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In reporting "positive response from conservatives" to Miers's support for abortion ban in 1989 survey, LA Times ignored lingering concerns
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Two October 19 articles in the Los Angeles Times reported that the revelation that Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers indicated in a 1989 survey her support for legislation dramatically restricting abortion has bolstered her standing with conservatives, but neither report fully and accurately described the mixed Republican reaction to the survey. The legislation would have banned abortion except to protect the life of the mother.
In a front-page article, writer Richard A. Serrano reported that news of the survey "generated a positive response from conservatives." A second article, by staff writer Maura Reynolds, claimed that Republicans are "warming up" to Miers. But while several Republicans have suggested that the survey might provide some evidence that Miers would seek to oppose abortion if she were confirmed to the Supreme Court, they did not say it definitively answered their concerns. Moreover, reports in both The New York Times and The Washington Post noted that many conservatives have dismissed the notion that the survey is indicative of how Miers would rule on abortion.
Serrano's report provided no evidence that the survey "generated a positive response" from conservatives and cited only American Center for Law and Justice chief counsel Jay Sekulow's statement that "[w]hile she may hold personal views that underscore the value of human life, it would be wrong for those views to be used against her in the confirmation process." Sekulow is among the conservatives who have strongly supported Miers since President Bush nominated her on October 3.
The strongest evidence marshaled by either of the Los Angeles Times articles to support their conclusion that the 1989 survey has strengthened support for Miers among conservatives and Republicans was a remark by Sen. John Thune (R-SD), cited in the report by Reynolds:
"It will be a positive for her with me and with others who care about the life issue," said Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who met with Miers for 45 minutes in his office Tuesday. "I think it will be construed favorably among conservatives."
But Reynolds's report also cited Sen. George Allen's (R-VA) remark that the "very strong pro-life questionnaire" is "not dispositive one way or another." The article also reported another comment from Thune in which he suggested that the survey did not fully resolve his -- or other conservatives' -- concerns:
"The question that lingers out there is, because there isn't a written paper trail, is she someone who is really in the tradition of a Scalia or a Thomas," Thune said. "That is what has conservatives around the country a little perplexed, and I think it is going to take time."
Further contradicting the conclusions posited in the Los Angeles Times, October 19 reports in The New York Times and The Washington Post on the reaction to the survey cited numerous Republicans and conservatives who concluded that the survey did little to resolve their concerns about Miers's nomination.
The New York Times reported that the survey "failed to assuage the concerns of some conservative Republicans," noting Sen. Sam Brownback's (R-KS) determination that the survey "did not resolve his concerns" that Miers might uphold abortion rights (although Brownback did say he took "some comfort" in the survey, according to an October 19 Knight Ridder report). The New York Times also reported Sen. Trent Lott's (R-MS) remark that regardless of the survey, he is not "swayed one way or the other" as to whether Miers is "qualified" and "competent" for the job; noted that the survey will not prevent National Review contributing editor and former Bush speechwriter David Frum from "raising money to oppose her nomination"; and cited American Values president and former Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer's claim that despite the survey, only Miers "knows for sure" whether she would vote to overturn Roe.
Similarly, the Post reported that Miers's survey "did not appear to quell doubts among some conservatives" that Miers "is a sound choice to succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor." The Post quoted Free Congress Foundation chairman and CEO Paul M. Weyrich's statement that "[t]here is absolutely no guarantee that she would end up voting that way if given the opportunity."
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|Funny, I was just reading the thread that complained about people never getting back to tell how it went. Thought I better catch up on a few that I owed! I also tried to revive a few that I've tried to help and never heard back. What goes around comes around. Thanx, 455olds.
|Thanks for letting us know what fixed your wipers. A lot of people never return to tell us they fixed it and how.
|Bought a new control board. Problem solved! Now I have delay wipers on a car that I hope to never drive in the rain Fat chance of that out here in the always sunny (not) PNW.
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|Thanks, 1. I read on the innernut (so it must be true!) that the circuit board in the delay control fails quite often. I can get a replacement board for under $30 so maybe I'll give that a try. I appreciate your input.
I got my tilt from a donor 1989.For awhile I had it in a 1985 which I never considered it wasn't wired for a carb version choke and it didn't have the relay for the delay in the 1985.In the 85 I got it to work on two speeds only.I did notice the wiper motors are different between non delay and delay motors.It was then I realized I lacked the relay in a 85 and put that off until I was going to really get into the 85 taking it apart.The 85 became too much of a rust repair and was replaced with the 1989 and I took the delay motor back out of it before scraping it.But now that you said the rest position on your isn't where it should be,I do remember it would from time to time do the same thing while it was in the 85.The next van it's going into will be the current project 1989.This 1989 doesn't have cruise or delay wipers either.So I have the factory electrical wiring manual to adapt it to work as it should.The Astro's do not have a hide wiper cowling.The wipers rest just above that and can be adjusted with the spines on the wiper arms.I'm thinking it is the relay and the delay motor combined that determines the rest position and overall control.
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I can't believe the last post on this thread was on May 20, 2011. I work slow!!
So since then I have adapted the wiper motor from an '89 Astro van to the wiper motor frame from my Volvo. It matches the GM column I have. All I had to do was machine an aluminum disk 3" in diameter and hand file a double "D" hole in the middle so it mounts to the GM wiper motor. The original throw of the Volvo wiper arm was a radius of 1.3" (33mm), with the disk at 3" (76mm) this allowed me to drill a 1/4-20 hole to attach the link arm at the same radius when the motor was in the park position and the wipers where at the end of their stroke. Now the throw of the GM motor matches the original Volvo so the wiper sweep is the same.
Everything seemed to be working according to plan until I noticed that when the wiper is operating in delay mode it stops at the 3 o'clock position, but when I turn the wipers off it rotates to the 4:30 position. I think this will cause me some problems. I had not noticed it doing this during all my testing, in fact I'm pretty sure it just started today during final assembly, no less Keep in mind that this wiper motor came from the Pick N' Pull, could be that it's just plumb wore out. Or........does the Astro van have the kind of wipers that hide under the trailing edge of the hood and park in a different position then the delay stop? If that's the case I'm afraid I've wasted a great deal of time and energy on trying to adapt something that will never work Anybody have an Astro van that could confirm this for me?
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First, I would suggest that you verify how your existing Volvo wipers work; do they operate off of a switched 12V signal, or by switching ground? If my fuzzy memory serves me correctly, the GM column wiper stalk switches "ground".
Depending on the existing Volvo setup research, if they work off of 12V switched, you'll need voltage switching relay(s) in the circuit(s). Check out this Bosch link, to find what you might need:
Just went to the Rostra sight and looked around. It's funny, one of their control options looks like it could have been taken off of my column. They certainly make the point that if you don't use one of their control options your on your own for liability. Just a way to sell more parts I guess.
