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As the 2013-14 bowl season prepares to begin, to culminate with the last-ever BCS Championship Gsme between Florida State and Auburn (which might very well make a list like this next year), it's time to take a look back in history at 20 of the bowl season's best-ever games.
Quick notes before we start: this list is slightly skewed towards bowl games from the 2000s, mainly due to there being so many more bowl games than there used to be in the older days.
Most of the "older" generation games all have some semblance of national title ramifications, hence you won't see any "old school" Rose Bowl games here.
Other than that, I am, as always, open for debate, so let's get started:
#20: 2001 GMAC Bowl (Marshall 64, East Carolina 61 (2OT)
This is the only game on this list that you could consider to be not a "major" bowl, but in the interest of being fair & balanced, this game does still deserve a place on this list, even more than a decade later. For starters, this bowl game remains thr highest-scoring bowl game in history (though to be fair, the record for non-overtime games was set by Baylor and Washington in the Alamo Bowl two years ago). But this game makes this list where that Alamo Bowl doesn't because it had a 30-point comeback by the Thundering Herd, led by Byron Leftwich, who brought them back from a 38-8 halftime deficit just to get the game to OT tied at 51-51. Leftwich was opposed in this game by the guy who would often be his most direct competition on the Jacksonville Jaguars in David Garrard. But considering the relatively meaningless stakes in this one, I can't rank it any higher than the bottom of the list.
#19: 2004 Capital One Bowl (Georgia 34, Purdue 27 (OT)
Our second straight overtime game continues this list, although we are at least moving to New Year's Day for this one, which was a rematch of the 2000 Outback Bowl game these two teams played, which also went to overtime. And much like that game, this one saw a big comeback by one of the two teams, as Georgia raced out to a 24-0 lead only to see Purdue cut it to 24-10 at halftime before a scoreless third quarter merely set the stage for a wild ending. The Bulldogs, who entered this game after a disappointing loss in the SEC Championship Game, wound up having to hang on to win in overtime after racing out to that lead, as Purdue would recover a fumble and turn it into a game-tying field goal with 49 seconds left to send it to OT. Once in the extra session, Georgia would score on the opening possession and then get a game-ending interception off of Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton to win the game.
#18: 2000 Orange Bowl (Michigan 35, Alabama 34 (OT))
While everyone will agree that Tom Brady grew up to be perhaps the best quarterback of all time, but at the time of this game, he had yet to really even have a signature win at Michigan. But thanks to two separate 14-point comebacks (from 14-0 and 28-14 down), Brady led the Wolverines to an Orange Bowl win over the Crimson Tide in the first game on this list that pits Top 10 ranked teams against each other (Alabama was ranked 4th in the BCS coming into this game, Michigan 8th). Oh, and this also became the first known instance of "Kick Bama Kick", as Michigan was able to officially put this one in the win column when Alabama's kicker shanked an extra point that would've sent this game to a second overtime. But both teams suffered from kicking issues in this one, as Michigan's kicker had a field goal blocked that would have won the game at the end of regulation. Despite this being Brady's coming-out party, David Terrell was named the game's MVP.
#17: 1980 Holiday Bowl (BYU 46, SMU 45)
This is another game that had no real significance on the national stage, despite the Cougars winding up at 11-1 after thier literal last-second comeback win over the Mustangs in this one. But it was noteworthy for a number of other reasons, namely for being the first bowl win in BYU school history. That they took down Craig James, Eric Dickerson and the mighty Pony Express in this one, while at the same time being quarterbacked by Jim McMahon, gives it plenty of star power, and it was the first hint of what would lead the Holiday Bowl to its reputation as one of the most exciting bowl games. BYU would enter the fourth quarter trailing SMU, 38-13, only to score 27 4th quarter points, 21 of those in the final 2:33, to nip the Mustangs on a touchdown pass from McMahon with no time on the clock, the extra point giving them the win behind McMahon's 433 yards and MVP performance in a game that is still one of the best of all time after more than 30 years.
#16: 2011 Rose Bowl (TCU 21, Wisconsin 19)
This might seem like it deserves to be higher on the list, but despite the matchup pitting the third-ranked Horned Frogs and fourth-ranked Badgers, with no real national title implications to speak off, I can't consciously rank it ahead of any of those games on this list. But this game is still historically significant, as TCU became the first non-BCS automatic qualifier to play in the "Granddaddy of Them All", and, as it would turn out, the only one in the BCS era. Plus, it ended up being the last college game for both TCU quarterback Andy Dalton and Wisconsin's JJ Watt before they would take their talents to the NFL. And it also lived up to the Rose Bowl name, as TCU battled tooth-and-nail with the bigger, badder Badgers and their bruising running game, led by Montee Ball, forging a 14-13 lead at the half that would grow to 21-13 after three before Wisconsin answered with a touchdown only to have their two-point pass batted down at the line to preserve victory for the Frogs.
#15: 2005 Capital One Bowl (Iowa 30, LSU 25)
In what was the last game that Nick Saban would coach at LSU before his failed stint as coach of the Miami Dolphins, the Tigers would find themselves on the wrong end of a last-second loss to Kirk Ferentz and his Hawkeyes. The teams played a typically tight SEC vs. Big Ten defensive struggle through three quarters, with Iowa holding a 17-12 lead, before the offenses on both sides opened up to the tune of 13 points a side in the fourth quarter, with two of the touchdowns coming in the final minute, first by LSU to give them a 25-24 lead, before Iowa QB (and game MVP Drew Tate) hit Warren Holloway on a 56-yard score as time expired to give Ferentz what is arguably still his biggest win as Iowa's coach in Saban's last collegiate game until taking over at Alabama, and taking over the college football world. It also gave the Capital One Bowl a game on this list for the second consecutive season.
#14: 2004 Sugar Bowl (LSU 21, Oklahoma 14)
In the first of the national title-deciding games on this list, and the first of four of those from the soon-to-be-departed BCS era, the Tigers and Sooners staged a Sugar Bowl showdown that wound up deciding what would turn out very much to be a disputed championship for the 2003 season. That's because due to the non-dominant fashion with which LSU handled OU, USC wound up with an AP title. But the game itself was a classic, albeit not an aesthetically pleasing one, as LSU's top-ranked defense put the shackles on the Sooners' record-breaking offense to give Nick Saban his first national title, one that he had to share, albeit, with USC, in the end, as well as giving LSU their first national title since 1958. But it ranks so low on this list one, for the controversy surrounding the split national title, and two, because there are far better BCS (and non-BCS, for that matter), national title games to put on this list.
