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Apple's iPhone led 2013 US consumer smartphone sales with 45% share - NPD
02/20/2014, 09:02 am
With more than 120 million smartphones sold in the U.S. in 2013, Apple's iPhone accounted for nearly half of those, taking a 45 percent share in its home market last year, new data released by the NPD Group on Thursday reveals.
Apple gained overall share as smartphones outsold feature phones for first time in 2013
02/13/2014, 12:02 pm
Consumers' increasing desire for smartphones has been a boon for Apple as the company's share of the overall mobile phone market increased by nearly 10 percent in 2013, according to new data published Thursday.
Apple's iPhone marketshare dips in Q4, Samsung falters under pressure from low-cost OEMs
01/27/2014, 09:01 am
Apple's smartphone marketshare continues to ease downward despite record sales for the company's latest handsets, while rival Samsung's share of the Android ecosystem is being squeezed in key markets, according to new analysis covering the fourth quarter of 2013.
Apple's iPhone now represents 42% of smartphones owned in the US - NPD
01/16/2014, 11:01 am
The launch of the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c helped propel Apple to a market leading 42 percent of smartphones owned in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2013, leading Samsung's 26 percent share, according to the latest data from the NPD Group.
iPhone dominance in user engagement, developer payouts trumps unimportant market share stats - analyst
12/12/2013, 02:12 pm
Apple's share of the mobile phone market is growing, but it still remains below 10 percent, even as Apple and its development community rake in profits from an actively engaged user base. That led analyst Charlie Wolf on Thursday to raise the question: Does market share matter?
Half of Apple's iPhone 5c sales are to Android switchers - report
12/02/2013, 09:12 am
The mid-range iPhone 5c has proven much more popular than its flagship sibling among smartphone shoppers with below-median incomes, and has attracted large numbers of first-time Apple buyers who are largely switching from Android devices, new data indicates.
Apple loses smartphone market share as Chinese vendors gain in Q3 - Gartner
11/14/2013, 11:11 am
Apple's iPhone shipments increased by 23 percent over the same period last year, but the company's share of the worldwide smartphone market still slipped as competition, particularly from China, grew at a faster rate, according to a new industry report.
Apple, Samsung lengthen US smartphone marketshare lead in Q3
11/05/2013, 07:11 pm
The latest smartphone statistics from research firm comScore were published today, revealing Apple and Samsung to be the only two top-five manufacturers to show growth in the U.S. market.
Apple earned more than Samsung, LG, Nokia, Huawei, Lenovo & Motorola's mobile shipments combined
10/30/2013, 08:10 am
With sales of "just" 33.8 million iPhones, Apple earned more than Samsung's entire mobile unit (which includes PCs, netbooks and tablets) plus the mobile phone hardware divisions of LG, Nokia, Huawei, Lenovo and Motorola, too.
iPhone 5s represents 3.8% of all iPhones in use, US has highest 5c adoption rate
10/28/2013, 01:10 pm
Newly released data shows that the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c already account for more than 5 percent of all iPhones in use, while the mid-range 5c has seen the highest share of adoption thus far in the U.S.
Smartphones now account for 56% of US market, Apple's iPhone at 25% share
09/09/2013, 11:09 am
Smartphones are now the predominant type of cellular phone in the United States, accounting for more than half according to a new poll, while Apple's iPhone leads all other devices among smartphone owners.
Apple's iPhone holds 40% share of US smartphone market
09/06/2013, 03:09 pm
The iPhone has kept Apple in the number one spot among manufacturers for the U.S. smartphone market yet again, with Apple's bestselling device actually growing its share from the previous quarter.
iPhone, iPad, iPod among top four mobile devices, driving 39% of ad impressions
09/06/2013, 02:09 pm
Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are three of the top four mobile devices in use worldwide, accounting for nearly 40 percent of all mobile ad impressions, according to new figures out from Millennial Media.
Apple's iOS grows mobile browsing share in US to dominant 65%
09/06/2013, 08:09 am
Apple's iOS has widened its lead over Google's Android in terms of mobile Web traffic share in the U.S., reaching 65 percent of the market, according to new data.
Apple's iPhone grows to 43% share among US smartphones
09/02/2013, 03:09 pm
Apple's iPhone continues to expand on its lead as the most popular smartphone in the U.S., taking more than 40 percent of the American market, according to new figures from Kantar.
Smartphones outsell feature phones for first time, while Apple's iPhone loses market share - Gartner
08/14/2013, 10:08 am
Despite moving 3 million more iPhones in the second quarter of 2013 than in the same period last year, Apple's share of the overall smartphone market shank more than 4 percent, while total smartphones outsold feature phones for the first time worldwide, according to new data from research firm Gartner.
Apple, Samsung top Q2 smartphone shipments, but Chinese vendors growing
08/06/2013, 12:08 pm
Apple and Samsung continue to tower over all other smartphone manufacturers, according to a new study, but a number of Chinese vendors are making some headway as they have home-field advantage in the world's most populous nation.
Apple takes 53% of smartphone profits, Samsung at 50%, remainder lose money
07/31/2013, 11:07 am
Apple remains the most profitable company in the smartphone industry, though its lead over rival Samsung is shrinking, as just 3 percentage points separated the two companies during the second quarter of calendar 2013.
