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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Mounted at about ear level on tripods, microphones are capturing the sound of quiet at the Grand Canyon.
The four microphones are attached to sound level meters and computers that will later screen out all manmade sounds, such as the chatter of hikers, the rumble of cars and the buzz of sightseeing planes and helicopters. All that will be left will be the sounds of nature: the wind in the trees, the chirping of birds, for example.
Park officials are doing this because they need to establish the natural decibel level at the Grand Canyon before policymakers can decide whether the current noise-reduction regulations governing flights over America's most breathtaking natural wonder are adequate.
Although the listening devices are new, the effort to determine whether the park is as quiet as it should be goes back a generation.
Congress said in 1975 that natural quiet is a resource at the Grand Canyon, just like the animals and the vegetation, and must be protected.
At the time, flights over the canyon were virtually unregulated. But little was done about the aircraft until a helicopter and a sightseeing plane collided 2,000 feet above the canyon floor in 1986, killing 25 people.
The federal National Parks Overflights Act passed the following year, establishing flight corridors, altitude requirements and caps on the number of flights. The law also required that natural quiet be substantially restored to the park.
The problem was that no one defined "substantial restoration" and no one knew what "natural quiet" sounded like at the canyon. That has contributed to years of fighting among air tour operators, environmentalists and policymakers.
What constituted substantial restoration of quiet remained unsettled until 1994. The standard was set at half or more of the park having no audible aircraft noise at least 75 percent of the day. That did not settle the issue, though.
"Even what we meant by the `day' was a contentious issue for many years," said Ken McMullen, overflights and natural soundscape manager for the park. Officials finally defined "day" as 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., a standard the air tour operators still do not like.
But without knowing what decibel level constitutes "natural quiet" at the Grand Canyon, it is impossible to say whether substantial restoration has occurred over the park, which had about 83,000 sightseeing flights in 2003.
So in April, canyon officials began gathering data using microphones placed in the four major types of vegetation, away from developed areas of the park. The sounds will then be plugged into a computer model that will determine the Grand Canyon's natural decibel level.
Many computer models for determining noise levels are designed for big cities and airports, not the unique terrain of the Grand Canyon. It took four years of study before the National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration found a model that seemed valid for the Grand Canyon.
By next winter, Grand Canyon officials should have an idea of how close they are to natural quiet in the summer and whether the current regulations are adequate. By next year, they hope to have an assessment that covers the winter months.
After that, it could still take years before the Park Service, air tour operators, environmentalists, Indian tribes and others can come to terms on the flight regulations.
But Steve Bassett, president of the U.S. Air Tour Association, expressed optimism. "It just seems like all the stars are starting to align, and we will get something done," he said.
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First French File-Sharer Sentenced To Disconnection Under Hadopi; But Judgment May Be Unenforceable
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As we've noted before, Hadopi has been a colossal failure on just about every metric, and now seems on the way out. But French taxpayers' money is still being wasted on the scheme, which continues to send out huge numbers of warnings. Ironically, given its imminent demise, Hadopi seems to have finally claimed its first disconnection victim, as PC Inpact reports (original in French.) The person involved has been sentenced to disconnection for 15 days, and must pay a €600 fine. Strangely, it seems that he or she shared only a couple of works, so even that brief period seems harsh. However, there is still scope for an appeal, so the sentence is not yet definite.
And as PC Inpact explains, even if it is confirmed, it may be unenforceable: although access to the Web can be cut, Hadopi's rules state that the filtering must not affect email, private messaging, telephone or any associated TV services. Since these are typically all provided together, that may be tricky, or even impossible. Hadopi says it only hands out suspensions: it doesn't concern itself about how -- or even if -- they can be implemented.
So after years of operation, all that the three-strikes approach has to show for the millions that have been spent, are a handful of convictions: one where someone was fined but innocent, and another where the person involved probably can't be disconnected anyway. Great work, Hadopi.
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Gregg Murphy enters his third season as associate head coach of the Santa Clara women's soccer program in 2009. He joined the Bronco coaching staff in 2007 after spending 11 seasons as head coach at Loyola Marymount. While at LMU, he led the team to a winning record in eight of those campaigns, and to a pair of NCAA Tournament berths, the first two in school history. In 2002, Murphy led the Lions to their first ever postseason appearance, receiving an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament. During the 2000 season he enjoyed the 100th win of his career against UNLV, and led the Lions to their best-ever finish in conference history (5-2), including a shutout victory against nationally ranked Santa Clara (No. 22). They finished the season ahead of Santa Clara and San Diego in the WCC, both of whom earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament. In 1999, Murphy led the Lions to a 13-6 mark that included a national ranking at No. 19. In 1998, the Lions posted their best record ever at 12-2-5, not losing a game at home (6-0-4). In that season, for the first time in LMU women's soccer history, the squad was ranked among national leaders in three different categories (No. 3 in shutouts per game-0.68, No. 9 in team defense-0.58 GAA and No. 23 in winning percentage-76.3). Murphy is also active on a national level. He served as the assistant coach for the Under-20 National Team, which competed in the 2006 World Championships in Russia. Murphy looks to continue his involvement with the US National team programs. Murphy's collegiate coaching career began at Chapman, his alma mater, where he became the full-time coach of the women's program in 1990. He gradually built the program into one of the most successful in the region. He guided the team to its first winning season in 1992 and followed with four consecutive winning campaigns. The 1994 squad finished with a 13-6 overall record competing as an NCAA Division III independent, while the 1995 squad posted a school-best 13-5 record and was ranked third in the West Region. On the men's side, he inherited a struggling program in 1990, but increased its win total each season, capping the program's rise in 1995 with a 17-4-1 record and a trip to the 1995 NCAA Division III Final Four. For his efforts, Murphy was named the 1995 West Region Coach of the Year. A four-year letterwinner (1981-84) for the Panthers, Murphy was named to Chapman University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. He earned all-conference honors three times and All-America honors twice. In 1984 he played for the West Regional team and was named an alternate to the U.S. National Universities Team. He remains one of Chapman's all-time leading scorers with 24 goals, 12 assists, and 60 career points. Upon graduation, Murphy played two seasons with the Los Angeles Lazers reserve team of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). Murphy holds a USSF National "A" Coaching License. He has worked extensively with the Region IV Olympic Development program and served as a technical advisor for the 1999 Women's World Cup. Murphy received his bachelor's degree in business management in 1996 from Chapman University. He and his wife, Tina, reside in San Jose with their two sons, Jack and Sean.


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The talk is based on a theme carried through in her book, Prime Time: Love, health, sex, fitness, friendship, spirit--making the most of all of your life. Fonda--now 74 herself--emphasizes in this talk that some studies suggest that people in their third acts are even happier than they were at other stages of life. "As I was approaching my late 40s, I would wake up in the morning and my first six thoughts would all be negative," Fonda said, noting that she comes "from a long line of depressives." She added that "now that I am smack-dab in the middle of my own third act, I realize: I have never been happier." Here's what you can learn from this famous speech:
- Empathy plus data: Telling stories on herself without self-congratulation or self-deprecation, Fonda manages to weave her own experience into the speech without making it all about her. She balances personal anecdotes with an empathetic approach, speaking about issues that she herself faced, but without mentioning herself. Instead, she couches them as issues anyone might face. Finally, Fonda's done her research, finding data points to reinforce her stories and the empathy. The combination sings.
