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It is unknown at this time if the student who allegedly made the threats has been suspended. Snellenberger said the district can't release information about students.
The Russellville Police Department is investigating the incident.
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This is an awesome package for Halloween. I ordered so I could put together the Halloween page idea on the website but it has a lot more great paper and stickers for other pages.
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Alpine MRX-M55
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Item # 500MRXM55 | MFR # MRX-M55
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Alpine's X-Power MRX-M55 mono amplifier uses the latest amp technology to play your music loud and clean without taking up much space. And this amp employs some of the same circuitry developed for Alpine's top-of-the-line PDX digital amps, so it'll bring exceptional sound to almost any ride.
The MRX-M55 puts out up to 550 watts RMS to your subwoofer system, so you can fill your listening space with plenty of bass. And it'll even operate safely with a 1-ohm load, making it useful in a variety of sub system installations. Onboard low-pass and subsonic filters let you get the best sound out of your setup, while a bass boost helps to fatten up the sound if you need it.
A power management system optimizes the amp's performance and keeps the music playing, even when you're pushing it hot and hard for a long time. Speaker-level inputs with an automatic turn-on feature simplify system hook-up.
One of the best amps i have ever owned .
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Average Customer Review(s):
One of the best amps i have ever owned .
Great amp! Setup was simple, runs cool, and does everything I need it to do. Running a single 12" sub currently, no issues whatsoever.
Pros: Everything. I just needed a good mono amp to push a ~300 rms 12" sub, and it does so perfectly. Having both low pass and subsonic filters lets me dial in the exact range I want to work in.
Cons: None, really. Very solid choice if you need a moderately-powered amp!
Hi all. bought this to replace a several year old Kicker Ix500.1. Using the Same Subwoofer (JL W3v3 2Ohm Sealed box), Its like Day and Night. The Subwoofer seemed to wake up. Just need to Tweak it. And don't know Why, Alpine used Aluminum Wires on the Speaker Level Input?? Made a but tricky to solder the connections.
Pros: Good Size. Powerful. Speaker Level Input (Factory HU). Tested at 578 Watts RMS (2ohm)
Cons: Aluminum Speaker Input leads?? No Remote Lead output. Cant activate the voltmeter on my capacitor until I run another wire.
the best of the rest... clarity is what I strive for, and it is what I got from alpine... awesome amp, loud, and easy to connect... BUY IT!!!!
Pros: best
Cons: none
Does what it is supposed to
Tons of power bought two of these to power my two ten inch subs and man do they hit deeper and have such a better tone to them then my previous amp did. I haven't even had a chance to properly tune them yet due to the fact I just got in my new mids and highs in the mail today!
Pros: Very smelly and compact pack one hell of a punch!
Cons: None simply amazing
Got this to round out my system in my 04 TL. It's running a single sws-12d4 in a sealed box beside a mrx-f35 and polk dxi components. Wiring was easy, and setup is flexible letting me dial in just the right ammount of thump. Rated power is 609watts @ 2 ohms. Running the sub @ 2ohms i get impressive response and tight control. This is my first system to use a sub but it's my 3rd Alpine amp. Didn't even consider anything else. For an enthusiast (not a competition or "audiophile" grade) system I couldn't be happier.
Pros: Small footprint, great power, cool running and responsive
Cons: Can't think of one.
This amp is great. Have it pushing a 10" mb quart at about 375 rms (guessing) at 1 ohm and its pretty loud! Gives enough power to play heavy bass songs with ease. gain set to about an eighth of the way. Gunna hook it up to a type s (12d2) that takes 500w RMS at 1 ohm and i know it will preform well. I have never found a brand in this price range to beat alpine. There stuff is perfect for almost anyone. Trust this brand and the crutchfield staff!
Pros: Powerful, very small, blue led looks sweet in trunk, easy to install and tune
Cons: So far none
i have the alpine mrp m500 hooked to a pair of champion series pioneer 12s in sealed box.....for a while it bumped so hard it would knock the wind out your ears and this was when the radio on 15 and the amp half way...after a month they sound like 10s...subs wasnt blown no wires lose....guess i broke em in.....but i put in my focus wagon they sound like 15s....mayby i need to go bigger in my magnum
Pros: mrp m 500 sound good with 2 12in pioneer champion series in 2014 focus wagon
Cons: imma have to go with a bigger alpine and subs for my magnum...i shoulda kept my mtx 1000.1d for the magnum
Great Bass. Great Customer Service
I would like to preface this review by saying that if you get one of these amps and it functions correctly, then you will be a very happy consumer. It looks great, installs easily, and has some nice features. My story (I'll give you the short version) has not been so nice. The first amp I received was broken right out of the box (knobs would spin infinitely). Crutchfield replaced that, no problem (best customer service). A few weeks later, the bass would randomly start cutting out while I was driving. I spent weeks looking into BT issues with my car and phone, troubleshooting power and ground to the amp, and looking into various causes with Cruthfield techs. In the end, I was told that I most-likely have a defective amp and need to contact Alpine. Call Alpine and you have to pay to send them the amp, they will "test" it and send it back fixed (or new if unfixable). So, I'm now riding around with no bass (again) after purchasing this amp at full price (it wasn't on sale when I bought it). I'm sure they're going to send the amp back as-is because they won't be able to replicate my intermittent problem, and I'm going to toss it straight in the trash. Take this review with whatever amount of salt you feel is necessary, but I have had a horrible experience with Alpine electronics (used to be my go-to amp company) and I will have to think very hard before I buy something from them again.
Pros: Sleek Looks Small Size Features (subsonic filter, speaker-level inputs, etc)
Cons: Horrible Alpine Customer Service Terrible Build Quality
I have this amp runnin my 10in alpine sub and it hits hard and sounds so clean in my 06 Vw rabbit. Haven't had any issues with it in the last almost year now.
Small size but powerful amp , very reliable, I travel for hours daily and have the tunes going the whole time .
Pros: Compact size , very powerful , tons of adjustment .
Cons: None
Plenty of power to drive a dual voice coil 10" in a sealed enclosure. Gain is @ 50% and it sounds great! Foot print of amp is small and easy to place in my trunk.
Pros: Efficient, great value for the money. Crutchfield advisors guided me to this amp, they where patient and answered all my questions.
Cons: none
Good amp. No issues so far
Pros: sounds clean
Cons: None so far
Great Amp pretty small fits right under sit in a 09 Silverado single cab and delivers great clean power birth sheet was 592W at 2 ohms
Pros: great size and power
Cons: none
So far so good. Real nice compact size. Give you everything you need .
Great amp. It's paired with a 10" R series sub, and it hits hard and tight.
Pros: Crossover and eq adjustments
Works perfect, big power, small amp :-)
This amp give the sub that awesome kick so you know it's there.
Pros: Neat little powerhouse.
Cons: None
I bought this amp to replace my alpine mrp-m500 (a friend wanted to buy it from me). It has a little more power not sure if it's dramatically more though. It plays very clear. It is definitely an upgrade do to the ability of being able to add a remote, the subsonic setting, and 50 more rms watts. The size is also smaller, I was very surprised when I unboxed it. I have it pushing an alpine type r 10" in a ported box in my 2012 super crew f150. I'm definitely under powering the sub but it still sounds awesome clean sound go alpine!
Pros: Small, powerful, flexibility in settings
Cons: None
I purchased 2 of these for 3 subs. 2 10in dvc for 1 and being 1ohm stable makes for great power to feed these subs.They've never hit so hard. And the other amp i purchased with the seprate gain contol knob to feed 1 400w dvc. All subs are JBL. there is no substitute. Very impressed with both amps.Neither 1 runs hot. customer service with brooke was great. She even tryed to save me money.
Pros: Very powerful. Like the connection style better then the older models. Makes for easier and cleaner install.
Cons: Its not really a con nor a complaint. but when buying 2 of the same amps. The date of birth on 1 says 595 watts and the other says 623 watts. its just one of those odd and curious whys? but it does also say 550min.
Easy install and setup. Only pushing a single DVC 10" Stype and it doesn't break a sweat.
