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Also Read: Breitbart Disputes Own Reporter's Story of Rough Treatment by Trump Staffer (Video)
Also Read: Breitbart Disputes Own Reporter's Story of Rough Treatment by Trump Staffer (Video)
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Tragedy put Joanne Liddle into a leadership position in her family's manufacturing company. Ms Liddle originally joined Industrial Precision Components (IPC) in 2008 to help her brother improve the business but took over running the company four years ago when he fell terminally ill.
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hgeyer Posts: 188Having watched my golf game get worse over the years, I've decided to take up a different (and hopefully more satisfying) summer hobby this year - Autocross. I'm taking my first class this weekend, the Windy City CCA-sponsored school.
I'm wondering if anyone with more experience can help me with any tips for prepping the car (2002 330i - no SP). I have the Goodyear all season 17" tires and fill them at the recommended 33f/38r. My gut tells me that this is not going to be optimal for AutoX. Any suggestions?
I would recommend not destroying the all-seasons and instead using a relatively inexpensive summer tire. (tell me your size and I'll suggest a few.)
There are autocross and roadrace specific tires, but I wouldn't use those at this point-- you will learn just fine on performance summer tires and they'll last longer. I have autocrossed and done track days on both types of tires, so I'm not just tossing this out as a best guess.
If it's in budget your best bet would be an additional set of wheels with your summer tires on them. If not, you can mount/dismount tires on your stock wheels twice a year but may quickly realize that if you stick with this very soon you'd have paid for an inexpensive set of wheels anyway.
If your club allows it, definitely do take along a passenger who has some good autocross experience and ride with them too. Walk the course with them and even if you've raced before listen to the theory on lines... autocross is a bit different than any other motorsport.
I still get out a few times a year but don't do it as a regular hobby... too much time & money for <5 minutes of seat time per weekend.
Thanks for the feedback... which I find useful.
My current understanding is that the air bag on a "3" does not have a cut-off switch. As an alternative, is it possible to disable it by pulling a fuse in the box?
Thanks in advance.
leenelsonmd Posts: 208kat:
Sorry my message above was interrupted. -- MDX is a nice vehicle, but there is no doubt that a road trip to Austin will be twice as nice in a 3 series.
Throw the bike in the back and maybe an oak tree too. Have fun. Don't get a ticket.
hgeyer: My first autocross was a couple of weeks ago. I agree with locke above if you can swing some cheaper summer tires then I would probably do this. I could not do this because although it may be rational, it would have required a measureable investment and my wife would have been pretty reluctant to allow this. I was lucky that she even allowed me to drive in it. In this regard, if you go with your stock tires I would put at least 44 in the front and probably 42 in the rear. This will definitely help protect the lateral tread. Some might rec even more than this, but this should be a reasonable start.
brave1: "Yeah officer, I had to hurry and get this tree back to Houston -- it needs water pretty bad and in my estimation the root ball has reached a critical mass within the pot and I think it needs to be planted STAT if it is going to make it. I am talking life and death for this plant sir."--I would probably start with this and see what develops.
You can't cruise on HWY 71 at 100mph without a radar detector. In my experience on the 150mile trip to Austin there are usually about 2-3 speed traps along the way and you can be sure that they do not tolerate speeds that exceed 10-15mph over the limit (the limit is usually 65-70mph). (Usually you can get away with the limit plus 10mph). The V1 has definitely paid for itself on this trip alone.
As an example of how tough the Texas DPS can be, one time I was cruising along at about 75mph (in my old E36 325) with a Toyota Camry containing a typical family of 4. Both of us came up on a DPS vehicle (speed limit 70mph) and I slowed down to about 74mph and the Camry (over about a 5 mile stretch) passed the DPS officer (who was going about 74-75mph) at about 76mph. The Camry drove beside him for at least 3-4 miles and then slowly eased in front of him and not 500 yards after passing him, the lights came on and to my shock and amazement the Camry was pulled over. I could not believe it -- the Camry was barely speeding and had the most innocent appearing people inside. I guess I learned a lesson -- I will not pass a law enforcement vehicle unless I can do it within 2-3mph of the speed limit.
I believe that, not too long ago, Car_man guessed that BMW might be coming out with some improved financing rates in early April. Has anyone seen anything newsworthy?
Thanks in advance.
killer3 Posts: 13I am over 6'6" tall, and have just recently moved down from a five series (528) to a 330i. For the driver the 330i actually seems a little more comfortable than the 530i, with a little more leg room, and better seat adjustments. That said I really preffer the five series because the seats are a little wider (and I do not have a wide butt, 200lbs right now), I can put someone in the seat behind me and the five series seems more stable (if a little slower) than the 330i. Also the doors seem heavier. I do like that the fold-down seats come with the cold weather package on the 3, but miss my old heated steering wheel. With respect to 325 v. 330, for most people the 325 is fast enough, but if you feel the need to race folks at stoplights, the 330i is for you. I actually preffered 325's road manners which seemd to hurt my kidneys a little less (you cannot get the 330i without the sport suspension), but at the time (four months ago) the difference in monthly lease price for otherwise comparable cars was about $5 a month... but now they have extended the better terms to the 325 also. BTW a friend said yesterday's Wall Street Journal had an article on automaker's sales promotions and he claimed the 525 recently was reduced by $60 a month on a lease.
Yesterday's Wall St Journal had an article about the automakers trying to keep buyers coming. GM is offering 0% for 5 years, BMW 2.9% for (I think) 3 years and lease deals.
and you fit in a 3er? It can't have a moonroof. I'm six-three and fit comfortably but with nothing to spare. How do you do it?
erickpl Posts: 2,735I'm right at 6'0" and I fit just fine in either a 3 or a 5. As for fitting between a 5 and a 3, perhaps how the seats set on the floor. They are height adjustable... so it should allow for a variety of configurations.
As for the 325 vs 330, I think of it more of a x25 vs x30. I have the 325xi and I wouldn't have considered anything but a manual for that engine. When I consider a 3.0 litre engine, I could probably go either way. My 325 manual more than does it for me, so a 330 manual would certainly get up and go. The numbers mentioned above seem to prove that (to me at least).
In my considerations for a 5, if I end up with a 525, it will be a manual. If I can convince my wife that the car is really heavier and 'needs' the 3.0, there will be some room for negotiation on the tranny. I still prefer manual and she isn't too wild about the step.
Just my .012 (.02 adjusted for a bad economy).
