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7 Reasons Companies Use Independent Telecom Consultants
7 Reasons Companies Use Independent Telecom Consultants
Increasingly, businesses are electing to obtain their telecommunication services from independent telecom consultants instead of direct representatives of carriers. Here are the main reasons why we see this trend occurring in the marketplace today.
1. Single Point of Contact
Regardless of whether your independent telecom consultant (ITC) recommends a single-carrier or multi-carrier solution for your company, you still have a single point of contact to deal with, the person who knows your account best. During the pricing and evaluation process for new carriers, it is typical to request at least three bids and schedule at least two appointments with each carrier. When you use a qualified ITC, you can spend one appointment determining your company's short- and long-term needs, and just one more evaluating the best options available in your market.
2. Your ITC understands your company
Your ITC acts as an assistant buyer for your company once he/she understands your business needs and preferences. The ITC gets to know your organization, your goals, and why and how you make decisions. Why would you want to repeat that process every couple of years with a sales rep you're meeting for the first (and probably last) time?
3. You get the truth, first time, every time
When you use the services of an experienced ITC, you tap into the wealth of knowledge and experience of someone who has been in the field for many years, and most likely with multiple carriers. Your consultant will typically have experience dealing with multiple carriers in your market, including ones without a direct sales force, and can tell you how they actually perform. Who has the most reliable network? Who has billing problems? Who can make the desired install date? Who is going bankrupt? Carriers' sales reps are incentivized to close deals, period; what happens next is another department's concern. An ITC builds his or her business by ensuring that clients are satisfied in the long term.
4. Unbiased opinions of multiple carriers and their product lines
Most carriers have gone to term agreements in the T1 age, so it's crucial to get set up with a carrier that can meet your needs as your business changes or grows. Do they have an MPLS network to support VoIP? Do they do SIP trunking? Can they offer an IP-VPN solution for your remote sites? Your ITC understands the carriers' products and limitations, and can put you in the right solution for your company.
5. Consultants are invested in your success
In telecom sales, as in many industries, compensation plans drive sales behavior. Reps are only paid to bring in new business; clients with questions or problems are directed to the help desk. In fact they are discouraged from maintaining contact after you've signed on the dotted line. ITCs, however, work only on commissions and residuals (small percentage of the monthly telecom bills) and it takes them, in many cases, up to 24 months to earn what the direct sales representative will make 30 days after the sale. ITCs succeed by earning the trust of clients for the long term, so they are highly motivated to assist you in solving service issues. Good consultants aren't just business associates; they become trusted members of your team.
6. More aggressive pricing
It's a fact that indirect sales have more aggressive pricing than direct sales. Indirect works off a 30-percent reduction from direct sales. The belief that direct can get better incentives or better pricing or better service is false.
7. ITCs understand Next Generation technology
Independent telecom consultants will typically be better versed in MPLS, IP-VPN, VOIP, hosted solutions, call center applications, and SIP technologies, because they need to understand multiple carriers' offerings and have attended all of their trainings. Direct representatives will often know a few tweaks to their limited product lines, but they will not have the overall understanding of all that is coming with new technology. No carrier can be the master of all technologies and all niches. So it follows that it is nearly impossible for a direct representative to have the same depth and breadth of knowledge as a consultant. This is important, because correct implementation of new technologies can save business hundreds of thousands annually. That may be the exact edge your company needs to gain the competitive edge in your marketplace. On the other hand, implementing a bleeding-edge technology that is not ready for prime time may cost you more in the long run. Using an experienced ITC who is looking out for your best interests can make all the difference.
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The Washington Post reports that U.S. military commanders in southern Afghanistan are adopting a strategy that increasingly places the priority on fighting the Taliban even if it means tolerating some corruption. According to the Post, military officials in the region have concluded that the Taliban's insurgency is the most pressing threat to stability in some areas and that a sweeping effort to drive out corruption could create chaos and a governance vacuum that the Taliban could exploit.
These conclusions seem so obvious that a report that the U.S. has just reached them reads like parody. How could it not be the case, in a war, that fighting the enemy takes priority over fighting corruption? And how could our military not have understood that "driving out corruption" in a place like Afghan might leave a vacuum?
I don't think neo-conservatism is the culprit. Promoting democracy is one thing; insisting that, in the midst or a war, that a third world government be laregly free of corruption is quite another. The preoccupation with fighting corruption is more neo-Boy Scout than neo-conservative.
I suspect that the source of the preoccupation lies somewhere in modern counter-insurgency theory, perhaps at its intersection with liberalism. For it is the Obama administration that reportedly has made rooting out corruption in Afghanistan such a priority, to the point of sending FBI and DEA teams to assemble corruption cases.
In fact, the turn towards fighting the enemy, instead of our corrupt allies described above comes from the military, not the politicians and bureaucrats. According to the Post, "it was not immediately clear whether the White House, State Department, and law enforcment agencies share the military's view."
The premise of the neo-Boy Scout obsession with corruption is that if leaders of the central government or major provincial outposts are corrupt, we will be unable to win the hearts and minds of the locals. For example, our attempts to do so through aid projects will be thwarted because much of the money finds its way into the pockets of leaders.
If rooting out corruption in places like Afghanistan is a prerequisite to successful counter-insurgency, we should rethink our willingness to undertake long-term military projects in places like Afghanistan. But I doubt that that it is a prerequisite. The Iraq surge succeeded in its primary objectives of turning the tide against al Qaeda and heading off a civil war without, as far as I can tell, substantially eliminating corruption in Iraq. As I understand it, we succeeded in part because we took the village and tribal elders as we found them, and proved that we were serious about fighting the enemy. We did not attempt to remake them in our image.
The same approach seems to hold the greatest promise in Afghanistan. As one senior defense official explained the situation, "there are areas where you need strong leadership, and some of these leaders aren't necessarily pure." On the other hand, "they can help us be more effective in going after the primary threat, which is the Taliban."
If we want to make the kind of progress President Obama is demanding over the next year, we had better focus on going after the Taliban and more or less forget about purifying Afghan leaders. To the extent the Obama administration stands in the way of this approach even as it imposes de facto timetables, it is all but guaranteeing that we will not succeed.
SCOTT adds: An Army colonel responds to this post:
In your post you ask if military commanders are just now coming to the conclusion that fighting the enemy is more important that fighting corruption. As an officer with multiple tours in Iraq (although none in Afghanistan), I can almost guarantee that is not the case.
At a tactical level – Division, Brigade, Battalion, Company – where the bullets are flying and people get hurt, there is nothing more important than defeating the enemy. I can think of numerous events from Iraq which I either observed personally or heard second hand where we looked the other way while dealing with a friendly military or civilian leader. It's also a cultural issue. What we call 'corruption' was simply the Iraqi way of doing business for most if not all of Saddam Hussein's tenure. My guess is Afghanistan is not only not better than Iraq in this respect, but probably an order of magnitude worse.
