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'06 Hammer - Mysterious Hiccups
I've been trying to troubleshoot an issue with my 2006 R1200GS (~56k mi) off and on for months. Does anyone have any ideas?
- at idle, when I quickly rev the engine, the engine appears to slightly hesitate as it works its way up the tachometer, and I can hear the silencer baffles working to suppress backfire.
- at speed, I can sometimes accelerate quickly in 1st gear, but running the throttle up quickly in 2nd - 6th produces the same symptoms as at idle, only more pronounced. The engine often will not exceed ~4000-5000 RPM and will only 'hiccup'. It acts as if it's hitting the governor at RPM redline, only at much lower RPMs. I've found I can delay the hiccup onset if I accelerate slowly and smoothly. I'm able to roll the throttle on much quicker without symptoms in 1st gear.
- the symptoms include multiple attempts to 'back-fire'
- noticed my MPG is 5-10 less than normal
- symptoms appear to be independent of speed and throttle position
What I've done so far:
- checked the air filter and airways up to the airbox for proper flow. I even removed the filter and reved a few times - same symptoms.
- checked the air and fuel hoses for kinks or tears. Nothing, and they've been triple checked at this point.
- fuel pump filter - it's clean.
- LOOKED at the injectors - appear very clean (made sure not to adjust their positioning)
- replaced the fuel pressure manifold. I thought the internal diaphragm might be sticking and causing the hiccups. New OEM pressure manifold, but same symptoms.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Does anyone know if the governor setting can creep? The only time I've experienced similar symptoms is when I've hit the RPM redline (hasn't happened often), although I don't think I remember the silencer baffles exercising so much when I hit redline.
I'd appreciate any help - I'm itching to take advantage of this warm Northern Utah weather.
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Maybe a problem with the secondary plugs?
have you checked all the connectors for the spark plugs?
I would take them apart and clean them. maybe take the plugs out and see how they look.
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Check my thread from last summer, you'll see all the answers I think.
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Yep! Coils!
I had the same type problems recently on my '07. Mine was the right primary coil.
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Mine did the same thing, it was the electrical connection to the fuel pump controller on top-outside of the fuel pump flange, the connection was loose from a prior service. Could be this or the fuel pump controller itself.
Ride it like you stole it, care for it like you'll keep it, never let it cool down and it'll last forever!
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JapanViking - I haven't checked primary or secondary plugs since I replaced them at 30K with NKG Iridiums. I'll do a visual check and run a few tests.
SR1 & Goldberg - I read SR1's 'GS cutting out' thread. Wish I would have stumbled across it a few months ago. I'm going to take a look at the plugs, then do a few of the coil tests described in that thread. Maybe I'll luck out and be able to isolate a bad plug, but I get the feeling it's a coil - most likely a primary. (Although I never experienced any of the jerking SR1 initially encountered.) Looks like I should be able to isolate it if that's the case, even if it's only intermittent.
Simoneau - I checked out the fuel pump connector and cleaned the connection when I removed it to check the pump screen. I didn't notice any looseness or corrosion, but I'll pay it another visit if the plugs or primary coils don't pan out. I also didn't look too closely at the controller connection. I'll check it out. I've been in 'limp' mode before, but this feels different. (I can still get past 90mph, but it takes much longer than usual.)
Thank you all for the ideas. I should be able to troubleshoot on Wednesday - will let you know how it goes.
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Check the plugs carefully, I had a hairline crack in the porcelain part on one of mine that caused similar symptoms.
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still troubleshooting - any more suggestions?
Ok, so here's what I did and how the bike responded:
First, I pulled the primary coil protectors off both sides. On the right, I noticed the primary coil had backed off the plug about 1/4 inch. I pushed it back on, then started the bike. At idle and after revving, the bike exhibited the same hiccupping.
Second, I started the bike and removed the left primary coil off the plug. I didn't notice the engine running any differently at idle or after revving (in neutral). I replaced the left primary, then removed the right primary (bike still running). I THOUGHT the bike stumbled a bit more than normal. After revving, it appeared to act a little rougher. I replaced the right primary, but didn't notice an improvement in engine performance - either or idle or at high RPM.
**here's the kicker - the bike has not reverted to it's previous symptoms - it now only runs like it initially did when I removed the right primary for the first time. Instead of hiccupping, now the bike just goes quiet when I rev quickly, like I didn't even move the throttle. Then, it engages quickly. When riding, I now experience the jerking SR1 described in his thread last summer.
Third, I turned off the ignition and removed both primary coils and inspected them closely. I didn't notice any cracks or other noticeable damage, but both have a little of the black coating rubbed off the metal housing near where it transitions to the rubber boot (which houses the plug). I wasn't sure if these rub marks would allow arcing to the magnesium, but I didn't see any witness marks in the engine cap tube where I would expect to see something.
Fourthly, I repeated step two, but the operation didn't change.
Fifthly, while the bike was running, I removed the left secondary coil connector from the coil. The engine immediately ran noticeably rougher at idle, which surprised me because I've read the secondary plugs don't engage until higher RPMs. At higher RPMs, the engine roughness was even more noticeable.
Sixthness, I replaced the right secondary connector and removed the left secondary coil connector. I immediately noticed the same symptoms as when I removed the left secondary coil connector. Upon reattaching the right connector, the engine operation immediately improved to the same symptoms that manifested after step 2 - both at idol and at fast revving.
Seventhly, I turned the ignition off and closely inspected both primary plugs. The plugs have about 25k miles on them, but they look relatively good for that mileage. There wasn't any sign of plug damage or abnormal engine operation.
Eighth through eleventh, I repeated steps 1-6 a few times, in various order, and was met with similar results. On one iteration, I even switched the left and right primary coils - no change to behavior. Hell, I even tried Poolside's Quantitative Tapping Method (QTM). No luck.
Lastly, I measured the resistance on the primary coils, not that I know what the resistance SHOULD be, but more to see if there was a significant difference between the two. They both measured 1.4 ohms (with a decent Fluke).
