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Offering up a new look at the much-awaited fairy tale based film, a still of Lily Collins channeling Snow White in "Mirror Mirror" has just been released.
The comedy/action-adventure picture also stars Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen and Armie Hammer as Prince Andrew Alcott.
Directed by Tarsem Singh, the film sees Miss Collins' character as "an exiled princess who enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright in a magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal."
Also starring Nathan Lane, Robert Emms, Michael Lerner and Sean Bean, "Mirror Mirror" is set to hit theaters on March 16, 2012.
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Angry Birds Seeks NFC Magic in Location
Rovio is looking to take Angry Birds local with location-based integration, which will enhance game play for users when they visit real-world locations. The feature, called Magic Places, builds off a previously announced near-field-communication feature for certain Nokia phones, allowing a very limited number of users to unlock additional levels when they tap two NFC phones together or tap an NFC tag at a location.
With Magic Places, when users arrive at a location with GPS-enabled smartphones, they will be able to trigger new content such as Mighty Eagle, the most powerful character in the game, as well as a raft of never-before-released game content. Users will be able to compete with other players on a localized leaderboard for each venue. Stepping back, Rovio is looking to turn Magic into a broad platform that will be built into all of its products, spurring real world interactivity through NFC, GPS, and other technologies.
I caught up with Rovio Mighty Eagle Peter Vesterbacka and Ramine Darabiha, product manager for Angry Birds Magic, who are in New York to talk more about Magic Places. I asked what it means to leverage location in Angry Birds and what the implications are for Rovio's business.
Darabiha said the idea for Magic Places is to build more fun into the game, turning what is often an activity played in isolation into something you do in the real world. He said Rovio is not interested in turning every location into a Magic venue but is looking to use the location option selectively to enhance game play for users. The key is find places that complement the game and make the experience more memorable for users.
Location: "Distribution Point for Us"
"We're using this as a way to encourage people to go and find new places and new content," Darabiha said. "It will be a distribution point for us."
The company is rolling out MagicPlaces to its various Angry Birds games editions later this year and is preparing to announce new U.S. retail partners in the coming weeks. Vesterbacka said that while Magic started with NFC and Nokia to unlock content, he said other technologies such as Bump can be utilized to reward users.
Rovio is focusing on this effort and sees a big opportunity to extend itself into real world interactions, which can make the game more meaningful for people. It contributes to Rovio's more ambitious goal to build 1 billion fans of Angry Birds.
I think this could be a decent revenue source down the road, too. Angry Birds has a rabid, loyal following and can help popularize location-based services by showcasing the feature. Rovio might find merchants sufficiently interested in introducing their locations to the Angry Birds user base to pay a premium for it. If the Magic Places are thoughtfully selected and tied to some real-world actions and rewards outside the game, it could put Angry Birds into a position of uniting merchants and retailers with customers—something Foursquare and other location services are attempting to do.
Rovio's Payoff: Engagement, not Cash
Darabiha—scheduled to reveal more on Tuesday, June 14, at the ReadWriteWeb 2Way Summit in New York—said there is no plan to aggressively monetize Magic though merchants. He said merchants can expect to see increased traffic, but the payoff for Rovio is to build deeper engagement with the Angry Birds brand.
The game is already a runaway success, having been downloaded 200 million times as it spreads across numerous platforms. Rovio is now looking to tap that community and build a larger business from its fan base. Vesterbacka showed me a glimpse of the upcoming Angry Birds cookbook. Rovio has also sold a number of plush toys and is looking to push Angry Birds onto larger screens, potentially as Hollywood fare. The company has also introduced its own carrier billing system for virtual goods.
As my colleague Bobbie Johnson wrote recently, Rovio needs to figure out what comes after Angry Birds. A real-world component of Angry Birds won't answer questions about what the next big hit might be for Rovio. The company is merely showing that it's exploring every opportunity with its hit franchise. With $42 million in funding, Rovio has plenty of resources. I agree with Bobbie that Rovio has to be thinking about what's next. Vesterbacka assured me that the company is doing so. For now, I'm curious to see what Rovio can do with location. Despite all the badges and further rewards, location isn't everyone's idea of fun. Angry Birds could change that some.
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Hey, can I get one of these that attaches to a keychain?
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Next up, the 9mm comb vs the 45 comb debate.
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Good stuff!
"I've read the whole thing from Generations to Revolutions and I like the part about the loafin' and the fishin' the best."
once again great real world stuff. every kid needs a comb
Imagine that with a real metal comb that's had a tad of filing on the tips. Nice.
What's to stop the guy from punching you in the face with his left hand???
Having 4 girls, I am familiar with the feeling of combs being raked across skin. If this buys me enough time to get away or swing the balance of control, I'll take it. To me, this isn't like trying to get a kubaton to get some kind of a joint lock; it's fast and furious and has the potential to put space between me and my attacker.
"I've read the whole thing from Generations to Revolutions and I like the part about the loafin' and the fishin' the best."
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The potential and constraints of multimedia in university settings
Furneaux, Craig W. (2004) The potential and constraints of multimedia in university settings. In Effective Teching and Learning Conference 2004, Logan Campus, Griffith University. (Unpublished)
Multimedia has potential to provide great value to educational experiences. This value can be seen in the development of new resources; the capacity to facilitate deep situated learning and transfer to real life situations; and meeting the needs of individuals. Against this, a number of factors inhibit the realisation of the potential of multimedia. These factors have been identified as predominantly resource based, with lack of time, people, finance and skill being predominant. Then again, poor design, technology lag, legal issues and sheer inertia amongst staff are also seen to inhibit effective implementation of multimedia in education institutions. It is only by initiating simultaneous change in the technological, human services and management realms that the potential for multimedia can be fully realised in educational settings.
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Mission & Objective
To help people go sea kayaking without needing to buy expensive equipment before they are sure they want to do more.
To showcase the beautiful coastline and islands of Hong Kong.
To promote an understanding and love of the sea and the marine environment
Sea-kayaking is a fantastic and healthy outdoor pursuit and is suitable for a range of fitness levels. Our members come from all walks of life and presently from over 16 different nations. We are currently developing a family friendly range of trips to allow families to share the outdoors together.
Safety is very important if you are to enjoy your sea kayak journeys.
The waters of Hong Kong can be treacherous so to reduce as much risk as possible we have established a set of skills that every member of this group has to have so they do not place their fellow paddlers in jeopardy.
These skills include basic self and group rescue skills, proper sea kayak paddle technique and safety policies and procedures.
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Sea kayaking bases around Hong Kong
We have established 4 bases in different coastal locations of Hong Kong to make it possible to explore the amazing variety of paddling conditions and coastline that makes up this incredible paddling destination.
Clubhouse - this is our base at Tan Ka Wan (Ko Lau Wan)
We have also just created a clubhouse for our 'members' to chill and make the most of these out of the way locations - and maybe bring your family along to share the fun. It is a short paddle from Ho Hai Wan (Marine Reserve, the best coral reefs in Hong Kong) and our departure point for the beautiful Double Haven marine reserve on the north east coast of Hong Kong (opposite China)
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Many universities and colleges around the globe are now using computer based admissions tests. Computer based tests can measure an array of skills and knowledge and provide valuable insight as to the test-taker's abilities and aptitude. As opposed to paper-based tests, computer based tests are of two types; Linear tests… Read More →


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gnosis now understands how a large website such as Gawker functions.
gnosis was never really "founded," per se, but forged over time among a group of people who became friends talking over code.
