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OAKLAND -- A's lefty Brett Anderson gave away three home runs to the Rangers on Saturday, marking the sixth time he's surrendered multiple long balls in a game in his career.
That career spans 55 starts, and Anderson can't remember any of the first 54 playing out as badly as Saturday's showing, which included a career-high-tying seven earned runs and four walks in just five innings in an 11-2 loss to Texas.
"It was probably the worst stuff I've ever had dating back to high school," Anderson said. "Just terrible. It's almost embarrassing and comical."
Before Saturday, the long ball had typically been a rare sighting in Oakland.
The A's entered the contest having only hit 11. Their starting pitchers, meanwhile, had done their part in offering up just eight. Both numbers -- measured on different spectra, of course -- represented the fewest in the Majors.
Oakland added two to its slowly growing total against Texas hurler Colby Lewis via solo shots from Kurt Suzuki and Josh Willingham, their second and fourth of the season, respectively. But it was Anderson bumping up the other number -- courtesy of a two-run homer from Michael Young, a three-run shot from Nelson Cruz and a solo blast from Mike Napoli -- that proved costly.
"It was pretty much the perfect storm of everything bad," Anderson said. "Stuff was bad, command was bad, just a bad day."
In his previous five outings, Anderson had managed to stay away from the homer and had given up a combined six earned runs. He had also walked just four total and no more than one in each outing. But he said he was without his bread-and-butter pitch -- his lethal breaking ball -- and had no command of a usually crisp fastball.
As a result, the 23-year-old lefty is now 1-3 with a 6.49 ERA in six career starts against the Rangers, who are 11-3 this season when tallying at least one home run.
"We came in and faced another tough pitcher and wanted to make sure we had a better approach as a team," said Texas' Young, who watched Friday starter Trevor Cahill pitch seven shutout innings. "Without getting too specific, we just wanted to bear down and attack pitches in the zone, have a game plan and stay with it.
"We know he's a very good pitcher. We wanted to make sure we swung at strikes. The last thing we want to do when facing a good pitcher is help him by chasing pitches out of the strike zone."
Young's home run in the third inning was the first Anderson allowed in 36 2/3 frames to open the season.
"A little bit out of character for our starter to have a rough game like that," A's manager Bob Geren said. "They've been on such a nice streak. Brett, himself, had been outstanding. Today, it was a struggle from the beginning. His strike-to-ball ratio was down from normal, and his strikes weren't as crisp and in as great a location as normal.
"He had to fight through it and never really found a rhythm or a groove. It was a rough one -- the first one in a long time, so we throw that one out."
Oakland's loss put the club at 13-14 to close out the month of April, as the defeat prevented it from entering May above the .500 mark -- a topic of which Geren dissected before the first pitch was even thrown on Saturday.
"You can look at the month two different ways," he said. "If you want to be a glass half-full guy, you could say to play near .500 without hitting at all is a great sign. Or you could say with the pitching we had, if you're a glass half-empty guy, we should be better than .500. It's usually in the middle, and we fully anticipate swinging the bats better and playing better defense.
"Our pitching has been fantastic, so to keep that pace up for five more months isn't something we can't do, but it's something we can't rely on. We have to pick it up offensively and defensively to help them."
That very notion, that Oakland's starters -- despite boasting a 2.77 ERA -- can't carry all the weight, that a sluggish offense needs to be anything but that, was on display just hours later.
Aside from Suzuki and Willingham's home runs, the A's collected just four other hits against Texas starter Colby Lewis, who gave the Rangers eight solid innings of work while striking out six and walking just one to earn his second win of the season.
"He had been coming off a couple of poor starts, so I thought we'd get more runs than we did," Geren said. "We had a couple loud contacts, but we didn't string anything together at all."
"He changed speeds," Suzuki said. "He's got some deception. He's going to throw strikes, make you swing the bat, make you put the ball in play, and we just really didn't do a whole lot of that today."
Anderson, meanwhile, found a small dose of comfort following a day during which "everything bad that could go wrong did."
"The only thing I can take solace in is that it's going to be better next time," he said.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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>> Lanvin, Dior, Balmain, Carven, Rick Owens — the past few days of Paris Fashion Week have been busy ones, so it's no wonder that the backstage mood has been just as high-energy as ever. The ladies of Lanvin played up the mystique with giant fans and new-wave shades; the girls at Dior looked demure in ladylike lipstick and super-sweet poses; and there was plenty of playful frolicking — not to mention an eye-catching array of candy-hued shoes — at Carven. Balmain offered up a dose of rock n' roll glamour with gilded shorts and heavy hardware, while the ethereal vibe at Rick Owens made for lots of ghoulish creeping. All the behind-the-scenes action and more, here in the slideshow.
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It was in October of 2012, when I saw this lake in the Alps for the first time! At that time I was fascinated by the charisma of the lake. For hours I watched the surface of the water and I was so impressed because the lake was steaming and I began to love this place. That day I swore to visit this place again when my photographic skills had grown a little bit. And finally on 2 January of this year, I visited with my sister and our dog Giorgio this lake. We got up in the middle of the night and made our way to this lake to not miss the sunrise. Hours later we reached the lake and prepared the equipment and waited … and waited … and waited in the cold, while the colors of the sky changed. And then came the sunrise! And what a sunrise! It was divine!
Well, this will be the last upload for the next couple of weeks, because I will be away in the Alps! I wish everyone all the best and I hope to see your beautiful pictures when I'm back :-)
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After a long wait with streets and community circles full of anticipatory adrenaline, BC can exclusively confirm the good news. Diamond Platinumz, the 2014 BET Awards nominee and currently international flag bearer of Bongo Fleva genre is set and fired up for his first concerts on Canadian soil in Toronto on SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2014 and Montreal on SUNDAY, 28th SEPTEMBER 2014. You are therefore allowed to feel even a little bit aggressive, overly excited and up on your toes. Why not?
What makes this concert very unique is that DIAMOND PLATINUMZ will not hit the stage alone. He will be accompanied by his Wasafi Dancers. That doesn't close the chapter. Alongside Diamond, some of Africa's greatest performers, JOSE CHAMELEONE [Uganda], Dr. CLAUDE [Burundi], KIDUM [Kenya/Burundi] and KNOWLES [Rwanda] will share the same stage.
The Toronto Concert will take place at the Danforth Music Hall located at 147 Danforth Avenue East with doors opening at 5pm with the buzzing entertainment all the way till 11:30pm. The Montreal concert will be hosted at the historical Le Petit Olympia located at 1004 Catherine Est.
In charge of MC'ing will be MC Bonde one of the well respected MCs from G 98.7 FM. DJ Mahito and DJ Puff from New York City will be on machines to give you an increase in heartbeat and rate of respiration with nothing but great music.
This concert is sponsored by AfroNation 2014 and it will be a great opportunity to celebrate and promote African culture, music and appreciation of African artists as well as encouraging wide participation of a diverse community and the promotion of multiculturalism. You can't miss this one!
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If you own a vehicle, you know the feeling when something doesn't sound or seem to be well the moment you hit the road. It's a mind wrenching experience. What is it this time? How much is it going to cost? Do I have any money left for that? I have just paid kids' school fees and annual rent…phew! The tiny sweat on your forehead indicates you are loosing it. Pressure is mounting. Your heart is trying hard but you can feel it failing as minutes go by. Next thing you know, at the middle of the road in a heavy morning traffic jam, your car stops. In a panic, you try to crank it up. Nothing happens. You are screwed. The honks and yell follows…What's wrong with you? Get out of the way…crazy world.
