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Davis Bend Nature Preserve
Located in rural central Kentucky, the Davis Bend Nature Preserve protects more than a mile of beautiful frontage along the south bank of the Green River.
Currently the nature preserve features wooded areas intertwined with former agricultural fields that have been restored to a diverse blend of native grasses and wildflowers. Relics of human history - an old barn, a farmhouse and a Civil War era family cemetery - blend easily into the natural landscape. The unique flora, fauna, geology and cultural characteristics of the Upper Green River region are well represented at the Davis Bend Nature Preserve.
Location: Located in Hart County - in the heart of the Conservancy's highest-priority portion of the Green River basin - which includes the upper Green River, its tributaries and portions of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Size: 266 acres; 166 acres owned by Kentucky Wild Rivers Program and 100 acres owned by The Nature Conservancy
What's At Stake: The Davis Bend Nature Preserve contains a mix of moist bottomlands, dry uplands, a sinkhole pond, and countless sinkholes and springs that are important to the water quality of the Green River. These unique features, habitat diversity and geographic location combine to make this one of North America's centers for endemism and biodiversity. On land, this includes an abundance of wild turkey, white-tailed deer, rabbits and bob-white quail. Under water, the nature preserve helps to safeguard more than 70 species of freshwater mussels, 150 species of fish, 42 species of troglobites and endemic species like the bottlebrush crayfish.
Risks to be Managed: Sediment from agricultural activity near erosion-prone areas represents the greatest risk to the health of the Green River. Naturally vegetated buffers alongside the river that are insufficient in size and rainfall runoff through karst groundwater sources can lead to unwanted inputs into the river in the form of excess fertilizer, chemical residues and animal waste. These undesirable contaminants can damage fish and mussel habitat and may cause the loss of valuable farm soils.
Milestones: The Conservancy bought the original tracts–-the B.J. and W.O. Buckner tracts–- comprising the Davis Bend Nature Preserve in 2000, and purchased additional property, the Reece tract, in 2002. In 2011, the Conservancy completed a master plan for the nature preserve.
Action: The Conservancy is working with private landowners throughout this stretch of the river to increase the number of river miles that are permanently conserved and restored to native vegetation, including hardwood trees, native grasses and wildflowers. At the Davis Bend Nature Preserve, work to replant the bottomland areas to native hardwoods is ongoing. In upland portions, careful application of prescribed fire is enabling native grass and wildflower plantings to thrive, which is providing high quality habitat for many birds, mammals and pollinator species.
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Well-known Clarksburg painter Joseph Oliverio died at his home, Friday evening, according to an obituary prepared by Perine Funeral Home.
Oliverio, 55, ran Joseph Oliverio Painting company for many years. He started in the painting profession at age 15. Known by many, simply as "Joey O," he made the Superman logo his unofficial trademark in his television commercials.
Along with being known for his painting business, Oliverio also ran for governor, as a Republican, on a number of occasions.
A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Clarksburg. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, also in Clarksburg.
Oliverio is survived by his parents and three daughters.
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Many Americans believe kids as old as 12 need adult supervision if they're going to play in public places, indoors or outside, according to a new poll that found a high number of people would support laws making it illegal to allow a 9-year-old to play unsupervised at the park.
The polls come as news outlets like U.S. News and World Reports are noting an uptick in parents arrested for letting their children do things without supervision.
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92 xj sport idles 2200 rpms i6 4.0 L
Hello i have an xj sport that i just put the 4.0 l back in. I start it up and it wants to idle at 2000-2200rps i checked the timing as far as being 5 degrees before TDC. But still not luck i changed the tps sensor and iac sensor located on the throttlebody but still no luck i run the engine and then disconnect the tps and plug it back in and it has no effect on the performance on the engine what so ever. i dont have an OBD1 reader to check for codes neither does oriellys auto parts. so i cant check the codes. im thinking it maybe could be the intake manifold gasket there might be a vacuum leak that would be my only other guess but before taking that off again i would like some advice before i tackle that again. pls sincerly 92 xj sport 4.0l driver. thank you.
Definately sounds like a vacuum leak to me, check all your hoses. I did the intake gaskets on a 3.1 grand am once and forgot to connect one measly hose. First start up, it idled at 3300 rpm:o
Hey I looked thru the vacuum hoses still couldn't find anything but I think it might be a bad ecu because my tps has no change I checked the codes with obd1 it shows no errors but if I turn the key on and off three times I can get codes thru the check engine light I sprayed carb cleaner around the intake manifold and no leaks we're found so I'm stumped right now it could be bad computer that's my guess any more input would be greatly appreciated.
Is the throttle plate completely closed while attempting to get it to idle? Starting fluid is better for trying to find a vacuum leak.But it could flare up on a hot engine. Did you do ANYTHING before this problem started or did the problem start on its own?
Hey ron I pulled the engine and when I hooked everything back up it happened it ran great before pulled could it be a map sensor? And thanks for replying.
If all is hooked up correctly id still say vacuum leak. Did you take the manifolds off? The fuel rail ( lots of o-rings) to lose. Try strarting fluid to find the leak.
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Marex Spectron, highlighting record world inventories, sounded a bearish note on cocoa prices despite forecasting a production deficit ahead, and acknowledging the political uncertainty in Ivory Coast.
Cocoa prices soared in both London and New York in the last session after Ivory Coast's president, Alassane Ouattara, unexpectedly dissolved the government of the top cocoa-producing country, citing tensions within his coalition cabinet.
However, the London-based broker raised doubts over the severity of the threat posed to cocoa supplies by the shake-up, despite Ivory Coast accounting for more than one-third of world output.
"If the Ivory Coast can produce and export a record 1.7m tonnes during a civil war," which Mr Ouattara fought to claim his, elected, presidency last year, "a change of government would seem of little consequence," Marex said.
The broker also flagged the negative impact on prices of the surprise success of a revamp of Ivory Coast's cocoa marketing regime, which has introduced a single body for the selling the country's supplies - the Coffee and Cocoa Council - paying a fixed price to farmers in return.
Many investors had feared problems with the new system, given concerns over matters such over storage space and an apparent lack of scrutiny ovf bean quality, besides the risk of cocoa futures spiralling beyond the fixed payout price, incentivising farmers to renege on deliveries to the council.
In fact, the regime – aimed at protecting farmers from market volatility, and so encouraging investment – "appears to be working far more successfully than almost all imagined", Marex said.
"The farmers are supportive of the system, cocoa is flowing and quality seems to have improved."
Indeed, the reforms "may lead to both improved quality and increases in quantity in the medium term".
Marex, which while covering many crops is particularly noted for its cocoa research, also urged investors against drawing a bullish view on prices from a forecast of world production falling 107,000 tonnes behind demand in 2012-13.
The forecast is higher than that from some other commentators, including a Barclays Capital estimate of a 98,000-tonne deficit.
However, it included a "very cautious view" of output from West Africa mid-crops "due to the unusual rainfall patterns in recent months".
Marex pegged the Ivory Coast mid-crop at 300,000 tonnes, the lowest for at least five seasons, and down from 361,000 tonnes in 2011-12, noting an extended period of dry weather before the arrival of rains in late September.
"Should the mid-crops turn out to be normal, it would become increasingly hard to argue that the cocoa market is in structural deficit."
Furthermore, the group highlighted that world inventories ended 2011-12 at a record-high 2.12m tonnes, equivalent to 56% of demand.
This is the highest stocks-to-use ratio – a key pricing metric – since 1989-1991, "when nominal International Cocoa Organization indicator prices were roughly half current levels".
And, "given the proximity of year end", speculators looked unlikely to lift their net long position, already at a historically high 29,686 lots for New York cocoa futures and options.
The dynamics "suggest a limited upside potential for the remainder of this year", Marex said, forecasting prices were "likely to fall" to a level encouraging end-user buying.
