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In a Perfect World
Picture the following scenarios:
- A family is seated at their Shabbos table. As the mother puts various dishes on the table, she makes sure to position a certain kugel near her husband. It’s one that he likes, and she went to the trouble of making it for him even though it’s not a family favorite. At some point during the meal, she notices that he has not touched it. “Would you like some kugel?” she asks. To her chagrin, her husband’s answer is less than gracious.
- Two sisters go to a gemach in search of gowns for a relative’s wedding. Sister A is rummaging through the racks when she spots a stunning gown a bit further on. Unfortunately, her sister is closer to the gown and, as they wear the same size, is liable to snatch it up first. Sister A draws Sister B’s attention to a different gown. “Why don’t you try on this one?” she asks. “This style always looks so nice on you.” Although this is indubitably true, her sister receives the suggestion with something less than full-hearted gratitude.
- A pair of friends are chatting. “I missed you on Sunday,” Friend A remarks. “What did you do all day?” At her companion’s somewhat vague answer, she pushes harder, pumping her friend for details. She is genuinely interested in how her friend spent her day. She is also genuinely insecure and hopes that her friend did not spend last Sunday hanging out with someone else instead of her. Friend B tolerates the questioning for a while before cutting her off in irritation.
Three scenarios. Three hidden agendas. Three mixed messages.
Sometimes a scene, a casual interchange, a snippet of conversation, can serve as a snapshot of a certain dynamic within a relationship. Let’s take each of these three examples and see if we can figure out exactly what went wrong.
In the family table above, our balebusta is feeling under-appreciated. Out of the goodness of her heart, she went to the trouble of making a kugel for her husband. You’d think he’d be properly grateful! However, not only doesn’t he take a portion, but when she offers him one, he responds in an almost surly fashion! She just can’t understand it.
That is our good balebusta’s point of view. But as so often happens with relationships, there is another one.
The husband does, indeed, like the kugel his wife went to the trouble of making. He even feels sincere appreciation whenever she serves it. What he does not appreciate is her question, and what that question implies. For whatever reason—an upset stomach, a decision to watch his weight, or anything else—he’s decided not to partake of the kugel tonight. “Would you like some kugel?” What she presents as an innocent offer, he perceives as criticism. Beneath her seemingly innocent query, he hears this: “I slaved over a hot stove to make you that kugel! The least you could do is take a piece!”
Were the couple to discuss it afterward, the wife might be aghast at the husband’s accusation. “I was being nice, not critical!” she might protest. “I was only offering you some kugel in case you hadn’t noticed it was on the table. What’s wrong with that?”
“You offered a kugel that was sitting right in front of me,” the husband might reply. “Clearly, I saw it. Just as clearly, I didn’t want it.” His wife’s offer struck him as a nudge. And not only a nudge, but a critical nudge. Which explains why his response to her offer was less than gracious.
In truth, the wife may not be lying when she says that she didn’t mean to criticize. She may actually not have been consciously aware of the resentment she was feeling, or the implied criticism that she was expressing. When she saw her husband ignore the kugel she’d made just for him, the surface part of her brain urged her to offer him a piece, “in case he didn’t notice it was there.” Underneath that surface, however, in a place far less accessible to her, was another voice muttering with resentment over her husband’s ingratitude and his lack of appreciation for all that she does for him.
She thought she was sending one kind of message, but he heard another. At best, the message was mixed: a tangled skein of both caring and rancor.
Being in touch with only the surface, caring part, it may be hard for her to acknowledge that she was also annoyed. The reason she’s only able to acknowledge the caring side is because she wants, or needs, to feel that she’s a good person. She is suffering from something that has appeared on these pages before: the “tzaddeikes syndrome.”
Acknowledging our darker sides is frightening. But unless we know that a dark side exists, how can we possibly hope to fix it?
A quick look at our other two scenarios reveals a similar dynamic. The sister who “kindly” urges her sister to try on a certain gown may genuinely believe that the gown will suit her. At the same time, because she has a hidden agenda that is self-serving, her sister picks up on a lack of sincerity in her eagerness to help.
The same goes for the friend who pumps her friend for information about her day. Part of her is genuinely interested, and happy that her friend had a good time. But because there are insecurities and hidden needs lurking behind the seemingly innocent questions, her friend may sense that at least part of what’s going on is not as above-board as it seems. Some of it is about the questioner, not the one being questioned. Such a suspicion can easily lead to annoyance.
We are all made up of light and darkness. The problem is that we want to be all light. We want to be a tzaddik or tzaddeikes, wholly, unequivocally, and all of the time. Unfortunately, being human, such a reality is usually beyond our reach.
The only way we might get there someday is by recognizing the parts of us that keep us from being completely good and sincere. The parts that prompt us to stew in envy or resentment or greed or any number of other negative feelings. Strangely, it is only by subjecting those negativities to the cold, hard light of truth that we can make them shrivel up and go away. But, to do that, we have to first dredge them up from the hidden places where they hide. The places that we keep well covered by our good intentions and highest motivations.
Hidden agendas lead to mixed messages. This is especially true when our agendas our hidden even from ourselves. Emotional blindness can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications with those we love best. As long as our eyes are closed to our own faults and frailties, confusions and resentments are bound to crop up. But no one can open our eyes for us. We are the only ones who can dive into the deep waters of our own psyches to see what lives there.
Only by digging down and opening our inner eye can we relate honestly and openly with ourselves and our loved ones. And then, after identifying the enemy, we can start doing the work of banishing him… so that we can start delivering messages that are straightforward instead of mixed. Heartfelt instead of self-serving.
And then we will truly shine.


