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The FSN-1004 multi-format presentation switcher from Barco allows users to select up to 10 video sources in a variety of formats and either free run or locked to the unit's internal sync. The system includes the multiviewer (MVR) for monitoring up to 16 sources and display of either timecode or a realtime clock from the MVR card's LTC input connector. With the user interface program on Mac or PC, up to 1,000 memory registers on the configuration can be stored and recalled.
Designed by Black Box Network Services for cross switching multiple computer video and audio signals, the AVSW-DVI 8x8 matrix switch provides a power-fail local protection function, LCD display, separate audio (balanced or unbalanced), and video switching capability. Using its RS-232 interface, the unit can be used with a PC or third-party control system while its adaptable signal compensation can extend the input distance up to 70ft. The switcher can also be controlled on the front panel or by using the supplied remote control unit.
As a routing solution for broadcast and video production facilities, the Videohub family of switchers from Blackmagic Design works with SD, HD, 3Gb/s SDI video, and RS-422 control signals to provide plant-wide video interconnection of workstations and decks. The Smart Videohub is a 16x16 version that provides re-clocking with built-in Ethernet, USB, and serial router control. Its 1RU control panel allows local operation with large, brightly lit buttons. The router features auto detection of SD, HD, or 3 Gb/s SDI along with simultaneous routing of 2K, HD, SD video, and DVB-ASI.
The Crestron DM-MD64x64 is intended for mission-critical, facility-wide, multi-format signal switching for HDMI, computers, digital media servers, HD cameras, and HD displays in a blade-based design. Maximum uptime is assured through redundant, hot swappable power supplies and system-wide monitoring through the front panel touchscreen or the web browser interface. Custom configurable with its input/output blades and an assortment of DM 8G transmitters and receivers, the system can handle long-distance distribution through HDBaseT and fiber lines.
DVIGear's MXP series digital matrix routing switchers offer solutions for an array of AV routing needs. The core of the MXP Series is a high-speed digital routing engine available in multiple frame sizes, enabling configurations from 9x9 up to 80x80. A range of 50 modular I/O cards provides custom design and flexibility for system designers. These cards support cross-platform routing of DVI, HDMI, VGA, HD-SDI, and other signal formats over copper, twisted-pair, or fiber-optic cables. Copper cable inputs with built-in equalization support direct connection of cables up to 197 ft.
The Avenue Signal Integration System from Ensemble Designs can be custom configured in a variety of I/O schemes and its compact size is right for both fixed and mobile applications. The optional Clean Switch feature can be assigned to any input or output providing full-frame synchronization. The 3RU Avenue frame accepts up to 10 modules with redundant power, and full remote control and monitoring capabilities. The system's 9430 module offers detection and measurement of signal parameters for diagnostic functions.
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Wardere to Vie for Senate
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By Kay Fate, Faribault Daily News
Mahamoud Wardere knows his story is interesting.
"Can you imagine?" he asks. "An anti-war GOP candidate who is an immigrant from Somalia, an African-American, too, and Muslim."
Wardere describes his candidacy as one that will be "different, with fresh ideas and a world class of understanding."
He plans to run for U.S. Congress in Minnesota's Second District, a seat held by Republican John Kline.
The six years he spent working as a community liaison for former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman were invaluable, Wardere, 42, said.
"One thing I learned is how the system works, and at what level," he said. "You have to know what Congress can do and what it can't do. You have to know what your constituents expect from you."
His goal is to develop long-term ideas.
"There are things that today may be politically helpful, but in the long run may not help," Wardere said.
His campaign slogan sums it up, he added: Uniting the country and passing peace and prosperity to our children and grandchildren.
"I'm running because I'm very much aware of the challenges the residents of the Second District face every day," he said, "and I believe I can do a better job."
Wardere's four priorities for the Second District are to tackle a poverty level that has risen 7 percent in one year; unemployment; the suffering of small businesses; and more benefits for the men and women in uniform, as well as their caregivers.
He is just as determined to make change at the national level.
He'd like to see GOP Chairman Michael Steele resign.
"He failed miserably to lead our party and explain who the GOP leaders are," Wardere said. "He failed to reach out to Latinos and even African Americans. He must resign."
Wardere is hardly alone in his desire to make change within the GOP.
Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who is considered by some to be the father of the Tea Party movement, faces three opponents in the March Republican primary.
Former GOP presidential candidate John McCain, too, will have a challenger in J.D. Hayworth, a conservative talk radio host.
Closer to home, Kline has yet to formally announce he will seek a fifth term.
Still, said Troy Young, his communications director, "Congressman Kline fully intends to run for re-election."
DFLer Dan Powers will also seek Kline's seat, said Mary Breitenstein, Powers' campaign manager.
She had no comment on Wardere's decision to run, but believes it's time for Kline to go.
"As we say, we're focused like a laser beam on winning the DFL endorsement," Breitenstein said. "We do know that Kline's been in Congress for a while, and has not been listening to his constituents. Dan wants to listen."
Also in the DFL Congressional race is Shelley Madore, a former state representative from District 37A.
"I won't shy away from criticizing the establishment," Wardere said. "I believe our Congress has a constitutional responsibility to oversee federal agencies and must take part in the checks and balances… We need to elect competent Congressmen and women who can understand world issues. It's the responsibility of our congressional delegates to understand the world issues and keep America safe."
Diversity is power, Wardere said.
"When we were fighting against Germany and Hitler, what language did we use?" he asked. "We used the language of the Native Americans. That worked."
Of his 12 national priorities, nearly half of them include passing resolutions to recognize those who work for peace.