What this report probably represents is either a response to or a pre-emptive strike against a non-DoD entity (most likely State) and their desire to have a little bit more say in the military decision-making process at a high level. In Iraq – and I have no reason to doubt Afghanistan is any different – most State Department rode a desk and rarely if ever left the FOB, or when they did, it was under highly armed escort whose sole duty was to protect and transport them. So not only was their focus different in the traditional DoS/DoD way, but they took their safety for granted in the sense that they didn't have to go through the time and effort of providing it for themselves. As a result, and perhaps a but unfairly, they were looked at by the military (again, at the tactical level) with a bit of derision. Their input during meetings was welcome of course, but when military orders were written or issued and when important, direction-changing meetings were held, they weren't involved in the process or even in the room.
Reading between the lines, it sounds like someone outside of DoD decided that the military wasn't taking them seriously enough and wanted to push an anti-corruption agenda. This would be the military's response, saying they'll accept risk on corruption in favor of force protection. And my guess is this report would only be relevant to maybe 100 out of all the US forces in that country. Again, at the tactical level they have a very good idea what they need to focus on and flying bullets have a way of clarifying that focus real quick.
The father of a Marine serving in Iraq comments:
Well, my son is just an enlisted grunt in the Corps, not a Colonel in the Army. That likely makes him better suited to discuss the issue as he has been in too many combat and terrorist situations. As a Haditha Marine, my son saw the worst of the political corruption during the Iraq conflict and the resultant compliance with concocted rules of engagement forced on the US military. These rules resulted in complex filing and reviews of reports of each engagement with the "enemy" in which civilians were involved. It was the Army that negotiated these rules of engagement with Iraqi politicians.
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Congratulations on the blue ribbon, Libby. It feels so good when one is acknowledged for their work!! I'm so happy for you!!ReplyDelete
Great news about the blue ribbon, Libby. Which painting won the award? Don't forget to let us all know.ReplyDelete
I like the shapes in this one and I think the pale pink mountains at the back are a rather brilliant touch.Replies
Thanks on all counts! I did have difficulty with this piece. In general, I have trouble using the color red and the few other colors that surround it. Not sure why but I am slowly working on trying to use those colors.
I updated my blog to show the piece that won. Thank you for catching that:) Don't know what I was thinking!
Libby- what great texture you have in this piece. Very interesting and fun to use different tools to get a certain look. Thank you for the link too. Hugs! IReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it! I reply back in an email if you are signed in and I can see your address. Otherwise I will post the reply here under your comment. I tend to cut and paste my emails too so that others can experience the back and forth which I think is integral to blogging.


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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about one in 133 people. People who suffer from celiac disease have gluten intolerance; their bodies cannot absorb a type of protein called gluten, so the body rejects it when ingested, making the person sick.
Living with celiac can seem difficult, but once someone with celiac adjusts to a new pattern and process, everyday events will become easier to deal with.
- What is celiac disease?
- How does someone get celiac disease?
- What are the symptoms?
- How is it diagnosed?
- How is it treated?
- What contains gluten?
- What can a person with celiac disease eat?
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What is celiac disease?
In a normal-functioning small intestine, there are small finger-like villi that line the inner surface. When food passes by, these villi absorb nutrients into the bloodstream, allowing the body to be nourished.
In someone with celiac disease, the presence of gluten destroys the function of these villi and causes severe damage to the small intestine each time gluten is ingested.
It is classified as an autoimmune disorder, because the immune system of the body produces the response. It is also often categorized as a malabsorption disorder, because as nutrients are not absorbed, the body becomes malnourished.
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How does someone get celiac disease?
Celiac disease can be genetic, meaning it is common within a family. About one in 22 people who have a first-degree relative (such as a parent or sibling) with celiac disease also have it.
The disease is not always immediately present when a baby begins to eat gluten. A person can become sensitive to gluten as a toddler, young child, teenager, or even as an adult.
Often symptoms begin to occur after a stressful emotional event, surgery, illness, infection, or childbirth. These can be triggers of symptoms.
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What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of celiac disease vary greatly from patient to patient. Here are some of the common symptoms:
- Diarrhea or constipation, or both
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal bloating
- Fat in stools, called steatorrhea
- Pale, unpleasant-smelling bowel movements
- Gas
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Fatigue, feeling very tired
- Osteoporosis (bones lack calcium and become porous and weak)
- Joint or bone pain
- Anemia (lack of iron in blood)
- Delayed growth
- Missed menstrual cycles in females
- Irritability
- Short stature in children, a result of malabsorption
- Failure to thrive, especially in infants
- Infertility in adults
- Rash on skin called dermatitis herpetiformis
If you experience any of these symptoms, no matter what your age or previous experience eating gluten, visit your doctor to see if further tests are necessary.
It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor if you have a relative with celiac disease because there is an increased chance you also have it – even if you have no symptoms.
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How is it diagnosed?
You can have a blood test are certain antibodies – types of proteins – in the blood that can be tested for. These are antibodies that the body produces in response to something it perceives as a threat. The antibodies that a doctor will typically test for include: Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTGA), and IgA anti-endomysium antibodies (AEA).
A doctor might also do a bowel biopsy, meaning they remove a tiny piece of the small intestine to see if it is damaged. To do this procedure, a doctor inserts an endoscope into a person's mouth and follows it to the small intestine, where the doctor removes the tissue and examines the villi.
For the doctor to see if his or her patient has celiac disease, the patient has to currently be eating a diet that contains gluten, or the tests might show negative results when indeed a patient has symptoms of celiac disease when eating a diet that contains gluten.
Not all blood tests show celiac disease. There are different levels of the disease, too. Some people cannot eat even a crumb of gluten without getting sick, while other people can eat some gluten but not too much. If people with a milder form of celiac disease cut back on the amount of gluten they eat, their symptoms might decrease.
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How is it treated?
There is no treatment for celiac disease. The only way to manage it is to follow a diet that contains no gluten for the person's entire life. This gives the small intestine and the villi the chance to heal and become healthy again.
Most people with celiac disease who eat a gluten-free diet feel much better, and their symptoms go away. Once the symptoms go away, the person must continue to not eat gluten, or the symptoms will come back. Celiac disease will not go away just because the symptoms disappear.
In few cases, a gluten-free diet does not help symptoms go away, and the sufferer can continue to be malnourished and fail to thrive. These cases are called unresponsive celiac disease. In this case, even very small amounts of gluten are still in the diet.
Typically, with the complete removal of gluten from the diet, the patient will feel better. Rarely, unresponsive celiac disease cannot be corrected by removing gluten from the diet, and nutrients delivered directly to the body intravenously may be necessary to supplement what the body is unable to absorb.
A dietician or nutritionist can help someone with celiac disease learn what foods they can and cannot eat. They can help someone plan nutritious meals and plan for situations in which finding a gluten-free option may seem difficult.
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What contains gluten?
Gluten, a kind of protein in many grains, is found is every type of wheat. Some of the common types of wheat are durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro. Other grains that have gluten are barley, rye, oats, and triticale. People with celiac disease cannot eat any foods that contain these ingredients.