- Using notes without reading: Many actors use notes for public speaking and abhor the extemporaneous--they're used to lines they learn in advance in their work. I don't know Fonda's preference, but here, she uses a written text, yet you don't see the top of her head much during this talk--because she refers to her text, but doesn't read it straight through. As a result, she's better able to connect with her audience. Notice, too, that while she stays at the lectern, she looks all around the audience: down in front, up in back, and to either side, another must if you are going to remain stationary on the stage. (By the way, it doesn't hurt that Fonda's already written a book on the same lines as this talk. She knows the messages she wants to convey, and that helps her avoid reading.)
- Quiet delivery with great vocal variety: "It helps us become what we might have been" she says, with a suggestive, knowing, sidelong look at the audience. Fonda doesn't speak above a normal volume level, but uses outstanding variety in her inflections, tone and emphasis throughout this talk, hitting a wide range of low, middle and high notes, pausing and pacing, and making her voice an essential tool.
Looking for famous speeches by women? Check out The Eloquent Woman Index of Famous Women's Speeches, with a wide variety of women speakers, types of speeches and topics to inspire your next speech. Each one comes with lessons for speakers, plus video or audio and a transcript, where available.


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A lawsuit is underway seeking to compel the American Quarter Horse Association to accept cloned horses.
Rugged Lark was like a family member to Carol Harris.
A multiple American Quarter Horse Association superhorse and world champion, he was the star of Harris' Marion County-based Bo-Bett Farm. The horse, who Harris ate lunch with almost every day, died of colic in 2004. His death left a hole in her heart.
Even so, Harris, 90, would never consider cloning Rugged Lark.
This week in Amarillo, Texas, a federal lawsuit got underway pitting the AQHA and two Amarillo-area residents seeking to compel the association to accept cloned quarter horses into the breed's official registry.
The two, ranch owner Jason Abraham and veterinarian Gregg Veneklasen, are associated with an Austin-based company named ViaGen, which holds patents on horse-cloning technology.
The AQHA has rules that do not allow cloned animals into the breed's registry. In their lawsuit, Abraham and Veneklasen argue the association is violating federal law by operating a monopoly.
Acceptance of a horse in the AQHA registry is essential for competition and greatly affects breeding fees and sale prices. The outcome of the suit could have widespread implications on other horse-breed registries, as well as the many other registries of different species in the country.
"In my opinion, this is a perfect example of greed by two people taking advantage of a legitimate association with legitimate rules that they want to break," said Harris, who has been a member of the AQHA for more than 60 years.
For her, the whole idea of cloning is just "spooky," but she also worries about how bloodlines could be affected if there are multiple copies of the same horse in breeding sheds.
"We could lose the DNA trail, and that could be really dangerous," Harris said.
She understands the temptation some may have to clone a standout horse, but she warns that just because it's an exact genetic copy, there are many other variables that made the original special.
"If I cloned Rugged Lark, it wouldn't be Rugged Lark. It might look like him, but Rugged Lark became who he was because of the way he was raised; what we did with him every day. I couldn't even begin to do the things we did. I don't even remember half of what we did," she said.
The AQHA argues that since cloned horses do not have an actual sire and dam, they cannot be included in the registry. AQHA allows foals bred using artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization to join the registry.
"The simple fact is there is no semen or egg. This is a copy. It's unnatural," Harris said. "I don't have any problem with a person doing what they want with their horse, but don't try to force a private association to accept your horse. You know the rules. This is all about the $165,000 they charge to clone a horse. Without the ability to have the horse registered it's not worth the price."
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Khalil Beckwith has never been formally diagnosed with lactose intolerance. He just knows that drinking milk makes him feel lousy.
"When I drink milk with nothing else ... finishing the carton can be a nauseating endeavor," said Beckwith, a senior at King College Prep High School in Chicago.
Yet when Beckwith takes a meal through the federal school lunch program, milk is the only beverage available. Usually he avoids drinking it, but sometimes he said he feels pressure to take the milk. Then he either throws it away or winds up feeling queasy.
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The only question is how serious will be the economic distortions resulting from well-intentioned meddling by socialistic planners.
Read The Fed's New Tricks Are Creating Disaster on the Mises.org blog.
For additional background, read:
For What Purpose Was the Fed Created?
Chickens Are Returning to the Roost
How Interest Rate Manipulation Punishes Us
Stoking the Fires of Inflation
Macroeconomics and Market Meltdown
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Amy from Home Sweet Thrifty Home turned a piece of leftover sheet metal into a stylish magnet board by covering it with burlap and adding a stenciled design with permanent marker. I love the fact that this is magnetic, so you can hang photos without poking holes through them. And would you believe it only cost Amy $5 to make?!?
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Another photo site, but not plain storage. HistoryPin's tagline is "Pin your history to the world", and I've found it fascinating – photos, videos and audio clips, relating them to places. A large number of museums and history organisations worldwide have already uploaded some of their archives, but there are lots of individuals adding content too.
You can create collections (photos on a topic, geographical area, family, etc), tours ( following a place through time, or exploring an area), and maps which lets you look at photos of a particular place. Their partner for mapping is Google, so you'll see the little yellow man on some photos – this lets you see the photo superimposed on the Google Streetview, and a slider that lets you change the date.
Repeats are created using the Historypin Smartphone App. They are modern replicas of historic photos taken by other people, or modern replicas of other users photos taken by you.
Your account is called a "channel", and your channel homepage can be customised easily. I've changed the colour scheme, added a banner to match my blog, and some wallpaper to replace the plain background.
I've pinned two photos, one of which is an outdoor scene that I've been able to add to the HistoryPin Streetview.
Each photo has the option to add notes (called "stories"), both by the person who uploads and by other HistoryPin users. This could be a valuable tool for family history researchers, helping to record the way our world has changed, and memories that people have of those places.
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Chips and salsa; A smoked turkey sandwich; cheese and crackers; a slice (or two, or three) of pizza. Is your mouth watering as you read this list? If so, youre typical in that like most of us you love your salt. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the average American consumes about 30 percent more sodium each day than their body needs to maintain optimal health.
The recommended sodium intake level for anyone over the age of two is 2,300 milligrams per day. Most people consume much more than that without even realizing it, said Cortez internal medicine specialist, Erin Brandl, MD. Too much sodium increases an individuals risk for high blood pressure which can result in heart disease and stroke. More than 800,000 people die every year from heart disease, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases, said Brandl.
