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Hyundai Azera vs. Toyota Camry
jman83 Posts: 2Do NOT buy a Hyundai ever!! I bought an '05 Santa Fe LX 4WD last year for $27,000. The Bluebook value is $16,000 for it now, and the dealers only want to give me the "Fair" condition value for trade-in on a car in pristine condition. Every dealer I've been to points to its atrocious re-sale value. Hyundai always has sales left and right and thousands in rebates. This will drive the resale down. So if you buy a Hyundai, I suggest trading it off within 6 months, or unless you plan on having it till its paid off.
hugobecker Posts: 45I think you could ammend that to "Do NOT buy a Hyundai ever (if you don't want to drive it till it's over 6 years old)". The resale is a consideration if you intend to move on to a new car in the near future - again $27,000 to $16,000 in one year is about a 40% hit - but every year beyond that the hit is less dramatic (I mean it can't fall 40% every year, can it? ;-).
bhmr59 Posts: 1,598The demand for SUV's has decreased as the price of gas has risen.
The Tuscon has a little less cargo room than the Santa Fe and retails for $850 less, thus reducing demand for Santa Fe.
20,000 miles is high milage for a one year old vehicle.
But what about the Azera or Camry? If I were in the market now, I'd take a good look at the Azera. I rode in one once and it seemed like a great car. Quiet, good handling, nice ride and plenty of power. Loads of features.
labrat42 Posts: 1Yesterday we bought an Azera, though we looked hard at the Camry. For about $2000 less than the well-equipped Camry (V6 XLS, I think) we got the Azera Limited with Ultimate package AND the Hyundai extended warranty (10yr/100K mile bumper to bumper, no deductable). As we like to keep cars for a long time it was the right choice for us.
And power folding side mirrors are fun.
ctl Posts: 123IMHO, same lesson learned from lots of other products: don't be fooled by the lower entry price. If the TCO is in the same ball park, choice is obvious. Hyundai might be decent and will continue improve, but they are not up to Toyota yet (brand name, quality, experience), not yet for a long shot.
of Toyota's new 6-sp automatic transaxle problem. For people contemplating any Hyundai product, keep in mind that Hyundai's had a few problems with the Mitsubishi-derived 5-sp automatic transaxle which the new "2006.5" KIA Optima, 2006 Hyundai Sonata V6, the former Hyundai XG-3x0 series, and the new Hyundai Azera use, too*. Hyundai has replaced affected transaxles under warranty, but only with rebuilt units, availability permitting. Hyundai does not make a payment while the car is tied up or offer a new replacement car option, either. With Hyundai, there's no over and above the warranty stipulations. I'm not saying Hyundai cars are a poor consideration. I drive a 2003 Sonata and I'm not complaining because I knew the score full well when I purchased three and a half years ago. But I am saying they're no Toyota in terms of customer service and the only way to recoup a Hyundai's full value is to drive it out of the vehicle. After about six years, Hyundais are within spitting distance of other competitive model make's resale value. They're not a good deal for frequent traders looking to move to a different make.
*Enough problems that Hyundai stopped permitting dealership service personnel from undertaking "deep repairs" under warranty of Hyundai automatic transaxles on-site in a TSB over two years ago. All failed automatic transaxles are to be shipped back to a Hyundai transaxle rebuild center in Illinois in the replacement transaxle's shipping container, with fluid (apparently Hyundai checks for chemical tracers to verify that only the required SP-III ATF fluid has been used for service fill), for tear-down, inspection, and rebuild, now.
gene22 Posts: 34Yes, I signed for both. Here is my story.
I have had two V6 Camry LE's and was ready to trade. Drove the Azera and was very impressed. The options and luxury was great. The the "experts" do not agree, I see this car placed between the higher end Camry and Avalon. Anyway. took it overnight then went in to do a deal. They honored the lease deal ($2,800 factory help, great money factor, 52% residual at 27 months). Then got a real nice trade value to use as more down payment. While with finance guy, the monthly payment moved by $64. After 45 min, figured out they forgot $600 fee and used 10k miles vs 12k. I walked. By the way, I never lease but did so only to lock in residual in case Hyundai was not all it was cracked up to be.
Went to Camry dealer... long story, many test drives later ready to get 4cyl XLE. No acceptable color within 500 miles. Talked and found V6 XLE with extra options, bought for maybe $1500 off MSRP (trade makes it fuzzy). 150 miles later and love the car.
Azera is a luxury car. Camry is not, but rides tighter and feels really nice.
We looked at both vehicles before buying the Azera. Let me share some of our observations:
Looking to spend about the same $$:
1. We could only buy a Camry LE with a 4 cylinder engine, and I believe the Traction Control and ABS were an option. The side air bags were also an upgrade ( I think). Bottom line, got a whole lot more content with Azera for same dollars.
