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SUMNER, WASHINGTON -- Our family is looking for a Honda Odyssey Touring Model. We check on Craigslist for the best Price for the model and year, mileage, etc. We talked to a salesman at Sumner Honda. He was very helpful but said he couldn't go lower on the price of $26,000. So we continued to look around for a better deal. We noticed a few days later that they posted a lower price on Craigslist at $23,777. We saved the ad to our computer and forwarded it to our finance broker.
We called up the salesman at Sumner Honda and he said it sounded a bit weird but would check it out and get back to us. He called us back and said that it must have been a mistake and said that his Used car sales manager talked to the owner and said that they will honor the price. We called back with our credit card number to the Used car sales manager, who wanted a $1000 deposit. We told him that we will drive down to test drive it and approve the deal based on our visual inspection. He agreed to show it to us and we proceeded to drive 3-1/2 hours from Vancouver, B. C., Canada.
We arrived at approx.10:30 am on Sunday, Valentine's Day. How romantic. So we meet the Used sales manager and another Canadian friendly sales representative. They both showed us the van and we all discovered that it wasn't even detailed as they said it would be. The Used car sales manager was very sad that it wasn't very good to show. He promised that it would be cleaned if we took it. We proceeded to take it out for a spin. It had high speed shimmy and they said that the brakes may need to be turned. No biggie, wait it gets better... We say that if you can fix it up and honor the discussed price, we'll take it.
The deal should proceed to sending our broker the bill of sale and title. But they never fax it. Two to Three days pass... They say that it's coming soon. Finally after speaking to the Finance Manager he says: "The deal's not going to happen!" In shock I ask, "by who?" He says, "the Sales manager." Well I'm now a fair bit upset and call back and speak to him. He says, "The deal's not happening. It was a mistake and we are not doing it. Forget about it. Oh, and we aren't dealing with Canadians."
I told him that he is a bigot and should not be discriminating towards anyone. Money is money and nobody told us that they didn't want to deal with us because we are Canadian. That is a joke. This sales manager, I find out is only 2 weeks on the job and this is the way he treats customers. Absolute horrible service. I said that I want to talk to the owner, and he said the owner will not speak to anyone he doesn't want to. I said you are a brand new Honda Dealership and under the watchful eyes of Honda so they should know about this, and I plan on telling the media (JESSE JONES).
People, customers, Canadians, should not have to be treated like this by a Sales manager, who should be upholding the company's INTEGRITY. Stand by their mistake and settle the deal in a professional manner. The staff involved have since been instructed to not speak about this situation for fear of a lawsuit. Or losing their jobs? Who knows? Anyway, I think that this is wrong and the public should know about it.
MESA, ARIZONA -- Several months ago I tried to tell my service advisor that there was something wrong with my car. I told them the transmission didn't feel right and that it wasn't driving correctly. It would shake and vibrate. I was told on each occasion something different. It's the alignment, you need new tires, blah, blah, blah. I had been telling all of this to one of my patients, who is a master mechanic with a different dealership.
He finally took a quick look under the hood while in the office one day and said it looked like the transmission is leaking. He also recommended, based on everything I had told him, (the same things I told the dealership) that I should have the control arms and motor mounts checked. On the 18th of February I took the car in and told them what my parent said and wouldn't you know it all of a sudden I was taken seriously. They found approximately 3 oil leaks, and the control arm bushing to the rear tires didn't work. On the repair order the word they used was "broken".
They said they couldn't do the repair that day because they didn't have a mechanic there that was capable of fixing it and scheduled an appointment for me. The earliest they would give me was Wednesday February 22nd even though I requested Monday. I questioned my service advisor, ** if the vehicle was safe to drive under these conditions, he assured me that it was.
I took the vehicle in on the 22nd, tried to pick it up on the 24th. Drove it off the lot and was maybe 2 miles from the dealership when I started to smell something burning. I look in my rear view mirror and saw nothing but smoke. So much that I could barely make out a vehicle behind me. Which turned out to be a police officer. He pulled alongside me and motion me to pull over. By this time smoke was pouring out of the front of the vehicle. I cannot begin to describe how frightened I was. I pulled into a parking lot. Immediately jumped out and called the dealership.
I was put on hold for several minutes then transferred to several different people. Finally ** asked me to drive the vehicle right back. I told him if he thought I was going to get back into car that for all I know is flaming under the hood, he was crazy. Well I was put on hold again!! By this time I was sobbing and terrified so I hung up and called back, this time reaching ** who thank God had enough sense to tell me not to drive the car whatsoever and that she would send a tow truck out.
After getting back to the dealership and after they looked at the car again, I was told that it was a new problem. An O ring was old and cracked and that's why the oil poured out hitting the heat shield and caused the smoke. The service manager ** blew it off and said "it's no big deal" told maybe for him it wasn't but for me. It was terrifying since I thought the car was on fire.
Well went back to the dealership last night (February 27th) and tried to pick up the car again. I asked for the paperwork for the new work and was told by the service manager ** that there is no paperwork, he wasn't going to do any on it. The lady pulls the vehicle around and I notice a piece of plastic hanging down underneath the front passenger side. I asked her "what the hell is that?" She tries to tell me it's a plastic bag that probably flew up under the car and got stuck. Told her "I don't think so" and that I would not take the vehicle back in that condition. So back into the shop it goes.
By this point I started asking for Mr ** the owner, but of course he was too busy to deal with the "little people". So instead I get the general manager **. I tell him everything that has happened. I asked him for the paperwork and he tries to give me the same report for the original repairs from the 22nd. Told him no I want paperwork for the NEW problem. He goes to speak with ** so the car is returned AGAIN. I go to put my things in the back seat and I find a big piece of plastic that obviously belongs to my vehicle. I take it out and ask ** if he maybe wanted someone to put it back on my car. Back the car goes.
Meanwhile ** is trying to tell me some story about how he can't get me the new paperwork because it was so late in the day and they couldn't close the ticket out so they couldn't print anything. Umm wrong, the service Manager ** told me he wasn't going to do any paperwork on the O ring situation and he said it in front of the cashiers when I was trying to get the car back. He then said he would fax it to me later.
After being there for maybe a couple of hours I got the car back. Needless to say I lost time from work, they aggravated me beyond belief and then they tried to put me in jeopardy by asking me to drive the car back. Ibette Mesa, AZ.
JAPAN -- We bought a HONDA CRV on December 21, 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia. I called Honda on January 4, 2011 and I had spoken with our sales Rep. regarding a technical error in the armrest located in the driver's door and this error is in the manufacturing. The sales representative is very helpful and she asked me to send the vehicle to be checked by the claiming department.
On January 5, 2011 I sent the vehicle and was checked by the head of the Claim Department. The report was a such problem it is due of using the vehicle, while when I noticed a such matter after we bought the vehicle I thought maybe the driver door designed to be this way. But recently I had an opportunity to be in CRV vehicle belong it to a friend and I noticed the different, therefore I called the dealer.
The head of the Claim Department advised me through the sales representative to fix the vehicle door by specialist but HONDA cannot do it and not responsible about it. In his comment that he doesn't where the upholstery leather seats and doors was done and how it was done. I politely inquired to talk to the head of The Claim Department in order to discus in what he claimed and express my right according to them.
The sales representative promised me that I will get a call before 3:00 pm which it is never happened, this is rude from someone don't know anything about his job. I have been a Japanese cars customer from many years, in my house BRAND NEW MODEL 2010 THREE JAPANESE CARS ALPHARD, CRV AND YARIS. I can't imagine having to put up with this kind of service for even one more month.
It is amazing how it only takes one person to change someone mind In this economy where so many people are struggling, companies should be struggling to work hard to simply keep their customers, let alone keep them happy. I will start looking into Toyota now. I can't imagine their service could be any worse. The Claim Department for Honda is awful. They are all rude and don't know anything about their jobs and not professional.
The Claim Department did not even intent to talk to me which his pay check from us the customers. I will tell you what if they keep treating people like they do they won't have any more customers. I love my car but I will never, ever buy another Honda in my life. Simply because I don't have to deal with these people. This Claim Department for Honda without even bothering to talk to me he ask me through the sales representative to find other place to fix the armrest. What a professional Manager.
