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Whirlpool, Colder's help customer with high-efficiency washer problems although they don't have to
A high-efficiency washer can save its owner money on electricity, water, detergent and clothes – with the right amount of the right detergent.
But Waukesha resident James Hernke said his high-efficiency washer instead caused him to buy loads of detergent, do extra washes and have repeated visits from repairmen who didn't solve his problem with stained clothes.
That problem was solved after the Public Investigator stepped in and the retailer and manufacturer agreed to replace the washer although they didn't have to.
Hernke bought a high-efficiency Whirlpool washing machine at Colder's in West Allis in April of 2012. At some point, he started noticing streaks on his dark clothing and complained to the retailer.
Over the next eight months, four different repairmen paid for by Whirlpool came to visit. None of them found any malfunctions with the front-load washer, Hernke said. Instead, they offered tips.
"They keep telling me I'm using the wrong soap. I have a whole basement full of soaps and cleaning stuff," Hernke said when he approached the Journal Sentinel earlier this month.
Hernke said he tried different detergents, but to no avail. To get satisfactory performance out of the washer with his dark laundry, he ran the washer with about a third of the clothing he normally would, or re-washed items that weren't up to par.
"I'm re-doing some, so I'm not saving anything. Just using a bunch of soap," he said.
Sue Lewicki, a manager at Colder's, noted that high-efficiency washing machines need less detergent than other washers – a point that can take some adjusting for people who are used to a traditional washing machine.
"They think, 'There's no way it will get my clothes clean,'" she said.
She said the repairmen recommended to Hernke that he use a high-efficiency detergent and that he put in less detergent because too much of it is what causes the streaks.
Hernke couldn't get the machine to function to his satisfaction. He approached Colder's to ask if the company would give him his money back or exchange it. Because the warranty is a manufacturer warranty rather than a retailer warranty, a sales clerk told him that required authorization from Whirlpool, which had not been given.
The Public Investigator approached Whirlpool about Hernke's problem and asked whether the company would be willing to help him despite the fact that the servicemen concluded there were no malfunctions and nothing technically wrong with the washer. Whirlpool spokesman Nick Light responded:
"Thanks for bringing Mr. Hernke's difficulties to our attention. The Whirlpool Customer Care team has spoken with Mr. Hernke and agreed to replace his washer as a gesture of good will. Whirlpool appreciates our customers' business and cares about their satisfaction."
Whirlpool called Colder's, offering to take the washer back and asked Colder's to assist in the exchange.
On Jan. 21, Colder's delivered a new, traditional washer of a different brand at Hernke's home. Although Hernke had picked up and installed the Whirlpool washer himself, Colder's uninstalled it and delivered and installed the new washer at no cost. Lewicki said Colder's did this as a courtesy to make sure the customer was happy with the product, but stressed that Hernke's problem was an operational issue, not a problem with the washer.
"It's not really an issue with the washer. It's an understanding of how to use the washer. We strive to provide excellent customer service. Unfortunately, we can't take a product back after eight months just because they're not happy," she said. "We wouldn't be able to offer the prices and selections we have if we did that. But we'll go that extra mile with the manufacturer."
Hernke said he did two loads of laundry in the new washer the next morning. He reported it seems to work well.
"It's not a high-efficiency one. It's more effective than the one I had for the last 35 years. It doesn't use quite as much water, but it still has the old agitation system and adjustable water system where you can set the level yourself," he said. "I'm sure this is going to end my nightmare."
High-efficiency washers in general are gentler on the clothes because most have no agitator and result in shorter drying times because of high-speed spin cycles. They have a larger load capacity than traditional washers and use less energy because there's less water to heat.
On the other hand, some washers may not flush all the soap and residue properly so residue can build up in the washer and more maintenance may be necessary.
For more information on high-efficiency washers versus traditional washers, read more at Wisegeek.org, see this buying guide from Consumer Reports or read more in this entry from about.com.
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Helen Altman is an artist. Her preferred medium? Oh, just fire. Fire? That's right. Using a method she refers to as "torch drawing", the Tuscaloosa native uses a controlled flame on paper to create stunning images of lush landscapes, frolicking birds and charging steeds. Talley Dunn Gallery is featuring over a hundred of Altman's works. Her expansive collection of paintings, wire creations and other mixed-media works will serve as appetizers to the main course: Altman's impressive and unique torch paintings. Ever the activist, Altman often uses her torch paintings to draw attention to the land ravaged by fires in the West. Whether her works serve as an environmental statement or just a treat for the eyes, you'd don't want to miss this exhibition. Helen Altman: Firewalls is on exhibit at the Talley Dunn Gallery (5020 Tracy Street) through August 27. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 214-521-9898 or visit talleydunn.com.