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1. Re: Software Card Resetfgrieu Nov 12, 2012 4:20 PM (in response to 966781)Deciding to reset is a task for the reader and its application, not the card.
Under ISO/IEC 7816-3 (T=0 or T=1), the card can not just decide to reset without breaking the protocol. The best it could do under T=0 is stay mute until the reader decides to reset it (which the reader can decide to do in either of two ways: cold or warm).
Ah, and I know no standard API for staying mute under Java Card. An infinite loop in an applet will typically NOT make the card mute.
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Thyroid cancer rates on the risePosted: Updated:
Thyroid cancer is on the rise and medical researchers don't know why.
The National Cancer Institute estimates more than 56,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year.
Some researchers think better screening is the reason for the increase.
But other doctors have long believed that obesity, a lack of fruits and vegetables, and radiation exposure play a part in the disease.
Another mystery: why women are almost three times more likely to develop the disease than men.
The good news is that thyroid cancer is usually very curable: The five-year survival rate is 97 percent.
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(Science: haematology) A condition characterised by enlargement of the spleen and the increased production of red blood cells by the bone marrow.
diagnosis is based on an increased number and volume of red cells. The total number of white blood cells and platelets may also be increased. Treatment will vary according to the age of the patient and severity of the disease. This condition carries an increased risk of developing acute leukaemia.
The disease usually begins in late middle life and is slightly more common in males.
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Phillips returns to lineup for DC finale
By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com
Bruce, Votto have faith bats will find life
WASHINGTON -- The Reds' profound hitting skid to start the season has felt infinite to frustrated fans. For the hitters actually going through it, it hasn't been fun either. But they have optimism that it will end."I personally know we're going to hit," Reds right fielder Jay Bruce said on Sunday morning. "We always hit. In my opinion, it's better to do this now than in July or August. We absolutely have to do a better job, and that's the bottom line. With the exception of a few guys, no one is really hitting." Cincinnati entered Sunday's game vs. the Nationals batting .191 as a team, including .138 with runners in scoring position. Bruce had three home runs through the team's first three games, but the team came into the series finale homerless in the previous six games. The individual batting averages have been low from key hitters. Scott Rolen entered batting .111; Ryan Ludwick was batting .150, and Bruce had dipped to .235. Reds manager Dusty Baker gave center fielder Drew Stubbs, batting .147, the day off from the lineup and started Chris Heisey, who came in hitting .188. The club's best hitter, first baseman Joey Votto, is batting .290, and believed that the team's good hitters will eventually rise to the level of their track records. "Whenever we start being like ourselves, we're one of the best offenses in the National League," Votto said. "We've got a choice. We can either panic through this whole thing, or be determined and continue to grind through and treat this as a nice early-season challenge that we'll overcome, and let the season play out. We'll prep for the rest of the season, and not today's shortcomings." One bright side during the Reds' skid -- the pitching staff had a 2.81 ERA over the previous five games. However, their record was 1-4. "We've played solid defense, I think, and have been pitching well," Votto said. "We're not hitting near where people expect. At some point, it will come around. If not, then oomph, poor Reds fans." Bruce didn't think it would come to do that. "It's still early," he said. "I don't think you can win or lose the season in the first couple of weeks. You can obviously put yourself in a better position."
Reds being cautious with ailing Cairo
WASHINGTON -- Reds utility infielder Miguel Cairo remained day to day Sunday with a strained left hamstring. Cairo was injured trying to score from second base in the second inning on Saturday vs. the Nationals."It's tight, but it's less sore than yesterday. It's a good sign," Cairo said. "The strength is good. Maybe it was just a cramp, or the muscle was trying to protect something." The Reds are holding off on considering a roster move regarding Cairo. They have a scheduled off-day on Monday before continuing the road trip in St. Louis. "We've got today and tomorrow before we have to make a decision," Reds manager Dusty Baker said Sunday.
Reds honor Jackie on 65th anniversary of debut
WASHINGTON -- Major League Baseball celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on Sunday, the 65th anniversary of the day the Brooklyn Dodgers' great broke the color barrier and integrated the game.Beginning a tradition started by former Reds star Ken Griffey Jr. in 2007, all uniformed personnel in the league donned Robinson's No. 42. That included Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips. "It's an #HONOR 2 wear #42 on my back 4#JackieRobinson Day! Thank u AGAIN 4 changing the world & letting me LIVE MY DREAM!" Phillips posted on Twitter before Sunday's game.
Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Mark My Word, and follow him on Twitter @m_sheldon. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Chinese Internet Companies See Broad Gains Thursday
Internet companies based in China were on a tear Thursday, with precious little news available to explain the trend.
Online marketplace provider 58.com Inc. (NYSE: WUBA) lead the trend with gains of 13.55 percent, trading at $52.11.
E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. (NYSE: DANG), which offers Chinese language book,s gained 6.39 percent to $12.98.
Chinese Internet provider NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) gained nearly five percent to $6.35.
Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU), an online marketer, gained 4.14 percent to $22.90.
And online television company Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC: TCTZF) picked up 2.6 percent, to trade at $15.28.
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Though of course, I was particularly glad when Dixon and I managed to escape without being asked where our make-up and fancy hairstyles were. As we descended the steps into the common room, we ran into the four boys from yesterday's train ride. The thing that struck me as odd was Dixon.
She immediately started stuttering when Sirius asked her what her name was. I was sure she had been hexed or something. Dixon seemed very different from those girls upstairs, so when she acted as though she had a brain the size of a pea I introduced her and tugged her along, quickly behind me.
As soon as we had cleared the common room, and been walking for long enough the boys weren't very close I hissed into her ear, "What was that? I thought you were different than those girls in our dorm. Clearly, I was wrong." I started to walk away.
"Wait, Lily. I'm sorry okay, I just wasn't expecting to see him, or for him to talk to me. I just remember seeing him on the train, and being shocked. I didn't think a boy our age could even be cute, but he kinda was?" Dixon said the last part in hesitation with a question mark at the end. I was about to cave, and I think she knew it too because she looked hopeful.
"Well, alright. Though you can bet your bottom dollar that eventually he will become even more aware of the fact that girls think he is good looking, and he will become even more arrogant. Just you watch." On that note, Dixon was forgiven. I am such a push-over. We looped our arms together and continued on to breakfast. The food in the great hall was magnificent, well until the boys had to sit down next to us. Apparently, James had something to ask me. Ugh, well he better make it quick, and it better not be stupid. I thought to myself as I turned to him so he could get in his question.
"Lily, will you go out with me?" James asked me. My eyes widened in shock. I think James Potter is the only one in my life to have ever rendered me totally speechless. I already knew what my answer was though, NO.
"I am sorry James, but I am eleven. I will not be dating until I am old enough to actually like someone. You would do well to get to know someone first before you ask them something like that." I responded, but for some reason I had the inexplicable urge to just yell at him for being so pig headed that he could not see that I did not even vaguely like him.
On that note I excited the Great Hall and headed to my classes. Over the next few weeks James pestered and tortured me about going on a date with him that I finally snapped. "No, Potter. I told you no. You would do well to remember that, because guess what? Where would we even go on a date to anyways? We can't go to Hogsmead, we have no free hours, and those that we have after classes are meant for studying. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but when will you learn that enough is enough?" I all but shouted at him.
He looked like I had just slugged him in the face. I ran away from the scene as quickly as my short legs could carry me. I felt really bad, so bad that I cried. I cried and I cried, and eventually when Dixon came to find me, I allowed her to take me back to the dorm so I could feel bad some more. It would take courage to keep asking someone out on a date after they had rejected you so many times.
That small fact made me feel even worse. I had crushed his spirits, I had yelled at him, and told him just what I thought about him always asking me to date him, and it had hurt him. I sat at my desk, and grabbed a piece of parchment and a fresh quill.
