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To the editor,
The public is frustrated. I understand that. People are losing their jobs and their dreams, Congress can't get its act together and the Obama administration is stuck on the only two policy settings it knows – "ineffective" and "senseless." But there are better ways of dealing with frustration than camping in a city park with winter coming, banging on a drum and answering every question with a peeved chant of "We – are – the ninety-nine percent!" That only means you're cold and ignorant.
America can return to a better path, and it starts by attending your Republican precinct caucus on January 3. Local media – such as this newspaper – will have the details of time and place as the date approaches. You'll hear speakers advocating for the various Republican candidates for president, you'll be able to vote for your favored candidate, and you and your neighbors will discuss and vote on the ideas you believe should guide our government. Caucus night is your freedom of speech and freedom of assembly in action. Join us!
Freedom is precious; too precious to be ignored because it's easier to complain. True, Obama and the Democrats have caused grievous harm to the United States in last three years, stealing our prosperity, shutting down our jobs, drowning us in debt, and setting us against each other with their nasty rhetoric. But it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Let the Republican precinct caucuses illuminate the way to a more hopeful future. I hope to see you there.
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The February issue (No. 9) of "Irish Lives Remembered Genealogy Magazine" is now available to read (or download in PDF format) at http://www.irishlivesremembered.com/magazines.html. Click on the cover page of this issue (or any previous issue, back to June 2012) to access this beautiful (and free) magazine.
The current 72-page issue devotes 28 pages to Waterford County genealogical research and also includes several interesting articles and special events being planned. For example, a "West Cork homecoming" for the Sullivan and O'Leary families is scheduled for June 15 in Bantry, County Cork. The TV series, "Dead Money" has been nominated for an award; six episodes are previewed in which a search is made for next-of-kin to unclaimed estates. There is a story of a Mayo boy, an Irish-speaking teenager, Patrick Flannery/Flannelly, who was an orphan in quarantine at Grosse-Ile, Quebec, in 1847 after his parents had died en route from Ireland.
Full-color illustrations and advertisements, and links to other websites for further research, help to make this a publication a "must-read" for anyone interested in Ireland and/or Irish research.
Virginia research
Anyone whose ancestors lived in or came from Virginia will be pleased to read/download the helpful Virginia Genealogy guide, available at http://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Virginia_Genealogy. This guide provides many links to online resources (databases, digital books, community networking sites, and Virginia genealogy finding aids), manuscript collections, published collections, indexes, and guides, and popular Virginia genealogies. There is an interesting chart, Pronunciation of Virginia Surnames, which illustrates how several surnames are "spelled" and "called." (For example, a name spelled Armistead could be called Umstead; and Goodrich could be called Gutridge.)
The homepage provides links to each of Virginia's counties so that in-depth study at that local level can be achieved.
It was recently announced that FamilySearch has partnered with World Connect, which has more than 12 million Virginia entries taken from family trees that had been submitted to that database. What better way to determine if somebody else has been researching a surname that interests you! That link might be your "key" to ancestral information. (Keep in mind that such transcribed data may have errors; nevertheless, clues in such data can provide leads to further research.)
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By Ronica Shannon
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Special to the Register
The Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball team had a halftime lead, but the Bearcats used a strong second half to rally for a 59-48 win on Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.
Senior Jade Barber paced EKU (5-5) with 13 points, six rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Senior Alex Jones, who posted a double-double against Cincinnati as a freshman in 2009, also played well, scoring eight points and grabbing five boards.
Senior Raechele Gray scored only five points but dished out a career-high nine assists in the defeat. Gray has 16 assists in the Lady Colonels' past two contests.
Alexis Durley led Cincinnati with 15 points, while Lesha Dunn scored eight points and collected a game-high 10 rebounds.
A back-and-forth first half featured six lead changes, the final one coming when Gray beat the buzzer with a three-pointer from the top of the key that gave the Lady Colonels a 24-23 advantage at halftime. EKU held Cincinnati to just 30.4 percent (7-of-23) shooting from the field in the first half.
The Bearcats, however, roared to an 11-2 run out of the break, taking a 34-26 lead when Durely hit a free throw less than four minutes into the half. UC's lead grew to 12, 46-34, when Dunn knocked down a free throw at the 7:22 mark of the second half.
EKU trimmed the lead to six, 46-40, when Barber converted a fast-break layup with 4:32 remaining in the game. However, a pair of three-pointers by Cincinnati's Kayla Cook over the next two minutes of play sealed the win for the Bearcats.
UC shot nearly 50 percent (12-of-25) from the field in the second half.
The Lady Colonels now have more than a week off before they return to action. EKU is set to take on West Virginia State Dec. 18 at McBrayer Arena.
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We continue our excavation of the Permian and Triassic periods with Dr. Ken Angielczyk as we travel back to The Field Museum to examine the fossil discoveries from the 2009 dig in Zambia.
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LEWISBURG — The SUN Area Chapter of the American Red Cross serving Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties announces it will hold a volunteer recruitment event Wednesday, January 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at their office located at 249 Farley Circle, Lewisburg (in Brookpark Farm).
The Red Cross is seeking volunteers interested in working in all lines of service especially at blood drives, special events, disaster services, administrative services and service to the Armed Forces. The event is sponsored by Damon's who are providing snacks for the evening. The public is invited to attend, gather information, tour the facility and speak with staff and other volunteers. "Our mission is only met with the help of thousands of volunteers across the state, joining forces to help us," said Tom Szulanczyk, Chapter executive. "We can't do the important work of gathering blood, teaching life-saving skills and helping during times of disaster without our volunteers. They truly are the backbone of our organization," he added.
Reservations are not required but it is appreciated if interested persons call the chapter to inform them of their intention to attend, at 524-0400 ext. 1603


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After two weeks of the high school football season, it's apparent Boyle County is among the class of 4A. After dismantling Rockcastle County on Saturday, 42-22, the Rebels appear to be in mid-season form.
In one of the greatest performances in school history, Rebels running back Reese MacShara broke the Boyle County rushing record with 356 yards on 13 carries. MacShara found the end zone five times as Boyle County improved to 2-0.
MacShara was nearly untouchable, if not unstoppable. On his first 11 carries, MacShara was tackled just four times. One of those runs, a 61-yard touchdown, was called back on a penalty. If not for the flag, MacShara would have eclipsed the 400-yard barrier, putting him near the top of the state's rushing record and among some of the all-time greats.
After the Rebels managed just nine yards of offense in the first quarter, MacShara exploded, gaining 224 yards on the ground in the second quarter alone. In all, MacShara scored on runs of 80, 41, 57, 60 and 59 yards.
Larry French is in his second season at the Danville school and has his team reminding fans of some of the great Boyle County teams of the past. The Rebels are quick and sound in all phases of the game.