Some of the most common foods that contain gluten are bread, pasta, cereal, pizza, cake, and many other such foods. Other foods that you might not suspect contain gluten are soy sauce, licorice, lots of candies, and malt – a flavoring used in some foods. Make sure to read the ingredient list to look for hidden gluten sources.
Some foods also have hidden things added to them including preservatives and stabilizers, such as processed foods with long ingredient lists, mouthwash, some medicines, and even envelopes. If you have celiac disease, make sure you are aware of these hidden sources of gluten, and be sure to read labels or call manufacturers before eating something that could potentially be harmful.
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What can a person with celiac disease eat?
There are actually many options. All plain meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, rice, potatoes, and corn are gluten-free. There are also gluten-free breads, cereals, cakes, and cookies that are made especially for people with celiac disease. You can find gluten-free products at Whole Foods and online stores. These can be good substitutes for common gluten-containing items.
It is important for people with celiac disease to achieve a well-balanced diet, while ensuring they can participate in social activities without feeling left out.
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At School
It can be hard to stay away from gluten at school, but there are a few things to make the experience easier.
Get a letter from your physician explaining your condition. In a school cafeteria, it can be easy to plan a gluten-free meal, or list of foods that are okay for you to eat. If this is not possible, it is always safe to pack a sack lunch. When explaining information to the school, highlight what is most important.
Do not expect the school to conform perfectly; everyone makes mistakes just as you probably did when first dealing with celiac disease. Be respectful of the school's efforts to accommodate your situation, and work with them to improve its guidance.
Have your parents arrange a meeting with your teacher, school nurse, principal, and kitchen staff to discuss your needs. It is a good idea to keep a snack pack just for you in the classroom in case a treat is brought to the classroom that you cannot eat.
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At Parties & Social Events
At birthday parties or other celebrations, people with celiac disease might feel left out if they cannot have the birthday cake or snacks that others are eating. One great idea is to bring some gluten-free cupcakes or snacks for everyone to enjoy – not just the people who cannot eat gluten. Notify the host ahead of time, and they might be willing to prepare a gluten-free treat for all guests, including you.
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At Restaurants
It is not hard for people with celiac disease to eat out at a restaurant; they just have to know what to order and how it is prepared. Teens with celiac disease should know what "safe" foods can be ordered, and they can ask the waiter or chef for some suggestions.
It is also important to find out how food is prepared, because there might be hidden sources of gluten such as salad dressing or the bread coating on fried foods. If possible, look at the menu before going to the restaurant and decide on some possible choices so you are not unpleasantly surprised at the restaurant.
Some families who have one or more member with celiac disease make their house completely gluten-free. This means anyone in the family can choose a snack from the kitchen without having to read the label to confirm it is gluten-free. This also prevents cross-contamination, as sensitive celiac disease sufferers can become sick if their gluten-free bread mixes with crumbs from regular bread in the shared toaster. Even a crumb of bread in the peanut butter jar can make a sensitive person sick.
If it seems difficult to completely transform the household for one member of the family, it is a good idea to create a special gluten-free section of the kitchen where there is a safe-zone for someone with celiac to pick a meal or snack. Keep serving utensils separate, or do not allow double-dipping into serving containers.
Adapting a gluten-free life can and will seem difficult and overwhelming at first, but after making some adjustments and educating yourself, your family and your community, living with celiac disease will become a normal part of life.
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Last Reviewed: October 2013
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Celiac Disease, National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).
Celiac Disease Foundation.
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.
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Whose Deadline Is It?
Maintaining the status quo would be "an epic fail." There's no reason for Nick Johnson to be on this team come August 1st. The team cannot take this lineup into 2010. The Pirates have liquidated half their roster and prospects are falling from the skies. Even with all that, Mike Rizzo doesn't anticipate any big moves. Which makes sense when you consider that only Joe Beimel really needs to be shown the door.
L.A. Joe is a lefty reliever on a cheap one-year deal. He is archtypical deadline trade bait, and the third left-hander in a bad team's bullpen. Come October 5, 2009 he's gone one way or another. Joe Beimel is a less accomplished Mike Stanton, who became Shairon Martis in July 2006. The odds of turning a lefty reliever into a young starter aren't good, but it's a gamble you take every time.
Beyond that, it's not fair to say that the continued presence of Willingham, Dunn and Guzman on the roster next week is an unmitigated front office failure. A disappointment, maybe. Josh, Adam and Cristian are all under team control through 2010. Dave Nichols may be right to say that the Nats cannot "come into spring training with Johnson at first base, Willingham in right, Dunn in left and Guzman at short." That doesn't mean that everyone has to be dealt by Friday afternoon. Offseason trades work too.
As for Nick, he's a potential free agent, apparently seeking a lucrative two-year deal. Unfortunately there's no 1B-of-the-future waiting in the wings. The idea of moving Adam Dunn to first is superficially attractive, but if you think watching Dunn butcher 2 or 3 balls a game in left field is painful, imagine him trying to make every catch at first base. As for Josh Willingham, well you don't want someone with chronic back issues crouching on the infield every day.
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Nigerian singer Simi is in London for her headline concert 'Simi Live' at the 02 Academy Islington, London.
She was all smiles as she arrived London Heathrow airport.
Simi Live is the crooner's first headline concert in London. Featuring DJ Cynthia MVP, DJ Sogood and hosted by Shopsydoo and Bisi Akins, we expect the night will be as exciting as it is memorable. Also on the bill to perform at the concert are Bimbi Philips, Damibliz, Davina Oriakhi, NC Grey, Selimaix and Dem3Dancers.
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As described in an article by Leslie Stewart in the most recent Monitor, this summer the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is developing the latest version of its Clean Air Plan, intended to reduce ozone, particulate matter, local air toxics, and greenhouse gases across the nine-county region.
Last week, the Air District released a Notice of Preparation and Initial Study for the plan. The purpose of this notice is "to seek comments about the scope and content of the environmental impact assessment that will be conducted." The deadline for comments is July 16, and anyone who wishes to submit them may do so to environmental planner Josh Pollak at email@example.com or (415) 749-8435.
A central feature of the 88-page notice is a list of 83 proposed control measures, divided across nine sectors. These sectors include stationary sources (38 measures), transportation (23), buildings (4), energy (2), agriculture (4), natural and working lands (3), waste (4), water (2), and short-lived climate pollutants (3). The bulk of the remainder of notice is a set of checklists identifying and evaluating potential adverse environmental impacts of the plan across 18 categories.
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Three years ago, that's what we thought. But our synagogue had been buying Purimspiels for some time, and we were getting a little tired of them - Broadway parodies, Motown parodies, Beatles parodies ... we thought, why doesn't someone write some original songs just for Purim? Why not take all those styles and put them together in one show - a sort of "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" for Esther? So we went to work on it. We gave all the main characters singing parts - Esther, Mordechai, Achashverosh, Haman, Vashti - and we gave singing parts to minor characters too, to give more people a chance to perform. That means Zeresh (Haman's wife), Bigthan and Teresh (the King's eunuchs), and the women who compete to be queen all get their numbers too. And there's a women's swing quartet to recap the action, and plenty of singing for the chorus. It took us a while, but in the end, we had a real show. It can be done on it's own in a little under an hour, or it can be done alternating with chapters of the Megillah reading on Erev Purim, the way we did it at Beth El Synagogue in Minneapolis. This CD has all the original songs. The script and the music are available too -- visit our website!


