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The Cleveland Board of Aldermen approved the delineation of downtown Cleveland as a fire district in hope of preventing anything like this from happening.
"Any commercially zoned property should be in a fire district. We have physically created a map to show where the zone is," said Brett Moorman, director of community development.
Moorman said many of the buildings in historical downtown Cleveland are more susceptible to fires because they are made of old wooden frames and combustible material.
Because this area is in a fire district, "new constructions have to make sure the exterior is made out of noncombustible materials," said Moorman.
While current buildings in the district do not need to make any serious changes, they will have to work on structure if they choose to renovate.
"If a building renovates over 50 percent we may ask that those portions be brought under compliance," he said.
The reason for concern in the downtown area is that many of the buildings are made from combustible materials and sit close together, allowing a fire to jump from one building to the next.
"We want new buildings built to a higher standard, these buildings will look out for their neighbors," said Moorman.
"The fire district has more stringent requirements," said Fire Inspector Gene Bishop.
"New business owners will have good quality buildings that are safe."
The map of the district lays out the property including Court Street, beginning at the Cleveland Courthouse and encompassing all of downtown Cleveland. The district stretches north to cover Sharpe Street all the way up to the Warehouse and the Nehi Bottling Company and also stretches south stopping just after South Street.
While fire codes and regulations have always been in place, this map gives a concrete reading of the fire district, and sets a standard for new buildings.


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This Week in Witardo: Goodbye
milwaukee brewers January 18th, 2011
I have a lot of friends who have graduated college and are now on the job market. It's not easy finding a job in today's world, but they are looking and they are doing whatever it takes to get the job. Many of them go so far as to delete their facebook or simply change their names on facebook so as not to be found by potential employers searching the internet. That is part of the job process now. You want to get hired? Prepare to be Googled. Any bad thing you wrote on myspace four years ago, any bad picture you've posted, any racist comment you left on a message board or any sex video you've accidentally sent someone will be found by these people and they won't hire you. If you want a job you need to keep your Google search clean. Don't do anything stupid. Don't piss anyone off. Don't show anything.
(And that's why I only make seven dollars an hour shoveling snow at the graveyard.)
Anthony Witrado is leaving the Journal Sentinel. The worst writer many of us have ever seen (and possibly the worst beat writer at any daily newspaper in the country) has been hired by The Sporting News. For those of you who don't follow these things AOL Fanhouse has folded into The Sporting News who will now be providing all their online content. Which means that bloggers like Bethlehem Shoals of FreeDarko fame will soon be out of work and hacks like Witrado will take his place. I see that working out really well. We've wanted Witrado fired for a long time, but for him to leave for what we're presuming is a better job leaves a bad taste in our mouth. It's like if Jeff Suppan left and won the Cy Young for the Cardinals then took them to the World Series where he was named MVP. It's just not right. These people deserve to fail. They wasted our time with their crappy performances and they need to get what is coming to them. I didn't just want Anthony Witrado to not write for my daily anymore, I don't want him to write anything.
The story on the street is that Garry Howard, former JS Editor, is now the editor at The Sporting News and he is responsible for the Witrado hire. As Al from Al's Ramblings said to me about the hire "it's not what you know, but who you know" and I don't think that has eever fit a situation better. Far be it from me to understand how someone could read that guy's work for however many years (or even see the way he dresses at work) and think he'd do a good job, but that's what happened. I can understand that some people have terrible taste in sports writing, but what I don't understand is how someone could hire Anthony Witrado without Googling him. I mean, seriously, Jeffrey Dahmer has better search results and he murdered 17 people. Read the rest of this entry »

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Klaaren started beading her own jewelry approximately six years ago after a visit to the Eager Beader on Clingan Ridge Road in Cleveland, a studio/shop owned by Avery McNeese.
"We went to the Eager Beader in Cleveland, and [McNeese] taught me how to make an earring. That was the first earring I ever made," Klaaren said. "I had fun, and I thought, you know, I can make my own jewelry."
Since there are no bead stores in Athens, Klaaren started buying beading supplies and natural stones that were not available locally. She made jewelry for friends and family for a few years, just beading for a hobby. Then she found the website for Vintaj Natural Brass Co.
"I'd never really worked with brass before. I liked how it looked rustic and kind of vintage," Klaaren said. "So I just got online and found some classes on YouTube. I've taught myself how to do everything."
In 2010, Klaaren participated in her first design challenge through the Vintaj website. The theme was "Starry Night," and Klaaren threw herself into designing a necklace specifically for the challenge.
"I spent like two weeks working on it," Klaaren said. "It was like a casual representation of Van Gogh's painting."
Even though it was her first challenge, Klaaren still won first place. She was also asked to be a featured artist on the Vintaj blog, her first interview as an artist.
"That was kind of an 'Aha' for me, like, maybe I should start taking this more seriously," Klaaren said. "I just started dedicating more time to it and building up an inventory."
Klaaren took her jewelry to the Pumpkintown Festival in Athens and participated in Peddlers Row. Her success there prompted her to take her jewelry to the Athens Area Council for the Arts, and they invited her to do a trunk show with them as well as offer her space in their gallery.
Klaaren decided to submit photos of a piece she had designed to Bead Trends magazine in February 2012 and was published on her first time.
"From that point last year, everything has just spiraled," Klaaren said. "It's been kind of insane."
Since her first publication, Klaaren estimates that she's been published in Bead Trends 15 times, including one design that made the cover of the magazine in December 2012.
Next, Klaaren applied to become a member of The Artisan Group, an exclusive group of approximately 600 members worldwide that collectively provides hand-crafted products to Hollywood celebrities.
Through that group, Klaaren has gifted her jewelry to Hollywood and beyond: a necklace to the stylist of the hit HBO series "TrueBlood," rings to "The Wendy Williams Show" for the hostess, producer and a few select audience members, and crystal earrings to the 2013 Academy Awards to be used in the GBK Gift Lounge bags.
