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Intrauterine Insemination In HIV-Discordant Couples (ARTEMIS)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01173276
Recruitment Status : Terminated (The field has changed, and we have decided to develop a PrEP program.)
First Posted : August 2, 2010
Last Update Posted : February 22, 2016
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|Condition or disease
|HIV-1 Fertility Infertility
|Other: Sperm Washing with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
|Not Applicable
This study aims to assess the feasibility of a novel standard of care technique for intrauterine insemination (IUI) in HIV-discordant couples in the United States. This study will involve couples in which the male partner is HIV positive, but the female partner is negative.
The investigators will institute a protocol similar to those used presently throughout Europe with good success. To date, no HIV seroconversions have occurred in over 4000 inseminations performed in HIV serodiscordant couples.
All male subjects will be on stable HAART and have undetectable serum viral loads prior to insemination. For semen samples, seminal fluid will be separated from sperm using a density gradient/swim-up separation technique. The purified sperm sample will be washed, and screened for HIV RNA using sensitive real-time RT-PCR. Samples with detectable traces of HIV RNA will not be used for insemination. Samples with no detectable traces of HIV RNA will be used for a standard intrauterine insemination of the female partner.
Female subjects will be followed post-insemination for seroconversion and pregnancy. Infants will be followed for seroconversion at birth through 3 months of age.
The data being collected in this pilot feasibility study will be mostly descriptive, lacking sample size to achieve statistical power for testing. However, the investigators will use case-control analysis to compare couples who achieve pregnancy with those who do not across demographics and markers of HIV disease progression. Additionally, the investigators have developed a 14 item, 5-point Likert scale to assesses the psychosocial impact of reproductive health issues stemming from HIV-discordance in both the female and male participants.
The expected duration for any unique subject couple is 3 to 12 months, depending on pregnancy. It is expected that the interventional portion of this study will continue for up to 2 years, depending on pregnancies.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|10 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Intrauterine Insemination In HIV-Discordant Couples
|Study Start Date :
|September 2009
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|September 2012
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|October 2013
- Other: Sperm Washing with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
For semen samples, seminal fluid will be separated from sperm using a density gradient/swim-up separation technique. The purified sperm sample will be washed, and screened for HIV RNA using sensitive real-time RT-PCR. Samples with detectable traces of HIV RNA will not be used for insemination. Samples with no detectable traces of HIV RNA will be used for a standard intrauterine insemination of the female partner.
- Pregnancy [ Time Frame: Sixteen days after IUI ]A serum pregnancy test will be performed 16 days after IUI if menses is missed.
- Post-IUI HIV Infection of Female Subject [ Time Frame: Four weeks after IUI ]The female subject will be tested for HIV by branch-DNA (b-DNA) test four weeks after each insemination.
- Female Subject HIV-1/HIV-2 Serology [ Time Frame: Three, six, nine (pregnant only) and twelve months after insemination ]If the female subject does not become pregnant, she will be tested for HIV-1/HIV-2 serology at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after the insemination. If repeat inseminations are performed, the above-stated timeline will be followed based on the last insemination performed. If the female subject does become pregnant, she will be tested for HIV-1/HIV-2 serology at 3 months, 6 months and 9 months after the insemination, and again at 3 months postpartum.
- Infant HIV-1/HIV-2 Serology [ Time Frame: Three months of age ]For a successful birth, the infant will undergo an HIV-1/HIV-2 serology test at three months of age.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Couples with HIV discordance with an HIV seronegative female partner and HIV seropositive male partner
- Men must be HIV positive with an undetectable viral load (<75 copies/ml)
- Men must be clinical stable on antiretroviral therapy for 6 months
- Men must have a CD4 count > 250 at screening
- Men must be between 18-50 years of age
- Men must have a baseline test sperm preparation demonstrating at least 10 million motile sperm per sample
- Men must have a letter of medical clearance specific for this procedure from primary care physician stating that subject is in good health and psychologically stable
- Men must be willing to have constituent follow-up of HIV care throughout study participation
- Women must have an HIV-1/HIV-2 negative serology at screening
- Women must be between 18-40 years of age
- Women must have a body mass index (BMI) less than 30
- Women must be a non-smoker
- Women must be ovulatory (as determined by LH tracking)
- Women must have normal uterine cavity with at least one documented patent fallopian tube (as determined by hysterosalpingogram)
- Women must have adequate day 3 ovarian reserves: FSH,12 mlU/ml and estradiol<80pg/ml
- Women must have no evidence of active urogenital infection at screening
- Women must have a normal PAP smear and GC/Chlamydia at screening
- Women must have a letter of medical clearance specific to this procedure from subject's primary care physician stating that subject is in good health and psychological stable.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with untreated sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, GC, CT)
- Men with detectable viral load (>75) at screening
- Subjects with any condition (including, but not limited to alcohol and drug use), which, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise the subject's safety or adherence to the protocol
- Subjects with any uncontrollable medical or psychiatric condition that,in the opinion of the investigator, cannot be adequately stabilized and could be considered a contraindication to participation
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01173276
|United States, Massachusetts
|Boston Medical Center
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
|Principal Investigator:
|Margaret M Sullivan, MD
|Boston Medical Center
|Responsible Party:
|Boston Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01173276 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|August 2, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|February 22, 2016
|Last Verified:
|January 2012
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Assisted Reproductive Technology
HIV Discordant
Intrauterine Insemination
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sperm Washing
Genital Diseases, Male
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The recent annular eclipse isn't the only event that will hide some of the Sun this year. Tuesday, June 5, the Earth will be treated to an event that will obscure far less of the Sun, but is more significant both scientifically and due to its rarity: the transit of Venus. For a short period of time tomorrow, Venus' orbit will take it in between the Sun and Earth, casting a small shadow across the surface of the Earth. Prime viewing areas will be in North America, Europe, and parts of Africa and Asia. If this is your sort of thing, it's not to be missed, because the next chance to see a transit won't come around until 2117.
NASA has set up a webpage with details on the transit, and will be webcasting the event if you can't make it to somewhere where it's visible. If a live viewing is an option, you can find a map of local options that can help you find a place to go. As always, directly viewing the sun for any length of time should be approached with caution and done with appropriate equipment.
Past transits of Venus have had some scientific significance from very early on, since they helped astronomers refine orbital models of the Solar System and start calculating the distances between different objects within it. This year's version, however, has taken on new significance due to our recent success in identifying exoplanets.