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RIVER REGION ANIMAL RESCUE is an ALL VOLUNTEER non-profit group. Any and all donations go to the CARE, FEEDING, SHELTER and MEDICAL CARE of the homeless, abused, neglected and feral animals in our care. Donations also go to helping indigent pet owners take proper care of their animals; so they stay fed and healthy. And don't end up at a kill-shelter. RIVER REGION ANIMAL RESCUE was formed in the challenging months after Hurricane Katrina by Ellen Head and Sherri Arias. Two independent rescuer's who teamed up to help the endless numbers of Animals still roaming the streets long after the storm.With little to no resources and a deep commitment to doing what's right for ALL ANIMALS we've gradually grown into a small but determined rescue. In the past 7+ years countless cat's, dog's, kitten's, puppies and other more exotic creatures have benefited from our group. Whether it be RESCUE,SHELTER, REHABILITATION, FOSTER HOME's, ADOPTION, TNR, FERAL CAT COLONY MANAGEMENT, FERAL FELINE or CANINE SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH and EDUCATION or FINDING and FIGHTING CRUELTY, ABUSE or NEGLECT. We just can't look the other way. Although we'll go anywhere and do, we have developed a special relationship with many of the residents of LINCOLN MANOR [a low-income, underserved neighborhood in Kenner, LA.] It has become our "TARGET AREA" So much so that some years back a group of the children started an "Animal Camp". We've gone on many animal related outings-even something as simple as feeding the feral colonies or visiting the local animal shelter-some a little more involved. But we always try to mix some fun in with the lesson's since just about all of these children are 12 years or under. It's our belief that the kid's care and even though their day-to-day life could easily suck the goodness out of the toughest of them it has'nt yet and being involved with Animal Care and Rights has had a positive impact on many lives - kids and furbabies. [on the"parents" too]. We constantly promote SPAY/NEUTER and network with other groups and Animal Advocates. We are members of "THE NO-KILL TASK FORCE" ,"THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA", the LASPCA's "CARETAKER's CLUB", our local chapter of "THE FERAL MEET-UP GROUP" among others and we work closely with the "JEFFERSON SPCA" to get as many Animals Spayed and Neutered as possible; lowering the euthanasia rates at our local Jefferson Parish Shelters. Our Vetranarian Dr. Jessica Coates-Hudson of "PET'S R OUR WORLD" and her staff have gone above and beyond to treat these needy Animals we encounter. She honestly cares about the Animals first - as we've seen so many times over the years. We are Incorporated with the State of LA as a 'State Tax-Exempt NON-PROFIT and our 501c3 Determination is pending. While we are small we could not accomplish anything without our equally small group of dedicated foster parents and volunteers. Please if you are interested in helping out in any capacity PLEASE! contact us by phone or e-mail. The world needs you to help make it a better place! We are in dire need of VOLUNTEERS for a large variety of tasks, FOSTER FOLKS for Felines and Canines (EXOTICS also).And always DONATIONS of FOOD and FUNDS. We have a PAYPAL DONATE BUTTON on this Page; but we can always use GIFT CARDS for PETCO, PETSMART, WALMART, or VISA etc. CHECKS made out to RIVER REGION ANIMAL RESCUE are a Blessing too. Receipts and our TAX ID # are available upon request. If you'd like to make a DONATION of BAGS of PET FOOD please give us a call so we can make arrangements to meet up at your conve.nience.JUST THINK; IF WE WERE NICER TO ANIMAL'S WE'D BE NICER TO PEOPLE TOO- - - -
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Angus Fogg: Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff at Triple Eight are the best team. My outside pick are Chaz Mostert and Dale Wood (my co-driver in our series) as DJR [Dick Johnson Racing] have a strong record at Bathurst. With FPR [Ford Performance Racing] technical input they could be in with a chance.
Paul Manuell: My picks are Garth Tander and Nick Percat. I sort of have to say those two as Percat will be my co-driver at the next V8 SuperTourer endurance round but I think overall they're in with a good chance.
Jono Lester: I think with the way the Holden Racing Team and Greg Murphy perform at the mountain he and James Courtney will be a force, provided they don't use their car as a pinball again.
John McIntyre: I'd never back anyone else but myself and Alex [Davison] - otherwise no point going. It's going to be extremely hard though, up to half the pairings could win with these new cars.
Greg Murphy: Obviously I will win Bathurst. Best opportunity I've had in a few years - James Courtney is on fantastic form and the car is fast and consistent. Also 10 years since the 2.06.85!
Craig Baird: Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell for the win. In my mind Whincup is the most complete driver in the category who is at the top of his game. He's also with a team who back him up and leave no stone unturned.
Tim Edgell: For the win, my money's on Whincup and Dumbrell. After Sandown it appears that Red Bull and Triple Eight are starting to get a handle on the new Supercar chassis. We'll obviously be backing our awesome co-driver Lee Holdsworth and his teammate Craig Baird. They definitely have top-five potential and I'll be backing them all the way.
Simon Evans: Whincup and Dumbrell are going to be hard to beat. Winning last year and dominating at Sandown means they will be carrying the momentum. There are, however, a few dark horses in the field and I think it's going to be tighter than ever this year.
Simon McLennan: Bathurst picks for me are Whincup and Dumbrell. Whincup's the champ and Dumbrell is a top co-driver. The race is 161 laps long and Red Bull Racing Australia is a top team with top personnel.
Richard Moore: The logical picks would either Whincup or Lowndes, but for me Murphy and Courtney could be the rapid ones. Courtney's going bloody good at the moment and Murph always comes alive for Bathurst. It'll be a good watch.
Daniel Gaunt: I reckon James Courtney and Greg Murphy will the ones to watch at Bathurst. Courtney is exceptional at Bathurst and HRT and getting on top of their cars. When you pair him with a fella like Murph you have two very good guys around there. Courtney hasn't won it yet but he's been on the podium and qualified well there.
Ant Pedersen: I think the Red Bull Racing guys as well as the Ford Performance cars will be strong. However, I'm going with my co-driver [V8 SuperTourers endurance rounds] Chaz Mostert [driving with Dale Wood] and of course any of the Kiwi drivers.
Andrew Waite: I would say the obvious pair would be Dumbrell and Whincup after their last performance. There will be a few dark horses like Tim Slade and Andrew Thompson and of course I hope Shane van Gisbergen [with Jeroen Bleekmolen] have a good run.


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An Interview with Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, Exchange Student and LLM, The University of Pretoria
During the Spring 2006 semester Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen took part in the exchange program between WCL and the University of Pretoria. This semester, he returned to WCL to complete his LLM. Here, he tells us a little more about his background, his ambitions, and what drew him to the exchange program.
Tell me a little about your background
I come from Marakwet, Rift Valley Province in Kenya. I belong to a minority group of people called the Sengwer. I was privileged to attend university, as most people have not attended college there. Because of this I was more committed to studying and working hard. I chose to study law, and did well enough that I qualified to be supported by government grants. I was admitted to the University of Nairobi with a government scholarship to study law. The law school at the University of Nairobi is the best in the country. While I was studying for my LLB I became the President of the National Christian Student movement and the president of the law student organization. Through that, I was able to understand that law school is not only about studying books, but also interacting with your lecturers and opening your mind to the rest of the world. My greatest achievement as President of the law students was reestablishing the University of Nairobi Law Journal Board and successfully raising funds for the publication of the journal after it had been out of publication for seven years.