The good news; you can avoid all that by having your vehicle properly[ and on time] serviced and maintained. It's a good habit like brushing your teeth/mouth. You can start this weekend by attending the first and one of the kind Automobile Clinic 2014. See the poster below. I'm gonna be there with my Red,tinted moose…
The Heavy Weight MC, Professor Jay, seems to have found extra energy on everything. If I was to put him against a Duracell's Bunny, I am sure the Bunny will quit in first round. It's back to back for him.
This weekend, Saturday 13th September 2014 at Ten Lounge [formerly known as Letasi Lounge] located at Business Park Victoria, Prof. will be launching not one but TWO videos for his recent hit singles, Kipi Sijasikia and Tatu Chafu. Prof…of course will perform Live alongside other surprise performance and celebrities appearances. You gotta be G!
If you keep up with your calendar like how E channels keeps up with The Kardashians, you probably know that its the same day TBE Floyd "Money" Mayweather will be defending his title[s] against Argentinian Maidana. You will also be able to watch that fight from the same venue! That gotta be an awesome event.
Come 27th September 2014, you don't want to miss out this event. Mark your calendar right away. One of the most anticipated events of the year round. Come mingle and network with people people who make the city move. Guaranteed.
1. Acknowledge the breakup.
Don't worry, my friends, this is the hardest part. Call up the friends you've shoved aside during the course of your relationship. They still love you; they'll be there for you. They'll make you laugh, and even if you are still in love, for a few minutes they will convince you otherwise.
2. Allow yourself to feel relief.
Even if you don't really feel that way. Just do it. Sit back and relax. Explore your newfound freedom. You escaped something and better times are coming your way.
3. Regret everything.
Regret the narwhal shirt you bought them for their birthday. Regret the sexy snap chats you sent them while they were away in Hungary. Regret the fact that they know every deep dark thing about you. Regret everything, but the experience. And, that means more than anything else. Remember a day you felt safe and loved in their arms, lodge that into your moment. That's the only thing that should stay there.
4. Go through an awkward, we-are-still-friends-but-should-we-talk-or-not-phase with your ex.
Even if you were never friends to begin with, you will be friends. It may take weeks, months or years, but someday you will see them at the old coffee shop you two used to eat at together, and you'll laugh.
5. Realize how hard it is to be single.
Realize you go out at night, strangely hoping you'll run into Mr. Right (realize you probably won't). Realize how much you hate your friends, who are in relationships, go to bed alone, and depressed.
6. Have a relapse. Stalk their Facebook and Instagram.
Struggle a little bit. Cover up the pictures of them in your room; throw the presents they gave in the back of their sock drawer. But don't give in. Don't give them your heart back, they don't deserve it. Not yet, anyways.
7. Learn how to be alone again.
YOU get to pick what to watch on TV every night. YOU get to pick what's for dinner. They didn't like Chinese food? Eat Chinese food until you're sick to your stomach. Get comfortable sleeping in a cold bed. Make decisions by yourself. It's your time to shine, baby.
8. Get more attractive. Seriously.
Lose some weight, buy a new wardrobe. Do something amazing. Do something for you.
9. Have a beer. Or ten.
Maybe cry a little bit more. Debate texting them, but hand your phone over to your friend. Drunkenly realize they weren't the one for you, and acknowledge how lucky you must be, because someday you'll find someone who will gladly be sitting next to you, and everything will be perfect. Continue to drink beer.
10. Kiss someone new.
Don't push for passionate. But try it. Seriously.
11. Get jealous.
Think about all the other people your ex is with. Think about how one day they will find someone who will make them happier than you could. Think about everything you did wrong, and everything you would change. It will leave you transparent every time, accept that and go on with your day.
12. Make contact.
Send them a Facebook message, text them. Crack a inside joke, or tell them about the new steakhouse you went to that you were supposed to visit together. Don't sound desperate. Don't be a bitch. But say something.
13. Talk shit with your friends.
Talk about how bad their breath smelled in the morning, or how their future is a dead end. You don't have to mean everything you say, just do it. Trust me. Say things you would have never said aloud in your relationships. You're free. Remember?
14. Think about your future, one that they are no longer a part of.
Think about the dream car you wanted, but they would never let you have. Plan a vacation to Bora Bora, or Costa Rica, you don't have to work around anyone's schedule but your own. Focus on your dream job. Focus on you, you, and you.
15. Tell yourself you're ok. Everyday.
Wake up and realize how good you've got it. One day you'll start to believe it.
16. Fall in love.
Give this person everything all over again. Realize how scary it is, realize how much better it is.
17. Repeat.
Until one day, you won't have to anymore.
Source: Thought Catalog. You can read a lot more BY CLICKING HERE
With almost all eyes and ears to Brazil for the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup, it's easy [especially for men] to forget or ignore what is more important than anything else on earth; FAMILY. It can end up to be as disastrous for you like an over crowded movie theater when the games are over[July 13] and you no longer have someone to share your "soccer" views with.
Good thing is, there are activities that can involve the whole family. Dad can squeeze himself where the TV screens are while Mom can easily relax in a friendly bar or simmering her legs into the pool while Kids can do whatever they want [except not playing with a kerosene lantern] or show you the latest moves of selfies if not Kitorondo.
Here is the event you don't wanna miss. FAMILY POOL PARTY AT ESCAPE this coming Sunday 22nd June,2014. DJ Choka will be there!
Na MOblog, Zanzibar
MOJA ya vitu ambavyo wazanzibari watakumbuka ni jinsi kundi la Kenya ambalo hivi karibuni liliibuka kundi bora katika MTV Base lilivyovamia jukwaa na kuendesha shoo ya saa moja na nusu iliyokuwa na uhakika.
Kundi hilo lenye watu watano wakiongozwa na mtia sauti Bien Baraza liliwaacha hoi wazanzibari waliofurika katika ukumbi wa Mambo uliopo ndani ya Ngome Kongwe na muziki wenye mahadhi ya Afro Pop.
Muziki huo ambao uliwateka vijana kutokana na midundo yake na maneno ya kuchombeza ulionesha kwanini MTV Base walisema ni kundi bora.
Wanamuziki wa Bendi ya Sauti Sol kutoka nchini Kenya likiwasha moto kwenye tamasha la ZIFF 2014 usiku wa kuamkia leo visiwani Zanzibar. Pichani ni Bien Baraza (vocalist) na Willis Austin Chimano (vocalist) wakifanya yao jukwaani. (Picha zote na Zainul Mzige wa Dewjiblog).
Bien Baraza (kushoto) na Willis Austin Chimano (kulia) wakitoa burudani kwenye jukwaa la ZIFF 2014.
Polycarp Otieno (Quitar & Vocalist) akifanya yake ndani ya ZIFF 2014.Sauti Sol watikisa tamasha la ZIFF 2014
Mpiga kinanda wa bendi ya Sauti Sol akifanya yake jukwaani.
Delvine Mudigi (vocals percussion & drums) akichapa drum kwa staili ya aina yake kwa wapenzi wa Live Music ndani ya ZIFF 2014.
He took home record breaking 7 awards at the Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards over the weekend. He had a different sense of fashion statement [Kanye…anywhere?]. Then there was the tall standing lady we call Wema. She was once a beauty queen with national title of Miss Tanzania. She wore,according to fashion blogs, something from Eve Collections. Long story short, they looked great and as the night grew darker, it was Diamond and Wema who dominated. I forgot to count how many times they were to the Social Media Lounge to chat with Millard Ayo,Sam Missago,Jokate Mwegelo and Salma Msangi. They were all over the place.
While awards were celebrated, it was their renewed love that also made headlines. She only prefer to call him "Baby" and Naseeb. On the other hand, he calls her Wema. In private he mentions "Baby" too. Him and I talk sometimes…business.He is a shy one and rarely talks about their love in public. He let her be in charge. After all she is older than him and arguably more experienced with handling the media and public.
