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Janice Hahn
|Janice Hahn
|U.S. House, California, District 44
|In office
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|Jane Harman (D)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 4, 2014
|Cost per vote
|$24.86 in 2012
|First elected
|July 12, 2011
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|Los Angeles City Council
|Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission
|Abilene Christian University
|March 30, 1952
|Place of birth
|Los Angeles, California
|Teacher, Businesswoman
|Net worth
|Churches of Christ
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Key votes
- 4.1 113th Congress
- 4.2 National security
- 4.3 Economy
- 4.4 Immigration
- 4.5 Healthcare
- 4.6 Social issues
- 4.7 Previous congressional sessions
- 5 Issues
- 6 Elections
- 7 Campaign donors
- 8 Personal Gain Index
- 9 Analysis
- 10 Personal
- 11 Recent news
- 12 See also
- 13 External links
- 14 References
Prior to her career in the U.S. House, Hahn served on the Los Angeles City Council from 2001 to 2011.
Hahn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She was unchallenged in the primary. Hahn went on to defeat Adam Shbeita (Peace and Freedom) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[1]
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Hahn is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning she will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.
Hahn was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned her B.S. from Abilene Christian University in 1974.[2]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Hahn's academic, professional and political career:[2]
- 1997-1999: Los Angeles City Charter Reform Commission
- 1998: Unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
- 2001-2011: Los Angeles City Council
- 2010: Unsuccessful candidate for California Lieutenant Governor
- 2011-Present: U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
U.S. House
Hahn serves on the following committees:[3]
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Small Business Committee
Hahn served on the following committees:[4]
- Homeland Security Committee
- Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
- Small Business Committee
Key votes
113th Congress
The 113th Congress has had 55 out of 5,401 introduced bills enacted into law (1 percent) as of November 30, 2013. Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 1.14 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session.[5] For more information pertaining to Hahn's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[6]
National security
Hahn voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[7]
DHS Appropriations
Hahn voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act (2014) Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[8]
Hahn voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[9]
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[10] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[11][12] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[12] Hahn voted with 102 other Democratic representatives against the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[13][14] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[14] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[15] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Hahn joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[13][14]
Government shutdown
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[16] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[17] Hahn voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[18]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[19] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Hahn voted for HR 2775.[20]
Federal Pay Adjustment Elimination
Hahn voted for HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for a stop to a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect, saving the federal government $11 billion over 10 years. Hahn was 1 of 44 Democrats who supported the bill, while 144 voted against it.[21]
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Morton Memos Prohibition
Hahn voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.[22] The vote largely followed party lines.[23]
Healthcare Reform Rules
Hahn voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[24]
Social issues
Hahn voted against HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill was to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[25]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Hahn voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[26]
On The Issues Vote Match
- See also: On The Issues Vote Match
On The Issues conducts a VoteMatch analysis of elected officials based on 20 issue areas. Rather than relying on incumbents to complete the quiz themselves, the VoteMatch analysis is conducted using voting records, statements to the media, debate transcripts or citations from books authored by or about the candidate. Based on the results of the quiz, Hahn is a Moderate Liberal. Hahn received a score of 70 percent on social issues and 25 percent on economic issues.[27]
The table below contains the results of analysis compiled by staff at On The Issues.
|On The Issues Vote Quiz[28]
|Economic Issues
|Social Issues
|Legally require hiring women & minorities
|Strongly Favors
|Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
|Strongly Favors
|Expand ObamaCare
|Comfortable with same-sex marriage
|Strongly Favors
|Vouchers for school choice
|Keep God in the public sphere
|Absolute right to gun ownership
|Strongly Opposes
|Human needs over animal rights
|Strongly Opposes
|Higher taxes on the wealthy
|Strongly Favors
|Stricter punishment reduces crime
|Support & expand free trade
|Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
|Stricter limits on political campaign funds
|Strongly Favors
|Maintain US sovereignty from UN
|Prioritize green energy
|Strongly Favors
|Expand the military
|Stimulus better than market-led recovery
|Stay out of Iran
|Privatize Social Security
|Strongly Opposes
|Never legalize marijuana
|Strongly Opposes
|Note: Information last updated: 2014.[27]
American response in Syria
- See also: United States involvement in Syria
On August 29, 2013, more than 50 House Democrats signed a letter written by California Rep. Barbara Lee that called for a congressional resolution on strikes, and cautioned that the dire situation in Syria "should not draw us into an unwise war—especially without adhering to our constitutional requirements."[29][30] The letter also called on the Obama administration to work with the U.N. Security Council "to build international consensus" condemning the alleged use of chemical weapons. Hahn was one of the 50 Democrats in the House to sign the letter.[29][30]
Campaign themes
Hahn's campaign website listed the following issues:[31]
- Economic Growth and Job Creation
- Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice's top priority is getting our economy moving again and creating well-paying jobs in California. As a member of the Small Business Committee, Janice is working to ensure that local small businesses get the help and opportunities they need to flourish in a global economy."
- The Port
- Excerpt: "As a City Councilwoman for the last decade, Janice Hahn has dealt directly with one of the largest economic engines in the area – the Port of Los Angeles. In Congress, she founded the bi-partisan Ports Caucus, working across the aisle to create jobs and ensure our security."
- Education
- Excerpt: "She is dedicated to ensuring the next generation has access to a first-rate education and the tools to drive our economy forward. Our country is strongest when our workers are trained with the knowledge and ingenuity to perform at the highest levels. Every child should have the opportunity to reach that horizon and fulfill the American Dream."
- Women's Rights
- Excerpt: "In Congress, Janice has stood up to right wing attacks on women's health. Janice strongly supports advancing the rights of women. She believes in providing women a quality education, fair pay, and equal employment opportunities."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Janice has always been a strong supporter of universal health care, and as a member of Congress, she is standing up to attacks on President Obama's health care law. She believes that the Affordable Care Act is a step in the right direction, but we must do more to improve access and expand coverage to more Americans."
