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Anyways, Yana Gupta has now been in India for a long long time. I mean, the "Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo" song from the movie "Dum" was released way back in 2003, and i guess we have known Yana Gupta much before that. Amazing fact however is, that Yana Gupta has been in India on working Visa for the last 7-8 years. She is a Czech Republic citizen, remember? Yana Gupta, who rules many Indian hearts with her beauty and charm, is not yet an Indian citizen and has neither applied for it.
Nowadays, immigration officials are busy examining the visas of several foreigners who came to India on a tourist visa but started working here and now have employment visas to support their career in the country. According to reports, there are many foreigners in Bollywood who prefer staying here on an employment visa rather than applying for Indian citizenship, and, when necessary, extend their visa limit.
An immigration official questioned "When one can get an employment visa and work on the basis of it, then what is the need of working on a visitor's visa?"
I mean Yana Gupta is not the only foreign national model who doesn't have an Indian Citizenship and yet staying in India. Beautiful actress Katrina Kaif is also not an Indian citizen. She is from United Kingdom. Other big names include Adnan Sami (Pakistan), Deepti Naval (United States), Salma Agha (United Kingdom) and few more that i do not recall at the moment.
"Most of the actors and other foreigners working in Bollywood prefer staying here on an employment visa. Sometimes they ask for an extension in visa period. We consider whatever is correct as per the law," said a police officer from the immigration department.
I remember the Norwegian model Negar Khan who failed to extend her visa. Negar Khan was deported back to Norway from India for the very same reason. Anyways, let's cut the crap is nothing of this sirt will ever to the most beautiful gal on the planet, Yana Gupta.
I seriously still love Yana Gupta! And she is only two years older than me. I can live with that if she decides to marry me and get an automated Indian citizenship. Ha ha ha! Of course, it's just a dream for me, so i rather be saying "Just Kidding".
But i really loved her more with her long black hair flowing and flirting with her beautiful face.
Anyways, we all hope Yana gets her Citizenship sooner or later because, and i will say it on every Yana Gupta's fans' behalf that "Yana, we really really love you and we do not want to lose you. So get a citizenship and stay here in India and in hearts for forever." Thanks


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The Dallas Stars made a couple of moves on the first day of free agency, signing forward Ray Whitney to a two-year contract and defenseman Aaron Rome to a three-year deal.
Whitney, who turned 40 in May, was one of the top offensive players on the market. He notched 77 points (24 goals, 53 assists) and a plus-26 rating in 82 games last season with the Phoenix Coyotes.
"Were really excited to have him, said Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk. "Hes coming off a 77-point season, hes still one of the premier offensive players even at that age. I think with (Mike) Ribeiro going out we were in need of replacing some of that production, some of that skill. I think he is the type of player that makes players around him better. That is going to bode well for players like Jamie Benn and Loui Eriksson, and our power play."

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The logo for the Capistrano Unified School District's new online high school, which bears a striking resemblance to the logo for Caltech, was removed from the virtual school's website Thursday.
Both logos show two hands holding a torch with the school's name around the border. Both also feature the year the institutions started on the left: California Preparatory Academy in 2011, Caltech in 1891.
A Caltech spokeswoman declined to comment for this story.
Caltech has registered its logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The research and education institution describes its protected logo as having:
- Arms; fingers; hands; human hands, fingers, arm
- Blow torch; propane torches; torches; welding torch
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The logo was first trademarked in December 1989, according to the patent office.
The Cal Prep logo was designed by Raad Ghantous, an interior designer based out of Dana Point. Capo Unified's board of trustees honored him at a meeting in July for his contribution to the district.
Contacted by phone Thursday, Ghantous declined comment. "I really don't have the time to talk about it," he said.
At the July school board meeting, Ghantous said it was his pleasure to design the logo for the district: "You guys do great work. It's just a small way for us to say thank you very much."
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August 29, 2006 1:33 PM
This is thetime for new car sales and some strange things are a pedal. Suddenly gas prices have come down 10 cents a gallon --hello OPEC-- just when all the new models are coming out.
And then there are two strange blips on the radar screen. First, Ford announced that it might take the company private. God knows what that means for TV ad sales. And then Toyota announced that it was scaling down production to re-examine quality-control issues. Same issue.
My husband just ran his aging Tahoe into the ground. I, of course, drive a more sensible but ugly Toyota RAV-4 a four-cylinder car that I call "Baby Dumbo," because it looks like a dwarf elephant.
We wound up replacing the Tahoe with a new '06 Toyota Sports Edition 4-Runner, priced to move off the lot for the new models, soon arriving. We didn't buy it based on a single ad we saw on TV. I didn't even know it existed. Nor did he.
We researched online and at the gym. Anyone who knows jack about cars would say this is pretty stupid. It's an 8 cylinder gas guzzler. But we live on Cape Cod and Bob wanted an off-road vehicle for the beach. And this baby performs. In other words, people make decisions, for better for worse, not based on TV ads but from word of mouth and now the Internet.
That has some ramifications for the auto industry, which has the worst screaming, high-decibal dealer ads on TV. So what did you buy? And what will you buy and how will you reach your decision?
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BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian state TV says 42 people have been killed and 84 wounded in a suicide bomb attack inside a mosque in Damascus that also killed a top Sunni Muslim preacher and longtime supporter of President Bashar Assad.
Thursday's death of Sheik Mohammad Said Ramadan al-Buti removes one of the few remaining pillars of support of the Alawite leader among the majority sect that has risen up against him.
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The long, hard negotiation between the Boston teachers Union and city just got uglier, with the union against the city and the city appealing to the state to break the impasse at the bargaining table.
At issue are the details surrounding a controversial new measure that . Both sides agreed to the new rules, which diminish seniority in favor of performance standards. But the union believes the rules must come with some system to help struggling teachers.
"The school department wants to have a simplified process, without giving people notification when they are not doing as well as they should. What we are looking for is timely and constructive feedback, time to improve and notification of the rating evaluation cycle," said Union President Richard Stutman, according to WBUR.