"Anybody who brings peace, you have to praise," Wardere said. "We must worry about passing insecurity to our children and grandchildren the same way we worry about passing the deficit to them. We must pass them many friends, not many enemies."
He would also work on legislation that defines the goal of the war on terror, clarifies the U.S.'s position and expedites ending wars.
"Washington has sent many conflicting broad and vague messages to the world, and some of them are self-defeating," he said. "Our message should be simple and clear: we have been attacked, and we will attack anyone who wants to harm us and we will defend our people, period."
So, has Wardere discussed his plans with Coleman, his former boss?
"No," he smiled. "This is my decision. I don't know what he'd say."


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So… this place looks pretty different, you noticed? Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend has migrated off of the MLBlogs templates, due to some issues with the advertising. You can still find the blog at the same URL (duh, you're here) but it's just going to look a li'l different. It's a work-in-progress, but if you have any comments or suggestions as to the design, feel free to drop them in the comments (in a friendly and non-internet-troll-like way). I am kind of digging it, though. Aside from the fact that my header photo could read as either "The torture stops here," or "The torture shops here." I see that as a subtle warning that I talk a lot about shopping, in addition to being a baseball blog.
In somewhat less important news, the second half starts today! (Too. Excited. For. Words.) The pesky Astros are in town tonight and Madison will be taking the mound. It's nearly two o'clock and the fog still hasn't burned off, so I think the Giants are in for a nice shock from those last few East Coast games. I have long hypothesized, although I have no cool and groundbreaking stats to back this up, that the cold weather is the secret ingredient to this team winning everything all the time and am hoping to be proven right tonight.
The Giants are half a game out of first place heading into the second half and in many ways the first half was full of highs – Melky Cabrera, need I say more? – but a lot of the discussion over this break has been about Lincecum. Bochy has altered his stance from the rest of the season and hinted at skipping Timmy if he struggles in his next start. Honestly, it's hard to imagine that Lincecum won't struggle. I've said before and I will say again that I still believe Lincecum is having a down year and that doesn't mean much for his career in general, but this is getting unproductive; this practice of sending him out and just hoping for the best. I don't think it would be a bad thing to skip him and reassess. At the moment, the Giants are competitors in a big way and Lincecum is not helping that. If skipping him is what it takes, I think that makes sense all around.
In other news, the second half starting on Friday the 13th means it's going to be the best second half ever. I've moved on from positive affirmations to reverse psychology. Things like Friday the 13th being a day of good luck. This new stance served me well so far. For the fifteen seconds or so that I've been employing it.
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Hall has been playing chess since he was a child and he credits his father for this new hobby.
"My dad has been a big influence on me playing. Every night we play about five or six games and when I make a mistake he'll tell me what I did wrong.
"If it weren't for him I wouldn't be playing chess," said Hall.
Hall recently attended his first tournament where he won one out of five games.
After discovering that Professor Silence, a teacher at JFK, played chess as well, the two began playing each other and then attended the tournament.
"He told me he knew how to play chess and I told him I knew how to play. We started playing each other," said Hall.
Hall said that many of the other players in the tournament were much older than he but that didn't shake him.
"I wasn't nervous. It was a new experience and I thought everything would already be set up. They told me that usually people bring their own boards and timers so it was a new, different learning experience," said Hall.
Hall said the oldest man he played against was in his 60s.
"They were much older than I was. Anything can happen when you're playing chess. My dad is 51 and sometimes I beat him. It's just outthinking the person in front of you," said Hall.
Hall is glad that he has his father to help him practice his game while he is at home. Hall also noticed that the pace of the game during the tournament is much slower than what he is used to.
"When we are home and playing we go fast but there you it takes about an hour and twenty minutes. They want to win so they think about what moving pieces will do to their advantage. I play fast at home," said Hall.
By having the constant encouragement to become a better player, Hall knows the real reason he plays chess—his father.
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Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Macedonia M.B. Church in Shelby with Reverend Charles Hall Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Shelby under the direction of Byas Funeral Home in Shelby.
Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. and family hour will be from 6-7 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2013 at the funeral home.
Survivors include husband, John Daniels of Shelby; daughter, Debra Robinson of Shelby; sisters Gladys Burrell and Katherine Murray, both of Cleveland, and Shelby Willis and Gloria Davis, both of Shelby; brothers Nelson Green of Walls, Alexander Green Jr. of Grand Rapids, Larry Green of Shelby, and Melvin Green of Cleveland; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


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Saturday, January 12, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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You've invested in the Lord's ministry at Family Life. What has that investment accomplished? We invite you to come and participate in a "Shareholders Meeting" to discover what the Lord is doing with your investment.
Family Life's "Shareholders Meeting" will be held in eight locations throughout New York and Pennsylvania during January. If you are a regular contributor to Family Life and desire to learn more of what is happening at the ministry, you will find that your participation in the "Shareholders Meeting" will be informative and challenging. This is not a fund-raising event!
Please check out the scheduled events to see which one works for you. Registrations are necessary to allow us to know how to plan. To register, call 800-927-9083 or visit fln.org/tickets. Family Life's "Shareholders Meeting" – a time to learn and a time to give input!


