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BY MANNERS, I mean not here decency of behaviour; as how one man should salute another, or how a man should wash his mouth, or pick his teeth before company, and such other points of the small morals; but those qualities of mankind that concern their living together in peace and unity. To which end we are to consider that the felicity of this life consisteth not in the repose of a mind satisfied. For there is no such finis ultimus (utmost aim) nor summum bonum (greatest good) as is spoken of in the books of the old moral philosophers. Nor can a man any more live whose desires are at an end than he whose senses and imaginations are at a stand. Felicity is a continual progress of the desire from one object to another, the attaining of the former being still but the way to the latter. The cause whereof is that the object of man's desire is not to enjoy once only, and for one instant of time, but to assure forever the way of his future desire. And therefore the voluntary actions and inclinations of all men tend not only to the procuring, but also to the assuring of a contented life, and differ only in the way, which ariseth partly from the diversity of passions in diverse men, and partly from the difference of the knowledge or opinion each one has of the causes which produce the effect desired.
So that in the first place, I put for a general inclination of all mankind a perpetual and restless desire of power after power, that ceaseth only in death. And the cause of this is not always that a man hopes for a more intensive delight than he has already attained to, or that he cannot be content with a moderate power, but because he cannot assure the power and means to live well, which he hath present, without the acquisition of more. And from hence it is that kings, whose power is greatest, turn their endeavours to the assuring it at home by laws, or abroad by wars: and when that is done, there succeedeth a new desire; in some, of fame from new conquest; in others, of ease and sensual pleasure; in others, of admiration, or being flattered for excellence in some art or other ability of the mind.
Competition of riches, honour, command, or other power inclineth to contention, enmity, and war, because the way of one competitor to the attaining of his desire is to kill, subdue, supplant, or repel the other. Particularly, competition of praise inclineth to a reverence of antiquity. For men contend with the living, not with the dead; to these ascribing more than due, that they may obscure the glory of the other.
Desire of ease, and sensual delight, disposeth men to obey a common power: because by such desires a man doth abandon the protection that might be hoped for from his own industry and labour. Fear of death and wounds disposeth to the same, and for the same reason. On the contrary, needy men and hardy, not contented with their present condition, as also all men that are ambitious of military command, are inclined to continue the causes of war and to stir up trouble and sedition: for there is no honour military but by war; nor any such hope to mend an ill game as by causing a new shuffle.
Desire of knowledge, and arts of peace, inclineth men to obey a common power: for such desire containeth a desire of leisure, and consequently protection from some other power than their own.
Desire of praise disposeth to laudable actions, such as please them whose judgement they value; for of those men whom we contemn, we contemn also the praises. Desire of fame after death does the same. And though after death there be no sense of the praise given us on earth, as being joys that are either swallowed up in the unspeakable joys of heaven or extinguished in the extreme torments of hell: yet is not such fame vain; because men have a present delight therein, from the foresight of it, and of the benefit that may redound thereby to their posterity: which though they now see not, yet they imagine; and anything that is pleasure in the sense, the same also is pleasure in the imagination.
To have received from one, to whom we think ourselves equal, greater benefits than there is hope to requite, disposeth to counterfeit love, but really secret hatred, and puts a man into the estate of a desperate debtor that, in declining the sight of his creditor, tacitly wishes him there where he might never see him more. For benefits oblige; and obligation is thraldom; and unrequitable obligation, perpetual thraldom; which is to one's equal, hateful. But to have received benefits from one whom we acknowledge for superior inclines to love; because the obligation is no new depression: and cheerful acceptation (which men call gratitude) is such an honour done to the obliger as is taken generally for retribution. Also to receive benefits, though from an equal, or inferior, as long as there is hope of requital, disposeth to love: for in the intention of the receiver, the obligation is of aid and service mutual; from whence proceedeth an emulation of who shall exceed in benefiting; the most noble and profitable contention possible, wherein the victor is pleased with his victory, and the other revenged by confessing it.
To have done more hurt to a man than he can or is willing to expiate inclineth the doer to hate the sufferer. For he must expect revenge or forgiveness; both which are hateful.
Fear of oppression disposeth a man to anticipate or to seek aid by society: for there is no other way by which a man can secure his life and liberty.
Men that distrust their own subtlety are in tumult and sedition better disposed for victory than they that suppose themselves wise or crafty. For these love to consult; the other, fearing to be circumvented to strike first. And in sedition, men being always in the precincts of battle, to hold together and use all advantages of force is a better stratagem than any that can proceed from subtlety of wit.
Vainglorious men, such as without being conscious to themselves of great sufficiency, delight in supposing themselves gallant men, are inclined only to ostentation, but not to attempt; because when danger or difficulty appears, they look for nothing but to have their insufficiency discovered.
Vain, glorious men, such as estimate their sufficiency by the flattery of other men, or the fortune of some precedent action, without assured ground of hope from the true knowledge of themselves, are inclined to rash engaging; and in the approach of danger, or difficulty, to retire if they can: because not seeing the way of safety they will rather hazard their honour, which may be salved with an excuse, than their lives, for which no salve is sufficient.
Men that have a strong opinion of their own wisdom in matter of government are disposed to ambition. Because without public employment in counsel or magistracy, the honour of their wisdom is lost. And therefore eloquent speakers are inclined to ambition; for eloquence seemeth wisdom, both to themselves and others.
Pusillanimity disposeth men to irresolution, and consequently to lose the occasions and fittest opportunities of action. For after men have been in deliberation till the time of action approach, if it be not then manifest what is best to be done, it is a sign the difference of motives the one way and the other are not great: therefore not to resolve then is to lose the occasion by weighing of trifles, which is pusillanimity.
Frugality, though in poor men a virtue, maketh a man unapt to achieve such actions as require the strength of many men at once: for it weakeneth their endeavour, which to be nourished and kept in vigour by reward.
Eloquence, with flattery, disposeth men to confide in them that have it; because the former is seeming wisdom, the latter seeming kindness. Add to them military reputation and it disposeth men to adhere and subject themselves to those men that have them. The two former, having given them caution against danger from him, the latter gives them caution against danger from others.
Want of science, that is, ignorance of causes, disposeth or rather constraineth a man to rely on the advice and authority of others. For all men whom the truth concerns, if they rely not on their own, must rely on the opinion of some other whom they think wiser than themselves, and see not why he should deceive them.
Ignorance of the signification of words, is want of understanding, disposeth men to take on trust, not only the truth they know not, but also the errors; and which is more, the nonsense of them they trust: for neither error nor nonsense can, without a perfect understanding of words, be detected.
From the same it proceedeth that men give different names to one and the same thing from the difference of their own passions: as they that approve a private opinion call it opinion; but they that mislike it, heresy: and yet heresy signifies no more than private opinion; but has only a greater tincture of choler.
From the same also it proceedeth that men cannot distinguish, without study and great understanding between one action of many men and many actions of one multitude; as for example, between the one action of all the senators of Rome in killing Catiline, and the many actions of a number of senators in killing Caesar; and therefore are disposed to take for the action of the people that which is a multitude of actions done by a multitude of men, led perhaps by the persuasion of one.
