rubberized grips. We just sort of wiggle the locking pin while pulling it out and it (usually) comes right out. Then comes the fun part - getting the benches out of the van - my husband can do it in just a couple of minutes. They make a nice sitting area in our garage - add a coffee table and we'd be all set! ;-)
Why they don't apply all the marvels of miraculous seat-folding from minivan-land to these full-sized vans is beyond me!
We have 6 kids, too! :-)
BTW, just curious - why do you like the Savana over the Ford?
Yeah, I agree about the looks. Speaking of windows, the GM's look like one continuous expanse of glass (even though it isn't from the inside), while the Ford's are divided into segments on both the inside *and* the outside - the GM looks neater. Another reason we went with GM over Ford is that our mechanic *hates* Fords (though he admits they're good for his business)... hope no Ford people are reading this. ;-)
hardesty Posts: 166By federal law, the manufacturer can not provide an off switch for DRLs. If you have automatic headlights, pulling the DRL fuse will probably disable those too. There is a way to make the DRL module think that the headlights are on, but it requires some re-wiring. It is legal for you to disable the DRLs, but not for someone to do it for you (dealer or mechanic).
wvineyard Posts: 1I appreciate the postings here on the GM Savana reliability. My wife and I are looking at new vans now and she really likes the look of the Savana.
We have had both a Ford Aerostar and Econoline 250 and I will not buy another Ford due to the terrible reliability of both.
By the way, we also have 6 kids... must be in the water...
We have 37,000 on our 1997 Savanna SLE. We are very dissatisfied with the brakes. Just replaced the front pads for the third time along with the rotors. Rear brakes also replaced. Seems the front pads need replacing every 12,000 miles. GMC failed to stand behind their product when at, 20,000 miles the right front brake pad wore down due to a sticky caliper. The dealer wanted to charge me $40 just to inspect the caliper which was under warranty. I went to a private shop and don't intend to go back to the dealer again. The interior is cheap and as it gets older tends to squeek and rattle alot. The van looks great and is roomy and easy to drive however, the bad experience with the dealer over such a minor problem has caused us to look at Fords before another problem appears. As a note, we tried several GMC & Chevy dealers regarding the caliper problem and all wanted to charge to inspect it. When will GM learn that customer satisfaction should be their first concern. I wish Honda made a large enough vehicle to pull a trailor because I would buy it immediately. For those of you looking...beware!!
im4cpo1 Posts: 1We have just purchased a 99 express conversion, and it has this automatic battery disconnect after 40 seconds, to prevent the battery from running down. it is only supposed to engage when something is left on ( I believe). however, intermittently the remote entry will not work after you have left and lock the van, then come back and everything is dead... you have to unlock by key, and then even the power door locks are inop? you have to turn the key on and off to reset everything, the radio loses the time etc... something is wrong and this power interlock is completely disconnecting the vans electrical.. any related problems out there
mrd1 Posts: 1I own a 96 conversion and have had similar problems. I have 46,000 and have had front and rear brakes done plus I think I will have to do the fronts again soon. I thought it was just because I pull a trailer with it. I have also had the alternator replaced. I also had a complete rebuild of my rear end but it was very early and probably a factory defect even though I had seals redone since. I do like the ride and with the conversion the interior is very comfortable. I do worry about keeping the van after the warranty is done.
Sorry to hear about the problems you've been having with your Savana - I would also be very upset if that happened with our van. Our Savana 2500 SLE just hit the 15,000 mile mark, and your post made me so paranoid that, today, when I took it to the dealer to have the front wheel bearings re-packed (as per the owner's manual), I asked them have a look at the brakes (I also had them look at the rear brakes because the parking brake pedal seemed to be traveling too close to the floor - see discussion in "Full Sized Vans" topic #18).
To my relief, our Savana still has 60% on both the fronts and the rears, and the dealer assured me that its brakes are wearing at a normal rate. The parking brake cable was a adjusted, and all is well.