Boston officials balk at that plan, saying the union simply wants to delay the school system from firing bad teachers.
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In what appears to be a defensive move, AT&T will offer its TV customers access to a library of movies for $5 a month. The company says it's just an enhancement of its service.
With the quality of Netflix's movie library in shabby shape, on-demand movie rentals could be an important category. So far, the cable and satellite providers are whipping Internet guys, says NPD.
The companies say that 26 live HD channels and over 10,000 video-on-demand titles will be coming to LG's smart TV this year.
Consumers in Korea now can access 3D video on demand from Dreamworks, via the Samsung Apps marketplace on the company's HDTVs. Service for the U.S. and Europe is in the works.
Verizon will use Clearleap's cloud-based content management and advertising tools to deliver localized content to its Fios TV customers.
Industry group is launching a $30 million campaign touting video-on-demand that comes as Internet services make gains with viewers.
After signing Time Warner and Starz, cable operator pens deal with CBS for the On Demand Online service.
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iPhone 9.2 beta 3 - highly stylized iOS device icon or iPhone 5 leak?
AppDated.de noticed that Apple was using an odd looking iPhone icon in iPhoto 9.2 beta 3. Was it meant to be a stylized, generic representation of an iOS device, or was it a slip up, revealing the form factor of iPhone 5?
Only Apple knows for sure, but since AppDated sent it to us this morning, you folks have kept sending it to us throughout the day, so as payback we're asking you -- is this iPhone 5 or is an icon sometimes just an icon?
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If it's true, that would be a great update. Apple is generally very precise with it's iconography, so I wouldn't be surprised.
definitely the iPhone 5!
does support the elongated home button rumor..
Larger screen & mysteriously shaped home button (or not a button) :)
What if the button was also a fingerprint reader!
Interesting. Could be just a placeholder until after the actual iPhone 5 is rolled out. It's still only a beta of iPhoto 9.2, and it's simple to change an image in an app.
Yah, looks like a bigger screen.
I think you are looking too much into it.
If it is the new iPhone I don't see the edge to edge glass that everyone has been crying about wanting...
it could be i work for a major phone network in the UK and a memo came down saying no holiday for all of October as a major phone release is on the horizen
If that's the case, doesn't it look REMARKABLY similar to the Samsung phone now?... or is that just me?!
So why did they go to court with them? Industrial espionage, or are something(one) else?
Just stupid. Why would the iPhoto developer know anything about the new iPhone? They wouldn't.
Um... Since they are both Apple products?
The iPhoto software would have to correspond with the new iPhone software/hardware... So yea they would know.
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2012: Big South All-Conference Team
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5K - 17:46.86 (2013 Big South Championship)
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2013 Cross Country:Was named the women's Big South Runner of the Year and received all-conference honors for the second consecutive year ... Received Big South Runner of the Week honors four times ... Led the Chants in five of the six meets she ran ... Started the season by winning the Carolina Challenge with a 5k time of 18:06, which at that point was a personal best ... Took first place at the Big South Preview, setting the Buena Vista 5k course record of 18:18.17 and leading the Chants to a first place team finish ... Set a 6k personal record of 21:27 at the Paul Short Run, placing 51st of 406 runners ... Led the Chants to a third-place finish at the Blue Ridge Open, placing sixth with a 5k time of 18:12 ... Claimed the individual crown and led Coastal to a Big South Championship after setting a new 5k record at the Buena Course of 17:46.86 ... Finished second for the Chants at the NCAA Southeast Regional, turning in a 6k time of 22:21.
2012 Cross Country: Ran in all six events as a freshman, finishing first for the Chants, 10th overall, at the Big South Championship to receive Big South All-Conference Team and Big South Freshman of the Year honors ... Crossed the line second overall with a 5K time of 18:22.93 at the Coastal Carolina Invitational ... Placed third for the team, 33rd overall at the Big South Preview in 18:59 ... Ran the 6K Charlotte Invitational in 23:29 ... Stopped the clock in 18:55 to finish 28th at the 5K Blue Ridge Mountain Open ... Ran a 5K personal record time of 18:14.78 to finish 10th at the Big South Championship ... Finished third for the team in 22:33 at the NCAA Southeast Regional.
2012 Outdoor Track & Field: Big South 10,000m champion ... Finished the season with Coastal's top 5,000m and 10,000m times ... Cruised to the finish line in the 10,000m at the Big South Championship with a time of 36:30.13 to claim her first career conference title ... Posted a season-best time of 4:39.31 to place seventh in the 1,500m at the Tiger Final Qualifier ... Ran the 3,000m in 10:07.83 to finish seventh at the prestigious Penn Relays ... Clocked a season-best time of 17:20.29 to win the 5,000m at the Shamrock Invitational ... Took the silver medal in the 5,000m at the Big South Championship with a time of 17:32.56.
2012 Indoor Track & Field: Finished the season with Coastal's top 3,000m and 5,000m times ... Posted a time of 5:16.69 in the mile at the Virginia Tech Invitational ... Ran a season-best time of 10:09.40 to win the 3,000m at the Clemson Invitational ... Turned in a fourth-place finish in the 5,000m at the Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup with a season-best time of 17:20.31 ... Earned a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Big South Championship with a time of 17:46.06.
At Centurion HS: Won the state championship in the 5000 meters in 2010... Won the region and Jakaranda Prestige conference championship in the 1500 meters and was conference champion in the 3000 meters during junior season... Finished first in the conference in the 1500 meters during freshman season... Set the Centurion High School record in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:51... Ran personal best times of 2:18 in the 800 meters, 10:12 in the 3000 meters and 17:51 in the 5000 meters... Competed in the World XC Championships from 2009-2011 finishing 80th, 39th and 51st respectfully ... Won the state championships in the 4k during freshman season and took second during sophomore season... Centurion High School won the region in cross country from 2007-2010.