Pros: plenty of power
Cons: none so far
This amp will handle pushing dvc subs and is 1 ohm stable ! Nice
Pros: Easy to hook up.
as title states birth sheet claims 575rms @2ohms thats kinda disapointing as Alpine states on there website "Each amp comes with their very own verification certificate documenting its actual power output exceeds the rating by a wide margin" Umm 25 watts more isn't a wide margin to me. I have the gain almost all the way up and also using the OPTIONAL bass knob control and it's not hitting as hard as i would like but that could be from multiple problems bad amp or just simply needs tuned better etc etc. My lights seem to not dim that much i'm running a OEM 120amp alt and a Optima yellow top as my main car battery that's it. Hooked up to one Alpine Type R 4th gen wired @2ohms in a Sound Ordnance sealed .95ft box filled with polyfill
Pros: clean power , small footprint
Cons: bass knob not included , 1 year warranty unlike other brands with 2 years in this price range
Very nice amp. Using this amp to power a 15" sub in a sealed box. Plenty of power to drive it. Alpine sent out a verification certificate which shows actual output power(RMS) at 630 watts at 2 ohms. Sound quality is very clean. Cool running amp also. I have had this amp only a few weeks , but so far so good...
Pros: Size, power, cost and clean sound...
|RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels)
350 x 1
|Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels)
|1100 x 1
|Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels)
|550 x 1
|Bridged Power (Watts x Channels)
|N/A x
|Minimum Impedance Bridged
|Minimum Impedance Unbridged
|Best Frequency Response
|5-400 Hz Hz
|THD at Rated RMS Power
|Signal to Noise Ratio
|90 dB
|Input Voltage
|Amplifier Class
|Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
|50-400 Hz
|Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave)
|24 dB/oct
|High-Pass Crossover Frequency
|High-Pass Slope (dB/octave)
|Bass Boost
|0-12 dB
|Bass Boost Frequency
|50 Hz
|Fan Cooled
|Fuse Rating
|Speaker Level Inputs
|Preamp Outputs
|1 pair
|Width (inches)
|Height (inches)
|Depth (inches)
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
MRX Amplifier Design: Class-D amplifiers boast higher efficiency, produce less heat, and draw less current than traditional Class-AB amps. The MRX series benefits from the technology trickledown from Alpine's more expensive PDX amps, including Direct FET final outputs, thermal management processor, 6-Layer Glass Epoxy PC Board; combining to create a high-end sound quality without the bulky heat sinks required by most amps in this power class.
STAR Topology: Alpine's unique STAR (Signal Transit for Accurate Response) Circuit PCB design provides a single common ground for all amp sub-blocks, preventing ground interference and minimizing internal noise.
Power Management Processor: The multi-stage Power Management Processor continuously monitors component temperatures throughout the amplifier and decreases power output if anything gets too hot. When playing music under heavy loads for long periods, the circuit automatically reduces power output slightly at first, and then further in a second stage if necessary. This two stage approach provides an interruption free listening experience.
CEA 2006 Compliant: The MRX-M55's power ratings are measured according to the Consumer Electronics Association CEA-2006 standards. These standards allow you to accurately compare the rated power output of all CEA 2006-compliant amplifiers, even different brands. Manufacturers who adhere to the standards can display the CEA 2006 logo on their products and packaging. The power output is measured from 20 Hz to 400 Hz using a 14.4 volt power supply with no more than 0.01% THD+N:
Signal-to-Noise: When measured under CEA-2006 conditions (reference 1 watt into a 4-ohm load) the signal to noise ratio is 90 dBA. Measured at the rated power output S/N is 114 dB.
Verification Certificate: The amplifier comes with a certificate that lists the RMS power output measured from that specific amplifier. It also lists the model number, serial number, test date, and the test conditions (voltage and impedance).
Auto Turn On: When using the speaker level inputs the X-Power amplifiers automatically turn on when voltage is detected on the signal inputs, making them an easy factory system upgrade.
Low Output Impedance: With low output impedance, the MRX-M55 outputs tightly controlled bass, with a damping Factor rated at greater than 1000.
LED: The top panel LED power indicator glows blue when the amplifier is turned on.
Gain: The MRX-M55's gain is set according to the level of the incoming signal. The line-level input gain setting is continuously variable from 100 mV to 4.0V; the speaker-level input gain setting is continuously variable from 250 mV to 10.0V.
Crossover: The low-pass crossover point is continuously variable from 50 to 400 Hz and the slope is 24 dB/oct; the crossover cannot be bypassed.
Subsonic Filter: The amp also has a 24 dB/oct subsonic filter, continuously variable from 5 to 30 Hz.
Bass EQ: Bass boost can be applied to the subwoofer output; it's variable from 0 to +12 dB and centered at 50 Hz.
Power/Ground/Remote: The MRX-M55 features set-screw terminals for the Power, Ground and Remote Turn-on inputs. The Power and Ground terminals will accommodate up to 4 gauge wire (Alpine recommends 4 gauge for cable runs over 3'), the Remote Turn-on terminal will accept up to 8 gauge wire.
Speaker Output: The speaker outputs terminal is also set-screw terminals and will accept up to 8 gauge wire.
Line Input/Output: Line level RCA is the preferred input connection. The full range stereo line output allows easily adding another amp without running a second set of cables.
Speaker Level Input: Use the included speaker level input harnesses if the connected radio has no preamp outputs.
Fuses: The amp is protected by two chassis mounted 30-amp ATO fuses.
Remote Bass Control (optional): Alpine's RUXKNOB wired remote (sold separately), connects to the amp's RJ-25 Remote Bass Control jack, and offers control of the subwoofer output level from the front of your vehicle. The linear attenuation can be adjusted from 0 to -20dB.
At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices.
I bought an 8 gauge amp kit locally, I think it was a Rockford Fosgate kit. They price matched it to online so it wasn't too expensive. As long as you stick with a name brand, you'll be fine. [ Charles Aug 09, 2014 ]
I would use at least a 8 gauge or bigger power and ground wire, i used 4 guage. And yes you are gonna want a better quality install kit, because lower quality kits can cause unwanted noise in your system. You really need to pay attention to the RCA cables that go from the head unit to the amp that is where you are going to want a higher quality cable. Make sure to use at least a 12 guage wire from your amp to speakers, anything smaller can possibly cause your amp to shut down . By the way you should be very pleased with this amp, i have it pushing a single 12" alpine type R and it sound very good, almost hits harder than the 2 kicker 12" i use to have. Anyways good luck and i hope this helps [ Kevin Aug 04, 2014 ]
4 gauge power wire with big in line fuse,4 gauge ground ,make sure the ground wire is as short as possible,depending on the speaker 8 to 12 gauge for the speaker wire, remote turn-on you can use a 16 gauge is fine :-) [ GREG Aug 04, 2014 ]
Your wire gauge depends upon the length of wire you plan on using. For instance a short run (couple feet)you could get away with 8 or 6 gauge. A longer run (several feet) would require bigger wire like 4 or 2 gauge. The bigger the wire the easier it is for the amp to obtain the power it needs and the amp with also run cooler and more efficient. Stay away from cheap install kits, often times the wire they supply does not measure what it's labled. [ matthew Aug 04, 2014 ]
I bought a 4 gauge wiring kit to go with it, and I'd works perfectly fine. The 4 gauge allowed plenty of power to flow through the amp with no distortion at all. [ Caleb Aug 04, 2014 ]
Hi David E - we probably don't know each other but our vendor asked me to answer your questions so for what it's worth here you go: Q: What gauage wire? A: That depends. How far is the +12V source? In a typical vehicle the run is less than 20 feet so assuming the only device connected to the power lead is this amplifier then the size Alpine recommends is fine. I just happened to have enough 8g. on hand and installed this model in a Tacoma under the rear jump seats. Q: Kits vs SQ? A: Copper is copper so as long as the wire is the correct gauge there should not be a significant difference from one brand to the next. Kits usually include RCA type signal cables so this is where price can make a difference. Stay away from the budget kits that use little or no shielding and flimsy RCA connectors. You didn't ask but I'll offer this as advice for your installation. Grounding is more important than most folks understand. Use at least the same gauge wire as the battery lead and plan the mounting location out to keep the ground lead to a reasonable minimum - one or two feet if possible. Larger wires need proper crimp tools to attach the right type of connetor like a ring lug and then make sure to bolt the lug to bare metal and cover the area with silicone or spray paint to prevent rust. Hope this helps. Scott [ Scott Aug 04, 2014 ]
4 gauge or 8 gauge , 4 gauge I believe it runs better and make sure you have a really really good ground, a lot of kits are the same just make sure you get the better gauge! [ BRAD Aug 04, 2014 ]
I used 4 ga for power, 8 ga for ground, and 12 ga for my subwoofer. Everything works and sounds great. The power wire was bought as a kit with an inline fuse and RCA cables. [ MARK W Aug 04, 2014 ]
If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the install. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/. [ Krissy Apr 08, 2014 ] Staff


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ATLANTA | The upcoming trial in the lawsuit of a former state ethics commission employee who alleges retaliation for investigating complaints against Gov. Nathan Deal has been delayed for several weeks.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Constance C. Russell granted a continuance Friday after hearing from attorney Edward Buckley, who represents Sherry Streicker, the commission's former deputy. Streicker claims her position was eliminated and her boss's salary reduced by 30 percent as they were seeking approval to issue subpoenas in the commission's investigation of Deal's 2010 campaign finance reports.