They do not know how to talk to people with any couth or class. They say and threaten the most ridiculous and rude things. We fully qualify under the Law for the Warranty. I am well aware that my specific problem will affect a minority of people out there, but nonetheless the customer service I received from Honda was completely unacceptable.
I am willing and ready to publish a poor and unprofessional service in the Newspapers which it is not hard thing to do. I am willing to fight for my right and take my case to a third party no matter what and whatever it will take. I have been shopping for a Car very seriously for buying a new one and after I saw the attitude of the sales representative, we decided to buy this HONDA CRV but never to buy another Japanese car ever again.
I need resolution. I want the cause corrected. I deserve better. Honda has no after sales service. In after sales Honda department, hopefully changes can be made and better communication can occur between the customer and the employee. As stated above, names as of this point are irrelevant. I am not happy and very mad from such service.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK -- I took my Honda to the Honda dealer on 2722 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, New York, 11210. I told the service man that my Honda engine light is on and it has a slow pick up from 20 to 30 mph. My complaint is that they charged me about $900.00 for services not done. Then after charging me $900.00, they then said the problem with my engine light is the Alternator? And wanted to charge me another $600.00. Now my question is why I wasn't charged $600.00 first when the problem was found?
The mechanic changed all my wires and distributor assy. And stuff and the problem was the alternator. I am not happy with this service at this dealership. I gave the dealer $900.00 to fix my car and it is not fixed. I want my engine light fix and if this Honda dealer couldn't or couldn't find the problem, then they should have said so and let me find some street mechanic who could.
I was giving a Honda Service News Troubleshooting TPMS paper. After he wasn't intelligent enough at first to find the problem. Enclosed is the paper work. I sent a first letter on 8-4-09 - a copy is enclosed. I took my Honda back to the same dealer because the mechanic disconnected my radio. And when I drove away I was so angry that I didn't take the car back I just went home. Also note I had a tune up about a Year ago.
About two weeks later the Honda dealer called and asked me what problems I had with this dealer service. My Husband got on the phone who is also a 2007 Honda owner. He explained to dealer the problem. After the dealer made so many excuses about why my car isn't fixed, he said to bring the Honda 2000 back to the dealer to put the radio back on. Now remember the Mechanic, ** when he first worked on my car. He called me and asked me if he could disconnect my radio to work on the car. I told him yes. Now my car is returned to me again without my radio working.
My Complaint with the service of this Dealership is, brought to fix engine light on - charged me $900.00 - light is still on. Dealer wants to change alternator - price $600.00 - says it might fix light. Dealer broke radio - brought back to repair -3 excuses why is not fixed. Dealer took advantaged of my wife cause she is a Woman.
Gentlemen, you know what the problems are and I do not need to elaborate. As I picked up my 2000 Honda the service man told to go to another dealer. If this how Honda does business to loyal customers, all I can say is you have lost this customer. This dealer has charged me $900.00 to fix nothing and broke my radio. 10-5-09 dealer calls to tell me to go to another dealer and my car is too old.
I recently purchased an 2002 Acura TL. I'm having trouble with the transmission shifting from second to third gear. When it shifts, the rpms race unchecked until it grabs a gear creating a very dangerous situation. I found that there had been a recall specifically dealing with the overheating of the second gear due to the lubrication system.
Upon researching more about the car, I found that the transmission had been replaced July 31, 2003 by Acura upon request of the original owner, nine months before the recall had taken place. When I spoke with my service advisor at Mile High Acura, he told me that since it had already had a new transmission put in it that they would not replacing a second. At this point I was under the impression that the second gear inspection had already taken place. He told me that he had to talk with Acura corporate to see what they could do for me.
Two days later I called to find out the status and findings of corporate. My service advisor told me that they needed to take pictures of the second gear for signs of scorching and discoloration. This was seven days after I had the vehicle dropped off at the dealership. They would not tell me whether or not the recall parts had indeed been installed on the vehicle at the time the transmission was replaced. They only told me that there were no signs of overheating and that they would not be doing any recall work on the vehicle.
Instead they quoted me $3940.00 to replace the transmission. I feel like they are scamming me simply because they had put a new transmission in. I have only to assume that since it was done 9 months before the recall that they did not replace the necessary parts. I will be taking it to a private transmission shop and having them document the work done, and if I find any evidence to the contrary, I will be taking them to small claims court and making them pay for not only the transmission work, but the loss of work time, rental car costs paid by me, towing costs, and lawyer costs.
So just beware that Acura will do anything to reduce their liability for their faulty product. This recall also affected various other models of Honda Accords, Odysseys. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY HONDA OR ACURA VEHICLES. I personally will never buy another Honda/Acura product.
ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA -- Honda products may perform well but their workers in customer service and collections do not have a clue. If you call, plan to spend an hour or more waiting for a representative to provide an answer on their terms and policies. The company also does not have anything in place to assist with the current economic status. They have a policy where a payment or 2 (2 is the max) can be pushed to the end of the contract but all late and additional fees must be paid in full.
Also, it requires manager approval so no one has any authority to make a clear decision and you wait while your account stays delinquent. I later found out whatever the reps type or enter into the system is valid or "the gospel" so to speak. Lastly, you can never find the same representative which means they have a high turnover rate of employees (or so a representative told me). There is no communication between the dealership and customer service/collections.
Documentation for my brand new car had never been entered into the system, but it was my fault, I was a first payment default-WTF??? Only 1 representative had the guts to tell me there was a new phone system and why I received 5-7 calls per day. The other representatives were lying as to why I received several calls after I had already spoke w/ someone or they would hang up on me.
Honda may have cars that work well but the business side has unprofessional and rude representatives. The company should heavily reconsider contracting a reputable company to handle customer service/collections and all areas of business. Honda never, ever has to worry or pursue me to purchase another vehicle, because I would not. Even if they paid me, I will never purchase a Honda again.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA -- On Saturday, August 30, 2003, my boyfriend Tony, 34 years old, and I, 29 years old, were involved in a terrible car wreck that nearly took our lives. I was driving on W.T. Harris Blvd in Charlotte, North Carolina about 6:30 pm when something small like a possum ran into the road. My first instinct was to avoid from hitting it, sadly I ended up running off the road on to the grass median and hitting the ditch. The nose of my car went down into the ditch and caused my car to flip head over tail three times to oncoming traffic on Harris Blvd.
During the last flip, and now on the wrong side of the highway, while still in the air, a man driving a white Lincoln Navigator crashed into both my front and back passenger side doors. The Navigator carried my car a few feet and then when he was finally able to stop my car slid off his hood then spun around a few times and then the car jump the guard rail. If the guard rail had not been there, we would have gone plunging down into the woods.
The front tires were hanging on to the guard rail. I am not sure what happen to the man in the Navigator, but I do know that his SUV was seriously totaled upon our impact and he had to be air lifted to the hospital. Tony and I had to be cut out of the roof of my car and rushed to the Trauma Hospital.
Believe it or not, none of my air bags deployed during this accident, NONE (PRODUCT LIABILITY). I was driving a brand new 2003 Honda Accord EX, only 10 months old, and none of my air bags deployed. Honda is rated as having some of the safest vehicles on the road, but my brand new car flipped over 3 times, was hit by a big Navigator in both my passenger sides doors, in which the impact totaled his SUV, but none of my Honda air bags deployed.
I THOUGHT THEY RAISED THEIR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THEIR NEWER AUTOMOBILES?? The injuries Tony and I suffered were a direct result of these air bags not deploying. (My doctor is willing to document that). From my body not being stabilized by the front or curtain side air bags my knee hit the dashboard and caused my leg to be pushed back which broke my pelvic bone at my hip. I now have a plate and seven screws in my hip.
I suffer with a significant amount of pain daily that I am trying to learn how to control. My hip will never be or feel the same. Not only have I already started to develop arthritis in my hip but there is also a chance that I may need total hip replacement surgery in the next 8-10 months. Tony is pretty banged up and having many problems with his shoulders, back and neck. His doctor has recommended that he have surgery to repair his shoulder problem and fix his pain problem. This surgery will put him out of work for 3 months.
During my investigation with these airbags, I found in the new Hondas, that if one of these air bags is activated and deploy, they will all deploy. This means that if the Honda flipping over 3 times was not enough to activate these air bags then definitely the Navigator colliding into both of my passenger side doors should have activated all of them.