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Stone 3: | Opal OPAL: With an iridescent luster that can reveal a beautiful kaleidoscope of color, the opal has inspired many myths and legends. A white opal with swirls of soft pastel shades is popular for jewelry, but opals also come in black and blue. Opal is the gemstone for October birthdays. (Color: Pink, Quantity: 2, Shape & Cutting Style: Round Cabochon, CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets. Size: 8-8.5 mm) |
Stone 4: | Peridot PERIDOT: the birthstone of the month of August, peridot is only found in one color: green. Historians are now convinced that some, if not all, of the emeralds that Cleopatra was famous for wearing were not actually emeralds but deep green peridot stones from Egypt. (Color: Green, Quantity: 16, Shape & Cutting Style: Round Fancy, Weight: 0.60 ct. t.w., Size: 2 mm) |
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Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. (1-11) The barren fig-tree cursed, The temple cleansed. (12-18) Prayer in faith. (19-26) The priests and elders questioned concerning John the Baptist. (27-33)
Verses 1-11 Christ's coming into Jerusalem thus remarkably, shows that he was not afraid of the power and malice of his enemies. This would encourage his disciples who were full of fear. Also, that he was not disquieted at the thoughts of his approaching sufferings. But all marked his humiliation; and these matters teach us not to mind high things, but to condescend to those of low estate. How ill it becomes Christians to take state, when Christ was so far from claiming it! They welcomed his person; Blessed is he that cometh, the "He that should come," so often promised, so long expected; he comes in the name of the Lord. Let him have our best affections; he is a blessed Saviour, and brings blessings to us, and blessed be He that sent him. Praises be to our God, who is in the highest heavens, over all, God blessed for ever.
Verses 12-18 Christ looked to find some fruit, for the time of gathering figs, though it was near, was not yet come; but he found none. He made this fig-tree an example, not to the trees, but to the men of that generation. It was a figure of the doom upon the Jewish church, to which he came seeking fruit, but found none. Christ went to the temple, and began to reform the abuses in its courts, to show that when the Redeemer came to Zion, it was to turn away ungodliness from Jacob. The scribes and the chief priests sought, not how they might make their peace with him, but how they might destroy him. A desperate attempt, which they could not but fear was fighting against God.
Verses 19-26 The disciples could not think why that fig-tree should so soon wither away; but all wither who reject Christ; it represented the state of the Jewish church. We should rest in no religion that does not make us fruitful in good works. Christ taught them from hence to pray in faith. It may be applied to that mighty faith with which all true Christians are endued, and which does wonders in spiritual things. It justifies us, and so removes mountains of guilt, never to rise up in judgment against us. It purifies the heart, and so removes mountains of corruption, and makes them plain before the grace of God. One great errand to the throne of grace is to pray for the pardon of our sins; and care about this ought to be our daily concern.
Verses 27-33 Our Saviour shows how near akin his doctrine and baptism were to those of John; they had the same design and tendency, to bring in the gospel kingdom. These elders did not deserve to be taught; for it was plain that they contended not for truth, but victory: nor did he need to tell them; for the works he did, told them plainly he had authority from God; since no man could do the miracles which he did, unless God were with him.
Mark 11:1-11 . CHRIST'S TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM, ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK. ( = Matthew 21:1-9 Luke 19:29-40 John 12:12 John 12:19 ).
Mark 11:11-26 . THE BARREN FIG TREE CURSED WITH LESSONS FROM IT--SECOND CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE, ON THE SECOND AND THIRD DAYS OF THE WEEK. ( = Matthew 21:12-22 Luke 19:45-48 ).
11. And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon--surveyed.
all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out into Bethany with the twelve--Thus briefly does our Evangelist dispose of this His first day in Jerusalem, after the triumphal entry. Nor do the Third and Fourth Gospels give us more light. But from Matthew ( Matthew 21:10 Matthew 21:11 Matthew 21:14-16 ) we learn some additional and precious particulars, for which sleep in the city, nor, from the day of His Triumphal Entry, did He pass one night in it, save the last fatal one.
The Barren Fig Tree Cursed ( Mark 11:12-14 ).
12. And on the morrow--The Triumphal Entry being on the first day of the week, this following day was Monday.
when they were come from Bethany--"in the morning" ( Matthew 21:18 ).
he was hungry--How was that? Had he stolen forth from that dear roof at Bethany to the "mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God?" ( Luke 6:12 ); or, "in the morning," as on a former occasion, "risen up a great while before day, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed" ( Mark 1:35 ); not breaking His fast thereafter, but bending His steps straight for the city, that He might "work the works of Him that sent Him while it was day?" ( John 9:4 ). We know not, though one lingers upon and loves to trace out the every movement of that life of wonders. One thing, however we are sure of--it was real bodily hunger which He now sought to allay by the fruit of this fig tree, "if haply He might find any thing thereon"; not a mere scene for the purpose of teaching a lesson, as some early heretics maintained, and some still seem virtually to hold.
13. And seeing a fig tree--(In Matthew 21:19 , it is "one fig tree," but the sense is the same as here, "a certain fig tree," as in Matthew 8:19 , &c.). Bethphage, which adjoined Bethany, derives his name from its being a fig region--"House of figs."
afar off having leaves--and therefore promising fruit, which in the case of figs come before the leaves.
he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet--What the precise import of this explanation is, interpreters are not agreed. Perhaps all that is meant is, that as the proper fig season had not arrived, no fruit would have been expected even of this tree but for the leaves which it had, which were in this case prematurely and unnaturally developed.
14. And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever--That word did not make the tree barren, but sealed it up in its own barrenness.
And his disciples heard it--and marked the saying. This is introduced as a connecting link, to explain what was afterwards to be said on the subject, as the narrative has to proceed to the other transactions of this day.
Second Cleansing of the Temple ( Mark 11:15-18 ).
For the exposition of this portion,
Lessons from the Cursing of the Fig Tree ( Mark 11:20-26 ).