The Rebels have no cupcakes on their schedule, either. Next up is Pikeville, and after an open date, Boyle County plays at Mercer County and at Danville, before returning home to host Lafayette and Lexington Catholic.
Those stretch of games could determine if the Rebels have what it takes to win the school's sixth state title. The feeling here is when a 4A champ is crowned in Bowling Green this year, Boyle County could be the last team standing.
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2004 chevy k1500 z71
Had it in the dealership since it was new 4 times.Has bad klunking noise when taking off from start in the rearend is getting worse. They tell me no problem. this truck also does this when shifting from 2 nd t0 3 rd ( auto tranny ) feels like it is in the transmission . Anybody having problems as well and what was done to correct these problems ?
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This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-04-20-002 (Section 04 - Driveline/Axle).
Important: The condition described in this bulletin should not be confused with Driveline Stop Clunk, described in Corporate Bulletin Number 964101R (Chevrolet 92-265-7A, GMC Truck 91-4A-77, 47-71-20A, GM of Canada 93-4A-100) or Bump/Clunk Upon Acceleration, described in Corporate Bulletin Number 99-04-21-004.
Some owners of light duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions may comment that the vehicle exhibits a clunk noise when shifting between Park and Drive, Park and Reverse, or Drive and Reverse. Similarly, owners of vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions may comment that the vehicle exhibits a clunk noise while driving when the accelerator is quickly depressed and then released.
Whenever there are two or more gears interacting with one another, there must be a certain amount of clearance between those gears in order for the gears to operate properly. This clearance or freeplay (also known as lash) can translate into a clunk noise whenever the gear is loaded and unloaded quickly, or whenever the direction of rotation is reversed. The more gears you have in a system, the more freeplay the total system will have.
The clunk noise that owners sometimes hear may be the result of a buildup of freeplay (lash) between the components in the driveline.
For example, the potential for a driveline clunk would be greater in a 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle than a 2-wheel drive vehicle. This is because in addition to the freeplay from the rear axle gears, the universal joints, and the transmission (common to both vehicles), the 4-wheel drive transfer case gears (and their associated clearances) add additional freeplay to the driveline.
In service, dealers are discouraged from attempting to repair driveline clunk conditions for the following reasons:
Comments of driveline clunk are almost never the result of one individual component with excessive lash, but rather the result of the added affect of freeplay (or lash) present in all of the driveline components.
Because all of the components in the driveline have a certain amount of lash by design, changing driveline components may not result in a satisfactory lash reduction.
While some owners may find the clunk noise objectionable, this will not adversely affect durability or performance.
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I feel your Pain
I have a 99' Z71 with the same problem I took it to the dealer ship twice, but first My clunking was accompanied by a ticking so I paid $300 for a slip yoke! fixed the tickin but it was still clunking. I haven't had any major problems with mine its got 120k plus now and I run it pretty hard.
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I was worried that my 2009 was going back to the dealer for drive line repairs.
After reading this it would appear that what i'm experiencing is normal.
Thanks to this forum and the internet for saving me an unnecessary trip
to the dealer.
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What to Do When There's No Money for a Funeral
What's worse than dying? Maybe dying broke.
It's also a good idea to be upfront with the funeral director about your finances. "Every funeral home sees a variety of families, some who have just a little bit of money or virtually nothing," Robinson says.
[Read: 5 Things to Remember When Your Finances Are Falling Apart.]
In other words, if you're low on funds, funeral directors get it, and the best of them will steer you to inexpensive alternatives. Marty Strohofer, vice president of marketing at Aurora Casket Company, says there are cheaper caskets than the many that go for $2,000 or $3,000 and higher. He says you can opt for a 20-gauge steel casket, which is priced closer to $1,000, or a cloth-covered casket, which can be found in the $500 range.
The elements of a funeral service don't have to be expensive, Robinson says. You could bring in your own flowers rather than buying them through the funeral home, for example.
Donate the body to science. Like pre-planning a funeral, this is a decision best made before death. It may sound creepy to some, but there's no question that people who leave their body to medical science are doing a service, and most medical research facilities that accept bodies handle all of the transportation and burial costs. In fact, many research facilities offer an annual memorial service for those who have donated their body to medical science, and if you prefer not to receive an urn of ashes, many will put the body in a repository for bones or bodies of the dead.
But do your research first. For starters, donating your body to science is different than donating organs (since the organs are taken but the body sticks around for the funeral), and if you donate your body, you can't also be an organ donor (researchers don't want your body without the organs).
Family members may get your remains fairly quickly. MedCure, based in Portland, Ore., will send the cremated ashes to family members four to six weeks after death. Science Care, based in Phoenix, returns them three to five weeks later. But many facilities won't return the remains for two or three years, which may bother some family members who are looking for the closure of scattering ashes.
You could not claim the body. Nobody is suggesting you don't claim a loved one. But if you're low on funds and you can't see any other option for a distant relative or acquaintance, unclaimed bodies are taken care of by the local or state government.
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If you go that route, "you'll never know what happened to them," says a pained-sounding Mannix.
Often, unclaimed bodies are cremated by the local government and the remains are held until something can be done with them. Every year, Los Angeles holds a mass funeral for unclaimed bodies; last December, mourners, chaplains, and county officials said goodbye to 1,656 people, most of whom died in 2009. It's also common for an unclaimed body to be offered to a medical school for research or perhaps sent to a body farm, where human decomposition is studied.
In which case, you may be better off not knowing what happened.
Corrected on 02/21/2013: A previous version of this story incorrectly referenced Medicaid. By pre-paying a funeral, low-income individuals facing late-life health issues can reduce their assets, allowing them to become eligible for Medicaid. The story also misstated how Sandra Beckwith paid for her mother's funeral. After she paid for the funeral with her mother's money, her mother's assets were low enough to qualify for Medicaid.


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Baton Rouge—The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are encouraging smokers to talk with their doctors about quitting smoking. The "Talk With Your Doctor" initiative is underway this week and part of CDC's national tobacco education campaign, Tips From Former Smokers, which not only tells the story of how real people's lives were changed forever due to their smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, but also motivates people to quit.
The campaign features a Louisiana resident, Tiffany, who quit smoking so she could live to be around for her daughter, who was the same age Tiffany was when her own mother died of lung cancer from smoking.
From May 27 through June 2, select Tips From Former Smokers television ads, as well as digital and online ads, will feature the following tagline: "You Can Quit. Talk With Your Doctor for Help." CDC hopes this call to action will empower patients to ask their doctors and other health care providers to help them quit. In addition, May 31 is "World No Tobacco Day"-a great time for smokers to consider seeking help to quit.