With the huge collection of exoplanet candidates spotted by the Kepler telescope and other methods, researchers are now considering how to move on to the next step: examining whether we can successfully extract information about an exoplanet's environment using the small fraction of light from distant stars that passes through its atmosphere as the planet orbits in front of its host star. In this case, we'll be able to watch up close with a variety of instruments and analyze what we see using a large amount of knowledge about the composition of Venus' atmosphere. In addition, the ESA has a mission, Venus Express, that will provide information on the planet's atmosphere as the transit takes place.
The transit will also help researchers who are studying the Sun. Due to the detail with which we understand Venus' orbit, we actually know precisely where it will cross the Sun. The Solar Dynamics Observatory will use this to establish an exact location for the Solar North Pole, which will help us interpret further measurements. The contrast between the shadow of Venus and the nearby Sun will also help calibrate some of the instruments on board this observatory. The SDO will attempt to image the atmosphere of Venus in the UV range, which can be used to search for traces of oxygen.
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Authorities said 47-year-old Joyce Meeks died at the scene of a crash near 18th and Van Dorn streets just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
A man driving a van went into the opposite lane, and though the woman tried to avoid a collision, the van crashed into the driver's side of the woman's minivan.
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Our friends had purchased a home in Dorrington from Realtors Tim and Lisa Muetterties. We use to come visit them when we lived in Hawaii and grew to love the area. We moved back to the bay area in June 2009. We wanted to purchase a property in the same area and our friends recommended Tim and Lisa and were very impressed with their professionalism and just good people to be around. They call you back when they say they will. They work great together so if one was busy the other could help. We purchased a property in Arnold September 2009. We just closed escrow April 2019. Tim and Lisa were able to get us top dollar compared to similar properties in the area in many years. We can't imagine that there's better real estate agents in the area. We wish them the best.
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Tim helped us buy a lot in Blue Lake Springs In 1985 and referred us to local contractors to build our cabin in 1986. He also helped us sell it this year after 33 years of wonderful times and memories we had using it. Along the way he helped us when we needed something done but couldn't get there. We recommend his services highly!
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Thank you Tim for the alacrity you serve your clients. When I was worried, you calmed me. When there was confusion, you clarified it.
suggestions for hiking, you where happy to oblige.
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Phil Jones missed the open section of Manchester United training at Carrington this morning ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid.
Jones has been a fitness doubt after injuring his ankle in the FA Cup win over Reading a fortnight ago, although manager Alex Ferguson has vowed to give the England man every chance of making the last 16 second-leg clash at Old Trafford.
Jones' absence is not necessarily an absolute indicator of his chances of facing Jose Mourinho's men, although clearly it is not a positive situation either.
With Jonny Evans training on his own at the start of the session rather than involving himself in the normal keep-ball routines, Ferguson drafted in two reserve-team players to make up the numbers.
Former Charlton trainee Sean McGinty and midfielder Luke Hendrie were the lucky players, but it would be a major surprise if either played any part tomorrow.
Club director Avi Glazer was also present as the build-up to one of the most eagerly-anticipated European games stepped up a notch.
United midfielder Michael Carrick acknowledges nights like tomorrow are the ones that really get his competitive juices flowing.
After almost seven years at Old Trafford – during which time he has won four Premier League titles, won one Champions League and played in two other finals - Carrick has enough experience not to be overwhelmed by the biggest of occasions.
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"These are the nights you live for," he said. "It is extra special.
"There is just something in the air. Everyone comes to the stadium with a spring in their step.
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"The prestige and history of the club suggests we should be challenging in the later stages of these tournaments.
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Ford Freestar Electrical Problems
I have an 04 Monterey minivan an I am experiencing serious electrical problems. The battery light comes on and stays on for about 30 seconds then goes off. After this, the dash lights and radio go off. Most of the time they come back on within a few seconds. Recently I noticed that if I turn the headlights off and then back on, the dash lights and the radio come back on right away. Sometimes when this happens, the display states to "Check braking system" and then goes to "Check traction control." The dealer thought this was related to the aftermarket remote starter I had installed, the starter was in the van for about 18 months before these problems began. I had a new remote starter installed and things were fine for about three months. The exterior lights remain on when this happens and the van runs fine otherwise. Has anyone else experienced any problem like this? Any ideas on what the problem might be? I plan on taking it to a different dealer next week. Thanks
mudster66 Posts: 8We have the same vehicle but, to the best of my knowledge (my wife drives it mostly), we have not had this happen. However, I had to drive it about a week ago and I noticed the display on the radio was flashing and was totally frozen and would not play. I couldn't switch to CD, change stations, nothing. I forgot to ask my wife about it but the next time I used the van (a couple days later) it was fine and hasn't happened since. Not sure if could be similar/related electrical issues causing that as well.
Another thing I noticed is that the cruise control no longer works either. Does anyone know what I could check there? Is there a fuse controlling that which may need to be replaced?
gjgj Posts: 1had a '93 sable wagon. different animal I know. fought electrical problems for a while. tuffy (up the street) fixed it for a couple of hundred $ or so. it was the (let me get this right) steering wheel electrical rotating connections. they have an acronym for it. mechanic also told me to replace another gizmo near the base of the steering wheel and firewall at the same time (done). I thought he was trying to drum up business by replacing the gizmo at the same time. -turns out he was right! an ole timer had to redo his connector as well, but did not replace the gizz. cost him much more $$$. IF you DO NOT replace this other gizmo along w/ the circular connector assy, shame sham sha sh.
as you turn the steering wheel (thousands of times), horns, lights, bags, cruises, etc all go through this electrical box of rotating contacts. sound controls too?? it gets wooorrrn out. 125k for me. also all this stuff is plugged into the Friggin 'puter. = disaster dollars! ford knows about this issue, and the motors manuals even have a specific time code for this operation. software at tuffy shows this too....
trying to replace my 93 sable wagon, but having a hell of a time finding the same features. ... tall guy's tilt wheel (no knee bashing), cornering lights, instruments that a blind guy can see, low deck (so the two old arthritic labradors can get in easily), ability to tow my boat, plenty of trip/luggage/tools/stuff/ room and oh yes--- keep the fiance happy too (not so hard to do).
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Not sure if my problem is electrical or not.....checking to see if anyone else has had this happen. I was driving to Ohio from Northern Michigan last night about 11 pm...doing about 75 mph on a two-lane highway in the left lane, with my four children (ages 13, 10, 8 and most complicating....15 months) when my van simply "died". No sputtering, jerking, or anything else...it was as if I had pulled out the key. Blinkers and windows still worked, but no steering abiltiy (minimal), no brakes, no gas....Thank God the highway was not crowded, and I was able to use all of my strength to turn the wheel about a centimeter, and "coast" over the the shoulder. Luckily, no one was hurt. The van would start again, but "die" after 5 seconds. We were towed to Jackson, Mi. where I had to leave the van until they can see it on Monday. Has this happened to anyone else? Noticed lots of transmission issues with the freestar on this blog. It was really frightening.