During my second year of law school I traveled to the Netherlands and attended a conference on international criminal law at the Hague the week before the International Criminal Court came into force. Because of this I attended the Milosevic trial at the International Criminal Tribunal of former Yugoslavia which was a fantastic experience. During my fourth year I was introduced to international trade law. My lecturer really emphasized the problems African nations have with international trade – especially the capacity to negotiate and to understand the technical issues. It brought to my attention that there was no one at the faculty who had specialized in international trade. I began to develop an interest in the WTO and trade issues and after my university education I got the opportunity to go to the Trade Moot Court competition at the University of Pretoria, the first trade moot court of its kind.
I have also had the chance to work with Constitution of Kenya Review Commissions as an Assistant Program officer and helped in the process of collecting and collating the views of Kenyans for purpose of rewriting our Constitution. Because of my qualifications I served in the Marakwet branch of the Electoral Commission of Kenya as the youngest deputy presiding officer during the 2002 Kenyan general elections.
After my studies I worked with the law chambers of Muthoga Gaturu & Company based in Nairobi. During this period I was seconded by the firm to work as a consultant for the leading Kenyan telecommunications company, Telkcom Kenya, doing a pre-privatization due diligence study. In the process, I applied for a scholarship to the University of Pretoria. It was a very exciting time for me as they wrote to me and told me that I had been short-listed. They then told me that I hadn't made the cut. A few weeks later they told me that I could come, but I only had one week to pack for Pretoria!
How did you find out about the exchange program at Pretoria?
I learnt about the University of Pretoria through the human rights program, which has existed for a long time. After my Moot Court experience I got to know the school well and knew about the partnership with Washington College of Law. I had always wanted to study in the United States, so when our lecturer asked the students where we would like to study and why, I made it very clear that I wanted to study at WCL. I had realized that it was one of the top schools, and also wanted to live in Washington DC.
What is your opinion of the exchange program?
I think it is excellent. While you are in Pretoria, the course is designed in such a way that you accumulate all the knowledge from visiting lecturers who visit the university weekly. You have more work as well, as it is the first time most of the students are exposed to trade law. By the time I finished I understood the principles and basics of international trade law. When I got to WCL I had more choices over classes, and the workload was lighter as I only took two courses and my thesis. At WCL you have additional lectures and activities by staff, faculty and visiting professors. The advantage of studying in Washington is that you also have so many other forums for exploring your chosen specialization in town.
You took two internships over the summer. Tell me about them.
My first internship was with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. I helped a scholar research peace and conflict issues in the Great Lake Region of Africa. The relevance to me as a trade and investment law student was that I was able to look at the trends in investing, how the lack of rule of law affects investment, the protection of the environment, and how the environment can be a source of conflict. If you look at the internship from a wider perspective I also learnt about peace and conflict generally. Being at the Center also gave me the opportunity to attend lectures on trade issues such as trade for aid.
I also worked at Manchester Trade Ltd. over the summer. There, I was purely dealing with business. My favorite moment was dealing with the AGOA forum (the African Growth Opportunity Act). It is a trade arrangement between the United States and Sub-Sahara African countries. It is an arrangement that keeps preferential export of goods to United Sates and investments by American companies in Africa. They have a forum every year to review how far the exchange has progressed. I have participated in roundtable discussions about how China has affected American investment in Africa. Through this exposure, I was able to write a research paper for WCL using the first-hand information I received while at Manchester Trade Ltd. I was also helping my boss draft proposals that went to embassies, to help them work on the reform of AGOA. At the AGOA meeting I sat with the Kenyan Minister of Trade, and when I go back home I will build on enhancing that relationship.
I was also exposed to how the U.S. Congress works, how legislation is made, and how lobbying works. I went to the Hill and listening to a hearing. The U.S. lobbying system is good in that it allows people to participate, but in another way it is only good for those that have money and the ability to lobby. Such a system can easily be abused. But I realized the power that Congressional staff have – they are very qualified individuals who are almost making world decisions. The good thing is the participation however – the fact that Congressmen sit down and you can make a presentation to them as to why a law should be changed.
Do you think you will return to Kenya or stay in the United States for a while?
I meet a lot of people who are not sure whether they are going back or not. Some are still hoping to go back ten years down the line. For me the question of going back or not going back is a personal conviction. I certainly can't condemn the people that stay however, they are making a great contribution to US society. And if they have no room to apply what they learnt in their country, they are better off staying. But I feel more useful in my country. I feel like I should be part of the process of building Kenya, and I am looking forward to teaching at my university in Kenya. Teaching gives me an opportunity to influence as many people as possible, and encourage them and give them hope. I have been helped by so many people here and I feel like I should give back.
What will you do when you finish your LLM?
If I get a job in Washington DC related to African commerce I might pursue that option, but ultimately I want to go back home. I would also like to do my PhD at Harvard, NYU or Stanford, ideally by winning a scholarship. Coming from a village, it means that you carry a whole lot of people with you and you are expected to support them. I feel like they are tired of waiting for me to give back because I have been in school for the last twenty-two years.
What are the big differences in legal education that you have experienced?
In Kenya the lecturers are very competent, but they have few materials such as books. Only since 2004 has the Internet been widely used by the faculty of law at the university of Nairobi. Research and other publications are also absent. The Student Law Journal I worked on when I was at the University of Nairobi doesn't even have a website. The lecturers have a law journal. It does a little better than the student journal, but it still struggles for funding. In Kenya the practice of law does not depend so much on research than technicalities. The courts do not generate much debate which can sustain a great deal of writing and publishing. The courts must make compelling and well reasoned judgments in tandem with the growing nature of the law, and inform writing. Luckily with recent reforms in the Judiciary there has been a slow reversal of this trend.