Nationally, about one in five U.S. adults (43.8 million) are current cigarette smokers. In Louisiana, the smoking rate is slightly higher than the national average at 22 percent. Smoking kills 443,000 Americans and 6,500 Louisianans each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Lung Association. Tobacco doesn't just kill; it leads to many chronic diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung disease, all of which can cause long-term suffering. The good news is that more than 70 percent of smokers want to quit and about 50 percent try to quit each year.
Dr. Takeisha Davis, Louisiana assistant state health officer and medical director for the Office of Public Health, says, "We know that smoking remains a major public health problem in Louisiana. As physicians, we can play a key role in helping patients quit. Louisiana hopes that the 'Talk With Your Doctor' initiative will help to remind our health care providers of the importance of talking with their patients about smoking and helping them quit for good."
Physicians play an important role in helping motivate patients to quit. Advice from a physician more than doubles the chances that a patient will quit successfully. Physicians should routinely ask patients whether they use tobacco and encourage those who do to quit, and patients should feel empowered to talk with their doctor for help.
The Tips From Former Smokers campaign features real people who are living with serious diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, heart disease, asthma and diabetes, which were caused by smoking or secondhand smoke exposure. Their compelling stories send a powerful message: Quit smoking now-or better yet, don't start. Studies show that the sooner a smoker quits, the better.
"Tobacco use is the top cause of preventable death in the world, and people who smoke or use other tobacco products are putting themselves at risk for debilitating chronic disease and a shorter lifespan," said J.T. Lane, Assistant Secretary for Public Health. "Today is the day you should make a commitment to improving your health by kicking the habit. Talk with your doctor, or you can also make a toll-free call to the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW and speak with a trained coach who will give you the support and encouragement you need to end this deadly habit."
The Louisiana Tobacco Quitline is a service provided through a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals' Tobacco Control Program and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living. The two programs coordinate their efforts in tobacco prevention and control by providing statewide coordination of existing evidence-based tobacco control initiatives, funding innovative community programs for tobacco control, offering services for people who are ready to quit and developing statewide media campaigns to help reduce the excessive burden of tobacco use on the state's resources and also improve the overall health and quality of life in Louisiana. For more information about the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline, visit www.QuitWithUsLA.org or call 1.800.QUIT.NOW. Among the resources available is the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust, which provides free access to cessation services through physicians, prescription drugs and counseling for individuals who began smoking prior to September 1, 1988.
For more information about the Tips campaign, including profiles of the featured former smokers, other campaign resources, and links to the ads, visit www.cdc.gov/tips. The ads can be downloaded by clicking on the following link, scrolling down the center page and clicking on the terms agreement button http://www.plowsharegroup.com/media_downloads/cdc_tobacco_education.php
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" I bought these for portable everyday use, and I can't say enough good things about them. They are perfect. The sound is amazing. I have Beyerdynamic DT770's and these sound like small versions of those. These have very punchy bass and nice mid and treble, with beautiful sound stage. All of this coming out of a small headphone. All the specs are good, and I couldn't believe these were 32ohm...." --DevienT
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"Not the best spec wise but so much fun to use. Musically expressive with an emphasis in the midbands. Everything about this can is endearing. I find the 591's sound addictive and seductive. A stand out product. " --Ketmeister
Pioneer SE-L40
" Lets jump right into it! Design: The Pioneer SE L40 are basically the vintage counterpart to the legendary Sennheiser HD25. Similar design but instead of plastic these are every steampunker's dream. They are made from beautiful brushed steel in silver and gold-ish finnish, a headband of durable red/brown leather and a cable with a braided mesh that is almost identical to the one on my..." --VictorHalgaard
Pioneer SE-M290 High Performance Ported AV Over-Ear Headphones (Black)
"I bought these headphones a long time ago for behind the computer. So long ago I forgot what I paid for them but they were decent priced. First off, a little quick overview: Frequency: 5 - 25.000 Hz Impedance: 32 Ohm Gold plated plugs: 3,5mm jack / 6,3mm verloop Cable: 3,5 m I use them for gaming, watching movies and listening music. So basically everthing behind the pc...." --Mr Saphique
Philips SHE8000/28 In-Ear Headphone (Black/Red)
" These IEM's arent the greatest. But these ARE the greatest for $5!! Seperation is great, Clarity is great, Detail is great! Bass is superb! Doesnt muddle out the highs and mids. This is the best buds that ive had for just $5! A reminder, these arent audiophile IEM's, but because if the price, they are probably the best IEM's out there! " --Ezio
Pioneer SE-A1000 Lightweight Audiophile AV Over-Ear Headphones
" Firstly let's get some things squared away: I do not believe in break-in. (Burn-in for those who don't understand terminology.) I do not believe cable materials alter sound. I do not believe amping makes a large difference. Ah, the sub-$100 market. SO much competition. I've been a self-proclaimed audiophile since late 2010. I started out with Bose Triport, and..." --CrystalT
Pioneer Monitor 10
" In a quest to improve the monitor 10s, I removed the unsightly coiled cable which always kinked up. I replaced it with my Beyer DT48 coiled cable and junction box and then built a bracket for the triangular Beyer box and attached all to the left side of the headphones. Inside is a small pcb board and it made soldering all together very simple. Works fantastic. To improve the earpads, I used..." --spikesoundman
Pioneer SE-50
" The Pioneer SE-50 is quite the unique headphone. Being a two way design, they sport tweeter controls that make the highs more prevalent. This is a good thing, because without the tweeters maxed out, for me at least, the sound is quite lackluster. But, with the tweeters going strong, these headphones pump out sound that surprises me for headphones from the (early) 70s. The have a..." --BrownBear
Pioneer SE 700
" First off I adore this headphone. It's the most beautiful headphone I own and it's also the rarest. It has a lot of things about it that make it unique, and it deserves a place in everyone's collection. While it does not have a 'real' soundstage, it has the best imaging of any headphone I own. The sound is very directional, and seems to emanate from nowhere as opposed to two..." --takato14
Pioneer SE-305
"The Pioneer SE-305 can be had for as little as £10 off ebay. There is a regular stream of them for sale. With their super build they last well. They are closed backed, leak only a little sound and isolate well from outside noise. The cable is a coil type and prone to the usual kinks. Although, according to the specs the coil goes to 15 feet, the tension makes that impracticle. Sound wise they..." --Prog Rock Man


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Florence hotel reviews
1Hotel Sampaolistar
Address Via San Gallo 14 (San Lorenzo)
It's a hike up to the one-star Hotel Sampaoli's 12 eclectic rooms, but the vibe is friendly—and the rates friendlier.
Address Borgo degli Albizi 26 (Santa Croce)
The one-star Hotel Bavaria offers a little taste of Renaissance living.