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zioderic Posts: 1Arolwing,
I just bought a used 07' Freestar with less than 30k. (Less than 5 days ago in fact). I have been reading posts like yours and I'm curious to see how your story ended or what caused this? I have 3 young kids in the van now, and will take my oldest back to Florida from Georgia on the 13th...so I'm concerned.0
Our problem was quickly identified and remedied....apparently a vaccuum hose came loose, and detached from some area near the fuel pump, causing either too much or too little air (I forget) to circulate with the fuel, which caused the vehicle to stall. They reportedly re-attached the hose and "double-wrapped" it, in hopes it won't happen again. Our van has 17,000 miles on it....clearly it should have been wrapped tighter to begin with. I'd have them check this vaccuum hose and make sure it is secure. It was quite scary. Good luck and safe travels!0
This same thing happened to me today, luckily I did not have my kids with me and safely pulled over. There was no warning. I was driving about 45 mph and it just stalled. No power stearing, no brakes, nothing. I tried to start it a few times afterwards and nothing. The Ford dealership said that later they drove it right into the shop and can't find anything wrong with it. If it was a loose vacuum hose I don't think it would have been able to start back up later. Anyone else have this happen?They said there is nothing on the Ford website that comes up as a problem. My BIL is a Ford mechanic and he said they were telling the truth, there is nothing on Fords website. He is trying to do some research and see if he can find the problem. I told him about everyone on this site. I have had this van in the shop almost every month in the 2 years we have had it for various problems, but this is the first time I have been stranded. I am sick of this lemon!!!0
mmccain1 Posts: 1i have a 2005 freestar with a wierd problem i can't figure out..my when the car is parked -- not running the inside and outside lights will come on at random ..stay on for a random amount of time and go back off..this keeps draining my battery after a night of it..it will stop doing it for months and then do it for weeks???? i called the dealership but they said they never heard of this kind of problem..disconnected the headlight switch to try to isolate the problem but that just makes the headlights stay on all the time...so frustrated and poor...was hoping somebody has seen this before and can steer me in the right direction...thank you....0
I had this problem among many others. Recently I had (someone correct me if this isn't the correct term) the power control module replaced. Moisture was getting in there and causing havoc with my van. Since it has been replaced I haven't had any issues.0
rosco804 Posts: 7i have a 2005 Ford Freestar, with about 90,000km's on it... very long story short.. my wife had it quit on her while driving in a rain storm... the thing would not start... it would turn over, but thats it... after the rain stopped and a while later it would start again, run for a short distance and then quite again, and I mean quit... just like someone turned the key off while driving.. so I blogged the problem and also read about the PCM (power control module) getting wet... I also found Fords Technical Bulletin 06-10-14 on line.. its convered by warranty if you still have one.. I didnt so I bought a really good tube of 100% silicone rubber ($4.00) and following the instructions... I removed the PCM module which had signs of water on it.. the 40 pin connector was also damp inside... left a room fan on both of these for about 4 days straight... put it back in, siliconed the heck out of the recessed connectors (as stated in the tech bulletin), did not use the weather stripping as suggested, as silicone works better... put the thing back together and its perfect (knock on wood, its been two weeks now and about 500kms)... ford dealership wanted $300 to fix it... what bothers me is that they know there is a problem, hence the tech bulletin, but are unwilling to pay for it to get fixed... crazy!!!... anyways, best $4 I have ever spent... now, after all the blogging, I am afraid of my tranny quitting on me... ce le vie!!0
Hello, I have a 04 Mercury Monterey, basically the Freestar. I am also having the stalling/restarting issue. For about a year, it has every once in a while not started after I drove for a long time and the engine was hot. It would always start back up after it sat for 15 to 30 minutes. Then it started doing it all the time. The last 3 times I have driven, it has stalled while driving just like you and other s on this post. It will leave me stranded depending on if i am on a hill or not. Again, I have always gotten it started, but the last time, it took over 1 hour. I asked several car sites for help. they all have said it was the fuel pump. it sort of made sense. After is cools down a bit, it starts, but now I am thinking it has more to do with the vacuum line being loose. I haven't had time to mess with it yet. This will be my first step before I drop the cash on the new pump. Have you had any luck getting it diagnosed and/or fixed? Just curious.0
Hello, I have a 04 Mercury Monterey, basically the Freestar. I am also having the stalling/restarting issue. For about a year, it has every once in a while not started after I drove for a long time and the engine was hot. It would always start back up after it sat for 15 to 30 minutes. Then it started doing it all the time. The last 3 times I have driven, it has stalled while driving just like you and other s on this post. It will leave me stranded depending on if i am on a hill or not. Again, I have always gotten it started, but the last time, it took over 1 hour. I asked several car sites for help. they all have said it was the fuel pump. it sort of made sense. After is cools down a bit, it starts, but now I am thinking it has more to do with the vacuum line being loose. I haven't had time to mess with it yet. This will be my first step before I drop the cash on the new pump. Have you had any luck getting it diagnosed and/or fixed? Just curious. Thanks, Mok0
I did get it figured out, thanks to this site! It is the Power Control Module (PCM). It was getting moisture in there and messing with all of the electrical components of my van. Since being fixed I haven't had any problems. There is a Ford service bulletin for this. If you look back a few pages of posts you will find it. I hope you can get it fixed. There is a pp who dried his out himself and put silicone on it and it has been fine. If it is under warranty, print off the bulletin and take it in. That's what I did.0
mercmonty Posts: 92004 Monterey can't get the warning light to go off, but the tires are fine. Also the traction control will shut off for no reason. The van will buck once in a while going down the hwy like a tranny slip or a misfire. Help please :sick:0
rsc3 Posts: 1What would cause a 2005 freestar to stop suddenly on the highway going 65 mile an hour. NO warning. It just stopped. thankfully I went from the far left lane across 3 lanes of traffic with .no power steering.The electrical system still worked as the lights, windows , radio etc work. I couldn't get the van to restart. We noted in the week or two prior to this that when the air conditioner was turned on it seemed to pull power from the engine...it took longer to go from 30 mph to 50 etc. Once the air conditioner was turned off , then it was easier to get the speed up faster. This was not happening last summer so I know it isn't something that just "happens" when the air is used. It was also raining. It is being service now and they say they were able to drive it into the shop and the computer didn't show any codes & they don't know what it is. So far two days in the service dept. This has scared the crap out of me. I did tell the service manager that I would be dealing with Ford if this wasn't figured out. We were almost killed.0
I'm sure it is the power control module (PCM). Most of us have had the same problem. It happened twice to me before we had the PCM replaced. Moisture gets in because the seal is not good and causes all kinds of electrical problems. The reason the computer doesn't show any codes is because it is a complete power failure. The exact same thing happened with me.0
I know exactly whats going on with this Vehicle. The computer is getting wet and shorting out. My 2005 Ford freestar did the same thing and was in the shop three times within 40 days, It had to be towed to the dealer on two occasions. First time they replaced the computer. Second time they replaced the shroud that disperses the
water away from computer supposedly and dried out the computer. the third time they said it was a design flaw and said that the computer was still wet from last time.