Apple's iOS maintains dominance over Android with 63% mobile browsing share
07/22/2013, 02:07 pm
New mobile Web browsing data shows that iOS users remain far more active on the Internet than their Android counterparts, with Apple's devices accounting for nearly two-thirds of all domestic mobile website traffic.
Smartphone upgrades slowing as Apple is rumored to be prepping low-cost iPhone
07/17/2013, 12:07 pm
Evidence continues to mount that the market for high-end smartphones in the U.S. may have reached a saturation point, meaning that a mid-range iPhone offering from Apple could be the best way for the Cupertino company to ensure future growth.


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07-14-2012 03:07 PM - edited 07-14-2012 03:10 PM
Interesting article from Investor's Business Daily ..... evidently our government is going to target FICO scores as being biased against minorities. Looks like more easy credit will be coming their way, courtesy of continued government meddling. And I always thought a FICO was based on an analysis of how likely you were to pay your credit obligations, regardless of who you were and where you came from.:
This is horrifically bad news for everyone. This has nothing to do with minorities and means the economy isn't rebounding anytime ever!
I see poor credit for a given ethnic group as a symptom of a problem, not the problem itself. The causes are complex factors like education consumption, culture, and public service quality. Didn't anyone read Freakinomics?
Treating symptoms (in contrast with treating root causes) is a recipe for inefficiency at best.
Fairness is why a lot of people hate so much, LOL!
07-14-2012 11:39 PM - edited 07-15-2012 10:27 AM
07-15-2012 04:35 AM - edited 07-15-2012 04:38 AM
Common sense tells us this could never be true. Even if the formula did have an input for race, where did it come from? You CR doesn't even know your sex or religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Sadly many people will buy this as true, it's never their fault.
07-15-2012 09:34 AM - edited 07-15-2012 09:50 AM
greenman21 wrote:I'm an African american and find that offensive. Racial my ass, get off your ass, find a job and pay your bills, its that simple. Credit Bureaus don't measure your income or race (unless there is something I don't know), but how you manage credit and debt. This sounds more like an educational subject rather than credit issue. Looking at the facts here, but to say the average African American has lower credit scores doesn't tell the whole story, we also have the highest crime rate, by far the highest % of our race in jail, highest % of single families and the list goes on.
Absolutely. Again, the correlation is just that: a correlation. Statistics tells us that correlations are not a causal relationship; the scores are just a symptom of a deeper issue.
marty56 wrote:Common sense tells us this could never be true. Even if the formula did have an input for race, where did it come from? You CR doesn't even know your sex or religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Sadly many people will buy this as true, it's never their fault.
Can you imagine the backlash if this was the case? "You're African American. Most FICO High Achievers are Asian, on average." That would be the end of FICO, at best.
This is a case where FICO is being scapegoated, LOL!
I just hope things turn around soon.
07-15-2012 10:21 AM - edited 07-15-2012 10:28 AM
Great fact about Asians, having the highest credit scores, had no idea about that.
@ greenman,
Let's not totally dismiss the idea until they say how many points I'd get, LOL!
I keed! I keed!!
This being seriously discussed means a dire economic outlook, for the majority.
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Beautiful day, sun shining, blue skies..and I need a haircut! Might as well check in with my other volunteer co-horts at B.C.A.B. while I am at that "end of town". Gonna hop on my bad motor scooter and ride, as Sammy once sang. Off I go, smiling at one of my small joys in life as I turn onto 6th Avenue and head east (isn't that a band?). "HOLY RUMBLESTRIPS, BATMAN!!" I have been on wilderness roads in Wyoming that are smoother than this!!! I am rattling and bumping, and avoiding craters in the roadway that would surely swallow a small vehicle without a trace!!
I know, I know, we've all talked about, and heard the stories of how bad the roads are in our fine Commonwealth. But this is downright dangerous as I veer around this patchjob, that patchjob..oh no, look out for that huge hole left by a piece of missing asphalt!!!
I read and hear our news almost daily. There are detours EVERYWHERE for future road repairs..but really, 6TH AVENUE IN ALTOONA!!?? (and 7th coming out is just as bad!) Yep, nice sidewalks on both sides, just avoid the patchwork of macadam in between!
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I'm looking for advice about the best options for a new queen mattress set. I'm a 57 year old woman, 135 lbs., side sleeper with long-term sciatica/back pain and shoulder and arm joint soreness from repetitive motion injuries and/or arthritis. Because of my back, I've always gone for a very firm mattress, but in the past few years, I think my mattress has been too hard.
It's a 10-yr old Simmons World Class beautyrest "forest glen" model inner spring with/pillow-top. It's been okay but hasn't felt like the great innerspring flippable mattresses I grew up with. I recently tried out a new memory foam bed for 3 months and returned it as it was too hard.
I'm back to looking at inner springs or latex options but have been drawn to the softer feeling mattresses with the 15 inch coils as they feel much better than my current too firm mattress. Plus I do not want a pillow top again, I like the "plush" non-pillow top feel so far from my shopping experiences.
I also just tried out for the first time a Serta latex Vera Wang model "beyond exquisite" that felt great at the store, but I'm concerned at the durability of its padding as there seem to be a lot of complaints about "sinking" and allergic reactions and the padding slipping from edges etc. On the other hand it's got a 30 year warranty although it seems way overpriced compared to other types.