Most recently, Klaaren sent 30 necklaces for an exclusive Celebrity Earth Day gifting event on April 22. According to The Artisan Group's website, recipients will include Hayden Panettiere, Ginnifer Goodwin, Edward Norton, Atrian Grenier, Kate Bosworth, P!nk, Leonardo DeCaprio, Rachel McAdams, Emily VanCamp, Woody Harrelson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Daryl Hannah, Malin Akerman, Ted Danson, Orlando Bloom, Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Hartnett, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Silverstone, Courteney Cox, Cameron Diaz, Sheryl Crow, Mark Ruffalo and Natalie Portman.
Five of the gift bags will go to charity auctions, as well, Klaaren said.
"I did have to give away 30 necklaces, but if one person wears it or tweets a picture or something, then the work is worth it," Klaaren said. "Sometimes these things amount to nothing, but it's the opportunity to get it out there in front of somebody. And I'm pretty excited about that."
She has also established an Etsy store, as well as her own website under the name Cellar Door Jewelry
Klaaren creates her jewelry in her own living room with tools she learned to use by watching YouTube videos, reading articles and tutorials, and lots of trial and error.
"My hammer is probably my favorite thing because I use it for almost everything," Klaaren said. "Then I have texturing hammers, round nose pliers, basic jewelry pliers, bail making pliers which have two different sizes, flush cutters, crimps, hole punches. I've got a steel bench block, a dapping block which I use to take flat things and make them round, a heat gun and soldering gun."
Klaaren is hoping in the future to improve her skills and continue learning new skills by taking classes in metalworking and jewelry making.
"I would love to be able to take a class, but when you have kids, it's really hard for me. And I'd have to go to Gatlinburg or farther to find a metal-working class," Klaaren said. "There are some things I'd like to learn to do with chemicals and things, and I'm kind of scared to just try on my own because I don't want to set my house on fire or hurt myself. There are definitely limits to what I can learn on my own.
Klaaren's jewelry is inspired by many different things, such as nature, space and time.
"My family are kind of like hippies," Klaaren said, laughing. "So obviously that comes through in my jewelry."
There are also some pieces in her collection that pay homage to the steampunk style.
"A lot of the steampunk you see is rusty and industrial. I try to bring my own flair to that and make steampunk more classy," Klaaren said.
Klaaren said that sometimes, especially when she is getting ready to design new pieces, she has to stop looking at other jewelry completely because she does not want them to heavily influence her jewelry. She does inspect other pieces of jewelry as examples of how to achieve different looks or use different skills in her own pieces.
Through all of this, Klaaren has also continued working as a licensed Realtor, so she is currently running two businesses out of her home. As her jewelry business grows, she is considering retiring her license and making jewelry full time so that she has less hassle on the business side, but she knows there are risks in that.
"It's not easy to sell jewelry," Klaaren said, adding that she is competing against companies like Origami Owl as well as department stores. "The hardest part is just getting it out there in front of people."
Klaaren also mentioned that she likes being able to keep jewelry as a hobby because then it is not so time-consuming and leaves more time for her to care for her two sons, the oldest of which has autism.
"My oldest son is autistic. He's very high-functioning, but I still have to spend a lot of time with him," Klaaren said. "It's time-consuming just being a mom, so I don't know if I will really have time to go further than I am."
While Klaaren is unsure of how far she will go in the jewelry business, she has a few ideas of things she would like to do. Her goals include submitting photos of her jewelry to more publications, working up to doing more events each year in different cities and states, and perhaps eventually teaching classes.
In the meantime, Klaaren will continue selling her jewelry under her newly established business name: Cellar Door Jewelry.
"That's kind of a throwback to the movie Donnie Darko," Klaaren explained. "Drew Barrymore in the movie says that people who care about words say that cellar door is the most beautiful combination of words in the English language, and that just stuck in my head."
Klaaren's work is available for purchase at Jonathan's Master Hair Design in Athens, the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in Athens, the Athens Arts Council Gift Shop and Nostalgia in the Old City in Knoxville. Her work was most recently added to the Museum Center at Five Points gift shop, the only place her work is available in Cleveland.
In addition to selling through local venues and festivals, Klaaren's work is available in her Etsy shop, available through Cellar Door Jewelry's website, www.cellardoorjewelry.com
Klaaren's next event is the Blooming Arts Festival at the Museum at Five Points, April 26-28.


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Ford Escape mileage and longevity
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I've got a 2001 Ford Escape, which I love. It just turned over 100,000. I'd like to hang on to the car for another two years. But I haven't found any reliable information about what the average "life expectancy" (or should that be "mileage expectancy"?) for my this model year.
So, if you've got a Ford Escape, please share your model year and current mileage. Thanks!
So, if you've got a Ford Escape, please share your model year and current mileage. Thanks!
olcrank Posts: 5Although you pose a dificult question,the answer to which will vary based on how you have maintained the little bugger, I can give you the results of my experiences w/2001 Escapes which were/are still in use and running all over the mountains,forests and strip mines in PA. Having worked as a public servant for many years(retired '05),and having been supplied with Jeep Cherokees as the vehicle of choice for mountain and mine rambling, we were provided new Escapes in 2001, amidst loud objections all around. Noone wanted these little sissy car-utes with the strange links hanging low off the rear axle. Some were sure the vehicle wouldn't last beyond the initial foray offroad. Well, long long story short, it's now fall 2007,and six years later none of the Escapes is out of service, some have well over 100,000 miles. These miles are HARD miles with a lot of idling,spinning,slogging through mud and rocks,climbing ridiculous grades,you name it. Of course, maintenance was good to excellent, and there were a few problems with wear items,but I can't think of a tougher trial for these vehicles. You should have no problem with 200,000 miles IF you keep up with fluid changes and Take it to a mechanic for a going over every 25,000. Hope this little story helps you make up your mind. Sounds like you got the new-car bug. Look at it this way- even if you'd have to replace the trans or replace a suspension part,it'll still be way cheaper than payments for 2 years on a new one. Squash that new-car bug...You could get a lemon. :shades:
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picklespoon Posts: 2Olcrank: Thanks so much for the reply. My Escape has been maintained pretty well (regular oil changes, filters, etc.), though I would not say the maintenance has been on par with the Escapes you have in the fleet you mention. Most of its wear is city/highway commute to work (not too stressful). My only concern is that we use the Escape for family trips (two boys) and sometimes tow a camper (very small/light), and I just hate the idea of getting stuck somewhere in the middle of the night or in the middle of no where. But I guess a new car doesn't guarantee that either! The new car bug has bit me, but I'm fighting it because we're contemplating a huge expense soon (my husband's MBA), and I'd rather NOT have a car payment in addition to tuition. Thanks, again, for the story, which is helpful!
oldgretsch Posts: 7Well, I just had to say good-bye to my 2001 Escape. She had 114,000 miles on her and still looked new. My neighbor just came up to me thinking I got a new truck. But my Escape is no more. It was struck by another car that ran a red light. I couldn't stop in time and well, the Escape collided pretty hard with a Neon. The driver of the other car was very lucky since I hit the front part of their car. My air bags deployed and with the damage to the front end, the insurance company declared the truck totalled.