"We try to keep our ears open," said one of the gnosis members.
Nobody else should feel too threatened that gnosis is out digging around.
Another one of the hackers shared some of the backgrounds of gnosis group members.
Happiness consists in the destruction of the ego, by the Bodhi, and gnosis.
They are interdependent, and rule the ancient order of gnosis and praxis.
Let us bless heaven that the patriarch of the gnosis has selected the former.
We alone are initiated into the mysteries of the gnosis and of the divine Plenum.
gnosis, therefore, does not stand in that position of prominence which it ought to occupy if Reitzenstein's theory were correct.
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Is this Illegal or just poor workmanship?
I go by this house everyday. One day I noticed something didn't look right, the SE wires were kind of low. They are mounted on the side of the house about at the top of the first story windows (7-8 ft.) in the front corner. The worst part is their is a farmers porch on the front and any average height person could stand on the porch and be able to reach out and touch the wires.:eek:
My old house was in a former cottage area
All of the SE feeds were low
I was actually able to raise mine up about 12"
But other houses were "stuck" unless the wire was replaced
Since the POCO owns the wire they usually will not replace it without goods reason
Take a pic & post it
It just doesn't seem right to have those wires and connections so close to a persons access. I would have thought they would have mounted a little higher or just farther from the porch. :whistling2:
maybe a home owner built the porch (without permit of course)
I certainly no expert - and I'm not going to get into a debate about grandfathered vrs. new installation, but I thought the Mast had to be a minimum height ?
Sounds like an accident waiting to happen.
Where i live the service entry fitting must be 13' above grade!
Where i used to live, my neighbors SE hung so low that the road-grader caught it! The PA had to install a pole, to get it up higher. Funny part was that they hit the water main when they augered the hole! Ended up with half the road dug up.
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EAST LANSING – The Minnesota Golden Gophers couldn't get the ball into the end-zone and fell the the Michigan State Spartans 14-3 to wrap up the regular season.
The Gophers finish with an 8-4 overall record this year.
Quarterback Philip Nelson went 6/18 for 77 yards and two interceptions. David Cobb picked up 101 yards off of 27 carries.
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This Surname started out in Ireland,and has been a very respected name for anyone who has been given the rite to hold it and treat it with the respect it truly deserves! My great- Great Grandfather was from northern Ireland and migrated to the United States to live his life with a greater chanch for his Family! So, i hold the Shannon name with a great sence of pride,as do my Children and their's, it's never been put down by anyone, for any reason,and I am so very proad to have been given this honorable name,i only hope that i have served it well! Here is the correct spelling in celtec ( O' seanain) for those of you fortunate enough to have been given the honor to hold this name! Keeping this name safe over the years for me is a Family trust that my Father Gave to me as a young boy,he explained to me all that he knew about my proud Family, and intrusted me to keep it in good tact! That i have in honor of my Father! Thomas Edward Shannon
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Lisa Petrillo's son was about 14-years-old when he first became squeamish about having his mother in the examination room during visits to his pediatrician.
Like others his age, the boy's adolescent body was changing and some topics and procedures were just becoming too embarrassing around mom, says Petrillo, a public relations professional for a defense contractor. So at each visit, after talking with both her son and the doctor about any of her own concerns Petrillo began excusing herself from the room.
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A divided Field Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Beth Coleman Monday, but not before more than a dozen residents addressed the board to tell them that they should be turning in their resignations instead.
The packed room had angry words for board members Terry Kettering, Allyson Westover and Donna Karg, leaving mid-meeting once the vote was taken. They applauded the speakers, who included trustees from both townships in the district, Brimfield's police chief, former board of education members and staff members of the district.
"I'm not sure this board could organize a trip to the bathroom," quipped Brimfield Chief David Oliver, the first of 13 speakers who encouraged the board not to accept Coleman's resignation.
Oliver said he contacted an area superintendent who was willing to mentor Coleman. He asked Coleman if she wanted to resign, and the superintendent shook her head no.
"If she doesn't want to resign, I'm imploring this board not to accept her resignation," he said. "Beth is homegrown. She's a Field kid. She doesn't have one foot out the door ... Do the right thing. This is a person you're dealing with."
Westover would not publicly state her reasons except to tell Oliver his offer to arrange mentoring was "too little, too late."
Other speakers included Brimfield Trustee Mike Kostensky, Suffield Trustee Tom Calcei, former board member David Gynn and numerous parents, residents and community members.
"We love working for Mrs. Coleman," said teacher Tina Kruse. "Can anybody tell me why?"
Resident Terri Lynn Reed said if Coleman resigns, the board can forget about passing its levy in May.
"Your levy won't pass, and I'll do whatever I can to make sure it doesn't pass," she said.
Westover said the decision was difficult for her because she grew up with Coleman and their families knew one another. Westover also claimed that she pushed for Coleman's hiring because "I wanted the local girl."
"If you don't think it would be easier to look the other way, you need to think again," she said. "It's a situation of separating personal from professional."
Board members Laura May and Larry Stewart cast the dissenting votes. Both gave statements in Coleman's favor, with May giving a PowerPoint presentation at the start of the meeting titled, "Time to Tell The Truth." In the presentation, she details emails from board members, phone logs, meeting minutes and a bill from Attorney John Britton who allegedly encouraged Coleman to take another job early in the school year.
Stewart said he used to hear respect for Field from other districts but now, other districts are instead hoping Field students will transfer through open enrollment.
"All I want to do is keep Mrs. Coleman and get on with the business of the board of education," he said.
Coleman, who made a quiet exit after the meeting, retains her status as a tenured teacher in the district, according to a statement previously released by the board.
Residents stood in the hallway to decide their next steps after the meeting.
Karg, Kettering and Westover's terms expire at the end of the calendar year. The deadline to turn in petitions to seek the three empty board seats is in August.
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Well, here we go again. Another outburst from the always obnoxious. Heaven forbid anyone disagrees over the levy terms. Someone from the community who recently attended a school board meeting stood up and vocalized that the school levy would not pass, and that she would do whatever it takes to make sure it didn't pass. Agree or disagree, that is her right. She is entitled to her opinion. Now because of this she is receiving her public tongue lashing on social media. And this isn't the first time. For instance, "People are just plain ignorant. Apparently it just takes too much effort to educate oneself." Well now, that sure will motivate people to get involved. Wish someone would share with the community what exactly is wrong with certain folks. Not enough hugs? Is that what was once posted as well? When are the rude comments going to stop? Maybe some should stop being ignorant themselves and get educated on how to get along with others. Furthermore it's not necessary to post comments about the men that are ogled on supposed Field community sites. Here is a direct quote, "I am just wondering how much we could have made if that shirt would have come off! I think the bills would have been flying!" Not a very good idea for raising funds, to say the least. Please post crude comments somewhere else. And maybe focus on supporting the kids instead of all the guys for a change.