3Hotel San Giovannistar
Address Via Cerretani 2 (Duomo)
This one-star hotel is home to nine modest rooms with charmingly mismatched furniture. It's situated on an ancient palazzo, which served as a private residence for bishops during the 16th century.
4Hotel Fiorentinostar
Address Via degli Avelli 8 (Santa Maria Novella)
With an amazing location and comfortable rooms, the simple, one-star Hotel Fiorentino offers freedom and accessibility.
5Hotel Solestar
Address Via Del Sole 8 (Santa Maria Novella)
Pensione Sole is a clean and cozy establishment, a welcome, peaceful escape from the rather touristy rush below.
6Hotel Cristinastar
Address Via Della Condotta N.4 (Duomo)
The one-star Hotel Cristina offers hotel-style rooms—at hostel-style rates—in a convenient location bretween the Uffizi and Duomo.
7Hotel Dalistar
Address Via Dell Oriuolo, 17 (Duomo)
Hotel Dali is an adorable oasis of originality and quality in the heart of Florence—with great rates to boot.
No online booking
8Hotel Locanda Orchideastar
Address Borgo Degli Albizi 11 (Duomo)
There is so much to love about the one-star Hotel Orchidea! Its ten basic rooms, in the shadow of the Duomo, look like something out of a dollhouse.
9Hotel Abacostar
Address Via Dei Banchi, 1 (Santa Maria Novella)
Hotel Abaco, housed in a 15th-century palazzo on a quiet street just off of heavily-touristed Piazza Santa Maria Novella, is a small, centrally-located gem.
No online booking
10Hotel Giapponestar
Address Via Dei Banchi 1 (Duomo)
The darling Hotel Giappone offers eight fresh-faced, frill-free rooms with a dash of hospitality.
11Pensione Ottavianistar
Address Piazza Ottaviani 1 (Santa Maria Novella)
The Pensione Ottaviani occupies a convenient location in a converted former hospital. It offers small, simple rooms and even smaller, simpler bathrooms, providing basic accommodation at low rates.
No online booking
Address Via della Scala 43 (Santa Maria Novella)
Montreal has cool where it counts, space where you want it and a fabulous location. For those looking for value and location, it is an obvious pick.
13Hotel Merlinistar
Address Via Faenza 56 (San Lorenzo)
The Albergo Merlini is a top-floor one-star bright rooms and fab views.
No online booking
Address Via Nazionale 22 (San Lorenzo)
Hotel Nazionale is a homey and comfortable nine-room cutie located just ten minutes from the Duomo.
No online booking
Address V. del Corso 1, 2nd Floor (Duomo)
(CLOSED) Sadly, the Pensione Maria Luisa de Medici has closed.
No online booking
16Hotel Scotistar
Address Via Tornabuoni 7 (Duomo)
Hotel Scoti is imbued with a rustic, elegant ambiance and a relaxed atmosphere, and on the chicest street in town, to boot.
17Hotel Il Bargellinostar
Address Via Guelfa, 87 (San Lorenzo)
The one-star Il Bargellino feels like the cozy apartment of your favorite relatives—who just happen to live in the center of Florence!
No online booking
18Hotel Medicistar
Address Via De' Medici 6 (Duomo)
The two-star Hotel Medici offers 40 simple rooms and a jaw-dropping view over central Florence.
Address Via dei Ginori 17 (San Lorenzo)
The simple and welcoming two-star Hotel Centro has a brilliant location, 16 well-appointed rooms and a homey atmosphere.
20Hotel Pensione Elitestar
Address Via Della Scala 12 (Santa Maria Novella)
Hotel Pensione Elite is a friendly little number, a modest 10-room, two-star pension in Santa Maria Novella.
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More trucks in more places. That's the takeaway from the upcoming spring 2013 food truck season in Boston, when hungry Bostonians will welcome 56 new trucks to the city's streets to serve up everything from short-rib infused grilled cheese to tempeh tacos.
In just a year and a half, Boston's Mobile Food Truck program has gone from a pilot of 15 vendors to a full-fledged fledging industry, with more than 50 different vendors occupying 18 public sites, and hosting events like a Boston vs. New York Food Truck Throwdown.
Just in the last year, 16 new trucks have launched, according to the city: Benny's Crepe Café Boston's Baddest Burgers, Boston Super Dogs, Captain Marden's Cod Squad, Chicken & Rice Guys, Chubby Chickpea, Cookie Monstah, Frozen Hoagies, Gourmet to Go, Green Bean Mobile Café, Lefty's Silver Cart, Lobsta Love, M&M Ribs, Mei Mei's Street Kitchen, Paris Creperie, and The Taco Truck.
"I'm thrilled that Boston's food truck program has grown so quickly and has expanded to such a diverse selection of vendors," Mayor Menino said in a statement. "My administration has worked vigorously to allow these local businesses grow while providing the public with delicious, healthy, and accessible food."
In the Fenway neighborhood in January, you can still find a variety of types of food, including Bon Me's rice and noodle bowls or Mei Mei Street Kitchen's Asian cuisine on Comm. Ave at BU, or the Chicken and Rice Guys at Hemenway Street and Forsyth Street.
"I'm in love with the Roxy's Grilled Cheese truck," said Dorchester resident Kirsten Noodle via Twitter. "The Green Muenster sandwich, hand cut fries & rockstar attitude are the stuff of dreams."
The 2013 Season
Prepare to see a furthering expansion of the program in 2013, with more trucks, more places and some brick-and-mortar restaurants born out of the success of the trucks, and the reverse trend: Some restaurants launching food trucks.
Bon Me, Momogoose, Mei Mei Street Kitchen, the Taco Truck and Roxy's Gourmet Grilled Cheese are a few of the the trucks expanding into at least one quick-service restaurant. Clover Food Lab already has two restaurants and seven trucks.
In addition to last year's public sites, food trucks in 2013 will also gain access to the Charlestown Navy Yard at Baxter Road, the Charlestown Freedom Trail at Adams Street and parts of East Boston and Roxbury. Fenway's Forsyth and Hemenway Street will relocate to Northeastern University at Opera Place & Huntington Avenue.
To kick off the new year, food truck business owners met up last week to choose their spots and slots for the upcoming spring season. See the attached .pdf for the schedule of the most popular sites, and see here for the full list of trucks and sites.
Which truck is your favorite, and why? Are you excited for the April 2013 season? Tell us in the comments.
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Seeing the list of films showing at the Tennessee Theatre this summer gave me the uneasy feeling that maybe I've lived too long.
It's great that they're playing old movies again. The grand old place was built to show movies, after all. But I looked at the list with some perplexed dismay. It's not just that I've seen all these movies before. I've seen each of them 12 to 40 times. They've all been on prime-time TV, and they've all been available on video for a quarter-century or more.