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"The dough is very forgiving, freezes and refreezes readily," she said. And fillings can vary - "I've even used pineapple preserves with macadamia nuts and coconut." The recipe is adapted from "The Jewish-American Kitchen" (1999).
Combine flour, margarine and sour cream, first cutting in the margarine, until well-combined. You can use the food processor to cut the margarine into the flour, but blend in sour cream by hand. You want some flour-coated bits of fat to remain in the dough.
Transfer dough to a plastic-wrap-covered board. Form dough into a rectangle about 8 inches square and 1 inch thick. Wrap completely in plastic and refrigerate overnight. Dough also can be frozen at this point and then thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line four rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. (I use aluminum half-sheet pans.) Four large sheets are enough for one batch of dough. Do not place rugelach directly on hot baking sheets as they will lose their shape and texture. If you don't have four sheets, you'll need to cool the pans as you bake.
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To assemble: Prepare a board for rolling out dough by flouring it generously. (You can roll on a silicone mat, too.)
Divide dough into 8 equal bars. Keep remaining dough cold as you work.
Roll out each bar into a rectangle about 12 by 5 inches. With a long side toward you, brush dough with a thin coat of preserves (apricot or raspberry), leaving a ¼-inch margin at the top of the rectangle. Sprinkle with the sugar/nut/raisin mixture over the apricot preserves OR the chocolate-sugar mixture over the raspberry preserves. Dust very lightly with a little flour to help keep the filling from running during baking. (You should have just enough of each filling to fill half the rugelach.)
Starting from bottom edge closer to you, roll up dough fairly tightly, keeping the side edges straight, ending with the seam underneath. Using a knife or bench scraper, cut the roll in half.
Brush each half lightly with egg wash. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. (Or, once rolls are cut, dip them into the sugar.) Then, cut each roll into four pieces, each about 1 inch wide. Place the pieces on one parchment-lined baking pan about 1 inch apart. You should get 16 rugelach (from two dough bars) on each half-sheet pan.
Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes. If baking all four pans at once, rotate pans front to back, and from top to bottom rack at this time to ensure even baking. Bake another 20 minutes. Cool on a rack. (You can remove the entire parchment sheet to cool on the rack and then remove the cookies once they are cool.)
The rugelach can be held, tightly wrapped (refrigerated or not) several days or frozen for several months.
Fruit and nut filling:
In bowl, combine all ingredients except preserves. Have preserves handy, ready to spread.
Notes: I use Penzey's Vietnamese cinnamon. You can substitute other fruit jams, but do not use jelly, fruit-only or reduced-sugar products.
Chocolate raspberry filling:
In bowl, combine chocolate and sugar. Have preserves handy, ready to spread.
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Spreadsheets App Turns Your Bedroom Adventures Into a Weird Game (VIDEO)
You know that dumb game kids play where they add the words "in bed" to the end of a friend's sentence to make the most mundane things sound vaguely dirty? For example:
"I think I'd like to go see a movie tonight." "…in bed!"
"I'm really excited to eat this cake." "…in bed! Tee hee hee!"
Well, there's a new iPhone app out, and I can only assume its creation was the result of someone playing this game.
"I really like using this iPhone app to keep track of my workouts." "…IN BED."
And then a heavenly light descended from the sky and the Spreadsheets app (GET IT?!) was born. That's the only explanation I have for the existence of an iPhone app that tracks people's performance in the sack and essentially turns sex into a game, complete with high scores to beat and achievement badges to earn. Also, their slogan is literally "Data. In bed." so I doubt I'm far off.
Here, watch this vaguely NSFW promo video that explains very little about how the app actually works:
OK, here's my beef with the Spreadsheets app. It bills itself as "quantified self-tracking for couples to improve intimacy" – but the problem is, "improve" is a pretty subjective term.
The app scores your performance based on metrics like total number of thrusts, how long the encounter lasts and its peak decibel level, and tracks them over time. (To collect this data, the phone must be left on the bed while you get busy. Romantic!)
But who says lengthy, loud and thrust-heavy makes for the best possible time? Zero out of the two folks I surveyed agreed that a long encounter with lots of thrusting and screaming was the pinnacle of sex. The people have spoken. But seriously, sometimes amazing sexual encounters happen and there's no thrusting whatsoever. Mindblowing.
Plus, there's the gamification aspect. Having achievements to earn isn't the worst thing ever. For a couple with an already satisfying sex life, adding a little extra challenge might be kind of fun.
But going through the motions to get a high score isn't going to improve an intimate relationship that lacks compatibility and communication. And if I see "So-and-so has improved his endurance by three minutes!" show up on my Facebook feed, so help me God …
That said, I would really like to be a fly on the wall while this breakup plays out:
"I'm not sure we should keep seeing each other. I don't think we're very compatible in bed."
"But baby, our Spreadsheets score is so high!"


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From: "Boris Bokowski/OTT/OTI" <firstname.lastname@example.com> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 21:44:21 -0500 Thanks Geoff! > section 9.8: > This section only applies when the server supports the WORKING-RESOURCE > option > > Well, I'd say that the section applies always, but the postcondition > cannot be satisfied unless the server supports the working-resource > option. This might be understood as "If you support LABEL, you must support WORKING-RESOURCE as well." I think the section should be hedged by "If the server supports the WORKING-RESOURCE option..." so that this interpretation is no longer possible. Good point. I will add that hedge to this section. Cheers, GeoffReceived on Friday, 9 February 2001 22:52:35 UTC
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The funding was secured against a large office block, which has consent to be converted into 51 apartments.
The facility will be drawn down in three stages due to initial planning only being secured for 42 apartments.
The first stage will be used for the acquisition of the property, the second for the conversion work, while the final stage will fund the last nine properties, subject to planning approval.
- Assetz Capital helps find funding for student accommodation
- Shawbrook provides £4.2m residential investment loan to developer
- Shawbrook appoints Naismiths to monitor £16.95m development loan
Terry Woodley, director of development finance at Shawbrook Bank, said: "Our partnership with Black Book Finance continues to go from strength to strength, and we're seeing how their growing reputation for high-quality delivery is translating into higher numbers of new business enquiries.
"We share a commitment to applying specialist expertise and a can do approach to each transaction, pulling together and going the extra miles in order to deliver great customer outcomes.
"We're proud of what we've done with Black Book so far and looking forward to working with them again."
Michael Clapper, executive chairman at Black Book Finance, added: "Development projects are never straightforward, even when they might appear so at first, so our team fully understands the requirement to always be ready to sort out the inevitable curveballs whenever they might appear.