@Redleg6, Well said!! Maybe he can pay her a "private" salary from the profits of his t-shirts and stickers. I am going to make up t-shirts that say "The eGO must GO".
The District began the downhill slide when Dave Gynn (who spoke) brought in his buddy Dave Brobeck, (who mentored Beth) who then brought in his tea party buddies and shared school business they had no business knowing. Do you see the problem growing? Unethical behavior has erupted on this fragmented Board that until Laura and Larry appeared on the scene was solid. Her rants and the constant search for what she prophesies as the truth, his threats of resigning if he does not get his way, both of them leaking executive session, privileged information is unethical and they should both resign before someone brings them up on charges.
The majority of speakers were friends of Beth's who spoke as only a supportive friend would, not as someone who knows the inner workings of a school district. The last levy was tea party generated and failed.
The absolute only way this District will come out of this mess will be when Faca is gone (Brobeck, et al project), thus bringing $750,000 back to the home school, the tea party gets kicked out of the District (no other District would put up with these people's antics), and the house is cleaned. It had to start with Beth. She was a superb principal, but then sadly chose to follow Brobeck, and turned into a female version of him. Somewhere the old Beth is still there - deep down, but buried.
Well said, JimmyJelly...Quote.."let's be grownups and elect responsible candidates who display a history of supporting students and teachers". Lets not forget about somebody that supports the Taxpayer.
Christie, you are also going to do your part to sink the ship before moving on to greener pastures. That was the whole point of your post, am I right?
JimmyJelly - correct, I don't like the way the ship is sailing, so I, like many others, are going to board another ship.
JimmyJelly - correct, I don't like the way the ship is sailing, so I, like many others, are going to board another ship.
"It is so discouraging to see that our school board is letting Beth Coleman resign. She is an asset to our schools and our community and I strongly agree that the May levy WILL NOT PASS. My children have been asking to attend another school for a year now. It is clear now that they will get their wish."
You don't like the way the ship is sailed, so you are going to do your part to sink the ship. Nice.
This is the moral equivalent of becoming angry at the neighborhood kids and announcing that you are taking your ball and going home. It is a short-sighted, immature reaction.
We can only guess the reasons behind Coleman's departure. Indeed, it seems as if no one is at liberty or is willing to discuss what is happening. Because of this, I find it difficult to agree or disagree with the majority of the board who wish to non-renew her contract. That said, I believe with all of my heart that it is irresponsible to threaten to vote down Field's upcoming Levy. In doing so, teachers and students are hurt the most. It would be a childish and silly reaction. I do understand a person's desire to replace members of the school board (I don't necessarily agree with it, but I understand). However, one must realize that the simple act of replacing will not necessarily result in a better outcome. At this point, I would be shocked if Portage County Tea Party candidates did not flood the ballot for open school board positions. More Tea Party members would surely create an adversarial environment between teachers and the school board. Considering the outstanding work Field teachers are contributing despite low funding and freezes in pay/raises in benefits, a Tea Party controlled board would surely be a sad ending to this story. I want to be clear: this is not a matter of speculation on my part. Indeed, the Tea Party was quick to make public and to the fan the flames of the tension between school board members. If the community decides to replace board members, let's be grownups and elect responsible candidates who display a history of supporting students and teachers. But, first of all, let's vote to support students and teachers by passing a levy.
bcdc4 I appauld you for stating what 95% of this community feels. Those 3 MUST go. Do the right thing and step down. You have made it quite clear that you are not supporting this community or our schools. I applaud Laura May and Larry Stewart for sticking with what's right. Laura-thank you for spending the incredible amount of time it took to get the facts together and for shedding light on these board members. Does Westover actually think we are going to believe that this was not personal? Seriously....resign and move on.
One might argue that the Board of Education is or is not capable of operating the schools successfully, or that Beth Coleman is or is not the right person to be superintendent. One can praise or bash individuals and go looking for the "right" person for the job, but if that person existed they would not take the job because it would be the "wrong" job for them. Nothing will be gained. If you want to have a chance to solve the problem, you first have to realize that the problem is insufficient resources, for both residents and schools. Passing/failing a levy only shifts the problem between parent and school. The source of the problem is that Washington has for decades been bleeding Ohio white. Now the blood runs short, the schools are wracked by convulsions, and the perplexed children turn away from the awful carnage. Quit bashing each other and go hunt down the pack of wolves devouring our homes, schools, and children.
The real fact here is the public clearly all agreed that the Beth Coleman should stay as superintendent of Field Schools. The community has questions about the integrity of the school board and the lack of the board to come up with suggestions of their own to advance the passage of a levy in which they now have put to death. The Key Citizens group, the Tea Party and other individuals gave and I repeat gave the school board all the ideas and suggestions adopted for levies. Beth herself gave $425,000.00 of cuts for the new budget not the school board. I have yet to see anything original or produced as brain storming from this group, well excuse me 3 of the group in which have been there. Mrs. Westover, Terry Kettering and Donna Karg the citizens and community are looking and pray we will be successful in throwing you out by either recall or some valid reason of the Sunshine Law. We do not want you and it was made clear. Hopefully you will be made uncomfortable and made to feel as dirty as you have made others feel. When you walk into meetings may you feel you have to look over your shoulder to see if you are going to be removed but not know when. The football side lines are no longer for you Mr. Kettering. Mrs. Westover stay with your employer Copley Schools and get out of ours. Mrs. Karg I feel sorry for your family member that teaches at the Field Schools maybe they are the ones that painted the rock, you need to go. Painting rocks have been more important than community spirit and school team (as in the Teachers) achieving "Excellent with Distinction".
It is sad you 3 are so foolish you mistake it for being smart. The community has spoken.
Don't feel too alone in this mess field residents for Waterloos board is no better. Both districts might be able to scape together enough board members between them who are there for the right reasons that they could actually run a school efficiently and effectively. Actually I think between them we'd still be a person or two short. Good Luck.
A poster suggest that if what the Chief of Brimfield PD stated was true he was still wrong to state it. What a spineless person that would be! It's never wrong to openly speak the truth. There is no hope without it. And also the actual actions of the board members could NEVER be considered gossip. Gossip is untrue rumor not true facts about incompetency that one doesn't want mentioned. I will say what I've always told my kids when they acted irresponsibly. If the wrong actions of the school board members bring about talk about them they don't want said, then maybe they should just NOT be doing those things & then there'd be no talk.
The Chief of Brimfield PD needs to take the Dale Carnagie course, "How to Win Friends and Influnence People"! Quote..."I'm not sure this board could organize a trip to the bathroom," quipped Brimfield Chief David Oliver, the first of 13 speakers who encouraged the board not to accept Coleman's resignation....Insult (encourage?) the board? Sounds like intimidation in full Uniform. The PD needs to go to a bulling seminar. Elected officials Dividing the community. Who would vote for a levy, now that the Chief told the whole county, that the board at Field couldn't organize a bathroom trip... If, what the Chief said is true, and you know police don't lie, why would you give the system more money if thoses that spend it, can't make it to the toilet? Another episode of the "Flight of the Falcon Chronicles"
The board has removed a fine educator with the district's best interest at heart. Beth is a scapegoat for the inabilities of a dysfunctional board.