20. And in the morning--of Tuesday, the third day of the week: He had slept, as during all this week, at Bethany.
as they passed by--going into Jerusalem again.
they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots--no partial blight, leaving life in the root; but it was now dead, root and branch. In Matthew 21:19 it is said it withered away as soon as it was cursed. But the full blight had not appeared probably at once; and in the dusk perhaps, as they returned to Bethany, they had not observed it. The precision with which Mark distinguishes the days is not observed by Matthew, intent only on holding up the truths which the incident was designed to teach. In Matthew the whole is represented as taking place at once, just as the two stages of Jairus' daughter--dying and dead--are represented by him as one. The only difference is between a mere summary and a more detailed narrative, each of which only confirms the other.
21. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him--satisfied that a miracle so very peculiar--a miracle, not of blessing, as all His other miracles, but of cursing--could not have been wrought but with some higher reference, and fully expecting to hear something weighty on the subject.
Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away--so connecting the two things as to show that he traced the death of the tree entirely to the curse of his Lord. Matthew ( Matthew 21:20 ) gives this simply as a general exclamation of surprise by the disciples "how soon" the blight had taken effect.
22. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed . . . he shall have whatsoever he saith--Here is the lesson now. From the nature of the case supposed--that they might wish a mountain removed and cast into the sea, a thing far removed from anything which they could be thought actually to desire--it is plain that not physical but moral obstacles to the progress of His kingdom were in the Redeemer's view, and that what He designed to teach was the great lesson, that no obstacle should be able to stand before a confiding faith in God.
24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them--This verse only generalizes the assurance of Mark 11:23 ; which seems to show that it was designed for the special encouragement of evangelistic and missionary efforts, while this is a directory for prevailing prayer in general.
25. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses, &c.--This is repeated from the Sermon on the Mount to remind them that if this was necessary to the acceptableness of all prayer, much more when great things were to be asked and confidently expected.
Mark 11:27-33 . THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS QUESTIONED--HIS REPLY. ( = Matthew 21:23-27 , Luke 20:1-8 ).


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Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Shiloh M.B. Church in Shelby with Rev. James E. Miller officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013, at W.S. Brandon Mortuary in Cleveland and from 10 a.m. until time of the service Saturday at Shiloh M.B. Church.
Survivors are her mother, Vita-Harris (Melvin) Thomas of Shelby and father Anthony Harris of Ruleville; two sisters, Jasmine Williams of Shelby and Jockquelene (Henry) Washington of Ruleville; two brothers, Cedonius Harris of Fort Sill, Okla., and Marquise Jones of Cleveland; two grandmothers, Clara Williams (Dynell) Jones of Shelby and Minnie Mae (Rehoma) Harris of Ruleville; grandfather, L.C. (Mavis) Harris Jr. of Cleveland; two nieces; one nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends.


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Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens
How's this for the silent treatment among teammates? When playing on the Philadelphia Eagles together, Terrell Owens says quarterback Donovan McNabb reportedly once turned to him in a huddle and told him to "Shut the f--- up!" We'd bet that these two keep that silent treatment going today as well.
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Courtesy L&M Cos. Inc.Trendy kale is helping drive large volumes of greens this season.
Walter P. Rawl & Sons Inc., Pelion, S.C., reported brisk movement of high-quality South Carolina-grown collards, kale and other greens the week of Nov. 25, said Ashley Rawl, director of sales, marketing and product development.
"We're a little close on mustard and turnips with Thanksgiving pull, but no major issues — we have good supplies of collards and kale," Rawl said. "So far, so good. The quality is very nice."
Greg Cardamone, general manager of vegetables for Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc., gave a similar report from Georgia.
"The quality has been excellent," Cardamone said. "And there's been good demand. Kale is the flavor of the month. We've had a lot of inquiries around kale, and mustard and turnips along with it."
After Christmas, L&M expects to add Florida greens to its Georgia program, Cardamone said. The company added Florida to the mix as an insurance policy in case weather affects crops in one growing region or the other, he said.
Growing weather also has been excellent in California's Ventura County, where temperatures have been mild, said Jan Berk, vice president of Oxnard, Calif.-based San Miguel Produce.
San Miguel sources kale, collards, mustard and other greens from Ventura County year-round, but production peaks around the holidays, Berk said.
With the intense interest in kale, that peak may actually be a bit high this season, she said.
"There's a little too much on the market right now. Prices aren't as good as they could be."
Kale prices will likely stay low for some time, Berk said. Markets for other greens should be stronger, she said.
Rawl & Sons expects to ship greens from South Carolina through the winter, especially collards and kale. In early December, the company expected to begin shipping from Florida and Texas, too, Rawl said.
"We'll have good volumes by mid-December" for Christmas and New Year's, Rawl said. "Demand is really good. This is the greens time of year. Thanksgiving was a strong pull, and we expect the same for Christmas."
Rawl expected greens markets to remain steady in December.
Rawl & Sons expects similar overall volumes of greens this season, but the mix has changed slightly, with trendy kale taking some, though not a lot, of acreage from other greens, Rawl said.
Excellent growing weather in the southeast has produced plenty of the good sizing retailers are looking for in greens, Cardamone said.


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I am just wondering why men in their 40's and early 50's are never on chat. There are plenty of 18-40 year olds and more than enough 55-65 year olds. Once in a great while, a man in the age range I am referring to stops in. There are plenty of women in this age range and we have very few men in our age range to talk to. So I am just wondering, why men are not chatting?


