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Titus 1:7-9 states, "For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict."
NASU The church leader realizes that God owns everything and he is simply a manager working for God. Thus, the manager's reputation and God's reputation are inseparable. A manager will not be self-willed. Rather, a manager will work to see that the will of the owner is done. Many of us fail in this area. We forget that God is the owner. Because we are not the owner, we must keep in mind that our will does not matter.
Verse seven also tells us that we are not to be quick-tempered. I wish I could go back and have another try at some situations where I lost my temper. It was not a pretty sight and it dishonored the name of my Savior. Verse seven also tells the church leader that he is not to be addicted to wine or prone to fight. One can get into a fight without the help of booze but booze can certainly help. As church leaders we must avoid drunkenness and fighting. Verse seven says nothing against honest gain but rather condemns dishonest gain. There is nothing wrong with a church leader making an income of any size. However, it must be made honestly and without mistreating other people. Also, we would be wise to remember that we will be called to give an account regarding what we have done with the money God entrusted to us. It's not ten percent that belongs to God but rather one hundred percent belongs to God.
He has retained ownership of everything and we are His stewards. Verse eight rolls out a list of positive characteristics that would make all of us more attractive and pleasing to the whole world. Good hospitality causes evangelism and ministry of all types to be more fruitful. Church leaders are instructed to love what is good. It is amazing that such instruction is necessary but it is. We are called to be fair, show good sense, and realize that we are set apart for God's purposes. It is imperative that we demonstrate self-control. Losing control negates any good we might have already accomplished and limits any good we might attempt in the future.
Verse nine lays out a couple of requirements for church leaders that will be impossible to fulfill if we have not complied with the rest of the teaching in chapter one. Verse nine tells us to hold fast to Biblical teaching so that we can exhort (teach, encourage) other believers and refute those who teach falsehoods. Our teaching will be authoritative if we are above reproach in regard to the lifestyle taught in Titus 1. If our lives do not measure up, then our teaching will not be heeded. We will not be able to exhort those who need it nor will we be able to refute those who need to be refuted.


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Is there much mpg difference between a K12RS and a K11RS? We're talking interstate speeds.
Is there much mpg difference between a K12RS and a K11RS? We're talking interstate speeds.
'96 K11RS. 45 - 47 mpg depending on quality of gas and wind direction. YMMV.
2003 K1200RS with a large Parabellum windshield, side bags and Givi V46 tail bag.
I was getting 42-46 mpg at interstate speeds (70-80 mph) with ECU 166 install.
Installed a ECU 296 and my mileage has improved to 46-50 mpg at interstate speeds.
This is at 5000' and higher. I feel I get better mileage but less power at these elevations then when I do drop down to lower elevations.
ECU 296 was the last version used by BMW and the 166 version has a cold hesitation issue among other minor updates.
Larry S
Utah driven
2003 K1200RS (sold), 1988 K100LT (sold)
Don't know if there is still any interest in this thread, given it's date, but I'll weigh in anyway.
I love K11s, especially the K11RSs. Owned probably 5 of them, along with a K100RS. I think they represent a great era of fast, "modern" bikes that perform to this day with no excuses (unlike airheads). And their technology for the most part is not so advanced as to make them garage-unfriendly.
I now ride a 2003 K12RS. I love the smoothness, and I suppose I use the added power, though the K11s never felt lacking to me.
The K12 definitely used more fuel. My K11s used to return 45 MPG on average, and I could hit rarely hit 50 if I kept to the speed limits and found non-ethanol fuel. The K12 will not get to 40 MPG, averaging around 38. Now that engine smoothness may have me cruising faster, but I refuse to believe guys are getting upper 40's from a K12RS, unless they REALLY ride slowly. I don't do jackrabbit starts, I rarely use the top half of the RPM band (shift at ~5000rpm), pride myself on my smoothness, but I do run with the faster cars on the freeway; typically running 75-80 MPH.
The K12 handles the engine heat better. K11s toss it right on your legs, and the tank gets hot.
My big complaints about the K12 is that because of the higher fuel consumption, it doesn't have very good range. At less than 40 MPG, you are going to be forced to stop for gas before 200 miles, given the 5.2 gallon tank. BMW really should have increased capacity.
The other problem is the oft-mentioned left-side hardbag. The upswept pipe makes that bag half the size it should be, and precludes its holding a helmet, or much else for that matter.
So the K1200RS excells at eating up state lines with its smoothness and power, except you have to stop more often and can't carry as much. Add in their simplicity and the K11s look real appealing.
Interesting read about the K12RS getting routinely below 40 mpg. If I was experiencing that, I would feel I have issues to address. I also ride smooth, but aggressively. With over 128,000 on this bike, the only times I have gotten less than 40 were either at the track (32 mpg) or pretending I was at the track and shoulda been arrested. On long freeway jaunts with very steady speed of 70 mph, I have attained 47 mpg. I routinely get 42-44 on the 1200RS with a Rhinewest Cam gear and chip set. I get the same mileage on my K1300S doing the same weekly commute from Mendocino to Sacramento, mostly twisty fun riding with about 20 miles of freeway out of 185 miles. I routinely got the same mileage when I commuted from Fiddletown to Sac and back daily on the 1200RS. On my K1100RS, I routinely got 43-45 for that ride over a 2 year period before trading it for the K1200RS and like the previous poster, I could hit 50 if cautious - once hit 57 but always wondered if that was a math error. I rarely ride the K12RS anymore, but when I do I get the same 42-44 mpg, any variation dependent solely on my wrist.
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Jim Douglas '00 K1200RS >138,000 miles -- Black, 01/10/2000 to present
Gone: White '09 K1300S sold @ 22k mi, Black '93 K1100RS traded @ 78k mi, Red '85 K100RS sold @ 44k mi, '06 Kaw 650R chrome yellow track bike sold http://www.seagullbb.com/
Interesting data points, Richard. Thanks for posting.
You do realize that most BMW speedos are rather optomisitic? GPS tells me that at an indicated 70MPH I'm really doing 66. Our K12 mileage differences might just come down to the fact that I rarely run that slowly. Interstates around here move at about 75 MPH in the passing lane, and I typically run just over the high end of that; an indicated 80 MPH +.
I would be tempted to look for a mileage solution were it not for the fact that other K12RS owners I've spoken with report the same sort of numbers.
If you can get 40+ out of your yours, I'm jealous, but still not willing to slow down that much.
Sorry, Jim, I misnamed you!
Well now, I invite you to come to Utah and lets take a ride or two for checking MPG's against some very enjoyable roads.
While I am not a jackrabbit starter, nor a rider who punches the throttle for the thrill of it. I certainly do not ride slow by any means. I usually go about 3-9 mph faster than posted and willing to hit 90's if the situation needs it to pass a car or truck. Our interstates are posted mostly at 75, 65 in some towns, and 80mph on the open areas in central Utah. 2 lane roads are posted at 65mph.
I also measured my odometer and speedometer with my mounted Zumo 660 a lot. I tend to do math often while riding. For the odometer, over 200 miles it is off, about 1.3 miles fast on new tires. Speedo is also off, with new PR3's 73 indicated for 70 and worn 74ish for 70mph. Close enough for government work as I call it.
True only gotten my '03 KRS in March, but I have already put on 17k miles. While I still have my '88 K100LT, it never gotten the mileage my KRS gets. Checked with the same Zumo for 60k enjoy miles in less than 4 years of riding it. True, the GPS might be off, but I doubt it.
