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The Korea Times reports on efforts in South Korea to use blogs or other Internet tools as an alternative to physical appearances in courts.
The money quote:
"Korean courts are now experimenting whether they could operate court trials and hearings just through Internet postings, saving everybody the trouble of actually entering the courtroom," the Korea Times reports. "The Seoul Administration Court recently designated one of its court units,which rules on labor-management relations and industrial accidents,to develop a prototype model for Internet-based trial models by the end of this month. Although the court has not yet decided on a detailed framework, it plans to allow the parties in lawsuits to submit their list of evidence, legal documents and other data on Weblogs or Internet message boards to be operated by the court."
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It is somewhat surprising that the U.S. has not been at the forefront of web-based court proceedings. Some courts conduct hearings over the phone, but usw only routine matters. However, even summary judgment motions could be presented effectively using a WebEx format. I'm not too sure about trials over the web, but that could evolve from the best practices used for motion practice.
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Delphi Corporation:
Key Events Leading to Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans
GAO-12-234T: Published: Nov 14, 2011. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2011.
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The Delphi Corporation (Delphi) was a global supplier of mobile electronics and transportation systems that began as part of the General Motors Corporation (GM) and was spun off as an independent company in 1999. Delphi filed for bankruptcy in 2005, and in July 2009, Delphi's six defined benefit pension plans were terminated and trusteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). In March 2011, GAO issued a report providing a timeline of key events leading to the plans' termination (GAO-11-373R). This report focused, in particular, on events related to the reasons for GM providing retirement benefit supplements to certain Delphi employees, but not to others, and the role of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) in those events. GAO was asked to testify on the information gathered on the termination of Delphi's pension plans for this previous report. In preparing that report, GAO relied on publicly available documents--such as bankruptcy filings by GM and Delphi, company reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, and press releases--and on documents received from groups with whom we have talked, including Delphi, GM, the Delphi Salaried Retiree Association, PBGC, and Treasury.
The termination of the six defined benefit plans sponsored by Delphi, and the provision of benefit protections to some Delphi employees but not others, culminated from a complex series of events involving Delphi, GM, various unions, Treasury, and PBGC. When Delphi spun off from GM in 1999, three unions secured an agreement that GM would provide a retirement benefit supplement (referred to as "top-ups") for their members should their pension plans be frozen or terminated and they were to suffer a resulting loss in pension benefits. These three unions were: (1) the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW); (2) the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers, AFL-CIO (IUE); and (3) the United Steelworkers of America (USWA). After Delphi filed for bankruptcy in 2005, GM agreed to extend the top-up agreements with these three unions in 2007, as well as to assume some of the liabilities in Delphi's hourly-employee pension plan. In 2008, GM agreed to take responsibility for approximately $3.4 billion of Delphi's hourly plan net liabilities, to be transferred to GM in two phases. The first transfer--involving $2.1 billion--took place in September 2008. However, in fall 2008, losses throughout the auto industry pushed Delphi near liquidation and caused GM to seek assistance from Treasury. In April and May 2009, Treasury worked with GM to develop a restructuring plan, and helped GM to determine the "best resolution" of the Delphi bankruptcy from GM's perspective. In June 2009, Delphi stated publicly that it was unable to fund its plans. In July 2009, the "new GM," which began operations following GM's bankruptcy, maintained the top-up agreements with UAW, which represented GM's largest employee group. However, GM concluded that the Delphi hourly plan was a "$3 billion liability that [GM] could not afford," and Treasury agreed. The second transfer of Delphi's hourly plan net liabilities never took place. On July 22, 2009, PBGC announced the termination of all six of Delphi's defined benefit plans. Because the plans were terminated with insufficient assets, and because PBGC must adhere to statutory limits, many Delphi employees will receive a reduced benefit from PBGC. GM was not required to provide the top-ups to IUE and USWA under its own bankruptcy settlement, but Delphi remained a significant--if not the largest--supplier for GM, and GM was motivated to help resolve Delphi's bankruptcy. In September 2009, new GM agreed to provide top-ups for IUE and USWA members as well, pursuant to the 1999 agreements. None of these agreements provided for top-ups to members of other unions or to any other noncovered employees, including all members of Delphi's salaried plan. As a result, Delphi employees covered by the GM top-up agreements are protected from losses in pension benefits due to PBGC's benefit limits, while other employees are not.
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Schlap Happy Bars
I found this recipe for Schlap Happy Bars in a new cookbook that was written by Kimberly Schlapman of the band, Little Big Town. Reading cookbooks is one of my guilty pleasures and these Schlap Happy Bars can certainly be added to the list since they are as sinful as they are delicious! They are full of chocolate, butterscotch chips and chunks of toffee bars…I seriously can't think of a better way to indulge my sweet tooth.
I have to be pretty choosy about my cookbooks these days since I have a five foot cabinet in my kitchen that is crammed to the gills with a collection that spans decades. It helps that I keep a library app on my phone that I use to download any new cookbooks that catch my eye. I will scan through them and if I think I've found a keeper then I'll hop on Amazon and order myself a hard copy. "Oh Gussie" by Kimberly Schlapman is one of those I quickly knew had to be mine and it's on way via UPS as I write this post. I read Kimberly's book cover to cover and every page had a story with recipes that took me back to my childhood along with wonderful new ideas that I can't wait to try.
I've been a fan of Little Big Town since I saw them years ago as a warm up for Carrie Underwood. I wondered back then how they hadn't achieved true stardom and sure enough, it finally happened for them with their first hit "Pontoon" and most recently with "I've Got A Girl Crush". Can't think of anyone more deserving than these kind folks with their smooth harmony and amazing songwriting talent. Ms. Schlapman cooks as good as she sings and this recipe for Schlap Happy Bars is just the first of many recipes that I plan to enjoy from her collection of recipes. I hope you love them too!