Dear Crissy,
I'm sorry but I seem to have hurt James's feelings. I said some rather rude things to him, but he had not actually done anything wrong. I just got upset at his consistently asking me to date him that I blew up at him. I hope you can forgive me, and that maybe one day I can make it up to you. I don't like hurting people. I am doing okay I guess. How are you and Jake doing? I did this needlework for you. It's of the platform area when you first met me. I got a picture and converted it so I could stitch it. It moves just like wizard pictures do. I hope you like it.
Lily Evans
I signed the letter with a sigh. I felt really bad, and according to Dixon, more bad than I should have been feeling. She believed he had it coming to him, but I thought differently, as he was just a person. He was not invincible, and I bet I hurt him. I attached my needle-point to the letter. It was rather large and had taken up any time that I hadn't been studying, in classes, or sleeping. Perhaps I was being melodramatic, and should not be worrying over this issue any more than I already have.
I had just received a letter back from Crissy the very next day. It read.
Dearest Lily,
I hate to say it, but I believe he had it coming to him. Though the action shouldn't have gathered crowds, as he wrote to me it had. I told him of your feeling bad about it, and how you felt so ashamed of how you had responded to his umm, well for lack of better word, feelings. I have also informed him that as you had already told him, he should wait until he is older before asking a girl out, and should know if he truly cares for her. Though I have no doubt in my mind he will ignore my advice, and date anyways. You mustn't let a little dispute get your spirits down.
On a brighter note, I love your needlework! It is very exquisite, and you have this art practiced most excellently. I do hope that I can convince you to come and visit us over the Christmas holiday next week. Though I assume you must ask your parents if you wish to come. I have an idea for a needlework project we can do together if you are up for it. Ask your mum and dad?
I beamed when I read how she had loved my needlework, and smiled even larger when I had been invited to spend some of Christmas holiday at the Potter residence. I quickly owled my parents.
Dear Mum and Dad,
School has been lovely, and there is much time for me to work on my needlework. I have also found many excellent tomes in the library here. I have a new best friend, her name is Dixon Sweet, and she truly is a sweetheart. On a different note, I have received an Owl from Crissy Potter, the kind lady who helped me find the platform and was very kind to me, has asked me to go visit her over the Christmas holiday. She asked me to get permission, and said that if I am allowed to come, she had a special needlework project for us to do. Please let me go; only for one day?
Love your daughter,
As I signed off that letter and sent it, I awaited my parent's approval to spend some of Christmas holiday with Crissy.
A.N. So the review box has been left hungry for two months now, and I believe that is partially my fault, thanks to the three of you who reviewed the first chapter, and as promised here is my attempt at a second chapter. I hope you like it and it is just as good as the first.
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I am not a Sanchez apologist. He deserves to lose his spot after last season. It was pathetic. I think he should have been benched LONG before he was. But before he lost it mentally, he did have potential and gave us some memorable games. If I can acknowledge how bad he's been, y'all can acknowledge his good moments too. Or can ya?
Again, not saying he should stay...or start if he does...just that he did bring us closer than any Jet has in awhile before he imploded.
He's an easy target now. I totally get that. The butt fumble and all those interceptions. The dude has lost all confidence. Can he rise above it? I'm a firm believer that he can. Wether its with the Jets or not...he's capable. He's young. It's up to him. I've seen others rise from the ashes.
I was as pissed as any green blooded Jets fan last season. That Thanksgiving day game against the Pats still haunts me. Can you imagine how it must haunt Sanchez? I will either crush him forever...or not. Again...totally up to him.
If the a Jets keep Sanchez and grooms Smith...I will get behind Sanchez this one last time. IF he ****s it up...he's benched for good. And next season hell be gone and Smith will take over.
Or maybe the Jets let him go now. Who knows.
Anyway...I'm not saying I am certain Sanchez can overcome last year if given the chance. We'll find out soon enough.
Frankly, I just want whoever is the Jets QB to succeed, but I think the exuberance that some people are having for Geno Smith is a little over-blown. While I hope he becomes a great NFL QB, it's a crap shoot.
He is not Mark Sanchez.
Competitive, confident player who can lead a team with his physical attributes and willingness to work on his craft. Possesses a quick delivery, can get the ball downfield or move a team methodically by making quick decisions. Has improved his accuracy greatly during his career, placing the ball very well at every level of the field. Fires throws into tight windows over the middle while also leading receivers open on the sideline and showing touch on fades into the end zone. Generally keeps his eyes downfield and feet moving within the pocket to find a target instead of looking to run. Finds second or third options across the field if first read is covered. Tests defenses with his ability to get first downs and more with his feet, has speed to break off big runs and usually makes the right decision on when to take off. Has gotten physically stronger over the course of his career, is a tough player who will hang onto the ball after a big hit and bounce back up.
May not be any better than Mark Sanchez.
Runs a spread offense almost exclusively from the shotgun, needs work on his footwork coming from under center. Ball will float or sail if his feet are not set or he fails to transfer weight, either in the pocket when facing pressure or when throwing on the run. Blitz awareness is only adequate, will miss guys coming free to his left and right. Will back up from pressure at times instead of unloading the ball or stepping up to make the throw. Seemingly regressed each week, especially when locking on to one side of the field. Did not participate in the Senior Bowl.
Sanchez had digressed. Honestly, the way the Jets treated Sanchez was a joke. I know that Sanchez has to be accountable for poor decision making issues. However, he didn't have many good weapons or a decent supporting cast to help him. Also when he did start to get into a rhythm, they took him out and put it Tebow.
They never should have gotton Tebow. They did it for back page headlines.What a joke and circus atmosphere they created. Glad that is over.
Smith: Has the potential to be groomed, the right way, and when they get a decent group of skill psn players, in 1-3 years growth and experience, you will see that he was a very good pick. Her has potential. He is very young.
I think and hope he will do ok.