#13: 2006 Orange Bowl (Penn State 26, Florida State 23 (3OT))
If we can get past for a minute the stench of the Jerry Sandusky case, in which the Nittany Lions had to forfeit every win from the Joe Paterno era, meaning that this win and another coming up soon on our list was effectively wiped out, it's easy to see why this Orange Bowl classic ranks on this list. For starters, you had the aforementioned Paterno matched up against Bobby Bowden for the first time since the last meeting between these teams, the 1990 Blockbuster/Carquest/Whatever-it's-called-now-Bowl. Not to mention that the three overtimes makes it the longest game, in football time, anyway, of the BCS era, and perhaps the longest in real time, too, clocking in at just over four hours. The two teams traded scores all night long, with no team ever having more than a one-score lead, until Bowden and FSU were once again victimized by a field goal going wide right in the third overtime, followed up by Penn State's game-winner to end this classic contest.
#12: 2011 BCS National Championship Game (Auburn 22, Oregon 19)
As the only BCS National Championship Game on this list, you'd probably expect it to rank a little higher, despite the lingering questions by some over the legitimacy of Cam Newton and the Tigers' title victory here. But as far as actual gameplay goes on this list, the game, while tight and exciting the whole way, was not a glowing endorsement of NCAA football at the highest level. Hey, I've got to use some set of rules to separate these games, after all. The headline going into this game, of course, was whether or not the Ducks and their gimmicky Chip Kelly offense could handle the rough & tumble defenses of the SEC. A scoreless first quarter would eventually give way to a second-quarter shotout that saw Auburn take a 16-11 halftime lead before Oregon would eventually pull even at 19 late in the fourth, setting the stage for the memorable finish that was Michael Dyer's 37-yard run that set up the game-winning field goal on the game's last play.
#11: 2009 Fiesta Bowl (Texas 24, Ohio State 21)
The 2009 Fiesta Bowl saw the Longhorns, who had lost out on a trip to the BCS National Championship Game on perhaps the most convoluted tiebreaker in college football (thank you for that, Big 12), matched up in a high-profile game with the Buckeyes. As a consolation prize for not playing the next night, the 'Horns played in their third scintillating BCS bowl of the just-ended Mack Brown era, and stole the win from the Buckeyes in the closing seconds. You wouldn't have known it, though, when the game was only 6-3 Ohio State at the half, but the Texas offense, led by Colt McCoy, scored two third quarter touchdowns to take a 17-6 lead into the fourth quarter, only to see the Buckeyes rally for 15 unanswered points to take a 24-21 lead. That set up yet another furious finish to a BCS-era game, as McCoy led the 'Horns down the field to the winning score, throwing it to Quan Cosby with 16 seconds left.
#10: 1979 Cotton Bowl (Notre Dame 35, Houston 34)
Two words put this game just into the top half of this list: Joe Montana. And while you're at it, you can add the words "chicken soup game" to his name. Because when it comes to the 1979 Cotton Bowl Classic, the words "Joe Montana" and "chicken soup game" are synonymous with each other. Notre Dame scored the first 12 points of the day on this bitter New Year's Day in Dallas, but trailed Houston 20-12 at the half, and were without Montana, who was reportedly being treated for chills and a fever caused by the cold conditions, returning miraculously in the fourth quarter to lead Notre Dame back from a 34-12 deficit to a 35-34 win, throwing a tying touchdown on the game's last play, with the Irish winning it with an extra point after the game clock had already expired, leaving the Cougars as the ones feeling a little sick after witnessing an early edition of "Montana Magic" up close and personal.
#9: 2005 Rose Bowl (Texas 38, Michigan 37)
In the first of Texas' two consecutive Rose Bowl appearances (the other one is much, much, MUCH, higher on this list), saw them doing battle with the traditional Big Ten opponent, Michigan. And if the following year's Rose Bowl game was his crowning achievement, then this game should (and probably has) go down in history as Vince Young's coming out party. Want even more reasons why this was historic, other than being Texas' first trip to the Granddaddy? It was, and still is, the only meeting these two schools have ever had on the football field, and then there's the whole matter of it having been decided by a single point. The Wolverines took a 31-21 lead into the game's final quarter, and, led by the game's defensive MVP LaMarr Woodley, had done a respectable job bottling up Young and his Longhorn mates, until 17 fourth quarter points by Texas led to UT's Dusty Mangum hitting a field goal as time expired to win it after Young had moved them into position.
#8: 1979 Sugar Bowl (Alabama 14, Penn State 7)
As previously mentioned, this is the second of Penn State's appearances on this list that officially no longer exist. Which would probably be good news for Nittany Lions fans, since this matchup of the top-ranked Nittany Lions and second-ranked Crimson Tide marked Penn State's first attempt to win Joe Paterno a national title, only to have it taken away from them by Bear Bryant and his Tide with a last-minute goal line stand that still ranks as one of the most impressive in the history of college football today, some 35 years later. And as you would expect from legendary coaches like Bryant and Paterno, the game, which was billed as Penn State's defense against Alabama's offense, didn't disappoint, with the first score not coming until seconds before halftime. With the score at 14-7 in the fourth quarter, the Tide famously stonewalled Penn State on four straight plays from the 1 yard line and went on to give Bryant his fifth national title while Paterno continued to wait for his first.
#7: 1997 Rose Bowl (Ohio State 20, Arizona State 17)
While not directly a game for the national title, this dandy Rose Bowl between the fourth-ranked Buckeyes and second-ranked Sun Devils had national title aspirations for the Devils, who had already beaten defending national champion Nebraska in the regular season. Plus, the Sun Devils, with Jake "the Snake" Plummer leading their offense and Pat Tillman leading them on defense, seemed to have had the clear talent advantage. But no one told the Buckeyes that, and they would hold a 14-10 lead going into the final quarter of play behind the serviceable play of quarterback Joe Germaine and their defense, led by Shawn Springs and Andy Katzenmoyer. But as is often the case with a team that you let hang around, despite Arizona State taking a 17-14 lead in the fourth, they never could put the Buckeyes away, and eventually Germaine would find Davis Boston for the winning score with 19 seconds left, ending ASU's title hopes, as well.
#6: 1994 Orange Bowl (Florida State 18, Nebraska 16)
In 1994, Bobby Bowden and his Seminoles were still looking to take the next step from perennial contender to national champion. And when they found themselves face-to-face with Tom Osborne and his Cornhuskers in a battle for the national championship, it had all the makings of everything that great games are made of. Despite being the unbeaten team in the game (Florida State had suffered a loss to Notre Dame), the Cornhuskers came in both ranked behind Florida State at #2 and as underdogs by as many as 17 points. After kicking a field goal to give them a 16-15 lead with 1:18 left, the Huskers relied on their defense to close the deal for them, only to see the Seminoles rally, aided by a kickoff out of bounds, to the lead with 21 seconds left, hanging on when Nebraska, aided by penalties on the Seminoles, would miss a field goal as time expired. Which also makes this game the height of irony, as well as give them their first national title.