Salt in and of itself isnt bad, but too much of it can be unhealthy, particularly for individuals who have certain chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or history of a stroke. We need sodium in our diets, said Brandl. It helps every cell in the body function, and our bodies tightly regulate how much of the sodium we take in gets into the bloodstream. The sodium we consume but dont require to function is excreted in the urine, but if the kidneys cant keep up we end up with fluid retention and swelling. Who hasnt had the experience of overdoing it with a big, salty dinner and waking up the next morning with puffy eyes and hands? Thats evidence of too much sodium.
In our often hot and usually dry climate, even if youre working or playing outdoors and sweating a lot, the recommended daily sodium intake of 2,300 milligrams still holds. If youre an elite athlete in training or going out for a hard, all-day hike in the heat, you probably do want to have a few salty snacks, said Brandl, adding that in cases such as this other electrolytes are also warranted. But for the average active person, sticking to the 2,300 milligram limit is smart.
Research from the CDC indicates that about 90 percent of Americans take in an average of 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day, and very little of that is the result of tipping the salt shaker at the dinner table. About 65 percent of salt intake comes from food purchased in stores, and another 25 percent comes from food eaten in restaurants. Even seemingly healthy foods like whole grain breads contain hidden sodium because the element is found not only in regular table salt, but also in baking soda and baking powder. Luncheon meats, poultry, cheeses, and soup are also on the top ten list of foods high in sodium.
Its frustrating that manufacturers control how much sodium is in what we eat. The box of macaroni and cheese doesnt come with a little packet of salt for us to use. The salt is already in the food, said Brandl. This is why reading food labels is so important. When you look at labels, pay close attention to what the package says is the serving size and how many servings are in the package, said Brandl. Better yet, reduce the amount of processed and packaged foods you eat, then opt for fresh food such as fruits and vegetables instead. Theyre naturally low-sodium, she said.
Consuming too much sodium is of particular concern for people who have high blood pressure, said Brandl. She encourages her patients to cut back on sodium by reminding them that less salt might mean fewer medications. A patient can be on four or five blood pressure medications and be able to go down to two or three if they manage their sodium intake. If a patient is on a single blood pressure medication and limits sodium in the diet and loses weight, he or she may be able to come off of the medication completely, added Brandl. Cutting back on sodium also helps the medications that patients do take for high blood pressure work more effectively.
If youre one of the estimated 50 percent of people who need to carefully control their sodium levels (over the age of 51, African American, or managing high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease), there are relatively painless ways to reduce your salt intake. Here are a few to consider:
Gradually reduce the amount of salt you use to cook with and use at the dinner table. Your palate will likely adjust to lower sodium over time.
Always taste food before reaching for the salt shaker.
Flavor foods with herbs and spices and with no-sodium or low-sodium sauces.
Cut back on processed/packaged foods and when you do use them, read labels before you bring them home from the supermarket.
Look for foods that say salt-free or low sodium on the label (but study the label anyway).
Ask for low-sodium options when eating out.
Track the number of milligrams of sodium you take in every day and set a goal to reduce it to the recommend daily limit (or per your doctors instruction) by a certain future date.
Salt substitutes are an option, but Brandl warns that theyre not appropriate for everyone. These substitutes are potassium based, so certain patients with chronic kidney disease should not use them, she said. I recommend that anyone considering using a salt substitute speak to their doctor about it first.
Keeping sodium intake in check is good for the individual, and good for the health of society as a whole. A 2010 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that even a modest reduction in salt intake would reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and dramatically cut down on healthcare costs, said Brandl. I think this should be a major focus when it comes to overall public health.
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GREENCASTLE, Ind.—The Birmingham-Southern volleyball team rebounded from yesterday's losses with a 3-1 win against DePauw University this morning at the Tiger Invitational.
The Panthers also lost a tough match to Rose-Hulman, 3-1, in the afternoon.
BSC defeated DePauw by the scores of 25-22, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22, and fell to Rose-Hulman by the scores of 28-30, 25-22, 25-21, 25-22.
"Today we looked like a true team," Head Coach Judy Green said. "Everyone was invested. We played with more energy, more determination and we were able to stay in rallies. We won almost every long rally and those were critical points in the DePauw match. We seem to have found an identity and now we need to stick with it."
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KimJay Pits wrote:
I Have beed reading some of the posts on here and it all looks so overwhelming!
Marinepits wrote:Well, if it's not a food allergy, then all the food trials are for nothing, know what I mean? In my experience with allergies, itchy feet are more of a contact allergy -- such as grass, dirt, dust mites, etc. (That's not to say that itchy feet are not caused by food allergies because that can sometimes happen, too.)
Itchy yeasty feet can also be caused by dogs that like to swim or wade through wet areas, splash through puddles, etc, and the feet don't get completely dry before getting wet again. That's prime breeding ground for yeasty-beasties to live in between her toes. Licking just makes the problem worse and worse, and the more the yeast grows the itchier she'll get and the more she'll lick. It's a vicious cycle. You can also check this link for more info: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2028
How long do you give a new food to work (or not) before you switch to the next one? You need to feed a new food exclusively for at least several weeks to see results, either good or bad. If the new food turns out to be high-allergen for your dog, you'll probably see a reaction almost immediately. If not, then it can take several weeks or longer for the old allergens/food to work their way out of your dog's system and for the new food to take effect. Start with one protein and one grain (or no grain at all), then build up very slowly from there. If the dog has a reaction after you add that one new ingredient, odds are good that the dog is allergic to that one ingredient.
If cost is a concern, maybe get a blood allergy test done. That's relatively inexpensive and tests for a LOT of different allergens. Plus, it's way less expensive than getting the patch-allergen test done -- the one where the dog's hair is shaved and common allergens are applied to the skin (the name escapes me right now, LOL ).
I've had good luck controlling the yeasty-beasties with acidophilus supplements, BUT they are used in conjunction with Mac's allergy shots (he's allergic to several different environmental sources, including dust and storage mites and several types of molds and grasses) and the one food he processes best -- Evangers Pheasant and Brown Rice. If he has yeast flare-ups, we use the peroxide mixture mentioned in the link above until his skin calms down again. Since he's been on the allergy shots, his allergy flare-ups have been far fewer in occurance and we've also been able to cut way back on the frequency of the shots.
All this just touches on the allergy issues we've had with Mac and now with Tucker. If you have other questions, I'd be happy to elaborate further. Allergies are VERY frustrating and are a multi-focal problem -- most often there is not just one cause of allergies. It's figuring out the puzzle that's a major PITA, LOL.
Marinepits wrote:With allergies, there are so few things that will help you definitely rule out causes -- the blood allergy test is one of them. If the test comes back positive for certain allergens, YAY! You can treat that. If the test comes back negative for allergens, YAY! That means your dog has either food allergies or is allergic to something very unusual and you can start food trials or looking around your house for some freaky allergen -- like the bathroom potpourri from Siberia or the mittens made from elk fur that shed all over the house, LOL. The testing gives you a starting point, either way.
Plus, the test is only a couple of hundred bucks (if that), depending on your vet clinic. You can easily spend that much switching foods and supplements around and not ever finding a cause.