Normal low level fuel lamp does come on, usually around 205 to 215 miles and I put in about 4.3 to 4.4 gallons. I commute daily the same 120 mile round trip, mostly on interstates. So what I report is from a pretty consistent rides. Not a single fluke or special case ride. I have had some runs where I only gotten 42 figured and 57 figured out, but I think I knew why I gotten them, hot dogging or I was taking it very easy and going under but steady 60 for a long time. Both times, I count those as being rare.
Before I found a European ECU with code 296, my mileage was never better then 46.5 mpg and that was rare, again typically I got around 41 to 44 with the 166 ECU. Per the original owner, he stated the typical mileage was from 36 to 40, but he did own other very nice sport bikes and elected to keep those instead of the KRS.
I guess it does matter on how one ride, where one rides, what one carries and how the bike is farckled out. Speaking of which I got a large windshield and top case, but normally do not carry much other than ATGATT per weather needs.
Now back to the OP question K11RS vs a K12RS, ride them both, decide which one fits both you and your pocket book. Which one will be easier for YOU to do the maintenance on. One thing I am not enjoying is the changing the tires. I did my own on the K100LT, now on the K1200RS (5.5 rear rim), I can break the bead, but I do not trust myself not to scratch the rim taking the tire off or on. $55 just to change both rims and balance them. I do take the rims off the bike. That part is not bad once one understand what is required to remove to get them off.
Larry S
Utah driven
2003 K1200RS (sold), 1988 K100LT (sold)
I may just take you up on that "come ride Utah" offer. Sure would be interesting to resolve the mileage differences.
Come to think of it, I base my mileage calculations on the bike's odometer readings. If the odo is as far off as the speedo (about 5-6% high) then my true fuel mileage is even worse. If I refill with 160 miles on the odo (I always reset at fill-ups) I know it will take over 4 gallons.
Low fuel light comes on at about 160 miles, and I rarely risk going 200 without refueling.
Are you riding at altitude? That thin air may be the answer. I'm at about 250 ft here in New England.
Enjoy the ride.
Tony, I think it is the norm for BMW odometers to be very accurate - no more than 1% off and of course that amount changes slightly with tire wear.
Most (not all) BMW speedos read 7-10% faster than true speed. Certainly my current bike's speedo is quite "optimistic." Strangely, my previous K75 seemed to be dead on. At 60 mph, each mileage marker on US highways was crossed at the same second a minute later. I've read that police BMW's also have very accurate speedometers!
I do feel that the elevation does play in the mileage game. But also how one rides or drives. I rarely have been down low in elevation on a bike (3k or lower), so I really do not know what my KRS will get in mileage at sea level with my riding style. At the same time power is down some at the higher elevations, but with the KRS, hardly noticeable to me with my riding style. I go for long, mile eating rides more than power and exhilarating rides.
Tony, do you know what ECU your KRS has in it? As I stated, when I replaced my ECU from a 166 to 296 coding, I did pick up a noticeable improvement of fuel mileage.
I did take a long interstate ride the other day combined with back roads coming home, parts were marked at 80mph and running around 83mph per GPS, My mileage did dip to 43.6 for that fuel segment. My low fuel lamp did come on around 189 miles and when I fueled up at 202 miles, I put in about 4.63 gallons of premium (10% ethanol). Other segments I went back up to mid 47.3mpg and 48.6mpg, but my speeds were more in the 65mph (GPS) range for the most part. For me it does really matter on how one drives, the type and speed one drives. Another trip 2 days later, one segment I gotten an almost unbelievable math of 53.2mpg, but that run took me up over 10k and speeds more around 40-60mph for the most part of a 165 mile run. I was enjoying the fall beauty
Amount of stopÔÇÖs and goÔÇÖs that occur, length of runs between fuel upÔÇÖs and how one fuels up all comes into play with MPG reports. I feel to respond to a statement of what oneÔÇÖs fuel mileage is, the results need to be taken over a rather large sampling, and consistence is needed by the person to have a good understanding of what oneÔÇÖs mileage is on a vehicle. Understanding of the metrics used for making these statements. Items like using GPS now days, balancing with the odometer readings and freshness of the rear tire (diameter of the tire with odometer consideration) all come into play.
Anyway, anyone want to co-ride in Utah, If I am available, just ask. Time to head out in the mid 30's to see more mountains and valleys before the snow starts to fall.
Larry S
Utah driven
2003 K1200RS (sold), 1988 K100LT (sold)
Just getting back to this....TonyCarlos, no problem on the name. Yes, I do know about the speedos (nearly 250k on BMWs, so I have that down....;-) ) We have lots of the speed signs around with the radar display of 'actual' and mine is off by about the same as yours.
{ sidebar: Though most K odo's I am aware of are reallly accurate regardless of the speedo, in setting numerous Poker Run routes, we used BMWs of all styles so that we could more accurately guage what mile point a turn would be at for each style. We had a couple K's (back in my 1100RS days), a couple oil-heads a couple airhead GSs and one Ducati. I think the Duc was sort of between the Ks and the airheads with the oilheads sort of there too. But there could be a 10% difference in mileage between the K and the airhead GSs. }
If you (TonyCarlos) are running at the speeds you say with the larger screen, I am sure that would account for a big part of the difference. Since F=MA or (mv^2)/2 the difference in wind resistance for a 10-15 mph spread would be substantial. I see that the manual says for steady state that the difference is indeed substantial. According to the manual, at 90km/h or 56mph, est 47.9 mpg (matches my rare steady state though at 70 real mph) , while at 120 km/h or 75 mph it drops to 40.5 mpg. Since I am probably averaging 52 mph but far from steady state, that would put me in the right spot. Altitude will come into play as the m part of the equation, less dense air means less resistance - though I have no idea how much the leaner affects our mpg since the mass flow sensor in the EFI accounts for the change.......I never looked into it. So in keeping with the signature/comments of many.......YMMV
Jim Douglas '00 K1200RS >138,000 miles -- Black, 01/10/2000 to present
Gone: White '09 K1300S sold @ 22k mi, Black '93 K1100RS traded @ 78k mi, Red '85 K100RS sold @ 44k mi, '06 Kaw 650R chrome yellow track bike sold http://www.seagullbb.com/
My K12RS is a 2003. Stock in any way that would effect fuel mileage, including the ECU (I don't know the model number, where is it listed?) and the windshield. I always run with the hardbags attached. Tires are Michelin Pilot Road 2s, always inflated to 36 psi front, 42 rear. Mobil 1 15W-50 in the crankcase, conventional gear lube with a moly additive in the gearbox and rear end. I weigh about 170 lbs, and run 91 octane fuel.
My owner's manual says that fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO 7118!) should be 40 MPG at a constant 75 MPH. I figure the factory probably has this maximized, no bags, skinny rider flat on the tank..... So the fact that I am getting 38 MPG in the real world, running at a speed slightly above 75, suggests to me that I'm probably doing about right.
I've seen automotive studies where the highway mileage was improved by 6.2% in going from sea level to 7300 ft. Anyone running at 10,000 ft would bennefit from reduced fuel being injected (due to less oxygen) as well as less dense air to punch thru. Given how unaerodynamic bikes are (double the Cd of cars), this is probably a large factor at speed.
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I am trying to loop through my array by using the key value from the .each function, but I don't know how to do it. I essentially want to do value['key']['firstname'], but I don't know the syntax.