Ignorance of the causes, and original constitution of right, equity, law, and justice, disposeth a man to make custom and example the rule of his actions; in such manner as to think that unjust which it hath been the custom to punish; and that just, of the impunity and approbation whereof they can produce an example or (as the lawyers which only use this false measure of justice barbarously call it) a precedent; like little children that have no other rule of good and evil manners but the correction they receive from their parents and masters; save that children are constant to their rule, whereas men are not so; because grown strong and stubborn, they appeal from custom to reason, and from reason to custom, as it serves their turn, receding from custom when their interest requires it, and setting themselves against reason as oft as reason is against them: which is the cause that the doctrine of right and wrong is perpetually disputed, both by the pen and the sword: whereas the doctrine of lines and figures is not so; because men care not, in that subject, what be truth, as a thing that crosses no man's ambition, profit, or lust. For I doubt not, but if it had been a thing contrary to any man's right of dominion, or to the interest of men that have dominion, that the three angles of a triangle should be equal to two angles of a square, that doctrine should have been, if not disputed, yet by the burning of all books of geometry suppressed, as far as he whom it concerned was able.
Ignorance of remote causes disposeth men to attribute all events to the causes immediate and instrumental: for these are all the causes they perceive. And hence it comes to pass that in all places men that are grieved with payments to the public discharge their anger upon the publicans, that is to say, farmers, collectors, and other officers of the public revenue, and adhere to such as find fault with the public government; and thereby, when they have engaged themselves beyond hope of justification, fall also upon the supreme authority, for fear of punishment, or shame of receiving pardon.
Ignorance of natural causes disposeth a man to credulity, so as to believe many times impassibilities: for such know nothing to the contrary, but that they may be true, being unable to detect the impossibility. And credulity, because men love to be hearkened unto in company, disposeth them to lying: so that ignorance itself, without malice, is able to make a man both to believe lies and tell them, and sometimes also to invent them.
Anxiety for the future time disposeth men to inquire into the causes of things: because the knowledge of them maketh men the better able to order the present to their best advantage.
Curiosity, or love of the knowledge of causes, draws a man from consideration of the effect to seek the cause; and again, the cause of that cause; till of necessity he must come to this thought at last, that there is some cause whereof there is no former cause, but is eternal; which is it men call God. So that it is impossible to make any profound inquiry into natural causes without being inclined thereby to believe there is one God eternal; though they cannot have any idea of Him in their mind answerable to His nature. For as a man that is born blind, hearing men talk of warming themselves by the fire, and being brought to warm himself by the same, may easily conceive, and assure himself, there is somewhat there which men call fire and is the cause of the heat he feels, but cannot imagine what it is like, nor have an idea of it in his mind such as they have that see it: so also, by the visible things of this world, and their admirable order, a man may conceive there is a cause of them, which men call God, and yet not have an idea or image of Him in his mind.
And they that make little or no inquiry into the natural causes of things, yet from the fear that proceeds from the ignorance itself of what it is that hath the power to do them much good or harm are inclined to suppose, and feign unto themselves, several kinds of powers invisible, and to stand in awe of their own imaginations, and in time of distress to invoke them; as also in the time of an expected good success, to give them thanks, making the creatures of their own fancy their gods. By which means it hath come to pass that from the innumerable variety of fancy, men have created in the world innumerable sorts of gods. And this fear of things invisible is the natural seed of that which every one in himself calleth religion; and in them that worship or fear that power otherwise than they do, superstition.
And this seed of religion, having been observed by many, some of those that have observed it have been inclined thereby to nourish, dress, and form it into laws; and to add to it, of their own invention, any opinion of the causes of future events by which they thought they should best be able to govern others and make unto themselves the greatest use of their powers.
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Welcome to the Clyde Valley Harley Owners Group website.
This is the original social network. Where laughter is heard and lasting relationships are formed. Where plans for group rides and fund-raisers come to life. Where memories are made. It's where people like you come together to share their common interest in Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the unique lifestyle that makes Clyde Valley H.O.G. Chapter so special.

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OTRW0003: Have Gun Will Travel – Strange Vendetta (11-23-58)
After seeing a beautiful woman across the room Paladin over hears Hey Boy tell her that there where no more Opera Tickets for that nights show. Paladin being the gentleman he is offers to accompany her, it ends up being a night like no other.
Original Air Date: November 23, 1958
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As a Schweitzer Fellow and a student at the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing, Katie Seamon is addressing the challenges of adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in Chelsea, Massachusetts by developing a class on infant health and well being for young mothers at Roca. (She is incorporating the class into Roca and Americorps' Youth STAR program, which trains young people to become mentors, educators and outreach workers in the community.)
In today's interview, Seamon shares the story of her Schweitzer project—which she hopes will serve the dual purpose of educating the young mothers of Youth STAR and also enhancing their role as community resources.
Why did you decide to develop your particular project?
Prior to studying nursing, I majored in political science and was interested in social justice. I studied social movements and worked to promote civic engagement in my college community. Through that experience, I came to focus on public health and the inequity of our health care system. I had a few tremendously influential personal experiences with nurses and decided to pursue a master's degree in nursing. I have since remained dedicated to working in the community—only now I will do so as a practitioner, having a direct impact on peoples' lives.
When I moved to Boston for nursing school, I endeavored to find opportunities to mix my clinical education with community service. I began my project when my clinical preceptor introduced me to the Youth STAR program at ROCA in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Youth STAR was looking for an instructor for a class on Infant Wellbeing, to be taught to a group of 10 adolescent mothers. The project intrigued me immediately because it offered me the opportunity to mix my clinical practice with community engagement. Working with young mothers to foster healthy relationships with their young children was an ideal fit for me. As I began the class, I applied for a Schweitzer Fellowship to help propel the class through the next year.
What do you hope will be the lasting impact of your project on the community it serves?
My program has a few very important strengths that position it to have a ripple effect on the community. Youth STAR is an Americorps program, and the young mothers I work are working to fulfill a substantial community service commitment. Upon completion of my class, they will go out in the community to teach other young people about infant health and wellbeing.
Already, some of the young women I worked with at the beginning of the project are leading a community education class. This is extremely exciting and rewarding for me because the mechanisms for sustainability are already in motion. One of the primary goals of the project is to foster the confidence of these young mothers. My larger hope is that some of the basic knowledge and skills that are covered in the Infant Wellbeing Class will eventually permeate the community and lead to improvement in overall health outcomes for the young people of Chelsea.
What do you think is the most pressing health-related issue of our time, and how do you think it should be addressed?
I believe the most pressing health-related issue of our time has to do with health inequity. This includes disparate abilities to access health care, health education, and healthy foods. Many of the disease epidemics we are experiencing in this country—diabetes, heart disease, obesity, etc.—are intricately related to access to care, access to health education and access to balanced nutrition.
As far as addressing access to health care, I am a firm believed in single-payer universal health care. All people should have access to primary care and preventive services. The challenge of reforming health care systems in the United States must be met on a community level. Changing the system from the top down is immensely challenging, as we have seen with Obama's efforts at health care reform. We see that small steps can be made, but enormous gaps remain when legislation is removed from the local level. National and state legislative changes need grassroots, community-based problem solving to support their goals. It is the only way we can figure out how to rearrange the system so everyone benefits.