Hahn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She ran unopposed in the blanket primary on June 3, 2014. Hahn went on to defeat Adam Shbeita (Peace and Freedom) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[1][32]
|U.S. House, California District 44 General Election, 2014
|Vote %
|Janice Hahn Incumbent
|Peace and Freedom
|Adam Shbeita
|Total Votes
|Source: California Secretary of State
Hahn won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 44th District.[33] She was displaced from her former district, the 36th, by redistricting.[34] Hahn and incumbent Laura Richardson advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012. Hahn went on to defeat Richardson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[35][36]
|U.S. House, California District 44 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Janice Hahn
|Laura Richardson Incumbent
|Total Votes
|Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Janice Hahn, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Fundraising events
The below chart from Find The Best tracks the fundraising events Hahn attends.
Source: This graphic was generated by Find The Best.
Comprehensive donor history
Comprehensive donor information for Hahn is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Hahn raised a total of $2,521,898 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 22, 2013.[38]
|Janice Hahn's Campaign Contribution History
|US House (California, District 44)
|Grand Total Raised
Source: This graphic was generated by Find The Best.
Candidates for Congress were required to file reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Hahn's reports.[39]
|Janice Hahn (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
|Date Filed
|Beginning Balance
|Total Contributions
for Reporting Period
|Cash on Hand
|April Quarterly[40]
|April 15, 2013
|July Quarterly[41]
|July 15, 2013
|October Quarterly[42]
|October 15, 2013
|January 31, 2014
|April Quarterly[44]
|April 15, 2014
|May 22, 2014
|July Quarterly[46]
|July 15, 2014
|October Quarterly[47]
|October 15, 2014
|Running totals
Hahn won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Hahn's campaign committee raised a total of $2,521,898 and spent $2,483,980.[48] This is more than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[49]
Cost per vote
Hahn spent $24.86 per vote received in 2012.
|U.S. House, California District 44, 2012 - Janice Hahn Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to Janice Hahn's campaign committee
|EMILY's List
|Edison International
|American Fedn of St/Cnty/Munic Employees
|AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America
|Carpenters & Joiners Union
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Real Estate
|Building Trade Unions
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Transportation Unions
To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.
Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a four-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of four different metrics:
- Changes in Net Worth
- The Donation Concentration Metric
- The K-Street Metric
- The Stock Oversight and Trades Metric
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Hahn's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $296,005 and $665,000. That averages to $480,502, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Hahn ranked as the 269th most wealthy representative in 2012.[50] Between 2010 and 2012, Hahn's calculated net worth increased from $0 to $480,502. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[51]
|Janice Hahn Yearly Net Worth
|Average Net Worth
|Growth from 2010 to 2012:
|Average annual growth:
|Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[52]
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Hahn received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Lawyers/Law Firms industry.
From 1997-2014, 23.65 percent of Hahn's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[53]
|Janice Hahn Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Transportation Unions
|Real Estate
|Building Trade Unions
|Public Sector Unions
|% total in top industry
|% total in top two industries
|% total in top five industries
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Hahn is a "rank-and-file Democrat" as of July 2014. This was the same rating Hahn received in June 2013.[54]
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[55]
Hahn most often votes with:
Hahn least often votes with:
Source: This graphic was generated by Find The Best.
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Hahn missed 59 of 2,076 roll call votes from July 2011 to July 2014. This amounts to 2.8 percent, which is worse than the median of 2.5 percent among current congressional representatives as of July 2014.[56]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Hahn paid her congressional staff a total of $400,199 in 2011. She ranked 2nd on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 4th overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, California ranked 5th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[57]
Staff bonuses
According to an analysis by CNN, Hahn was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Hahn's staff was given an apparent $2,500.00 in bonus money.[58]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Click the link above for the full ratings of all members of Congress.
Hahn ranked 63rd in the liberal rankings in 2013.[59]
Hahn ranked 41st in the liberal rankings in 2012.[60]
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
Hahn voted with the Democratic Party 94.2 percent of the time, which ranked 66th among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[61]
Hahn voted with the Democratic Party 95.2 percent of the time, which ranked 104th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[62]
Hahn has three children.
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- United States congressional delegations from California
- California's 44th Congressional District elections, 2014
- California's 44th Congressional District elections, 2012
- California's 44th Congressional District
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- Fact-checking at PolitiFact
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Janice Hahn," accessed November 12, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com - Roll Call, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Congresswoman Janice Hahn, Representing the 36th District of California, "Committees and Caucuses," accessed August 1, 2011
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 2217 - DHS Appropriations Act (2014) Act of 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 624 - CISPA (2013) - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House clears Farm Bill," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled Farm Bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "House passes $1.1 trillion omnibus," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 On The Issues, "Janice Hahn Vote Match," accessed June 20, 2014
- ↑ The questions in the quiz are broken down into two sections -- social and economic. In social questions, liberals and libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while conservatives and populists agree in choosing the more-restrictive answers. For the economic questions, conservatives and libertarians agree in choosing the less-government answers, while liberals and populists agree in choosing the more-restrictive answers.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Office of Barbara Lee, "Lee Letter to President Obama," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 Washington Post, "More than 50 House Democrats also want Syria strike resolution," accessed September 2, 2013
- ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
- ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 3, 2014
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- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Unofficial election results," November 6, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ California Secretary of State special election results, accessed April 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Janice Hahn," accessed March 22, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn Summary Report," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn April Quarterly," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn July Quarterly," accessed July 23, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn October Quarterly," accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn Year-End," accessed February 4, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn April Quarterly," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn Pre-Primary," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn July Quarterly," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Janice Hahn October Quarterly," accessed October 20, 2014
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Janice Hahn 2012 Election Cycle," accessed February 20, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," accessed June 19, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets, "Janice Hahn (D-Calif), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Janice Hahn," accessed September 22, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Janice Hahn," accessed July 21, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Janice Hahn," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Janice Hahn," accessed July 21, 2014
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Janice Hahn," accessed August 21, 2012
- ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," accessed March 8, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 21, 2013
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
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Yes is the answer. It's all down to how you structure your areas...which are sharepoint areas incidentally. I have an area leaders section where the people with the right group membership can access and add files as needed.