Commissioners have denied any wrongdoing.
Buckley said three key witnesses were unable to testify because of recent medical issues. In addition, Assistant Attorney General Bryan Webb, who is representing the commission, said he was scheduled for trial in a separate case next week. The judge indicated the Streicker trial would be pushed to April because of a busy court calendar next month.
In addition, Assistant Attorney General Kelly Campanella asked the judge to quash a subpoena calling the governor to testify at trial. Campanella said Deal doesn't have firsthand information pertaining to the case.
"He doesn't know anything about the elements of the claim. It's all secondhand knowledge," Campanella said. "He has nothing to add."
Streicker's attorneys plan to file a motion opposing the request, and the judge is expected to rule at a later date. Streicker's lawyers also have sent subpoenas to Deal's chief of staff, Chris Riley; his legal counsel, Ryan Teague; and his personal attorney, Randy Evans. Evans also filed a request with the court to quash his subpoena, according to Streicker's attorneys.
Streicker's lawsuit, along with one filed by her former boss, Stacey Kalberman, have included depositions of current and former commission employees as well as current and former commissioners. In the lawsuits, allegations have been made that the governor's office helped recruit Kalberman's replacement, Holly LaBerge, while Kalberman was still with the commission, and that LaBerge later claimed the governor "owes her" for taking care of his ethics complaints.
Deal has said he doesn't know LaBerge and doesn't owe her anything. He was cleared of major violations in the ethics probe and agreed to pay $3,350 in administrative fees. LaBerge has denied any wrongdoing.
A hearing in Kalberman's lawsuit is scheduled in Fulton County Superior Court on Feb. 14, when a trial date is likely to be set. Kalberman was among the three witnesses who were unavailable for trial next week. Buckley said Kalberman and former Commissioner Kent Alexander had recently had surgery, while the commission's former staff attorney, Elisabeth Murray-Obertein, had been hospitalized.
Commissioners terminated Murray-Obertein last month, nearly three weeks after a Georgia State Patrol trooper was called to the commission's office on a report of an intoxicated state employee. Her attorney, Brian J. Sutherland, said previously she was addressing a medical condition.
Sutherland declined further comment Friday.
Murray-Obertein was among two current and three former commission employees who received federal grand jury subpoenas seeking agency documents in the Deal matter. The scope of the federal inquiry isn't known, and federal prosecutors have declined comment. Deal's attorney has said the inquiry doesn't involve the governor.


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Connection is the beginning of all true influence—people will follow leaders they trust
From P.I. to preacher is not a common path, but it was mine. After graduating with a criminal justice administration degree at San Diego State University, I set out on a brief but fascinating career as a private investigator.
God had other plans. I had resisted God's call, but it was time. While working as an investigator, I served in a small church as a student ministry leader. I soon found myself as a full-time master's in divinity student at Asbury Theological Seminary. My three years there were fantastic. They were literally life changing. I was fired up and ready to serve in ministry, but I still had much to learn about leadership.
John Maxwell invited me to join his staff for one year as an intern at Skyline Wesleyan Church, which was located in a San Diego suburb. Little did I know that we would work together for 20 years, and reach thousands of people for Jesus.
We partnered together for 13 of those years at Skyline. John had me lead in every position except music and worship; I would have driven people out of the church had I served in that capacity. Eventually, I served as John's executive pastor, giving leadership to the staff and ministries as his travel schedule began to grow.
Bring Out the Best in People
The next seven years were at INJOY, where we had the privilege to help thousands of pastors worldwide grow as leaders and build their churches. None of this would have been possible without John's investment of leadership development in me and many others during all those years. Leadership development truly does bring out the best in people.
This brief portion of my story gives you a glimpse of why I'm so passionate about leadership development. Without it, your church or any organization will never reach its potential. No matter how talented you are as a leader, well connected or appealing with your personality, you will not lead far if you lead alone. You can have a staff helping you, but that is very limited in scope and effectiveness. It's only when you raise up other leaders, and develop and empower them to truly lead, that you will realize the dreams and vision God has placed within you.
Kevin Myers, senior pastor of 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Ga., invited me to join his staff in 2001 as their first executive pastor. Kevin is a gifted communicator and brilliant visionary leader, but he knew that he needed to develop more leaders in order for the church to become all that God had intended.
God has blessed our partnership for more than 10 years, and the church has grown by thousands. Let me be quick to say that God's kindness and favor are the reasons for the successful ministry. But without good leadership and leadership development, God's plans are often not realized.
Cultivate New Leaders
Over the years, I have practiced leadership and developed others as leaders through a process I call Amplified Leadership, which I have turned into a book with the same title. I've been teaching and coaching it for nearly 10 years. Designed to intentionally cultivate new leaders, Amplified Leadership is a relationally based process that draws a person from connection through a relationship to empowerment as a leader. It's comprised of five practices and 10 skills. These practices and skills are woven into a progressive sequence, connecting the necessary skills with the desired results.
The following is a brief outline: Leadership Outcome Desired/Leadership Skill Sets Required; Establish a Relationship/Connect and Appreciate; Engage a Follower/Encourage and Inspire; Embrace a Team Member/Invite and Equip; Coach an Apprentice/Select and Include; and Mentor a New Leader/Develop and Empower.
It is not merely a list of activities leaders engage in. It is a specific sequence of practical steps that lead to a strategic outcome—producing new leaders. This process acknowledges that the vast majority of ministry leaders, both staff and volunteer, will demonstrate their leadership through the relationships they create and sustain—not necessarily by casting vision from a platform.
Typically, the senior leader is responsible to communicate the vision, especially within the context of a local church. But all leaders must »
relationships and mentor others if the church is to develop the large number of leaders needed to reach their potential.
Using this process for the past 10 years, I've had the privilege to contribute to the development of pastor Miles Welch as a leader at 12Stone. Miles is a former Marine, happily married to his wife, Jen, and they have two daughters, Megan and Morgan. Miles is the pastor of our college ministry and gives leadership to our intern program. Currently, we have about 15 interns with a vision to sustain 25. It's a two-year process in which young college graduates who are called to local church ministry come to 12Stone for leadership development. Developing leaders is a passion for us.
Cory was one of the interns that came to 12Stone several years back. He worked alongside Miles in our college ministry through the two-year process. It was great to watch Cory develop as a leader. In fact, he got so good that we hired him. He's now "second in charge" of our thriving college ministry.