Basically my previous attorney told me that I had no case because he had spoken with a representative from Honda, who explained to him that if I wanted to file a claim against Honda I would have to go through my insurance company. The crazy thing about that is Honda went and picked up the car from the junk yard before they said this. Honda was being very cooperative with me until they picked up that car. Well unfortunately I am having a huge problem with my insurance company paying for my accident; therefore, that is not an option right now.
I told him that I thought that is why people hire attorneys. He told me that there was nothing more that he could do to help me and Tony. He has since not taken any more of our calls. This seems very weird. After doing some online research, it seems that there are a lot of people that this has happened to. We need to come together and do a class-action lawsuit. I am definitely going to make sure my story is heard.
UNITED STATES, FLORIDA -- In 2008 we purchased a brand new Honda Civic from the Proctor Honda dealership in Tallahassee, Florida. 2 and a half years after this the paint on the roof started to look funny. After reviewing others complaints about this we were informed they have a clear coat issue via reading lots of complaints online. When we contacted the dealership they blamed us at first for getting bird droppings on the car that never happened. Then they said to contact Honda of America giving us a 1-800 number to contact them about it. Thus passing us off to someone else.
After spending lots of time talking with Honda of America, they said it was due to us buying a blue car or dark colored car (BS). After talking with them more they "agreed" to pay for half of the repainting of the roof. The real issue is now in 2013 the top of the trunk is looking really bad, the body lines are fading and other spots are appearing.
The little car runs good, has had very little mechanic issues but this kind of neglect to fix its appearance is a waste as they are losing a long time buyer of Honda cars (20 years owning a Honda). Next car we purchase will probably not be a Honda and we tell other people of this issue and not to buy one either. (I see a lot of these same cars driving around with huge clear coat issues plus other models and colors).
SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS -- This is the worst experience I've ever had. I thought of taking the 2012 Honda Odyssey and it seems my credit and debit ratio doesn't gave me 0.9% APR. Then, I dropped off buying it and even informed the sales person not to do any credit checks as I know it would spoil my credit history and they confirmed me that they wouldn't do anything. But after a couple of days I could see 7 credit checks on my history that to 2 itself in simultaneous days of Honda.
When I tried to reach the bank/Credit unions to find who has done the credit check I come to know that it is from Honda. When I tried to contact the sales person he told that he has given my details to Honda and he doesn't know anything and asked me to contact the finance department. When I contacted the finance department they picked up the phone and told me that they would respond back but they didn't and also none of them responded back and even picked up my phone.
SOUTH CAROLINA -- Bought a Honda 130 HP outboard boat engine 10 years 3 months ago. This engine has 50 hours or less total operating time. Started having problems with the engine this month when I took my boat out of storage to get it ready for vacation. Took it in for service and the tech said there were numerous technical service bulletins on the motor all major problems - cracked blocks being one of them.
Honda to their credit did extend the warranty from 5 to 10 years. However, 3 months out of the warranty period and have to buy a new motor. Guess what, it definitely will not be a Honda. All outboard boat motor purchasers might want to seriously consider this post when considering Honda Outboard motor purchases. ** email address for additional info: **


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Robert Cohn was once middleweight boxing champion of Princeton. Do not think that I am very much impressed by that as a boxing title, but it meant a lot to Cohn. He cared nothing for boxing, in fact he disliked it, but he learned it painfully and thoroughly to counteract the feeling of inferiority and shyness he had felt on being treated as a Jew at Princeton. There was a certain inner comfort in knowing he could knock down anybody who was snooty to him, although, being very shy and a thoroughly nice boy, he never fought except in the gym. He was Spider Kelly's star pupil. Spider Kelly taught all his young gentlemen to box like featherweights, no matter whether they weighed one hundred and five or two hundred and five pounds. But it seemed to fit Cohn. He was really very fast. He was so good that Spider promptly overmatched him and got his nose permanently flattened. This increased Cohn's distaste for boxing, but it gave him a certain satisfaction of some strange sort, and it certainly improved his nose. In his last year at Princeton he read too much and took to wearing spectacles. I never met any one of his class who remembered him. They did not even remember that he was middleweight boxing champion.
I mistrust all frank and simple people, especially when their stories hold together, and I always had a suspicion that perhaps Robert Cohn had never been middleweight boxing champion, and that perhaps a horse had stepped on his face, or that maybe his mother had been frightened or seen something, or that he had, maybe, bumped into something as a young child, but I finally had somebody verify the story from Spider Kelly. Spider Kelly not only remembered Cohn. He had often wondered what had become of him.
Robert Cohn was a member, through his father, of one of the richest Jewish families in New York, and through his mother of one of the oldest. At the military school where he prepped for Princeton, and played a very good end on the football team, no one had made him race-conscious. No one had ever made him feel he was a Jew, and hence any different from anybody else, until he went to Princeton. He was a nice boy, a friendly boy, and very shy, and it made him bitter. He took it out in boxing, and he came out of Princeton with painful self-consciousness and the flattened nose, and was married by the first girl who was nice to him. He was married five years, had three children, lost most of the fifty thousand dollars his father left him, the balance of the estate having gone to his mother, hardened into a rather unattractive mould under domestic unhappiness with a rich wife; and just when he had made up his mind to leave his wife she left him and went off with a miniature-painter. As he had been thinking for months about leaving his wife and had not done it because it would be too cruel to deprive her of himself, her departure was a very healthful shock.
The divorce was arranged and Robert Cohn went out to the Coast. In California he fell among literary people and, as he still had a little of the fifty thousand left, in a short time he was backing a review of the Arts. The review commenced publication in Carmel, California, and finished in Provincetown, Massachusetts. By that time Cohn, who had been regarded purely as an angel, and whose name had appeared on the editorial page merely as a member of the advisory board, had become the sole editor. It was his money and he discovered he liked the authority of editing. He was sorry when the magazine became too expensive and he had to give it up.
By that time, though, he had other things to worry about. He had been taken in hand by a lady who hoped to rise with the magazine. She was very forceful, and Cohn never had a chance of not being taken in hand. Also he was sure that he loved her. When this lady saw that the magazine was not going to rise, she became a little disgusted with Cohn and decided that she might as well get what there was to get while there was still something available, so she urged that they go to Europe, where Cohn could write. They came to Europe, where the lady had been educated, and stayed three years. During these three years, the first spent in travel, the last two in Paris, Robert Cohn had two friends, Braddocks and myself. Braddocks was his literary friend. I was his tennis friend.
The lady who had him, her name was Frances, found toward the end of the second year that her looks were going, and her attitude toward Robert changed from one of careless possession and exploitation to the absolute determination that he should marry her. During this time Robert's mother had settled an allowance on him, about three hundred dollars a month. During two years and a half I do not believe that Robert Cohn looked at another woman. He was fairly happy, except that, like many people living in Europe, he would rather have been in America, and he had discovered writing. He wrote a novel, and it was not really such a bad novel as the critics later called it, although it was a very poor novel. He read many books, played bridge, played tennis, and boxed at a local gymnasium.
I first became aware of his lady's attitude toward him one night after the three of us had dined together. We had dined at l'Avenue's and afterward went to the Café de Versailles for coffee. We had several fines after the coffee, and I said I must be going. Cohn had been talking about the two of us going off somewhere on a weekend trip. He wanted to get out of town and get in a good walk. I suggested we fly to Strasbourg and walk up to Saint Odile, or somewhere or other in Alsace. "I know a girl in Strasbourg who can show us the town," I said.
Somebody kicked me under the table. I thought it was accidental and went on: "She's been there two years and knows everything there is to know about the town. She's a swell girl."
I was kicked again under the table and, looking, saw Frances, Robert's lady, her chin lifting and her face hardening.
"Hell," I said, "why go to Strasbourg? We could go up to Bruges, or to the Ardennes."
Cohn looked relieved. I was not kicked again. I said good-night and went out. Cohn said he wanted to buy a paper and would walk to the corner with me. "For God's sake," he said, "why did you say that about that girl in Strasbourg for? Didn't you see Frances?"
"No, why should I? If I know an American girl that lives in Strasbourg what the hell is it to Frances?"
"It doesn't make any difference. Any girl. I couldn't go, that would be all."
"Don't be silly."