I'm still hoping someone knows a way to make the wiper functions work.. anyone......
if you buy an after market cruise control, chances are the OEM switch will not work.
rosta makes most of the after market cruise controls i believe.
they will supply you with a replacement arm that works with their cruise and fits in the multi-function switch (aka blinker/dimmer switch).
to remove the arm, push in hard, turn to disengage the lock and pull the arm out.
as far as the wiper/spray switch, i haven't figured out how to make it work...
my truck has an 89 astro column with all of the gm connections
i use everything but the wiper control
i also have a rosta cruise control, it is very nice
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GM column ?
Hey all, I've been going through the search and can't seem to find exactly what I need. Sorry if I missed it, but here goes.
A friend just gave me a GM tilt column with cruise/dimmer/wiper control in the turn signal stalk. I already have a GM tilt in the car but it doesn't have wiper/dimmer control, only cruise.
So the dimmer seems to be easy, just unplug from the foot dimmer and plug into the column. I also assume (oops) that I'll be able to control the after market cruise with the GM stalk once i get around to buying and installing one. Feel free to chime in on this if there are any tricks.
That brings me to the wiper. I'm using the stock Volvo two speed with auto park wiper motor. The stalk has mist,on delay, lo & hi. Then there is the little thumb lever to the right for the washer spray. So will I be able to put this together so I can use all of those wiper functions? Do I need some type of delay control box? Will the original wiper motor work?
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I like this article because it also non-judgementally addresses the shame of trichotillomania, or compulsive hair-pulling:
I've had trich for about seven years now. It's manageable, now; I don't touch the eyebrows I once tore out almost entirely. (Actually, I really like the thick Brooke Shields look of my eyebrows now).
Trichotillomania is such a stigmatizing disorder that people will go to great lengths to hide it -- to explain bald spots to acquaintances, some patients will lie and say they had cancer, Woods said.
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One issue I had with the article was its localization of hair-pulling to the eyebrows, head, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Trich is far from limited to those areas - in fact, I usually avoid those areas when I do pluck these days. I tend to go for the hair on my feet (particularly my toes) and my fingers, the dark coarse hairs around my nipples, and stray coarse hair on my chin and neck.
I go for hairs that stick out, that don't bend, that poke. Maybe it's because they're easy to find, visually and texturally. Maybe it has something to do with the way they subconsciously clash with my view of feminine women as possessed of only soft, and downy body hair. At some point, it was ingrained in me that only men have coarse or dark hair on their chest and chin, and perhaps I'm punishing myself for that.
As Liss at Shakesville mentioned in the comments of the article above, trich can be a good stress reliever when controlled. Usually, I only pluck to get rid of the coarse hairs that my fingers find over and over again on my chin, and occasionally when stressed I'll go after others. As long as I'm not digging (and thus creating sores) I don't worry too much about it.
But when it does get to the point where I'm obsessively looking for more, more "weird hairs", I know it's moved from stress relief to self-abuse. So I hide the tweezers. I know where they are, but stopping the automatic response of getting them out to pluck helps me to consider the compulsiveness of my actions and dampens the need.
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I posted this question in the "Costume" forum as well. There are a couple of screen captures that show a wire/cable running from Boba's left breast plate and connecting to a 90 degree XLR plug on his jetpack.
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The purpose of the Missouri State University Safety and Transportation Department Civil Disturbance Plan is to establish plans and procedures to control demonstrations, sit-ins, and civil disorders. The objectives of the plan are to:
- Protect and ensure the mission of Missouri State University;
- Protect and ensure the safety of the students, faculty, staff and visitors;
- Ensure the orderly conduct of Missouri State University business on University property and affected surrounding areas;
- Indicate areas of responsibility, a requirement for advanced planning including regular training of response personnel in the most up-to-date techniques of controlling both violent and non-violent demonstrations; and
- Describe the duties and responsibilities associated with the execution of this plan.
It is the Safety and Transportation Department's mission to:
- Provide optimum protection for people and property on the Missouri State University campus
- Ensure the demonstrators are controlled with proper regard for their legal and constitutional rights
- Allow all decisions required during the conduct of a demonstration (e.g., the decision to arrest or evict non-violent demonstrators) to be the responsibility of the Director of Safety and Transportation, or his/her designated representative.
- Make sure the Director shall discuss all alternatives before action is taken or arrest(s) are made in the case of demonstrations that do not interrupt University business or are otherwise non-violent.
- The Director of Safety and Transportation or his/her designate is responsible for the necessary advance planning and execution of the plan. The Director of Safety and Transportation will decide on the course of action to be taken in all non-violent civil disturbances and insure that the University Public Safety Officers are fully trained and able to respond competently to any demonstration or disturbance.
- The Director of Safety and Transportation or his/her designate, formulates policy and advises the Safety and Transportation staff and Supervisors of situations during the demonstration; ensures that current plans are in place for joint actions with the Springfield Police Department, Greene County Sheriff's Department, Greene County Prosecutor's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and concerned Federal Agencies; if the University needs augmentation; and takes appropriate action in the event of a disturbance on the University Campus.
General guidelines
The following guidelines apply to all demonstrations, large or small, violent or non-violent.
- When the University receives information that a demonstration is planned or in progress, the Radio Communications Center will notify:
- Shift Supervisor
- Director of Safety and Transportation
- Assistant Director of Safety
- Unless advised not to proceed any further by one of the above, the communications operator will inform everyone mentioned above of the information received, initial action taken, and that further information will be forthcoming.
- Control of demonstrations/demonstrators will be handled in close cooperation with law enforcement agencies, the Springfield Prosecutor's Office and the Greene County Prosecutor's Office, if necessary.
- Where there is prior notice that a demonstration will take place, the Director or his/her designated representative will decide whether a building will be placed under total security or just some of the entrances will be closed. Entrances that remain open will be manned by PSO's and/or police officers. Only persons having proper authority or are identified by occupants will be permitted to enter. Demonstrators will be denied entry to such areas.
- When no prior notification of a planned demonstration has been received, but one is in progress or is evident by the presence of persons who give evidence of being demonstrators. The command Officer-in-charge will evaluate the situation, consider corrective measures, decide on the actions necessary, and make recommendations to the Director.
- Peaceful (non-violent) non-campus affiliated demonstrators and those who do not interrupt university business will not be arrested unless authorized by the Director or his designated representative. They will be asked to move to the Bear Paw.
- A control point will be established in the office of the Director or another designated location. Coordination and communication with University Administrators and other law enforcement agencies will be from this point.
- The PSO's will be dispersed according to location, crowd size and number of demonstrators to seal off the areas affected by the activists. The Director or his designated representative will try to negotiate with the demonstrators to move to or remain in the designated area.