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text: BUYER'S GUIDE First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI The Gene Pool Deepens Michael Febbo writerAugust 31, 2011 Share this article Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email Share this article Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer View Special Offers No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Change Car Select Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari FIAT Ford Genesis GMC Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram Rolls-Royce smart Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Select Model GO 1. Vehicle Option Trim Exterior Color No Preference Black Blue Brown Gold Green Orange Red Silver White Yellow Interior Color No Preference Beige Black Blue Gray Green Other Red White Buying Time Frame Within 48 hours Within a week Within two weeks Within a month More than a month Payment Method Undecided Loan Lease Cash Trade In? Yes No 2. Contact Info First Name Last Name Address City State -- AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Zip Code Phone Email 3. Dealer Selection Receive your free dealer pricing information by completing your contact information! In the first five generations it was pretty easy to comprehensively sum up the difference between a Golf and a Jetta: One had a trunk. The sixth-generation Jetta has established its own identity in the Volkswagen product line as a bigger, more mass-market-friendly car. Now, the differences between the two run much deeper. Mechanically and spiritually, the Jetta stands apart from its former fraternal twin the Golf. It makes sense the 2012 Jetta GLI would follow suit and differentiate itself from its Golf-based brethren, the GTI.Although the sixth-gen Jetta has seen record sales volumes since its introduction last year, longtime fans were let down by the newest offering. In an effort to compete in the hotly contested compact market, a few corners were rounded to bring prices to a level not seen on a Jetta window sticker since the MKIII in 1999. The Volkswagen faithful will be happy to know that the folks in Herndon, and maybe more importantly Wolfsburg, are listening. The GLI is equipped with a thoroughly squeezable soft-touch dashboard that feels just as luxurious as the GTI's when poked and prodded. The rear suspension is now fully independent and the beam axle is gone, replaced with a multitude of multi-links soaking up bumps and cornering forces. Last, the exterior looks far more aggressive than the standard Jetta, with big air intakes, flared sills, bigger wheels, and possibly the biggest difference — a lowered ride height. On the road, the GLI is its own animal, falling somewhere between the standard Jetta and the GTI in terms of sportiness. The Jetta has roughly 16 inches of extra length over the GTI, and this fact alone changes the car's feel quite a bit. The GLI feels more settled and comfortable in fast sweepers, but it doesn't feel as adept at quick direction changes in switchbacks where hot hatches excel. It feels slower to react and doesn't like to rotate as fast. Some of this has to do with tuning as well as size.In order (we suppose) to better differentiate the two cars, the GLI feels a bit more luxurious than the GTI on the road. The suspension tuning isn't nearly as stiff as the current GTI's or even that of past GLIs. The result in tight corners is increased understeer. VW's X-Diff electronic limited slip differential still works well here, but doesn't seem quite as effective as in the GTI. Turning in with too much gusto causes the front tires to break loose almost immediately. Getting back on the throttle pulls the front end back around, but the GLI really needs more front grip. Part of the understeer may have been the all-season tires on the vehicles at the press drive. It may also explain why the front end never really felt planted. We have a feeling a proper set of performance tires will probably be the best money a GLI owner will ever spend.The GLI comes with just one engine: VW's celebrated 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection I-4. Buyers will, however, get their choice of six-speed transmissions — manual or dual-clutch automatic. After driving both, it is hard to say that one has an advantage over the other. Clearly the DSG is the faster alternative, but driving enthusiasts will likely choose the manual. Both operate flawlessly with the DSG firing off shifts either in full automatic or from the steering wheel-mounted paddles. The manual has a very damped yet still mechanical clutch feel, and while the shifter throws are rather long, the action is smooth and the stick falls into gear easily. Acceleration is easy from anywhere in the rev range with the small turbo spinning up even before 2000 rpm. Besides the much-anticipated dashboard, the GLI gets a new steering wheel — essentially a GTI unit — that is easily one of the 10 best in any car at any price. It's flat-bottomed, thick-rimmed, red-stitched, and sculpted enough around the two horizontal spokes to make your hands happy on long drives or during spirited driving. The new sport seats are up to the task as well. Although not as deeply bolstered as some of the Recaro-branded seats in past GLIs, they remain comfortable over long distances and provide ample support for cornering. (We expect the Recaros are being saved for the rumored Jetta R at some point.) VW had both cloth and leather versions available for testing. Being enthusiasts, we would be more likely to take the stickier, breathable cloth. Our one complaint is that the black cloth seems too subdued compared to the plaid design available in the GTI. The leather looks classy and decidedly more upscale, and it may actually be more appropriate for the character of the car. First and foremost, this GLI assumes the role of a people-carrier, albeit one with a sporty side. The back seat feels larger than in previous Passats. The ride is smooth and quiet, wind noise is barely noticeable, and the Fender audio system is a revelation for cars in this class.The GLI feels more grown-up than its three- or five-door brother. While the GTI has certainly evolved a long way from its hot hatch-hooligan roots, it still feels like a partner in crime. It's a vehicle that gets you out of bed on a Sunday morning to head to the track or the canyons. The GLI may inspire you to get off the freeway an exit early to take that favorite cloverleaf, but it just doesn't have that same desire to be pushed. Maybe, then, the target buyer won't miss the traction/stability control defeat button that's deleted from the GLI. The car allows a decent amount of tire spin coming out of slow turns, but you can never defeat stability control. The lift-throttle oversteer that was always a hallmark of GLI fun is now nipped by the computer's desire to keep things safe and sane.Past-generation GLIs have always occupied a weird station in the VW lineup. The rest of the world sees the Jetta as an old man's car, something no self-respecting hoon would be caught reckless driving in. In the States, it was something a driving enthusiast — but not necessarily a VW enthusiast — bought as an entry into the European performance world. It gave an owner 95% of the thrills of the GTI while still being a bit more traditional. With the rising popularity of hatchbacks in the U.S., albeit slow, maybe it is time for the GLI to establish its own place on the VW lot. The GLI is certainly a good entry into the mainstream compact sport sedan market. It has all the features Jetta enthusiasts have been clamoring for, plus most of the traditional performance. It will appeal to the mass market with its supple, sport-tuned suspension and agreeable looks. If VW's current success with the Jetta is any indication, this will likely find a home in the garages of several customers who wouldn't have considered a VW in the past. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI BASE PRICE $24,265 VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door, sedan ENGINE ENGINES 2.0L/200-hp /207-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4 TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSIONS 6-speed manual, 6-speed twin-clutch auto CURB WEIGHT 3150 lb (mfr) WHEELBASE 104.4 in LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 182.2 x 70.0 x 56.6 in 0-60 MPH 5.8 sec (MT est) EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON 22-24 / 32-33 mpg ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CITY/HWY 102-105 / 153-159 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS 0.72-0.75 lb/mile ON SALE IN U.S. September Share this article Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI /8 Advertisement to Skip 1 | 8 2 | 8 3 | 8 4 | 8 5 | 8 6 | 8 7 | 8 8 | 8


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Sure, Kickstarter is filled with all sorts or trinkets and projects that will never see the light of day even if they reach their goals.
But there are also useful projects for your digital needs that are so good they end up raising a whole $2.5 million as a first real institutional round. We're talking about Lima, a little device that stores all of your mobile device's content.
It's a small hardware device with a universal app (meaning, it works with any operating system) that stores your digital files. You can access your stored files from any Mac OS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android device simply by plugging the Lima into it.
"With the explosion of tablets and smartphones, our data is becoming more scattered and fragmented, making it harder than ever to consolidate and access what matters most," said Lima cofounder and chief executive Severin Marcombes.
Unlike the traditional cloud storage systems we've been using, such as Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive, and so on, Lima wants to hold all of your files in one place so you never have to switch between different storage systems and devices.
Lima, started by Marcombes and Gawen Arab, initially raised $1.2 million in its 2013 Kickstarter campaign. It's new $2.5 million comes entirely from Partech Ventures.
"Lima is one of the most ambitious products we've seen in the last decade," said Philippe Collombel, General Partner of Partech Ventures. "The team has an innovative approach to the explosive issue of personal data and has the potential to rebuild a 20 year old file storage process. We believe Lima will solve the siloed data issue so prevalent around the globe."
"There's a huge shift from having one computer to having multiple connected devices. Lima gives consumers control through a transparent and ubiquitous platform that effortlessly consolidates all their digital belongings across devices," said Romain Lavault of Partech Ventures.
The company will use this new funding to expand its engineering, marketing, sales, and distribution efforts and to build a strategy to get into the North American, European, and Asian markets.
On Kickstarter, Lima reached its funding goal in less than 12 hours, from 13,000 backers, and became Kickstarter's 13th most funded technology project.
Update: Some of Lima's backers appear to be very unhappy with CGC, Lima's maker, according to backer comments on Lima's Kickstarter page. The Lima was supposed to ship to backers between Dec. 2013 and April 2014, depending on their pledge tier, although the company maintains that it plans to ship in July according to its replies to backer comments.
Its most recent update to backers states that the new funding will help it "expand our resources so we can accelerate not just our development but ensure we can deliver you the best possible product. Our goal is not just to ship you a product, but a product that is well tested and that you'll love to use."


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Pellegrini: Refereeing decisions decided the game
Manuel Pellegrini declared that the referee played a decisive role in his team's 2-0 defeat to FC Barcelona.
Martin Demichelis was sent-off and a penalty was given after 55 minutes for a foul which the 60-year old believes was outside of the area and should never have been allowed to happen because of a foul to Jesus Navas in the build-up.
The Chilean thinks that it was a bad idea to select a referee who had made an "important error" at Barcelona's expense in their 2012 UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Milan.
Jonas Eriksson was openly criticised by then-Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola for failing to award his side two penalties in the first-leg's goalless draw at the San Siro.
"Well, I think the referee decided the game. Before the penalty, it was a foul on Navas – he was a few metres away, so he saw it and it should have been a free-kick," Pellegrini stated.