"You don't know Frances. Any girl at all. Didn't you see the way she looked?"
"Oh, well," I said, "let's go to Senlis."
"Don't get sore."
"I'm not sore. Senlis is a good place and we can stay at the Grand Cerf and take a hike in the woods and come home."
"Good, that will be fine."
"Well, I'll see you to-morrow at the courts," I said.
"Good-night, Jake," he said, and started back to the café.
"You forgot to get your paper," I said.
"That's so." He walked with me up to the kiosque at the corner. "You are not sore, are you, Jake?" He turned with the paper in his hand.
"No, why should I be?"
"See you at tennis," he said. I watched him walk back to the café holding his paper. I rather liked him and evidently she led him quite a life.
Copyright © 1926 by Charles Scribner's Sons
Copyright renewed © 1954 by Ernest Hemingway
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A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, the novel introduces two of Hemingway's most unforgettable characters: Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley. The story follows the flamboyant Brett and the hapless Jake as they journey from the wild nightlife of 1920s Paris to the brutal bullfighting rings of Spain with a motley group of expatriates. First published in 1926, The Sun Also Rises helped establish Hemingway as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century.
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Jan 13 (Reuters) - Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll hailed his team's never-say-die attitude after they fell just short of an extraordinary playoff comeback against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
The Seahawks erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to grab the lead with 31 seconds left but that proved just enough time for Atlanta to win it with a 49-yard kick from Matt Bryant.
"I can't imagine that anyone expected that we had a chance to get back in that game except for our guys in the locker room and they felt it the whole time," said Carroll, whose red-hot Seattle team carried a six-game winning streak into Atlanta.
"I don't know why they think that way but they do - and we got back in it and got ahead in great fashion."
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson ended his unexpectedly excellent rookie season by throwing two touchdown passes and running in for another during a 385-yard passing performance but it was not enough to beat the top-seeded Falcons.
"There are a million things you can ask about it but all in all it was an extraordinary game an exquisite comeback," Carroll said after his team's 30-28 loss.
"The quarterback was incredible and everyone who made all those plays as we came back. We put ourselves in a position to be back for another game next week but we couldn't finish it with the couple of plays they made."
The Seahawks will regret a mix-up just before halftime when, well within field goal range and with no timeouts, Wilson was sacked on a third down and unable to get the next play off before time expired.
The missed three-point opportunity could have had an impact on the final stages but Carroll was not about to linger on that aspect of a poor first half display from the Seahawks.
"We had about five other opportunities to score," he said, before praising the way his team managed to grasp their way back into the contest.
"It's just an amazing football team we have. To hang like that, to be that tough, to finish like that, execute like that, it is just an amazing group, these guys have been pretty good for some time now but unfortunately we didn't get it done."
It has been a bright season for Seattle but no one has shined more than Wilson, whose confidence and all-round ability have won him many admirers.
"He is an amazing football player and he proved it again. He handled everything from the inside out ... it is so unheard of for a rookie to handle things like that, he just isn't a rookie. Look what he did today," said Carroll. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Frank Pingue)


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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Jamie Kaplan scored 10 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Tulane broke to a solid first-half lead and held off Arkansas, 60-48, to advance Sunday in the second round of the WNIT.
Whitney Bibbins and Chinwe Duru also scored 10 points each for Tulane as the Green Wave beat the Razorbacks at Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
Tulane took a 14-point lead into the locker room after the first half, 36-22, as the Razorbacks went cold from the floor late in the period.
Sarah Watkins led the Razorbacks with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jhasmin Bowen added 11 points for Arkansas.
Tulane improves to 24-8 and advances to play its second straight Southeastern Conference opponent, Auburn, in the third round.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - An earthquake preparedness drill is scheduled Thursday in classrooms and other places across Arizona.
The Arizona Geological Survey says nearly 81,000 school children are expected to participate in the drill billed as the "Great Arizona Shakeout."
People associated with universities, government offices, tribal communities, civic groups and businesses also will participate.
It's scheduled for 10:17 a.m. and will feature drills informing people how to prepare for and survive earthquakes.
The greatest immediate danger in most homes or buildings are flying or falling items such as ceiling tiles, furniture, pictures, mirrors and lights.
Experts suggest dropping to the ground, taking cover under a sturdy table or desk and holding on until the shaking stops.
Arizona is among at least 28 states participating in the event.
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Sous Chef
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- All Bar One
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- 15 Apr 2018
- Closes
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I love being a food blogger for many reasons but I'll be honest, one of the best reasons, is getting lots of kitchen gadgets from cool companies. I was recently sent a huge package of Pampered Chef's new products. This box was filled with so many amazing goodies like, a ginger grater, barbecue corn & skewer rack, fruit & cheese cutter, bean slicer, fresh lasting lid system, garlic smash & paste, scoop and spread spoon, silicone prep bowls, tea infusion pitcher, microwave grips, boil over no more, single serving pan, sweet basil rub, and a cookbook. How awesome is that?!? They also offered my readers a really HUGE GIVEAWAY! See details at the bottom of this recipe.
For this recipe I used the cookbook (so many quick & easy recipes), the scoop & spread spoon (which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE), silicone prep bowls (really flexible and great sizes), sweet basil rub (tastes so good), garlic smash & paste (worked really well), and fresh lasting lid system for the leftovers (these were so great and fit my glass dishes perfectly). Everything was easy to use and very convenient. I am looking forward to trying out the rest of the products soon. Thank you Pampered Chef!!
I found a recipe in the new Pampered Chef's Cookbook that looked amazing. I adapted it to suit our tastes and to work with what I had on hand. The crispy pork turned out moist, tender, flavorful, and crispy while the tomato jam turned out to be sweet, tangy, and super delicious. We all ABSOLUTELY LOVED how well the pork paired with the tomato jam. I served this meal with the Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad Topped with Basil and Feta along with some rice and it was healthy, flavorful, and delicious.
Place the olive oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook on medium low for 60 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and blend it well using an immersion blender.
While the tomato jam is simmering, line a baking sheet with tin foil then place a wire rack on top.
Combine the panko crumbs with the Sweet Basil Rub and mix until well combined. Mix the egg with the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Dip the pork chops into the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture, making sure to cover the entire chop with the panko mixture. Place the pork chop on the wire rack. Repeat procedure with the remaining chops.
Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don't skip this step – it helps the panko adhere to the pork. Remove from the refrigerator and let them sit a room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop then spray each chop with a bit of cooking spray. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork's internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Turn the oven to broil and cook for a minute or two (watching very carefully) so the top crust gets golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the tomato jam. Enjoy.
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DALLAS >> The first week of the regular season hasn't just marked a time for Lakers forward Chris Kaman to audition for more minutes after a stomach bug sidelined him for the tail end of training camp.
It's also taken Kaman down memory lane where he will play against teams he had played for in his 11-year career, including the Clippers (last week), Dallas (Tuesday) and New Orleans (Friday).
Kaman shared his brutal honesty on his lone season last year with the Mavericks, outlining the difference between Dallas coach Rick Carlisle and Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni.
"Coach Carlisle is uptight and plays games with people," Kaman said. "Coach D'Antoni is more relaxed and goes with the flow and tells you to play the game. He lets the guys play, get a feel and lets you make mistakes."
Kaman averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, a drop-off from his career averages of 11.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He also suffered injuries, including a 10-game absence because of a concussion. Kaman's defensive deficiencies also contributed to him coming off the bench in 52 of 66 games. He even started one game only for Carlisle to pull him after two minutes, an incident that prompted Carlisle to apologize to Kaman afterward.
"I didn't fit into coach Carlisle's style and what he wanted to do," said Kaman, who signed with the Lakers this offseason at the mini mid-level exception worth $3.2 million after making $8 million last season with Dallas. "I figured out another way to make it work somewhere else."
Carlisle declined to address Kaman's specific grievances.
"It didn't work out here with Chris," said Carlisle, who won an NBA title with the Mavericks in 2011. "I take my share of the responsibility with him."
Reading between the lines
Laker fans hardly consider anything involving Kobe Bryant to be trivial.
So when Bryant tweeted on Tuesday the words" blackout" and "bearhunt," plenty of fans believed that marked another progression in the rehab surrounding his left Achilles tendon.