2, Toyota dealer would not budge on price, Azera had rebate that helped.
3. Got a much better sound system and Leather interior in the Azera Limited, vs. the LE.
4. Longer warranty
5. The Azera is less common, you don't see them all the time like the Camry
6. The Azera has more "style" to my eye.
7. JD Power says the Azera has best initial quality for Large sedan new vehicle.
8. Camry has had some component reliability issues in the latest model.
9. If the Azera works out like I think it will, it will be desirable and will hold its value over time, though Toyota does have the edge here.
10. Tell your wife that you really are getting a car like the Avalon, for the price of a Camry.
11. Check out the Consumer Reports comparison. In large cars, the Azera is ranked right under the Avalon. Won't be "recommended" until there is a track record.
Good luck, the Azera has proven very enjoyable so far.
As a current owner of an '03 Sonata and several previous Hyundai products, I can assure you that when any Hyundai retains as high a percentage of its MSRP before rebates and discounts as the resale/trade-in value when compared with an equivalent size Toyota or Honda, it'll be a red letter day to be registered in history books. Enjoy your Azera, but expect some disappointment when you buy your next car. That great discount you got on your Azera was your compensation for the inevitable resale/trade-in hit.
Ray, thanks for the note back. I know if advance that resale on Hyundai products isn't that of Toyota, etc. Since we will likely have this car for 10 years or more, it will all wash out in the end. Heck, we just got rid of an S-10 truck that was 20 years old and had stood up to having been driven by a teenager!
I still am convinced that the Azera had greater content for the dollar I spent than I could get in a Camry. Time will see if the resale value plummets or holds its own.
Though the Hyundai Azera comes with a long list of std. features not available in Camry, the TCO for a Hyundai Azera Limited is 0.62/mile while Camry XLE v6 is 0.56/mile. This includes the additional costs associated with the lack of warranty in Camry for the first 5 years of ownership. I am also familiar with the 2007 Camry woes (I read every one of the posts in that forum). Significantly, an Acura TL has a TCO of 0.62 as well. If I am going to spend 0.62/mile, I might as well get an Acura/Lexus and enjoy the best in line vehicles.
Wamba, I agree that TCO is not the only criteria but it does provide a good assessment of costs associated with car ownership for the first 5 years. You cannot buy an Acura for <$25000, but 2006 3.2 acura TL can be had for around $29500 (check the acura: prices paid forum). The quality of the interior is better in the Acura TL than the Hyundai Azera (atleast IMHO). Additionally, Acura TL has a much lower depreciation value then Hyundai Azera currently. If you are looking to drive the car for its whole life (8-10yrs), Hyundais are a great value. If you are planning to own the car for 5-6 years or less, Hyundais are not the best monetary bet despite its lower initial cost. Just my $0.02.
55396 Posts: 529My daughter had a 97 Camry. We did also until we bought an 03 Avalon. Son-in-law traded in problematic Dodge Ram for 06 Sonata for our daughter. I had read that the 06 was a big improvement, so I took it for a test drive. It has a firmer ride and not a bad car, but it just wasn't up to the refinement of the Toyotas. I can't fault the purchase due to the warranty though. They don't put on that many miles and will keep it for many years.
Although I have not driven the new Camry, I think I would buy that instead of the Avalon. I just like the size and looks better. Maybe the hybred.
I know some of you don't really care about the resale value cuz you want to keep your car for 10 years or so however, there're so many things can be happened like accident...etc.
Here is my experience, it has nothing to do w/ Azera v. Camry but I think it's worth to mention.
In late 2004, I bought a GMC Envoy cuz the dealer offered 10K off plus I had about 4K in my GM card. So, I think it was a nice deal 37K MSRP – 10K – 4K = 23K +TTL. Based on KBB trade in value for the same car but 2 years older was around 18-19K.
After a couple months and 2k miles, I don't like the car so I tried to trade in. I went to at least 5 dealers and none of them offered me more than 19K (KBB trade in was like 22K). So, if I don't have the 4K reward on my GM card, I would lose 8K on a 3 months olds car.
Finally, I got a dealer that gave me 21K cuz he known a person who wanted to purchase the car. I'm glad I dump the car cuz even I keep until today, I will lose at least another 10K (for 2 years) base on KKB number. :sick:
gamleged Posts: 442Moral is: don't buy unless you're positive you're going to keep the vehicle for at least three to four years, otherwise that huge drop in value as it "leaves the showroom floor" will truly bite you in the butt. When I buy a car (three cars, now, 2 Accords and one Azera in that 30 years), I plan to keep the car at least until its Blue Book value is less than its annual insurance cost!...