Funny thing about the 5-Series, there is a (little known) clip snapped onto each track for the drivers' seat, and said clips limit the rearward travel of said seat. When I picked my car up in Munich last April, I initially set my seat to roughly match the position that I had in my (then current, now former) 328i, however, even at 5' 8", I was tempted to remove the clips to allow for more leg room. Oddly enough, when my car got here stateside, I found a new/far more comfortable seating position with the seat about 1/2" above the clips.
FWIW, if I'm not mistaken, with the clips removed, the 5er has a lot more leg room than a 3er, with them in place, the 3er wins by a something less than an inch.
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and head room is not the problem for little guys and women. Once you hit six feet and over, though, many car makers make it difficult to fit in their products. I wonder why, after so many years of offering them, that sun/moonroofs knock almost 3 inches out of the headroom from even large cars. At least BMW give the headroom measurments for there cars both ways in their lit and website.
For the premium above the price of a 3, I was disappointed that there was almost no difference in the amount of room in a 5. The car is almost a foot longer -- is it all just bumper?
Don't forget, the 5-Series needs to be able to accommodate three different V8 engines (3.5, 4.4 and 5.0), none of which will easily fit in the E46 engine bay. In addition, the design of the E39 is at least three years older than the E46, and when the 5er came out, it really was noticeably larger than the older E36 3er.
Best Regards,
the 3.5L used in the older 5 series was an inline six... a high-revving, 310HP inline six.
I think there is a 4.0L V8 though.
BMW does in fact product a 3.5 Liter V8, they just don't sell it here in the states. They do however sell a 535i with a V8 in the UK, check out the following link:
http://www.bmw.co.uk/couk/model/datasheet/1,2053,COUK|016-015-5-L- - - I-535i%20Sport-DATASHEET_MOD-0,00.html
Admittedly the 3.5 V8 has only 14 BHP (245 vs. 231, about 6% more) more than our beloved 3.0 I6, however, it has an extra 45 Nm of torque (345 vs. 300, about 15% more). Assuming that I understand this all correctly, the 535i should have noticeably more low end grunt than a 530i, however, on the top end, the difference will be relatively minor.
Best Regards,
fomentar Posts: 49I have noticed that when driving in rain or snow, that upon initially applying brakes they have a disconcertingly weak feel until they "dry", for lack of a better description. Is this normal for BMW brakes? I have not experienced wet brake fade of this magnitude before, in other cars, and I am guessing/hoping that the collective BMW knowledge here can dispell my concerns or tell me to "run" to my service department...
I too have experienced a momentary hesitation before the brakes "Grab" and you start to slow down. Having said that, I have noticed this phenomena on any number of cars from Europe, not just BMWs. The worst offender was my 1995 VR6 Passat GLX in the cold/wet conditions. I did occasionally notice it on my former 328i as well, and to a lesser degree on my current 530i. When I worked for MB-USA (mid 1990s), I noticed it on virtually all of their cars that I drove during that nasty 1995/1996 winter we had in northern NJ.
I have never fussed about this problem because I have always assumed that the rotors were cold, and back when I was first learning to "Turn a wrench", the guys who were my mentors (all trained no later than WWII) always warned that "The higher the metallic content in the brake pad compound, the hotter the brake surfaces need to be to generate good stopping power." On guy told me a story about a truck that he used to drive that had full Metallic pads, and how he used to drive with the brake pedal partially depressed for the first few miles after starting it up for the first time on cold winter mornings.
Best Regards,
dan_bmw Posts: 29I drove both cars with the std trans and Auto. Additionally I drove the 525i and the 530i (both automatics). There was a big diference in total performance and even more so with the 5 series (the used 530i was very quick). I chose the 330i and I am anxiously awaiting delivery of a 6 speed, Orient blue, gray leather, PP, HS, with Xenon's at the end of April. I am so psyched.
The 325i is a sweet car and I really liked the way it runs. If I was really strapped (and there have been times that I was)for the $3.5K (net after features). I would be fine with the 325i with the PP and sports package. If I was getting an xi snowplow I would probably get the 325 because the extra xi weight kind of negates 330i's performance advantages. Now if your like me and you love the feel and sound of a higher performance engine at the higher ranges of performance, there is the difference. The 330 gives you almost a second better - 6.3(6sp) vs 7.1(5sp)to 60 than the 325 and the on the roll acceleration through the gears is far superior. Besides the 17 in., HK and other 330i frills, the engine is the reason you want the 330. There is a pretty big difference when you get on it. As you know your talking a 1/2 liter and a 41 HP increase. Plus you get the six speed. Hell soldier, huff and puff and get the 330.
white6 Posts: 588After "building" my car on bmwusa.com this morning, I found that the lease price decreased by $6 per month from yesterday's "build." This would tell me they have changed some variables in regards to leases. Based on my "build" msrp of $39,370 (330Ci), and backing out the numbers on a 36-month lease, I think I have deciphered a 63% residual and .00235 money factor (10,000 miles) and 60%/.00235 (15,000 miles). I think the money factor was reduced from .00245 to arrive at this change. Of course, their website numbers are usually conservatively posted; i.e. seems like BMW Financial actually offers better deals than what is available on their website to the general population.
brave1heart Posts: 2,698Two years ago, I calculated the difference for the engine alone to be closer to $4,400, plus you are forced to pay another $400 or so for upgrades that some of us don't need - see link below.
KarenS "BMW 3-Series Owners: FAQ" Jun 1, 2001 12:46pm
I doubt the numbers have changed much since then. Once you rev up the 325, it is more than adequate for street driving and fine for the track, at least for me. The ECIS CAI that I installed for $350 takes care of the low-end lack of grunt, throttle response throughout the torque band, and esp. the engine sound, which has a lot more growl than the 330 now. The $4,400 will give you a car that is faster in a straight line but not much else when compared to a 325i SP with a CAI. Also, I don't want staggered tires on my car - I'd much rather have the same size all around. The difference of 41 ponies is somewhat countered by a much more aggressive gearing in the 325. It's all about tradeoffs but if I had to do it all over, I'd get the 325i SP again. The money you save will buy you a lot of driving schools, which ultimately will make you a faster driver if that's what you're striving to achieve.
disclaimer: My 'Service Engine Soon' light has been on since shortly after I installed the ECIS CAI, although there has been no impact on drivability whatsoever.
Hi guys! It's been a while...just wanted to say hello. I've still got the 3er...and am really glad I got the snows last year coz' I certainly needed them here in TO.
She runs beautifully and has been trouble free. Can't wait for warmer temps so I can get back to nicer tires and twisty roads.