It is now in the best interest of the community to take action to replace the board. Without a completely new board there will be always animosity and tension that was caused by this unjust decision.
Failure to replace the board will beleaguer progress in the district. The controversy regarding Beths dismissal haunt any remain board members.
The students deserve a team that can focus its efforts on progress and working together, not political end fighting.
Beth - Be proud -you gave it you're all and made the best decisions with the "team" you had to work with.
Sadly, this is what happens when the people ignore the true source of the problem. None of the "solutions" work.
This meeting sounded like a session on a Jerry Springer show. Was that a bonding exercise? It failed.. Plain and simple... She was inefficient at her job.. Who cares if she was from Field? I am happy that she resigned and we can move on to hire someone from the outside... The behavior of the crowd was unexcusable.. You are terrible role models. Next time, Call the sheriff to come. It sounded like a meeting at the KKK..... All you needed was the tree. Disgusting crowd......... No wonder you can't pass a school levy. Great job Board..... Spring house clean.....:) Facebook has destroyed Field Local with all their gossip. Field should make everyone get off Facebook while they are employed there.
It is so discouraging to see that our school board is letting Beth Coleman resign. She is an asset to our schools and our community and I strongly agree that the May levy WILL NOT PASS. My children have been asking to attend another school for a year now. It is clear now that they will get their wish.
For the three board members, you know who you are, please don't embarrass yourselves and try to run for reelection. You won't be back.


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O'Reilly claims Buffett "being deceptive" on issue of tax disparity between him and his secretary -- but he's been clear
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On his Fox News show, Bill O'Reilly stated that Warren Buffett "was not being truthful" when he said that, in Kirsten Powers' words, "he doesn't think his secretary should be paying a higher tax rate than he is." O'Reilly asserted, "His secretary isn't paying a higher tax. ... Mr. Buffett gets no salary. He gets return on his interest. And he gets capital gains tax at 15 percent. That's what it's taxed as," adding that Buffett was "being deceptive because he doesn't make a salary." But Buffett has acknowledged that most of his income is not salary, saying, "Most of my income is taxed at 15 percent, and doesn't pay a payroll. Mainly it's dividends and capital gains."
On the December 10 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor, host Bill O'Reilly objected to Fox News contributor Kirsten Powers' statement that Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett "doesn't think that his secretary should be paying a higher tax rate than he is" by asserting: "His secretary isn't paying a higher tax." Moments later, O'Reilly added: "Warren Buffett was not being truthful when he made that statement, with all due respect to Mr. Buffett. Mr. Buffett gets no salary. He gets return on his interest. And he gets capital gains tax at 15 percent. That's what it's taxed as. ... So any salary person pays more than he does, but he was being deceptive because he doesn't make a salary." In fact, contrary to O'Reilly's suggestion, Buffett has acknowledged that most of his income is not salary. Indeed, while discussing the disparity between his tax rate and those of his employees, Buffett explained to NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw: "Most of my income is taxed at 15 percent, and doesn't pay a payroll. Mainly it's dividends and capital gains."
In an interview posted on CNBC.com on October 31 and excerpted on the October 29 edition of NBC's Nightly News, Brokaw mentioned Buffett's previous comments about the disparity between his tax rate and the one paid by his employees. In response, Buffett explained his calculations, saying that he pays a 17.7 percent tax rate because his income exceeds the payroll tax cap and most of his earnings are "dividends and capital gains."
From Buffett's interview with Brokaw posted on CNBC.com:
BROKAW: You've talked about, in your office, for example, you pay a much lower tax rate with all of your wealth than, say, a receptionist does.
BUFFETT: That's exactly right, Tom. And I -- I think the only way to do it is with specifics, and in our office, 15 people cooperated in a survey out of 18. I didn't make anybody do it. And my total taxes paid -- payroll taxes plus income tax -- and the payroll tax is an income tax. It's based on income.
BROKAW: Yeah.
BUFFETT: Mine came to 17.7 percent. That was the -- that was line 61 I think -- or, no, line 43 -- is the percent of taxable income, plus payroll taxes: 17.7 percent. The average for the office was 32.9 percent. There wasn't anybody in the office from the receptionist on that paid as low a tax rate. And I have no tax planning. I don't have an -- I don't have a -- an accountant. I don't have tax shelters. I just follow what the U.S. Congress tells me to do.
BROKAW: Why do you think that there's not more outrage about that?
BUFFETT: I don't think people understand it. For one thing, you'll see a lot of surveys that say the rich -- the top 1 percent -- pay this much of the income tax. Now I think what people don't realize is that almost one third of the entire budget comes from payroll taxes. And payroll taxes are taxes on income, just like income taxes are taxes on income.
And the payroll tax is over 800 billion out of two and a half trillion, or something like that. And people don't understand -- they -- that the rich pay practically no payroll tax. I mean, I paid payroll tax last year on 90-odd thousand, whatever the number is. I paid income tax on 66 million. But my double income tax, one of 'em quits at 90,000, and the remaining 66 million does not get taxed for payroll taxes. So, the person who makes $60,000 in our office gets taxed in full on the payroll tax and taxed in full on the income tax. And all the statistics you read, particularly the ones that don't like taxes, well, now, they totally ignore the payroll tax. And it's huge now.
BROKAW: Of all the tax lines that you've seen proposed over the years, a flat tax, a consumption tax, a more progressive income tax, which is the one that appeals to you the most?
BUFFETT: Well, in theory a progressive consumption tax makes the most sense. I mean, if you tax the people who use the resources of society rather than ones who provide the resources of society, that makes more sense. And a consumption tax can be very progressive.
You can have just an unlimited IRA. As long as you invest money, and don't actually spend it for yourself, or your kids don't spend it, or whatever, you don't get taxed. As soon as you start making withdrawals from society's bank, start using the resources, the sweat of other people to benefit yourself, you would pay on that. That's the one that makes the most sense. I don't -- it isn't gonna happen in all likelihood.
Certainly the worst taxes is something like a sales tax. I would say that we've got a pretty bad system, when we tax the person who cleans out my office, the receptionist. They are paying 15 -- payroll taxes over 15 percent now, just for openers.
Most of my income is taxed at 15 percent, and doesn't pay a payroll. Mainly it's dividends and capital gains. And if you look at the Forbes 400 -- a bunch of my fellow rich guys -- they will -- their tax rate overall to the federal government will be less than that of their receptionist. And I challenge anybody; if they want to make me a bet on that. And I've urged Congress -- both the Senate and the House -- to get the figures anonymously from the IRS. Just look at that Forbes 400 -- takes a billion three to get on the Forbes 400 this year. And the aggregate wealth is just staggering. And those people are paying less percentage of their total income to the federal government than their receptionists are.
From the December 10 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor:
O'REILLY: OK, now, Warren Buffett, the billionaire, now he's hedging his bets, giving [Sen.] Hillary [Rodham Clinton (D-NY)] some money, giving [Sen. Barack] Obama [D-IL] some money. What do you think about Warren Buffett? Now, he's very well respected.