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Various Veterans Affair Hospital Projects – Dallas, TX
MIINC has completed multiple projects with the VA Hospital including :
- Utility (steam, condensate, chill water supply & return, gas, etc…)
- The construction of a new Transitional care building
- Remodel of an old area into a new pharmacy area
- Rework existing steam and condensate Phase I and Phase II
- New steam and Condensate Supply Project for the new B2 building
- New chill water supply & return supply project for the new B2 building
- Remodel work for a new MRI area
- Remodel work for a mental health area
- Remodel work for a core lab area
Dallas County Dallas, TX
Charlton Methodist is part of the Dallas-based Methodist Health Systems. MIINC was the Mechanical Sub-Contractor on this 8-Story 72-bed Bed tower addition that included one floor of common area and central sterile area, one floor of OR's and pre / post-op areas, (2) Floors of patient rooms, and (4) floors of shell space. Chilled water domestic water, oxygen, CO2, and Nitrogen were supplied from the exiting central plant.
A new heating water system was installed including (2) 11,000 MBH boilers and fuel oil supply systems. Five new air handling units were added (approximately 700 tons total) including one fan wall surgical unit. New medical air, medical vacuum, instrument air and reverse osmosis systems were added.
Dallas County Detention Center
As a leader among government contractors in Texas, MIINC L.P. is the Plumbing and HVAC subcontractor for 3I Construction on this project. We have McCorvey sheet metal, TAC controls, Communication Concept, & Thermal Dynamix insulators as our subs on this project. This project consist of performing demolition of old areas of the jail and turning them into medical areas for Parkland Hospital to use for inmates care.


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Entertainment Weekly decided to wrap up their coverage on Rogue One this week with yet another set of photos from the production. Check them out…
The previous story on Mon Mothma was supposed to be the last one of EW's coverage on Rogue One from this week. But because of the great interest and fan reactions around the web, Anthony Breznican and company decided to share even more with all of us:
EW's never done this before, but you guys have been so cool about the Rogue One stories, we asked Lucasfilm to let us run some bonus images.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) June 24, 2016
So, coming up…A few Rogue One pics that *didn't* make the print story. Thanks for sharing that Spielberg piece & all the others this week.
— Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) June 24, 2016
From EW:
The movie will feature never-before-seen vehicles, like the fang-toothed TIE Strikers (featured on our cover image), as well as some sinister new classes of Stormtroopers — like the black-masked Deathtrooper pictured here. Storywise, what became of these designs during later years of the galactic conflict? Were they experimental models? Will the Rebel victory be so complete that the Empire never uses them again?
This shot of Donnie Yen's blind warrior-monk, Chirrut Imwe, gives us a good look at a new kind of weapon on his back. In the trailer, we see him face down a Stormtrooper using only a wooden staff. (No laser sword for him!) But the device slung on his back looks unusually ornamental for a mere blaster.
Here we see Diego Luna's Capt. Cassian Andor in the beach battle alongside some fellow Rebel soldiers. Director Gareth Edwards says there are at least two background creatures who fight with the squad, but they aren't major characters.
While Chirrut puts his faith in the Force, Jiang Wen's hard-bitten soldier, Baze Malbus, clearly believes more in the force of firepower. Here we see him taking up position beside a crashed X-wing fighter, toting a blaster that's linked up to a massive power pack on his back.
The filmmakers say he's [Luna's character] the reliable, stable one who counters her loose-cannon tendencies, sort of Murtaugh to her Riggs. No doubt Jyn and Cassian form a trust and a friendship, but does that always have to mean romance?
This is a behind-the-scenes shot, showing Baze, Chirrut, and a squad of Rebel fighters storming the beach. The helicopter camera is a surprising element, however, because it's not typically the kind of shot we've seen before in a Star Wars film, which tend to be more classically composed.
For the full image description visit EW.
For more on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands today.
Special thanks to Anthony Breznican and EW for the fantastic coverage. We needed that.
Next stop Celebration Europe…
Source: starwarsnews.net


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The John Lewis Christmas ad has landed!
The countdown to Christmas is officially ON! Today's release of the John Lewis advert (and several others last week including the super-stylish Burberry ad) means the Christmas train has officially left the station and woe betide you if you're not on it by now!
Anyway, there are hundreds of Christmas adverts out there – some better than others – all designed to get us into the festive spirit, and part with some cash along the way, naturally. And it's seriously big business. John Lewis is said to have spent £7m its advert this year, while the bill for Burberry's ad apparently came in at a cool £10m. But then, the 3-minute story is directed by Asif Kapadia, who made the award-winning documentaries Amy and Senna, and the cast glitters with stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sienna Miller, Lily James and Dominic West, so fair dues.
Grab five minutes with your mulled wine and take a look at my top 5 – which is your favourite?
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SL Series Actuator - Low Profile Wireless Radio Controlled
SLR4 low profile surface mounted actuators with an integrated transmitter primarily for manually switched automated entrances. These switches can be incorporated into any automated or access control system where larger, easily operable switches are required.
Default Specification
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All engraved designs including those incorporating the wheelchair symbol are blue infill.
EAS – RF Receiver
This receiver has a maximum detection distance of 25m (open field). The maximum number of programmable transmitter buttons per receiver is 100.
General & Technical Characteristics (Switches)
- Max voltage at the contacts - 250V ac
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- Output contacts - Dry contacts (NO,NC, COM)
- Switch plate and housing - Stainless steel and ABS
- Temperature range - Minus 30°C to plus 55°C
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For Loads of Possibilities, and Saving Some Money, A Used Volkswagen from Garcia Volkswagen of Santa Fe is Ideal for those in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola, Placitas and Pecos
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Mrs Lawrence,
Environment and Forest ministry,
Dear Mrs Lawrence,
This letter has come into effect to seek the consent of the Environment and Forest ministry for a certain project which our firm, OIY Constructions Ltd, is looking forward to accomplish. The details of the project are enclosed along with this letter. Also, the enclosure has been provided with the topographical detail of the site where the project is proposed by our construction firm. The said site has been in possession with our firm for last 30 months and the documents verifying these details have also been enclosed.
I would like to mention that the segment of the enclosure containing the details of our project has been provided with the details of the carbon footprint of this project in the coming 20 years, as per required by the ministry. I assure you that all the information is true to my knowledge and I hope to get the required consent for our project.
Yours sincerely,
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Steve Gardner on which players you need to put in your lineup and which you should think twice about. USA TODAY Sports
Adam Thielen has to have his coffee. There's no skipping it.
"It's his first order of business every day," Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo tells USA TODAY Sports. "When he walks into the offensive meeting every morning, he makes his coffee."
Cream and a tad of sugar.
Only then is the wide receiver good to go, equipped to focus on all the details – both grand and granular – of the Vikings' daily practice plan and weekly game strategy.
Thielen is all about the details. A foot placement here, hip twitch there, burst of acceleration then, change of direction later. The execution must come with the same precision every time.
Without this approach, Thielen – who grew up idolizing fellow Minnesotan Larry Fitzgerald and now emulates techniques that he has learned from training alongside the Arizona Cardinals great during the offseason – likely never would have carved out that role as Kirk Cousins' most reliable target.