Taurus Car Answers
About a month ago the cruise-control stopped working. I didn't think anything of it until the "Service Engine Soon" light came on, the speedometer stopped working, and the shifting for the transmission became erratic and labored.
The shifting for the transmission is very hard from 1st to 2nd, . Once it catches, the other shifts are hard but do catch. Fluid level is okay.blinking air bag light..blinks 3 times..then off for one second..then blinks twice...then off for 3 seconds and pattern repeats throughout the driving session. when it happens, it happens as soon as engine started. happens about 3 out of 5 starts/driving sessions. 2 out of 5 times, no blinking noted other than the short steady light at start. What and where can I check/troubleshoot?I have a 1987 Taurus lx station wagon the other day the fornt passenger side disc brake seized up. the caliper is only 2 years old. It let loose by the next day when I pulled the tire off again. A friend told me to put it in reverse and hit the brakes hard. I did and i twasn't seized up when I took the tire off. He said this reset the brakes. I was wondering if he's just feeding me some BS. I just wanted to know if this is a problem with the car or if I should replace the caliper. Any help you could give will be appreciated.
RussWill the transmission from a 1988 Taurus with a 3.8L motor fit a 1988 Taurus with a 3.0L motor?I have a 1993 Ford Taurus SHO. Just replaced the alternator and battery. When replacing the alternator and hooking the wiring back to it I found the black wire taped off, I don't know where it goes. The alternator still will not charge. Can you help?Hey, I have a Taurus SHO. I'm thinking there might be a problem with the PCM. The check engine light keeps coming on. Everytime it does, there is a different code from the Snap-On scanner. I'm a mechanic, yet I can't figure this one out. I've always just replaced the part that the scanner/computer said was malfunctioning. The CE light would go off, then come on a short time later with a different code/problem.
So far, I've been through 3 of 8 new ignition coil (CPP), a new EGR valve, new EGR valve sensor, new ECT sensor, 2 new alternators, a few relays, and now supposedly the IMRC is stuck open and there is a problem with the SAI circuit (low voltage). Do you think a PCM would take care of the problem? The car is awesome, but I'm ready to dump it and take a HUGE loss, unless someone can help me.
Thank you for ANY advice possible!!!!Please can you tell me the location of the fuel pump relay, no one seems to know it's locationI just change engines on my 1988 Taurus 3.0. The original had 254000 miles on it and I aquired an engine out of a wrecked 1992 Probe. The Probe engine has 54000 miles on it. I changed all of the necessary parts form the original engine to the replacement ie. timing chain cover, oil pan, valve covers, flywheel. It is now back in the car, but I cannot get the engine to start. I have checked for spark which it has, it seems to have fuel present, and I have checked and double checked the timing. When I attempt to start it, it backfires out of the air intake. Is there some other recalibration that is necessary to complete this type of engine swap. Thank YouOwned Ford Taurus for 5-6 years had only 62, 000 miles when purchased. Now have 124, 000 miles. No major problems with vehicle until about two-three weeks ago. No vibration up to 45-50 miles. Hit 50 to 55 vibration reduces alittle. Vibration picks up again at 55-65 MPH. Not much vibration betwwen 55-65 if I keep it at that speed. Also a engine noise or rattle. Noise DOES NOT increase or decrease whenn accelerating. Just there recently. Had up on lift. Cannot find anything broken. New tires on front. New plugs, cables Distr Cap last fall. Checked catalitic Converter thinking it may be plugged, seems ok. During winter it started to die if I didn't keep foot on pedal. First time it ever did that. Since weather warming up don't have that problem now. Maybe bad lifter, don't know. Engine temp running normal. Has been a great car up to now. Very little repairs needed, replaced muffler and tail pipe, Left PVC boot and axle and one strut (right rear). Considering what I have read on your site, I feel lucky with my Taurus so far. Also no excess oil drip or tran drip. Trans does not slip, grind or anthing. No excess smoke out of exhaust.I changed the battery, though the power window and door locks gradually got less and less functional, to thepoint that they would not lock, and now the car does not start....upon turning the key all the interior lights go completely blank, but the moment the ignition key is switched off, all the lights come back on, so what gives????I am experiencing a noise/pulsating vibration in both my gas & brake pedal while in drive and while parked. It sounds like a knocking sound. The ABS indicator light has come on a few times, while cruising at 50-60MPH. The ABS light turns off when restarting car.
The brakes/rotors are only 6mos old. Although I have some mechanic experience, I am baffled as to what this can be. Your help is greatly appreciated.I cannot start my 2000 Ford Taurus. When I attempt to start the car, all I get is a clicking sound.Automatic Transmission engages initially but when trying to pickup speed, motor revs up(RPM's go up), but car seems to lose speed, then will kick in but continues off and on for the first 10 minutes. Fine once it warms up some and once up to highway speed.
Doesn't seem to matter about outside temperature. Had Transmission filter and fluid changed, no grindings in old fluid.
Car also has problem with the auto door lock/interior light off feature not always registering and interior light stays on after parking, draining battery. Daytime running lights also quit working, but headlights ok.Turn signals and flashers do not work. Book is missing. What fuse do I change out or could it be something else?Hi my name is phil. this might be a stupid question but how many wires are supposed to be coming from my alternator. my alternator fried itself after i changed the belt, but the terminal that is moving around (causing the batt light to come on) has no wire comming from it and i cant find one dangeling anywhere? any ideas?,Battery lights come on always . Changed the Battery put new one . Still comes. Voltage on battery terminals 14.3 volts when engine runningMy 1999 Ford Taurus will not start at times, just cranks over but, will not start. Sometimes if I remove the fuel cap it will restart right away and other times it will not restart but, if I wait approx 20 minutes it will restart. When this situation occurs, I do not here the fuel pump cycle with the key on & off, as soon as I here the pump cycle it will start. I have tried using a jumper wire to bypass the fuel shutoff inertia switch with no prevail, I have also tried a different fuel pump relay in the power distribution box with no prevail. The car has 71, 000 miles on it with a new fuel filter and the transmission was just rebuilt about 1 month ago at a reputable Ford dealer. I thought it might be the fuel pump, but when it runs there is no problems in either city or highway driving. I now am wondering if there might be a wiring problem when the transmission was reinstalled after rebuild, such as a ground not reinstalled or maybe a pinched harness.When breaking there is a kind of a lurch and when speeding up it doesn't want to shift up for quite a while. Along with this, the speedometer began wavering and then quit. Also, the break lights and turn signal lights went out but it was just a coincidence because it was only the bulbs since replacing those fixed them. All of the fuses were/are fine.
We've gotten different answers from different people(Ford dealership, Transmission shop(s), general mechanic (they fixed the bulbs). Some even wanted to say that all of those problems were connected. ??? Help...before we get taken to the cleaners by some unscrupulous mechanic.There is a rubbing/groaning sound in steering column. I feel the viberation through steering wheel. Happens first thing in am when turning as I back up and turn in either direction. More intense when colder weather is present. Not as noticable during subsequent trips as day goes on.Interior lights wont go off, and ran battery down. At first it was due to door ajar switch apparently being stuck, so I sprayed wd40 on all door latches and door ajar light went off, but interior lights stay on. Then I traded a relay in the fuse block with the interior light relay to see if it was the relay. Interior lights stayed on. I even unhooked battery for a few minutes in case computer needed to reset. Currently I have pulled interior light relay out to keep lights off and not drain battery. Problem just started. What did I miss?fan stuck on defrost high. no heat control always blows hot airwill not go over 3500 rpm. plugs fuel filter new fuel pressure 30 psi. 1.0-1.1 ohms on primary 0f ignition moduleI have a problem with a shimmy at highway speeds 50+ and sometimes steering wheel plays a little side to side; I notice sometimes that at speeds vibration is there; and then back of the gas vibration is little worst on the steering wheel and car. Things that I have check;
Replace the tires and balance; also road force check
no bent wheel
Had the front end check, no problems
My question is where is the problem:
Is it the inner cv joint, outer tie-rod, balljoint,
vibration damper, rack and pinion steeringCheck engine light on and showing code P1744.I install a 2001 AX4N trans in my 97 Taurus. Everything work out fine until I check the speedometer. It runs at 70 MPH at a idle. Then cut the car off after 110 MPH. Is there a fix for this.
Thanks J.Tmy car keeps hesitating and i think there might be water in my gas & tank my car will do both hesitating and chugging i want to no whats wrongI recently changed my altenator and battery. First
altenator started making noise and battery light would come on when ideling. But would go away when accelerated. Took altenator and battery to test. Defective altenator. Put new one in. Can hear it again. Duralast-Import brand. Maybe bad batch?? Or did I miss something. Voltage regulator???
Thank YouMy car starts hesitating only while driving and only when the engine is completely warm. I had the codes checked and it indicated a misfire on three cylinders #6 and I believe #4 and #5 as well. The wires were inspected and looked fine and I had new motorcraft plugs installed. The hesitation still occurs.
The hesitation becomes so bad that I can not maintain speed. I am able to accelerate again after pulling over restarting the car before the hesitation occurs again.
Thanks97 Taurus Gl, 150, 000 miles. Engine or Trans will sometimes produce a loud almost electric like winding sound when accelerating. Also Accelerating or on the highway accelerating it will sometimes start acting up and feel like your are driving into a very strong wind or thru water. Please tell me it's not the tranny?Hello, I was driving my car and then the battery light came on and then after about half a day the abs light came on then the theft deterrent light came on and then went off. The AC went on and off as did the radio. Then while driving the car stalled then started up again 3 times then died completely and would not start again. I had it towed to a safe place and checked it out. Advice from friends suggest alternator, battery and a short in the electical system. I repalced the battery because it was old and the car started. I took it to AutoZone to check the Battery and alternator and they said they were both fine. How do i check to see if it is an electrical short or not and how do I fix it? Thank you for your time in this matter. ChrisCannot find Fuel pump relay switch or fuse.
there is no electric to fuel pump or inertia switchWhen I turn my wipers off they won't return to park position, they start to return to park but insted they go to the maximum vertical position and then stop, all other functions work correctly. They used to return to park somtimes but now not at all.Hello,
Ihave a 93 Tarus thats giving me transaxel problems.When its cold it shifts like new, once warm first to second is a hard shift but the rest are fine.Also once warm there is a growling noise coming from the side pan when the car is in P or N, give it a little gas and it goes away.
MikeThe electric locks won't work, and I don't have an owner's manual with a fuse diagram. Where can I find a fuse diagram?Hi, I have a question about a Ford Taurus. Sometimes it runs and at other times cuts out and quits, not sure if it's electrical or fuel. The distributor was taken out to check and then put back in. Now the car doesn't want to start, just pops around. Is it possible to put the distributor in wrong? Do the gears have to mess again in the same way it came out? Can it be adjusted only by turning the distributor after its in? I would be grateful for any advice you could offer, thanks
WayneI just bought this car used about three weeks ago. It has 79, 000 miles on it. The check engine light has been coming on periodically. It flickers on, and then the next time I use the car it is off. Sometimes two days will go by and it won't come on, and the third day it will come back on. The first week, a mechanic used a computer to check out the light and said there was "no code". The engine has been running fine until today. I offered a ride to a friend and her three children, and I noticed that the car lagged with the extra weight. I had to press much harder than usual on the gas pedal to get to 65 miles per hour. I also noticed that the engine sounded as though it were revving higher than usual. The RPM's were just above '2'. After I dropped them off, the engine continued to rev higher (I heard that slight whine). I noticed that the check engine light had come back on. I also noticed that I had used an 1/8th of a tank of gas going only about 16 miles. I did have the AC on.I saw this on the site previously and your answer said mountain driving heats up rotors. Sad part is I don't drive in the mountains.
Problem starts with steering wheel vibration on light braking. Then over time vibration shows up in steering wheel at around 60mph even with no braking, and it's worse on light braking. I keep changing rotors and pads and it's okay for about 5 or 6 months. Then it starts all over again even though the rotors and pads are far from worn out. This has been going on for 4 years. Any ideas?Had starter replaced last week on 99 SE Taurus. Today power steering failed and car battery light came on along with overheating of vehicle. Checked under hood and belt nearest to coolent resevior was completely off. Did garage mess this up? What do I do?After parking my car, I nolonger can shift it out of park. I tested as far as I could and found that there is no power making it's wat to the wire that feeds my brakes and high beams. If I run a jumper from another fuse to the one for my brakes, everything works fine. Where does that power come from and how do I check it.hi my car will not start, when i turn it off for an hour it was still hot..., and did not start, and it did not start the next day.
i change the battery, modulater, spark plugs, plug wiers, ignition coil, distributor cap, rotor, the car has full power i turn the kek, and the car trys to turn over but no spark can you help me please
760-366-0480Low oil pressure light comes on. Can't find low oil pressure switch to replace it. It has a3.8 liter engine.When the front wheels come in contact with ANY road irregularties (bumps) there is a "knock" or "pop" from the front end. It seems to be the front right only. Could this be bad bushings in the plastic stabilizer links? Does the 2001 Taurus have strut bushings that could wear out like earlier Taruses?Vehicle drives fine until it warms up. Can go indefinetley until I come to a stop. Transmission disengages. Motor runs. Even revving it, car is disengaged no matter what gear it is placed in. Acts like in neutral. Car cools down, transmission re-engages and I can drive until it warms up and I stop again.The engine races. While performing an underhood giggle and shake, I found a broken hose connector on the MAP sensor. I replaced that (ouch).1992 taurus stalls when idling and sometimes when driving. has stalled going down the road just as if someone turns the key off then after a few seconds it picks back up and resumes normally.this does not trigger a check engine light. also surges when idling ecspecially when the engine is cold.rough idle.KOEO key on engine off test returns fault code 337 "EGR sensor circuit above maximum voltage" Does this mean I need to replace the EGR valve position sensor? If not, what does it mean? engine is 3.2L SHO, VIN "P"
thanksengine lt came on and ford dealer computer showed 2 sensors bad and was replaced. Prior to replacing while driving even pace car would start acting like it was goint to die/almost like running out of gas then after a minute or so continued driving it would be ok. sensors helped a wk or so and started again took to garage he looked at cooling sensor it was fine. he replaced fuel filter and spark plugs which needed replacing; drove about a wk and it is starting again. It is like it starts missing. I put 93 oct in it a few times prior to these episodes; brakes need rotors and pads bad; also before the above events I thought I smelled something different coming thru vents where air cond like a coolant smell/also on 2 occassions car warm once and cool once after going in store and back out upon starting smoke has come out from under front part of hood/When you get started driving it is fine again. Temp guage stays normal and no lts on.Temperature gauge about half way mark and engine smells "hot" after about 30 miles and takes a long time to cool down have never missed an oil change and service @ 3 month intervals - have had head gaskets replaced, new water pump, thermostat, new spark plugs, wires, DPFE sensor & speed sensor replaced, power steering pump relaced twice- raditor flushed twice - had a lot of rust in it - engine feels like it is "smothering" when driving - my mechanic hates to see me drive up- any clues??? car has 120, 000 miles on itI have a problem with the steering wheel shaking at speeds over 55 -60 MPH.I had front ball joints, shock absorber rear, all brakes, rotors in rear, all 4 tyres but the shaking is even worse now, more so after the change of tyres.Please give your opinion as to what could be wrong and how can it be corrected and ifall these change of parts needed.
ThanksTook a short trip recently in my 93 ford taurus, on the interstate doing 65, after going only 3 or 4 miles the car starts to lose power.The speedometer starts dropping and the only way to pick up speed is to take foot completely off accelerator and then press it again.In an 80 mile trip I had to repeat this process about 15 to 20 times.Also each time I exited highway the car tried to die when I stopped at end of exit.I have been told fuel filter or fuel pump is the problem....What do you think?my mechanic has asked me to take out my fuse #40 the front one in the fuse box under the hood, every night so as I can start my car. This goes on for over 5 months and he has not found the problem.When I leave it in over night my car won't start.The car wont go into any gear. I already replaced the foot brake switch. And fuse #1 keeps blowing out. Brake lights also stopped working. Any Ideas?
1994 SHO automatic3.0 Engine - auto
DTC - P0760 Shift solenoid "C"
drives OK except stays at about 3000 RPM on the freeway - used to be 2200 at about the same speed
Where is the solenoid and
can I test it (how?) and
can a semi functional mechanic change it out,
if not what should it cost to get it fixed.
ThanksMY 1995 TAURUS SHO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS HARD AND UPSHIFTS SOFT FROM 1ST T0 2ND.I SO NOTICED THAT WHEN IT SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE IT SOMETIMES RUNS AT DIFFERENT RPMS AT THE SAME MPH. WHEN DOWN SHIFTING IT SEEMS TO SHIFT AT THE WRONG TIMES. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE TP SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED. COULD SUCH A CHANGE BE CAUSING THIS ? I CAN REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION IF NEEDED BUT I AM NOT SURE WHICH ONE I HAVE. I CLED LOC DEER AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS A AXODE BUT WHEN I RAISED THE CAR THE TRANS PAN SAYS IT IS A AXOD SHO.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.My wife's 96 Taurus is bleeding my wallet dry. We've put brakes all the way around it twice in 2 years. I just spent $700 for new rims because the tires kept going flat, something about the rims "going bad"? And 4 new tires within the last 3 months, and its due for a timing belt. Now, on my way home from work with it last Friday the transmission seemed to stick when I first took off from my parking spot, then it felt like it bound up coming to a stop. I work only 4 miles from home and on the way the O/D light started blinking. So Saturday morning I went to take it to the local garage, less than 1 mile away, the car barely moved under its own power. Mechanic says the tranny is shot. $1775 to rebuild it. This car is almost 10 years old, just about 200K miles, with a rebuilt engine @ 85K miles. Should I scrap the car? I hear this year was bad for Transmission problems? We're trying to buy our first home within the next month, I just bought a new 2005 500 and not sure I want to spend another $20K on a new car, but not sure I want to sink more $ into this old one. Should I get a 2nd opinion on the tranny? Or does this sound like it's dead?"Our turn signals and hazard lights no longer work. We believe we need to replace the flashers, however we do not know where they are located and the owner's guide does not include this information. Can you help?My 1998 taurus is missing out it is not a steady miss but is quite frequent.Hi,
I have a 1995 Tarus XL 3.8. At 61, 000 it blew a head gasket and the engine seized.
I opted to just swap the engine from a runing 1994 GL 3.8. I was told by Ford this was a doable.
I exchanged the entire assembly. Engine, tranny, driveline struts etc....
The only electrical that I switched was the control module on the front left side.
I noticed that the 94' does not have an oil sending unit. (Located above the oil plug).
The engine will turn over but not start. Sounds like it is grounding out. Their is fuel pressure.
Steverecntly involved in an accident with damage to the drivers side rear door area in front of the rear wheel. no visable line break. where is the fuel pump located and is there a reset button? any suggestionsThe door locking mechanism has rotated up so that it is now impossible to close the door. How do I reset the locking mechanism so that it properly latches the door shut? Thanks for helpweve taken car to firestone & ford repair shops. they say they have flushed numerous times, changed heater core more than once, changed radiator, changed thermostat. each time we get car back, heater works for about 5 minutes, then is cold again.we had the car at firestone 6 times to no avail. they told us to take to ford &they would pay. took to ford twice. they said to much corrosion. didnt fix & charged 1500.00 to firestone. any suggestions on repairing car. thanksI drove 90 minutes down the highway, then stopped. Re-started the engine and came back, but stopped to get gas near home. When I turned the key to re-start the dash lights came on a usual, but no sound from under the hood. I shifted the transmission lever back and forth...still silent. As a final "Hail Mary" I opened the hood and grabbed the alternator pully and twisted it to turn the engine over a few degrees. When I turned the key, it started and has been doing fine since. Starter? Starter relay (if there is one on this car)? Gremlins? ThanksThe engine idles too fast. Can not find vacuum leak. What should the vacuum be at idle? What other problem could cause this?3.8 liter engine cooling fan replaced wired in wrong redone wire in right now it will not start, no fire to plugs.The speedometer quits working once in a while and the check engine light came on. I plugged my car computer into it and the code said vehicle speed sensor malfunction. I bought a new sensor but can't find where it is.The car after warming up will shudder and act like it wants to quit sitting at a light. When I accelerate it seems fine not sluggish. But at the next light it will do it again sometimes so hard it feels like someone just rear ended me. What could cause this? Car seems to run fine otherwise and no warning lights have come on. Car has 88, 000 miles.I just replaced the battery about a month ago. Was working fine. Car wasn't started for about 3 weeks. Turned ignition and got nothing, no click, no lights, nada. Was able to jump, car started ok the rest of the day. Next morning, nothing again. Help!My speedometer stops working while I'm driving and then I sometimes feel loss of the power steering.
and then the service engine light goes on. And then the next day it works just fine. And sometimes just after it happens it comes back....My mechanic thinks it's a speed sensor. I asked a ford dealership what it might be, and he said could also, be a multifunction swith. Would anyone happen to know what causes that...thank you JimFuel pump, screen and filter is new. Injector pulses until engine fires and starts, then injector stops. Fuel pump is still operating. if the accelerator is pressed then it will accellerate fine no stuble or hesitation. The TPS, Idle Speed Control Motor are also new. The Manual that I have for this vehicle does not show any specific checks as to reading values on the TPS or the Idle Speed Control Motor. TPS output at basline idle is 1.4 volts, Half throttle is 2.5 volts and full throttle is 5.0 volts. There is little (.1 volt) or no adjustment on the TPS mounting. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.what is the exact location of the 1992 ford taurus transmission computer?my 1990 ford taurus wagon is making a whining noise when i turn either left or right. does it have to do with the power steering or something else. thank youI own a ford Taurus station wagon 1995 with 111000 miles. When I bought the car the prevous ower told me that the car stopped twince in hot weather but after bringing it to a meachinic they were aneble to fix the problem. However it happened it to me as well. During hot-warm day driving in state roads after some miles the engin start to fail and then it stops. It seems like there is no gas, but there is gas in the tank. Eventually teh car stops and if I try to turn it on it give some signs and then eventually dyes again. However if I leave it stop for few hours it starts again as nothing happened and I can drive.
When the weather is mild-cold it runs wonderfullyABS is going off during last 5 secs of braking or under 10mph trend seems, what could be the problem?? rotors/pads/calipers are all newMy 94 Taurus SHO is leaking some kind of fluid from around the firewall side of the engine. I can't tell where its coming from, but it leaks onto the catylitic converter shroud. I see no evidence of leakage in the upper end "cam shroud" or whatever you call it. Any help would be great, thanks.
P.S. DOC Yamaha 3.2 w/ 153, 000 miles.When I crank over the engine it starts then dies. I have replaced the fuel filter and pump. Could this be a sensor causing the problen?Interior lights stay on after doors are closed. Tried adjusting the knob on the dash, still stay on. Door locks lock and unlock while driving and alarm sounds. Can you help? Thanks.can`t get car to run, was installing remote starter from bulldog security could`nt finish so I took all components off to drive home, car was cranking but would not fire, I believe it the anti-theft causing this, how can I resetMy daughter's 94 Taurus has developed a prounounced hard downshift upon stopping after driving over 45 mph. It doesn't do this at all when driving at low speeds. Coincidentally the speedomete has taken to intermitent operation. It has about 100k miles on it.What can I check or repair short of removal, R/R? Thanks.I hear a low roar coming from the left front and is more prevalent when coasting.I beleive my 89 Taurus SHO starter just went. Where is the starter located and is it hard to replace?Just had the Rack/Pinion and Power Steering pump replaced since the rack leaked and the pump fried. Now even though the rack is fixed and the new pump has lots of fluid the pump is making a loud moaning noise when turning in either direction. It is more pronounced when sitting still or at low speeds but it almost sounds like the pump is sick. Note that the steering seems to be working fine, the pump is just really noisy (moaning sound).I have a 96 Taurus wagon with the 3.0 engine. Trani is the AXOD I believe. I have a pulley making a loud squeal noise. Not like an old belt but similiar.At a closer look the pulley has a small chip about 1/4 inch in size. It seems to have a slight wobble. Could this make all that racket? Also, where can I find a pulley diagram online to find out which one it is. Lastly, the car has also developed a small oil leak now. Is that related? Cheers!Driver's window will intermittently not respond to attempts to raise or lower from the master switch. All other windows continue to function. When the switch is actuated, one click is audible, the sound coming from the dash. If the switch is fully depressed to actuate automatic full-open, two clicks are heard. Problem seems to appear when the car has been parked overnight or for an extended period. This occurs from any window position, from fully closed to fully open. After the car has been in service for an hour or so, the function returns.
The problem was diagnosed by a Ford dealer technician as a bad switch - but I was skeptical and did not authorize replacement.
With help from a friend who is knowledgable, I replaced the masterswitch from a junkyard source and verified acceptable function. Unfortunately - but as I suspected would happen - the intermittancy remains.
Seeking your advice on how best to solve this problem.I have a 94 Ford Taurus GL. The turn signals are not working at all. They make no clicking sound when being used, nor do the lights function. A friend suggested it might be a flasher. Where is the flasher located so I could replace it and could it be anything else?my transmission seems to downshift when driving on the highway usually above 45 mph. i had the vehicle tested at a transmission shop and was told there was a possibility of two different sensors causing the problem. one of the sensors mentioned was a shift position sensor. where can i purchase this sensor and where is it specifically located on the vehiclemy ford taurus needed 2 jump starts in june 2003. on the second jump start the Horn went wild and then shut off.
now everytime i use the horn while the cruise control is switched on the Fuse for the horn gets blown.
i have recently gotten the 30k ford service and had them look into the problem with the electrical diagnostics and they could not find the problem.
what can i do?Right Front Door Electric Door lockCar coasts a very long time when I let off the throttle from any speed in gear, especially 30-45 mph. Tach doesn't return for many many seconds back to normal idle speed. Also the engine idles at approx 1000 rpm. It this a "normal" thing or do I have a fixable problem?My drivers door control for the windows failed to allow me to raise the window and none of the windows work from any door control. Also the intermitent windshield wiper control no longer works. Door mirrors and locks work fine. I have checked fuses and relays under the steering column and near the radiator. The motor is good in the door itself because I was able to 'hot wire' it back up closed, through the control plug. I disassembled the control and tested its continuity and all seemded okay??!!