Whether you like it or not [And I know what that means] Diamond Platinumz and Wema Sepetu are our couple of the hour. They bring some sort of excitement to showbizz. There is no showbizz without these kind of couples. It would like politics without politicians. If you don't like what they have [on and off's and at times pretension], it is what it is. Grab your coffee and watch it from the safer distance. It's love. Nurture it and you get a lot more.Neglect it utavuna mabua.
Mama wa Mitindo ambaye pia ni Mkurugenzi wa Fabak Fashions na wandaaji wa onyesho la Lady in Red, Bi. Asia Idarous Khamsin akizungumza na wadau tasnia ya mitindo waliojumuika kwenye After Party ya kuwashukuru wadau waliotoa michango mbalimbali tangu kuanza kwa onyesho la Lady in Red nchini Tanzania.
…Ally Rehmtulla, Martin Kadinda watunukiwa vyeti vya mafanikio
Na Andrew Chale
HALFA maalumu ya kilele cha Miaka 10 ya onesho la mavazi la 'Lady in Red Super Brand' usiku wa Jumamosi Februari 22, lilikuwa la aina yake kwa kuvutia watu mbali mbali ndani ya Ukumbi na mgahawa wa kisasa wa Nyumbani Lounge, ambapo pia wadau walikabidhiwa vyeti.
Tukio hilo la aina yake ambalo lilivuta umati mkubwa wakiwemo wadau wa ubunifu na mitindo nchini pamoja na watu maalufu, Pia walipata kupita kwenye zuria jekundu (red carpet) na kupata picha za ukumbusho wa tukio hilo.
Kwa upande wake, Mkurugenzi wa Fabak Fashions na wandaaji wa onyesho hilo kila mwaka, Asia Idarous Khamsin, aliwashukuru wadau waliojitokeza kwenye halfa hiyo maalumu na kutoa vyeti kwa watu na taasisi zilizoweza kuliunga mkono onyesho hilo pamoja.
Mama wa Mitindo Bi. Asia Idarous Khamsin akipozi wakati wa zoezi la kugawa vyeti na models waliovaa mavazi yaliyoonyeshwa kwenye onyesho la kutimiza miaka 10 la Lady in Red lililofanyika hivi karibuni.
"Tunamshukuru Mungu kwa kufikisha Miaka 10 ya Lady in red, hadi kufikia hapa, tumeweza kufanya mambo makubwa katika tasnia hii ya ubunifu wa mavazi na jukwaa hili litaendelea kuwa chachu ya mafanikio zaidi na zaidi" alisema Asia Idarous.
Na kuongeza kuwa, jukwaa hilo ndilo pekee lililoweza kuibua wabunifu wakubwa hapa nchini huku wengine wakipeperusha vyema bendera ya Tanzania nje ya nchi, wabunifu hao ni pamoja na Ally Rehmtullah, Martin Kadinda, Ahmed Abdul, Faustin Simon.
Mwanamitindo wa siku nyingi Fiderine Iranga akipokea cheti kutoka kwa Mama wa mitindo Asia Idarous Khamsin kwa kutambua mchango wake katika tasnia ya mitindo nchini.
It was a Super Sunday full of fun [except for Broncos supporters]. It was a SuperBowl Sunday arguably one of the most watched and closely followed sports events may be just behind Soccer World Cup and Olympics.
As it turned out,it wasn't a great evening for the Denver Broncos even with a superb Quarterback like Peyton Manning. They got humiliated by the underdogs Seattle Seahawks by 43-8 margin. Peyton Manning and his teammates ended up having one of the worst defeats in Superbowl's history. At the end it was Seattle erupting in Halelujah and Denver going back to their cribs without words. Wet eyes is the only thing we could spot across Colorado.
While a lot of watchers for the Superbowl are actually die-hard fans of the American Football [please no debate why it is called "football"], a lot of people tunes in just to watch a half time show.Legends like Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Prince have been there before. We have talked about their performance over the years and we still, from time to time, mention their genius at work.
This year it was for a 28 years Grammy Awards winner, Bruno Mars to step into the shoes of other legends who got honored to perform at the half- time show. It was a big stage. Bruno Mars understood that and had a plan not to disappoint himself, his fans and everyone who had tuned in. Considered to be one of the most talented youngsters in the industry right now, Bruno had it in his hands to blow it or make history. He did the later and I am glad I was watching.
Here is the video of how he killed it [and most of us agree]


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We're used to seeing our favorite musicians, emcees, and DJs in the dark of the club. In an ongoing effort to see these artists in a different light, the light of day, we caught up with SOL REPUBLIC Savior of Sound K.Flay in Oakland for this installment of "Breakfast with DJs".
When K.Flay and I meet, she is singing under her breath. Her 2015 is off to a great start. Coffee with me is a stop on the way to finishing other errands before she leaves for a three-week European tour. This will be her first time playing Europe as a two-piece with drummer, Nicholas Suhr, whose drumming lends an additional dynamism to the live show. In addition to this tour, K.Flay has other projects in the works to support her 2014 crowd funded album, Life as a Dog, which hit the #14 spot on the Billboard Rap Charts.
On this cloudy day, we discuss how singing more on this album, feels more vulnerable than rapping and the shared American cultural heritage of hip-hop.
Cole Coffee, in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood.
What was on the menu?
K.Flay ordered an iced chai and I had a cafe au lait.
Who are the individuals that you respect most in your field and why?
It's largely the people who evolve and surprise me while remaining true to a broader vision. I look at Karen O and am overwhelmed by her talent and fearlessness. I remember seeing the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in 2006-ish and thinking she was insurmountably incredible. Also, not technically 'in my field' (although she probably could make an album and everyone would buy it), but I love Amy Poehler.
In your collaboration w/ MC Lars "Other People's Property", you rap:
"Racial politics every time I spit
Am I a colonist or am I legit?
Is it appreciation, or appropriation?
What kind of statement are we making?"
You ask the questions, but don't answer them. So, appreciation or appropriation?
Appreciation. Hip hop is replete with cultural legacy and context -- as an artist it's my responsibility to understand that. Appreciation is an outgrowth of a sense of continuity, nuance, conflict, all of those things. I think that kind of appreciation is essential in all creative disciplines. I started writing songs because I was genuinely creeped out by what was on the radio at the time. I've always tried to make music that authentically reflects my experience.
Along those same lines, where do you get inspiration for your songs?
The inspiration is emotional. I write when I'm feeling something that's in the top 5% or bottom 20% of what I could possibly feel.
What was the most surprising thing you've encountered as a touring musician?
What's interesting is that people everywhere have the same problems, the same doubts, the same heartache. It's cool meeting people all over the world and seeing that. Not that I want people to be sad, but it makes everything feel more connected and less terrifying.
How is it playing in other cities, versus playing a "hometown" show in the Bay Area?
Hometown shows are like bigger versions of house parties. They're awesome in a very personal I'm-drinking-beer-on-your-couch way. Playing in other cities can be liberating. When you don't know anyone in the crowd, there's no precedent for what you can or should do.
Your recent tour's merch for your well-received self-released/crowd-funded album, Life as a Dog, included a mad libs-style zine designed by local illustrator, Helen Tseng. What was the inspiration for that?
Helen is the shit. The inspiration came from me being in New York and feeling empowered to do the weirdest things I wanted. As I started working on demos for Life as a Dog, I began to put a lot of faith in the idea that writing begets writing. So I was writing a lot.
What are your tools of the trade?
Software-wise, I run Pro Tools 10, Logic 9 & Ableton 9. Pro Tools for all of my audio recording and editing. Logic for the bulk of my programming. Ableton for the live show. Hardware-wise, it's Maschine, MPK mini, Novation Launchkey and a bunch of other controllers I've accumulated along the way.