"I thought it was not a penalty – it was outside of the box. To play for 40 minutes without a player against Barcelona is very difficult.
"He refereed the game, Barcelona v Milan – he made an important error against Barcelona. Today, he rearranged."
Despite this disappointment at the official's performance, Pellegrini revealed that he was proud of his team's gutsy showing.
He was pleased that his team tried to overcome their one-man disadvantage to try and draw level in the tie.
"We played very well, we tried to draw level but then they scored the second goal in the last minute," Manuel said.
"Barcelona didn't have any chances to score in the match until the penalty.
"It was important to continue playing the way we did and try to score. With one player less it was very difficult to score but we had two or three chances to do it.
"Silva forced a very good save from Valdes, Clichy had a good chance and the referee gave a foul when Dzeko had a clear chance.
"It's very difficult to analyse the game – before the penalty, Barcelona did not have any chances. We were just preparing a way to score a goal and then that happened.
...Manuel Pellegrini...
"Barcelona had a lot of the ball but they had it where we wanted. They were not near our area, that's what we wanted.
"Since the beginning, he [the referee] didn't give a good impression – he was decisive in this game. Even so, the team played with courage, with personality and tried to draw the match with ten men."
Pellegrini's counterpart Tata Martino warned that the tie wasn't over as far as he was concerned, with the second leg coming up in three weeks.
"Our intention was to win, our strategy was to win, so in that respect it was a fair result, but it is true we lost control for ten minutes in the first half, we did the same in the second half for ten minutes and City had two good chances to score," Martino reflected.
"Every time we gave them the advantage, it was a risk for us.
"I'm happy with the result, we played very well for the first 90 minutes but I say that because the game is 180 minutes. We'll approach the next game as if it's goalless.
...Tata Martino...
"I'm not confident [that the game is over], but it's true we did a good game away and we must now repeat the same performance at home.
"We're going to keep on playing with the same intensity, the same commitment to the second leg. We have a tough rival, almost at the same level – the only difference is that we won an away game but we can't forget that City lost to Munich at home but beat them away."
We have taken a massive 360 degree image of the fans at the match.
From 8pm (GMT) Wednesday you'll be able to tag yourself and enter competitions on www.mcfc.co.uk/cityfanpic.


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So, you are on Enchantment next month? You must be getting so excited! Will you be posting comments and pictures when you get back? Please do! Would love to see them and hear about all the ship has to offer!Yes am every excited as it will be my first time on the Enchantment. Unfortunatley I'm the only person on earth who does not own a camera nor wishes to own a camera. So there will be no posting of pictures.
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NASA's Mars Exploration Rover microscopic imager onboard Spirit revealed a gap less than half an inch in the imprint left behind in the soil. 3D glasses are necessary to view this image.
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text: On Mon, Nov 18, 2002 at 11:42:41AM +0100, Sven Panne wrote: > I remember atomicModifyIORef, but what are its "friends" exactly? PVars > have died, IIRC, and some cunning constraints on the execution order of > finalizers were rejected, too. Do you mean dependencies between ForeignPtrs? I don't think the people who need them have given up. But I certainly hope that the execution order of finalizers on a single ForeignPtr is specified, and I think I saw SimonM agreeing to it. At the minimum it is necessary to specify that any finalizer added to a ForeignPtr created with mallocForeignPtr runs before the memory is deallocated.


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Drivers on the New York State Thruway Wednesday morning were facing backups of up to five miles after a dump truck rolled over in Hillburn, authorities said.
The single-vehicle accident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. near exit 15A southbound and scattered construction debris in the roadway, State Police Trooper Richard Allen said. Two lanes were closed while authorities cleared the scene. All lanes were open after 8 a.m.
The driver suffered minor injuries, but was treated at the scene, Allen said.
Wednesday's backup marked the second straight day of delays for weary Thruway commuters in Rockland County.
Construction on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Tuesday ran behind schedule and delayed traffic as far back as the Garden State Parkway interchange, prompting the state to fine contractor firm Tutor Perini some $230,000. The firm said the deck replacement work that forced the delays was completed Tuesday, adding that it doesn't expect to have to close lanes as part of the project going forward.


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Miss Delaware Teen USA has given up her crown Tuesday after allegations surfaced that she starred in a porn.
Melissa King, 18, resigned the day after a porn website posted a video that claimed to feature the 2013 beauty queen.
"I would like to confirm to you that the Miss Delaware Teen USA pageant has received a resignation letter from Miss King's attorney," Dara Busch, pageant spokeswoman, wrote in an e-mail to the News Journal in Delaware.
The woman in the porn looks like King and admits to a man off-camera that she has competed in beauty pageants.
But when contacted by the newspaper, King denied it was her in the clip, which is on YouTube.
On Tuesday night, @Melissa_M_King retweeted on Twitter, "If a good person does a bad thing, it does not make them bad."
The runner-up, Hailey Lawler, will take King's place, officials said.
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This is a double header – Simon and I were out of the country with the chums last week celebrating his birthday, and it's time to catch up with The Real Housewives of Miami. So where are we now?
How long have Alexia and Herman been married that she has never worked on a dead pig before? Having always seen butchers in Europe and N.Y.C. with animal carcasses hanging in the shop, having grown up attending pig roasts with my parents and their friends, I was surprised by Alexia's reaction both at the slaughterhouse and in the kitchen. It's not only a Cuban thing; they roast whole pigs in Texas, Kansas and the Caribbean, too, though more often on a spit than in a smoker. It just never occurred to me to be squeamish about that; if one chooses to eat meat, it's better to be grateful to that animal and recognize that it died for your benefit, than try to pretend that it was never alive and came in plastic wrap from the supermarket, and squirt hand sanitizer everywhere as though that would help block out the memory. It's why in our house, we call Bolognese "dead cow sauce," so the kids know exactly what they are eating. Okay, speech over.
Phillippe and Marysol were adorable, and I appreciated their giggly nervousness. Loved Elsa, as usual, from her pretense at never having seen the ring before, to correcting her daughter and knowing exactly how many carats each stone was. They ended the scene but I bet Elsa went on to describe the cut, the clarity and the vintage. Tee hee.
Watching the dinner, again I was surprised that guests reacted with shock to the pig. Personally, I'd prefer dealing with an actual pig to piggish behavior, which is certainly what we saw from Lea. She was trying too hard to be funny, and instead wound up offending everyone – it seems like that's a pattern when she mocks whatever makes her uncomfortable, whether it's trying on clothes or a friend's marriage she's not sure about.
Finally, we spend some time with Cristy, and I think if someone has to be awarded the "pig of the week" award, it would be her. I liked her support of a local designer, though not sure why Alexia came out of the dressing room looking elegant and Cristy came out looking like a kid going clubbing, but never mind that. I could not believe that Cristy stuck to her argument that she did Lea a favor by stopping by her gala. If you want to show support to a friend's charity, and everyone else is paying for their tickets, the correct way to show that support is to pay for your tickets. No one writes checks anymore, so she didn't need to worry about Lea's bra – you scribble down a credit card number on the forms on every table, or grab anyone with a clipboard and give it to them. Easy, done, and over. Yes, it's true that sometimes people are invited to charity dinners as guests, but this clearly wasn't one of those occasions. Pay up, and don't grouse about it.
There were no pigs in sight when Lea sat down with Adriana – while I don't pretend to understand what's going on in Adriana's head, or her hope that her fiancé should take over part of her son's school fees, I did feel for her in that moment, and appreciated Lea's desire to help her friend.
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Moving onto the big day! In Aspen, the bride prepared, and for just a quick moment I thought of Elsa when Marysol said, "I like to be impulsive." Can't you just imagine Mama saying that too?
Alexia flirted with a hot young actor, Larsa obsessed over her cooking party … (So was this originally supposed to be a cooking show? Every week there's a dinner party or a cooking lesson.) She lost major points with me when she said "funner" – AGAIN. It's not a word!