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The only thing, is we are finding that allergy tests are only diagnostic of allergies. The actual reactivity, and sensitivities are not relative.
And, they change. We have a westie that had testing done last year, and again this year, and its changed significantly. We see mites a lot, and mold too. Neither of which you can really get rid of. If its a tree or a food, its fine, but its likely to change over time.
dlynne1123 wrote:My girl, ended up having to go on Atopica after 4 years of the juggling tests and food, and steroids. She seems to be much more comfortable now and hopefully it will last a lifetime! Without cushings disease too.
KimJay Pits wrote: Would a contact allergy cause yeasty ears also? My vet had originally said the samething but when the ears started having problems she went to food. The ears are not bad but if I don't stay on top of them they get a stinky smell and one ear in paticulr will get a little red and a tad bit swollen. She is a little itchy on the body but not much. Her coat overall is shiny and healthy.
I realize alot of vets know the very basics when it comes to nutrition. But now I am confused because my friend works at a vet and my vet said over 80% of the dogs they see are food allergies and not contact allergies? And that most of the dogs have a protein allergy and not so much a grain allergy. I think my dogs has the same symptoms as alot of the dogs she is seeing with food allergies so she is *assuming* that's what it is.
I don't mean to sound like I will not pay to have my dog checked out because I will do anything to make her comfortable.
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Although known as 'The Heart of New Zealand's Classic Wine Trail', the Wairarapa is renowned for much more than just gorgeous vineyards, olive groves and fine wines. The region is also host to world-class dining experiences - a myriad of tasteful gourmet restaurants and artisanal foods are available to suit every taste. The Wildlife Sanctuary at Pukaha Mt Bruce exhibits some of New Zealand's rarest native fauna and nearby, travellers can visit the spectacular southernmost tip of the North Island. Adding further appeal are the fantastic gardens and unique cultural sights found throughout the Wairarapa District.
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Martinborough, a Mecca for lovers of food and wine
Home to many immaculate vineyards, Martinborough is famous for its truly superb Pinot Noir. Be sure to visit the Murdoch James Vineyard for the mandatory pleasure of tasting and sit down to lunch in their delicious restaurant. Pristine olive groves and their delightful products are common here and artisanal foods are plentiful. Stop by at Shoc Chocolate Shop if you have a sweet tooth and high standards. Many pleasurable evenings can be spent enjoying the special culinary experiences in and around Martinborough.
Meet the wildlife
Nearby and worth a special mention for those seeking a glimpse of some rare native critters is the Pukaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors are privileged to view special New Zealand birds including kiwi, kaka, kokako, takahe and our prehistoric lizard - the Tuatara. The spectacular scenery and thriving marine life of Cape Palliser is another sight not to be missed. In the 19th century this wild stretch of water claimed no less than 20 ships and the Cape Palliser Lighthouse and it's local seal colony mark the southernmost extent of the North Island.
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On the road between Grafton and Carterton is the magical Awaiti Gardens. Hidden from plain sight are six acres of fabulous landscaped gardens. Well considered plantings showcase a significant collection of trees and shrubs, treating guests to a vibrant show all year round. Marvel at the rich hues of maples in autumn and winter or the immense springtime blooms of Azaleas, Daffidols and Camelias. Flowering Rhododendrons with their bright trusses are always a favourite. In summer the Roses, perennials and water lilies are absolutely delightful. For another unique experience travel a short distance to Stonehenge, the New Zealand Astrological Societies full scale adaptation of the original. Built combining the most up to date scientific knowledge with ancient understandings, this fascinating monument is a must see.
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Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday declared a public health emergency in response to what his office called a "a growing epidemic" of heroin addiction, and pledged $20 million to beef up drug treatment programs.
BOSTON – For years, police, health care leaders and parents of addicts have been asking for expanded drug treatment programs and tighter controls on narcotic painkillers, and for regulators to keep new powerful prescription drugs off the street.
On Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick took emergency steps aimed at making that happen.
The governor declared a public health emergency in response to the growing heroin problem statewide. The declaration authorizes Department of Public Health Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett to make the overdose-reversing drug Narcan available without a prescription for the first time.
It also allows Bartlett to immediately ban the sale of the new highly potent painkiller Zohydro, which does not have tamper-resistant safeguards, and to force doctors and pharmacists to sign up to access a state database that tracks prescriptions for narcotics.
Patrick also pledged to pump $20 million into expanding treatment programs.
In a telephone interview Thursday, Patrick said The Enterprise and The Patriot Ledger have been leaders in coverage of this issue. He said he's spoken to people affected by addiction who were encouraged to reach out to him because of the reporting by the papers.
The governor said the toll from heroin and prescription painkillers has crossed all social and geographic boundaries.
"It's touching every kind of person in every kind of community in every corner of the commonwealth," he said. "That, to me, is, by definition, a public health crisis."
Police, prosecutors, elected officials and advocates in communities south of Boston for years have been calling attention to a growing opiate problem that is blamed for fueling crime and sending addicts teeming into jail cells, emergency rooms and morgues.
There were 61 confirmed fatal overdoses in Norfolk County last year. There were 39 in Plymouth County.
The Patriot Ledger and The Enterprise of Brockton have been closely covering the issue of heroin and painkiller addiction south of Boston for the past seven years. An editorial that ran March 1 in both papers called on the governor to convene a task force including health care professionals, law enforcement officials, lawmakers and families affected by addiction.
The editorial elicited more than 40 letters from readers, which were delivered to the governor Thursday. Some of the letter writers also contacted him directly, Patrick said.
The governor announced Thursday that the state will expand its Interagency Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention, which will present recommendations for further steps within 60 days.
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey, who has expanded Narcan training among first responders and called on federal regulators to make it available over the counter, said he was pleased with Patrick's actions.
"We were maybe one step ahead of them, but today we're all together and heading in the right direction," he said. "The fight's not over."
State Sen. John Keenan, D-Quincy, who sponsored legislation that strengthened requirements for doctors to use a database tracking narcotic prescriptions and has sought tougher regulations on drugmakers, said the governor sent a "clear message" by banning Zohydro.
But the drug's manufacturer, San Diego-based Zogenix, said the governor's decision will hurt chronic pain sufferers.
"We believe it's a very sad day for patients suffering from chronic pain in my home state of Massachusetts," Zogenix Chief Medical Officer Brad Galen, a Milton native, said. "The governor has taken away a very novel and unique treatment for those patients."
Zohydro is the first pain medication to contain hydrocodone – the main ingredient in drugs like Vicodin – without combining it with acetaminophen, which can cause liver damage over a long period. Galen said the company is working on a tamper-resistant form of the drug and will work with regulators in Massachusetts.
Dr. Joseph Shrand, medical director of CASTLE (Clean and Sober Teens Living Empowered), part of the High Point Treatment Center in Brockton, said the governor's declaration underscored the extent of the problem.
"I think it is to (Patrick's) credit and the credit of the commonwealth that we are finally acknowledging that addiction and overdose is not a moral issue, that it is a public health issue that has for too long been ignored," he said.