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 sticks butter softened to room temp
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 10oz. pkg. toffee bars chopped
- Begin by putting the toffee bars in a food processor and pulsing for a minute or two until the bars are chopped into small chunks. Remove and set aside.
- In a stand mixer whisk the butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs until smooth. Gradually add the flour. Change to the paddle attachment and blend the candy into the dough. If you are using a hand mixer simply stir in the candy gently to blend.
- Grease a 9 x 13 pan and spread the dough out. It will be thick and I had to use a butter knife to get a smooth finish around the sides of the pan.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the bars begin to brown around the edges. Let cool before slicing.
Easy Nutty Granola
I make this super Easy Nutty Granola every other week or so and keep it in an airtight container in my refrigerator at ALL times. Every morning I fix our "breakfast to go" containers and we take them with us to work. You'll find non-fat greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and some nutty granola on top if you look inside of mine. My husband prefers a sweeter version so he gets vanilla yogurt with granola. This granola is slightly sweet, just a little salty from the nuts and it has a whole lot of crunch which is what I love. Most importantly, it is packed full of protein…it really holds me until lunch rolls around.
If I happen to be out of yogurt or just feel like a change, it's great as a cereal with a little milk and a squirt of honey. I finally started buying those packs of little milk bottles at Sam's so I can just grab a milk bottle with my container of granola and take my breakfast to go this way too. FYI, those milk bottles freeze beautifully if you see the expiration date creeping up before you've used them up.
When I come home from work and need just a little somethin' to munch on before dinner? A handful of granola always seems to hit the spot.
I keep a big container of mixed nuts in my freezer and it holds a wonderful selection of crunch – pecans, peanuts, cashews and macadamia nuts. When I'm making my granola I simply scoop out a heaping cup, give them a rough chop on my cutting board and toss them into the "base" with another cup of raisins.
So check it out, once you've made it a couple of times it's effortless. I started off using Ina Garten's "base" for the granola and then customized it to suit my taste – you can do the same. This is just what I like – get creative!
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups coconut
- 1 1/2 cup mixed nuts roughly chopped
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper allowing the paper to hang over the edges a little, this will make it easy to grab and pour the granola later.
- In large bowl whisk the oil and honey together, add the oatmeal and coconut and blend gently. Spread the granola on the baking sheet and then add the nuts and raisins to the bowl - set the bowl aside.
- Bake the granola for 20 minutes then turn the granola with a spatula to prevent burning. Bake for another 15 minutes and give it another toss. Bake for another 5 minutes and then pull from the oven. You want to add the granola to the bowl while it's hot so that it can roast the nuts a little bit. Carefully hold the parchment paper around the edges and pour the granola into the bowl. Stir until everything is mixed together, let cool.


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FORT PIERCE - Congratulations to the 11 John Carroll High School senior altar servers: Ryan Bedford, Daniel Culumber, Trevor Frederick, Rachel Gross, Max Leu, Jack McGarry, Savannah Northup, Lauren Riley, Clare Santangelo, Meaghan Sherer, and Hunter Sullivan.
These students have dedicated countless hours of Christian commitment through serving as altar servers at St. Helen Catholic Church for the past eight years.
The students graduated from the unofficial "J.B. Egan Bootcamp," where Egan has been training students to serve at the church for 36 years. As the altar service coordinator, he provides training one day per week for 40 minutes for 7-8 weeks for interested students in the fifth grade and higher.
Egan dedicates his time to organize the altar servers into teams, with five servers per team, encompassing seven masses.
"This is the largest graduating class of seniors I have had in all of my 36 years of being the coordinator," remarked Egan. "The John Carroll High School seniors are always good about saying 'yes' to any special project I ask them to do for the church."
Congratulations again to the John Carroll High School students who are proudly serving in our area churches and are dedicated to their Christian faith. To learn more about the faith-based opportunities at John Carroll High School, please visit www.JohnCarrollHigh.com.
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It was warm enough to ditch my trench by noon and I had some promising doctor's appointments that left me feeling a lot more optimistic (baby is fine, I'm just dealing with some issues that I hope are resolved soon!). Outfit wise, another super simple combo - skinny jeans, a crisp white tee, classic trench and flats and a great fringed spring scarf. A great basic look for any woman, pregnant or not! The Sartorialist.


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October 2010 Articles & Features
Over 10,000 solutions to service concerns based on OEM TSBs covering over 25 years of domestic and imported cars, light trucks, and vans. Search By Vehicle, System, Or Symptom!
MazdaBuzzing noise from engine compartment. Some 2001-09 B4000 pickup trucks may emit an annoying buzzing sound from the engine compartment. According to Mazda, the noise usually surfaces at about 1900 rpm under light-throttle conditions, and is most likely the result of loose ignition coil bracket bolts. Tightening the bolts to a revised spec should eliminate further irritation on the part of the truck owner.
The illustration at right pinpoints the location of the two coil bracket bolts in question. Once on your radar, loosen them up, then grab a torque wrench and snug them to 89 in.-lbs. When you're there, tighten both bolts an additional 45°. To complete the fix, close the hood, get the truck on the road and confirm that the buzzing noise has been vanquished.
Rear axle noise. Owners of 2005-07 Mustang GT models with the 8.8-in. limited slip rear axle may complain of a moan or groan emanating from the rear of the car when making sharp turns at low speeds. One likely cause of the noise, says Ford, is sticking or damaged clutches in the rear differential.