South Africa is a more developed country and has more room for discourse and debate through journals and other articles. In Kenya, enforcement and protection of intellectual property protection laws is poor. This discourages people from writing books for teaching purposes because people would rather photocopy a book than buy one. Many students have no financial backing and you will find more than two hundred students relying on ten copies of a book in the library. I would love to see more partnerships between the Faculty of Law in the University of Nairobi and other school and institutions in United States that would donate books, especially on International Law
In the United States everyone buys their own books, which can get very expensive. But the quality of lecturers is high at all three schools. Plus, there is more interaction between lecturers and students here. This is because in Kenya, the lecturers are not paid much, and therefore have to spend time outside the faculty trying to earn a living. They come to the campus, lecture, and then go back to their law firms or other type of work. But here the Professors are paid to stay, research, teach and advise students at the university.
Obviously there is a large disparity in materials between Kenya and the United States. A part of this is the differences in culture – now that the internet is here, it must be embraced. People in Kenya are still unsure of how to use Google, for example. And of course the new technology is expensive, although I am told things are getting better.
What advice would you give to future exchange students?
I would tell them to interact more with ILSP staff as they will learn more about the program this way. If you come with the mentality of Kenya or Pretoria you will not think about applying to a think tank. Here there are many more think tanks, institutes and NGOs and you need to ask about them so that you can filter out what you want. I play soccer so I make friends this way, and they also tell me about other events.
Life can be confusing sometimes. You can think you know what you want, but it often takes a lot of perseverance in the United States. People also have to follow their own path by listening to what is in their heart, and not necessarily the path most traveled. You must be honest to yourself.
The best advice I can give to others in life is "listen and ask before you act."
Last word.
I thank the World Bank for giving me the scholarship to study International trade and investment law and the Washington College of Law for the ILSP International Research Scholarship. I thank my family and friends for the unwavering moral support and last but not least David Misoi and his wife Beatrice for hosting me in their home while undertaking my ILSP LL.M. May you all find joy in the fruits of your labor.


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Tweet Not long ago I had the pleasure of meeting Martin, from the Danish beer site AllBeer. Actually, I already knew him, he was part of that group that made me feel like a celebrity last December. This time, however, we had the chance to sit down and talk. He came with some of his beer friends and we spent part of an afternoon chatting about Czech and Danish beer.
I've already talked about it, Denmark has become a very exciting place for craft beer lovers. One of Martin's friends told me how Mikkeler, I think, is experimenting with spontaneously fermented beers. Not in the Belgian style, but based on Nordic legends that tell how beer was brewed thanks to the god Thor spitting in the fermenters. The interpretation is that the celestial flog implies a spontaneous fermentation. Interesting.
They brought me two beers, one of them Brøkhouse Julebrygg 2008 is still in my cellar awaiting more appropriate weather, the other didn't last very long.
The Stout style traces its origins to London Porter, a beer that used to be dark brown. The term Stout was used as an adjective for stronger Porters. In fact, there was a time when the it was applied to all kinds of stronger beers, even in the 19th century there were Pale Stouts. Nowadays it seems that, at least in some cases, the difference between Stout and Porter is a lot less than many believe.
All that is to explain you why I was excited when I saw the label of Limfjords Porter - Double Brown Stout, from Thisted Bryghus. Was I about to have the opportunity to taste a Stout brewed the old way?
Well, though I can't say I am 100% sure, I very much doubt it. Firstly, because the list of ingredients includes rye malt and English licorice and secondly, because the beer pours very, very black. There is some sourness in the bouquet, some nuts and cocoa as well. It's full bodied and dry, mostly very, very strong espresso together with a sprinkle of cocoa. The finish is roasty sour. A couple of sips later the beer becomes a scene in a porno film, quite fun at first, but then repetitive and boring (at least so I've been told). With 7.9%ABV and such intense taste it isn't easy, nor advisable to fast forward it, so the half empty glass ended up as something to distract me while I was preparing dinner. If it'd had chocolate instead of cocoa, Limfjords Porter could have been a memorable beer, unfortunately, it isn't. Anyway, I still see it as a very good pairing for a thick, greasy, spicy game or mutton guláš.
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This is a discussion on Can I disconnect My Back Brakes? within the General Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Accidents. forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; Originally Posted by teikyo30 So which pads do I use? I've seen them ranging from a pair to 0 ...
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You dont need an impact wrench to remove the lug nuts, just a good breaker bar. The impact is quicker and easier however. A torque wrench *should* be used for final tightening after you put them back on but you can just use the same ol breaker bar and just make sure to put some oomf into em as you tighten them backdown. Dont forget to tighten in a star pattern.
(you can rent torque wrenches from local auto parts places but for one that makes 90lb/ft it might not be cheap)
pads wise, just use the factory replacements. If you're not modded there's no sense in going nuts with brake parts. The factory spec stuff is pretty decent. Getting them from the dealer wont be cheap but they'll be exactly what the car came with. Going to autozoo or the like will get you oem quality stuff (after market mfr's have to maintain same as oem standard or exceed it by federal law) a little cheaper but may not be exactly the same composition of friction material (might make more or less dust...but will stop just as well).
Personally I hate working in the cold.. but if you can get some way to keep your hands toasty (dexterity will help the job go quicker) thats all the better. I'm sure with all the recent snow working on the ground is going to suck.. if you can get the car into a garage thats favorable but if not, see if you can score some cardboard or old carpet to sit on while working on the car. Sitting on cold/wet ground gets old fast even if its a short job.
You'll also need a floor jack and jackstand (stands come in pairs.. but generally are not very expensive) Make sure you properly and securely support the car. A long handled 3/8" drive wratchet too.. I highly recommend the long handle. Leverage is your friend.. especially if the caliper bolts are pesky. Penetrating oil.. pb blaster or liquid wrench. both work really well and should be applied to any/all rusty bolts prior to loosening. Let it chill for a little while before you have at it. This keeps the possibility of breaking a bolt to a minimum.