"He's trusting us to get open … It comes from OTAs, training camp, preseason games and regular season games," Thielen explained to a scrum of reporters earlier this week "That's where you gain the confidence of your quarterback. You have to make those plays on a consistent basis and have to have get open no matter where you are, practice or in a game, to have that trust factor."
More: USA TODAY Sports' Week 6 NFL picks: Can Patriots, Tom Brady take down unbeaten Chiefs?
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It's fitting that those finer points would matter so greatly to one of the NFL's most overlooked stars.
By now, you've heard the story: ignored by major colleges out of Detroit Lakes High in Minnesota, he had to settle for Division II's Minnesota State. Undrafted out of college, he scrapped for a roster spot as a tryout player. He made the gradual climb from practice squad member to rotational guy to unlikely starter as prized free agent signings like Greg Jennings and heralded draft picks like Cordarrelle Patterson failed to pan out.
And now, here he is: The first wide receiver in NFL history to open a season with five straight 100-yard games. He boasts the most catches (47) of any wideout this season and trails only the Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins in yards (589). He's also on track to shatter last year's Pro Bowl-garnering totals.
Yet he's still overlooked and underestimated.
Take a quick poll of defensive backs on what strikes them about Thielen's game and high praise doesn't exactly flow.
Some will tell you nothing exceptional stands out. They'll acknowledge his productivity and apparent work ethic but question just how special he is. Others will tell you the success stems from good route-running and knowing where he needs to be.
Their points aren't entirely inaccurate. Thielen does possess a tireless work ethic and runs his routes impeccably. And his relationship with Cousins on and off the field has certainly paved the way for his production.
But Thielen never gets the public credit he deserves for his athleticism, the fluidity with which he runs and his ability to snag acrobatic catches. No one mentions his exceptional mind, pinpoint instincts and competitive fire.
All of the above combine to make Thielen the force that he is for the Vikings, the perfect dance partner for explosive young receiver Stefon Diggs.
And, of course, those close to Thielen recognize and appreciate the total package that he brings.
"Smart player, good body control, tracks the ball well, strong hands, fast," Cousins said in a text message to USA TODAY Sports when asked about Thielen's attributes. "Great teammate."
Meanwhile, DeFilippo describes Thielen as one of the most well-rounded pass catchers he has ever encountered.
"He's so versatile," DeFilippo said. "He can play outside, he can play inside, he can play the single receiver back-side, where you're 1-on-1 and normally run with the best corner. … As a coach, if you get creative, you can really help a guy do what he's good at, and if he's like Adam and he has the knowledge and versatility, you really can line him up all over the field."
Versatility is often overlooked when discussing wide receivers. A player will often possess the physical and mental ability that allow them to handle one of the three primary spots. Some can play a second in a pinch. But few have what it takes to thrive in all three.
"A lot of those jobs require different skill sets," DeFilippo told USA TODAY Sports in a phone conversation after Wednesday morning's walkthrough. "To be the single receiver on the backside, you're going to get pressed all the time. You've got to have some shiftiness and some strength to you and know you're going to get held and you're going to get the bump-and-run. Adam's got the strength and the savvy to run those routes. And you need patience in the slot. You have to be a precise route runner to play the slot position and to have the vision and the feel for zone in there, and he has that as well.
"It's hard to find a lot of guys that can do both things because it's hard to do. One is hard enough, but for Adam to be able to get inside or play outside has really helped our football team a lot."
The precision with which Thielen runs his routes and his extensive knowledge of passing game concepts, spacing and timing are all integral to his effectiveness. Those traits help him pinpoint openings in zone coverages and also set him up for more yards after the catch, which has helped him record a league-high 31 first downs.
However, despite his success the last two-plus years (967 yards in 2016 and 1,276 last season), Thielen still has yet to garner rave reviews from opponents. But snubs are nothing new to him. They do nothing more than stoke his already intense competitive fire.
He always has a drive to win, whether going up for a 50-50 ball, playing friends in golf (those close to him say he's quite good and has aspirations of joining the Senior Tour once his NFL career concludes) or joining a pickup basketball game.
And as his journey has shown thus far, more often than not, he finds a way to come out on top – one defied odd, one tiny detail or one precise move at a time.
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Southwest Bank is renovating
One of the largest artifacts of Southwest National Bank's heritage will soon be gone.
This week, workers from Van Asdale Construction will remove the original teller counter from Southwest's roughly 44-year-old, two-story building at 2150 Woodrow, near the Twin Lakes Shopping Center at 21st Street and Amidon.
The replacement of the four-station teller counter is part of a $250,000 renovation to the main floor of the building, originally built by Twin Lakes State Bank in about 1965. The building's last renovation was more than 21 years ago, said Southwest CEO Trish Minard.
In 2004, Twin Lakes State Bank was merged into Southwest.
The renovations to the former Twin Lakes bank building are all cosmetic, Minard said, mostly new drywall, paint, carpet, desks and chairs, and tile.
"Admittedly it started with cleaning the carpet, and then the (renovation project) just kind of evolved," said Beau Goodell, project manager for Total Installation.
Goodell said his company, a Southwest customer, approached the bank about getting its carpet cleaned.
And then Minard asked Goodell about getting new desks and partitions in the bank lobby because of privacy requirements.
"We were just going to buy new furniture," Minard said.
Now, more than halfway into the project, she said the main lobby "was really dated."
Minard said she hopes the renovation project will be completed in the next few weeks.


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Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long
Review by Jack Foley
THE sophomore album from Maroon 5 is, according to guitarist James Valentine, a "more danceable" version of their debut that goes looking towards 80s icons Prince, Michael Jackson and Talking Heads for its inspiration.
So, while it remains rooted in pop sensibility, it's also slightly more aggressive, upbeat and pounding. And while Adam Levine's distinct vocal style ensures that the band's signature sound is retained, there are also nods to plenty of other sources, incluidng Justin Timberlake at one point.
The result is slick, polished and perfectly OK for easy listening – but it struggles to leave a really lasting impression and ultimately underwhelms.
Of the worthwhile stuff, Until You're Over Me is a better example of the band's ability to come up with a thrilling pop moment. It opens like a Raspberry Beret-era Prince record and unfolds into a lively, upbeat number that should have little difficulty in getting people's feet tapping.
While Infatuation trades well on Levine's falsetto vocal style and includes some piercing strings over the chorus. It's another tale of love and longing that actually manages not to sound too sentimental.
The "pounding" that Levine refers to in the PR notes is fully evident on the vibrant Little Of Your Time, which cuts quite a funky strut with its effervescent mix of Prince-style beats and stop-start power guitar riffs.
And the urban-style electronic intro that signals the start of Wake Up Call – and then drifts in and out – is definitely ripped right out of Justin Timberlake Future Sex/Love Sounds era. Amazingly, however, it doesn't fare badly and has to rate as another firm favourite.
Fans of She Will Be Loved are sure to swoon for Won't Go Home Without You, a song that perfectly embodies why Maroon 5 became such a household name in the first place. It's the sort of positive love song that's tailor-made for soundtracks and which unashamedly manages to conquer even the hardest heart.