Further to my thread about dropbox: http://www.edugeek.net/forums/behind...need-help.html
thanks to everyone who replied, I have managed to point out the issues and at least some seem to have actually been listened to although SLT are still clinging to the dropbox scenario.
However, I now have a meeting to discuss various IT issues and one of them is the offer from SWGfL to migrate our Easymail to Office 365 for free.
The HT has asked that if we did this, could we use the free version of Office 365 to allow teachers to send planning docs to SLT in a secure way? Would this mean everyone would have their own Office 365 account or is there some sort of team account they could have which would work without the issues that everyone sharing the same Dropbox account has brought.
Looking for something simple - remembering that the DH didn't like the idea of the teachers using the web portal for Dropbox as they would have to sign in... I believe Office 365 has integration with AD?
Would this be a good thing to do? This would only be the free version and the school is NOT prepared or able to pay anything so please don't suggest anything that costs money!
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Yes is the answer. It's all down to how you structure your areas...which are sharepoint areas incidentally. I have an area leaders section where the people with the right group membership can access and add files as needed.
Office 365 is great for e-mail and calendar sharing, as well as working on the move using Push mail with Smartphones and tablets. SharePoint on the other hand is overly complicated. I'm at the point of giving up as Microsoft provide little resources on how to customise it and make it user friendly for schools. Have a look here
I forgot to say also - if you're looking at using Office 365 with your local AD, remember your server then potentially becomes the weakness in the chain. If your server goes offline, no one can then sign in to Office 365, as logons are processed/authenticated against your server. Same also goes if your LA (for example) performs maintenance on your internet connection. Again, if your server cannot be connected to from the outside world, logins to Office 365 will fail.
I've used CSVs for Primary schools for these reasons and there's been fewer problems. Primary's generally have one or two DCs at most with a single internet connection. Multiple connections and multiple DCs are highly recommended if using Office 365 with your local AD.
Oh dear. We are a middle-deemed-secondary but only have one server. So can I use Office 365 without AD? I am getting more confused by the minute.
The main use would be email (as above) and this shared area so that SLT can see everyone's planning.
I need it user-friendly - for me, never mind the teachers!
I don't even know where to start! Would you be able to help me @TheScarfedOne? I think I need an idiots guide that starts right at the beginning...
The disadvantage is that if you don't integrate with AD then it becomes yet another account that both users and yourself have to sign into and manage (you can of course tell your browser to remember your password for this site the same as any other, so its arguable how much of a problem this really is for someone using roaming profiles and/or sitting at the same machine all the time)
It can also be integrated with AD. The advantage of this is that there's only one account to manage for both you and the user. The disadvantages are that its a tremendous pain in the hoop to set up and that if your local AD is unavailable (e.g. internet connection is down, you're working on the AD servers, etc) then no one can sign into Office 365.
As to what you get with the free academic edition, this gives you Sharepoint/SkyDrive Pro, which gives each user about 7Gb of space and makes sharing between people very simple, both in terms of sharing documents in one's own space with others and in terms of setting up shared areas that are designed for "collaboration" from the start. You can set these shared areas up, which keeps them simple to use from the end user's point of view.
You also get access to Exchange, Lync and the online version of office (the latter is useful for editing documents in skydrive pro from tablets and other devices that don't directly support office or have it installed at that moment, and you get all of these things configured to work with one another "out of the box". It's not a bad deal at all, but it does require some thought about how to implement it - both as a short term and long term proposition.
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I think the standalone system is the way to go for us. Presumably there will be some sort of admin user who can set up these group sites etc. How would the mail work? Would they have to sign in just once and then be able to access their mail or would it be a second signing in?
I will have a look at in in more depth when I get to the school that wants it, later today
I'm using it at 4 large Primaries as standalone and it works well. Depending on staff turnover, once you have done the initial setup, adding additional users down the line is just a 5 minute job via the admin web interface.
Initial import can be done via CSV. Users then just change their password on their first login to the web app and that's it. Groups are easily created via the admin web interface and users can easily setup Outlook and phones etc. themselves which reduces the pressure on you.
If you do go with it I have a quick start guide that you can mail merge with users details.
thanks all. Yes, @SYSMAN_MK I would like that. Do you have something set up where people can share files as SLT want?
No problem, drop me a PM with your email and I'll send them across. As for sharing files, yes but not using Office 365. I use Ranger Outpost for home access to network shares.
I agree, using Office 365 as standalone seems the way forward for most schools, importing users via CSV. As for Sharepoint, (as I wrote above) I'm finding it overly complicated and no one on these forums (it appears) are actually using it day to day.
Hmmm. So how will I share files etc through the web interface? Would that be with Sharepoint or what.
It isnt a shared area as such, it is an area where people can upload their plans for SLT to see - so not really access to network shares
Still unsure if I can do what they want using the free edu version of Office 365 - and I can only see where to download a trial?
Is the team sites what I want?
*edit Sorry, I sound a bit pathetic, don't I? But after jumping up and down yelling about the fiasco that is one dropbox account for everyone and the docs stored in the profiles, I really want to get this right otherwise I will look a complete fool. I want to be able to say at my Thursday meeting, "here you go, THIS is what you want and THIS is how it will work"
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If they're looking at sharing "privately" (i.e. 1:1) then they could equally upload content to their personal SkyDrive Pro area, and share that content to specific individuals.
Every enrollment includes a 30-day trial of the normally-paid-for A3 plan, but you can add the free A2 licences and use as normal.
You can also link AD user credentials to Office 365 without the Microsoft SSO route, as RM have a tool that can sit on your server and capture the password change request before it hits the AD, and then syncs that with it's cloud database and that inturn updates Office 365 for that user... Only downside is you have to pay around £500 per year for that, and their free version doesn't do the password sync.