To make a definitive diagnosis, take the car on a road test to get the differential oil to operating temperature. Now go to a parking lot and make several full-lock left and right turns at low speeds. If the moaning or groaning sound doesn't surface, this information doesn't apply; continue searching for the source of the noise. If you do hear a moan or groan, that clinches the differential clutches as the noise source.
The fix depends on when the car was manufactured. For vehicles built before 10/22/06, install an improved limited slip clutch pack with a different friction formula (Part No. 6L1Z-4947-B). Note that cars built on or after 10/22/06 already have the new clutch pack installed. For these vehicles, add one bottle of Motorcraft Friction Modifier (Part No. XL-3) to the differential fluid. After the fluid modifier is swapped in, perform several full-lock left and right turns at slow speed to force the stuff into the clutch material.
Spark knock or ping, DTC(s) logged. Some 2007 Compass models with the 2.0 or 2.4L engine and CVT transmission built from 5/11/06 through 8/16/06 may produce spark knock or a pinging noise under midthrottle acceleration.
According to Jeep, the noise usually occurs when the outside temperature is above 60°F, and might be accompanied by an illuminated MIL, with DTC P2173 and/or P0452 logged in PCM memory. Software glitches in the module are the most likely cause. Reprogramming the PCM with upgraded software files is the proper fix. To perform the flash, you'll need a StarSCAN scanner operating with level 7.02 software or higher. The actual calibration files are available on the internet. After the PCM is reprogrammed, check and update, if necessary, the TCM with the latest software revisions, as well.
Engine overheats and/or poor heater performance. The owner of a 2007-09 SKY Redline sports car may come into your shop complaining that the overheat warning lamp is on and/or that there's insufficient heat coming from the HVAC system.
One likely cause for the overheating, says Saturn, is an airbound cooling system. The air frequently ends up as pockets in the heater core, which results in the no-heat complaint. Installing a new check valve (Part No. 20876185) into both ends of the coolant return hose should fix things quickly.
Note: To ease installation, coat the valves thoroughly with tire lubricant or antifreeze. When installed properly, the valves should be positioned vertically, with the tapered ends facing the nipples of the engine port and radiator.
Noise from front suspension. Some 2007 Solstice models may emit a squeak or squawk from the front suspension while being driven over small bumps or rough road surfaces. According to Pontiac, the noise is most prominent in colder weather and is most likely due to the sway bar bushings rubbing against the bar or retaining clamps.
The repair approach you take depends on the type of suspension in the vehicle. For FE2 suspensions, replace the sway bar bushings and install a pair of new-design retaining clamps (Part No. 15784871). For FE3 suspensions, install upgraded bushings (Part No. 25789241) along with the new-design clamps.
Oil cap separation. Volkswagen warns that the upper and lower halves of the oil filler cap on 2005-07 Jettas and 2006 Beetles with the 2.5L inline Five can separate if the engine beauty cover is improperly removed. In the event you learned about the separation by attending the school of hard knocks, the good news is that you won't have to spring for a new cap to rectify the problem. Here's the drill to reassemble the cap:
Start by holding the upper cap half so the funnel end of the oil can symbol on top of the handle is positioned to the left. Next, flip the cap 90° and look at the cap threads. There should be a small index mark perpendicular to the threads aligned with the handle. When you see it, position the lower cap half so the molded parallel lines on top of it are running left-right. Align the handle of the upper cap half with the parallel lines on the lower cap half, making sure the index mark rests between the lines. Now press the upper cap firmly into the lower cap. When you hear a snap, the cap is back together and the fix is complete.
Engine stall. Some 2005-08 Tribute midsize SUVs with automatic transmissions built from 8/1/04 through 2/15/07 may stall when coming to a stop or when shifted from Park to Drive or Park to Reverse. According to Mazda, the condition can be intermittent, and often happens after an extended drive. Furthermore, the MIL probably won't illuminate when the stall occurs and no DTCs will be stored in PCM memory. A lockup torque converter that won't unlock is the likely cause of the condition, says the Japanese automaker.
To make a definitive diagnosis, hook up your scan tool, head to the data stream and pay attention to PID TC_SLIPACT as the stall occurs. If the slip in the tranny is greater than 20 rpm in Drive or Reverse, you're dealing with an engine issue. If the slip is less than 20 rpm, however, that tells you that the converter clutch has gone up in smoke. Replacing the torque converter with an improved unit (Part No. ZZCA-19-100) should put a quick end to the stalling issue.
Inoperative passenger-door switches. Chrysler says that the front passenger-door power switches (door lock, seat, mirror, etc.) on 2004-08 Pacifica models may suddenly stop working. One likely cause, says the carmaker, is the interior door handle zapping the door switch module with stray voltages. Installing a new-design, insulated door handle (Part No. 68039248AA) should eliminate the electrical discharge and prevent further trouble.
To make a definitive diagnosis, perform a "hard reset" of the door switch module by disconnecting its electrical connector for several seconds. Now reconnect the connector, turn on the ignition and check the power function of the various switches. If they all work, that confirms that the module was zapped by stray voltage, and you can install the updated interior handle with confidence.
Sunroof woes. Saturn reports that all of its 2005-10 cars and light trucks are susceptible to sunroof troubles. Among the complaints you might hear: the sunroof operates intermittently, binds, is exceedingly noisy, auto-reverses on its own and/or leaks water into the passenger compartment. One likely cause of all these complaints is dirt or foreign matter (leaves, pine needles, etc.) collecting on the sunroof seal, tracks and/or drain holes. The obvious solution is to get rid of the junk.