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Nissan Maxima Fuel and Fuel System Questions
Hi! I just bought my first maxima today. It's a 95 GXE automatic. unfortunately it didn't come with the owner's manual, I'll have to buy one online I guess. I just read something that said some models need premium grade gasoline, does anyone know if this is true for the one I drive? thanks!
pg2 Posts: 3I have a 2000 maxima 6cyl auto. Sometimes when I go some place, park it for a while and then come out and start it up it misfires. When I get home and park it in the garage it has a smell of rotten eggs. The next day it runs perfect. Could it be a fuel injector not working correctly? I think I read in a mechanic magazine that the gasoline sometimes coats the fuel injectors. Has anyone heard this or knows what the problem might be?? thanks in advance for your answer. Paul G
ovey Posts: 2I have a 91 maxima, low miles for the age (abour 110). One day it just started running very rough, like a cylinder wasn't firing. I don't know enough to diagnose it though. Mechanic said one piston wasn't firing due to clogged fuel injector. Naturally, it's like a million dollars to replace it (and the rest, might as well based on the age). I tried some fuel injector cleaner off the shelf, but it didn't work. The car isn't worth but $1200 so I don't want to spend much to get it running smoothly - any ideas? Thanks!
pg2 Posts: 3Hi Ovey...... I will be willing to bet your having trouble with one of the ignition coils !!!! To my susprise I discovered that there are six ignition coils... one for each spark plug. With 85.000 miles on my car I decided to replace all my spark plugs thinking at the same time I might be able to find out which cylinder was misfiring by looking at each plug. Only one was a little bit darker than the other five so I decided to replace the coil ot this cylinder. Presto ! Problem was solved. My car has been running great ever since. Hope this helps you. Replaceing the plugs and the coil is really easy if your just a little bit mechanically inclined. The coil only cost $69.99 at Auto Zone. I can only imagine how much it would have cost me at a Nissan dealer. Paul
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tbarnes42 Posts: 296 Octane? (91 AKI)?
i wanted to know if it was ok to put regular gasoline (not premium) in my 2007 nissan maxima. i consulted the owner's manual and on page 9-3, they say that they recommend 91 AKI, which is equivalent to 96 octane. i have never seen octane higher than 93....so i dont know what they expect there.
the manual goes on to say that i can use "regular"....but their definition of regular is 87 AKI, which is octane 91 according to the manual.
every gas station i go to has "regular" defined as 87 octane....and you dont see any thing about AKI. furthermore.....i never see "91 octane" anyway...its all 87, 89, and 93.
What Gives!! can i use regular or not?? and where the %&*% do they expect me to find 96 octane??
i assume the drop in performance that the manual speaks about would be unnoticeable to teh average driver, am i correct?
Any guidance would help...thanks very much
Terry -
bassmax Posts: 9I just bought an 08 Maxima with same engine as your 07 and they say you can run regular fuel but car is more efficient if premium is used. My son has same engine and he runs reg. most of the time and a tank of premium every third fill up. The manual and a mechanic I trust told me not to use any fuel additives in the tank since it will effect the computer that regulates fuel system. Your engine may 'ping' some with reg. but it won't hurt it......good luck
777xlx Posts: 2I've noticed that on occasion the day after I fill the gas tank, turn the gas cap three times after filling up the Service Engine light will go on and stay on until I have it cleared by a tech. It seems that when I do a fill up it happens. Not when the tank is at 3/4-1/2-1/4. Anyone out there experience the same problem? Is there a possibility that I may need a new gas cap where air is getting through the seal causing this to happen? Or does anyone have a solution ? Other than that there's been no operating problems with the light staying on. Only a nuisance.
Thanks in advance to those who may be able to help me with this. -
hknissan Posts: 3I have a 2000 Maxima SE 4-speed automatic with 120K miles and when I am waiting at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, the car will stay "on" and then after about 20 seconds or so the idle speed kinda goes down from 750 rpm to near 500 rpm and then the car shuts off. This has been happening for the last couple of weeks on a regular basis. I turn the car back on without difficulty and press the gas hard to make sure it stays and then quickly put it into D. It doesn't happen on the highway when I am cruising at 60 mph.
I went to the local Midas and they thought that if the "check engine" light was on that would lead them to figuring out the problem. No such luck, the light is not on.
The mechanic thinks it may be a problem with the Throttle Position Sensor or some other acronyms; basically he thought there was some sort of intermittent communication error between the engine and the computer that is causing this. He didn't think it was the fuel injectors or the fuel pump.
If anyone has idea what might be causing this, I would appreciate it. Thanks. -
hknissan Posts: 3I actually did take it to the dealer last year and they told me that the MAF required replacement. Well, I had it replaced for about $300ish and it has been fine since.
Well...then now yesterday, the engine was idling a little rough when I first started (I guess I didn't give it enough time to warm up) and now the "Service Engine Soon" lamp glows so now I have to get it checked out (again) with the OBD tool.
Thinking about going back to the dealer...will see. The car runs fine and doesn't cause any stalling/rough idling. Maybe it was a one time thing...but at some point I'll have find out what the code is for and clear it and hopefully it won't return. -
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whitemax08 Posts: 1I have a 08 Maxima 3.5. I live in the upper midwest with cold weather the norm. I was idling through a 2 hour display of holiday lights, which weren't that great. I lowered the window and smelled coolant. Next day I was at the drive-up bank and waited about 10 minutes and smelled it again. I don't seem to be loosing coolant since the level is staying at the same point. Has anyone else had this or a similar problem?
peaky Posts: 1My 1996 Nissan Maxima will not start unless the fuel pump fuse (15A) is removed. Once removed the car will start and the fuse is put back in. The Nissan dealership said it was the oxygen sensors and the starter. The parts replaced include the fuel pump and fuel pump relay sensor, MAF and MAP sensor, fuel injector, crankshaft sensors. Any ideal if the dealer could be correct?


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"Officials in Jackson and in Greenwood are aware of the situation," said Mississippi Highway Patrol Sgt. Ben Williams. "They are looking into it."