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ties up Santa Ana traffic and rallies the Democrats behind his former foeJerry Brown
, his brown amigaLoretta Sanchez
and that San Francisco mayor with the hair today, Anaheim is bracing for a traffic/media/politico crush Saturday with the arrival ofSarah Palin
, plain and tall.
But two chicas skipping photo ops with the painted face of their Republican Party are California's GOP candidates for governor and U.S. senator, Meg "I Am Not a Whore" Whitman and Carly "Depends; How Much?" Fiorina.
The tech gazillionaires-turned-vanity candidates claim prior commitments prevent them from standing beside the Alaska governor's office short-timer, although Fiorina coyly slipped in this dig: Palin, she said, is coming to Anaheim to sell books not Fiorina's Senate bid.
Whitman and Fiorina deny their absences have anything to do with a Field Poll that shows Palin has a 53 percent unfavorable rating and 33 percent favorable rating from all California voters.
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When the poll isolated just Republican voters in the Golden State, Palin got a whopping 74 percent favorable opinion (while 19 percent in dissent proves teabaggers have not squeezed all intelligence out of the GOP).
While having Palin by their sides might have helped in the primaries, in the Nov. 2 general election Whitman and Fiorina will have to win sizable support from Democrats and independents if they want to topple their big-balled foes to the left (Brown and Barbara Boxer, respectively). However, the poll finds Palin is pooh-poohed by 79 percent of Dem voters and a whopping 69 percent of independents.
Goodness, gracious, how can this be when all those teabaggers who prop up Palin as their standard-bearer claim to be supported by Democrats, independents and Republicans? Ah, well, at least the 9 percent of Cali Dems and 25 percent of indies who hold favorable views of Palin prove intelligence extraction is not a single party phenomenon.

