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Northern Ireland's first minister has made a public apology for any offence caused to Muslims by his defence of a controversial preacher.
Peter Robinson, who had offered a private apology to senior Islamic representatives last week, made the latest remarks on a visit to Belfast Islamic Centre.
He told a battery of television cameras and press of his regret at having caused hurt by his words, and strongly hit out at racial or religious attacks.
He had been particularly under fire in the past week for saying that although he would not trust Muslims for spiritual advice, he would trust them to run shopping errands.
He said: "I made it very clear to the people present tonight that I apologise for any offence that I might have caused.
"The very last thing that I would have ever have in my mind would be to cause anyone hurt or distress or to insult them and I make that publicly clear as well in the clearest possible terms.
"I cannot spend the rest of my life apologising but what I can do is spend the rest of my life building the united community that I believe we want in Northern Ireland."
During his visit to the centre on Tuesday evening, he removed his shoes as he was offered a tour of the building.
Outside as he was greeting members of the small faith community, reporters could hear the sound of the azan – the traditional call telling worshippers to assemble for prayers.
He was offered also gifts of flowers and a Koran, and afterwards told reporters that felt the creation of a new centre needed the "express" treatment, given what he referred to as cramped conditions in the existing building.
He drew nods from the leaders of the centre when he said he hopes he can call them his friends, and also praised the contribution which many were making to the Province, joking that he had met so many Muslim doctors on his tour of the building that he wondered how the NHS could still be going while they were all at the centre.


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On Fri, 19 May 2000, Jeff Garzik wrote: > > On Fri, 19 May 2000, Andrew Morton wrote: > > > > > A number of drivers do this: > > > > > > start_xmit() > > > { > > > netif_stop_queue() > > > ... > > > if (room for another packet) > > > netif_wake_queue() > > > ... > > > } > > > > > > I suspect this is a simple port from the dev->tbusy days. > > Not only is it simple, it's wrong wrong wrong... > Andrew (or anyone else) -- do you know any of existing drivers which use > this broken logic? > > That logic was used in a few of my softnet conversions, but was quickly > replaced with bug free and more correct code. The drivers still "exist", even if your copy has been updated. We are not claiming that bad code can't be changed, just that it was bad code that replacing good. > The only exceptions are > going to be older NICs which only support a single Tx packet buffer > (3c501 is like this?). The 3c501 is never ready to transmit again. It's rarely even ready to receive. A better approach for primative hardware is for the driver to keep its own Tx queue of a few packets ready to transmit. But very few devices need this. > There should not be a problem creating drivers for both 2.2 and 2.3 once > broken code such as the above is corrected. The interface shouldn't have been changed without first testing if it could be implemented correctly. Merely guessing that design is reasonable isn't the same as demonstrating that it works. The drivers have been able to be mostly backwards compatible for a long time. That demonstrates that the original interface was reasonable. It should also create a minimum requirement for interface changes: "you must be *this* much better to justify a change". I'm not averse to having drivers depend on new interface features, when the new features have offered significant benefits. An obvious case is using skb_reserve() to improve cache performance. The eepro100 driver would require a new structure if it couldn't use skb_reserve(), and thus it is not backwards compatible to old kernels. > > The Mindcraft "benchmark" is superficially obvious, but the big network > > difference was that they were apparently using the TCP/IP checksum hardware > > on the i82559. This has far more effect on SMP performance than anything > > else that was done. We didn't even find out that the chip had the feature > > until months later, and still don't have the documentation on how to use > > it. > > Has anyone tried to get NDA'd doc from Intel? Andrey? Donald? Intel is much more open with documentation than it used to be, but it's still not easy. Getting the first i82557 documentation took six months to negotiate a NDA that would allow releasing the driver. I've visited Intel in Portland three times on my own $$. I though that I would get the i82559 docs when I met with them in November, but it didn't happen. I visited the Intel people in Santa Clara earlier this month: they are much more open, but they develop things based on the 21*4* network hardware, not the i8255* chips. > Some companies are reluctant to give out databooks, but in my experience > very few of those companies are in turn reluctant to give out reference > source code and databooks under an NDA which allows for open source > development. Donald Becker becker@xxxxxxxxx Scyld Computing Corporation 410 Severn Ave. Suite 210 Annapolis MD 21403
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ABC's 'Lucky 7' is first new fall show to be canceled
The First-Show-To-Be-Canceled Sweepstakes winner has been chosen, and the lucky winner is, appropriately enough, ABC's Lucky 7. More like Unlucky 7, amirite?
Nielsen reported the show about coworkers winning a lottery premiered to only 4.4 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the coveted 18-49 demo, according to Entertainment Weekly. That second number dropped to a mere 0.7 the following week, so the series is dead as a sack of hammers. Scandal reruns will fill its 10 p.m. Tuesday time slot, which probably suits Scandal fans just fine.
The big question now is which one will be next. The crude Seth MacFarlane show Dads on Fox is an odds-on favorite, but we're going to put our money on NBC's Ironside. The ratings for that Blair Underwood remake of a Raymond Burr drama were so low, it may have been reported in negative numbers.


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I'm so excited for Thursdays here on Taste and Tell. One of the things I love the most is when you share with me. So I have decided to start a link party here every Thursday!
But you know me – I knew that if I was going to do this, I wanted to change things up a little bit. So this isn't your ordinary link party. Instead, each month, there will be a theme. I'm going to try to make the theme pretty generic so that lots of you can participate. And since it's November, I thought the month's theme should be something fitting. So for November, the theme is:
Now that Halloween is over, many of us are gearing up for Thanksgiving. And when Thanksgiving is over, we'll all need some great ideas for those turkey leftovers. So now is the time to link up all of your turkey ideas. I want your turkey dinners and turkey leftovers and ground turkey and even deli turkey. Have some cookies that look like turkeys? Link them up, too!! And I'm all for crafts as well – as long as they stick to the turkey theme!!
It doesn't end there! For every link up you do, you get an entry to win a monthly giveaway. You can link up to 2 posts each week, and you can't duplicate throughout the month. But the theme will stay the same throughout the month. Don't have a blog to link up?? Just leave your turkey recipe in the comment section, and you'll be counted in for the giveaway. At the end of the month, a winner will be chosen randomly. And if you don't win this month, we'll have a new theme next month!
This month's giveaway is one that everyone would love –
a $100 Amazon.com gift card.
Just in time for Christmas shopping!!
I'll also bring you a recipe each week that has to do with the month's theme. It will sometimes be a brand new recipe, and sometimes highlighting a recipe from the past – like today's recipe. And I'll also feature some of my favorite link ups from the week before!!