I rode the bike to work today (primary coils still switched), and I still experience the slightly different symptoms which materialized after step 2. When attempting to quickly accelerate, the engine acts like the throttle didn't even move, then occasionally jerks.
So, that's where I am. I'm now wondering of both primary coils are intermittent. I also realize that although I began my testing with a cold engine, it warmed up considerably during my testing. I still didn't notice any change in operation after Infamous Step 2. The bike had plenty of time to warm up on the trip in to work today, but still no noticeable difference.
I'm thinking of performing the same steps again, but beginning with a hot engine. I'm also thinking of peeking at the secondary plugs, but the troubleshooting doesn't seem to implicate the secondary plugs or coils. Could also replace the primary plugs, just in case.
I guess it could also be damage to my electrical harness where signals to the left primary coil are interrupted, but now I'm really grasping as I imagine that's pretty rare without a crash.
Does anyone have any other ideas?
thank you -
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I still think it's a coil. And I still never quite figured how how I was supposed to identify "where" the problem was, though I tried hard to learn.
The bottom line is I have three extra coils. What do you think I did?
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As it seems it is linked to the left side (no change in rpm's when disconnecting coil), may I suggest to change the primary spark plugs? Then see what happens when disconnecting the primary coils left and right. If right side is now not responding to the removal of the coil, the spark plug is suspect.
All in all, as mentioned above, the primary coils are also a suspect for me. Even both can be defective.
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Be careful with running the engine with plug caps disconnected. Doing so might damage the components.
With one extra spark plug you can connect it if you are pulling of the caps. You can also check that you have a spark by doing this.
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Sniff test
I'll certainly bow to the guys who have had a similar problem but will throw in my thoughts,,,,
Lower gas mileage = how does the exhaust smell? Can you detect it as rich and any unburnt fuel ?
Go back to basics and do the simple stuff first, check for spark, check the wiring, since the left coil disconnect made no difference that certainly seems to be the correct place to chase, and swapping coils made no difference so assuming both didn't go bad (not impossible but unlikely given your results) bark up that tree..
Swap left for right one item at a time where you can and the plug, plug wire etc back to a main branch will likely be your culprit. A few cheap good spares from the bone yard could come in handy.
Report back as you go
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Round 3 (R12GS leading 2-1)
Thanks to everyone for your ideas. Here's what I did today:
1. Drove the bike to NAPA to pick up new spark plugs - warmed up the engine for further troubleshooting.
--Same symptoms.
2. Engine is hot. Removed the left primary coil, inserted a new NGK iridium (single spark - same as the plugs I've been running for ~25k) into the coil, but left the old plug in the engine. So, the coil was hanging free with a new plug in it. Cranked the engine and ran thorough a few rev cycles.
--Same symptoms. When I rev quickly and freeze the throttle at the point the symptoms begin, I can keep the engine in this 'defibrillation' for a while, and I do smell unburned fuel when I keep it there.
3. Ignition - off. Reconnected left primary (old plug still installed in engine), and performed step 2 on the right side.
--Same symptoms.
4. Ignition - off. Disconnected left primary coil again and inserted new plug in the coil. Now both primary coils were hanging free with new plugs in them, and old plugs are still in the engine. Cranked the engine and ran through a few rev cycles.
--Same symptoms. I also noticed I was not getting ANY spark from the new plugs installed in the primary coils - even checked in a very dark environment. No detectable spark, but I only performed this check at idle.
At this point, I'm thinking a few things may be possible:
A. Both primary coils are bad.
B. The ECU has stopped sending fire signals to the primary coils (maybe I really have been in some sort of 'limp home' mode).
C. The ECU somehow knows when a coil is disconnected and responds by cutting the signals to the disconnected coil.
D. The circuit between the ECU and coils may be fuze protected, and if so, the fuzes may be blown.
E. I may have a bad connection between the harness and the coils, or between the coils and the spark plugs.
5. I didn't think it was the plugs at this point, but I replaced the primaries anyway with new NGK Iridium single spark plugs. Reconnected the primary coils, cranked the engine, and ran through a few rev cycles. I took a hard look inside the coils but didn't see anything strange. I also started paying much closer attention to pushing the coils completely onto the plugs - hearing/feeling the snap, the pushing a little harder just to be sure.
--Same symptoms.
6. I wanted to see if the primary coils were really receiving signals, but I don't have a good scope. My fluke does happen to have a small metering function which could help me see the short firing signals the engine control unit (ECU) sends to the coils. So I rigged a few test leads, disconnected the harness from the primary coils, and checked the voltages and currents coming through the harness from the ECU. I checked one at a time at the coil connector - right, then left, then repeated - right, left.
--I'm getting consistent voltage (~12 VDC range, if I remember correctly) and current (which jumps around on the Fluke as expected) from pins 1 and 3. (My 1.4 ohm primary coil resistance measurement in Round 2 was made between pins 1 and 3.) Both sides are relatively consistent here, but because I'm using a digital multimeter instead of a scope, I don't think the values (especially current) are that accurate. I noticed a little voltage fluctuation between pins 1 and 2 and also between 2 and 3 in my millivolt range, but no current. I expect this is normal since my wiring diagram shows all coil #2 pins are common - I'm probably just picking up noise from the ground line.
At this point, I'm even more convinced the primary coils are bad, even with how improbable this sounds. I don't see spark with new plugs, but the coils are receiving their firing commands and apparently adequate voltage.
What's troubling me is I'm surprised the bike is running as well as it is if only the secondary plugs are sparking. I just replaced the secondary plugs (had the TT bars and cylinder cap protectors off for an oil change anyway), and they look just as worn as the primary plugs. Also, none of the plugs had fouled electrodes - something I'd expect if they weren't sparking or were sparking weakly/intermittently.
What's also troubling is the bike is running the way I think it would if I had bad SECONDARY coils, not bad primary coils. Thinking through all the symptoms and what troubleshooting has revealed, I started thinking I MUST have confused the primary and secondary coils. Checked my Haynes (which isn't great), but no - the secondaries are below the block and the primaries connect through the cylinder caps, just like I remembered.