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LYNX FIRE IN SPECTACULAR FASHION IN GRAND FINAL GAME 1
Written by Perth Lynx Media
The Perth Lynx team for this WNBL season was built to be explosive and they turned things up to full tempo to open the Grand Final Series with a brilliant Game 1 performance to beat the Melbourne Boomers 98-71 in Melbourne on Saturday.
The Lynx are attempting to win the franchise’s first WNBL championship since doing so as the Perth Breakers in 1992, and they are now one win away from achieving that feat after Saturday’s 27-point victory at Melbourne Sports Centre – Parkville.
While it was a brilliant offensive performance from the Lynx starting with three triples to open the game from Marina Mabrey before Darcee Garbin joined her in hitting five from downtown for the evening, the defence was every bit as impressive.
The Lynx were able to hold the Boomers to just 32 points in the first half and 39 in the second to now look forward to attempting to secure the championship in Game 2 at Bendat Basketball Centre on Wednesday night.
There was so much to like about the all-round shooting performance with the game high lead of 30 points on the back of 33/67 from the field at 49 per cent and 14/30 from deep at 46 per cent. The held Melbourne to 31/78 at 39 per cent and 6/26 from downtown at 23 per cent.
The Lynx also outrebounded the Boomers 47 to 36 and had six players scoring at least nine points in a terrific team showing.
Captain Darcee Garbin saved her best performance of the season for Grand Final Game 1 and finished with 25 points and four rebounds while knocking down 5/10 from three-point territory.
Jackie Young continued her stunning form with another 21 points and four assists while Marina Mabrey caught fire with the first threes of the game on her way to 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists on 5/11 from beyond the arc.
Lauren Scherf battled hard inside for 14 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots while Sami Whitcomb contributing nine points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals, and Alex Sharp nine points and five boards.
Tiffany Mitchell top-scored for the Boomers with 17 points with Ezi Magbegor adding 14 points and Lindsay Allen 13.
It wasn’t the ideal start for the Lynx with a turnover and score on the break to Tiffany Mitchell, but that was about as bad as it got. Marina Mabrey hit a three the next possession down. She hit two more bombs from downtown in the opening two minutes and suddenly Perth led 9-4.
While Melbourne did score the next six points, the Lynx put their foot down with the next nine starting with Lauren Scherf and Darcee Garbin scoring inside. Sami Whitcomb then drained a three and Jackie Young scored in the mid-range for the 18-10 lead.
Young added six more points to close out the quarter and the Lynx were on top 27-18 after one.
The Lynx then started the second quarter on fire firstly with Scherf scoring on the inside and then with three balls to Mabrey and Whitcomb. Soon after a couple of consecutive triples from Garbin and Perth opened the quarter with a 16-1 run to suddenly lead 43-19.
It was a remarkable onslaught offensively but the defensive performance was equally impressive. The Lynx nailed eight of their first 12 threes and Perth continued right up to half-time.
They put up 60 points in the half in a remarkable performance while holding the Boomers to 32 to lead by 28 at the break away from home in the opening game of the Grand Final series.
There was no taking the foot off the gas from the Lynx in the third quarter. By the time captain Garbin continued her hot shooting by knocking down three more three-pointers, it was out to a 29-point ball game and still Perth were 26 points up by three quarter-time.
Alex Sharp then opened up the fourth quarter with her first of two triples for the term to put the margin back out to 29. Mabrey also hit her fifth three-pointer of the game and in the end the Lynx cruised to the stunning 26-point road win in Game 1 of the Grand Final series.
WNBL GRAND FINAL SERIES – GAME 1
PERTH LYNX 98 (Garbin 25, Young 21, Mabrey 20)
MELBOURNE BOOMERS 71 (Mitchell 17, Magbegor 14, Allen 13)


