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We say the Exige S is the true expression of Lotus' DNA; a pure, focussed, drivers' car. The intent of the Exige S is evident from its statistics: It achieves 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds. It is capable of a top speed of 274 km/h and 400 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm – all thanks to a 3.5 litre V6 supercharged engine and weight of 1176 kg. The performance of the Exige S is impressive, but what really sets it apart is its exceptional ride and handling, brute downforce and iron-like grip of the road. Competition-beating like the Elise, it has a youthful spirit, but it's altogether more serious, intended for a focussed driver. The mid-engine layout provides optimal balance whilst perfectly tuned and honed brakes, springs and dampers bring the Exige S' suspension into a league of its own – delivering an exhilarating experience on both track and road. Fuel consumption for Exige S; Urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100km. Extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100km. Combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100km. CO2 emissions 236g CO2 / km. The Evora SPresented to the Guangzhou Motorshow audience in 'Sports Racer' scheme and with Intelligent Precision Shift 'IPS' automatic transmission, the Evora S really is of beautiful form and uncompromising function. Retaining the purist driving experience associated with Lotus cars, the exclusive Evora S boasts sophisticated styling, an aesthetic which belies the animal within! In every way it can, the Evora S communicates speed, purity, lightness and elegance, thanks to the craftsmanship of the visionaries at Lotus Design. Boasting 258 kW at 7000 rpm and 0-100 km performance of 4.7 seconds, the Evora S with IPS ensures driver focus is uncompromised with the addition of paddle shift-operated automatic transmission. Powered by a 3.5 litre V6, mid-mounted engine and achieving a top speed of 267 km/h the Evora S is as competent as it is stunning. 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It's a fact that more picks are busts than are successful so maybe we should take it a step further and just shut down the NBA.
There have only been foreign players in the NBA really since the late 80's, and then it was only a trickle until the the late 90's. The fact that 3 times since then has an NBA player been non-US is pretty good. You know, before Hakeem, there hadn't been an African born MVP and there was really no one from Africa that had done much. Since then, you've gotten quite a few players from Africa that have been major forces in the league.
Did you believe that black people weren't smart because none had become president? Well, now that's changed, hasn't it.
That's the funny thing when it comes to things like this.
And by the way, if you're not just talking about Europeans, but ANY international player, then you can add a whole lot more hard nosed players to that list. If you want a list, I can give it to you.
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Guys, Obama is doing worse than Bush. It's like "dumb and dumber" down there, seriously.
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PLAYOFFS BABY!! .. ok im a bit excited.. but hellz yeah! ... just keep winning baby.. nice break... play the wiz... lets keep it rolling!
PLAYOFFS BABY!! .. ok im a bit excited.. but hellz yeah! ... just keep winning baby.. nice break... play the wiz... lets keep it rolling!
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wow. that was just the most ridiculously played game i've seen in a while. i literally cannot believe we won this one. utter disbelief. but still, we got the W!
These are the tough games that good teams win, especially when your star player (Melo or Gay) is struggling.
Too bad Detroit won tonight!
That was an ugly quarter but good win against a playoff team!
Anderson just made me LOL
Player of the Game Alan Anderson and the Rim that was closest to the Raptor bench
We thought our game was ugly....Boston 71 - Chicago 69.....yuck
The last 39 games are gonna be interesting. The hole is still pretty deep, but two quality wins make it seem doable...
holy crap....most surprising score of the night.....NOH 98 - Portland 60....what the hellll....?!
We won the last 3 games thanks to AA/JL3.
NY commentators are calling it 'the worst loss of the season'
makes it even better
sorry, was just looking for whether the teams in our playoff race are winning....
Detroit won
Boston won
Philly and Milly playing each other in a close 4th quarter...Do you root for the team just above you or the team you have to catch?
Lets hope Milwaukee loses.(may have already haven't checked scores)
I really, really liked Amir's defence whenever he got switched onto Melo. He stayed in front of him usually really well, and even recovered to get some blocks on him.
Anderson's pass to Derozan out of the full court press with about 40 seconds left was really nice as well. It's not an amazingly hard play, but one I expect us to stuff up usually.
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Fifty Years of TTL
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Depending on your source, 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of TTL (transistor-transistor logic). Although some say 1961 is the birth year, TI released the 5400 family in 1964 and the 7400 series in plastic two years later. Since TTL is synonymous with 5400 and 7400, why not offer 50th birthday congratulations?
Alert reader Caron Williams notified me that 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of TTL (transistor-transistor logic). Wikipedia says that although TTL was invented in 1961, TI released the 5400 family of IC's in 1964, and that the 7400 series in plastic came out two years later. Since TTL is practically synonymous with the 5400 and 7400 series, why not offer 50th birthday congratulations?
Remember that the IC was invented just a few years before TTL came out. Other kinds of logic were commonly used, like DTL (diode-transistor logic) and RTL (resistor-transistor logic). In fact, the Apollo guidance computer was made entirely from RTL components, using several thousand identical ICs, each containing a pair of three input NOR gates.
The schematic is clear: RTL logic was barely digital. It wasn't uncommon for RTL users to bias the transistors nearly linearly and use them as amplifiers. But RTL persisted into the 70s, and in the late 60s we were using gobs and gobs of Fairchild parts for Apollo ground support equipment.
The perfect gate can only assume two states, and RTL's linearity was exactly the opposite of what the digital world strived for. TTL was designed to approach that ideal. Like an op amp, we also want zero output impedance, and many TTL gates used a "totem pole" configuration of transistors to offer plenty of drive and sink capability.
As mentioned, the anonymous experts at Wikipedia believe the 5400 series predated the much more common 7400 family by a couple of years. The main difference between the two was the temperature range: 5400-series devices generally operated from -55C to 125C, while the 7400 parts, housed in inexpensive plastic packages, were rated from 0C to 70C. Though the 5400 family was often called the "military" version, a lot of commercial applications demanded their extended temperature range.
TTL devices were either SSI (small scale integration), which meant one package contained a couple of flip flops or a few gates, or MSI (medium scale integration), which used more complex parts like multiplexors. The 74181 was an example: It contained an ALU that could add, subtract, and do logic operations on two four-bit inputs. The DIP package had 24 pins, which was an enormous number in those days.
By the late 60s most computers had oceans of TTL components. The following picture is the CPU board from a Nova 1200 16-bit minicomputer. There were no MOS memories at the time. Another board held core memory. All of these DIP packages are 7400-series TTL devices.
Components were so expensive that the earliest Novas used one 74181 four-bit ALU. It pushed a word through one nibble at a time.
As time went on many versions of the 7400/5400 devices appeared. . . . This article continues on EE Times' sister site, Embedded.com.
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Repeating title on minds of Red Sox
Return of roster's core for '08 gives arriving players optimism
By Ian Browne / MLB.com
The quest for another one began on Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla., where pitchers and catchers for the defending World Series champions officially reported to Spring Training, hoping that a third title in five seasons is just eight months away.
Are the Red Sox still the team to beat?
"I think so," said Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. "If we're not the team to beat, I'd like to know who is. I think that, like I said before, our No. 1 thing is to stay healthy. If we do that, I don't know who can really compete with us, from a top-to-bottom scale. It's a good situation to be in, that's for sure."
The last image most New Englanders have of the Red Sox is the joyous celebration at the end of Game 4 in Colorado, which wrapped up the team's second World Series championship in four seasons. Just like that, it's already time for the 2008 Red Sox to put their focus toward reaching the pinnacle again.