I sure hope yours is an isolated problem... but I'm sure it doesn't feel that way when you're the one having the problem.
paujpow Posts: 2I have a 1998 Savana conversion van. It has 25,000 miles on it and I didn't have a problem until a couple of weeks ago. Suddenly there was oil leaks on the driveway. There was a transmission leak, rear main bearing seal leak, oil pan gasket leak and an engine coolant leak!! While they were repairing these leaks, they also replaced the power steering pump. I don't know why they did that. They COULD NOT tell me why these leaks all came at the same time.
It seems that all vehicles have their share of major problems. The makers will not make them better as long as we cosntantly pay big bucks for them and accept the inferior workmanship.
clown99 Posts: 1I`ve read all the things about chev/gmc vans at this site and I wanted to leave a comment. I have a 1990 Beauville with 240,000 miles. The only thing I replaced is the trans... The engine (350) has the same power it had when it was new, lots. I`m thinking about a new one but the only reason is because of old door hardware (handles, electric windows....) and a little rust. I`ve got more than my moneys worth.....
spartan6 Posts: 1I have a 97 Express eclipse conversion. Have'nt had any brake trouble. Troublesome Driver power window. Sqeeky Drive belt when wet. Fuel gauge repaired under warranty. Velour interior does'nt wear well. "dents" easy. Nice to drive, have 35000 miles with no trouble w/engine. Tow a 6500lb trailer, no sweat. get 17-18mpg on the highway, 12-13 in the city. Great road feel and handling. Nice on a long trip. Would buy another. Much better than Ford. Question? e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Perfect adaptation, that's what it was. When a human being can blend with his surroundings, funny things can happen!
going to line you up doing an act for the U. S. O. Does that show you my heart's in the right place?"
"There will be a short pause for cat-calls and boos," Alice murmured.
"All right," Horatio said with a sigh. "I'll go along with you."
"Fine," I said. "And just to get you used to army life I'm going to start paying you fifty bucks a month."
"You great big generous man," Alice said and I think there was a twinge of sarcasm in her voice.
"Now that's no way to talk," I said. "I'm doing the lad a favor."
"Yeah," she said. "I'm sure you are. Just like a man picking up a dollar bill is doing the street cleaners a favor."
"You don't understand my noble motives," I said, "so I will not talk about them anymore. Tomorrow we start rehearsing the new act."
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Well, sir, it was absolutely amazing the way Horatio picked that act up. With his dexterous, invisible help Mystiffio performed like the paragon of all prestidigitators. Alice added a jolt of hig
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.
- Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.
- Transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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I made this for the boys before I went to work last night. I did not try this myself but based on the message I got at my break--they absolutely loved it. To be honest, there were no leftovers for me! They thought the crust was the best part. Note to self: double the crust ingredients next time.
Oh boy! I finally found the best macaroni and cheese I have ever had. I followed the recipe exactly, except I used only 12 oz. of macaroni, to make it more cheesy. It was a perfect ratio. I used 2% milk, and it worked great - creamy and satisfying. I don't know which I liked better, the crust or the filling, they were both delicious. You have to try this recipe! Thanks, Chef John!
Lordy, all anyone wanted was the crust. New rule, take what's UNDER the crust, too. This was the closest to my mom's, and all kidding aside, a terrific success.
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Amount Per Serving (6 total)
- Calories
- 695 cal
- 35%
- Fat
- 32.3 g
- 50%
- Carbs
- 72.8 g
- 23%
- Protein
- 29.4 g
- 59%
- Cholesterol
- 95 mg
- 32%
- Sodium
- 928 mg
- 37%
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The Chickasha High School softball team finished the season as the class 5A state runner-up, losing in the championship game to the Grove Lady Ridgerunners on Monday at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium.
The Lady Chicks lost the game 3-2, and finish the 2012 season with a record of 33-10. Grove ended their state championship season at 25-5.
"We're probably better than we were Thursday," head coach Dennis Furr said. "We just continue to get better and better, and these girls have continued to learn how to play and fight hard, and I couldn't be more proud of them."
Neither team got a hit in the first three innings. The first hit of the game came courtesy of Grove pitcher Jessica Walker, who hit a solo home run to left field in the top of the fourth to give Grove a 1-0 lead.
Chickasha broke its hitless streak in the bottom of the fourth. Chicks' pitcher Kelsi Gore reached base on an error, and Karlye Weber came in as a courtesy runner for Gore.