I put 30,000 miles a year on my car. This car was 3 years old and out of warranty.
this time I gave them the keys. And bought a Toyota. This was a dangerous situation losing power in the middle of the Highway. I'm being sued by Marine Federal for the balance of 15,000.00 owed on Vehicle after auction sold it for $5,000
roughly $4,000 under value. by the way this is a lemon. electric windows don't work sometimes, Door locks pop up and down by themselves or sometimes don't work at all. door ajar lights and chime refuse to go off. Windshield wipers and radio would come on and off without being turned on. and air conditioner compressor fried within second year of ownership. I believe this was all caused by the same thing, Rain and moisture getting into the computer. a design flaw that the dealer said it had after they could not fix it they had the audasity to tell me to take it to a body shop. I wish I had to money to sue the crap out of Ford for ruining my credit and almost putting me out of business. If I were you I would see what kind of Lemon law you have in your state. and by all means when it comes to cars, Stay away from American made. I love America But our cars are crap0
barrybeck1 Posts: 11So since we all agree on the PCM being the problem and I know there are actually 3 of them in the Freestar, can anyone tell me where they are located in the Van. Maybe I should check them out before winter really sents in!0
2004 ford freestar sel 4.2L
I'm having problems with rough/stalling engine while idle. This is not good when you're waiting at a stop light and frustrating when you're in a drive thru. It occasionally pulses when going down the highway threatening to stall. It has done it once I believe while on the highway, but a few times while in motion in town. It sometimes starts back up and other times I've had to let it sit before I could restart it. The other part of it is that when I press on the gas at times there is a sound like a coin rattling in a can coming from the engine. Could I be right that it's the PCM or is it the fuel pump? :confuse:
Other info: the transmission was replaced in Sept 09 and the vacuum hose in Feb
there were previously codes that banks 1 and 2 were running lean, but there is no check engine light coming on now. Any suggestions are appreciated!0
My van has had me stranded several times, the first two times I had to have the van towed to my mechanic. It took the second time for him to figure out it was the fuel reset button. The fuel pump would shut off for no reason and the engine would stop due to no fuel. I have to open the back panel in the van where the jack is and push the red button (fuel pump switch) and the van will start right on up. I have called ford and it is not under a recall, maybe we should pressure them since this can cost us our lives on the road. It will cost too much money for me to repair it. Always check this button first before calling the tow company. If you do not have a smart or honest mechanic it may cost you dearly...0
check the fuel resest button, push the button if the van stalls and will not start. the button is located in the trunk area behind the right panel behind the tail lights.0
ploneill68 Posts: 1OK.. We have had the same issues as all of you... tire light not going off.. radio going crazy... car jurking forword when starting... starting van, and when the car is put into drive.. it stalls....
So far we have replaced the PCM.. and no the van won't even start..
Ford needs to answer to this...0
nakay14 Posts: 1Hi, I had a similar issue, which came down to a loose vacuum hose . There are quite a few, so you may just want to check them to make sure they are connected properly. Also may want to check for any damaged ones. I have a 2004 Freestar & I have to say it is a tank & we really like it. The only problem we have had so far is that the passenger side window won't roll down or up. I'm thinking it might be a fuse, but so far haven't located it. The owner's manual has been no help. Anyone have any ideas? Any help help would be much appreaciated, as I don't want to take a simple problem into the dealership, because we just can't afford that right now. Thanks & everyone have a wonderful day!0
tdougharty Posts: 1I had the same problem with my van but with the drivers side window. It turned out that it wasn't an electrical problem at all. I took the door panel off and moved the window motor with my hand and it started working. I noticed that when the window got all the way to the top or bottom, the motor would torque and then it would quit working again. If I held the motor with my hand towards the inside of the vehicle, It would work every time. I took some wire ties and wrapped around the motor to the inside of the door frame (there is a hole in the door panel frame right by the very bottom of the motor). This held the motor towards the inside of the car when it hit top or bottom and fixed the problem. So far its been working for about a month.0
Yeah, we still don't know exactly what it is. All the vacuum hoses have either been replaced or checked over thoroughly. One time when it was acting up I wiggled things and when I jiggled the Mass Airflow Sensor just right it started running normal. Since we had previously changed that MAF sensor out we just cleaned it and the connector and it still gave us problems. So for the time being we are driving the van without the MAF in and it's been running just fine. lol It's like $180 part so we'll change it out when we get the extra money and hope that's what it was, just another faulty MAF sensor. I'll keep posted once we replace it though. thanks0
bassman66 Posts: 1It is amazing. We seem to have exactly the same problems that everyone has listed. The passenger window has supposedly been fixed twice...as soon as the work is out of warranty, it seems to break again. We have had alot of the same problems. The tire light would not go off, radio going crazy, the car "was" jurking forword when starting and stall. It stopped and would not start again. The cam sensor, the computer, and one other major item have all been replaced...and we are told that it still will not start...Is the 2004 Freestar under any types of recalls for all the recurring problems?0
I have had many of these WIndstar/Freestar vans....AND problems. Just disvicered yesterday....pull the PCM out (under Pass side cowel in engine compartment...all the way to left (when facing motor) and and right under Windshield. The Pcm has a plug that screws on...remove plug....LOOK AT plug. Any green pins or green areas? 100% of these vehicles get a wet PCm- pulll the PCM out and replace it and I bet your problems awill end IF IF you seal the PCm and plug with diaelectric grease. I just ordered a new PCM yesterday...ebay at $80.00. Good luck!0
I fixed the problem by giving the vehicle back to the dealership under the lemon law.