Although I am admittedly naïve and extremely optimistic, I believe that if health services are designed around the needs of a community—educational and nutritional needs, especially—we will see an evening out of health disparities and an overall improvement in the health of the American people.
What has been the most surprising element of your experience as a Schweitzer Fellow?
Perhaps the most surprising element of my experience has been just how quickly I have been received into the community at ROCA. Despite cultural and language differences, I have felt extremely welcomed and appreciated by all the staff at ROCA and the members of Youth STAR. I am particularly self-conscious about entering into a community where I am not a member, especially as an educator. The possibility for miscommunication and accidental insensitivity are great. Yet the experience so far has been very smooth. I am very grateful that ROCA and the Youth STAR members have welcomed me into their community because it has allowed us to work together and make the most of the project thus far.
What does being a Schweitzer Fellow (and, ultimately, Fellow for Life) mean to you?
Being a Schweitzer Fellow feels like a direction-setter for my career as a Nurse Practitioner. When I began my nursing education, I hoped that I would eventually find the juncture of social justice work and nursing. The Fellowship has begun to show me just how the two fields can mix, and it excites me to know that the experience will continue beyond this year as a Fellow for Life.
Being a part of the Boston Schweitzer Fellows group has been an incredibly humbling and inspiring experience. Every Fellow has incredible motivation and dedication to similar causes that inspire me. I have been afforded the opportunity to meet community leaders during our monthly meetings, which has given me a blueprint for where I may be able to go. I think that the Fellowship will be a defining element of my educational experience and my career.
Katie Seamon is a Schweitzer Fellow in Boston, MA. Click here to read more about The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF)'s Boston Schweitzer Fellows Program and the Fellows like Seamon it supports in creating and carrying out yearlong direct service projects that improve the health and well-being of vulnerable people and communities. To make a gift to in honor of Seamon, click here.
Each week, Beyond Boulders delivers a new installment of "Five Questions for a Fellow" – an interview series with Schweitzer Fellows across the country and in Gabon, Africa who are leading the movement to eliminate health disparities. For an archive of previous "Five Questions for a Fellow" interviews, click here.


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|Sher's black bean soup recipe.
Sher's friend Kalyn wrote about Sher that they shared the same taste buds, and although three's a crowd, I have an urge to raise my hand and say, Me too! Can my taste buds join? There was never a recipe on Sher's blog that did not inspire me. I loved the way she cooked. As I love the way Kalyn cooks.


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MADLIX lets users insert 3D-content in web pages, blogs, Google pages, community presentations and more. MADLIX uses OpenGL and runs with all Java enabled webrowser. The updated MADLIX site features a new and improved 3D viewer with model preview, faster loading and Facebook integration. In Facebook users can share models using the MADLIX 3D-wall. The content pipeline has been updated with an on-line publisher available for all Java enabled platforms supporting the COLLADA 1.4.1 specification.


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Anti-Gay Clerk Refusing To Do Her Job Concerned "Spouse" May Not Be Limited "To A Human Being"
The town clerk in Ledyard, NY has offered a reminder that even in a state that has legalized same-sex marriage, there is work to be done to ensure that gay couples aren't discriminated against. Ledyard clerk Rose Marie Belforti is refusing to sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples, ostensibly because of her religious beliefs:
Ledyard Town Clerk Rose Marie Belforti submitted a letter to the Ledyard Town Board saying that her religious beliefs prevented her from signing marriage licenses for same-sex couples and the board discussed Belforti's letter at Monday's meeting, according to John Binns, a member of the town board.
When reached for comment Thursday, Belforti said "that's not your business" before hanging up the phone.
Nonsense. Belforti is an elected official who is both discriminating against gay citizens and refusing to do her job. That refusal is very much the "business" of the people she gets paid to serve and who elected her. Belforti's reaction to a phone call from a local reporter seeking an explanation for her approach to public service suggests that she does not understand the nature of her job — though that was already made clear by her refusal to process legitimate paperwork submitted in accordance with New York state law.
Though Belforti refused to discuss her actions with a local reporter, she was willing to do so at length with Citizen Magazine*, a Colorado-based publication of Focus on the Family, a virulently anti-gay outfit whose founder James Dobson infamously claimed the children's cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants was gay propaganda. Belforti had good reason to believe Citizen Magazine would provide a sympathetic forum — Dobson and Focus on the Family were key backers of an early-1990s Colorado constitutional amendment later struck down by the Supreme Court for discriminating against gays. In 2003, Dobson insisted "Homosexuals are not monogamous" and that same-sex marriage "will destroy the earth." In 2007, Dobson endorsed a sermon blaming "lesbian sex" for God's "abandonment" of America.
So that's who Rose Marie Belforti chose to talk to instead of the largest newspaper in the county in which she holds elected office: a magazine based nearly 2,000 miles away, run by an organization that peddles hate and advocates discrimination. But lest you think Belforti doesn't like gay people, she assured Citizen Magazine that isn't the case: "I don't personally have any problem with gay people. I have friends who are gay. This is more a policy issue for me." Of course it is: That's why she took her case to a gay-bashing right-wing organization rather than the local newspaper. Unfortunately, Belforti's "policy" defense of her action is as muddled and ill-considered as her decision to explain herself to a Colorado-based advocacy organization rather than her local newspaper.
The interview begins:
Why did you decide not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples?
I am a Christian. God is the final word. He is the Truth, and I believe what the Bible says. When I considered this, God was there with me and I really knew inside, without waver, that this is not right. It is the law now, and I do want to obey the law because God wants me to do that, but personally for me to administer this application to a couple of the same sex would be very difficult. And I don't think it'd do the couple any service to have me as their person, because it really, truly, does grieve the Holy Spirit that resides in my heart, and I don't know if I'd be able to cover that up for them.
So Belforti knows the law says gay couples can marry, and she thinks God wants her to follow the law, but she won't do so because doing so would grieve the Holy Spirit in her heart. That's her idea of a "policy issue." It's worth noting, by the way, that we're merely talking about processing marriage licenses, here. It's just paperwork on Belforti's part — checking to make sure applicants have identification and have filled out the form correctly. But Belforti suggests she should be able to refuse to do her job because it conflicts with her religious beliefs (though, remember, she also claims not wanting to issue licenses to gay couples is a "policy issue" for her):
The law requires employers to accommodate an employee's religious observance or practice unless (doing so would create undue hardship). That means if they can appoint someone else to do something that would be difficult for that person because of his religious beliefs, (they can). It also allows all the clerks' duties in issuing marriage licenses to be delegated to a deputy clerk or other municipal employee.
And she hints that if the town tells her to do her job, she may sue:
What happens if the town ignores your request to delegate the task and says you have to do it anyway?
I think at that point I will have to ask the Alliance Defense Fund to help me. The town should accept it, and if they don't, we'll just have to take that one step at a time.
As I've previously explained, the idea that people should be able to refuse to do their jobs — while continuing to get paid for it — simply because they say doing the job would conflict with their religious beliefs is nonsense. Using precisely the same rationale Belforti employs, a town clerk could refuse to issue marriage licenses to interracial couples or opposite-sex couples. I'm confident that very few people who advocate so-called "conscience clauses" to protect the "religious liberty" of people who want to discriminate against gays would similarly support a town clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to interracial couples, or Catholics, on religious grounds. The whole argument is, therefore, disingenuous — the people making it don't support religious freedom, they support special rights for people who share their beliefs. Those are very different things.