I'm planning on ordering two new primary coils unless someone can talk me down from this tree.
SR1 - I bet you ordered two new primary coils and two new secondary coils. Am I right? And you have three extra coils because you really only had one bad coil?
I think it's possible I only have one bad coil and completely overlooked something whilest troubleshooting the coils/plugs, but there are worse things than having an extra primary coil. Now, if I find myself with TWO extra primary coils, I may invent some new words. (SR1, maybe you already have a few reserved for such a situation?)
Again, thank you all for your input.
If I don't see a compelling rebuttal here in the next few days, I'll be ordering new primary coils.
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The situation is cut and dry for some it seems, and many seemed to "know" the answer to my issue before I did. It seemed the problem moved or gave improper results based on the troubleshooting technique. I too thought the symptom only appeared when "secondaries" were supposed to be firing. Several people were adamant that secondaries don't fire in low RPMs. My bike will run and (poorly) accelerate with only the secondaries plugged in.
Bottom line, I got some confusing, weird results no matter what I unplugged. I ordered secondaries first, but no positive results. Ordered to primaries and tried each side. When I replaced the faulty one, it was like flipping a switch, PERFECT.
Despite all the pull-this-pull-that troubleshooting, it wound up being a "trial and error" and yes, it was pricey and infuriating.
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thanks everyone
The two primary coils finally came in - they were waiting for me when I returned from vacation.
I installed the left coil first, started the bike and immediately noticed the return of the original symptoms: rough running, delay during acceleration, but not the violent lurching that began after I started troubleshooting.
I powered down the bike and replaced the right primary coil. Started it up and . . . it runs fine, just like it should.
It appears I only began with one bad coil - probably the left, but my troubleshooting methods (or maybe just all of the coil connections/disconnections) likely damaged the right primary coil. Still, they were necessary to zero in on the primary failure mode. If I had it to do over again, I would have ensured the bike was off each time I disconnected an ignition coil, but I also don't know if that would have changed anything. Also, I would have read SR1's post on the issue earlier. Thanks, SR1.
It's possible the right coil was just on its way out, and the extra handling proved too much for it.
Thanks to everyone who offered advice. You saved me a lot of time and probably a lot of money.
Now I'm just looking forward to getting out there and riding the bike the way it was intended. Starting tomorrow.
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The Watertown-Mayer/Waconia/Delano boys' swimming and diving team lost to Hopkins in a dual meet last Thursday, Jan. 16, but posted a strong showing in Section 2A True Team meet on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Sauk Centre. At the True Team section meet, the Royals finished in second place as a team, scor...Read More
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In its only meet of the week, the Watertown-Mayer High School defeated Litchfield, 142.55 to 120.9 on Friday, Jan. 17, in Watertown. The Royals claimed the top three spots in the all-around competition. Katie Heilman finished first with a score of 36.1, Tina Scanlon was second with a score of 35.6, ...Read More
The Watertown-Mayer wrestling team suffered a duals loss and finished in sixth place at the Hutchinson Tournament last week in what might have been the most challenging stretch for the Royals all year. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Royals faced Scott West, ranked No. 6 in Class AA. On Saturday, Jan. 28, a...Read More
The Watertown-Mayer/Waconia/Delano boys' swimming and diving team finally hosted its first meet of the season last weekend when it hosted the Royal Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Royals finished in fourth place at the meet, finishing with 169 points. Chaska/Chanhassen won the meet with 413...Read More
The Watertown-Mayer gymnastics team improved to 5-0 this season and extended its duals winning streak to 24 during a quadrangular meet Friday, Jan. 10, at Watertown-Mayer High School. The Royals scored 140.55 points to easily defeat Waconia (133.075), Mankato West (130.375) and Mankato East (114.25)...Read More
The Watertown-Mayer boys' basketball team was in action only once last week, when they fell in Minnesota River Conference action at Mayer Lutheran, 66-49, on Friday, Jan. 10. Despite the 17-point margin of victory, the Royals (6-7, 2-3 MRC) actually hung right with the Crusaders most of the night....Read More


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- By: Larry Kenney
In a rare stroke of luck, or something, the occupants of the middle and window seats next to me on the plane to Houston, from where Pat Dunlap and I would jump to a flight to Belize City, weren't a fat guy and an anxious mother with a screaming infant. Instead, our neighbors were two 20-something cocktail waitresses who each worked their way through four Screwdrivers before we touched down.
"We're going to the Bahamas to party," said the blonde in the tank top, after drink number one. "Where you headed?"
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I recently added up the mileage: During the past 20 years I've driven more than 500,000 miles in the West, many on dirt roads, which I prefer over payment, and often through bottomless mud gumbo, ice or snow. During that time, I'd never left the road, although I did whack five registered black Angus cows on a memorable August evening and I've taken out two mule deer.
Rivers of a Lost Coast
- By: Seth Norman
There's much to ponder in Rivers of a Lost Coast, an award-winning documentary about a minor apocalypse—make that major for West Coast salmon, with many runs already extinct or on the verge; and catastrophic for California's steelhead, now so diminished that conditions call for a new word or one I don't know yet. If decimation means taking one of 10, how do we describe a process that leaves roughly that? And when so much of what's left is spawned hatchery product returning from the Pacific for factory-pool reunions?
Birth of a Fly Fisher
- By: Joe Humphreys
The first book I ever read cover to cover was Ray Bergman's Just Fishing; I was 12. It was gospel. Bergman's Trout followed. He far surpassed Shakespeare and Chaucer—neither of those guys could fish worth a damn, and I didn't understand what they were saying anyway. Something about this guy Romeo getting hung up on some girl, having family problems…hey, I had my own problems!
School Matters
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Fly Fishers always have the same reaction. When I say, "We offer fly-fishing to all 8th graders in phys-ed classes. And I'm the co-advisor of the Varsity Fly Fishing Club at the high school," that news sinks in for a minute. Then they always say, "Wow, I wish I'd gone to your school!"


