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Right-wing media just can't quit attacking Obama's faith
Research ››› ››› JULIE MILLICAN
Following polls showing that an increasing number of Americans wrongly believe President Obama is a Muslim, right-wing media figures have used the opportunity to continue to sow doubts about Obama's religious convictions.
Right-wing media seize on opportunity to further attack Obama's religious beliefs
Limbaugh: "Obama says he's a Christian, but where's the evidence?" On his August 19 radio show, Rush Limbaugh used Pew's findings to repeat the claim that NASA administrator Charles Bolden's recent comments on Muslim outreach show Obama "turned NASA over to a Muslim outreach program." Limbaugh went on to say: "The guy holds an Easter egg roll -- the White House website promoting the Easter egg roll does not mention Jesus or Christ. It talks about environmentalism. Obama says he's a Christian, but where's the evidence?" Limbaugh also brought up Rev. Jeremiah Wright's church to cast doubt on Obama's Christian faith, saying: "Reverend Wright's church is a weird brand of Christianity. The Reverend Wright's church -- black theology is what comes out of that pulpit, which is not exactly mainstream Christianity."
Beck on Obama: "I think he is a Christian that Christians don't recognize." On his August 19 radio show, Glenn Beck addressed the findings of the Time poll, saying: "Here's the problem with this. I find that a disturbing poll, because I don't think -- I think that is the easy answer for people who are like, 'Well, it doesn't make sense. Nothing makes sense.' And I think the easy thing is to say, 'I think he's a Muslim.' I don't -- I really don't. I think he is a Christian that Christians don't recognize." Beck went on to claim that because "social justice activists" in the media have so distorted Christianity, "nobody is explaining why Barack Obama doesn't feel right." Beck also used the fact that Obama attended Wright's church to further confuse the issue, saying of Obama: "When he did get Jesus, he got it from Jeremiah Wright. This is liberation theology. ... So the story of Jesus takes on a whole different light."
Beck: Obama's comments show "contempt for the Scriptures." On his August 19 show, Beck and his co-hosts attacked Obama for comments he made about the Bible that they said show "a lack of understanding" and that are "not Christianity." Beck went on to claim that Obama's comments are "such a distortion" and "shows contempt for the Scriptures." Beck added that Obama's Christianity "is again liberation theology," and that his comments were "his understanding of distorted Christianity."
Hannity guest Brigitte Gabriel: "I cannot speak on what god he prays to in his private space," but "all the signs show that he has a very soft spot for the Islamic world." On the August 19 edition of his Fox News show, Sean Hannity hosted Brigitte Gabriel to discuss the polls. Gabriel declared (via Nexis): "Finally people are paying attention to things after the fog has been lifted off of their eyes as to who did we really elect as president. The signs and the information were all out there. President Obama was born into the Islamic faith. Raised as a Muslim as a child. To a father who was a Muslim. ... He attended Islamic schools. I cannot speak on what god he prays to in his private space. I -- I'm not -- I cannot judge him for who he worships. But all the signs shows that he has a very soft spot... for the Islamic world." Gateway Pundit's Jim Hoft linked to Gabriel's claims, and following a video clip of her remarks, wrote, "A growing number of Americans believe Obama is Muslim."
Ace of Spades: "Obama has made no effort to be seen publicly practicing his faith." In an August 19 Ace of Spades post, Drew M. wrote: "It's obviously dangerous to think you can know what's in another person's heart but I don't think Obama is any more of a Muslim than he is a Christian." He went on to question Obama's faith in general and concluded that "Obama's religion is the state." From his post:
It's obviously dangerous to think you can know what's in another person's heart but I don't think Obama is any more of a Muslim than he is a Christian.
You can't have spent all that time in Jeremiah Wright's church and really expect mainstream American Christians to say you share their values. Despite all his talk about wanting to find a local church to attend in DC, he never did. The fact is, Obama has made no effort to be seen publicly practicing his faith. Again, the measure of one's faith isn't their public professions of it (lot's of bad people sit in the front row of pews every Sunday around the world) but when you're President, what you say and do matter in the forming of the public's opinion of who they think you are.
Again, with the caveat it's impossible to know what is in the heart of another, I think Obama's religion is the state. He's a leftist. Religion is a tool to use in gaining and holding power but in the end it's not the guiding light of his life.
I think the reason he's seen as a Muslim is because of his family history and it's the kind of religion a leftist would be more in tune with in America
Add all that to his constant talk about the need to reach out to the Muslim world and his distortions about the importance of Islam in America to his lack of mainstream Christian background and, well, this is what you get.
RedState: "Obama believes in one thing: that he should get what he wants." An August 19 Red State post by contributor "streiff" discussed a Washington Post article on the Pew poll. Streiff said of Obama's religion:
I don't know what Obama's religion is and don't much care. Obama's quarter century in a front row seat in the Reverend Jeremiah Wright's house of hate isn't any more dispositive of his Christianity than Bubba attending Matt Hale's Church of the Creator but that doesn't make him a muslim. If you're predisposed to believe he is muslim, you will always fall back on the claim that he's practicing taqiyya. Personally, I think Obama believes in one thing: that he should get what he wants. He sat through Wright's racemongering Sabbath after Sabbath because it brought him influence. If he thought becoming a Buddhist would guarantee his election in 2012, we'd see him boarding Air Force One with a shaved head and wearing a saffron robe. He is his own monotheistic religion.
Confederate Yankee: "Yes, Obama Was a Muslim. ... I don't think he's a Muslim now, any more than he is a Christian." An August 20 Confederate Yankee post claimed that following the release of the polls, "Apologists everywhere were quick to lash out and claim he is a Christian, and some claim he was never a Muslim. That isn't true." Confederate Yankee went on to cite a 2007 Los Angeles Times article that reported that Obama regularly prayed at a mosque as a child. As Media Matters has noted, this claim was debunked by a Chicago Tribune investigation which reported: "Interviews with dozens of former classmates, teachers, neighbors and friends show that Obama was not a regular practicing Muslim when he was in Indonesia." Confederate Yankee concluded:
I don't think he is a Muslim now, any more than he is a Christian (the black liberation theology he exposed himself to at Trinity under Rev. Jeremiah Wright is hybrid of Marxist political beliefs and black nationalism cloaked in Christian trappings). If he were honest, Barack Obama would identify himself as non-religious.
But he lies when he claims he was never a Muslim.
Right-wing media have relentlessly driven Obama-Muslim falsehood
Right-wing media have relentlessly pushed the myth that Obama is a Muslim. In the past two years, the conservative media have continued to lie about Obama's personal history, dishonestly distorting his faith to claim that he is in fact a Muslim and not a Christian. Those untruths have run the gamut from outright claiming that Obama is a Muslim to alleging that he "is a Christian that Christians don't recognize"; from using his family and upbringing in Indonesia to portray him as an "Islamist" to claiming he has an agenda that shows he has a "preference of Islam over Christianity"; and from distorting comments Obama or his administration has made to picking out symbols associated with his administration to perpetuate the lie about his faith.
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Real Estate At A Glance: Condominium sales
March 23, 2013
Condominium sales continue ahead of last year to date in number, but not in price. The average price for resale condominiums declined by about 7 percent from last year to date. Resale figures are based only 68 sales through February and will certainly look better by year end. Average price for all sales continues to run ahead of last year as a few high-dollar developer-owned units in Breckenridge influence that average.
The number of properties for sale is still stuck at the 1,500 level as owners continue to hold off on selling. Well priced new listings are gone in a matter of weeks.
$288,600 … average sale price for resale condominiums through February
$359,700 … average sale price for all condominiums through February
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Reading this thread while on vacation. Now I'm worried sick. Good thing we are heading home today.