Sgt. Williams said several complaints have been filed against Patrolman Charles Lamb and though all have been proven to be unfounded, it has caused some contention with Sheriff Kelvin Williams.
An anonymous source said, conflict came to a head when Lamb made a DUI stop on a relative of the sheriff.
After which a memo, written by Sheriff Williams, said Lamb was not allowed to book any one else into the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility.
Sheriff Williams said the DUI didn't have anything to do with the memo but that he has been told Lamb cursed at the young man and that he was tired of hearing about complaints from other people on Lamb's behavior.
The memo has been sent out on Facebook and through e-mail.
The anonymous source said he had heard about the complaints from Sheriff Williams but that details on the complaints could not be given. "They were always vague."
Late last week Lamb arrested a commercial truck driver, hauling liquid fertilizer, for being under the influence.
Lamb took the man to the correctional facility and then was told he was not allowed to leave him. According to the source, Lamb took the man to the Cleveland Police Department where he called a bondman and the man's boss.
"We don't know if the man was let back behind the wheel or not," said the source, who added usually under these circumstances the detainee would be put into custody for a few hours to let the chemicals leave their body.
"I think the people of Bolivar County need to know what's going on. Hopefully this will all work out," said the anonymous source.


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I'm not exactly clear on where the techpriests draw the line. I know that they're okay with variations, since every system seems to have its own gun patterns (IE: Calixis-Pattern bolters are different from Obscura-Pattern bolters)
I know they're okay with innovation, because Explorator Research Outposts are one of the basic settlement types of the Imperium (albiet a less common one.) Plus you do occasionally hear about a Magos who invented something cool.
So where exactly are the lines between Hereteks and Techpriests drawn? Is it entirely a philosophical difference, with Hereteks being those who reject the divinity of the machine? Is it based on rank? (So an Archmagos could design a new plasma rifle, but for a lowly enginseer to do so would be hubris?) Is it based on the nature of the changes made?
Into The Storm includes a modification for plasma weapons that spreads out the plasma and makes them into super-flamers, and the modification is described as being highly illegal and proscribed by the AdMech, such that players will have to seek out a heretek to modify their weapons if they want plasma flamers. So apparently sawn-off rifles are heresy, but I can't see any overarching methodology to what is and isn't legal.


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Bicycles are vehicles and the cyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as car or truck drivers.
Riding by the same set of rules as motorists makes you predictable and can reduce your risk of having an accident. Follow these simple guidelines:
• Inspect your bicycle routinely. Check the braking system, tires and steering.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet. Serious injury or even death can be prevented.
• While riding your bicycle wear fluorescent or brightly colored clothing with reflective materials.
• Bicycles must have front and rear reflectors and lights.
• Cyclists should ride at the far right of the roadway in the direction of traffic flow. Use low volume roadways whenever possible. Obey all traffic control signals and signs. Watch for cars pulling into traffic from parking spaces, parked car doors opening, roadway hazards (rocks, uneven pavement).
• When entering the flow of traffic always look and signal. Make eye contact with the approaching driver, ensure the driver sees you.
• Crossing intersections can be dangerous if you are not seen. The best practice is to walk your bicycle across a pedestrian crosswalk.
• Your bicycle must "fit you." Check the size. If you can stand above the horizontal crossbar with your seat at hip level, the fit a good.
• Don't ride with headphones or ear protection. You must be able to hear what is going on around you.
Your bicycle must have:
• Front light that emits white light.
• Rear light that emits red light or a red reflector.
• A bell or horn.
• At least one braking system.
Bicycle theft occurs on any college campus. Many bicycle thefts can be prevented by taking certain precautions and eliminating opportunities. Follow these basic guidelines:
• Use a heavy duty U-Lock. Leave as little space as possible in the "U" portion of the lock to minimize space for tools to be inserted.
• Always lock your bicycle to a secure object such as a bike rack. Lock the bicycle even for only a few minutes.
• Position the lock with the key opening facing toward the ground.
• If you use a cable to lock your bicycle, it should be at least ¼"in diameter not including any plastic covering.
• Register your bicycle through the Public Safety Department.
• When leaving your bicycle, secure it in a well lighted area.
Poorly Locked. This bike's owner has a good lock, but is using it incorrectly. The lock is fastened to the cable loop on the rack and not the rack itself. The cable is the most easily defeated part of any bike security system. The u-lock should be through the frame of the bicycle and secured to the rack, with the cables looped through the wheels and then onto the u-lock.
Poorly Locked. This bike has quick-release mechanisms on the wheels, so the cable should be looped through the wheels to prevent them from being stolen. If possible, this cable-type lock should be avoided.
Not Locked. This bike's owner has taken the time to loop the rack cables through the bike wheels and has secured the rack latch. The only thing missing is a lock. No matter how little value you place on your bicycle, there's someone who will steal it. Even a $5.00 lock is better than no lock at all.
Securely Locked. This bicycle is locked securely. Notice that the u-lock is locked to the bike frame and the rack post. Also notice that the rack cable is looped through the front wheel and attached to the u-lock. If the rear wheel also had the cable looped through it, this bike would be very secure.
Very Securely Locked. This bicycle is locked very securely. Notice that the u-lock is locked to the bike frame and the rack post. Also notice that the rack cable is looped through both the front and back wheels and attached to the u-lock.


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Consol looking to expand Enlow Fork Mine
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Department of Environmental Protection geologist Paul Cestoni, left, and Laurie Deitz, a Consol representative, go over the location of the Enlow Fork mine expansion Wednesday with Robert Daley of Buffalo Township during a meeting for residents of South Franklin, Buffalo and East Finley townships at the South Franklin Municipal Building.