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We read many different reports about travel in Morocco, so we were mentally prepared for this country and did not wait the European sleeky, clarity and accuracy. It's like another planet with its own culture, rules and way of life. Yes, there is a lot of dirt, garbage, sanitation, medinas filled with flavor of excrement, a lot of the poor people, all the time someone is trying to get your money. But on the other hand, there is absolutely stunning nature, architecture, delicious food, and people turn out to be very friendly and interesting to talk to. After a few days, you start to understand some details of existence in this Arab country, and it becomes much easier. But personally, we could not stand there for more than 9 days, too much contrast and want back to civilization. But after some time, realizing all experienced and seen, you understand that you want to return to Morocco once or twice ...
So, civilized Spain. We spent the night in resort Malaga and early in the morning went to Granada. A beautiful city with delicious cakes piononos, friendly police and the Alhambra - a famous Moorish palace-fortress with magnificent gardens.
Most of the next day we spent on the mountain serpentines of the National Park of Sierra Nevada.
And the remainder of the day - in resort Almeria.
The next day we went to Cape Cabo de Gato, belongs to the natural reserve of the same name. We decided to drive to the sea and make a staged photo. After the below video, the time for fitness came for us, during 1 hour .....
There was desolate countryside, and a few gentle Spaniards, which we stopped, simply refused to help us: cyclists referred to the fact that in their super cool sneakers can not walk on the sand, and the car driver said that in his snow-white shirt can not engage in any physical labor. I think, during the whole hour that we dug / pushed our FVR, the whole Spanish nation strongly hiccuped!
But the beauty of Cape Cabo de Gato radically changed our bad mood.
Cartagena. This ancient port town is famous for its ancient archaeological sites, maritime museum and fine examples of urban architecture. We really liked how in Cartagena retain the appearance of the old town: the old, ramshackle house demolished, leaving only one front wall and then build out to it a new home.
Honest, we saw this for the first time.
In Alicante we stopped for an hour, seeing famous seafront Esplanade with a mosaic pavement, had lunch and drove on.
From the motorway we saw a huge monument of human stupidity: in Benidorm town built 47 storey house, which is the tallest residential building in Europe, but they forgot to make an elevator! Construction had to be completed in December 2013, but they say that only 35% apartments were sold. Perhaps, the buyers of apartments composed in a Society of Spanish climbers.
Valencia met us heat, traffic jams and the lack available places in the five hotels located in the center. Also, discharged battery in the foto-camera. We decided to look for accommodation outside the city.
In a small, quiet town we had a two day stay at the beach.
Last day in Spain we decided to spend in Barcelona, which we liked so much on last year's trip.
As usual, Barcelona boils fun, festival-concert-tourist life.
After such a contrast Morocco, where the landscape is constantly changing, the shape of houses and the materials from which they are constructed, the clothes ofpeople (especially women), the road through the south of Spain seemed to us quite boring, not so rich colors like in Morocco. The only thing that the more we removed from the African continent towards France, the more everything becomes green around.
We got through France for the day, with a stops for sightseeing in Nîmes
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We spent the night in Cannes and in the morning went to the Italian Piacenza, to visit Helge, who has already returned from Morocco. How we were happy to see him! And we had a great time at his home.
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I have visited Panajachel many times and this is my favorite place to stay. Even though it is just off Avenida Santander (very near the lake), it is quiet (yes, there is the occasional rooster crowing and/or dog barking, on Saturday nights some club noise, but if you can't handle that you should probably stay home!). The rooms are spotlessly clean, plenty of hot water, and the balconies are delightful. Free WiFi and cable tv are plusses (I was there just after the US presidential election so was pleased to have cable tv). They now offer delicious breakfasts included in the rate. The staff is exceptional - exceptionally helpful, friendly, efficient. I love gardens, and there is no garden, but the other positives make up for that. For comfort, security and value, wouldn't stay anywhere else in Pana!
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As mediocre performance follows mediocre performance in F1 2010, the knives are now well-and-truly out for record-breaking multiple world champion Michael Schumacher - but will the German legend really curtail his celebrated comeback two years early..?
No he will not quit...
I don't see him quitting either. If he'd quit, frankly I'd consider him as a total loser. In that case, what, did he think he was just going to waltz back to the F1 and the champion's his straight away?! I don't think so. I know I'm pretty much alone with this opinion, but I think Schumi's done quite well considering he's been out of F1 for years. Mercedes is what it is this season.
Please, give him another year or two.
I wish you guys would lay off the crap tabloid approach to F1 news. Take a few choice quotes from a predictable source (JYS), add some lurid speculation (Raikkonen), blend with debatable opinion masquerading as fact ("mediocre"), ignore completely the latest words from the other side, and presto, a considered Crashnet piece.I've been a working journalist for 30 years and I can spot what's going on a mile off. It's not good to make it so obvious that you assume most of your readers are idiots.
Then don't comment or read the reprints. It's that simple. Go back to the web site that floats your boat. Or better yet start your own site with all the years of your knowledge.
Well pardon me rob01, but I thought this was an F1 news site of some standing, not some entertainment site designed to fuel the frenzy of the fantasy-loving mob.And some people, believe it or not, prefer their news providers to be fair, accurate and reflective of all viewpoints. Once people devote themselves to a site that "floats their boat" they cease being useful. Thinking people understand they need to be monitoring all facts and views and revising opinions accordingly.
It appears all but you understand the function of most internet sites. HITS. The news has never been touted as hot off the press or original. They just provide topics for the fans to spout off about. And lastly there are NO news sites that provide clear and unbias news. There is always a agenda. Crash makes it easy for all to participate unlike some sites where monitors and such dictate what can and can't write.
I think he'll stay,it looks like raikkonen will stay in rallying for next year and i think old norbi was sounding raikkonen out for 2012 if schumacher doesn't make the grade next year.If i was heidfeld i'd start looking elsewhere for a drive because its obvious mercedes don't want him if norbi's been talking to raikkonen.
Yes, if I were Nick I would be moving quickly. They didn't even retain Button as a defending WDC so why would they honor a test driver. Just holding him off the market. Only later to say they loved him and wanted him to stay. Haug recent actions at this photo shoot with Kimi should be the writing on the wall. Run Nick run.