MARGARET HOOVER (Republican strategist): Very well respected and he's very good at making money, but this is a guy who's actually politically naive. And this is the time, if you have that stature, to put your money on a horse. You got to pick a candidate in the race. You can't cover your bases.
It's very unusual that he's doing this. And I also think it shows some political naïveté that he's allowed himself to be used really by the left, as the rich guy who doesn't mind giving his money to the government --
O'REILLY: But he's a true believer now. He's changed into a "I have all this money, Warren Buffett, here I am."
HOOVER: And I don't mind giving it.
O'REILLY: "I'm not giving to my kids because I want my kids to make it on" -- but I don't believe that for a second. I think his kids are well taken care of. "But I want income redistribution in this country." That -- and he believes that the Democratic Party will do that, and they will. So, that's where he is.
HOOVER: Yeah, it just doesn't make a lot of sense for somebody who is shrewd in economic terms and knows how to make money and gets how the system works, that he would impose his beliefs on everybody else.
O'REILLY: He's not imposing.
HOOVER: Everybody else -- but he supports redistribution. He supports -- everybody who has done as well as him should give all their money back to the government.
O'REILLY: Absolutely, but he's not imposing. He's just saying, "This is what I believe. And I'm" --
HOOVER: He is supporting income redistribution --
O'REILLY: Yes, he is.
HOOVER: -- which is tantamount to socialism, which we know doesn't work.
O'REILLY: Oh, Hoover, that's hysterical.
HOOVER: That is politically naive. That's politically naive.
O'REILLY: Powers loves income redistribution, particularly when I'm paying her out of my pocket. She loves that kind of income redistribution.
POWERS: You're so good to me, Bill.
O'REILLY: I am. Come on.
POWERS: You're so good to me.
HOOVER: Sugar daddy.
O'REILLY: You're doing Hannity next, aren't you?
POWERS: I know.
O'REILLY: Are you substituting for [Fox News host Alan] Colmes tonight?
POWERS: Of course I am.
O'REILLY: OK, now why do you think you got that gig?
POWERS: I think because they like me.
O'REILLY: Yeah. And how do they like you? Because you're on this program.
POWERS: I was -- OK, whatever, Bill.
O'REILLY: All right, go ahead.
POWERS: But I'm going to go to this thing -- first of all, Warren Buffett isn't saying anybody should give all their money back to the government.
O'REILLY: No, but he's an income redistribution guy.
POWERS: And he's not -- and to call him naive, he's not naive. He knows what he's doing. This is his issue. He goes and he talks about this issue. He doesn't think --
O'REILLY: It's his issue.
POWERS: -- that you should be paying --
O'REILLY: I don't have any beef with that.
POWERS: He doesn't think that his secretary should be paying a higher tax rate than he is.
O'REILLY: And he's -- but that's deceptive. His secretary isn't paying a higher tax.
POWERS: Well, that's what he says. And he --
O'REILLY: Well, I know, but he's not being truthful.
HOOVER: But his secretary's making six figures.
POWERS: Well, he's saying that his secretary pays a higher tax rate than he does.
O'REILLY: Hold it. No, no. Let me explain. Powers, take a deep breath. This is the deal. Warren Buffett was not being truthful when he made that statement, with all due respect to Mr. Buffett. Mr. Buffett gets no salary. He gets return on his interest. And he gets capital gains tax at 15 percent. That's what it's taxed as. That's why the economy's good. That's why there's money going in, because you get taxed 15 for long term gains. He doesn't make a salary. So any salary person pays more than he does, but he was being deceptive because he doesn't make a salary. OK, go ahead.
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After years of doing things his way and keeping away from the big catwalks, Tom Ford marked the runway debut of his eponymous line during London fashion week (LFW) this Monday, with a show that had everything to offer. Loud, explosive, filled with showstopping garments, the fall / winter 2013 collection Ford envisioned was a clear sign that the designer was not interested in holding back. Unified by glamour and tough luxury, the line up explored all the possible elements, throwing lace, fur, beading and fringes into the game, with an outcome that screamed rebellious sophistication.
Ford's "cross cultural multi ethnic" engagement this season felt utterly fun and creative. From bold leopard prints to tribal inspired hand beaded flowers on skirts and jackets, and from intense prints and patchworks to piercing graphic embellishments, Ford pursued everything with an exaltation that became contagious. Far from restrictive, the silhouettes felt more relaxed, as to allow the patterns, fabrics and heavy adornments to really stand out. Not that it would have been possible for them to stand out any more. Thrilling from beginning to end, Tom Ford's comeback was paved with a well deserved success.
You can see all of the Tom Ford autumn (fall) / winter 2013 runway collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.
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Stephen Michael Kotlowski
49 year old Stephen Michael Kotlowski of Lakeview was arrested by the Baxter County Sheriff's Office and charged with Failure to Comply with the Arkansas Sex Offender Registry Law. Kotlowski, a Level 2 Sex Offender, had been living at 1608 Central Blvd, Bull Shoals, Arkansas but moved to Baxter County on March 25th.
Kotlowski was convicted in January 1999 for Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree. The incident involved Kotlowski fondling the private areas of a ten year old female. The victim reported the abuse had been ongoing until the victim was age 15.
Arkansas statute 12-12-909b requires that all sex offenders report any change in residence or employment in person to law enforcement agency having jurisdiction no later than ten (10) days prior. Kotlowski moved to and is now living at 232 Boat Dock Road, in Lakeview, Arkansas. Failure to comply is a Class C Felony.
Kotlowski was arrested by Deputy Doug Meurer without incident. He was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center. Kotlowski was released after the standard bond of $15,000 was reduced by District Judge Van Gearhart to $5,000 pending his appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court on May 2nd at 9 am.
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November 17, 2011 SF AppShow
Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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Discover groundbreaking new iPhone, iPad, and Android apps for the holidays at the November 17th SF AppShow.
We're gearing up to celebrate our 2 Year Anniversary in San Francisco at UCSF Mission Bay on November 17 from 6-9 PM. For the first time we will be focusing on a single theme: How to save time and money using mobile apps to shop for all of the people on your holiday shopping list.
We've put together another great line-up of apps:
- Split the costs of the big gift for your office manager with your co-workers using Clover's new mobile payment solution
- Compete in holiday photo competitions with your friends and family with Snapzing
- Save money on your in-store holiday shopping with GeoQpons
- Get everything on your holiday shopping list in record time using Point Inside
- Buy directly from the convenience of your iPad with Catalogue by the Find
- Travel on a winter getaway without leaving your house with Magic Window
- Get reimbursed for your holiday related business expenses using Expensify
- Manage all your online purchases with Slice
- Find the fastest way to grandma's house or the mall through Inrix
- Learn about the current trends in mobile commerce from a presentation on Understanding Mobile Audience by top mobile ad network and sponsor Jumptap
Join us on November 17th from 6-9 PM for the 12th edition of the SF AppShow. Watch and listen to our unique brand of entertaining app demos and app industry discussion.
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The SF AppShow brings together app developers to demo their newsworthy new apps and unrecognized app gems to a live audience with an exciting social backdrop. The events are also streamed live on the web via Ustream.tv (and archives are available to view online). Past presenters have been featured in the New York Times, BBC, network television and the iTunes App Store home page after appearing in the SF AppShow!