A walk by Madison Snyder moved Weber to second base, and she scored on a single by third baseman Brooklin Burns.
Grove took the lead back in the top of the fifth inning. Left fielder Morgan Knox led off with a single, but was thrown out on a fielder's choice play at second, when second baseman Megan Freeman reached first.
Catcher Ashleigh Tramel reached first on a Chickasha fielding error, moving Freeman to second. Freeman scored on an RBI double by third baseman Taylor Dodson, putting Grove up 2-1.
The Lady Ridgerunners extended their lead in the top of the sixth inning, when first baseman Libby Morris singled into center field to lead off the inning and eventually scored on an RBI double by Knox.
The Lady Chicks bounced back in the bottom half of the inning. Gore got to first on a walk and Burns got her second RBI of the game with a single. Burns finished the game 2-for-3 with two RBIs.
Going into the seventh inning down 3-2, Chickasha held Grove scoreless. Tawn Neidy led off the inning with a walk, and a sac bunt by Sydney McHugh got Neidy, the potential tying run, to second, but the game ended on a ground ball by Tori Smith for the third out.
"We had a chance, that's what we wanted to do, we wanted to grind it out," Furr said. "We made a couple of base running mistakes, and I felt like the umpire missed a call at first base that ended up giving them a run, but that's the breaks in this game. The margin of error is small."
Kieley Clift was the only batter besides Burns to get a hit. She went 1-for-2 with a walk. Gore pitched the entire game, and allowed three runs on five hits and struck out six batters.
The state championship game was an example of one of the ways this Chickasha team has grown from the beginning of the year, said Furr.
"There were times in the year when bad things would happen and it would just be like a snowball going downhill that we couldn't get stopped," Furr said. "We've gotten to where we can put those behind us and keep fighting along."
With only one senior this year, the Lady Chicks are in position to make runs in the state tournament for the next few years, if they continue to improve.
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[JURIST] Rwandan authorities arrested opposition presidential candidate Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza [campaign website] Wednesday, accusing her of denying the 1994 Rwandan genocide [HRW backgrounder; JURIST news archive] and collaborating with terrorists. Authorities cited Ingabire's call for the prosecution [AFP report] of those who killed Hutus during the genocide, in which over 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis, were slain, as evidence of her denial of the genocide. Prosecutors also alleged that Ingabire has collaborated with Hutu rebels in the Democratic Republic of Rwanda, which borders Rwanda. The arrest comes at a time when current Tutsi President Paul Kagame [official website] has received criticism [press release] from Human Rights Watch (HRW) [advocacy website] for his treatment of opposition parties. The United Democratic Forces (FDU) [official website], the party chaired by Ingabire, released a statement Wednesday condemning the arrest [press release]:
Such a barbaric and unlawful act against a peace loving mother who braved the system to show that there is another way to bring about lasting peace and development in Rwanda is not only a challenge to the conscience and dignity of the Rwandan people but also to the international community, in particular foreign governments who are sponsoring the government.


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Buddy Dean Fitzjohn, 57, of Joplin, Mo., passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2012.
He was born July 28, 1955, to Frank E. and Margaret Fitzjohn, and they preceded him in death.
He was a life long Joplin resident and had been employed at Hydraulic Specialties. His passion was for cars and motorcycles, having restored many.
He is survived by the twinkle in his eyes, his granddaughter, Haley Fitzjohn, and her mother, Heather, Baxter Springs, Kan.; a brother, Frank R. Fitzjohn, and his wife, Judy, Joplin; two sisters, Sharon Fitzjohn, Joplin, and Tina Boyer, Webb City, Mo.; nephews, Craig, David, Chris and Tony; nieces, Robin, Shellie and Kathy Jo; great nephews and nieces; and many loving, caring and helpful friends. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn Fitzjohn, Nov. 23, 2010.
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Telling your kids that your family is expecting a new baby can be an exciting and challenging conversation. For some children, the prospect of being a big brother or sister is thrilling; for others, it brings up anxiety and fear.