During his summer basketball camp in 2011, Bryant used the word "blackout" to describe his on-court workouts that entail running, drills, cardio exercises and weight lifting. Bryant has often referenced a lyric from rapper Jay-Z that says, "If you see me in a fight with a bear, (pray) for the bear."
The Lakers haven't offered any update on Bryant's progression, but he said last week he had completed the first week of conditioning drills that he believes will take three weeks. Bryant has alternated running on a weight-bearing treadmill and on flat surfaces.
Injury update
Despite nursing a bone bruise in his right knee, Lakers forward Jordan Hill suited up against Dallas.
He said he originally felt pain in his knee after grabbing a rebound when the Lakers played Denver last month in an exhibition, but that the injury wasn't considered serious. That changed in recent days.
"I felt some soreness," said Hill, who has a brace on his knee. "I was checking to make sure."
Hill had a sprained MCL in his right knee two years ago in Houston, but he said his current injury isn't related.


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Feed Direct, Free News Feeds
Feeddirect.com is a website that provides its visitors a variety of information about news feeds also known as web feeds and on how to feed direct a specific web page. A news feed direct or web feed is a data format, which is used to provide its users with frequently updated content. The feed direct content distributors are known for the syndication of the news feeds, which will allow the users to subscribe to the feed. A free news feed is also known to be sometimes referred to as a syndicated feed.
The feed direct process of collecting feeds from accessible specific places is known as aggregation. The process of aggregation is done through an aggregator. An aggregator, also known as a feed aggregator is a software that adds all syndicated content for the web such as: Blogs, free news for website, vlogs and podcasts.
The commonly seen usage of the free news feeds is when a provider of content for a website publishes a news feed link on their web page, which allows its visitors to register with an aggregation program that will run in their computer. The aggregation program will check to see if there is any new content from all the servers that appear in its feeds list. This program will either download it or make a note of the new content. The aggregator program can be scheduled to check for new content at certain time, depending on the individual's time frame of choice.
The feed direct and free news feed are known to be part of the Pull technology. Pull technology is a type of network communication where the primary initial request for the data comes from the client and then the server will respond back. The reverse of the process stated before is called Push technology when the server sends back the data to the client.
The type of content that a free news feed delivered is commonly HTML, links to webmoresites and other types of digital media. The free news for website provides a notification to their users regarding new content. It will only show summaries in the news feed rather than the whole content. The two main benefits of a web feed are the following: It Provides an easier way of keeping track of the content, which allows to have all up to date of content from all moresites. Provides an easier way for other web pages to be link to your website.
The RSS news feed or RDF Site Summary is part of the family of the free news feeds formats, which are used to publish updated works. The RSS news feed document includes a summarized or full text such as authorship and publish dates. The RSS news feed benefits its publishers because it providing the option to syndicate their content automatically. Here, at this website you will learn about feed direct for webmoresites.


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A Trompe L'Oeil At Bloomingdale's
Mr. Apartment Therapy himself Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan is designing a window for Bloomingdale's Big Window Challenge due to unveil tomorrow. The theme is a romantic writer's room, and I've been charged with creating two sets of trompe l'oeil bookcases to frame the room. I'm just a teensy raisin in a big fruit salad here, but let's take a brief look at the artistic process, and next week we'll reveal a close-up of the finished trompe l'oeil.
The concept was to suggest that an intimate dinner was about to take place in a writer's library. The room is to be fairly masculine — tufted leather, old books and paintings — but with softening elements to attract a female component. My contribution is two panels of bookcases in two or three colors of paint, like a high school theatre set. I immediately thought "studiolo," like the Gubbio room at the Met. In addition to books, I wanted the objets curieux that you'd find in an artist's studio — skulls, globes, masks, mannequins, a dodecahedron. You know, fun little things worthy of study.
In terms of color, this isn't strictly black and white like a grisaille, but an earth palette, evocative of wood marquetry. It's mostly Maryville Brown over Hasbrouck Brown, with a little Alexandria Beige for highlights and New London Burgundy in the Harlequin's smock.
As far as the artistic process, here are a few tips. I won't design a Christmas card with making a thumbnail sketch first. That from-the-hip, gut instinct, preliminary drawing on a beverage napkin is always the most cogent representation of a concept in terms of composition, gesture, form and movement. I then make elevations drawings and something actual size, so there are no surprises later for the client or me. In this case, I also made collages, to help me figure out how to break up the rhythm of rows of books.
Next week we'll look closely at the completed trompe l'oeil project, hopefully with a few better photos.
- • Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown HC-71
• Benjamin Moore Maryville Brown HC-75
• Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige HC-77
• Benjamin Moore Branchport Brown HC-72
• Benjamin Moore New London Burgundy HC-61
- Mark Chamberlain, interior and decorative painter


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Malaysia, and in particular the wonders of downtown Kuala Lumpur are a must for anybody travelling around Asia and a popular destination for backpackers and gap-year students. The image of these travellers is plagued by stereotypes of backpacks and hostels with the bare minimum facilities but these days travellers require a greater connection to the modern, technological world.
No Hotel In KL Near Bukit Bintang Caters For The Modern Traveller Like Apple Hotel
The modern traveller is searching for a hotel in KL near Bukit Bintang that can cater for their every need and provide the best, most convenient, experience available in the area. Right in the heart of this downtown region is the Apple Hotel, perfectly situated on Jalan Alor and able to provide travellers with budget boutique accommodation with a modern twist. The stylish rooms are the perfect place to unwind after a long day exploring the city and its wonders – a feat made even easier by the fantastic map in the foyer that means guests will never get lost again – and they all have access to high speed Wi-Fi so that visitors can keep friends updated with their travels by posting pictures and experiences on social networking sites.
Social media and the importance of the internet is a factor that Apple Hotel appreciates greatly and they utilize its power to provide the best results, not just for them but for their future guests. By liking the Apple Hotel Facebook page you can keep up to date with new deals and incentives from anywhere in the world and you can also follow them on Google +. There best use of the internet, however, is there online booking form – available at https://www.applehotels.com. This feature is unlike any other hotel in KL near Bukit Bintang because not only does it provide a simple 3-step process, it lets you book at rates cheaper than anywhere else with access to incredible deals. There really is no better establishment to use for travellers looking for a modern convenience in a great location.


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2013 INFINITI M56 Values
Select a 2013 INFINITI M56 trim level
2013 model year changes
For 2013, the Infiniti M performance luxury sedan receives minimal changes, mainly limited to packages and optional equipment. The Sport Package is now available on M AWD models and includes 20-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, improved brakes, magnesium paddle shifters, sport seats and a unique front fascia. The Premium Package now includes a rear sonar system and Infiniti Connection and all 2013 Infiniti M models feature auto-dimming side mirrors. A new Performance Tire & Wheel Package with 20-inch wheels and tires and Sport Brakes replaces the previous 18-inch Wheel Package.
Competitive comparison
Mix of traditional luxury and sport-sedan attitude; plush interior upholsteries and trims; acceleration and performance; all-new hybrid model; available accident avoidance technology
Special features for 2013
The M strikes an unusual mix of luxury, economy and sportiness that's unmatched in this class, with strong powertrains, nimble handling and a quiet, refined interior. Its styling looks at once traditional yet flamboyant, and some will prefer the straightforward interior design to the screen-based systems in other luxury vehicles. The M35h hybrid model provides gobs of power and torque all while delivering the fuel economy of a smaller car. The M lineup features a wide range of tech gadgetry, including Blind Spot Intervention, setting the M sedan apart from other cars in its class.
The 2013 Infiniti M56 is a mid-size luxury sedan powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine that produces 420 hp, for a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds. RWD is paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission, enabling an EPA estimated 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Features include HID xenon headlights, navigation system, rearview monitor, automatic climate control, and surround sound audio. Safety is comprised of advanced airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), hill start assist (HSA), vehicle dynamic control (VDC), traction control system (TCS), and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The M56 is backed by a 4-year/60,000-mile warranty.