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25 years ago I had a GSD that I left with a friend for the weekend. Just "tie her out on this cable" I said. My pup knew my friend and liked her very much. I was young and stupid and thought my dog would just understand. She ended up breaking the cable tie out and disappearing for the weekend. Thankfully I got her back and another friend who knew dogs well explained to me that the dog definitely does not see it my way. My GSD likely felt abandoned and at risk in this strange place. She freaked and her drive was to get free and get out of there. Ever since I have thought of it that way. If it isn't with a lot of care and time, wherever I drop them somewhere strange, I believe that they feel abandoned and they will move into a threat drive... fight or flight. I prefer having people watch my dogs at my house, but I also find a crate is god's gift, that is their mobile home and, I believe, gives them the security they need to settle in strange places. Glad she was okay and she will gain some of those years back but I am guessing based on what you saw, she was very stressed. But lesson learned.
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|Been there twice. We left our dog Dodger and Daisy w/ our good buddy and their uncle. We went camping . Dodger wouldnt eat and stayed in his cubby hole most of the days. When we got home Jon ,the buddy said he tried Dairy Queen hamburgers and all kinds of goodies and Dodge didn't care.As soon as we got home I called the vet and Dodge went the next day for a visit. Nothing was physically wrong. The vet thought he just missed us and basically his pack structure had changed. So I think Zeeva and Smokey could be going through the same thing. BTW Lucky doesnt want to eat or do much when Im gone and its my husband whose there. ithink dogs really bond and they miss us.
I have experienced something like this in the past. I watched my Mom's Pomeranian at my house a little while back. He has been a family pet and loves me and my husband; BUT while he was at our house without my Mom, his hair fell out and he actually went bald in a few spots, he stopped eating, and lost one pound in a matter of a week (this may not seem like a lot of weight but when you are only 7 pounds to begin with...). Everything seemed to be a big "effort" for him and he acted like a feeble senior dog the entire time we had him. He is only 6 and doesn't normally act like this.
Once he had been home for a few days he resumed his normal day-day behaviour, and acted like himself again.
I think for some animals being away from their families is a really stressful event. This isn't the case with my dog however, I could leave him with a random strange family and as long as they fed him he would be happy
Aged a few years in a few days?
I was gone this weekend and left the pups with the in-laws. My BIL has watched the pups before but at our home. This time it was at their place where they've stayed before but with me there. I trust in-laws in terms of letting the pups out for breaks, food, water etc. They haven't been on their walks.
We built them a 10X16X6ft kennel on the sand for the day and they stayed in the garage at night. They have a huge unfinished yard for breaks...The first night they tried leaving the pups in the kennel but Zeeva sort of freaked out and began breaking the wiring on the fence; she's a beast. They did well enough in the garage at night.
When I saw the pups today it seemed like they'd aged a couple years. I don't know if that makes sense...?
Were they stressed without their 'family' and their 'home'? Will they recover with time? I gave them a hose down with Dawn, brushed them, cleaned their faces, their eyes, ears, checked every inch of their bodies. Everything was fine. But they still didn't look 'refreshed'. They are exhausted and Zeeva has a weird posture when standing. It's sort of hunched and crooked...
Eating and pooing like normal. Zeeva still thumps her tail when I sing to her, and still barks at the neighbor's dogs...Smokey still begs for food and lays in his usual spot. So behavior is normal...
Please don't assume that my in-laws did a poor job. They did their best which in my eyes should've gotten the pups by for a few days. So I'm a little concerned.
Has anyone experienced this after boarding, leaving pups with someone else or having a pet sitter come by?
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"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."
— Albert Einstein
Kathryn Riley teaches computer media to middle school students, helping them create videos, web pages, and more using Adobe® Flash®, Fireworks®, and Dreamweaver® software. She also works with students to produce an all-digital, all-color yearbook and a video-based campus news magazine. Riley is the school's webmaster. In addition, she shoots and creates videos for the school, consults with various universities and associations, and trains other teachers in her school and district to create and maintain websites. She has been teaching since the late 1970s.
For an international virtual classroom competition, Riley's computer media class created a web page with a school from Russia and India, finishing in the top eight worldwide. Her classes have successfully competed in Multimedia Mania and ThinkQuest Junior, and her school once won Cool School of the week from Education World. With her students, Riley participated in Project Venture for five years; the class, the first to use advanced technology in its district, was considered a model. Riley herself won a Cox Excellence in Technology and Education award two years in a row, received a technology grant from (and was featured in) Family PC magazine, and has been interviewed by PC World magazine for her use of technology in the classroom.
Riley is a National Board Certified Teacher for Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescent through Young Adulthood.
She is a participant in the Intel Teach to The Future program, has consulted with Arizona State University in four programs, taught MESA (mathematics, engineering, science education) teachers, and created curriculum for high school teachers in computer science engineering. She also works as a subject matter expert for Certicorp, helping the organization develop international standards for digital communication.
Riley will be participating for several years in a grant program at ASU, called Prime the Pipeline (P3): Putting Knowledge to Work, funded by the National Science Foundation. The grant is designed to increase high school students' interest in studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business and better prepare them for college programs in these areas.


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Sibyl Danforth is a midwife in a small town in Vermont. She is well-liked by many and is well-experienced in maternity care and delivery. However, she, along with other midwives are often ridiculed and criticized by doctors in the community and across the nation, who believe that midwives are unfit to perform delivery as safely and efficiently as doctors are able to in a hospital setting. Sibyl performs an emergency cesarean section, in an effort to s...
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Skeletons at the Feast, takes place during the time of the Second World War, a fascinating tale that is told from various points of view. The author, Chris Bohjalian constructs the final days of the war on the Eastern Front, and details what it was like for civilians under the Nazi rule to be fleeing the pursuing Red Army. The main characters of the book are a wealthy Prussian family the Emmerichs and their eighteen year old daughter Anna. They have b...
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Mariner Kemper – 2014 Chairman of the Board of the American Royal
Mariner Kemper is taking the reins of the America Royal. He will be continuing a family tradition of involvement in this organization with his father, R. Crosby Kemper, Jr. serving as chair in 1991 and 1992. The building itself, Kemper Arena, was named in honor of Mariner's grandfather, R. Crosby Kemper, Sr. Below is an excerpt from his speech at Tuesday's annual meeting.
It is truly an honor to continue the tradition of The American Royal. The mission of The American Royal is—
To promote and celebrate the excellence in agricultural progress and to develop future generations of leaders through agrarian values.
My personal interest in this mission dates back to the lessons I learned from my father. My childhood and adolescent memories are filled with a connection to land, nature, animals and getting your hands dirty.
Sure they wore suits and ties, worked in office buildings, and helped people manage their money – the RIGHT way. But at the end of the day, and most Saturday afternoons – ties were replaced by hats, hallways replaced by fences and ceilings became the blue sky.
My father truly loved the American Royal as did his father before him. I share that love and understanding of the agrarian lifestyle and values.
The example of Eisenhower
This philosophy really hit home this past Thanksgiving as I was reading the biography of President Eisenhower by Stephen Ambrose.
President Eisenhower. Here's a man who served as Supreme Commander in Chief of World War II and President of the United States. And when he could find time to take a break from serving our nation, what did he do? He returned to his roots in Abilene, Kansas. Put on his boots, saddled a horse, talked about the weather and last year's alfalfa crop, and voiced his opinion on John Deere vs. International Harvester. He put himself in an environment that he believed in: the values, the sensibility and self-reliance born from an agrarian lifestyle. He embraced and understood the work ethic and ambition that is formed from living off the land. And then carried those principles and experiences in leading people and our nation to peace and prosperity.
I believe we need to "act like Ike," as many have said before. Lead with that work ethic and ambition. Self-reliance. Values matter.
State of The American Royal
Today, The American Royal enters the 115th year of serving and celebrating agriculture. And the core of our mission is to support the future of agriculture. We cannot, and must not, lose sight of this purpose to serve current and future generations. Every year we are introduced to some of these inspirational leaders, The Royal Scholars, and are captivated by their accomplishments and what is important to them.