Moral is: don't buy unless you're positive you're going to keep the vehicle for at least three to four years
Even w/ 3-4 years, you still lose more money.
In the same year, I traded in a '03 Altima (a little over 2 years old w/ 20K miles) for a new '05 Altima w/ same options...paid only $3800 + TTL. Now, you know what I mean.
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Stafford went through practice this morning in First Niagara Center wearing a red non-contact jersey. He said afterward "it's been a good last couple days."
"I think it's more a day-to-day kind of thing," Stafford said. "I had a really long day today, a hard-working day, so we'll see how it responds later today and tomorrow morning. That's pretty much where we're at."
Stafford has missed the past three games after suffering an upper-body injury against the Minnesota Wild on Jan. 2.
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Stafford has four goals and nine assists in 41 games this season.
Interim coach Ted Nolan said he hadn't talked to Stafford after today's practice concluded.
"I talked to him during practice. He said he was feeling good," Nolan said. "I'm not 100 percent sure about tomorrow, but he's real close."
Nolan said the Sabres' other injured players -- forwards Cody McCormick and Kevin Porter and defenseman Henrik Tallinder -- are not as close to a return.
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Starting Jan. 1, drivers across California will be able to park at broken parking meters without receiving a ticket, thanks to a new state law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this week.
Senate Bill 1388, authored by State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord), prohibits law enforcement agencies from issuing parking tickets to vehicles parked in a space with a broken meter, as long as the time the car is parked doesn't exceed the maximum limit, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Local governments that pass ordinances restricting parking at broken meters must post signs giving motorists adequate notice of the restriction in parking lots, at single-space meters and at multispace meters or parking payment centers.
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Beards come in all shapes and sizes: the Fu Manchu, the Goatee, the Mutton Chops. With the variety of beard styles out there nowadays, facial hair is something that we rarely see in the halls of Belleville West, until now.
Over the past few years, No Shave November has become a trend throughout the world. Boys and men of all ages use the month of November to grow out their facial hair. This isnt for a competition to see who can get a bigger beard; its just for the simple purpose of growing one.
Usually, its just meant for gearing up for that lush Santa Claus beard for the coming winter, but now, its more than that.
Schools, businesses and companies are using the trend to promote giving to the less fortunate or to worthy causes by giving people incentives to grow beards and raise money.
All of the money that is raised from No Shave November is going to cancer research at the American Cancer Society, making it a kind way to help out while avoiding the usual minor injuries caused by shaving.
Belleville West went above and beyond and thought outside the box for Wests version of No Shave November. Two of Wests own beloved teachers, Coach Bob Flake and Coach Chris Hanusek, have decided to put their own hair on the line for our own enjoyment, and for charitable reasons, of course.
As this is being read, both teachers are growing their hair out, only for it to be cut live in front of Wests student body on Tuesday, Nov. 26, during 7th hour, though who will be doing the cutting is unknown.
Having the West staff members come together and participate so well is really great, senior Nate Partington said.
Wests own faculty is working to raise money for the American Cancer Society, and the staff member who has collected the most money gets to do the honors.
I think its for a really good cause and its easy to participate in, junior Emily Johannson said. No-Shave November is already a pretty popular concept, so its a great way to raise money for cancer research.
Many teachers and staff are eager to be raising money for cancer awareness in such a creative way.
All the participating teachers look like totally different people, Partington said. Especially those with a full lumberjack beard coming in.
Physics teacher Mike Rogier was particularly interested in joining in on the craze and as he raises money in his classes. Like the rest of the teachers, he too is setting a goal for his classes with a hefty incentive.
He is planning on shaving his beard and his head if all of his classes can reach a combined goal of $300 raised for the cause.
It sounded like a great idea for a great cause, so I decided I was on board, Rogier said.
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Im actually surprised at how well my facial hair is coming in, Partington said. Its even growing thicker than some of the teachers who are also growing theirs out.
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Its great that some girls are participating in it, Johannson said. Society demands that it is unacceptable for women to shave their legs, so its nice that girls can get past this thinking.
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So, you've discovered Geocaching and checked out the website. It looks very interesting and you want to participate, but you think it might be an expensive hobby. Not true!
What does it cost to go geocaching?
Well, what do you need to geocaching?
Although you don't technically need one, a GPS receiver (GPSr) is the most useful piece of equipment that most geocachers will want. A basic GPSr can be purchased new for less than $70 and used models can be found for much less. You'll use your GPSr to find the general location of the cache listed on the cache description page on geocaching.com A good GPSr can be found at a Super Wal-mart or your local sporting goods store. You don't need one with all the bells and whistles, and you definitely don't need street-navigation features for geocaching. Often, the least expensive GPSr will suffice.