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A large crowd filled the conference room of the South Franklin municipal building to meet with representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection and CONSOL about the Enlow Fork mine expansion in South Franklin, Buffalo and East Finley townships.
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There weren't as many people and the decibels were significantly lower, but the South Franklin Township Municipal Building seemed just as crowded Wednesday afternoon as PNC Park the night before.
Nearly 50 local residents shoehorned into the modest meeting room for an informal hearing on plans by Consol Pennsylvania Coal to add 3,704 acres to its Enlow Fork Mine for underground mining and buffer areas for subsidence control. The land is in South Franklin, Buffalo and East Finley townships.
Consol Coal, a subsidiary of Consol Energy Inc., has submitted an application for the expansion to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
The format of the two-hour event was open house, with no group discussion. DEP employees spread similar maps, with the area of planned expansion outlined on each, across three tables and answered questions from residents who approached them.
Many live within the target area.
Known as an informal public conference, the event is an early aspect of the permitting process. The DEP said anyone with concerns about the plans could go on record by submitting them orally or in writing, as some did Wednesday.
Representatives of Consol and enviornmental groups were on hand, too.
Four environmental-related organizations (Chartiers Creek Watershed Association, Buffalo Creek Watershed Association, Izaac Walton League and Center for Coalfield Justice) and the owners of three private properties (Michael and Jodie Landis; Mark and Susan Mason; and John and Robin Ireland) requested the conference.
Patrick Grenter was impressed by the turnout. He is executive director of the Center for Coalfield Justice, a watchdog organization that addresses environmental issues related to fossil fuel extraction.
"I'd say this is a decent turnout despite the meeting being held at 1 o'clock on a workday," he said. "People are very concerned about a project going into a populated area and wreaking havoc on property values and their communities."
Robert Daley, a Buffalo resident, perused one of the maps with his wife, asked questions and appeared anxious when it couldn't be determined whether his property was near a mining panel.
"My major concern is the location of my house with respect to a mining panel," said Daley, who has been in his home for nearly 15 years. "If you're on the edge of a panel, that's where they have the worst damage. It's (Consol's) responsibility, of course, but that doesn't make the hassle any less."
Jim Arbore is a 30-year resident of Buffalo, where he is the zoning and code enforcement officer. He is a retired Trinity High School teacher and his wife, Beverly, is the superintendent of the McGuffey School District.
Consol Pennsylvania Coal's plans may prove to be an education to them – primarily in science and economics.
"Like everyone else here, I want to know how this will affect my property and the enviornment," Arbore said. "I have no issues. I'm taking kind of a wait-and-see approach to what happens."
If the Arbores get a financial offer for their land, he said, "we may have a decision to make" on relocating.
Joel Koricich of the DEP opened the program with a short address to the audience. He said the application "is for developmental mining only, not longwall. But longwall mining surely will follow."
The estimated life of this mine is nine years.
The expansion, called North Development II, would be north toward Interstate 79 from what are called the E and panels.


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Here's some ones my tongue would love!
I do love a hairy ass. Not like forest hairy but hairy enough to hold a bit of taste.
Here's some ones my tongue would love!
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My ex-boyfriend had the most perfect hairy ass in the world.
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my mouth is already watering.
Don't even get me started on hairy asses!
Let's just say that I like them A LOT!
Very hot - I also love the hangers in the first set of pictures # 1 & #4 !
mines okay hairyish.. wanna see?
Not to be self-promoting or anything, but given the nature of this topic, I thought some of you would like my photos
See the second round of photos I posted in my "showing off" topic, named '26 year old bi guy showing off a little' on the amateur showcase board. I can't link directly due to lack of posts :/
enjoy all
Thanks guys! Really glad you like it I would let you all have your time with it if I had the chance :P
I am absolutely obsessed with hairy butts. I could literally much on one for hours! Yum, yum, yum!!!
Love all these pics. Here's a few of me! Hope you like.
Some more furry bums!!!
This thread is gonna send me crazy - I LOVE HAIRY BUTTS. So masculine, so animalistic, so HOT.
ive already shown
Hmm decisions decisions..
^ I'd just go right down the buffet line...sampling each!
Very sexy.
Moderately hairy asses are really hot, but I must say that too much hair can be a turnoff. But this is a hot thread!
Just enough hair to cover that man ass.
My cock is dripping in precum form this thread
My hairy crack. :P
Enjoy gentlemen!
I want to get a whiff of that.
^ could you post another pic spreading it so we can get an even better look at the hole?
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One spread ass!
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More asses.
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Shame hes not naked!
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To do that, you only need a source of light that blinks. Then, when you move it at long exposure the result will be a dashed line :)
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Sir Emyr discussed how the work of the All Wales Convention is relevant and indeed very important to the business community. In the current economic climate, the business community has a number of concerns, and the way in which government works in Wales, and works with the business community, will be a key factor in determining how well Wales weathers the storm. The recent economic summit for Wales, attended by business, trade unions and politicians, acknowledged the need for government to get involved in helping businesses to deal with the economic pressures in the coming months.
In this context, the debate that the All Wales Convention is all about - considering the devolution settlement in Wales, how it is working, and whether the Assembly needs more lawmaking powers - is a key debate for the business community to get involved in.
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Emyr explained that, under the current devolution settlement, there are two ways in which more policy areas or matters can be added to the Assembly's law making powers. The first of these is the legislative competence order (LCO) process, and the second is through provision made in a UK Parliamentary Act: either route can currently be used to gradually give more powers to the Assembly. The other option that is potentially on the table, in the event of a yes vote in a referendum, is essentially the "all at once" approach. This would mean that the Assembly acquires, all in one go, powers to make laws across the full range of devolved policy areas.