The problem is that right now this function is not looping through my arrays. Each user has its own array object.
$.each(val.users, function(key, value){
items.push('');
Perhaps a better way to explain my issue is that all of the users objects aren't being added to the HTML. I double checked and the users are being loop through, but only the first one is being added. Here is the full code.
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Is your val.users an object of users or is it an array of objects?
If it's an array of objects it is most definitely better to use a for loop that it would be to use jQuery.each() as the latter is a lot slower than the former (in fact, jQuery.each() should ideally only be used to loop over jQuery / DOM objects, where it is faster).
If it is an object with objects, .each() is a nice shortcut, but a for..in loop might be better and faster.
I was actually able to get this working by making it into a function. The problem was that I was using push without running the whole loop. I agree with you too, I probably should use a for loop for the sake of speed. I wonder how much faster it actually is though.
"For in" iterates over EVERYTHING - including the methods. Do not use it without keeping that in mind. This becomes especially troublesome with the prototype.js framework since, as it's name implies, it modifies the prototype of several major javascript objects. If you use prototype you pretty much commit to not using for .. in; and if you use for .. in you're committing to not using prototype. That shouldn't be an issue here since jQuery is the framework in place, but it is still important to keep in mind exactly what for...in does cause even if jQuery is your framework of choice you'll eventually be called upon to maintain a prototype frameworked site and if you use for...in there you're in for a world of hurt.
Isn't that what hasOwnProperty is for? From Douglas Crockford:
Be aware that members that are added to the prototype of the object will be included in the enumeration. It is wise to program defensively by using the hasOwnProperty method to distinguish the true members of the object
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Yes, of course. typeof(x) == 'function' also works.
I'm not saying not to use for...in - I'm saying to be aware of what it does. It is not an iteration over object members. It is an iteration over everything, and if you don't prepare for that things will get ugly fast.
It's cool, this is JavaScript.
Could be worse. Could be PHP (I'm usually over there, I don't drop by the Javascript corner of the site as often as I should).


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Suzuki SX4. Would you buy this car?
when it came out. I waited just about another month and decided to buy a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. Wanted one of those more.
But I still like the Suzuki SX-4 and love looking at them out on the road. They look fun to drive and I don't see how anyone can beat their low-priced AWD functionality. And Suzuki is no slouch at kei-class car production. They lead Japan in kei-class carmaking. I look at an SX-4 like it's a kei car.
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laserblue Posts: 313Might as well take this with a laugh.
I did the same mileage for 1 entire year when I was going out with my girlfriend, got married, had to move, had kids, then divorced, paid lawyers, had to sell my business, appartements and I'm back to 0.
Making that mileage to get a car fixed and coming back home happy listening to music and enjoying your car... that's nothing.
Let me tell you, the're are things in life worse than that.
Road Assistance can't do something about this (compensate)?
sx4rocks Posts: 1I can only speak for my car, but in the 7 months I have owned it I have loved it! I got the 5 speed manual and it has handled every hill, turn, and type of traffic imaginable. I am a big man and even after a 9 hour drive I felt fresh.
I think people have to remember what they are buying. I saw CR "complaint" from one man who said he hated the car. He listed about 15 things he didnt like. Then at the end you find out he was comparing it to a C series Mercedez Benz!
Considering the price point and functionality, I find the SX4 cleverly put together with a nice ride and reasonable gas mileage considering the size of the engine. I traded my Honda Pilot for this car to save money (son going to college! Yikes!). I loved my Pilot but this SX4 has been a hoot to drive and very reliable. I am very happy with my purchase.
a_c Posts: 2Very pleased with my 2008 SX4 purchased summer 2008. It's fun to drive, steering very positive and the manual trans is very crisp to shift.
The mileage isn't great but I new that when I bought the car. The AWD IS great. I have to go up a hill to get out of my neighborhood regardless of what street I use. When it snows here I always go up the steepest street that is not normally plowed until 2-3 days after the snow BECAUSE I CAN!! Last year, right after an overnight 6" snow I even stopped half way up to let another car back out of their driveway and go down the hill. Two people shoveling their walks stopped shoveling to watch me slip N' slide then back down the hill. I think I disappointed them as I simply restarted from where I was and drove on up the hill.
The dealership that I bought the car from closed summer of 2009 which was a downer not only because of warranty and service concerns but also because they threw in free oil changes and tire replacement for life. Suzuki has addressed the warranty/service concerns by contracting with the best Lincoln/Mercury dealer in the area (excellent reputation for both their service center and their body shop) to handle warranty and service. Good move Suzuki.
Would I buy another. Good question. I normally wouldn't expect to replace this car before 2018-2021 and predicting what the auto market will be that far out is beyond my crystal ball. However if a semi drove over my SX4 while it was parked at a rest stop tomorrow I'd sure replace it with another SX4.
For the record I've had no problems what so ever.
For the record, as well, I'm very happy for those who have and/or had a much better experience with the SX4 than I did. I do not doubt that Suzuki can make a good product. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience with my car, a SX4 touring with automatic transmission. In retrospect, a manual transmission, or an automatic with auto-manual, would have been a much better option for me. This automatic transmission groans and loses considerable speed with the smallest of inclines---not to mention the highway going up the foot hills and the Rocky Mountains. One can forget about using the cruise control when faced with gradations/inclines on the road because the same thing happens then. There is still the question of having to replace my passenger seat because of a malfunctioning air bag sensor. So, for those who think I am comparing oranges to strawberries. Let it be known that it matters not what badge is on the car....I would still have the same concern no matter whom made the car.
I have not given up on Suzuki, however. I recently test drove the Suzuki Kizashi. It is more substantial car that does not appear to be plagued with the same loss of power (and it gets the same mileage as the SX4...if not better). It will probably replace my current car in the not too distant future.
No doubt the SX4 is the right car for some folks.
Hugs and Cheers all around!
this new Kizashi of Suzuki has my interest as well. Let us know if you decide to buy a Kizashi. I read in an ad in a car mag yesterday that Suzuki spent over a billion dollars developing their new Kizashi. Wow...that's a lot of money.
Suzuki is now partly owned by VW and is selling cars in India. VW recognized their kei-car prowess in Japan and signed on to get their small-car expertise for the Indian market.
I remember being quite excited about the new SX-4 crossover when it came out. I still like the SX-4 but most of the initial excitement has wore off. Early reports on the Suzuki Kizashi are good where I've read them. Good steering, handling, stereo, power and pickup, even soft feel of interior fabrics.
Stitched leather for all seats? Or just certain loaded-up Kizashi's? Have to check that one out. I like the look of this car-sort of VW Jetta-like only a bit different. Different in a good way, though. I'll be following the consumer reaction to the Suzuki Kizashi pretty closely as it looks to be the best midsize car for me on the market and I think about that size of car as being appealing to me from time to time.
There's the new all-electric i-MiEV coming out from Mitsubishi and their concept PX-MiEV gas-electric larger than Outlander hybrid SUV and their proposed Lancer GTS Hybrid that all have my attention as I continue to drive and enjoy our 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. This new Kizashi from Suzuki is right up there neck and neck with the Mitsubishi's vying for my next automotive purchase dollar.
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Three days ago, I traded my red 2009 SX4 AWD Touring automatic Crossover for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SLS AWD CVT/auto-manual in platinum silver. In the past, I was a consummate car snob, only wanting to drive European cars like Saab, VW, BMW, and MB. Seriously, no one has ever accused me of being a Suzuki apologist. Then, Kizashi converted me into a Suzuki believer. I love the Kizzy!!!