But Peter Thompson, a Braintree resident whose son died of an overdose in 2010, said even with the governor's latest actions, there's still a long way to go to stamp out heroin addiction.
"It's a great start," he said. "But unfortunately, it's a late start."
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Takeshi Mogi
Mogi-san playing the pipes
The message about Japanese whisky is just beginning to reach a mass audience. It has been the talk of whisky enthusiasts for several years now but when The Sun has a story on it, you know you are no longer dealing with a minority interest. Here at Nonjatta, readership has been increasing steadily. I was just breaking out the champagne ... er, sorry, Japanese whisky... after passing the 2000 individual readers a month mark, only to find Nonjatta's counter recording 120 and 170 individual visitors a day recently. That is a proper readership.
As we begin to make this transition to the mainstream, it is worth looking back at the relatively small group of people who have helped spread the word. Of course, first credit must go to the distilleries themselves. They are making this excellent spirit, after all. Then there are the dozen or so influential reviewers who have been open minded enough to receive and spread the message - the folks associated with Whisky Magazine and its associated events and competitions have been really vital in this, but so have people like the late, great Michael Jackson, Jim Murray, the Malt Maniacs etc. etc. etc. - and innovative distributors like La Maison du Whisky and the Number One Drinks Company that are bringing this stuff to markets outside Japan.
But there is one person who has really kept out of the limelight who has been an absolutely key figure in this movement: an unassuming pharmacist called Takeshi Mogi.
I met Mogi-san last Friday above his family's drug store, a small shop in one of those endless suburbs that stretch outside Tokyo until the mountains ranges stop them. It is a prosperous enough looking area, in that messy, telegraph wire festooned way that Japanese cities have, but there is nothing particularly remarkable about it.
Mogi-san, however, is a very remarkable man. He was taking a couple of hours out from the daily grind of work in the pharmacy on Friday but, as soon as he was in his tasting room, the mild-mannered chemist was transformed into a compelling and unpretentious interpreter of not only whisky, but a whole range of drinks and other interests. After first seriously getting into Scotch in his twenties, he has become a regular visitor to the mother country. His heart has been left in Islay and the highlands and he says he hopes he can "do something to represent Islay and Scotland to Japan". He has a number of websites in Japanese to tell people about Scotland. He even plays the bagpipes and speaks Gaelic! ("When I first went there, I thought I would need it.")
But it is in spreading the world about Japanese whisky that his influence has perhaps been most profound. Mogi-san's website and a miniature bottle of Hakushu 12 was what first switched me on to this whole Japanese whisky thing, but there are many others far more influential than I who have been helped by the Tokyo pharmacist. Much of his work has been behind the scenes: fixing up tastings and establishing contact between key reviewers and the Japanese distillers. You will often find his name in the acknowledgements at the back of general whisky guides but the small print doesn't begin to tell the full story. It is my impression that a great deal of the coverage of Japanese whisky in some of these guides simply would not be possible without Mogi-san's help.
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- David said...
"That is a proper readership."
I'm one of your more recent subscribers. It doesn't surprise me at all that you are building a strong readership - your website is first-class in both content and design.
I only tried Japanese whiskey for the first time recently (Yamazaki 10) and it left me eager to try more. I'm sorry to say I was living in Tokyo back in the mid-90s and did not realise I should be sampling the local whiskey product. I'm kicking myself now!
- April 30, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Thanks for the kind words. I am a big fan of your website - Irish Whiskey Notes - too and recommend Nonjatta readers to take a look (click David`s name at the top of the comment). One of the very interesting things that has been happening with whisky writing recently is these specialist websites - Nonjatta, Irish Whiskey Notes, http://americanhooch.com/
just to name the ones that at the top of my mind at the moment. These are really adding something to the superb more general sites like Scotch Blog, Whiskyfun, Dr Whisky. Their specificity is really valuable and I am fascinated to see where whisky writing on the internet is going to take us. I am sure it is somewhere quite exciting and there are so many other special niches, not just in whisky but in all sorts of drink, that talented writers will be able to explore in fine detail. An extraordinarily interesting patchwork is emerging.Someday, I reckon we should think about stitching together our patches because the depth of coverage that is going to be produced across the drink world will really be something new and exciting for readers.
- April 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- David said...
"Someday, I reckon we should think about stitching together our patches because the depth of coverage that is going to be produced across the drink world will really be something new and exciting for readers."
That is something worth working towards. I have a lot of content to add to my site in the meantime but I'll certainly be taking a lot of inspiration from Nonjatta and the other sites you mention.
- May 2, 2008 at 9:13 AM


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Comic-Con 2013: X-Files 20th anniversary panel frenzy
The truth is out there, once more.
Not even an actual alien invasion could keep fans of the iconic science fiction series "The X-Files" away from Thursday's highly-anticipated 20th anniversary panel in Ballroom 20. Yes, it's been 20 years (how old does that make you feel?)
Mulder (David Duchovny looking rumpled but cute as per usual) and Scully (Gillian Anderson looking hot and blonde) and creator Chris Carter were on hand at the reunion to discuss the rich legacy of the show in American pop culture in general and TV in particular.
Not even the Lone Gunmen could argue the tremendous impact of "The X Files," which opened the door for science fiction and fantasy in mainstream TV culture. The show skipped through genres from horror to comedy with aplomb while never letting go of its central premiere that a massive government conspiracy was afoot to monitor the populace (sound familiar?).
The panel moderator, TV Guide's Los Angeles Bureau Chief Michael Schnieder, hailed the cult classic show as groundbreaking, "making genre safe for mainstream televsion."
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Anderson and Duchovny left open the possibility of a new movie and when the crowd roared in approval, Carter looked visibly moved.
Duchovny ("Californication") said that the chemistry between him and Anderson was such that: "If we have a chance to come back together, we will."
Of course, devotees of the show know not to take that too seriously because you can trust no one.
The actress added that it was years after the fact that she realized how cool Mulder was or she would have gone there much earlier. She also teased the crowd about a sex scene that she and Duchovny shot but never aired: "Am I supposed to behave myself?"
Fans of the granddaddy of the sci-fi television were so juiced about the panel that they began lining up outside Ballroom 20 at midnight the night before. Now that's commitment.
"The X-Files reigns supreme," says fangirl Lindsay Duke. "It's the first priority."
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Nissan Versa Engine Problems
My guess would be most of the problems are probably in assembly, not design. getting the assembly plants to correctly asseble a car to specs for the fist time has got to be a challenge.0
I had this problem.
My invoice states that "ignition relay in IPDM E/R was not fully seated." They fully seated it.
Then it says "Found intermittent NATS malfunction code P1615. Replaced BCM, reprogrammed keys."
I don't know if that last bit has anything to do with the first bit, but there you go.
oh--parts--FP number 284B1, controller assy (if that is any help)
I also had a bad battery which they replaced at the same time.