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Waukesha County officials are beginning to examine if the county should remodel or renovate the current courthouse or build a brand new facility.
Waukesha County is seeking proposals from consultants to conduct a study that would review the following components for the county courthouse:
- Review a 2002 study for the jail and secured courts;
- Remodel existing courthouse;
- Space program for courthouse;
- Renovation of existing courthouse;
- Construction of a new courthouse; and
- Construction of a shared city/county facility (alternate)
Waukesha County's 2013 budget includes a $250,000 expenditure to review the courthouse space needs. The space needs analysis has been planned for years and follows the construction of a new Health and Human Services Department building, a project that is coming in under budget.
"The purpose of this study is to determine whether Waukesha County's resources are best spent in remodeling or renovating the existing courthouse; or constructing a new facility," states the county's document. "Furthermore, the study will investigate the issue of temporary housing for staff in all scenarios, as well as continuing essential courts and all other related functions. The decision to construct a new facility, remodel or renovate the existing courthouse will impact the function of day-to-day courthouse operations."
With Waukesha County looking into its spacing needs at the courthouse, the City of Waukesha could get involved for one joint project.
It's only an idea at this point, but with the completion of a space needs analysis at City Hall and with the county beginning to look at space situation, City Administrator Ed Henschel said he thinks there could be a way for collaboration with the county.
The consultants for Bray Architects, which conducted the city's space needs analysis, wrapped up its review of City Hall in October. City Hall was built in 1966 and the possibilities of remodeling, rebuilding or remodeling the building would come at a high cost to the city.
"By sheer coincidence, the same day that Bray submitted their report, I was meeting with the county executive, who mentioned to me that the county was going to be conducting a space needs analysis or site plan for the remodeling or the construction of the current courthouse," Henschel said.
With capital projects coming in at a high price, Henschel said he was "very hard pressed to imagine that we would be able to build a stand-alone new City Hall" or even fund major renovations or remodel costs for the current building. But working with the county could keep some of those costs from property taxes and could also keep additional property from coming off the tax rolls.
"We have had a couple of discussion with the county since then," Henschel said. "They apparently have concluded that it is an idea at least worth pursuing."
"Waukesha County and City of Waukesha wish to pursue a design option to combine county and city operations in one facility," states a county request for proposal document. "This 'alternate' will also require a well thought out and detailed presentation as to how the existing courthouse will function in its present location during a renovation or reconstruction of a new courthouse, and will also include selection of a site on county grounds to design and construct this facility."


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Originally posted at The Terrific (Minnesota) Twins blog, http://terrificmntwins.blogspot.com/
A look at five Twins who the team should consider giving a long term deal. They all have their own speerate reasons for why they are in the discussion, from lack of better options to actually deserving the deal.
Jared Burton
After signing with the Minnesota Twins in the offseason as a minor league free agent, Jared Burton quickly worked his way onto the big club, and almost as
Originally posted on The Terrific (Minnesota) Twins blog http://terrificmntwins.blogspot.com/
The Twins obviously need to do something with their starting rotation next year, and maybe need to make a few adjustments to their bullpen too. Here is a look at which pitchers the Twins should have on their big club next year for sure, who should get a look at the big club or be on the radar in the minors, who should be evaluated after they recover from injury, and who the Twins
Originally posted on The Terrific (Minnesota) Twins blog http://terrificmntwins.blogspot.com/
For most Major League baseball teams the way to evaluate which positions need an upgrade would probably be to look at the nine positions individually, but with the Minnesota Twins grouping a couple positions together will be necessary, due to the versatility of Ryan Doumit, the need to give Justin Morneau and Josh Willingham rest at DH, Joe Mauer's inability to be a full time catcher,
Originally posted on The Terrific (Minnesota) Twins blog, http://terrificmntwins.blogspot.com/
The Twins have used eleven starting pitchers this year. The starting pitching has been the downfall for this team. Here is a look at how the Twins got each of their starters, why they are starting, and why they are no longer starting if they are not anymore.
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Nick Blackburn was drafted by the Minnesota Twins
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The question of whether or not Tsuyoshi Nishioka can be a Major League Baseball player is an interesting debate, with many people being on one side of the spectrum. The obvious answer is yes, because he is right now. Sorry, but someone had to make the smart remark to the question so I am just beating them to it. To answer the real question lets take a look at some numbers to support each side of the question, and


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It's isn't officially NFL Combine week until someone publishes a list ranking the top 10 prospects at any given position, and NFL.com yesterday afternoon released it's top 10 regarding this year's...
Identifying which receiver and cornerback prospects are actually on the Miami Dolphins' radar is kind of like trying to find a tiny needle in an enormous haystack. That's where The Phinsider comes in.
The Phinsider's video review of 2013 NFL Draft prospects continues with a look at one of the most underrated talents in this year's receiver class: West Virginia's Stedman Bailey.
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Four years ago, Virginia Tech's Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships began developing a living-learning community that embodies the Virginia Tech motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
In the fall of 2009, the center launched the Students Engaging and Responding through Volunteer Experiences (SERVE) living-learning community. Since then, SERVE has grown in popularity and recognition for its programming and mission to foster personal growth and civic responsibility.
The community began as a collaborative effort primarily between the center and the Department of Housing and Residence Life and has grown to include the Residential Leadership Community from Agricultural and Extension Education and the ePortfolio Initiative.
Today, SERVE acts as a signature program of the center. Under the direction of Jake Grohs, Virginia Tech alumnus and assistant director for student engagement, the community continues to expand its programming and grow in size.
SERVE seeks to engage students with questions of how individuals can contribute to the world in ways that are both fulfilling and aligned with personal passions, knowledge, and skills. SERVE creates a safe environment where members can collectively explore, construct, and refine their understanding of community, service, and social change.
In the 2011-12 acacdemic year, more than 40 students of different ages and majors were part of the community.