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"First, congratulate yourself if you've found this review site before you completed your order with Race-Mart. You're doing your due diligence before you deal with a deplorable online retailer. Read through all the reviews, stand in awe of their sheer number and almost ubiquitous disapproval, and then proceed to make an informed decision about whether or not you will do business with this company.
Personally, I count myself in the same lot as the legion of disappointed customers. I called Paul with an urgent request for a clutch kit to replace my broken clutch. I asked, quite clearly and repeatedly, if said clutch kit included a throwout/release bearing. Paul assured me that it did and could ship that day or the next (9/4 or 9/5). Trusting Paul, I committed to the order, expecting a tracking number before the weekend. After several calls to him, another female employee, and several emails, I finally received a tracking number that following Monday (9/8). The kit soon arrived without the throwout bearing. After a couple of indignant conversations with Paul, he refused to admit that he had told me that the throwout bearing was included with the kit. Even worse, he refused to make it right by shipping me a new throwout bearing, citing that "he doesn't carry that part." I sent him a part number and a supplier's website on which to order it in hopes that he would make things right with me, but again he refused. He later sent me a link to an Ebay retailer, telling me that I could buy the part myself.
This company displayed a complete lack of customer service, paying no mind to the satisfaction of their customer and acting in a way that could reasonably be interpreted as fraudulent. Realize that my experience with them is my own and that yours may be different. However, if you take the time to read Paul's responses to the complaints on this site, you'll see that his priority is to acrimoniously save face rather than make the customer happy. If you feel that, after reading this and other reviews, you should do business with this company, please understand that you are doing so at your own personal and financial risk. Paul will likely write something in response to this review explaining that this EXACT part number shipped from the manufacturer with the EXACT parts that the kit was supposed to contain, which is absolutely true. However, he misled me about the contents of the kit when we first spoke and then was unwilling to help in any way once I expressed my discontent to him. No company should operate with such a complete disregard for their customer's satisfaction and expect to remain in business."
"This customer was looking for an aftermarket decent quality clutch kit for his Hyundai Genesis that he could get his hands on quickly. He originally asked for an ACT clutch that would have taken two weeks to get. We offered a Competition Clutch, clutch and flywheel kit that the manufacturer had in stock. It was ordered and shipped right away.
Clutch manufacturers typically include standard pilot bearings with clutch kits. What is unique about a 2010 Hyundai Genesis is that it doesn't use a standard pilot bearing so you can't provide something that the vehicle doesn't use. It uses an OEM integrated clutch release slave cylinder assembly. This part is resueable and is not required to be replaced for a clutch change. As a result no clutch manufacturer provides OEM parts in clutch kits. The customer was provided with everything he need to accomplish a clutch change."
"The first time I ever had a problem with a company ! These guys are the pits..I purchased a Lunati Cam kit on 6/18...six days later I called to return it and get a RMA from them. They said they would e mail it. When I called back because I didnt get the RMA...they said its past 10 days. Their policy states NO RETURNS AFTER 10 days..They stalled the RMA and STUCK me for $400.00 !"
"An order was placed on our website on June 18th for a cam kit. The kit was shipped the following day on June 19th. The customer requested in writing by email a return authorization (which we require) on August 18th, a full two months after shipment. We allow adequate time for a customer to request a return (14 days after shipment) as published in our Return Policy but two months is way outside of that allowable time frame."
"I asked if he (paul) had some 5th wheel jacks in stock the answer was "YES they are in stock" this was 6-9-14. I explained to him that he was a little more expensive then other places but since he had them in stock I'll order them. 3 days later the order is still pending shipping when asked why it was because they were on back order when asked what happen to the parts in stock when I oirder them I got the excuse of "we must of sold them before your order was processed" Date of when to expect the order to be shipped 7-7-14. I request to cancel my order and Stella said " I'll have to ask my management" no response. I had my credit card company reject the payment on 6-25-14 got some other brand jacks before 7-4... Now on 7-19 I get an email stating the parts have been shipped (7-20 is a sunday) so 7-21 i told paul not to ship because I won't pay for something that was misrepresented his response was this is a special order item please refer to or return policy which states no refund.. I called fedex and found that fedex hasn't even picked up the order yet on monday afternoon. bottom line Race Mart will lie to you about the what they have in stock!!! They will lie to you about inquiring a refund!!! and they will lie to about when they do ship something. ps trying to be coy the changed the order number yes paul you got caught"
"The item in question is clearly listed in the item description on our website in big bold red letters that this is a Special Order Item. When the customer inquired the manufacturer had one in stock showing a quantity of 1. When the item was to be picked in the warehouse it turns out that the one on the shelf was a customer return and not suitable to be shipped as a new product. The item was destroyed by the manufacturer and the inventory was adjusted accordingly. The order continued to process as a Special Order item which is how it was sold. The customer acknowledged at checkout that he read, understood and accepted our Terms of Sale which contains our Special Order Policy that states in part:
"By placing a special order, you are accepting the fact that the delivery time is not defined and you are accepting the delivery time regardless of what it is. You also recognize that in most cases we have absolutely no control over the delivery time is as it is dictated by the manufacturer who often change production dates. Once placed, all special orders are non-cancelable and non-returnable. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with this policy, please do not place an order for a special order item.""
"Like all the other negative reviews we ordered a standard off the shelf item. They gave us bogus shipping dates. Well they will say that I agreed to this and it is a special order item. Well everything they sell is special order. Not filling an order and keeping the money is fraud."
"The customer ordered a Reese 30140 that is on national back order. Our website clearly lists this item as a Special Order item. The customer agreed at checkout to wait for the item in accordance with our Special Order Policy that states in part:
" By placing a special order, you are accepting the fact that the delivery time is not defined and you are accepting the delivery time regardless of what it is. You also recognize that in most cases we have absolutely no control over the delivery time is as it is dictated by the manufacturer who often change production dates. Once placed, all special orders are non-cancelable and non-returnable. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with this policy, please do not place an order for a special order item."