Car worked fine after that, but now I have noticed that you have to crank it just a little harder than usual to get it to start. Might this just be related to usual wear?? I'm going to ask them next time I go in for an oil change.0
Weird. I use 10% ethanol all the time and haven't had any problems. At least that I have noticed.
Are your problems like "have to crank it to start" problems or something else?0
The rest of the vehicle is new
Not quite. The Versa, or Tiida in many parts of the world, was first released in September 2004. It's only a new model in North America.
What's new is the assembly line for the Versa in Mexico. The plant has been there awhile, but the line is new.0
bikedorian Posts: 48Quite. The engine and much of the electronics are brand spankin new. That's pretty much "the rest of the vehicle" in my book. YMMV.
I guess I never responded to this message from February 2007, My cars problem is that after driving my Versa and then parking it, the car won't easily start occasionally. The engine won't turn over without trying for five minutes or so. I have had no problems like this since going to only ethanol free gas. My car was checked out recently and they found no problems. The manual mentions that you can try up to 10 percent ethanol but if it has a problem with "warm starts" (car engine has been recently used and is still warm but it won't easily start) then go back to regular gas. This is exactly what happens to me with ethanol in the tank. Nobody else has experienced this??? Obviously, Nissan technicians are familiar with this problem. I wonder why I am the only one who seems to experience this?0
versaxxx Posts: 1I have had my Versa since March. Have had the fuel pump replaced once already. They are picking it up tomorrow to replace it again. It will crank and crank and not start for a while. The mechanic (the first time) told me to turn the key just a little (to where the lights come on) for about 30 seconds. Sometimes it helped, sometimes it didn't. They said it wasn't getting the burst of fuel to the engine to start the car. I like the car but it has been in the shop more than I have driven it. The people at the dealership know me well and I know almost everyone's name. I don't want to know them...I just want to come in for my oil change and go. It had problems with starts in the sun and "cold" starts where it sat overnight. I had to wait 2 months because the first pump was on backorder. By that time the problem was so bad it would hardly start at all. I have no idea how long it will be until I see my car again. I should have stuck with Toyota.0
It sounds a lot like deposits on the valves. when carbon builds up on the valves (usually caused by driving a very short distance (like moving it) and then letting it sit, the valves cann't properly seat. If the valves arn't seating properly, you won't get enough compression to keep the engine running. It could very well be poor quality gas, ethanol blend, fuel filter, or something like that. If it eventualy starts after holding the gas peddal in while cranking it for 30 or so seconds, then that probably your problem. the reason it will start after cranking it for awhile is because the valves (while moving) will knock off the carbon deposits.0
I'd tend to agree, it sounds like the fuel pump really wasn't the issue. The symptoms make the fuel pump a candidate for the cause, but not the only candidate.
I recently had a wheel bearing replaced on an Altima, and the new bearing completely failed inside of 90 days under normal driving conditions. Bad part so it was replaced, but if the replacement fails, I'd have to start looking elsewhere for the cause.
Even if I assume the parts are ROTTEN and fail 5% of the time (a ridiculously high figure, but it will illustrate my point), if I put a second part in and it also fails or doesn't correct the problem, the chances of me having gotten two bad parts in a row is down to one quarter of one percent. (0.25%) Something else HAS to be causing the problem. Throwing another of the same part at it isn't likely to solve things in my view.
The fuel pump would have been the easy fix, if it had worked. Just like putting more air in a low tire is the first, easy try. Then the tire goes low again and you check for leaks in the tire, or the valve stem, or at the seal to the rim. Sounds like some more detective work is going to be needed.
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jujubee Posts: 2I purchased my 2007 Vesa (liftback SL auto w/ CVT) 2 months ago, it now has 2,000 miles on it. I took it to the dealership last weekend to check the brakes because i am experiencing an abrupt hesitation (or maybe downshift?) @ appx 10 mph when i apply the brakes & reduce speed. I was told there is nothing wrong. Immediately after picking it up from the service dept (right @ closing time) I noticed the engine (transmission?) making a loud clicking sound, almost like a "sparking" sound. It happens when i shift gears, accelerate, brake & even randomly when driving. I am also hearing a loud "singing" noise when the car/rpms slow down. Does anyone know what these issues might be? I'm almost scared to drive it, but cant get to the dealer til Sat because of jury duty! Any suggestions would be so helpful, i always feel SO apprehensive having to go back to the dealership. I really want to like my Versa, but these issues as well other minor problems are quicky turning me off. Already thinking about unloading this car... :confuse: ">0
jenv Posts: 1In early August, I purchased a new 2007 Versa. Since the time of purchase (starting when I drove it off the lot to take home), I have experienced frequent problems with starting the vehicle. When I turn the key, the vehicle frequently cranks for 5+ seconds. Sometimes the vehicle will then start, and sometimes it will just die. This does not happen every time that I start the vehicle, and I have not been able to detect any pattern to help indicate when this will happen, though it generally does not happen when I first start it in the morning.
I took the vehicle back to the dealership twice for service so far. The first time they said that they found that the negative battery terminal was loose, and this was causing the problem. They tightened it and said it should be fine. The problem then happened again the next day (and again about 5 or six times over the course of the following week). When I brought it in again, they said that they were unable to duplicate the problem and thus could not do anything about it. I left the vehicle there for three days, and finally Nissan Technical Services instructed them to order a fuel pump to see if that resolves the issue. It has been three weeks now, and I'm still waiting on the fuel pump...
The worst part of this (besides having such problems with a new car) is that the service technician had a "there's nothing we can do" attitude about it. He said that it was the first that he had heard of the problem and seemed like he did not believe that it was occurring because he could not duplicate it. I located various accounts on the Internet of other Versa owners with similar problems, and I printed and brought them to the dealership. The service tech then said that they were not helpful because they only mentioned problems, not solutions. As ridiculous as this is, I have actually started filming the process of starting my car to document the problem.
I have submitted a complaint through the website for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
I recommend that anyone else experiencing problems with their new Versas do the same. If they receive enough complaints, maybe Nissan will start giving a crap. I should have bought the Honda fit. :lemon:0
Does anyone know if this CAM in the engine is belt driven, chain, or gears? If it is belt driven, would it be possible and not too painful to replace it with a chain? Thanks0
Yeah i went and looked at one this ssaturday theyre chains. thanks0
Not sure if this is an "engine" question but here goes...
Just this afternoon, I discovered that I cannot go above a certain speed. I could press hard on the gas pedal (even floor it), but once it reaches a certain speed, all I hear is increased engine(?)/rev(?) noise but I don't get an increase in car speed. The RPM gauge seems also to waver around "2"... never really going above it even I press harder on the pedal. The needle sometimes even dips slightly when I'm pressing on the pedal.
Is there something wrong with my car (S, manual, ABS)? Bought it less than a month ago with only 300 miles on it. No CVT.
Thanks so much for responding~
P.S. Is the RPM gauge supposed to be around "1" even when the car's not moving, e.g., in front of a red light? It doesn't go back down to "O" unless I turn off the engine.