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Lift weights at LuxFit’s East Cut location. Photo: Courtesy of LuxFit
Walk through Hayes Valley near Patricia’s Green and you’re likely to see a corner buzzing with bench presses, sparring and maybe even a dog or two tied to a barbell.
What is happening: The outdoor concept, known as LuxFit, is the brainchild of Yotam Israeli, a personal trainer who, like countless others in the city, lost his job at the start of the pandemic when traditional gyms were forced to close.
- Israeli launched LuxFit’s Hayes Valley location in December 2020 and expanded to the East Cut a year later.
- He says they are the only fully outdoor gyms in the city and offer monthly memberships, personal training and group classes.
Why it matters: The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the city’s economy and especially small businesses. But the limitations have also resulted in creativity, and in the case of LuxFit, a place for people to stay healthy and pump iron outside.
What they say: “As a small business owner, you’re always like evolve or die,” Dave Karraker, co-owner of MX3 Fitness, told Axios.
By the numbers: Karraker says that about 15% of the 140 local gyms that are part of the San Francisco Independent Fitness Studio Coalition — of which he is a board member — closed between 2020 and 2022.
- “Big box” gyms, such as 24 Hour Fitness, have also closed several locations across the city.
- Meantime, outdoor boot camps and even dance classes in the park have popped up to fill the fitness void.
Details: Israeli says LuxFit has 45 fitness trainers and nearly 500 members, with an eye on expanding to a third location.
- Yes, but: He also remembers when it was first launched, when he had to haul equipment in and out of the container warehouse himself and sat without customers for hours at a time.
- “Running a business is a lot of great days,” he said. “There are also many dark days.”
What we watch: Luxfit’s Hayes Valley location is on one of six parcels Supervisor Dean Preston has identified as places to build affordable housing. Will this happen, or will small businesses in the area, such as Ritual Coffee and the Biergarten, remain?
- And will people continue to enjoy lifting weights outside as the threat of COVID-19 recedes, or will they retreat indoors?