- If civil disturbance occurs in or adjacent to an area or environment that might constitute a health or safety hazard, the University Environmental Safety personnel will be requested. In addition the Springfield Fire Department will be advised.
- Determine the identity of the leader(s) in the group.
- Determine why they are here and what they want.
- Quickly assess what they are doing and what their plan of action appears to be.
- Set up a Field Command Post for monitoring and directing operations. The Director or his/her designate will be in charge. Policy decisions and any other high-level decisions must be relayed to this point. It will be located as near to the site of the incident as is safe and practical.
- If a building is occupied by demonstrators or is the target of the demonstrators, seal off the building. Consider emptying the occupied areas of the building of all employees and visitors either at this stage or later, and lock up adjacent offices so demonstrators cannot get into them, invade their files, and use telephones. Pay attention to the security of classified information in certain building(s) occupied. Depending on the situation, arrange for shutdown of elevators, phones and utilities.
- The Director or his designated spokesperson will ask the demonstrators to vacate the premises and explain the Universities Expressive Activity Policy. If the demonstrators do not respond, they will be asked a second time to vacate the premises and told the Springfield Police Department will be summoned to the area. After telling the demonstrators a third time to vacate the University property, the Director or his spokesperson will sign a Trespassing Complaint against the demonstrators.
- Recall all needed off-duty personnel as soon as possible.
- Shifts may be changed from eight to twelve hour shifts if the demonstration may continue beyond twenty-four hours. This should be included in advance planning and all ranks should be assigned to work.
- After all demonstrators have been evicted, secure building and areas. PSOs will be assigned to the buildings to ensure that it remains secure.
Specific guidelines
- SITUATION A – NON-VIOLENT SIT-IN: Small number of demonstrators, up to 10 people. Apply general guidelines.
- SITUATION B – NON-VIOLENT SIT IN: A large number of demonstrators. Apply general guidelines.
- SITUATION C – VIOLENT DEMONSTRATIONS: Large or small crowds.
- Apply general guidelines.
- Immediate action must be taken to arrest and bring the situation under control.
- The Springfield Municipal Prosecuting Attorney will be notified.
- The Greene County Sheriffs Department will be notified.
- SITUATION D – ILLEGAL ACTION BY FEW PEOPLE: Break-in destroying property, assaulting people, and so forth. Immediate arrest may be warranted. Do not await instructions or policy decisions.
- If any demonstrators who have been evicted return to University property and attempt to resume their demonstrations, the arrest/eviction process should be repeated and the Prosecutor's office advised of the fact that they are repeat offenders.
- It may be necessary to implement those general guidelines that were discontinued when the demonstrators were initially removed.
Advanced planning
Although civil disturbances on the University property are likely to be infrequent; advance plans are necessary to ensure that the Safety and Transportation Department and the Springfield Police Department are fully prepared to respond with extreme competence and speed to any incident or threat of an incident. Therefore, the University will have plans dealing with:
- Training and retraining of officers.
- Assistance from local law enforcement departments.
- Liaison with the Springfield City Prosecutor's and the Greene County Prosecutor's Office.
- Recall of off-duty personnel and reassignment of personnel.
No rigid rules can be laid down for dealing with every type of situation that may arise. Certain broad guidelines have been established for most situations that may be encountered on University property. These are described below. Unless otherwise designated, the supervisor in charge is responsible for selecting and applying the guidelines as the situation dictates.


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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina's long wait for another ACC men's lacrosse championship ended Sunday afternoon at Kenan Stadium. Packing a lethal offensive punch for the second straight tournament game and holding at least a two-goal lead throughout the final 32 minutes, the second-seeded Tar Heels turned back fourth-seeded Virginia,16-13, in the title game of the Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship.
North Carolina won its 12th ACC title overall in the sport and its first in 17 years, winning their ninth game in a row this season. The Tar Heels' winning streak is the second longest since 1993 and UNC will look to extend it when the NCAA Tournament opens May 11.
In the process, North Carolina's players presented their head coach, Joe Breschi, with his 150th career win. A partisan Carolina crowd was present at Kenan Stadium to celebrate UNC's first title in nearly two decades, a victory which improved Breschi to 58-24 in his five years at Carolina and 150-87 overall in 17 years at Ohio State and UNC.
Led by Marcus Holman's tournament Most Valuable Player performance, Davey Emala's UNC career-high goal total, Chad Tutton's second straight hat trick and Kieran Burke's 17 saves, the Tar Heels won their ninth straight game and finished the regular season at 12-3. Virginia's season came to an end as the Cavaliers fell to 7-8 on the season.
Holman did not score a goal in the championship game, settling for five assists instead. His school record 29-game goal-scoring streak came to an end in the process but it is likely the senior attackman from Baltimore, Md., cares little about the end of that streak. His five points against the Cavaliers lifted his career total to 207 and broke the school record of 204 set 40 years ago by Bruce Ledwith (1970-73). His five assists give him 87 in his career, the third highest total in North Carolina lore.
Holman was one of five UNC players on the All-Tournament team as he was joined by midfielder Chad Tutton, who had tricks in both tournament matches, midfielder R.G. Keenan, who was tremendous at the X and on ground balls, midfielder Davey Emala, who led Carolina with a quartet of goals, and freshman goalkeeper Kieran Burke, who had 17 saves, the second highest total of his inaugural campaign as a Tar Heel.
A crowd of 4,001 fans saw the Tar Heels (12-3) claim their 12th ACC title overall and their eighth since the league began determining its champion via a tournament format in 1989. But North Carolina's last ACC championship prior to Sunday had come in 1996 when UNC's sole captain Marcus Holman was a mere four years old.
"We've had five years of working hard, recruiting hard and trying to bring in the best people," said Joe Breschi, the Tar Heels' head coach since 2009. "You hear (our players) talking about being together and how tight they are. They believe in each other and they continue to battle for one another, and that's what makes them great."
Few people expected this scenario for the Tar Heels on the evening of March 13 when the Tar Heels lost to Duke 11-8 on Fetzer Field, dropping their 16th game to the Blue Devils in the last 17 meetings between the two teams. Carolina was 3-3 at that point but won seven straight heading into the ACC Tournament before beating a pair of big rivals, Duke (18-17) and Virginia (16-13), in the span of three days to win the title.
North Carolina, which enhanced its chances of receiving the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, weathered a determined effort by the Cavaliers (7-8), who needed a victory on Sunday to earn NCAA eligibility. Matt White hammered home an ACC Championship single-game record-tying seven goals - including five of Virginia's six scores in the second half - and Nick O'Reilly set the Championship single-game record for assists with seven. Mark Cockerton had a hat trick for the Cavaliers to go along with two assists but only three other Wahoos scored goals.