Start by opening the sunroof. Remove any noticeable debris with your fingers, then blow off the remaining stuff with compressed air. Check out the drain holes; if they're clogged, use a flexible snake to open them up. Next, wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area with a clean cloth soaked in a mild soap and water solution. Do not remove the grease from the sunroof assembly; doing so could cause binding! To complete the repair, turn the ignition on and check sunroof operation. It should run smoothly and effortlessly in its tracks. If it doesn't, you'll have to dig deeper into the internals of the roof.
Ford Truck
Erroneous charge warning light. Ford says that some 2001 Escape
SUVs with the 2.0L engine may erroneously turn on the charge warning light when the outside temperature falls below 20°F. According to the carmaker, the problem is limited to vehicles produced from 7/8/00 through 2/12/01, and is caused by software glitches in the PCM. Reprogramming the module with updated calibration files is the only reliable fix. To do the flash, you'll need an NGS or WDS operating at software release B11_11 or later. The new calibration files are as follows:
Manual trans, except CA:
Tear Tag GSW4, New Calibration
Manual trans, CA:
Tear Tag HQE4, New Calibration
All automatics:
Tear Tag KXS5, New Calibration
Rough idle, MIL illuminated, DTC set. Some 2008-09 Grand Cherokees with the 6.1L engine and the automatic transmission may produce a rough idle on cold start-up, with the MIL illuminated and DTC P050D stored in computer memory. If routine diagnosis fails to reveal the cause of these symptoms, a glitch in the PCM is the likely villain.
Reprogramming the module with an updated calibration is the only reliable fix, says Jeep. To do the flash, you'll need a StarSCAN scanner operating at the latest software version. The actual calibration files can be retrieved off the internet. After the reprogramming job is complete, fill out an Authorized Modification Label and attach it near the VECI label.
GM Truck
Suspension noise. Drivers of 2002-04 Chevy TrailBlazers and GMC
Envoys, 2003-04 Olds Bravadas or 2004 Buick Rainiers may complain of a rattle, pop or snapping sound from the suspension when driving over rough or uneven road surfaces. According to GM, the noise may come from the front and/or rear of the vehicle, and is most likely due to
a defective stabilizer bar link. Replacing the link(s) with an updated design should help eliminate further noise issues.
To make a definitive diagnosis, get the SUV on the road and try to determine where the noise is coming from. Once you've isolated it, bring the vehicle back to the shop and put it on a lift. Now disconnect the stabilizer link from the bar at that corner or corners, lower the truck and go back on the road. If the noise is still there, this information doesn't apply; continue troubleshooting until the problem is resolved. If the noise goes away, install the new-design link(s) with confidence. Here are the specifics for the updated stabilizer links:
Year Location Part No.
2002-03 Left front 12479231
2002-03 Right front 12479233
2004 Left front 15234065
2004 Right front 15234064
2002-04 Left rear 88982342
2002-04 Right rear 88982343
Drive belt noise. Some 2007-08 Tundra pickups and 2008 Sequoia SUVs may produce a squealing or chirping sound from under the hood on initial start-up in the morning or following a prolonged soak. Toyota attributes the noise to the rubber formulation in the accessory drive belt. A new-design drive belt with a different rubber compound (Part No. 90916-02680) is now available to put the noise issue to rest.
MIL on, evap code(s) stored. Some 2005-09 tC models may illuminate the MIL and store various evap DTCs in computer memory. The codes you might encounter are P0455 and P0441 together, or P0456 by itself. All can be attributed to an evaporative system leak caused by a poor fit between the gas cap and fuel filler pipe. Installing redesigned parts should fix the problem and eliminate further trouble. Order Part No. 77201-21100 for the filler pipe, 77300-33070 for the new cap.
Note: If DTC P0441 sets alone, this information does not apply. Continue troubleshooting until the source of the evap leak is found.
Air suspension leak, DTC logged in computer memory. Owners of 2004-06 Touareg SUVs may come into your shop with the air suspension light illuminated. Upon investigation, you may find DTC 01772008 in computer memory. One likely cause of the trouble, says Volkswagen, is a leak somewhere in the system. Here's how to find it:
Begin by removing the air suspension compressor from its mounts. Now get some soapy water and put it on all the lines at the compressor and valve block, then wiggle the lines to simulate driving on the road. If there are no apparent leaks, trace the lines back to each individual air spring. Repair or replace any lines you find leaking, as required.
If everything looks good up to this point, you'll have to do a system leakdown test. Begin by putting the truck in the regular auto driving level. Start the engine and let it idle for 10 minutes, with all doors and the liftgate closed to allow the system to fully pressurize. Now shut off the engine and disconnect the electrical connector from the air suspension control module. Measure and record the dimension from the top of each tire to its wheel well opening. Now let the truck sit overnight.
The next morning, again measure the distance from the tires to the top of the wheel well openings to see how much the suspension has dropped. A 2mm to 3mm drop is okay; anything over 5mm means you definitely have a leak at that corner of the truck. Check the line from the air spring back to the valve block. Repair or replace the line as necessary. If more than one corner dropped excessively, the valve block is shot. Go ahead and replace it.
If the system passes the leakdown test, check for leaks in the blue lines from the compressor to the accumulators. The lines aren't easily accessible; you'll need to remove the rear seat and pull back the carpeting to get to them. One tough leak to pin down is a seating problem at the rear accumulator. Wiggle all the lines and repair or replace them as needed.
Now take the truck on a road test. If the warning light stays off, you're done with the repair. If the light comes back on and the DTC resets, the air suspension compressor probably has an internal leak. Rebuild it using the parts in repair kit Part No. 7L0 698 030.