Bought a Toyota instead. I will never buy a ford again0
bods Posts: 1Hi everyone,I`m in the UK trying to help out my wifes sister in Virginia,her Ford Free Star developed a fault when she ran it low on gas,she did`nt run out but the engine management light came up on the dash. When she got it checked apparently the fault code read as, high fuel pressure. The mechanic checked the pressure and it was normal,so he reset the system,a few days later the lamp came on again,she took it back to the garage and had it re checked, again the fuel pressure was normal,so the mechanic said its just one of those things,dont worry to much about it. The problem I can see is,what if something else goes wrong,the lamp is already lit.I`m wondering could it be a faulty sensor,the mechanic says they about $180.. to change but wont gaurenttee that it would cure the problem. Anybody had this problem?0
I would suggest reading about PCM faults (other related messages) and mis-diagnosis of problems due to PCm getting wet. Good Luck~0
Thanks on the Info for where to look for the PCM. We pulled off the cowls and got to the PCM unscrewed it and it is just fine. No signs on either the PCM or the plug that there is or was a moisture problem. So onto the next item, the Ignition control Module. But not quite sure where it is on our 2004 Freestar. The Haynes manual only gives the location of the windstar ICM not the Freestar. lol
Since we have had both O2 sensor checked this only leaves the MAF, the ICM, the Fuel pump or that reset switch. Will get the ICM checked by next weekend for sure.
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When the Tallulah Falls hydroelectric plant began generating electricity in 1913, it was among the first such plants in the United Sates. Georgia Railway and Power (which later became Georgia Power Company) built the Tallulah Falls plant to provide power for their streetcar system in Atlanta. The company soon followed with the construction of additional dams on the Tallulah River in Rabun County: Burton dam in 1919, Mathis Dam in 1924, and Nacoochee Dam in 1926.
So it is interesting to note that Rabun County's first electrical power did not come from Georgia Power, but instead from a local entrepreneur. In fact there was not sufficient local demand for Georgia Power Company to run lines. Thomas E. Roane built his own hydroelectric plant on Stekoa Creek.
Roane applied for a charter in 1908 under the name of Clayton Light and Water Works Company. By 1914, he had run power lines to Clayton and was serving more than fifty businesses and homes. In the next decade, Mr. Roane realized that his plant was not able to supply the demand for electric current in Clayton, and he made arrangements with Georgia Power to connect with their lines in Lakemont. The connection was made in July of 1927, which allowed Mr. Roane to buy current from Georgia Power as needed. He sold his company to Georgia Power in December 1928.
In September of 1929, Georgia Power completed running its own lines to Rabun, assuring residents and businesses in the county of all the electricity they needed. In that same month, street lights were installed in Clayton.
Meanwhile in the northern part of Rabun County in September 1928, a group of citizens met and agreed to build a hydroelectric plant to serve the city of Dillard and the surrounding community, including the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Another local resident, J.B. McCrary, built the dam and generating plant on Mud Creek at the base of Estatoah Falls north of Dillard. His engineering company bore the expense of building the plant, and the citizens of the community agreed to pay for building the lines from the main trunk line to their residences and businesses. They began soliciting customers in January 1929.
The plant, known as Rabun Land and Water Company, served the community for decades, and was purchased by Georgia Power Company in 1960. The purchase included the dam and powerhouse, 59 miles of distribution facilities, two full-time employees, and a 1960 Chevrolet pickup truck. Now called Estatoah, the plant continues to generate electricity for Georgia Power. It is by far the smallest Georgia Power hydro plant, but it continues to be a reliable source of electricity for the residents served on its distribution lines.
Into the 1930s in Rabun, as well as other areas in Georgia and the United States, electricity was still only available to city residents. In 1936, Congress passed the Rural Electrification Act to establish the REA as a full-scale agency of the government for the purpose of loaning money to cooperatives and other groups to build rural power lines. Habersham Electric Membership Cooperative was formed in 1938 in order to bring electricity to the rural areas of Habersham, Hall, White, Stephens, Rabun and Lumpkin counties. It is a non-profit member-owned cooperative. Forming a cooperative was necessary, because at that time it was not profitable for the investor-owned power suppliers, such as Georgia Power, to build power lines to the farm families spread out in the rural areas.
The newly formed co-op hired the engineering firm, J.B. McCrary (the same company that built the Estatoah Plant), to build their power lines. The first 70 miles of line were energized in Habersham, Rabun and White counties on May 15, 1939. Even with these advances, it was still decades before all the remote rural areas had electricity. The most recent was in 1972 when, following a ten-year campaign, electric power lines were finally brought to Tate City.
This little composition was included in the letter that Rabun Land and Water Company sent to homes and business owners encouraging them to get "wired up and connected."
Let Estatoah Do Your Work
Electric Service on Tap
It's now ready for you night and day, springing to the task from the electric generator at the foot of Estatoah Falls.
The kilowatts you hear so much about are YOUR SERVANTS. They banish drudgery. They bring convenience, comfort, ease, cheer, and joy to your home.
Let these silent and unobtrusive servants work for you. They're always ready to leap to the task. They never rest or talk back. They're tireless, day and night, Sundays and holidays, every hour of every day of every year.
Make your home bright with electric light. Now you can afford the electric servant that will make your home brighter, more cheerful, happier.


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CinePrint Brings Movement and Sound to Lexus ES Print Ad
Lexus is using CinePrint technology to bring print advertisements to life using an iPad. Unlike QR codes that display info on smartphones, CinePrint turns the paper into an interactive ad. The new interactive Lexus ES ad will first appear in the October 15 issue of Sports Illustrated.
Placing an iPad running the Lexus ES video from the iPad edition of Sports Illustrated behind the ES print ad page appears to put the car in motion. Music begins to play as the Lexus ES in the print ad revs its engine and flashes its lights. As the background changes, the ES' wheels spin as fireworks color the sky above the car.
Though this is the first we've heard of technology like CinePrint, we're sure it won't be the last time an automaker uses something similar to make an impact with print-magazine advertising. While it might simply be easier to watch videos about the 2013 Lexus ES on the iPad itself, the illusion provided by the interactive technology gives it a different appeal. Check out the video below and tell us what you think of the Lexus ES' new interactive print ad.
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Anyone know of Atheist romance/erotic books or if there's a market for such? I have searched with zero luck. From what I can gather, there is none. If such a book were to be written and Atheist characters included, what would be chances of it being accepted? From what I have seen so far (old info from the web), the idea was shot down due to the controversy.
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well.. there's a movie.. i guess book?
the best actually that i've seen w/atheist /god stuff..
Thanks. I've seen the movie and it was okay. From what I'm gathering through various research, publishers frown on targeting a specific religious audience when it comes to this genre.