"I didn't really think about it a lot until I was kind of on my way back here and thought what it meant to me to be a world champ -- it's obviously something you'll always remember," said Papelbon. "Now I'm kind of switching to the role of [trying to be] remembered as a person who could go out there and repeat it. My whole goal now is to go out there and kind of keep this ball rolling and kind of just pick up where we left off."
The truly big games are several months away. But the grunt work toward glory is officially under way at the team's Minor League complex.
Several Sox players took the field on reporting day, even though the first official workout for pitchers and catchers isn't until Saturday.
Ace Josh Beckett fired a 46-pitch side session. Daisuke Matsuzaka reeled off 52 pitches. Relievers Manny Delcarmen, Craig Hansen, Javier Lopez and David Aardsma also threw on the side.
First baseman Kevin Youkilis -- the first member of the starting nine to arrive in camp -- took the field and got in a workout.
There will be physicals on Friday morning, following conditioning workouts in the afternoon. Saturday will be the first of many team workouts this spring.
"[Friday] is even better," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "It's fun to talk about the players, but when you actually get to put your uniform on and get out on the field, it's exciting. And you see the players coming through the door that you haven't seen for a while -- it's a fun time of year."
Position players report on Wednesday, with the first full-squad workout coming two days later.
As always, the workout portion of camp will be held at the Minor League complex, which is just down the road from City of Palms Park.
Once exhibition games begin on Feb. 28, the Red Sox will pack their bags for City of Palms and stay there until March 19, when they'll board a plane for Tokyo for the start of the regular season. The Sox will play two games against the Oakland Athletics on March 25 and 26 in what should be an international showcase.
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The Red Sox are excited to return the same core of players that won the World Series last year, though Curt Schilling is out indefinitely with right shoulder woes.
Sure, Schilling's loss will hurt, but the Red Sox are fortunate to have young pitchers like Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz ready to step in.
Last year was nearly a wire-to-wire effort by the Red Sox. They took over first place in the American League East on April 18 and never gave it back. After sweeping the Angels in the AL Division Series, the Sox rallied from 3-1 down against the Indians in the AL Championship Series and then swept the Rockies in the World Series.
Now, the Red Sox will attempt to be baseball's first repeat champions since the Yankees of 1998-2000.
"We're in a very tough division, a very tough league," said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. "Baseball has a lot of attrition throughout the course of a season. We're going to have to work hard, play well, get contributions from the guys we count on and unexpected sources to have a chance to compete at the highest level."
The one big difference between this Spring Training and past ones is that there will be hardly any new faces.
First baseman Sean Casey is the only established Major Leaguer that the Sox acquired in the offseason, and he'll play a backup role behind Youkilis.
The pitching staff will be led by 20-game winner Beckett and Papelbon, the club's dominant closer. On offense, the Sox still have the fearsome 3-4 combo of David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. Catcher and captain Jason Varitek will once again be the undisputed leader of the pitching staff.
Red Sox Nation has also been riveted by the success of the young guys. Dustin Pedroia won the AL Rookie of the Year Award last year, and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury -- because he had only 116 at-bats last season -- will be eligible this year.
Buchholz, right-handed starter Justin Masterson and middle infielder Jed Lowrie should also see plenty of action during Spring Training.
"That said, I think the organization is in a pretty stable place," Epstein said. "We have a talented core at the Major League level with some experience. We have some young players starting to emerge at the Major League level as contributors and we have a very solid and deep farm system. There are 30 organizations right now going into the year facing the same questions we face. Hopefully, eight and a half months from now, we'll look back and think we were as prepared as anybody to address those issues."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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January 13, 2010
The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed guard Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract.
Gaines, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds has appeared in 40 regular season games with Minnesota and Utah averaging 3.2 points, 1.1 assists and 7.0 minutes. He was signed by Minnesota on November 12 and saw action in eight games totaling 21 points, six assists and 65 minutes. He was released by the Timberwolves on January 4.
Gaines played in 32 games with Utah in the 2009-10 season. He signed two 10-day contracts with the Jazz in January before being inked for the remainder of the season on January 25. He averaged 3.3 points, 1.2 assists and 6.8 minutes in 32 contests. He appeared in five postseason games where he totaled 11 points (5-for-6 FG) in seven minutes.
Gaines also played in the NBDL last season with the Idaho Stampede. He averaged 23.9 points with 4.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 14 games.
A 2008 product of the University of Georgia, Gaines began his professional career with NGC Cantu in the Italian League in the 2008-09 season. He averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30 outings.
Toronto's roster now stands at 15 players.
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Wasn't he the guy that shot a buzzer beater over LeBron last season? was that not enough to secure him a job in Utah? anyways knowing BC, this guy will be a lock on the roster for the reminder of the season, you heard it here first.
i like gaines. he's not going to change the team's fortunes any... but he's a step above the regular 10 day contract players
Calderon's and Bayless are still hobbled. Surprised it didn't happen earlier, they need a PG to run practice.
"Let's all rejoice ! We got Sundiata Gaines ! #sarcasm " LOL, dude, your headline made me laugh hard. Good times.
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Right on cue, BC, right on cue. Gotta love a pro-active GM, even if it's coincidence...lol.
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He seems like a guy who could be a good player if given the chance. He put up awesome numbers playing for Idaho, but obviously success in the D-Leauge doesn't lead to success in the NBA. Who knows? The Raptors are generally a team where players get a chance. Maybe he'll stick around a bit more.
i knew it, he was my prediction on the other thread, take that mangokid , sarcasm
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Simple question.
Let's assume that the Raptors are in the first round... who would you want them to face?
Bring 'em all on!
Simple question.
Let's assume that the Raptors are in the first round... who would you want them to face?
Knicks seem like a good choice. Nets have the type of line up that could find another gear in a playoff situation (a la last year's Celtics). Knicks will get a game or two against you when their shots fall or your team has an off night (see last night's game against the Heat) but in a 7-game series, they're just dysfunctional enough to give anyone a chance against them. I'd also take the Wizards as the Raps have looked very good against them pre- and post-Rudy.
Who the HELL voted Washington?
NeNe and Gortat in the front court are a very, very difficult combination for Amir & JV.
This in addition to the fact that John Wall and Bradley Beal can light-em-up at any point in time, they are a dangerous team...
I think Raps could beat any of them in a 7 game series. Cleveland might be the toughest competition but i think Raps beat them too.
As for my personal preference. I like the Bobcats.
Would love to go against New York. usually match up good with them, and would love to be the ones to eliminate them. However, losing to them would force most of us into a deep depression... which i guess isn't new to most Raptor fans
Wizards - the slower nature of the playoffs favors us. Nets in playoffs scare me - they are built to win and their experience level compared to Raps is incredible. I'd say Bobcats as preference but Raps never seem to play well against them. Knicks would be hilarious but even the small chance that Bargnani could hit a game winning shot and beat the Raps in a series, I dont even want to take the risk.
I personally would love to play NY... but the 'easiest' win might be against Detroit due to their dysfunctional line up.
Chicago. No Rose, No Deng. They wont have enough scoring but I also don't expect them to be in the playoffs.
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Cleveland or Detroit. It will be interesting to see how Deng affects the Cavs, if he helps them turn it around they could be tough, but they are even younger than the Raps I believe and they have terrible chemistry. Detroit does as well, dysfunctional like planetmars said. A frontline of Drummond, Monroe, and Smith and they rarely post, and no defence.