I cannot say enough great things about the Kizashi!!! It feels, looks, and drives like an expensive European car; not unlike the '05 C240 4matic Mercedes I owned in the recent past----but without paying a premium and without $$$$$ A & B scheduled maintenance. If you have not test-driven this car.....go find a dealership and try it. You will certainly be impressed.
For those critics and car pundits, who are afraid to give Suzuki and the Kizashi the respect it justly deserves, I dare them to find a car anywhere that offers all the options, athleticism, and handsome aesthetics of a Kizashi for less money. One certainly cannot find that at Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford, BMW, Audi, VW, Infiniti, Acura, or Lexus. And yes, the Kizashi can compete with those folks easily.
Let it also be known that I test drove the 2010 SX4 AWD Crossover with the CVT transmission (with auto-manual). The CVT/auto-manual makes a world of difference---at least for me. It could climb the foothills and highway I-70 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains easily. I would highly recommend it.
I can only hope my opinion of the Kizashi and Suzuki doesn't change after a few months' and/or years' ownership. I look forward to owning future generations of Kizashi.
In the future, I will offer more comments in the proper Kizashi section of the forum.
Congrats on the new ride!
Here's the link (but I guess it'll be moving from Future Vehicles soon if they are at the dealers):
2010 Suzuki Kizashi.....Very Nice!!!
tidester Posts: 10,059You may want to write a review and read what others had to say in our Consumer Ratings which you can access from here.
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I am looking at either the sx4 hatch or sedan with a manual transmission. It seems with this car you either get a "good" one or a "bad" one. It seems for the most part the car is decent. In my readings here, it appears they had a problem with airbag lights, and "shimmying", I hope 2010 models have them rectified. Also for the member who's oil is as "black as night" makes me wonder if the engine is kind of "crude", not efficient like a Toyota VVT-i for example. I hope alot of early problems have been rectified. I really like this car and will be test driving it soon....Does anyone know if Suzuki engines are know to go 180,000 miles...? I wonder if they are as durable as toyota, honda, etc...
"I don't think it's a big surprise given their lackluster sales performance of recent years. They have have low margin, low-priced cars with small volume. That's far from the ideal combination," said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with auto information company Edmunds.com.
The good news:
"Suzuki said it will continue to honor warranties and will provide automobile parts and service through its parts and service dealer network."
American Suzuki to file for bankruptcy, end U.S. auto sales (LA Times)
My next car, or so I thought, was going to be a new Suzuki SX4. July 2013, was when I was thinking I could do it. But now screw it. I have been looking at this car for the last 4 years....now Suzuki pulls the plug. I blame them and their, "I don't give a crap attitude."
If Suzuki wanted to, they could have been a player, a small player, but in the game at least. When Kia first got here, it was junk. Absolute garbage. Better now, but not by a whole lot, they are selling tons of cars. Yes, Hyundai bought them, and they are somewhat rebadged Hyundai's, but Suzuki made, (not rebadged Daewoo's) are good cars. It's almost like they didn't care. No advertising. No dealerships. No partnerships. Nothing. I'm glad they split from VW, but if something worked out, the dealer network at least could have expanded tri-fold......
It's like they just put their cars here and thought they would sell by themselves. Why would you buy one now? The value won't be as good, and who is going to do warranty repairs on it? They'll cut a deal with someone, although not sure I really trust them now.
morin2 Posts: 399Buying a Suzuki has been a matter of buying the car, rather than the company and its limited dealer network, for quite a while now. I have a 2011 SX-4 AWD crossover 6-speed and love this little car. I have no intention of selling it now that Suzuki USA is ending. It is likely that used suzukis, always a bargain when compared to Honda, Toyota and Subaru, will be even cheaper now. So there may be some bargain opportunities.
If you are the type of person who places a large value on the standard warranty and has service done at the dealer, then a new Suzuki is probably not your best bet. I do my own service and almost never return to a new car dealer for anything except captive parts.
The biggest consideration with orphaned suzukis is insurance costs. Already higher cost than other small cars, the fear of unavailable body parts will probably cause even higher insurance rates.
To read more about such discussions, check out the more active suzuki forum at: http://clubsx4.com/forum/forum.php
peggyc2 Posts: 1I also love my 2008 SX4 sedan that I have owned for 4 1/2 years. Absolutely rates up with the best cars I have owned. My only issue with it is the clock is indented in the dash and hard to see during the day.
if it wasn't for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS that came out about 4 months later I would've bought a Suzuki SX-4 hatchback. I love that hb! I was also really close to buying a Suzuki Kizashi sedan. I really love the Kizashi. I wanted a red 6-speed Kizashi. Really didn't want ta see Suzuki leave the U.S.car sales market.
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dbrunk Posts: 1
I have a 2008 SX4 which I purchased new. Now I have 107K miles on it. My total cost of repairs over the life of the car? $10. I needed a new gas cap. This car is a beast in the snow (I live in the mountains) and I average about 29 mpg in combined driving. My goal is to reach 200K miles and I have little reason to believe I won't get there.


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RICHMOND — Investigators from multiple agencies were at Chevron's Richmond refinery Monday, poised to begin their examination into the circumstances surrounding the Aug. 6 fire that shut down a major refining unit, injured five workers and sent plumes of black smoke across East Bay communities.
But before inspectors can begin their investigation, structural engineers must establish that the burned-out area of crude unit No. 4 is safe and stable, said Randy Sawyer, director of Contra Costa County's hazardous materials program.
"They have to be sure it's safe for the investigators to do their on-site work," Sawyer said.
Sawyer said representatives from four agencies are at the 240,000-barrel-a-day refinery to investigate the cause of the fire in addition to Chevron's own investigators: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the state division of Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Protection Agency and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
"We are cooperating fully with all investigators on-site," Chevron spokeswoman Melissa Ritchie said in an email Monday. "We are committed to moving this investigation forward so that we can take appropriate action to try to prevent something like this from happening again and make things right with the community."
Officials with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board did not respond to calls Monday. But Sawyer said there was no mystery as to where investigators would focus first in light of initial reports that the failure of an old 8-inch pipe triggered the fire.
"You want to know how that pipe failed," Sawyer said. "And to get to the root cause of the incident, you will have to look at management systems in place to determine whether there were failures in other areas."
The Aug. 6 fire occurred after workers discovered the old pipe — which may have been in operation since the 1970s — leaking at 20 drips a minute. They waited about two hours before deciding to remove the pipe's fiberglass insulation while the unit was still processing crude, according to federal investigators, causing the leak to accelerate and quickly ignite.
While five refinery workers were treated for minor injuries, more than a dozen narrowly escaped severe injuries or death in what the Chemical Safety Board has called a "near disaster" for refinery personnel.
Sawyer said the county last year had recommended that Richmond adopt a series of worker safety amendments that would protect refinery personnel but that the city had never passed the rules. The amendments, which Sawyer described as "regular security assessments and interface between workers and equipment," were first adopted in 2006.
According to the report county officials presented to Richmond's City Council in 2011, " … without the city of Richmond's adoption of the county's 2006 amendment, both Chevron and General Chemical Richmond are not required to perform a Safety Culture Assessment or some of the expanded requirements in the amendment."