I had the problems of the early models, it stalled on me three times but I took the truck back the dealer and they fixed the stalling issue and it never stalled again. I changed my rotors every 40,000 miles. Considering my Mom had to change her Honda's rotors every 20,000, the 40,000 didn't seem so bad. I had the left front control arm replaced a while back. The chook control motor was replaced a couple of months ago. Other than regular maintenance, my Escape was pretty dependable.
I will definitely miss the ride of the truck. I was going to replace her with an 08 but went with a larger Taurus X.
Good luck everyone with their 2001 Escapes. And farwell to my old friend as well... -
junebugg Posts: 2I have a 2001 Ford Escape and I have about 85,000 miles on it, and I have had a terrible time with my Escape for the past 7 months. I just paid it off and was hoping to hold on to it for a couple more years, but it looks like that's not going to happen. My car goes in to the shop about once a month, gets "fixed" and then 2 weeks later, something else is wrong with it. The Ford Dealer tells me they can't see anything wrong that is affecting the drivability of my vehicle- yet just last night, we were driving down the street and the car lost total power and died. We eventually got it restarted and made it home, but it keeps leaving me in dangerous posititions. We figured if we have to keep spending $500 a month to repair it, we may as well pay half that for a new vehicle that won't leave us stranded. I hope you have better luck with your Escape then I'm having with mine. :mad:
cudear Posts: 2My 2001 has 100+ but has had it share of problems. Mother boards, master cylinders, switches (constant switch problems, even now)...but over all..I love my pod and hope to hang on to it for a while longer. Most of my issues were covered under warranty (issues started early) or recall, so I've always felt like with all that has been fixed, it was a new vehicle all over again
tugamburn Posts: 1i have 185,630 on my 01 escape and all iv done to it is plugs and coils all about 110,000 but they call for you to do it at 100,000 any way one set of breaks and 3 set of tires but it has pulled stuff out of mudd and i still run it up to around 110mph and still runs great I plane on keeping it till 300,000
hawkmms Posts: 1I have a 2006 which just turned 7 years old and 170,000 miles. Finally had to go in for some issues. The only things i have had to replace are an alternator a year agon and a fuel pump last week. Car is great Oil changes and a major service every 2 years or so. Just finished off my second set of tires (Michelin LTX). I hope to get it to 250K at least. The shop I go to see's 250+ on escapes of all years frequently they say!
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sulabu Posts: 1I have a 2004 Escape with 195,000 miles, which I could have done a better job maintaining (late on some oil changes occasionally, and no transmission service). It has been a great car, with the exception of a loud noise when I turn the wheel (like it needs to be lubricated), but the problem comes and goes, so it hasn't been diagnosed. Anyway, I backed my old friend out of the driveway this morning, and then put it in DRIVE, but it was like being in NEUTRAL. I love my car! Is it worth replacing the filter and changing the fluid, or should I just move on?
jschartz Posts: 3That is amazing on how many miles you have. I changed my oil every 5,000 miles up to 100,000 miles then I started changing every 4,000 miles. The steering noise must be a common occurrence with the Escape. I talked to a couple of mechanic and they told me that it was just wear and tear. I have no problems with mine, but I do put less mileage on my Escape now that I have a 2nd car. The Escape is great in the snow!
coldtoes Posts: 1I have an 02 escape with 166,000 miles on it. I bought as a reconstructed vehicle, in 03. No probs with this ride at all until 115,000 - and I had to replace the transmission. Now, I am replacing lots of things, but I think it is normal wear and tear. axles, struts, ball joints, etc. However, the exhaust needs replaced from the manifold back - the entire thing. Any thoughts of sinking more $ into it.
younggun821 Posts: 1I'm in the market for one of these(used). Perhaps a 2002 or so. Never having bought a car before this is a whole new thing for me. I have been doing my research and so far, favoring the Escape. Just what I want at the right size.
I would like some feed back on some "high milage" (I'm talking 150k+) Escapes I see for sale. I seen most ask around $5k for them. Are they worth that much? The maintenance, repair probably needed for a such a high mileage vehicle, would it be worth it?
On the other hand, I seen both sides. Posted here for example. Some have really good Escapes that they had for long time and working great. Others, not so much. But I guess thats true for every used car out there. I suppose I just have to be a smart shopper and do my research and really look for a good Escape.
Suggestions/help would be really helpful. -
johnnyuma Posts: 54IMO if you intend to buy a used vehicle (especially high mileage) only buy from someone that has performed the required maintenance (per the owner's manual - such as oil changes, tranny fluid changes, antifreeze changes, etc) and has the maintenance records to prove it. And have the vehicle inspected by a certified technician (prior to purchase) to assess the vehicle health and what type of maintenance may be needed in the near future (you probably have to pay a small fee for this service).
I think $5000 is way too much to pay for an Escape with that many miles. Check on Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book to get an idea of used vehicle prices.