I haven't seen a post of yours since shortly after you got back from Goa (of course my being absent for 6 months might have something to do with that). Ditto on the snows, we needed them real bad here in NH this winter, in fact, I would not have gotten up my driveway this very morning without them. ;-)
Best Regards,
Goa...that was so last year. This season's vacation was spent shopping in London...yummy!
I've been busy working on my business...doesn't leave much time to post, unfortunately.
I skipped several months of posts, but the first one I caught up on today was your post re. your broken leg, before skipping to the end. How is that? Better I hope?
joes230 Posts: 94mxpro738's post #22512 that started the 325 vs 330 discussion was about a 325Xi auto vs a 330Ci SP 5-speed. He said after test driving these two cars, he couldn't feel much difference.
If you can't tell the difference, the choice is simple -- get the 325Xi. If you can't afford the 330, get the 325. If you can afford the 330, but don't think it's worth the extra money, get the 325.
I can't explain mxpro738's test drive experience. Most people that compared a 325Xi auto to a 330Ci 5-speed would feel a huge difference in power. Maybe the test drive was not thorough or hard enough, or maybe the 330i had a weak engine.
I agree a 325i 5-speed has adequate power. If you're comparing this to a 330i 5-speed, the choice is less clear. The 325i is a lot cheaper. Personally I liked the 330i, but I can see why many are satisfied with a 325i 5-speed.
However for me personally I draw the line at the 325i auto -- it's a nice car but just feels too slow for my taste. For some reason the auto saps the power on a 325i more than a 330i. Lots of people are happy with a 325i auto, and that's great. For me it wasn't enough power.
Re a 325i auto vs a 330i 5-speed, I've driven both back to back several times, and (to me) there's just a huge difference. It's far more than the acceleration specs indicate. Maybe it's the 330i's low rpm torque, I don't know.
I can't explain why mxpro738 didn't feel this difference, especially with the additional weight and driveline loss of the Xi. My advice is carefully test drive both cars again before buying. Make sure you thoroughly exercise them under the same conditions.
If he's satisifed with the 325Xi, then by all means get it -- don't get a more expensive 330i just because someone on a forum says to. However make sure the test drive is sufficiently thorough to ensure 325Xi has sufficient power for your taste.
A separate issue is sport vs non-sport (also a factor in 325Xi vs 330Ci SP). Personally I think the sport package, esp the seats and wheels are a must have. From a suspension standpoint, a non-sport 325Xi would feel very different from a 330i SP. That doesn't mean the SP is better for everybody. My 330i SP rides somewhat firmer and tramlines significantly more than 325i non-sports I've driven. My 330i SP requires more frequent steering correction when on the freeway, due to slight "hunting" left/right. This is typical of wider, lower-profile tires. You get used to it, and to me the faster steering response, improved grip, and M68 wheels are worth it. But it again illustrates the need for a thorough test drive over various road surfaces, not just a quick spin around the block.
So to me the lowest cost acceptable configuration would be a 325i SP 5-speed. I think that's a great car. If the choice was truly between a 325Xi auto sedan vs a 330Ci SP 5-speed, and I didn't need 4 doors, the 330iCi would be the easy choice. If the cost was too high, I'd look for a 325i SP 5-speed, not get the 325Xi auto.
Yet another issue is AWD vs RWD. This is further magnified by the SP having summer tires. Car and Drive had a good article about AWD vs 2WD here:
http://urlizer.com/00/1366 If you had a SP car and live in a snow region you'd usually need to use winter tires in the cold season.
dave330i Posts: 893Nice to hear from you again. Hope the business is going well. I haven't been posting much either. I've been working a lot of hours to make the down payment on my first place.
Tires make such a difference on the car. Now that I have S-03s installed, I don't have to worry about wet traction.
Does anyone by any chance know the TSB # for the well-known gas pedal fix. I have the part numbers for the pedal module and adapter plate from previous postings, but the service guy asked me if I knew the TSB #. He also said he wasn't aware of this problem which has me worried that when I take it in next week they will say they can't find the TSB.
walter12 Posts: 30I find it strange that the dealership does not know the TSB. I just had my 325Ci throttle fixed without having to tell them where to find the information. If you need to do so, Edmunds has a quick summary of each recall and TSB under your specific automobile. Find your year and model BMW and then click under maintenance on the left hand side of the screen. You'll get all the info you need. Good luck with your dealership.
nyccarguy Stamford, CTPosts: 11,386A lot of guys who own Preludes also praise these tires and the amount that they better the handling. They must work magic on an amazing handling car like the 3er. I'm thinking of picking up a set when my stockies wear out especially since I'm going to buy some winter tires for my Prelude for next winter (even though the current winter won't seem to leave).
Shipo: My Aunt in Salem tells me they got an additional 5 inches of the white stuff last night. I hope you didn't take your snows off yet:)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD, 2015 Infiniti G37x Q40 AWD
cnorthrup Posts: 74SI bulletin: 35 01 02
E46 with M54 and S54 produced from 06/00 up to 06/02.
module is vin specific.
the pedal will be a different part # for auto or standard.
Dealer should be able to pull the info up.
3 or 4 months ago I had it done on my '02 330i step. They ordered the part and had it the next day. 10 minute swap.
Thanks very much for the info. I agree that the dealer shouln't have to ask the customer for this kind of information but as is so often the case, it seems that the folks on this board are better informed than the dealers about so many things.
Hopefully, the service people will find the service bulletin but just in case they try to blow the problem off I'll be prepared.


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07 Compass LTD Road Noise?
Anybody with an 07 Compass that has the stock LTD tires notice a pretty annoying amount of noise coming from them. Even at low speeds...especially coming to a stop, the tires sound almost as if they're coming "unraveled".
I've had the tires rotated at each oil change....5k intervals and there doesn't appear to be any uneven wear on them. They still look new with about 22,000 miles on them.
I can't imagine what else it could be. Anybody have any idea?
That's about the same mileage that mine started getting really noticeable, similar reports from others with the Firehawks. Problem solved with better tires.
Jeep Patriot newbie...
I don't own a Patriot, but took a used 7,000 mile 2007 model Limited CVT2 out for an extended test drive yesterday...and that was my only complaint! :p
Before I could even finish the drive I was wondering how to fix it!
1. Extra carpet padding would probably help quell the road noise.
2. Sound insulation kit (stick on variety) inside the car would help.
3. Get an exterior spray on underbody coat to quiet the noises.
4. Insulate the doors as well.
5. Upgrade to a better (more expensive) tire.
Good luck!