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Connecticut AG Upset That MySpace's Sex Offender Tracking (Which He Asked For) Works
from the logic-not-required dept
Blumenthal instead says the figure "provides compelling proof" that refutes the study that came out a few weeks back -- the study commissioned by Blumenthal and 48 other state attorneys general -- which downplayed the sexual-predator threat social networks posed to children, like other research before it. So because the system he pushed MySpace to put into place is able to identify registered sex offenders, it supposedly proves that this is a real problem, one that he isn't blowing out of proportion, and that MySpace has "monstrously inadequate counter-measures." While we'd argue that most any counter-measure MySpace uses would be inadequate at stopping sexual abuse (because they're fighting a problem that likely isn't that big), it makes little sense why Blumenthal sees MySpace's success at identifying sex offenders in its system, just like he wanted, as a bad thing. It's really hard for MySpace to fight a problem that isn't there, but that doesn't fit Blumenthal's political version of reality.


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2013 Jaguar XJ Values
Select a 2013 Jaguar XJ trim level
2013 model year changes
For 2013, Jaguar has revamped the powertrain in its XJ sport sedan. Standard XJs and all-new all-wheel drive models will run on an all-new supercharged 3.0L V6. The unit develops 340 hp, which is about 45 fewer horses than its 5.0L V8 predecessor. However, the V6 improves the XJ's fuel economy, with an EPA combined 28 mpg now estimated. The V8 continues in upper-level models Additionally, a new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission joins the mix, to replace the previous 6-speed. The combination is good enough to get the XJ from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, according to Jaguar, with an electronically controlled top speed of 155 mph. The V8 carries on in XJ/XJL Supercharged and Supersport trims, as well as the XJL Ultimate. Finally, Meridian sound systems replace the previous Bowers & Wilkins audio on all models.
Competitive comparison
Exciting design; top-shelf luxury; technological goodies galore; supercharged V6 and V8 power; all-wheel drive available
Special features for 2013
The Jaguar XJ has always been a premium symbol of ultimate automotive luxury. Prices start at under $74,000, but that buys a smooth, powerful drivetrain as well as a specific kind of comfort and elegant, understated style that has always been emblematic of the XJ--the kind unavailable from BMW, Audi or Cadillac.
The 2013 Jaguar XJ is a full-sized luxury sedan available with four different engines; 3.0-liter V6 engine (340), 5.0-liter V8 engine (385 hp), 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine (470 hp), and a performance-oriented 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine (510 hp). RWD (or optional AWD) is paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission enables the XJ to achieve fuel mileage within an EPA estimated range of 15 mpg city to 28 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include bi-function HID xenon headlamps, heated exterior mirrors, push-button start, powered passenger table, heated/cooled seats, navigation, dual rear iPad docking stations, champagne flutes and a fridge. Safety is comprised of a protective body shell, advanced airbags, blind-spot monitor, automatic speed limiter, tire pressure monitoring (TPMS), emergency brake assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control (TCS), dynamic stability control (DSC), and cornering brake control. The XJ is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.


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A serial "exhibitionist" accused of performing a lewd act in front of two young girls on a Sydney ferry has been granted bail.
During that time he must live with this 80-year-old mother, who is required to accompany him in public.
Ralph Glen Ireland, 61, was first convicted of exposing himself in 1973 and has been convicted of 18 similar offences over the past 40 years, a court was told on Tuesday.
He is accused of masturbating in front of two sisters, aged six and eight, on the 8am (AEST) ferry from Manly to Circular Quay on Sunday, October 21.
Crown prosecutor Thomas Spohr opposed bail, saying Ireland was on a bond for a previous offence and was attending therapy for his "exhibitionism" when the October incident allegedly occurred.
After the incident, he allegedly changed his clothes before police found him in an engineering section of the vessel, the crown said.
"That was essentially a forensic counter-measure to avoid being detected," Mr Spohr told Sydney's Central Local Court.
He also said Ireland suffered from a "psychological compulsion", was likely to re-offend if released and faced a jail term if convicted.
Ireland's lawyer, Michael Foley, said his client had never spent more than two days in custody before his October arrest.
"There's a wider need for him to be on bail," Mr Foley said, referring to Ireland's ailing business, Flame Coatings Pty Ltd, a company that provides coatings for industrial surfaces.
The court heard the Manly resident travels by ferry on weekdays on his way to his business at Moorebank, in Sydney's west.
He had previously lost his driver's licence because of issues with alcohol.
The magistrate granted bail on the condition that he move into the nearby Narrabeen home of his 80-year-old mother Edith Ireland.
She must accompany him in public and he must not associate with any children under the age of 16.
His matter will come before the Downing Centre on Thursday.
Ireland would plead guilty, Mr Foley said, if the court rejected his intended application to be dealt with under the Mental Health (Forensics Provision) Act.


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Plane wreckage claim's credibility being assessed, Malaysia says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia's defense minister says Flight 370 investigators are working to assess the credibility of a survey company's claim to have found possible plane wreckage in the Bay of Bengal.
Hishammuddin Hussein said Tuesday that China and Australia were aware of the announcement by GeoResonance Pty Ltd.
The company stressed in a statement that a link to the Malaysia Airlines plane missing since March 8 was not certain, but it called for its findings to be investigated.
GeoResonance typically uses remote sensing technology to look for oil, gas and mineral deposits.
It used the same technology to look for chemical elements in aircraft, such as aluminum, titanium and jet fuel residue.
The location it identified is 118 miles south of Bangladesh. That's far from where the search has focused.


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If Los Angeles City Council members vote Tuesday to place a sales tax hike on next year's ballot, they will have delivered a major victory to the real estate industry.
The city's top budget official spent six months laying the groundwork for a March ballot measure that would have increased the tax on real estate sales, saying it would provide much needed revenue to a city in crisis.
But two weeks ago, City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana abruptly changed course, working with council President Herb Wesson to abandon the real estate measure and push instead for a tax on retail sales, one that would generate twice as much money but also hit working-class Angelenos harder.
That shift followed furious efforts by the region's real estate lobby to kill the proposed tax on property transactions. Those groups sent mailers to voters attacking the idea. And behind the scenes, they presented city leaders with polling numbers saying voters would reject the real estate measure but handily approve a sales tax hike.


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Yesterday, while seated, I began to reach down for my backpack when a fly landed on my knee. My reach was instantly interrupted as my hand froze beside me just slightly higher than my thigh. All my intention became focussed on swatting that fly, and my hand began to move ever so slowly and evenly towards the fly on my knee, maintaining a perfectly consistent distance above my thigh of about three inches.
As my hand slowly glided forward I realized that my breathing had slowed to a near stop and I had the vivid impression of a sensation in my thigh that mirrored the position of my hand above it. As my hand neared, the fly showed no awareness of its impending doom and had not yet bent its knees to get into a jump-ready position - and then SLAP! My hand suddenly made the final lurch so quickly that it almost shocked me, and I realized that I hadn't actually given the order to attack. Yes, this was the plan on my mind as my hand was creeping forward towards the fly, but I hadn't made the final movement consciously; it just sort of happened.
This reminded me of some articles I've read about some neurology experiments in which it was shown that our consciousness is not a direct agency of movement. Obviously our consciousness can direct us - for it's not as though one decides to scratch one's wrist but instead punches oneself in the face. On the other hand, our consciousness isn't typically aware that one hand has begun moving towards the other until after it has happened.
This brought me to think of a cat poised to pounce on a human hand scratching the carpet before the cat's nose. The cat observes the action and an emotion is triggered - suddenly the cat finds itself scrunched up, poised to pounce, but seemingly paralyzed to do so. How long will it wait? Maybe the cat doesn't even know - maybe it just happens, triggered by highly evolved wiring in the subconscious of cats.
How often do we only become aware of our actions after they have been initiated without a conscious thought? I've often joked, when asking a server to take away my plate, that I am not hungry but my hand just keep crawling over to the plate and trying to sneak a few more fries into my face. What then of thoughts? Is it possible that some thoughts just keep passing through my mind even though I do not care to consider them at this time?
It has long been my contention that I am not 'the decision-maker' in my life but, rather, I am my decisions themselves. Those who subscribe to the religion of Alcoholics Anonymous would likely agree strongly with this idea. On the other hand, I often do consciously weigh my options and select a course that can be a struggle to maintain - such as trying to eat a healthier diet.
We obviously have some conscious control over some aspects of our lives - but I sometimes think that we have delusions of much greater control than really exists.
P.S. - I completely missed the fly.
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The reason most people care about free will (think it's relevant) is because they feel it's essential to praise and blame.