Since I've already become quite wordy today, I'll keep this short. I first made this recipe back in 2009, and when I thought of turkey leftovers, these came to my mind first. These are super easy, and perfect for a post Thanksgiving dinner. Or you could even use cooked chicken, and have them any night of the week!!
Get the recipe here – Rosemary Turkey Squares
Now it's your turn!!
The rules are simple:
1 – your link up must be within the theme – TURKEY
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Powder Hounds are howling with delight that Copper Mountain is bringing back the Snow Day Pass again this year. The pass is $99, and it means that every day Copper Mountain officially gets 4" of snow or more on the snow report, it's a snow day. The report is based on the previous 24-hour period and the Snow Day announcement will come on the morning of the valid day.
If you have the pass, you get to hit the slopes that day and play in the powder.
You have to be flexible and ready to ski powder. Or else, you need to have a boss who also likes hitting the slopes with you on a powder day and won't mind if you skip work. The pass also guarantees two bonus days of skiing. Those days are Superbowl Sunday, Feb. 2, and on closing day at Copper, April 20.
How many Snow Days are there? Copper Mountain averages 30 each season. The pass is available for a limited time. You can purchase it online at or in person at any Guest Services location at Copper.
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Rick Santorum's guide to Marxism
The first rule of writing while on vacation is to keep it simple. And what could be simpler than Rick Santorum?
Pennsylvania's unique contribution to presidential politics has been tooling around Iowa lately, in apparent preparation for a second failed White House bid, and he continues to fascinate. Here's something he said last week, to a group of fellow Republicans in that gateway caucus state:
"Who does Barack talk about all the time? The middle class. Since when in America do we have classes? Since when in America are people stuck in areas, or defined places, called a class? That's Marxism talk."
Invoking the middle class is really just "Marxism talk"? Wow, I did not know that!
In all the decades that I've heard politicians in both parties speak up for the "middle class," I guess I dumbly assumed that they were waving the American flag. It sure sounded that way to me. But now I find out - thanks, Rick! - that all those politicians in both parties were actually channeling the founding commie. Either that, or maybe Santorum is trying to reframe "middle class" as a Marxist phrase just because the Kenyan with the funny name has used it.
But the thing is, politicians have long been invoking the phrase. I've flagged a few recent random examples:
There was the guy who said in 2005 that a college tuition tax credit is "aimed at helping middle-class American families."
There was the guy who said in 2005 that a bankruptcy protection bill would provide "a much needed incentive for (small businesses) to be able to continue to hire employes and grow, which is obviously a ticket to middle-class America."
There was the guy who said in 2006 that the financial pressures on Medicaid would be eased "if more middle-class Americans plan and save for their long-term care needs."
There was the guy who said in 2011 that a flat tax was a nutty idea because it would be "a huge shift in the tax burden onto the middle class."
There was the guy who circulated a campaign flyer in 2011, proposing "significant tax rate cuts for middle-class Americans."
And there was the guy who declared on his campaign website in 2011 that he "hopes to rebuild the middle class."
Those examples are all from the same guy - Rick Santorum.
But let's be fair here. Let's refrain from smearing him as a disciple of Marx. Unless we're talking about Groucho, Chico, and Harpo.
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Students win advertising awards
Students won Best of Show, four Gold Awards and five Silver Awards at the AAF of the Midlands American Advertising Awards gala.
Public relations majors earn national recognition
Alumna Chardonnay Ismail and senior Alexis Monroe were recognized by the American Advertising Federation as two of the nation's Most Promising Multicultural Students.
Studying abroad in Thailand
A sophomore public relations student, Woronko is studying at Mahidol University in Bangkok through the Center for International Studies Abroad program.
Students shoot photos and goals at soccer match
Photovisual communications students refined their craft at a women's soccer match by shooting photos during the game. But two of their classmates were missing; they were shooting at the goal on the field.
Maymester classes take students around the world
Stephanie Woronko and 20 other students trekked across the globe to two destinations: Munich and Oman.
Mark Tatge wins the Graduate Teaching Award
Tatge was lauded for his innovative and engaging approach to teaching business journalism.
Jane O'Boyle receives the Bryce Rucker Research Award
O'Boyle won two top-paper awards from AEJMC, published a book chapter and presented five conference papers.
Cameron Kirksey named one of 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students in nation
This public relations senior joined an elite class of students in advertising and marketing related majors who are "destined for great things."
Students apply classroom studies to summer internships
ESPN. Cosmopolitan Magazine. The Today Show. Ben Carson's political campaign. These are just a few of the places our students interned this summer. Here are their stories.
A degree and an evening gown
Graduate student Anna Mills Polatty spends her free time studying, doing charity work and... wearing a crown? Take a look at her adventure though the Miss America organization.
Award-winning research and teaching recognized at symposium
Two doctoral students were awarded for their outstanding teaching and research at the school's Doctoral Student Research Symposium.
Student-produced film shown at international festival
Hayden Antal co-produced a movie for the 2015 Campus MovieFest as a side project. Not only did it win top honors, it was selected to show at Cannes International Film Festival in France.
Notes and press releases
Public relations student Anna Mathis communicates through writing and music. She performs with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Michael Bublé and writes for and edits websites for musicians.
Lane wins Best Sports Story
Rixon Lane took first place in the RTNDA-C competition in the Best Sports Story category for his report "Recruiting Rankings," produced in his senior capstone course, Carolina News.
Top 50 includes two from USC
Alexis Mood is one of two students from the school named by the American Advertising Federation among the nation's Most Promising Multicultural Students.
Public relations to pop culture
When public relations major Christopher Rosa isn't busy editing USC's Garnet and Black magazine, he takes his skills across the country, writing for pop culture websites like MTV and VH1 and Glamour magazine. And he's got quite a portfolio to show for it.
Diving into integrated communications
Kirstie Russell jumped right into her master's studies in integrated communications. Munich. Berlin. A practicum with Liz Lapidus Public Relations in Atlanta. The pool. Soon, she'll be climbing out into an exciting career.
A road less traveled
Many undergraduate students receive funds from the Magellan Scholar program to conduct research based on community and service. Three students from the school share how those funds have helped them study the topics they love most.
Art from a boring product
It is difficult to make an interesting photo of a simple, everyday object, especially if you can't add colorful props or backgrounds. In Dr. Keith Kenney's advanced photography class, students could only vary camera-to-subject distance, angle, composition, focus, depth of field, and lighting.