You might want to join this group: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/62938-vaginal-fantasy-hangout and post on their forum about it. One of the moderators is Felicia Day (yes, this is the reason I joined it. Blame my girl crush), so you might have a chance of getting some intelligent answers from the members. Good luck!
Thanks! I'm actually a member but haven't been on in forever--completely forgot about it.
I haven't logged into Atheist Nexus in possibly a year.
I really don't want to think very often about people's sex lives. However, I've met Psychologist and author Darrel Ray of "The God Virus" when he visited Indiana. He's also written "Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality:" http://www.amazon.com/Sex-God-Religion-Distorts-Sexuality/dp/097095... There's also a Facebook group for the book and he's sometimes on podcasts. I haven't read either book yet. "Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality" is non-fiction. Darrel is an email friend of mine and on Atheist Nexus. I hope this helps.
Edit: Atheist Nexus has an ad to click on for Mirror Reversal and claims that it is "Confederacy of Dunces" meets "Eyes Wide Shut." I know practically nothing about the book. The link is here: http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Reversal-ebook/dp/B007FKB2XM/ref=tmm_k...
Thanks. I actually went to the ad and there wasn't much to look at in way of reviews.
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To everyone's surprise, price tagged at $ 2 Billion, Antilla (named after the mythical island) is in India and is world's first billion dollar home. Indeed, like its name, it houses stuff that surrounds myth!
Owner is India's richest, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance fame whose net worth was 43 Billion in March of this year and was the 5th richest in the world.
The only remotely comparable high-rise property currently on the market is the 70 million dollar triplex penthouse at the Pierre Hotel in New York, designed to resemble a French chateau, and climbing 525 feet in the air.
When the Ambani residence is finished in January, completing four years of design and construction, it will be 27 story and 550 feet high (height which normally houses 60 floors) with 400,000 square feet of interior space. (Click on the picture to see a video).
However, all of this has not been without its share of controversies. Antilla is being built on land sold to Ambanis' to be used as orphanage by Waqf Board.The land measuring 11793 sq yards was sold in 2004 by the trust for a charitable purpose of looking after the destitutes and orphan children belonging to the Khoja Mohammedan community. The land was given to the Maharashtra State Board of Waqf by Jivagi Raje Scindia in 1957. The MoU was signed with four companies namely Antillia Commercials, Saphire Realtors, Rockline Constructions and Baun Foundation trust.
The Waqf Board has told the Supreme Court that it sold the property thinking it was to be used for an orphanage and that commercial buildings are not allowed on Waqf land. Property having a market value of Rs 400 crore was sold only for Rs 21.05 cr to M/s Antillia Commercial, a company of Reliance group of Industries. Rs 16 crores were also paid to Waqf Board for No Objection Certificate.
The Supreme Court on Friday decided not to intervene in the construction of the building on Waqf board land in Mumbai and has directed the matter back to the Bombay high court.
Critics have also said that showing off such extravagant wealth in a country rife with poverty is insensitive and ethically questionable. This is excessive and ostentatious given that more than 65 percent of Mumbai's 18 million residents live in tenements.
Features which have made it the world's best:
- The first six floors will be reserved for parking alone, and that too for cars belonging only to Mukesh's family. Space for a total of 168 imported cars has been earmarked here.
- Where possible, the designers say, whether it's for the silver railings, magnificient crystal chandeliers, woven area rugs or steel support beams, the Ambanis are using Indian companies, contractors, craftsmen and materials firms.
- Elements of Indian culture juxtapose newer designs. For example, the sinks in a lounge extending off the entertainment level, which features a 65 seat movie theater and wine room, are shaped like ginkgo leaves (native to India) with the stem extending to the faucet to guide the water into the basin.
- The top floors of entertaining space, where Ambani plans to host business guests (or just relax) offer panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
- No two floors are alike in either plans or materials used. If a metal, wood or crystal is part of the ninth-floor design, it shouldn't be used on the eleventh floor, for example. The idea is to blend styles and architectural elements so spaces give the feel of consistency, but without repetition.
- Atop six stories of parking lots, Antilla's living quarters begin at a lobby with nine elevators, as well as several storage rooms and lounges.
- Down dual stairways with silver-covered railings is a large ballroom with 80% of its ceiling covered in crystal chandeliers. It features a retractable showcase for pieces of art, a mount of LCD monitors and embedded speakers, as well as stages for entertainment. The hall opens to an indoor/outdoor bar, green rooms, powder rooms and allows access to a nearby "entourage room" for security guards and assistants to relax.
- On the health level, local plants decorate the outdoor patio near the swimming pool and yoga studio. The floor also features an ice room where residents and guests can escape the Mumbai heat to a small, cooled chamber dusted by man-made snow flurries. Each family member has a separate gymn here.
- For more temperate days, the family will enjoy a four-story open garden. In profile, the rebar-enforced beams form a "W" shape that supports the upper two-thirds of the building while creating an open-air atrium of gardens, flowers and lawns.
- Gardens, whether hanging hydroponic plants, or fixed trees, are a critical part of the building's exterior adornment but also serve a purpose: The plants act as an energy-saving device by absorbing sunlight, thus deflecting it from the living spaces and making it easier to keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. An internal core space on the garden level contains entertaining rooms and balconies that clear the tree line and offer views of downtown Mumbai.
- Antilla's shape is based on Vaastu, an Indian tradition much like Feng Shui that is said to move energy beneficially through the building by strategically placing materials, rooms and objects. At Antilia, the overall plan is based on the square, which is Vaastu's basic geometric unit, and a garden level occupies the tower's midsection, the point where all energies converge according to the Vaastu Purusha Mandala.
- The 27-story building is eco-friendly, with hydroponically grown plants cooling the building and filtering its air, limiting the need for air-conditioning. With vertical gardens, you can use the whole wall almost like a tree and increase the green area of the site by five or 10 times over what it would be if you just did a green roof.
The four floors at the top, just below the hellipad that provides a view of the Arabian Sea and a superb view of the city's skyline, is where Mukesh with his wife Neeta, their three kids and Mukesh's mother Kokilaben, will reside. Nearly 600 people would attend to the six in the family.
The residence tower stands on Mumbai's Altamount Road on an acre site where real estate costs as much as $1800/square foot. Mumbai is the densest city of India with almost 30,000 people per square kilometer.
The architects, Perkins + Will and Hirsch Bedner Associates, the designers behind the Mandarin Oriental, based in Dallas and Los Angeles, were picked up by Nita Ambani, who was recently in news for being gifted a $59 million air jet by her husband on her 44th birthday! The jet, like their new home, was fitted with a plush bar with mood lighting, a master bedroom, showers and a state-of-the-art entertainment cabin.