And that's the difference between a "policy issue" and "petulant refusal to do your job." Refusing to process a marriage license for a gay couple because it makes you sad is nothing more than a petulant refusal to do your job. Consistently applying the principle that you claim allows you to refuse to process such a license, and arguing that clerks should be able to refuse to process paperwork for interracial or inter-denominational couples, or couples who support capital punishment, or whatever else they might find immoral ... that's making a policy argument. It's a bad policy argument, but at least it isn't an attempt to dress personal bias up as legal principle.
Next, Belforti offered one of the more creative oppositions to marriage equality I've ever seen:
The new marriage application form says, "Bride/Groom/Spouse" on both sides. You can tell what your sex is, but it's optional.
I see a lot of problems with this form. For instance, I don't know if, when we consider historically that people are going to go back and look at their genealogy and try to find out who their relatives are, when they come upon this form and they see father or parent, mother or parent, they're never going to know if that's their real mother and father or if it's just a neighbor who was raising them or an uncle or an aunt or anybody ... because a parent really can be anyone. We have these names on here and no one will ever know if it's a woman or a man, if it's same-sex or not.
Good luck making sense of that. Belforti seems to be suggesting that if she processes marriage licenses for same-sex couples, people won't know the difference between their mother, their aunt, and their neighbor. At this point, you know where Belforti is going next, don't you? Yes, that's right: bestiality:
I'm worried there's another agenda involved here other than just allowing same-sex couples to be married. We know what a bride is, we know what a groom is-but if we choose to be a "spouse," does that even limit (marriage) to a human being? Do you know what I'm saying?
Yes, it's pretty clear: Belforti doesn't see a difference between a gay man and a farm animal. (But some of her best friends are gay!) She, like so many opponents of marriage equality, is strangely fixated on the idea of a man and a chicken showing up in the town clerk's office, asking for a license to be married. I'm pretty sure that won't happen, but if it does, Belforti won't have to process the paperwork, as the chicken won't have a photo ID.
Belforti isn't a private citizen expressing personal misgivings about marriage equality. She's an elected official who gets paid to process the town's paperwork in accordance with the laws of the state of New York, and who is refusing to do so. She doesn't have to like the fact that same-sex marriage is legal in New York, any more than she has to like tax policy relating to the assessments she files. But she should have to do her job.
* Citizen Magazine should not be confused with the Auburn Citizen, which, coincidentally, is the local newspaper Belforti hung up on.


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Via readers suggest visiting nine kooky roadside attractions such as the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, Calif., and the Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, Ore.
Gold Bug Park and Mine Placerville, Calif. "Enjoy hiking, picnicking, and gem panning at this mine, which operated from 1888 until 1942," writes Marsha Porter. "Tours include a hard hat—fun for pictures—and panning gear is offered in the gift shop." goldbugpark.org.
Mystery Spot Santa Cruz, Calif. "Amazes science buffs of all ages," says Michelle Goldberg. "A whole family can have fun seeing this 'gravitational anomaly' in the redwoods. Items seem to roll uphill and people's height varies depending on where they're standing." mysteryspot.com.
World's Largest Redwood Tree Service Station Ukiah, Calif. "Once a gas station and now a car wash, tire shop, and oil-change service, this business is home to a free one-room museum," says Joy Shapiro."The displays are inside a section of 1,500-year-old red- wood trunk with the bark still attached." rwtukiah.com.
Darlingtonia State Natural Site Florence, Ore. "An unexpected wonder," says Mia MacCollin. "A lovely boardwalk takes you around the 18-acre park and winds through an improbable stand of insect-eating plants, some of them two feet high. A great place for lunch or an afternoon break, right off Highway 101." oregonstateparks.org/park_115.php.
Petersen's Rock Garden Redmond, Ore. "In the 1930s, Danish immigrant Rasmus Petersen began using rocks he'd collected years earlier to build the bridges, monuments, and miniature structures that cover four acres here," writes Dominix Aberasturi.
The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery Gold Hill, Ore. "This spot, with its gold-assay office built in 1904, is really weird," says Dave Taube. "Items seem to roll uphill and peoples' heights vary depending on where they're standing." AAA members get 10 percent off the admission price. oregonvortex.com.
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay, Nev. "A man known locally as Chief Rolling Thunder built this installation," says Paula Riley. "There are stone buildings, sculptures, spirit totems, found objects, and mes- sages lamenting cultural, political, and racial injustices. It's a state historic site, right off I-80." thundermountainmonument.com.
Gilgal Sculpture Garden Salt Lake City. "Thomas Battersby Child Jr. labored for 18 years creating these works," says Arnold Erickson. "There's a sphinx with the face of Joseph Smith, a large grasshopper, and a life-size version of Child in brick pants." gilgalgarden.org.
Hisey Park Dinosaurs Granger, Wash. "On a trip through the Walla Walla and Yakima wine countries, we discovered this town with dinosaur sculptures everywhere," says Sharon Carnes. "You don't even have to look for them.
Photography by Robert Hyrum Hirschi
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As I have thousands of your precious family photographs already on my museum website, I am constantly reminded of the value of the material possessions that help us preserve and recall our own family's history.
It is my suggestion that each of us find some way of saving our precious photographs in at least a secondary location, e.g. on an external hard drive, thumbnail drive, CD, etc. Or one can save them to one's computer, put them online to a photo-sharing program, e.g. with Flickr, or on other such websites.
I could go on, but I think I made my point. Many of us care very much about our family history and the preservation of physical remembrances, etc., so we should make this a priority to back up our precious photos and documents to a safe place. We don't want to lose valuable family "heirlooms", nor have to go back and do all our family research over again.
A similar suggestion can also be made with regards to preserving one's own personal history, either by writing it down or recording it for posterity, before one's memories fade or worse. Here time is the enemy, not any natural disaster. But that's for another discussion….


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A teacher reflects on the flag on this Veterans Day
On Monday, as a retired special education teacher, I was reflecting on Veterans Day about something that once happened in my classroom regarding our flag.
I can still close my eyes and see the big smile on this happy-go-lucky little dude's face as he walked into my sixth-grade homeroom class. He was short for his 11 years, had a compact build, always walked with a swagger, was well-liked by his classmates, and to my knowledge never had any problems with his teachers. So as he came in the room and headed toward his seat it looked like it was going to be a pretty typical reading class; that is, until he walked under the American flag hanging on the pole attached to the back wall. As I observed his progress along the back wall, for no explicable reason that I could see, he reached up and gave Old Glory a good, sound slap!
As my eyes followed him and the other students as he continued to walk to his seat, I was dismayed but not surprised by what I had just observed as Los Angeles County is composed of residents from 140 countries or cultures who speak more than 224 languages or dialects, and I could see that he was completely ignorant of how unacceptable to others his disrespectful behavior was.
Since the other students in the class looked up to him and as such might be tempted to emulate his behavior, I made an on-the-spot decision to take some class time and do a little home training in a public school classroom.
My objective was to teach him and his classmates in a language that they would well-understand about respect.