Student wins Southeast Emmy
Ashleigh Holland won a Southeast Emmy in the University Student News category for "Empty Gun Holsters," produced in her senior capstone course, Carolina News. It also won first place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas.
Serving up success
The newest varsity sport at USC is sand volleyball, which features two J-school freshmen who attribute their early success to communication skills developed in the classroom. Standout student-athletes Jade Vitt and Morgan LaVigne have become successful leaders on and off the court.
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Faculty:Lord Ashcroft International Business School
Department:Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Location: Cambridge
The title of Smitha's thesis is 'Moving forward by looking backward: A historiography of workplace and organisational ethanography in the UK since 1965.
This research project is a development of Simon Down's 2012 work, which argued that in order to ascertain the impact and significance of changing ethnographic practices, it is critical to study past ethnographic studies in their historical contexts. Thus, the aim of my research is to contextualize past WOE studies and understand the intellectual trends in the representation of work and research practices in WOE studies. This will be achieved by employing a mixed methods design to study the nine WOE studies conducted in the UK from the period 1965 to 2000. The nine WOE studies serve as vantage points to trace and understand the intellectual history of ethnography.
Sebastian, S., Hirst, A. and Down, S. (2015). How influential has Workplace and Organizational Ethnography (WOE) been? : A citation analysis of WOEs in the UK from 1965 to 2000 . Presented at the Ethnography Symposium, Liverpool


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Safe Routes to School (grades K-8)
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine, in partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation, manages the Maine Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. This federally funded initiative promotes safe walking and bicycling for Maine's school children grades K-8. Since the start of the program in 2005, the Maine SRTS Program has worked with hundreds of local schools throughout the state to engage in walk and bike to School activities and projects.
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- The Maine Walking School Bus Program Awards 3 New Schools! - The Maine Walking School Bus (WSB) Program - a partnership of the Maine Center for Disease Control, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the Maine Department of Transportation - is excited to announce that Vine Street (Bangor), Abraham Lincoln (Bangor), Continue Reading
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The Youth Off Road Bicycle (ORBE) Program seeks to educate youth on 1. How to operate mountain bikes in a safe and environmentally sensitive fashion, and 2. How to lay out and build sustainable, environmentally conscientious trails that serve the needs of hikers, runners, snowshoers and bicycle riders. This year, the program seeks to partner with schools to create/support riding programs that engage students with the healthy fun and excitement of off-road trail riding. Schools can participate in just the riding instruction, just the trail building instruction, or both parts of the program. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Kids love bikes! Bikes are a child's first freedom machine, and teach independence to kids while they provide fun physical activity. Riding a bike is one of the most grown up things kids can do, as they are really operating on their own. Click here for tips on how to keep your youngster safe when he or she is riding a bike (NOTE: these tips are intended for kids under the age of 13)
Adult Bike and Pedestrian Education & Resources
For bicycle and pedestrian education and encouragement assistance for youth grades 9-12 as well as adults, visit our Adult Education page.


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The mother of "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts died Thursday night, just hours after her daughter signed off the show to begin a medical leave for treatment of the bone marrow disorder MDS.
Roberts had to fight the remnants of then-Tropical Storm Isaac but was was able to be with her mother, 88-year-old Lucimarian Roberts, in Mississippi when she died, ABC News reported.
More from GlobalPost: 'Good Morning America' co-host announces she has MDS
"Robin arrived home with her sister, Sally-Ann, forging through flooded and blocked roads to be with her beloved mother in time to see her," "GMA" Senior Executive Tom Cibrowski said in an email to employees.
The death was also announced on "Good Morning America" on Friday morning.
More from GlobalPost: 'Good Morning America' beats 'Today' in ratings battle
Lucimarian Roberts was the first African-American to head the Mississippi Board of Education and collaborated with her daughter on a book titled, "My Story, My Song - Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith," according to The Associated Press.
She made numerous appearances on "GMA" over the years.
The death came the same day Robin Roberts departed the morning news show to begin a medical leave for a bone marrow transplant.
She is receiving new bone marrow from her sister, Sally-Ann, according to US Weekly.


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Stars taking depth scoring to new levels, unheralded forward scores two in win over Capitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Stars are taking this depth scoring thing to new levels.
After bemoaning the weight on top scorers Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn while their playoff hopes were slipping away two weeks ago, the Stars now are getting goals by the bucket from every line on the ice. Dustin Jeffrey on Tuesday tallied two goals — his first in a Stars uniform — to lead Dallas to a 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center.
Jeffrey, Colton Sceviour and Ryan Garbutt each has had two-goal performances in the past four games, and those were sandwiched around a seven-goal performance against Nashville.
The victory moves the Stars to 37-27-11 (85 points) and keeps them square in the hunt for a wildcard playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Capitals, who are fighting for a wildcard spot in the East, fall to 34-29-13 (81 points).
While the depth scoring was great — and necessary — the key for the Stars might have been the intensity of the Stars. While Dallas was faster and quicker than the Capitals, the real difference was the fact Stars players won a majority of the puck battles.
"We came out pretty hard and they pushed back, but I think we handled that well," said winger Ray Whitney, who had a goal and an assist. "Our compete level was really there tonight."
Whitney was part a fourth line that contributed three goals. He and Jeffrey combined with winger Alex Chiasson, who had three assists. Each of the three players were plus-3.
"We have some skilled players there," said Chiasson. "From Day 1, it seems Ray and I have clicked. We have struggled at times, and I'll be the first to admit that, but I think he's a great guy to play with. And tonight, D.J. played a great game. We're going to try to build on this and help the team as much as we can."
The top line broke a scoreless first period when Seguin tipped in a Jamie Benn shot at the 15:06 mark, and then the depth players piled it on in the second period. Chiasson found Whitney open on an odd-man rush, and Whitney slipped in his ninth goal of the season. Then, Jeffrey and Chiasson went to the net, and Jeffrey was able to flip in a rebound for his first goal in a Stars uniform to make it 3-0. He followed that early in the third period with a one-timer off a nice pass from Whitney to make it 4-0.
Jeffrey went to the minors after a long stretch of healthy scratches, and has struggled to get on the board with the Stars. But after a successful stretch in the AHL, he has proven to have some offensive skill.
"It was important for me to get my confidence back,'' Jeffrey said. "To go down and play there and get a lot of opportunities, that has been big."
And as for the added depth scoring, Jeffrey said that has been enormous, as well.
"It's huge," he said. "If you look at our top line, everyone is focusing on them, so we have to be able to score. Especially on the road, we have to chip in."