But Carolina's balance helped it carry the day. The Tar Heels found a way to win without Marcus Holman or Joey Sankey scoring goals. The two attackmen did combine to assist on eight of Carolina's 16 goals.
Davey Emala led the Tar Heels with four goals and an assist. That equaled the most goals in a game for the Georgetown transfer since he suited up in a UNC uniform in 2012. The last time he had scored four goals was in his opening game in a Tar Heel uniform against Penn State on February 11, 2012. It was the 13th career hat trick for Emala and fourth this season. Tutton had three goals, earning his second hat trick of the tournament, and pushing his career hat trick total to seven.
Jimmy Bitter, Steve Pontrello and R.G. Keenan each scored twice for Carolina. The two goals for Pontrello matched his career high set earlier this year at Notre Dame and Keenan set a career high with his two goals. Keenan won 18 of 32 face-offs in the match and had a game-high 11 ground balls, just one shy of his career high total in a match. It was the ninth time in his career that Keenan has won 18 or more face-offs in a game.
UNC also got goals from Pat Foster, Spencer Parks and Ryan Creighton. Joey Sankey had three assists for Carolina and Mark McNeill also added an assist.
"We really played about as well as we can play this weekend," Breschi said. "This is a confident bunch. I heard Marcus talking (to the reporters) about always being the underdog, and we kind of like that. We've been underdogs since I arrived, for sure. But we don't listen to any of that."
The Tar Heels fell behind 5-3 in the first quarter before a 6-2 second-quarter scoring run had them up 10-7 at the half.
From there on the Tar Heels, who set an ACC Championship scoring record with 34 goals in two games, remained a step ahead most of the way and kept their lead at two or more the rest of the way.
Carolina's 34 goals in two games broke the previous tournament scoring record which was 31 goals by Duke in 1995 and 2009 and Carolina in 1996.
The first half that began in a steady light rain and ended with North Carolina in front by a 10-7 score. The teams then matched each other with six goals in the second half.
Holman became the Tar Heels' all-time leading scorer when he assisted on back-to-back by goals by Emala in the closing minutes of the second period. Holman's second connection with Emala gave him 205 career points, surpassing the previous school record of 204 set by Bruce Ledwith (1970-73). He finished the game with 207 points.
Virginia's O'Reilly handed out four assists in the first quarter alone and added a second-period goal to end the first half with five points. Emala's hat trick and one assist paced North Carolina's scoring in the opening half and then his goal with 5:38 to play cemented the victory.
Two nights after North Carolina and Duke set an ACC Championship record with a combined 35 goals, the Tar Heels and Cavaliers displayed similar scoring prowess in opening minutes Sunday. The teams combined for four goals in the first 3:01 of the game, and the score was knotted 3-3 at the 8:48 mark of the first quarter before the floodgates somewhat closed.
The Tar Heels controlled 13 of 19 first-half face-offs and ended up with an 18-14 edge for the game. North Carolina also led in ground balls, 41-37. Virginia outshot the Tar Heels 46-42.
Goalie play was a big difference as freshman Kieran Burke made 17 saves while allowing 13 goals. In two games against Virginia this year Burke's save percentage is .667 (40 saves, 20 goals allowed). Rhody Heller finished with 11 saves for Carolina.
The Tar Heels were brilliant on extra-man as they were 3-for-4 on the day while the UNC man-down unit was stellar, denying Virginia on all five of its chances.
"I think Carolina has evolved defensively," Virginia coach Dom Starsia said. "The kid in the cage (Burke) had kind of solidified that position for them. I thought we really had a shot at it when we closed it to two goals there late in the third quarter, early in the fourth. But Carolina was just a little slicker in the unsettled game, converted more easily, and came out on top."
Holman was joined on the All-Tournament team by Tar Heel teammates Davey Emala, Chad Tutton, Kieran Burke and R.G. Keenan. White, O'Relly, Mark Cockerton and Harry Prevas represented Virginia on the squad, and Jordan Wolf and Brendan Fowler were named from Duke.
In addition to Sunday's single-game goals record, White set an ACC Championship record for total goals scored (10) and total points (13). O'Neill's nine assists in two games were also a tournament record.
Carolina opened the scoring on a goal by Ryan Creighton with 13:13 left in the first quarter as the Tar Heels capitalized on a Virginia turnover. Holman assisted on the goal. Cockerton then scored back-to-back goals for UVA, both assisted by O'Reilly, to put the Hoos up 2-1 at 12:07. Eight seconds later, the Heels tied the game as Mark McNeill scooped up a ground ball off a face-off and fed Jimmy Bitter for the score. Bitter scored again exactly two minutes later off a Sankey assist to put the Heels up 3-2 but the lead was short-lived.
Goals by Greg Coholan, Matt White and Ryan Tucker gave the Cavs a 5-3 lead with 30 seconds left in the opening period. The Tar Heels won the ensuing face-off and had three shots in quick succession. Tutton had the second shot in the sequence and it was knocked down by Heller but Emala scooped up the ground ball and scored with two seconds left in the quarter to give the Tar Heels momentum going into the second quarter.
The Tar Heels continued their goal-scoring run with an unassisted goal by Steve Pontrello at 12:28 of the second quarter followed by a tally 38 seconds later by Pat Foster assisted by Sankey. Heller had saved a shot by T.J. Kemp but Sankey stripped Blake Riley of the ball and fed Foster on the quick restart for the goal.
Matt White responded with the second of his seven goals to tie the game at 10:36 but the Heels retook the lead 33 seconds later as Spencer Parks scored a man-up goal from the left wing, assisted by Emala. After that scoring flurry early in the second quarter, neither team tallied for nearly five minute before Nick O'Reilly tied the game for the last time with an unassisted goal 5:25 before halftime.
Carolina then seized control of the game in the final five minutes of the first half. It was Jimmy Bitter who made the key play to help produce the goal that gave the Tar Heels the lead for good. After Heller saved a shot by Bitter, the UNC sophomore attackman from Stowe, Vt., stripped the Virginia goalie on the clearing attempt, scooped up the ground ball and fed Holman who passed off to Emala for the goal that put UNC up 8-7 at 4:07.
Exactly two minutes later it was Emala who finished off his first-half hat trick, scoring on the man-up off an assist by Holman. After Kieran Burke made a save on a shot by Cockerton with 43 seconds left in the half, UNC cleared the ball and called timeout. With four seconds left in the first half, Tutton scored off an assist by Holman. It was the second straight quarter in which UNC scored in the closing seconds of the period and Holman's assist was the point which allowed him to set the school career record at 205.
Carolina came out strong in the second half and quickly achieved its biggest lead of the game at five goals less than three minutes into the period. Pontrello scored his second goal of the game with 12:48 left and then Keenan won the ensuing face-off and scored five seconds later for a 12-7 Carolina lead. Virginia answered that goal just 17 seconds after that as White scored his third goal of the game assisted by Cockerton.