It's motivating.
And when we listen to them, it's not about their farm, their town, their county or their state. Their vision is about our future and our country – and this reinforces what The American Royal stands for.
The American Royal is not an isolated activity for Kansas City or the Midwest. It is the AMERICAN Royal. You can build a case that every person, every company, every community is touched by and obligated to play a role in our agriculture system. After all, our economy and livelihood are reliant on a functional and safe agricultural system.
We are lucky to have such a rich ag history in Kansas City that gives us the platform to not only provide leadership but to celebrate what Kansas City and our surrounding regions mean to our national food and agrarian culture.
As Greg Maday once coined, the American Royal is truly Kansas City's most authentic asset. Every city has a performing arts center. Every city has a football team, but there are only a handful of cities in America that have something as special as the American Royal.
The American Royal is a critical piece in that food chain. We have done a great job as a supporter and advocate of agriculture throughout the years. The American Royal livestock shows, rodeos, educational programs, scholarships and world-famous barbecues are a foundation we all can take pride in.
Our Barbecue is the world's largest, but in my opinion, it is still Kansas City's best kept secret. When visitors come to town, what's the first thing they want to do? Hit up a world-famous Kansas City barbecue joint. We have a better reputation nationally than we recognize locally. We are continually listed on every Best Barbecue list and the Food Network does regular exposés on Kansas City barbeque. The American Royal barbecue should be THE event in Kansas City. It's one of our best assets.
And now is the time to think and act deeper than our roots and beyond our fences. But before we do that, we must have a heightened focus on cultivating our community. It is essential for us to involve a broader base of individual, civic and corporate support for The American Royal.
We need to act and think like Louisville, Kentucky when it comes to the Kentucky Derby. Or like Austin, Texas when it comes to the South by Southwest Festival. Or Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Those communities not only rally around the purpose–they also captivate the attention and participation of people throughout the U.S. and internationally.
And that's what we need to do. That's what we CAN do. The American Royal is valuable, unique and important—and it's up to all of us to make sure others have the opportunity to know the purpose it serves and the benefits it provides. This will be part of our mission for 2014, and we need your help to make it happen.
The American Royal in 2014
Many believe no other city in the U.S. can claim an agricultural history as rich as Kansas City's. From Lewis & Clark, to The Oregon Trail to one of the country's biggest railway hubs, Kansas City has served as a focal point for transporting grains, animals and freight. A recent report estimated the total value of freight handled within the Kansas City area each year is more than $800 billion.
Thanks in large part to the entrepreneurial vision of Kansas City Southern Railway, Kansas City has direct access to markets throughout the southern U.S., Mexico and the Pacific region.
This intersection of transportation and commerce has fueled entrepreneurial opportunities established by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce's Big 5 initiative. In fact, Kansas City has now established a global reputation as the center of the Animal Health Industry, and hosts several important international animal health conferences every year.
Given this, here are my three priorities for 2014:
- Capitalize on location in the Heartland – We have an opportunity to rally around what is unique in Kansas City and become recognized nationally. I also want to expand scholarship and educational activities.
- Secure broader engagement and endorsement from corporate and civic leadership – The impact of the American Royal is undeniable. Compared to the MLB All-Star Game that brought $60 million to the local economy ONCE, the American Royal does this every year. We need to remind the community of this impact to engage more advocates. Our ultimate goal is for the entire city to feel ownership of the American Royal.
- And finally, create a collaboration between Kansas City and American Royal for new facility — A new facility will breathe new life into the American Royal and agriculture. The American Royal will remain the inspiration for the future of agriculture. Rather, it will SAVE the city money. All while catering to constituents, community and ag-related interests from across the country.
As we look to the future, our role is not to defend The American Royal, but rather to promote it and build excitement for what we offer. We have an obligation and a responsibility before us.
President Eisenhower once said, "Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America."
Well America, here we are. The American Royal.
Mr. Kemper is the chairman and chief executive officer of UMB Financial Corporation and UMB Bank, n.a. He joined UMB in 1997. Mr. Kemper is active in both civic and philanthropic endeavors. One of the causes he is most passionate about is the arts. He currently serves as a trustee and executive committee member for the Denver Art Museum and is a past board member for The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City.


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Helen Frankenthaler
American, 1928 - 2011
Holocaust, 1955
Enamel, tube oil pigment, and turpentine on unsized cotton canvas
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The Albert Pilavin Memorial Collection of 20th-Century American Art 72.108
Helen Frankenthaler, a key member of the post-World War II New York School of painting, pioneered a process known as soak staining. Her method included diluting oil paints with turpentine and pouring them onto unprimed canvases, thus unifying the color with the raw canvas. The resulting soft-edged fields of color distinguish her work from the gestural expressiveness and hard-edged geometry of abstract works by her peers. She painted Holocaust shortly after visiting Europe, still in ruins following the war. In this early painting, the splattered and dripped paint connects her to Abstract Expressionism, while the large flat areas of red and saturated white anticipate her Color Field paintings.


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Adora Friends Alyssa makes a great addition to any doll collection or a great beginning to a new collection. Your child will love their new doll playmate for many years. Alyssa stands 18 inches tall and is designed with silky smooth and long blond hair. She has a light skin tone and big blue eyes that move with her motion. Your child can lie down with her new best friend as Alyssa's eyes will close and have a sleeping effect, a great way to encourage your child that it's time to take a nap or call it a night! The doll comes with two matching friendship bracelets that your child and Alyssa can share! Adora Friends Alyssa also comes with a cute casual outfit with capri denim pants matched with a floral top. She even comes with her own pair of matching shoes! Various parts of her body such as her neck move and adjust in many positions as well as her hands and feet, making it more fun for your child to play with!
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- A Guide to Shopping at Thrift...
Thrift stores are like a Pandora's box of great fashion finds. The best part is that each piece you find is unique, and extremely cheap. There are many thrift stores in every city nowadays
- Keep a Fab Prom Diet
Surely you would not want to look like a human sushi during you prom night right? As much as possible, every girl wants to look like a princess during prom.
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Hi all,
I am shooting you this wave from the south eastern US region. I don't know too many people down here that are interested in star wars or costuming. I have always tinkered in the prop and costume areana but never dived in...until now. I want to know more on how to create these things. I know I can i just don't know where to start. I am really looking forward to this journey and to start with Boba Fett is more than a dream. I can't wait to see how to get started.
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Dozens of lawmakers in both parties have signed a letter to congressional leaders that says a bipartisan agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff should include "a long-term, comprehensive deficit reduction plan."
Leading the effort are Representatives Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.), Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio), Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho). The group also put together a meeting last Wednesday with members of the Fix the Debt campaign, including Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, who co-chaired the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.
As of early this week, according to Cooper's office, about 77 members of Congress had signed the letter.
"To succeed, all options for mandatory and discretionary spending and revenues must be on the table," the letter says. " We also know from other bipartisan frameworks that savings from all parts of the budget and real reform of the tax system will be necessary to stabilize our debt as a share of the economy and assure America's fiscal and economic well-being over the long term."
Cooper, LaTourette, Shuler and Simpson were among the 38 lawmakers who received The Concord Coalition's 2012 Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot Award for their support of legislation earlier this year that would have followed through on recommendations from a majority of the Simpson-Bowles commission.


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The CORK (Concrete Opening Repair Kit) is the newest, most innovative and fastest way to form slab and wall penetrations, core drills, abandoned pipe chases and layout sleeves ranging from 2" to 12" and up to 16" deep. Within literally seconds you are ready to fill holes in both horizontal and vertical applications with your preferred product (concrete, grout, etc.). Until the introduction of the CORK, the method for patching and filling holes has been to form the hole from below with plywood (once it has been located) off of ladders or lifts, go back up above and fill the hole with preferred product and then return the next day to go back downstairs and strip the plywood (which once again is done off of ladders or lifts) from the ceiling as it is combustible and not allowed to stay in the ceiling.