Cami, another intern, joined the team a few years later, and we had the privilege of developing her as a leader. She is now giving leadership to the spiritual formation ministries at our Flowery Branch, Ga., campus. It is not our intent to hire our interns. In fact, we tell them when they arrive that they should not expect to be hired at the completion of their internship. But sometimes leadership development helps raise up someone, and it just makes sense that they should be on the team. We feel fortunate for those times and are thrilled to have these young leaders on staff, who represent the future.
There is one more piece to this story. Cory and Cami fell in love and got married. That's actually happened to a few other interns, but that is not part of the leadership development process.
Leadership Development Connects
Leadership development helps people live better and reach their potential. It brings out the best. It helps churches thrive and realize their mission. But it's all built on relationship, and starts with connecting. That's the first skill in the process. In order to establish a new relationship, you must be able to connect with others in a meaningful and authentic way. There is some chemistry involved in human connection. Ultimately, for a leader it's a skill, and something you can learn and improve it.
Connection is the beginning of all true influence. Connecting with people at a heart level requires effort. It rarely happens at any level of significance without intentionality. From leading your children to leading your church, if you don't connect with people they won't follow.
One of my favorite things to communicate as I coach leaders is the following sequence, and I included it in the first chapter of Amplified Leadership: Heart ? Connect ? Trust ? Follow. »
All leadership begins at a heart level. Leading from the heart is nothing magical or mystical. It is merely the art of being yourself. When you are yourself, people can connect with your heart. When they connect with you, they are able to trust you. And when they trust you, they will follow you. Let me say this in reverse so you get the full impact. People will not follow leaders they do not trust. People don't trust leaders they can't connect with, and people can't connect with leaders if they can't find their heart.
The interesting thing is that when connection breaks down, it is most often because of fear or insecurity within the leader. If you are not able to be true to yourself or you feel compelled to be someone other than yourself, connecting with others will be difficult and your leadership will suffer. If this pattern continues for some time, a leader naturally begins to get frustrated and resent people. It therefore becomes difficult to appreciate them, and the second skill begins to break down—appreciating people for who they are.
Finding freedom as a leader so that you may express yourself as God intended is the beginning of unleashing the true gifts He has given you. When you no longer have to self-protect and live emotionally guarded, you are free to give yourself away to others, and you will be amazed at what begins to happen. Your influence rises dramatically.
This is just the beginning, and the tip of the iceberg at that. I've watched leadership development bring out the best in people for many years. It's my prayer that it will bring out the best in you.
Dan Reiland is the executive pastor of 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Ga., named the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach Magazine in 2010. He worked closely with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as executive pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego and then as vice president of leadership and church development at INJOY. Dan is the author of several books, including From a Father's Heart; Shoulder to Shoulder; Spiritual Gifts and his latest, Amplified Leadership.
Inspiring Leaders Propel the Vision
How to maximize your gifts to get inspire and motivate people in your church
All effective leaders inspire people. It may be hard to believe, but charismatic people with big personalities make up only a small percentage of leaders. Typically, those individuals are operating in a God-given gift that can't be acquired or developed. It's simply an attribute God chose to grant them.
Truly inspirational leaders don't need magnanimous personalities to motivate people. They know how to leverage the gifts God has given them and inspire people in the style that best suits them. And you can learn to do the same.
Below are several of the more common means through which leaders inspire people to follow the vision. See if you can identify the one that fits you best.
Relationship. This is a familiar path of inspiration, especially in small and midsize churches. Relational leaders are great shepherds, and their congregations know it. In fact, they feel it. All good leaders love people, but this group of leaders has a special way of expressing that love so it is clearly known. People are lifted to new heights when they know they are loved and cared for.
When relationships are solid, committed people will follow and serve faithfully. The downside is that leaders are limited in the number of relationships they can handle. So eventually relational leaders will need to invest their time developing new leaders who return the favor by mentoring another crop of leaders.
Strategy. This group of leaders inspires through their ability to organize, clearly state the next steps and keep things running smoothly. People dislike chaos, poor communication and unclear goals with a passion. When a leader shows up who can consistently provide clear direction, the people are moved to follow. Leaders who have a big vision but don't know how to realize it can frustrate those they serve.
Strategic inspiration solves that problem, but the downside is that it requires followers to be more mature because it doesn't always feel fun. If you inspire by having great strategy, find ways to make the process enjoyable.
Passion. The leaders in this group are sincere and fired up about the vision. They may lack some leadership skills, but they are true zealots, and people can't help but pursue the vision alongside them. They burn bright, and that draws people to them. The downside is that they may offer unclear direction, and the intensity of their passion can lead to burnout.
Strategic inspiration coupled with passionate inspiration is a winning combination, and it would be wise for these two groups of leaders to learn from each other. Those who inspire through passion would be wise to bring a leader alongside them who will complement their style.
Competence. These leaders are so highly skilled and good at what they do that people are inspired to follow them. The leaders in this group are typically more focused in their abilities. In fact, great focus is how they have developed such an expertise, and what they excel in is usually noteworthy. A common example is a pastor who is excellent at expositing Scripture verse by verse.
People love a great teacher of the Word, and many will overlook a ministry's weaker areas when the leader has this strength. The downside is that competence will not carry vision over the long haul, so these leaders must take care to nurture relationships at least on a basic level.
Coaching. These leaders are consummate people-developers. They bring out the best in those they lead, and help them become better than they could or would become on their own. Leaders who inspire through coaching are great encouragers. They have a strong ability to know and lean into people's strengths, but they also have a good eye for areas that need improvement.
Leaders who are great at coaching are excellent team builders and have an ability to develop strong morale. These leaders get the people to work hard, but they also make sure their followers enjoy the experience and achieve their goals.
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Pottsville Apaches conclude 2010 football season
By Kevin Hill
What a year. Picked by most publications to finish fifth in the 4A-4 Conference, the Pottsville Apaches surprised everybody when they won late-season road games against Mena and Subiaco Academy to finish second in the conference behind undefeated Booneville.
"It's been a long year," head coach Bryan Rust said of his team's success. "The kids came out and decided they wanted to be a good football team, and I think it was a commitment all the way around. We had a lot of the young guys on this team that contributed a lot throughout the year."
That finish not only put the Apaches (9-4) in the playoffs for only the second time in school history, it allowed them to host their first playoff game at John Needham Stadium. First up, tradition-rich Pine Bluff Dollarway. The Cardinals struggled against the technician-like defense and methodical offense of Pottsville and the Apaches walked away with their fourth shutout of the season, 26-0.
The next week, Valley View came to town fresh off a 30-20 come-from-behind win over Clarksville in their first-ever home playoff game, and the Apaches were able to find a way to win that one 18-14 after trailing 14-12 in the final minute.
Heading into a quarterfinal date at Star City, the Pottsville defense was giving up just 11.4 points per game, while the offense was scoring at a 24.5 ppg clip. But the Bulldogs exposed all the Apaches weaknesses in a 41-12 win to advance to the state semifinals.
"To make it this far and give the community a taste of playoff football, and basically what football is all about at that level," Rust said, "I think that put that taste in everybody's mouths and they want to continue that streak.
"The fan support grew throughout the season, but the people of Pottsville, since I've been here, have been real excited about football in general. They get out there and support our guys. It just keeps growing and growing. The alumni continue to come to the games. There's a lot of faces we've seen for a few years and they travel to go watch us at places like Star City. Anytime you make it important in the community, it helps us get better and better. When people expect you to be good, it makes the kids work harder and try to get to that level."
The Apaches did it with one of the youngest teams in the conference. Starting a freshman at quarterbacks and only having nine seniors on the team, the job this team's coaching staff did was nothing short of amazing. Just don't expect Rust to take all the credit. He believes the biggest reason for his team's success is its small but sturdy senior class being able to step up and lead this team both vocally, and by example.
"This senior class, when they were in junior high they were a very average team and didn't have a lot of success," he continued. "But they really worked hard and became a dedicated group of seniors who really wanted to change the tradition and set the stakes pretty high for future teams. These guys really proved it. Jay Wright had a great year -he's just a hard-working kid. Really this whole senior class is like that. Brandon Long got hurt against Star City, and he's a kid who plays head and shoulders above his athletic ability every play. D.J. Robertson is just another hard worker. You can't say enough about this senior class: Ty Earls, Tyler Grant, I could just go down the list. Johnny Hart. I think we only had nine of them this year, but each and every one of them contributed and did an excellent job for us."