I've also tested the Simmons Ngx 250 plush model and it was just okay feeling in the store, not terrific and I'm looking for a terrific feel over time. The 2 other Simmons models I liked moderately were the Bonnard Plush beautyrest anniversary line and the black line Simmons Paulina plush. I think those both have around 800-900 coils and were 15 gauge.
But bottom line is nothing felt really outstanding. So help please! If I'm spending $1500-$3000 on a new queen set, I want something that feels great. What are your ideas for types to try that would offer excellent support over time without feeling so hard on my joints and where the top padding materials feel really soft and plush on all my aches and pains? I also hate sleeping "hot." I know that's a lot of different issues to address but I want some choices that will really be an improvement for my body given the money I'm willing to spend. Your advice on the blog sounds so well informed so any solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time!
When the perfume wears off, the initial allure gives way to the reality of who that woman really is. And so, the same it true for a mattress. There is, or can be, a huge difference between how a mattress feels initially and how it will settle in to be, once those top layers of padding compress.
A mattress was never meant to be considered a luxury item. Marketing, over the last 10 years, has geared itself to appeal to your sense of luxury. It been discovered that the products are easier to sell when presented in that way. It's also been discovered that in doing so, the industry doesn't have to wait as long for you to be back into the mattress buying market as long...as in the past when mattresses lasted a longer period of time.
Take that scented woman...make her up and give her a new hair-do, and Voila! She looks better than she really is. The same is true of a mattress with a long warranty. Even though your researched and found the Vera Wang to be a problem mattress, you are still attracted by the 30 years warranty. The warranty protects you against defects only, and has nothing to do with how long the mattress will last or remain comfortable.
The way you're thinking about this is all wrong. Your focus on the initial feel of the mattress will end up causing you pain. A 15 gauge wire is much too thin to last any length of time.
Pillowtops and memory foam...the two most used products to create the more sellable luxury feel, are the two items that last the shortest amount of time.
You have to understand that with having sciatica, you have a disc problem in the small of your back. Nerves in your lower back are being pinched, which sends the pain around your hip and down your leg. And while no mattress is going to fix any of that, what you should be looking to do is maintain the natural alignment of your spine. Keeping your spine aligned with your hips will result in less pinching of the nerve...and less pain. The mattress you want has to, not only maintain your alignment when new, but continue to do so as time goes by. When you opt for a mattress based solely on initial comfort, you set yourself up for a short lived experience.
When trying mattresses in the stores, try them in all of your sleeping positions and focus on how your body is feeling, rather than how the mattress feels. Your body will speak to you if you listen to it. Ask the salesman to stop talking long enough for you to hear.
My wife and I went to one of those mega chain mattress stores to shop, last night. We were either talking to Satan himself, or a young fellow who didn't know much. I'm going to assume that the misinformation I got was from him not knowing what he was talking about...as opposed to outright lies. I'll further assume that Satan wouldn't waste his time working until 9pm at a mattress store.
The point being, know what you're buying. A mattress is a blind item. You can't see inside of it. Ask to see the spec sheets and compare what's inside if you really want to know what you're doing...because asking the salesman isn't going to be much help. Sifting out the real facts from the made up BS in lieu of having the facts can be a daunting task.
The best made of today's one sided beds are: Stearns & Foster, and the new 2011 Simmons Beautyrest Black Series....without pillowtops. Even here, there are choices that are better than others in those lines.
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Hi everyone. We are moving into our new home this weekend, and are now getting around to thinking about how to repair things that came up on the fireplace inspection. The original inspector wrote this on his report regarding the fireplace, which has a stainless steel liner:
"The second section of the inner flue pipe is damaged; the vertical seam has split and pulled damaging that section of pipe. The flue would have to be disassembled and a new part installed. In addition, there is a section of outer flue pipe which is not engaged exposing the locking tabs." The sellers brought in another inspector, who said the liner was fine. We all compromised and brought in a 3rd guy, who suggested sealing the gaps between the metal liners with a high heat silicone sealant. At this point, I'm thoroughly confused, and don't know what to do about this! Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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First you mmust ask yourself this question: "Which is more important?" Spending a few bucks? Or having a house fire? Evidently you have a "Zero Clearance" FP. They're good units. The chimney is pipe. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to spend a few hundred bucks to replace the damaged pieces. Because otherwise I would always have that nagging worry in the back of my mind whether or not the chimney os OK. |
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Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions (1997 - 2006)
karlw90 Posts: 59..I own a '05 Wrangler Unlimited w/29,500 miles on it..
A major issue that has come up is when I'm braking, the entire Jeep shakes. The amount of shaking varies by the quickness of the braking or how fast I'm going.. but it shakes most of the time, sometimes quite severely. There's no issue w/acceleration and it drives fine at 75+ mph on the highway. Is this an issue with brake pads/rotors? (FYI -I just had a tuneup done about 4k ago at a Jeep dealer and they found nothing wrong with my brakes).
Second issue.. much less severe.. somehow I lost "power" when on the 2nd tick of fan power. The 1st tick and 3rd and 4th work fine, but the fan goes dead on the 2nd. I also notice that when choosing the floor direction, no air is coming out on the drivers' side. Any ideas? :confuse:
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bones1369 Posts: 9can anyone help me find the part# for the rear transfer case seal. went looking under my jeep again.. and have a sling mark of oil around the aft flange mount that the rear driveshaft hooks to. i believe the flange is held on by a large casalated nut. and that there is a seal behind it.
and i was wondering one other thing...i am going to change my clutch...if there is fluid on the manual trans cover plate will this be rear engine seal leaking or a front trans seal?