What music do you currently have on deck?
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Run the Jewels, The Acid, and Nicki Minaj.
What are you most looking forward to in 2015?
Actually everything, even the sad days.
If you're in the Bay Area, see K.Flay play with local indie band, Geographer, for Noisepop on February 27th at The Fox Theatre. Keep up with K.Flay on SoundCloud, Twitter, and Facebook.
About the author: Based in SF, Mai deeply obsesses about music, fashion, art and social justice. Chances are high she's photographed someone you know for her seven year old street style site, fashioni.st. More info than necessary can be found about her, here: about.me/mai.
Whether you're a born and raised local or a lost Bay Area transplant looking to find the best tunes in the city, we've picked out this week's best live shows in our home town of San Francisco for you to check out.
Dark Waves + Brooke Fraser @ The Independent (Monday)
City of Angels based Dark Waves just made Aaron Axelsen's "Top 16 New Acts to Watch in 2015" and you can catch them tonight. This addition to the growing breed of dark and stormy pop is the work of frontman and native Californian Nick Long. The act's first EP was released back in the fall and has already climbed internet heights on Hypemachine and a damn respectable couple million plays on Spotify in no time at all. Don't go anywhere for the main event and touring partner, Brooke Fraser. The New Zealand export takes her booming folk pop to new heights with a more experimental touch in her latest music.
Bad Suns + Coasts + Maudlin Strangers @ Great American Music Hall (Tuesday)
For anyone that has had The Bad Suns' "Cardiac Arrest" in their head for about two years now, please note their full length debut dropped a few months back on Vagrant. Equally maddening is the infectious anthem "Oceans" from UK based Coasts that has been re-released since 2012 without proper US attention. Finally, we have SoCal's (and Bad Suns labelmates) Maudlin Strangers and their dark but danceable indie rock. Maudlin Strangers just put out a four track EP ripe to be picked up by fans of Arctic Monkeys, The Neighborhood, and MS MR. Guess what? All of these acts will be in the same place, to play, for you.
Mahgeetah + The Soft White Sixties + Wove @ Brick & Mortar (Wednesday)
No brainer: If you have yet to jump in the fray of The Soft White Sixties January residency you should already have your tickets ready. For those who have been hitting every week here's one more reason. Wove will shred, Mahgeetah will jam, and the Sixties will rock (again). Octavio, Aaron, Ryan, and Joey have been gifting audiences with some great covers the past few weeks for those who think they had their set memorized. For round IV yet another great local music scene enabler will be presenting. At the plate here is Showbams the local music blog who cover a wide variety of genres and always have great surprise ticket hookups.
Kishi Bashi + Elizabeth & the Catapult @ The Palace of Fine Arts (Friday)
I'm all for listening to music for the sole purpose of bringing up some darker or less flattering emotions. But, if you crave a pure uncut jovial sound, put on a Kishi Bashi record. Perfecting his multi-instrumentalist talents with a long list of touring musicians and side projects his two solo works are stark standouts. Kishi Bashi is on tour supporting Lighght and will be joined by Elizabeth & the Catapult on the West Coast. The woman behind the curtain, Elizabeth Ziman gave us her latest record late last year after some time away from label stresses when she took to street busking and sought out a new collaborator for the growing number of songs she had been crafting since recently picking up the guitar. She found this partner in her former band mate Dan Molad (Lucius, Here We Go Magic).
Happy Fangs + The Trims + Survival Guide @ Rickshaw Stop (Saturday)
The time for a full force Happy Fangs record hath come. We've all been waiting for more since their 2013 release with the great fight song "Lion Inside You" and it's video to match. Get out to Rickshaw to witness plenty of material from the new record, Capricorn, and pick up a stone cold physical copy of some great local warriors. In support are San Jose based outfit The Trims showing off 80's influenced indie rock. Emily Whitehurst's latest musical endeavor, Survival Guide, rounds out the bill. Find out what a day at the Boardwalk through her eyes looks like in "Symptoms". Bonus: Check out Happy Fangs entry into NPR's Tiny Desk Concert contest here.
About Mike: Habitual Bay Area show-hopper and new music junkie. Currently Artist Relations at DeliRadio and Training Director at KALX. Follow the music based ramblings on Twitter.
As the week winds down, here's your guide to the new sounds that we recommend circling back to.
"At Your Best (You Are Love)" - Frank Ocean (Cover)
The week began with a surprise treat from Frank Ocean, covering an Isley Brothers classic that Aaliyah made her own in 1994. Frank delivers a straight-ahead performance which shows off his upper register. Even if his biggest strength is songwriting, it's good just to hear his voice again.
The most explosive track of the week belongs to Novelist and Mumdance, who have returned after their popular collaboration "Take Time". With "1 Sec", they combine forward-thinking production with a major pop sensibility and Novelist's Dizzy Rascal-esque flow. The prodigious MC and red-hot producer are well positioned to transcend dance and grime circles this year.
"Flags of the Old Regime" - Peter Doherty
The second tribute this week to a gone-too-soon artist, here Peter Doherty (Libertines, Babyshambles) honors Amy Winehouse with his "Flags of the Old Regime". Sales of the touching, warbly ballad will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
"Really Love" - Body Language
Body Language has previewed their high-gloss upcoming single, a drastic departure from earlier material. The track borrows liberally from drum 'n bass rhythms, without ever forfeiting the half-time feel. The constant in this NYC quartet's material is fun, borderline over-the-top pop hooks.
About the author: Luke Bradley is an arts and culture writer living in Toronto. He's written for The Classical Magazine, Esquire.com, Myspace, Consequence of Sound, DJ Mag and This Recording. Tweet to him @Sloganear.
This month we're bringing you an awesome mix of songs curated by San Francisco-based Savior of Sound K.Flay as part of the SOL REPUBLIC Mix Series.
If you've never witnessed one of K.Flay's energetic performances, grab a drink and blast her mix to turn up K.Flay-style. We promise you'll love her as much as we do:
Theophilus London ft. Jesse Boykins III - Tribe (Bixel Boys Remix)
Vic Mensa - Down On My Luck
Jessie Ware - You & I (Shift K3Y Remix)
Zhu - Faded (Wknd Gone Mad Remix)
Slow Magic - Waited 4 U (Odesza Remix)
Geist ft. Schumi - I Need Ya
Jack ü ft. Kiesza - Take U There (Zeds Dead Remix)
Mounties - Headphones (Sleepy Tom Remix)
K.Flay - Make Me Fade (Vanic Remix)
Sir Sly - You Haunt Me (Soysauce Edition)
Vaski - Hakuna Matata
Atlas Genius - Centred On You (Viceroy Remix)
Oliver $ & Jimi Jules - Pushing On (Tchami Remix)
Flosstradamus - Rebound (CRNKN Remix)
Seekae - Test & Recognise (Flume Re-work)
Young & Sick - Heartache Fetish (Ta-ku Rework)
Make sure to follow Savior of Sound K.Flay on Facebook and Twitter for updates and some pretty hilarious tweets!
About K.Flay: An artist who quickly evolved from parody to indie, Chicago-born rapper K. Flay first grabbed the mike while a student at Stanford University in California. It was the frivolous topics and misogynistic lyrics she saw in mainstream rap that first drove her to record a parody of the genre, but she was surprised by both her talent and how much she enjoyed recording. She spent the rest of the year recording and writing, spent her sophomore year performing, and in her junior year, she dropped her debut album, 2004's Suburban Rap Queen. And the rest is history.
Whether you're a born and raised local or a lost Bay Area transplant looking to find the best tunes in the city, we've picked out this week's best live shows in our home town of San Francisco for you to check out.