First-year students live in Pritchard Hall and enroll in SERVE-specific sections of the Exploring Citizen Leadership course series that focuses on community development, leadership, and social change theory. Older students, who are mostly alumni of the first-year program, lead reflections in both the classroom and the residence hall and facilitate service projects in the local community and beyond.
Analise Adams, of Blacksburg, Va., a junior majoring in psychology and human development, has been involved with SERVE since her freshman year and during the fall 2011 semester coordinated and led service immersion trips. "Ever since I was a first-year student, I had the opportunity to find a sense of ownership in the program," she said. "I've been able to see how the program has developed due to student participation, and being able to see my contributions from year to year has been really rewarding."
From their first day, students are challenged to identify personal passions and motivations for serving, to explore their passions in the context of peers in local and global communities, and to put their motivations into practice. Both classroom and extracurricular community engagement experiences serve as common ground for reflections, which are then shared via ePortfolios.
Student-led service experiences act as the bedrock of the program. Community members pursue both individual volunteerism with specific organizations in the New River Valley and group service-immersion experiences that typically last between one and seven days. Group volunteerism provides opportunity explore critical social issues. The individual component enables the student to develop a relationship with a community partner that can continue to build throughout his or her undergraduate career.
The newest aspect of the volunteer experience arrived in fall with entirely student-led service immersion experiences. Three weekend trips forged new relationships with nonprofit partners while addressing issues of homelessness in Roanoke, Va.; disaster relief in Pulaski, Va.; and urban poverty in Charlotte, N.C.
"The service immersion experiences are particularly powerful because they not only serve as a direct way for students to learn and serve in other environments, but because they create the space for deeply transformative experiences in community," Grohs said.
In spring 2012, students will repeat the trips to these same communities, and SERVE will host its first international trip when 12 students travel to Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic, to address public health issues in partnership with the Community Service Alliance.
Grohs coordinated several service immersion trips as an undergraduate and graduate student at Virginia Tech. The opportunity to support his students' work in facilitating similar experiences has been very exciting. "I know that I still point to late-night conversations with friends on a crowded porch in Hato Mayor as some of the most formative in shaping who I am today. I hope the same holds true for the SERVE students on their many travels together, both locally and abroad, short and long."
The Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships was established in 2008 with the core belief that student-community interaction is essential to transforming students into global citizens and establishing competencies related to service; leadership; multiculturalism and internationalism; and personal, moral, and ethical development.
The center focuses on the critical connection between our land-grant university and the many communities it serves, believing that if engagement is to be effective, it must be reciprocal. In so doing, the center enriches and strengthens the university's discovery and learning missions.
Each student in SERVE creates an ePortfolio to follow his or her journey throughout the fall and spring semesters in the living-learning community.
In addition to reporting service-learning hours, the SERVE program focuses on students returning to leadership, partnership development, and scholarship as additional metrics for success. Among its accomplishments are the following:
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10 Ways Your Small Business May Be Breaking Employment Laws
by Caron_Beesley, Community Moderator
- Created: July 25, 2012, 7:49 am
- Updated: July 25, 2012, 5:14 pm
Do you think of yourself as a flexible employer or even just a nice one?
According to a recent report by the California Chamber of Commerce (and covered here by OPEN Forum) – The Top 10 Things Employers Do to Get Sued – many small business owners may unintentionally be violating employment laws even as they are just trying to be flexible or nice. Much of the problem arises from the fact that state laws vary enormously. But some of these mistakes are universal and are often prohibited by federal law.
The report is worth a read, but here's a summary of the 10 ways your business may be breaking employment laws, plus some resources from the SBA and other government agencies that can help you comply.
1. Classifying all employees as exempt, whether they are or not
An exempt employee is typically someone who is paid a specified amount of money, regardless of the number of hours worked a week. Under both state and federal law, these positions may be exempt from overtime requirements, as well as meal and rest breaks. Other positions may only be exempt from overtime.
Employees who don't qualify for one of the exemptions are considered nonexempt and subject to overtime and meal breaks.
Problems arise when employers assume it's easier to pay everyone a salary (or treat them as exempt), rather than dealing with meal and rest breaks, overtime, and time sheets. Many employers are sued for failure to provide meal and rest periods for nonexempt employees improperly classified as exempt.
Read more about overtime and meal and rest breaks from the Department of Labor, and refer to your State Labor Office for laws on this matter.
2. The flexible lunch break
While federal law doesn't require employees be given lunch or coffee breaks, certain states require that non-exempt employees get 30-minute lunch breaks, plus breaks for hours worked during the day. Laws even stipulate when the break must be given. In California, a meal break must be provided no later than the end of the employee's fifth hour of work. So giving employees the option of skipping lunch to get out of work early is a law-breaker. Again, refer to your State Labor Office for more information.
3. Classifying employees as independent contractors
This is an area of the law ripe for litigation, which can also land you in trouble with the tax man. Your worker may be happy to be considered an independent contractor until money and benefits such as paid leave, workers' compensation and disability become issues. For more insight into this thorny topic, as well as the role the IRS plays and why you need to be aware, read Independent Contractors vs. Employees.
4. Not providing harassment and discrimination training to managers and supervisors
State rules vary on whether harassment and discrimination training is required by law. California, Maine and Connecticut mandate it; other states simply advise it. Training first-line supervisors is your best defense against a harassment or discrimination complaint. Refer to State Requirements for Harassment Training (PDF) and check with your State Labor Office about any discrimination training you may need to conduct.
5. Letting employees decide which hours and how many they want to work each day
State laws restrict the number of hours an employee can work without payment of overtime. If you have a flex-time policy that lets employees work longer days but fewer of them, you'll need to follow the rules to ensure you don't incur overtime or back-pay along with penalties. Check what laws apply in your state regarding pay and scheduling.
6. Terminating employees for taking a leave of absence
The law protects employees from being fired for taking family or medical leave, military leave or serving on jury duty. Read more about firing employees within the law.