You may want to snag up a Allen head set (3mm-8mm or so) for your wratchet.. as well as a set of torx bits. (if you dont use either set durin the job I'm 100% sure you will use them at some point.) These are all available at autozone or sears.
While at the auto parts store, along with one can of penetrating oil also get two or three cans of brake cleaner. I prefer the cheapy autozone generic stuff. You'll want to hose down the brakes to get the gunk off before you start in.. as well as hosing off the new rotors to get any coating or oils off of them.
as much as I hate to feed the retail monster, the antiseize packets they try to sell you along with the pads are actually usefull. smear it on the back (NON friction side) of the pads on isntall and it stops them from squealing. That stuff is also good to use to lube the caliper bolt threads and any sliding/moving parts.
Once you finish this job and get back to us you'll be a new man .. I'm tellin ya, once you're finished and it works you'll have much more confidence working on your own ride. We've all literally been in that spot, unsure... uneducated.. that first step and the courage to take it are the most important.
Oh! side note.. I do this with drum brakes because they're like puzzles.. shoot pics as you go a long, especially if you're unsure how something might go back together (usually not a problem with disk brakes but it can be helpful) .. and do one side at a time. Not only that but if you need help you can upload the pics and we can better see what step you're at.
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Since you're just doing pads, I'd recommend either of these:
KNS Brakes
KNS Brakes
The StopTechs will offer a bit more bite, but come at a slightly higher cost. Personally, I have a set of the Posi-Quiets in a box awaiting spring for install (the guys at Turn-in Concepts turned me onto those pads).
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My mechanic friend tried to tell me today that rear brakes are completely different from front brakes. I said I don't think so. The DIY videos I checked out didn't look any different. He's wrong, right? He seems to think it's a completely different process doing the back.
They're the same.. he's probably thinking of cars that have disk brakes in front and drum brakes in back.
The actual pads/calibers/rotors are in fact different in dimensions, but in terms of how they work and how you would work on them/replace the pads, it's the same. The rears are generally smaller than the fronts in 99% of cars.
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Hey I have a question since we're on rear vs front.. do the pistons in our rear calipers have to be threaded back in or can they be pushed in manually?
I've come across cars in the past that worked both ways.. and my old GL wagon front calipers had to be turned/threaded back in.
I'm probably quite a while off of needing to do brakes on my '10 so I figured I'd ask for the op's benefit.
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/\Maybe thats Subaru's older version of the "Hill Holder" option with the EB in the front?
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Alfa Romeo Alfasud, two Citroens, and I think the 70s-80s in-house Saabs -- not the 9000s that were cost-shared with the FIAT Chroma, Alfa 164, and Lancia Thema -- had the front wheels connected to the hand brake too.
Subaru were in good company (quirky, beloved cars that generally didn't run).
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Mine was a auto so no hill holder. I bought it for the x but she hated wagons (small self image problems.. ahem..one of many reasons she's an x) so I drove it.. it was loaded, had all the goodies.. other than the front e-brake the car had very few quirks and worked quite reliably for me. Changing front cv's in that car was fun too.. yikes. Hopefully the new ones aren't that much of a pita. lol
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Exhaust - headers leak, gay ass things I hate them. I'm going to give them an honest shot, I've heard guys say that the copper gaskets fix the leaks for good....We'll see
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My car is going in for 7,500 service. Will my warranty be in jeopardy when they spot my ebc?
This is a discussion on EBC and warranty within the General Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Accidents. forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; My car is going in for 7,500 service. Will my warranty be in jeopardy when they spot my ebc?...
My car is going in for 7,500 service. Will my warranty be in jeopardy when they spot my ebc?
depends on the dealer, but in one word YES. 99% will void your warranty. If you installed the ebc yourself, you won't have that hard of a time removing it since you know how everything goes, 45 minutes tops. If not then it's up to you what to do.
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For the 100th time:
An EBC, or other mod WILL NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Period.
It may affect having warranty repairs made to any part which may be affected by the application of an aftermarket part.
Read this:
Voiding warranties.
Not trying to be a ****. This is probably the single most asked, and misrepresented question answered on this, or any car-related forum.
If you have concerns about the car you have willingly modified, no longer being covered by the manufacturer's warranty, on a vehicle that they provided in a certain configuration, then you should NOT modify your car.
If you want to play, you must be willing to pay.
Sorry for the noob question and thanks for replying anyway. Maybe we should make Pace's post a sticky.
The problem is you need to hire lawyers to fight what SOA does, and an EBC is going to be a tough one, since you are making the motor produce more power as well as overriding several engineered safety features. I guess your only saving grace is that they really can only deny your warranty on the powertrain for an EBC. Anything else is going to be unrelated. But if you're running more boost and making full boost under partial throttle and in 1st gear and you blow out the rear diff, it's gonna be mighty easy for SOA to relate it back to the EBC in court. Obviously the same goes for driveshafts, the tranny, the motor and of course the turbo. Probably the rest of the intake and exhaust systems as well. Though if your muffler falls off you might have a case.
So while it is important to know your rights as a consumer under Magnusson-Moss, realize that lawyers cost a lot of money and an EBC really violates the spirit of the law (the right to buy replacement parts from other manufacturers, not the right to modify the car for more power) and does contain provisions to protect the manufacturers in cases where an aftermarket part causes other failures. Realize too that if you do go to court on it, you'll be up against an army of lawyers and expert witnesses with PHDs in Automotive Engineering.
Pace wrote the thread about the law, but he'll be the first to tell you that if you mod your car and it breaks, you need to take the responsibility yourself.
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Thanks again. I'm going to roll the dice and bring it in for service with the ebc installed.
Gee, would have been nice if they had used a better example than a freaking AIR FRESHENER! Geez...
If I make changes to the car, I don't expect SOA to warranty anything that I change, or anything directly related to what I change. e.g. - If I put H&R Springs on it, and the struts fail, that's OK... I understand how that could be related.