And let's reserve the final praise for Nothing Lasts Forever, another upbeat ballad that once again finds Levine and co at the top of their game.
But every time you think the album might win you over, it proceeds to deliver a sticky moment. Lead single Makes Me Wonder is a drab attempt at making things funky that's just plain average, while songs like Not Falling Apart (with its cheesy "woo, hoo, hoo" intro and Simply Red mentality) and the lacklustre Kiwi (a sub-standard attempt to replicate both the funk of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Thriller era vocal style of Michael Jackson) do nothing to endear the album to you.
The result is a sophomore effort that's not without merit but which needs to work much harder to achieve anything that's really worth writing home about.
Download picks: Wake Up Call, Won't Go Home Without You, Nothing Lasts Forever, Until You're Over Me, Infatuation
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i need help i have 2002 grand caravan sport w/3.3 liter it will shut down about 20 min. after it's up to temp. let me tell you tho, changed crank sensor fuel pump and filter checked for spark while not wanting to crank and it got fuel to the injectors also i have check the relys and fuses they seem to be fine please any one had this problem
i need help i have 2002 grand caravan sport w/3.3 liter it will shut down about 20 min. after it's up to temp. let me tell you tho, changed crank sensor fuel pump and filter checked for spark while not wanting to crank and it got fuel to the injectors also i have check the relys and fuses they seem to be fine please any one had this problem
flavife Posts: 20Does anyone have any information on this TSB 09-008-06 regarding oil filter update. I just bought a new Town & Country with the 3.3L engine and compared the new filter to my 99 Caravan 3.3L filters and the 2007 is much smaller so I am very interested in this TSB.
pyoung215 Posts: 1Hello: I am new to this discussion forum as well. I do not know how to post my own question. Please advice me how to do this as well as answer my question, please. I brought a 1995 dodge grand caravan used. The guy that I brought the vechicle from told me about this engine light that is on and that it comes on every certain number of miles, exactly what does this means? Please e-mail me back at [email protected] Thanks for your help in advance.0
bteclaw Posts: 2Help.
My '04 Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L is running a little rough and when I fill the gas tank, the engine will stall at the next stop light. It re starts and idles a little rough but no more stalling....until I fill the gas tank. I've replaced the plugs and filters. Any ideas as to what is going on with my van would be greatly appreciated.0
playtime Posts: 12Have you read your owners manual about the check engine light?Does your check engine light come on for a period of maybe one day or when your done filling up with gas? If your check engine light comes on it can mean that the computor sense's you have gotten bad gas or you have left the engine running while filling up your gas tank. This confuses the computor and takes it a while to reset itself into thinking the gas is not bad and its ok. Mine being a 2005 states this in the owners manual about the bad gas and leaving the gas cap off while the engine is running. This can cause a rough engine and also it can cause stalling. I would contact your service manager at your local dealership and ask him or even the assitant manager what he thinks. I do know that Chysler is telling people with this problem to change sparks plugs to a different type but I can not remember which ones whether copper or not.My dealer installed new plugs-one new spark spug wire and reflashed the computor and its fine now. The reflashing of the computor resets it to the original setting. Contact your service manager they normally are nice people and will help you figure things out along with telling you if this is a past or present issue with your vechical. I wish I could help more cheers0
gabhanjacisa Posts: 191998 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.1L
Oil changed about 1,500 miles ago, so crankcase is full. Went driving in the mountains of NC yesterday. Oil light would briefly come on a couple of occasions after a good hour or two of driving winding, mountainous roads, whenever I stopped. Raced the engine briefly, it would go away. Then would idle with no problem. Drove 4 hours to mountains, 4 hours back home, drove today in town, no oil light.
Question: would altitude have an effect on the oil light possibly coming on? We were, at most, a mile above sea level. I can't figure this out.0
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and we just replaced the fuel pump and of course filter. Now it acts like it wants to shut off when I leave up on the gas. The rpm's go up but it won't kick in. Can any one help???? Thank you...0
Sounds to me like the oil pump might be acting up and it could get worse. Usually, if these things fail, they do so immediately without prior warning. However, if yours is warning you... heed it!
Have you had any problems with it since then?2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup0
I am not sure what it is. Like I said we replaced the fuel pump and it ran fine for about 2 weeks and now I loose power and it jerks. And when I let off the gas it acts asthough it is running out of gas. (I am 100% its not out of gas). But it really jerks....0
Also does anyone know how to change the 3 rear spark plugs in a 2000 dodge grand caravan. 3.8 I can't afford to have it done at a garage...0
maryh3 Posts: 263Had my first repair on my 3.8L 2000 T&C at 167,000 miles. It was a fuel pump. When they did this they also replaced my fuel filter and spark plugs. Perhaps you should have the spark plugs changed too. Mine runs so smoothly now - wish I did it a year or two ago, or at least have them regapped.0
srs_49 Posts: 1,394My guess would be that the engine seized up. I don't think the engine computer would prevent it from cranking over.
The oil light on the dash is, I believe, just a oil pressure indicator (not an oil level indicator). The pressure threshold for turning on the light is pretty low. So if you were driving the car for a while with low oil pressure, you could very well have done some serious damage to the engine.
I have to agree. If the oil pump was not working and you put that many miles on it, it could have easily seized. The temperature would likely not rise perceptibly if the coolant system was still working.
An easy way to determine if the engine is seized would be to put a socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt and try to turn the engine. If you cannot get it to turn, that puppy is a goner.2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup0
rossinia Posts: 1I have a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan. On a trip recently, the oil light came on. We stopped at the first exit and, thinking it was low on oil, added oil. The light went out so we continued on our way. A few miles down the road, the light came on again so we stopped again. Being almost 100 miles from home and facing an enormous tow bill, we began calling around for advice. Two separate mechanics stopped at two different times and and both suggested separately that it could be that the oil filter was probably clogged. We were near an auto parts store and replaced the oil filter. The oil light went out again so we carried on our way. A mile or two down the interstate, the oil light came on again and this time the engine completely stopped so we coasted into a parking lot at an exit. The engine will not even crank now. The temperature of the engine never got hot, it did not make any loud noises or anything. Does anyone know if this vehicle's computer has the capability of shutting down the engine in case of a problem like this before the engine seizes up? If it's just the oil pump or something, I would be willing to fix it, but if the whole engine is seized, it would be very costly. Thanks for your help!0
kovwoman Posts: 1I HVAE A 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN that when u hit the gas it feels like its missing any ideas on what to check0
cdl2008 Posts: 12004 3.3 Grd Caravan with 49,800 kms. Has had regular oil changes and checkups. Mechanics have always advised the engine is fine. Recently the engine light started turning on periodically, then turns off. When driving slowly around (25 mph / 50 km) the acceleration is sluggish; when pressing accelerator the engine hestitates - jerks, then starts to run better at higher speeds. No problems when coasting - problem occurs only when accelerating slowly. Works fine when you give it lots of gas. Before I take it into the garage, any ideas on what the problem could be?0
dbarock Posts: 1I am getting a
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit
Fault code.