7. Failing to provide a final paycheck to an employee who has not returned company property
Employers are not required by federal law to immediately give former employees their final paycheck. Some states, however, may require immediate payment, regardless of whether laptops, company phones, etc. have been returned – basically as soon as the words "you're fired" are uttered. Contact your State Labor Office for information on employer requirements in your state.
8. Giving employees loans and deducting repayments from their pay checks
You may think you're being a generous boss, but most states don't permit employers to deduct anything other than pay and benefits from employee paychecks. Instead, have the employee sign a promissory note with the oversight of a lawyer and arrange a regular schedule of repayments.
9. Non-compete agreements
Many employers ask their staff to sign non-compete agreements to protect company information and customer lists, and keep employees from working for the competition. However, enforceability of non-compete clauses vary widely by state and some, including California, prohibit them completely (with some exceptions). Consult your lawyer on these agreements and other options for protecting your business information.
10. Having a "use it or lose it" vacation policy but failing to pay back money-owed on termination
Some states, including California, prohibit "use it or lose it" vacation policies by law. In these states, vacation time is considered a form of compensation, and must be paid out when the employee leaves. To find out your state's rules, contact your State Labor Office.
About the Author
Caron Beesley is a small business owner, a writer, and marketing communications consultant. Caron works with the SBA.gov team to promote essential government resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners start-up, grow and succeed. Follow Caron on Twitter: @caronbeesley
Societic | Window Shopper | 9/2/2012 - 4:53 pm
I had plenty of problems with Non-compete agreements and non-disclosure
Both in the US but also in Europe, 9 times out of 10 they work as a
discouragement but in the 10th case when you go to court most of it is thrown
down the drain.
Both in the US but also in Europe, 9 times out of 10 they work as a
discouragement but in the 10th case when you go to court most of it is thrown
down the drain.
Mysik | Window Shopper | 8/22/2012 - 5:57 pm
Very nice article, I have my own small business, but I never thought about
those sides of the law, really something to think about, there are so many
things to consider when having a company, so thanks for sharing these facts!
those sides of the law, really something to think about, there are so many
things to consider when having a company, so thanks for sharing these facts!
wgregory | Community Moderator | 8/8/2012 - 12:36 pm
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BridgetH | Window Shopper | 7/25/2012 - 4:10 pm
I agree with the first commenter. I believe that there are some small
business owners who are not aware that they are breaking laws. Many larger
corporations make big mistakes and they have human resource dept who should
know all the laws. Normally with small businesses it is just the owner making
the decisions. This should article should help those small business who need
business owners who are not aware that they are breaking laws. Many larger
corporations make big mistakes and they have human resource dept who should
know all the laws. Normally with small businesses it is just the owner making
the decisions. This should article should help those small business who need
flotsam2000 | Window Shopper | 7/25/2012 - 1:40 pm
Thanks for putting this list together. This list is handy not just for
employees, but for employers, since some small business owners may be erring
unintentionally. This is a great resource for business owners to print off
and keep handy in order to stay on the safe side. Thanks, Ms. Beesley
employees, but for employers, since some small business owners may be erring
unintentionally. This is a great resource for business owners to print off
and keep handy in order to stay on the safe side. Thanks, Ms. Beesley
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Star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III played hurt and went down with an injured knee in the fourth quarter.
On Twitter, the debate was fast and furious about when RGIII should have exited the game. Here's a roundup of what some were saying:
- Sports Illustrated: Dr. James Andrew claims he never cleared RGIII to play after injury, contrary to what Mike Shanahan said.
- USA Today: Bell: RGIII shows he is human after all.
- Dave Softly Mahler (Sports Radio 950AM): Huge respect for RGIII. Dude is a warrior. Sensational athlete and person.
- Sports Nation: Speedy recovery to @RGIII. He made this season awesome.
- Chris Mortensen @mortreport: (ESPN senior NFL analyst): I can't say @RGIII never should have been out there. Let's wait for a few more facts. One fact: FedEx field conditions are terrible.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Bruce03 Conference at the Gunter Outstanding service and food. Could not have been better. April 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ronny2 This hotel is very comfortable Had a great stay. The staff was very nice and the room was very comfortable. This hotel is in a great location for leaving the car behind and taking a walk to the river or Alamo. Would stay there again. June 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AGentwebb Nice Riverwal location, very clean & historic building I am in sales and cover San Antonio and this is my place of choice. I really love the history behind this hotel and it is a walk back in time. With that note, please know the bathrooms are small. Some of the rooms are small. If you have ever traveled to Europe or visited historic buildings, you know they were smaller than we are used to today. I've stayed at many hotels in S.A. and most of the rooms are this size. Why stay at a cookie cutter hotel, same old, same old? Try this place. Parking is a little pricey at $28 for valet (only option), but they are fast and your car stays safe & covered. You want your car covered out of the Texas sun. April 12, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by remydog Love this Hotel and Staff I really love staying here at the Gunter. I really have only great things to say about the hotel and staff. I just wish the bathroom sink had a little more counter space to set out my toiletries, but I still love this hoel and it has a great location June 22, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Irish6 Historic Hotel With Character "They don't build them this way anymore", is the best way to describe the Sheraton Gunter. A grand hotel with ageless architecture which is carefully and well-maintained. The hotel's staff is as friendly and customer oriented as any that I have met. Restaurant and room service provide excellent food. I would stay here again. Thanks for your fine service and hospitality. March 4, 2012
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Herm59 Great Atmosphere I have stayed at many hotels but non with the ambience that the Sheraton Gunter in San Antonio has. I don't know if it's the historic building or it's employees or both. Whatever it is, it's the best hotel and my entire family's favorite hotel. The moment you walk in, you feel relaxed at at ease. August 22, 2012