I never understood why Heidfeld didn't end up at Mclaren after doing so well on their junior team. Maybe he should run but I am not sure that he has anywhere to run to.
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South African Early Childhood Development Awards
The South African Early Childhood Development Awards (SAECD Awards) have been in existence since 2003.
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The awards are championed by the National Development Agency in partnership with the South African Congress for Early Childhood Development, ABSA, Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Social Development (DSD) and UNICEF. The Awards take place on an annual basis, provincially and nationally, to recognize best practice and outstanding participation in ECD through the following six categories:
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Just curious who else has noticed this.
Jelly like discharge?
Just curious who else has noticed this.
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That sounds like EWCM. I get it not only right before ovulation but also right before AF.
Parenting is not expensive. Things are expensive. The two have nothing to do with each other.
I don't get it before ovulation, probably because of clomid. So I used preseed.
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I would just BD for good measure since you are getting what seems like EWCM! =) It never hurts to BD
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I am having that now too. I am past O. I have another 8 or so days before I can test. I have noticed a lot of jelly/stretchy cm and it is definitely more than usual. This is my first (and hopefully only) month ttc so I have not been charting or anything like that. Just noticing some things more than usual. I also have a higher temp (99.2 today) which was the earliest symptom with my first pregnancy. If we are indeed knocked up, we should have more cm because we should be creating our "cervical plug" now. So i'd say it's a good sign!!
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I think everyone is different. I had CM before getting AF with DS but it wasn't like EQCM it was creamy. Never know...I hope it means something good for you!!!!


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The mission of Youthlinc is to create lifetime humanitarians. Our core programs (Local & International Service Year, Utah Local Service Directory, Young Humanitarian Award, Real Life teen refugee mentoring program) are based in principles from educational and service learning research: student leadership, hands on sustained service which creates an emotional bond, mentoring, project based and cooperative learning.
Each year, 200 Youthlinc students contribute over 15,000 hours of service in Utah, becoming relied upon volunteers for over 100 community service agencies. Each year, Youthlinc Service Year teams contribute nearly $400,000 in water projects, construction projects, vocational training and equipment, special needs services, school and medical supplies, small loans, and other quality of life initiatives in partnership with impoverished communities in Cambodia, Guatemala, Kenya, Peru, Vietnam and Thailand. Our online Utah Local Service Directory is a resource of student friendly service sites recommended for young people by young people for hands on service in a positive mentoring atmosphere. This resource is available for everyone in the state, and allows volunteers to log, track, and verify their service hours. Our Young Humanitarian Award annually recognizes Utah young people who excel at giving back with a $5,000 college scholarship and three $1,000 runner up awards. Our Real Life teen refugee mentoring program pairs Utah young people with underserved teens in South Salt Lake to deliver a fun and interactive life skills curriculum including financial literacy, health and hygiene, job and college preparation, social skills, and cross cultural activities. Though only 5% -20% of our incoming class of students each year have had any significant volunteering experience, 60-93% of our alums continue to serve in their communities.
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A great year-long service opportunity. Youthlinc delivers! The in-country coordinators found real needs in the community, and we were able to make a difference.
the Cambodia 2015 trip has been one of the highlights of my life. no other experience could amount to this. leaving our everyday problems behind and traveling half way around the world to serve is definitely something I want to do again. the local service and service in country have helped me develop certain people skills and have gone towards a resume for a bright future. it was hard work in the beginning but it all comes together and is worth it! I loved getting to know the people I met in Cambodia and also the people I worked beside, these people will be life long friends. if you ever get the amazing opportunity to go on a humanitarian trip through youthlinc, just do it! it will be the best decision you have ever made!
I just returned from my 6th Youthlinc trip. It was my 4th trip to Kenya. After a 4 year break, I finally got to go on another trip. I hadn't realized how much i missed doing a service trip. From 2006 until this year Youthlinc has evolved and progressed. This was by far my best trip out of the six trips I have taken. Youthlinc does an amazing job organizing the trips. Every minute is filled with meaningful activities. I took my 17 year old on this trip. It was her first service trip and she was excited but did not know what to expect. Now all she can talk about is doing another trip. She told me that she had not expected to get so involved, love the people she served, and get attached to the children in Kenya. She had a hard time leaving and has a completely different outlook on life. Youthlinc manages to organize trips that not only serve the people in country but also forever touches the volunteers, youth and adult mentors alike. None of us comes away from a trip without realizing how much we as Americans are blessed and how fulfilling sharing ourselves with less fortunate children. We gain invaluable culture awareness, and experience. ever since my first Youthlinc trip, I have had a hard time enjoying regular sight seeing vacations. If service is not part of a vacation it seems we waste our time. I can highly recommend Youthlinc to anyone. If you are looking to serve others, while being part of a well organized trip, then Youthlinc is the charity. I don't know of another charity that stresses service in our home country to qualify for the service trip. Youthlinc strives to create life time humanitarians. It certainly has done that for every one of my family members that have participated.
I recently returned from the 2014-2015 youthlinc trip to Kenya. The trip was a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow while serving others. The trip didn't "change my life" it provided an experience that helped others in meaningful ways and in turn, helped me grow as an individual. Actively participating in the 2014-2015 service year helped me realize the impact meaningful service can have on those in need.
I have been back a week and everyday I find my mind wandering to those we helped in Kenya. I cherish those memories and they have fueled a desire to continually look for ways to help those in need. I couldn't be more satisfied with the work and results of the service year. I look forward to continue volunteering with youthlinc. It is a fantastic organization that is effective, well-run, and it changes lives.
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It was an amazing experience. It allowed the opportunity to go and serve in a way that not everyone has the chance too. It really reinforced the idea that one person can make a difference if they try. Along with the international service and relationships developed, I was also able to grow through my local service and was able to help kids in Salt Lake as well.