Willie Watson + Mikaela Davis @ Great American Music Hall (Wednesday)
Mikaela Davis carries two voices, one her own and the other emitted from the harp. She is currently touring as a three piece including drums and guitar/sitar. Prepare for the opening set her session with Audiotree in Chicago [Watch]. Following, is Willie Watson who provided us with a great folk record last year that feels unearthed from a time capsule inside a bottle of moonshine. The familiar vocals are likely to be familiar as Watson served a decade as one of the founding members of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Foxtails Brigade + Idea the Artist + Ghost Tiger @ Awaken Cafe (Thursday)
First things first, watch "Science Camp". Santa Barbara's Ghost Tiger is an excess of fun. Their folk pop is interwoven with soulful vocals, complex rhythms, and 60's era guitar. Go listen to last week's release Some Friends Feel Like Family perfect for fans of Lucius, Freelance Whales, or Radiation City. Rounding out a night of all female fronted acts, you will have Bay Area locals Foxtails Brigade and Idea the Artist. Clues in the world of Foxtails Brigade lead to a new music video on the way so be on the lookout.
Waters + Hot Wave Heat Flash @ The Independent (Saturday)
It continues to be difficult to find someone not hooked on Waters. The last few years had a reigning champion of bright indie pop like Youngblood Hawke and Grouplove before that. From the dangerously catchy It All Might Be Ok EP it looks like Waters is on the way to claiming the next title. Plus, we've been systematically luring you out to check out Hot Wave Heat Flash for some time now so two birds one stone etc etc. The show is being presented by Live 105 and Different Fur in case you wanted even more professional opinions to get your ticket.
Sunhaze + Phosphene + Sunbeam Rd @ Neck of the Woods (Saturday)
Phosphene dropped a new single not long after their debut full length last year and it's great. The trio's first two members met in college and scooped up their bass player once they began putting their songwriting into reality. They lie on a border between shoegaze and indie rock and their fandom of major acts from Sharon Van Etten and Neko Care to Interpol shine through. Recommended tracks: "Silver", "Wire", and "Go To Sleep". Who else is on deck? You'll have the surf pop of Sunhaze along with the relaxing psych induced rock of Sunbeam Rd (who currently have me in a trance after getting lost in their collection of album art).
Monster Rally & Jay Stone + Queens D. Light + Kid Trails @ Leo's (Saturday)
A week before the release of the new collaborative album between LA beatmaker Monster Rally and Oakland emcee Jay Stone you have the chance to see the project live. You can preview a few tracks off the record now on Bandcamp. Here's how Gold Robot, who will be releasing the record, describes Foreign Pedestrian: "The album's production focuses heavily on Monster Rally's "global haze" sound combined with funk and jazz elements." Bonus track: Synth pop soldier Yalls will be DJing sets throughout the night.
About Mike: Habitual Bay Area show-hopper and new music junkie. Currently Artist Relations at DeliRadio and occasional DJ at KALX. Follow the music based ramblings on Twitter.
This was a hectic week for new music and if it's a sign of things to come, 2015 could be a very strong year. Here are some of the sounds we thought warranted a click or several:
Ricky Eat Acid - 'Context'
A new track from Ricky Eat Acid is available next week and can be previewed now. "Context" sounds a bit like a hyper-emotive soundtrack to a 16-bit racing game.
SOPHIE x Gucci Mane - 'Lemonade' (Rare MP3s Edit)
Rare MP3s have unleashed this bananas blend of SOPHIE and the Gucci Mane classic, offsetting the piano riff with a whole palette of percussive bubble sounds.
Jazmine Sullivan - Reality Show
Jazmine Sullivan returned this week after a Jay-Z-like fake retirement, with her third album, Reality Show. Talking about Sullivan's music in a column on brand new sounds is kind of nonsensical - she generally avoids sonic trendiness in favor of perfectionistic, 90s-rooted R&B. There are few cheap thrills here; the album will be a pleasure to absorb over the next weeks and months, rather than minutes.
Young L - Final Fantasy
Clearly displaying his Future, Rich Homie Quan and DJ Screw influences, Young L has added his own softer touches on his new 7-track release Final Fantasy. It's well suited to cold mid-winter days.
Sleater-Kinney - No Cities To Love
Of course, the most hyped music story this week was the release of Sleater-Kinney's comeback album, No Cities To Love. You can listen to the album here on NPR.
If jagged guitars and anthemic rock 'n roll choruses are your bag, this will be hard to beat. The celebrity sing-along video for the title track is also pretty damn charming.
About the author: Luke Bradley is an arts and culture writer living in Toronto. He's written for The Classical Magazine, Esquire.com, Myspace, Consequence of Sound, DJ Mag and This Recording. Tweet to him @Sloganear.


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Average Rating. | 3.9 |
Would buy this product again. | 75% |
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*TOP REVIEWER* yjanney on 6/24/2014 3:02:00 AM more reviews by yjanney
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
Love this stuff! It's thick but not greasy, and the glycolic acid really exfoliates my rough heels. Yes, the scent sucks, it's hard to get the last of the product out of the tube, it's a little pricey, and you have to wash your hands after applying. But this is the first foot cream to actually remove callous-y skin for me. Everything else I've tried was greasy and never seemed to penetrate the skin.
UPDATE: I've started using Alpha Hydrox Extra Strength Deep Therapy Foot Cream instead of this. No scent, half the price, same great results from 12% glycolic acid.
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*TOP REVIEWER* rayoflight121 on 3/4/2013 8:38:00 PM more reviews by rayoflight121
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
This is one of the few creams I've seen around with glycolic acid in the formulation. It does a good job keeping my dry rough feet soft and smooth. Unlike regular lotion you have wash your hands right away..which can be annoying if you just want to get to sleep. The smells spa like due to the ecualyptus oil.
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*TOP REVIEWER* trillium13 on 2/6/2013 12:43:00 AM more reviews by trillium13
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
I don't know what the deal is with philosophy. Their fragrances are amazing, but their skincare fragrances? AWFUL. (looking at you, hope in a jar) This product smells just like Vicks vapor rub, strong eucalyptus. For me personally, that is no good for a foot cream. The product itself is nice, and seems to work well, but I can't use it more than once a week because I hate the smell. Right now I'm just trying to use it up. :( Too bad, because I like a lot of philosophy products. This one is a miss.
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CoffeeCake on 1/27/2011 10:11:00 AM more reviews by CoffeeCake
Age: 44-55 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green
I don't know whose idea it was for all foot treatments to smell like mint, but I wish they would cut it out.
This stuff is thick and moisturizes well. I wish it did more in the exfoliating department. I don't feel that it really does anything more for calluses or "crunchy" feet than any other rich moisturizer. Surface smoothness for a short time, that's about it.
I might buy it again while I keep looking for the one true foot cream.
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Kasia_S on 8/21/2010 4:37:00 AM more reviews by Kasia_S
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Black, Medium Eyes: Blue
Oh, this product sucked! I haven't really had any luck with philosophy products, and this is no exception. It didn't do anything to my feet, nothing moisturising or exfoliating and the smell was too much. This no good product was also waay too expensive.
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anya_tay on 6/6/2010 7:15:00 PM more reviews by anya_tay
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I really like the way this product deodorizes feet however it has never strongly exfoliated the bottoms my feet which is disappointing. The tops feel a little smoother after use. I wear it overnight with socks on.
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*TOP REVIEWER* mochaholic on 12/10/2009 6:54:00 PM more reviews by mochaholic
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
As a foot cream, it's nothing spectacular, but I like to use this for the KP on the back of my upper arms. I definitely think it helps, but is not a miracle worker since I still have some spots. Has a slight minty smell, which I kinda like. Don't apply this to broken skin, b/c it will sting.