Yeah - the road noise is one of my gripes about the Patriots/Compasses too. The engine noise is louder than it should be as well. I can't imagine what it would be like with more aggressive tires. My soft-top JK with 35's is quieter going down the road than my MK.
I've got the Patriot Ltd and it's as noisy as the base model. In many other vehicle lines the high-end model vehicle typically has more sound-proofing than the base.
Though the MK's could obviously use some sound-deadening materials - I don't think that's the only issue. When a vehicle is designed the engineers have the opportunity to "tune" resonant frequencies of the chassis. My guess is they passed on that option to save development monies as well as to keep production costs in check.
I hope I don't sound too negative about the MK. I really like my Patriot and regularly recommend it to others. But, I also recognize there're good reasons it cost me $10G less than a comparably-equipped RAV4. Daimler/Chrysler had to cut a lot of corners to keep the price low.
2007 Patriot 4x4 ltd w/FD II
One of the up coming "improvements" is a quieter engine. I think mine is quiet but maybe some of us have oddballs. They are on the lower end of the price scale and some extra sound insulation sure wouldn't hurt but the BA sound systems helps too! :)
I can't speak for the 16" and 17" tires that they put on most of the models but I haven't heard anybody say too many nice things about the 18" Firehawk. The first year that I had them they were fine but then started wearing very quickly and got really noisy.
Mine are at 30k with a lot of tread left, and you need earplugs now to avoid hearing damage due to the noise from the Firestone Firehawks. I am going next weekend (gotta work this weekend) to see what the local shop can order up for me. This is ridiculous. On the 30k note, ALL of my interior panels it seems started rattling all at once now. Dash, both doors, and I even got a metallic squeak from somewhere in addition to the squeaky front seats (TSB for this though).
edit: Quieter engine? How are they gonna do that? Sound deadening? Hopefully no engine redesigns just yet. Give me the Euro spec 2.0L TDI/CRD and I'd be set!!!
Yeah, I was afraid it was the tires causing the excessive noise. I just hate like hell to have to replace 4 relatively good tires just because they're noisy :mad:.
Anybody have any suggestions as to what tire would be a good choice?
I would be interested in only mid priced or lower...due to budget constraints :).
Too bad it couldn't be related to some mechanical thing...that would be covered under the warranty.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Find the sizes that fit best listed here, click on the Tire Racks "Tires by size", put in the different sizes and see what suits your need. :thumbsup: Also check the locals like Sears, Discount Tire and others in your area, you may find some good deals.
Thanks Gramps.
It seems that we have a somewhat unusual OEM tire size judging by the limited number of choices found at different tire sites. Goodyear doesn't even have one that size (18").
Yokohama has only one and the aspect ratio is 50 instead of the 55 on the Firehawk. How much of a difference would this make? I guess these would still work, although that's quite a narrow sidewall....getting into the "gangster" area now :eek:. Not sure if I want that low a profile.
Would a higher aspect ratio make the tire a bit quieter? I know lower is better for cornering, but maybe a 60 or 65 A/R would work too?
I've not had to buy tires for any of my vehicles in the last 10 years or so because we haven't been keeping them long enough for the tires to wear out.
Previous to this, if we had a vehicle long enough to need tires, I would just take it to the local Goodyear dealer and tell him to give me the least expensive ones that would fit. We plan on keeping the Compass for a while longer so I would like something safe, decent mileage, and of course quieter.
I'll keep looking. Thanks for the info.
I've tried to put myself in your shoes and stay with a frugal budget. Living in Sunrise lets you get away with a few things that I can't like snow, hills and lots of curves and turnoffs. It looks like you have some pretty nice expressways where you are but I don't know if you have a lot of stop and go driving in town.
The 60 and 65 series tires will increase you height to over 28" which does hurt mpg in stop and go, etc but not if you can maintain a constant speed and it also gives you a more comfortable ride. A 50 series will give you a harsher ride but the aspect ratio does not equate to road/tire noise, that's the tread pattern.
I personally would consider these with those thoughts in mind:
Pirelli P6 Four Season 225/55-18
BFG g-Force T/A 235/55-18
General Exclaim UHA 235/55-18 (concern with UTQG rating)
Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 235/55-18
I've highlighted the Kumhos because that's what I have but in a 235/60-18 and I can give you some first hand info. At 29.1" tall my mpg has dropped about 1 - 1.5 mpg, they are good in all road conditions except fresh deep snow (not a problem for you). They do "sing" on some concrete pavements otherwise are very quite and resistance to hydroplaning is excellent. They also are wearing like iron and the extra width is great for cornering even with the lift kit.
For a more professional opinion you can contact the people at the Tire Rack and they'd be happy to give you a recommendation.
Thanks again Gramps.
The suggestions will give me some research to do, but so far I like the BFG and the Kumho. Both are in my price range, and look like either would do fine for my wife's driving style.
Yeah here in South Florida, we rarely have to worry about even the slightest flurry :p. Of course when it gets down around 70, we think we're having a cold snap. Wet road conditions would be about the only consideration here as it does rain a good bit. Hills and such are non-existent too.
Thanks again,
Those of you with the Firestones go out and do something for me today. A coworker of mine rode with me to lunch today and is also a car mechanic. He told me that the noise had to do with the steel belts in the tires breaking loose or somesuch and causing bulges. He went after we got back and felt of the outside edge of the tire and then the inside edge. Mine are all wavy on the inside edge. Are you alls?
I sure hope there's no safety issue IF the belts are breaking loose. We all know what Firestone can do.
Nope...no cupping anywhere on my tires.
I went looking at tires/prices today at Sam's Club and the few 18" tires they had sure looked HUGE compared to what's on the Compass now. I know it's mainly due to the low profile of the Firehawks, but man, those things looked like they could fit on my UPS truck ;).
Stay away from KUMHO's! Their price is attractive, unfortunately their ride can be quite poor. After installing a brand new set even the LR3 developed some nasty habits. If I wouldn't have experienced it first hand, I'd not of believed it. Head toss, rough ride, noisy, and the only thing we added was a set of Kumho's. Back to Goodyear Fortera's which are night and day better! You have been warned.
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U.S. Congresswoman Ann Wagner discusses President Obama's speech last night in Syria and the one-year anniversary of the Benghazi attack.
KMOX Jefferson City correspondent Phil Brooks joins the show to talk about today's first day of the Missouri Legislative Veto Session.
Where are the demographic trends heading in the next few decades? Joel Kotkin is director of NewGeography.com.
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20 years ago, historic blizzard buried south Washington County
A wet snow started falling early on Oct. 31, 1991 as south Washington County readied for trick-or-treating and came down from the Minnesota Twins' World Series win a few days before.