Aside from batteries for your GPSr, anything else you need for geocaching is pretty much determined by what you want to DO with geocaching.
On Geocaching.com you can pay for a membership, but you can do fine with a free membership.
If you just want to hunt micro-caches in neighborhood communities and cities, that may be all you would really need. If you are planning on doing a level 5/5 8-hour ETA multi-cache which ends in a different state than the one in which you started, you may need a bit more preparation and materials.
Aside from your GPSr, a good, basic list of items to have with you for an average cache hunt would be:
- Comfortable clothes appropriate for the environment (shorts, pants for briars and snake-infested areas, rain coat, hat for shade, etc.)
- Durable shoes appropriate for the environment (hiking boots, sandals, sneakers)
- Sunscreen and/or bugspray (a dollar or two each at the dollar store)
- A folded trash bag or two for impromptu CITO events (cleaning up the area around the cache)
- A cellular phone if you have one (in case of emergencies)
- Pens/pencils, pad of paper (a dollar or two at Wal-mart or Target)
- A small knapsack or fanny pack to hold your gear (inexpensive ones cost as little as $10, will hold your standard gear, and may have special pockets for things like clip-on sunglasses)
- Bottled water or a small canteen (a few dollars at Wal-mart or Target)
- Trail mix or suitable snack food (a dollar or two per bag)
- Walking stick - Good, free walking sticks can sometimes be found in the woods and modified as needed. Many geocachers find a suitable branch on the ground along the way, and leave it at the trailhead for another hiker when they return. Inexpensive collapsible aluminum hiking sticks are available for $10-20 in the sporting goods section of Wal-mart or Target.
Aside from special caches (such as hydrocaches or caches that specifically designate a requirement for special training or equipment) that is really all that is needed.
Geocaching is definitely unique, fun and exciting, but it certainly doeesn't have to be expensive.
If you intend to place caches of your own for others to find, a wide variety of tried and true containers can be used. Peanut butter jars are perfect and commonly used.
A step up from that would be an ammo can. These can cost about $5.00 to $10.00 and can be found on Ebay and your local military surplus store.
[edit] See Also
- Hobo Caching: Doin' It Cheap by Melonie Schutte (Shootie) in Today's Cacher


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Sadly, some employers feel they have the right (or even the need) to behave badly in the workplace, hurting and demoralizing the very people whose best thinking and assistance they need. Employees aren't off the hook, either—many of the things that escape their lips in a moment of frustration damage their value to the company and their own career growth over time.
At our company, when things get heated we try to put some time between the stimulus and the response. This gives us a chance to reflect on the issue rather than lashing out at people. It also helps us preserve and strengthen relationships as we learn and do better work together.
We've compiled a top 10 list of the most offensive things employers can say to their employees, and vice versa. The next time you feel a desire to say any of these things, pause for a moment and come up with something more productive. Let's face it, we all say dumb things from time to time. It doesn't mean the game is over. Learn from your mistakes and commit yourself to doing better.
Top 10 Things Employers Should Never Say to Their Employees
1. You're fortunate we gave you a job. Few companies would have the patience and time to invest in you. Don't make your employees feel like burdens. Encourage them to be better, but don't condemn them for their shortcomings.
2. You look really good for your age. Beyond the legal issues this brings up of ageism, it's in very bad taste to give such a backhanded compliment.
3. If you don't like this job, there are plenty of other candidates standing in line. You're lucky to be employed. This is a morale killer. If an employee feels like their job is in peril, they'll be far more distracted at work and will likely start looking for a job elsewhere.
4. Don't you know that I am working on really important things for the company? I don't have time for this. Make time for your employees. If you can't squeeze in time at the moment, tell them when they can come back and then keep the appointment.
5. I keep hearing around the office that people have concerns about you. I don't have details or specific names, but you should address those concerns immediately. You shouldn't confront people with nothing but hearsay. Ask questions and show genuine concern and avoid being judgmental.
6. I don't know what it is that you need to improve, but something is definitely wrong and you should work on fixing it. That's a great way to give someone an inferiority complex. But I would suggest you be specific and respectful in your assessment of people.
7. Is that really the best you can do? Condescending and insulting; that's a bad combination. Show people how to do a better job in the future and make your expectations clear from the start.
8. I don't have time to give you a feedback review. You're doing fine. When you're not, I'll tell you. How can people improve if you don't give them feedback? Again, make time to tell them specifically what you like and what they can work on.
9. No one else seems to have had a problem figuring this out. Don't unfairly compare or judge your employees. Give them clear instructions and patiently help them if they struggle.