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brunella on 10/3/2009 10:55:00 PM more reviews by brunella
Age: 44-55 Skin: Very Dry, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
I have used this foot cream for at least 8 years. I used to LOVE this stuff and raved about it but I swear they have done something with the formula. It just doesnt work like it used to. It used to eliminate heel crust like crazy. But not anymore. Doesnt even moisturize that well. I'm not all that hep on any of the Philosophy products I have tried. They are all very middle of the road and ho-hum. This was the one product that I could get behind but now I'm over it with this one too. Fortunately this product is not as overpriced as so many of the other products.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Dani on 5/28/2009 7:26:00 PM more reviews by Dani
Age: Unknown Skin: Very Dry Hair: Other Eyes: Other
My favorite foot cream ever. No matter how bad my feet get (when I neglect them for months), they are back to top shape after I use this cream nightly for a week. Plus, my DH gets this really rough patch of skin on his elbow (I call it his elephant hide). He would put this cream on the rough patch whenever it appears. Then after 4 - 5 days, a layer of skin would literally fall off, and his elbow looks human again.
The only con is the smell, which is very strong and kind of weird. My cat HATES it. He always looks at me disapprovingly when I put it on, lol.
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stef27 on 8/28/2008 12:06:00 AM more reviews by stef27
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
This is the only foot cream that actually works on my feet. The smell is weird, not exactly pleasant, but I can live with that. I just put it on before I go to bed at night and in the morning my feet are soft (it even works on cracked heels). The price is pretty high for foot lotion, so I only use a little bit on the heels. The packaging kind of sucks too, I cut the tube open to get the last bit out when it's almost gone. I'm not waisting any of it at $16 a tube.
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Walgreens Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain with sales of more than $37 billion annually, is making plans to build a stand-alone drugstore on Longboat Key.
The Deerfield, Ill.,-based company submitted a preliminary Outline Development Plan to the Avenue of the Flowers planned unit development Sept. 29, for a 10,000-square-foot location at 500 Bay Isles Road, next to Bank of America.
Walgreens has a contract in place with Bank of America to purchase 1.49 acres of Bank of America's overflow parking lot just west of the bank near Gulf of Mexico Drive.
If the town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department approves the amendment and future site plan, Walgreens plans to build one of its drugstore/retail locations, complete with a drive-thru facility for pharmacy service.
The plans submitted to the planning department reveal that Walgreens will not alter the driveway access that currently exists at Bank of America. Future drugstore patrons would have access to the drugstore via Bay Isles Road and Avenue of the Flowers.
If approved, Walgreens has plans to complete construction of the drugstore in 2012.
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson said the town has only held a pre-application conference with the agents from both Bank of America and Walgreens.
"The application is still in the pre-planning stages," Simpson said.
Notes from a pre-application meeting held Thursday, Oct. 15 reveal that the applicant must make several revisions to the Walgreens application.
Town staff is also urging the applicant to consider an alternative driveway into the Publix parking lot "because the parking lot layout is going to create a great increase in traffic turns on both Bay Isles Road and into the Publix parking lot."
Neither Walgreens nor Bank of America officials returned phone calls seeking comment for this story.
According to Walgreens' Web site, the drugstore company selects locations for new stores by taking into account major intersections, traffic patterns, demographics and locations near hospitals.
If the site plan is eventually approved, Walgreens will become the third drugstore on Longboat Key. CVS Pharmacy exists a short walk away from the Walgreens' potential future site in Avenue of the Flowers. The Medicine Shoppe is located mid-Key in The Centre Shops. The Walgreens store, however, would be the first stand-alone location and the only drive-thru pharmacy on the island.
Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos was pleased to hear that a national drugstore chain is showing interest in a Longboat Key location.
"It's very encouraging that Walgreens is looking seriously at bringing a location to the island and the need has been recognized," Aposporos said.
Deerfield, Ill.,-based Walgreens Co., founded in 1901, has 6,069 drugstores throughout the United States and employs more than 237,000 people.
The average size for a typical Walgreens location is 14,500 square feet. Walgreens has plans to open 495 new stores in fiscal year 2009 and opened a total of 629 new stores in fiscal year 2008, including 32 acquisitions.
Walgreens' goal, according to its Web site, is to have more than 7,000 stores nationwide in 2010.
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I have a 91 Isuzu Trooper (auto) my injectors on my carb wont spray because there is no power going to them. I have made sure they work by connecting them to the battery but there is no power getting to the injectors. It sounds like a fuse problem but iv checked all the fuses on the main panel under the hood. Is there another panel that im not finding? Any suggestions?
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vanwagon Posts: 4Hi. I need a Trooper electrical expert to help me with a problem. I posted this on another forum a few weeks ago with no results so I'm hoping for a little more reaction here.
I have a 93 automatic SOHC Trooper with cruise (relevant in a minute) and my problem is with the turn signal light switch. I had an issue with the relay at first where it was constantly buzzing when I tried to signal. I eventually replaced the relay but now, perhaps because of my needing to repeatedly apply it to get it to work during the relay's failures, the left signal no longer blinks. The bulbs have been checked and are OK. The yellow turn signal bulbs work for right turns and four-way flasher, but when left is applied, the relay does its usual clicking, but there is no light except the left-front white bulb which comes on for signaling too but does not blink.
My mechanic had a look at it when I brought the car in for another issue and said that they traced the issue back to the switch itself, that probably the contacts inside the switch assembly have popped loose. The only fix he could recommend it to replace the entire switch assembly which entails disassembling the steering wheel and column to perform. Further, the switch assembly contains all the blinker, light hi/lo, and cruise controls and as such is a $270 dealer only part plus another 200-300 in labor, taxes, etc.
This is a massively expensive fix. I have an alternate idea. My understanding of the switch is that there are two single-pole switches that close when the left signal engages, one that triggers the relay to blink power, and one that closes the left bulb circuit. A similar situation occurs with two other switches for right turns.
If I knew which sets of wires on the harness closed the left bulb circuit and the right bulb circuit (as it occasionally fails as described above) I could attach a "suitcase" type wire tap to each of these two wires sets and close the circuit with an external switch, perhaps a momentary leaf switch mounted to the turn signal switch shaft. I know that the contacts that close the flasher relay must still work because it still clicks.
If this is able to be done, I would need a wire color diagram of the switch harness to know what wires to tap and bypass. Can anyone help? -
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stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,362Links to Alldata and Mitchell1 can be found in the Online Repair Manuals guide.
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renet10 Posts: 13Post so we can know how and if your solved your problem. Would appreciate it because I have a similar problem with the turn signal switch and cruise. The cruise handle is dangling on the right and within the last 6 months the turn signal arm would no longer move to operate the highbeams then the headlights would go out during driving motion and when I pulled the lever back for it to stay on it would operate highbeams only. Once it even sparked. I've got a chilton cd that sorta say that they(turn-cruise) seat parallel in the column box but still at a loss. Would like to replace turn signal-cruise arms only. I love my trooper I would hate to spend that type of money but I will if push comes to shove.
vanwagon Posts: 4No solution thus far. I looked at the page that tells you about Online Repair Manuals but the only site that didn't charge was myisuzuparts and they only showed an exploded diagram without any explanatory text. I don't know if the pay-for-play sites offer anything more instructive.
If you are able to find this data, it would be very helpful.
On a side note, to make matters worse, a few days ago my speedometer/odometer decided it did not want to work anymore. I have no idea what to do there. It had stopped working several times in the past for an hour or two then revived, but now it shows no sign of life. Is this a common problem in this model? I have 143K on her. -
stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,362I might have found something on the Automobile Reference Center that my public library subscribes to. I'll park them on my CarSpace page.