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Non Visa Requiring Countries
When you pick up your US Passport, you are holding the world’s most powerful travel document in your hand. With your valid US Passport, you can visit approximately 145 countries either completely visa-free or by easily obtaining a visa on arrival. The most popular destination countries that allow US citizens to enter without a visa are outlined below.
All US citizens need to enter the Bahamas is a valid US passport! If arriving by air, you must have a passport book with at least two blank pages marked visas. If you are cruising on a “closed loop” cruise that begins and ends at a US port, you can use either a passport book or passport card, although passport books are recommended.
No visas are required for US visitors to Canada. Check our guide for complete details on required travel documents for Canada.
If you visited France in the late 1980s, you may remember having to get a visa, but this was a temporary measure that has long since been abandoned. US citizens visiting France for tourism, business, or as flight crew can stay for up to 90 days without a visa.
Hong Kong is an unusual case; it is part of China, which does require a visa for US citizens, but Hong Kong itself does not. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative District of China with its own set of entry requirements. US citizens do not need visas for a stay of up to 90 days, only a US passport valid for at least one month past the end of the visit.
The Republic of Ireland allows US travelers to stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Visitors should be prepared to show documentation clarifying the nature of their visit, such as hotel reservations or a letter of invitation from a business contact or private host. (For information about visiting Northern Ireland, see the entry for the United Kingdom below.)
Italy requires only that US citizens have a passport valid for at least three months past the end of the trip, with two blank pages marked “Visas.” Travelers can stay for up to 90 days without a visa.
If you have a valid US passport with one blank page, that is all you will need to enter Jamaica. Travelers entering by sea may use a passport book or passport card. No visas are required for US visitors.
Japan allows visa-free stays of up to 90 days to US citizens visiting for business or tourism. Travelers must have a valid passport and a confirmed return ticket.
Mexico is the #1 international destination for US citizens. Visas are not required, but travelers who will stay for one week or more must purchase a tourist card for approximately $20.
The Netherlands, like Italy, Spain and Switzerland, is part of the Schengen Agreement, which is a common visa policy held by a number of European nations. US citizens do not need visas to enter the Netherlands for stays of up to 90 days. A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the stay in Europe is required.
The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea, allows US citizens to visit for up to 90 days without a visa. US citizens who are ethnically Korean, whether they were born in Korea or the United States, may also qualify for residence status.
US citizens may visit Spain for up to 90 days in any six month period without a visa. Passports must have two blank visa pages and be valid for at least three months past the planned return to the United States.
Switzerland grants visa-free stays of up to 90 days to US citizens. Travelers must have a passport valid for at least three months past the end of the trip, a confirmed return ticket, and sufficient funds for their stay.
If your US passport is valid for at least 90 days when you enter Taiwan, you will be granted a visa-free stay of 90 days. If your US passport will expire in less than 90 days, you will be allowed to stay in Taiwan for the duration of your passport validity.
The United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – allows US citizens to enter without a visa for tourist, business, or social visits of less than 90 days. However, visitors who plan to do charity or volunteer work, and those who plan to get married in Great Britain, must obtain visas in advance of travel.

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Have you ever felt shame? You know, that acrid feeling that makes you wish you could become invisible, crawl into a hole, or press the rewind button so that you could somehow change what just happened? Shame comes in many different forms, but the end result is the same--utter humiliation. Maybe you were at the receiving end of an off-color joke, perhaps you were humiliated by an insensitive teacher, maybe you were bullied or ridiculed, or perhaps you were victimized or abused. No matter what the circumstance may have been, we can all identify with the feeling of shame.
Shame is defined as a negative emotion that combines feelings of dishonor, unworthiness, embarrassment, and humiliation. It is a heavy, weighty, and dark emotion. It is at the root of low self-esteem. People who feel shame often feel bad about who they are. They question their worth and abilities. It differs from guilt in that guilt is related to thoughts, actions, and deeds. Shame is an internal reality. It is a state of being that can lead to self-deprecation.
Because the nature of shame is so invasive and encroaching, it can easily take up residency in our psyche. We can ruminate over the shameful event ad nauseam. It has become our focus. We begin to wear it like a cloak. We believe we are marred and add insult to injury by believing that others see our cloak.
Overcoming Shame "For your shame you will have double honor; and for confusion you will rejoice...everlasting joy shall be unto you."--Isaiah 61:7
Thankfully, shame and humiliation do not have to take up permanent residency in our mind or heart. We can move beyond shame and humiliation through the Word of God. Isaiah 61:7 promises us that shame will be replaced with double blessings. We are also assured that we will be the recipients of comfort, everlasting joy, and vindication. So, if you have been shamed or humiliated, you are a prime candidate for a complete "make-over". The Lord has come for you! Simply begin to praise Him!
Prayer for Overcoming Shame "Father, in the name of Jesus, I release my feelings of shame and humiliation. It is a cloak I no longer want to wear. I give it you. I thank you for the garment of praise. I rejoice in you. I celebrate you. I lift my hands and heart in praise to you. Hallelujah! In Jesus' name. Amen."

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La Habana eps illustrator vector map
The Havana eps illustrator vector map is a high-quality digital map of the city of Havana, Cuba. It is available for purchase on epsmaps.com and is commonly used by businesses and professionals. The map is designed in a vector format, which means that it can be scaled up or down without losing any quality.
The Havana map shows the city’s main streets, landmarks, and neighborhoods. It is easy to navigate and provides a clear overview of the city’s layout. The map is also available in an eps format, which is a standard file format used for vector graphics.
Havana is the capital city of Cuba and is located on the northern coast of the island. The city is known for its colorful architecture, vintage cars, and vibrant culture. Some of the main streets in Havana include the Malecón, which runs along the waterfront, and the famous Calle Obispo, which is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars.
Overall, the Havana eps illustrator vector map is a valuable tool for anyone doing business or traveling in the city. Its high-quality design and detailed information make it an essential resource for navigating the streets of Havana.

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Hmm, stick a lift across from Brides-les-baines or La Tania towards La Plagne, and join those two huge areas together. 3V + Paradiski
There were attempts to do this donkeys years ago but the links would have to go through the Parc National de la Vanoise which is a no no.
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Crunchy Salty Nutty Brittle
I know some people aren't into brittle but this one is different believe me! Not only is it a lighter recipe but it's also crunchy salty nutty and delicious. With each crunch you can taste the sweetness, nuts, and salt. It is the perfect holiday present for any coworkers, or friends with a sweet tooth on your list.
Photos by Jessica Marx
Total Time: 20 minutes
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tsp light agave nectar
3 cups mixed unsalted nuts (pumpkin seeds, walnuts, peanuts)
2 tsp kosher salt
1. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine sugar, water and agave! Stir until well combined, then let the sugar mixture cook for 15-17 minutes without stirring, until the mixture starts to brown. Then swirl the pan until the mixture is a deep amber color, another minute or two.
3. Immediately remove the pot from the heat, and stir the nuts, and salt into the mixture. Pour onto parchment paper, spreading out the mixture to make sure that it is an even layer.
4. Let it cool and harden. When ready break it up into small pieces and enjoy!
This makes a great gift for coworkers, and friends!