10. It's not personal; it's just business. We are personal beings. Our first inclination is to take things personally. Show respect and kindness, especially when offering unfavorable reviews or other criticisms.
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Great stuff. It is true that both the employee and employer should show respect towards each other and should take care about the comments they are passing. If one of them gets humiliated it affects their work directly and indirectly and by passing time they may lose interest in each other.
Great reminder that we can all "up our game". Words matter in the world of work.
I love this article, David. I have to admit I've heard all of these statements at various times – but hopefully have never said them. A fun reminder to all.
I learned early in my career never to say, "That's not my job," when someone in another department asked me for help.
When an email would go out asking for help bringing a pallet of magazines into the building or setting things up for a company event, I would always be eager to help. This has helped break down communication barriers and get me out of my comfort zone and talking to new people.
Everyone would benefit from taking that advice and not denying assistance just because a certain activity isn't on their job description.
Saying or hearing these statements isn't the end of the world. Think of it as a starting point for a great conversation. :)


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Tyson Fury says that he'll give David Price £650,000 out of his own pocket and promote a fight between the two of them in Manchester or Liverpool.
Vitali Klitschko says he's tired of answering questions about David Haye, and says that the always-colorful British star doesn't really want to fight him.
Promoter Mick Hennessy says he's spoken with the Klitschko camp about a potential fight next year, with Wladimir the likely brother to face Tyson Fury.
In this interview with Bad Left Hook ahead of his showdown tomorrow with Jonathan Banks on HBO, Mitchell opens up about the fight and why even though he's reluctant to assume the role of U.S....
Robert Helenius wasn't impressive today in Helsinki, but he beat Sherman Williams over 10 rounds in his first fight back since a 2011 shoulder injury.
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Cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck claims that he's ready to move up to heavyweight and take on Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko.
David Haye wants to come out of retirement for a crack at Vitali Klitschko. However, Team Klitschko has its sights set elsewhere.
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OTTUMWA — While some southeast Iowa districts have been canceling school due to dangerous heat, others, like Ottumwa, go on teaching in an air-conditioned environment. But even in Ottumwa, educators have been paying closer attention to the temperature.
At two schools in the district, principals said during the heat advisory, gym class has been inside.
"Our building is well cooled [as a result of] our chiller system, including our gymnasium,"said Dawn Sievertsen, one of two principals at the newest Ottumwa school building, Liberty Elementary School.
She said staff have been very aware of the temperature and the impact it might have on children.
"Our teachers allow students to have their water bottles ... even when they're at their desks," Sievertsen said.
As for the two short recess periods that offer youngsters exercise and a chance to burn off excess energy, there have been differing approaches to the heat.
Principal Jay Green at James Elementary School said especially around outdoor recess, kids are encouraged to drink water.
"We have been having outdoor recess normally," he said. "It's such a short period of time, and we make sure they get plenty of hydration."
At Liberty, all students are allowed to go outside for the after-lunch recess, which is between 10 and 15 minutes in duration.
"We know they'll be coming back into a nice, cool building," Sievertsen said.
But the morning or afternoon 10-minute recess has seen teachers checking before letting the little ones outside.
"Some teachers have been opting for recess inside their rooms," said Sievertsen, "especially later in the afternoon when it's hottest."
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Have you seen it yet?
The new Museum of History and Industry held its Grand Opening on December 29th to rave reviews.
MOHAI at Lake Union Park is big, it's open, it has a whole new air about it and there are wonderful new exhibits to see. In short – it will be worth a visit.
So why not go for FREE?
Starting Thursday, January 3 and every first Thursday thereafter, MOHAI will offer free admission from 10am-8pm.
Here's the link to their website
And a link to the calendar of events
KING 5 was proud to sponsor the community festivities that surrounded MOHAI's opening events. We welcome this addition to our bustling and evolving neighbourhood in South Lake Union and hope you'll come and visit very soon.
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GED Review/Test Model - Kingwood College
The GED staff from Kingwood College presented their required orientation and discussed why this has proven to be successful for their students. Pricing and content hours were briefly discussed as well.
Linda Head
Linda will propose new pricing to GED Council for the GED test since they have to pay Region VI $100 per course and our approved fee is $80 per test.
No other follow up required.
Workforce Development Office Update:
New Program Development Status - Workforce Council
Susanne reported on: New Program Development, MSAs, CE and Sustainability Planning
Work continues on the 20 MSA to include short term certificates in both credit and CE. Diesel Mechanic program will begin Spring 2009.
Susanne will continue facilitating Workforce Council projects discussed at July meeting.