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m_borst Posts: 1Hello,
I'm afraid there is an interconnection problem. switching on my lights, also the cabin lights switch on/ are powered.
So the outer lights/ standlights can be fused by their own fuse either or by the cabin lights fuse
Other problem: starting the motor switches the stabndlights on and powers cabin light of course.
Someone having any idea?
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tahomas Posts: 2I left the key in the on position for 2 hours in my 1989 trooper. I came back and the cor turned but would not start. Checked for but found no spark in a pulled spark plug. Coil checked out as OK so I believe its the ignition control module. I cannot fins anything that looks like what the auto parts store has as a replacement. Does anyone have any idea where to find mine in the car. It is a 2.4L 4 cyl.
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docgus Posts: 1I have a 99 trooper in good condition, recently allowed step son to use it, had not had any problems with starting even after it sits for months at a time, now after 4 days of his use he left lights on, so i jumped it off 2 days ago with no problem, last night he left something on, wouldn't start this morning, so ,, tried to jump nothing not even dome light, horn nothing.
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northlander1 Posts: 1I got a great 6 cylinder Trooper. Automatic, air, power windows, & such. The fan motor will not allways kick in. Sometimes takes a few minutes, sometime more. Also brake & battery red idot lights are on. Soon as they go off, blower motor kicks in. It's charging, as battery never goes dead. Recently it started flashing all sorts warning signals (transmission check), check engine light, & most of idot lights kept flashing. Stalled at low idle. Was able to limp it home. Checked most connections, hoping for a loose one, but haven't found right one. Any help, or suggestions????
bauerkraut Posts: 2Hi All,
I have a 1999 Trooper where the door jamb light switches in all four doors are either broken completely or corroded and only working intermittently. To confirm, these are the switches that should turn on the interior lights upon opening a door.
Other than heading for the salvage yard to replace like for like with what seems to be a poor quality design, has anyone determined a good replacement?
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davec4 Posts: 8I have a weird one! I own a 2000 Trooper. Driving home today, about 20 minutes into the trip, I started hearing a ticking sound. No, it isn't the engine lifters, It seems to be coming from behind the radio and may be the turn signal flasher. When I do put on a turn signal the flashing arrow keeps time with the ticking. Once in awhile the ticking would randomly stop for a few minutes, then start again. All along the turn signals seem to work normally. Now the really weird part! When I get home and turn the car off, the headlights (headlights only) flash (on/off/on/off) timed to the turn signal flasher! When I turn the headlights on, the flashing stops, then re-starts when I turn the headlights "off". After turning the ignition key on and off a couple of times the headlight flashing stops. Does anybody have an idea what could be causing this?
gorgora Posts: 1I had a new battery but connected it in a wrong way. I had a small spark and after that there is no light on dash board and the car won't start even with jumper. I believe I might have blown a fuse but have no clue where it is located. Can anyone guide me in the right direction please?
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interestedinc Posts: 4You will have to go through some basic diagnostics at this point... check for Spark... if yes check fuel pressure... you can call up your local part stores in the area and see if any have an OBD reader they will lend or rent you... As for the cause, any thing is possible... Good luck
mclinton57 Posts: 1Not sure what my problem is, but here in Florida the temperatures are starting to rise and sometimes my aux fan won't turn on. Sometimes it turns on, but is running really slow. Both of these typically happen when I use the air conditioning, but it has happened numerous times when I am just driving through traffic.
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State District Judge Jim Jordan decided today that the Dallas County District Attorney's Office failed to comply, at least in part, with The News' request under the public information law. But he gave the DA's office 45 days to prove it has a "compelling reason" to withhold the documents.
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A Dallas County state district judge Monday evening implored The Dallas Morning News and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office to resolve their dispute over public records in the coming hours — or face a ruling from him first thing tomorrow.
State District Judge Jim Jordan sat through a three-hour hearing Monday regarding The News' lawsuit, which accuses the DA's office of failing to turn over documents about how Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins has spent public money.
"I know this is important information. I know we have an election coming up," the judge said at the end of the hearing.
But he encouraged the DA's office and the newspaper to work out their differences. "The relationship between the parties has been an informal one that has apparently worked up until now … Maybe that can be salvaged," Jordan said.
If not, he said he would issue an order by 8 a.m. Tuesday. He did not indicate what his decision would be.
The suit centers on Watkins' use of the forfeiture fund, a pool of money seized in crime busts that Watkins can use for law enforcement purposes. The News sought documents about the fund after Watkins came under fire for how he was using it. Watkins faced criticism for using the money to settle a car crash claim and to pay a security company to sweep his office for bugs.
The paper requested the documents, such as checks, invoices, memos and emails, under the state's public information law in September.
Watkins didn't attend the hearing Monday, but his top assistant and spokeswoman did.
The paper's attorney, Paul Watler, argued at the hearing that the DA's office has refused to produce the documents. He said the office didn't seek an attorney general's opinion on whether the documents should be released and didn't offer a future date to release the documents if they were currently in use — two legal explanations for a delay.
Russell Wilson, who represented the DA's office, said The News' request was invalid because it was emailed to the wrong person. Watler disagreed but said that point was moot because he had hand-delivered notice to the correct person earlier this month.
Wilson also argued that The News had withdrawn its open records request based on an email reporter Jennifer Emily sent. But Emily testified that she withdrew only a small portion of the request, which she reiterated in person with a DA's office representative.
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I'm having a very intermittent, but nevertheless critical issue with occasional water entering the cylinder of my diesel and preventing it from turning over. Luckily, no water in the crankcase.
I've had a guy look at the install and on his advice I've ordered a vented loop for the water intake.
However, he feels the waterlock muffler is a little small for the length of exhaust hose. Due to the design of the engine and it's location, changing it is NOT an option (I tried to replace when it developed a small crack and it proved impractical, so I had it plastic welded, so far no leak). He recommended moving the riser loop (probably not the correct name) from just before the transom by the exhaust outlet, to as close to the engine as possible.
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The US intends to give Indian investigators access to David Coleman Headley, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attack, US Consul General at Mumbai Paul Folmsbee has said.
"The intention is that. The statement by President Barack Obama saying that they are looking at ways to make it happen clearly states our intentions," Mr. Folmsbee told PTI when asked whether India would get access to Headley.
He said it was laudable that the U.S. and India have been sharing ground intelligence. "Five or ten years ago one would have not imagined both the countries doing that. This is a great development," he said.
On India's concerns over massive hike in U.S. aid to Pakistan, Mr. Folmsbee said the assistance was necessary to bring back stability to Pakistan.
"There is great instability in Pakistan. The U.S. sees the need to help and support Pakistan to stabilise it," said the US official, who has earlier worked in Pakistan as country director for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement programmes.
Mr. Folmsbee made it clear that the US relationship with Pakistan was not linked to India.
"That relationship is not linked to India which is also our partner. I do not think that is a significant issue personally. I think as we move into future we should think about bigger world, bigger India and stable Pakistan," he said.
On Indo-Pak relations, Mr. Folmsbee said the two countries could see "new and greater partnerships".
He admitted that India and the US have different views on Iran and it understands and respects New Delhi's own relationship with Tehran.
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NORTHBROOK — Developers, homeowners and lawyers debated for about 8 hours Monday over the proposed Mission Hills Country Club housing development, but at the end, it was still unclear if the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals would eventually vote to recommend the project.
Northbrook's Red Seal Development is trying to build 137 housing units on nine holes of the 18-hole golf course, which current Mission Hills Country Club Village homeowners maintain will reduce their property values.
There were other issues in the debate, but this one gave the long session its most dramatic moment.