The item will be shipped as soon as it's available directly from the manufacturer."
"Sold and charged for an item that wasn't in stock. Pending ship date showed on the status after that was 3 weeks out. Came and went, I emailed twice, and called twice trying to find out what happened. Third call resulted in a report of it being at least a month out, so I asked for a refund. They stated to send an email to process refund, that was 4 business days ago now, and still nothing. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!
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I mistakenly entered the wrong order number...mine was 31812, and has never shipped, nor have I ever received a refund (receiver hitch). Complaints opened with BBB and my credit card company. Was due to ship on 05/02/14.
""The customer ordered a Draw-Tite 24901 that is on national back order. Our website clearly lists this item as a Special Order item in the item description. The customer agreed at checkout to wait for the item in accordance with our Special Order Policy that states in part:
" By placing a special order, you are accepting the fact that the delivery time is not defined and you are accepting the delivery time regardless of what it is. You also recognize that in most cases we have absolutely no control over the delivery time is as it is dictated by the manufacturer who often change production dates. Once placed, all special orders are non-cancelable and non-returnable. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with this policy, please do not place an order for a special order item."
The item will be shipped as soon as it's available directly from the manufacturer.""
"My order did NOT match the description. Was told I would receive a "Same day response" and have been waiting for 3 days now, and still waiting. My car is still in pieces waiting for the parts I was told were included in my purchase, forcing me to find other means of transportation. When I do talk to someone, they are quick to push you off the phone and are little to NO help. The items they DID decided to put in the box came rather quick."
"Actually, yes, the order matched exactly to the item description as does the image. The customer wanted a coil over sleeve kit with a top and bottom Part number RM9964143 however what he ordered was a RM9964163 which is only a replacement sleeve without the top and bottom. We can only conclude that when he called, he inquired about the kit then he fat fingered the part number when he entered the order, ordering only the sleeve. We decided to help the customer out and send him the tops and bottoms at no charge by FedEx overnight to get him out of his jam. You would have thought he would have been a little more appreciative."
"These people are the worst!!!! They are the kind of e-commerce scum that lure you in with low prices and claims of the items being in stock when they have zero stock and are run out of a living room. Then they have a clever "agreement" which you must click on which states, way down at the bottom, that the item you are trying to purchase is a special order item and can take over 3 weeks to get even though you can walk to any store and buy a dozen of them. By the way, right after I got off the phone with Paul who was very rude and told me these spark plugs are very rare and special order only I checked with several other online shopping places and were able to order them immediately and they are already on the way with a tracking number. I urge you, don't walk away, RUN away from these clowns!!!! I buy almost exclusively online and I am happy to say that most e-commerce sites aren't preditory like these vermon. So go somewhere else, anywhere else!!!! Also don't be fooled by Paul's slick response to every bad comment. Ask yourself, what is the chance that EVERY bad experience is the fault of the customer? If you take Paul's responses at face value he is as pure as the driven snow. Not a single Oops, or my bad, always it's the customer that is wrong. Sure that could be the case some of the time BUT NEVER ALL THE TIME!!!! This guy and his merry band of theives are laughing all the way to the bank. EVERYTHING they sell is ordered and drop shipped. This can sometimes be a benefit IF the company also has good customer service which this scam club obviously does NOT have. "
"The NGK IFR6Q-G spark plug on our website https://www.race-mart.com/NGK-NGK-IFR6Q-G.html is clearly identified in the item description as follows in big bold red letters:
This is a Special Order Item
The Manufacturer Offers Drop Shipments For Special Order Items: No
Manufacturer's Drop Ship Fee For Special Order items If Desired: $ 0.00
NGK Special Orders are added to our weekly stocking orders. NGK Special orders typically ship within 2-3 weeks. Once placed, NGK Special orders are non-cancelable and non-returnable.
There really isn't much more to be said. We did not hold a gun to the customer's head to force him to place an order. With the available information he chose of his own free will to place an order, to wait the time and to agree to our terms of sale. If he didn't like these terms he could have walked down to his local store and tried his luck to buy them there. It was his choice for price and convenience."
"On 2.25.14 I spoke with Paul Fink looking for a set of stainless steel headers for my 1966 Vette. I explained that I recently ordered a stainless steel set for the C2 Vette from another manufacturer but they did not fit my application. They bolted to the heads OK, spark plug installation was OK, but could not connect to the exhaust pipes because the collectors were within 2" of the vertical face of the floor pan. I returned the headers, receiving a refund less a 15% restocking charge. (I should add that I received a refund even though I returned the headers 7 months after purchase.) Paul said he has a set of headers manufactured by Heddman, p/n 62300, that are made for the C2 Vette. I specifically asked Paul if the headers were returnable if they did not fit. His exact word was "absolutely". He made no mention of the return policy of 14 days after order and a 25% restocking charge. I ordered the headers which were not in stock but were shipped directly from Heddman. I received them on 3.5.14.
Opening the shipping box I noticed that the overall length of the headers was shorter, so I unwrapped only the driver's side and bolted it to the head. Then I noticed two problems;(1) Could not install 2 spark plugs and (2) the top of the collector was within 1/16" from the bottom of the oil filter, which would cause added heating of the oil.
I sent an email to Paul explaining the problems. He responded that the headers are designed to be used with the factory straight plug heads that originally came with the car. Changing to angle plug configuration has caused the problem. He further said that these headers will fit GM aluminum angle plug heads and they are correct fitment for the vehicle. As for closeness to the oil filter, he suggested installing a Trans-Dapt #1122 Single Filter relocation kit.