Sawyer said it was too early to suggest whether the tighter regulations could have prevented the accident.
Meanwhile, the number of people who have visited area hospitals complaining of symptoms related to the fire continues to climb. As of Monday morning, more than 8,000 people had visited either Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Richmond or Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo, said Dr. Wendel Brunner, public health director for Contra Costa County. No one has been admitted with injuries.
One week after the incident, public health officials generally praised the emergency response, with a caveat. Brunner said he was pleased Chevron had contacted public health officials less than 10 minutes after the fire broke out. But he said the one shortcoming in the emergency response was the automatic telephone calls to the surrounding community, a system designed to help alert people in the event of emergency. The phone-alert system is run by the county Sheriff's Office, Brunner said.
"It never works as well as we would like it, but on Monday night it worked particularly poorly," Brunner said, adding that it took more than three hours to make calls to the first 18,000 residents.
Sawyer said his department will help set up a public meeting for early September to share with residents and leaders the results of a 30-day report produced by the investigating agencies, a requirement under the county's industrial safety ordinance.
Richmond City Councilman Tom Butt said he was disturbed by the information about aging pipes that has come out in recent days but expects to learn much more as the investigations proceed.
"I think it's gonna take a long time before we have all the answers," Butt said.
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#1 If I was going to make a game for example, how would I randomize the damage according to the item. For example if i would have int knife = 1; just to say that the person has a knife, how would I make the damage ranging from about 1-3 damage. I know this may be a little hard to understand, so I'd be more than happy to try to explain again if you can't understand me.
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hi i asked few days back if it was possible to count the execution time using clock, well i got replies telling that its not possible
my code runs on linux, are there any specific functions that can be used only in linux in order count the execution time in nanoseconds? and then get the seconds?
for example if we have a running time in nanoseconds
i want 33939*10^-9 = 0.000033939 seconds
i ve researched a little bit and i found that the clock_gettime can do the job
but i havent found any source code on how to do this if you could help me with a simple sample code or suggest me something else it would be appreciated
i have found another one for gettimeofday
gives outputCode:#include <iostream> #include <sys/time.h> using namespace std; int main(void) { timeval tim; gettimeofday(&tim, NULL); double t1=tim.tv_sec+(tim.tv_usec/1000000.0); int i,j=0; for(i=0;i<1000;i++){ j=j+1; } gettimeofday(&tim, NULL); double t2=tim.tv_sec+(tim.tv_usec/1000000.0); cout<<t2-t1<<" seconds elapsed\n"; }
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Vagrant Story Review
One of Square's most anticipated new adventures has finally arrived. Vagrant Story is Square/EA's newest Action/RPG game. The game was released a few months ago in Japan and it received nothing but perfect and near perfect reviews. Sadly though the title didn't sell very well, Vagrant Story had everything in it including an awesome story, good visuals, a nice soundtrack and everything a game needed. But due to the lack of hype the game got, it was a poor seller. Square has finally departed from their beloved Final Fantasy series for awhile to start working on something new, there were also a few people who created Final Fantasy Tactics working on Vagrant Story, see what kind of bang you're in for by reading the rest of this review.
  The artistic style of Vagrant Story is remarkable, I love everything about the visuals, whether it would be the backgrounds or character detail, Square has done a great job at pushing the PS to it's limits again. The environments are something to praise, excellently lit backgrounds bring out the whole dark and moody atmosphere in Vagrant Story. The backgrounds are real-time and not pre-rendered like other Square games, although they look incredibly smooth and polished. All of the characters look awesome, they aren't exactly smooth but the overall detail put into all the bodies is great. All the characters blink, move their mouth, and even show some facial expressions, this is one outstanding job that Square did. Unlike Square's FF games, Vagrant Story has real-time cut scenes. Special effects are big eye candies, whether it's an enemy dying or when you heal yourself, the special effects are stellar. Vagrant Story's great visual presentation will go down in the books as one of the best looking PS games.
  Straying far away from the FF series, VS is a breath of fresh air. The game starts out with Ashley Riot (who is a guy), entering a castle where a few guards are searching for Sydney (who is the Sephiroth type). The game picks up from there, you will run around, learn the basics of the game and later encounter Sydney and a huge dragon. All of the battles are done in real-time, and there are no dimension changes like the FF games. The style of fighting is more realistic, instead of taking turns you can lock on to your enemy and attack a certain part of his body, and after you finish your attack if your are quick enough you can lock on to your opponent again. Just like any other Action/RPG you receive new weapons, shields and other equipment that will help you out throughout the whole game. The unique thing about VS is the Risk Meter. The Risk Meter is for pulling off guarding techniques and for also pulling off devastating combos, all done by timing. If you are having trouble with Vagrant Story you can refer to the game's help section by pressing Triangle. Ashley who is the main character is able to climb and even pick up objects such as crates. Words really can't describe Vagrant Story, Square has yet again outdone themselves by realizing yet another magnificent epic.
  The soundtrack is probably the best I've heard. The tunes are so well performed that it almost feels like you are next to the orchestra. They bring out the atmosphere of the environment tremendously, if it wasn't for the great sounding soundtrack I'm afraid that the experience of VS wouldn't have been as pleasurable. Too bad that there is no voice acting, but that doesn't bother me at all because with all of this value crammed into one 650 MB disk I am fully content.
  Control may take time to figure out, but luckily the inside help provided in the game is a life saver. The "Quick Manual" option is a big necessity for those having trouble with adjusting to the game and its controls. The analog and Dual Shock are both supported well and I have no more complaints on the control.
  It will take approximately 25-30 hours to complete the game without using the Strategy Guide, but even with the guide you only knock off about 6-8 hours of the game. But if you want to completely enjoy the game play it by yourself, contrary to what you may have heard Vagrant Story does NOT last around 8-10 hours. It may but only for those who breeze through the game, I call that "cheating". If you spend 40 bucks for a game you should enjoy it, and Vagrant Story is worth the cash. If you are an RPG junkie or enthusiast you must pickup Vagrant Story, and that goes for the rest of you as well. Vagrant Story is one of my contenders for "Game of the Year"!
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text: Just so we are clear, I wouldn't dare guess how far NTRPolice can go. 4.0? 4.5? It all depends on whether he can get quality instruction, can work on fitness, can get lots of match play. That takes time, money and dedication (plus luck to stay healthy). My point in mentioning our former TT poster's 4.0 wake-up call is that the leap between levels is huge, and the higher you get the harder it is to improve. Perhaps TT looks good on camera and has pretty strokes, but we all know how difficult it can be to translate that to match play. I hope he achieves his goals, whatever those might be. In the meantime, he should perhaps defer to people who play types of tennis he has never once played (ladies 7.5 combo, as in this thread) and those who actually have scaled the men's 4.5 mountain. If he's serious, however, I do have words of advice based on what I have seen at TT: If you want to move up, don't get married and don't have kids.


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State Police, responded to a report of an Attempted Robbery at Otsego Auto Crushers in Davenport, the investigation lead to the arrest of 23 year old Johnathan Lynn of East Meredith for Attempted Robbery in the 3rd Degree & Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Lynn was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court on those charges and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $15,000 cash bail. Further investigation revealed that Lynn was also accused of the Robberies at the Convenience Express in Oneonta on April 19th & the Oneonta Arby's robbery April 24th. Additional charges of 2 counts of 2nd degree Robbery are pending in the Town of Oneonta Court.