I'm more concerned with changing the up-pipe and exhaust and then having them tell me that it somehow caused the oil delivery to fail and sieze a motor or some crazy thing...
I don't have any plans on getting too wild with mods... but some of what I've read about how SOA handles warranty concerns me... hopefully I won't have to use it. My Dodge's have had warranty service, more than I care to talk about, but I've never had any real problems getting the service, even though I had exhaust, air intake and a chip in it.
I really get tired of people mincing words without giving any answers...
Regardless of what these armchair lawyers say... MODIFICATIONS LIKE AN EBC WILL (in effect) VOID YOUR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY unless you happen upon an extremely mod friendly dealer
blah blah magnussun this blah blah sema that...
when it boils down to it, it doesn't matter if the warranty is "officially" voided or not... if the dealership (and associated SOA rep) refuse to do repairs under warranty because of modifications, you are without warranty coverage. end of story.
Unless of course I dont have access to the forum where all these guys with modded cars are getting letters from SOA saying "we'll fix your car no matter what you do to it"...
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Just curious to see if they eyeballed the ebcOriginally posted by palaban
Thanks again. I'm going to roll the dice and bring it in for service with the ebc installed.
I don't know specifically if they caught Palaban's EBC - but check this thread out for a memo/edict that came down from management at our local Subaru service departments:
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Why even involve the dealer for something like that ? Unless there are some warranty issues needing attention at the same time, do this kind of stuff yourself and save the risk of dealer scrutiny until there's something truly at stake.
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my dell tft fpv 1704 is on 60 hertz? i was using 2008 pre release drivers and was on 75 hertz as tft is supported i.e. 1280*1024 on 75 hz
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ive recently installed the latest pre release drivers for 9800gtx+ on windows7, all worked fine exept one thing.
Well you could try and reinstall the drivers. But if you did not get any errors during your last install, then I would suggest that it is just a bug they have not found yet.
hey!! guess what, i used nvidia control panel and forced it to 75 hertz in manage costom resolutions and it said ur monitor is supported on 75 hertz! its working perfectly now!! anyway thanks milnerw for ur swift response!
This post also reminded me to check mine.
After checking mine was on 60 hertz so I went to Control Panel- Settings - Advanced - Monitor - Monitor Setting (Screen Refresh Rate) altered it to 75 hertz - Apply - OK
Just shows you learn things and get your memory jogged by other members posts and replies
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Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Set for Final George Jones Show
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George Jones is retiring, going out with one last bang when he plays his final show in November, and the stars of the country music genre are coming out in droves to celebrate at his last gig. Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt are the latest add-ons to the sold out show.
Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Kenny Rogers, and Randy Travis, among others, are on tap to give George Jones a satisfying send off.
But Jones is especially excited to announce his dear friends and fellow Grand Ole Opry members Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and other performers from his hit song, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair," will join him onstage.
Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Tracy Lawrence, Patty Loveless, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and T. Graham Brown are other new additions to concert lineup. The event, which will soon be dubbed the "Country Music Event of the Year," has already confirmed participation by Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Shelby Lynne, Sam Moore, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Gene Watson.
In addition, Brenda Lee, John Conlee, Lee Greenwood, Eddy Raven, The Roys, Janie Fricke, T.G. Sheppard, Dailey & Vincent, Gary Morris, Jessi Colter, Bobby Bare, Jim Ed Brown, Little Jimmy Dickens, Stonewall Jackson and more will all take the stage during the finale performance.
More stars are expected to be announced as performers gear up to pay tribute to one of the world's most accomplished recording artists.
"Alan and Denise Jackson have been friends of Nancy and I for years, so this show wouldn't be the same without him," says George Jones. "I am also so grateful that my dear friend Garth Brooks is going to be on stage with me. I am not sure who will be crying more, me or him."
The show takes place November 22 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
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This is a discussion on Too Good Not To Share within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; This "lady" was caught attempting to bring some Marijuana and cash "hidden inside of her body" into the Western Regional Jail. Ewww! However go to ...
This "lady" was caught attempting to bring some Marijuana and cash "hidden inside of her body" into the Western Regional Jail.
However go to the link and look at the mug shot. That should just say something.
I could not resist the temptation not to share this.
Woman accused of taking marijuana into jail - The Herald Dispatch
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The Man Prayer. "Im a man, I can change, if I have to.....I guess!" ~ Red Green
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That's tough right after breakfast man...
Would this be considered "Conceal Carry" without a permit/license?
It does not take a majority to prevail but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men!
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"In an insane society a sane man must appear insane." Spock & Movie "Serial"
I had to go to the Summit county sheriffs building to get my ccw licenses. This is the jail house lol. I looked at my son and said, " Kid don't get yourself in here. I will NOT come and visit." I was scared to death the whole time we were there that there would be a jail break lol. One of the officers just laughed and said kid I don't think you would get a visit lol.
My son is laughing and said MOMMM why does everyone call me kid. The officer looked at him and said well you are a kid. My soon said I am 25. The officer looked at me to confirm this lol. My son looks 17 or 18 at best lol.
I can't imagine going into that building and doing ANYTHING you aren't allowed to do. I wanted to get out of there as soon as I could.
Our House Is Protected By The Good Lord And A gun. You Might Meet Both Of Them If You Show Up Inside My House Uninvited.
Ummmm lol, he is my son not my soon lol
Our House Is Protected By The Good Lord And A gun. You Might Meet Both Of Them If You Show Up Inside My House Uninvited.
Happy Birthday, lady. The look on her face is priceless, as if she believed her bail could be covered by pot and cash but was surprised by the response.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
Hey Alonza! Thanks for keeping it classy for the rest of us West Virginians.
...I love that the newspaper offers you a chance to "purchase this photo".
Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.- Mark Twain
That is just scary.
I'd rather be lucky than good any day
There's nothing that will change someone's moral outlook quicker than cash in large sums.
Majority rule only works if you're also considering individual rights. Because you can't have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper.