Looking at each one of them, I know what it's like to take dates to see them, to take small children and teenagers to see them, to see them alone, to see them in the living room with a bowl of popcorn and daiquiris, to see them in revivals at the Tennessee. Maybe, once humans reach this point, all we have to look forward to is comfortable redundancy.
But I know there's more. I began to love old movies in that big room with the strange decor. About 30 years ago, soon after the Tennessee stopped showing first-run movies, the management made a perhaps desperate gesture. Unable to come up with another use for an overlarge single-screen theater in those days when only the intrepid, the eccentric, and the creepy came downtown at night, the Tennessee played old movies. Almost at random, it seemed, a couple of different ones every week, mostly black-and-whites from the '30s and '40s. I'd never seen any of them, and was hypnotized.
Few others were tempted. I'd look around that big room, watching this fascinating old movie, and count maybe a dozen other people. I later heard the series was a financial disaster. Those months convinced me that there are thousands of old movies worth seeing, for the moody scenes, for the witty dialogue, for the subtle portrayals of complex characters, for the plots so fresh and surprising you sit there baffled about how these strange people are going to get out of their messes.
But what people will come out in large numbers to see is Holly Golightly finding true love once again. (Is it because we know that in the book, she didn't?)
My complaint is not with the management, but with human nature. People won't pay to see a movie unless they've seen it many times before. That may explain a lot of the philosophy of Hollywood today.
A few weeks ago I wrote about Alfred Mullett, the doomed architect of the Greystone mansion on Broadway, and got a note from University of Tennessee architecture professor George Dodds, who noted his puzzlement that Greystone is actually made of brown stones. They could pass for beige or tan, it seems, but not gray. I've taken it for granted for years, but suddenly I remembered that when I was a kid, that bothered me. Have the decades in the Tennessee sun browned it? Has the definition of what constitutes "grey" shifted in the color palate since 1890? Or did the builder order the huge marble block with the expensively carved name before he knew what it was going to look like?
That's one moment in the life of Eldad Cicero Camp I don't envy. Unpacking that block and realizing, you know—my new house isn't exactly grey, is it.
I'm still getting stray comments to my story about the anti-war movement at UT that reached its most dramatic period from January to May of 1970. About once a month I hear from someone who's just read it. It was the cover story a little more than 10 years ago. The Internet's funny that way. I bet even long-dead reporters still get "I bet you didn't know" comments.
I considered revisiting the subject for the 40th anniversary of the famous President Nixon visit at the Billy Graham crusade at Neyland Stadium. However, I see that Barry Bozeman, who's reputedly No. 22 of the Knoxville 22—the activists arrested in early 1970 for protesting UT's administration—has laid it all out in a blog, to which he invites the surviving members of the other 21 to review and add their two tokes. It's at knoxville22.blogspot.com.
Last weekend, Knoxville High celebrated its centennial, sort of. It was in 1910 that the grand columned building on Fifth Avenue was completed. It's still grand, but threatened; on Knox Heritage's recently announced Fragile 15 list, it's a new entry. There's a lot of history there; academy-award-winning actress Patricia Neal began her career in that building, acting in school plays in the 1930s.
The founding date of 1910 celebrates more the building than the high school itself, which has a longer history. Before 1910, Knoxville High was downtown, in the palatial Girls High School building at Union Avenue and Walnut, where the Daylight Building is. Still called "Girls High" years after it began admitting boys in the upper grades, it was also referred to as Knoxville High by the early 1900s. One of KHS' most celebrated alumni is MGM director Clarence Brown, who graduated from Knoxville High in 1905. He said his treatment of the school in the 1935 movie Ah, Wilderness was based on his memories of Knoxville High on Union. When he opened the film with a KHS banner, it marked a glamorous moment for this high school with more than its fair share of connections to show biz.
But any occasion is a good occasion for a reunion, and I hope this one will raise the profile of a worthy old building.
We should remember, of course, that it wasn't everybody's high school. It closed before the era of desegregation, so throughout its history, Knoxville High on 5th Avenue was just the high school for white kids. It could be fun to throw a joint reunion with the old black high school, which was called Austin High. Elderly Knoxvillians of the same age, meeting each other for the first time. That would be a story.
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Lighting control has become nearly as popular as home theater and security.
The technologies of lighting control have are now much more accessible to mainstream consumers, enabling a growing number of homeowners to reap the benefits.
Low-cost solutions and Web-based controls are fueling innovation in lighting control.
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OPEN STUDIO, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Muskogee Art Guild, 315 Court St. Artists who are 16 or older who want to create and enjoy the company of other artists are welcome. There is no charge. Bring your own supplies and projects. Instruction is available to beginners.
THREE RIVERS PHOTO CLUB meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month at 315 Court Street in Muskogee. The club has competitions the first Monday of every month from beginners to experts at photography. The third Monday is for classes and instruction. Learn your camera and composition. Assignments will be made with corrective judging to make you a better photographer. Information: Marie Gassaway (918) 682-3745 or http://threeriversphotographyclub.com.
FINE ARTS GALLERY, Muskogee Art Guild, 315 Court St. Framed works are all for sale and the building is open to the public every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work is changed out every two months to give more members a chance to display work. Member-created jewelry and sculpture also is displayed.
ART CLASSES, 6 to 8:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month, Art Guild, 315 Court St. Classes will vary each week and will be listed under the "Classes" section of Things to Do. Suggestions for classes, contact Polly Moore at (918) 453-3244 or Cyndie Lechlider at (918) 230-9947.
THE GALLERY DOWNTOWN, 212 S. Main. Area artists on display and Oklahoma food products. The Gallery will have monthly programs. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.


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Boggess made her Broadway debut in The Little Mermaid, followed by Master Class and The Phantom of the Opera. She also starred in the West End productions of Les Misérables and Love Never Dies, the latter a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.
The fee for observing the class and participating in the Q & A is $45. For those interested in active participation in the workshop, the fee is $85.
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- BA, English & Black Studies, Allegheny College
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Jessica was raised in rural western Pennsylvania. In May of 2010, she graduated from Allegheny College with degrees in both English and Black Studies. Since the summer of 2010, Jessica has worked in the Juniata Enrollment Center. For Pennsylvania, she serves as the Admission Counselor for Berks, Bucks, Philadelphia and Delaware counties. In addition to recruiting in most of the state of Maryland, Jessica is also the counselor for students from Delaware and Texas. Passionate about social justice, Jessica serves as the Multicultural Coordinator for the Enrollment Office. She enjoys reading in her spare time, and her favorite books include Tipping on a Tightrope: Divas in African American Literature, A Song of Ice and Fire and "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?": and Other Conversations About Race. If you have any questions about enrollment or multiculturalism at Juniata, feel free to contact Jessica!