Ford Truck
Bucking, jerking under steady throttle or throttle tip-in. Drivers of 2005-06 F-Super Duty pickups with the 6.0L diesel engine may complain of a bucking or jerking sensation in the 1800- to 2500-rpm range under steady throttle or slight throttle tip-in. Ford says the problem is more prevalent when the engine is under a load, and usually occurs when the gear selector is in 1st or 2nd gear. Although the condition occurs more frequently on trucks with manual transmissions, it can also occur on pickups with automatics.
Software issues in the PCM are the most likely cause of the trouble, and reprogramming the black box with updated calibration files is the only reliable fix. You can get the new software in WDS release B41.11 and higher or B42.1 and higher. If you have a subscription, you can also upload the update via the internet at www.motorcraft.com.
Rough or unstable idle. Owners of 2007-08 Dodge Nitros with a 4.0L engine built prior to 1/17/08 may come into your shop with a complaint that the engine idles roughly or drops its idle after the gear selector is put in Drive following a cold start. If there are no DTCs present when the idle complaint occurs, you're most likely dealing with software snafus in the PCM, says Chrysler. Reprogramming the module with updated software is the only sure-fire fix. To do the flash, you'll need a StarSCAN scanner operating at software release 8.04 or higher. The actual calibration files can be retrieved from Chrysler's site on the internet.
Intermittent no-crank condition. Owners of some 2006-10 Toyota crossover vehicles and SUVs (full application list below) may come into your shop complaining of an intermittent no-crank condition. When you get the vehicle in your bay, try moving the shift lever into Neutral or from Neutral to Park, then turn the ignition key again. Toyota says if the engine now comes to life, the Park/Neutral switch assembly has an internal glitch. Replacing it with a new-design, more robust unit (Part No. 84540-42010) should put the cranking difficulties to rest.
Models that are susceptible to the problem and can benefit from the upgraded switch assembly are 2006-10 2WD and 4WD RAV4 SUVs, 2008-09 2WD & 4WD Highlander SUVs and 2009-10 4WD Matrix crossover vehicles.
Electrical gremlins. Owners of 2007-08 Fit models may complain of weird electrical problems that plague the little subcompact. Among the comments you might hear are that the air conditioning and/or rear window defogger switch doesn't stay on or won't turn off, the LED for either switch won't illuminate when pressed down or Fuse 22 in the fuse/relay box continually blows.
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- 1 (6- to 6 1/2-pound) whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat, silverskin, and the chain (see Cooks' Notes); or a 5- to 5 1/2-pound well-trimmed tenderloin roast
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 2 pounds grape tomatoes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise (3 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Special equpment: Kitchen string; large (18- by 13-inch) rimmed baking sheet; large heavy roasting pan; instant-read thermometer
Heat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
Make a deep cut into the top side of tenderloin, about 4 inches from tail end, to facilitate folding the tail end under the roast to give the meat a more uniform thickness. Tie roast at 1-inch intervals with kitchen string.
Cook pancetta in a large rimmed baking sheet in oven, stirring once, until fat is rendered and pancetta is crisp, 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to fat in rimmed baking sheet and stir, then roast in oven 15 minutes.
Stir in garlic and olives and roast until tomatoes are falling apart and browned in patches, 2 to 4 minutes.
Remove sheet from oven, then add pancetta and 1/2 cup water, scraping up brown bits.
Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
Toss together bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl.
Stir together mustard and rosemary in a small bowl.
Pat tenderloin dry and sprinkle all over with 1 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper, rubbing into meat.
Set roasting pan over 2 burners, then add remaining 3 tablespoons oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Brown tenderloin on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Spread top and upper part of sides with mustard mixture, then sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs. Pat lightly to adhere.
Roast tenderloin until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of thickest part of meat registers 120°F, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer beef to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes (internal temperature will rise to about 130°F for medium-rare).
Set roasting pan over 2 burners and add remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits, then stir in tomato mixture and parsley.
Cut tenderloin into 1/2-inch-thick slices, discarding string, and serve with tomato mixture.
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Whole tenderloins can come in various stages of trimming, particularly those from big-box stores. Some still have the chain attacheda long, thin, loose muscle hanging onto one side of the tenderloinwhich you'll want to remove and save for something like kebabs. (Either ask the butcher to do the honors or do it yourself.) Whether the tenderloin comes trimmed (a.k.a. peeled) or not, make sure there is no fat or silverskin left on the outside. If there is, remove it yourself with a sharp knife.
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EW's Michael Ausiello landed the exclusive and reports that the NCIS spin-off will be like the other CSI's in that they will not take a character from the show and make him/her the centerpiece of that new series. That means you don't have to worry about Ziva, Tony, Abs, McGee and Gibbs breaking up.
And after the fans' reaction at the end of last season, when the team was split up as the new director took over only to be reunited early this season, that's a major relief.
When I first learned about this spin-off, I, too, wondered if it might be one of the core players -- a new version of Quincy, M.E., only called Ducky, M.E. and starring David McCallum? Or maybe DiNozzo, CSI-P.I., with Michael Weatherly in the spotlight wearing Tommy Bahama Hawaiian shirts and growing a flattering mustache?
The answer is no and no. The spin-off will use NCIS as a platform to introduce a new Naval investigative unit or personnel, something procedural, and it's still just on the drawing board and coming together. It's likely that if things go well, by the end of this season, the new characters will be part of an NCIS episode. That, in effect, will be the pilot.
Interestingly, this is exactly how NCIS came to be. In the spring of 2003, the Gibbs and Ducky characters appeared in a two-part episode of JAG.