CE Curriculum Committee Updates:
We discussed the CE program sub-committees and agree that we would like to recommend to Linda LW, the Instructional VPs and Chairs that these councils are restructured to serve as CE only curriculum teams for CE only programs. In addition, the system office will add an area for each committee to post: their membership, meeting schedule and meeting minutes. CE council will discuss pertinent items from each sub-committee at our monthly meetings and vote on items at that time. We also recommend that one the of the CE program managers facilitate each sub-committee as they do for credit curriculum teams and that the chair is the representative at the credit workforce curriculum team. Attached is the list of members with committee chair.
Adult Personal Enrichment
Business, Leadership & Computer Technology
ESL & Languages
Health Occupations
Industrial Technology & Trades
Teacher Certification
Youth Susanne and Linda
Susanne will continue work with these groups
Linda will propose CE curriculum team and CE membership to credit workforce curriculum team concept to Dean's Council in June.
Linda will present the articulation from CE to credit proposal for six welding courses to four credit welding courses in June by requesting and special Welding Curriculum Team meeting be held. She will bring results to CE and Workforce Councils. If approved by the curriculum team, it will have to go through normal Lone Star College credit workforce curriculum process (EPC, VPs, EC and Coordinating Board).
CE Workgroup Update (no update this month - still waiting on CE council to finalize forms)
CE Forms Update (registration)
As follow up to the May 2008 meeting, Council agreed to the following changes to the CE registration as part of updating with the new logo and web address information:
Reduce the college & center information to phone, fax and internet address (remove the physical address)
Add demographic information for ethnicity and special populations. I had a sample of the form of the San Jac CE Registration which captures the new information.
Susanne will present registration form updates to Steve Lestarjette for the two CE certificates (blue, course and red, workforce program) to Steve Lestarjette for Steve to create a draft for council review. ALL CE departments will begin using the new certificates Fall 2008.
CE Forms Update (certificates - course and program)
No follow up from May 2008 minutes.
Jimmy will present updates to Steve Lestarjette for the two CE certificates (blue, course and red, workforce program) to Steve Lestarjette for Steve to create a draft for council review. ALL CE departments will begin using the new certificates Fall 2008.
CE Forms Update (transcript)
CE Council updated the CE transcript form.
Linda & Susanne
Susanne will present transcript form updates to Glenn Wood to work with IT to update. Linda will present to CESD in July Linda Luehrs-Wolfe for Steve to create a draft for council review. ALL CE departments will begin using the new certificates Fall 2008.
CE Course Pricing Review (initial discussion)
The entire CE pricing schedule will be reviewed. We recommend that our break-even to cover the cost of the instructor without consideration of administration costs be around seven students and that all costs be covered at about 10 students. We will review workforce, personal enrichment and exceptions to both in our proposal to EC and the Board. Committee
Robin and Linda will meet to draft a proposal for a new 2008-2009 CE pricing schedule to be on the August Lone Star College Board agenda for vote. Due to the late July CE Council meeting, they will present via email for discussion prior to July meeting.
CE PT Instructor Pay (initial discussion)
Although CE instructor pay was below market value for a number of years, we will develop a proposal to be sure we have teaching quality while paying market rate. This may or may not have to match the credit adjunct rate. Committee
Robin and Linda will meet to draft a proposal for a new 2008-2009 CE pricing schedule to be on the August Lone Star College Board agenda for vote. Due to the late July CE Council meeting, they will present via email for discussion prior to July meeting.
CE Spring 2009 Schedule:
Content Committee - The committee of program managers, facilitated by Pat McDougall and Susanne continues their work. Susanne will include CE council members in meeting announcements and notes.
Marketing/Design Committee - RFP review meeting results were discussed. Linda will ask Steve Lestarjette to present the notes in electronic format and she will forward to the Council members.
Linda & Susanne
Linda and Susanne will continue to update CE Council on progress of both committees developing/designing the Spring 2009 combined CE schedule.
Other Business /Announcements Committee
* Web Content Review: Rika will send hidden web pages to each CE member to review by June 15 & determine which to delete or use as live pages
* CE IT Priorities (tabled until Ricardo Solis begins) :
CE Registration Models
Online registration for Discovery College and E-parental release
$10 per credit hour DL for CE DL linked to credit DL
$2 per credit hour General Use Fee for CE to credit linked
Method for electronic record keeping for CE MSA and Workforce Certificate completers
* MOA (recommendations sent to LSCS HR on November 29, 2007)
Next Meeting Date/Time Place Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Time: Lunch at 11:30 Meeting noon to 2:30
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WATERTOWN, Mass. -- One suspect linked to the Boston Marathon bombings is dead, and the second is on the loose, armed and dangerous, police said early Friday.
Officers were going door to door in the Boston suburb of Watertown. They warned residents to stay inside and not open their doors unless an identifiable police officer was on the other side.