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Brad Inger reviews the Warriors v Knights game at Central Coast Stadium ….. Here’s how the game went.
Tries: Ben Murdoch-Masila (31), Adam Pompey (55), Ken Maumalo (67)
Goals: Kodi Nikorima (31, 57)
Tries: Jayden Brailey (16), Hymel Hunt (48, 73)
Goals: Mitchell Barnett (17, 37, 49, 76)
Player of the Year PointsEmbed from Getty Images
3 pts – Hymel Hunt (Knights)
2 pts – Bradman Best (Knights)
1 pt – Jayden Brailey (Knights)
MATCH REPORTEmbed from Getty Images
The Warriors started the game off in the worst way possible with Adam Pompey’s kickoff sailing over the sidelines on the full to hand the Knights their first set in excellent field position. The Knights forward pack surged up the field, but the Warriors defensive line held firm as Warriors fans breathed a sigh of relief.
The Warriors much talked about forward pack made easy work of the Knights defence as the marched deep into Newcastle territory. The Warriors piled on the pressure with several repeat sets but were unable to convert that pressure into scoring opportunities and let themselves down with some poor discipline which saw the Knights get the first points of the night when Jayden Brailey darted out of dummy half and crossed at the 16-minute mark, handing the Knights a 6-0 lead.
The game moved into a battle in the middle with both sides trading sets with neither getting the upper hand until Wayde Egan appeared to have scored from a dummy-half scoot in the 29th minute; it was awarded as a try by Grant Atkins; however, the bunker reviewed it and decided that Egan lost control of the ball over the line, the didn’t appear to deter the Warriors as minutes later Ben Murdoch-Masila crossed the line after a nice short ball from Tohu Harris to bring the scores level at 8 all.
With the first half winding down, Warrior Jazz Tevaga found himself on report for the use of his knee in a tackle; the silly penalty saw Mitchell Barnett kick a penalty to hand the Knights back a two-point lead. With the Warriors needing to take a serious look at their discipline after conceding 5 penalties in the first 40.
HALF-TIME: Newcastle Knights 8 – New Zealand Warriors 6Embed from Getty Images
The second half started with plenty of intensity with both sides running with aggression, but after a knock-on from Warriors skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, it was the Knights taking first blood with Hymel Hunt scoring in the corner after a spectacular offload from Bradman Best in the 48th minute to push their lead out 14-6.
After a few back to back, six again calls due to the Knights failing to get themselves onside; the Warriors kept themselves in the contest when Pompey touched down on the left edge to see them reduced the Knights lead to 14-12. The Warriors weren’t finished yet as the Warriors kept the momentum going and took the lead for the first time in the match at the 67th minute when Ken Maumalo scored his first try of the year from a simple draw and pass from Tuivasa-Sheck.
The Knights refused to quit and got the ball out to their strike centre Best who offloaded from the ground to Hunt for his second try of the night. The Warriors attempted a short kickoff, but it did not go the ten; the Knights played a relatively safe set to ensure the Warriors would have to run the length of the field if they were to score the match-winner, a linebreak from Bayley Sironen gave Warriors fans a flutter of hope but as quick as it came it went away when his offload attempt went to the ground and was dived on by Newcastle to give the Knights back to back wins to start their 2021 campaign, while the Warriors have some work to do before they face the Raiders in Round 3.
FULL-TIME: Newcastle Knights 20 New Zealand Warriors 16
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Match Review Committee
Pheonix Crossland (Knights) – Grade 2 Crusher Tackle – Early guilty plea – 2 matches.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Warriors) – Grade 2 Crusher Tackle – Early guilty plea – 2 matches.
Tyson Frizell (Knights) – Grade 1 Dangerous Contact Head/Neck – Early guilty plea – $1150 fine.

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Hello there, I'm Tanya, and I work as a storyboard and a concept artist ^^
I also do lots of character design, random illustrations, and sometimes even comics, animations, etc.!
I love trying out new stuff, constantly learning and improving! At least I hope I'm improving otherwise OOPS XD
Comments are very welcome, and critiques are gladly accepted!
If you liked the Optimistic Turtle's comics, you can also like it on facebook! ^__________^

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A fantasy self-portrayal of sorts, featuring myself as a D&D character.
A digital artist with a passion for all things fantasy and sci-fi. Currently freelancing. Gamer, bookworm and all around nerd.
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You didn't describe where your vectors come from, nor what use you will put
median to. Here are some observations about the general case. Limited ranges, error tolerance, and discrete values may admit of a more efficient approach.
mean distance between M points sounds quadratic, O(M^2). But M / N is 10, fairly small, and N is huge, so the data probably resembles a hairy sphere in 1e3-space. Computing centroid of M points, and then computing M distances to centroid, might turn out to be useful in your problem domain, hard to tell.
minimum distance among M points is more interesting. Choose a small number of pairs at random, say 100, compute their distance, and take half the minimum as an estimate of the global minimum distance. (Validate by comparing to the next few smallest distances, if desired.) Now use spatial UB-tree to model each point as a positive integer. This involves finding N minima for M x N values, adding constants so min becomes zero, scaling so estimated global min distance corresponds to at least 1.0, and then truncating to integer.
With these transformed vectors in hand, we're ready to turn them into a UB-tree representation that we can sort, and then do nearest neighbor spatial queries on the sorted values. For each point compute an integer. Shift the low-order bit of each dimension's value into the result, then iterate. Continue iterating over all dimensions until non-zero bits have all been consumed and appear in the result, and proceed to the next point. Numerically sort the integer result values, yielding a data structure similar to a PostGIS index.
Now you have a discretized representation that supports reasonably efficient queries for nearest neighbors (though admittedly N=1e3 is inconveniently large). After finding two or more coarse-grained nearby neighbors, you can query the original vector representation to obtain high-resolution distances between them, for finer discrimination. If your data distribution turns out to have a large fraction of points that discretize to being off by single bit from nearest neighbor, e.g. location of oxygen atoms where each has a buddy, then increase the global min distance estimate so the low order bits offer adequate discrimination.
A similar discretization approach would be appropriately scaling e.g. 2-dimensional inputs and marking an initially empty grid, then scanning immediate neighborhoods. This relies on global min being within a "small" neighborhood, due to appropriate scaling. In your case you would be marking an N-dimensional grid.


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Today it is just a huge desert. By 2025 it will be a real agricultural Central Park. On Tuesday, the metropolis of Montpellier (Hérault) unveiled the Agriparc project, in Bouisses, imagined with the inhabitants of the area. This neighborhood, located at the western edge of the city, was destined for rampant urbanization. Of 100 hectares, 40 were to be urbanised. The future “green sticker of the metropolis” will eventually have only nine hectares of homes. The rest will be a huge park, the largest in the city, which promises long walks on Sundays. But not only.
If the Bouisses are equipped with greenways, urban woods, meadows, games for children, a lookout tower, sports fields or a fitness trail, the site will also be agricultural land. Vast lands will be destined for olive groves, pistachio groves, orchards, fruit and vegetable crops of all kinds, tended by professional farmers, as well as shared vegetable gardens for the inhabitants. There are also plans for smaller processing units of the product, such as distilleries and covered markets, to sell them.
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This project aims to “rebalance the urban project to the west of the city”, working on the new relationship “between city and nature”, underlines Michaël Delafosse (PS), mayor and president of the metropolis, in a place that remains “mysterious” for the most part part of the residents of Montpellier. It answers both the questions of the “inhabited city” and of the “nourishing city”, exults Coralie Mantion (EELV), elected for the sustainable development of the territory.
A team coordinated by the Caudex landscape agency was commissioned to imagine the new, ambitious face of Les Bouisses. “The challenge was to be able to create an agricultural park on an urban scale”, a link “between the countryside and the city”, confides Pierre Janin, landscape architect from the Fabriques agency. “It is a park that must become a destination place,” observes Clément Bollinger, landscape designer at Caudex. Future homes will emerge from the ground where they will not be a burden on nature. “There is no doubt, when you build, that you ignore the value of the soil,” explains Mathieu-Ho Simonpoli, urban architect of the Estran agency. We looked at how, delicately, we might install housing. »
As for the paths and roads where pedestrians, bicycles, tractors (and some cars, for access to homes) will circulate, nothing, or almost nothing, will be built. “We hardly touch anything,” says Clément Bollinger. We are not building new roads, but we are reopening paths that have become fallow. In terms of mobility, the advantage of this new park is that it will be joined in 2025 by the future tramway line 5, currently under construction. The future Agriparc des Bouisses will be accessible via three new stations, but also via various stops on bus line n°2.