I voted Chicago, but as said above I would be absolutely shocked to see them make it now.
any of the above
on a serious note I was gonna say Charlotte but we have a pretty bad history against them so yah
NY would be a fun series to watch but if were looking to win big then and humiliate our opponents then Chicago would be the right choice
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Detroit haha there sooooo bad
Definitely not the Knicks, they have the best player in the series and a lot in reserve if they get healthy. That's just a cocky pick, surprised it's leading the poll. They won 50+ games last year. They have some players unhealthy and have some holes but they are still at around the same talent level and could figure it out. They are the last team I'd want to see in May, from that list.
I'd pick Charlotte, Bulls and Atlanta in that order. Charlotte would be a pure defensive grind fest and the least-watched playoff series in a decade, but I think Toronto would be major favorites.
Detroit is the only team of the whole lot that I felt we can sweep.
So - Detroit.
I kinda want them to face Charlotte and just beat the living shit out of them in the playoffs. I just hate Charlotte so much, they seriously annoy me. Their perimeter defense has regressed since Jeff Taylor went down so that should help. I think most of their wins against us have been flukes due to the fact that they always catch the Raptors at a bad time
I dont even want to take a chance with Charlotte
just Imagine the embarrassment of losing a seven game series to the Bobcats...
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It will be fun watching the Raps in the playoffs for the first time
Kinda off topic (not really) but I'd rather have the raps finish in 4th seed than 3rd. I think Indiana is gonna finish first. Suppose we advance a round, Indiana is team we are kinda targeting to be like why not face them. I think casey would pull out small ball line ups against heat which would be horrible for jv's development. Against Indiana, jv would be able to against hibbert for 5, 6 games demar have to pull responsibility I think we wanna vs Indy second round.
As for first I wanna vs Knicks cause they are a joke.
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I still think the NY teams shape up a bit, and I'd like to think Cleveland with Deng will make a surge into at least the bottom. Charlotte, Chicago, and maybe even Atlanta I can see falling out. *Chicago is a wildcard. Thibs is a great coach, but they've got so little talent now. And I'd hate to face a Thibs coached team in the playoffs.
I'd like the Raps to face the Nets, and make KG cry when we kill them.
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Salma Hayek Was an Illegal Immigrant
Did Salma Hayek just solve the polarized war over immigration? By admitting that she, too, was once an undocumented worker, Salma clearly enunciated the vital role of immigrant workers who happen to have sexy breasts.
Salma told V Magazine Spain that she cares about the plight of undocumented workers because she was once one, too. Fox News Latino translates:
I was an illegal immigrant in the United States. It was for a small period of time, but I still did it.
Those who advocate amnesty say immigrant workers fill jobs that Americans are unwilling or unable to staff. Like Salma's job inspiring the most crippling boners known to man! It's like the brain drain, but we're draining other nations of their quality breasts.
If Salma hadn't broken the law, there would be no singing nurse in Across the Universe, or buxom love interest in Wild, Wild West. And I know nobody—not even the Minutemen—want that. (In all seriousness, though, the Hayek confession reveals not that sexy people should be allowed to immigrate, but that undocumented workers are already part of our national landscape, many of them productive members of society. And hey, some are nice people, too!)
Though I'm dying for more context on Salma's foray into illegality (when? how?) the original article V Magazine Spain interview isn't available online (is it? if anyone is more adroit with the Spanish language press than I am, sound off in the comments) so we're limited to what Fox News Latino translated. They also quote Hayek describing how she "had to endurse the worst time of all in terms of racial discrimination in Hollywood when I was starting out." [Fox News Latina via NYPost]


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... and Gentlewomanly, too, for that matter.
i am working on an "Always an Adventure" article that describes three rides that are adventurous more for their scenery, history and/or remoteness instead of the riding challenge itself.
iow, these are rides that can be taken 2-up, or while hauling a month's worth of gear, confident in the knowledge that the riding challenge isn't going to be too difficult.
another aspect is that they are good alternatives to the slab when you're trying to get somewhere while wanting for a nice detour at the same time.
the rides in my article will be three routes I strung together this summer as an alternative to I-90 and I-80 on the way to Oregon:
- The Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
- Big Sheep Creek National Back Country Byway (aka Medicine Lodge road)
- Lemhi Pass into Idaho.
These three will be in my article, which will also point readers to this thread.
It'd be great if there were some more routes for people to consider, so, how 'bout we take a minute to share the routes we know. And if you know how to do it, Google Maps links will be very useful.


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By Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon / MLB.com
BALTIMORE -- Nationals left-hander Zach Duke had his best outing Tuesday, pitching 1 2/3 innings without allowing a run in a 9-3 victory over the Orioles.
Duke entered the game in the fifth inning after right-hander Nathan Karns walked two consecutive batters. Duke came in and induced Nick Markakis to hit into a double play to end the threat. Duke then had a 1-2-3 sixth inning.
Duke, who threw only one offspeed pitch during game, said fastball command was the reason he was successful on Tuesday.
"It was good. I wanted to go out there, be efficient, get outs. In a situation, [where I needed to step up], it felt good," Duke said.
Duke believes his success on Tuesday can carry over into the season. He is off to a slow start, allowing 18 earned runs in 20 innings.
"It's a work in progress. It will continue to work out. We are going to go forward from here," Duke said.
As Harper rests, Nats hope he'll return vs. Braves
BALTIMORE -- Nationals manager Davey Johnson is hoping that outfielder Bryce Harper can play during the three-game series against the Braves starting Friday in Atlanta.
"I don't have a lot of high hopes, but I'm hopeful," Johnson said.
Harper has missed the last the three games because of bursitis in his left knee, which stemmed from the collision he had with the right-field wall in Los Angles on May 13. On Sunday against the Phillies, Harper's knee got worse while running the bases and fouling a ball off the knee. Harper has tried to hit in the cage recently, but the Nationals just want him to rest.
"Well, we're just trying to let some of the swelling go down and some of the inflammation. And however long that takes is how long it takes," Johnson said.
Detwiler to skip start as Nats practice caution
BALTIMORE -- Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will miss at least one more start because of an oblique strain. He was scheduled to pitch against the Braves on Sunday, but the Nationals decided he needed another week for the injury to heal.
Detwiler injured the oblique while running the bases against the Dodgers on May 15. After a bullpen session on Saturday, Detwiler's oblique tightened up on him while doing infield drills at Nationals Park.
"[I was] just doing [infield drills] and felt something a little bit there," Detwiler said. "So we kind of talked about it, and it's too early in the season to push through it and I don't want to deal with this for the next four or five months."
Detwiler is planning to go with the team to Atlanta and monitor his injury there.
"I've never gone through anything like this before, so that's a question for the trainer," Detwiler said.
Bray on the mend at Nationals' spring complex
BALTIMORE -- Left-hander Bill Bray, who began a stint with Double-A Harrisburg early this month, is now back at the Nationals' complex in Viera, Fla., as he rehabs a sore pitching shoulder.
Bray arrived at Nationals camp with a shot to make the Major League bullpen before mechanical problems put him in extended spring action to begin the season. He straightened out and made four effective appearances for Harrisburg before the discomfort built to point that he had to be placed on the Senators' disabled list on May 22.
"It moved from soreness to just -- I couldn't throw," said Bray via telephone from Florida. "Before that, it was just sore, and I figured it was getting-back-into-shape kind of soreness. I made adjustments to my routine, but I couldn't make them soon enough."
Neither Bray nor the Nationals has offered a specific timetable for his return. But Bray did say that he played catch from 90 feet on Wednesday and hopes to be back on a mound soon.
"It's working its way out," Bray said of the soreness. "I'm feeling much better."