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ozark200 Posts: 5When I encounter rough, bumpy blacktop at 45 mph or higher, front end shakes greatly. Could lose steering control. Only solution is slowing down. Front end shop examined and found no problem except loose nut which they tightened. Problem has returned. Vehicle has only 66000 miles on it, mostly gravel roads but no offroad.
bones1369 Posts: 9"this Post Copied from thiscarabeth"
This is often called "death wobble"
As per post 974, check all steering components for looseness
Check tire pressures
Go to "Jeep Wrangler" (the main discussion in this forum) and search under "death wobble" for many posts - recently post 22851 and others nearby
Lifts can aggravate wobble
i personally had a front end alignment & my tires rebalanced (twice) to get rid of my DW.
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burntup Posts: 64Me too...
I have power washed around the box and am going to check for the source of the leak. I think it is the seal on the pressure line where it enters the steering box. Looks like it is going to be pretty stupid to get to. ...might be the input shaft seal.
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bhangbhang Posts: 1Please help !!! This seemingly simple task is about to make me loose the plot
I want to replace the paddle door handles and I am battling to remove the inside door panels! Is there some hidden voodoo spell I have carelessly overlooked?
1) Do I need to remove the window winder, if so how?
2) How go I safely remove the latch and locking linkage?
Any tips, help or advice will be greatly appreciated, and pics will get you into my hall of fame. Please help guys...
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erickpl Posts: 2,735If you have the half doors, this should help. If not, it should at least help you find your way a bit (probably a couple of extra steps or two for window cranks..)
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tphaynes Posts: 6Help, I am at the end of any knowledge that I thought I had in the subject. I have a 97 Wrangler, 6cyl, 5 speed. I have received a check engine light often for a couple of months and now it is on all the time. The trouble codes are 12(direct battery input to PCM disconnect) and 51(lean air/fuel mix). I smell a "sweet" exhaust, there is carbon build up around the exhaust pipe and when I accelerate hard I can see a plume of black smoke behind me. The plugs have a coating of carbon but otherwise appear in good condition. I can not find any vacume leaks and have been unable to detect any bare wires. Can the O2 sensor or MAP sensor be the problem (there are no fault codes indicating that they are bad)? Can I test them before replacing them? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tim
jwdelta Posts: 1Back on July 20, while driving at highway speed, my 6 cyl 2004 started to miss. I managed to get it to the Jeep dealer ... WHO STILL HAS IT!
It misses on only the No. 5 cylinder.
They've replaced the coil assembly, the computer, they've checked compression ... and they've even put on a new head — even though there was nothing wrong with the old one ... they have tried everything.
They put new head on it and put it all together today — and No. 5 still misses. Runs like a log truck!
Anyone experience anything like this? I really feel the dealer is doing everything they can and are as frustrated as I am — except for the fact they aren't making the payments with it sitting in the shop!
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mark1981 Posts: 2Hi all, hope you can help me out. I've just bought the above wrangler and i love it but i have a problem. She starts up fine but when the engines running up to temp (just before 100 on gauge)it hesitates and backfires with a near total loss of power for a min or 2 then clears as temp rises past it. Any ideas would be greatful, Mark
erickpl Posts: 2,735Check for any codes. Go to Autozone and they can read the codes the engine is throwing. My guess is the throttle position sensor or one of the O2 sensors. The TPS replacement is a 10 minute job at most. The O2 sensors just take more contortion to get to, but not too tough to change out. TPS is about 53.00 or so while the O2 sensors are a bit more IIRC.
Have you check the plugs and wires? May be worth putting on some Champion spark plugs and making sure the distributor cap is all good as well. Easy and relatively inexpensive to do.
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b10k Posts: 6i purchased a 98 wrangler sahara,and it has been flawless(except it turns over 10 times before it starts) since i bought it.over the summer,i noticed that when i ran the a/c,the engine would start to run rough.turn a/c off and ran fine.anyways,one night on the way to rescue call,i parked my jeep along side road and turned on flashers(ignition turned off)when i was finished,i headed back down road,and it died. i restarted it and went along,all of a sudden the highbeams switched to low beams and back on there own.since that night,it will run terrible at low idle.will run better when rpms increase.i was on my way to the local mechanic,and it died again.this time it fried to fuel pump relay.switched the relay with horn relay,and it restarted.mechanic not sure what is wrong.he replace the cap and rotor and test drove.would not duplicate it for him.i picked it up and drove for 2 days.started it one night and turned lights on,and low and behold it started to sputter again.turned lights off and it acted fine. i am stumped! please advise if any of you have experienced this.sorry this is so long, but wanted to describe best i could. thanks,bill
mac24 Posts: 3,910Couple of issues here. First, your fuel system isn't holding pressure, maybe a leaking injector. That's why it has to spin over for so long before starting.