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With nerves still inflamed eight days after the Boston Marathon bombing, Miami police are asking participants in Thursday's massive Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run not to bring backpacks or duffel bags to the downtown race.
A record 25,002 runners and walkers are expected to converge on Bayfront Park for the 29th annual event, and organizers have alerted them to travel light and be sweat-tolerant during the postrace picnic.
The warning to leave gear bags at the office comes in the wake of the April 15 attack in Boston, where two homemade pressure-cooker bombs hidden inside backpacks were detonated near the finish line, killing three spectators and injuring more than 170 people.
"It's a very modest request from the Miami police department," said Hans Huseby, organizer of the Corporate Run and owner of Footworks running stores. "Look, it's the new reality for everyone. We've had a human-made tragedy at an iconic race. We can't run away, we don't want to fence it off, we'd like to keep congregating, so we make a small concession."
The 3.1-mile run that starts and finishes on Biscayne Boulevard is known as the city's largest office party.
Afterward, participants eat and drink with co-workers under 400 company tents.
Teams may bring towels and T-shirts for those who want to change, "or we can rely on a nice evening breeze," Huseby said.
He's not sure how strictly police will enforce the no-bag request.
"Miami is a hard town to get people to comply with simple rules, and this one is really reasonable," he said.
Captains of the 884 teams are spreading the word and taking precautions of their own. Baptist Health South Florida, which has the largest team with 2,400 employees, will restrict use of its park tent to those with a race number and a green team T-shirt, and they will be given a pink wristband upon entry.
"You'd hate to have a copycat but, on the other hand, no one wants to shut down life," said Baptist captain Leah Holzwarth. "We sent a mass email, and reaction has been positive. We've had questions like, 'Can I bring a fannypack?' and we've said, 'Yes, just remember it's not like you're going camping.'"
Typically, about 80 police officers are posted around the course, along with five fire-rescue units.
The police department is not revealing details of its planned enhanced measures, but Huseby expects to see extra officers on bikes and Segways and extra police dogs.
"They're working very hard to keep it safe and comfortable," he said. "This is not a joke to them."
Since the bombing in Boston, the London Marathon went off smoothly with extra security. The Miami Heat is using mesh trash cans at AmericanAirlines Arena. Other major events are adapting.
Organizers of San Francisco's largest race, Bay to Breakers, plan to remove public trash cans for the famously rowdy May 19 event, which attracts 30,000 runners, thousands of unofficial running celebrants and 100,000 spectators.
The ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, policed by nearly 400 officers, consults regularly with the New York City Marathon and may increase security in the bleacher area at the finish line, said Chief Running Officer Frankie Ruiz.
Huseby said he doesn't think smaller events, such as Footworks' annual Twilight Run in June, will be affected.
"All big events are just as vulnerable as Boston," he said. "I don't think smaller events would be targets. Let's hope not. Twilight Run is in our own backyard. My grandkids do it.
"No matter what, most folks will continue to shop at the mall, go to the movie theater and run in marathons."


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The 'Siberian Express' Survivalists
I do not know your feelings on the matter, dear reader, but I
am very excited about the oncoming winter storm. The storm, which has been dubbed the "Siberian
Express" by some local forecasters, might leave us with high temperatures in the single
Finally, I will get to wear the parka that my Floridian mother bought for me before I moved to Boone 10 years ago.
It is at least four inches thick, full of down feathers and meant to be worn by Arctic Circle explorers. Bless my mother's heart.
A question came in this week from a local reader in regards to how wildlife can survive such harsh weather. Luckily for our wildlife, four inches of fur or feathers come as a standard in their bodily design.
Dear Ranger Amy: What do animals do during a bad storm or when it's very cold outside? Thanks! - C.T.
Many of the High Country's summer residents leave before it gets cold outside. The list of these migrants is long: hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, ladybugs, bats, hawks and many more. Even earthworms make their own vertical migration.
Those that stick it out and are active during winter have developed many adaptations to survive and succeed.
Many mammals shed their summer coats and grow a new winter coat. This winter coat has two layers. Longer guard hairs act as a waterproof, and the soft, woolly undercoat provides insulation from the cold – however, not in the way you might think.
Did you know a deer actually has more hair per square inch in the summer? Each hair on a deer's winter coat is hollow, like a tiny straw, which holds highly insulating dead air. These hollow hairs therefore make the winter coat much thicker, because each hair is more substantial.
To better understand how dead air works, look at your own double-paned windows. In each window, there is dead air between the layers of glass. Since air is a poor conductor of heat, the dead air acts as an insulator; keeping warm air inside your house just as deer fur keeps warm air close to their bodies.
Birds also use dead air to their advantage. On cold days, they puff out their plumage, creating a layer of dead air between their feathers. It is so effective that a chickadee's breast will measure at 105 degrees Fahrenheit even if the surrounding air is below freezing.
Chickadees also experience controlled hypothermia, or torpor, during very cold days.
During bad storms, wildlife seeks out shelter. Naturalists and hunters have found herds of deer curled up in ditches. Other animals seek out cover under rhododendron or in burrows.
Some birds and squirrels huddle together in tree cavities. The birds that do not use tree cavities simply hang on for dear life. Their talons are perfect for locking onto branches and can sustain even during hurricane-force winds.
Winter is certainly not devoid of wild creatures. Many creatures will successfully survive their ride on the Siberian Express, thanks to their amazing adaptations and their ability to hide.
If you have a question concerning flora and fauna, please email (email@example.com) All of your questions will be answered. One will be featured next week. See you on the trails!
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SEATTLE -- Tuesday marks 100 days since 2-year-old Sky Metalwala disappeared in Bellevue.
Police now refuse to comment on the case, a drastic difference to the daily press conferences that happened during the first week Sky was gone.
However, attorneys for Sky's father, Solomon Metalwala, said they receive an update from Bellevue Police every two weeks.
Sky was last seen Sunday, November 6 by his mother, Julia Biryukova, who said her car ran out of gas on the 2400 block of 112th Avenue Northeast in the early morning hours.
But police investigators, who tested Biryukova's car, said they could find nothing wrong with it and no reason for why it would have stopped.
Solomon told investigators he had not seen his children since December of 2010 due to an ongoing separation and custody battle. He and Biryukova also have a young daughter, Mailie.
Biryukova has not been named a suspect, and has refused to be interviewed by police or take a polygraph test. An apparent posting by Biryukova recently appeared on a dating website, ChristianMingles.com.
A vigil for the toddler is planned on Saturday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Bellevue Park.
"I'm familiar with this park," said Solomon. "It's like home."
Around there, flyers with Sky's picture on it still hang in store windows, and Solomon says total strangers try to comfort him.