P.S.S. I apologize for my limited vocab on these things. First-time driver. =)
P.S.S.S. I tried switching it to "Neutral" and flooring it, and then back to "Drive" in an attempt to fix it. No can do.0
You didn't say what the "certain speed" was.
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I seem to have trouble getting above 40 mph.
Anything above and I hear a loud spinning/whirring sound, but the car barely moves faster.0
samnc Posts: 44I own this car for almost 2 months now and I have about 3300 miles on it. Whilst the mpg has slightly improved, the accerleration from 20 to 50 mph is still very sluggish. The revs are normally in the high 2000 revs and low 3000revs when I try to accerlerate, the transmission seems disengaged, the engine in high revs, the gears then falls back to lower gear. It happens when it is climbing upslopes or accelerating between 20 to 50 mphs on flat terains. Anyone has similar problems?0
deffinitly something wrong. Not sure what, but I'd guess its either in the transmission, or possibly the ecm. at any rate, get it back to the dealer.0
Just took my Versa in today for the same issue:
have experienced frequent problems with starting the vehicle. When I turn the key, the vehicle frequently cranks for 5+ seconds. Sometimes the vehicle will then start, and sometimes it will just die. This does not happen every time that I start the vehicle, and I have not been able to detect any pattern to help indicate when this will happen, though it generally does not happen when I first start it in the morning
They said it was the fuel pump and it would be ready tomorrow. After reading previous posts I'm becoming a skeptic. Has anyone found that replacing the fuel pump does solve the issue?
Did you finally get the fuel pump?
I have posted here before that if I use any Ethanol blend, my Versa will have problems with warm starts (where the car is already warm due to earlier use). My car problem is a little different as it will occasionally crank for ever without turning over if I use ethanol fuel. I have to sit and wait for a few minutes then try again and usually I can get it to start if I do that.
If this is your problem, find the gas stations around you that don't use ethanol or use a high grade fuel (expensive but they are usually ethanol free) at stations like Shell and Petro Canada. I'm in Canada so those are some of my choices.
Do you know what the ethanol mix ratio is where you are? Where I live, Minnesota, a 10% ethanol blend is mandatory in all gasoline sold. You have no choice here. However, the E10 standard is very common in the U.S., and certainly Nissan would program the MCU/MPU to accept this kind of blend, as has every auto manufacturer who sells in the U.S.
Of course, if the MCU/MPU is malfunctioning, thus not being able to properly compensate for the ethanol mixture, you could have a problem you are describing. Bad MCU/MPS has been reported among the early-production Versas, so you may want to speak with your dealership about that.0
acaboss Posts: 1Anybody have problems with CVT? I have a sedan with 8,000 miles on it. Started acting up - and couldn't go in reverse. Took it to the dealer and they are replacing the entire transmission.
Just wondered if this was a rare problem???? :confuse:0
That sounds rare. The JDM Tiida (Versa in Japan) did have a recall earlier in the year for one of the CVT clutch hubs (could crack/break), but I did not think this recall had applied to the Versa.0
I'm having fuel pump #3 installed today (12/12/07) in my 2007 versa. The 1st, (original) failed at about 5000 miles and the 2nd about 1700 miles later. Hopefully this 3rd one will last. Hope this helps... :confuse:0
Took it to the dealer and they are replacing the entire transmission.
I think that standard procedure with the cvt. any kind of problem will be dealt with by replacing the whole thing. I don't know if its because they're new and the engineers want to be able to look at the ones that fail, or if parts are hard to get, or few tech at the dealerships know how to fix them. But everybody who's had a problem (I haven't seen many) all have got a new trans.0
Update: Problems still exist a year later! Nissan Canada took my issues seriously though and in September replaced the ECM, IPDM, Throttle Changer and a few other fuel injection items. The bill was over $2000 to Nissan.
I had no problems during the warmer weather but now that it is winter again the problems have started. Here's a rundown of my last week:
Saturday, December 8/07:
The car started but the engine light stayed on. When I pushed the gas peddle there was no gas going to the engine. It could be driven but was in safe mode. I shut the car off. There was a strong smell of gas in the garage.
I waited 5 minutes and tried again. Car started fine.
1/4 tank of gas. I filled the tank up. (I also filled up again on Wednesday when it was 1/2 full. I wanted to see if keeping the tank filled would alleviate the problems.)
Tuesday, December 11/07:
As I was driving uphill over an overpass on the perimeter the engine started to race and the tachometer rose to about 3.5. Then it fell to normal of 2.5. The cruise control was on so my speed was constant at 90 KM.
Friday, December 14/07:
I was driving at about 60 KM and the engine started to race. The tachometer rose to about 3.5 and then fell to normal.
Saturday, December 15/07:
The car started but the engine light stayed on. When I pushed the gas peddle there was no gas going to the engine. It could be driven but was in safe mode. I backed out of the garage and drove back in. There was a strong smell of gas in the garage.
I shut the car off and tried to start it again. It would not start.
I waited 5 minutes and it started. The engine light came on and would not shut off.
I shut the car off and waited another 5 minutes. It started but still the engine light would not shut off.
The tank was just under 3/4 full.
I drove to the gas station and filled up. The engine light remained on.
I drove to Sobey's. It started fine but the engine light was still on.
I drove to the other side of the city. After sitting for 4.5 hours it started fine but the engine light remained on.
I'm getting close to trading in the car. However, I just looked up the black book value and it has depreciated $6000 - $7000 in a year. Yikes! I'm not sure what to do. I need a reliable vehicle for cold winter travel.
Gosh, I am so sorry to hear about all the problems that you are experiencing. You are actually being very patient - I do not know whether I would give this many chances to Nissan.
I do not know the laws of your province, but is there anythinkg like what we in the U.S. call a lemon law that forces the dealership/manufacturer to take back your car?
My concern, as it appears for you, is that problems may continue to recur, and the bigger problem is that your warranty will eventually run its course and problems will keep happening still.
Yet, there is definitely the issue of taking a depreciation hit if you trade the car in. But I would be nervous to continue to drive a car like this if I were you. Yours may well be one of those statistical oddball, but it doesn't help to know that you are in that group, since you still have to deal with this particular vechicle.
No one can decide this question for you, but placing myself in your situation to the extent that I can imagine, I would ask thse questions if I were you:
1) Is there a possibility of a life-threatening danger?
If you drive lots in the countryside and your car dying can put you in danger, that's a good reason not to stick with this particular car;
2) Does not having the car directly impact your earning?
Do you run a business, for instance, for which a dead vehicle directly hits the bottom line, or force you to miss work if your car dies?
3) Do you have an alternative vehicle?
Do you have another car to turn to while your Versa is in the shop, especially after the warranty runs out and if the dealership does not give you a loaner?
Everyone would put a different weighting on these questions, but if I were you in this situation, all these questions would weigh very heavily, and if 1) and/or 2) is "Yes" and 3) is a "no," I would get rid of my car.0
Thanks Jacksan, for an excellent reply. You've made some very valid points that are definitely food for thought. According to your weighting I should get rid of my car since I answered yes to 1 & 2 and no to 3. Last winter when I first experienced troubles I was hopping mad. I looked into whether there was a lemon law in the province (there isn't) and talked to the dealership about a new car. Unfortunately Nissan or the dealership wouldn't take it back.