#5: 1987 Fiesta Bowl (Penn State 14, Miami 10)
This game is known by many for Miami's changing into military fatigues midflight so they could come off their flight to Arizona as if they were ready to go to war. It also marked the first high-profile matchup in the Fiesta Bowl's history, benefitting from both the top-ranked Hurricanes and second-ranked Nittany Lions being without a conference affiliation at the time, freeing them up to be snapped up by the Flesta, who also had no conference affiliations. That the game itself lived up to the hype of the "good guy" Penn Staters, led by Joe Paterno, and the thuggish "U", led by Jimmy Johnson, was icing on the cake here. Penn State's physical defense harassed Miami all day, particularly Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Vinny Testaverde, who threw five interceptions on the day, including one in the red zone with 18 seconds left to seal the upset for Penn State and give Paterno a national championship.
#4: 2007 Fiesta Bowl (Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 (OT))
This game should hardly come as a surprise to anyone reading this, despite it not having any national championship implications. Because, really, other than that, what did this game lack? The series of fantastic events started when the heavily-favored Sooners, who had been well behind the upstart Broncos all night, scored 25 unanswered points to take a 35-28 lead in the fourth quarter, the last points coming on a pick six off of Jared Zabransky, only to see Boise get it to OT on a hook & lateral play to tie the game. And then, of course, we were just getting started. From the OU score on the first play of overtime to Boise scoring, and then winning on the "Statue of Liberty" two point play, this game had it all. Did I mention the storybook ending where the hero of the game proposes to his cheerleader girlfriend on the 50 yard line after the game? Yup. Not a lot to hate on here. Unless you're a Sooner.
#3: 1984 Orange Bowl (Miami 31, Nebraska 30)
But it doesn't compare in importance to any of our final three entries. And speaking of games that come down to a two-point conversion, this game between the Hurricanes and Cornhuskers, and their legendary coaches, Howard Schnellenberger and Tom Osborne, did exactly that and won the 'Canes a most unexpected title in the process. Osborne's Nebraska team came in ranked #1, and Miami at #5, but when faced with a decision at the end of the game whether or not to play for a tie and leave it in the voters' hands (remember, this is WAY before the BCS), Osborne fatefully decided he was going to go for two and the win. That decision resulted in quarterback Turner Gill's pass being knocked to the Orange Bowl grass and Miami stealing a national title away from the heavily favored Cornhuskers, thanks to the #3 and #4 ranked teams losing earlier bowl games to give the Hurricanes a shot. It was also Schnellenberger's last game at Miami before he left for the USFL.
#2: 2003 Fiesta Bowl (Ohio State 31, Miami 24 (2OT))
And now we have the BCS-era game with perhaps more controversy than any other finish to any other game on this list. Looking back on it, it's a real shame, too, since this game pitted the wire-to-wire regular season #1 Hurricanes and the second-ranked Buckeyes, who didn't have the overpowering array of sheet star power that the defending champion Hurricanes did, but made up for it with a stifling defense and the occasional fits of brilliance from Maurice Clarett. Still though, Miami came into the game as a double-digit (and clear) favorite, and it was a surprise to many when the Buckeyes were able to stay with them all night, and actually leading Miami, 17-14, in fact, as the fourth quarter began. Miami's tying field goal was the only score of the fourth, and after the teams traded scores in the first overtime period, the Buckeyes would go on to win in the second OT after being aided by a late, and many will say bogus, pass interference flag to score the upset.
#1: 2006 Rose Bowl (Texas 41, USC 38)
If most everybody that talks about a game calls it the greatest college football game ever played, then I am certainly not going to be one to offer a differing opinion. Which is why none of you reading this should be surprised that this game between the Longhorns and Trojans is at the top of this list. This was at the height of USC's powers, obviously, and they were going for a third straight national title with a win here over the second-ranked, Vince Young-led Longhorns, who, as seen earlier in this list, had made a previous Rose Bowl appearance a year before, but returned with a chance to take down college football's preeminent power of the time. From Vince Young to Reggie Bush to Matt Leinart, this game had all the star power you could ever want in a title game, and ended with Young leading Texas on a drive for the ages to take down USC and win Mack Brown his only national title, and was also the 800th win for the Texas program. Yup. This one had it all.
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When I first saw the post, I though it said how Facebook RUINS its LAMP stack.
I think that has to do with my experience with the apps and how often things timeout in that regard. It's a little frustrating and I'm sure it has nothing to do with the guys at Facebook, but it is interesting to find how that third-party experience affects my subconscious.
I haven't watched much of Sci Fi in a while. I used to watch Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, but they're done. I would have continued watching Battlestar Galactica, but it kept jumping around, so now I'm waiting and just getting it on DVD.
Nothing else had really jumped out at me lately. But then again, ever since the whole Farscape fiasco, it's been clear that the management doesn't have a clue how to run a channel that is targeted towards a particular interest group and then use that for better advertising prices.
The more this crap goes on, the more likely I am to stop watching a lot of TV and just buy stuff on DVD or watch it on the Internet.
As a libertarian, I'd be more inclined to simply sue you for polluting.
Just because it is 41 does not mean that an average temp for January indicates a lack of global warming. You look like someone who knows little about the weather and are mathematically ignorant.
To make a realistic argument, you have to look at the data, the source of the data, etc. A real analysis would be nice. I'm currently in a place where some winters are colder than others. Sometimes we get snow only once, and other times we get dumped on. Back in 1994, we hit around 20 below Fahrenheit.
Yeah, the medication issue sucks, but it's not just the laws, but the laziness of pharmaceutical companies. I take a ton of meds, and they piss me off too.
So, again, as much as I never wanted to live in FL for the hurricanes, it's going to be interesting.
The problem with trying to find the right place to live within the concept of global warming is that while the average global temperature goes up, the temperature swings in some places should increase. Summers may well be hotter and winters cooler.
Since I want to live in Scotland, my concern is regarding any shift to the Gulf Stream and the effects that would have.
Belkin is one of those companies that managed to piss me off years ago. They offshored their customer service and then provided crap equipment.
I lost well over $50 on Belkin hardware for which they never reimbursed me after I sent the defective crap back.
So, like most companies with no ethics, I'm not surprised they'd pay people to write reviews that are worthless.
Having written, albeit small bits, in the gaming industry, we often talk about crunch, the real rules and meat that you can really grip onto and take and run with. I mean, the backstory is nice on some products, but the crunch is the stuff I can use as a player or gamemaster.
Gleemax never had much in crunch. It was all fluff and drove me crazy. It had a crappy name. (Seriously, the concept of maximum glee brings up either the image of a hyperactive 5-year-old or a massive of singing sweater vest people - either way, not attractive.)
It also seemed to try to be everything to everybody, which is a failure.
They SHOULD have tried a scaled back thing oriented towards a product line and then expanded slowly to guarantee enough content and interaction. The way it was, when I first checked it out, was that I couldn't do anything, and there was rarely enough new to see, so I stopped coming back.
And seriously, if I play an MMORPG, then I already HAVE a community. I don't need a second. I play a few single/multiplayer games (Civ IV, NWN2, etc.) and one MMORPG (EVE).