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jprussing Posts: 4Im not sure if this is the right place to be posting this but here i go.... My jeep for the past year now has been blowing holes in my muffler. Ive replaced mufflers 3 or 4 times now and it keeps happening, i have a lift and im on 33" tires and its only a 4 cylinder maybe the back pressure is to much with the stock exhause pipe? do to the load the tires stress on the engine? i dont know...So in the mean time ill patch it up seal it up and it will run pretty good until suddenly my rpm decrease like im running out of gas and then the engine back fires blowing out any seal i had put on there, same thing happens if muffler is brand new.. Now when i seal it up acceleration is good smooth runs fine but once it back fires like that and messes up my muffler my accleration is just about nothing at this point no power... idles rough seems to be missing and back fires while switching through gears now im thinking distributor problem but how does that incorporate into my exhaust system im kind of confused because if my muffler is fine acceleration is fine no back fires while switching gears only up to the point my seals blow out on the muffler or if it was newer muffler holes develope and same problems consist again.. If you have any info on this its highly appreciated. Thanks.
kufu Posts: 14To fold rear seat in upright position do this:
Remove 3 retaining bolts from each seat support.You have 2
seat supports, one on left side and one on right side.
Before you remove seat supports from the floor mark them down with letter "L" and "R". Next step is very important.
Seat support with letter "L" place backwards to RIGHT SIDE
put back 3 retaining bolts and tighten them up.
Seat support with letter "R" place backwards to LEFT SIDE,
put back 3 retaining bolts and tighten them up.
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mac24 Posts: 3,910First of all, has there been any change in the low idle/stumbling situation? Second, did you have the old alternator checked before replacing it?
The acceptable voltage range for most automobile electrical systems with the engine running is 13.7v - 14.4v. Even a new battery from the store won't be fully charged, so you can expect that figures will be at the lower of the range to start with. I take it that you are measuring voltage with a multimeter at the battery with the engine running?
However, if things are still bad then the final suspect item is the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM regulates the voltage output from the alternator, and controls the idle speed (as well as a hundred and one other things). The PCM responds to a low battery voltage with the symptoms that you mentioned, i.e. low idle/ stumbling/ stalling at low rpm, no idle up on a/c engagement.
The PCM is dependant, though not totally, on the various sensor inputs to make its decisions. If it lacks an input it has a fallback 'safe' mode for that system.
Before deciding that the PCM is bad it's worth doing some more circuit checking, especially the grounds to the PCM.
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mac24 Posts: 3,910It's nothing to do with your lift or tire size, but everything to with an accumulation of unburnt fuel in the exhaust which explodes when ignited.
Before anything else, check for codes. After that the next most likely suspect (of many) is an O2 (lambda) sensor.
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ravis1 Posts: 1I'm looking to buy a used Jeep Wrangler, probably an 03, 04, or 05, and was wondering about how many miles can a Wrangler go before having problems? I've seen some with up to 75K miles and I don't want to buy one if they tend to start having problems in the 90 or 100K mark. I appreciate the feedback!
erickpl Posts: 2,735Uh, not really the transmission, but if you have the stock gears in that SE, you could get quite a bit of the oomph back by regearing to 4.56 or 4.88.
My SE has 33's and I loaded up 4.88 gearing and it does just fine, though it still struggles on the highway at times.
If you DO swap from a 4 to a 6, the transmission would go from the AX-5 to the AX-15, unless you wanted to put in one of the newer NV transmissions. (assuming manual transmission here). The transmissions for the 4 cyl won't handle the power of the 6 cyl w/o breaking. May not happen right away, but it will at some point.
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b10k Posts: 6thanks for your reply xscout! i appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. and to mac24, you the man! my jeep will still sputter,but only on first start up when its cold and its under a load. it will sputter for 25-40 seconds,then will run fine until i shut it off,let it sit for awhile and then it will do the same.i am wondering if could be fuel regulator or bad plug wire?


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This is an outstanding menu Tamar. So festive and yet not fussy. I actually made zatar and olive challah this morning! Everything looks so absolutely gorgeous and festive looking, fit for a wedding. Love the look of the green beans. I will make this recipe (though I can't use walnuts, will use almonds or cashews instead) and the chicken breasts are a must. Just a lovely lovely menu.
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Randolph-Macon shot 39.3% from the floor, in addition to 19-of-22 shooting from the free-throw line. Roanoke went 25-of-64 (39.1%) shooting on the night, including 4-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Yellow Jackets held a slim 41-40 advantage on the boards.
Paxton Gwin and Rachel Dellehunt led Roanoke with 17 points each, with Dellehunt adding five rebounds and three assists. Tatum McKee led all players with a career-best 16 rebounds to go along with six points.
Maggie Roy, who scored her 1,000th point tonight, led all scorers with 20 points for R-MC. Taylor Wieczorek had a double-double with 12 points and a team-best 11 rebounds. Christina Phelps contributed 12 counters with seven boards and two blocked shots.