Carolina struck again on the extra-man with Tutton earning his second goal, assisted by Holman at 10:40 after Matt White was sent off for pushing. Virginia scored the next two goals, both by White. The first goal came off a failed clear by the Tar Heels as Nick O'Reilly intercepted a pass by Kieran McDonald. White then scored again at 7:39 before Tutton responded for UNC with 6:32 left in the period. White scored for Virginia with 3:48 left to cut the Carolina lead back to three goals.
Virginia started the fourth quarter on the extra-man for 42 seconds but Burke saved a shot by Cokerton at 14:29. Virginia got another EMO opportunity at 11:36 after a slashing call on Jake Bailey but Burke saved a Greg Coholan shot 31 seconds later.
Eventually the Cavs broke through as White's goal at 8:45, assisted by O'Reilly, pulled Virginia within two goals. Virginia won the next face-off but Burke, who had 12 second-half saves, stopped Charlie Streep with 7:39 left to play.
UNC cleared the ball and had a long possession that ended when Sankey's nifty assist to Emala made it 15-12 Carolina with 5:38 to play. Keenan then scored his second goal of the game five seconds later to ice things for the Tar Heels.
Holman's five assists give him 74 points on the season and 38 assists on the campaign. His 74 points equal the total he had as a junior last season and matches the third most in a single season in UNC history. His 38 assists are the fourth most in a season in Carolina history. Sankey's three assists give him 50 points for the season, the 30th time a UNC player has had 50 or more points in a season.
UNC has now scored 54 goals in the last three games. That is the most in any three-game span by the Tar Heels since April 8-16, 1997 when the Tar Heels scored 59 goals over three matches.
R.G. Keenan's 11 ground balls moved him past Joey Seivold and into third place in career ground balls with 312.Carolina improved to 51-8 in Coach Joe Breschi's coaching tenure when it scores 10 or more goals in a game.


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text: About Gerboldt/Enbert, Arthur Drmitriev jr. By Andrey Simonenko The main sensation of the Russian nationals in Saransk were the Gerboldt/Enbert's making it to the team. The pair was created from the ex single skater and the Universiade 2009 medalist managed to come 4th and will participate the Europeans in Bern. The success doesn't make their coach - the two time Olympic Champion Arthur Dmitriev over optimistic. In the interview by Andrey Simonenko from r-sport he is quite strict about his son's leaving the coach AS: Arthur, about two months ago you said you understand Katarina and Alexandr's odds to make it to the team are close to nill. AD: And I stand behind my words. We are going to the Europeans only because our rivals skated badly. That's it. AS: So strict? How about the progress in their elements? The throws? In Saranks Katarina landed much more than she did at the Autumn. AD: It's not about the throws. By the way, technically she've been ready for a while. Just that they lacked experience, so she failed them. Towards the Nationals the guys were in a much better shape and gained some experience. On the other hand she failed the 3S. Landed the throw but missed the jump. I mean - everything is freshly sued and tears all the time. And of course, we have to admit - had the others skated clean we would be 5th. But we were given a chance to be higher and we took it. AS: Think you are underestimating - it was a different skating they showed here and before. Isn't it? AD: Well, we were working all the time, of course. So the hard work payed off. AS: How important the Europeans are now? It would be a shame not to use the chance and during the 1st year of the pair's existence. AD: Ironically, the Europeans will be much easier for them than the Nationals. There will be less strong rivals than in Russia. And they have nothing to loose in Bern, while in Saransk there was quite alot at sake. AS: What do you mean nothing to loose? What about a chance to participate the worlds? Don't you assume for a second if they skate well in Bern they might be sent to Japan? AD: No, I don't. I don't think their skating in Bern will change the Federation's decision. AS: Even if they beat Bazarova/Larionov? AD: Well, I do believe in miracles, but not to such an extent. I mean - if Bazarova/Larionov will fail all of their elements and my pair will do everything clean, then may be, otherwise - no chance. AS: The timing of Enbert's army service is really bad - it falls on their Europeans. When was he drafted? AD: At the Autumn. He is serving in the inner forces (am not sure what exactly is it). He spent several days in the army barracks. Thanks to the St. Petersburg sports committee support he was able to take his oath as a team member of the country and then was released to train. He has to serve on 30/12-4/1 and be there for at least another week, but we don't know for sure yet. AS: Wasn't it possible to release him during such an important stage of his career? AD: There is a chance. We sent the letters to the Ministry of Defense signed by ministry of Sports, the heads of Figure skating Federation etc. I hope they will take things into an account. Besides, their qualifying to the Europeans should be counted as well. AS: I'd like to hear your thoughts on the skating of another pair from your group - Yuko Kawaguti/Alexandr Smirnov. Do you think their not so brilliant skates are due to all their summer injuries? AD: Yes, of course. They are still not in their usual shape. And my personal opinion they'll only gain the shape towards March and the Worlds. Of course they are getting better with the season, they are better, I can see that, but they are still far from being 100%. AS: Will the more or less failure in Saranks spoil Kawaguti/Smirnov's chances to be judged fairly at the Worlds? I mean the known fact the pair n.1 title now belongs to Volosozhar/Trankov, though the difference between them is not that huge... AD: Everything will depend on how ready they are. Volosozhar/Trankov will not participate the Europeans, while Kawaguti/Smirnov will gain the experience and participate in Bern. We'll see how things go towards the worlds.Most importantly now there are many interesting and very different pairs in Russia. And all of them are top class. AS: 7 pairs. AD: And it's wonderful. I always said it's nice winning when the field is strong. Especially when so much work is done - am talking now about Gerboldt/Enbert. It's just that we were given a chance a bit earlier than we expected. AS: Are you worried they might get star-sickness? AD: No. What am I here for? If needed - I can put them back on the ground and fast. Within half an hour, I'd say AS: Did you ever have to? AD: No, not yet. AS: Another issue I'd like to talk about - your son's Arthur Dmitriev jr. participation in the Nationals. After the SP he was 2nd with a minor difference from the leader, but he didn't hang on at the LP. Was it the pressure? AD: No. I think it's the coaches switch he went through recently - switching from Alexey Mishin to Elena Buyanova-Vodorezova. Of course it's all very complicated. Arthur've been skating with the new coach for just three weeks. He still skates the same programmes choreographed by Mishin. They didn't even come up with the common language with the new coach yet, and it's very important. It's a process that takes at least half a year. Besides, Arthur is not yet the top class skater, who can change things so rapidly. We'll see how things work out, but right now the lack of communication between the skater and the coach is obvious. AS: How did you take his parting with Mishin and moving to Buyanova? AD: Badly. Really badly. I think one doesn't betray his coach, especially such a coach as Mishin. But that's my personal opinion. AS: Did you try to talk him out? AD: Yes, I did, but, unfortunately, it was too late. It was decided by my ex-wife (Tatiana Druchinina) and him. I couldn't defer the decision. AS: Arthur jr. explains his switch by the lack of attention: Mishin is mainly working with Gachinsky... AD: You know, you can explain anything. When I will try to explain you something I'll come up with a million of truthful reasons, and they all will be truthful. Again, not the truth, but truthful. AS: I.e. they will sounds plausible? AD: Yes. AS: Another question I can't avoid: six years ago you organized an ice show in St. Petersburg. Do you think of going back to producing shows? AD: No, I have the followers - Ilya Averbukh, Zhenia Pluschenko. Many guys who skated in my shows remember those days with warmth. It was cool to organize shows on such a high level after the long break. AS: Why wasn't it successful? Was it not yet the time for `The Ice Age'? AD: No, I just didn't have money for it. Am a poor man. It's as easy as that AS: Does your work make you happy? AD: Yes, I'm glad I work as a coach and indeed happy. I've been doing it my whole life. AS: Do you see your coaching future in Tamara Moskvina's team? AD: Yes, absolutely. There are no other options. Our team is really strong and it's not only my opinion. Our rivals agree.