The Stars have won three in a row and outscored the opposition 16-4 in that span. They have started a five-game road trip with a 2-0-0 start, and they have regained their swagger. And much of that can be attributed to balanced scoring and rolling four lines.
"It takes a lot of pressure off the team because if you're not scoring, you've got to defend hard," said coach Lindy Ruff. "It's great to see the puck go in the net. We made some real good plays. I thought our [defense] were real active, but I thought our forwards had some looks and instead of just shooting sometimes, they went off the back side and made some real nice plays."


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BNU Seeking Players for 2012 Season
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New Male and Female Players Welcome
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Our top Women's teams play in Central League and Capital Premier, the two highest grades of women's competition in the region.
Our Men's 1st team - with its exciting and ambitious new coach Dene Bannister - will be seeking promotion from Capital 1 this coming season…
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Stolen: Boulton Road Bike
Posted by Stolen Bike Listings on May 15th, 2006 at 6:57 am
[Posted by "BoultonBike"]
On Friday May 12 my custom built road bike was stolen while chained to a bike rack at the corner of NW 13th and Kearney.
The bike has a Boulton Frame maroon in color. Boulton frames are extreemly rare so I am hoping this makes the bike easy to spot. Shimano Ultegra components and Cane Creek wheels with red tires (unsure brand).
This is the first time I had a bike stolen so any other info needed or tips is greatly appreciated. Any and all information can be sent to email@example.com or by cell at 503-680-1512.
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You heard right. Motorcycle USA is headed to the Big Apple Jan. 22-24 for the New York Cycle World IMS. With numerous manufacturers promising new releases, it should be a huge weekend for powersports news in 'The City That Never Sleeps.' Be sure to check us out at Booth 120 to meet our lovely spokesmodel Megan, who will be on-hand signing posters. Megan is smokin' hot and won the Two Wheel Tuner modeling contest at the Seattle IMS Show. While you're there, pick up a free copy of the latest issue of MotoUSA Magazine, grab a free MotoUSA sticker or kick back and watch motorcycle videos on our 32-inch monitor. You can also sign up for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree to Motorcycle-Superstore.com. Everybody loves free stuff, so be sure to stop on by.
From the cruiser domain, Harley-Davidson is scheduled to make an announcement, Victory will be unveiling a limited edition motorcycle, and Star Motorcycles is breaking wraps on a Performance Machine Star Raider. For custom motorcycle fans, the Bikes & Beats Ultimate Builder Competition presented by TapouT will attract plenty of East Coast talent to the show, and Hardcore Choppers is set to debut its Datasol Speedster "iBike." Hardcore will also have other
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In addition to having Nicky on hand, Ducati is going all-out for the New York show. Besides having the Ducati Freestyle Team of 2008 US XDL Freestyle National Champion Nick Brocha and Hollywood stuntman Ernie Vigil there demonstrating their insane trick-riding skills, music and models will be showcasing the 2010 Ducati Apparel Collection and Ducati CEO Michael Lock will be on hand to promote the 2010 Multistrada 1200.
Want a chance to see a host of manufacturers' line-ups under one roof? The atmosphere will be party-like at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this weekend for the NY IMS. Just because it's cold outside now, there's no better time to check out your 2010 dream ride with spring around the corner. Tickets are $18 at the door, but adults can save a couple bucks if they purchase tickets online before Friday, and children's tickets are $8.


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The Del Mar Law Group is suing blue-jeans companies over "Made in America" labels. In one suit that the firm hopes will be certified as a class action, the plaintiff states that "fabric, thread, buttons, subcomponents of the zipper assembly and/or rivets are manufactured outside of the United States."
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These manufacturers would not be claiming "Made in USA" if they thought nobody cared. That is prominent on their labeling because they believe, and with good reason, it gives them an advantage. So, if it is a lie, they are lying to the consumer/buyer. And that should be stopped.
For a long time, Levi Strauss, was making its jeans in the USA. But very quietly (shhhh!) it stopped doing that. The reasoning was, of course, that they could not afford to keep the production at home and stay competitive with the rivals who had theirs made offshore. Ahh, but Levis always sold at a premium price and were the big kid on the block. Oh, did their prices come down after they started importing the jeans? LOL The move was more about the profit margin, and not market share.
Visduh: Excellent points. Yes, that "Made in America" tag is a definite marketing plus. Many people will buy a product as a result of that tag. The court battle will be in the definition of "Made in America." Can some parts of the jeans be made offshore, but the product basically assembled in the U.S., and still be called "Made in America"? Best, Don Bauder
No they can't have the tag Made in America because that would be a lie unless all of it is.
shirleyberan: California law and federal law are a bit different on that point. That's why this could be an interesting court case, unless it is settled beforehand. Best, Don Bauder
danfogel: The suit, filed in federal court, may hinge on definitions of the words "virtually all" and "negligible." Best, Don Bauder


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Sites said that description barely did justice to the actual condition of the dog.
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"We don't normally see this level of emaciation," Sites added. "These are the cases that are really tough."
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Jennifer Bauer told investigators from Animal Care and Control that due to her pregnancy, she had moved the dog outside the home in order to prevent him from jumping on her other children and that she had not seen the dog for two weeks prior to being told it was dead.
Justin Bauer told investigators that he and the children were responsible for feeding the dog and that he "would not have gone without food longer than two to three days at a time," as written in the affidavit.
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Trial interpreters urge certification
Fear is foreign defendants' cases get lost in translation
By SETSUKO KAMIYA
As the courts prepare to let citizens join with judges in trying accused criminals, legal experts are calling for improving the training and status of court interpreters.
They claim court interpretation should become a profession that requires public certification to help secure fairer trials when the lay judge system debuts in May.
"Interpreters must have an official training period just as legal professionals have," said Hiromi Nagao, a Kobe College professor who specializes in translation issues.
One of the positive changes expected from the lay judge system is a greater emphasis on oral proceedings instead of documents to make trials easier for the public to understand.
Under the lay judge system, six citizens will sit with three professional judges in trials involving heinous crimes. They will weigh the evidence, issue a verdict, and, when appropriate, mete out sentences based on a majority vote.
For court interpreters, however, the greater use of oral proceedings will make their jobs tougher, with more things to interpret without being able to predict what's coming.
Because of this, it will be crucial for interpreters to improve their skills, said Nagao, who has been a court interpreter for 25 years.
Interpreters play a vital role in criminal trials involving foreign defendants not fluent in Japanese. The law stipulates that the court is required to hire a translator proficient in the language used by the parties involved.
According to Supreme Court data, 7,195 out of the 89,016 people convicted in 2006 — or one out of every 12 — were foreigners who needed interpreters for trials.