The CORK's are made out of steel and aluminum which can be left behind in the ceiling as they are non-combustible and pose no potential fire hazard. Whether it is new construction, building renovation or working in an occupied facility, it is now fast and simple with the CORK to perform all of the work from above as it can be extremely time consuming and labor intensive forming and stripping the opening from below not to mention searching for the hole location from the floor below especially once all of the mechanical and electrical is installed and access is limited. It may sometimes not even be an option if you are working in an occupied facility. Now imagine how it long it takes for a worker to perform this task the traditional way which involves far more labor, travel time and equipment with the use of ladders and lifts which then also opens the door to unnecessary safety risks and exposures.
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Derek got a phantom.
Derek got a pump.
Started by Stev02112, Jun 12 2009 11:17 AM
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 03:06 PM
i too have a pump but mines an sl 68 II
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Posted 12 June 2009 - 03:11 PM
hey schreiter, hows the economics coming? and how was customer appreciation day? I unfortunately couldnt
Posted 18 June 2009 - 09:26 AM
the pump makes economics a ton easier. customer appretiation day was epic other than my exploding busrt disk on my co2 tank. dry ice burns like fuck
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Posted 21 July 2009 - 02:40 PM
haha i saw it happen from a distance
Posted 25 July 2009 - 11:28 AM
yeah it was funny wasnt it
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Posted 29 July 2009 - 10:21 AM
At least you didnt have a cube of it drop into your pants...
now THATS pain
now THATS pain
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Posted 19 August 2009 - 07:30 PM
dry ice is fun though, specially when you make explosives out of it...
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Celebrating Feminist Bloggers
SBAI is featuring feminist bloggers for the month of June! Feminist bloggers set the trends and raise critical voices in pop culture, politics, news, and more. They are at the forefront of feminism and social justice. They are shaping and creating conversations about important issues. Most importantly, they are making visible the struggles (and victories) that mainstream media miss. Check them out!
(Note: the views of bloggers and blogs listed aren't intended to represent the policies of SBAI and are unrelated to SBAI)
Mia McKenzie
Mia McKenzie founded her blog, Black Girl Dangerous (BGD) to help amplify the voices of queer and trans* people of color. BGD is a place to talk about important issues and also reflect the artistic talent of its contributors. It is an online place to express "our biggest, boldest, craziest, weirdest, wildest selves." McKenzie's first novel, The Summer We Got Free, was a finalist for the 2013 Lambda Literary Award and she is the recipient of the Astraea Foundation's Writers Fund Award in 2009. McKenzie's work has been published on Jezebel.com and in The Kenyon Review.
Vanessa Valenti
In 2004, sisters Vanessa Valenti and Jessica Valenti founded Feministing.com. The website is viewed as a pioneer in engaging feminist dialogue online and is one of the largest online feminist communities. Vanessa is now the Managing Editor of the website. She is involved with several feminist organizations including Girls for Gender Equity and Planned Parenthood. She is a winner of the Hillman Prize. Gloria Steinem describes Valenti as "one of the young women who inspire her and will ensure that the feminist movement continues." She is also co-founder and partner at Valenti Martin Media, which is a consultant agency for online communication as a means of social change.
Marie Lyn Bernard
Editor-in-Chief Marie Lyn Bernard (aka Riese) founded Autostraddle in March 2009 with Design Director Alexandra Vega. Autostraddle is the most popular independently-owned lesbian website worldwide and self-described as "a progressively feminist online community for a new generation of kickass lesbian, bisexual & otherwise inclined ladies (and their friends)." The website won the 2012 Bloggies' Weblog of the Year Award and has been nominated for "Outstanding Blog" by the GLAAD Awards. Riese's writings have been shown in many magazines including Marie Claire, Curve, and Interlude. She has also presented at BlogHer 2011, Yale, New York University, The University of Chicago, and The Museum of Sex.
Kortney Ryan Ziegler
Dr. Kortney Ryan Ziegler originally
created blac(k)ademic in graduate school as a place to engage in
conversations about black queer visibility outside of the classroom. In
December 2006 the site became inactive even after winning Best Topical Blog in
the Annual Black Weblog awards, and receiving notoriety on several top ten
feminist blog listings. Having finished graduate school, the website now
features Ziegler's critical essays and is focused on intellectual inquiry. The
website has been nominated for Outstanding Blog in the 2013 GLAAD Media awards
and for Best Blog in Transguys Community Awards in 2012.
Bevin Branlandningham
Bevin Branlandningham's blog Queer Fat Femme follows her on her mission to "make the world a safe place for people to love themselves, regardless of their differences." Branlandingham is interested in queer activism, body liberation, and self-love. She is a burlesque dancer, emcee, workshop leader, conference steering committee member, and also the host and producer of the podcast "FemmeCast." In 2008 she was recognized by the Mayor of Jersey City for her work within the LGBT community and was a top entrepreneur in GO magazine in 2011. Her writing has been featured in many publications including the recent book Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme.


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'You probably don't know what it's like to be a Sabres fan, so I'm going to tell you. Let's start at the end. This year feels different. I don't watch every tick of the game with a skeletal knowledge that it's not really going to be OK. This year, I'm watching as if I'm along for the ride as they win, because they're simply winning.'
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With no worries about using up all the royal blue blanks, Iceknyght at TeeTurtle
French Toast
Where they may need to worry about running out of blanks, RamyB at TeeFury
Tesla's Laboratory
Also, KDeuce at DBH:
White Elk Spirit
WinterArtwork at Teefury
Win or Die
A duo of Wirdou at TeeTurtle
Up in Time
Iron Man
Thanks for the share Narfcake
Winter Artwork at TeeFury
9th of Hearts
Chumpmagic at GoodJoe
Perdita at GoodJoe
Helping Hands
And a duo of DoOomcat at ShirtPunch
Just Keep Flying
Threat Neutralized
Jimiyo @ TeeTurtle
WinterArtwork @ DBH
Black Romance Ver.2
Tony Centeno at Qwertee
Another TFx2, RamyB at TeeFury
The Last Planeteer and Snow Angel
BootsBoots @ Goodjoe
Spread the Music
Harantula @ Qwertee
A pair of Spiritgreen @ TeeTurtle.
Wrong Droid
(I might just be supplementing the ones I bought from TF a while back; TT shirts are much much softer.)
Naolito at TeeFury
Vulcan Salute
Aled Lewis at DBH
A Simple Explanation
William Chua at DBH
Wild Band
A variety of new offerings at GoodJoe.
Hoop For Change
I Am Aware Of What You Are Doing In That Location
Anabel Lee
... and more!
One day only for $15, BootsBoots at GoodJoe. They DTG on American Apparel (AA) blanks.
Come Look at Our Book
One day only at $12, then $15 for the rest of the week. Queenmob at TeeTurtle. They screen on Next Level Apparel blanks.
Bunnies will F***ing Kill You
"The North Never Forgets" by FUACKA
Available only today at Shirtpunch.com
Kitty vs. Kittens, one of them by RamyB at TeeFury. They print on Alstyle blanks.
Free Kittens
CoD Designs at Shirtpunch. They print on Gildan blanks.
A trifecta of SpiritGreen at GoodJoe. They DTG on AA blanks.
What Goes Around Comes Around
Trilo Bites The Prehistoric Treat!
A slew of Kharmazero at Goodjoe. They DTG on AA blanks.
Mad Robot
Panda Bot Attack
8 bit Forever
The Turtle Way
Musical Rainbow Key
A Room with View
Yinyang Angel
My design: DARTH MALL is for sale today at
I should mention I have a few new shirts up at GoodJoe. You can buy them any time but shipping is free today. My favorites:
I have a cute Hello Kitty Princess Mononoke inspired shirt for sale today at ShirtPunch if anyone is interested in adding to their Hello Ghibli collection.