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Beyonce Knowles & Jay-Z: SoHo Beach Club Couple
Treating themselves to a swanky evening out, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z showed up at the SoHo Beach Club in Miami, Florida last night (December 9).
The "Empire State of Mind" rapper and his lovely lady were joined by Knowles' former Destiny's Child partner Kelly Rowland as well as The Dream and Paris Hilton for their delicious dinner.
As previously reported by the GossipCenter, Beyonce recently signed a $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi.
Knowles explained, "Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve. As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity."
"[The deal is] a hybrid project with Beyoncé that will include standard advertising like commercials as well as a multimillion-dollar fund to support the singer's chosen creative projects," shared an insider.
Enjoy the pictures of Beyonce and Jay-Z having lunch in Miami (December 9).
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parts guy even said I could wait NLT 700-800 miles. True?
At 600 miles, it's time. When I got my Raider at 3,400 miles, I changed the oil & filter cuz I didn't know what oil the independent shop used. I changed the transfer case twice cuz the po couldn't produce a receipt to show it had ever been done. Better safe than wearing stuff out. Amsoil 20-50, and Severe Gear. She sounds like a well oiled machine. If it is a she, she has to be a female heavy weight MMA fighter if there is such a thing. Ain't no prissy girl; yeah I rode today.
Quote from: thegunny on Nov 14, 2012, 12:40:02 AMparts guy even said I could wait NLT 700-800 miles. True?The dealer told my wife she could slide a bit on her 600 mile service on her Stryker, but probably wouldn't push it over 1000.


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'ello TDH, My name is Teaster... Been lurking and randomly posting here for awhile now and decided to show my ongoing kit here on TDH. I've mostly been on MM but love TDH also.
My kit is meant to be Assassin/Stealth-esque with experience in melee/hand to hand combat.
The one of the left is the one who got me into all of this. I'm sure most of you know him, Mr. A'den Kyramund.
Here are my two melee weapons that I'm planning to make a bandoleer for.


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American boulderer Paul Robinson made the fifth ascent of Jaws II (5.15a) last October at Rumney, New Hampshire. The route was originally a Dave Graham line simply called Jaws (5.14b), but when a key hold broke, it became one of only three 5.15's in America. For more information about Robinson's ascent, read the Rock and Ice interview here.
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Born: May 24, 1993
Position: Midfielder
Nico's versatility held him in good stead last season as he enjoyed his breakthrough into Arsène Wenger's first-team set-up.
Although naturally a central midfielder, Nico's experiences as a right back in the reserves saw him step up in that role when Arsenal's frontline full backs were sidelined.
Nico made a solid Premier League debut against Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, after appearances in the cup competitions against Bolton and Leeds.
"I like Nico because he has 100 per cent focus, good physical qualities, good intelligence, good reading of the game and personality," Wenger said.
"He is a guy who, believe me, will make a big career. He has what it takes to be always better, his whole career will improve because he has the mental abilities of somebody who is suited to the top level.
"He is a midfielder. To come on as a right back against Nani, who is one of the top players in the league, and produce the kind of performance he produced is absolutely outstanding."
The England Under-19 international also enjoyed a brief spell on loan with League One outfit Notts County, making two appearances.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Pretty cool the Rome boys chimed in, and spoke about their product...... completely without bashing the others!
Props guys!
I have contacted them before, and they will respond to you very quickly
Originally Posted by romesnowboards View Post
As far as Arsenals go - these are a great, more affordable option compared to the 390 and Targa. They are the same as the old 390 pre-VROD baseplate. Simple baseplate design, underwrap heel hoop system, and a stiffer highback. Awesome for all-mountain and getting into the park as well. They are beefy as hell and get the job done without crushing your wallet.
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Hey everyone,
Just some general comments here to help out anyone interested.
The two sizes of bindings does often cause some confusion. For reference, the S/M size is good up to about a size 9. Anything bigger than that, and we recommend going with the L/XL.
There are multiple adjustments that will affect the fit so it's important to go through the setup instructions. We find that often times a simple change of toe strap location makes a world of difference. If you want a binding that is immediately good to go out of the box, 390's or Targas are probably not for you. Check out a pair of Mobs instead.
Personally I love sitting down with a couple beers, watching some snowboard flicks, and setting up my board and bindings for the season. It's not for everyone.
We've noticed some boots are especially wider than others that we get asked about frequently - 32 Lashed, some DCs, etc. - especially older models.
Additionally, if the boots use any sort of shrinkage tech this seems to cause problems as well. A lot of the time the actual distance from toe to heel is reduced, but not the actual width of the boot. So if you are on the edge, say a 9.5 shrinkage boot, it probably still has the width of a 10.5, so you should use a L/XL binding.
Obviously if there are any specific questions the best way to get in touch is to email us. We'll always get back to you ASAP.
In terms of paint chipping comments - that problem has been eliminated for '13.
As far as Arsenals go - these are a great, more affordable option compared to the 390 and Targa. They are the same as the old 390 pre-VROD baseplate. Simple baseplate design, underwrap heel hoop system, and a stiffer highback. Awesome for all-mountain and getting into the park as well. They are beefy as hell and get the job done without crushing your wallet.
Hope that helps some questions, and as always, feel free to get in touch.
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I switched from 390 to cartel reflex (this coming from someone who usually avoids burton).
The 390 were pretty darned heavy and the ratchets handles stuck out so far, they'd sometimes get loosened by my pant leg or whatever else touched them. The plastic on mine was brittle and, on their first day, a tooth broke out of the forward lean ladders, rendering the entire flad useless.