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Della Szeszol Melville: Early on I told each older sibling I had a baby in my belly. They each had fun watching my belly grow, getting to kiss and snuggle my belly. They also came to each prenatal appointment I had so they felt involved, and not left out. After each appointment we would stop for a treat as well. They absolutely adore each other, and at 9, 5, and 3, they get along fairly well together. — Naperville Patch Facebook
Jeni Golomb: I had grandiose plans, but the excitement got to me. I told my husband and my son (who was 2.5 y.o. at the time) simultaneously, the split second I found out I was pregnant. I ran out of the bathroom and said, "Guess what? Mommy has a baby in her belly." They were both thrilled. My son grabbed the stethoscope from his toy dr's kit, listened to my belly, and said, "I can hear the baby. He sounds good." — Elmhurst Patch Facebook
Julie Farrell: I didn't have to tell too much as my oldest was only a year old when I became pregnant with my youngest. — Glen Ellyn Patch Facebook
Blair Malloy: We read picture books about being a big brother or big sister. We got my daughter a doll and baby gear of her own and try to include my kids in everything from getting wipes for a diaper change to getting my nursing cover for feedings. — Elmhurst Patch Facebook
Melissa Ruh Muetze: i just told them. once was on my sons 13th bday — Batavia Patch Facebook
Colleen Shannon: I believe the best gift I gave my children was each other. I tried to convey that. — Elmhurst Patch Facebook
Diane Hunt Addante: Son loved Berenstain Bear books, he was less than 2 years old, so we read "New Baby" over and over again. Happily, we had a little girl, so it was even easier to follow. — Naperville Patch Facebook
Millicent Chrusciel: The boy, 3, got the full prep but still hated his sister until she turned 18 months! Now she's fun, but he's still jealous no matter how much his parents tried to lessen the blow. — Elmhurst Patch Facebook


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I work downtown and I, like so many other Knoxvillians, thoroughly enjoy the downtown atmosphere: the events, the music, the food, and the arts.
Due to a city ordinance that bans wearing masks in public, two performers were made to remove their masks during the Farmers' Market recently.
I understand that it's a legality, but it seems to me that it's one that needs to be reevaluated to allow for such things as performance art.
These guys were certainly doing no harm and it seems, to me at least, that everyone enjoys their presence. As a city that does such a good job of promoting the arts, this was kind of like using a shotgun to swat a fly, in my opinion.
There's also a city ordinance that bans sitting on a downtown sidewalk but when there's a parade, different story.
So if masks are banned in public and the ordinance is going to be enforced 100 percent, I suppose Halloween is gonna be a no-go, right?
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Parents and the education community got a glimpse Tuesday of the groups seeking to open Washington's first charter schools next fall, though some say there isn't enough time to establish an institution by then.
A total of 23 organizations have submitted electronic letters of intent, Joshua Halsey, executive director of the Charter School Commission, said about an hour before the Tuesday afternoon deadline.
Organizations interested in operating one of the new public schools were required to turn in a letter of intent this week. They have another month to complete their applications.
Those who have expressed interest in opening a school include two charter management organizations that run charter schools in California. Several private schools have expressed interest in converting to charters. And a number of others are making their first attempt to start a school.
Washington voters approved a law last November to establish charters, which are public schools independently operated by approved nonprofit organizations. They are free and open to all students. They will receive state funding based on student enrollment like other public schools but will not be required to follow all the same state laws.
The applications, which are due Nov. 22, must include plans for a building, curriculum, budget, staffing and other details. The statewide Charter School Commission plans to hold public hearings on the applications before announcing its decision by Feb. 24. Up to eight charter schools can open each year over the next five years.
Several organizations plan to submit their applications next month but do not want to open a school in fall 2014.
The leader of a new Washington organization helping groups that want to open charters believes it would be very difficult to open a school by next fall.
"All of the groundwork takes time," said Marta Reyes-Newberry, interim CEO of the Washington State Charter Schools Association.
Bertha Alicia Garza and Larry Wewel, who want to start a dual-language elementary school in Yakima called the Cesar Chavez Charter School, are not daunted by the fall 2014 deadline.
Wewel said the biggest challenge is completing the application, which they've been working on for months. "The real work needs to occur between now and Nov. 22," he said. "After approval, it's all downhill from there in putting a school together."