The losses will hurt, Rust said, but he's confident the younger players on his team will be able to step up in the years to come.
"We've got some holes to fill, but at the same time, we had such a team this year that if Brandon Long got hurt, we had a kid, Dalton Ragland, who could come in off the bench and do his job," the coach added. "We've had a lot of guys able to get some experience because of our senior class and those guys willing to do whatever it takes. Johnny Hart is one of those. Whenever he was in junior high he was our fullback. When he got to senior high, we moved him to guard because he was a bigger kid. He took it on, and really did the job of playing on the line and being the captain of our line."
One thing Pottsville fans don't have to worry about from Rust or the Apaches is complacency. This is a new experience for the school and the players and coaching staff want it to become a common one. Rust told his team after the Star City loss that they can't get comfortable with where they're at.
"You realize when you make it to this level and face teams like Star City, you've got to be unbelievable. It's hard work and dedication," Rust said. "If we get satisfied with where we're at, we're not going to be a very good team. We've got to stay hungry to get a lot better. We've got a lot of room to get better if we're dedicated to the weights and the offseason program. It's just really making a commitment to keeping it at that level. There are teams that can get to this level from year to year, but to maintain it at this level is the hard part and that's what we're going to do. We don't ever want to go backwards. We want to maintain this level and continue to make the playoffs, and compete for a conference championship."
And so does the Pottsville community.
High School State Playoffs
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Fayetteville 23, North Little Rock 7
Game 2: Cabot 31, Rogers Heritage 13
Game 3: Bryant 30, Springdale 7
Game 4: Springdate Har-Ber 38, Little Rock Central 0
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 5: Fayetteville 34, West Memphis 20
Game 6: Fort Smith Southside 28, Cabot 7
Game 7: Bentonville 38, Bryant 7
Game 8: Springdale Har-Ber 37, Conway 27
Semifinals, Nov. 26
Game 9: Fayetteville 24, FS Southside 21
Game 10: Bentonville 49, Springdale Har-Ber 20
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Bentonville vs. Fayetteville
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Texarkana 26, Searcy 14
Game 2: Jacksonville 31, Sheridan 7
Game 3: Van Buren 41, Benton 7
Game 4: Lake Hamilton 44, Little Rock Parkview 7
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 5: Texarkana 21, Jonesboro 13
Game 6: Pine Bluff 30, Jacksonville 6
Game 7: El Dorado 48, Van Buren 21
Game 8: Lake Hamilton 63, Marion 48
Semifinals, Nov. 26
Game 9: Texarkana 42, Pine Bluff 28
Game 10: El Dorado 21 Lake Hamilton 20
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Texarkana vs. El Dorado
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Watson Chapel 36, Hot Springs Lakeside 23
Game 2: Greenbrier 51, Greene County Tech 14
Game 3: Camden Fairview 55, White Hall 19
Game 4: Alma 34, Beebe 14
Game 5: Batesville 37, Vilonia 14
Game 6: Monticello 46, Arkadelphia 38
Game 7: Greenwood 55, Forrest City 18
Game 8: Mills University Studies 24, Magnolia 8
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 9: Watson Chapel 47, Greenbrier 24
Game 10: Camden Fairview 28, Alma 21
Game 11: Batesville 27, Monticello 7
Game 12: Greenwood 20, Mills University Studies 14
Semifinals, Nov. 26
Game 13: Camden Fairview 34, Watson Chapel 21
Game 14: Greenwood 38, Batesville 13
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Camden Fairview vs. Greenwood
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Nashville 51, Gentry 20
Game 2: Shiloh Christian 49, Warren 7
Game 3: McGehee 24, Osceola 14
Game 4: Booneville 35, Newport 7
Game 5: Pulaski Robinson 43, Heber Springs 6
Game 6: Mena 14, Marianna Lee 6
Game 7: Dumas 49, Malvern 47
Game 8: Ashdown 37, Subiaco Academy 17
Game 9: Pulaski Academy 42, Farmington 12
Game 10: Ozark 28, Stuttgart 7
Game 11: Star City 46, Highland 6
Game 12: Trumann at Gravette
Game 13: Pottsville 26, PB Dollarway 0
Game 14: Valley View 30, Clarksville 20
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 15: Nashville 65, Gosnell 27
Game 16: Shiloh Christian 56, McGehee 0
Game 17: Pulaski Robinson 14, Booneville 9
Game 18: Mena 31, Dumas 28
Game 19: Ashdown 27, Clinton 19
Game 20: Pulaski Academy 43, Ozark 27
Game 21: Star City 39, Trumann 21
Game 22: Pottsville 18, Valley View 14
Third Round, Nov. 26
Game 23: Shiloh Christian 48, Nashville 10
Game 24: Pulaski Robinson 50, Mena 22
Game 25: Pulaski Academy 38, Ashdown 0
Game 26: Star City 41, Pottsville 12
Game 27: Shiloh Christian vs. Pulaski Robinson
Game 28: Pulaski Academy vs. Star City
Dec. 10
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Semifinal winners
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Fordyce 61, Marshall 34
Game 2: West Fork 42, Cedarville 8
Game 3: Jessieville 28, Paris 20
Game 4: Rivercrest 54, Mayflower 25
Game 5: Camden Harmony Grove 35, Barton 24
Game 6: Harrisburg 32, Arkansas Baptist 21
Game 7: Charleston 42, Smackover 0
Game 8: Bald Knob 56, Lafayette County 20
Game 9: Rison 48, Yellville-Summit 0
Game 10: Elkins 20, Riverview 13
Game 11: Mansfield 35, Bismarck 13
Game 12: Greenland 41, Prescott 24
Game 13: Earle 58, Lamar 6
Game 14: Fountain Lake 44, Hoxie 6
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 11: Glen Rose 28, Fordyce 27, OT
Game 12: West Fork 30, Jessieville 18
Game 13: Rivercrest 28, Camden Harmony Grove 27
Game 14: Harrisburg 34, Charleston 22
Game 15: Harding Academy 35, Bald Knob 6
Game 16: Rison 39, Elkins 7
Game 17: Mansfield 24, Greenland 7
Game 18: Fountain Lake 30, Earle 12
Third Round, Nov. 26
Game 19: West Fork 27, Glen Rose 7
Game 20: Rivercrest 44, Harrisburg 28
Game 21: Harding Academy 35, Rison 6
Game 22: Fountain Lake 44, Mansfield 21
Game 23: West Fork vs. Rivercrest
Game 24: Harding Academy vs. Fountain Lake
Dec. 11
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Semifinal winners
First Round, Nov. 12
Game 1: Strong 54, Murfreesboro 40
Game 2: Carlisle 24, Union Christian 12
Game 3: East Poinsett County 46, Conway Christian 38
Game 4: Spring Hill 69, Clarendon 56
Game 5: Hackett 40, Hazen 28
Game 6: McCrory 30, Gurdon 6
Game 7: Magnet Cove 40, Augusta 8
Game 8: Des Arc 28, Quitman 8
Game 9: Bearden 49, Cedar Ridge 0
Game 10: Junction City 51, Mountainburg 3
Game 11: Parkers Chapel 27, Walnut Ridge 6
Game 12: Mineral Springs 55, Mountain Pine 40
Game 13: Danville 52, Norphlet 16
Game 14: Horatio 46, England 40
Second Round, Nov. 19
Game 15: Magazine 34, Strong 26
Game 16: Carlisle 34, East Poinsett County 28
Game 17: Spring Hill 56, Hackett 21
Game 18: Magnet Cove 41, McCrory 22
Game 19: Bigelow 16, Des Arc 13
Game 20: Bearden 27, Junction City 8
Game 21: Mineral Springs 30, Parkers Chapel 28
Game 22: Danville 50, Horatio 15
Third Round, Nov. 26
Game 23: Magazine 41, Carlisle 20
Game 24: Magnet Cove 28, Spring Hill 21
Game 25: Bearden 21, Bigelow 14
Game 26: Danville 35, Mineral Springs 14
Game 27: Magazine vs. Magnet Cove
Game 28: Bearden vs. Danville
Dec. 11
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New tool launched in fight for ALS cure
Dec. 18, 2010 at 6:18 a.m.