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I'm in charge of favors for our Lioness Christmas party and need some ideas...Last year the gal had candles with a pretty ring, so candles are out....I was thinking about the Snowman Soup...If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know....Thanks for any help.... |
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- Posted by iowagirl2006 (My Page) on Sun, Sep 10, 06 at 19:56
How about Christmas Crackers? They are a British tradition, but you can buy supplies to make your own. You can fill them with whatever you like - small trinkets. You pull them apart with (they have a "popper" inside"). Traditionally they have a small trinket, a paper crown, and a fortune on a piece of paper, but you can put whatever you want in them. Or you could make Jiffy Pops. You just print out a seasonal graphic on cardstock and slip it inside the Jiffy Pop pan, over the top of the original cover. You can tie a pretty ribbon on the handle. Target has Jiffy Pop for $1/pan. This website has some free graphics for the Jiffy Pop's and other printable craft things. |
- Posted by adellabedella (My Page) on Sun, Sep 10, 06 at 23:15
How about a set of wine charms in yor club colors with an "L" charm or each lady's initial hanging down. You may be able to find the charms inexpensively. Or you could use a Christmas theme. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Wine Charm Craft
I have a ladies Christmas party each year and make small favors for each friend. One year I painted starfish like Santas as ornaments (picture available if you're interested). Another year I made lavendar/flaxseed eye pillows. Another I took plain gold and clear glass ball ornaments, drew glue initials, swirls and curliques and poured on irridescent glitter for an all over design--topped with a matching bow through the loop. You can also consider painting wooden spoons as Santas or snowmen, filling clear balls with popcorn or metallic glitter and curling ribbon, using Christmas fabric to make sachets or consider something edible--double stuffed oreos dipped in chocolate and wrap 2 in gold paper with a pretty bow and tag. Set aside time to do them "assembly line" style and it gets done quickly. |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Tue, Sep 12, 06 at 11:32
Wow! These are some great ideas. I'm not hosting an event, but some of these would be nice for small gifts for neighbors too. Now why am I drooling? Oh, it's that double stuffed oreo in chocolate idea! LOL |
- Posted by iowagirl2006 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 12, 06 at 12:16
Here is a link that might be useful: PC Crafts - Jiffy Pops
The little wire and bead angels from Carol Duval are easy and make up quickly. I used crystal and gold wire a few years ago. Everyone got one as pkg. decoration. What is the "Lioness" group about ? maybe you could make something related to the group |
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- Posted by irishdancersgram (My Page) on Thu, Sep 14, 06 at 16:11
WOW, what great ideas...I'm going to have a hard time deciding... The Lioness group is the lady's version of the men's Lion's...We work to raise money for the sight impaired. Just a couple of our projects are, sponsoring a couple kids to go to one of our local sight impaired camps and having fund raisers for the care and training of the leader dogs...It's a very worthwhile group, very satisfying..... Thanks again for all the ideas... |
Registered today. Hi to all crafters! I am a diabetic and need ideas of how to use my small canisters my strips come in. Any ideas will be welcomed. Nice to read that others recycle items too. My family calls it junk but it's really treasure to a crafter's eyes. |
Gaga3, your question will be buried here. Try posting a new thread with your question and you'll get some responses. Welcome aboard! |
Thanks for the information dian57 |
- Posted by barb_from_pa (My Page) on Sat, Sep 30, 06 at 13:48
I'm going to be making some beaded bookmarks - that might be a good favor idea. There are directions here to make a book thong: |
Here is a link that might be useful: Book Thongs
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iowagirl,too doggone funny,,,,, |
- Posted by tuscaroramaiden (My Page) on Sun, Dec 2, 07 at 18:19
Last year I made different spice mixes (not expensive if you get the spices from Big Lots or Dollar General) & you could put the mix in baby food jars with a pretty label & ribbon, or the little jelly jars you can get at most grocery stores. You can find a lot of recipes for the mixes on-line. |
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(Sporting Alert) — Paris St Germain (PGS) are said to be interested in Real Madrid playmaker Kaka, as the club believes a move for David Beckham could collapse.
PGS picked Beckham as the main target for the French club this transfer window, but could be forced to look in a direction for an equally good replacement with the LA Galaxy star reluctant to move his family again.
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Does anyone have a soaker tub with an electrically heated backrest, like the Neptune Rayola? If so, would you be able to tell me if it is capable of heating the water in the tub? I want a tub without whirlpool, but with water heater, and I'm wondering if this option would be suitable to at least slow the cooling of the water. |
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Comfortable home in a great family neighbourhood, close to restaurants and shops
House, urban with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathroom(s), floor area of 100 m2 (1075 sq.ft), car optional, children OK, pets OK, NO smoking, including internet , number of travellers: 3 Exchange dates
We are open for all dates, mail us. Where we want to go Description of our house
Our home is a lovely open-plan space. The kitchen, living room and dining room are all together. There is also a bathroom and bedroom (queen size bed) on the main floor. The upstairs has two small bedrooms (single beds) and a computer area. There is another bedroom (double bed) and laundrey on the lower level. The back deck has a table and chairs for eating outdoors in the summer. We do have a cat named Blackberry. He is friendly and cuddly, but if this is a problem, I can make arrangements for him to be elsewhere. There is also a small suite in our house on the lower level which is rented out. The tenant is very quiet, and often not there. Accommodation and facilities
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We live in the Main Street area of Vancouver. This is a trendy neighbourhood in the center of the city with many ethnic restaurants and unique shops. One block away from our home is an elementary school with a brand new playground and water-park. There are many young families in the area with lots of kids to play with. There are two major transit lines within 2 blocks which run east-west and north-south in the city. The downtown core is just a 10 minute busride away. Vancouver has extensive bike paths along the seawall...leading to our famous Stanley Park, and wonderful beaches. If you like hiking, the mountains are a 20 minute drive from our house. There is much to see and do in our wonderful city. Something about ourselves
My name is Julie, and I have two teenaged sons, Quinn (19) and Kevin (17). I am a teacher at the local elementary school, and so I know many of the people in the neighbourhood. We have travelled in Europe, Mexico, the USA and Canada. We did one home exchange with a family in Florence four years ago. My boys and I look forward to exploring your part of the world, and showing off our beloved Vancouver!!