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Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, along with Trade Counterpart Rebecca Miano faced Senate summons over the distribution of counterfeit fertilizers masquerading as government-subsidized ones in Kenya.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura firmly stood by Linturi, asserting that the CS wasn’t directly involved in the scandal.
Mwaura dismissed calls for Linturi’s resignation, stating that ongoing investigations would likely absolve him of any wrongdoing.
Mwaura emphasized that investigations were underway to confirm the presence of fake fertilizers in the market. He suggested the possibility of political rivals orchestrating the scam to undermine the government’s agricultural initiatives.
Clarifying the distribution process, Mwaura explained that entities like the NCPB utilized third-party agencies for distribution, distancing the board itself from direct involvement.
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APR is definitely an annualized price. This means, it describes simply how much interest youвЂ™ll pay in the event that you borrow for just one year that is full. Let’s imagine you borrow $100 at 10% APR. During the period of 12 months, you will spend ten dollars in interest (because ten dollars is 10% of $100). But in reality, youвЂ™ll probably pay a lot more than ten dollars.
You will possibly not borrow for a complete 12 months, or perhaps the quantity as you make purchases and payments on your credit card, for example) that you borrow might change throughout the year (. To obtain exact numbers, you will need to accomplish a bit that is little of.
The example above assumes interest rates are calculated and charged only one time per 12 months, and also you donвЂ™t spend any feesвЂ”which may possibly not be accurate. Charge cards generally charge a small amount of great interest daily or month-to-month (and include those fees to your loan stability), which means that youвЂ™ll really pay more because of compounding. (Those interest costs are put into your balance in order to pay more interest the following day.)
To find out your day-to-day price, simply take the APR and divide it by 365. The daily price will be 0.0274% (0.10 divided by 365 = .000274) in the event that APR is 10%. Observe that some bank cards divide by 360 times in the place of 365 times. п»ї п»ї
However, you are able to often assume that a reduced APR is preferable to a higher APR (with mortgages being an essential exclusion).
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Then it can change over time if an APR is variable. With a few loans, you understand how much pay that is youвЂ™ll interest: you understand how much youвЂ™ll borrow, just how long youвЂ™ll take to pay for it straight back, and exactly what rate of interest is employed for interest costs. Loans having A apr that is variable various. Today the interest rate might be higher or lower in the future than it is. п»ї п»ї
Variable-rate loans are dangerous since you might think you really can afford to borrow offered todayвЂ™s price, however you may wind up paying a lot more than you expected. Having said that, youвЂ™ll typically have a lesser initial interest if youвЂ™re prepared to assume the potential risks of utilizing a adjustable apr. In some instances, variable APRs would be the option that is only it or keep it.
Exactly exactly What will make your rate of interest enhance? Adjustable APRs typically rise when interest levels in basic increase. Easily put, they increase with rates of interest on cost savings records along with other kinds of loans. п»ї п»ї But your interest may also greatly increase as an element of a вЂњpenaltyвЂќ (whether you’ve got a adjustable apr or maybe maybe not). In the event that you are not able to make payments, as an example, your prices can leap significantly. п»ї п»ї
APR for Mortgage Comparisons
In terms of mortgage loans, APR is complicated. It really is said to be an apples-to-apples method to compare every one of the expenses of the loan: interest costs, closing costs, home loan insurance, and all sorts of associated with the other costs you could pay getting a mortgage. Since various loan providers charge various fees, APR would preferably offer you one quantity to check out whenever comparing loans. But, the stark reality is that various loan providers consist of (or exclude) various charges from the APR calculation, so that you canвЂ™t simply count on APR to share with you which home loan could be the deal that is best. п»ї п»ї
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Whether you pay the lowest APR relies on several facets:
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Once more, it is exactly about the danger. If lenders think they are able to avoid losing profits, theyвЂ™ll offer lower APRs. For house and automotive loans, it is crucial to possess a minimal loan-to-value ratio (LTV) п»ї п»ї and good debt-to-income ratio. Good ratios reveal that youвЂ™re not biting off significantly more than you can easily chew and that the lender can offer the security and leave in decent form if necessary. п»ї п»ї

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Minister Chung Eui-yong, “The Commissioner of the National Police Agency visits Dokdo, fulfills his duty”
Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong said, “I judge it to be natural” for the recent visit by Commissioner General of the National Police Agency Kim Chang-ryong to the Dokdo Guard to encourage them.
Minister Jeong said at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee today (19th), “Dokdo is Korea’s unique territory that is historically, geographically, and under international law.”
Minister Jeong emphasized, “The commissioner of the National Police Agency visited Dokdo to encourage and check the activities of the 20 guards responsible for the security of Dokdo.
This is not the first time the Commissioner of the National Police Agency has visited Dokdo.
In 2009, Kang Hee-rak, then Commissioner of the National Police Agency, visited Dokdo, but it did not emerge as a diplomatic issue between Korea and Japan.
However, Japan refused to hold a joint press conference on the 18th after South Korea, the US and Japan were vice foreign ministers.


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Galangin induces cell death by modulating the expression of glyoxalase-1 and Nrf-2 in HeLa cells.
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The present study was designed to understand the anticancer property and molecular mechanisms associated with chemo preventive effects of galangin. The anticancer effect was evaluated in vitro using human cervical cancer cell line (HeLa). Galangin was found to be effective in inducing cell death and inhibiting proliferation&migration significantly. The inhibitory effect of galangin could be correlated with the increase in ROS production&induction of apoptosis. Besides this the activity of glyoxalase-1, an enzyme important for the detoxification of cytotoxic metabolite methy glyoxal and Nrf-2 (a trascription factor), involved in redox signalling were found to be decreased. We concluded that galangin exerts its chemo preventive effect via redox signalling by inhibiting glyoxalase-1&increasing oxidative&carbonyl stress.

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I have compared the rates we are charged on our bankcard and what I can get from the bank or the exchange counters in the airports. The difference is so small that we choose the convenience of using our cards. Just remember, you need to stock up on cash if you are going to destinations with few or no ATM's around. We did not see an ATM for several days while on our A mazon cruise, but that is what we expected.


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Dragons of Frost and Fire by Susan Brown
A Fantasy Novel published by Susan Brown (05/23/15)
Kit is relentless in her search to find her mother. She KNOWS that her mother is still alive. She will do anything – brave the cold death-dealing wilderness of Alaska by herself – to find her mother. It’s been a year since her mother disappeared, but Kit won’t give up. The magical knife tells her that she still has time to save her mother, she just has to figure out what the small town of Silver Claw is hiding and how the secret of the town is related to her mother’s disappearance.
Magic, Sorcery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Family, Small Town, Secrets, Dragons, Genetic Mutation, Alaska, Wilderness, Survival, Blizzard, Storm, Magical Object, Friendship
Kit is a larger-than-life character. Her need to find her mother is so all consuming in her mind. She believes with all her being that her mother, even after a year lost in the Alaskan wilderness, is still alive. That amount of conviction blows my mind. Her passion and devotion to her search is very endearing. She cares so much about her family and her mother. I wanted her to succeed!
The mystery of Silver Claw kept drawing me in. As much as Kit, and I as the reader, wanted to like some of the townsfolk, the suspicion was ever present on the surface. What did the town do to Kit’s mother? What were they hiding about her disappearance? Why did her lab notes disappear? What did she find out? The mystery is well paced in this story and the clues were gradually revealed and well placed.
The fantasy elements didn’t play a major part in the plot of the story. A magical knife did help Kit and was evidence to the fact that her mother was still alive. The ending did contain quite the fantasy reveal. This book appealed to me quite a bit because it focused on the characters and the secret that Silver Claw kept hidden within its residents. This is a fantasy book for non-fantasy readers as well as fantasy readers.
This novel was published by Susan Brown on 05/23/2015 and is available on Amazon here.
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I don't usually write reviews, but I feel like I have to with this washer. It is awful. My clothes do not get clean, there isn't enough water to clean the clothes. It spins so fast that your clothes end up wadded up around the edges of the machine. Wash cycle just swishes wadded up clothes back and forth, then spins them some more. I had a 4 year extended service agreement, that I used twice. The first visit the tech replaced the agitator, and the piece at the top of the washing tub, both items had been recalled, due to problems, but I was not notified. In other words, if you don't complain, they don't bother to fix problems. The second call was due to the machine making strange noises and sounding like there were marbles rolling around in it, and water leaking out of the bottom. The tech said, and I kid you not "you just need your balls greased". Well it did fix the problem for about a year. At this point we are putting up with this expensive piece of junk going on six years, and it is leaking a gallon of water at a time and I guess those balls need greasing again, because the marbles rolling sound is back. I just purchased an LG front loader, based on the great reviews about it. Tomorrow the Whirlpool Cabrio Top Loader will be in a junk yard somewhere, where it belonged in the first place. Wish me luck with the LG.
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Whirlpool should be ashamed to have produced such a poor quality appliance. It is totally frustrating to get wash done with this washer. One thing I am sure of is that I will never buy Whirlpool again. I paid close to $1, 000.00 for this washer expecting to have made a good investment, unfortunately I kick myself every day I have to do the laundry.