Previous SF AppShow events in SF, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Chicago were sell out shows and drew quite a bit of positive industry press. Typically the events are watched by developers, entrepreneurs and investors.
It's also a pretty fun party.
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Scenterrific by Westinghouse
Are you tired of coming home to a house that smells like a hobo's in the wall? You shouldn't have to be telling guests "you'll get used to it in a second." Pop some sweet scent-makers into heavy rotation and cheer up all the noses that you know. Also tell your roomie to take out that garbage once in a while.
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Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed at least four people and wounded dozens more in the southern suburbs of Beirut Tuesday morning.
"[The attack] was a response to the massacres by Iran's party [Hezbollah] on the children of Syria and the children of Ersal," the statement said.
The Lebanese health ministry announced that at least four people were killed and 46 wounded in the attack.
The blast took place on Arid Street at 10:55 am, only about 50 meters from the site of another suicide attack less than three weeks ago in the district of Haret Hreik.
The Lebanese Army said the blast was caused by three 120 mm long shells that detonated in the trunk of a Kia driven by a suicide bomber.
An undetonated suicide belt and remains of the suicide bomber were also found at the blast site, the army statement said.
Multiple witnesses said the car was speeding down Arid Street before it detonated.
The four victims of the blast were identified as 18-year-old Maria Jawhari, 19-year-old Ali Bashir, 50-year-old Ahmed al-Obeidi, and Khodr Srour.
The identity of the suicide bomber was not immediately known.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising above the southern suburbs, and huge crowds gathered around the explosion site as emergency services attempted to remove those wounded from the area.
Residents of the neighborhood remained defiant after the bombing.
"This is our home and we will never leave it. We were born here and God willing, we will die here." Houssam Wehbe, 21, told Al-Akhbar at the site of the blast. "Even if there are a 100 bombs in one day, it strengthens us, and we carry on."
Prime Minister designate Tammam Salam condemned the "terrorist act" in a statement. He called on "the Lebanese to fortify the domestic front" and "to face this act with wisdom and to fortify Lebanon at the security and political levels."
Right-wing Phalanges party MP Sami Gemayel in comments to New TV argued that Hezbollah's involvement in Syria was putting Lebanon at risk.
"The only solution for us is to pull out of the regional stage. The Lebanese are paying a high price," he said.
It was a sentiment not shared by the residents of Haret Hreik.
"The situation is scary. A couple weeks ago the bomb happened here, and before that there was one further down the road. There is no solution to this," Hussein Fakih, 25, told Al-Akhbar.
"If Hezbollah leaves Syria, [the culprits] will come to Lebanon. They will bring their war here. Hezbollah went to Syria to prevent this from happening. We [in the neighborhood] are all with Hezbollah," he added.
Thirty-year-old Nabih Salem interjected: "If Hezbollah wasn't in Syria, the situation would be worse."
"You have to look at who is benefiting from this to understand why this could be happening," the restaurant worker added. "Israel used to put car bombs in this area a long time ago, way before Hezbollah was in Syria, and they are the main benefactors still."
"Someone is steering these suicide bombers. A large country is behind this. They are putting ideas in there heads that if you blow yourself up, you will go to heaven," Salem added.
The residents intermittently broke out in chants following the explosion. At one point some gunmen fired automatic weapons in the air for reasons that weren't clear.
Some of them were angry, but all residents who spoke to Al-Akhbar rejected the notion that these attacks would draw them into a sectarian battle.
"In Lebanon we all live together. Shias live with Sunnis. Shias lives with Christians, Christians with Sunnis. But no one can live with salafis," Abdallah Bou Melhem, a 20-year-old university student, said.
"We are not scared of this. We got used to it," he added.
The Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM) called on citizens to stay away from the blast scene in order to ease the rescue work and the Lebanese army has currently mobilized to cordoned off the scene.
[Kamal Hujeizi (left), owner of a small market damaged in the blast, talks to a reporter inside his store.]
"What am I supposed to fear? What could be more severe than death?" Kamal Hujeizi said inside his small market only meters from the blast site as customers bought juice and cigarettes.
"Just yesterday I fixed this window," he said, pointing at glass that was replaced after the blast earlier this month. "Now I have to replace this one," he added, gesturing towards the shattered glass and goods strewn across the floor.
"Hopefully I'll take my family and leave this country," Hujeizi, a father of three in his fifties, said.
The vehicle used in the blast was identified as a silver 2010 Kia Sportage, stolen last October from its owner Youssef Kalass in the area of Ghazir, north of Beirut.
"I still have the keys to the car," Kalass told Al Jadeed television. "It was stolen from outside my building around 10:00 am the same day I was going to pay my yearly registration fees."
Tuesday's explosion was the sixth to hit Lebanon's capital and its southern suburbs since July 9, when a car bomb wounded 53 people in Dahiyeh's Bir al-Abed neighborhood.
On August 15 a massive car bomb exploded on a busy public road between the neighborhoods of Roueiss and Bir Abed in the southern suburbs, killing 27 people wounding more than 100.
At least 23 people were killed when two suicide bombers detonated themselves outside the Iranian embassy in the southern suburb of Beirut.
Last Friday a massive car bomb killed eight in downtown Beirut, among them, Shatah, who was the first political figure to be assassinated since an October 2012 blast killed Brigadier General Wissam al-Hassan in Beirut's Ashrafieh district.
And on January 2, a suicide bomber killed at least five people in Haret Hreik about 50 meters from the site of Tuesday's explosion.
On August 23, twin explosions killed at least 43 people outside two mosques in Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli.


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Help animals at Humane Society, throughout West Michigan
Cash for Clunkers may be coming to an end, but the Humane Society of Kent County is launching its Cash 4 Kibble program in hopes of placing more animals into loving homes as well as helping to feed pets in need throughout the community.
Cash 4 Kibble allows individuals to bring in donations of new or unopened pet food and receive cash toward their adoption fee. All pet donations will go to the Humane Society's Kibble Konnection pet food bank program. For every 20 pounds or more of pet food donated, individuals will receive $25 toward one pet adoption fee at the Humane Society. The maximum discount is $25 per adoption. The program runs from August 25 to October 1, 2009.
"We distribute around 7,000 pounds of pet food to families in need each month," said Karen Terpstra, executive director for the Humane Society of Kent County. "We are in desperate need of pet food in order to continue to help these animals. Plus, our adoptions at the Humane Society are low, so in an effort to help both the animals here at our shelter and throughout the community we developed Cash 4 Kibble. It's a win-win."
Pet food donations can be dropped off during the Humane Society's adoption hours Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $25 Cash 4 Kibble coupon will be issued at the time of drop-off and is good until December 1, 2009. Dry dog and cat food are needed the most.
For more information on the Cash 4 Kibble program, please contact Jennifer Self-Aulgur at
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Description: Give the gift of a teddy bear hug to a local child this holiday season by donating a toy to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Visit your Build-A-Bear Workshop store location between Friday, December 2 and Sunday, December 4 to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. You can also make and purchase a furry friend to donate to the toy drive at the store. Throughout the weekend, volunteer members of the U.S. Marine Corp will be on hand at stores at select times to collect the toys. The toys will be distributed to children in need in the community this holiday season.