Chumpmagic at Goodjoe.
Human(e) Heart
Western Folklore: The Bear God
[quote postid="5468069" user="Narfcake"]A slew of Kharmazero at Goodjoe. They DTG on AA blanks.
The Turtle Way
Received my Turtle Way shirt today; Funny that Goodjoe doesn't DTG any better than woot. Mine is muddy just like the DTG woot shirts. No more DTG for me!
JadenKale at GoodJoe
Wisdom & Courage
Fuacka at ShirtPunch
Super All Star Smash Bros Royale
I have a design up for pre-order at Cotton Bureau. It's on super soft American Apparel tri-blend. I can't wait to wear this one.
thatrobert wrote:I have a design up for pre-order at Cotton Bureau. It's on super soft American Apparel tri-blend. I can't wait to wear this one.
I love this layout! Well done sir!
brockart wrote:I love this layout! Well done sir!
Thanks Brockart! I can't wait to wear this one.
BootsBoots at GoodJoe
Negative Atom
All her other designs there will be shipped free today too. They DTG on AA blanks.
Narfcake wrote:JadenKale at GoodJoe
Wisdom & Courage
Thanks for the pimping, Narfcake!
I also have
Autumn Bonsai
Star Harvester
and while it had a limited print at Tilteed, Ewe-Boat has a home at GoodJoe as well.
Needless to say, I have a storefront there
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and while it had a limited print at Tilteed, Ewe-Boat has a home at GoodJoe as well.
Needless to say, I have a storefront there
Ewe-Boat is pretty awesome.
If anyone is interested, I have these old derby entries for sale at Goodjoe. They have free shipping today, which is nice.
This Dr Who awesomeness is on Tee Fury today
I have a design on RiptApparel today (8-13-13)
I have another design up for pre-order at Cotton Bureau. This one is on ultrasoft American Apparel poly-cotton (I tried this and the tri-blend and I prefer the poly-cotton). This might look familiar to some of you -- it was on TeeFury years ago. Now's your chance to get it on a nice blank.
cdrewlow wrote:Ewe-Boat is pretty awesome.
Thanks, man! It's one of my favorite one color pieces. The nautical joke seems to be big here on the west coast.
Wirdou/Tony Centeno collab at TeeFury:
DoOomcat at TeeTurtle:
Nightmare King
Have a Nice Trip by Kharmazero was also printed here: http://www.teetee.eu/gallery_dett.php?lang=eng&iddesign=1642#.Uk5T6-KIV50
as Time Traveller
A trifecta of Fishbiscuit's "Hello Ghibli" collection at TeeTurtle this week. They screen print on Next Level Apparel blanks.
Hello Catbus
Hello Princess
Hello Neighbor
Jimiyo at Shirtpunch. They screen print on Gildan blakns.
El Presidente Bad Asses
LetterQ at KYSO. They screen print on their own blanks.
Advanced Robot Statistics
I have this one at CaptainKYSO!
Fourth print in one week! Fishbiscuit at RipT. They screen on Tultex blanks.
Greetings From Los Santos
An ex-derby entry here, OmarFeliciano at KYSO. They screen on their own blanks.
Another Week Lost
I'm fairly certain I remember seeing this one by dsladek up for voting a while back in one of the derbies, now over at CaptainKYSO today/tonight:
bluejester wrote:I'm fairly certain I remember seeing this one by dsladek up for voting a while back in one of the derbies...
Good memory! - this hails back from #192, and here are his shirt.woot prints.
Other shirts ... Naolito gets MADE at Threadless and has one at Teeturtle this week too:
Dragon Egg
Also at TT, a collab by Alberto Arni/Harantula
Wirdou at RipT:
Not the Droids We Are Looking For
ndikol is design-of-the-day at GoodJoe:
Stupid Fish
Late-in-the-day post, but SeedUvPain has the design-of-the-day at Goodjoe, which means on sale and free shipping. They DTG to AA blanks.
Goldilocks: Villain Adult Tee
Don't forget to he's also the artist spotlight here at Woot too.
Mother of dragons is avalaible at Unamee for today only
I have another design up for pre-order at Cotton Bureau. This one is on ultrasoft American Apparel poly-cotton heather black.
JadenKale has this beautiful design at GoodJoe. They also have free shipping until the end of the year.
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Selling these as I sold the car i was gonna use them on. Came off a 944 turbo I believe.
I do not have any other hardware or info to go with them but I know they can be used on vw applications like mk1/2/3
There are 2 sets, one set as larger pistons then the other
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PS Did I see a swarm trap in the background? Any luck this year catching any?
Noticed no gloves, What kind of bees? I'm trying to figure out which way to go with requeening some hives that chase you if you get within 100yard of them. Don't want to loose them but maybe a new queen will produce calmer brood.


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Nokia N9 Review
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The Nokia N9 was hottly anticipated and yet, sadly, this illusive handset won't be widely available to the majority of you readers. Simply put, when we hold the Nokia N9 in our hands, we're holding a piece of history. MeeGo, the culmination of decades of Nokia mobile software development, is now offically canceled So why are we reviewing the Nokia N9?
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- 08-17-09 09:58 PM #16Cadillac Owners Member
- Automobile(s): 09 silverado CC,SRX (N*), 07 Silverado crew 4X4, 2000 Impala
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Just did the torque converter, luckily we have GMPP 2005 N* AWD 62000 miles. Now a hum has started. Not the radio, not the Load Level compressor. Think it is a fuel pump issue, sound like a tuning fork (constant tone pitch) sometimes louder, we hear it when we are stopped moving and when I hear it and shut off the ignition it goes away. Wife claims she hears it lower and behind her. going to wait until it is more consistent then we will bring it in.
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Robersch... It is the Factory Visor Universal. Yes, I am thinking something is wrong with it because others state theirs works fine - and the fact that all other remotes in my household work fine opening these doors.
I can't use it on "My" door because my door is a brand that doesn't have a "Learn" feature. To add remotes you physically plug them into the head unit with a special plug and that syncs them so they work. My "HomeLink" in my mustang was perfectly happy copying my hand unit to open that door. But since GM decided to go with cheaper Generic Universal remotes, there is no "copy" feature like with HomeLink. Now - The Generics aren't bad remotes, they just don't work with as many head units, and can't copy a transmitter.
To that note :: My old Craftsman Head unit that I programmed to work from my SRX, only will remember 6 remotes. All 6 were being used (Family)... I removed my daughters hand held from the group, so I could program the SRX into the head unit. That didn't make my daughter very happy, but she doesn't live at home anymore anyway.
Also : My SRX did NOT come with that sexy lady that is driving in the SRX Commercial on TV. I am thinking about calling customer service and letting them know she is missing. I mean, if they included her in the car on the commercial, then she must be part of the deal! I wonder if she is an after market accessory!
- 08-20-09 12:26 AM #18Cadillac Owners Enthusiast
- Automobile(s): 2005 SRX N*V8 RWD; 1999 DeVille Concours
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Wish I could offer better info, but ....
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Well... Here is an UPDATE!
I dropped my SRX off at the dealership (Elco Cadillac - great people!) on Monday - they kept it for a couple of days. They gave me a DTS with 750miles on it to drive. I learned that I didn't care for the DTS.
Below is a detail list... It upsets me a bit that with the two biggest things I took it in for, they are telling me can not be fixed - and that is the Nav Screen not turning OFF, and the transmission shifting like a mad hatter when in cruise on the highway.
Tech says this is normal, and they can not make it go off. No TSB's or write ups about it. ((Does yours turn off when you hit the power button, or just turn into a big blue lightbulb like mine? Has anyone gotten a dealer to fix it?))
End of issue - GM will not repair.
Dealer ordered a replacement mirror to fix ripple in glass and heating problem... YEA!