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BOISE-- The Boise Hawks might have to change their name to the "Cardiac Kids." For the third straight night, the Hawks (9-8) came from behind late to beat the Eugene Emeralds, 6-5, to complete a home-series sweep, their first since July of 2012.
Trailing 5-3 in the eighth inning, the Hawks got a lead-off single from Yasiel Balaguert to start the rally. A walk to Jacob Rogers advanced Balaguert to second, and Rony Rodriguez wasted no time scoring him from there. Rodriguez chipped an RBI double down the left field line, scoring Balaguert and cutting the lead to one. Jordan Hankins gave the Hawks the lead for good when he roped a single to right, scoring two runners to give Boise a 6-5 lead.
The Emeralds didn't go quietly into the night though. With two outs, Eugene managed to load the bases and get the tying run just 90 feet from the plate. Matt Iannazzo was brought in from the bullpen, and managed to induce a groundball to the shortstop to end the game on a fielder's choice.
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Knoxville band Coolrunnings had a good run before they called it quits last year. Brandon Biondo, Forrest Ferguson, and a revolving cast of band members built a sizable following around their steady stream of online music, culminating in the crowd-funded release of a physical LP. The band still owed a show to a software developer who had pledged $1,000 to their Kickstarter, and he e-mailed Biondo about settling up via a July 4 concert at a company party in Guatemala. Rather than inform him the band was defunct, Biondo set to work on a new project and a set of songs for the event. Roommate Nichole McMinn was asked to contribute bass and vocals to the recordings, and the Shy Boy moniker Biondo had used for a few solo shows was now pluralized.
Shy Boys debuted with "Ride" and "Julia," McMinn's vocals a perfect fit for Biondo's expertly crafted surf-pop. "Something" soon followed, a woozy bit of dream pop that brings to mind a New Romantic act discovering shoegaze. These songs were made available on Bandcamp and SoundCloud, and, as has become common with Biondo's music, garnered rave reviews on a variety of blogs and Web magazines. (It doesn't hurt that Biondo and his label Dracula Horse are highly active on just about every major social-media platform. He insists any attention the label receives is due more to his constant networking and promotion than the quality of the music, but there's certainly more to it than that.)
The Guatemalan gig isn't happening, which is just as well since Shy Boys will spend July 4 playing a benefit show at Pilot Light with half a dozen other local bands. Soon, Biondo recruited Coolrunnings bandmate Adam Cottle to add guitar and bass, keyboardist Aaron Craig, and Joel Thompson, who plays bass in the Mutations but mans the drum kit here. The additional personnel almost immediately began to change the band's sound, but Biondo contends Shy Boys was never intended to have a specific style.
"I like the idea of doing a couple songs in the style of something and then moving on to something else, and make sense of it later," he says. "I don't really care what any of the songs sound like as long as they're giant sounding and super-cinematic. I just want to make epic-sounding songs in as many different ways as we can."
This won't be a surprise to anyone who has listened to more than a few songs by Coolrunnings, who were known for genre-hopping and creating music that wasn't easily classifiable. The other members seem equally enthusiastic about being able to try out different kinds of music.
"Rather than having a group of people with the same mind set that want to make something that sounds like, say, the Beatles circa 1965, we're all into different things, so we'll just try something," Cottle says. "It's good to have a group where everybody likes different things."
McMinn elaborates. "The two songs we recorded that haven't been released yet are like disco songs, and we're interested in doing more of that, but also we're not going to make that the dead end. We're still open to any other kind of sound and just see what happens."
Biondo also makes electronic music under the name Walsh, and how that project relates to Shy Boys turns into a discussion about the perception and reception of electronic music performed live. Club kids seem to only want EDM, while the hoary cliché that a guy onstage with a laptop is just checking his e-mail still permeates a lot of rock venues.
"What helps this band a lot is the fusion of electronic music and a live band," Thompson says. "Brandon has trouble tapping into mainstream electronic kids but at the same time there's a lot of people who just want guitar, bass, and drums. This is kind of a happy medium."
Though Shy Boys is influenced by electronic music and synth pop—they've recorded a cover of Human League's "Open Your Heart"—the members view it as essentially a rock band.