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Maine executed their best-in-the-nation power play perfectly and BC goalie John Muse did not have his best outing, but the Eagles proved that they could win a slugfest as well, downing Maine 7-6 in overtime to claim their ninth Hockey East tournament title. Their eight coming into the night was already tops in the conference, ahead of BU's seven.
Maine scored two power play goals in eight chances, with their 25% efficiency actually being down from their near 30% mark coming into the game. BC took advantage with two of their own in only five tries. Maine scored with the extra attacker on the ice off of a face off in the BC zone with 27.6 seconds to go to tie the game and force the overtime. Matt Lombardi won the game with his third goal of the game (and only sixth of the season) 5:25 into the extra period.
Muse made 26 saves of the 32 shots faced while Maine's Dave Wilson saved 27 of 34 to take the loss. Joey Diamond had two goals for Maine as five players from each team found the back of the net and 22 players recorded a point in the wild game.
With Saturday night being conference championship night, the NCAA Tournament field of 16 is set. The tournament will officially be announced Sunday morning, but with the system the selection committee uses, the teams are determined. The committee has some discretion with where to place teams based on geography, attendance, and avoiding first round intra-conference matchups.
BC will get the fourth overall seed, or a number one seed in one of the regionals. It appears BC will draw Michigan in the first round, barring some jumbling of the teams due to the aforementioned factors. The Wolverines are among the hottest teams in the country. With Maine's loss, Vermont earned the 14th seed (a number four) and UNH earned a berth earlier in the evening, number 11 overall (a number three seed).
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2003 WRX Wagon, EJ257 block with EJ205 heads machined out, 2010 STi Injectors, 255 LPH Walboro Fuel Pump, TBE, No Cats, blah blah blah.
For quite a while I've had the code P0031-Front 02 Sensor Low Input. That, I'm not worried about- I have an Innovate LC-1 wideband kid, and it appears as though there is a wiring problem between the little computer that the O2 sensor hooks up to, and the gauge itself (Guage constantly blinks 7.4, logging with RomRaider will give me good AFR Numbers, And there is power on the sensor side of the LC-1 computer unit thingy, so I'm assuming wiring problem somewhere in the return lines from the LC-1 computer. But, irrelevant, I'll figure that out. Though advice would be nice if anyones got any.)
Then, I started throwing the TGV-1 System Closed code-ouch. Limp mode. No fun. Replaced that TGV motor- No difference. Replaced that TGV sensor- and the System 1 Closed code went away, but on came P1088- TGV Pos. 1 Sensor Low Input. I am now on my 3rd (And have a 4th at the ready) TGV sensor. I have two new connectors to wire into the harness for it if necessary. When logging with RomRaider, the System 2 sensor (I.E. Drivers side) Will give me values, while the system 1 (Right Side) TGV Position sensor will not give me any values. But..I've replaced with brand new, with several used but functioning....I don't get it.
This causes an issue because it drives fine normally- but if I go anywhere near high(ish) boost, It starts to...I don't know how to discribe it. Jitter. Almost like a jittery Misfire, but..not really a misfire. I noticed today a discrepency in a few things- My boost guage (A crappy one....) Will read 15 at the max, but it gets that "jittery" feeling around 10-11 PSI. But logging with RomRaider, The target boost climbs all the way to 18.89- which is right about where EFILogics tuned it to be a few years back.
Up until I started writing this, I was thinking "Ahh, well, there must be a vacuum leak between the turbo and the boost gauge, if my gauge is reading so low!" But now, I realize that the parameter I was logging is entitled "Target Boost". Now, I'm pretty new to playing with Open Source tuning and Logging in detail and things- But it seems to me that "Target Boost" Would be the boost that it is instructed to reach by the ROM loaded onto the ECU, not the actual boost being acheived as I was first thinking. Which makes me wonder why I'm not hitting full boost as I should. (I did replace the turbo since being tuned- was tuned with a factory subaru TD04L-13T, replaced it with a cheaper brand Td04L-13T..But I have the waste gate as tight as it will go, and unless i'm wrong and "Target Boost" is actually the full PSI I'm reaching, I can't figure out why I'm not reaching full boost, and why it gets so...jittery under boost).
Then today, I replaced the TGV Pos. 1 Sensor yet Again- And for a little while atleast, P1088 Stayed away. Only to be replaced inexplicably, by the code for "IAT sensor reading high". Now, using the diagnosis process in the factory service manual, according to the 1st step (Is it reading higher than 90-something? Which yes, mine was) I'm supposed to "Repair poor connection in MAF, MAF Connector, or the battery harness between MAF and ECU. According to the other steps (Yeah, I did them anyway), 2-4 check out fine; 5, however, says to measure the resistance between pin 5 on the maf connector and an engine ground, and if less than 5 Ohm, replace the MAF. But..The MAF is less than 2 weeks old, brand new. Replaced it not even two weeks ago because I was getting the code for IAT Sensor low input. Havent had an IAT or MAF code since I replaced the MAF, up until today when I replaced the TGV sensor on the right side (Again). But, as its a memorized code, I'm thinking that was my fault- when filling the coolant I did start it without the MAF connected for a moment to be able to more quickly fill the coolant. Cleared the code several times, and eventually it went away- and has stayed away, to my knowledge (Computer started bugging out and I couldn't log it anymore tonight). So, clearly that code stuck around because its a memorized code that the ECU needs to make absolutely sure is fixed before it goes away.
But then, right around the time that the IAT code goes away...Along comes our friend P1088, TGV Pos. Sensor 1 Low Input. According to the service manual, this can cause poor idle (Mine idles fine), Stalling (Nope) or poor driving performance (You betcha.) But, the service manual simply says "replace the TGV System.". I..am at a total loss here. I'm wondering if perhaps I set the TGVs in the wrong position before remounting the motor and then the sensor, which doesnt really seem all that possible...I just don't know. I believe that code is causing my stuttering/jittery issue under WOT/Decently high boost, but I cannot make it go away no matter what I try. I'm going to fix a few things that I believe may be causing miniscule vacuum leaks tomorrow, but I don't think the (potential) vacuum leaks would be big enough to make an issue. I'm also probably going to pull the whole TGV system off of a Forester XT that is at my disposal (And hope they happen to be the same- if not, I guess I'll sell them on ebay, it's free if I pull it so why not try, right?)
But...I just...I don't know. I'm at a loss. My Ideal fix here is to get my AP rebuilt, and edit my map using the AP race tuner so that there are no TGV codes after doing some form of TGV Delete..But first I have to get the AP rebuilt. So for the moment, I just have absolutely no idea.
If anyone has any idea what the heck is going on or how to fix it, that would be fantastic.
If there's any parameters anyone would like to see logged that may help troubleshoot, say the word and I'll log it ASAP and post the results.
I'm really, really, really sorry for such a huge post guys- I just really don't know what the hecks going on, and felt that all that backinformation was fairly important.