Remember if you do find a vehicle make sure you have some money "in the bank" to pay for future repairs (maybe a $1000 minimum). -
dish9392 Posts: 1I have a 2004 Escape V6 4x4 that I bought used in 2008. Bought it from a salesman (lots of easy miles) with high mileage for a steal of a price so I figured if I did have to stick money into it it wouldn't be that big of deal. After a set of new tires, bearings, and alternator I am happy to say I just turned 270,000 miles and I wouldn't be afraid to take it on a long road trip. I regularly make a 5 hour trip and don't think twice about jumping in and going. The escape is still on its original engine and transmission! I had asked about flushing the tranny when I bought it but my mechanic said that if there isn't a problem with it he wouldn't touch it, haven't had a problem with it since I bought it. The escape is a great little SUV, fantastic in the snow and not too bad on the gas. I would recommend to anybody.
markymarkt Los angelesPosts: 152001 Mazda tribute. I believe it is a rebadged escape. 145000. Upper manifold gasket leaks, series of O2 sensor malfunctions, 2 doors not opening anymore, air conditioner freon leak, upholstery falling off, cracked oil pan. Engine, oil pan, and ac were both fixed and seems to be running very strong again. a TSB was issued for the door lock problem, actuator, but not a recall. Disappointed cause it is a very common problem and costs 300 per door.


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March 22, 2014 - A Word on Updates
I tend to come and go from this site, writing new content in spurts of several months at a time, then working on other projects for a while. Over the past year I've been gone a little longer than usual. I've been working on other projects, but I also had to deal with a personal situation which required more of my time than I liked.
The good news is, I'll be back soon. I'm actually in the middle of writing the Windows Phone lessons right now, and I definitely will be updating the entire tutorial for the eventual DirectX 12 release.
March 13, 2013 - New Lesson, and Slight Reorganization
I've rearranged some of the Metro tutorials to have a section that focuses on textures. There are three lessons in there right now: Adding Textures, Texture Sampling, and a new lesson on Multitexturing.
In other news, I've been working on a new section on particle systems for the DirectX 11 tutorial. It should be out soon. Stay tuned.
December 14, 2012 - Downloading Solutions
I've started adding links to each lesson that point to downloadable versions of each demo program. I haven't finished them all, but I'll definitely have all the DirectX 11 and 11.1 lessons done soon.
November 26, 2012 - Another Lesson
Today I added Color Blending to the Windows 8 lineup.
Next up, I'll have a lesson on Depth and Stencil States for both Windows 8 and desktop.
November 15, 2012 - Firefox Bugs
If you've been experiencing issues with Firefox on this site, they should now be fixed. Do let me know if any of the problems are persisting, or any new ones arise.
November 3, 2012 - What next?
I've got a long list of tutorials to add to this site, but I need to know what to do first.
I'm looking at building tutorial sections for Windows Phone, model rendering, text rendering, Windows 8 style input, Windows 8 style multiplayer, and XAudio.
I also want to write a few sections for more advanced rendering effects, like shadows, post processing, and particle systems. Is anyone interested in such topics?
Also, should I focus on Windows 8 "metro" development, or should I stick with the desktop?
Click on the "Quick Feedback" link in the sidebar and let me know what you think.
October 31, 2012 - Big Update!
Here it is! A tutorial for DirectX using Windows 8! It has a very similar lineup to the existing DirectX 11 tutorial. There are a few more lessons I haven't quite finished yet, but they'll come in the next couple of days.
I'm going to build this new tutorial to be bigger than the DirectX 9 lineup, and new lessons will be coming much faster too.
In addition, I gave the site a bit of a makeover. It has a more, well, metroish look and feel. I think it looks much better.
One thing people have requested for years is the ability to change the colors of the site, as white text on black background hurts the eyes after a while. Well now there are three color options: black, gray, and white. You can freely switch between them while using the new tutorial, but older tutorials will have to wait a while (I need to update all the images to make it work properly).


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I've read a lot of Negative posts regarding the fact that characters and vehicles (more specifically spaceships) can engage in combat and fight against each other. I don't get this personally, I just think it's a good thing. Why?
A sharp division between the two would create more situations where card draw was important. So you drew Luke, your opponent has two cheap tie fighters, unfortunately your great expensive card can't combat the TIEs and you loose because you never drew a spaceship in time.
A sharp division would force players to always include both space vehicle and Character components, limiting player theme and choice.
The only reason I can really think of to include a division between the two would be because of theme and "realism". If we were to interpret things litteraly and "realistically" then spaceships would have no trouble damaging Characters (strafing runs, bombing runs, planetary bombardment) but characters would have difficulty damaging them back, which would result in some pretty sticky balancing issues. Literal interpretations just doesnt really work with this sort of gameplay. The game is already pretty abstract, obviously Luke doesnt go into space waving his lightsaber at the TIE, no more than he single handedly literally destroys the "heart of the empire" (corouscant planet objective) Flexible and creative cinematic interpretation is the way to go.
So why do -you- think this is such a big deal? Tell us about -your- thoughts on solving the many issues a division between the "types" of characters/vehicles would create.


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- Jun 28:
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- Marin Voice: Time for Marin to get out of ABAG
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- Marin Voice: Plan Bay Area is a product of one-party rule
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- Marin Voice: Plan Bay Area is not one size fits all
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- Group co-founded by Larkspur lawyer files suit to block Plan Bay Area
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Marin residents had their largest venue yet Monday night to speak their mind on a long-range transportation and land-use/housing blueprint for the Bay Area that has attracted both vocal opponents and supporters.
The Marin Center in San Rafael, which holds about 340 people, was filled with people who came to state their views on the draft version of Plan Bay Area.
The plan, which uses population and jobs projections through 2040, is a collaboration of four regional government agencies. It was developed largely as a response to the California Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008, which requires each of the state's 18 metropolitan areas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and light trucks.
The plan seeks to channel 80 percent of housing growth and 66 percent of the job growth in "priority development areas." These are areas typically accessible to mass transit, jobs, shopping and other services that have been identified and approved by local cities or counties for future growth. Local jurisdictions that approve priority development areas will be rewarded with grant money.
The city of San Rafael has approved two planned development areas, and four other potential sites have been identified in other parts of Marin.
Some Marin residents, most notably a coalition of neighborhood groups calling itself Citizen Marin, have vehemently opposed the Plan Bay Area process from the start. They assert that it robs local jurisdictions of control over land-use decisions and will result in high-density apartment developments that will damage Marin's pristine natural environment and small-town character.