As he took his seat, in a very serious manner, I told him that I had just seen him slap the flag and told him that I didn't like how he had just treated my colors! In an instant, the class got quiet and his demeanor changed from happy-go-lucky to serious and the look on his face communicated that he and the other students recognized that I had just used the language and terminology of how a gang member would express displeasure toward someone who had just "dissed" their colors.
After a long pause, I went on to say that I wanted to tell him about why those colors, my colors, were special and why they were held in high regard by millions of American people.
I started by telling him that he probably was not aware of it, but every single day of the year there are young women and men all over the world with red, white and blue flags on their uniforms who are on duty 24/7 and stood guard and had our backs to ensure our safety while he walked to school, enjoyed a good breakfast in the cafeteria with his friends, sat learning in an air-conditioned classroom where books, materials and teachers were provided, and then continued to protect them while they walked home and continued to watch over them, keeping them safe while they slept at night.
That is what those colors stand for, what they mean to me as well as millions of other Americans, and why we stand with our hands over our hearts whenever we address the flag or our colors are presented!
— Diane Bonner, San Dimas
When one vet falls, another brings him home
Browsing at a store early on this Veterans Day 2013, I couldn't resist the $5 DVD bin. I tossed one in my cart. The young checker noticed my selection and asked if I was a veteran. Yes, I was in the Army in Germany, Vietnam era. "Error," she replied. I agreed that I personally felt that the Vietnam War was a gross error, although our military men and women who fought and died there deserve high respect and honor. My movie selection: "Taking Chance," starring Kevin Bacon: "When one falls, another brings him home."
— Bob Ginn, Arcadia


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Sashimi Grade Tuna—Why Bother?
Posted on 09 August 2013
Jingles exposes the tricks behind tuna trade and what needs to be done to promote higher quality tuna.Improving the quality of tuna is one of the priority goals in our two fishery improvement sites.
With Grade A accounting for only 20% of the total volume of tuna landed, our goal is to raise this to 70%. This would translate to a vast increase in the value of tuna, minimize wastage, and benefit fishers all the way to the processors.
This is our plan. This is the most logical thing to do to help minimize waste and improve the value chain, benefiting all players in the supply chain.
Tuna delivered to fish brokers belong to four categories: Grades A, B, C, and Reject. Processors buy only Grades A and B from fish brokers and Grade C and Rejects are delivered to wet markets in nearby cities.
But why are processors in general, and likewise local fish brokers and distributors in particular—who are in best position to demand higher quality tuna from their buyers on site—lukewarm to the idea of increasing the number of higher quality grade tuna?
And why would many of the fish brokers continue to buy straight (no grading) from fishers?
Here is what I found out:
Tuna that end up in domestic markets (Grade C and Rejects) have the same value as those of Grade A and B tuna destined for further processing and export. This is because for secondary traders and fish market sellers, local prices of loins of Grade C and Rejects are higher, if not at the same level, as those of Grades A and B that are exported.
In addition to loins, waste parts are sold as specialty products for even higher value. Seafood restaurants sell tuna tail (normally rejected due to high lactic acid content), tuna belly, testis, ovary filled with eggs, tuna jaws, and eyes at ridiculously high prices. Other parts such as bones, gills, skin and intestines are also bought and consumed. Only the stiff part of the tail and fins end up as real waste.
So processors and buyers really do not mind buying and trading low quality tuna because they get more out of each tuna than the pricey Grade A and B.
As one processor puts it, the real value of tuna does NOT come only from the loins but also from the waste stream that accounts for 50-60% of their total income from each tuna. Getting low grade tuna for a much cheaper price and not spending for added costs associated with exporting the products, gives traders a much better margin. This is our challenge.
How do we solve this and change the practice? Personally, I think we need to:
1. Make local tuna consumers aware of the quality and taste of high-grade tuna and pay a premium for it. Local consumers are not quality sensitive, but rather, price sensitive. Given that tuna prices do not vary as suppliers simply agree on one set of price, the consumers are left without a choice.
2. Advocate for the government to have a policy on a minimum standard for health and sanitation of tuna for domestic consumption. This will drive tuna brokers to buy only good quality tuna whether destined for export or local markets. Such policy will provide the basis for pricing tuna and an incentive for tuna fishers to pay attention to quality. This means that improved quality of tuna catch will translate to direct benefits for fishers.
3. Work towards a policy that requires trading of tuna based on quality in order for fishers to directly benefit from catching higher grade tuna. Again, given the constraints of very small vessels used in fishing, we need to rethink of an entirely new way of fishing. I will tackle this on my next blog entry.
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The example used is cum hoc fecisset, ad te fugit, which is obviously pluperfect subjunctive.[pp. 211] Very often...the verb of the cum clause is in the subjunctive mood, especially when it describes either the general circumstances (rather than the exact time) when the main action occurred (often called a "cum circumstantial clause")
M&F, on the other hand, states:
The examples given are cum te videbo, felix ero and cum te viderem, felix eram, which are future indicative and imperfect subjunctive, respectively.[pp. 287] If the cum clause states the circumstances in which the action of the main verb takes place, it is called a circumstantial cum clause...When the action in such cum clauses refers to present or future time, the indicative is used...[When the action] is in the past time, the subjunctive is used
Is Wheelock's ignoring circumstantial cum clauses in the primary tenses, or am I missing something?


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Matt Damon took his youngest daughter, Stella, for a walk in NYC yesterday. The two were dressed warmly for the chilly day, and doting dad Matt stopped to check on his little girl in her stroller. It was a big week for Matt, who celebrated his 42nd birthday on Monday. He was also on hand to support his longtime friend Ben Affleck at the premiere of Argo last night, along with George Clooney, Michael Douglas, and Bryan Cranston.
While his BFF Ben has been garnering praise for the film, Matt is also making waves with his upcoming project, Promised Land, which he cowrote with John Krasinski. The drama focuses on the energy industry and hits theaters in late December.


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Actress Zoe Kazan recently walked the red carpet at the premiere of What If in a pair of Miu Miu Cap-Toe Slip-On Sneakers. Casual slip-ons are an interesting choice for any red carpet, but I think Zoe pulls it off here. Frankly, I find it refreshing to see a little variety during a long summer full of single-soled sandals. You can find Zoe's exact sneakers.
Zoe very much looks the part of "young, fresh new Hollywood ingenue," but she's actually been getting steady work in films since 2007. Her new flick What If is a rom-com (of sorts) that also serves as a send-up to the genre itself. Daniel Radcliffe plays her friend and potential love interest.


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Ford Windstar Problems
dramamama Posts: 2Hey - that would be a good story to make up! - having my transmission go out on the top of a very steep hill in downtown San Francisco - dangerously close to a cable car line - stranding me and my three children - wow, good story. Unfortunately, it was true. These cars are not just unreliable, they are unsafe!! And no, I don't work for Toyota or Honda - but I bet the person who posted that note questioning our motives works for Ford!0
I am back. Just thought for those interested, I'd share the big news. It wasn't a coolant problem after all. It is a heater core problem. The part cost is 75.00 and the labor is calculated at 325.00 making my family out yet again another 400.00! Any comments? Please respond [email protected]0
By Wholigan:
"Can't wait till you have to post here for what the purpose of the topic is - "FORD WINDSTAR PROBLEMS"."