Tech says this is normal - no TSB's or Write Ups about it. ((Does anyone else's car do this "crazy shift" crap when in cruise on trips? Has anyone gotten their dealership to fix it?))
End of Issue... GM will not repair.
Dealer re-aligned all doors.. NICE! Closes with gentle push now.
Dealer could not reduplicate - blew out all drain tubes. (Considering it is much cooler and lower humidity lately, I figured they would not get it to drip - glad they at least tried. So we wait until next summer on this one.)
Dealership ordered replacement handle - YEA!
Dealership ordered replacement unit - YEA! This actually surprised me! I figured they would try to say it works how it works.
Tech stated Sexy Lady only comes with certain V series and XLR Models. So I'm out of luck. But he did say I might be able pick up an after market girl at some of the high class clubs! He also indicated that used models were available online!
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Another Update....
So, I have my daughter and her baby in my SRX, and it is 50 degrees and she is cold... so I set the Air Temp to 75 degrees... after a while I notice it is not getting any warmer... so I set the temp to 88 degrees.... 10 minutes later it is about 60 degrees.
Bummer.. my heater isn't heating - - well.. actually the automatic temp control is not doing anything UNLESS you set it to MAX.. THEN the defrost kicks in and starts putting heat.
So.. if I switch Fan and Vent to Manual.. then heat to MAX, I get heat. If I don't do those things.. I get outside air temp.
So, I received my note in the mail that the other parts are ready, so I guess I'll have them look at the heater control while they are fixing the other stuff.
I am ever so slowly thinking I should not have bought an American car!
- 10-12-09 05:30 PM #21Cadillac Owners Enthusiast
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Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Wizard, regarding the visor remote unit: I have the Lear Universal on my '08 (three buttons/three lights), and it just would not talk to my Linear-brand garage openers. We tried everything, just wouldn't work. I had to go to the Lear website and buy a $25 adapter for my garage opener, that will talk to the Caddy unit.
Now it works, but I threatened to send GM the bill for the adapter.
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Wrench... yes... the 09' openers are NOT the same as prior years... GM saved some bucks by getting away from the HomeLink brand and going with the cheapo Chinese one. This unit will only work with openers that let you "sync" to them - and then not all brands are supported. You should send GM a bill for the adapter - but considering they are bankrupt, and not paying the people they already owe money to - don't' hold your breath waiting for the check!
Now - back to my subject at hand... I FINALLY got my SRX back.
First.. dropped it off with heater complaint... they returned it saying nothing was wrong.. no codes, no TSB's... I returned it with same complaint - plus some diagnostic details of my own... They returned it to me saying nothing was wrong - again.... again I returned to to them saying fix the damn thing and making quite a stink about it... they called me at my work telling me yet again that there was nothing wrong with it.. so I cut out for lunch and went to the dealership.. had them start the car in their parking lot and let it run while I listened to the Tech explain to me how the computer could not find nothing wrong - - and while I told him maybe it was probably something the computer wasn't hooked too, and maybe he should start being a mechanic instead of a computer operator! (Stupid Techs today don't fix things, they just let computers tell them what to replace!) Anyway - My car sat there for 20minutes while we talked, and the tech accidentally left the temp setting on 83 degrees. Well - when I got ready to get into car I noticed the setting.. however temp was actually around 60 degrees.. I had Tech sit in passenger seat and explain to me how setting of 83 but real temp of 60 was NORMAL.. of course.. he could not explain that... I made a lot more noise and started my own assessments right there on the parking lot... looking under dash, I noticed an unusual brilliant red plug on a hose!.. it looked very out of place because everything else under there was rather benign in color.
Bottom line.... I had complained about dripping water on accelerator foot from AC... The tech that worked on that, put a plug in a hose he found under dash... that particular hose happen to be part of the sensing system for the heater (not the AC.. just the Heat)... and of course, with plug in hose, heater could not tell what cabin temp was, so it went with factory safety default of - you guessed it.. 60 degrees!
So... A total week of work, several sensor replacements and excuses they sort of finally fixed my car, but they would NOT have done so if it were not for my insistence that they were WRONG and my heater was NOT acting normal. And all the Mechanic had to do was stop looking at the computer screen and start looking under the dash!
As for the other stuff on my list...
- They replaced the garage opener - I haven't had time to test it.
- They replaced the mirror - - I'm sorry they did, because the new one is more rippled then the original one.. oh well... back to the drawing board.
- They replaced my door pull handle.. good job.
- Sexy lady - - I got to flirt with the Rental Car lady..that was as close as that got!
My transmission still shifts hard and erratic when on cruise control.
The screen still turns bright blue when I turn off the Nav Unit.
BUT.. I have HEAT now.. a very handy thing to have as we approach winter!
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
Having the dealership replace the Garage Remote was the right thing to do. It works from a least 100 feet away now.. and opens the door every time I hit the button on a single hit. Before it would only worked if you were within 25 feet, and sometimes you had to hit the button as many as 4 times before it actually opened the door.
I still wish Cadillac used a HomeLink branded unit, like the ones that are/were in ALL my other cars - - because "My" garage door doesn't have a Sears opener.. and it doesn't allow you to "learn/Add" openers like the sears one does. It is really SAD that GM decided to save a few pennies per Caddy by going with a cheap Chinese unit, instead of sticking with the HomeLink brand. I could see them doing that on a Chevy.. but not a Caddy.
I think I found a Sears "Add On" garage door controller that will let me rig it so I can open my door with my Caddy opener.. we shall see.
Re: So... What is wrong with your NEW SRX?
New Stuff:
I'm at 21k miles now...
She is starting to fall appart!
- The control handle for the passenger side vent fell off!
- The cover on the rear wiper over the spay nozzle fell off (on the road of course so it is GONE!)
- Something is now making a very annoying tapping rattle behind me or above me - I can't tell.
- The Remote Controls are now working goofy - you have to be within 15 steps of the car before they work, and can't hit the buttons too quickly or nothing will happen - the colder it is the worse the problem.
- The Rear Overhead Control panel flops in the headliner, as if it isn't connected to anything.
- The Remote Start will only run the car for about 3 minutes - I have to restart it Twice when the temps are below 20 degrees if I want it warm enough to melt ice off of the windshield.)
- The rear non moving windows in the back doors both are loose and flop about in the frame. ( I noticed this cleaning them and was afraid I might push them out!)
The Remote thing is driving me nuts.. With Winter being here I want to use the Remote Start - - however, if I am in Front of my SRX you have to be within 15 steps of the car before the remote will do anything (IT is approximately 50 steps to my car in the driveway.) It will work from slightly farther away - 45 steps - if you are at the rear of the car.
The remote for my 05 Mustang works if you can see the car - like a football field away! (I have an UNGO Remote Start on it, and it runs the car for 12 minutes.)
The unlock/lock remote for my Honda Goldwing works easily from a couple of hundred feet away!
Looks like Dealer Trip Time again.
- 02-16-10 03:35 PM #25Cadillac Owners Member
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Wow, that is an incredible amount of problems.
I have a 2008 V6 AWD with exactly 21,751 miles on it at the time of posting this, and I haven't had to have a single thing repaired on it!
I do have one little rattle in the drivers door that stops if I drop the window even the slightest amount, but that's it... I haven't bothered to take it in "just" for that though.
- 02-24-10 11:04 AM #26Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
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2007 SRX4 V8 @ 26,500 mi. While I don't qualify as a new car owner (recently bought certified pre-owned from a Cadillac dealer), I hope my short experience with the car will help some one struggling with unresolved issues, ones whose symptoms are sporadic/can't be replicated at the dealer, or may be coming up to the end of their warranty and wits end and are wondering if they can get their problem(s) resolved once and for all..