But another group of Marin residents, Concerned Marinites to End NIMBYism, have defended Plan Bay Area, asserting that opponents of the plan are really worried that the creation of higher-density, more affordable housing will attract lower-income, more ethnically diverse residents to the county.
And the people who spoke Monday night voiced a similar range of opinion.
"Plan Bay Area represents the single largest plan for high-density development perhaps in the history of Marin," said Sausalito Councilwoman Linda Pfeifer.
Linda Rames of Mill Valley said, "It is full of inaccuracies and inadequacies."
Guy Meyer of San Rafael said, "Increasing density, increasing population, lowers the quality life. That's my opinion."
Several opponents asserted a connection between Plan Bay Area and Agenda 21 a non-binding, voluntarily action plan of the United Nations related to sustainable development.
James Bennett of Santa Rosa said, "This is about good old-fashioned oppression with all its earmarks — U.N. globalists that are behind this plan, and we can connect the dots. After studying Agenda 21 for eight years I'm starting to learn how it works."
Kay Tokerud of Santa Rosa said, "I want to reiterate; this plan does follow the U.N. Agenda 21 model." Tokerud said she is a member of the Post Sustainability Institute, a think tank established to educate citizens about U.N. Agenda 21.
Right-wing conspiracy theorists have propagated theories that Agenda 21 is a strategy for the United Nations to create a one-world government and take away the rights of local property owners; pundits such as Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh have helped spread the word.
Proponents at Monday's meeting focused on the need for more affordable housing.
"Marin County needs affordable housing," said Cathy Cortez of Tiburon, a member of Marin Action Coalition for Equity. Cortez noted that there are 8,000 households in Marin on a waiting list for low-income Section 8 housing vouchers.
Elizabeth Moody of Mill Valley said, "With 60 percent of our workers living in other counties having the longest auto commutes in the Bay Area and building up greenhouse gases with their travel, I strongly support the One Bay Area Plan."
Angela Gott, a Marin County senior, said she worries whether she will be able to afford to continue living in Marin on a monthly Social Security check totaling $1,184.
"I'm very concerned about whether there is any place for me in this new plan," Gott said. "I really need senior subsidized housing. I don't want to move. I don't want to be pushed out."
Vinh Luu, who spoke on behalf of a group of Vietnamese refugees who settled in Marin, said, "After all, fair and affordable housing is a human right."
Monday night's meeting was designed as a forum for Marin residents to discuss the plan; but public meetings also are being held throughout the Bay Area on the environmental impact report for the plan; a hearing on the impact report was held April 16 in San Rafael.
The impact report contains four alternatives in addition to a "project" alternative, on which Plan Bay Area is based. The alternative that opponents of the plan seem to favor is the "no project" alternative.
Luke Teyssier of Tamalpais Valley said, "I am opposed to the Plan Bay Area; but if you insist, I support the no action plan."
According to the impact report the "no project" alternative assumes continued growth in suburban and exurban locations and would lead to higher levels of congestion and more miles of driving each day.
Another alternative, however, would result in more low-income housing development than the project alternative. This "environment, equity and jobs" alternative, was developed with input from equity and environmental groups such as Public Advocates, Urban Habitat and TransForm. It seeks to maximize affordable housing in job-rich, urban and suburban areas through incentives and housing subsidies.
The suburban growth would be supported by increased transit service to historically disadvantaged communities. The beefed up transit service would be paid for with higher bridge tolls and a new "vehicle miles traveled" tax; such a tax could be levied by installed a Global Positioning System device in all Bay Area vehicles.
According to the impact report, this alternative has the strongest transit ridership of all of the alternatives and lowest level of vehicle miles traveled.
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The Drama Group consists of quite congenial men, according to actor Fred Harvey.
But director M.J. Renzi had no trouble finding a dozen actors to play irate guys for its production of "12 Angry Men," which opens Nov. 30 for two weekends at the Studio Theatre in Chicago Heights.
"Actually, 28 men auditioned," Renzi said proudly. "I could have cast it twice."
A play originally created for television in 1954, "12 Angry Men" was made into a film starring Henry Fonda in 1957.
The production is about a homicide trial that begins with a nearly unanimous jury agreeing to declare the defendant guilty of murdering his father.
But one man does not believe the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Renzi, who said the play is one of his all-time favorites, is a respected Drama Group directing veteran who also happens to be a trial lawyer by trade.
"It's an old classic," he said, "that even though it's set in 1957, it's very relatable to the present."
Renzi agreed that a similar story could have developed out of more recent trials involving O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of the murders of former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, or former Bolingbrook cop Drew Peterson, who was found guilty of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
In the play, the defendant is a young Hispanic. He is never seen because the entire play takes place in the jury's deliberation quarters.
Renzi has taken the liberty to change the trial's location from New York to Chicago.
He said he didn't want to get bogged down with having the cast develop New York accents. But most everything else about Reginald Rose's script is kept intact.
The jurors, who are numbered instead of named, are a cross section of a large urban city.
They are all male because women were shut out as jurors in capital cases at that time.
"Besides," Renzi said, "an all-male jury provides for a more dramatic dynamic. Men at that time would behave much differently when they weren't in mixed company."
The titular characters of "12 Angry Men" indeed become angry during the course of discussions.
They vehemently argue over the facts of the case. It brings out the best and worst in them.
The dozen men include individuals who are meek, strong, naive, loud, bright and dim-witted. Some are tolerant. Some are bigoted.
Juror No. 8, played by Harvey, is at first the lone dissenter.
He is the man who sees all sides to the questions. He simply wants justice done and will stand up for it even though, at first, it makes him highly disliked among some fellow jurors.
Interestingly, Harvey in real life works for the Will County State's Attorney Office.
He is also a Drama Group veteran who was recruited by Renzi for his first Drama Group play ("Picasso at the Lapin Agile") seven years ago.
"We used to go against each other in the courtroom," Harvey said.
Harvey would be prosecuting attorney while Renzi would represent the defense.
"I always wondered what it would be like to be in the jury room," Harvey said. "This play seems very realistic."