By the time it was over a few days later, nearly 30 inches of snow had fallen in the Twin Cities metro area and a freak, early-season blizzard had set the snowstorm standard for years to come.
Today marks the 20-year anniversary of the Halloween blizzard of 1991, a year that saw trick-or-treaters dressed in costumes pulled over snow suits and winter boots, and public works crews caught off-guard by the huge snowfall that came more than seven weeks before the official start of winter.
So, two decades later the Bulletin wants to know: what do you remember most about that famous blizzard? Share your memories in the comments section, or on our Facebook page at facebook.com/swcbulletin. You can tweet us, too, at twitter.com/swcbulletin.


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Philadelphia scrambles to find funds as schools teeter on the edge
Howard Beal Provo, UTAug. 24, 2013 2:51 p.m.
Promises were made and contracts MUST be obligated. The teachers negotiated in good faith.
JMHO Southern, UTAug. 23, 2013 12:22 p.m.
When everyone was making hand over fist and governments had cash up to their eyeballs (remember that day), governments promised teachers pensions in lieu of raises so they could divert education money to pet projects. Now they want it back. Businessmen made fun of teachers for 15 years as they made a meager living looking forward to security. Businessmen chose money up front, teachers chose security. Not that the economy has turned, it is not fair to take away the teacher's security.
Downtime Saint George, UTAug. 23, 2013 9:53 a.m.
Two words: Democrats; Unions.
Itsjstmeagain Merritt Island, FlAug. 23, 2013 8:05 a.m.
The problem is that the State has not spent enough to find illegal voters. Millions were spent last year and came up with zero illegal voters. Spend another dozen milloins and verify. Also, spend a zillion on State religion efforts such as abortion efforts, approved religions (no Muslems) and womens care.
The State spends promoting and supporting State politician ideology, not the simple operation of the State.
SME Bountiful, UTAug. 23, 2013 6:37 a.m.
Problems with public employee unions have been building for decades and are popping up all over the nation. Politicians, in negotiations with public employee unions are very generous in making promises someone else will have to keep. There is no one so generous as a politician spending someone else's money.
strangethingintheland Morristown, NJAug. 23, 2013 5:39 a.m.
Nice article on an important topic.
Still, something doesn't quite seem right.
"Faced with a $304 deficit last June, Philadelphia schools slashed payrolls and budgets earlier this summer, issuing thousands of pink slips."
Thousands of pink slips for $304 deficit? Surely a bake sale could have raised $304, no? Perhaps the deficit was $304 million instead?


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Watch This Kid Try To Avoid An Whooping (VIDEO)
If you're a kid about to get spanked, you get pretty desperate sometimes. It can scar a kid for life. However, this little guy decided to try and turn the tables on dear ol dad and put him on a guilt trip. I doubt it worked but you have to applaud the kid's efforts. If I would have told my dad "I don't have time for you" I'm pretty sure that would have gotten me an even bigger whooping.


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Turns out there IS such a thing as too many orgasms
When we first saw the headlines this past week about a woman who has 300 orgasms a day finally meeting the man of her dreams — i.e. a man who could keep up with her libido — we assumed the story would be about Marrena Lindberg, whom we interviewed last year for our U.K. TV show. Lindberg is the author of The Orgasmic Diet: A Revolutionary Plan to Lift Your Libido and Bring You to Orgasm and has persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS), which means that she has hundreds of orgasms a day. Mind you, these aren't dramatic, Meg Ryan-style orgasms — she demonstrated one for us during the interview (using a photo of Stephen Colbert as her "inspiration," we shit you not) and after it was over, we had to ask, "Did it happen?" And yes, we were just as awkward as you might expect. Exactly where is the polite place to look when one's interview subject is in the midst of an orgasm?
But the recent news item was not about Lindberg. Apparently persistent sexual arousal syndrome is, well, persistent. As the condition is being increasingly recognized, more and more women are coming forward — relieved, finally, to not be called "crazy" or, worse, "lucky" (even by their doctors). And, of course, the media are more than happy to cover this — because multi-orgasmic women make for good headlines (ahem, exhibit A, this post).
Because though it sounds like a joke or an Onion headline, for many women who experience PSAS, it's no laughing matter. Lindberg is not your typical PSAS-er; she has embraced her condition and in fact encourages it via a combination of her diet — she's big on fish oil, amongst other items — and flexing her PC muscles, a.k.a. doing kegels. (For the record, we totally buy the kegels thing though we have mixed feelings on the fish oil.) But not all women are so entranced by PSAS — women talk about feeling traumatized and depressed, feeling like they have no control over their body. As the website PSAS Support puts it, "The feelings of genital arousal are perceived as distressing, distracting and worrisome." Who's "lucky" now? And because the condition is only now being recognized, many of these women's doctors can be clueless, making them feel even more alone than ever.
So here's to Michelle Thompson, whose new boyfriend can't get enough. But, more importantly, here's to more understanding doctors. Just because you didn't learn it in med school, doesn't mean it isn't real, doc. Just ask any woman who loves her G-spot!


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Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites. Read on for news about the quarterbacks coach, Phil Emery's time at the Naval Academy and important offseason dates.
- Don't expect Jay Cutler to drop any f-bombs at new quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates. (Chicago Tribune)
- Former Bears QB Jim Miller likes the hire, as well. (Chicago Bears)
- During new general manager Phil Emery's time in Annapolis, he was a leader among Midshipmen. (Chicago Sun-Times)
- Earl Bennett will be honored at a March of Dimes banquet next week. (CSN Chicago)
- Mark your calendar with important offseason dates. (Windy City Gridiron)
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The ratings agency Standard and Poor's has revised upwards the outlook for three banks here but has revised downwards the outlook for Ulster Bank.
S&P's affirmed the BBB+ long term rating for Ulster Bank but revised the outlook to negative from stable.
The outlook for both Bank of Ireland and KBC Bank Ireland was revised to stable from negative while Barclay's Bank Ireland was raised to positive from stable.
The agency affirmed the A- long term credit rating for that Bank.
The moves follow Standard and Poor's decision last week to raise its outlook on Ireland's sovereign rating to positive from stable, saying there is a one-in-three chance the BBB+ rating will be raised in the next two years.


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Price: $5,775 at Sam's Club
Stores: Sam's Club, Costco
For brides who don't need their diamonds to come packaged in a little blue box, warehouse clubs offer jewelry collections that include discounted engagement rings and wedding bands. Costco sells diamond engagement rings ranging from $500 to $2.3 million, with the most popular size (1.5 to 2 carats), ringing up anywhere from $16,000 to $28,000, according to Megghan Harruff, assistant general merchandise manager who oversees jewelry.