Among them, 39.4 percent needed Chinese interpretation, 12.8 percent Korean, 8.3 percent Filipino, 7.4 percent Portuguese and 5.4 percent Thai, the data show. Those needing English interpretation ranked eighth, at 3.2 percent. 2006 saw 42 languages used for people from 71 countries and regions.
As of April 2007, the Supreme Court had a list of 3,903 designated interpreters on standby. But being listed as one doesn't mean one is qualified because there is no professional title or qualified status.
This means interpreters' skills vary widely. Some are trained or experienced professional conference interpreters, while others are simply fluent in a given language and want to make use of their skills. Others are registered merely because of the rarity of their language.
Becoming a court interpreter is as simple as approaching a local district court and observing a case, then undergoing an interview to determine language skills and background.
Once the court deems someone worthy of acting as an interpreter, training is mostly on the job. Beginners are usually assigned simple cases, including those involving visa issues. Depending on their progress, the court will assign them more complicated cases.
Usually, one interpreter will be assigned per case, with translation carried out immediately after each question and reply. Interpreters, like witnesses, take an oath of honesty each time, promising to perform their jobs faithfully.
People in the interpretation industry and in legal circles, however, are concerned that the lack of proper certification criteria for court interpreters could endanger the right to a fair trial.
Chang Hak Ryun, a lawyer in Tokyo who has represented several foreign clients, said there have been times when he felt the court-appointed interpreter lacked the skills to accurately convey his clients' words to the court.
"When I asked the same thing in a very different way and got different answers, I suspected there was something lost in the translation, and I questioned the interpretation," he said.
Interpreters have seen similar problems. Kousei Hou, a veteran Chinese translator in the Kanto region who has worked court cases for 14 years, said she has observed cases where the interpretation was clearly wrong.
"It's hard for me to criticize others in the same industry, but when I saw what was happening, I was worried about the human rights of the defendants," she said. "Even though interpreters may not mean it, I think they are causing problems. . . . But the court doesn't have a function for checking such errors."
Despite the criticism, judges claim the court system has ways to ensure the proceedings are accurately conveyed.
The Supreme Court said it extends support to the interpreters by publishing trial procedure manuals in various languages. It also occasionally organizes followup seminars so they can practice their skills.
Court officials also say only experienced interpreters are assigned to cases involving complicated issues, procedures or large numbers of witnesses.
In addition, judges insist that even though they do not comprehend a foreign language, they claim they can recognize whether a foreign defendant is following the proceedings.
"When we look at the defendant, we can see whether (the accused) is having difficulties understanding what is being said. In that case, we ask the parties to rephrase the question," said Judge Hitoshi Murase of the Tokyo District Court, who has sat through many cases involving foreign defendants.
Proceedings with translators are also taped. If a problem arises and a claim is made, the court can always go back to confirm the translation to avoid errors, he said.
"In any translation, we can't expect things to be interpreted precisely 100 percent due to the nature of languages, but the most important thing is that the essential part of the process is conveyed," he said.
Nagao of Kobe College disagreed. She said the judges' naivete stems from the fact that courts have never had to seriously deal with a wrongful conviction caused by misinterpretation.
The solution, she said, is to give the position of court interpreter professional status.
"Court interpreters need to have a status that is equal to court clerks or stenographers," Nagao said. "Some people become court interpreters with the sense that they are volunteering, but court interpreters must be professionals. They are being paid and they need to take responsibility for their work."
Court interpreters are paid an average of ¥15,000 an hour, but payment is left to the judge and there is no rule for determining compensation, regardless of skill.
Most importantly, Nagao said, court interpreters must maintain their neutrality and know legal terminology and procedures as well as lawyers because that knowledge influences the words they use.
"Small issues can be extremely important in a case where there are conflicts of interest. But if the interpreter doesn't understand that, the translation becomes very inconsistent," she said.
For example, the different nuances of the words "rob," "take" and "steal" will lead to different sentences, and those are often used in lawyers' arguments. But if the interpreter lacks a good knowledge of the legal process and fails to understand why a question is being cast in a certain way, it could lead to different consequences, she said.
"What's really important is actually how much you understand what is being said in Japanese," Nagao said.
In preparation for the lay judge system, courts have held mock trials using interpreters. One thing officials said they realized is that more interpreters will be needed per case because the amount of work will rise, proceedings will be held daily, and the court and interpreters will have to meet more to decide on things.
Currently, a group of lawyers and interpreters, including Nagao, is working to compile a plan to create a third party that can provide education and training for potential court interpreters and certify them as professionals. They are seeking to compile the plan within a year, she said.
"Because of the introduction of the lay judge system, finally, we're seeing signs that legal circles are paying more attention to the role of court interpreters. This is our chance," Nagao said.
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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – For scuba divers at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, most dives are spent exploring the tranquil underwater world or partaking in activities like underwater fishing, wreck diving, deep diving or night diving.
However, for one day out of the year, scuba diving becomes a competitive sport in the annual Reef Raiders Scuba Olympics.
"The event is pure underwater fun with some out of the ordinary experiences," said Bill Keenan, member of Reef Raiders.
The Scuba Olympics, held Feb. 15, has been an annual event since 2001 when a group of Reef Raiders members, Keenan included, were brainstorming a unique underwater event.
The event was held Sunday morning at Phillips Dive Park where 32 participants, in teams of two, competed in seven underwater events. The events included the coin drop, ring toss, "toypedo" toss, hoop relay, melon relay, 3-legged relay and musical chairs.
"Events fluctuate from year to year, and we always try to bring at least one new event to the competition," Keenan said. "This year was the three-legged relay. While we had seven events this year, we have about 20 events in the game bag for future Olympics."
In each event, participants were competing against everyone to swim the fastest, throw the farthest, get the most rings or coins on the poles, or win in musical chairs. The melon relay, the three-legged relay and musical chairs were all team events while the coin drop, the ring toss, the "toypedo" toss and hoop relay were individual events.
Whoever did the best in each event was given a blue poker chip that represented three points. The second best received a red chip representing two points, and all other participants received a white chip representing one point.
Phillips Dive Park has been the location of the Scuba Olympics since it first started. It has been determined as one of the safest dive sites on base where the flat, sandy bottom makes setting up easy and preserves the integrity of the surrounding sea life.
"While the name Reef Raiders implies a negative connotation towards the underwater environment, the club membership is committed to preserving the ecosystem while promoting fun diving," Keenan said.