I responded via email that at the time of order Paul made no mention of the fact that these headers would not fit angle plug heads. Secondly, had he mentioned Race-Mart's draconian 14 day return policy and 25% restocking charge, I most likely would not have placed the order. I also advised that while I was not happy with the 25% restocking charge, I would pay it in order to recoup some of my money. I also advised that if he could locate asset that would fit my application, I was willing to buy it and would pay the difference in cost. I asked for a return authorization number. Paul responded by email stating "Draconian or not those are our terms and you agreed to them." I responded that he should be more honest since he never said anything about the terms. In hindsight I should have asked about the return policy, but I assumed that Race-Mart's return policy would be similar to other performance parts manufacturers and distributors, ie.Summit-90 days; JEGS-1 year; Stainless Works-30 days; Holley Products-90 days. I never heard anymore from Paul.
I will never order any parts from Race-Mart again and at our next club meeting I will tell everyone about my bad experience. I am now out $725.81. This company doesn't know the meaning of customer service. I sure wish I would have read the reviews before ordering.
"What the customer didn't say in his rant was that when he called, he asked for a set of headers for that vehicle. He was not honest with us to tell us he modified the motor as we later found out in his email dated 2/25 when he said "I have modified the motor but retained the original motor mounts, and engine block. The heads are original but have been converted to angle plug design."
The headers are a guaranteed direct fitment for that year make and model vehicle with the heads as furnished by the factory which are GM straight plug or GM aluminum angle plug heads NOT SOME CUSTOM WHO KNOWS WHAT HEADS.
If the customer had been up front and honest with us from the beginning, we would have told him that this has to be a custom set of headers and that we could offer flanges, a box of bends, two collectors and he would have to carry them down to his favorite chassis builder to have them welded up on the car.
Our Return Policy is clearly published on our site and the customer acknowledged that he had read and understood our policies at checkout. No surprises here."
"I followed a Race-Mart ad for a particular product that led me to their website. It was by far the best price I could find so I ordered it. After 2 weeks it had still not arrived. I went to their website to check the order status. Turns out that despite running ads on Google for this item it's not in stock and it wouldn't be available for more than one month. Our customer couldn't wait this long so I ordered it elsewhere and requested a refund from the owner Paul Fink. I've talked to Paul twice on the phone and once through email about this, each time promising to credit my card. After 2 weeks my credit card has still not been credited.
Paul is rude to speak to on the phone and Race-Mart has terrible customer service. If you're considering a purchase with Race-Mart, think twice. I'm out more than $300 for my mistake."
"On 2/26 the customer requested that his order be cancelled and refunded. The item was not a Special Order item but it was and still is on National back order from the manufacture. We told the customer that we would process his request. The process is we request in writing that the manufacturer cancel our order with them first as a precaution of an early shipment and having an unpaid for item being shipped. Our accounting dept had to request this twice from the manufacturer before receiving it. Our accounting dept then processed the refund back to the customer's credit card. The customer's bank has up to 30 days to post the transaction back to his account."
"I ordered 3 different parts from race mart waiting an waiting for them to show up finally one day one part showed up so it had me curious about the other 2 parts so I looked into it I placed my order 2/18/14.first package showed up 3/7/14 not to bad but I emailed them to see what was going on they emailed me back basically check the Web site for your order cause they they don't feel like taking two min to look in to it to letme know about my order an at least say ttheir sorry for the inconvenience or anything.so I checked the Web site to see an it's three weeks later an it's saying it still hasn't been shipped so I called an Paul fink answered I spoke with him an he told me it was not in Stock or on back order witch is understandable but itneeds to be posted on their Web site out of stock cause if i would have known i would have went somewhere else with my business cause I needed in a reasonable time.but their saying it will ship 4/7/14 witch is two months before it will even be shipped out witch I is ridiculous.an Mr Paul fink told me it's outta his hands when my money is in his hands an they don't post stock on the Web site cause thing come in an go out so fast I know it's a lie cause bigger company's do it so why can't you an he asked me if I call to see if it was in Stock No Paul I didn't cause I didn't know it would take two months for you to order it from someone else to have it shipped to me witch is what most of these places do."
"In our Terms (that every customer must read and accept before placing an order) we let everyone know exactly how we process orders:
"Even with our availability of $60 million of inventory in many warehouses nationwide, back orders can occur. We will process any order not immediately available from stock as a special order with the manufacturer to get the product to you as soon as reasonably possible based on your selected method of shipment."
If you want to know for sure if something is in stock or not, we are a simple phone call or email away and will be happy to give you the information quickly.
The customer never contacted us ahead of the order. That tells us he is happy with our process that was acknowledged that he read and accepted.
On our website, we list if an item is a Normally stock item (we intentionally stock it if it's available) or if it's a Special Order item (an item that for sure we have no intention of stocking).
We have an online Order Status System that is available 24/7 365 days a year from the home page of our website where customers can view their tracking info for a given order, see the expected ship dates and send the Order Status Team an email by clicking the link. This system is very up to date."
"Not happy with this company at all. Their return policy is misleading and the worst I have ever seen. I ordered a clutch kit from them and realized an hour later that I did not need it. I called them and left a message and sent them an email and the only response I got was a short email from Paul Fink that indicated it was too late. For several days I sent emails and left voice mails and I never actually got to speak with a human. When the clutch kit arrived, I contact them to get an RMA and received an email the next day to read their terms and was sent a web link. I encouraged them to provide an RMA and I would be willing to pay the 25% restocking fee plus shipping but they refused. In summary, terrible terms, terrible customer service."
"An order was placed on our website at 2:14pm on Friday, Feb. 21st for a clearly identified (in big bold read letters in the item description) Special Order clutch. Within a few minutes of receipt, the clutch order was entered on the manufacturer with a 2 day build time. On Monday morning the 24th we had an email from the customer requesting a cancellation of the Special Order clutch that the manufacturer had already begun to produce then finished and shipped that same day. We reminded the customer of our published Terms of Sale (which he acknowledged at checkout that he read, understood and accepted) containing our Special Order Policy that states:
"Special orders are non-cancelable and non-returnable. Please order responsibly."