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I thought these biscuits were so beautiful when they come out of the oven that I was drawn to make them because of their unique fan shape. I got this recipe from my Better Homes and Gradens: Cook Healthy Today Cookbook. The little sweet biscuits are only 121 calories and 4g of fat each, which isn't too bad for a sweet treat. The biscuits were easy enough to make, as well as fast, and I had fun making them into their fun shapes. They had great crispy biscuit texture on the outside and nice soft center with great sugar and cinnamon flavor. I would make these again for a quick treat to serve with tea or coffee if company was coming over. I was also thinking they would be good as a savory treat instead of a sweet treat by replacing the sugar/cinnamon mixture with a mixture of cheeses instead between the layers of dough. I've posted the recipe below ,so let me know if you give them a try with the cheese combination instead of the cinnamon/sugar, I would love to know how they turn out.
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2 Cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 Cup shortening
3/4 Cup fat-free milk (I just used regular)
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1) Preheat oven to 450F and grease 12, 2 1/2 inch muffin tins
2) In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt
3) Using a pastry blender, add shortening to flour mixture and mix until coarse crumbs form
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8) Repeat with other portion of dough and place squares cut side down into prepared muffin tins (I pinched the ends of each square to help keep the stacks together better)
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LOS ANGELES, Apr. 11 -- Indonesia's state-run PT Pertamina is having difficulty meeting contracts with local firms for the supply of natural gas although it plans to boost domestic gas deliveries when a new pipeline opens in July.
Pertamina has reported difficulty meeting a request by fertilizer plant Pupuk Kujang IA to continue supplying 30-34 MMcfd of gas until Apr. 30.
Pertamina spokesman Mochamad Harun said the state firm could not meet the demand without running the risk of defaulting on contractual obligations with other firms.
He said those firms include PT Krakatau Steel and state-owned gas transportation company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk. (PGN), which carries Indonesian gas to Singapore (OGJ Online, Aug. 5, 2003).
Harun did not mention any effect on sales in Singapore but said Pertamina is facing a gas shortage of 48 MMcfd against demand in West Java. He said demand from Pupuk Kujang IA would increase that shortage to 82 MMcfd.
Pertamina and partners produce 1.1 bscfd of gas for the local market, about half of it going to customers in western Java. The state firm said it plans to increase supplies there in July on completion of the first phase of the projected South Sumatra-West Java Gas Pipeline.
Under that phase, the line is projected to deliver 250 MMcfd of gas over 20 years from Pertamina's Pagardewa gas fields in South Sumatra to Serpong in West Java for use mostly by small and medium enterprises.
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CONYERS— While not common, veterans can fall victim to unscrupulous caretakers who take advantage of access to joint financial accounts.
The issue arose this week after an elderly military veteran reported to Conyers police that he believes his caretaker has taken money from his checking account.
According to the report filed by Conyers Police Department Officer Justin Lykins, the police department received a tip about the potential theft and Lykins met the alleged victim at the Conyers field office of the GDVS.
The 87-year-old veteran claimed he has maintained a joint checking account with his caretaker since October and his Veterans Affairs and Social Security checks are deposited into the account. The caretaker has access to the victim's account to pay the veteran's bills, the incident report states.
On Monday, however, when the veteran attempted to deposit a $30 check payable to him, he discovered that there was no money in his account and had no idea why the account would have been drained.
Veteran advocates say such financial abuse of veterans can happen, but fortunately it doesn't seem to be a common problem.
"I have seen it multiple times, but it's not a common occurrence," said Tommy Clack, a Mansfield resident who served 18 years as the area's veterans service officer for the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.
"Family members or caretakers run into financial problems, and having that money sitting there is very tempting," Clack said.
Janice Mohr, manager of the Conyers field office of GDVS, said it is not unusual for a second person to be named as joint holder of a veteran's checking account. Elderly or incompetent veterans need help with chores such as depositing money and getting bills paid, and the joint checking account is an easy solution.
Mohr believes financial abuse by caretakers or guardians is rare.
"I probably have never heard of anything like this, where a guardian did something like this," Mohr said. "Those accounts are monitored. That person has to account for everything at the end of the year."
She said that if wrongdoing is suspected, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs will launch an investigation, and the suspect will have to account for all funds withdrawn from the account. Mohr has notified the VA of the Conyers incident.
While it may be an easy solution, Clack said he thinks the joint account is not the best solution for an elderly or incompetent veteran who needs assistance in financial matters.
"The VA can grant power of attorney to a family member or caretaker," Clack said. "And the VA will check into the background (of the caretaker or family member). We see fewer cases of this kind of thing when it's done that way. That's a better way to go than the joint checking account."
Zeste Debro, a Conyers resident and Attachment Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, said, "We've had a couple of cases reported to us like that but not involving caretakers."
Debro recalled an incident he knew about in which a family member emptied a veteran's bank account.
"He barely had enough money for food," Debro said. "We just need to take better care of our senior veterans."
The Conyers American Legion post helped that victimized veteran by reporting the incident to the police and the VA.
Michael French, a Korean War veteran and VFW post commander in Covington, said, "We don't hear about it too often. But I hate to see anybody be done that way."
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- Effort under way for Vietnam anniversary observance at Walk of Heroes ( March 12, 2015 )
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A job loss often happens without warning, leaving you scrambling to find money to pay bills such as your mortgage. Some lenders and home builders now offer job-loss insurance that pays all or part of your monthly mortgage payment for a limited time.
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Lenders, builders and other enrollees in the program pay a one-time, per-loan premium of $200 or more, depending on the level and term of coverage. Mortgage Guardian payments go directly to the loan servicer, not the homeowner, according to Teri Cooper, executive vice president of Mortgage Payment Protection, Inc. in Heathrow, Fla.