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I have the ability to get from point A to point B while in the water, but certainly no medals for form are awaiting me for swimming. The ability to remain calm and work with your body to avert danger is a skill that is learned and is best taught early in life. Today, I would like to make sure our community is aware of a few facts to make us all more aware of the pleasure and dangers water can present to us and our families.
One of the first things our community can do is make sure those who are able have the opportunity to learn to swim. There are many local programs that are available and eager to help all family members learn to swim, or to help family members learn to swim better. I have included a link to an Australian website that has some valuable information and some short 30 second public service announcements that no one will be able to forget that teach the importance of just how short a time is needed for a child to be in trouble around water. Please watch, but use parental discretion before entire families view these important water safety public service announcements at www.watersafety.vic.gov.au/home/pool+safety/toddler+safety.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, advocates the "Triple A's of Healthy Swimming" — Awareness, Action and Advocacy.
Be Aware that you are at any public pool, please follow some common-sense advice. Don't swallow the water you swim in, wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers and take children on frequent bathroom visits.
Take Action by checking the free chlorine level and pH before getting into the water. Pools: Proper free chlorine level — 1.3 mg/L or parts per million and pH 7.2–7.8 — maximize germ-killing power. Hot tubs/spas: Proper disinfectant level (chlorine 2–4 ppm or bromine 4–6 ppm and pH 7.2-7.8) maximize germ-killing power.
Most superstores, hardware stores and pool-supply stores sell pool test strips. You may also send off for free test strips by visiting the Water Quality and Health Council's healthy pool page at http://www.healthypools.org/freeteststrips.
Become an Advocate by encouraging pool operators to take steps to kill germs and to then educate other swimmers about RWIs (recreational water illnesses) to promote healthy swimming.
Almost 5,000 individuals were treated in emergency departments last year alone for injuries sustained from the use of pool chemicals to protect public health. The 10-year study by the CDC highlighted the importance of getting proper training, and reading and understanding the entire product label or Safety Data Sheet. The importance of proper clothing, safety or protective eyewear and proper measurements of chemicals are discussed in the study as well.
Very recently there have been numerous news stories about electrocutions from aging rubber seals and wiring in some pools as well. It is our responsibility to make sure that our family is safe at all times. Even when we are at a location that calls for us to relax we must remain diligent in our responsibilities of proper parenting. Avoid distractions, never leave a young child unattended near water and always swim with a friend, never alone. If a child is missing, check the water first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability, whether from a pool or even a bathtub.
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Tue, May 25, 10 at 6:01
My friends garage door will not close.(hit the button and it appears to be jammed or locked up) I removed the chain and the motor operates normally. I re-installed chain with the garage door in the down/closed position it operated fine going up "no issues on the way the up" but it keeps getting stuck on the up stop and will not come down to close. |
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Loosen the chain enough to relieve the strain. Run the opener until the door closes. Now locate the 'up limit' on the side of the motor unit and turn this 2 full turns in the opposite direction of the arrow printed on the cover. Tighten the chain. |
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Hi forexer, Don has a good advice. Just follow it and your friend's garage door will be fixed in no time. Thanks to him. |
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Each year, Family Resources of Pennsylvania holds an awards banquet to recognize local individuals and organizations that work to improve the lives of children and families. This year, the awards were presented by Marcia Sturdivant, Deputy Director of the Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF), and two CYF staff members – Geri Lawlor and Indera Multani - were among the award winners. Both Geri and Indera received the Community Service Award in honor of their great work with local children and families.
"I truly appreciate my job because it is not only making the lives of children and families better, but it is also changing my life," said Geri, a caseworker in the South Regional Office. Indera, a Family Advocate Specialist in the Central Regional Office, was equally appreciative of the honor: "Only in healing deficiencies within a community, can that community be truly made whole….this recognition illuminates the often neglected importance of the actual labor that is performed."
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PHOENIX - Hundreds of bus drivers overwhelming rejected a proposed labor contract Wednesday, setting the stage for a midnight strike that would shut down service in the Phoenix-area.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1433 said about 95 percent of the almost 400 drivers it represents voted to reject the proposed agreement with First Transit Inc.
A strike would stop bus service on 40 routes in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert, plus some routes in Scottsdale and Ahwatukee Foothills, and express service from those communities to downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale.
The routes serve an estimated 57,000 bus riders daily.
There was no immediate reaction from officials with First Transit, which operates buses for the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority.
Valley Metro warned passengers who use the affected routes to prepare to use alternative travel options Thursday.
Valley Metro has 101 Phoenix-area bus routes, and service within Phoenix wasn't expected to be affected by a strike
Light rail service also isn't affected, and Valley Metro said train service could be increased depending on demand.
Meanwhile, union officials said hundreds of workers planned to picket the First Transit operations centers in Tempe and Mesa.
First Transit and the bus drivers' union had been in labor negotiations since January to define their temporary working agreement over wages, benefits and work rules.
Union officials said drivers were asked to accept significant hikes in health care contributions and Valley Metro RPTA wanted greater rights to fire union members.
A strike in March 2012 crippled bus service in metropolitan Phoenix for six days before it was settled.
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1. Can I continue to use my recalled dishwasher? It seems to be working fine.
We urge that you not use your dishwasher until it is repaired. If it is essential that you wash a load of dishes, only use it under supervision until it is repaired. Do not run the dishwasher overnight.