Did anyone else wonder how they managed to capture the car accident aftermath on camera? My guess is that Alexia was already close to the fashion show, and when the wreck happened the crew hightailed it to the scene. Anyway, points for capturing life as-it-happens.
It didn't sound to me like Adriana really loves her fiancé, and certainly not her ex. The whole financial discussion with Lea seemed cold and transactional – she has every right and a duty to be concerned about her future, along with her son's, but I couldn't really relate to the way she went about it. Though it was very funny to see her decide to invest in pole dancing lessons as a way of making peace.
Speaking of peace, there was none of it to be seen at the cooking party – I couldn't believe Cristy. First, she backpedaled and said she had every intention of paying – fine, but that doesn't go along at all with her assertion that she was doing Lea a favor by attending. Clearly her back was up against the wall, so she decided to attack Lea for being too attached to her charity. Total nonsense. Larsa should have called that chef over to throw the squabblers out into the parking lot.
In the end, I felt badly for Lea at the motivational speaking event. Note to reality show participants – if you're going to make a speech, the cameras are going to focus on those who aren't paying attention. It has happened on New York, Orange County, New Jersey – and those are just the ones I can remember. She probably is a good speaker, but … ouch.
Marysol and Phillippe's wedding was beautiful, seemingly private (albeit broadcast on TV a year later) and sweet – an ideal reality TV wedding, I think. I wish them happiness, and hope they work out that wine cellar situation – maybe she could paint it? What an adorable couple.
Until next week … and we're counting down until the NYC premiere April 7! For more about Real Housewives, visit Bravotv.com. For more on Alex, including her book, Little Kids, Big City, visit her Web site or follow her on Twitter


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Now there is no hole!
From the relaxing music to the kaleidoscopic colours, Ilomilo offers a whole world of charm and fun, and you can even compare against friends. Replayability is a given. Hidden collectables like photographs will tempt you to revisit cleared levels to explore the hidden corners and nooks.
There's even an online scoreboard of sorts that show how you fare — in terms of how many cubes you travel over to complete a level — against everyone else playing this game. If this doesn't inspire you to retry the levels for a better score, nothing else will.
The fun doesn't end after you complete all 49 levels. A new download pack, Autumn Tale adds 25 new levels of puzzle for 240 Microsoft Points.
All in all, the game's virtues certainly stack up well. Ilomilo is a shining beacon of excellence among the gems of the Xbox Live Arcade, and a deserving icon of a cute puzzle game done right.
Reviewer's rating – 4.5 out of 5
Ilomilo (Xbox Live Arcade Game)
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Price: 800 Microsoft Points (roughly S$16.50)
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I was very fortunate to have received a prototype copy of Hanayama's newest release, the Cast Dot from their good folks during IPP37, which took place last weekend in Paris, France.
The Dot, as far as I can tell is presently only available to the market in Japan via Japanese retailers and several (Japanese) Ebay sellers. But I am sure it will reach the other puzzle and online stores outside Japan pretty soon.
My "beta" puzzle is not the black and silver version presently in the market but sports a brassy and copper steam-punk look instead. Physically (aside from the colour scheme) I don't think there is any difference in the design between my prototype and the production version packaged under Hanayama's Huzzle brand.
The Dot was designed by Akio Yamamoto, who was also behind the designs of a dozen or more other Cast Puzzles and the multi-coloured series of Naked Secret Boxes. My prototype is made of zinc alloy (I think). For an early version, the quality of my copy was very good and the puzzle functioned as intended.
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The object is to take apart the puzzle into two separate pieces. My initial impression was that the Dot is similar to the Cast Diamond, designed by Scott Elliot. In some ways it is, but the solve in my opinion is harder than the Diamond. It took me a bit of fiddling before I managed to split the two pieces. I tried to remember the moves for later re-assembly but the latter was a tad more difficult than I expected.
DOT, according to one Hanayama insider familiar with the puzzle stands for (D)-Direction:(O)-Orientation:(T)-Twist...very appropriate since you need to employ all three to solve the DOT.
DOT, according to one Hanayama insider familiar with the puzzle stands for (D)-Direction:(O)-Orientation:(T)-Twist...very appropriate since you need to employ all three to solve the DOT.
While the Diamond requires a "one-move" sort of motion" to "fuse" the two separate parts together once you have found the rather precise point of entry, the Dot requires a few more steps. The way the design has been carried out seems like you have to link the parts initially through a sort of mini maze with several twists and turns until you hit a certain "sweet spot"; and wah-la , the two parts suddenly come together and fit (just) so precisely and nicely. Get the orientation wrong at the start and you will remain stuck. Again, because you can see everything that you are doing, so long as you persevere, you will eventually solve it at some point.
Repeat solving becomes progressively easier as you memorise the moves but my second and third attempts at re-solving took me almost as long as my first time, even though I knew how the pieces were suppose to interact with each other.
The parts of the Dot are very precisely cut and does look a bit delicate. While it is robustly made and can probably stand up to some rough handling, the Dot does not require any force whatsoever and you may damage the puzzle if you force any move by overly twisting or turning. This particular Cast puzzle does require a bit more delicate handling during play than some of the other Cast puzzles in the series.
It's a nice (very pocketable) puzzle (5.7cm x 4.7cm x 1cm) and just right on the challenge scale for some quick puzzling while on the go, for example during a commute or just to pass some casual time. I played and solved mine on the flight from Paris back to Singapore. It is rated 2 stars in terms of difficulty by Hanayama but I personally think it should be at around 2.5!


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tdurniat Posts: 1I have a 1998 Jetta 2.0 with 63,000 milles. It starts fine, but when accelerating the engine wants to die after about 2 seconds. If I take my foot off the accelerator at that time, it will not die and I can accelerate again for about another 2 seconds. Thid repeats at about 2 seconds the entire time I am driving. As long as I stop accelerating every 2 seconds, I can eventually get it up to speed, but if I try to continue to accelerate, it will die. The error codes scanned are P0103 & P1580. Did anyone else have these problems or have any ideas what may be the cause based on these codes?
Code 1580 says a throttle actuator problem. There are diagnostic procedures to test this but you need a tool like a VAG-COM. Jettas seem to throw this code a lot.. Also the P103 code is the MAF circuit input, which may be related, I'm not sure. You'd need a wiring diagram to see if these two components happen to have something else in common like a relay or ground wire or whatever.
You can always try to clean the throttle body and MAF sensor thoroughly (using the correct solvent).
A new actuator is very pricey. You don't want to be guessing on that part.
I have never heard of the throttle actuator going bad.... but it may be "out of sync" with the accelerator pedal. This could happen if somone mistakenly touches the accelerator pedal while starting the engine. (One should NEVER touch accelerator pedal when starting engine!!) Also, disconecting battery may lose the adaptation settings.
There is a procedure to re-synchronize the throttle-pedal to the throttle-plate. This procdure is called "throttle adaptation" by VW. Here is a synopsys of the "throttle adaptation" procedure from the Bently manual:
1) WITHOUT touching accelerator pedal, turn key to "run" (do not start engine)
2)wait several seconds for onbaord diagnostics to complete.
3) slowly press accelerator pedal to floor and HOLD for at least 5 seconds.
4) slowly relase accelerator pedal
5) turn key off
The above procedure also resets an automatic xmission to the default settings.
If the above does not help... you may wish to search the internet for "throttle adaptation" to learn more about it. Some folks have reported that they had to do other things (like disconect battery 1st, or leave key in "ON" position for 3 minutes before pressing pedal down.)
purdysjetta99 Posts: 2is it possible to swap my 2.0 for a 1.8t motor in my 99 vw jetta?i only honda swaps not vw...thanks for all the help!!!!
brockm666 Posts: 1Hey, im curently having the same problems with my car. I have a 99 Jetta. (older body style) and it cuts out at 2-3 grand and maxs at 35-40mph. i changed my spark plugs, my wires, fuel filter, and nothing came out of it. a friend suggested coils like you had been suggessted. but you say it didnt help? another friend says cam sensor. did you find out what the problem was??? thankx for your time
Hi all. I'm having major problems. First let me say that I replaced an ignition coil a few months ago. I had a difficult time locating one. Once I changed it everything was fine. I did drive the car for more than a week with a bad coil though.