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Unlike the companies associated with the Mortgage Guardian program, Bank of America provides its own financial backing for its Borrowers Protection Plan (BPP).
Matthew Menz, a mortgage protection executive for Bank of America, says the program is available only for purchase mortgages (not refinance mortgages) and is limited to loans of $500,000 or less. The BPP program covers involuntary job loss along with disability, hospitalization and loss of life.
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"Customers can cancel at any time, although they can only sign up for the plan when the loan is originated," Menz says.
Bank of America customers who want joint protection in case of job loss by two borrowers must pay 3 percent of the monthly principal and interest per month for the first year, followed by 10.5 percent for subsequent years.
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Michael Barry, a spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, says it's important to keep these limitations and exclusions in mind when weighing the value of job-loss insurance.
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A popular Italian Catholic journal has engaged in open criticism of the Communion and Liberation movement's annual conference in Rimini, charging that the organization is currying favor with powerful politicians, regardless of their public stands.
The weekly Famiglia Cristiana observed that the Rimini meetings invariably attract powerful public figures, who are warmly greeted. This year, for example, Prime Minister Mario Monti received hearty applause at the event.
"Little does it matter if the nation is on the brink of a precipice," said Famiglia Cristiana in its critical editorial; "it would appear the point is to keep on dancing, but only because the powerful figure is there, paying homage to the people of Communion and Liberation."
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Energy independence: Public support is needed to meet future energy needs
Bill Whitsitt, executive vice president for public affairs at Devon Energy Corp., said technology advances in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling opened areas of the country that haven't had much experience with oil and gas drilling. That has led to increased scrutiny of industry practices for drilling, water use, noise and emissions.
"We have to understand that there are real, legitimate concerns that are raised and we cannot appear to be dismissive," Whitsitt said Sept. 25 at the Southern States Energy Board annual meeting in Oklahoma City. "We have to be responsive and make sure we are addressing every one of those concerns. Otherwise we risk losing that social license to operate, losing the ability to get permits because the fear factor is too great."
Whitsitt said the term "fracking" is increasingly being used by those outside the energy industry as a shorthand way to describe all oil and gas development, not just the specific process of perforating wells and injecting fluid for breaking apart shale to release oil or natural gas.
Tom Price, senior vice president of corporate development and government relations at Chesapeake Energy Corp., said discussions over energy development and the environment have taken on the divisive tenor of partisan politics.
"In many ways, the polarization we see in the political arena is not a whole lot different than what we see in the energy and environmental arena," Price said last week at the Governor's Energy Conference in Oklahoma City. "In most cases, we're talking past each other."
Much of the backlash over fracking has come from the expansion of oil and gas development in the last decade, said Mark Brownstein, chief counsel of the Environmental Defense Fund's energy program.
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|Author: II David Teniers
|Genre Painting, Painting, Oil on canvas, 58x52 cm
|Origin: Flanders, 1650s
The Hermitage has one of the world's best collections of works by the Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger. This Shepherdess forms a pair to a Shepherd, also in the Hermitage, and both must have been produced during the artist's stay in Brussels, where he was court painter and keeper of the picture gallery to the ruler of the Netherlands, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm. The young woman in her modest but elegant dress and velvet beret with a feather is shown with the attributes of a shepherdess, a staff and a tambourine. Her graceful pose, masquerade costume and somewhat coquettish glance anticipate the French 18th-century fetes galantes of Antoine Watteau and the pastorales of Francois Boucher. However, the realistic treatment of the landscape clearly indicates a strong link with the traditions of Flemish art. Teniers' painting skill can be seen not only in the treatment of texture in the fabrics and pearl necklace, but also in the elegant colour scheme, built up of fine gradations of warm golden-brown tones and cold silvery-blue and green.
|Album: Pair to the painting "Shepherd"
|Source of entry: Yusupov Palace Museum, Leningrad, 1925
|Exibition: Flemish Art: 17th century
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Figure 4.
Genetic map of Zucchini × Scallop F2 population (LG8, LG9, LG10, LG11). Linkage map and locations of quantitative trait loci (QTL) whose effects have been verified in the backcross populations associated with vine development, flowering and fruit quality based on 146 F2 plants derived from a Zucchini × Scallop cross. The linkage groups (LGs) have been ordered according to the results obtained in this paper. Group numbers in parenthesis (LGp) correspond to LGs in the map by Gong et al. [44]. The correspondence between the two linkage groups has been determined according to the common SSR markers between maps (underlined). Markers with distorted segregation in F2 are in italics. QTL indicated in light grey, grey or black correspond to flowering, immature of mature fruit traits, respectively. QTL are represented with bars (2-LOD interval) and boxes (1-LOD interval). QTL for qualitative traits are represented with red lines spanning the region between flanking markers significantly associated with the trait at P < 0.05.
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First Fish of the Year
Type: Freshwater
Region: Central
Location: Patapsco River
Not a huge start, but I landed an 8 lb, 26" channel catfish on Saturday Jan. 12. I also included a couple big carp I caught in November. All these fish are from Patapsco. The carp are both just shy of 20 lbs.


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Written by: Robbie Ettelson
This reminds me of my weekend for some odd reason.
Taken from Dr.Lecter, produced by Tommy Mas. Directed by Tom Gould and Alexander Richter.