Thank you for the well wishes.
"That must be one expensive marketing plan for Honda/Toyota/et al... "
No, to have low level people, or even high level people, spend a minute or two trashing the competition in a nationally read forum would be an *incredibily inexpensive* marketing plan.
By Dramamama:
"These cars are not just unreliable, they are unsafe!! And no, I don't work for Toyota or Honda - but I bet the person who posted that note questioning our motives works for Ford!"
Judging by the histrionics, you have chosen your moniker wisely. And no, I don't work for Ford. Nor do I think that all, or even most, of the people here, nor you, work for the competition. Some people use the site for its obvious intended purpose -- share stories to look for trends and/or answers to dilemnas. Some, on the other hand, have stories that frankly seem somewhat suspect by their hyperbolic nature.
Personally, I liked my company car, a Taurus, so much (for the money, of course), that I bought a Windstar. Liked that so much that I bought an F-150 SuperCrew. Never have had two cars of the same make at the same time before. Cars I've owned? 1968 Camaro. 1967 VW Bug. 1977 Honda Civic. 1985 Z-28. 1986 T-Bird. 1988 Nissan Pathfinder. 1994 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Isuzu Trooper. 1997 Taurus Wagon. 1998 Honda Accord. 1998 Windstar. 2001 SuperCrew.
Which ones were the closest to "perfect"?
The early generation Honda. The Pathfinder. The T-Bird. (Can't say about the Windstar yet -- only have 40k miles on it -- but perfect so far).
Which were problematic? The '68 Camaro (though it sure had a high "fun factor"). And the '98 Accord. (Nothing major, but I expect not to have to replace brakes, tires and struts, have upholstery start falling out, and rubber seals unmounting at less than 20k miles). That's it. The rest were all wonderful cars--including the Windstar.
In sum, I think it's fair, since this site has strayed from people looking for answers to lots of over-the-top bashing, to have posted the fact that my Windstar has been excellent. And to question whether all the negative posts have been genuine (some seem awfully far fetched). But, as to those of you who have legitimately had problems, and I assume this to be the majority -- nothing but the best.0
Fullsize, why do you feel the need to be a "button pusher"?
"I think it's fair...to have posted the fact that my Windstar has been excellent". You are correct. I'm glad your WS has been good for you. I just wonder what your motive was since you are posting that message in the FORD WINDSTAR PROBLEMS discussion and not the FORD WINDSTAR discussion where most other folks have put them...
"since this site has strayed from people looking for answers to lots of over-the-top bashing"
Strayed??? Have you read any of these posts?!?! We are helping one another on how to deal with service managers and Ford CSRs which, lucky for you, you have not had the pleasure of. Rest assured that if you have an issue with you $30000 vehicle just after the standard warranty expires, you will feel our pain.
OK Fullsize, I won't direct any more comments to you. Its not worth the time anyway...2003 Honda Odyssey EX-LRES - Midnight Blue Pearl
2004 Honda Accord EX-L Graphite Pearl
2007 Honda Civic EX - Atomic Blue
2013 Honda Civic LX - Crimson Pearl0
Gradually gaining back my confidence in the Ford Windstar...However, I must say that If I had read this series of posts, I probably would not have purchased a second windstar! This past week was one that I would like to forget. My new vehicle drove poorly at high speeds. After not hearing from anyone on the Edmunds Post net on my problems,I decided to take it to the dealer who originally delivered the vehicle. I purchased the 1999 Windstar SEL two weeks ago from a local town person. It has 30,300 miles on it and look in perfect condition. After putting a deposit on it, I found out that it was a leased vehicle. The deposit was transferred to the dealer.One thing I found out...People who lease don't hear those bothersome noises...they drive it as long as it runs! I guess they don't want the extra service charges...After visiting the dealership, I asked the clerk for a copy of the computer run-off of the service records of my VIN #. The clerk immediately referred me to the dealership owner and Service Manager. They gave me a copy of the service records. To date, the only service performed was brake pads at 28,300 miles, oil changes and tire rotation at 21,000 miles. I explained the existing problem, ie.,drivetrain noise, pulsating between 45 to 68 mph...and when it's extremely cold, sharp right turns resulted in a metalic scrapping noise, like a twig in the wheel well. Both the dealership owner and the Service Manager assured me that the problems would be solved. They had a tech drive with me to verify the problems, and it was hard for me to convince him that the pulsating noise was not just tire noise. I left the van and three days later, the Service Manager called me and stated that they had found the problem and in addition performed two upgrades. They were as follows:
a- 00B51 Transmission rear lube tube
(changed trans oil &
cleaneded filter)
b- 00T07 PCM re-program...Allows windows
to be opened 10 minutes after key is
The pulsating noise was a defective hub...They replaced the hub and bearing assembly. They also torqued the frame bolts on the front suspension, and that cleared the metalic noise. I put a few hundred miles on it last weekend, and the vehicle is quiet, like new! I was very happy with this North Jersey Dealer and intent to use them for my routine service. This is my second Windstar. My first was a 95 LX with digital dash...boy do I miss this dash! I drove the Windstar 96,700 miles without incident...it never failed me. Last week I mention to my wife that this was the most dependable vehicle I ever owned. When oil changes were performed, I always requested that the dealer do any recalls at the same time. I changed my oil every 3,000 miles and used Castrol GTX 5-30, with a quart of Rislome as an additive. This additive is used by a local Taxi Firm, who gets 300,000 miles out of a 3.8...He claims, it keeps the engine clean inside. I also had the transmission oil and filter cleaned every 25,000 miles. The 3.8 is a large block for 5 quarts of oil. The most reliable American engine, the Northstar has a 7.5 quart oil sump. Changing the oil every 3,000 miles helps to overcome the shortcomings of a small sump. I kept service records on my 95 van and the brake rotor recall was done at 20,000 miles...head gasket recall at 60,000 miles... and hood beef-up at 87,00 miles. New brake pads were installed at 50,000 and 87,000 miles...and a new set of Michclin tires installed at 87,000 miles. A new battery was installed upon donating the van to a local minister in town. The van is still like new, however, after reading the posts on the 95's, I hope I did the right thing, donating the van to a Minister. His son loved the stock JBL sound system (an LX extra).
I will keep you posted on my new SEL. I bought it because of the 5 star safety rating. Not many Vans have this feature!0
By Wholigan:
"Fullsize, why do you feel the need to be a "button pusher"?"
I don't. I think my second post speaks for itself. Questioning things that don't quite seem right is hardly the equivalent of pushing people's buttons needlessly.
"Have you read any of these posts?!?!"
Every one of them. That's what prompted my post.