Joan Kagler does all she can to stay busy this time of year.
The 74-year-old started dating again, attended a Christmas party on Tuesday and landed a part-time job at a Victoria antiques shop.
While Kagler copes better than she did in 2007 - the year her longtime husband died of ALS - she struggles still to make sense of a mysterious and deadly disease.
Until now, many researchers felt similarly helpless. They hope a new national registry, launched for the first time three months ago, could lead to better treatments and even a cure.
This optimism, however, begs a cynical question: Why did the country lack a national ALS registry until now?
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It progressively destroys the brain's and spinal cord's motor neurons, crippling sufferers.
The disease has no known cure and treatments are often ineffective.
The National ALS Registry, launched in October, is the first federal program to collect, manage and analyze widespread data about Americans with the disease - using multiple sources.
The registry includes information from existing Medicare, Veterans Administration and other files, but also gathers data online from current and participating sufferers.
"We hold out a lot of promise for this," said G. David Williamson, a director at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the federal group that maintains the registry. "Hopefully, the registry will help us determine whether or not we can find a cure."
Although researchers have for years studied ALS and collected data, the focus was typically on specific people - military veterans or athletes, for example. Thus, broad determinations about the disease were virtually impossible.
To complicate the research, no one group collected data from the various studies, reports and doctor's offices. Because of this, scientists don't know how many new cases occur each year.
Estimates suggest 30,000 Americans, mostly men, suffer from the disease today, but that figure is not definitive.
So, why did the country lack a national registry until October? Doctors, after all, diagnosed Lou Gehrig with ALS almost a century ago, and a French neurologist first described the disease in 1869.
No one interviewed for this story could pinpoint one explanation. While opinion varies, most agree:
Because such a small population of the country has ALS, a registry was never a national priority.
No independent organization could build the registry because the law forbids private groups from collecting sensitive medical data for these purposes.
Patients live on average two to five years with the disease - and so researchers have only a small window in which to capture data.
The federal government does not require ALS patients to report the disease, as it does with cancer patients. Researchers can only hope current sufferers volunteer to include their information in the registry.
Lucie Bruijn, the chief scientist with the ALS Association, discussed another snag in collecting ALS data. The disease is difficult to diagnose, she said, and thus complicated to track and analyze.
"Even with the registry, it's still a challenge to capture data from all American ALS sufferers," Bruijn, pronounced "Bru-in," said.
Despite these challenges, Bruijn and her colleagues view the registry as a substantial victory in the pursuit of a cure.
The ALS Association and ALS patients began lobbying Congress for the national registry in 2004. Former President George W. Bush signed the ALS Registry Act into law in 2008.
Work to refine the registry and determine its efficacy ensued until its October launch - six years after lobbying efforts began.
Williamson, the registry director, said his office is forbidden from releasing information about the database until it has ample records - about two year's worth, he estimates.
It is unknown, then, how many people the registry includes and what, if any, patterns exist.
The Advocate this week filed a federal Freedom of Information Act request to obtain the database, less records that name sufferers or otherwise broadcast their identity.
Williamson said he's pleased so far with the patient turnout. His office is in the midst of launching a national ad campaign to make doctors and ALS sufferers aware of the online registry.
Patrick Wildman, director of public policy for the ALS Association, emphasized the importance of ALS sufferers contributing to the registry.
"The more info we have about the disease, the better," he said. "Science relies on data."
The registry is bittersweet for Kagler, whose husband of 52 years, Jim Kagler, died a week after being officially diagnosed.
The husband suffered for years without a proper diagnosis, and lost 85 pounds before dying. Had doctors recognized his symptoms, the 73-year-old might have lived his final years in more comfort.
"I wish the registry had been there sooner, of course, but not even I was familiar with the disease until Jim was hit with it," the widow said. "It's just one of those things not many people knew about. People are still searching for answers. If this registry helps, it's better late than never. I just hope people are aware of it."


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The fight against breast cancer is a journey near and dear to the heart of San Diego Padres' minor league pitcher Keyvius Sampson.
His mother, Faye Manuel, suffered through a two-and-a-half year bout with the disease before she suffered a heart attack and passed away when he was just 15 years old.
So when the former Forest High School ace was thinking of a way to give back to the community, he knew he wanted to place a spotlight square on the illness his mother struggled with.
Sampson's vision came to life last Saturday at Ocala Rotary Sportsplex when he and Pasteur's Sports teamed up to put on a father-son baseball clinic, with all proceeds going to benefit breast cancer research.
"I've been wanting to give back to the kids and stuff like that because a lot of guys gave to me when I was younger," said the right hander, who compiled an 8-11 record and 5.00 ERA with the Double-A San Antonio Missions last season. "So I thought, let's put together a camp and make all the proceeds go toward a breast cancer foundation."
In choosing the father-son theme, Sampson said he didn't want his camp to be just about baseball, but about life as well.
"We wanted to get started a father-son thing to get the fathers more involved with the kids and give them more insight on, you know, it's not just about the game, it's also about just spending time with your kids and growing up with them and being able to enjoy the time you have with them," he said.
"My dad was at all the games he could come to," he added. "He was very sickly, but he came to all my high school games and he actually came and traveled when I started pro ball. It's a big deal to have your father there to give you insight on what you're doing right and what you're doing wrong and just to tell you 'Hey, good job.' "
And even though Sampson spearheaded the event, he was quick to point out that he in no way did it alone.
In addition to the handful of local businesses that offered monetary support and donations, the 22 year-old also received help from some of the area's other minor league and college players. The Angels' Frank DeJiulio (Belleview), Blue Jays' Joe Bowen (Vanguard) and White Sox prospect Eric Grabe (Vanguard), along with Polk State's Erik Hindmon (Forest) were among those on-hand as camp instructors.
"Oh, they were all for it 100 percent," Sampson said about soliciting help from his friends and colleagues. "All the guys were 100-percent behind me and thought it was a great idea. You know, they told me 'Just tell me the time and place and we'll be there.' "
So far, the camp, which Sampson hopes to make an annual event, has raised more than $1,000 for the breast cancer facet of American Cancer Society, with some donations still trickling in.
Because of the personal nature of the gesture, Sampson was unsure how it would feel when he handed his offering to his chosen foundation, but he believed it would be a little bittersweet.
"I'll probably have some mixed feelings," he said. "You know I'll be sad, but also very happy to be able to give however much, you know, because I know it's going to a great cause — trying to find a cure — and hopefully we'll have one pretty soon."
Donations are still being accepted at Pasteur's Sports, 1835 S.W. College Road, Ocala or by logging on to www.cancer.org.
Sampson pitches in with local camp
The fight against breast cancer is a journey near and dear to the heart of San Diego Padres' minor league pitcher Keyvius Sampson.


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Nintendo Direct - Sonic: Lost World exclusive to Wii U, 3DS
Nintendo Direct sessions for North America and Europe contained quite a bit of interesting information on the firm's upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles for summer. During the event, the biggest take away was when Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced that the next three Sonic titles to be released from SEGA will be exclusive to […]
The Wonderful 101 probably isn't very long
Director Hideki Kamiya has hinted that anticipated Wii U title The Wonderful 101 isn't an incredibly long experience.
Platinum Games head laments studio's weak sales, wants renewed focus going forward
Platinum Games president Tatsuya Minami has rated his team's performance over the past five years in a new interview, and has expressed disappointment in the studio's sales. He has also laid bare aims to expand the company's focus moving forward.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, more dated by Nintendo
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate has been given a release date, and a demo is coming soon. Lego City Undercover, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted have also been given a solid date, along with many more titles on Nintendo systems. The massive release list is below the break, along with a […]
Bayonetta 2, Metal Gear Rising & The Wonderful 101 lead Platinum Games 2013 showreel
Bayonetta 2, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and The Wonderful 101 are just three Platinum Games titles launching in 2013 and beyond. The developer has published a year's show-reel this morning that showcases its projects, and also looks back at some of the studio's past releases as well. Still, where's the actual Bayonetta 2 gameplay guys?