Bray, who was drafted by the Expos and played for the Nationals in 2006, missed much of last season with the Reds because a groin injury that messed with his mechanics. He signed with Washington as a free agent this offseason, taking with him a 3.74 career ERA and .218 opponents' average against lefties.
He struck out six and gave up two hits in 4 1/3 scoreless innings for Harrisburg but admitted he "probably came back too fast," helping lead to the shoulder problems. He believes that the combination of pitching in games, doing extra drills to refine his mechanics and playing frequent long toss was simply more than his arm could handle.
Bray plans to dial back and make another attempt at getting back to the big leagues.
"I probably am going to have to cut back on some of the drill work I've been doing," said Bray, who turns 30 on June 5. "But I think just tweaking my routine slightly and making sure I keep up with my strengthening programs, my stretching programs and then making sure I ice after games and stuff like that, I think I'll be able to control and knock out any kind of lingering soreness."
Worth noting
• The Nationals were saddened to learn about the passing of Larry Doby Johnson, who is the father of Double-A Harrisburg infielder Josh Johnson.
Josh Johnson took a leave of absence, and it's not known when he will return to the team. Larry Doby Johnson had a cup of coffee in the big leagues in the 1970s, playing the Indians, Expos and White Sox.
• Nationals first-base coach Tony Tarasco missed Wednesday's game against the Orioles because of the birth of his second child. Manager Davey Johnson said Tarasco could miss Thursday's game as well.
"I think the baby's all right, but they were just double checking some things and we were concerned about him," Johnson said. "We told him to just hang in there and support his baby and his wife."
Hitting coach Rick Eckstein has been filling in for Tarasco during his absence.
• On Wednesday, second baseman Danny Espinosa played in his first game since May 22 and went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts and a run scored against the Orioles. Espinosa had missed the previous five games because of a bone chip in his right wrist. The Nationals are hoping that rest would ease the pain in the wrist.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Discussion in 'Star Trek: Voyager' started by Adm_Hawthorne, Oct 24, 2011.
Sunglasses AND an eyepatch?! You can't handle cool like that!
Bahahaha! I must see that immediately. I see it's on Adult Swim. I remember the good ol' days, when Cartoon Network only aired cartoons....
Wait, why is her eyepatch on her right eye in the first screenshot, and on her left eye in the next?
It's very.. flexible. Like its wearer.
Hi all. I'm new here, so please pardon me for just jumping in. Can someone please tell me which episode it is where Janeway appears in a pink satin nightgown? I came across the image during a search and vaguely remember the show, but I can't find the episode name. Thanks!
Its not a "sad" sigh... its a I'm such a "janeway-aholic" sigh.
There's a couple, but the most famous is season 1's "Eye of the Needle".
(audio issues)
IIRC, she's also sporting it in season 2's "Deathwish" when she jumps out of bed with Q and throws her robe on like its Zorro's cape...
and then again in season 2's "Tuvix" when she's entertaining Kes as they talk about their lost loves. (Mark & Neelix)
Doesn't Q also invade her quarters in "The Q and the Grey"? He's such a creeper.
Oh yes. I thought it was a "different" negligee, (sp?) but I appear to have been in error.
It was funny... I got a little high and mighty after that first J/Q bedroom shot, asking the stupid rhetorical question "WHY did TPTB have Q get into bed with the FEMALE captain? Hmmmm?"
Stupid because after rewatching a TNG ep with Picard & Q in bed together, I realized TPTB weren't being sexist, they were showing Q was an equal opportunity letch!
I LOVE it when the naked Picard puls his sheet up to cover the torso.
Poor Picard. *pats his head* He never did have a sense of humor when it came to Q. I think if he had, he could have spared himself a lot of agony.
They always accented Q's eyes and lips with makeup, so that might have spooked Picard.
I would not have blamed him in the least. Q's purple lips always spooked me, too!
I didnt read all the posts, but I dont find Janeway particularly sexy. OTOH I recently rewatched an old movie I didnt know Kate Mulgrew was in and man she was hot!
edit: the movie was "Throw Momma from the Train"
Ha! I kind of love that stupid movie.
"Momma! You're alive! ...Old people. You have to reassure them."
"I forgive your blasphemy!"
I forgot to come back and thank you for telling me the episodes! Thanks!
^^ De nada, TrekkingThru!
I don't know if this article explains why Janeway is sexy... but I loved several points in it. Mulgrew's standin/double is interviewed about working on Voyager/with Kate and the crew and is fairly effusive of her praise of Mulgrew...
I especially liked how she wasnted her own minor character (Ensign Brooks) to "go out" on the show... and how she was jealous of NOT standing in for Mulgrew during the mouth to mouth segment in "Coda".
Enjoy, fellow Janewayites!
Janeway handles Q better than Picard does. Picard survives Q. Janeway finds ways to turn Q's game to her own advantage.
And Sisko just punches Q in the face.
As Q never stepped on DS9 again, this seems effective.
I would agree. Not only was Sisko not intimidated by Q, he didn't even provide any amusement value so no point in Q coming back.
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You know that wives' tale about oral sex causing cancer? Turns out it's true, if the genitals in your throat have HPV, the vaccine-preventable virus that also causes cervical cancer.
American researchers say throat cancer caused by HPV (generally transmitted to throats during oral sex) has "increased significantly" over the last 20 years.
Researchers tested tumor samples from 271 patients with certain types of throat cancer diagnosed from 1984 to 2004. The virus was found in only 16 percent of the samples from the 1980s—but in 72 percent of those collected after 2000.
The researchers estimated that over all, throat cancers caused by the virus have increased to 2.6 per 100,000 people in 2004 from 0.8 cases per 100,000 people in 1988. If the trend continues, by 2020 the virus will be causing more throat cancer than cervical cancer, the study concluded.
Unlike cervical cancer, "oropharyngeal cancers" have no screening equivalent to the pap smear. So if you suck a lot of dick or twat, either get vaccinated or spend the rest of your life worrying that every "lumpy, swollen lymph node" and "lingering sore throat or earache" might be blowjob cancer.
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DPR, i strongly suggest paying Sedona Arizona a visit, its absolutely gorgeous and lends for amazing photos!
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Wow too much to see in California/Arizona and too little time. I'm going to have to savagely cull these west coast ideas since I've committed to get to New York.
What route should I drive from Texas to Chicago and what should I look for in scenery? We're not big on the whole pop culture Elvis thing.
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Wow only just caught up with this it sounds like a fantastic trip DPR. I hope you are in training for it as It's going to be exhausting, nicely exhausting but exhausting non the less. The guys are giving you great local advice and that is what you will need. plus a good upto date US sat nav. Don't underestimate how useful a time saver in the cities the sat nav will be plus make sure you take detailed maps as well just for the odd times the sat nav goes pear shaped. I can only add advice as a tourist myself for some of your stops. Yosemite was fantastic we only had a day (two nights) there so did a short half day coach tour to get a guide round and then followed up with some quick extra visits on our own. Actually we did a guided tram tour in San Fran as well which did the same thing pre exploring ourselves. With limited time it's a good tactic to use. The Grand Canyon is awesome plus the Hoover Dam on the route. Whatever you do don't miss the Canyon out. Talking theme parks we liked Universal the best but did visit Disney as well it's definitely a day each if it's busy. Been to the Air Force Museum in Dayton as well on a different trip and if you are in any way into military aircraft it is a definite must and you can take photos in there too! I'd allow a day for this although half a day would do for a whistle stop visit. I also agree with whoever said go to Washington I've found it a lovely city and the Smithsonian Museums are brilliant Air and Space one did it for me. New York is also great and I'm sure Rich will see you right there. Sunset from the top of the Rockafella building was the highlight for me. If you go to B&H be prepared to spend some cash, it's an amaizing shop experience in it's own right too. One final comment is to look at the Trip Advisor web forums as well - we got some really good advice from there. Oh and a request can I come too!!! if only Hope you have a great time and I look forward to the travelogue you said you'd post.