2. What should I do if I have a recalled GE dishwasher?
GE is proactively contacting as many customers as possible. In the meantime, if you have a recalled dishwasher, please call the Recall Hotline at 1-877-607-6395 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern Time to arrange for a free service call. Be sure to have your dishwasher's model and serial number. Information on the recall is also included online at www.geappliances.com/recall.
3. Are any of these dishwashers currently being made?
No. GE redesigned its dishwashers in 2001 as part of the normal design process. The design elements known to have contributed to this problem have changed.
4. Have there been any injuries? Any property damage?
GE has received 135 reports of overheated wiring and 56 reports of property damage, including 12 reports of fires that escaped the dishwasher. Fire damage was limited to the dishwasher or the adjacent area. No injuries have been reported.
5. Couldn't other GE dishwasher models be affected too?
We know that the design elements that created this issue are found in models manufactured from September of 1997 through December of 2001, which is when they were changed as a part of a normal product redesign. And we continually monitor the performance of all appliances we manufacture. We receive a wide range of data about product performance and monitor those so we can react accordingly to protect our consumers.
6. In layman's terms, what is wrong with these recalled dishwashers?
Over several years, normal use of liquid rinse aid in some models results in a concentration of rinse aid on the wires inside the dishwasher door. In the affected models, the rinse aid can degrade the insulation on the wiring inside the door, which can cause an electrical short, overheating or fire if the wire comes in contact with the metal door. You should stop using these dishwashers immediately until you obtain more information.
If you have never used liquid rinse aid, and you are the original owner of the dishwasher, you will not have this potential problem. To prevent the use of liquid rinse aid in the future we recommend attaching the rinse aid dispenser cap offered through the recall.
7. Can a I receive a new dishwasher instead of the service call?
No. We will repair the dishwasher free-of-charge. If you have a recalled dishwasher, you will not be offered a new dishwasher. However, if you wish to replace your dishwasher with a new GE model, you can receive a rebate of $150 for GE® or Kenmore® units and $300 for GE Profile™ or GE Monogram® units.
8. Do I have to use the rebate?
No. You do not have to replace your dishwashers. You can have your dishwashers repaired for free if you choose. However, if you wish to replace your six- to nine-year-old dishwasher with a new GE model, GE is offering a rebate of $150 (for GE) or $300 (for Profile or Monogram). Kenmore is also offering a $150 rebate for the purchase of a new Kenmore dishwasher. Kenmore cannot be replaced with GE or vice versa. You will need to mail in the rebate form along with the model tag off your current dishwasher and the receipt showing the purchase of the new dishwasher prior to receiving the rebate. Details and forms are on our website or at our retailers.
9. What about the rinse aid plug? Is that really effective?
If you are the original owner of the dishwasher, and you have never used liquid rinse aid, and you don't want to use liquid rinse aid in the future, you can simply insert a permanent plug in your rinse aid tank. Since the problem with these dishwashers is caused by leakage of liquid rinse aid inside the dishwasher door, the plug will prevent any future problems.
10. I have not used liquid rinse aid in the past but I want to be able to use it in the future.
If you want to use liquid rinse aid, then you should either have the dishwasher repaired or accept the rebate for a new model.
11. Is it OK to use detergent with rinse aid or tablet rinse aid?
Detergents like Cascade with Rinse Aid are fine to use, as are rinse aid tablets. The only type of rinse aid that is problematic is liquid rinse aid added to the rinse aid tank in the dishwasher door.
12. How are GE service technicians repairing the recalled dishwashers?
GE service technicians have been trained to repair the design flaw by replacing the wire harness and the cover to the motor compartment, as well as adding a new door edge guard and replacing insulation on the door. The CPSC has approved this repair procedure.
13. Did the CPSC force GE to issue a recall?
No, GE is voluntarily announcing this recall. We notified the CPSC of the issue.
14. Did GE fully cooperate with the CPSC?
Yes, we have worked closely with the CPSC throughout this process. Our effort here is to reach all consumers with the recalled dishwashers.
15. How long is the recall valid?
The recall is open indefinitely, and free repairs and the rebate will be offered as long as requested by consumers.
16. What if I have a service contract on my dishwasher?
By calling the Recall Hotline at 1-877-607-6395 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern Time, you will be provided a free repair regardless of service contract.
17. How long will it take to have my dishwasher fixed?
If you have a recalled dishwasher, our goal is to respond within five working days (including Saturday). We may not be able to meet that goal in the first few weeks of the recall, but we will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
18. Can I repair my dishwasher myself?
GE recommends that only qualified appliance repair technicians repair these dishwashers. Dishwashers are direct-wired into the electrical wiring system of the house and repair requires working with full-line voltage, which poses the risk of electrocution.
19. How are you making this easy for me?
First, we have added Saturdays to our service technicians' work schedule to accommodate recall repairs and our technicians are working overtime during the week. We have also added 320 additional service technicians and 220 additional call center representatives.
20. Where were these dishwashers manufactured?
GE Appliance Park, Louisville KY
21. I know someone with a recalled dishwasher, but this person hasn't received a call or letter yet. Why is that?
We are progressively mailing letters to the consumers we are aware of on a rolling basis. It is possible that your friend is not known to us. Please encourage him/her to call the Recall Hotline at (877) 607-6395 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern Time to arrange for a free service call.