Our Special Order policy is consistent with the rest of the industry and every other major reseller in the marketplace."
"Ordered the right part number. They acknowledged the wrong part, shipped that wrong part and will not correct their mistake."
"This is how we responded to the customer:
Let's review the facts:
1.) You placed your order for the Special Order incorrect part number on 1/20/14.
2.) On 2/24/14, you entered the correct part number into a shopping cart, abandoned the shopping cart which caused our system to generate the attached email asking the question
"We noticed that you recently visited Race-Mart, but you did not complete your order.
Did you have any problems placing your order? Is there anything we can do to help make your shopping experience better"
The abandoned shopping cart is still in your account.
3.) As a result it is crystal clear that you intentionally attempted to defraud our company by using a fraudulent post dated document to cover the fact that you made an error in ordering and rather than taking ownership of your mistake, you intentionally attempted to shift the blame to our company with the intent of creating a financial loss to us.
The above actions indicates to us that you are totally unethical, have no morals and no personal integrity what so ever. This matter is now closed."
"Not every order goes down perfectly, but Paul went the extra mile making sure a backordered part was shipped to me. I really do appreciate it - you ever make it to Asheville, lunch is on me.
"I received the best service from this company. I ordered it on Tuesday and received it on Friday. It was exactly what I ordered and the price was cheap. Figured I would write a good review about them because anytime something goes wrong people want to leave a bad review, and the good experiences never get posted."
"This was the worst experience in customer service I have ever received. The website misrepresented the part I needed with the wrong picture. I ordered the part for a 1984 porsche and they sent me parts for a 996 porsche. Nothing like the picture on the website and for a completely different model. Of course the part was a special order part, so I had to check off the terms of agreements to get it, but I thought I was actually getting the correct item. When I informed the Paul at Racemart, he said he wouldn't work with me since it was a special order and refused to refund my $182 for a part that is completely useless to me. This guy has no idea of customer service as well as doing the right thing. He wouldn't even admit that his website was misrepresenting the part with the wrong picture. Why would I order something that obviously wouldn't fit my car? He didn't give a sh#t. Don't give this guy any business of yours, he doesn't deserve it.
So from Paul's response below, he says that he IS responsible for pictures on his website, yet the picture that was displayed of the item I intended to order was not what I received. A picture says a thousand words Paul, and you are misrepresenting the items you are selling, then don't have the professional courtesy to right a wrong. Judging by all of the BAD reviews you already have, maybe it's time to look yourself in the mirror and make a change...it all comes down to customer service and you obviously have NO IDEA on how that works. "
"The customer ordered a set of EBC Metric 5 lug wheel spacers which are described on our website as follows:
"Eibach Springs 90.2.15.018.2 Wheel Spacer Bolt Pattern 5x130 Center Bore/Hub Dia. 71.6 Spacer Width 15mm .Incl. Longer Wheel Bolts Set Of 2" No where on our website do we offer these by fitment (year, make or model). The image used is the one provided by the manufacturer for a 5 lug wheel spacer which is correct.
Neither Metric or SAE wheel spacers by any manufacturer are sold by fitment. All wheel spacers are sold strictly by dimensions as there are multitudes of potential uses per part number.
The item description on our website states:
This is a Special Order Item
The Manufacturer Offers Drop Shipments For Special Order Items: Yes
Manufacturer's Drop Ship Fee For Special Order items If Desired: $ 15.00
*** There is a check box here if the customer desires it to be drop shipped.***
Delivery of Eibach Drop Ship Special Order Items vary greatly as many sub-components originate in Europe. Always call us us for delivery estimates.
Our Terms of Sale, which the customer acknowledged and agreed to at checkout are clear regarding Special Orders, they are non-cancelable and non-returnable.
From our perspective, this order was processed properly in every aspect. We were responsible in the description, the image, being up front about availability and making sure the customer understood the Terms by requiring his agreeing to them before allowing the order to be processed."


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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Sept. 16 – The Erie Community College baseball team picked up two wins in Sunday's Western New York Athletic Conference doubleheader against Jamestown CC at the ECC North Campus.
The Kats, now 5-3, won 11-1 and 13-3 over Jamestown CC. Sophomore Brian Barry (Derby, N.Y./Lake Shore) hit two home runs in the opener and then added a grand slam in the second game. He finished the series with five hits and eight runs batted in.
In the opener, sophomore Cody Alessi (Port Richey, Fla./East Lake) threw a no hitter for 5 and 2/3 innings. He struck out eight in the contest. Barry had a two-run homer as the Kats took a 4-0 lead after one inning and added two runs in the second. Josh Vaccaro (Buffalo, N.Y./Canisius) and David Wright (West Oneonta, N.Y./Oneonta) each had two hits and scored twice.
In game two, Jamestown CC had a 3-0 lead before the Kats rallied. ECC scored twice in the second inning and added six runs in the third inning. ECC plated five runs in the fifth to win the game. Michael Ryerson (Sandusky, Ohio/Perkins) led ECC with three hits to go with two RBI and two runs scored. Joseph Warthling (Tonawanda, N.Y./Tonawanda) recorded two hits, scored two runs and drove in two more. Jacob Weiser (Hamburg, N.Y./Frontier also had a pair of hits.
ECC will play Niagara County CC in Sanborn, N.Y., for a 2 p.m. Wednesday doubleheader.
For emergency closings and announcements, call 716-851-1111. © 2010 Erie Community College. All rights reserved.


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|Feb 26, 2011, 12:05 AM
So far as Ales recommendations goes, I am really liking the Fat Tire offerings.
|Feb 26, 2011, 08:03 AM
The last few days I've been flying my Playboy old timer. With a 3S pack, I can get it to 200m in 30, it floats as good as the allegro, and I seem to also be able to land it better. It might become my ALES ship.
|Feb 26, 2011, 10:42 PM
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|Feb 28, 2011, 04:28 PM
|Feb 28, 2011, 07:08 PM
Yes, the cobra is a cool plane.