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Next, we converted the nuns' bedrooms into offices and tapped our network for folks willing to donate time to teach classes in resume development, sales and networking. Over the course of the following 18 months, members of the community used the refurbished space to work, meet and collaborate. Most found jobs, some started businesses and, in the end, the community came together to help each other."
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Yes, I would love to see that ass naked.
he is though, one of the ugliest dudes ever.
ohhhh roddick is much much better
Hot Rafass
^^^^what????? there's no such thing as TOO FAT.
SUNOFTHESKYE add me to ur megarotic!!!! lmao i know it's random but i just sent you a friend request yesterday
I agree it one piece of ass that I am sure lots og guys would love to savor. Plus to see that latin uncut cock erect and ready to unload a some thick white creamy cum.
Not sure about the "nicest" or "best" bum, but certainly one of the largest.....
Definitely one of the nicest and one of the best I have seen.
he can sit in my face anytime !!!!
God dayum, look at that ass.
Andy Roddick is hot, just all arround, But (and this is a big butt) Rafael Nadal is an Ass GOD!
Also, Rafa is not ugly. He may be not as cute as Andy or maybe a bit avarage looking, but ugly, NO.
Personally, I like them both and if they get to go against eachother this time around...
Roddick's ass is nicer and tighter and he's actually good-looking!!
Bigger or smaller....I still woould love to see it.
"Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.'' - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
these underwear look rather small 4 him
nice wedgie
rafa has a nice body but that face??? maybe with andy's face or lleyton's face would be much better!!
Really don't know what everyone sees in Andy Roddick's face lmao
I would love to see pictures, especially ass shots, of all the guys who are so critical!
Nadal has got one of those asses that are better than most peoples face
Even Federer want a piece of it...
Yes, but try to compare it with Novak a Serbian Tennis Player and see the difference....
wow nice job....how'd they do that with the fake erection???
its hot n it looks like hes tryin to hide his boner wit that towel lol
roddick does not compare to nadals ass
There are many favorite pics in this video, but around 1:00 is one of my favorites. Enjoy!!
Hey guyz try to see Novak Djokovic then compared him to them....
I really like his eyes....
Pic of Rafa sleeping
I love when he serves. That moan he does gets me every single time. It's so hot!
OMG!!!! I Effin Love Him!!! And I love the fact that he embraces the fact that he has an ass following.
Lady takes a swipe at Rafa's ass
Can anyone translate generally what they're saying in this video? lol
thats definetly one of the best asses ive ever seen
Just like candy!!!
Unknown Voice: ...and 187 days?
Nadal: Yes. That's what they say!
Unknown Voice: So, you were only 10 yrs. old when we started making this program?
Nadal: Yes. 8 yrs yeah ...and well, very happy for everything that's been followed/achieved, just as the whole team is.
Gay guy in Black: What I want to directly ask you (Nadal), I speak a little on behalf of the feminine public and for my-self, is...
Audience Woo's and some drums sound.
Gay guy in Black: (Can't make out what he says here in the beginning) ...We're very excited! They're marvelous, you have done it incredibly (well)! ...How, ..When is the moment that the ass begins to develope in tennis?
Everyone laughs.
Gay guy in Black: Because (can't make out this word)... since you entered and I saw you here, you have very impressive buttocks.
More laughter.
Cute guy on Nadal's left: He should show it, no?
Gay guy in Black: Well, if you could please! Stand and lift/remove the coat/jacket.
Nadal stands.
Gay guy in Black: Turn to the camera, to the camera.
Cute guy on Nadal's left: Touch it! Touch it!
Gay guy in Black: Can I? Can I touch?
Nadal: Yes. (OMG!)
Lucky Gay guy in Black: Ok, I will touch. I will touch, BUT FOR SIENTIFIC PERPUSES MAN!!
Unknown Voice: Bobby Please!.. What are you doing Bobby!
Lucky Gay guy in Black (Bobby, I guess): It (Nadal's ass) could serve as a table!
Nadal (I think): You're all hot/turned-on now?
Guy on Nadals right (I think): Don't you move, don't get up from your seat.
Nadal (I think): No, no.
Gay guy in Black: (points at the guy on Nadal's right) It's the best ass! Forgive me Nadal.
Unknown Voice: What?
Gay guy in Black: He has a better ass, Rodrigo has a better ass..
Unknown Voice: Better than who?
Gay guy in Black: Better then Nadal, I'm sorry...
Unknown Voice: but how are you gonna do that after... (laughing)
They start talking about tennis.
Gay guy in Black: Well, but can I ask a technical question?
Grey haired guy: Ok, technical yes.
Gay guy in Black: Ok, a technical question. What does it feel like to have a tennis ball come at you at 239 kph?
Nadal: Me, I think, go to the sides and if I hit it with the racket then..(Video ends)
i hope he is
Errr, wheres the 'No idea/don't care' option??
We wouldn't be so lucky. Sadly he is straight.
A lot of European guys seem gay (at least to me). I think it's just the incredibly well-developed sense of style mixed with the general acceptance of everybody, gay or straight. The fact that a fair number of them are incredibly hot probably doesn't hurt .
His booty is soooo hot he should be gay
Another probable reason is that Europeans are far more sexual then North Americans. What we see as acceptable programming violence wise, and what we see as inappropriate sexuality wise, Europeans tend to have the opposite thoughts, with violence being more inappropriate then sexuality.
ha ha. Not bf, just another tennis player. Novak Djokovic.