Well, long time since my last journal entry.
I live in Georgia now, not California. I have a synagogue I like here. I'm no longer married and that relationship is over. I'm happier now. I'm in a wonderful, loving relationship with someone who really likes who I am.
I find myself growing frustrated with the way things are in this country. Too much divisiveness. No one is getting anything done in D.C.
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Canada Falls to Argentina in Brandon Schools Match
BRANDON – In the final of four matches, the first three being played in Winnipeg and this one in Brandon, Team Canada lost to the Argentina National Team in straight sets 27-25, 25-22 and 25-23.
Sarah Pavan (Kitchener, ON) led Team Canada with 11 kills and Nadine Alphonse (Montreal, QC) had 6 kills and 5 blocks from the middle position. Team Argentina's captain Georgina Pinedo had 12 kills and Lucia Fresco contributed 9 to the victory.
"We had too many unforced errors today," said Canada Head Coach Arnd Ludwig. "The last two matches of the series showed us that we have to stay controlled and disciplined in tight situations. We did it very well in the first two, but didn't follow the game plan in the second."
The four game series is a valuable chance for Canada (20th) and Argentina (25th) to gain competitive international experience. It is especially exciting for Canada to be able to showcase their team in the city that they train full-time in.
This, the final match, marks the end of the four game series. Team Canada departs for the Pan Am cup this week in Mexico.
Canada's roster for the series includes:
Janie Guimond (Becancour, QC), Tammy Mahon (Holland, MB), Claire Hanna (Calgary, AB), Dana Cranston (Fort St. John, BC), Carla Bradstock (Richmond, BC), Sarah Pavan (Kitchener, ON), Nadine Alphonse (Montreal, QC), Tasha Holness (Calgary, AB), Marie-Pier Méthot (Quebec City, QC), Lucy Charuk (Tsawwassen, BC), Brittney Page (Vernon, BC), Kyla Richey (Roberts Creek, BC), Lauren O'Reilly (Langley, BC), Elizabeth Cordonier (Vancouver, BC)


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HELPER-Robert Louie Muncy, age 43, passed away Dec. 24, 2008 at his home.
He was born April 17, 1965 in Dragerton, Utah to Lewis E. and Gustina Hales Muncy.
Married Heather Wright on April 1, 1988, they later divorced.
Louie served his country in Utah Army National Guard while stationed in Germany during Desert Storm.
Louie loved working on auto's and for several years he worked as a mechanic for Mountain View Motors and Helper City. He also worked in the mines in Craig, Colo. until a car accident caused his disability in 2001.
Louie enjoyed his music and spending time with his dear friend Henry Chavez of Helper.
Survived by his sons, RoBee, Washington, Utah, AnDee, Helper, MaCee, Price; mother, Gustina Muncy, Helper; sisters, Lydia (Robert) McKendrick, Helper, Brenda (Jeff) Rutherford, Price; brother, Doyle Muncy, Helper; nieces, Melinda, Heather (Glen), Kiona; nephews, Chris (Jessica), James, LeVi, and Eric; and many uncles, aunts, and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis E. Muncy, and his grandparents.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, 11 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.


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It's no secret that she can pull off any look she chooses, and Kendall Jenner shows her posing prowess in a new Rock the Vote campaign spread.
The 20-year-old "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" babe wears outfits from 1971 (when 18-year-olds were given the right to vote under the 26th amendment), 1992 (when MTV started ramping up the plea to young voters), 2008 and 2012 (when young voters topped 20 million).
Country stars Florida Georgia Line have denied allegations they deliberately barred police officers from operating backstage at a gig.
After members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley performed at the Country Thunder festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin over the weekend (July 23-24) they were accused of having requested that no police officers should be present at their gig due to their alleged views about law enforcement forces.
Their fake dysfunctional relationship has been going on for years, and last night (July 25) Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel went back to counseling during a hilarious segment on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Under the care of Dr. Paul Kundinger, the "Jason Bourne" hunk and the late night host sorted through their issues, all stemming from Damon's unmet need to be on Kimmel's program.
Stepping out to promote her forthcoming movie "Bae Moms," Mila Kunis paid a visit to "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on Monday night (July 25).
Giving the people exactly what they want, AMC announced that "The Walking Dead" would debut a 16-episode seventh season on October 23rd over the weekend at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
And of course there was also an official preview trailer, featuring stars like Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Chandler Riggs.
Making the seemingly-endless wait for new "Sherlock" episodes a tad bit more bearable, Masterpiece unveiled a new trailer for Season Four during 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
Slated to go live on PBS sometime in 2017, the popular series returns with marquee stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
Gossips have been put on high alert after reality star Rob Kardashian erased all mention of his fiancee Blac Chyna from his Instagram account on Monday (July 25).
The 29-year-old is expecting his first child with the model and social media star, but he has deleted every photograph of Blac from his social media account - and unfollowed her.
Giving fans a taste of what's to come, Legendary Pictures debuted an action-packed trailer for "Kong: Skull Island" at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
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I know I'll probably get a pro to do this, but our tub faucets are leaking at the spout. I thought it was the shower control, but that wasn't it. The water is hot, so it's the hot water faucet that's leaking. These faucets have extentions on the metal tubing that protrude through the tile. I'd like to get new faucets, but how involved is installing a new piece of tube to accommodate a new and different set of faucets?
The constant dripping has increased to almost a flow. Also, about how much could this cost? By the way, THANK-YOU very much for your response to my question about the toilet.
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text: I think its kinda tragic though seeing obito the way he is now. I mean he was like the ultimate tragic hero when died, changed kakashi's way of life completely and yet here he stands now as the ultimate villian. Though wanting to control the entire world cause of a broken love is extreme, i wouldnt belittle it either, especially if his last 'living' thoughts was about how he never had the chance to confess to her...that could fuel some power shit man


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(MARYVILLE, Mo.) With the cold Winter weather set-in, so is the ice fishing season.
The Missouri Department of Conservation's Fisheries Management Biologist Tory Mason says now is the time to get out your fishing rod.
"Honestly the best time to harvest fish in my opinion is in the Winter time."
Part of the draw to ice fishing is its ease of access.
"You know a lot of people know people with farm ponds, and a common problem with people with farm ponds is that they don't harvest enough fish," Mason said.
Many people miss the opportunity to catch their fair share of fish during the Winter months.
"Blue gills and crappie are very active in the winter time, and honestly, it's kind of an equal playing field," Mason said. "You don't need a boat to do this. You can walk right out where the fish are without a boat. It's a real cheap sport. The equipment's real simple. A $5 rod, $3 wax worms, a little jighead and you're in business."
Mason does stress the importance of being cautious when walking out on the ice. He makes sure the ice is at least three inches thick, and the temperatures have been in the single-digits for a couple days in a row.