Among the most other notable roles are Chuck Cairns as Juror No. 3 and Michael Fisher as Juror No. 10.
Cairns portrays an intolerant and opinionated man, while Fisher plays a bitter and an antagonizing bigot.
Renzi has created a new Studio Theatre configuration for this play. The configuration is one that he reckons has not been used in at least 25 years.
"It will allow more movement," he said."
After all, "12 Angry Men" has been moving audiences for some 58 years.
Don Snider is a local freelance writer.
Here's a look at who's who in the Drama Group's production of "12 Angry Men":
JUROR NO. 1: The Foreman: Paul E. Milord, of Lansing.
JUROR NO. 2: Emerson Caress, of Cedar Lake, Ind.
JUROR NO. 3: Chuck Cairns, of Park Forest.
JUROR NO. 4: Jeff Peterson, of Chicago Heights.
JUROR NO. 5: Matt Lungaro, of New Lenox.
JUROR NO. 6: Gary Korpitz, of Oak Lawn.
JUROR NO. 7: Joe Hoyt, of Dyer, Ind.
JUROR NO. 8: Fred Harvey, of Joliet.
JUROR NO. 9: James Marchert, of New Lenox.
JUROR NO. 10: Michael Fisher, of Tinley Park.
JUROR NO. 11: Tony Labriola, of Olympia Fields.
JUROR NO. 12: Brian Giblin, of Tinley Park.
GUARD: Wayne Thompson, of Homewood.


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2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Pricing released!
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Hyundai released pricing info on the 2011 Sonata turbo. Will be in dealers by the end of this month.
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markleung Posts: 44I called a couple of dealers in Toronto today and found that the Optima might be at least 6 months away (in Canada that is). We might see a pre-production model in November, but that's it.
I need a car in the next 2 week to a month...well, the Sonata 2.0T is supposedly arriving "soon". The dealer I spoke to has even mentioned that the Hybrid might arrive before the Turbo. Oh well.
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markleung Posts: 44I spoke to a few dealers in the GTA this weekend. One said that it will come within 2 weeks, another said 2 months, and a third said 2011.
Then I called Hyundai Canada CS today and spoke to a Matthew. He researched a bit and confirmed that the 2.0T has begun manufacturing/shipping, and should show up in Canadian showrooms by November 9. I hope he was just giving me a bigger time frame than necessary as I hope the car will be in Toronto within 2 weeks. Keep our fingers crossed. -
backy Twin CitiesPosts: 18,787On a whim (and having nothing better to do), I compared the price of the SE 2.0T to competitors' V6s. Looking at the closest trim levels (or in the case of the Accord, the ONLY trim level available in a V6, the EX), I saw about a $2000-3000 price advantage for the Sonata, list-price wise. There's some equipment differences, of course, e.g. the Accord EX has a standard moonroof. Of course, OTD pricing could be a different story, as I expect big discounts on the 2.0Ts to be hard to come by initially, while some competitors offer big rebates and discounts. And with the price advantage the 2.0T has over competitors' V6s, Hyundai might not have to put rebates on them to be price-competitive.
dash5 Posts: 4180-60 a tenth slower than the 2009 Mazda 6 V6 and .4 - .9 faster than the Altima and Accord V6.
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backy Twin CitiesPosts: 18,787What caught my eye is this:
Of note, the 2.0T sprints to 60 mph over a second faster than the normally aspirated 2.4-liter 2011 Sonata.
About a second faster than the 2.4L. So that makes me think, do I really need the 2.0T, and the extra cost and lower fuel economy that comes with it? Or is the 2.4L plenty quick enough? And I'm reminded how many competitors have 198-200 hp in their base engines.
And if I really needed that extra acceleration, would I be better off putting my $25-30k down on something like a slightly used G37, or even a new Genesis 3.8?
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joziahtcunn83 Posts: 1I'm having the same problems on my 2003 expedition . I just had my front two tires changed recently; Now my A4WD , Hi or Lo is grinding and pulling to the right when I accelerate, feels like the front end of my truck is falling apart. But it works fine in 2wheel hi , so thats what I driving in now; till I figure this thing out about what the hell!!! went wrong to the point where no one knows what happen in that Very short period of time. Do I have to buy a new hub for both sides or just the (IWE) SOLENOID ? what would be your best suggestion at this point?
alwaysfords2 Posts: 301Your problem may be the new tires. How old were the rears? The diameters need to be very close because the A4WD and beyond utilize the wheel rpms to determine if there is wheel slip. A larger (new) tire rotates less than an older more worn tire, the A4WD sees that as wheel slip and engages. I bet the shop suggested you do all 4 tires didn't they? They were not over selling you, they know the deal. 4Hi and 4Lo couple all the wheels together, but with different diameters the fronts and rears are trying to turn different rpms, hence the noise. 2 more new tires will fix your issue.
azmike2 Posts: 5I have a 1988 expedition with 180,000 miles. It runs like a tank usually. Today after returning from a 20 mile trip to the office I arrived home to find I needed to go out to pick up dinner. I started the truck and started down the road only to hear a grinding noise and felt the truck lurch forward. I pulled over and started out again same result. The dash light shows 4x4 low but the switch isn't set in 4 wheel mode. Any ideas?
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tejano08 Posts: 1Hi I have this problem with my truck I had this happen before but it went back to awd. I was driving in the HWY. and as I exit and stop it made a loud sound and it seem like it engage in 4x4 but it was still in awd road conditon a little slippery. so I parked and check it see if anything came lose or broken,nothing that I could see so climb back an did a test on my awd,4h and 4lo to see if I could disngauge or something .so I thought it was the transfer motor and to my luck it wasnt so dont know what else to do or replace,..low on $ has any one had this problem..any sugestions
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dale77 Posts: 164WD will not engage and no light on the dash. Had GEM problem from windshield leak but repaired leak and electrical is functioning well for over a year. I checked one 30-amp fuse and it looked fine. I would like suggestions of things to check before I start spending money. Thanks in advance.
airconman Posts: 13Dale, I have had this problem a few times before on my 97 Exp. On my year there are a few different GEM fuses. But what solved it for me was I removed every (not just the GEM related) fuse and reinserted. None were burned. But there must have been a bad connection on one or two that was affecting it going into 4wd. This has happened 3 different years, always in the fall. We live on a dirt road and it is a little rough and dusty in summer so maybe this is the cause for me. Hopefully you'll have the result - cheap and easy.