It came when lawyer Bernard Citron, hired by the homeowners' new Mission Hills Openlands group, asked Red Seal Development's president if building homes on the golf course that homeowners' windows now face would affect their homes' value.
"Do good views cost more?" Citron asked.
Todd Fishbein answered, "It depends on the circumstances."
Citron then asked Fishbein, one of Fort Sheridan's redevelopers, if he charged more for a unit that faced Lake Michigan.
Fishbein answered "Yes," then added, "not necessarily."
"Why?" the lawyer asked. "Tell me under what circumstances you wouldn't."
The developer couldn't explain.
"Maybe there'd be a premium," Fishbein said. "Maybe not."
The hearing had originally been scheduled for July 9 at Northbrook Village Hall, but so many people came it was switched to 1 p.m. Monday at Glenbrook North's Sheely Center for the Performing Arts.
As Red Seal lawyer Jim Banks interviewed seven witnesses, from Fishbein to a land planner to a civil engineer, many of the two hundred people or so who came Monday complained about the delay, and filtered out. Some returned later.
The opponents now have two lawyers representing them, Citron, who was hired after the July 9 meeting, and Thomas Boyle, hired by seven of 13 Mission Hills homeowners associations, shortly before it. Neither called their own witnesses, but Boyle, like Banks, filed a brief on the disputed premise of the Red Seal filing.
"I believe it's dispository, and I'm going to hang my hat on it," Boyle said after the meeting, meaning that he believes that the brief's facts will dispose of the entire development application.
He maintains the filing is illegal, since it calls for a new planned unit development, ignoring the existing planned development set up more than 40 years ago.
Banks said Monday that his brief notes that the golf course land is governed by a covenant that allows its status as a golf course to expire after 20 years, and the part of the PUD that exists on the golf course then doesn't exist, either.
Boyle disputed that argument. He said though the covenant allows the golf course status to expire, the PUD lives on. And the only way to change the existing PUD is to get the signatures of all 781 current Mission Hills landowners.
The Cook County State's Attorney will go over the briefs, including one more on the same subject from Citron, and reply briefs, before a Sept. 3 ZBA decision-making conference. No public comments are allowed then.
ZBA Chairman Kevin Freeman said Monday that the State's Attorney's office had indicated that Red Seal – and the county's staff – were right about the application, but the state lawyers hadn't yet read the briefs.
Banks called his witnesses to establish that Red Seal's "Provenance" fulfilled the total of 27 standards for a new PUD, a special use permit and zoning variations.
Land planner Mark Kurensky testified that Red Seal planned to plant 833 trees, keep 242 trees and remove 351.
Kurensky said that removal of nearly all the healthy trees in the interior of the proposed development was permitted by the zoning code requirement, "Trees are dictated by good forestry practice for removal when beneficial to remaining trees," since the strategy preserved trees along the perimeter. Citron insisted that a PUD allows structures to be moved around, and Red Seal planned none of that to save any interior trees, many more than 10 inches thick.
Citron also pointed out that Red Seal planned two cul-de-sacs twice the size as permitted, without asking for variations, and without saying why.
Citron requested a continuance so he could obtain witnesses, but the ZBA turned him down, saying it would put off the Sept. 3 date.
Though the opposition called no witnesses, plenty of residents spoke on their own behalf.
"I paid $20,000 extra because I'm facing the golf course," Sun Lee told the board.
She also debated a Red Seal claim that Provenance's density of about 3 units per acre was far lower than the current Mission Hills density of more than 13.
The Mission Hills number, she and others noted, was only that high without the nine holes Red Seal plans to build upon. With the course, it was somewhere between five and seven, depending on who was doing the math.
Resident Barry Freydberg said his mortgage was already under water, and he expected values to fall without the course, and short sales and foreclosures to become common.
"If you bought a property with a view, and you have to move to Dallas, you're going to short sale," he said.
Appraiser Terrence O'Brien testified for Red Seal that the view of nice homes is better for values than open space.
Under pressure, he couldn't come up with an example.
Wallace Sweet, a resident who said he worked for original developer Gene Corley, was not impressed with Red Seal's covenant to keep the remnant of the golf course as open space.
He asked, "What's going to happen to the nine holes?" He said that once the rest was gone, he worried they would fall into disrepair.
Current residents also belittled Red Seal's deal with the umbrella homeowners' association to pay for additional landscape buffering on Mission Hills property, if Provenance gets built.
"$125,000 for landscaping?" Sherie Natenberg asked. "On a mile of property?"
The much-applauded star of the residents was Richard Curry, a retired Cook County judge. He didn't buy the benefit of 36 percent open space within Provenance.
"A plan which would eliminate 44 acres of golf course for a housing development can never be said to 'create additional open space'" as required by the county's PUD code, he said.
He also attacked the Red Seal claim that there's a "need" for the homes, as required by the PUD ordinance, saying it was "a want," not a need.
"A zoning change to satisfy the house-shopping wants of the wealthy is not in the public interest," he said.


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AP PhotoThe Dodgers are having one of the worst Junes in history and now may be without Andre Ethier.
Not only did they suffer a historic sweep against the San Francisco Giants during which they scored zero runs, but Andre Ethier left the game with an oblique injury and could join Matt Kemp on the disabled list soon.
The Dodgers offense has struggled mightily since Kemp went on the DL for the second time May 31… how low can they go now that Ethier might be on the sidelines indefinitely too?
For the first time in franchise history, they were shut out in series sweep of three or more games, according to Elias. The Dodgers have been shut out a major-league-high five times in June; they were shut out just once in the first two months of the season. Even worse, the Dodgers have six home runs this month; 11 players in the league have more in June.
The Dodgers went 1-8 on their nine-game road trip, scoring a total of 13 runs. Perhaps the most embarrassing part of the trip for Dodgers fans is that six of those losses came against their California rivals – the Oakland Athletics and Giants – as they were outscored 24-2 in the two series.
The Dodgers are hitting just .219 with an OPS of .590 in June, both of which would be their worst marks in the month over the last 90 seasons. They have hit just six home runs in 25 games, a rate of 0.24 homers per game that would be their lowest in June since they averaged 0.14 per game in 1946.
Can the Dodgers offense survive without their two main offensive stars? Consider that if Kemp and Ethier are out of the lineup, that leaves A.J. Ellis as the only Dodgers player with more than three home runs. Kemp and Ethier have combined to hit 22 homers this season; the rest of the team has hit just 22.
Tonight the Dodgers return to Chavez Ravine to face the New York Mets, who are coming off a 17-1 win at Wrigley Field, in an unprecedented matchup of teams headed in different directions.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it will be the first game in major-league history matching a team that scored 15 or more runs in its last game versus an opponent that was shut out in each of its previous three games.
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When earthquake experts are sentenced for bad predictions and lenders accused of bad calls on mortgages, society needs a reminder that individuals are responsible for their actions.
Anyone purchasing a car these days does more than kick the tires. Buyers can easily find second opinions, from auto mechanics to Internet reviews. Such diligence is part of being responsible for one's actions.
Yet that fundamental idea of taking personal responsibility in a risky venture can easily be thrown to the winds in times of tragedy, such as a natural disaster or a financial crisis. Blaming others then becomes the norm.
A few recent court cases illustrate the point.
One is last week's sentencing in Italy of six seismologists and an ex-official to six years in prison on charges of manslaughter for their alleged failure to predict a 2009 earthquake that left more than 300 people dead.
The seven men were convicted of "inexact, incomplete, and contradictory" information about the risks posed by tremors in the weeks before the magnitude-6.3 quake. No one was charged for not following standards in building houses with quake-resistant materials.
That case is being compared to a string of lawsuits in the United States against banks for allegedly failing to reveal the quality of home mortgages sold to investors as securities.
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