At Sam's Club, diamond engagement rings are appraised at up to two to three times the purchase price, the company says. Pictured here is a 1.26 carat yellow diamond ring, offered at Sam's Club for $5,775.


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A HAMPSHIRE family found itself overrun after mistakenly buying two little gerbils of the opposite sex.
There's no prizes for guessing what happened next as one gave birth – and then continued to breed and breed.
Now 25 gerbils are being cared for at the Stubbington Ark animal shelter, which is trying to find them new homes.
A spokesman said: "The gerbils were in good condition when they arrived and are friendly and easy to handle."
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We're looking to get a pet tortoise, but getting conflicting advice on how to care for them.
A friend who had a pet tortoise years ago said they require minimal care, apart from the usual feeding and watering and they pretty much take care of themselves.
However, after doing a bit of t'internet research, having a tortoise as a pet sounds like a full time job! Seems you need hundreds of pounds worth of kit, they need 'soaking' 3 times a week and you need to do a lot of complicated stuff before and after they hibernate.
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Outlining Chord Changes
Here are a few of my favorite jazz guitar licks. What I like the most about them is they outline the harmony clearly. Study them carefully and they'll find a way into your playing.
All licks on this page are based on the Outline No.1 in major, as explained in Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony (by Bert Ligon)
Enjoy (and don't forget to practice your licks in all keys, through chord cycles!)
Generic II-V Jazz Guitar Licks
This first lick is a classic. It's shown in different keys to cover other string sets. See the note below. It's possible to move this one around and add the b9 to the V chord. You may have to change the fingerings if you add the b9 though.
This next lick is very similar to the previous one. The triplet figure and ending are different though. Again, it's taken in a few keys to demonstrate possible string transference. See the note below.
A Note About Different String Sets
Did you notice that the two jazz guitar licks above are presented on several different string sets?
For all following licks, I highly recommend that you go through the same process on your own. Play the licks in different key to see how you can finger them on different string sets. It's useful … as in VERY necessary. 🙂
More Jazz Guitar Licks
More licks, now from jazz recordings, based on the Outline No.1 in major, as explained in Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony (by Bert Ligon). You want to check out that book, it changed my life. Seriously!
Notice how the circled notes form a descending version of F major scale (starting on Bb).
And one last one for the road. Can you identify what bebop piece it came from?
Did you guess it? That's right: Scrapple from the Apple is the tune in question


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In an interview with The Daily Torygraph, Dave Hartnett says that householders have a duty to ensure that other people do not evade paying their share of tax.
Paying a builder or cleaner in cash, allowing them to evade VAT or income tax, will result in even deeper government cuts to public services, he says. People who contribute to the cash economy cannot then complain about austerity measures, he adds.
"Tax provides the funding to run the country: hospitals, schools and everything else," he says. "Every time someone pays cash in order not to pay VAT, the nation gets diddled."
Speaking to a newspaper for the first time in 18 months, Mr Hartnett, the Permanent Secretary for Tax at HMRC, signals a major clampdown on the very rich.
Members of the public backed the views of Mr Hartnett today. Mr 'Arry Redcap of Totting-ham, Norf London told the spoof "Yes, abso-bloody-lutely he's 110% bang on right. All this tax evasion is bleeding the cuntry dry. It's time all these tax loopholes were closed"
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EMD Celebrates 5 Year Milestone
Over 1,400 employees gathered at EMD's headquarters and manufacturing campus in La Grange, Ill. to celebrate the company's fifth year of independence since being spun off from General Motors Corporation in April 2005.
Honored guests included U.S. Congressional Representatives Dan Lipinski and Judy Biggert, along with Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski of McCook and Mayor Robert A. Conrad of the town of Countryside.
A variety of activities were held to mark the occasion including a formal program that featured the remarks of EMD's president and chief executive officer, John S. Hamilton.
Hamilton observed, "Five years ago there were feelings of uncertainty regarding the future of the organization. Employees who had worked their entire careers at GM did not quite know what to expect as there were many challenges facing the Company."
"There is little doubt that had EMD remained under GM ownership that the story today would be quite different." Hamilton went on to describe EMD as arguably the most successful of all GM spin-offs despite the effects of the great recession.
Over the past five years, EMD has increased investment in R&D, nearly tripled capital expenditures upgrading its factories with state-of-the-art equipment, doubled revenues, increased exports five-fold and grown its labor force and supplier base significantly.
"EMD is an iconic American high-technology manufacturing company that has transformed itself into one of the true success stories in heavy manufacturing," Hamilton said.
"EMD's ability to successfully navigate through a period of extraordinary economic turmoil is a testament to the talent and hard work of the investors and managers who have revitalized this once-dominant company since purchasing it from General Motors," Congressman Lipinski said. "EMD's performance over the last five years furnishes yet more proof that with dedication, foresight, and the proper investment, American manufacturing has what it takes to thrive in today's global economy. I congratulate EMD and its employees, and I look forward to watching it build on its storied past and continue growing as a major employer in the Third District for many years to come."


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The Night World series takes place in a world similar to our own, but one where vampires, witches, werewolves, and shape-shifters live among humans without their knowledge. These supernatural races make up a secret society known as the Night World, which enforces two fundamental laws to prevent discovery: (1) Never allow humans to gain knowledge of the Night World's existence, and (2) Never fall in love with one of them.
In Spellbinder, the plot centers on Thea and Blaise Harman, cousins who belong to the race of witches. Although they are as close as sisters, in temperament the girls are as different as day from night; Thea belongs to Circle Twilight, for the not-so-wicked-witches and Blaise belongs to Circle Midnight, for the darker ones. When the two cousins start fighting over Eric Ross, there ensues an epic battle between black and white magic.
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I would only recommend this book if you have read the first two. I know they are completely different characters and a completely different setting but you do have to know a thing or two about the Night World in order to understand some of the plight that these two sister cousins go through.
Wow, true to form Smith introduces you into a whole new realm of the Night World whereas the main focus was vampires in this book you are getting an introduction to the world of the dark witches of Circle Midnight and the Light-good witches of Circle Twilight. You are also introduced to a third and upcoming Circle Daybreak but this is only touched upon briefly.
There are three main characters in this book Thea, the "good witch" of Circle Twilight, Blair the "bad witch" of Circle Midnight and David the human boy. All three are very different and Jeannie Stith really did a good job in keeping them different and making sure each character kept their own personality during the book.