The one big drawback to my playboy is the complete lack of penetrating capability. I got her way up high the other day, and although ground winds were around 6 to 8 mph, up high they were more like 12-15 mph. My 34 oz. Playboy was flying backwards faster than I could bring it down. I had to relight just to get it back to the field!
|Feb 28, 2011, 07:48 PM
Yep, that is the advantage to more modern sailplanes, they can fly in wind. But on a nice calm day the old timers are great fun.
|Feb 28, 2011, 10:03 PM
'Round these parts we seem to be calling 6-8mph "calm". I seem to go flying any time the forecast winds are less than 10mph which means more like 12-15mph at GL with speeds closer to 20-25mph at the end of the high start. Winds are typically strong enough to make the wind sock stand straight out at the Kittyhawk grass strip near my house.
That said, that Cobra is one *seriously* kick-butt looking model! If winds here weren't as high we would probably see more Old Timers around than we do in the N. TX area. Those folks that I've talked to that do fly Old Timers seem to fly only a few times a year but I may be wrong here. I can say there have been times when I've landed my Sophisticated Lady like an AV-8B.
Even my Chrysalis isn't immune to local winds. On the Crysalis' maiden the hi-start didn't come off the tow hook for some reason. I flew a couple circles then the wind increased slightly which basically let me fly it in place from 50ft to landing. Of course the tow ring was laying next to the airplane when I retrieved it so I still don't know exactly what happened but it flew off the hi-start and later the winch with no further incident. I did make a few more vertical landings though.
|Mar 01, 2011, 04:14 PM
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|Mar 19, 2011, 09:43 PM
Best ALES Sailplane?
This 'best' question often gets asked when it comes to sailplanes, often by guys who have yet to keep any sailplane up for more than 5 minutes.
In the competition arena we refer to that model as 'excalibur' but recently its been renamed "the red sailplane". The model that extends your flights 'for' the pilot because of its nifty airfoil or lack of airframe weight. Guys will spend that $2k+ and wait for months to get one of those....never stopping to think that feathers weigh almost nothing yet fall directly to the ground when released.
If the guy asking were a top thermal competition pilot the discussion would be based on handling characteristics, launching, and landing handling. The same kind of conversation would be held by top piano, violin or guitar players....and the parameters would have no meaning to the average players.
I think the big mistake that is made by guys lookiing for advice on which new ship to spend their money on is that they don't ask theirselves what it is they want from their model...or what they expect the model to do for them...and if they did buy the red excalibur, are they heading into the season with hopes of winning trophies.
ALES is not fun flying, its competition soaring. Flying for scores. If you are in that top group of pilots who can keep a barn up for 8 hours, then things like light weight are the least of their interests...yes they want 'ability' but they also want durability..you can win if its broke all the time.
You don't need a full house ship to win ALES, in fact likely you put yourself at a disadvantage, because when you move up into a full house ship, you have that many more ways to make mistakes. A full house ship transfers ALL the flying from the model to the pilot.
Don't buy a model because you think it will help you win a contest, by it because it turns you on...makes you smile every time you assemble it.
Don't buy it because its a hundred or two less, because it will always be 'less' in your mind. Wait a few pay checks then get the model you want.
And if you really want to have fun, do what Dion suggested, build your own model.
What will I be flying in ALES....not sure yet. Going to wait to see if ALES actually becomes a class. Likely I won't fly in events that allow restartable ALES switches, just too much opportunity for questions.
We'll see :-)
|May 02, 2011, 05:35 PM
Since I started this thread I thought I'd share the final result. My Helium from Stevens AeroModel is finally flight ready. Specs : 25 oz flying weight with 3s 2100 lipo, Hacker A30-28s, 9x6 folder, CC Phoenix 35, CAM altitude limiter, Futaba 617 rx, Hitec 65/56 servos, Ultracote Lite covering. I'm using a Futaba 8FG with the motor on a 3 position switch (off-1/2-full throttle) and the spoiler on the left stick.
The only mod made was to cover the balsa bottom from the firewall to hatch with 1/64 ply for landing protection since the kit landing gear was not used.
From a power system standpoint a smaller/lighter lipo would work but due to the hatch location said lipo couldn't balance the plane. With the 2100 lipo I'll be able to take 1 battery to the field and get multiple flights.
|May 02, 2011, 05:44 PM
I just maidened my E-Ava Climbs like a homesick angel with a mega, 4/1 gearbox and a 16/10 prop. Oh and its RES.
|May 03, 2011, 12:41 AM
So you're sayin' you're likely to get to 200M before 30 seconds eh? Contest, here we come!
|May 03, 2011, 12:48 AM
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As covered in this story, the American Carbon Registry, a leading carbon offset program, issued a Michigan farmer the nation's first agricultural greenhouse gas emissions offsets, in what could become a model for using these offsets to comply with state carbon markets or to achieve corporate sustainability goals.
The nonprofit Climate Trust is purchasing the offsets generated by the farmer's project, which involved reducing the amount of nitrogen-based fertilizer used to grow corn, thereby cutting nitrous oxide emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.
The transaction was validated and verified using a methodology developed by the Electric Power Research Institute and Michigan State University.
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As detailed in this story, Janet McCabe, the EPA's top air official, said the agency's proposed carbon standard for existing power plants sets "reasonable" emissions targets for states that are consistent with reductions already being achieved.
The state emissions targets proposed are "not the maximum" that the agency thinks states could achieve by 2030, Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for air and radiation, said at a meeting of the Ozone Transport Commission in Baltimore.
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According to remarks by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy covered in this story, the agency's proposed carbon rules for power plants is aimed at fostering domestic innovation by states and industry and providing leverage in international discussions toward a global solution to climate change.
Speaking during a panel discussion at a Goldman Sachs North American Energy Summit in New York, McCarthy said that although it remains unclear "how it's going to play out," the Obama administration is interested in using the new EPA proposal to advance the international conversation on climate change.
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