"I'm wondering what people who've only heard the songs online might be expecting," Cottle adds. "I mean, those are basically rock songs. Even the Human League cover, you took a synth song and made it a rock song. So people may be expecting that of this band, and they're going to get it, but they're also going to get funky bass parts and synthesizers."
"I'm not too concerned about that," McMinn says. "At our first show we played those songs people had heard, and we also had songs that weren't anything like those, and people responded well. I had people tell me they liked that everything changed and that everybody switched instruments and the music did a 180 and turns into disco from out of nowhere."
Lest talk of happy mediums and responsive audiences become too effusive, Biondo interjects, "I hope it weirds 'em out!" He then pauses before adding, "I don't know, I'm of the belief that if you try everything something has to click."
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Unfortunately, they may want to consider a name change. There is another "Shy Boys" currently garnering considerable press and critical praise. Hailing from Kansas City, they are yet another fuzzy dreamy surf garage outfit,worth checking out actually.
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Three years ago on Rays Index we told you about the Rays new "Cowbell" campaign. We laughed at the time…OK, we still giggle a little…but the campaign has stuck and many fans embrace it.
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Three years ago on Rays Index we told you about the Rays new "Cowbell" campaign. We laughed at the time…OK, we still giggle a little…but the campaign has stuck and many fans embrace it.
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Agreed. I sit across the aisle from one of the fathers of the "left, right, left" movement, which (loudly) incorporates those demon bells. I'm getting close to earplugs. While I'm at it, the "left, right, left" thing doesn't work. It's too long of a walk and you can't see the guy sit down, so the climax of a looooooong series of "lefts" and "rights" is dependent on a guess by all the participants at when they will say "sit down." We need something new. Also, while I'm at it, they have been using 7 Nation Army at the wrong time. While the first reliever is warming up and there is no buzz. Plus, they need to play the track with the voices saying "oh." People don't know what to do. It seems like it's always everyone's first trip to the Trop. For example, they show a clip of a funny old dude during Cotton Eye Joe. Every. Time. They. Play. It. Don't get me wrong, it's amusing. But every time, it gets a big laugh and everyone looks around to figure out where the guy is sitting. I may be rambling. Two more things: First, George Lopez was at the game last night and everyone was REALLY excited. Second, the reaction to Percival was hilarious. Smattering of boos, lots of silence. His performance was met with cursing and then collective sighs of relief. People can't stand the guy. Not a single encouraging word. Maybe he shouldn't have ditched during the playoffs… I'm done now.
My issues with the 'left, right' thing.
1. It's stolen from the Gators, who in turn stole it from the Hoosiers basketball team.
2. People at the Trop just chant it, rather than watch when the players actually step, which is part of the amusement of the chant (sometimes the players themselves will change their gait to try and throw off the fans, leading to some fun moments).
3. You're also supposed to say 'step…step' before you say 'sit down' as they are going back down into the dugout, which no one does. If you're going to rip something, at least do it right.


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The Skivvies have garnered buzz thanks to their Youtube videos, which capture them playing various instruments, from the cello, ukulele, guitar and glockenspiel to the melodica, all in their underwear.
The evening features Cearley and Molina as well as Benanti, Taylor, Emma Hunton, Emily Bergl, Mitchell Jarvis, Adam Kantor and Joseph Morales.
The concert is also the launch of an ongoing residency for the Skivvies at the Cutting Room. The Skivvies will appear at The Cutting Room every first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM with different guest stars each week.
The song is now available for download via iTunes and other digital outlets.
There is an $18 cover. For tickets visit spincyclenyc.com. The Cutting Room is located at 44 E. 32nd Street.
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Montgomery County has agreed to give tenants of ByteGrid's Silver Spring data center up to $12 million in property tax breaks over 12 years, the first such move for a county looking to foster a competitive data center cluster and fend off competing jurisdictions.
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A fire at a Silver Spring, Maryland, restaurant caused a road to close Tuesday morning.
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This Craftsman Weedwacker Tames Your Landscape
Built to keep your yard in shape, this trimmer packs the muscle of a 32cc engine, adaptability of a 360 degree rotating handle and the added reach of a lightweight aluminum shaft that saves sore backs and helps you stay working longer. A clear view oil reservoir keeps you on top of maintenance, while equipped with Speed Start technology, it's even push button start capable, so this machine isn't only simple to use, but designed to stay in solid working order for years.