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Textile Development and Marketing - Bachelor of Science Degree Program - Fall 2010 Curriculum
This curriculum applies to students entering in Fall 2010 only. Currently enrolled FIT students should refer to the FIT catalog of their entering year.
Total Credit Requirements
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A "G" followed by a number 1-10 identifies specific courses that meet SUNY General Education baccalaureate degree requirements.
G1 Basic Communication; G2 Math; G3 Science; G4 Social Science; G5 Western Civilization; G6 Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
American History: 3 credits
Any course that meets Gen. Ed. American History requirement (G10).
Foreign Language: 6.5-7 credits
Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must be a 3.5 credit non- conversational course (G8).
Arithmetic proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 222. Algebra proficiency must be completed prior to enrolling in MA 311.
Other World Civilizations: 3 credits
Any course that meets Gen. Ed. Other World Civ. requirement (G9).
Social Sciences: 3 credits
CHOICE of SS 334, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, or 374.
A liberal arts elective must be substituted for each required liberal arts course previously taken.


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Cancer Prevention and Worksite Health Promotion: Time to Join Forces
Innovative and Community-Driven Communication Practices of the South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network
Planning for the Strategic Recruitment of Barbershops for Blood Pressure Screening and Referral in the Mississippi Delta Region
The Geography of Diabetes by Census Tract in a Large Sample of Insured Adults in King County, Washington, 2005–2006
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Congratulations to her!
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I am so happy for Alissa. And I absolutely love her exhibition skate. She really has my favorite programs this season.
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Congrats to Alissa, and I hope she goes to Worlds and skates her very best, and gets the most points the judges can give for however she skates. How's that for, I really like her skating and was so happy she won the GPF and am cheering her on to a win at worlds (US Nats, too) but competition at Worlds will be tougher, altho in the judges minds she'll get a brownie point for having won the GPF. Plus it has probably given her some confidence she hasn't had so maybe that will spur her on to give her best performance yet which I don't think she quite pulled off at the GPF.


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After years of promotion by the greeting card industry, you might think Valentine's Day is just another commercial holiday.
Consider the numbers:
- More than a billion Valentine cards sent each year globally—second only to Christmas
- More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate sold each year
- Millions of fresh flower purchases, lead by red roses—the No. 1 day for both
- Ten percent of all engagements on this one day
With all the advertising and social pressure to show how much you care on this one occasion, it's easy to get caught up in buying all the standard stuff. But what kind of message do you send with pesticide-infused flowers, blood diamonds, presents from a big box store, or a shiny balloon that ends up in the trash two days later? Putting the heart back into Valentine's Day requires thoughtfulness, a step that fortunately can be tailored to any budget.
Give that Gift a Greener Touch
1. Cards—Can you make your own? Try your hand at it, or find a handmade creation at a local shop. If that's too crafty or too spendy for you, look for one made from recycled paper.
2. Chocolates—Many stores on the Peninsula carry fair trade and organic labels, which make sure the people behind your sweet treat earned a living wage in safe conditions, while preserving the natural resources in their communities.
3. Lingerie—Look for items made from organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fabric.
4. Candles—Set the mood without the soot by using candles made from soy, or pick up some beeswax tapers from your local farmers market.
5. Flowers—Some florists and flower stalls at local farmers markets offer organic and/or fair trade blooms. Look beyond the standard red rose to the marvelous bouquets blooming locally. Or, for a green thumb, consider a potted plant that will last long past February.
6. Dining Out—Enjoy that special meal at a Buy Fresh, Buy Local participating restaurant.
7. Dining In—Prepare a home-cooked meal for your sweetie, using fresh ingredients in season now at your local farmers market. Several are , including those in Belmont, Daly City, Menlo Park and San Mateo.
8. Wine—Wherever you buy wine on the Peninsula, spend a few minutes talking to staff. You may be surprised how many choices are available from this part of California, including organic and even biodynamic wineries.
9. Jewelry—A number of local jewelry-makers specialize in custom creations using recycled metals and/or gemstones. If you like a vintage look, visit one of the Peninsula's small jewelers or .
10. Share an Experience—Take in a concert, go dancing or do anything else the two of you enjoy. For more ideas, check out my previous column, .
A mild-mannered civil servant by day, Mary Bell Austin uses her time away from her environmental work for, well, environmental play. Her adventures in healthy eating and her explorations into the wider green world can be found at Bite-size Green. Her column appears biweekly on Saturdays.


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DALLAS — Four veterans with no relatives to claim them have been buried with full military honors following a funeral service in Dallas.