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wwest Posts: 10,706In general you only have driveline STRESS and thereby NOISE if you are in either high or low A4WD mode on a tractive surface. Slightly differing front vs rear tire circumstance will not really matter unless you have teh F/R coupling enaged and you are driving on a tractive surface.
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alwaysfords2 Posts: 301A4WD can be driven on "tractive surfaces". Actually there is at least one year (1999) of Expeditions where there is no 2WD selection. A4WD is your only choice for normal driving. This discussion of course applies to 4x4 models, the Expedition is also offered as a 2WD. You seem to be confused about what A4WD is. It is intended to sense wheel slip in the event the driver doesn't realize the surface is slippery. It normally operates as a 2WD, but automatically engages four wheel drive based on conditions. It does this by monitoring wheel RPMs at all four corners and when a difference is detected it engages 4WD. It keeps it engaged until the sensors say there is no more wheel slip. In other years the selector switch has 2WD, A4WD, 4H and 4Lo. The issue of tires is very relevant to this type of system as it is with AWD. Ask any tire shop. I keep both my 03 and 04 Expeditions in A4WD all the time. One has 165k miles the other has 75k miles, all original mechanicals. I had a 99 Expedition that had 100k on all original mechanicals. I've also had an AWD Explorer as well as a manual locking hub Bronco so I think I'm pretty well versed in the issues.
alwaysfords2 Posts: 301Since you are likely to debate what I've suggested, here is the description of it from the owners manual
" A4WD (4X4 AUTO) provides electronic control four-wheel drive with power delivered to all
four wheels, as required, for increased traction. This is appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow or gravel".
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wwest Posts: 10,706You said: "..It normally operates as a 2WD..."
That's EXACTLY what I said.
A4WD is a PART-TIME 4WD system that normally operates in RWD (Explorer, ETC) or FWD (idiot vehicles).
Think about it, with the CENTER diff'l locked, Part-Time 4WD, ABS cannot independently control the braking level in the front without impacting the rear, and vice versa. Same goes for TC and VSC. Every system I know of, have read about, that has the ability for actual 4WD (locked center Diff'l) automatically disables the individual wheel or driveline braking unless one driveline can rotate mostly independent from the opposite driveline. -
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wwest Posts: 10,706No, you were not the author, "beginner" of the most recent line of questioning on this thread. There are appearances that the questioned vehicles are inadvertently going into, or maybe even unwittingly, being put into 4WD mode on reasonably traction surfaces.
The problem we have "today" is the level of trust that was built up in the past for RWD/4WD and R/awd was well warranted. Now we have a class of new drivers who have not a clue as to the patently unsafe nature of FWD vehicles and now F/awd systems. "It" worked well in the past, so why not today..?
Yes, there are literally MYRIADS of differing AWD system designs out there in the marketplace today, most of them "base" FWD. Base FWD since it is those that can most benefit from the distribution of at least some level of engine torque away from the traction coefficient with which we maintain, sustain directional control.
The only "base" FWD....F/awd system I would recommend would be the SH-AWD. But at the same time we must take note of the inappropriately high driveline component failure rate with the SH-AWD. High failure rate very likely arising from the STELLAR operational nature of the SH-AWD, undue, inappropriate, STRESS level incurred via daily use of torque re-apportioning, up to 80% to the rear in a tight or accelerating turn, even with no threat to loss of traction being present.
Let's also not forget that there are likely a lot more readers of these posts than actual participants, readers who rely on the information posted here.
Yes, these modern day "automatic" AWD systems will often ALWAYS make use, by default, of 4 wheel drive mode at times when Loss of traction, wheelspin/slip, is most likely to result should the roadbed traction coefficient be marginal.
The problem is that means that the clear majority of the time, times when the roadbed traction coefficent is satisfactory, or even well beyond, those systems still put the driveline components under extra stress and heating.
You may note the high level of "awd" driveline stress failures as a result.
Life was much, MUCH easier back in the days when RWD was dominant and extra traction meant having a 4WD mode. It was easy to get owner/drivers to understand why the 4WD mode should only be engaged with specific roadbed conditions.
Now we have automatic "AWD" systems that will switch into 4WD mode, or partially so, the ~90% (99%...??) of the time it is needless, only to prevent todays owner/drivers from being forced to gain a small bit of additional intelligence.
On the other hand the patently unsafe nature of FWD, and/or F/awd, has sorta forced the manufacturer's "hand". As a matter of safety, purely a matter of safety, these MUST always pre-emptively re-apportion engine torque to the rear any time, ANY TIME, there is a high potential for wheelspin/slip to result, otherwise leading DIRECTLY to loss of directional control, or potenially so.
Obviously not an issue with a RWD, R/awd, or even 4WD.
Should those,except the 4WD mode, lose directional control, regardless of road conditions, the fault lies directly with the driver's lack of reacting quickly. Get OFF the gas should that have been the base causative factor, or counter-steer, turn into the skid, should the initial oversteering event be not the fault of the driver. Or BOTH. -
knox1975 Posts: 11999 4.6 expedition, got this with out a front drive shaft, got a used one and installed it, now having problems when I try and turn sharp corners, feels like the front tires are skidding. It only has the a4wd 4h and 4l selector switch, it there any way to disconnect the a4wd so It is not engaging
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You can pull the fuse for the A4WD system, the engagement is electronically controlled. This may help, unless something is wrong in the transfer case which is keeping the drive shaft engaged.knox1975 said:1999 4.6 expedition, got this with out a front drive shaft, got a used one and installed it, now having problems when I try and turn sharp corners, feels like the front tires are skidding. It only has the a4wd 4h and 4l selector switch, it there any way to disconnect the a4wd so It is not engaging


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Officers on the scene after two inmates escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center by knocking out part of a cinder-block wall and climbing down ropes from the side of the building Tuesday, December 18, 2012. I John H. White~Sun-Times Media
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There's something about a prison escape that captures the public's imagination, an interest that goes well beyond the simple fear of a criminal on the loose.