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Rated 1 out of 5 by JayNY Run down property and horrible experience! Stayed for 3 nights and had to change rooms 3 times. First Room - Filthy carpet where my white socks got black walking, found TV remote under the comforter which had big stains and wonder if sheets were ever changed, desk chair was like 25 years old and entire fabric was ripped off. Bathroom looks like never maintained and dirty, Heater did not work Had blood stains on bathroom walls. I requested room change and 2nd room which i was sent was dirty and WIFI did not work so asked to move to another room. 3rd room was little better, however very sub standard rooms. 2nd night my heater did not work which was on Saturday and since they were sold out i had to sleep in cold room. I had made very clear to have engineer fix the heater in morning which did not happen so i had to request front desk to fix. The heater was fixed and i got sleep on my last night. I experienced so many issues during my stay and NOT once I was contacted from any managers to find out if everything was fine. After all this issues, I expected some sort of compensation for this horrible experience. This property is completely run down and i just don't understand how Starwood allows such poor performing properties to run??? October 22, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by cking27 Too outdated coupled with lack of cleanliness I booked a two night stay at Gunter for a short Spring Break trip to San Antonio with my family. We picked this hotel based on its location along with a semi-favorable reviews on trip advisor. The first room we had checked into has carpets that were folding up and was very outdated. We would be fine with that (we've stayed in several old/quaint hotels in the past), but it was evident that cleaning had been neglected for a while. The handicap/safety bar was loose from the wall and tape (?) was used to hold it in place. We had to get another room. The second room (the staff was understanding) as marginally better but not enough to make us feel like we wanted to be in the room for any length of time. Again the room felt dirty. Loose change could be seen in the corners of the room (and it wasn't ours!). In short, we felt the hotel had reached a tipping point in terms of uncleanliness. If a few items were out of order they probably would of been dealt with, but with so much on their plate they probably felt overwhelmed. In short we ended up checking out early and made the trip back home. Not much of a Spring Break but we tried to make the best of it. Not something we would of expected at an SPG hotel. March 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kim48 honesty of staff I was a guest at your hotel on 8/6 with Delta Airlines. We are new to your hotel and as a flight attendant who has stayed in San Antonio for years, I am very glad to be staying at your beautiful establishment. After 26 years of flying I have never left anything behind in my room. This was not the case for my stay with you as I left my I-pad on the desk. I didn't realize it until I got home later that evening. You can imagine my anxiousness. I immediately called the hotel and was transferred to loss prevention. I spoke to Joseph and to my surprise he told me it had been turned in by housekeeper Rachel. I couldn't believe it! He told me to call his boss, Jimmy, the next morning to make arrangements for its return. When I spoke to Jimmy the next morning he was so gracious and told me how things like this were normally handled. He shipped it overnight to my home and I received it the next morning. I can not thank everyone involved enough, especially Rachel. Her honesty and integrity is something I don't see very often in my line of work! I have told this story to many of my friends and co-workers and everyone has the same shocked look on their face as I did when Joseph told me he had my I-pad. Please except my sincere thanks to everyone involved. I hope to come back soon and thank them all in person. August 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Rich66 Less than expected This hotel was a little disappointing because of its location. My expectation was it would be a little closer to the main portion of the riverwalk and the Alamo. June 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Firemedic56 Good, but will not be staying any longer... My family and I have stayed at this hotel several times (4) but this will probably be the last. The hotel is good overall, great value, great location and fantastic staff that meet our needs/ concerns. We were highly disappointed that they greatly reduced their SPG club lounge hours and it has become a hangout for kids and loud groups of younger adults.. There is no longer breakfast or evening reception services on the weekend; including Friday when the majority of people stay at hotels. This policy has recently changed in the past 2 weeks with new ownership and because of this, we will be staying at other hotels that have better values for SPG members. We were very disappointed with this change.... January 7, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by sroakley I gave one star because I had to The room was very drafty - I don't think there was any insulation at all around our room. We could hear the neighbors coughing through the night and his electric razor the next morning. The hotel stank - smelled very musty - like there had been a flood and not properly cleaned and dried. The carpet in our room was filthy. We requested a king size room - I spoke with Jason prior to our arrival and he confirmed that our reservation was for a king size deluxe room. When we arrived, we received a room with two queen beds. We called down to the front desk and spoke with Amy. She was very irritated that she had to deal with our situation because in her words, "I'm off the clock!" As it turned out, a gentleman traveling alone in our group had received a king room and he traded with us - therefore not causing Amy any more grief because she was being inconvenienced. We came with the group of dancers and cheer squads for the Alamo Bowl. The food that was served to these young women, who are by definition very much athletes, was horrendous. We/they were served a cold soggy egg burrito for breakfast and a cold sandwich for lunch the first day - lunch didn't include a beverage. The second day the athletes were served a biscuit sandwich and a poor excuse for a Caesar salad (which consisted mostly of lettuce with less than an ounce of chicken) again without a beverage. This was the last meal these athletes received prior to their performance in the Alamo Bowl - we were with them for the game, rode back on the same bus which arrived after 11:00 pm that night. Thankfully, we were able to provide our granddaughter a hot meal from another facility prior to departing for the Alamo Bowl. Other girls who were traveling with a chaperone didn't have that luxury. Most places that include breakfast and lunch in their program provide a healthy buffet with a variety of foods - I guess you're not most places. Needless to say, I will not be staying at your facility again and will recommend others to find different lodging should they be visiting San Antonio. With the exception of Amy, the rest of the staff was very friendly and helpful .... this is the only positive to our visit. Actually, the reservation number above was for an additional night to our stay with the Worldstrides Heritage Group. We had planned on staying over and celebrating New Year's Eve in San Antonio - but the room was so horrid, we decided to travel back home instead. January 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by theoracle Very Cool Hotel I've really enjoyed by two stays here when coming to San Antonio for business. The hotel is