Does anybody know what the fix could be?
sharpergnome Posts: 1Did you ever find out about this issue I know it is a year old but having the same issue now.
Thanks to whom ever...0
jerry69 Posts: 1my 2000 caravan oil icon lights up and door chime starts ding-a-linging when I slow to a stop. Increasing gas slightly.......puts all back to normal. ?????What's wrong??? Can I increase the idle speed on this vehicle???0
hemi1006 Posts: 1I just experienced the same warning light and alarm on my 2000 Grand Caravan. I immediately checked the oil level and found it low nearly 2 quarts. The kids have been driving and filling-up this vehicle and not checking the oil level. After topping off the oil, this did not correct the problem, so I changed the oil and filter. It was overdue for a change by about 2 months. When replacing the oil and filter I added a quart of Lucas Stop Leak Oil Treatment, which is designed for older engines that use or burn oil. I've been running it for a couple of days now and no low oil pressure alarm. I'm hoping that this worked. If not I will post an update. Good luck.0
masterpaul1 Posts: 4212 quarts of oil seems to be alot of oil to lose. It is very well possible that the oil pan and/or valve cover gaskets are leaking. The stop leak stuff is not a real fix for the problem and is not good for the engine.
We had the valve cover and oil pan gaskets replaced at around 100K on our 01 DGC EX w/3.8L engine. It wasn't burning oil, but I noticed it was down about a half quart of oil right before oil changes. Since I was changing the oil myself, I was able to see oil on the engine block around the valve cover gaskets. No more oil leaks and the oil level is still full before oil change.0
sknutson Posts: 1Dodge Grand Caravan, 2003
shuts off by itself and will not start back up. Relay clicks but the starter never cranks over. Noticed that the EATX SAFETY SHUT DOWN RELAY got hot and replace that. Then replaced the ignition switch. Starter shouldn't be the issue since that would not shut off the Van. Sometime I can go out and start it up but it soon dies and will not turn over. Just noticed that the EATX SAFETY SHUT DOWN RELAY was getting warm as I was turning the key to strt the engine. The starter/ignition rely clicks but like I said that's as far as it goes. No other relays get warm or hot... Sounds like a ton of people have had the same problem but for some reason, the actual solution that worked does not get posted... Does Dodge have an IT guy hack in and remove the cure from blogs and forums???0
I am having a similar issue, replaced the pump and filter and now the car doesn't want to go when you give it gas. Also, the idle is rough. Did you ever get this figured out?0
The fuel pump went out and it was replaced along with the fuel filter. The van ran pretty good for about a week or so and then it started chugging sometimes like it was going to run out of gas. Then when I would press on the gas enough to make the transmission shift down, the rpm's would raise but the van wouldn't go any faster. It also now has a rough idle and the idle speed appears to be high. Has anyone had this problem or knows what a possible solution might be? Thanks.0
I experienced this exact same thing and it was the oil pressure switch. Easy to replace and it it located on the side of the oil filter.0
I would first test the fuel pressure in order to rule out fuel supply; there should be a fitting on the fuel injector rail, similar to that of a valve stem on a tire, to which a pressure gauge can be connected.2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup0
What should the pressure be? Could it be the fuel pump is bad?0
I cannot recall; I want to say it is something like 40psi. It could be a continuing problem with the pump, but it could also be something that is restricting flow (the conditions you described are high-demand situations for fuel). You would need to observe the fuel pressure under varying engine speeds and loads. In normal operation, the pressure should be constant.2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup0
Thanks for the advice, I will give it a try.0
Could this also be an issue with the catalytic converter? Is there a way to test this to see if it is clogged?0
It's possible - anything affected by flow volume could be the source: air intake, spark plug wires, exhaust, fuel. Air intake and spark plug wires are pretty easy to test (take a look at your air filter and check resistance in the wires w/ ohmmeter), but I don't know about the exhaust.2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2008 and 2013 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup0


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The scourge of the remote access trojan (RAT) — those predatory apps that use Web microphones and cameras to surreptitiously spy on victims — has formally entered the Android arena. Not only have researchers found a covert RAT briefly available for download in the official Google Play store, they have also detected a full-featured toolkit for sale in underground forums that could make it easy for other peeping Toms to do the same thing.
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Microsoft's Nadella manages legacy of Ballmer-board split >> Businessweek
Ballmer's relations with the board hit a low when he shouted at a June meeting that if he didn't get his way he couldn't be CEO, people briefed on the meeting said. The flare-up was over his proposed purchase of most of Nokia Oyj, and part of an ongoing debate: Should Microsoft be a software company or a hardware company too?
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Android personalization apps: the battle for app, content and service discovery >> Flurry
Discovering relevant content and services within apps has also been a big challenge. Consumers want such a service. As an example, if a consumer is searching for a flight to Las Vegas, in an ideal scenario the phone or discovery service would launch whatever flight booking app is installed on the phone and send the consumer directly to the reservations page. But apps (alongside the content and services in them) can't be crawled. They are not just about index and links, and hence are hard to "page rank." As a result it is difficult for a search engine to discover apps and offer consumers an entry point.
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Facebook Home was just the stumbling start - a bit like the early Yahoo pages.
Satoshi: why Newsweek isn't convincing >> Felix Salmon
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As befits a debate which is centered on bitcoin, a lot of the incomprehension comes down to trust and faith. Bitcoin is a protocol which requires faith in no individual, institution, or state — all you need to believe in is cryptography. Dorian Nakamoto could have told Goodman explicitly that yes, he invented bitcoin — and still a lot of the bitcoin faithful would not be fully convinced unless and until Dorian proved that assertion cryptographically.
Note that "isn't convincing" doesn't mean "is wrong".
Chart: smartphone shoppers rarely close the deal >> Statista
According to research published by Monetate, a provider of e-commerce solutions, tablets and smartphones accounted for 27% of e-commerce website traffic in Q4 2013, up from 18% in Q4 2012.
Tablets account for more traffic than smartphones do, and the conversion rate on tablets is much higher than it is on smartphones. The data suggests that tablet users actually make purchases on their device while smartphone users browse products and check prices on the go but turn to bigger devices or actual brick-and-mortar stores to make the purchase.
Differences between platforms too.
If the Moon were only 1 pixel: a tediously accurate map of the solar system >> Josh Worth
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Get real, IDC - PC sales will plummet in 2014 >> InfoWorld
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One year ago today, IDC predicted "the second half of 2013 [will] regain some marginal momentum partly as a rubber band effect from 2012, and largely thanks to the outcome of industry restructuring, better channel involvement, and potentially greater acceptance of Windows 8. We also anticipate a new refresh cycle momentum in the commercial segment driven by the end of Window XP life support." At that time, the group changed its prediction for 2013 PC shipments, from an increase of 2.8%, to a decrease of 1.3%. The freshly restated figures from IDC show a 9.8% decrease in 2013. Somebody missed the boat. Hell, they missed a flotilla of boats.
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