Wii U - first and third-party US launch titles announced, trailers galore
Wii U's launch titles will start hitting in November and will continue through March, the firm has announced along with the list.
Nintendo reveals Wii U software line-up for Japan
Nintendo has revealed its first and third-party software line-up for Wii U in Japan. It includes known quantities such as Assassin's Creed 3 and Mass Effect 3 and some previously unannounced titles in the form of Ninja Gaiden: Razor's Edge and Bayonetta 2.
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Last week, AMD talked about its desktop plans for the
upcoming year in Sunnyvale, California. Although AMD showed its upcoming
desktop processor running in single and dual-socket
configurations, the company chose not to announce an official launch date
for its next-generation desktop processors. According to Robert Rivet, AMD
executive vice president and CFO, however, AMD's next-generation
processors will be
ready by Christmas.
Despite how distant the possible December launch date of AMD's native quad-core
desktop processors may seem, Intel is already stepping up the competition and
will be instituting a series of aggressive price cuts in July. We originally
reported these major price cuts, which will be targeting Intel's quad-core desktop
and server
processors, in March. At the time, we didn't know the official date of when
the price cuts would take place. We can confirm today that the price cuts will
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warwagon1 Posts: 1did you ever find your electrical problem? I have same problem with my 99 wagon
jmn1 Posts: 26Try replacing the Cruise Control Switch. I know a few years ago Ford had recurring problems with the switches across the model lines. I had a 2001 Taurus and the only way to deactivate the Cruise was to hit the brake.
I had a 98 Taurus several years ago and had problems I thought were electrical (acted like a ghost in the car). Radio would come off and on, wipers, windows ... A co worker had the same problem and they put his car through the ringers (he spent mega bucks trying to find the problem). It was the "Neutral Switch". When I took mine to the mechanic I told him thats what I wanted replaced. He thought I was a "dumb broad" but replaced it anyway.
Lo and behold the car worked perfectly after that.
I have a 1996 Ford Taurus. First, when in reverse, the car was hard to steer, then I noticed when in reverse the windows would not work. Now, after driving the car a couple of miles, the power steering isn't working in "drive" and the windows and wipers will not work unless it is in "neutral" or "park". Is there an inexpensive fix? :confuse:
russmyster Posts: 1Any luck? Our 2003 was doing this and is now dead. Please share what you got sorted out.
pointerboyd Posts: 2Got rid of my taurus and bought a honda. No more problems.
toddsul Posts: 1Same exact problem with my 1999 sable. Please help. Any ideas out there?
jaydubou Posts: 1how can i tell which relay is the fan motor high speed relay?
del19 Posts: 1I have the same problem, now. Did you finally fix it? Where is the cruise control switch located? TIA
meeko Posts: 4Sorry my Dad hasn't been unable to try anything yet he was in a lot of pain and awaiting surgery. He will hopefully be recovered enough by early next month to try this tip that I found on the internet on a possible fix.
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/98-solutions-common-problems-how-articles/141117- -cruise-control-repair.html
Here is a link on how to perform a diagnostic that will hopefully help you find out what the problem is.
http://www.fordforumsonline.com/forum/electrical-lighting/2002-99-taurus-cruise-- control-not-working.html
After this vehicle sat for 6 months the left rear power window will not work from either the master control or the switch on the door itself. All the other windows are working fine from the master control and on the remaining doors. The electric door lock on the same door works. The window electric motor is not engaging. I presume the problem is a bad switch on the drivers door control or the switch located on the rear door,or an open wire. I need some advice where to start trouble shooting this problem. I do not have the proper tools to remove door panels and any hint as to limit destruction to the door clips would be really appreciated.
pdenson17 Posts: 1I have an '02 Sable with over 136,000 miles on it. It shuts off completely while I'm driving almost always when I'm decelerating to turn, or coming to a stop. Nothing will work on vehicle (Even the Hazard lights will not work. No cranking or choking sounds JUST NOTHING. I've have taken my car to 2 auto repair shops and they cannot duplicate the problem. My battery has been checked and it is in excellent working order. She needs a tune up, but I was told by the 2 mechanics who looked at my car that a tune up would not help solve my problem. Any HELPFUL AND CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions?
Was the short in the steering column, I'm having the same issues with my 2003 Tauras.
Mr. Russmyster - you have the most intelligent answer on this board!
We were always a Ford Family - owned 4 at one point. All had various "major malfunctions", with the exception of the Taurus which was totally defective. I don't think there is any part that we did NOT replace. My son was almost killed in that piece of junk. He was driving and a tie rod broke off and sliced through the tire, of course he lost control, but by God's grace, we still have him.
Yes, I'm in the midst of purchasing a Honda and will NEVER, EVER purchase a Ford product again!
FINAL NOTE: I've had the same mechanic for the past 30 years. He's one very honest, reliable and highly skilled man. He doesn't comment on vehicle manufacturers. However, I asked him how he really felt about Fords. He replied, "I just love 'em". I said, "really, then why aren't you driving one?" He said, "Hey, I only love 'em because Ford keeps my business booming. If it weren't for Ford's Frequent Failure to Function, I'd have to find a new line of work". He then pointed to the parking lot where 10 vehicles sat for repairs; 7 of them Fords!
Hello Posters,
I got lazy a week ago and ignored my low fuel indicator. As I finally pulled into the pumps, my 1998 Ford Taurus stumbled and missfired. The tank took over 13.5 gallons, therefore only 2.5 gallons were remaining on the bottom of the tank. The moment, I restarted the 3.0 liter engine the "Service Engine Soon" light came on. The manual says the light should go out after a number of cold starts, this has not happened. I disconnected the negative battery wire for about 10 minutes, the light disappeared, for a short while, then returned. If anyone has any suggestions how to resolve the light issue, would be much appreciated. I should add, that after the fuel was added, the car runs as smooth as it did before I pulled my "lazy" stunt.
dbindian Posts: 1I have a '97 Ford Taurus with 155K miles. Mine does the same thing. It will also do it right after starting and turning the wheel whether in drive or reverse.
I posted above regarding the problems with my Ford Taurus. For all those with electrical problems, the real culprit is a combination of a faulty safety system malfunctioning in the steering column.
1) Check your keys, there is only (1) that works properly when inserted into the starter slot as ONLY THIS KEY is programmed to work with your safety system. There is a short or program defect whereby the safety system fails causing ALL of the problems listed in this forum. If we unlock and open our front passenger door BEFORE getting into the driver's seat, the vehicle will not start. This is why mechanics everywhere cannot find the problem source.
2) We explained to a number of Ford dealers the problems we're having and asked for help. The reply is totally rehearsed by each dealer, "We've NEVER heard of that happening before".
3) In order to find the exact problem, you must bring the vehicle to a Ford Dealer, use the diagnostic tester ($100), where it will be be monitored to find defects.
Let's wake up and smell the coffee - Ford's safety system is totally faulty in all of our vehicles. I have no idea what the costs would be to fix them. Shame on Ford for their denial of any problems. We're the ones stuck paying for THEIR errors!
jwwbuilder Posts: 1I have a 2003 Ford Taurus with 125K miles. Everything works fine then all of all sudden the car is dead and will not start. No lights, nothing except for theft light blinking. Remote won't work either. I have researched this problem and really haven't found the answer. I have unconnected the battery and reconnected. This does not help. The only thing that works sometimes if I jump the car it will start. This doesn't happen all the time, just at random times so I am scared to turn the car off unless I am at work or at home. Any suggestions or advice would greatly be appreciated.