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Atkinson Motorsports Park - Gob Hill
216 acre OHV Park in Northwestern Illinois. Once the Peabody Coal processing facility, over the past 40-years Mother Nature has created some of the best riding ground you will ever see. 100 acres of undiscovered timber with lakes and hills, 116 acres of desert-like riding with lakes, hills and valleys, and some of the most open and unrestricted riding you will find this side of California. For the more conservative riders, the perimeter road is over 4 miles long and has some beautiful vistas.
CITY: Atkinson
Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District
This district is the arts and entertainment destination of the Quad Cities. Located on the Mississippi River, the district ia a revitalized and vibrant area. You'll find art galleries, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, casino, shops and a hotel.
CITY: Rock Island
Fyre Lake Golf Club
Opening April 1, 2013, this Nicklaus Design championship golf course features fairways that wind through a hardwood forest in a scenic lakefront setting. The public is welcome to tee off at this Quad Cities-area course that offers challenges for golfers of all levels. Brush up your skills with a lesson from the professional teaching staff.
CITY: Sherrard
Highland Springs Golf Course
This 18-hole championship golf course has a beautiful layout, with mature trees, ravines, huge greens, ponds and natural areas. There's also a driving range, full-service pro shop and a snack bar.
CITY: Rock Island
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center features a clubhouse with fireplace and large screen TV's. You will also enjoy the restaurant, sports club, swimming pool, 9-hole golf course and weekly entertainment. This camping and RV resort offers fishing for bass, blue gill, and catfish, hiking trails, children's swings, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, bags, a beverage store, and wireless Internet at the clubhouse. Secluded from the highway, but only ten miles to Quad Cities Airport in Moline and six miles to Interstate 80 in a beautiful country setting. The Event Center offers seven events per season: Hillcrest Music Fest, Illinois BBQ Fest, American Country Music Fest, and Quad Cities Haunted Woods. The center is also the home of reality TV show, American Resort. Camping and RV reservations can be made online or by phone. For information on upcoming festivals at the event center visit www.hillcresteventcenter.com.
CITY: Orion
iwireless Center
12,000 seat arena that plays host to a variety of events including concerts, family shows, hockey arena, football. 18,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space is perfect for wedding receptions, parties and special events. Check the website for upcoming concert schedule and upcoming sporting events. The iWireless Center is home to the Quad City Mallards hockey team.
CITY: Moline
Jumer's Casino & Hotel - Rock Island
Jumer's Casino & Hotel is one of the largest land-based casinos in the state of Illinois. Jumer's is where Art Deco meets 21st Century gaming. The all on one level casino floor features the latest in gaming fun. Over 1,000 slots, 25 table games, and a live Poker Room. In addition, you will enjoy a night club, sports bar, and four distinct restaurants featuring everything from steak and seafood, to outstanding buffets, and deli-style menus. The luxurious hotel offers 205 hotel rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, and a full-service Spa. We're the perfect place for leisure travel and for meetings, conventions, parties, or banquets. Our luxurious hotel has all the modern amenities guests expect. Oh! What a feeling! You are going to love the new Jumer's Casino & Hotel.
CITY: Rock Island
Quad City Mallards
The Quad City Mallards are a minor league professional ice hockey team based in the Quad Cities area of Illinois. The Mallards are a member of the Central Hockey League, competing in the CHL's Berry Conference. Named in honor of the Mallards team that played in the United Hockey League from 1995 to 2007, the current Mallards debuted in 2009 in the International Hockey League before joining the CHL for the 2010-2011 season after the CHL and IHL merged. The Mallards play their home games at i wireless Center in Moline, IL.
CITY: Moline
Rock Island Sports Complex
This complex includes softball diamonds, three junior soccer fields, three full-sized fields and concessions.
CITY: Rock Island
Saukie Golf Course
This golf course is a stunning example of a golf course designed from the early part of the 20th century. Saukie was built in 1927 (opened in 1928) and designed by Thomas Bendelow. This public course is considered to be an "executive length" course and is a classic example of a short course that will challenge every golfer. Tee times available 6 a.m to 6 p.m.
CITY: Rock Island
Tournament Players Club Deere Run - Quad Cities
The Midwest's premier semi-private golf facility - in a setting of mature hardwood trees, rolling hills, and the serene Rock River Valley. Designed to host the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic. A la carte & events dining, full service Golf Shop.
CITY: Silvis
TPC Deere Run
Built on the site of a former Arabian horse farm, this beautiful 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course stretches along wooded ravines on the Rock River. The course is home of the John Deere Classic, a PGA Tour event that draws top golf talent.
CITY: Silvis
Trackside Quad City Downs
Watch and bet on telecast thoroughbred and harness racing from all over the United States. A restaurant and lounge offer daily drink and lunch specials.
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— By CHRIS AGEE
Just one day remains for last-minute tax filers, though local and regional experts offer tips for those who have yet to send in their paperwork.
Lori Vick, senior tax preparer at H&R Block in Mineral Wells, said tax procrastinators often panic as the deadline approaches.
"When they call me, I tell them come down and give me a chance," she said. "Typically we can get if finalized."
An individual can almost always visit a tax preparer and submit the paperwork the same day, she said, noting there are options even for the rare cases in which same-day filing is not possible.
"If you're missing something you can't get by April 15th, we'll file an extension for you," she said, noting there is no extra charge for such services.
"A lot of them are scared," she said. "A lot of times they get better news than they expect."
Jackson Hewitt tax preparers released tips for the millions of taxpayers across the nation who still haven't filed.
To prevent mistakes or oversights, individuals can access an online checklist of necessary tax documents at jacksonhewitt.com.
The company also suggests filing taxes electronically, which is faster and offers confirmation of receipt.
Additionally, those who are unable to file by the Monday deadline can request an extension to postpone a tax return for as much as six months.
An extension does not provide additional time to pay taxes owed, the release cautions, noting a professional tax preparer can assist in determining whether someone owes taxes and if an extension is warranted.


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2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience
hondafan31 Posts: 13I agree that when negotiating a new car purchase costing $25K or more, haggling over $100 is not worth hours of negotiation, walking away from what otherwise is in totality a good deal. However any prudent buyer will do their research, understand market conditions, get pre-qualified for financing at most favorable rates before sitting down with a dealer to close on a new car purchase. Since Honda does not sell their cars using a standardized pricing model (same fixed price applies at any dealership) a buyer is foolish to not understand market conditions and negotiate the best deal for their individual circumstance.
The dealership I bought from agreed to reduce their original quoted price by almost $1,300 ($29.0K reduced to $27.7K, MSRP of car was $30.8K) as a result of my face to face negotiation. The dealership agreed to sell me the car at a price I agreed to pay. My negotiation was not a pressure packed confrontational experience. I was an informed consumer and leveraged the information I had to close a deal that benefited me (and since the dealership wasn't forced to sign the purchase agreement must have benefited from the transaction as well). The negotiation closed fast, didn't take up hours of a salesperson's valuable time so he received his commission and had plenty of time to deal with other potential buyers that same day.