Last Thursday on my way home from work the engine started running rough and losing power. I figured it was a coil again. The next day I swapped out each coil with a good one with no change. I then changed the plugs. It ran rougher. Then ran a little smoother. Now it is very rough. I had the codes scanned at Advance Auto Parts. I'm getting P0172 - System Too Rich (Bank 1) and all four cylinders are misfiring. They keep switching around so I know its not the ignition coils.
I have read that the catalytic converter can be damaged when driving with a bad coil. I think the cat is bad and have ordered a universal one online. I drilled holes in the old one today hoping it would improve engine power. That was dumb. Loud but no change. I can't drive it anymore until I fix it. I can't afford to take it to a mechanic.
Could the problem be something other than the cat? Would a bad O2 senser cause the engine to misfire. I also have the rotten egg (exhaust smell). What causes the system to be too rich? Thanks
What causes the system to be too rich?
MAF sensor
O2 sensor
leak in intake plumbing
trubocahrger not pushing enough air thru engine
(some others)
Try this, UNPLUG the electrical connector from the MAF and then start engine and drive for a couple days. (This will force the computer into "limp mode" and may turn on the CEL.) If it runs better, suspect that your MAF is sending bad signals to the computer and may be bad.
Many folks have reported that when MAF is bad, the engine will run BETTER with it disconnected thus forcing engine to run in "limp mode".
The MAF has been bad for a while and unplugged. The car ran fine regardless. It is definately something else. Can the O2 senser cause the power loss and the rotten egg smell?
yes definitely a possibility. You need to get a handle on this car I think. It seems to be running away from you. Do you know of any VW specialty shop that has a mechanic who knows how to do step by step diagnosis? I sense that you are throwing parts at the car (and I know you're trying to do the right thing here) and I'd hate to see you waste more money than it might cost to pay a clever tech to straighten this puppy out once and for all.
perfectly normal for a couple seconds then falls off. Would a damaged/missing crankshaft positioning sensor allow that to happen? If I tap the accelerator irregularly it will sometimes rev up but always dies. There is a dent in the oil pan but not very large. I love this car (newly acquired). I can't help but think it's something simple (wishful?). I tried the accelerator "sync" procedure another member suggested, disconnected the battery.... It sure feels like a fuel issue. Any other ideas?
we need to get some codes to know where to start I think. A simple fuel test would be to measure fuel pressure in the injection rail, if you had that type of gauge.
You're correct. I just didn't want to run into a huge bill. I cut the cat out today in anticipation of the new cat being delivered Monday. Still the same issues with the engine. It is still misfiring. I still think the cat was bad but there is something else wrong as well. How do I find out if either of the O2 sensors are bad? I looked at the hose from underneath; didn't see anything obvious. If I can get the new cat installed on Monday at least I avoided having to pay someone to do that. Then I can take it in and have it looked at if no one on this board has an obvious cause for me.
I am having some trouble. If i hook up the alternator, it will start but runs rough and if i push on the gas, it shuts off. However, if i disconnect the alt. it will run fine. I have replaced the coil, rotor,plugs, wires, distributor, starter alt ans battery. Could someone help me with this.
mk4we Posts: 2i have a 2001 wolfie that has 140000 miles on it i run strictly shell v-power and always couple valvoline syn power 5w 40 with a bosch 3421 filter and she still drives like new i just want to encourage people to not be cheap with preventative maintenance for example YES shell is more expensive than most BUT with a 14.5 gallon tank you look at a maximum of TWO dollars more at the pump each time multiply that by 50 and it costs 100 dollars A YEAR more to run v-power than the "best price" 91 octane which is the recommended fuel i have replaced the timing network on my car as per maintenance since i have owned it and that is the extent of the cars time spent in the shop.................just a thought if you are truly a v-dub lover its the least you can do for your car
02 sensor is hard to test. It has to be (well, should be) done with the car running and with a special type of voltmeter attached. Probably not something you are equipped to do.
The O2 sensors are much easier to test with a VagCom. Just plug your laptop into your VW and run diagnostics.
Dont forget that there are 2 types of O2 sensors. Some have a digital (on/off) type of output and other have an analog output. VW uses BOTH kinds of O2 sensors on some enginecodes.
If you REALLY want to test out the O2 sensors, you can collect data as you drive then graph the results on the screen when you get back home.
In the hands of a skilled user, the VagCom system can be used to efficently isolate almost any issue with your VW. I have diagnosed everything from bad MAF to burned out glowplugs and popped-off hoses. Even burned-out heated-review-mirrors can be located quickly. Faultcodes can be diagnosed and reset....etc etc.
You can even enable/disable any of the programmable options such as auto-door locks, beep when armed...etc.
Update, it is the voltage regualtor wire doing this to the car.
autowork7456 Posts: 15I have a 2002 Jetter 1.8T. The check engine light keeps coming on. The code is P0171 running lean. One dealer had the car for three months replaced all kinds of parts. Carried to another VW dealer and they have replaced cat coverter, pulled the head and checked it (it was fine), have replaced several sensors and usually before we get home from the dealership the light is back on and with the same code. This time we drove the car for 166 miles before the light came back on, but it is back on again. I am getting really tired of it. It is getting very expensive. The car runs perfect, just the check engine light. Can you help me?
wow, thats a lot of money to toss into it and it not fix it. Have you tried cleaning the throttle and Mass Air flow sensor. I just put 1000 into my jetta just to find out that it is the voltage regulator wire bad, and i cant find another one. Really dont want to have to go thru the dealer if i can get out of it. A nieghbor wants to trade a 2001 dodge neon for my jetta, not sure about it though.
Your problem could also be something in the fuel system too, always check the spark plugs gap too.
I have read through some of the other comments and tried the "throttle adaptation" that was discussed but it didn't really fix my problem. When I hit the accelerator my car takes off like a rocket and my tires squeal (my neighbors probably think I'm crazy) The engine seems to lope and then I loose my throttle completely. The car does not totally shut off, the throttle pedal just no longer works. This happens sometimes when I first take off and sometimes when I'm driving down the highway. Lately, it is happening non stop. I took the car into the dealer and they told me it was the MAF and oxygen sensors. The MAF has been replaced as well as both oxygen sensors and nothing has changed. The dealer also said the battery was bad so I replaced that also. I tried the "Throttle adaptation" that someone here described and it seemed to help the idle (the idle goes up and down erratically when I start the car). Does any one have any suggestions? I was going to go out and try checking on the vacuum hoses. Any input is appreciated. Also, I took the car over to Auto Zone on Friday and the following codes P1116 (Oxygen sensor heater circuit, open, P1118 Oxygen sensor heater circuit, open, P1542 Throttle actuator sensor,range or performance problem, P1545 Throttle valve actuator malfunction. Thanks to any input!!!
Since "Throttle adaptation" did not seem to correct your problem. There is really only a couple possibilities left, (not the MAF nor O2 sensor that your dealership suggests)
The P1542 Throttle actuator sensor,range or performance problem, P1545 Throttle valve actuator malfunction. are the clues.
EIther the potentiometer in the throttle-pedal assembly or the throttle-valve actuator itself is your problem.
If you are on a tight budget, any scrapyard should have both of these components.
Personally, I would remove and throroughly clean both of these components and then do another "Throttle adaptation" BEFORE spending any money.
jkartcrazy, thanks for the advice, i will try this again. And the other problem is the voltage regualtor wire, it went bad and i cant seem to find the little wire anywhere.