Oneonta Police arrested 53 year old Robert Donaldson of Delhi for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, 1st degree Perjury, & Fraudulent Insurance Practices. The arrest was the result of a combined investigation by the City of Oneonta Police Department Detectives Bureau, New York State Insurance Fund Investigators and New York State Workers Compensation Board Office of the Fraud Inspector General. Donaldson is accused of receiving benefits from the workers compensation board while being employed & for making false testimony on his wages. Donaldson was arraigned in the City of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail without bail, pending future court action.
State Senator Jim Seward is hosting the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction on today in Oneonta. The forum is 1 of 12 statewide to solicit local input on the rise in use of heroin and other opioids in New York State and develop recommendations for treating and preventing addiction. The public forum will take place today from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hunt Union Ballroom on the campus of SUNY-Oneonta.
The Otsego County Department of Health reported that a calf has tested positive for rabies, in the town of Pittsfield. Officials said that no one was bitten by the calf, but several people came into contact with the calf, and have started rabies treatments. The health department has set up a rabies clinic on Wednesday May 7th in Neawha Park
Mirabito Convenience stores announced the acquisition of all 17 Manley's Mighty-Mart locations. Manley's locations included Binghamton, Endicott, Endwell, Vestal, Johnson City, Windsor, Ithaca and Glen Aubrey. Mirabito's operates 57 Mirabito Convenience Stores, Convenience Express, and Quickway Food Store locations throughout central New York.


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World Series Tidbits……….The Friday Edition
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, Philadelphia, the cradle of American Democracy, the town that has as much history in it's streets ans it does in the Mummer's Museum. To the Rocky statue, to the outskirts of King of Prussia, the City of Brotherly Love is about to embrace our Rays. But I must warn you if you are going up for the 3-games in Philly. You will not find another town in this country that will attack your moral fiber and make you question the world's sanity than Philly during a sports weekend.
The people up there work hard for their wages, and they play just as hard to enjoy their lives. Sports is their salvation. And we are coming up there trying to take something that is special and meaningful to their fans. They are hungry for a sports championship in any terms.
And to make matters worse for Rays fans, the Eagles have a home game 7 hours before our first pitch. That means as many as 110,000 fans will travel that small section of the lower city seeking and destroying themselves and others. With that in mind, I have a few thing to tell you to keep you out of the mouth of the lion while in Philly.
If a group of fans do beging to badger you or prod you with insults, just move towards a safer crowd or near a police officer. The Philly policemen might not be totally impartial, but they are fair and they will calm the unruly fans and get you to the game in one piece. You can wear your jersey inside the stadium, but outside the park, you might want to cover it up with a jacket, or just put it .. you get into the ballpark.
The reason is that it makes you a simple target for harrassment and possible mischief. the town is full of amazing people, but becuase you have a 1 p.m. kick-off for the Eagles game, the crowd will swell to large numbera about 4 p.m. Between the times of 4 p.m. and when the gates open, you will be in a sea of green and white (Eagles) and red and white ( Phillies).
I have found that the baseball fans are the modt forgiving of the bunch, but I also can see them all getting a bit tense in this close quarters on Sunday. Most of all, watch what you say, and to whom. The basic move in Philly is one guy is the antagonist, but he has a huge group behind him. Mob mentality is big in this town. They make the Red Sox boosters on Yawley look like boy scouts.
Cheesesteak Empires:
But if you are going to truly go and have the best Philly experience, you will have to first pick out what kind of Cheesesteak you want to eat in town. Both of the best storefronts for this Philly concoction are within a few hundred feet of each other. And each has it]s own loyal fans who swear by their food. It is more of a personal choice in ingredients, as both places put their own twist on this great meat sandwich.
First there is World Famous Pat's King of Steak: Who makes the best cheesesteak? Pat's Steaks is a perennial heavyweight in the battle for the ultimate title among Philly cheesesteak makers. The thin steak strips, Italian rolls, hot peppers, onions and Cheeze Whiz (playfully called "whiz" or "cheddar" when ordering) are very popular anytime of the day or night. It's all outside seating, which can be a bit chilly in January. Most people order and then drive to a warm building to eat.
Then there is a quaint little storefront with the neon so bright and hot you do not need a coat in the dead of winter, Geno's: Geno's Steaks has been a key member of the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak triad (Geno's, Pat's, Jim's) for as long as memory serves. A typical topic of conversation among Philadelphians is which one of these masters of the rib eye reigns supreme. Some say Geno's sandwiches are bigger but Pat's are better. Truth be told, any of the three do justice to the city's signature sandwich. Located across from arch-nemesis Pat's in South Philadelphia near the Italian Market. Outside seating only.
there is a third shop in the trio of meat conglomerates, but by now you are either hungry for one of these two, or you are going the opposite way to the Sinapore Kosher Chinese restaurant down the street.
Mapping Out the Philly Sports Complex:
COMPLEX COULDN'T BE a better term to explain what it will be like this weekend to negotiate the streets around the stadium complex in South Philadelphia. What already was a weekend packed with events took on a new dimension once the Phillies made the World Series, with Games 3, 4 and 5 at Citizens Bank Park. That sets up the following scenario:
Tomorrow: Flyers vs. Devils at 4 p.m. at the Wachovia Center; the Celtic Thunder dance troupe at the Wachovia Spectrum at 8 p.m.; and Game 3 of the World Series at the ballpark at 8:35.
Sunday: Eagles vs. Falcons at 1 p.m. at the Linc; the Who performing at the Center at 7:30; and Game 4 of the World Series at 8:35.
Monday: Game 5 of the World Series at 8:29 p.m.
Can the schedule-maker who has the Phantoms on a five-game road trip please take a bow? That Flyers game already was moved from 7 at night to 4 in the afternoon to try and ease congestion tomorrow. It will a bit, although a 1 o'clock start would have helped a lot more. But a NHL Players Association rule restricts two teams that play the night before from playing too early the following day. The Flyers and Devils play at 7 tonight at New Jersey before heading to Philly to complete the home-and-home series.
To help alleviate some of the crush on the roads, SEPTA has said it will run Broad Street Line "Sports Express" trains from 6:25 to 7:35 p.m. all 3 days. That means that trains will operate from Fern Rock every 10 minutes and stop at Olney, Erie, Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, City Hall and Walnut-Locust. Local service also will be running. That puts the last express train down at the ballpark around 8:05, giving fans plenty of time to settle into their seats and see some of the pregame festivities. Express trains will leave the stadium complex after the game.
Express service also will be implemented Sunday morning to handle the throng headed to the Eagles. Those will run from 10:10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Service on the Market-Frankford Line also will be upgraded starting at 6:30 p.m., but you are reminded that shuttle buses will replace regular El weekend train service between 30th Street Station and 69th Street Terminal because of construction.
Game 3 To Have Wind, Rain and Possible Cold Weather
Scouting is an important part of baseball, but it is not limited to what happens on the field. Even before the Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays played Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Major League Baseball officials were monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend in Philadelphia. Rain is expected tomorrow when the teams are scheduled to play Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park.
A Saturday rainout of the first World Series game here in 15 years would change the effective date of more than 125,000 tickets. Currently, Games 3, 4 and 5 between the Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights at Citizens Bank Park.
A storm system heading north from the Carolinas, however, is expected to bring six or more hours of rain to the Philadelphia area on Saturday, with a 90 percent chance of evening showers, according to the National Weather Service. The rain could be heavy at times, with thunderstorms possible, said Gary Szatkowski, chief meteorologist at the service's Mount Holly office.