The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Department of Veterans Affairs officials say they couldn't locate relatives for three of the veterans in their 60s and 70s, including one who'd been homeless.
VA officials say one veteran who died last week had been estranged from his family for decades.
At the service, American flags were presented to their friends and a VA outreach worker.
The Rev. Billy W. Corn, a chaplain for the Texas State Guard, said the service was held to honor the greatest treasures of the state and nation.
The burial services were provided by the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program.


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Frank Ocean's critically lauded breakout, "Channel Orange," took home the Grammy for urban contemporary album at the 55th Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Ocean's Def Jam debut was celebrated for its confessional storytelling and disregard for the trends scoring radio play. The album became a critical darling and netted six nominations.


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Tom Coburn's announcement that he plans to retire from the U.S. Senate two years before his term is to expire is sad but understandable.
Coburn, who announced in November that he is undergoing treatment for a recurrence of prostate cancer, said in his announcement the decision isn't about his health, prognosis or even his "hopes and desires."
The most telling statement from Coburn's announcement is this: "As a citizen, I am now convinced that I can best serve my own children and grandchildren by shifting my focus elsewhere."
Coburn has fought to fix America's broken government for a long while.
No matter how hard he fights in Washington to make the place better for his children and grandchildren, they may be best served by having more time with him than in a fruitless fight with his colleagues.
No matter how much government waste he points out, no matter how much he is willing to work with the other side, and no matter how much he is willing to perturb members of his party, government won't change until the mindset of the American people changes.
That has to be frustrating for him.
Coburn is the champion of an efficient government. Government works best when it's not bloated, and Coburn battled long to shine a light on the enormous bloat.
It's sad that his findings and his work fall on deaf ears with his colleagues in Congress.
We won't miss some of his statements that made Oklahoma look like a regressive state — who can forget his MTV flap or his statement about rampant lesbianism in southeast Oklahoma schools?
But that's just a small sliver of Coburn.
Coburn could not be corrupted. Big interests didn't faze him. A sign of a good politician is when both political parties are frustrated with him or her.
Coburn isn't a good politician. He's a great politician.
America needs more people who are willing to fight government inefficiency as lawmakers.
We wish Coburn luck in his future endeavors.


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NORMAN — A Strategic Water Supply Plan public meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Council Chambers, 201 W. Gray St., will be the fourth in a series of public meetings to provide information about the 2060 Water Supply Plan and gather public input.
Norman is updating its plans for supplying long-term water solutions to its customers. The SWSP builds on previous planning efforts discussing water demands, supply options and infrastructure as well as new developments in water supply regulations, technology and availability of water.
Norman is evaluating a wide range of potential water supply sources and identifying those that will best meet the community's short- and long-term needs. The long-term water supply "portfolio" for Norman will likely include a combination of existing sources and new sources. Sources that passed the initial screening criteria have been combined into portfolios for evaluation in the final phase of the project.
The presentation will include a project update, review of supply options and evaluation criteria and portfolio evaluations.
Meeting participants will have an opportunity to review supply options and provide feedback on the portfolios to be evaluated. This meeting will be televised on the local government Channel 20.


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MENLO PARK, Calif., May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Facebook today announced updates to FbStart, a program that provides mobile developers with free tools and services to help their startups succeed.
Introduced two weeks ago at Facebook's f8 developer conference, FbStart was initially open only to developers who attended the conference. With today's news, developers around the world with public iOS or Android apps can apply.
Startups accepted into FbStart will receive credits for Facebook ads and Parse services, plus free tools and credits from FbStart partners to help with product testing, recruiting, customer care, video conferencing, document management and more.
As part of today's updates, Facebook also added two new partners to the group of those offering their tools: Transifex helps apps localize for different markets, and HootSuite assists companies with social media monitoring.
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I have been riding motorcycles for 40 years and was relieved when the mandatory helmet law was repealed. I put my helmets away and hope never to wear them again. The reasons are simple. Helmets obstruct vision and create enormous noise from wind turbulence. Yes, helmets obstruct a rider's vision and hearing. I have suffered great hearing loss from being forced to wear helmets for years. In addition, helmets that meet the Department of Transportation standards offer marginal impact protection at low speed and at highway speed offer zero protection. Trust me, at 70 mph a helmet is not going to protect you from injury in the event of a crash. That notion is just plain stupid.
If reducing injury to motorcycle riders is the goal, then do what Canada did. They made it a criminal act and imposed mandatory jail for hitting a motorcycle. The number of motorcycle accidents dropped dramatically overnight.
It would be interesting to see the results of a study about how many accidents are caused by helmets obstructing sight and how many deaths occurred from helmets being caught on something during an accident resulting in a broken neck to the rider.
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