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Desperately Seeking Susan
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Today was a case of place-hopping, visiting as many as we could of the towns and villages we missed en-route during 'operation outbound'. The old girl wanted to check out a few of the heavily peddled locations made popular by those 'buy your dream place in the sun' type of programmes shown on TV. Hardly surprising, they were nothing like the idyllic locations proffered on-screen.
After kissing the west coast goodbye we had a mosy on down to Portim�o which affixes itself seamlessly to Praia de Rocha, another beach-side resort and clearly a hub for holidaymakers, showing significant signs of the summer madness potential found with many other parts of the Algarve.
We stopped just off Lagoa for a pleasant stroll around the local street market before moving on to the small village of Carvoeiro for ice creams and crepes. There's nothing I can really add about these two places as both visits were brief. But it's still worth pointing out the relaxed nature and laid back lifestyle that has become highly characteristic of Portugal throughout this whole trip.
Last stop was Vilamoura - another TV driven place - home to a number of pricey restaurants, designer shops and urbanisations that encapsulate a whole number of exclusive golf resorts. Huge isn't the word, and it seems that the whole area has been bought, turned upside down and marketed in a one stop-shop brand-name kind of a way. I lasted about five minutes before my interest fell in the mariner. Plastic, superficial, manufactured shite.
We hunted down our final hotel in Quarteiro, the next available town on the south coast. As much as it was a concrete jungle, it offered us a real environment with real people, real food and real prices - a monumental contrast to Vilamoura. Like the majority of other places we have visited over the last few days, Quarteiro was deathly quiet for such a sizeable attraction-filled commmunity. Not that this is a bad thing..
Eventually we found oursleves a proper little Portugese restaurant tucked away along one of the many backstreets close to the coast. It appeared to be occupied by a few family members and close friends of the people who run the place. We asked if they served something that wasn't on the menu. They said we could have whatever we wanted and the chef dashed off to locate his white floppy hat.
The meal was perfect: home made, cooked to taste and hand-delivered by the chef to our table. A whole chicken roasted with Piri-Piri spices and and a thick glistening fillet of fire-grilled bacalhao provided the perfect round-off to our Portugese experience.
For a small family of visitors spanning two (almost three) generations, Portugal has ticked a lot of boxes on a lot of levels. To the parentals it's a huge consideration for retirement life. For me it's got the simple things that warm my easy-to-please cockles: stunning scenery, a fantastic coastline, wonderfully sincere and engaging people, a chilled out carefree lifestyle and a doddle of an environment in which to be a part of. My kind of place entirely..


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Skip to comments.FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico ~ 05 FEB 2013
Posted on 02/04/2013 6:08:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
One summer I was at a gathering of old high school acquaintances when someone behind me tapped me on my shoulder. As my eyes drifted over the womans name tag, my mind drifted back in time. I remembered a tightly folded note that had been shoved through the slot on my locker. It had contained cruel words of rejection that had shamed me and crushed my spirit. I remember thinking, Somebody needs to teach you a lesson on how to treat people! Although I felt as if I were reliving my adolescent pain, I mustered up my best fake smile; and insincere words began coming out of my mouth.
We began to converse. A sad story of a difficult upbringing and of an unhappy marriage began to pour out of her. As it did, the words root of bitterness from Hebrews 12:15 popped into my head. Thats what Im feeling, I thought. After all these years, I still had a deep root of bitterness hidden within me, twisting around and strangling my heart.
Then these words came to my mind: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Rom. 12:21).
We talked. We even shared some tears. Neither of us mentioned the long-ago incident. God taught someone a lesson that afternoona lesson of forgiveness and of letting go of bitterness. He taught it to me.
Read: Romans 12:14-21
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Great road trip, y'all! Practically neighbors to West Texas! :) Very interesting place to visit.
LOTTSA sand! :)
A visit to the Organ Mountains and Aguirre Springs right next door is an absolute must!
Thank you ladies for this evenings road trip! *Hugs*
Stationed there for two years. Many fond memories!
On TDY to WSMR, we hiked a long trail up into the Organs that started at the golf course. There was a long abandoned gold mine complete with crusher, rails and an almost filled in mine entrance. Packed out some neat rocks with tiny gold specks in them. But it was a slog, don't think I could do it now!
Hope your Monday was good, and your commute was uneventful. *HUGS*
Above freezing here...icky!
Very cool pic....AND only one of them! :)
I remember when I first saw that from Los Angeles — it was a missile test from Vandenburg.
Very cool.
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope you had a good day. Still cold back there?
Above 32 here. *sigh* It is supposed to be winter.
I drove the back road from WSMR down to Ft Bliss a few (hundred) times and didn't hit a single Oryx.
Trinity Site is open to the public twice a year—on the first Saturday in April and October.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today's sustenance for body and soul.
YES!! Only one of them!! LOL!!
Good thing you have an inside "track" with the insurance and know a thing or two about how they work. Hope that helps you get what you need.
Hope you get the MRI soon and the new doctor can get you back on track.
Evening, Kathy. Nice photos — very inspiring.
Welcome to the Canteen, mozarky2....thanks for adding a side trip to our adventure.
Thank you!
Good evening/morning, free...((HUGS))
I've seen a couple of those from Vandenburg....they are really cool.
Great thread.
Thank you, Kathy.
((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?
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Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
That picture of the different missiles is interesting.
We've come a long way baby.
DC Metroland Weather
~ Today...Rain and snow showers this morning.
Then becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon.
High 49F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of rain 30%.
~ Tonight...Partly cloudy skies early
will give way to cloudy skies late.
Low 32F. Winds light and variable.
We lucked out...so far, no snow. AND...
we're warming up a tad.
Still quiet around here so I'd better make my rounds.
Please stay.
Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
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Presumptive Finding of Death
it's waiting for me again?
it's waiting for me again?
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The Emery County Chorus Concert was held on Dec. 5. The directors were David Bird, Canyon View Junior High and Emery High and Hans Baantjer, San Rafael Junior High. Accompanists were Marilee Cox, Emery High School, Karla Gundersen, Canyon View Junior High, and Eileen Lofthouse, San Rafael Junior High.
The concert began with Canyon View Junior High singing "Christmas Joy" by Terry Kirkland and "One Candle" by Jan Reese.
San Rafael Jr. High followed with "Issay, Issay" by Philip Kern and "Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow" by Mark Hayes. Members of the San Rafael Chorus are: Misty Allen, Samantha Behling, Lacey Branson, Megan Brown, Jessica Campbell, Shalae Cox, Daizjionelle Daniels, Aubrey Dyches, Felicia Elliott, Candace Finch, Cherie Lynn Finch, Jacalynn Greenburg, HeatherHancock, Mattee Healy, Jane Ann Heiniger, Jasha Jinkins, Kylee Jones, Angela Larsen, TiffanyLarsen, Melissa Marsh, Moriah Mikkelsen, Nikki Mortensen, Shanna Mouritsen, Stephanie Nielson, Kendra Peacock, Karly Perkins, Shala Pitchforth, Malorie Quick, Kaitlin Reaves, Jessica Ross, HeidiScow, Heather Sitarski, Penny Sitterud, Kylie Smith, Whitney Snow, Shari Tuttle, Erica Weber, Charlotte Withers, Jesse Baker, TylerBarney, Jason Brown, James Davis, Logan Debry, William Garrison, Wayne Hatch, Lukas Hurst, Alex Judd, Andrew Nelson, Dylan Scovill, Eric Waddoups, Jeremy Wake and Mitchell Watson.