I am a parent that had a daughter on the Kenya 2015 trip. Not only was her youthlinc experience in Africa Awesome!!, but it has also magnified her desire to serve others in her community. She is looking for ways to be involved in serving in college and of course talking about her next trip with youthlinc. I always had confidence in Youthlinc that she would be safe and taken care of. I strongly recommend youthlinc to anyone considering it. Plan on sending my last two boys when they are old enough.
Youthlinc is an amazing organization and I really loved volunteering with them. The local service is perfect for getting involved with your community and serving those who need your service. I loved working with the people at my local service site. Real life and Youthlincs partnership is a great one. The international service trip is the perfect ending to the service year. I loved Kenya; the people are amazing, the service is real and lasting and helpful, and the experience is life-changing. I recommend this to anyone interested in falling in love with service.
-Also, for those worried about the cost, I was able to fundraise almost all of my costs. I highly recommend the letter system Youthlinc introduces you to, and if the price is the only thing holding you back, please don't let it. Fundraising works, and this experience is WORTH IT. Thank you Youthlinc!
My experience this year has been life changing, I was able to volunteer at a school with a high population of refugees students, and saw how important education was for them. The students I worked with were from families in extreme poverty situation here in Salt Lake. When I arrived in Kenya I experienced true poverty. My experience in Kenya was truly magnificent. Working with the children in St. Peter's and Kathwana has changed my life. I feel very close to them, and want to continue working with them in the future. The Youthlinc organization has been wonderful to work with and has Amazing leaders, and mentors that has helped me all along the way.
Youthlinc has changed my life. Going into the service year, I hadn't realized the importance of local service. Through my time at Horizonte Alternative, I was able to understand the importance of giving back to the community. During my time in Kenya, I saw that poverty is everywhere. I had to go all the way to Kenya to realize that poverty exists at home in Salt Lake City. It was an incredible experience, and I can't wait to continue to volunteer in Salt Lake this fall.
The Kaysville Rotary Club is a proud donor for many years. We look forward to sponsoring students each year who come back enriched with life changing experiences, while serving their fellow man in far away places.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Youthlinc as a donor.
Thank you Kaysville Rotary Club - and so many Rotary Clubs in Utah who support the local and international service that Utah youth contribute through our Service Year. We love Rotary, and we love Kaysville Club!


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As a birth doula and informed choice activist, I believe women's rights to choices about their births are of utmost importance. I strive to promote a gentle and informed birth culture through my educational blog and my childbirth education classes, as well as by participating in local campaigns to raise awareness about important issues in maternal health care. My strong ties to both the medical and unassisted / non-medical childbirth communities give me a uniquely well-rounded perspective on the range of options for birthing families. I also train new doulas through the Wise Woman Way of Birth doula certifying program.
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Birth Takes A Village
Birth Takes A Village was created as a symbol for what I desire for the world: a strong sense of community, support, and respect. Traditionally, women and mothers had a community of women surrounding and supporting them during pregnancy, birth and in the early newborn period. Our culture has largely moved away from that community-based system, and I want to be a part of recreating it; symbolic of how, ultimately, I wish for a strong sense of community and support everywhere, for everyone.
Changing the CULTURE of birth also takes a village. I believe our current birth culture needs to be shifted to one that is much more gentle, informed and respectful of women and their bodies. As a very active leader and participant in Vancouver's birth activist community, I strive to create continual and positive change as I work towards promoting a gentle and informed birth culture.
My Path to Becoming a Childbirth Professional
Finding a career that could bring me a strong sense of fulfillment through contributing to others' lives in a positive and important way while fulfilling my need for constant learning and education had always been an extremely important goal of mine. This pursuit has taken me through university and independent studies, as well as employment in various fields of health care. Finally, I found myself becoming part of the Vancouver birth community as a birth doula and prenatal educator.
My undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences gave me a strong understanding of human biology, as well as an interest in scientific research. I spend many evenings studying obstetric guidelines and the research it is based on, which has armed with a plethora of studies and resources to pass on to my clients.
My Birth Philosophy
After several years of attending births in Vancouver in a wide variety of contexts, both my experience and extensive review of the scientific research has led me to believe that in most circumstances, birth is best left undisturbed. While there is certainly a place for medical intervention in childbirth, research shows that using it inappropriately frequently leads to a disruption of the normal birth process and experience without improving outcomes for mothers and their babies.
Spontaneous labor in a normal woman is an event marked by a number of processes so complicated and so perfectly attuned to each other that any interference will only detract from the optimal character. The only thing required from the bystanders is that they show respect for this awe-inspiring process by complying with the first rule of medicine – nil nocere [do no harm] ~ Dr. G.J. Kloosterman
I firmly believe in birth as a social and emotional experience for women, and that all women deserve to have respectful, positive births.
How I Work
When I was a new doula, I thought providing good birth support was all about the so-called comfort measures. Hip squeezes, "Spinning Babies Techniques", rebozo-use, acupressure and massage techniques, and TENS machines were the focus of my sales-pitch. The more experienced I get, the more I realize that while these skills and tools-are certainly nice-to-haves (and I won't hold out on you with them!), providing good birth support is more about knowing when NOT to use certain tools or techniques in a birth.
The way I work as a doula and the way I teach families to view birth is to use a "follow-the-mother" approach. Instead of showing you how to birth, I tend to look at what you are instinctually trying to do and then help you do it!
Dr. Michel Odent says "one cannot actively help a woman to give birth. The goal is to avoid disturbing her unnecessarily." This is the approach I typically take during a birth by focusing on making sure you are nourished, hydrated and feeling reassured, supported and informed, and using comfort measures and "doula-skills" mindfully.
A main focus of my work with birthing families is making sure you feel educated and able to make informed choices both before and during the birth. I will do so much more for you than make you tea and rub your back (though I'll do that, too). When you look back on your birth, I want you to feel that you fully understood your options and what they entail and feel proud of yourself for making fully informed choices that felt right to you.
I invite you to contact me for a free initial interview to discover if we are a good match for your birth.


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Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has signed a new four-year deal with the Premier League side.
The 25-year-old, who was named in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 England squad before injury forced him to withdraw, will remain at Carrow Road until 2016.