Will let ya know how the cleaning goes.
disappointed7 Posts: 1For my 2000 Jetta, not VR6 but 2.0, catalytic converter was recalled and replaced by VW- I hope you didn't pay for replacement! Check into it!
Lets not forget.... on a 2000, - recall or not - ALL the emmissions-equipment is coverd for 10-years/ 100,000 miles by federal law.
The catalytic converter is part of the emmissions system and is thus covered by this federal law.
so... when we say "check into it"...we really mean READ YOUR FEDERAL EMMISSISSONS WARANTEE!!
native_qt Posts: 1I was wondering if anybody knew the price range to get new turbo in my 2001 VW Jetta. The turbo that is in there right now is going out and is making a really nasty noise when the turbo should be kicking in. I received an estimate and they told me it would be about $1,000 to have it fixed. I was wondering how hard of a procedure is this to do and why does it cost so much? I know nothing about cars and I already had to spend about $2,800 to get it fixed because my timing belt went out and messed up all the valves... I am so disappointed. :sick:
This is what I suspect happened... when the TimingBelt broke, the pistons crashed into the valves and some debris from this collission got into the exhaust thus damaging the turbocharger.
If you continue to drive it, and the turbocharger decides to self-distruct... then pieces from it could get sucked into the engine thus damaging the engine again. (It is a visious circle)
Here are several online websites that specialize in Volkswagen parts.
jeffyscott Posts: 3,855I know nothing about cars and I already had to spend about $2,800 to get it fixed because my timing belt went out and messed up all the valves.
You don't need to know all that much to avoid problems like this. You really just need to follow the maintenance schedule. It is in the owners manual, if you don't have one you can also find the schedule on vw.com. That schedule would include replacing the timing belt, had you done that you'd have saved at least $2000.
bpebbles, thank you for your input. I had all of my codes erased(which had not been done since the MAF and O2 sensors were replaced. I did the throttle adaptation but it didn't last very long (5 min) and it now only threw two codes, the P1542 and the P1545. I have taken out the throttle pedal assembley and cleanrd the potentiometer and will be getting that back in the car this morning. One other question however dawned on me as I've been reading. I have also replaced the battery recently. Could that be messing up my throttle control module? I have read that it the ECM needs to be reset to it's basic codes after a battery replacement? If so, how do I get the basic codes and do they come with a Scan Tool if I purchase one at Autozone or other auto parts store? Thanks for any input!!
that's not a bad price to replace a turbo. Even if you took it off yourself and shipped it out for a rebuild, that would cost maybe $350. Not sure about labor rates to R&R this. I would think an independent shop might be able to do it somewhat cheaper.
Sounds like you need to step up the maintenance on this car. I hope you are using synthetic oil on that particular engine.


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Mixing the occasional standard and Moody staple with a number of new pieces written for the project by artists including Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, it becomes difficult to know who is paying homage to whom. The Zawinul track, "A Message to Moody," which is actually an improvisation adapted by keyboardist Scott Kinsey, could easily fit within the Weather Report oeuvre. With world rhythms and signature vocal-like synthesizers, Moody plays Shorter to Kinsey's Zawinul. The result is a piece that demonstrates that Moody is not satisfied to rest on his considerable laurels, but instead strives to be evolutionary, if not revolutionary.
Key to the success of the recording is beautiful wind and brass arrangements by producer Bob Belden. With his own recordings, including Black Dahlia , Belden has demonstrated that he has a succinct sense of instrument placement. And while Moody, no slouch on flute himself, stays exclusively with tenor saxophone, Belden creates pays his own homage with lush flute pads on tracks including "Lazy Afternoon," and Hancock's "Into the Shadows."
A standout track amongst an album of high points is James Newton Howard's "Main Title: Glengarry, Glenross." Bristling with energy, Moody delivers a solo that begs the question why he is considered legendary in the past tense, as he is clearly as capable of fitting into a contemporary context as Kenny Garrett and Chris Potter. Pianist David Hazeltine, who is surely one of modern jazz's best kept secrets, has a touch all his own, whether it is the acoustic on "Glengarry, Glenross," or electric on Corea's Latin-tinged "Moody Tune."
Moody's own "Simplicity and Beauty," which features Vic Juris on acoustic guitar, is an exercise in space and elegance, as bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Billy Kilson, in an unusually restrained performance, provide a blues-drenched backdrop for Moody to explore.
The one misstep on the record is the closer, "Love Was the Cause for All Good Things," which puts layers Moody on a hip-hop track, and even has him delivering a somewhat humorous but ultimately forgettable rap. With the rest of Homage asserting, in a completely honest and natural way, Moody's continued growth as an artist, this track comes across as superfluous shtick. But being the only negative on an album filled with positives it is easily dismissed, and should not stop anyone from checking out an album that is filled with excitement and revelation.
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Track Listing: A Message to Moody; Lazy Afternoon; Into the Shadows; Main Title: Glengarry, Glenross; Simplicity and Beauty; We All Love Moody; Moody Tune; And Then Again; Homage; When Lucy Smiles At Me; Love Was the Cause for All Good Things
Personnel: James Moody (tenor saxophone, rap), Scott Kinsey (keyboards, programming, Fender Rhodes electric piano, acoustic piano), Hans Glawischnig (electric bass, acoustic bass), Billy Kilson (drums), Don Alias (congas, percussion), Lou Marini (alto flute, flute), Lawrence Feldman (bass flute, alto flute, flute), Charles Pillow (English horn), David Hazeltine (acoustic piano), Anthony Pinciotti (drums), Jim Rotundi (flugelhorn), David Gibson (trombone), John Clark (French horn), Vic Juris (acoustic guitar), Todd Coolman (acoustic bass), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Mostly Bandits (vocals), The Kid Next Door (all other sounds), Bob Belden (wind and brass arrangements)
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Instruction that blends technical education and college prep curricula might improve the nation's dismal graduation rates and reduce the number of graduates unprepared for college or a career, according to a report released Monday.
Traditionally, college prep classes have been taught differently and separately from technical education, said Gene Bottoms, the senior vice president of the Southern Regional Educational Board and author of the report.
But the hands-on skills found in technical education should be employed in college prep classes, and similarly, the academic rigor in college prep courses should be infused into technical education.
"The report is based on the belief that many students who are currently detached from serious academic studies can be engaged in intellectual studies by joining rigorous academic content with real problems, projects and activities," Dr. Bottoms said during a news conference Monday. "This means rejecting remedial instruction and paper and pencil drills."
This is demonstrated by some of the blended classes offered in Kentucky, such as construction geometry, he said. The class has the rigor of a college prep class with the practicality of technical education.
"Too many students leave high school unprepared for the pursuit of further job training, technical college or the university," Dr. Bottoms said. "We have too many students prepared for unskilled jobs, and too few students prepared for high-skill, high-demand and high-wage jobs."
High school reform efforts usually overlook the value of technical education, choosing instead to focus resources on college prep classes, he said. Additionally, the emphasis is on high-stakes exit exams and preparation for those exams, which turns off at-risk students.
But the numbers bear out the success of combining college-prep and hands-on practical learning, Dr. Bottoms said. More than 90 percent of these students pursue postsecondary education, and more than 90 percent return for a second year.
"Those are numbers we do not see an awful lot of," he said.
Augusta Technical College President Terry Elam hadn't seen the report Monday, but he wasn't surprised to hear about the push for more hands-on technical learning. Four-year universities, including liberal arts institutions, are moving toward project-based instruction, he said.
"We don't just study AC/DC and not ever plug something up," Mr. Elam said.
More than ever, students need an education beyond high school, said Lois Adams-Rodgers, deputy executive director for the Council of Chief State School Officers, a group that worked with the Southern Regional Educational Board on the report.
"Improving career and technical ed can help us find solutions to one of the most daunting tasks our nation faces -- helping many more students graduate from high school," Dr. Adams-Rodgers said.
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