in a very cool historic building that they are in the process of renovating. Great looking lobby. Slight dust and work noises, but nothing much really. Once they are totally done, it's going to be one sharp looking hotel. The front desk is always very friendly, outgoing and seem to genuinely want to help make your stay great. Located a short walk from the Riverwalk and other attractions. If you are not RIGHT on the Riverwalk,this is a great place to stay. I also enjoy the bar as well. Friendly bartenders that pour good drinks and are good with conversation. This is def my go to place when coming to San Antonio. November 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Donnette Great stay! I love the charm and character of this older hotel. Bed was comfy, linens were great, hotel staff exhibited that great Texas hospitality. I'm looking forward to staying here again. January 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mspretired A Classic Hotel in Downtown San Antonio The Sheraton Gunter Hotel is a classic with the beautiful entry and lobby one expects to find in a historical hotel located in old San Antonio. The rooms, service and food are great and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The hotel is located across from the old Majestic Theater and is within easy walking distance of everything you want to see and do such as The RiverWalk, Alamo, and great restaurants. A Trolley will take you to the Mexican Market for about 25cents! Unless you want to go to the beautiful shopping malls you can park your car in the hotel lot and forget it. We come to San Antonio for 1 or 2 nights often and always stay at the Gunter. There is a nice Club Room on the 12th Floor with good wines and food. July 12, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by DAVID1978 WORSE EXPERIENCE EVER I went to the gunter twice, in a period of two weeks. Once right before Christmas and once right after. The service was mediocre at best, the valley and bell boy's where excellent. We where sent 3 blow driers that did not work. Twice we ate at the restaurant for breakfast and the service was the worse service we have ever had. I would tell the guy making the omelets "light oil" and with an attitude he would do what he wanted totally drench them in oil. This happened with me, my wife and daughter, then on our second trip i brought my mother in law with us and the same thing happened. The service was horrible. To be frank horrible doesnt describe it. The waiters where not really taking care of the table. It was bad. As an SPG customer this was disappointing. December 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Houston36 This hotel allows pets This was my second time staying at this hotel and I believe it was even better the second time around! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. I was allowed to bring my dog, which took off a load of stress since I didn't have to board him. The staff was even friendly towards my dog! We were there seeing the Blue Man Group and the hotel was right across the street from the Majestic Theater. Talk about convienience. It was a very pleasant stay. I will definately go back to the Gunter Hotel and recommend it to my friends. February 29, 2012


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|Men's Basketball » Schedule » Roster » News » Coaches » 2013-14 Season Statistics
Valpo Falls To Louisiana-Lafayette Despite Gomes' Fourth Straight Double-Double
Sunday, December 28, 2003Tucson, Ariz. - Kikas Gomes scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but Valpo (2-6) was defeated by Louisiana-Lafayette 95-71 in the opening round of the Fiesta Bowl Classic. The double-double was the fourth straight for Gomes, who made seven of 11 shots. Cedric Williams tallied 23 points to pace five Ragin' Cajuns in double figures. Dan Oppland added 14 points for Valpo.
Louisiana-Lafayette (4-3) scored the first five points of the game and outscored the Crusaders 12-2 in the first four minutes. Brad Boyd netted six points during the stretch.
The Ragin' Cajuns gradually increased their advantage and led by 18 (34-16) with 9:20 left in the half. Oppland scored six points to key an 18-11 run as Valpo trimmed its halftime deficit to 47-36.
Boyd, who finished with 17 points, opened the second half by draining three straight free throws after being fouled on a 3-point attempt. The Ragin' Cajuns extended their lead to 62-44 as Brian Hamilton scored five of his 17 points during the run.
Valpo pulled within 11 again as Kenny Harris scored six points and Gomes added five during a 13-6 Crusader stretch.
Louisiana-Lafayette used an 8-0 run - keyed by six points from Williams - to build a 20-point lead (81-61) with just under six minutes remaining. Williams scored 15 of his points in the second half.
Dwayne Mitchell finished with 15 points and six assists for the Ragin' Cajuns, while Laurie Bridges added 12 points and seven assists. Antoine Landry also dished out seven of Louisiana-Lafayette's 25 assists.
Turnovers hurt the Crusaders, who committed 21 miscues to 10 for the Ragin' Cajuns. Led by Williams' eight boards, Louisiana-Lafayette outrebounded Valpo 33-29. Moussa Mbaye grabbed a team-high six rebounds, while Ali Berdiel passed for six assists and Ron Howard had five assists for the Crusaders.
Louisiana-Lafayette shot 51 percent (33-65) from the field, while Valpo converted 48 percent (28-58) overall. The Ragin' Cajuns held a major advantage at the free throw line, making 25 of 35 (71 percent) to Valpo's 12 of 14 (86 percent). Louisiana-Lafayette made 11 steals.
Gomes, who leads the Mid-Continent Conference in blocked shots, had two.
Valpo will face Liberty on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CST in the consolation game, while Louisiana-Lafayette will face host Arizona in the championship game at 8:30 p.m.
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The Board denied the request and said city ordinances only allow for one storefront sign per business. Kolick said the ownership has a few different options moving forward, and that the issue will be revisited during the next zoning appeals meeting on Feb. 27.
When and if the issue is resolved, the baby thrift store would take up three units, or about 9,000 square feet of space, between Big Lots and the Sylvan Learning Center.
Munchkins' Kloset, which opened a location in 2002, features new and gently used clothing, toys, furniture and equipment, according to its Facebook page.


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In the eyes of the Cuban government, Los Aldeanos are the island nation's most dangerous musicians. Refused airplay, protest rappers Bian and Aldo hand out free CDs in the streets and play secret shows, spreading their infectious tirades about the political and social issues afflicting their country. Despite operating under these constraints, they've developed a devoted following. However, fandom comes at a high price. As we learn from one distraught mother—interviewed in a moving cab to avoid surveillance by the authorities—just listening to Los Aldeanos' music can result in arrest.
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Senator Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa this week introduced legislation that, if passed, would generate an estimated $2 billion in annual revenue for state schools and parks. Evans co-authored the bill, SB 241, with the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, Mark Leno.
The measure would send 93 percent of the money raised to the University of California, Cal State and the community college system with the remaining 7 percent going to fund state parks.