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Blimey ..there's no need for all that surely? …real nice sample on the beat.Comment by Mac Hustle 06.27.11 @
The title, 'outdoorsman' has just been explained to me with this video.Comment by Crisis 06.27.11 @
This is some bugged out dope shit!!Comment by I use to love her 06.28.11 @
Dante Ross: 'I'm gonna make you real large kid. First you need a half assed video where you come off crazy and deranged. That's real cool for White rappers trust me. Keep growing the beard and talk more about smoking cheeba and I can smell that eminem money In my, er your pocket. Have you heard yellawolf? You two should tour together with statik selecta and we'll pack arena's full of skateboarders and be paid!!!! Take this pack of newports and puma sweats for now'Comment by Havemercyonetime 06.28.11 @
Robbie, Lone Sharks was released yesterday.. Time to put up that interview!Comment by Jesse 06.28.11 @
Raps like Ghostface, acts like Corky from Life Goes On.
Stupid (not in a good way) video
He sure as shit got bars, but I just can't get past him sounding so much like Ghost. As for the video – mehComment by SouthLondonStandUp 06.30.11 @
"Raps like Ghostface…"
And emphatically non-cipher on the violence used against women.Comment by BKThoroughbred 06.30.11 @
SOME OF YA'LL SOUND LIKE OLD WHINY LADIES OVER ANALYZING SHIT…I COULD IMAGINE HOW SHIT WOULD B IF THE INTERNETS WAS POPPIN BACK IN THE 'GOLDEN ERA'..RAKIM WOULD B PICKED APART BEFORE HIS CAREER WOULD'VE STARTED..RELAX AND ENJOY THE MUSIC PEOPLES,IF NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT SONG.Comment by QUITDABS 06.30.11 @
Tight rhymes, nice sample…then that interlude…?
Juvenile woman-hating revenge fantasy. Straight up.
This dude's got skills, he doesn't need to resort to the white rapper shock factor.
Bronson brings something I enjoy every time he drops a video, another nice choice off his album.
The concept is in line with the whole vibe of the Dr. Lecter lp.
That was dope. King Henry VIII just keeps getting better and better, no need for the erh Goodfellas tribute, though…that beat is lovely, as well.Comment by vollsticks 07.01.11 @
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FUCK YOU the Goodfellas tribute was dope, go watch the fucking Notebook
Bronson might be nice with a knife and skillet– get your cook game on for real– but he's ass an emcee.
It shows you just how fucking weak the game is a dude can get even this "far" on so little that's original.
As for the "Outdoorsman" movement, it's about on the same level as the movement I made after this afternoon's hotdogs with onions. Meyhem Lauren is advised to get a job in FASHION because show biz ain't his thing.Comment by Ejaculation Munson 07.04.11 @
p/s– per above, Necro wants his schtick back. And if your gonna suck his Canarsie nuts, at least buy one of his beats.Comment by Ejaculation Munson 07.04.11 @
The fact that somone would choose to make a clip with this theme smacks of desperation. Necro and Tyler both want their cut of this lowest common demnominator crap. Beat's nice tho.Comment by Theilf 07.05.11 @
funny to see how unkut's comment section became an hangout for haterism.Comment by swordfish 07.06.11 @
As far as the video goes, whatever. But Action is still the fuckin man on the mic.Comment by BIGSPICE 07.06.11 @
It's NOW CIPHER, not non-cipher…either stop jacking the slang or study the alphabets.
This is decentComment by $yk 07.06.11 @
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"It's NOW CIPHER, not non-cipher…either stop jacking the slang or study the alphabets"
Yes, you are correct, imagine my plight growing up in a house with two Gods and flipping their words to suit my needs; I always felt "non" was better than "now" it just made more sense to me. Which of course lead to endless debates and sometime eye-jammies….LMAO reminiscing!Comment by BKThoroughbred 07.07.11 @
wow, he went from seeming really interesting and likable to looking like a jerk here. Not the move at all. The album is the shit thoughComment by bidnessman 07.09.11 @
@McNulty–Notebook?!? You've lost me dude, straight bi-plane. Now if Bronson was REALLY hardcore dude would've dropped the Kundun tribute interlude.Comment by vollsticks 07.22.11 @
Santa rapping like ghostface. lol. outdoorsmen sounds like brokeback mountainboys.Comment by HOMO's CUNT 09.15.11 @
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Midtown house fire kills dog, leaves two without home
A residential fire in midtown took the life of a beloved pet and left two people without a home. Tucson Fire wishes to remind residents that a working smoke alarm can alert you to a fire starting, giving you time to escape without injury and save pets and personal belongings.
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - A residential fire in midtown took the life of a beloved pet and left two people without a home.
Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of North Camino del Norte at around 12:00 a.m. Saturday after the resident of the home woke up to loud noises and discovered that the kitchen was on fire, according to Capt. Barrett Baker with the Tucson Fire Department.
Once on scene, crews discovered that the back porch and kitchen area were fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters quickly got to work dousing the flames and cutting a hole in the roof to allow the smoke to escape, which helped cool the fire, Baker said.
It took more than 20 firefighters to get the fire under control within 10 minutes, according to Baker.
During a search of the home, firefighters learned that two people were living in the home, but one of the residents was not at home when the fire started. The absent resident also had two dogs living in the home, Baker said.
Baker tells KGUN9 that crews rescued one dog from the residence, but the other passed away.
Firefighters are still investigating the cause of the fire and working to determine the estimated cost of damages.
Baker says the home sustained heavy damage. A building safety inspector responded to the scene to assess the stability of the home.
Baker wishes to remind homeowners and tenants that fatal residential fires frequently occur in the late evening and early morning hours when people are typically asleep. A working smoke alarm can alert you to a fire starting, giving you time to escape the fire without injury and save pets and personal belongings.
No one was injured in this early morning fire, and the Red Cross is not needed at this time, according to Baker.
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