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much as I'd say to someone arrogant enough to come to Australia and drive from Cairns to Perth in 4 weeks.
Not quite the same. If you took the inland route the only major city you would go anywhere near is Adelaide and you'd knock the trip off in 5 or 6 days of constant but not excessive driving. In fact I suspect you could probably easily do the whole route without traffic lights outside the two city boundaries.
Try the same distance with 300 million people in between, spectacular natural landscape, hugely interesting man made attractions and it gets complicated.
For your NYC stop, don't forget B&H is closed on Saturdays. If you can include the North rim of the Grand Canyon do it. Very few people in the US manage to get there and it is less crowded and quite different from the bust south rim. The north rim opens right around mid-May. It is however, a long drive out of the way. I have been there twice, but not for over a decade now. Much cooler temps there as well.
As noted, that isn't quite the peak tourist season, which is really more of the second half of June through first half of August. It should be pretty ideal timing, really. Be aware that many of the higher elevations in California and "Colorado" will be snowed in still, I'm not sure how much those figure in your itinerary. I do think you need to drastically reduce your stops in the western half, there can be a lot of distance between some of these places. Also, the drive from Texas to Illinois will probably not be fun.
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Wow too much to see in California/Arizona and too little time. I'm going to have to savagely cull these west coast ideas since I've committed to get to New York.
What route should I drive from Texas to Chicago and what should I look for in scenery? We're not big on the whole pop culture Elvis thing.
There is only one (fairly interesting) way from Texas to Chicago. I40 to Nashville then I65 through Indianapolis and Gary Indiana to Chicago. I like Chicago, but it's not exactly a tourist destination... Sears (Willis) Tower? Jazz Clubs? Wrigley Field? Shoreline Drive? Lake Michigan?
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I like Chicago, but it's not exactly a tourist destination...
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Too bad you can't add 5 hours to your Chicago drive and come North to Wisconsin. Beautiful scenery, nature, landscape, nice colors. Midwest truly is a beautiful place!
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Honda teased us a few weeks ago with two concept cars it would unveil at this week's Beijing auto show. Now, the sheets have been pulled off and a few details on the Chinese concepts have emerged.
One of those vehicles is the Concept C sedan, with the "C" standing for "Cool," "Challenge," and "China." Honda could have added "Coupe," since the absence of a rear quarter window gives the concept a very coupe-like profile. The side view also showcases a few interesting character lines, wheel-well filling rims, thin side view mirror housing, and small, push-button style door handles. Up front, the grille and lower air dams are angular, while the hood features bold bulges. It will be interesting to see how much of the sharp concept sedan's dragon-inspired styling translates into the expected production version.
The Concept S — "S" is for "Stylish," "Smart," and "Surprise" – is a people mover that's a bit smaller than the Odyssey minivan sold here in the States. The Concept S appears to have four conventional doors and its curvaceous shape reminds us of the Civic's "mono-form" design language. Honda didn't provide passenger capacity for the Concept S.
Also unavailable were powertrain details, although the Concept S is said to be powered by a hybrid system. Both vehicles are scheduled for production next year and Honda says it plans to sell the Concept S in both Chinese and yet-to-be announced global markets.
Acura has its own show-stopper at the show, where it is displaying the NSX concept. Acura's halo sportscar now sports red paint as opposed to the dark silver color used for its Detroit debut.
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Steel is stronger that Silicone? Who knew?
But if there was ever any doubt, the Durango Roller Girls' Team Steel put it rest Saturday night at Chapman Hill, trouncing Team Silicone in an intrasquad bout that marked the club's first home showing of the season.
Steel muscled its way to a heavy 262-93 victory.
Or maybe it was the other way around.
Ask Vanessa "Bad Czech Bo-Hotty" Bohaty, who put the "bad" ... well, mostly in the penalty box. Until she was ejected late in the bout for too many, that is.
"Yes, it's not a first unfortunately," Bohaty said, laughing and nodding to her high school basketball experience. "I'm actually notorious for having too many elbows."
But just two of them Saturday, where technical penalties of all stripes did her and her teammates in.
"Our penalties killed us," Bohaty said.
She was just one of a bonanza of Team Silicone skaters – most of them, actually – who found themselves spending plenty of time in the box Saturday night, and that led to a plethora of power jams that let Steel run away in a hurry.
Silicone took its lone lead of the night just minutes into the bout, the girls in pink overtaking the girls in gray at 10-7, then improving to 14-7 on a grand slam after their jammer lapped the entire field.
That's when penalties punctured the Silicone balloons.
On a power jam, Steel's Kill Eatcha went round and round and round some more as Silicone after Silicone – Bohaty among them, of course – sat and sat and sat some more in the penalty box.
By the end of Kill Eatcha's romp, Steel led 46-14.
Silicone tried to bounce back with a couple quick grand slams of its own, rebounding as close as 46-37, but another power jam did Silicone in.
With about 10 minutes to go in the first 30-minute half, Steel pounded Silicone with a round of grand slams, as Steel's slippery jammers slid through Silicone's depleted blockers to the tune of 75 points, most of them unanswered.
What started as a manageable 54-41 deficit exploded into a 129-54 rout by halftime, and it only would get worse.
For stretches in the second half, Silicone found itself with just one or two pink-shirted players facing down a full-strength Steel squad. They even got hit with back-to-back jammer penalties midway through the second half, leaving them unable to score.
"To be honest, they were much more penalty prone," said Cassie "Raven Evergore" Beck, who travelled from Denver to compete and had some slick grand slams of her own for Steel. "A few power jams that completely skyrocketed our score."
It didn't stop Silicone from getting in their hits. Or pleasing the nearly full-capacity crowd.
And Beck said that was made easier with the smaller venue – something she's missed skating in big-time Denver and Seattle.
"I love these smaller town bouts," Beck said. "I miss the smaller town bouts."
And with the close-proximity crowd pushed right up to the edge of the concrete rink, everyone got in on the cheering and everyone gets to see the organic carnage.
Beck took an elbow to the eye that left her with blood on her face, hand and leg until the eyebrow cut was bandaged up.
She'll only be upset if it doesn't look worse later.
"I'm hoping for a black eye. I've never had one," Beck said. "I'm hoping for my battle wound."
Bohaty, who's been skating for a year, laid a few nasty hits of her own – legal ones, mostly – and said afterward that these sort of intrasquad bouts are fun, blowouts notwithstanding.
Plus, she said, they were good experience for the Durango Roller Girls' two fresh-meat skaters – "Tyrannosaurus Bex" and "Sharifa the Shredder" – and a good recruiting tool for the club, which is always looking for new girls.
"Tyrannosaurus Bex" in particular looked spry Saturday, maneuvering into the lead jammer position on a few occasion to score Silicone points.
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Here are 10 key features of NAND-based all-flash arrays that differ from SSD deployments.
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There are a million ways to handle wear leveling, and almost all of them work. For error correction, you will often hear "up to N bits of error correction per 4 KB of data," where N is some big number. They won't point out that "up to" is not the same as "at least," or that non-errored reads are very different from failed read attempts. For consumer SSDs, the critical number is the failure rate of the SSD itself. For enterprise storage, the critical number is the mean time to data loss.