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We retain our Outperform recommendation on resuscitation devices maker ZOLL Medical following its forecast-topping first-quarter fiscal 2012 results. Revenues and earnings for the quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates driven by strong sales from the company's LifeVest and temperature management businesses. ZOLL Medical registered healthy sales across the North American hospital and pre-hospital markets.
Revenues in the North American hospital market jumped 12% year over year in the first quarter. ZOLL Medical witnessed sustained recovery in the North American pre-hospital market with sales surging 25% in the quarter.
The company's flagship LifeVest business continued its strong growth momentum with revenues soaring 45% in the quarter. Temperature Management business also performed strongly with revenues climbing 28%. However, the company's AutoPulse (cardiac support pump) business was the weak spot with sales falling 17% in the quarter.
ZOLL Medical is a leading player in the global market for external defibrillators, which is worth more than $1 billion. The company is the innovator of a wide range of product features that have become the standard of care in the external defibrillator industry. ZOLL Medical operates in a highly competitive U.S. defibrillation market and competes with Physio-Control, a wholly owned unit of Medtronic (MDT - Free Report) , and Philips (PHG - Free Report) .
To boost growth, ZOLL Medical is expanding its footprint in the international markets. Moreover, ZOLL Medical remains committed to expanding its product range to sustain growth in the U.S. defibrillation market.
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Success ?!? Treating customers like shit is a succes ? uh bugger what am i saying, beth got a new playerbase of shitbox morons who buy anything shiny. Sorry you are right, what a success, lets all solute a company thats dumbing down the genre we love
(you are right from a business pov though, but im not gonna cheer at some greedy idiots).
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Another very old sample from my box of goodies from LiberTeas – thank you! This is one that made it to the bottom of the basket otherwise I would have drank it all down in the first place. I am not a huge fan of the old 52Teas base and I don't really enjoy Earl Grey but I DO love cheesecake! I am thinking that the improper storage will have hurt this one though, I don't get any earl or cheesecake aroma from the dry leaf. Everything in that basket of samples took on a weird aroma which I STILL haven't identified but really don't enjoy. Let this be a lesson to all of Steepster: store your samples properly and use them quickly!
Steeped, I get that funky smell (I think it was a mix of Pancake Breakfast and Buttered Popcorn, neither of which I really enjoyed) and a hit of something that puts me in mind of coconut. Bad sign. Da*n you Uniquity-from-the-past for your carelessness!
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Computer Simulation Technology AG (CST; Darmstadt, Germany, and Framingham, MA) has announced that it is now shipping the newest version of its flagship product for EM (electromagnetic) simulation, CST STUDIO SUITE 2013. CST STUDIO SUITE encompasses a range of integrated EM simulation tools, including the high-frequency package CST MICROWAVE STUDIO (CST MWS) and CST PCB STUDIO (CST PCBS) for simulating signal integrity and EMC/EMI EMI on printed circuit boards. Key new features provided in CST STUDIO SUITE 2013 include a new ribbon interface, enhanced performance, and new analysis tools, according to the company.
Projects created with the different CST electromagnetic simulation applications can be opened in CST STUDIO SUITE simultaneously. Image courtesy of Computer Simulation Technology AG.
CST STUDIO SUITE is made up of six modules that form an integrated design environment providing an array of technologies and capabilities for electromagnetic design across a wide range of frequencies — static to optical. Analyses can include thermal and mechanical effects as well as circuit simulation. With version 2013, the company highlights changes to its CST MICROWAVE STUDIO module as well as general changes that span across the entire suite.
CST says that version 2013's new ribbon-based user interface focuses on the simulation workflow to help lead the engineer from set-up and modeling to simulation and post-processing. Other new features, such as a Project Wizard and QuickStart Guide, augment the ribbon interface and make preparing and configuring new projects straightforward, the company says.
The general-purpose transient solver in CST MICROWAVE STUDIO provides 3D EM simulations. Shown here are the surface currents excited by an in-vehicle antenna. Image courtesy of Computer Simulation Technology AG.
Beyond the ribbon-based user interface, general enhancements incorporated in CST STUDIO 2013 include automatic storage of parametric results and cylinder scans for farfields of all solvers. The company adds that, through collaboration with Intel, its solver code has been optimized to boost performance when the software is run on Intel's latest generation of processors.
CST MICROWAVE STUDIO (CST MWS) provides time and frequency domain solvers for 3D simulations of high frequency devices such as antennas, filters, couplers, and planar and multi-layer structures. The company reports a number of changes to the application's transient and frequency domain solvers as well as its asymptotic solver.
CST PARTICLE STUDIO enables simulations of free moving charged particles in applications such as magnetrons. Image courtesy of Computer Simulation Technology AG.
Enhancements to the CST MWS transient solver include more memory-efficient mesh generation than with previous versions; nonlinear, frequency-dependent materials, such as Kerr and Raman materials; the ability to handle more than 2 billion mesh cells; and GPU (graphics processing unit) acceleration for the TLM (transmission-line matrix) solver.
Curved tetrahedrons are now the default with the CST MWS frequency domain solvers, and the Eigen mode solver now supports lossy dielectrics. Other improvements over previous versions of the application are reported in such areas as mesh set-up, performance, and memory efficiency. The CST MWS asymptotic solver now offers range profiles and sinograms for RCS (radar cross section).
The company also reports improvements to its CST DESIGN STUDIO (CST DS) for 3D EM/circuit co-simulation and synthesis as well as its CST PARTICLE STUDIO (CST PS) for simulating free moving charged particles. The former is said to offer improved automation for model set-up and result creation while CST PS now provides GPU support for particle-in-cell simulations.
Other modules in the CST STUDIO SUITE include CST EM STUDIO for designing and analyzing static and low-frequency EM applications; CST CABLE STUDIO for simulating signal integrity and performing EMC/EMI analyses of cable harnesses; CST PCB STUDIO for simulating the signal integrity and EMC/EMI EMI properties of printed circuit boards; and CST MPHYSICS STUDIO for thermal and mechanical stress analysis.
CST MPHYSICS STUDIO provides tools for thermal and mechanical stress analyses. Image courtesy of Computer Simulation Technology AG.
CST STUDIO SUITE 2013 "is extremely fast, has an incredible user interface, and brings many important improvements," said Bernhard Wagner, managing director, CST AG in a press statement.
CST STUDIO SUITE 2013 is available now. For complete details, visit CST.