After the competition ended, the acquired chips were counted to see who had done the best overall. The first place finisher received a dive computer, the second-place finisher received a dive bag, and the third-place finisher received scuba hangers and an underwater flashlight.
The results showed a first place tie, 38 points, between Brian Rogers and Miguel Estrella. Colin Kerrigan placed third receiving 36 points overall. To break the tie, Rogers and Estrella competed in a paper-rock-scissors competition where Roger won. However, he wanted the dive bag so Estrella was awarded the dive computer instead.
"I was shocked that I actually won a dive computer by playing a game of paper-rock-scissors," Estrella said. "The fact that I was diving with a computer that doesn't work made it more rewarding since I was planning to buy one soon."
All in all, this year's Scuba Olympics was a great success with great anticipation for next year. Reef Raiders will be promoting a fun dive to Leeward for folks not familiar with the area next month.
"It's better known as an orientation dive for divers not experienced in [safe entry and exit techniques], the type of entries and exits, or the area," Keenan said.
To become a member or obtain information on future events, stop by the Reef Raiders club or online at reefraidersgtmo.org. They are open Monday through Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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chmar Posts: 2i have done that but it works temporarily ...i still have issues with it. that it is going to cost me 500 to 1000 dollars to fix my problem
pulley468 Posts: 3At the third repair shop, which was a pontiac dealer, they replaced the brake switch stating it was bad. That was pretty cheap. But, when they did this they said the module thingy that calibrated the brake switch was not calibrating it and would also need to be replaced. I had them go ahead and replace it after they described what would happen without it calibrating. So with the new module, brake switch, and labor my cost was around $450. The good news is that so far the brake lights have been working properly again. It has been a couple of months so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that its fixed for good. I would say the $1000 range is quite inflated on the repair.
Well, If I had this problem, I would demand for it to be fixed, or let me out of the lease, as it is under warranty. I would simply word it to the Pontiac Rep and the dealership, that the car is not safe to drive, and that the car is under warranty and they are unable to fix is correctly. I also would file for a lemon, I would stand my ground, and I would not drive the car like that. If they told me that I would have to pay that to get out my lease, for a car that does not work correctly, that is "unsafe", They cannot force you to do this, as they are breaching their end of the contract, with not providing you with a satisfactory car to drive for the lease amount time.
You guys need to get a case started if you have not done it already, contact the company "Pontiac", and word it precisely, then see what they have to say. Throw in the fact that the car is unsafe and not drivable. Stay professional about it with them. Keep all records from any trip to the repair shop at your dealer. Get the name of the service manager, and give this to them as well. Hope this helps, Keep calm, they cannot force you to drive it or pay to get out of it, since you have a legitimate case, and legally they are not hold their end of the contract.
As a lease owner, it is your responsibility to do basic maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations, keep up fluids. Keeping it clean, staying within normal wear and tear. I don't think replacing a shifter is one of them.
dustinr Posts: 5Just so anyone who comes later due to the brake lights being reversed intermittantly. On my 05' G6 the problem seems to have been resolved by replacing the body control module out. Replacing the switch and relearning did not work. I'll try to follow up if there are any changes.
Well I got out of that lease early last week. Boy was I glad. My lease wasn't up until 2010. I couldn't wait no longer. It stayed in the shop for almost a week, and they claimed they fixed it. I didn;t give it a chance, so I traded it in. I bought a Pontiac Torrent and hoping and praying that I will not have a lot of problems.
Okay, thats all cool, BUT, did they stick you with a huge upside down balance to roll into the new car?? If they did that, than that is not right.
Personally, if you gave another brand a chance, you could have better luck, Even the used G8's with a few 1,000 miles on them can be had for a about $25k , give or take. Some loaded! GM has too many cars too worry about. Atleast get a car that doesn't depreciate so much, that you are in a money pit. Literally, I was able to trade out of my Accord, after 1yr into the lease. Owing nothing on it! I want my Accord back! Sit in an Accord, or new Acura, you'll see, feel the difference.
Although no problems with my G6, 7,600miles, I will try to trade next spring!
Well, it was a good deal. I had the GM discount which knock off $2200 and then $1000 rebate. But I did put down $4000 to get my payments much lower. I rolled over $7000 in the a new loan, but I thought it was good. Good luck in trading it in next year. So hopefully I will not have alot of problems with this suv.
So essentially because you had a bad product from Pontiac, the dumped the problem on you..... Pontiac did not help you at all. The Dealer didn't either. They just didn't take the car back, ROLLING $7,000 into the new loan! For something that is not your problem, Pontiac breached the lease contract or warranty, not providing you a safe car, not satisfactory. You got royal screwed, and to top it off, you got another pontiac.... Wow, I am sorry, but I am mad just hearing about this. You did, they used you. They made a defected product that is unsafe, and in order to get out, you have to absorb the problem! They did not help you. Plus you put down your well earned $4k!! That is a bad deal! Plus the fact that Pontiac SUV, depreciates so fast, they are not selling well now too. Pontiac depreciates so fast anyway. Your already after having it new, way upside down. See, this is why people ask my, why did you choose a Pontiac? I kid you not, I had a guy yesterday ask me, what made you choose Pontiac. I have an 08 G6, I really like it, offers alot, it is fun, but it does not compare to my 06 accord, that has refinement, and amazing engine, I told him, it wasnt my choice, Plus, I came from an 06 Accord. I told him, I will be back to the Accord. I will next spring, though I signed the lease last spring, I am investigating ways to get out, and certainly not rolling money from it to the new lease. It is possible.
Sorry, if I seem really harsh, but hearing about that, you really got hammered on that deal. They saw you were desperate, and shown you the only way out, I wouldn't have done that. When in reality, they took advantage of you, and your money. Too late now, but you'll know next time. :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
Yeah what you said was really harsh!!! You do what you want and I will do what I want!!!!!!!!!!!!That is my problem in putting down whatever I felt like it. I got another Pontiac because that G6 was getting on my freaking nerves. I put down money to have my payments where I can afford, if you must know. I've seen and heard many people being upside and down!! I wasn't going to let it go back as a repo. I just couldn't wait until the lease ends, because it was to far away and too many problems. Here in the economy, people do that in these days. This is my third product from Pontiac and I just one bad product was defective. This vehicle I have now is not a lease, I f got it financed it!! We all know that the only cars out here that doesn't depreciates is the Accord and maybe Toyota, but other cars will.
I never would have thought, I would've got a bad comment on what I done. Who are you to judge, I see you still have that junk!!! You was the one who made a bad deal or decision choosing a Pontiac over a honda. Honda is best American car out there. There is no other way out of your lease!!