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Single-level cell (SLC) technology is like writing on wide-ruled paper with a sharp pencil. It's easy to write fast, read, and erase. Multilevel cell (MLC) is like writing on college-ruled paper with a dull pencil. It's hard to write fast and not very easy to erase. Enterprise multilevel cell (eMLC) is like writing on college-ruled paper with a mechanical pencil and reading the results with reading glasses. It's even harder to write fast, but it's much easier to read and erase. Using triple-level cell (TLC) is slow and error prone, and it has such a short endurance.
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The speed limit on the roadway (the I/O bus) is 10 times what it was a few years ago. The number of bits read or written in a single operation has gone up from 4 KB to 8 KB to 16 KB. The number of write operations performed at the same time on a die has gone from one to two or four. Even without any changes in the NAND cell itself, NAND performance continues to increase as a result of greater parallel access and parallel operations.


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On a dribble heavy team, a player who cuts hard and often is a great asset for an offence. Fields has fallen out of the rotation lately, but he is still a good "glue guy" - one who works hard on both ends, wont demand the ball on offence and defends well.
Final line says it all:
"He just needs to be relocated to a team with willing passers in order to fully actualize it."
We have some talent that simply isn't be used properly (this applies to basically everyone on the team). Lowry is best as a drive and dish PG, but he isn't driving anymore. Amir is best as a PNR roll man, but we aren't hitting the roller enough. Etc, etc, etc. Regardless of what direction MU decides to go, we need a play-maker. If we don't get a traditional PG, then we need a winger who is a willing and able passer to help facilitate the offence.


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CINCINNATI -- The Reds' 17 hits against the Cardinals were certainly nice. So was their rebound from Monday's rout by St. Louis. Eric Milton's solid pitching was a positive, too. But one defensive play had everyone talking. It had to be a good one considering it stood out far and above all else during a lopsided 10-3 Cincinnati win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night. With the Reds leading, 4-1, in the top of the fifth, the Cardinals began the inning with back-to-back singles off Milton and brought slugger Albert Pujols to the plate as a the potential tying run. Pujols lined an opposite-field drive towards right-center field. Running several yards to his right at full speed, Freel made a spectacular diving catch on the warning track. "At first when it was hit, I really didn't think I had a chance," said Freel, who also had three hits and scored two runs in the game. "I was still running steady hard to try and catch it." "It was as good a catch as you're ever going to see," Reds manager Jerry Narron said. "I'm sure SportsCenter will have it No. 1 on Web Gems." Most importantly, the play robbed Pujols of extra bases and likely saved two runs. "Who knows what happens if that ball gets in the gap," said left fielder Adam Dunn, who was 2-for-4 with three RBIs. "At the time, it was very huge." "That changed the game right there," Milton said. "The momentum totally turns around. That's pretty much what won the game for us. That's a gift out. It's like he gave me a Christmas present right there. It was a huge weight off your shoulders. After that, the crowd just picked you up and the adrenaline starts kicking in. It was deafening." A sold-out crowd of 40,094 fans at Great American Ball Park was also impressed. It gave Freel a standing ovation following the play and more cheers when the play was shown on the video board. Another standing ovation greeted him when he came up to bat in the seventh inning. "It was phenomenal," Freel said. "It was one of the most enjoyable games I've had, and that's because of the crowd. I don't think they realize how big they are to this team. I tipped my hat a couple of times, and it still wasn't enough. That's a good feeling." A Scott Spiezio RBI single came with two outs in the fifth but Milton (8-7) got out of the inning and St. Louis never had another meaningful rally. The left-hander allowed two runs -- one earned -- and five hits over six innings. In his third consecutive quality start, he walked four and struck out three. It was a big pick-up for the Reds bullpen, which was taxed in Monday's 13-1 blowout loss. Long reliever Ryan Franklin threw 4 1/3 innings then, and Milton was working without backup. "If something would have happened early in the ballgame, our bullpen would have been in a mess," Narron said. "We had a bullpen full of one-inning guys basically. To get six innings was outstanding." Cincinnati knocked out Cardinals starter Jason Marquis (12-10) after it scored four runs in 2 2/3 innings. It was a 1-1 game when Rich Aurilia led off the Reds' second inning with a home run to left field. The Reds collected four hits and a walk in an eight-batter bottom of the third and added two more runs. The game was blown open in the Reds' seventh. Edwin Encarnacion was intentionally walked with one out and loaded the bases for Dunn, who smoked a two-run single to right field. Aurilia's third RBI of the game followed on a sacrifice fly. Three more runs scored in the eighth inning. The Reds evened the four-game series with first-place St. Louis at one game each and trail by 3 1/2 games in the National League Central race. Cincinnati stayed even with Los Angeles in the Wild Card race. The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 4-2, on Tuesday. "That's what kind of team we have here," Freel said. "We didn't hang our heads and come in the next day. We came here and battled. We showed what kind of makeup we have." Freel, batting .301 in 97 games, has assumed the bulk of right field duties since last month's trade of Austin Kearns. Against the Braves on Friday, the utility player made another stunning warning track dive on a foul ball near the wall. "I thought the play he made against Atlanta in foul ground was the best play I've ever seen," Narron said. "That might have topped it tonight. It's huge to have him in the lineup every night. Hopefully, we can keep him healthy and out there. Just the way he plays the game, he gives himself up."
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By the time the sun had well set beyond the horizon, there was barely any room left in the Guam Greyhound Park for commuting audiences. The park was crowded well beyond its usual capacity, as three big names in the world of reggae music blew away the crowd. On Jan. 12, Rock Solid Productions hosted Music on the Rock, featuring J Boog, Fiji and Peetah Morgan. As the doors opened at 4 p.m., the crowd began to fill up the stadium. As the sun slowly set behind the horizon, the Guam Greyhound Park began to swell with people. Even parking became scarce, as the crowd started parking several hundred feet away from the concert grounds in the midst of traffic and confusion.
Inside the fence, Peter "Peetah" Morgan took the stage and warmed up the crowd with his high and soothing voice. Morgan, the former front man of the reggae group "Morgan Heritage," spoke easily, stirring up conversations with the listening crowd. As he discussed the socioeconomic problems of the world, he transitioned into a song that blamed these problems on corrupted governments, singing "Di Government."
As Morgan finished up his set, Fiji took the crowd in a storm in the midst of cheers. As he stood in the middle of the stage, one could visually perceive the tribal tattoos covering every inch of his body, slightly buried underneath a tank top that proudly proclaimed the island of Tahiti. The fact is that Fiji is no stranger to Guam, or the islands as a matter of fact. Born in Fiji as George Veikoso, he left to Hawaii at the age of 14 to start his musical career.
Well over 20 years have passed since Veikoso started playing music, but even after all that time, the veteran musician's face still lit up with every chord struck. There were rumors that this would be his last show on Guam, but he quickly disintegrated those claims by making a promise to return to the beautiful island.
As the Hot Rain Band played a nice bluesy riff on the keys, Fiji thanked the people of Guam for a wonderful experience. He immediately proceeded onto the introduction of one of his classic hits, "Sweet Darling," as his entourage consisting of Hawaiian musicians Siaosi, Laga Savea, and Kiwini Vaitai added a smooth multiple harmony in the background.
He went on to play more of his hit songs, including "Come On Over" and "Morning Ride," as well as "Rock and Come In," a duet with Peetah Morgan.