So you are certain it is irrelevant?
The reason most people care about free will (think it's relevant) is because they feel it's essential to praise and blame.
So true.
For 12 years nuns and priests told me people have free will. They did a lot of blaming; almost no praising.
It's ironic that the people who blame "bad people" for the "bad" things they do, are blaming people who can't have done otherwise, are bound in exactly the same way.
If by "free" we mean free of external constraints (didn't do it with a gun to his head), certainly we are free in that sense most of the time, but once one looks under the neurological hood, we see that we have to do what our brain tells us to do, and the brain does what physics and chemistry tell it to do.
Once you do that, you realize that the lack of external constraints doesn't salvage freedom in any ultimate sense.
So you are certain it is irrelevant?
If something that's not true can really be relevant, there is a great argument for believing in religion.
How do we edit Shakespeare's "sound and fury signifying nothing" to apply it to written stuff?
Anyway, consider it applied to this discussion.
Political activity persuaded me that whether behavior is chosen or determined, what counts more is who goes to prison.
So then you are certain it is irrelevant.
@ Unseen
Free will is often employed without consideration of praise or blame. In fact, free will can be used outside of a social context. You can utilize free will alone with no one around so I don't buy into the praise/condemnation proposition. Our perspectives are different on this issue.
@Tom Sarbeck - And who goes to prison is the result of the brain processes of those with the prisoner's fate. We may call them mental processes, but mentality is just a way of talking about what goes on in peopole's brains.
@Davis Goodman - Free will is a myth. How do you define "relevance"?
@Ed - People think they are using free will all the time, but let's go back to the original problem. What does "free will" mean? Does it mean that decisions are independent of brain states and activities or are they determined by brain states and activities?


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|Male satin bowerbird
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
|Scientific classification
GR Gray, 1841
Bowerbirds (/ˈbaʊ.ərbɜːrd/) make up the bird family Ptilonorhynchidae. They are renowned for their unique courtship behaviour, where males build a structure and decorate it with sticks and brightly coloured objects in an attempt to attract a mate.
The family has 20 species in eight genera. These are medium to large-sized passerines, ranging from the golden bowerbird at 22 centimetres (8.7 in) and 70 grams (2.5 oz) to the great bowerbird at 40 centimetres (16 in) and 230 grams (8.1 oz). Their diet consists mainly of fruit but may also include insects (especially for nestlings), flowers, nectar and leaves in some species.[1] The satin[2] and spotted bowerbirds[3] are sometimes considered agricultural pests due to their habit of feeding on introduced fruit and vegetable crops and have occasionally been killed by affected orchardists.[3]
The bowerbirds have an Austro-Papuan distribution, with ten species endemic to New Guinea, eight endemic to Australia, and two found in both.[4] Although their distribution is centered on the tropical regions of New Guinea and northern Australia, some species extend into central, western, and southeastern Australia. They occupy a range of different habitats, including rainforest, eucalyptus and acacia forest, and shrublands.
Behaviour and ecology[edit]
The Ailuroedus catbirds are monogamous, with males raising chicks with their partner, but all other bowerbirds are polygynous, with the female building the nest and raising the young alone. These latter species are commonly dimorphic, with the female being more drab in color. Female bowerbirds build a nest by laying soft materials, such as leaves, ferns, and vine tendrils, on top of a loose foundation of sticks.
In courtship the male bowerbird will dance to the female in an attempt to attract her.
All Papuan bowerbirds lay one egg, while Australian species lay one to three with laying intervals of two days.[5][6] Bowerbird eggs are around twice the weight of those of most passerines of similar size[7][8] – for instance eggs of the satin bowerbird weigh around 19 grams (0.67 oz) as against a calculated 10 grams (0.35 oz) for a passerine weighing 150 grams (5.3 oz).[4] Eggs hatch after 19 to 24 days, depending on the species[1] and are a plain cream color for catbirds and the tooth-billed bowerbird, but in other species possess brownish wavy lines similar to eggs of Australo-Papuan babblers. In accordance with their lengthy incubation periods, bowerbirds that lay more than one egg have asynchronous hatching, but siblicide has never been observed.[5]
Bowerbirds as a group have the longest life expectancy of any passerine family with significant banding studies. The two most studied species, the green catbird and satin bowerbird, have life expectancies of around eight to ten years[9] and one satin bowerbird has been known to live for twenty-six years.[10] For comparison, the common raven, the heaviest passerine species with significant banding records, has not been known to live longer than 21 years.[11]
The most notable characteristic of bowerbirds is their extraordinarily complex courtship and mating behaviour, where males build a bower to attract mates. There are two main types of bowers. One clade[which?] of bowerbirds build so-called maypole bowers, which are constructed by placing sticks around a sapling; in some species, these bowers have a hut-like roof. The other major bowerbuilding clade[which?] builds an avenue type-bower made of two walls of vertically placed sticks. In and around the bower, the male places a variety of brightly colored objects he has collected. These objects – usually different among each species – may include hundreds of shells, leaves, flowers, feathers, stones, berries, and even discarded plastic items, coins, nails, rifle shells, or pieces of glass. The males spend hours arranging this collection. Bowers within a species share a general form but do show significant variation, and the collection of objects reflects the biases of males of each species and its ability to procure items from the habitat, often stealing them from neighboring bowers. Several studies of different species have shown that colors of decorations males use on their bowers match the preferences of females.
In addition to the bower construction and ornamentation, male birds perform involved courtship displays to attract the female. Research suggests the male adjusts his performance based on success and female response.[12][13]
Mate-searching females commonly visit multiple bowers, often returning to preferred bowers several times, and watching males' elaborate courtship displays and inspecting the quality of the bower. Through this process the female reduces the set of potential mates.[14] Many females end up selecting the same male, and many under-performing males are left without copulations. Females mated with top-mating males tend to return to the male the next year and search less.[15]
It has been suggested that there is an inverse relationship between bower complexity and the brightness of plumage. There may be an evolutionary "transfer" of ornamentation in some species, from their plumage to their bowers, in order to reduce the visibility of the male and thereby its vulnerability to predation.[16] This hypothesis is not well supported because species with vastly different bower types have similar plumage. Others have suggested that the bower functioned initially as a device that benefits females by protecting them from forced copulations and thus giving them enhanced opportunity to choose males and benefits males by enhancing female willingness to visit the bower.[17] Evidence supporting this hypothesis comes from observations of Archbold's bowerbirds that have no true bower and have greatly modified their courtship so that the male is limited in his ability to mount the female without her cooperation. In toothbilled bowerbirds that have no bowers, males may capture females out of the air and forcibly copulate with them. Once this initial function was established, bowers were then co-opted by females for other functions such as use in assessing males based on the quality of bower construction. Recent studies with robot female bowerbirds have shown that males react to female signals of discomfort during courtship by reducing the intensity of their potentially threatening courtship.[citation needed] Young females tend to be more easily threatened by intense male courtship, and these females tend to choose males based on traits not dependent on male courtship intensity.
The high degree of effort directed at mate choice by females and the large skews in mating success directed at males with quality displays suggests that females gain important benefits from mate choice. Since males have no role in parental care and give nothing to females except sperm, it is suggested that females gain genetic benefits from their mate choice. However this has not been established, in part because of the difficulty of following offspring performance since males take seven years to reach sexual maturity. One hypothesis for the evolutionary causation of the bowerbuilding display is Hamilton and Zuk's "bright bird" hypothesis, which states that sexual ornaments are indicators of general health and heritable disease resistance.[18] Doucet and Montgomerie[19][20] determined that the male bowerbird's plumage reflectance indicates internal parasitic infection, whereas the bower quality is a measure of external parasitic infection. This would suggest that the bowerbird mating display evolved due to parasite mediated sexual selection, though there is some controversy surrounding this conclusion.[21]
This complex mating behaviour, with its highly valued types and colors of decorations, has led some researchers[citation needed] to regard the bowerbirds as among the most behaviorally complex species of bird. It also provides some of the most compelling evidence that the extended phenotype of a species can play a role in sexual selection and indeed act as a powerful mechanism to shape its evolution, as seems to be the case for humans. Inspired by their seemingly extreme courtship rituals, Charles Darwin discussed both bowerbirds and birds-of-paradise in his writings.[22]
In addition, many species of bowerbird are superb vocal mimics. MacGregor's bowerbird, for example, has been observed imitating pigs, waterfalls, and human chatter. Satin bowerbirds commonly mimic other local species as part of their courtship display.