Okay, I totally did not mean it that way. You took it all the wrong way. I am sorry.
Honestly, I did not mean anything by it. I did not choose my G6 by choice, I guess I am just frustrated for that fact that I am stuck with this car for awhile. I will try soon. It is frustrating to see how you had to dig yourself out of Pontiacs problem. Seriously, they should have stepped up and did something for you. It makes me so mad when they give you a contract to sign, and your held up to it, but yet they "company" are not. I am sorry. I will be back to Honda, I am thinking either an Accord or a Acura tsx.
Really, it makes me mad they did that to you, you shouldn't have to use your well earned dollar. I just feel you had other options than doing this, that is all. Its sounds harsh, but it was not aimed at you, it was geared for Pontiac, and the dealer for not stepping up to help you. I still feel that they took advantage of you. The fact that there are many other great brand out there.
I accept your apology. I'm sorry for being mean!! You know that the dealership put that G6 car out their for sale from where I purchased it from? I just can't believe it!! Who ever buys it, I feel sorry for them. They also know that the car has problems, much as I came in there. I should've been on payroll as part-time!! Well I hope you will be able to get out of yout lease, soon w/out being upside down. Maybe on the next purchase I will either go for a Honda or Acura. They are so hot and cool!! Another lady had a G6 before mines and traded hers in for another Pontiac, a Torrent, too. So there must have been a deal somewhere down the line, I guess. I don't know. AllI know that I am not ashamed to have people ride with me w/ all those problems I had. Good Luck!!
Well, I didn't give it another chance, I traded it in on 9/23 for a 08 Torrent. I left them have it because it was becoming too stressful for me to keep dealing with each and everyday.In addition, the service dept didn't actually know what to do with it. On 9/23 they finish the repair, but I didn't even give it a chance nor did I get in it after the ran my battery down along with fixing the problem. As of today, they still have that car on lot to sale, which is very surprising! After how many times I have been in there on many problems. So far I'm enjoying a nice SUV!
Well, you know what, as long as your happy, that is all that counts!
I am currently trying to see where I stand getting out of the G6, and into the Accord, it looks a bit upside down, but if I can get out and pay a little more" within reason of course" I will do it, or just wait. It might be worth it. I think what I am facing now is the initial depreciation that all new cars have the first year, then it levels off, along with your pay off. It still goes down, but not like the first year of ownership. A real bummer, but I do like the G6, its fun, with the leather, roof, music, xm. Its not a bad car at all, but hearing people having issues with it, well I would change my liking to it really fast.
I have 8,000miles, so far so good. The one issue I have is the 4cyl engine with its 4spd transmission is so unpredictable, it jumps around too much, and my previous 06 Accord had much more power, better mileage for a 4cyl. It was so much more refined, quiet.
Well now that I paid a fortune for the brakes, my transmission is going on my 2006 G6 with 56,000 miles. What a piece of crap this car is! :mad: Looking for a Honda to replace it as I write this!
Man, I want my Honda back too!
made a deal on a scion xd yesterday...rated #1 in reliabilty by consumer reports for small cars. finally rid of the troubled G6...good luck to all of you still stuck with yours.
steven39 Posts: 636hi folks,i recently traded in a 07 pont g6 with only 9000 miles on it.like many others here i began haveing brake issues on my g6 at about 5000 miles.it began with squeeling brakes then warped brake rotors which pontiac says they would not cover under warranty due to it being wear and tear and my driving habits.then at 9000 miles the electric steering went out which seems to be a problem with the g6.
that was it for me and i took a loss and recently dumped the pos g6 for a made in japan mitsubishi lancer which i love.this is why the big 3 and more noticibly gm is failing because they put out poorly made vehicles and worse yet very poor customer service.i would not bail out gm and if it were up to me i would hammer the last nail in gm coffin and put them out of their missery cuz they have caused pain and missery to others by producing inferior products that can not stand up to the [non-permissible content removed] cars.
Well I had the load roar on my 2006 G6 also and I refuse to take it to GM to get fix because I know they would charge me alot of $$. So I took it to Precision where the guy told me I need a bearring replaced on my drivers side. He said that if I did not do that the car could lock down while driving and leave me stranded. So I got it fixed at $400 and the sound is goan but my front rotors are warped and the car is out of line. I only have 65000 miles on this car! I drove my Nissan Sentra for 4yrs with 100000 miles before I had to do any major repairs. I really want out of this but my lease is not up until 2011! I am glad it drive quiet now but i know i have more repairs to do. I have had problem with htis car since a year after i got it! :sick: :confuse: :lemon:
How do you have an 06 and your lease is not up until 2011? I have an 08 and its up then. Why didn't your warranty cover the repairs? If it is under miles and lease, you should have been able to take it to GM.
Have you noticed the commercials from GM, they mention a car, like Pontiac, Cadillac, and then they ask you if you are surprised? Uh, well yes, but way overpriced when compared to the other competitors. There is no way I would get a $40k Cadillac CTS when there other cars that pretty much offer the same standard as that. Though the CTS, the escallade are very nice, but I feel its like Holister, Abercrombie, you are just paying for the name. The CTS should be priced around its competitors. The Acura is a step up from the CTS and yet is cheaper, holds its value better in time.
I think the Commercials just indirectly admit guilt that not all their cars are up to that standard. Another perspective would be that if you be a civic or Fit which is the lowest model car in the Honda line up, you are going to get the same quality level as you would on the higher end, quality has not been sacrificed. Now get a lower end GM and it shows its colors of being the lowest trims.
If I did not have the leather, the sunroof, sound, and all the features on my 4cyl sedan G6, there is no way it would stack up to a lower end Accord, Civic, It would just be a blaw car with no pizazz at all. You can get a lower end accord and it still feels classy. You know that your a good car company when you can honestly say you have put all your sweat into every model. If GM didn't have so many cars, maybe they could focus on quality rather than quantity. After I am done with the G6, I will probably not be back to GM. I am not the only one to say that.