As the evening turned into the late night, J Boog took the spotlight as in the midst of flashing lights. Of Samoan descent and born in Compton, Calif., J Boog -- whose real name is Jerry Afemata -- stood on stage and gazed into the packed concert ground.
"Where are all my islanders at!"
The crowd roared in response, like a giant tidal wave about to slam into a coast. Jumping from one corner to another, J Boog's vibe and energy overflowed into the sea of spectators below him.
At one point of the show, the young artist brought up his mentor and friend Fiji up to the stage. As the two artists stood side by side, the only thing that seemed to separate them was the extra years of experience that Fiji carried with him under his belt. They sang a few collaborations together, such as "Here I Am." J Boog also brought up Morgan, singing together their hit collaboration "Sunshine Girl."
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Pontiac Grand Am Security Passlock Problems
did u turn the key all the way back past the off position after reseting the passlock
Go to http://bergerweb.net/PasslockFix
There are some tips at the bottom of that article on troubleshooting your system. It sounds like you might have a short or an open in one of the wires between the passlock module and the BCM. Good luck.
Dick B
My 2004 Alero which uses the same parts had an issue with the ignition switch. You could actually pull out the key with the engine running. The switch was replaced a few months ago and no problems since. Could be a pass lock problem along with a BCM under the glove box.
I don't think I would have gone to the expense of replacing the ignition switch just because I could pull the key out of the ignition. Many cars in the 50's and 60's were manufactured that way. Even so, this would have nothing to do with passlock, since this is a mechanical function, not electrical.
In the 2004 alero it has the pass lock 2 witch does not have the sensor on the key. It instead has the sensor in the ignition switch assembly and when the tumblers or something else inside the switch get really loose or worn the sensor does not send the correct resistance to the bcm which in turn shuts down the fuel injectors.
Actually, what you say is true of all of the following cars:
1999 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
1997 - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
1999 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
They all are equipped with Passlock II systems, and do not require a key with an embedded resistor. In these models, the resistor is embedded in a module that is molded into the side of the tumbler mechanism, This resistor is activated into the passlock circuit when any key is used to turn the locking mechanism. When the resistor is activated, a voltage between 1.5 and 9 volts will be present on the yellow wire [circuit #1836]. If the voltage is not what is expected by the BCM, then the bcm will begin flashing the "Security" light, and will not send the correct code to the Powertrain Control Mocule. In turn, the Powertrain Control Module will deactivate the fuel injectors, causing the engine to shut down.
If the voltage on the yellow wire is within the allowable range, the vehicle can then be left in the ON position, and the BCM will, after 10 minutes, remember the new voltage, and will shut off the "Security" light. If you then turn the ignition off for 5 seconds, and then try to re-start the vehicle, the Security light will remain off, and the car will start.
If for some reason, the voltage on the yellow wire is not within the tolerable range, the "Security" light will then stay illuminated solid [not blinking]. If the relearn procedure does not work, the solid "Security" light indicates that the yellow wire is either broken, or shorted to something else in the wiring harness.
That's about all there is to the circuit.
1. "Security" light off - Everything working correctly
2. "Security" light blinking - Wrong voltage. needs relearn procecure
3. "Security" light ON - Short or open in the wiring
4. "Security" light ON but car starts - Faulty wiring, and Passlock system is in bypass mode. Bypass mode will remain until battery is disconnected or discharged, at which time Passlock system will cause the injectors to be de-activated.
Dick Berger
Instrumentation Engineering (retired)
General Motors Proving Ground
Milford, Michigan
re: to dick berger light is blinking when door is open , put key in ignition start car no light at all, driving and car shuts off. reset passlock runs battery dead even without the lights on,half charged the battery and the alternator charged it the rest of the way full could a battery set off the passlock system if it drops below 12 volts
It is common for the battery to drop below 11 volts when the starter motor is engaged, as when starting the car. The battery normally recovers to around 12.8 volts within seconds after the ignition switch is released from the "start" position, and returns to the "Run" position. During charging, the alternator generally puts out over 14 volts. Normally, the battery can go well below 10 volts without effecting the operation of any of the vehicle electronics.
Unless you have a VERY bad battery, I suspect there is something wrong with your wiring... possibly a bad ground point, or a short. The fact that your "SECURITY" light is blinking when the door is open indicates faulty wiring, since there should be no connection between the "door ajar" switch and the "SECURITY" warning light, which is completely controlled by the BCM. Also, the Passlock system will not shut the engine off when driving, as this is a safety concern. [shutting down the engine will stop your power steering from operating, rendering the car hard to control.]
During the learning period, the only things that draw current from the battery are:
The PCM and BCM
The dash lights
The Daytime Running Lights
The radio, if it is turned on
The AC/heater fan, if turned on
The Brake lights, if you have your foot on the brake, or your brake switch is out of adjustment.
A reasonably charged battery should be able to hold a charge under these circumstances for at least 45 minutes, so if it is running down during the relearn, either the battery is on it's last leg, or there is a short somewhere in the wiring that is causing excess drain on the battery.
Place a voltmeter on your battery, turn your ignition to the run position, and make sure all accessories and fans are shut off. If the voltage is above 11.8 volts and doesn't drop below that after 10 minutes, your battery is likely ok, but I suspect yours will drop slowly and get down to 10 volts or less.
Your next task should be to measure the current drain from the battery when the ignition is on and the engine not running, the AC fan and the radio are off, light switches are off, and the dome light is off. You can find out how much current should be drawn from the battery in the shop manual for your vehicle.
Dick B
tks il give that a try
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i know it sounds crazy but i found carrying an extra fully charged battery and switching them out starts my car ive been trying to find the problem with mine for 4 months now wish i could help more
not sure ive never bought one before and changed it out the used parts yards around here and my friends tell me it should cost about 150.00 or so what do u think im not trying to insult u at all with that figure i just dont know i live in ludington michigan and i havent had a car to drive for 2 yrs and i really miss being able to go to work without getting a ride or shopping for food i dont have alot of money and il probly have put this in my self i guess if the tag numbers match up youl have to let me know wat its worth thks so much for getting back to me and your time helping me figure this out blessings to you
Hi all,
Hopefully some one can help me. I have a 2002 Grand AM and was plagued with the passlock issue. I found a website with a supposed fix. (bergerweb.net) seemed like a good idea at the time. I got my car started by resetting the computer and one fix was cutting a yellow wire below your dashboard and that should solve the issue but leave your security light on. I didn't mind the security light on as I just wanted my car to run. It worked for a day and a half and now my key will not even turn in the ignition and I cannot even move the gearshift into neutral to get my car off the street. I tried resetting the computer again and reconnecting the wire and then resetting the computer. Nothing is working any advice?
Your ignition switch is linked to your steering wheel, and your gearshift by mechanical linkage. Something is binding one of those linkages, keeping you from turning the key in the ignition. This is a mechanical issue, not electrical, and has nothing to do with the Passlock system.
There is a possibility that you may get your key to turn by jiggling the gearshift lever a little while turning the key. This may be the reason for the binding. Also, try jiggling the steering wheel while trying to turn the key, as this mechanism sometimes binds until you relieve the pressure on the wheel in one direction or the other.
By the way, how were you able to reset the Passlock system without turning the ignition switch.
Also, doesn't the instructions at Bergerweb.net instruct you to also add a resistor to the circuit after cutting the yellow and black wires?
Thanks for responding.
If it is mechanical it happened at a really odd time. I tried both to no avail.
Prior to my cutting the wire my car was fine except the for the passlock issue. My father in law got it running by either removing the battery cable for 10 minutes or by leaving the car in the "on" position for 10 minutes, not sure which.