The Concert Choir, accompanied by Candace Ungerman, then sang "Roundelay Noel" by Gordon Young, "What Child is This" by Arthur Frackenpohl and "Born Neath A Star" by Cynthia Gray. Members of the Emery High School Concert Choir are Ammon Bloomfield, Majesta Burdick, Carma Colby, Alissa Cox, Tracy Durand, Marie Green, Brandi Guymon, Lacey Harward, Rachelle Holman, Roxanne Jackson, Catherine Kinoshita, Camylle Longmore, Amie Moosman, Bert Moosman, Jesse Nell, Jeremy Nelson, Amber Nielsen, Ashli Nielsen, Michelle Peterson, Cassie Randall, Savannah Roach, Misty Roberts, Eric Scott, Kristina Sherman, Karlee Thompson, Candace Ungerman and Michael Wilberg.
The Emery High School A Capella Choir then pleased audiences with "Carol of the Bells" by M. Leontovich, with student director Cadence Tuttle, "Grown Up Christmas List" by David Foster and Linda Thompson Jenner, accompanied by Cadence Tuttle, "A Manger Filled With Love" by Sally DeFord, with student flutist Jessica Tuttle, "Once in Royal David's City" by Brian D. Petersen, accompanied by Jessica Tuttle, and "Mary Did You Know?" by Mark Lowry and Buddy Green. Members of the Emery High A Capella Choir are Valery Bell, Kelsie Bohn, Julie Bunderson, Phillip Chapman, Ashley Conover, Stephanie Escalante, Kendall Gundersen, Anthony Heaton, Caleb Homer, Ellicia Israelsen, Valee Jenkins, Collin Jensen, Hannah Jensen, JD Jensen, Traci Jensen, Melanie Johnson, Betty Jones, Sarah Jorgensen, Kenny Larsen, Jordon Leamaster, Camylle Longmore, Chad Lyons, Sumiko MacDonald, Steven Malolo, Holli Myerhoff, Bethany Peacock, Jennifer Stokes, Cadence Tuttle, JessicaTuttle, Allen Waddoups, Allison Ware and BrandonWilberg.
To bring the concert to a close, the combined choirs sang "Merrily on High" by Jay Althouse and "African Noel" by Andre J. Thomas with student drummer, Jennifer Branson. The evening was filled with festive holiday sounds for everyone to enjoy.
Members of the Canyon View Junior High chorus are : Amanda Burr, Treasa Colby, Quinton Gregersen, Cori Gunderson, Brittnie McNally, Shiann Nicholes, Hillcry Roberts, Brenda Schmidt, Rebecca Smith, Ryan Stream, Troy Atwood, Tyrel Brady, Brian Burdick, Aaron Devereaux, Teresa DeWitt, McKenzie Fox, Schaly Hansen, Candice Jensen, Ivy Johnson, Lisa Lund, Katie Petersen, Ashley Rasmussen, and John Scott.


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Two all-action teams with leaky defences face off in Auckland on Saturday as the Blues host the touring Cheetahs at Eden Park.
Two all-action teams with leaky defences face off in Auckland on Saturday as the Blues host the touring Cheetahs at Eden Park.
It's been some tour for Naka Drotske's men, who must be relishing the chance to get back to South Africa and reassess where their season is going.
We're talking about a team that were outstanding on the road last season, yet shipped 60 points in Wellington and 43 in Brisbane, not to mention 35 against the Melbourne Rebels – a game the '13 class would have been expected to win and win well.
The attack isn't a major worry, with 74 points scored across those three games, but the defensive hole is impossible to ignore. Not installing a full-time defence coach, with Michael Horak off to the Kings, just seems foolish.
The Cheetahs remain full of running – their 2036 metres is the most by any team this season – but their ball security and work at the ruck is a real concern with only an 89 percent success rate, the worst in the tournament.
Getting something out of this tour would be a huge morale boost, after competing well in parts against the Reds and Hurricanes but failing to secure a win.
The way the Blues have defended at times, last week in Johannesburg included, makes it seem possible.
How a team coached by two knights in John Kirwan and Graham Henry can defend so abysmally at times is beyond comprehension.
There is however an eye-watering amount of talent in the backline, so much so that Benji Marshall has to settle for a spot on the bench this week.
Switching Charles Piutau to full-back gives the All Black more freedom to look for weaker inside channels and defensive chinks. Combine him with Frank Halai and Tevita Li and you have devastating pace for the top try scorers in the competition so far on 11.
Simon Hickey caught the eye when kicking his team to victory over the Crusaders the last time the Blues ran out at Eden Park. He appears to be a fine talent, possibly a breakout star of this year's tournament, benefiting from the immense experience of Piri Weepu on his inside.
The best news for the Blues this week however is probably the sight of two big names on the bench. World Cup winners Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino should both get some action in the second half to pick on their weary visitors. The kind of experience that those two offer is essential.
With victory over the Crusaders the Blues hinted that they might be set for bigger and better things this season, but successive losses on tour in South Africa – regardless of the TMO controversy at Ellis Park – have raised the question once again as to whether they are serious about challenging the Chiefs.
See off the Cheetahs here with a bonus point, and Auckland fans can dare to dream. Already trailing the leaders by six points, there's no time to waste.
Prediction: The home side should pick on the Cheetahs' fatigue at the end of an unforgiving tour. Blues by 10.
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 George Moala, 12 Jackson Willison, 11 Tevita Li, 10 Simon Hickey, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Luke Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Liaki Moli, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Angus Ta'avao, 18 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 19 Jerome Kaino, 20 Hayden Triggs, 21 Bryn Hall, 22 Ma'a Nonu, 23 Benji Marshall.
Cheetahs: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Johann Sadie, 12 Rayno Benjamin, 11 Hennie Daniller, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Sarel Pretorius, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Jean Cook, 6 Boom Prinsloo, 5 Francois Uys, 4 Lood de Jager, 3 Nicolaas van Dyk, 2 Adriaan Strauss (c), 1 Caylib Oosthuizen.
Replacements: 16 Ryno Barnes, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Rossouw de Klerk, 19 Andries Ferreira, 20 Lappies Labuschagne, 21 Shaun Venter, 22 Elgar Watts, 23 Howard Mnisi.