At 175 lbs, I didn't feel any heel lift on the reflex...but I wasn't paying any attention to that, either (guess now I will). They felt good to me. The ratchets are perfect (no protrusions) and the bindings are super light.
btw, you can get cartels without reflex...at least, I know some 2011 cartel came without reflex
|Had the rome 390 boss for a day and they fit my thirtytwo binary boa boots really bad. Returned them for the flux dmcc lights, used them yesterday and couldn't be happier.
Originally Posted by cc898 View Post
K2 Company may be a good option for you. Very comparable to the others, good fit, fairly stiff, canted. Don't let people talk you away from K2, they make solid stuff, even if they are accused of being a SKI company! They have been in the game much longer than most board companies. I am old enough to have owned a original Gyrator, so I know from whence I speak.
Her K2 bindings however were not up to the quality of the board. The ratchets had more plastic in them and they started slipping early. Made her very frustrated. She switched over to Burtons this year and loves them.
|Any feedback on the new Rome Arsenals? I have an older pair that are great, but I know they messed with the names for a few seasons (390s became the new Arsenals, etc)....
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I think I'm leaning more towards the K2 company at the moment. Hopefully I'll be able to get out and have a look at some at the weekend, unfortunately I'm not gonna get the chance to try before I buy which is why want to do as much research and get as much feedback as possible.
I've been using a 2001 Burton Bullet with same age Burton missions upto now som hopefully anything will be an improvement!
Alex B
Originally Posted by Alex B View Post
Here's the thread about it, I've also read it on some reviews on the net:
Alex B
Any of those bindings are going to be great for you especially for you to learn and progress. Remember, the binding isn't going to make you a better rider and everybody is going to have their own opinion.
If a toe strap breaks down, isn't it under warranty?
I wouldn't be concerned about paint chips on a binding. Your board will sustain more damage than your bindings, especially since you're not riding park.
Originally Posted by I<3snowp0rn View Post
so it's based on design? And I thought Re:Flex was a longitudinal flex not heel to toe...unless your reflex disc was set up wrong.
The reflex is made to flex longitudinally. However the reduced baseplate of the 'vita and cartel barely has any material in it, such that you can flex the entire unit in really any direction, including lifting up the heel which seems unsettling, however as everyone who rides them has confirmed this is just something you notice in setup and the carpet. So far no issues with lack of response or snow buildup.
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Destination: Other
Type: Race/Exotic Car
Ready to live on the wild side? Then get ready for a thrilling, action-packed, five-lap adventure in the race car of your dreams, including a Ferrari F430 GT, Lamborghini Aventador, Audi R8 V10 and more.
Upon arrival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, you'll first practice on a technologically advanced 3-D simulator showing a road course track. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll receive assistance from experienced drivers who will help you reach your maximum experience.Get to know the racing controls, like the no-clutch F1 paddle shift gearbox.
Once you complete this session, get into your professional driving suit, you'll have the drive of your dreams in the car of your choice. The drive isn't more challenging than the simulator -- you'll just zooming a lot faster. After your race, sip on Italian espresso and relax in a 360-degree viewing deck and closed-circuit lounge.
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No place around U has 1 to rent?
After today, I like the new Ninety-Two better, myself...
For making the PX4. I handled one today at Academy Sporting Goods in Lafayette..... Now I MUST own one.
Beretta, you do realize I will be forced not to eat for a month so I can save money to buy this thing right? :P
No place around U has 1 to rent?
After today, I like the new Ninety-Two better, myself...
Unfortunately, the area I live in, the ranges are few and far between. And none of them have guns for rent.
If I want to find some that will rent, I would probably have to drive to Lafayette and search around. However that is not economical for me at this point in time.
I'll probably be going back however next month and pix up a new toy. Already set aside 250 this afternoon to get one hehehe.
I also saw a 90-Two today at Lafayette Shooters, but as you are probably familiar with, Lafayette Shooters is mighty proud of their inventory lol. They wanted close to 800 for it! However, I really want the PX4 now. It felt real good in my hands, and well balanced. I also pointed naturally with it, so that is a plus. I figure I will get one and when I got to get my CCW, this will be the model gun I will choose.
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Well, the new Ninety Two is sweet - I can't tell ya if its worth the trade of your Brigadier, however. Only U can decide that.
The rep said that eventually, there is a good chance that there will be an inox version. No compact versions are planned right now.
Nah, dont think I'll trade my Brig for it. I love my Brig too much for that. Now have I ruled out a 90-Two for in the future? Absolutely not. Wouldnt mind having one though. If anyone has one they want to give to me for free, I'll take it :POriginally Posted by Shipwreck


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Narrowing the Field to Three
Buying a Car
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Okay Fool, by now you've determined you have a need. You've proven to yourself that you have the financial clout and stability to make this potentially colossal purchase. Not to mention the fact that you've decided to buy a new car, and you know generally what you want, since you determined your Big Fit to be, say, a sport utility vehicle. So, is it now time to set off for the land of the lots? (Yea! And verily he drove to the Land of Lots! And it was good.) In a test drive or two you'll have yourself a wonderful shiny new Ute, right?
Whoa Not so fast, Fool!
Visiting a car lot at this point would be placing yourself smack dab in the middle of a perilous game we like to call New Car Jeopardy.
Yes, step onto a car lot without a well-defined concept of what you want, and you'll soon find yourself up against an Alex Trebek clone who's grilling you on questions for which you have no answer. Don't get caught in that game; you don't stand a chance. Even if the car salesperson looks and dresses like Herb from WKRP in Cincinnati, you can bet your bottom dollar that when it comes to selling a car, he's highly sophisticated. (We use "he" because most car salespeople are participants in male genderhood.) Remember, this is how he makes his living; he's done this a lot more than you, and he probably has a sack full of tricks to make you believe that this deal is "tailor-made for you!" So beware, Fool: before you venture out for a test drive, or even take a look around, do your homework.
"Homework!" you moan, "I thought this Fool stuff was suppose to be fun!" Ah, but this is not your den-variety homework. Grab that piece of chicken-scratched paper you created in Step 3, and take a look at the vehicle segment on which you settled. Recall that (with us) you developed your own Foolish Vehicle Use Profile.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, start your browsers! We're now going to put that profile to use. The Information Superhighway is chock-full of automobile information. The Internet is, in fact, causing a full-scale revolution in the vehicle retailing market. Scads of information and data can now be found online, in the privacy of your own home. Car buying services and dealers are flocking to the Internet. It is now possible for a consumer not only to research a vehicle on the Internet, but to buy one, warranty it, obtain a loan for it, and even insure it. The only physical contact necessary with the dealership is the actual delivery of the vehicle. And who knows? One day even that may be unnecessary. Of course, by that time cars themselves will be but a distant memory, as we beam ourselves hither and yon, but let's take this one step at a time.