After i cut the wire the car was running fine. Two days later the key wouldn't turn. Since then I tried taking the battery cable off. splicing the wire back together and nothing is working.
As for bergerweb.net, there were three fixes listed on his site.
1) cut the yellow wire while the car is running, this will leave your dash security light on( my choice as i didn't care about the dash light as long as my car was running)
2) cut the wire and splice in a switch so you can toggle it on and off at will.
3) the fix with the resistors.
I figured i could cut the wire to get me going now and at a later date add the resistors. I can't do that now because i cannot recalibrate the system as it requires me to put the car in the "on" position.
Lucky enough where we just got a new car so i don't need it, but its stuck in front of my house and i can't even get it into neutral to roll it into my driveway so i can get it off my insurance. I would love to be able to get more than a tax write off or selling it to a junk dealer for cheap when the engine is still in great shape as is most of the rest of the car.
With this additional information, I'm sure that something non-electrical is preventing your key from turning. The possibilities are:
* The Gearshift link cable may be causing the key to not turn (Automatic Transmissions)
* The Steering locking mechanism may be causing the key to not turn (manual transmissions)
* Something is broken inside the lock mechanism.
* The wrong key is being used, or the key has become worn and no longer aligns the lock tumblers correctly to allow unlocking the vehicle.
* The actual ignition switch, [which is attached to the back of the key mechanism] is binding, broken, or has come out of proper alignment. This could be a possibility if, you unplugged the ignition switch connector while gaining access to the yellow wire and it's bundle.
Before going to the dealer, why not remove your radio, unscrew the two bolts that hold the ignition switch in the dashboard, and pull the switch out through the radio cavity and try to get it to turn with nothing attached to it, then you will know whether or not you need a new ignition switch. You should be able to find one at a junk yard for far less than the $400 or so that the dealer will charge to put in a new one. Then, also do the resistor mod, and you won't have to worry about passlock problems ever again. See the alternate instructions at Passlock Fix, No Soldering
Also, there is another reason for installing the resistor, instead of just cutting the yellow wire. After you get the vehicle started, and the yellow wire is cut, you cannot lose power to the Body Control Module. If you do, as in.... disconnecting the battery..... the BCM will reset out of the passlock fail mode, and again try to protect the vehicle from theft. Since the yellow wire is now disconnected, you will not be able to perform a relearn, so you won't be able to get the vehicle started without re-connecting the yellow wire, performing the relearn, starting the car, and then cutting the yellow wire again. That's the reason for installing the switch.
When I wrote up the instructions at Bergerweb.net, I figured it was considerably cheaper to install a resistor [4 for a dollar] rather than a switch [$4.50].
Dick Berger
Instrumentation Engineering, GM Proving Ground
I am so frustrated with this passlock issue. I have had several issues and have even had the computer reset and was told by mechanic not to use any key but the main one. This worked for awhile and then started having issues again. My brother did the bypass with resister and again it was fixed for awhile. Recently I had issues for about 3 days where it would passlock and then finally start. We replaced a couple fuses and then the final time I had ton have it towed to the dealer. They said it was the ignition switch and that seemed to work for a few weeks. Now I am getting a passlock issue every other day. Will start fine for a day or two and then suddenly I go and turn the key and all my dash lights are out and car will start and then die. For now the relearn seems to be working and I can usuallybstart the car fine in 10 mins. I know its ready when suddenly everything on the dash lig hts back up. I have spent way too much money on this car and with 4 kids can't afford much more. I'm afraid to go anywhere in fear that it will passlock and the relearn won't work which has happened before. Also the last few months I have times where the key won't turn to off so I have to press in on the button under steering column to release the key. Please any help would be awesome!!!
Did they replace the ignition switch or just fiddle with it? Do your keys have the pellet resistor on them?
Ignition switch was replaced. Not sure about the key but I don't think it does.
The modification at www.bergerweb.net works only on vehicles with Passlock II systems.
1999 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
1997 - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
1999 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
A few Saturn models around the same years.
If you can get hold of a service manual for your '97 Grand Am, find the page that shows the wiring diagram for the theft deterrent system. Scan the pages and then send them to me at email@example.com. Also, Find the relearn procedure in your Owner's Manual and see what they tell you to do. If the procedure is the same, then you may possibly have a variation of the Passlock II system.
Finally, Check your key, and see if it is stamped on one side with a "+" sign inside a circle. If not, then your key doesn't have any imbedded circuits.
I do have a service manual that's for my car and a few others in the 97-99 range I believe. I will see if I can find a diagram and get it sent to you. I'm not sure I have an owners manual but I will check. No + on the key. Thank you for the help. I'm just at an end with this.
almost Posts: 12002 grand am/so i did bypass with no soldering option made dummy sensor followed all instructions ...car started right away no waiting but light is still on....not flashing just on...since there was no relearn process im not sure if it worked or will have same issue later
Thank you for all the advice and assistance. I was lucky enought to be able to afford a new vehicle . I don't have the time or patience to try and deal with trying to fix the car at this point in time so I donated my car to the Breast cancer foundation. Hopefully they can make something off of it and help people at the same time.
Have a great day and thanks again!
If your light is on (solid) that means that there is a fault in wiring between your bypass module and the Body Control Module. Go back to the website, and follow the directions near the end of the article for troubleshooting for wiring problems. If you find that there is an open, or a short in your wiring, move your bypass module from the Ignition area to the BCM area. Refer to the circuit diagrams at the bottom of the article. Instructions for doing the bypass at the BCM can be found at:
You can still use your bypass module, so you won't have to solder the wires.
I looked through the service manual I have and there is no wiring diagram for the passlock. The service manual seems more a general manual for several make and models of gm cars. Lately since the ignition switch replacement which seemed to work for a couple weeks the car has been passlocking but usually after a few minutes all the lights come back on and the theft light flashes and goes off and car will start. Until tonight. Went to take my husband to work after a few days of no issues with the car it decides to passlock again. This time tried to do the relearn and got nowhere. Looks like I will have to tow it in somewhere just can't afford to keep fixing it temporaly
Thanks for posting this. I will be doing the mod today. Was just wondering while driving when those lights come on my turn signals click, the electric door locks click etc. Was wondering if this will fix that too. Thanks alot!
It's a 2004 Grand Am.
You seem to have other issues that are not necessarily related to a Passlock problem, but all of the things you describe are controlled by the Body Control Module. It is more likely that you either have a faulty BCM, or there is a wiring problem in your dashboard that is causing the BCM to do funny things. The most likely area of concern is a bad ground Splice Pack on the circuits that furnish ground to the Body Control Module. I would start by checking the integrity of Splice Pack SP202. You will need a service manual with wiring diagrams for your vehicle. The service manual will also tell you where to locate SP202. This is not an impossible task, but it will take patience to do the troubleshooting.
Considering that you are having other problems that are related to the BCM, I would doubt that doing the Passlock mod will help.
The car has been making those clicking sounds since shortly after I bought it in 2005. If I turn the turn signal on or the hazards on, the clicking quits. It is very intermittent. The techs told me it was some assembly unit and it would be like 350-400 to fix.
I didn't get your message until after I did the mod. Cut the yellow/black made the circuit like you showed and I still have a security light. Did the 10 min and 30 min and still a light. I'm just gonna drive it with the light on and hope that it just won't stop starting. LOL My Service Engine Light Soon light has been on for 3 or 4 years and the techs can't find anything either, so I'm not worried about a light.