Date: Saturday, March 22
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 19.35 local (06.35 GMT)
Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
Assistant referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
Television match official: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)


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Envy by Kenchii
Envy by Kenchii Digital Dryer Black
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The Envy GC-2000 offers power with a unique light weight design. This is the first dryer that can be customized over 100 different ways to suit your needs. The memory control system remembers last used heat, speed, ion & cool shot settings.
On board ionizer with even flow emits negative ions into the hair, reducing static and frizz for beautiful shiny hair.
10 heat & 10 speed settings to meet the needs of people that are sensitive to heat or have thin hair. Heat setting combined with speed setting give you 100 ways to customer this dryer.
Specially designed noise reduction fan combined with wind guide technology produces powerful yet even air flow to reduce drying time and dry larger sections of hair.
Long life powerful hybrid motor. This professional grade motor combines the lightweight and functionality of the DC motor with the power of an AC motor.
Sports car inspired LCD display provides digital temperature plus unique speed and heat setting gauges.
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Since 2004, Kenchii is known for creating the finest and the most innovative hair tools in the world. By exploring advanced concepts, futuristic designs, and unmatched performance, they remain at the forefront of our industry. They don't just raise the standards they set them. Envy by Kenchii is a new generation of advanced hair appliances designed to keep the user in awe of its performance. From the world's first dryer that can be customized 100 different ways to the first iron to use Intelligent Ion Technology TM, these tools redefine the future of hair.
This Dryer Is Really Cool!This dryer is very, very cool. I love the LED/LCD? display, I love that there are so many setting choices, though I end up going full speed/full heat. I do feel that this leaves my hair a bit smoother than my Sedu 4000i, but I don't know if it is the fancy hair dryer version of new shoe excitement. Meaning, when I was a kid, if I got a pair of new shoes, I felt they made me run faster, jump higher, etc. I wonder if that is the same for this dryer.
I will be putting this to the test in the next few days. I have a niece who has some really wild hair. I am going to do a side by side test between this dryer and the Sedu 4000i and see which side dries faster/leaves her hair smoother. I will update this review with photos.
Now, here is why I don't love this dryer....yet: I think my hair is taking longer to dry than with the Sedu 4000i, but I am not sure. Just after my hair gets trimmed/thinned, my hair is much faster to dry overall. Once it goes for about 4 weeks, it takes an eternity to dry!! It is just past shoulder length and if I dry with a round brush in sections, it takes me quite a while. I was however doing 15 minutes with the Sedu a couple of weeks ago. I am now doing about 22 minutes with this one. This has been true of the last four times I dried my hair with this dryer over the last week. It could just be crappy timing for my receipt of this fantastically cool dryer. Next time, I will dry with the Sedu to be sure.
One consideration to make is that this additional drying time could have something to do with the concentrator. This dryer only comes with one and the opening is fairly substantial. I generally use the smaller of the concentrators on all of my hair dryers because I dry in sections and feel like this gives the most power. I was able to verify this by clicking my Sedu concentrator on this dryer and blowing clips across the counter with each dryer using the same concentrator. Similar power, I think. I have not actually used the Sedu concentrator on my Kenchii dryer. I just like when the concentrator is matched to the dryer (The Kenchii dryer and concentrator have wings on them. Lol.), and yes, I know that's dumb. It would be fantastic if the maker of this dryer added two concentrator attachments instead of just the one. I will do additional testing with the smaller concentrator on both dryers and update the review accordingly.
Another issue I have with this dryer, that I doubt a professional would have is the size. It is very light weight for sure, BUT it is a very, very large dryer. I can not store this dryer in my usual hair dryer storage location where I have stored several dryers over the years. Also, the size makes it hard to maneuver on one's own hair and could take some time getting used to, but I manage.
All in all, I am keeping this dryer, AND the backup I purchased as well regardless of the results of my further testing, because it is just so cool, and I am just such a geek. Also, I am pretty sure my hair is laying a bit nicer with this dryer than it does with my Sedu dryer, of course that could change when I slap the Sedu concentrator on this dryer and use it to dry.
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biancar Mid-AtlanticPosts: 912AAA covers much the same, if you get the premium AAA membership or whatever they call it.
I've had AAA since I was 18 years old - a LONG time ago - and have only used roadside assistance maybe twice in all that time.
If you buy a Basic or Gold Subaru warranty from home-town dealer but you move away or split time between two states, will ANY dealership honor the warranty, or only the place you bought it from?
Any, since the warranty is from Subaru directly.2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
Gold Plus picks up where the tire manufacturer's covereage leaves off, but yes the tires would be covered.
So if you get a massive flat tire that cannot be repaired, not only will you get a replacement tire, but also your hotel stay will be free, as well as your meals.
My source is an old friend at SoA who hung out in the Subaru forums for years, old timers will remember her fondly.
Cool. I'd like a list of things that aren't specifically included then. Rotors? Calipers?
Hmm, I'd have to check the paper work, but we sold our 2002 and all the paperwork went with it.
We may still get a Gold for our 2009 model.
It's a dilemna when the vehicle is reliable, but we should be glad because that lowers the market price of the warranty itself. For $700 or so the basic is easily worth it, but we may get the Gold, I'm not sure.
I've got Service Agreement Application from the dealer and here is what it says about not covered parts:
The only items NOT covered by Added Security Gold Plus are:
Scheduled maintenance services and parts described in your Subaru Warranty and Maintenance Booklet as well as other normal maintenance services and parts including engine tune-up, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, libricants, engine coolant, fluids, wiper blades, belts, hoses, spark plugs, brake pads, linings and shoes, clutch disc and recharging of the air conditioning system, unless in conjunction with the replacement of a covered air conditioning part.
Other parts not covered are glass, weatherstrips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, hard and soft trim, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, air suspension assembly, battery, rust damage, wind noise, squeaks, rattles and cable or linkage adjustments. Accessories are covered only if factory installed or approved.
Damn.... that is one helluva list! What's the point of this warranty again? :sick:2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
That's all wear and tear stuff. Many are replaced during regular service intervals.
The first half of the list, yes. For this portion, though, I say much of it is not so much wear-and-tear:
Other parts not covered are glass, weatherstrips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, hard and soft trim, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, air suspension assembly, battery, rust damage, wind noise, squeaks, rattles and cable or linkage adjustments. Accessories are covered only if factory installed or approved.
Come on... upholstery, cat, exhaust, paint?!, glass, rust, wind noise, squeaks, rattles... seriously, that stuff should be holding up for the length of an extended warranty, period. The fact that they exclude it (meaning they have likely had or predict they will have claims) tells me there is a good chance it won't. :sick:2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
I picked up on that too Wes, I couldn't believe I read paint, had to read it again. Bummer. Well, we'll see how it goes, I'll take my chances I guess. My in-laws have owned several Subarus between them all and never had any issues.