Before I begin, let me say that to me there are few things in life more frustrating than to plunk down a rather large chunk of change (54 large sticker as a starting point, pick your number) and feel that they made a poor choice when there are so many solid options out there for this vehicle size/class in either the SUV or crossover vehicle market. Adding insult to injury, to have the unresolved issue(s) nagging you, staring you in the face, or ringing in your ears every single day, every mile driven. Personally, it amazes me that my 2007 SRX, which is the fourth year of the first generation SRX, has manufacturing and/or design issues that should have been long since eradicated on the front end, before the car reached the showrooms and the customers.
In their defense, the dealers and their service departments are stuck fixing mistakes not of their making. But they take on the entire wrath of those within a disgruntled buying public. We shoot the messenger so to speak. How many of us, for example, have had bilge water accumulating in the rear jack storage area? An uncooperative or rattling sunroof? Suspension issues well within warranty periods, some of which come and go and can't be replicated when we arrive at the dealership?
The complexity that defines a high end vehicle in today's automotive market is partially to blame. One only has to glance at the features and options, a 500 page owners' manual, or the 100 page DVD/NAV/entertainment system supplement to realize that the market has created a monster, and we can't go back. Yet some manufacturers consistently do a better job than others as one can clearly visualize when glancing at those solid black "much worse than normal" circles in a Consumer Reports owners satisfaction survey issue. No Toyota jokes, please. Even the top import dogs are no longer the bastions of "bulletproof", pick your continent, country of origin, or manufacturer.
Yet the solution for you and me is in the execution. We cannot fix the underlying issues that got the manufacturer(s) in a quality pickle, except to vote with our feet and our checkbooks. I could have picked a plethora of what appears to the casual observer and to the informed alike a vehicle with a better initial quality or long term track record than the SRX. But I CHOSE the SRX despite my research because this Cadillac offered me the price/performance/convenience/appearance/functionality that TO ME set the SRX apart from the herd. The solution to the shortcomings is now in my hands.
Forums such as this are a goldmine of "solution" information for the consumers. But so few of us on a relative basis take the time to do our homework and use these forums to our advantage, either before purchasing or after. I am guilty of that when my emotions take over and in exasperation simply dump the car off and demand: "Fix it!" I cannot comment on what sort of data base dealers use to diagnose and treat the automotive patient. I have read TSBs (technical service bulletins) and have concluded that those writing them need a serious lesson in communication. Management needs to categorize and manage the service data. And corporate types and the pencil heads need to bridge the gaps between numerical occurences, customer satisfaction, impact on market share, and their profitabiliy/SURVIVAL Better yet, have them (mandatory) spend a week in the service area of a dealership so they can go back to corporate and make a difference! The corporate vision and the realities of operations cannot be kept separate as isolated entities.....they should be joined at the hip, but it doesn't seem so to me.
Back to my vehicle, within 1,000 miles of delivery @26,500 miles:
1.) Front Suspension Clunks: Clunk diagnosed as worn insulators on the front swaybar. Replaced. Clunk gone.
2.) Front Suspension Groan: Groan diagnosed as worn bushings, lower control arm, driver's side. Replaced control arm assembly. Groan gone.
3.) Third Row Seat Does Not Fully Retract Flush to the Floor: Diagnosed as the "stop calibration." Recalibrated. Seat folds flush.
4.) Jack Storage Area Under Third Row Seat Taking On Water: Diagnosed as a gap in a pinch weld around hatch opening. Sealed. Leak gone.
5.) Utraview Sunroof Express Open and Close Not Functioning: Diagnosed as an alignment and lubrication Issue. Aligned and lubricated. Working for now......
Forums such as this gave me the answers BEFORE I took the car back in for resolution. I at least had the peace of mind knowing the answers to the problems going in, that they were fixable, thanks to you guys. I didn't share that knowlege with the dealer tech service writer, and the dealer technical service reps did a fine job by themselves without any "help" from me. But I was ready to "help."
Another observation. I was the customer from hell. I emailed my complete list of issues and a detailed description of the symptoms to both the sales rep and to the Service Manager before booking my first srvice appointment. First names, last names, titles, days/dates, vin #, stock #. Then I kept the email thread back and forth alive to and from the dealership, even documenting day/date/time/person spoken to/title phone calls. Was I gearing up for a war? One that could eliminate any discussion about the who, why, where, when, and how? One that could hold up in a lemon law action in a MA. court if necessary? You bet. Did that help "motivate" the other side to get rid of me. I don't know, but I would like to think it was unnecessary and that the dealer would have done the right thing by me without the spectre of an early and often full court press.
In another forum I read where a gentleman had his new 2007 SRX back to the dealer "20 times' over the first 24 months, mostly over recurring issues which he said his dealer could not make go away. And several of them. His take after driving Acuras was that the SRX was "junk" and that "no one should buy one." My take, he was far too patient and trusting. Naive as well because he stuck it out with the same dealer and service department and didn't explore the lemon laws at his disposal right out of the box. Was he wrong to expect more than he got? No, and no customer should be treated that way. You escalate, change dealership horses if necessary and practical, and press. And educate yourself through these forums. Summary: expect what you expect, and more often than not that is exactly what you are going to get.
My Cadillac dealer doesn't know me from Adam because this is my first transaction dealing with them. Was I aggravated over the certified pre-owned propaganda? You bet. A service that this dealership performed touting the words, and I quote, "impeccable condition," "thoroughly inspected," "110 quality points," peace of mind," "comprehensive," "scrutinized," "stringent guidelines," and "integrity." I had a face-to-face with the service folks over that one. "Explain, please, how any of these words describe what was performed before I took delivery? Or how all of these issues escaped your pre-certifion process but were found by a knucklehead know nothing like myself. By the way, the service technician who performed the pre-certification process on my vehicle......who was he? I don't want him working on my SRX."
But I will also give credit where credit is due. I'll give my Cadillac dealershp five stars for after-the-fact results so far because that is what counts at the end of the day. I am two thousand miles down the road since purchase.
Hope this blather helps someone out there. If nothing else, I got my wife off my case for the time being.
- 02-24-10 11:42 AM #27Cadillac Owners Member
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You guys are soooooo lucky!
Wanna trade?
Now my rear window washer squirts into the air, instead of on the window...
It has gotten a bit warmer, so the remote now works within 25 steps -- guess I best take it in for repair before it warms up too much and the dealership tells me they can't duplicate the problem.
The noise behind me is definitely the Sun Roof... I can make the noise stop by pressing up on the glass.
and that damn annoying blue screen when you turn off the radio is still there.
- 02-24-10 09:57 PM #29Cadillac Owners Fanatic
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Professor and JSI....re the rear window washer squirting into the air. It isn't a rear window washer. You have the 007 option package which includes a hose that squirts oil on the bad guys chasing you. I have been unable to find out how it operates after reading the entire 500+ page owners' manual and am moving on to the 100+page DVD/NAV manual. It must be in there.
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My Favorite Beauty Items of 2007Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 was a big year in beauty for me! I started this blog in early 2007, and since that time I have rediscovered my love of nail polish (my collection of colors has grown from about 7 to well over 200), tried a huge number of new products and these are the ones that I've fallen in love with over the past year.
Skin Care
Skin Care was a big thing for me this year, I reviewed the anatomy and physiology of skin as well as reviewing how many product categories work in the Skin Series, and I have to say that my skin is much better now that it was this time last year (with the exception of my Kinerase review).
Bioelements Flash Foam Cleanser is a fantastic gentle cleanser. I use this every morning in my shower. It's gentle enough to apply all over, it doesn't dry out my skin and the citrus scent is fantastic.
This year I was lucky enough to find 2 facial scrubs, where previously I had thought a product appropriate for facial skin did not exist! After using both products, I feel the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion with it's finer grains is better for those with sensitive skin but Bioelements Pumice Peel would be better suited for those with combination or oily skin.