Bowerbirds have also been observed creating optical illusions in their bowers to appeal to mates. They arrange objects in the bower's court area from smallest to largest, creating a forced perspective which holds the attention of the female for longer. Males with objects arranged in a way that have a strong optical illusion are likely to have higher mating success.[23]
Taxonomy and systematics[edit]
Though bowerbirds have traditionally been regarded as closely related to the birds of paradise, recent molecular studies suggest that while both families are part of the great corvid radiation that took place in or near Australia-New Guinea, the bowerbirds are more distant from the birds of paradise than was once thought. DNA–DNA hybridization studies placed them close to the lyrebirds;[24] however, anatomical evidence appears to contradict this placement[citation needed], and the true relationship remains unclear.
Genus Ailuroedus
- White-eared catbird, Ailuroedus buccoides
- Spotted catbird, Ailuroedus melanotis
- Green catbird, Ailuroedus crassirostris
Genus Scenopoeetes
- Tooth-billed catbird, Scenopoeetes dentirostris
Genus Archboldia
- Archbold's bowerbird, Archboldia papuensis
- Sanford's bowerbird, Archboldia sanfordi
Genus Amblyornis
- Vogelkop bowerbird, Amblyornis inornata
- MacGregor's bowerbird, Amblyornis macgregoriae
- Streaked bowerbird, Amblyornis subalaris
- Golden-fronted bowerbird, Amblyornis flavifrons
Genus Prionodura
- Golden bowerbird, Prionodura newtoniana
Genus Sericulus
- Flame bowerbird, Sericulus aureus
- Fire-maned bowerbird, Sericulus bakeri
- Regent bowerbird, Sericulus chrysocephalus
Genus Ptilonorhynchus
- Satin bowerbird, Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
Genus Chlamydera
- Western bowerbird, Chlamydera guttata
- Spotted bowerbird, Chlamydera maculata
- Great bowerbird, Chlamydera nuchalis
- Yellow-breasted bowerbird, Chlamydera lauterbachi
- Fawn-breasted bowerbird, Chlamydera cerviniventris
Note that the grey catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) and black catbird (Melanoptila glabrirostris) from the Americas and the Abyssinian catbird (Parophasma galinieri) from Africa are unrelated birds that belong to different families.
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- ^ "Problem Wildlife". Dse.vic.gov.au. 2013-02-27. Archived from the original on 2013-04-28. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
- ^ a b "Spotted Bowerbird" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-17. Retrieved 2013-03-27.
- ^ a b Rowland, Peter (2008). Bowerbirds. Australian Natural History Series. Collingwood: CSIRO Publishing. pp. 1–26. ISBN 978-0-643-09420-8.
- ^ a b Higgins, P.J. and J.M. Peter (editors); Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, Volume 6: Pardalotes to Shrike-thrushes ISBN 0-19-553762-9
- ^ Frith, Clifford B.; "Egg laying at long intervals in bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)"
- ^ Based on the formula of egg mass = 0.258m0.73, where m is body mass. From Rahn, H., Sotherland, P. and Paganelli, C. V., 1985. "Interrelationships between egg mass and adult body mass and metabolism among passerine birds" in Journal für Ornithologie 126:263–271.
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- ^ Wasser, D. E. and Sherman, P.W.; "Avian longevities and their interpretation under evolutionary theories of senescence" in Journal of Zoology 2 November 2009
- ^ Patricelli, Gail L.; Coleman, Seth W.; Borgia, Gerald (2006-01). "Male satin bowerbirds, Ptilonorhynchus violaceus, adjust their display intensity in response to female startling: an experiment with robotic females". Animal Behaviour. 71 (1): 49–59. doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2005.03.029. ISSN 0003-3472. Check date values in:
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- ^ Uy, J. Albert C.; Patricelli, Gail L.; Borgia, Gerald (2000-02-07). "Dynamic mate-searching tactic allows female satin bowerbirds Ptilonorhynchus violaceus to reduce searching". Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences. 267 (1440): 251–256. doi:10.1098/rspb.2000.0994. PMC 1690527. PMID 10714879.
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- ^ Kusmierski, Rab; G. Borgia; A. Uy; R.H. Crozier (1997). "Labile evolution of display traits in bowerbirds indicates reduced effects of phylogenetic constraint". Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B. 264 (1380): 307–313. doi:10.1098/rspb.1997.0044. PMC 1688255. PMID 9107048.
- ^ Hamilton, William D; M. Zuk (1982). "Heritable true fitness and bright birds: a role for parasites?". Science. 218 (4570): 384–387. doi:10.1126/science.7123238. JSTOR 1688879. PMID 7123238.
- ^ Doucet, Stephanie M.; R. Montgomerie (2003). "Multiple sexual ornaments in satin bowerbirds: ultraviolet plumage and bowers signal different aspects of male quality". Behavioral Ecology. 14 (4): 503–509. doi:10.1093/beheco/arg035.
- ^ Doucet, Stephanie M.; R. Montgomerie (2003). "Structural plumage colour and parasites in satin bowerbirds Ptilonorhynchus violaceus: implications for sexual selection". Journal of Avian Biology. 34: 237–242. doi:10.1034/j.1600-048x.2003.03113.x.
- ^ Borgia, Gerald; K. Collins (1989). "Female choice for parasite-free male satin bowerbirds and the evolution of bright male plumage". Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. 25: 445–454. doi:10.1007/bf00300191.
- ^ Diamond, Jared. "Biology of Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds", Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, Vol. 17: 17-37 (Volume publication date: November 1986).
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External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ptilonorhynchidae.
Data related to Ptilonorhynchidae at Wikispecies
- Bowerbird videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Bower bird nest building


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Long term unemployment benefits to expire Saturday
Long term unemployment benefits to expire Saturday
A life line for more than one million Americans who have been without work for more than six months expires Saturday.
The extension of long term unemployment benefits failed to make its way into the bipartisan budget bill signed by President Obama Thursday night.
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July 31st, 2012 by milwaukeepolice
On July 23 at 1:45 a.m., District 7 Officers Martez Ball and Sarah Beland were stopped at West Capitol Drive at North 35th Street for the red traffic light when they saw four suspects walking east across North 35th Street toward the bus stop. Moments later, they saw a man running west from the bus stop with the four suspects chasing him west across North 35th Street in the 4000 block.
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Officials say three bodies may have been spotted on Mount Rainier
OLYMPIA, Wash. – What appear to be three bodies have been spotted on Mount Rainier in an area where six climbers disappeared earlier this summer, National Park officials said Tuesday.
The bodies were seen last week during a helicopter flight by park staff members, park spokeswoman Patti Wold said, adding that officials were trying to determine how to recover them without endangering rescuers.
"Rock and ice fall off the steep wall and an increase in new crevasses in the glacier below make this one of the most hazardous locations in the park," Wold wrote in an email.
Authorities believe the two guides and four climbers fell 3,300 feet during their climb during the last week of May. During the initial search, crews found gear and detected signals from avalanche beacons buried in the snow at the top of Carbon Glacier at 9,500 feet. It's unknown whether a rock fall or avalanche was to blame for the fall.
All six people were experienced climbers who were taking a technical, challenging route to the top of the 14,410-foot mountain southeast of Seattle. Known as the Liberty Ridge route, it is not currently being climbed due to unstable conditions caused by increased rock and icefall from warm weather, Wold said.
Last year, about 10,800 people attempted to climb Mount Rainier and only 129 used the Liberty Ridge route, according to park statistics. The vast majority use two other popular routes.
The missing climbers had traveled from as far away as Singapore, Minnesota and New York to ascend the glacial peak. Members of the group were Seattle-based Alpine Ascents International guides Matthew Hegeman and Eitan Green; Erik Britton Kolb, a 34-year-old finance manager at American Express, who had traveled from New York; Uday Marty, a vice president and managing director of Intel in Southeast Asia who was based in Singapore; Seattle mountain climber John Mullally; and Mark Mahaney, of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Wold said that the Chinook flight out of Joint Base Lewis McChord was part of the park's ongoing limited search of the area for the climbers.