If I did not have the leather, the sunroof, sound, and all the features on my 4cyl sedan G6 I would not have bought it. I know I got a bad deal and my payments are really high but I can't cry over spilt milk. The warranty was 3yrs or 36,000 miles so I am not covered anymore. I love the performance of the car but I would not recommend it to anyone. I wonder if the G8 has had better reviews?
alumni99 Posts: 1As like the rest of you, i too am having a problem with my what i thought was an awesome car for me. It first started after 3500 miles. I backed up and heard HORRIBLE grinding in the rear. I took it to dealer and he said "normal sound for pontiac", "it will go away after you drive for a mile or two." Thinking to myself, yea right, you just said that cause im a woman. Well, much to anyone who has owned a brand new car, i was driving appx 69 mph and had to put on brakes as usual and all of a sudden the whole car (all 4 tires front and back) shook and shimmied. Keep in mind that i also told the dealer at 3500 miles that the steering wheel is crooked and should be straight. He said that that too is normal for the G6. I cannot believe the headache i have purchased only 12 months ago. I am now taking it BACK to the dealer and they are (so they say) going to either replace or resurface the rotors. Im hoping they include brake pads. As for the shimmy, could that be alignment and balance? my car now has 19900 miles on it. (6000 were put on from a three week vacation on the east coast. So it has not been used horribly in city. Im just so let down on this. Oh, and the dealer that i am taking it to states that it is USUAL for the rotors to be replaced or resurfaced every 7-10k miles is this true?
daydrmg6 Posts: 4This is a G6 defect and will keep happening over and over. They will fix it a few times then tell you it is a maintenance issue and is not covered. GM will not back up this car. I spend over 1000 on performace slotted/drilled rotors for the front and standard for the rear and it has fixed the problem. Of course after finding out about the problem I made sure I didn't use a GM business to fix it. I now love my G6 again.
I have 15,000 miles on my G6 and my brakes a squealing ever so slightly. Just a little bit, here and there. It is really not bothering me yet, because its only now and then and quietly. But, at 15k, I would think it shouldn't be doing that. I am not hard on my brakes at all.
I am taking it in to have my transmission looked at closely. I am telling them to take all the time in the world to look at it. Drive it and inspect it. I feel that there is something not entirely right for a car that only has 15,000 miles. However, I do plan on driving an identical car, perhaps asking them if I could drive one for the day to see if there are any differences. I am just worried, they will tell me they have found nothing. Its normal. I do plan on typing up a symptom sheet and give it to them.
I am just nervous to look as though I am making it all up.
holly72 Posts: 4I bought our G6 last year it is a 2008. We have had brake problems since 19,000 miles. They began to feel "spongy". We have taken our car to the dealership 3 times so far. We have 24,000 miles on it now. They have "resurfaced" our rotors 3 times!!!!!! And they now say we need brakes as well. The rotors are warping when they get hot. We just picked the car up on Wednesday and it sounds AWFUL!!!!! I cant even believe that they would let us take it from the dealership sounding that bad. They tried to say it was the way we drove the car..etc. I wouldnt even let them put brakes on it...why put brakes on it when the rotors are garbage!!!!! I called GM and filed a complaint. As I can see from the forum here...I am wasting my time..I guess. $600 at the auto store to buy the correct rotors and brakes at our expensive..and it will void the warranty..because I will be damned to pay the dealership to fix it! :lemon: :mad:
I am sure you have read about the issues on my G6 under the transmission forum.
The dealer will have had my car for 2 days now, and I hoping the give me some news on what is going on. It better be the something really is wrong. Something I can work from.
Well I am so sorry you are having alot of problems with the G6. I had to many problems that I wanted to burn the damn car up. Yeah its always the brakes, rotors, the power steering, the sunroof, the cd, the blower, and the front of the car roars. I started having problems with my G6 nearly a week after I leased it. I leased my G6 GTP back in 2006, and it gave me problems every since. I did file a lemon law claim and got a huge settlement, but I knew I wasn't going to purchase the car after the lease ended. The most biggest problem I had was the gear shift. It would practically get stuck in park and never come out, until about 5 to 10 minutes, which is unusual. I took it the dealership and they tried to fix it, by replacing it, it still kept on doing the same thing. I got so fed up that I traded it in for a Torrent last year. All I can say, you better get rid of before GM files for bankruptcy and aint to telling what may happen. But know I'm thinking baout purchasing a Nissan this time. Their cars are much better than the American cars.
Well, its not that I have had a lot of issues, but having a Catilic Converter get all clogged or bad after only having my car for 13mths, that is sort of a sign! They are replacing it though, they asked me to either come pick up my car or drive the rental. The part comes in Tuesday afternoon. I asked around (dad, friends), and I was told to keep the rental. GM can front the bill, this is not my problem. Plus, I don't want to aggravate the issue more. They are putting me in this position not me. This has been the only real issue, a bigger issue, the engine has never felt truly right from the beginning.
Also, I am not sure the catilic converter even controls how it shifts through the gears. Effecting the performance, but a rough shifting transmission? They said they had to drive it a couple times to repeat the issue, but I drive about an hour each day back and forth to work. I would certainly know if something was up.
I do plan to take the car back if it is acting that way again when I get it back. I feel this way..... I pay too much a month, and work too hard for my money to be unhappy with a leased car. Luckily I have an awesome and low payment for my model of car now, so I will transfer the lease to someone else once they have checked everything out.
I am a little sad and disappointed, they put together a great package, and a great looking car, but get behind the wheel, and it just leaves you feeling with something more to be desired.
I plan on getting out.
ajay5 Posts: 10Vehicle Safety Recall Report
Recall Alert: PONTIAC G6
Owner Notification Date: Feb 17, 2009
Number of Units Potentially Affected: 8012
Component Description: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V036000
Description of Recall Campaign: GM IS RECALLING 8,012 MY 2005-2006 PONTIAC G6 VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY BECAUSE OF CORROSION IN A WIRING CONNECTOR. CORROSION IN THE CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LAMPS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS NOT BEEN DEPRESSED, OR THE LAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY NOT ENGAGE, AND GREATER BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK.
jeffsayers Posts: 15I am curious if the calipers might be the root of the G6's (and other Pontiac) problems. As I understand it, Pontiac calipers do not move straight in and out but rather they turn a corkscrew motion. It seem logical that if the inside of those threads became rusted even slightly then you would have pads constantly applying pressure to some extent against the rotors. This in turn would lead to premature failure of all parts as well as reduced gas mileage. Would also explain the situations when people had their rotors glowing red on the highway!
I have also just had my rotors turned by the dealership for the 2nd time (bought at 17K currently at 33K) and also need pads. I am considering trying to find aftermarket calipers as well. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I am curious if it is normal to have slight brake squeeks or slight squeal intermittently on my 08 G6, which had only 16,400miles on it. It seems like it is when I slowly push down on them at a slower speeds. Not all the time, but often enough to wonder if its normal or not.
I am not a person that is hard on my cars engine nor the brakes... I drive mostly highway, less city. However, makes me wonder if it is normal. I had this on my 06 Accord, but it was later on at about 25,000 or so when it every now and then showed up.
Some of this normal?