That could be an episode of "Scared Straight" that would really work!
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Paranoia strikes deep, into your life it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
Sounds like a useful girl to have around. Ever go out and realize you brought the wrong gun or wrong holster and you start getting a bruise or raw spot?
"Hey baby, carry my gun for me."
As we used to teach in the spook business, carry a 25 if it makes you feel good, but do not ever load it. If you load it you may shoot it. If you shoot it you may hit somebody, and if you hit somebody - and he finds out about it - he may be very angry with you. -- Jeff Cooper
"Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God." - Benjamin Franklin
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." - C.S. Lewis
Did a google search for "dumber than a box of rocks". Guess what, her picture is there!
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From the way the story reads she wasn't sneaking it into the jail. That just seems like a normal place to carry money and drugs for her.


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Apple [AAPL] is in the spotlight once again this week for what appear to be lax policing of its apps, specifically for allowing apps to steal iPhone user's personal information -- including Contacts information -- without any permission whatsoever, though the company says it will end this practise.
[ABOVE: "You're really well connected," says Apple. So now are Twitter, Facebook and who knows who else?]
I worry about iTunes
I've said before that I worry about iTunes. There's a certain hypocrisy to the position that a service which variously chooses to:
- police political dissent;
- deny the notion that some adults like adult content;
- and even censors rude words from music you already own...
..is also prepared to allow giant, unaccountable corporations to seize your data without permission or control. That's behavior I feel undermines the company's attempts to prove itself a friend of the people.
Companies are sometimes a little like people. People know that when you grow up there often comes a point at which you find yourself beset with all kinds of unforeseen consequences for actions you took when you were young. It's a sign of maturity, and with a market cap in excess of Exxon, it's clear Apple has hit this difficult age.
The story in brief
So, what's been happening? In its briefest sense, apps have been accessing and sharing user's address books without permission. That's why your Facebook friends list includes all those phone numbers you never agreed to share. Similar behavior has been found in apps from Twitter, Foursquare, Foodspotting and Path. You as a user are not offered the chance to opt out of sharing such data.
The controversy is such that two members of the US House Energy and Commerce committee have requested that Apple provides more information about its privacy policies.
"This incident raises questions about whether Apple's iOS app developer policies and practices may fall short when it comes to protecting the information of iPhone users and their contacts," the letter states.
"How many iOS apps in the US iTunes Store transmit information from the address book?" they said. "How many of those ask for the user's consent before transmitting their contacts' information?"
Tip of an iceberg?
The problem seems huge. Developer Dustin Curtis describes its magnitude: "I did a quick survey of 15 developers of popular iOS apps, and 13 of them told me they have a contacts database with millions of records. One company's database has Mark Zuckerberg's cell phone number, Larry Ellison's home phone number and Bill Gates' cell phone number. This data is not meant to be public, and people have an expectation of privacy with respect to their contacts."
Faced with yet another furore, Apple has responded -- and, as per usual, has done so with a promise to put together new systems to protect user privacy.
"Apps that collect or transmit a user's contact data without their prior permission are in violation of our guidelines," said an Apple spokesman.
"We're working to make this even better for our customers, and as we have done with location services, any app wishing to access contact data will require explicit user approval in a future software release."
Be warned: the problem extends beyond contacts. iOS apps can also access anything else in the OS sandbox, including pictures, calendars and other data -- even the camera.
Demand complete commitment
This means Apple must go further than delivering a permission-based system for contact data, it will have to ensure users have easily understood control over any data an app may wish to grab.
And it needs to figure out how to achieve this without diluting or over-complicating the iOS experience. Potentially each user would have access to a webpage on which they could review which apps have been given what permission to share what data, when that data was last accessed, and where it went.
Privacy is important. Respect for it shouldn't be something that requires controversy to achieve, it should be deep inside the company's DNA. That level of commitment makes absolute sense for competitive reasons, too.
Offering complete control over what information is shared, who it is shared with, and what usage you allow is made of your data by those firms you choose to share that data with isn't a luxury item but a potential feature.
Apple's iOS platform would be even more attractive if it promised complete privacy to users, particularly in an era when every major company wants as much of your personal data as they can get, without barrier, permission and free of any silvery-chrome restraint. Apple is a mature entity now and must decide whose benefit it exists for: for its own? For its partners? Or its customers?
Don't be evil, Apple.
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Jake Angier was promoted to pitching coach in August 2016 after three season serving as the Hornets recruiting coordinator and assisting in several areas on the field as an assistant coach. Angier played for head coach Reggie Christiansen for two years at South Dakota State and served as an assistant coach with the Jackrabbits for three seasons before serving as the pitching coach at North Dakota State for three years. He has eight years of Div. I coaching experience.
In his young coaching career Angier has helped mentor three pitchers that reached the major leagues in Caleb Thielbar, Blake Treinen and Layne Somsen.
"Coach Angier was the coach that I had never had at the time I met him," said Treinen, a reliever with the Washington Nationals. "His ability to push my talent both physically and mentally allowed me to be in a position to have success and further my career. I'm very grateful to have someone who cared about my personal goals as I did and that took the time to invest in helping make them become a reality."
In his three seasons at Sacramento State the Hornets have put together three record-breaking years, including the first WAC Tournament title and NCAA Div. I regional appearance and win in program history. The Hornets have gone 103-79 overall and 53-28 in the Western Athletic Conference in Angier's three years with the program.
Angier joined North Dakota State for the 2011 season and promptly molded the pitching staff into one of the most successful in school history. In 2011 he led the Bison pitching staff that dropped its team ERA by almost a full run from 2010 and held opposing hitters to a Division I program-best .285 batting average. In 2012 Angier's pitching staff set several school records, including single season school-records with 509 innings pitched, a .261 batting average, allowed only 3.18 walks per game, 333 strikeouts, 6 shutouts, 40 wins, while also posting a 3.38 ERA. The 2013 season for Angier and his staff proved to be just as successful when the Bison broke single season records with 346 strikeouts and just 3.02 walks allowed per game. One of Angier's pitchers at NDSU, John Straka, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2013.