I also called CAA to find out my rights in the situation. I was advised to work with the dealership to try to rectify the problem. If the dealership refused to work with me then I could apply for an arbitrator to mediate. If we could not agree then the arbitrator could decide how much my car was worth and the dealership would have to purchase it back. His decision would be binding. But, the dealership and Nissan have tried very hard to figure out what's wrong so I never applied for an arbitrator.
This morning my engine light was still on so I drove to the dealership before work. The service manager had received my detailed e-mail and forwarded it to Nissan. He scanned the car's computer and once again it showed a throttle problem. These parts had all been changed in September. The scan turned the engine light off and the car drove fine all day. Now I'm waiting to hear about Nissan's next plan of action.
I've checked out some alternative cars and there doesn't seem to be much to replace it with. The Yaris doesn't come with cruise control. The Fit doesn't have a height adjustible driver's seat. I'm short and couldn't see over the stearing wheel. I'm not crazy about Ford or GM. Do I take a chance on another Versa? I don't know. I love the car but sure don't want to buy another lemon.


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Inside the town's new capital improvement plan is a small $30,000 expense that may have a major impact on Southington. A planned architectural study will examine the possibility of expanding the Southington Library, which has had to find more and more ways to fit a large amount of regular visitors into a small space.
The library was built in 1975, during an era without the internet, personal computers, DVDs, CDs, iPods or e-readers. It has remained virtually unchanged since then.
"Libraries are changing because of technology," said Mary Ellen D'Angelo, Chairwoman of the Library Board. "The building is almost 50 years old and it is becoming a problem. I hope we can move forward with it because it's very important for Southington."
The library has been seeing more activity since the economic downtown began. Last year, a long-awaited new parking lot was completed and has helped alleviate the congestion problem in the other lot. However, it has also brought more residents into the building.
"All year long, the numbers have gone up," said Library Director Sue Smayda. "We began to notice a large increase in program attendance when the new parking lot opened. I guess we've become a victim of our success. The programming is getting a strong response but we end up with long waiting lists."
Many library events occur in a programming room in the basement which can safely accommodate about 60 people. Events held there usually require pre-registration and Smayda said that all 60 spots are typically filled quickly with as many as 50 additional people added to a waitlist. However, some other library events (particularly ones geared towards children) are "walk-in" activities and don't require pre-registration.
Additional space would allow the library to accommodate many more people for their events. It could also provide a larger children's area, more quiet study area's, a real computer lab as opposed to rows of computers in the corner of the room, and more exhibition space for cultural activities like the Artist of the Month program.
"[The library] is 21,000 square feet," wrote Town Manager Garry Brumback in the capital improvement plan. "Our current population is over 42,000. According to standard guidelines provided by the Connecticut State Library, our public library should be 41,620 square feet to meet the needs of our growing community and to comply with ADA [Americans With Disabilities Act] requirements."
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Smayda said the bids for the study would be reviewed in August. D'Angelo predicted that if the public and town officials were to respond favorably to the results of the study and pursue a renovation or expansion of the library, it would be at least three years before any work began. However, she said it was a smarter idea in the long-run than continuing to fix smaller issues in the library like the aging roof (an expense estimated at $225,000).
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And now it's the scene of a spike in crime.
In fact, crime in Central Park is up 45 percent compared to last year.
CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports on what's being done to stop it.
Among the 20 million people who visit Central Park each year, many can be potential targets of crime, like one German tourist Hickey saw napping in the sun, or the jogger with earphones or the visitor with a knapsack out of reach. With a 45-percent leap in crimes in Central Park over the last year experts are worried that visitors are too relaxed about their safety.
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At the Shrove Monday Procession in Dusseldorf 18 visually impaired people and 35 wheelchair users accompanied by a companion had the opportunity to experience the carnival for the first time in a new way. The AOK (a German health insurance company) and the Bürgerstiftung Dusseldorf (community foundation Dusseldorf) organised a special service for them on the AOK platform: Manni Breuckmann, the sports moderator, commentated about the procession using the beyerdynamic Synexis transmission system so that the blind guests could visually imagine the procession via headphones. "Social responsibility even exists when it is carnival and in this case it was perfectly implemented." says Manni Breuckmann, who is glad about this project.
The legendary sports moderator commentated about the procession for three hours. For him it is a special matter of concern that the blind can experience carnival as well. "I literally lend my eyes to the blind, because for many years they have been my most loyal listeners at football matches", says Breuckmann, who also commentated for visually impaired people at matches of Fortuna Dusseldorf. "They cannot see anything and depend on the radio moderator. This is the reason why I wanted to return something."
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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro hit the road this weekend to join President Barack Obama at a funding-raising stop in Los Angeles in a final-stretch drive for money and Latino support.
"Do not shut the door on opportunity for the American dream," Castro said at the event, according to Hispanic news website, Voxxi. "It is not a sprint or a marathon — but a relay."
Since delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, Castro has acted as surrogate for the Obama campaign, working to raise support for the president, especially in the Latino community.
Castro joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and a list of celebrities that included George Clooney and musical performances by Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson and Katy Perry. The event raised an estimated $5 million dollars, according to a Voxxi article.
Castro addressed the crowd, telling them they "have a special role to play," in the upcoming election.
Though he admitted that Obama was not in danger of losing California in the general election, Castro urged supporters to sign up to campaign in neighboring Nevada, a swing state with a substantial Latino population.
A weekly tracking poll released by Latino Decision, a Latino political opinion research firm, today showed 72 percent of Hispanic voters leaning toward Obama, compared to 25 percent leaning toward Romney. According to the poll, 61 percent of Latino voters in Nevada favor Obama, compared to 31 percent for Romney.
Castro went on to disparage Republican candidate Mitt Romney's proposed policies.
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Anyone here in Republic of Ireland?
I know there are 9 other leaf owners in and around where I live but haven't noticed any of them on here.
o00scorpion00o wrote:Hi hsilgnede,
And Hi to all on Mynissanleaf, This is my first post, But i've been watching this forum for a long time. It's great
Where on the Island are you ? I'm in Kildare. There are 2 or 3 Leaf owners on boards.ie One of them is around here now and again.
I test drove a leaf last Wednesday in Windsor motors on Belgard Road, I was very impressed with the power delivery, it was a really really cool experience driving an E.V for the first time ever. I hit the accelerator and the shove was really good and the silence, it was all so strange but thrilling.
My commute is 85 or so miles a day and currently I am waiting on work to let me know if they will install a charger or not. I don't think I would make it comfortably in winter.
Anyway, do you have a Leaf or thinking of getting one ?
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Just outside Limerick city. Think we spoke on boards, I definitly posted in that thread. Waiting to take delivery, hopefully will be this week. The grant from the SEAI is holding it all up.