Nobody understands this better than the folks who produce "Breakout," a television series that re-creates real life prison escapes.
When Metropolitan Correctional Center escapees Joseph Jose Banks and Michael Conley are finally caught, and experience tells the folks at "Breakout" that occasion will come relatively sooner than later, the convicted bank robbers may find themselves in a future episode.
"We'll definitely have to keep our eyes on this one," agreed Kate Harrison, an executive producer for Cream Productions in Canada, which co-produces the docudrama with the UK's Raw TV.
Doesn't that take the cake: Canadians and Brits outmaneuvering Americans to make money off our own criminals.
Tuesday's escape certainly would seem to provide all the elements for great television:
† A daring and dangerous escape from a rare urban high-rise prison using an improvised rope made from bedsheets.
† A criminal who comes complete with his own nickname ("The Secondhand Bandit") and back story (threatening "You'll hear from me" to the judge who convicted him just a week earlier).
† And as of this writing, both of them evading authorities for at least one cycle of news and daylight, apparently getting at least as far as the suburbs for a change of clothes.
I'm not trying to minimize the seriousness of what is happening here with its obvious potential for violence. Both men are considered armed and dangerous.
But the fact remains that whether you're talking about true stories like John Dillinger's Lake County, Ind., jailbreak or Frank Morris' escape from Alcatraz or the entirely fictional "Shawshank Redemption," we have long taken a peculiar rooting interest in prisoner escape exploits.
Personally, I think there's something in the human subconscious that makes people want to fantasize about what they could do if they ever found themselves unjustly imprisoned or simply enjoys seeing somebody else beat the system — as long as it doesn't put them personally at risk.
Harrison, the "Breakout" producer, isn't so sure about my theory.
"You don't want to root for them," she says of the escapees chronicled on the show, which will soon release its second season. "Breakout" is shown here on the National Geographic Channel.
Maybe not, but here's how they promote it: "These are stories of dangerous and intelligent men who refused to be caged, and the determined law enforcement officers whose job it was to hunt these fugitives down."
Harrison thinks viewers are more captivated by the planning: the painstaking preparations, patience and powers of observation that go into a successful escape. Almost all escapees share a "single-minded vision" that aids them in that planning, she said.
In the case of the MCC escapees, "I bet they knew where the guards would be during that time," Harrison said. "I bet they knew when someone was going to catch onto them being missing."
"Successful" escape is relative in this context, as all escapees on "Breakout" have been caught, which is why they are available to tell their stories. Very few prison escapees ever remain free, Harrison said.
Most "Breakout" episodes draw directly from the words of the participants, who are interviewed either in prison or through correspondence.
One escapee produced a 90-page document for the show detailing how he planned and executed his escape, Harrison said.
"The prisoners want to tell their story," she said. "They're a different breed of people. I think they want attention more than anything else."
As you might imagine, prison authorities aren't always cooperative with the show, sometimes going so far as to move an inmate the night before a scheduled interview, she said. "It's not a proud moment for some of these prison systems," she observed.
For all the planning that goes into the escape, most prisoners admit they never had much of a plan for what they would do after they actually got out, Harrison notes.
That's why most are captured very quickly, she said.
Of course, in this case, we have the added element of Banks allegedly having stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars that were never recovered.
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Tigard, OR 97223
At Landmark Ford Lincoln near Portland, OR, your satisfaction is our number one priority, and this shows with the service we provide to our customers. We stand apart from other car dealerships because our entire staff is focused and empowered to exceed your expectations. Come by and see the Landmark Ford Lincoln difference today!
When visiting Landmark Ford Lincoln in Tigard and the greater Portland area you will find a variety of new Ford vehicles to choose from on our greater Portland lot. Our sales team is available to go over all the ins and outs of the vehicle you are interested in. Our goal is to get you behind the wheel of the perfect new car, truck or SUV.
We are a leading Ford dealer with a large selection of new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs in the Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Tualatin and Hillsboro areas. Let us help you find the new 2014 or 2015 Ford car or truck that you are looking for like the new Ford Fiesta, Edge, F-150, Explorer, Fusion, Escape and others.
Looking for a high quality used car or pre-owned vehicle near Portland? At Landmark Ford Lincoln near Portland we also stock a wide selection of used cars and Certified Pre-Owned Lincoln and Ford vehicles. Each of our used cars has been through a meticulous inspection to ensure that we only sell high quality pre-owned vehicles. You will find that our used cars, trucks and SUVs are not only in great condition but are also competitively priced. If you cannot locate a particular used cars near Portland, Oregon we are at your service. Simply fill out our CarFinder form and we will let you know when a matching vehicle arrives on our greater Portland, Beaverton, Tualatin and Tigard used car lot.
For the best rates on a car loan, or Ford lease near Portland, Oregon, visit Landmark's finance department. Our finance staff has the resources and experience to find the car loan or lease that works for your budget. Our auto loan department is here to help you purchase the Ford car or truck in Portland that you are planning to buy. By working with a variety of lenders, we can create loan and lease programs suited to you and your budget.
In need of car repair or auto parts near Portland? In addition to new and used car sales, Landmark Ford Lincoln offers customers services to get the most out of their vehicles. Our state of the art car repair center is staffed with a team of skilled auto repair technicians that will get your vehicle repaired as quickly as possible. Our auto repair mechanics work to industry standards so that every job is done to the highest quality. Landmark also stocks a complete inventory of Ford car parts. If you are looking for auto parts in the Portland, Oregon area, visit our auto parts center. Plus, we offer the Owner Advantage Program that lets you earn rewards on your Ford auto parts and car repair or service purchases.
Thank you for considering Landmark Ford Lincoln for your new or used vehicle purchase and auto services. Our entire staff looks forward to assisting you soon! Come in for a visit or a test drive. Use our interactive map to get directions from Portland, Hillboro & Beaverton to our Ford dealership located in Tigard.