I have the same car with 150K miles with may of the same symptoms from time to time. I have a power drivers seat and noticed the the wiring harness with three different connectors were hanging loose under the seat. I removed the seat and re-attached them to the bottom of the seat. The connectors each have a plastic threaded plug that fits certain holes. So far so good, no more
marlen Posts: 1The problem to this persons issue is obviously outdated but this might help someone else with the same battery drain problem. I have a 1993 Ford Taurus SHO and started having problems with my New battery going dead over night. I accidentally found the problem when I reached under the passenger side seat. The power box for the electric seat was hot to touch (overheating) there was a small clicking sound I heard once I was close to the box. It kept running throughout the night and by morning the battery was dead. I unplugged the wires on the box and the problem was solved, no more battery drain. I took it in for repair but when I picked it up I noticed the wires were still unplugged so the mechanic plugged it in. Apparently they did not fix the problem but pretended that they did so be careful who you go to.
kandacedoll Posts: 1this is dustin i have a 2001 ford taurus with the same problem fuse #16 i was wondering what you did to fix it
I have a 2005 Mercury Sable GS. In the past week I had the alternator and battery replaced after the car sat so I could get a new transmission. Two weeks ago my "check charging system indicator"came on. The car died. I was told it was the alternator. Last week I had a brand new alternator and a brand new battery put in along with new belts. The car ran completely fine. Then this afternoon, I went out to go somewhere and when I went to start the car it acted like it wanted to start then shut off. I had no power and had a beeping sound. Then after five minutes I went to start it and no power, no lights, no clicking, no nothing. Does anyone have a clue on what this may be? Could it be the starter, fuses, sylenoid (sp), ignition switch, electrical relay, or something else? I am completely baffled by what it could be. :sick:
I had posted prior about the same problems with my 2000 Ford Taurus. We also replaced just about everything in hopes of finding and fixing the culprit; nothing helped. Ford is well aware of these failure issues, but will NOT issue a recall. Most of these "undetermined" difficulties are tied to your On-board Diagnostic (OBD) System. Unfortunately, you must take your vehicle to a licensed Ford dealer to utilize their diagnostic scanner which finds the corrupt "code" pinpointing the area/part of malfunction. This is where the rip-off comes in. What costs a bundle is the diagnostic monitoring itself. I was charged over $200 for JUST the monitoring as the first attempt failed in its diagnosis, however, after waiting a few days, the second scan DID find the problem. It was the multifunction relay which kept shorting out that needed to be replaced. The cost of the relay itself (located in the steering column) was minimal. Ford has you hook, line, and money sinker as you'll either go broke replacing parts, or have to file bankruptcy after multiple visits to the dealer. I'm sorry the answer is grim, but this may help others with "weird" problems before they have to play a guessing game of "What's Wrong With My Ford Now"? - played daily by volumes of Ford vehicle owners across the country! :mad:
Is the OBD something that can be replaced? Should I still have the starter, ignition switch, and sylenoid replaced to be on the safe side? I can say after this experience I will never ever own a Ford product again. I will stick with GM products.
bbowers1955 Posts: 1My 1998 Sable sedan was running fine the other day. When I came out of Walmart, I was able start it and back out of the parking space only 3 or 4 feet before it died. Then it cranked but wouldn't start. Each time I tried to start it, it sort of sputtered as though gas was getting to it for a half-second then wasn't for a half-second, back and forth. It was almost like it wanted to backfire.
Anyway, I called my wife (she knows more about cars than me) and she had to drive 30 miles to come get me. Of course, when she arrived it started just fine and dandy.
While I was waiting for her to arrive, I asked the dude in the Walmart auto service area if it could be the fuel pump going bad. He said that my description sounded like it was something electrical. Then I remembered that for the last 5 days or so, the dome light was staying on for a long time--both when I went for a drive and when I parked it at home...it stayed on.
My Question: Is there some way that a mechanic can test the electrical system to see if the problem was electrical based? If not, then what can I do?
Thanks. :surprise:
mike_the_k Posts: 1I've started to have the same problems on my 1996 Taurus GL - Dome lights staying on, (at first) and now components shuting off when I accelerate - Radio dies, idiot lights flash on, engine dies for a half a second. this is not good. THis all started happening in the last few months.
ALSO - The windshield wiper control stalk sometimes fails to work (again intermitantly) Some central relay or switch componant has got to be intermitantly failling.
The MF-switch is about $100 (or less) but putting it in requires pulling the steering wheel - (there's a youtube video showing how).
So the dealer could want a few hundred $'s for the job.
kylleelkins Posts: 1Ok I have a 2003 Taurus that i have replaced the batter, starter, relays, and the Starter Relay and it still wont start not even a click that would make it be the starter.
When this all started I was driving on the going about 45 and then the car just died, i thought it might be the battery, or starter so i tried jumping it off, nothing so i had it towed to my house, next day replaced the starter, and battery and still nothing not even a click or anything.
When i turn the key to try to start the car, all the lights come on, but nothing else. Any Ideas?
carl323 Posts: 2try replacing chip key
nicklebee Posts: 4replace the alternator wire
After the nightmare I had with my 2005 Mercury Sable with electrical problems and starting, I replaced every single thing on my car. From the Engine, all wiring, to the computer system. It cost me about $5100.00 to do everything and it is cheaper than a new car. I was fortunate to find a local mechanic that cut me a really good deal on labor for everything. I took it to a local Ford dealership and was told that all of the repairs would have been avoided if I got the computer replaced but told my car is practically new.


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PUBLISHED: 14:06 11 January 2013 | UPDATED: 14:06 11 January 2013
DAVID Ralph, who has headed the Haven Gateway Partnership project in Suffolk and Essex for more than five years, is leaving for new role in the East Midlands.
Mr Ralph, who was appointed as Haven Gateway chief executive in September 2007, is to take on the same title with the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, which covers the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas.
The Haven Gateway Partnership was created in 2001 as a joint private/public sector initiative to promote economic opportunities related to the ports covered by the Harwich Haven Authority.
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No, we do not love Tebow. We don't hate him either. He's our backup quarterback, nothing more.
If anything, we semi-resent the fact that he presents a distraction. At this point we're just waiting for the Jets to figure out how to use him and for him to make the most out of his opportunities. We don't need Mark Sanchez doing windsprints to the sidelines 5x a game for Tim Tebow to come in and get 2 yards. Shonn Greene is capable of that minor feat all by himself.


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But Bosh is a good defender and rebounder.
We desperately need both, interior defense and defensive rebounding. That's 2 aspects that are really missing in STAT's game. No disrespect, that dude is a beast and I admire his offensive talent, but his poor play when we are not in possesion is really hurting us night in and night out.
I don't say we should do it. It was just an idea - if you tell my that's BS then I'll trust you
Regarding potential bigs we could sign, I'm 100% sure that DeAndre Jordan will resign with the Clippers. Marc Gasol is useless in our system and Greg Oden can't even manage to play 20 games a season.
I understand why some people blame Anthony for that single game. It's because the expectation were too high. Before the trade many fans thought acquiring Carmelo will certainly solve all the problems of our team and now they feel disappointed if we're still not able to win against the teams we're supposed to. I was always strongly against the trade and I didn't expect more than the 1st round of the postseason. I thought and actually still think Carmelo is overrated and overpaid. I was absolutely happy with the team we had, I saw a lot of potential there, a lot of willingness to improve, I knew those guys would die struggling for every single W.
I had a feeling they belonged to the team, they were real Knickerbockers and that's what I am missing right now, I can't take Anthony as a Knick, player who blames own teammates, critisizes the coach and blows off the media simply doesn't deserve to be part of our community. I was very upset seeing four talented guys leaving the city, but I would be enormously happy seeing Carmelo packing up.
I agree with losing our guys and how Melo seems. But, we really don't know the guy that well to throw him in the fryer yet. We should give him a chance. Is he overrated? I think so, big time. I also thought that when Earl Monroe came to us back in the day. I thought Earl's magical days were over and we were getting a beat up player (guys legs were like rubber bands when we got him)...I think all the young guys we gave up had a lot of heart, and i wish them the best. Chandler was one of my favorites
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