The new Neutrogena Wave exfoliating machine has just been released, but already I love it! This little hand held machine has quickly integrated itself into my routine, I've been using this machine a few times a week with great results. Simply place the little pads on the velcro surface and run it over your face for a few minutes. It does feel like you aren't doing anything, and should be scrubbing your face harder. However, the results speak for themselves: smooth, radiant skin without redness or irritation!
The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ is one of the ultimate products in terms of pampering and decadence. This scrub works much better than simply brushing your lips, tastes great, and that cute little box doesn't hurt either!
Bioelements Quick Refiner is a gentle gel packed with alpha and beta hydroxy acids. It is a perfect alternative to scrubs, and is gentle enough to use everyday! A little bit goes a long way, and I especially recommend applying it after the Power Peptide to improve application and decrease the amount of product used. This product was definitely the reason I saw such fast results with the change to Bioelements products, and it is always the first one I recommend to friends.
Prevage Anti-Aging Night Cream- This cream is my new favorite night cream. It contains multiple ways of preventing aging, is wonderfully (but not overly) moisturizing. I love the package, this jar prevents exposure to sun and air prolonging the life of the cream. The only downside is the $125 price, but I do feel it is well worth it!
It's easy to add peptides to your nightly routine with Power Peptide, which I love! Just a few spritz on my face and that is it! I particularly love using this before any treatments, since I'm sure to get a more even application and use less product.
Shine Reduction
Dr. Brandt's Pores No More is likely my favorite new to me product of the year. This is a great primer that not only lessens the appearance of pore, but also dramatically decreases the amount of shine I develop on my skin by the end of the day! This is one of my everyday products and definitely a holy grail product for anyone with a bit too much shine on their t-zone by the end of the day.
This Cetaphil Cream is likely the best moisturizer for anyone with a skin issue, such as dry skin, ezcema or other issues. I find that it works best when applied right after a shower to really help seal in moisture and with it my skin has dramatically improved! There's a reason it is so often recommended by doctors...
Hair Care
Neutrogena's Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask- For years I had used the same deep conditioner, but this Neutrogena product completely blew it away! The mask was fast, really helped strengthen my hair and increase the shine.
Kiehl's Heat-Protective Silk-Straightening Cream- Over the past year or so my hair has become more and more curly, but not quite enough to look good. So, I've had to find ways to help straighten my hair. This cream has been incredibly helpful. When applied to damp hair, it helps my hair stay soft, silky and non-frizzy without creating stickiness. I'm on my third tube already!
The New Max Factor- After my visit with Jake Bailey, Celebrity Makeup Artists for Max Factor, I have to say that I am loving the new revival of the Max Factor Brand. The new glosses, including Secret Rendevous (the perfect red, pictured here), are amazing! The eye liners (I love Green & Bare It and Jean Jacket are both exceptional) are soft enough to use on the entire lid to create long lasting, fast looks. I'm especially looking forward to the Vivid Eyeshadow release in January!
Magic Lash is truly the most versatile of any eye lash product I've ever tried. These little fibers are applied like mascara, and can create incredibly thick and long lashes that are amazing! For me this is not an every day product, but it really delivers when you want to make a statement.
For days that I don't need the Magic Lash lashes, this year was a great year for length and thickness created by a single mascara! My favorites were MAC Plush Lash, Prescriptives False Eyelashes, and Cover Girl Lash Blast.
MAC Studio Fix Foundation came through in a pinch for me earlier this year. I became too pale for my previous foundation, and when I ran to my nearest MAC store I discovered not only a foundation that was the correct color but one that saves me a lot of time each morning. I use this foundation with my Elizabeth Arden Kabuki Brush, and with a few quick sweeps I have perfect skin!
Bobbi Brown's Stonewashed Nudes Palette may look like just any basic eye shadow palette, but I assure that it is not! The colors are buildable, have just the right amount of shimmer when needed and best of all, these shadows go with everything! I find myself using one of these shadows nearly every day.
This year I also finally found a lipstick that I could call a "perfect nude" for me, it is MAC's High Tea, and I have to tell you that I have already used up about a quarter of my tube, so thank goodness this is a "regular" shade, and not limited edition!
Nail Care
The OPI Hollywood Collection was especially fantastic, I bought nearly all of the colors and they rank among my favorites. The Pro-Wide Brush makes the perfect three stroke application possible, while the wear, application and color depth of OPI can not be beat by other brands.
The undisputed favorite cuticle remover of the Makeup Alley Nailboard is Sally Hansen's Instant Cuticle Remover, which only takes about 15 seconds to give you the cuticles of a hand model, no cutting required!
I rediscovered fragrance this year as well! While I used to be a girl that owned many different fragrances, and rarely wore the same scent two days in a row. I'm especially loving scents with amber, bergamot and white floral notes. While I thought that I had issues with patchouli in scents, I've found that as a base note I love it!
A few of my favorite scents this year:
Badgley Mischka Fleurs de Nuit
Bond No. 9 Chinatown
Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol's Silver Factory
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The Neutrogena Wave looks so interesting, as does Magic Lash.ReplyDelete
Nice list! I will definitely be trying out the MAC High Tea lippie.ReplyDelete
What a list! Magic Lash is going on my list of buys for 2008. Thanks and I wish you a super 2008!ReplyDelete
Thanks to the Chinatown candle, I've completely fallen in love with Chinatown... must get my hands on a bottle now. :) Great list, I'm definitely going to look into the Dr. Brandt products.ReplyDelete
Ooh, I have been loving your posts on skincare throughout the year so it was great to know what your favourites were! I love the medical approach that you take, so keep up the great work and happy new year!ReplyDelete
Huge seconds to the Instant Cuticle Remover and Chinatown! I'm definitely trying out some of those haircare products - now that my hair has grown out, it needs a little more attention! Nice list :~DReplyDelete
Oh I'll be trying that cuticle remover and the Cetaphil cream! Thanks!ReplyDelete
Happy New Year,
The Neutrogena Hair Mask has been a staple of mine for a few years now, as well as the leave-in conditioner of the same series. Absolutely fantastic.ReplyDelete
I'm another fan of lip scrubs. Such a little thing that makes a world of a difference.
Happy New Year!
I'm sold on the Neutrogena Wave!! Great list. Happy new year!ReplyDelete
Your skincare picks are fantastic! I will cave on the Power Peptide!!!ReplyDelete
I have just recently started to appreciate Silver Factory. I assumed it would be too masculine on me but it just settles into this warm and comforting incense scent.
2nd on the BB Stonewashed palette. I can not wait to see what she does in 2008.
Thanks for putting up with all the techie glitches this year and participating!
Hope you have a fabulous 2008!
I love Bond Chinatown (had it on my list too) and you reminded me that I never did get around to purchasing the Bobbi Brown Stonewashed Nudes )= I'll try and tell myself I have enough makeup already but then stalk ebay (=ReplyDelete
Great List and have a wonderful 2008!
this is a terrific list! i'll have to check out the Neutrogena Wave. and the MAC High Tea is definitely a great shade!ReplyDelete
- Dramaqueenie2January 3, 2008 at 12:53 PM
After reading your Favorite Things, I was excited to find the Neutrogena Wave at the Nordstrom Rack last night. I bought it and a refill pack for about $16 (it even comes with a battery!)ReplyDelete
My skin was so dry and flakey from this cold Midwestern weather, but after using the Wave just once, my face was as smooth and soft as a baby's. This product is great and the cleanser didn't irritate my sensitive skin at all. Thanks for the reccomendation!
Hey! I just wanted to let you know I love what you're doing here on this blog. It's extremely useful to have someone so diligent and determined reviewing all this. I'm going to use it to pick out beauty stuff for my wedding this summer! There is so much marketing for wedding beauty that it's hard to find the best products--especially if it's as simple as a 99 cent wet n wild #666! Thanks & keep up the good work!ReplyDelete
Kiehl's hair cream...I love this product!ReplyDelete
This blog is very nice!
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