Angier was the pitching coach at South Dakota State for two seasons as a graduate assistant. In his final season, Angier mentored the most prolific closer in SDSU history. He helped right-hander Trevor Vermeulen, an All-American, notch a career best 10 saves, 9 wins, and a 1.45 ERA. During those two years, Angier oversaw a pitching staff that set Jackrabbit single-season records with 463.1 innings pitched and 359 strikeouts.
Two of Angier's pitchers at South Dakota State were selected in the 2009 and 2010 MLB Draft. Blake Treinen currently pitches in the Major Leagues for the Washington Nationals and Caleb Thielbar pitched for the Minnesota Twins for three seasons.
A native of Bellevue, Wash., Angier played collegiately at Big Bend Community College and South Dakota State University. He graduated from SDSU in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in sociology and earned a master's degree in sports pedagogy in 2010. He and his wife Sheena have a daughter, Avery.


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What a header from Van Persie! The best goal of the tournament makes it 1-1 in the Spain Vs. Netherlands game. The amazing header from RVP cancels out Xabi Alonso's penalty earlier in the game.
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Theater review by Helen Shaw. Baryshnikov Arts Center. Adapted and directed by Piotr Fomenko. With Ksenia Kutepova, Alexey Kolubkov. 2hrs 30mins. One intermission.
Piotr Fomenko's Family Happiness, an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1859 novella, has an odd push-me-pull-you effect. For much of its two and a half hours, I found myself bristling at its gender dynamics, annoyed by a scatty heroine whose "simplicity" is meant to be synonymous with charm. It isn't just the 19th-century mores that feel archaic; the 21st-century production does too. Yet this Russian-language anti–love story also contains some very real charms—and it's worth noting that the late Fomenko (who passed away last year) was one of Russia's master directors. One should seize the chance to experience his particular blend of comic business, the lazzi he has devised for his romantic commedia.
Tolstoy's tale of a May-December courtship between 17-year-old Masha (Kutepova) and 36-year-old Sergei (Kolubkov) becomes here a dreamy portrait of disappointed hopes. Lit by a single candle, Masha spins on a chair underneath a fluttering black veil, thinking of her past. In flashbacks to her teenagehood, she races lightly around the set—skittish, half on tiptoe. Her love for the reluctant, much older friend of the family (they woo with dolls and giggles and tumbling off ladders) sours, of course, once reality and boredom set in. Masha's flightiness looks very different when the couple moves to Petersburg, and we watch—and shudder—as she realizes her need for her husband's sobriety and guidance. Originally devised in 2000, Happiness is notable mainly for Fomenko's whimsical staging moments: a trio using one sheet as a napkin, a musical interlude in which Masha sings to European admirers. These remain as unrushed, frequently sweet interludes. Yet the work has staled. Twelve years of repertory performance have left some of its effervescence strangely flat—perhaps even the performers have grown tired of the old child-bride routine.—Helen Shaw
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I believe the daughter of Jons and Barbru married Mårten's brother Jon in 1809 and that the other Märet linked to Marten is the correct one based on the fact that Mårten is listed as the brother-in-law to Anders Andersson 1762 and his wife Elsa Jönsdotter. 1776.
Yes, you are right. I only have one of them in my database married to Mårten and her parents are not Jöns & Barbru. So I changed the tree and merged the other Märit with the one you created for brother Jon.


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Jan. 23, 2012
The 3-point shot was added to the college basketball game 25 years ago. In celebration of its silver anniversary, ESPN recently held a contest to elect the all-time greatest 3-point shooters. Tennessee great and legendary sharpshooter Chris Lofton won the competition.
Thousands of people voted during last week's election, and ESPN announced Lofton as the winner during halftime of the Louisville-Pitt basketball game last Saturday.
Lofton received 118,265 overall votes—more than 12,000 ahead of second place—including 7,875 first-place votes—more than two thousand ahead of second place (results below).
The 2007 SEC Player of the Year (AP) earned All-America status three times during his career on The Hill, including consensus honors in 2007. Lofton, a Maysville, Ky., native, holds the SEC record for most career 3-pointers made (431), which ranks third all-time in NCAA history.
Lofton led the SEC in scoring (20.8) during the 2006-07 season, and also led the conference in 3-point field goals made during his freshman (93), sophomore (114) and junior (106) seasons. In 2004-05, he also led the league in 3-point percentage (.465).
The Big Orange record book was virtually rewritten during Lofton's career at Tennessee. He holds the Tennessee single-game records for 3-pointers made (9) and attempted (20). He holds single-season records for 3-pointers made (118) and attempted (307). His career 3-point average of .422 ranks second in school history. He ranks fourth in scoring at UT with 2,131 career points.
Vols fans didn't sit down much during Lofton's playing days, as his spectacular shots kept everyone on their feet. Most notably, Lofton hit a buzzer-beater from behind the 3-point arc to lift Tennessee to a 63-61 win over Winthrop during first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. The next season, a 6-foot-2-inch Lofton nailed a closing-seconds 40-plus footer over 6-foot-9-inch Kevin Durant. The Vols went on to defeat Texas in Knoxville 111-105 in overtime.
To Vols fans, he has alwaysbeen remembered as college basketball's best 3-point shooter. Now it's official.
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|1. Chris Lofton, Tennessee
|7,875 (1)
|2. J.J. Reddick, Duke
|5,556 (2)
|3. Kyle Korver, Creighton
|448 (7)
|4. Stephen Curry, Davidson
|5. Steve Kerr, Arizona
|1,661 (4)
|6. Jimmer Fredette, BYU
|1,165 (5)
|7. Dennis Scott, Georgia Tech
|218 (9)
|8. Tony Bennett, UW-Green Bay
|1,717 (3)
|9. Keith Veney, Marshall
|212 (10)
|10. Curtis Staples, Virginia
|375 (8)