Thank you, and I really hope someone (atleast one out of those few who bother to read this novel anyway ) has some idea of what's going on here, or if I'm doing something wrong while replacing the sensor, or...I just don't know. I really don't.
Thanks again in advance for the help I'm sure I'll receive from those far more knowledgable than me!


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Sponsored by VISIT DENVER, the City of Denver and more than two dozen other partners, the integrated marketing campaign hopes to encourage visitors from throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region to come to Denver during the holiday period, which for the sake of the campaign runs from late November through January 2012. The campaign includes a dedicated website, Internet promotions, radio and television commercials, direct mail, regional newspaper ads, regional magazine ads, outdoor boards, RTD ads, and newspaper inserts. A total of $500,000 is being invested in the campaign, which through media partnerships and in-kind services will generate an advertising value of more than $1 million.
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock stated, "While the holidays are a magical time of year, we recognize it is also a critical time for many businesses in Denver. The Mile High Holidays campaign continues the City's commitment to supporting and growing our local businesses by partnering with shopping districts and businesses to sell all of Denver to out-of-town visitors." The Mayor introduced his wife, Mary Louise Lee, who sang two holiday songs. Mayor Hancock encouraged families from throughout the Rocky Mountain region to come to Denver and start family traditions of watching the Parade of Lights, seeing The Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker, riding horse-drawn carriages down the 16th Street Mall or Larimer Square, and viewing lighting spectacles such as Zoo Lights or the Botanic Gardens' Blossoms of Lights. The Mayor also encouraged visitors and residents to "shop local" and patronize local artists and craftsman in neighborhoods such as the Art District on Santa Fe, Highlands, Tennyson Street Cultural District, Antique Row, Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl, among others.
Richard Scharf, president & CEO, VISIT DENVER said, "Denver is the largest cultural, shopping, nightlife, dining, sports and entertainment capital in a 600-mile radius. Some 45 Denver hotels are participating in the promotion, with more than half of them offering special holiday rates that start at the 'mile high' price of $52.80." Scharf encouraged locals and visitors to access the Mile High Holidays website, where more than 200 holiday events are listed, as well as many restaurant, hotel and shopping specials.
Mile High Holidays – in its eighth year – is a collaborative marketing program to increase the overall number of visitors to Denver in the traditionally slow period of November through January. Participating entities include: VISIT DENVER; the City & County of Denver; the Downtown Denver Partnership; and the Cherry Creek Shopping District. The joint campaign will allow the partners to reach more people than any partner could reach on its own with information about Denver's holiday activities and the terrific seasonal bargains offered by Mile High City merchants.
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As part of the cooperative Mile High Holidays promotion, VISIT DENVER, the City of Denver, and the Downtown Denver Partnership combined to create one comprehensive Mile High Holidays website.
The website has complete information about all holiday events, from the Parade of Lights to the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, as well as information on shopping, parking and hotel specials, including New Year's Eve packages. More than 45 Denver hotels have agreed to offer special rates for the holiday season, many of which have rates starting at the "mile high" price of $52.80 per room starting November 2011 through January 2012. The $52.80 prices are not available on New Year's Eve.
The Denver Mile High Holidays Marketing Campaign 2011 Includes:
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Portable generator and Lennox furnace
I'm an HVAC technician (but not an electrician). I installed a Lennox gas furnace at my mother's house, where the power goes out frequently. I installed a double pole switch first (from the breaker) and then a tandem box with a single pole switch (wired to the hot lead of the furnace) and a receptacle (wired together so that the receptacle remains hot, except when the double pole switch is depressed). When the power did go out, I turned off the double pole switch (to prevent backfeed if the power went back on), and I used a Briggs and Stratton 3500 watt portable generator (outside) with a male-to-male extension cord. One end of the cord was plugged into the generator and the other end to the receptacle, thus energizing the switch to the furnace.
The furnace was energized (and running, the furnace only draws about 5 amps peak), and my fluke true RMS meter read 130 v. The problem was this: The circuit board on the furnace read an error message. When the power came back on, all returned to normal operation. What happened and why? Is the voltage from the generator too unsteady to power sensitive circuit boards? Everything else that I powered up with the generator (including a gas hot water heater wired similarly to the furnace) worked fine. Any suggestions?
Your generator's output frequency is not within the specifications of the furnace control.
There was the same issue with another Lennox system last June.
I've heard quite a bit about newer furnaces with electronic controls not working with generators.
I was hoping while reading your message (that you're a HVAC technician) that you could tell us why these don't work with generators! :(
Anyway here are some pictures of "dirty" electricity. If you learn more, please let us know what you found out...
Also they are now selling "electronics friendly" generators. Here is info on those...
And you can get a "true sine" "online" UPS which will clean up the electricity. (These always make their own electricity)...
THIS QUESTION HAS CAME UP BEFORE ,WHAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH IS dirty power IT WILL DAMAGE YOUR BOARD IN THE FURNACE. PERIOD !!!!!!!!!!. SOMETIMES RIGHT AWAY OTHER TIMES AFTER A COUPLE OF TIMES BELIEVE ME I HAVE SEEN AND DEALT WITH IT BEFORE . Yes you can get a line conditioner to prevent this action or the Honda genie is more consistent (power and cycles)..,And like the other post states PLEASE PLEASE get rid of that DEATH cord do the right thing .. Also any electronic circuit board in most appliance, tv , stereo, garage door openers will most likely will fry on a genie that also goes for battery chargers for cordless power tools will have a shorten life, the sensitive components of these board can not tolerate the unregulated power. hope this helps DON'T FOREGET THE CORD.
kerry--the honda's do seem to put out cleaner power, but what about the new generac and briggs and stratton that come with an automatic voltage regulator? not all briggs and generac models have them, only a few. I think the generac's are called "true power"--utility quality output for sensitive electronics. The briggs just say automatic voltage regulator. I would think they are the same because briggs and stratton owns generac (since 2001).
An APC line conditioner should also do the trick...or even possibly a UPS battery backup unit. (Some brands are more picky with generator power than others.)
All of my electronics are on UPS battery backup, and I do not have any problems running them off the generator. I've never tried to run my air handler though.
Most small generators use a capacitor for voltage regulation. This results in a distorted waveform, which electronic switching power supplies cannot handle.
If a gen has an actual voltage regulator, and not a capacitor, then it would produce a very clean sine wave. Quite likely smoother than the utility, especially near an industrial area.
This doesn't mean that it will power anything though. There's still the issue of frequency. The frequency of a gen is directly related to RPMs, nothing else. If the engine has an electronic governor, the frequency can be set exactly. If it's a mechanical governor, the frequency will vary a bit depending on load. Usually about 3%. This might not be close enough for certain electronic devices.
As you can see, there's a LOT more to selecting a generator than just the amount of load it's expected to handle.
P.S. Around here, if the utility power is out, and a power co. employee or a building inspector sees lights on and a generator running, they have the legal right to enter the property to see if the installation is legal or not. If it's extension cords (not connected to the building electrical system), then you're OK. If it is connected to the building electrical system, and there's not a UL listed transfer switch, they'll order the gen turned off, and write a citation. You'll have to go to court. You'll get a hefty fine.
A suicide cord is not a UL listed transfer switch.
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