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- Born 24 October 1986
- Joined Everton in May 2005 for £250,000.
- Spent most of his five years at Goodison Park on loan, played for eight clubs before his 21st birthday.
- Loan clubs served: Walsall, Rushden, Chester, Stockport (twice), Wrexham, Bristol City, Crewe and Motherwell.
- Joined Norwich in July 2010
- Named in England's Euro 2012 squad in May before withdrawing due to injury
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Ruddy joined Norwich from Everton in July 2010 and was a key player during the club's promotion from the Championship, before helping the Canaries to a 12th place finish on their return to the top flight.
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Much to the anger of Gov. Chris Christie, Rutgers University Friday declined his request that it be the sole grower of New Jersey's medical marijuana crop.
In a letter to the governor, Rutgers officials maintained the drugs illegal status with the U.S. government would jeopardize as much as $552 million in federal grants, contracts, and loans the school relies on annually.
"It now appears that we have one less option available to us,'' Michael Drewniak, Christie's press secretary, said in reaction to Rutgers' decision. "But as we've said all along, we've been considering other options beyond the Rutgers plan, and we will continue working diligently to implement a high-quality and secure program for growing and distributing medical-use marijuana.''Attempting to ensure that medical marijuana be made available under strict guidelines, Christie had the implementation of the program delayed until Oct. 1.
In a statement, Rutgers confirmed it has the ability to help the Christie administration implement the state's new Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.
"Rutgers has been exploring various ways in which we could play a role in New Jersey medicinal marijuana program, including discussions with inside and outside legal counsel and a review of how other public universities — including Colorado State University — have been involved in medical marijuana in their representative states.
"Unfortunately, the results of our review have shown that there is no way for Rutgers to be involved in this initiative without violating the federal Controlled Substances Act, which we will not do.
"Rutgers has numerous interactions with the federal government and the university routinely is required to make certifications that it is in compliance with federal law, In federal fiscal year 2009 alone, the university received more than $290 million in federal grants and contracts for research and an additional $262 million in grants, loans and work study funding for Rutgers students. We cannot put those programs in jeopardy.''
Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), the original sponsor of the medicinal marijuana legislation, is also angry about Rutgers' decision. He noted the university has 9 research farms, and pharmaceutical and business schools that could have played a role in providing the drug.
"I am disappointed that Rutgers University has stopped short, especially when the school could have been on the cutting edge of the issue," Gusciora said. "Perhaps if they used Seton Hall lawyers they would have reached a more favorable result."
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst tried to become a medical marijuana grower, but was ultimately denied by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Gusciora pointed to what he sees as two important differences between the Amherst scenario and the one occurring with Rutgers.
"UMass requested a growers bid from the DEA in a state that has not legalized medical marijuana to this day,'' the Assemblyman said. "In addition, the waiver was requested in 2002 under the Bush Administration. (Current) U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has already stated the feds will not interfere with dispensaries that operate in states that have legalized marijuana for medicinal uses.
"Its apples and oranges we're talking about,'' Gusciora said. "Legislation was passed allowing an Oct. 1 extension to begin implementation of the medical marijuana law.''
Gusciora noted that the extension created ample time to consider Christie's proposal, which included Rutgers as the state's grower and teaching hospitals as potential dispensaries. He said the farms, a food innovation center, and the pharmaceutical and business schools could have garnered patent rights for any new strains of the plant that were developed.
"In the end, this is a slap in the face of the governor who has been advocating for the state's university in finding innovative ways for the institution to advance academically," Gusciora concluded. "I would have preferred Rutgers announcing they will work with our state's federal delegation and governor to find a way to solve any legal hurdles instead of just walking away from this opportunity."
Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union), the prime sponsor of the medical marijuana bill in the upper house, said, "It's time to move forward with the growth and distribution of medical marijuana as originally planned. Our law already is the most restrictive in the nation, and contains the necessary safeguards to ensure safe and effective implementation with the involvement of the private sector.
"I am grateful Rutgers was willing to explore this venture, but with the lack of clarity provided by the federal government on this issue, I respect the school's decision not to want to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal funding for research, student aid and other critical programs.
"Now it's back to plan 'A.' '', Scutari said "We should revert back to the process outlined in the law, and get the regulations in place by the October 1 deadline we agreed upon with the administration. This is not only the smart thing to do; it's the humane thing to do. Thousands of sick and dying patients are awaiting the relief that medicinal marijuana will provide. Any further attempt to modify the law could result in additional delays in getting it to them.''


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Middle Township - An unlit American flag at night is wrong. Please ask a local veteran organization for the right guidelines. It is disrespectful to America and our vets.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Ocean City - The Crest spouter who referred to the Confederate soldiers as traitors to their country needs a history lesson. The original 13 colonies were traitors to the British Empire, but their treason begat our freedoms. Each state maintained a degree of autonomy as is clearly defined by the Constitution. When certain states decided to leave the Union, that was an ill-conceived and tragic mistake, but not treason. It was the North that invaded the South. Now, after 150 years, try a little reconciliation along with historical accuracy. They were all Americans and are all Americans again.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Avalon - As someone noted, Avalon does not have a dog park. That is because it does not need a dog park. Dogs are pets. We love them and enjoy them, but there is no need to elevate their status to having "dog parks." We have lived here for generations and always had dogs, well-loved and cared for dogs who did not need "dog parks." This trend is getting out of hand and there is no reason that taxpayers need to devote money or space to entertain someone's pets.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Ocean City - A Court House opponent of beach replenishment at the expense of all taxpayers remarked that no one forced the residents of barrier islands to live there. True! No one forced him or his ancestors to live offshore, but I bet that if the barrier islands ceased to be our major source of revenue, his job would soon disappear. When will people learn that we cannot turn back time? We can't take the county back to the 1800s. The economy relies on people vacationing on those islands, whether he likes it or not, or if it costs him tax money.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Wildwood Crest - Why do the lifeguards park their personal cars behind the access road onto Rambler Road Beach? If there is an emergency, in no way will an ambulance or medical staff get down there. Help the community and put a couple quarters in the meter. Safety first.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Avalon - A spouter stated that "the only way to stop gun violence is to purge those who pose a threat through incarceration." That is incorrect. Strict national gun-control laws would reduce the incidence of gun violence. Other countries have such laws, and suffer lower rates of gun crime than the U.S.Publication date: 7/15/2015
North Wildwood - To the person asking about the North Wildwood Fire Department's EMS response protocols: I suggest contacting the department administration with any questions you may have. Most municipal department heads are eager to educate the public on how your services operate and why various protocols exist.Publication date: 7/15/2015
Wildwood - I was going to buy a parking pass in Wildwood until I found out that you have to buy separate passes for each town, Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. This is another reason for consolidation, or merging of services.Publication date: 7/15/2015
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Here's an entertaining video courtesy Brit Hume's Tweet:
This is Austin Cunningham singing "The Girls on Fox News."