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MOTHER, n. L. mater, mother; matrix, the womb; materia, matter, stuff, materials of which any thing is made. We observe that in some other languages, as well as in English, the same word signifies a female parent, and the thick slime formed in vinegar; and in all the languages of Europe here cited, the orthography is nearly the same as that of mud and matter. The question then occurs whether the name of a female parent originated in a word expressing matter, mold; either the soil of the earth, as the producer, or the like substance, when shaped and fitted as a mold for castings; or whether the name is connected with the opinion that the earth is the mother of all productions; whence the word mother-earth. We are informed by a fragment of Sanchoniathon, that the ancient Phenicians considered mud to be the substance from which all things were formed. See Mud. The word matter is evidently from the Ar. madda, to secrete, eject or discharge a purulent substance; and I think cannot have any direct connection with mud. But in the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, the same word madre signified mother, and a mold for castings; and the northern languages, particularly the German and Danish, seem to establish the fact that the proper sense of mother is matrix. Hence mother of pearl, the matrix of pearl. If this word had its origin in the name of the earth used for the forms of castings, it would not be a singular fact; for our word mold, in this sense, I suppose to be so named from mold, fine earth. The question remains sub judice.
1. A female parent; especially, one of the human race; a woman who has borne a child; correlative to son or daughter.
2. That which has produced any thing.
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Be called our mother, but our grave.
So our native land is called mother country, and a plant from which a slip or cion is taken, is called the mother plant. In this use, mother may be considered as an adjective.
3. That which has preceded in time; the oldest or chief of any thing; as a mother-church.
4. Hysterical passion. Not used.
5. A familiar term of address or appellation of an old woman or matron.
6. An appellation given to a woman who exercises care and tenderness towards another, or gives parental advice; as when one says," a woman has been a mother to me."
7. A thick slimy substance concreted in liquors, particularly in vinegar, very different from scum or common lees.
MOTHER of pearl, n. The matrix of pearl; the shell in which pearls are generated; a species of Mytilus or Mussel.
MOTHER of thyme, n. A plant of the genus Thymus.
MOTHER, a. Native; natural; received by birth; as mother-wit.
1. Native; vernacular; received from parents or ancestors; as mother-tongue.
MOTHER, v.i. To concrete, as the thick matter of liquors.
MOTHER, v.t. To adopt as a son or daughter.
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Hacker Scouts is served Cease and Desist letter from Boy Scouts of America.
This is a difficult situation for us. We believe in our name and our right to use the word "scouts". The BSA's main argument is that they have a constitutional charter that they interpret to mean they have the right to use and trademark any word they choose. We disagree. We believe the charter itself may be unconstitutional, and that "scouts" is a world-wide connotation for a youth organization that existed before them and will exist long after them. We have also tried to be very clear in our message that we are not affiliated with the Boy Scouts nor are we trying to replace them. We do not offer the same experience, nor do we have a similar model as they do. We did not base our organization on them.
Our board will be making a decision soon, based on advice from our lawyers and our own sense of duty. Our primary responsibility is to act in service of our mission and the kids we serve. We have been thinking a lot about our core values and what path models those values to the community we care so deeply about; moving on when it is necessary or standing up for what is right. Thinking about this situation in that context has been powerful and meaningful for us.
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Here's a legal argument to follow: The boy scouts lost any monopoly on the word "scouts" when they failed to live up to the ideals of their nation, including (as the US Pledge of Allegience states): "liberty and justice for all". In any case, the word "scout" has surely been used prior to the formation of the boy scouts so they would have no trademark claim on the word.
They have not helped the Native American, who still suffers for their country.
And the Hacker Scouts are going to help Native Americans? ROTF
I am somewhat troubled by your stance on this issue, or specifically the graphic you used and what message it is supposed to send. There are a lot more Cub and Boy Scouts who are being exposed to the amazing new world of electronics than are currently being served by the group calling themselves Hacker Scouts.
In addition to the recently launched STEM NOVA program http://www.scouting.org/stem.aspx, the Computer merit badge which was introduced in 1967 will be replaced next year with the Digital Technology merit badge. Other technology related merit badges in the pipeline are Animation, Multi-Media, Computer Aided Design and Advanced Computing. These join existing merit badges like Electronics.
So why, if your intent is to open this world of electronics up to everyone, are you taking sides in an intellectual property dispute and in the process defacing the logo of an organization that has served young men and women for over 100 years, building leaders that have helped invent many of the technologies you depend on today?
The organization calling themselves Hacker Scouts were only contacted by the BSA after they tried to trademark their name. They were attempting to protect their intellectual property, the same action you now find fault with the BSA for undertaking. The BSA's position on the term Scouts has already been upheld in court, they are not reaching. And I personally find it hard to believe that the name Hacker Scouts was itself not chosen based on the reputation of the Boy Scouts of America has built over the last century. When you ask most people in this country for the definition of scout they are going to respond with a reference to the BSA.
Are you anti BSA? Is it your position that Merit Badge and STEM NOVA counselors should not source from your organization or use it as a resource?
I don't fault you for supporting the Hacker Scouts. If you want to lobby that the BSA shouldn't be given the rights to the term Scouts, I don't have a problem with that. But criticizing an organization for defending its intellectual property in the court system after repeatedly asking for the infraction to stop is to me poor citizenship. If Hacker Scouts wants to use the term then they, not the BSA, are the ones who need to go to court to get previous rulings overturned.
It feels to me that the goal is not to find common ground here, but to threaten another with the legal action, hoping that they will not be able to handle all the legal fees involved.
The letter I just sent to BSA:
It is *absurd* that you are suing Hacker Scouts. Are you going to sue the Girl Scouts next?
The Hacker Scouts are filling a need that you are not. They are also clear about what they are doing and why, and they do not have anything to do with the Boy Scouts.
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Stephen Cerruti: Pretty obvious you are a BSA shill.
Hacker scouts is a good program, and filling a niche that other groups are not. In the last year, HS guilds have expanded from one (at AMT) to 6 – the latest at Las Vegas, NM.
I am afraid this is the BSA acting as a bully. There really is no reason for them to go after HS. Why not go after the Girl Scouts? (Yes, the GSA has been around a long time, before the BSA decided to be obnoxious.)
If the BSA has electronic programs – wonderful. But *nothing* states the BSA has a monopoly on this.
Also, the BSA has shown, with the court suits, that the BSA is happy to discriminate against certain groups. HS does not.
I am fully with adafruit on this. Suing HS violates – obviously and on the surface – all of the BSA creed.
I am very sad. BSA can drive the HS into the ground. This is the actions of a bully.
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