The digital revolution has created cataclysmic upheavals throughout the automotive retail business, leveling the playing field for a small dealer in Idaho who wants to sell more trucks over a wider territory. The same revolution allows the Foolish car buyer -- using the same new digital tools -- to gain equal footing in the negotiation process. Today you can enter a dealership armed with real and useable data concerning nearly every aspect of a new vehicle purchase. This was virtually impossible for the average consumer of yesteryear.
As with much in this Age of Information, the danger is overload: how can we avoid becoming awash in a tidal wave of data? If you settle on, say, a sport utility vehicle, you still have over 50 entries across the entire segment. When you mix in the numerous permutations of every vehicle -- limited editions, two doors, four doors, two-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, V8, V6, diesel, etc. -- and when you count the previous model year's vehicles, which are often on sale well into the next year, your "narrowed" list climbs to over 100 vehicles!
That's why this step is called "Narrowing the Field to Three." (If you end up with four or five, that's okay. It just means that the subsequent steps are going to take you longer.)
What do we mean by "field of three"? Simply that you've whittled your list down to three specific makes and models within that category. For example, if you are looking at sport utility vehicles, your field of three makes and models might include a Dodge Durango, Chevy Blazer, and the Suzuki Sidekick. It is important here to diversify your choices amongst the makes as much as possible, but you may like two entries from a particular manufacturer that fit the bill as distinct models. In this case your three choices may appear as, the Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, and Isuzu Rodeo.
It's always a good idea to compare twins and cousins so you can pick the relative in the vehicle family tree that best suits your needs. For example, the Isuzu Rodeo we mentioned above has a vehicle cousin, the Honda Passport. Just as the Ford Explorer listed above has a "twin" vehicle in the Mercury Mountaineer. So your "field of three" may include four choices when twins and cousins are involved.
Now, your "field of three" should not include vehicles that are the same make and model but with differing option packages. In other words if your list ends up with the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Limited Edition, Ford Explorer AWD, and the Mercury Mountaineer AWD, you need to reevaluate your choices. These are all Ford vehicles of the same model and only differ in the amount of installed options.
Below you'll find some websites which will aid in focusing on your chosen segment. We've listed these sites at the bottom of this article; to access them you just click on the blue hyperlinked text.
If you've researched car buying before, or just like to hang around magazine racks (shame on you!), you've probably run across an Edmund's Car buying guide. The print version was and is an excellent product for consumers to use, the only problem being that the material was sometimes dated. The Internet changes this. At the Edmund's site, you can use the search function to narrow your search. In our example, we found some 111 entries under sport utilities, but when we limited the search to Sport Utilities with Automatic Transmissions and under $25,000, the list was dramatically reduced to only 15 vehicles. Microsoft's CarPoint also does a great job of focusing your search, but be careful not to limit yourself too much on the first pass. That is, use a higher price than you're willing to pay, and be open to alternatives with regard to options, such as two wheel drive versus four wheel drive.
Print it out your whittled-down list so you have a hard copy to work from. Next, use Edmund's and the other Internet sites listed to read up on these remaining makes and models that you have on your list. Slowly prune the list, eliminating vehicles that don't have the features you need and want, or the vehicles that don't meet your criteria. For instance, if safety is critical, look at crash test data, check which makes have air bags (driver, passenger, and even side-impact), which have anti-lock brakes, and so on. If resale is important, check residual values or used prices, using your average mileage assumptions from Step 3.
Now, Fool, set to! Spend a couple of hours researching your new vehicle selection, and winnow your choices until only a few remain. Good luck with your homework, remember to Be Foolish and avoid tailgating -- give your fellow driver some distance! We'll see you in Step 6 when we prepare to take our test drive.
Car Sites
- Edmund's links to the search criteria page in one of the best auto information online sources
- Microsoft's CarPoint is similar to Edmund's, but you may need the latest browser
- AutoSite is similar to Edmund's
- LeaseSource is a great place to learn about leasing and get residual pricing
- Kelly Blue Book is the online version of the well known used car pricing guide, check out what your deprecation may be
- Consumer Reports is available on AOL, soon on the Net, see if they reviewed any of your vehicles
- Car Connection is another excellent car related site
- National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration is the place to find your vehicle's past, crash tests, TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins). Use it -- your tax dollars are funding it.
Car Magazines
Buff Books contain reviews galore. Your particular vehicle may not be reviewed, but you may be able to use these publications to narrow your field. Remember, though, to be leery of uncritical gushing.


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Denge TV, December 9-2008
Adnan Oktar: For one thing, the spirit of opposition stemming from sectarian differences must be done away with. Shiites, Alawites, Bektashis, Wahabbists and all of them are all our brothers. They are all believers and immaculate people. They all love Allah and the prophets with a profound love. They are our brothers, a blessing for us. They are all a blessing. This idea, this idea of dissidency needs to be eliminated. In addition, when Islamic moral values spread to the whole Turkish-Islamic region that will give rise to activity, clarity of mind, discipline, submission to Allah, cleanliness, quality and profound reason. All that region will see the plenty and beauty resulting from that. Indeed, even the Christian world and the Jews will make use of it. That is why we need to make haste.
Çırağan Iftar Meeting, October 16-2008
Adnan Oktar: When Turkey acts a solder brother there will be nobody in the whole regions who refuses to accept Turkey as older brother. Shiites, Jaferites, Saudis and the Iranians will all accept it. For example, when President Ahmadinejad came here he prayed behind a Sunni imam in a Sunni mosque. What does that mean? It means I will accept it if you are the leader. That is clear, He said, "I have given a political message here." "I have issued a very important message," he said. What more could he say? Hezbollah will accept it and everyone. Nobody in the whole region will refuse Turkish leadership. Because Turkey is a most moderate, agreeable and reasonable country. Its people are respectable and worthy, highly cultured and well brought up. And the country acted as leader for many years, as you know. It has experience from Ottoman times. Turkey will emerge as the older brother of all Turkic and all Islamic countries. Everyone will see that. I am stating it openly; and I will again put my name to those words in 10 years' time, insha'Allah.
At a joint press conference held by he and Barzani, Davutoğlu said, "We Arabs, Turks, Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis will build the Middle East together."
Davutoğlu said they had discussed various matters in detail at their meetings and went on, "We saw that we have a common vision and the same approach. That vision is one based on the Middle East perspective."
Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that in the framework of that vision ethnic and religious groups could live together with a common political conception, political dialogue and economic integration. "We Arabs, Turks, Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis will rebuild the Middle East. The time has therefore come for everyone to take courageous steps," he concluded.