The architects and designers say,"You are looking at the model for the buildings of the future."


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The Montreal Canadiens have signed head coach Michel Therrien to a four-year contract extension on Saturday, two weeks after they were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Therrien, who has coached the Canadiens for the past two seasons, has one year remaining on his contract before the extension starts.
He led Montreal to the playoffs twice in the past two years, falling to the Ottawa Senators in five games in the first round in 2012-13. He followed that up with a loss to the New York Rangers in six games in the Eastern Conference final this year.
Earlier this month, Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin confirmed that Therrien would be back behind Montreal's bench.
Therrien also coached the Canadiens for parts of the 2000-2003 seasons.
Prior to his second stint with Montreal, Therrien coached the Pittsburgh Penguins for parts of four seasons, making it to the Stanley Cup finals in 2008 before losing to the Detroit Red Wings in six games.


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http://i.imgur.com/0ntB4Fd.jpg [front photo 1]
http://i.imgur.com/0qi5fWo.jpg [front photo 2]
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- Is the suit jacket too long? I'm 5 foot 7 and I think my torso and arms are relatively longer than my legs so I was thinking that maybe my jacket length should be closer to mid crotch? Should I ask for it to be shortened by 1 inch?
- Are the jacket sleeves also a bit too long? I was thinking of shortening it by 1/4 inch?
- How do the shoulders look? Are they a bit too broad and padded? Should the lapel widths be wider to match the shoulder?
- Are the trousers looking disproportionately slim, should they be widened?
I realize I can't change some of these things but I want to know for my next suit. Any other comments?
Thank you!
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered a broad review of the country's energy infrastructure, noting that factors such as rising demand and climate change have put increased pressure on the aging system.
In a statement announcing the launch of a Quadrennial Energy Review, the White House said an associated task force would spend the next year studying the systems required for "transporting, transmitting, and delivering energy."
The first report, with recommendations, would be due January 31, 2015.
"Our current infrastructure is increasingly challenged by transformations in energy supply, markets, and patterns of end use; issues of aging and capacity; impacts of climate change; and cyber and physical threats," said the president's memo establishing the review.
"Any vulnerability in this infrastructure may be exacerbated by the increasing interdependencies of energy systems with water, telecommunications, transportation, and emergency response systems."
The task force report would serve as a "roadmap" to address such challenges, the memo said.
Plans for the Quadrennial Energy Review, known as a QER, have been underway for months. Global energy markets have been transformed by a boom in U.S. shale oil and natural gas production, and the administration must deal with issues including pipelines, fracking and transport of crude oil by rail. There have also been calls to allow exports of U.S. crude.
The White House noted that domestic oil production has grown more than 50 percent since Obama took office in 2009 and natural gas production was at its highest-ever levels, conditions that were testing aging U.S. infrastructure.
Some lawmakers, including Lisa Murkowski of oil-rich Alaska, the top Republican on the Senate Energy Committee, are pressing the government to end a decades-old ban on exporting U.S. crude oil.
Energy experts welcomed the move.
"This action taken by the White House is a smart one," said Margot Anderson, executive director of think tank Bipartisan Policy Center's Energy Project. "A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill calling for a QER in the last few Congresses, and many think tanks and groups off the Hill have also hailed the utility of a QER."
The idea of a QER has been in discussion for years. It was one of the recommendations made last March by the president's high-profile Council of Advisors on Science and Technology for his second-term climate strategy.
Obama also called for the QER in a June speech unveiling his climate change action plan.
The review would be similar to the energy department's ongoing Quadrennial Technology Review, which assesses the agency's technology policies. It also resembles the Defense Department's Quadrennial Defense Review, which assesses current threats, challenges and capabilities to better address future conflicts.
David Pumphrey, a former deputy assistant secretary for international energy cooperation at the Department of Energy, said the January 2015 deadline was aggressive given the amount of work required to bring the involved agencies together.
"I think this is an important effort to try to come up with something that's been very difficult in the past, which is integrating a wide variety of views in the administration about the various aspects of energy policy," said Pumphrey, now a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, a Washington-based think-tank.
He said it was possible that big policy decisions, such as the issue of U.S. oil exports, would be timed so as not to pre-empt the results of the QER.
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Um, hi. You may remember me. My name's Amethyst, and I blog sporadically.
So, people tell me I have writer's block, and I have cringed, wondering if they're right. You know back several months ago, when I told you I was doing a massive rewrite and it was going to take a lot of hard work and even more time, because it was so detailed? Yeah, I got 3/4 into it and just stalled out. For months. Nada. and it wasn't even like I just didn't know What Happens Next, because I did know. I knew everything that happened. And as time went by, my brain added even more to the plot, side-stories, backgrounds, and character profiles, but none of it got me to open up a file and start typing. All that amazing info lay comatose on post-it notes, scraps of paper, a miscelaneous file for the trilogy, but never worked into the actual book.
I didn't know why. I'm still confused. But I do know my friend Julie has informed me I will be 'given s**t' if I don't have at least the last 50 or so pages adapted (typos and whatnot not included) within a week, and my friend, Robb (Pops, to me) has volunteered a full read-through to help with a serious case of feedback deprivation. Both will be able to see things I can't, and I trust their suggestions.
So, that's where we stand. Let's hope I'm not a rippling puddle before it's all over. You can never tell with Julie.
Personal Note: I am exceptionally proud to have a toddler who is adept in the 'pretend' uses of light sabers, zanpactou, air bending, and sonic screwdrivers.
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Um, hi. You may remember me. My name's Amethyst, and I blog sporadically.


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Miley unable to clamp down on rough night
PHOENIX -- Standing at his locker visibly frustrated, it didn't long for Wade Miley to explain why he lost his third consecutive game Saturday. What escaped him though was why he couldn't fix the problem.
Unable to throw many strikes early in at-bats, the 26-year-old became one-dimensional and the Padres teed off.View Full Game Coverage
PHOENIX -- Standing at his locker visibly frustrated, it didn't long for Wade Miley to explain why he lost his third consecutive game Saturday. What escaped him though was why he couldn't fix the problem.
Unable to throw many strikes early in at-bats, the 26-year-old became one-dimensional and the Padres teed off.View Full Game Coverage
Surrendering seven runs in a 3 2/3-inning outing in which 41 percent of his 70 pitches were balls, Miley and the D-backs fell, 10-4, to San Diego at Chase Field.