"OK Fullsize, I won't direct any more comments to you. Its not worth the time anyway... "
Excellent. Save your time (and all those exclamation points) for more important purposes.0
could anyone tell me why Ford suggests that oil changes be made every 5,000 miles instead of 3,000 miles. Oil capacity is 5.75 quarts and they suggest 5W-20. Thanks0
Hey folks... just thought I would get the ball rolling. I have only heard from one person that an "Ameen" from Chicano is taking information for a class action law suit. However, I can't find out how to get in touch with this lawyer. (I take it fullsize will not be joining in, and that's OK) For the rest of us, I have finally contacted a lawyer myself. I am now taking information of all the problems of Windstars and categorizing them. The lawyer told me that the only way to win against Ford is to prove the parts were made negligently, faulty, etc., and that the percentage is relatively high compared to how many were produced. (Ford example, 5,000 Wind stars having transmission problems out of 350,000 that were made, would not be suable.) I could use all your help to get the word out to all/any Windstar owners. The more proof you have the better, the more receipts you have the better. Also can anyone help me figure out how many Windstars were produced for each year? e-mail me at [email protected] Hope to hear from as many of you as I can. Thanks0
Note to callo...just checked my Windstar 99 SEL manual...states 5 Quarts - 5W-30. If your 2001 Windstar calls for 5.75 quarts, it looks like Ford has increased the oil sump size...certainly going the right direction. I couldn't find any mention of 5000 mile oil change in my manual, however, on the winshield, the Ford dealer placed a sticker with 3000 miles above the current mileage...possibly because he knows I change the oil every 3000 miles.
I was fortunate to have a taxi driver take me to the airport awhile back, and because of a heavy workload, sent the cab companys Service Manager to serve as a driver. I had a field day asking questions. They have about 50 Windstars, mostly 99's. He stated that he gets 300,000 miles out of the 3.8 engine and 150,000 miles out of the transmission. He felt the 3000 mile oil change and 25,000 mile transmission oil and filter cleaning was necessary. He also stated that a Rislome or Marvel Mystery oil additive was most important to keep the engine clean. The cab company uses Rislome. I have been following this pattern with success on my last three vehicles. It's a cheap insurance policy, together with the 75,000 mile extended warranty! Good luck with your 2001 Windstar...0
bblaha Posts: 329I also have a 99 (SE) and the Scheduled Maintenance booklet clearly says every 5000 miles.
I'm not particularly comfortable going that long though...0
thanks guys for the info. I happen to have a day off and I think I'm going to get that service at 3875. I've checked with other 2001 owners (not Wind stars) and they have the same mileage schedule. the super premium oil is more expensive, but how much is to be seen. I'll keep you posted.
bblaha- how many miles on your van? Also, do you follow the maintenance schedule?
dambach- those taxi stories are some of the most encouraging news regarding our 3.8's.0
bdemas Posts: 51matycat: This is from a little over a year ago:
Clifford W. Horwitz or Richard Daughtery at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates at http://www.mylawyers.com or by calling (312) 372-8822.
They were working with ConsumerAffairs. Also, http://www.primecutsofbluegrass.com/windstar3.htm used to have a list of VIN's of 95 windstars that had the head gaskets replaced. It is gone now, maybe someone here will know where it is.
Also, have you tried Chuck Catanese's web site: http://home.att.net/~ccatanese/ford/indexx.htm
A little dated now, but very good resource. Try Joseph D. Ament 200 N. LaSalle St. - 2100, Chicago, Ill. 60601 or fax to me at 312-621-1750 ([email protected]). He was working a transmission lawsuit.0
bdemas- thank you for the info. I have responded to those sites and am getting help... thanks a million!
just to update- we are having tie rods be the explanation of our squeaky sound, I know a lot of you have posted same complaints. We are getting work done for the heater core, fixing the tie rods, and having them fix our power lock that went out on us. Ament is taking info. still, so please, please, please, e-mail him (look at msg 378 for address)0
I have a 2000 EL I/17k miles. Last month my wife and I noticed a noise coming from the passenger-side engine compartment (starting at 25mph and getting slightly worse a higher speeds). It sounded like road noise from a bad tire, so I rotated the tires, but the noise was still there. I am also having a hard time getting the dealer to understand the problem. Does this sound like the same problem you experienced? Can you tell me what parts and actions need to be taken to fix this problem?
dwarren3 Posts: 1I have read through several messages and didn't see any problems with sliding doors. I have a 1999 Wind star EL - top of the line, fully loaded. This van has been at the dealership 5 different times for the same problem. The first time was 3 months after I had it. The doors will not open automatically by pulling on the handle or pushing the buttons (front console, buttons by the doors or remote key less entry). At any given time most of these don't work. I have been told that Ford did not have experience with these doors so, therefore, they do not know how to fix them. I am not suppose to park on any kind of incline because they will not work. The ignition has to be off for the doors to work. They have told me to do everything but stand on my head! Obviously, nothing works! The dealership has replaced the switches in the door, the contacts, and several other parts. I am taking it back in one more time before starting the Lemon Law process, which I am sure will be a long and drawn out ordeal. The last straw was when the dealership service manager wanted to know why I pulled on the door handle and didn't just use the remote key less entry. My response was it should work no matter which way it is opened. Obviously he has never carried a diaper bag and a wiggling 2 year old while trying to push a button. It just doesn't work sometimes, it is easier to pull the handle. If anyone has any information on the doors and could maybe point me in the right direction to getting these fixed please let me know. At this point and time I would rather have my Town & Country back and we won't go into the problems I had with it.
Thanks, Dwarren30
Message addressed to SEL3, requesting drivetrain or road noise information:
It sounds like you are going through the same sequence of trouble-shooting. I first had two new Michelin Symetry tires installed on the front and balanced critically. This was done at a Michelin Tire Dealer. I was told by the tire dealer that the Michelins were quiet in general. However, when reading one of the roadtests, it was mentioned that the Symetry tires give off some road noise, especially on cement road surfaces. This was not my problem...I could live with a slight tire road noise. My noise was pulsating on and off, from 45 to 68 mph. It also came from from the passengers side and was much louder than the normal tire noise. When I took it to the Ford dealer, I had difficulty proving to the technician who was test driving the vehicle, that it was not tire noise. His final words was that he would try another van, same year and compare the sounds. That didn't go over to well with me! Thank God that the Service Manager and Dealership owner had some faith in my description of the problem. They replaced the hub and bearing assembly. Now the bothersome pulsating noise is gone...critically listening however, I can hear slight tire noise as it runs up to 70 mph, as you do in all vehicles. Have your dealer send out a tech with you, to verify your problem. I think after reading all of these Windstar complaints, we are becoming extremely critical...I know I am! If the sound is pulsating, it's definitely the bearing. Today,I road with a buddy in a Lexus 400...the tire noise was tremendous, but continuous. When I questioned him, he said they were low profile tires and this was normal noise. Those tires would be off in a moment with me! Good luck with your noise problem... I know how you feel... Ken0
Thanks for your follow-up comments. I will contact my dealer and try to resolve the issue.