The thunderstorm activity is most likely in the afternoon, and the rain is expected to be lighter here than in Central and Western Pennsylvania, he said. Forecasters should have a clearer picture on Saturday morning, though predicting might still be tricky around game time. Major League Baseball officials, who make the final determination, will monitor the situation using a private weather service, said spokesman Pat Courtney.
A postponement of Saturday's game would bump all three local games back a day, making Game 3 tickets good on Sunday night, Game 4 tickets good on Monday, and Game 5 tickets good on Tuesday, Courtney said. Every ticket-holding fan, whether going to one, two or all three games, would have to revise at least two dates on his or her calendar.
Many fans would have to reschedule flights, hotel stays, or long car trips. Games 6 and 7, if necessary, would still be played Wednesday and Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Forecasts have been wrong before, of course.
A lingering nor'easter with periods of heavy rain was predicted for the last weekend of the season, especially threatening the night game of Friday, Sept. 26. That game was played without a rain delay. The following afternoon, a 4-3 win clinched the division title.
Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee and Rays manager Joe Maddon declined to speculate about possible adjustments to their teams' rotations.
Phillies ace Cole Hamels is scheduled to pitch Monday, which could wind up being Game 4 instead of Game 5. That likely wouldn't change his being unavailable to start a decisive Game 7 – unless a second rainout postpones that matchup past Thursday.
Rainouts seldom happen in the World Series. The postponement of Game 4 in 2006 was the first washout since Game 1 of 1996, Courtney said. A few games, though, were rained out multiple times, including Game 4 in 1911 in Philadelphia. The A's were hosting the New York Giants, and the game was delayed "a ******** six days," according to Major League Baseball's Web site, mlb.com.


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As I said, hearing if teams want Gay, they better be offering a quality package. Otherwise Raptors happy to keep their best player— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) July 3, 2013
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Interesting. Raps fans and all the talking heads are saying that the Raptors need good assets along with salary cap relief to part with Gay. If Colangelo is such an idiot, how did he get Gay for Ed Davis and Calderon, who was UFA this off-season anyway? It seems likely that if MU trades Gay, it will be an upgrade from what BC paid for him.
Fans didn't hate on Colangelo for every bad decision, in fact he made a fair number of good to great moves with small signings and trades but as a whole he failed with little to no direction and a poor drafting record and an even poorer understanding of the value of his draft picks years after the fact.
I think this is reading something more in to a Bargnani trade than actually should be... Or giving more value to Bargnani than deserving:
MU took best deal IMO.The Raptors have already made one cap-clearing trade this week, shipping off Andrea Bargnani and the $23 million left on his deal to the New York Knicks with an eye toward cleaning their books following the 2013-14 season. New Toronto general manager Masai Ujiri is sending signals that he intends to tear down much of the Raptors' bloated payroll and moving Gay could be part of that plan.
Don't think direction is known until after next deal.
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I've said it before. The raptors will be the leafs of last year. BC's team will make the playoff(like Burke's team). Than they'll lose a game 7 up 8 with a min left.
I don't think Ujiri is stupid enough to tank this year. There is no way he's putting the future of this franchise in the hands of luck (which we've never had to begin with)
And it's not about luck. Like others have said: it's about maximizing value. Aiming to get a high draft pick in a loaded year is one good way to maximize value, so working towards that is a viable strategy. We shouldn't trade away Rudy for crap like Detroit wanted, because that's not good value - but if they offered us promising young players and/or draft picks, or if another team like Golden State or Cleveland does, then that is good value and we should make that trade. Expiring contracts are good value too because next year's free agent crop is extremely strong even if we aren't going to make a serious bid for LeBron (which we won't).
I don't think people are really comprehending how strong this draft is
People want all this cap space. Players won't come here into we built a winning culture. That's why I say let this team make the playoffs for a couple more years. Than when Rudy comes off in two years players will actually want to come here.
By the looks of things, any top 8 pick in this draft will be worth celebrating. This draft looks fucking nasty
I have no idea what you guys are talking about. Everyone outside the top 4, cept for maybe GR3, aren't even considered a "sure thing". On top of that half the league is taking for these guys...
1. every single year, hyped high school players don't live up to their hype when they get to college.
2. every year, hyped college players don't live up to their hype when they get to the NBA
3. every year, hyped NBA rookies don't live up to their hype in subsequent years.
Anyone who are convinced that there are 6-7 generational, change a franchise future, players in that draft, doesn't understand these facts. There's reason the draft is often referred to as a crapshoot. I don't know about other mocks, but one I just looked at has 4 of top 7 picks as players that haven't stepped on even a college floor yet.
Will there be an all star or 3 come out of the draft? It looks like a safe bet, but when I look at the past 10 years of "change a franchise's fortune" type players, I see Lebron (how did Cavs fortunes do with that?), KD, CP3 (how did NOLA's fortunes do with that?), Dwight (how did Orlando's fortunes do with that?), so even if you're lucky enough to get one of them, there's a good chance you had to be so bad that you can't keep them long enough to actually win anything. Then you're stuck building from scratch again.
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Turn On, Eat Up, Feel Good - Electrical Appliances in the Raw Food Kitchen
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In my cookbooks Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert, I have done my best to assemble recipes that maximize the flavor of wonderful raw food ingredients while minimizing time in the kitchen. In fact, one of the first things that attracted me to raw food recipes is that many of them require nothing more than the ability to peel, cube, and toss.
Take my Tropical Fruit Salad, for example. You peel a mélange of fresh fruits, cube them into bite-sized pieces, and toss them together. Perfect 'as is,' this recipe becomes even more decadent when you add my 'secret' citrus sauce. The sauce is optional for this 'basic techniques' recipe because in addition to bringing 'drizzle skills' into play, it also requires the use of a blender.
And that brings me to the subject of this article on raw food preparation: useful electrical appliances.
As I said, many raw food recipes in Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert can be prepared with knives. However other recipes use familiar kitchen appliances (such as blenders and food processors) as well as less familiar ones (juicers) to turn avocados into chocolate mousse, coconuts into pastry cream...
...and raw cashews and orange juice into a Sweet Orange Cream Sauce
- 1 cup soaked raw cashews
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (agave nectar may be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons water
Place all the ingredients in a blender. Process on high speed until smooth. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
You can swap out oranges for lemons and turn this into a Sweet Lemon Cream Sauce. Substitute 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for the orange juice and increase the water to one-quarter cup.
Stored in a sealed container, this raw food dessert sauce will keep for three days in the 'fridge...if it lasts that long!
Blenders Are a Raw Food Girl's (and Guy's) Best Friend
A blender is key to the recipe above because it will ensure that the soaked raw cashews – a staple in my raw food pantry – will be chopped, whirled, and swirled so finely that they break down and 'melt' into the sauce. Blender action guarantees that raw food ingredients are properly incorporated into one another, giving a creamy texture to spreads and salad dressings, and silkiness to soups and smoothies.
Blenders don't take up a lot of space and they're easy to operate. And even though this clever piece of machinery has the power to puree and liquefy raw food ingredients, it is literally 'safe enough for a child to use.'
Good news! Blenders are also extremely affordable. An inexpensive model will do all the work in the recipes in both Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert. There are several good, basic blenders that will work for a raw food chef. I like the KitchenAid KSB560 and the two-speed Oster Classic.