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This is Austin Cunningham singing "The Girls on Fox News."
This weekend on the Fox News Channel, Sean Hannity offered a special called Saving America. His guest, the renowned Dr. Benjamin Carson, whose prayer breakfast speech has put him in the public spotlight.
Speaking about common sense ideas and a better direction for America Dr. Carson has become a sensation and been catapulted beyond the medical community into the public eye. His non political perspective along with well thought out plans are seen by many as an important step towards fiscal and personal responsibility by conservatives.
The following is the introductory clip from Hannity's show. The program, in it's entirety will air again several times on Saturday and Sunday. It is well worth watching and sharing with your friends.
While the Republican Party and the Tea Party are still two vastly different factions, the Republicans Party is beginning to accept some of the grassroots ideals of the Tea Party. For the first time the Republican Party is accepting official party planks from grassroots organizations.
Last week, it was released that the GOP had accepted 11.5 of 12 planks which were part of the Freedom Platform, a platform developed straight from the people and the grassroots organization, FreedomWorks. The Freedom Platform embraces all forms of Conservatism and limited-government.
FreedomWorks asked their activists to go online and participate in a survey. In that survey they were asked to choose between two randomly selected policy-based questions. From the selections of close to 1.2 million people, and town-hall meetings with activists across the country, the Freedom Platform was developed. This ensured that the platform would include all of the policies that represented the grassroots.
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The GOP platform will include almost every plank of the crowd-sourced Freedom Platform. In
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The only element of the Freedom Platform the GOP didn't accept was the proposal to eliminate
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platform from 1980 to 2000, until then-Gov. George W. Bush had it removed. Even so, the 2012 platform contains good language on the need for local control of education, as well as a very strong endorsement of school choice, both of which are key reforms supported by grassroots conservatives nationwide.
The 2012 GOP platform isn't perfect by any means, but it represents significant progress within
the Republican Party in recognizing the importance of embracing bold, fiscal conservative
solutions for our nation's myriad problems. While the Republican Party's new platform reflects
well on its willingness to take a stand for principled policies, it also says a lot about how the Tea
Party has grown in lasting political influence.
No longer "just" a massive protest movement or even a well-oiled "Get out the Vote" machine,
the Tea Party has matured into a strong, focused policy powerhouse. The success of the Freedom Platform should forever put to rest the ridiculous notion that Tea Party conservatives
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principles. Grassroots conservatives stood firmly behind principled policies, and the Republican
Party listened.
This victory doesn't mean the bottom-up campaign of individuals for sound economic policy
is over. Tea Partiers are still wary of the establishment, and no political party can ease the
grassroots into complacency with platform promises.
Finally the time has come that the Republican Party, a party which by all accounts in full of Progressive-lites, has finally taken a major step toward true fiscal and social Conservatism by adopting 95% of the Freedom Platform. While we should be excited that the GOP has adopted these planks, we shouldn't let our guard down. We must make sure that the GOP and the Republican leaders follow through.
It wasn't the first time, and it probably won't be the last time, but co-host of The Five on the Fox News Channel, Bob Beckel dropped the "f-bomb" on live television, again.
During a panel discussion about Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to reform Medicare, fellow co-host Eric Bolling hit Beckel in the arm.
Beckel immediately stopped talking, and moments later had his "lapse of common sense".
"If you do that one more time, you're f**king toast!" Beckel screamed at Bolling, then immediately covered his mouth when he realized what he just said.
Bolling and the rest of The Five co-hosts continued on with their point, but it was as if no one was listening. Everyone was still shocked with Beckel's on-air foul. Unlike the first time Beckel dropped the "f-bomb" on live tv, Beckel apologized under his own power at the end of the segment, and again at the end of the show.
At the beginning of the next segment, Bolling came on air apologizing for hitting Beckal hard in the arm and instigating the situation.
Then at the end of the show, Beckel added $20 into his swear jar, then Bolling threw in $100 because he felt responsible for the whole fiasco.
Watch Beckel's slip-up via Mediaite. **Warning: Foul Language
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The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract. A Cubs source said that the deal is for $52 million; including an $8 million signing bonus with annual salaries of $11 million per year. Jackson, 29, has pitched all or part of the last 10 major league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003-05), Tampa Bay (2006-08), Detroit (2009), Arizona (2010), the White Sox (2010-11), St. Louis (2011) and Washington (2012). He has reached 31 or more starts in each of his last six seasons, has recorded double digits in wins in each of the last five seasons and has exceeded 180.0 innings pitched in each of the last five years, including three-straight seasons of 199.2 innings or more from 2009-11. A 2009 American League All-Star with the Tigers, Jackson went 45-41 with a 3.98 ERA in 128 appearances (127 starts) the last four seasons starting with that All-Star campaign. A year after recording a career-high 14 wins with Tampa Bay in 2008, J...
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Des Moines school administrators first contemplated closing Gateway Secondary School last year when the district introduced a new administrative position to oversee middle schools, according to information district officials will present to school board members tonight.
In the past, district schools were overseen based on region and not by grade level. That led to "large inequities and inconsistencies between our schools in various sections of our city," wrote Tim Schott, the district's new executive director of middle schools, in a summary to the school board.
The district moved ...