Hello all, i'm back!!!! My last post was pulled, and its been about two weeks since I last posted. I will be careful not to say anything too bad.:)I have calmed down some, so this should be pretty simple. for those of you that dont remember here is a little refresh... bought van in Dec of 2000 (1995 windstar), two weeks later was in for a new engine, 5 mins after picking it up drove it back for a coolant leak and loud sqeaking noise. Was told the push rods and rocker arms were sqeaking due to breaking in period and they didnt see a coolant leak. In shop again a week later as sqeaking noise would not go away and engine was surging while at a stop. Special lubricant was ordered (nobody makes this anymore, they found it in a garage of a former worker) (this was a TSB related issue, but like I said they dont make it anymore). two days later in the shop again for a coolant leak and engine still surging. This time they claim coolant was getting in the compartment and required another engine (two weeks after the replacement of the first one). Surging was due to air intake hose loose. I have not seen my van since.. Feb. 21st. and don't expect to until the person before me is serviced, who is also waiting on a engine. I have this in legal right now as they were aware of this problem in 1998, but placed the van on the lot for sale without checking it over first. I was told the coolant on the engine was from a overspill from refilling, when I bought it. Stupid me, I fell for it. But the evidence out-weighs my stupidty that they knew what they were doing. Stupid them. I am also with legal rights in my state (VA)planning a picket in front of this very well know dealer (a Ford dealer) for late April. Also with legal right's, placing signs all over my car's that this particular dealer sells lemons and provides very poor service. I get to drive around and basically state my complaint for the drivers to see. What a great way to allow other potential buyers to be cautious. If they wont refund my money, then I will try my hardest to make others aware. If you live in virginia (fairfax area) get in touch with me and we can all picket together. Lets protect our rights as consumers. We spend alot of money on vehicles, some of us... even struggle to pay for a car. We should at least for the amount of money, be sold a reliable van or car. I think if the tables were turned, they would not be at all happy either, and wouldnt settle for anything less than a refund for a non working, defective purchase.
Hope this doesnt get pulled.0
cruzer3 Posts: 1I had the transmission re programmed at about 50,000 miles. Now at little over 60,000 miles (warranty just ran out) Service engine Light ON and ABS light ON. I was told it was an oxygen sensor for the Engine light and changed them and nothing. As I was underneath the win star changed the sensors I noted my OIL PAN gasket was off and oil was leaking. How can this be?? It never leaked before and then all of a sudden it started. Well I loosed up the bolts on the OIL PAN and slide the gasket back and tightened them up and the leak is fixed.
Since I was last at the dealer I asked them to give me the part number and diagnostic report that I paid for and NO RESPONSE. I am going to be going to the DEALER and asking of the MANAGER on this one and let everyone know what happens.0
kjclow Posts: 29Note to post 371
They must have greatly increased the oil pan size and sump. My 97 only has a 4.5 quart oil fill with changing the filter. I assumed that this was due to the 3.8 being built in Canada, so the pan held an imperial gallon.
Only major complaint I have is that the brakes wear out entirely too quickly. We have replaced fronts three times and rear twice in 86,000 miles. Fronts are probably due again. I had to replace the speedometer head at Christmas. Around $500. I have never liked the way the thing shifts but am always told that it is normal. So far, knock on wood, no problems with the headgasket. I must have gotten lucky.0
rossmore36 Posts: 3Just had a front coil spring break... while van was sitting in a garage. NTSB sites have a few similar problems. Cost me $ 600 to have both coil springs and struts replaced not to mention a tow of 65 miles to my dealer by 'AAA. That 'AAA towing option is great.... no charge.
Ford called and said to save my receipts in case they have a recall on springs. NTSB has one open and one closed case file on spring breakage recalls. No action yet.0
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sorry guys, I don't know what I was thinking, please check posting #374 for Joseph Ament's e-mail address, I was told he was the one pursuing a class action lawsuit.0
dkarchner Posts: 1I am also receiving similar noises from my 2000 Wind star (a somewhat loud humming noise), best described by someone else on this board as if I was driving on concrete. It started out only being noticeable when I let off the gas when approaching a stop light. Now I hear the noise both when I accelerate and decelerate. I took it to the dealer and they hear it, but have no idea what's causing the problem or how to fix it. The van runs smoothly, has great power, but this noise is killing me. In order to listen to the radio or talk to someone in the car, the volume must be high. I know that it's not the tires because I had no problems in the first 6 months. From what I'm seeing on this site, it could be the hub or bearing assembly. Any other ideas?0
A new hub and wheel bearing seem to be the most logical way to solve this problem. Just like you, I am not having any trouble with the engine, transmission, or tires. The items listed above are all that is left to consider. I have not had time to take my van to the dealer, please let me know if replacing these parts fixes the problem.
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and lo and behold, I got a call from the General Manager at Ted Britt Ford (Virginia) while I was on my way to work. It wasnt what I thought it would be though..... He stated that since I have decided to take legal action, he wants his loaner back immediately!!!!! he said he is not going to pay $30 a day to keep me in a car, when I made this choice. What about my $8800.00 and three car payments when I have only had the car one month since Dec. ?????? He claims that if I want to sue anyone, it should be the manufacturer because this is there problem. Yes, it is the manufacturer's problem, however they did not sell me the car. so end of conversation was that I was to bring the loaner back tomorrow, which now leaves me without any transportation with 4 children. He wouldnt tell me when the third engine would be put in, but since it was at the shop they would still fix it. (reminder.. they have had it since Feb. 21st). Also while at work tonight radio station 97.1 wash fm, advertised that Ted Britt Ford sells nearly 300 used cars a month, and when you buy a used car, they will allow you to have a loaner for life. This was not active when I bought in Dec. Does anyone know if what I am doing is worth all this???? If you need more information as to what has happend to me ith this van then go to the site above, and it goes into great detail. I just want to know if i'm wasting my time. I just need some really good cheering up right now. Thanks.0
You need to find out WHO is paying for the loaner - the dealership or FORD. If this is a FORD dealership and they have offered to replace your engine, it is FORD paying for the loaner (this is part of the engine replacement program) NOT THE DEALER. I would suggest that you get in touch with the FORD Regional Rep for that dealership. They are the person that authorized the initial buy-back you were offered. Explain that regardless of the differences between you, the dealership, and Ford, you were offered a loaner for the duration of the repair and you expect that part of the bargain to be upheld.
Don't get me wrong when I say this... You are partly to blame as well - the engine/transmission reliability of the 95 Wind star has been WELL published on the WEB since 1998. This is the research that you need to do BEFORE you make a purchase.
Having said that, and being the not so proud owner of a 95 AS with 3 tranny replacements and just returned (3/7) from the second engine replacement, "I feel your pain". The frustration in dealing with Ford is just amazing. They know they have a problem with this car (the 95 WS and most other Ford 3.8L V6 engines). I personally think they are "biding their time"; come 2002, the seven year window closes releasing FORD of liability for the car.
BTW - I think you should pursue the legal action. Especially the salesman and sales manager - they are WELL aware of the issues with the 95WS and should have disclosed that to you. Further, I think this works by state, I thought you had 72 hours to rescind any car purchase? I find it awfully ironic that they had they vehicle during that window - forcing you to make a decision. I think you do have a case; and I would not pursue it as a small court claim.
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My Anti-lock brake warning light had been on for a few months. I topped off the brake fluid and the light has not come on for weeks.0
Msg# 197 mentions he had cracks in paint of the roof channels. I have them too. I pointed them out to my dealer and he says my paint warrenty is void because the van has been repainted! I am the only owner and this van has not been repainted. I told him I've seen 3 other 99s in parking lots that have the same problem, he didn't care. Called Ford, they stand by the dealer. Does anyone else have this problem? Maybe we could share VIN numbers. If I call ford and say here are some other vans that have the same problem maybe they would listen. Any other ideas. I can't contact the poster of msg#197 cause he doesn't show his email. Mine is: [email protected]0


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