For a powerful high-speed blender, you can't beat the Vita-Mix. This company has been manufacturing blenders for over 80 years and is considered the 'gold standard' of blenders. This amazing machine performs over 50 different culinary jobs with ease...and no attachments. If you've got a pocket-sized kitchen, this is a HUGE plus.
Beyond Blenders – Food Processors for Raw Food Recipes
Food processors make quick work of a wide range of raw food kitchen tasks. Fitted with an S-blade, a food processor grinds and purées. It is indispensable for raw cakes, pates cookies, and pastry, including this easy-as-pie Shortbread Crust with just four ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded dry coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 cup raw walnuts (unsoaked)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 pitted Medjool dates
Place the first three ingredients in a processor fitted with an S-blade. Process until finely ground. Add the dates and process just until the mixture begins to stick together. (Don't over-process)
When stored properly, Shortbread Crust will keep for a month in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer...and no preservatives, either!
Which processor is right for you? Good question. You can choose an inexpensive model if you're just getting started. If you find that you agree with me about how helpful and versatile this piece of equipment can be for a raw food chef, then you can invest in a 'premium' brand. I recommend the Cuisinart food processor for maximum performance and durability.
Want to get the best performance out of any food processor when you're making a raw food recipe? Of course you do! The trick is to make sure that you do not fill your processor bowl more than half full. Also remember to stop and scrap down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure that all of your raw food ingredients are processed and incorporated equally.
Juicy Juicers
If you enjoy fruit and vegetable juice as part of your raw food lifestyle, a 'proper' juicer is a great investment. A juicer extracts the juice of fruits and vegetables to help you make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time a great tune to enjoy a raw food juice such as this wonderful Green Juice. It's low in calories and sugar, but packs a huge nutritional punch. These five simple ingredients provide vitamins, calcium, and trace minerals...and a great way to get trim and lean:
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 kale or collard leaves
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 bunch parsley (about one ounce)
If you enjoy ginger, juice in a quarter-inch knob. If you prefer a sweeter juice, juice in half of an apple that's been cut into chunks. I've even got a recipe in Raw Food Made Easy that lets you transform Green Juice into Complete Meal Green Juice with just a tablespoon of blue-green algae or green powder and some flaxseeds or ground hemp seeds.
There are a number of choices in the world of juicers. A centrifugal juicer such as the Breville doesn't preserve quite as much nutrition from raw foods or extract as much juice, but it's a good option for 'new' raw food chefs because it is less expensive and faster to use. A slow-speed, low-temperature model, such as the Greenstar model by Tribest, is best, since it produces the maximum yield and preserves more nutrients and enzymes.
Make it easy on yourself! Raw food recipes made with the help of hardworking electrical appliances are a snap to make and a treat to eat.
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Do you have to have a juicer? I've been told you can use a vitamix instead.
On January 06, 2011 Jenny Cornbleet said...
You can either juice (no fiber in juice, but a high concentration of nutrients and easy to digest—good when/if fasting) OR use a vitamix to make a blended drink with the fiber. I like both methods and do both.
Why are people advocating high speed blenders and juicers as they damage the product that is trying to be created.
Hi Joey,
A slow-speed juicer, not high speed, is best. For blenders, high-speed allows it to get totally smooth. It's a trade off—there is some damage, but the smoothness also makes it easier to digest.


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Welcome to Forgotten Videos, the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards edition, showcasing past GRAMMY winners. For some, these videos are forgotten, for others just filed away, and for others still, a totally brand-new discovery. Whichever category you fall into, each week until the GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 13, we'll feature a video from a GRAMMY-winning artist that's possibly been collecting dust when what it really deserves is a fresh look. Or, just for old times' sake. We just want to take you on a little trip down memory lane. Yep, you'll remember when hair was really that big, when drums were that up front in the mix, when video was young(er) and so were you.
M.C. Hammer
"U Can't Touch This"
The self-proclaimed "super dope homeboy from the Oaktown," M.C. Hammer helped bring super dope rap to the masses, along with a closet of flamboyant threads, def rhymes and dance moves that…well, you couldn't touch. Hammer attained sales that were hard to touch too. Released in 1990, Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em is tied with Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death as the best-selling rap album of all time with sales of more than 10 million copies, according to the RIAA.
It was quite a road to superstardom for Hammer, who was born Stanley Kirk Burrell in Oakland, Calif. As a teenager, he was hired by Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley as a clubhouse assistant/batboy, and even entertained fans during games with his dance moves. (Little Stanley earned the nickname "Hammer" for his resemblance to Hall of Fame slugger "Hammerin'" Hank Aaron.) After a stint in the Navy, Hammer drew on his love of funk and soul music and tried his hand as a rapper, becoming M.C. Hammer. Following Feel The Power, an independent released album in 1987, he caught the attention of Capitol Records, and his major label debut, Let's Get It Started, was released in 1988.
Hammer mania ensued two years later with Please Hammer…, which rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of the lead single "U Can't Touch This." Borrowing heavily from Rick James' super-funky "Super Freak," the song was a bona fide smash at both radio and MTV, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As for the video, Hammer is joined by his posse of Bay Area homies and breaks it down three times in total, all the while sporting gold-rimmed glasses, generous bling, a mini-ponytail and multiple pairs of parachute pants. The rhymes? School was most certainly in session: "Fresh new kicks and pants/You gotta like that now you know you wanna dance/So move out of your seat/And get a fly girl and catch this beat."
Soon after, Hammer reached commercial status, literally, landing spots with Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pepsi, while also scoring a line of dolls and a Saturday morning cartoon, aptly titled "Hammerman." Hammer made GRAMMY history as well, winning the first award in the newly established Best Rap Solo Performance category in 1990. The song also took Best Rhythm & Blues Song honors. (Given his credit as a co-writer, James also received the award for the latter category, the lone GRAMMY win of his career.)
Following three more albums, Hammer fell on leaner times and filed for bankruptcy in 1996. He subsequently turned to the church to uplift his spirits and became a preacher, starring in his own ministry TV show, "Hammer & Friends" on Trinity Broadcasting Network. These days, if you're looking for updates on all things Hammer, you can follow him on Twitter. As for music, his most recent album, Active Duty, was released in 2001. Is Hammer done? We doubt it. After all, he's "Too Legit To Quit."
Do you agree with us and think Hammer should start a fashion line? Got a Forgotten Video recommendation? Leave us a comment. And don't forget to tune in to the 53rd GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.


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Notice two things - the sheer amount of snow still present on June 23 (2008) and the ski tracks barely visible along the skier's left in the coulier. I believe those are the ski tracks from a group of five guys who did a Highline TH to Henry's Fork TH ski traverse right around June 4-6.
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PopSugar August Must Have Box Reveal Video
Video: PopSugar Must Have August Box Reveal!
We are so excited to share what's in our POPSUGAR Must Have box for August! Even though Summer is coming to an end, we're still focusing on staying fit for relaxing afternoons by the pool and keeping our skin glowing and shine-free. We are also entertaining more at home with our favorite wine and scents that remind us of vacation. We hope you love the box, and if you've yet to join in the fun, then sign up for POPSUGAR Must Have to receive our hand-picked goodies at your doorstep!


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December 2011
A gallery of cartoons by POLITICO's Matt Wuerker.
Who keeps slipping the joker into the deck?
(Cartoon by: Matt Wuerker | Date: Dec. 8, 2011)
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