"Didn't get ahead of guys, was behind a lot so I had to throw more fastballs and they were all over it," said Miley, adding that his erratic command wasn't mechanics-related. "That's what happens. I have to get back after it tomorrow and figure things out."
Adding to Miley's displeasure was the fact that twice in his outing he came within an out of escaping a jam, but twice the Padres rallied against him for a combined six two-out hits, resulting in the seven runs charged to Miley.
"He didn't have very good command, he couldn't command his fastball," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said. "These guys are a good-hitting team so if you leave it up over the plate, they'll get after it pretty good."
Even with the defeat, the D-backs remained in first place thanks to the Giants taking down the Rockies earlier in the day. All three clubs are tied atop the National League West with a 27-22 record.
Miley's brief outing Saturday night matched his shortest start of his career. He also went 3 2/3 innings on June 30 against Milwaukee. After finishing April with a 2.37 ERA, Miley has a 6.91 ERA through five starts in May.
"Sometimes the game speeds up on you rather than you slowing it down," he said. "I just have to overcome it and move on."
The majority of the damage came in the fourth inning when Miley, who held a 4-2 lead at the time, surrendered four consecutive two-out singles after retiring two of the first three batters of the frame. In the same sequence, a line drive off the bat off Jedd Gyorko struck the lefty in the back of his left knee, but he said it didn't affect him.
"It hurt a little bit but it goes away," Miley said. "It wasn't like I was throwing good then the comebacker happened and I threw bad. I was just very inconsistent."
After Gibson removed Miley from the game, Tony Sipp came in and served up one more two-out hit, this time a two-run double off of the bat of Everth Cabrera, who finished a triple shy of the cycle.
Offensively, Eric Chavez turned in most of the production Saturday, continuing his stellar month at the plate by driving in three runs including the first two of the game when he smacked an 86-mph changeup from Padres starter Andrew Cashner into the right-field bleachers for a towering home run. Two innings later, the 35-year-old came within a few inches of launching another homer, instead settling for a warning-track sacrifice fly.
"He swung the bat well," Gibson said.
In 52 May at-bats, Chavez is batting .434 with eight extra-base hits, 13 RBIs and 10 runs scored.
After Cabrera tied the game in the third with a two-run homer, the D-backs responded to give Miley another lead in their half of the inning, plating a pair of runs on four singles, including an RBI hit from Paul Goldschmidt.
That was all the D-backs would get, though, failing to score over the final six innings. Arizona matched San Diego with 12 hits in the game but didn't string the offensive production together as well.
"We were in the game early and then they shut us down," Gibson said. "Cashner got rolling pretty good. He had a 29-pitch inning then he got us pretty quick. He threw the ball well. He was sharper and we made earlier outs, couldn't sustain any pressure."
Following Miley's early departure, Josh Collmenter, Will Harris, Matt Reynolds and Brad Ziegler combined to work the final 5 1/3 frames, allowing three runs, only one of which was earned thanks to a pair of errors charged to the Arizona defense that entered the game leading the Majors in fielding percentage (.992).
"Just wasn't a very good game for us all around," Gibson said.
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Ebenezer Ogundeko, Thomas Jefferson's dynamic defensive end considered one of the top players in the country at his position, has set official visits to Syracuse, Florida and Notre Dame. He is considered Ole Miss, Arizona State and Alabama for the other two.
As of now, however, Syracuse and Florida are at the top of the 6-foot-4, 240-pound standout's list.
"I'm feeling those schools the most," he said. "I can see myself going there. They're great schools, I feel comfortable there."
Ogundeko, who initially committed to UConn before de-committing once his stock rose meteorically, is planning to pick a school in December or possibly January at the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Fla. He will begin classes for college in January as he is graduating a semester early from Jefferson.
He has developed a close bond with coaching staffs from both Syracuse and Florida and is familiar with players at both schools. At Florida, Ogudneko frequently talks to head coach Will Muschamp, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and defensive line coach Bryant Young and texts with defensive tackle Dominique Easley, the former Curtis star. Syracuse is loaded with city products and good friend Augustus Edwards, a running back at Tottenville, has committed to Syracuse. Ogundeko is close with defensive backs coach John Anselmo and head man Doug Marrone.
Ogundeko said the odds are "strong" he will go to Florida or Syracuse, but didn't rule out the others.
"I'm going to take official visits and see if one of these [other] schools are best for me," he said.
Brooklyn Tech's Gales looking at six schools: Brooklyn Tech wide receiver/running back/cornerback James Gales has a top six of Fordham, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Monmouth and Villanova. The rising senior has visited Fordham and Monmouth twice apiece and plans to see the other four schools on his list. Gales, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound speedster who ran for 1,125 yards and 14 touchdowns last season in addition to hauling in two interceptions on defense, will commit early in the season, possibly in September, he said.
All the schools are recruiting him differently. Fordham likes Gales at receiver, Columbia and Villanova see him as a safety and Monmouth envisions him as a running back or cornerback. The school's location, its academics and playing time will all factor into the decision.
"They are very good institutions, great academic schools, good football programs on the rise," he said.
Hayes' Dawson staying patient: George Dawson isn't in a rush to make a college decision. The multi-faceted Cardinal Hayes wide receiver has been offered a roster spot by Princeton after a huge day in their camp in July, has offers from Bryant and Fordham and also has interest from Boston College and UConn.
"Hopefully I get a few more offers during the season and have a good year," said Dawson, a senior. "Right now I am just waiting it out to see how it goes."
There is a lot to like about the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Dawson. He averaged 15.6 yards a catch, grabbed four touchdowns and could see even more action this season with Tim Jones at Kennedy. Dawson also has a 90 average and a high SAT score. He is one of the Cardinals most versatile players as he also sees time at safety and as a punter.
"Obviously people in scouting reports know they have to plan for him," Hayes coach C.J. O'Neil said. … "If all goes well, he will be at Princeton. If all goes better, who know where he will be."
Notes: Jefferson wide receiver/running back Kendall (Speedy) Thomas is hearing from Arizona State, Syracuse and UConn the most. He recently visited Arizona State. Thomas' academics are in order, coach Gus Cyrus said, and he will take the SAT's in October. … Xaverian seniors Zach Kearney and Jonathan Badyna both have preliminary interest from UConn and Syracuse. Kearney also has Wagner, Monmouth, Central Conneticut State and a host of I-AA schools looking at him and Bedyna has interest from New Hampshire, Monmouth and Fordham. … Holy Cross coach Tom Pugh said that Stony Brook, James Madison and Delware are close to offering defensive lineman Malachi Hoskins and reciever/cornerback Lekeith Celestain.