"California is the largest—and only—oil producing state in the nation that does not tax its vast oil resources," wrote Evans in a press release. "Those are unrealized revenues we can, and should, use to endow our core services of government by fulfilling our commitment to higher education and similarly, preserve our natural resources in State Parks by funding them."
According to a CNN Money, California's Monterey Shale is estimated to hold 400 billion barrels of oil, but only about 15 billion barrels are recoverable using today's technology including hydraulic fracturing.
The amount raised by the proposed severance tax would depend on the world price of oil, according to Teala Schaff, a spokesperson for Senator Evans. According to Schaff, the State Board of Equalization estimates that at current prices and production levels the tax will raise about $2 billion a year.
This isn't the first time an oil tax has been proposed. In 2006, California voters rejected an oil severance tax that would have funded alternative energy programs throughout the state. The fight over Proposition 87 was a costly one, with proponents spending $62 million, while opponents, including California-based oil companies Chevron and Occidental Petroleum, spent $94 million.
North Dakota, site of the country's latest oil production boom charges an 11.5 percent oil severance tax for oil produced from the Bakken Shale in the western part of the state.
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Subaru Baja Engine Issues
My guess is that this is not "piston slap," but something else caused by the work performed. Does the '03 2.5L have hydraulic lifters? Perhaps, if so, they unintentionally allowed one (or more) of the lifters to drain and did not check them prior to reinserting. One way to narrow down the issue is to take a screw driver, place it against the head/valve cover on each side and put an ear up to the butt of the driver. You should be able to clearly hear from which side the sound is coming. If it is the same side as the work was performed, that should help strengthen the thought that this is was caused by the work.
Does the car otherwise run smoothly? If so, it is likely that they at least set the timing properly. Keep after them - this sounds like a resolvable situation (in your favor!).
fba01 Posts: 1
I noticed a small oil leak at the bottom of the Oil filter of my 06 Baja (with 80k mostly highway miles). I changed the oil and filter and still notice a small amount. I can't tell where it is coming from? I don't see any stream. Of course, now that I changed the oil it is very clean and harder to see.
Anyone heard of this? Did I damage the seal? Does this sound like something serious? At this point the leak is barely noticeable - but I tend to worry.
Well, a loss of oil can be catastrophic, while a new oil filter runs a couple of bucks.
So I would begin by replacing it. Make sure you wipe the surface clean and be sure the old gasket doesn't stick on (that set more than a few CR-Vs ablaze around 2002 or so).
Also, don't overtighten it else it might pinch the oil filter gasket. I'd even dab some clean, fresh oil on the gasket so it slides on smoothly.
If it's not there, I would tape a clean paper towel under the car overnight and use that to help trace exactly where the leak is. Use a plumb bob.
Best of luck.
Thanks for the suggestions. At this point I don't see anything on the ground - there is a plastic cowling under the filter so any oil is caught there. What I have seen so far is extremely modest - maybe I left something on the gasket or overtightened. I was mostly concerned that there might be a leak in something expensive such as head gasket, oil pump, etc - but just a little dab on the oil filter.
Thanks again. I regularly check the ground and under the car each day - so I doubt that this will get by me. I actually had it at the dealer yesterday as well - they had to replace the cat converter (under warranty luckily) and they took a look. They said it was from the oil change and wiped it off. I think something else is happening - but I will monitor as well.
dcmsox2004 Posts: 3hi... fyi...
the dealer replaced numbers 2 and 4 pistons, and by god,
what a miracle, the obnoxious piston slap was eliminated !!!
praise the heavens above the i had (and have) an extended
warranty......... 1800 bucks later.....
shame on subaru, the latest consumer reports car issue,
lists the same engine for 2003 as being extraordinarily problematic,
as it received an all black circle, noting that customer complaints
were overwhelming....
mournlight Posts: 1There's a washer that has to be replaced every time you change the oil filter. Most places don't carry them. I buy six or so at once from the dealership and then make sure anyone changing my oil uses one. Otherwise, it will leak every time. Substitute washers don't seem to work and you can't reuse the the old one.
sdycus10 Posts: 3Just an update on my '06 Baja Turbo that dies at high altitude (driving on I-70 to go skiing). Multiple Subaru engineers, techs, district managers, etc have duplicated the issue while driving my car. Everything except the engine has been replaced, but still no fix. This has gone on for 12 months. I am losing faith in Subaru.
Bluetx Posts: 1Glad I found this forum, hope someone can offer some advice.
Here's my problem. Bought a 2003 Subaru Baja about a month ago from a used car dealer, several hundred miles away. Of course within a week of getting my Baja home I notice a little leaking oil, so I took it to a local repair shop; no problem was located. Now it's leaking a lot more oil, so I took it to a Subaru service shop were they found 2 leaking gaskets; cost to repair: $2600.
My question: Are head gaskets considered lubricated components? I ask because this car has a 60-day warranty which covers all lubricated components. The used car dealer refuses to reimburse me for what he calls "an oil leak"; he also became belligerent and blames me for the damage! :sick:
Strictly speaking, head gaskets are not lubricated components. Examples of those would be internal moving parts in the engine or drivetrain components such as U-joints, CV joints, differentials, etc. Head gaskets are merely a barrier to prevent the lubricants from going where they are not supposed to go. In this case, they failed. I suspect the previous owner sold the car for this reason, the dealer knew about it, and then sold you the car at an inflated price without disclosing the defect.
ellorens Posts: 12 questions 1st i have changed my oil several times and have not replaced this "special" gasket, whats up with that? and no oil leaks .2nd i just hade my emmisions done on my car it passed perfect however when i left my check engine light has come on and it will not go off, what should i do
pkassube Posts: 1I have serviced my Baja regularly and ever since last summer there is a smell of burnt oil. Now it has started leaking. The Subaru dealer recently replaced the oil pump and the timing belt. They said the leak was from the oil pump. Now the leak is much worse and an independent garage is saying - head gasket, lifters.... $2000 - $4000!!!! From what I am reading, the Subaru dealership should have known about the possibilities and looked at this when they had it ripped apart!! :mad:
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