Equipped with the Universal yard tool attachment system, this Craftsman string trimmer can be transformed with just a few simple movements into a powerful pole saw, hedge trimmer, edger and more, so no matter the job, you can get it done with 1 tool. A solid addition to any landscape, this machine combines serious cutting power and ease of use, for performance you can depend on. Start it up, and tame your landscape.
- 32cc* 4-cycle engine - High torque with enhanced performance (no mixing of gas and oil)
- Speed Start™ technology capable - Push button starting with no pulling required
- Incredi-Pull™ starting system - Recoil design engineered to reduce the starting effort with a slow, smooth pul
- Easy 2-step starting - Just prime and pull
- Straight aluminum shaft - Extended reach, lightweight, and more comfortable for taller users
- Universal yard tool attachment system - Converts the trimmer into an edger, pole-saw, hedge trimmer, blower, cultivator, power broom and many more
- 360 degree rotating handle - Innovative multi-axis movement for enhanced control and comfort
- Aluminum Hassle Free cutting head - Easy to load with XQ shaped .110/.130 in. line diameter
- Clearview oil reservoir is easy to fill and maintain at optimum running level
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This unit is nice and I love the features. I purchased this unit, because I had one for six years and this attachments fit this new unit. I have had the new 32cc trimmer unit for a week, but I have a big concern on whether Craftsman over exaggerated the power again. I say again, because they done this with their lawn mowers and ended up in a class action lawsuit. It does not seem to have 32cc?s of power at all, I am wonder whether or not I received a defected unit. I hope I am wrong about this trimmer.
Panama City, FL
Loved with weed eater for the first year, very powerful and smooth running. It is a bit on the heavy side but a fair trade with the amount of power. CON: when pulling the cord it does not engage the crankshaft. The pull cord still has spring tension and recoils the cord but doesn't "catch" to turn the crankshaft. Took it in for warranty repair....two week process btw, got it home and pulled it ten times...broke again. ALSO, the air filter cover screw is stripped out. It wasn't that way when I turned it in for repair. I'm going to drop it off for repair one more time and if it breaks again I'll be barking at a district manager.
Kamuela, HI
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I honestly think that every good review about this product was written to soon and they didn't give it time. For me I used it twice for about 15 minutes each time. The next time I went to start it the pull cord would not work had to take it into the shop. So they fixed it and I used it once again worked fine till I stopped for a minute went to start it up and would not go. Anyways got it back again and use it the head starts to vibrate next thing you know the gears stripped exactly what the salesman told after I bought it at the store. Really wish I bought an echo like our old one which is still going after 10+ years, or a shindaiwa. Hope this helps someone out there even if just one person not waste money like me.
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also bought high performance blower and edger.a very useful and well performing combination.no hassle 4cycle is great,just gas and go.
Edinburg, TX
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heavy duty weed trimmer. Good value for the money.
Knoxville, TN
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The trimmer works well. Took it out of the box, assembled it (took about 15 minutes) and was ready to work. Heavy, could use a shoulder strap.
Valdosta, GA
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great power, heavy, they reduced the size of the gas tank to help with the weight, just makes gasing up every 20 minutes. Gas spout leaks when unit is tip backwards. So during changing or adjusting line, overhead pruning/sawing etc.
El Centro, CA
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Worked as intended. Great product. Easy to start, light enough to use for long periods, motor holds rpms well, and switching attachments is quick and easy.
Katy, TX
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Very powerful and uses .155 line that you have to change out. thought it would be a pain not using a bump head but you can cut and edge a whole yard with one piece of string it's so thick and tough. You can also buy Troy Bilt line that is orange online that works better than the sears line but is more expensive...it lasts longer so it depends on what your time is worth. Only complaint is since so powerful it is also really heavy so I don't recommend for a lightweight.
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This is the first 4 cycle trimmer I have owned and I am very impressed. The motor is very smooth running and most vibration free and that allows me extended use without the numbing in my hands. The power and torque is great for the tiller and edger attachment as well. Overall recommended for ease of starting, use and operation.
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