I had one Subaru to 220,000 miles (1996 Outback), and it was a fantastic car aside from a couple electrical gremlins. Aside from that one, even though I have owned four, I have owned this 2010 Forester (six months and 10,000 miles now) longer than any other. So, I am now in uncharted territory.2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
glass - if it breaks, that's covered by comprehensive insurance.
light bulbs - mine lasted 7 years or so (headlights)
tires - the tire maker covers it, Subaru Gold adds road hazard warranty
trim/upholstery/paint - any damage would come from wear and tear, no?
Brakes are wear and tear as well, shocks, battery has its own warranty.
Some of those things are still covered, it's just covered by insurance or their own manufacturer.
> Local dealership 1 (Power Subaru, AZ)
> Basic - $715
> Gold Plus - $910
I went ahead and purchased Gold Plus today. No gimmicks, no attempts to switch me to something else or change the price, no sales tax, etc.
They also have a special for prepaid maintenance - 5 oil changes, 2 with tire rotations for $109. This is from the company, not Subaru, they said that it will be accepted at any Autonation dealership in the country. No expiration, non-transferrable.
I think Auto Nation is the biggest dealership group in the country, so that should be fine even if you move.
Great price on the warranty. What's the name of the dealership again? On-line link?
trim/upholstery/paint - any damage would come from wear and tear, no?
No, I would think not. Sure, things like tears/holes in the upholstery or chips in the paint could happen from user damage (wear & tear), but paint problems like cracking and flaking are more indicative of application/quality issues, as well as interior fading, cracking, de-laminating... you name it. Whatever, though. For me, excluding those items (especially rattles, which are a HUGE issue for newer Subarus - interior fit/finish is highly questionable) greatly reduces the value of any extended warranty.
The only problems I have had on any of my three newer ('07, '08, '10) Subaru vehicles involves interior components: numerous rattles and cracked shift boot & brake boot (which was corrected in later model years with revised material). So, I am not convinced of the long-term prognosis of the interior (which is, for the most part, excluded from the extended warranty).2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
I bet they do that to prevent the OCD folks from coming in again and again when it's something small.
If you're nice, it's not like that. Our 2002 Legacy had a non-linear throttle, and my wife took it in. They replaced the entire throttle cable assembly, and gave us a Mercedes Benz C240 4Matic wagon as a loaner. :surprise:
All I asked for was a similar 4WD/AWD station wagon.
They fixed that and a recall in one day. I was hoping to keep the Benz for a couple of days for an extended test drive, so it was quicker than I wanted it to be.
We didn't have any rattles so I can't comment. I doubt they would just dismiss you, though. A few Forester guys have had dealers address rattles under warranty, and I'm sure the standard warranty has the same disclaimers.
> What's the name of the dealership again? On-line link?
fendertweed Posts: 98Hi all,
checking back in on this thread again, 12.5 mos. after buying my new '09 OB Ltd. (getting its 15k service today)... lots of good thoughts pro & con on ESCs (Extended Svc. Contracts) here but as I was thinking about my decision to wait a while to get one for my OB (since I have 3/36 to decide), and thinking about how I would weigh the initial reliability of the car (any car) in deciding on an ESC, I remembered what I discovered when I looked back at my ex-'01 Audi A6 after replacing an engine at 87k and numerous other pricey fixes between 87-103k that led me to sell a car I loved and wanted to keep for many more miles than that ...
... That car had NO significant repairs during its first 49k miles... had a lot of things done under warranty at 50k (tie rod ends, gaskets/leaks etc.), but based on its first 45-50k I would have hesitated on an ESC but since it had things like a $12k Tiptronic tranny I bought one.... my best investment of the past 10 yrs., I recovered more than 3 times what that contract cost me -- I "invested" ~$2,400 and within 4 years recovered about $8,000 in reimbursed repairs.
The Subie should certainly be more reliable and doesn't have a $12k tranny or a $10-15k engine, but like many modern cars it has complex stuff, so for ex., a bad A/C-Radio unit or any number of things could easily get you well on your way to recover your contract cost.
Just a random thought on a rainy day, I will still wait probably 8-18 mos. before I but the Gold Plus on my OB.... if it had a 5 spd. AT and more comfortable seats it would be almost perfect.
Thanks for sharing, Jon!
I think the '05-'09 Outback was a fantastic wagon and am glad to hear you are enjoying yours. One of these years, I would really like to find an '06 Limited with manual transmission.
I am still undecided about an extended warranty for my '10 Forester; I have about 12 more months to decide. While I am not "worried" about a pending failure, I look at is as a cost/benefit "investment" as well. Part of that benefit is the fact that this is my wife's car and she may very well prefer to have the added peace of mind. For me, though, the most likely items that I will want to address (such as a recurrence of interior rattles previous "fixed" under warranty) are excluded from the extended warranty contract... I wonder why?! :P
The odometer clicked over 16,000 miles last night.2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
dave128 Posts: 14The best cost/benefit is being able to recoup a good chunk of its cost when you go to sell your vehicle privately. If you can leave at least a years worth of coverage on the contract you should be able to get about half the cost back. That's a nice security blanket for the new owner.
That is an excellent point for many new-car owners out there. Unfortunately, I typically don't consider replacing a car until it is north of 200,000 miles. For some reason, I can't find an extended warranty that will go that long. :blush:
Personally, I would be happy to pay a reasonable asking price for a used car that had an extended warranty in effect at the time of purchase, as long as the seller had complete service records/logs on the vehicle. If the records were not available, the warranty would be useless.2008 and 2010 Subaru Forester(s), 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup
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I bought the Service Contract on an '09 Legacy good for 100,000 miles. Cost-$1500. When the engine threw a rod at 85,000 miles I provided the required maintenance documentation and now I'm told that they have to completely tear down the engine to see if its covered. If they decide that it is not covered I am stuck with a $1000 bill for tearing the engine apart and have a car that still needs an engine.
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June 16, 2014
Great deal
"I purchased this pair at my local DSW store and was really pleased with them. I have another pair, by a different company, that I really loved, but they rubbed my foot when I wore them, so I couldn't wear them comfortably for long. I tried these on in black because they were a similar style and they were perfect! I've worn them several times now, and they are so comfortable. They feel a little loose when I first put them on, but after my feet warm up they're a perfect fit!"
By: cmmalinowski
Location: Michigan
June 09, 2014
so cute
"I am really pleased with these shoes. I had originally bought another pair of similar strappy sandals and they were cute with the 4" heel, they were not very practical to wear around. These are a good mid-height for those of us that like tall heels, but still practical that I can chase my kids and love my shoes at the same time. The straps are comfortable and flattering. The light beige color is a nice nude (especially for a pale Michigan resident) but will set off a tan in the summer. The heel is a really cool round shape too which you can't see well from the photos. Very nice shoe and a favorite already The only tight spot was as the leather passes over my big toe which is a typical spot and one that I think will soften quickly. Good pair for skirts or pants."
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