I believe in treating people fairly, I also believe that in a free market economy an individual owes it to themselves to make informed decisions when electing to incur a significant expense such as purchasing a house or a new car. Buyers are motivated to purchase at the lowest price and the car dealers are motivated to maximize margin opportunity on all transactions. The signed purchase agreement reflects a position determined agreeable to both parties. In most every circumstance, an uninformed buyer is at a significant disadvantage in this scenario.
thank you "brian125"
my advice was to help this girl get out of a bad situation - the same one the dealer put me in - even though I have years of buying experience - didn't matter - they forced us to buy warranty to take deal & we needed a car - luckily we could quickly undo the screw over
tired of seeing innocent victims of greedy unethical car dealers!
I am not an [non-permissible content removed] kisser - but am honest & to the point - good observation
I'm a "her" :blush:
why is your post so off base and why does it have absolutely nothing to do with buying a car or answering the previous post?
that being said, if you cannot understand that going through a divorce may affect some people's credit ratings, you really are unaware of interpersonal relationships and financial hardship due to life events - sorry but I can't explain this one to you
you took this way off base - divorce was just one example of many I suggested that may affect someone's credit score - you took a simple statement and blew it way out of proportion.
stick to the topic!
this dealer did "force" us to buy warranty
we did ask several times for it to be removed - they refused - we needed a car that day, so unfortunately we bought despite the shady sales tactic of the finance person ( may I add we did buy car for $2800 below invoice, so we were getting a good deal, and we did remove warranty one week later - so we lost nothing, but the finance person did lose her commission)
we've never purchased a warranty before, ever, and always are looking at the screen in the finance office to be sure we're not getting screwed by them adding on things at the last second
no, this will never happen again!
and I'm happy I was able to help the girl that it did happen to
thanks for your comment
I agree with what you say - to an extent
Buying new can mean worry free, warranty covered issues, and better reliability
Buying used can mean costly repairs and unreliability - something (especially females) cannot sacrifice
however my post was simply about the credit issues that many Americans today face, that is all =] I was replying to a poster who obviously does not understand that for some people - most people - 9.49 interest rate is OK for them - and the best they can get given a tough economy and poor credit - it's not 30% - it's not that horrible
mortienne Posts: 30"Oh, I know. It always amazed me what some people would put themselves through in their zeal to "save" a few (very few) dollars. "
A few years back when I was leasing a new car, I had a target of $249 per month that I'd calculated would be an excellent deal. The salesman came back with $252. I spent the next 3 hours negotiating to get the $249. My wife told me while I was still feeling pleased with myself that I'd just spent 3 hours of mine, hers and the salesman's time to save $108 over 3 years.
being from South Florida also - I would suggest Bright Star credit union as a place to start
Let me clarify something: they will not report to the credit bureau on a "debit" card attached to your account - but by opening a checking account with them, with a debit card attached to that account, you could then apply for a credit card with them - that's when they would report to credit bureau - by opening the account they would see you are financially responsible (don't make any mistakes) and that's when in 6-8 months you can apply for an auto loan with them - this is a good strategy that really works!
Hope that this helps
1. Glad to see you've had time to catch up on your responses to previous posts.
Here's my .02
"again, why use my post to vent and rant - going completely off subject? "
It's what we do. Besides, I'd had too much caffeine that day
"stick to the subject! "
I think we did. Many of us STILL find it amazing that anyone can be FORCED in to buying something they don't want. Perhaps it was the time crunch you were in to buy a car THAT DAY.
"buying cars & helpful advice!"
it's important to learn from one's mistakes; either our own or what we read on COOPERATIVE forums like these. This is one of the more popular threads on edmunds so we tend to get a little bit of everything on here. Overall, I think it's worthwhile and i try to give back more than i get.
Lastly, the fact that you mentioned you were female has nothing to do with my opinion or responses. Now, some dealership personnel may think they can get one over on you, but that is NOT always the case. time to move on - i'm boring myself...
huskerfan5 Posts: 163Because you wrote "Honda dealerships, and every other auto dealer will never lose money" and wanted to point out that I believe that is not a correct statement. And instead of just expressing an opionion, I added some facts regarding dealerships I'm familiar with.
And I think your reply to my comment was rather rude and did not expect it from you considering you have expressed the opinion that rudeness in not appropriate in the forum.
And you can decide what posts of mine are helpful and I'll do the same with yours. Glad you don't have a self-esteem issue.
Too bad her confidence didn't make it into the finance manager's office when it came time for that "forced" warranty signing.
For the record, I am very happy that she was able to unwind that screwjob and get her money back. I also hope that "ar831" is equally successful in that regard.
As i tell my kids, if you do things right the FIRST time, you don't waste time and brain cells cleaning up the mess. They still love me though (i think).
Sermon over.
In an effort to keep the price of the Accord model down, Honda skimped on tires this year. While this may not upset 95% of you, it bothers me. So, when contemplating your choice, take a look at the tires. If leasing, it doesn't really matter. If you are the type to keep your Accord for a long time, it might.
Tirerack dot com has all the OEM tires listed for each trim level.
LX (16 inch version): Firestone Affinity (yuk) or Continental ContiproContact (ok) both ~$110
EX (17 inch version): Goodyear Assurance ($133); Michelin Primacy MXV4 ($184)
Sport (18 inch version): Michelin Primacy MXM4 ($252)
For some of you out there, just make sure they are rubber, round and black... :surprise:
Well being....
No one is buying honda cars at the moment and posting those crazy prices of getting ripped off have stopped for the moment and the players in this forum got there testosterone back and cleared the air with love, and marriage, debt, and warranties i have a question.
I just came back from church.
Do i need to work on my people skills????????
Purchasing a car online or by phone doesn't add up to a stressful situation. Saves many hours of wasted time in dealerships. fastest way to determine
What market value is for any vehicle.......Buying this way' has proven to me how i receive a good deal. Its not about sucking every penny out of the deal. It is nice knowing you made the best deal possible in your area. Or going down the road to make a good deal.
Tomorrow i'll probably have road rage back.
Lets go Silver lining play book........... I'M rooting for the young girl Lawrence to win the academy award... al thou Ann Hathaway was also very good.
And she drives a Honda
2013 Genesis 5.0 R-spec, 2013 Accord EXL V-6, 2012 BMW x-5, 2012 ML350


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Many of the clothes that students received during the holidays may never be worn in a Lakewood City Schools classroom.
And if students do wear them, they may be sent home.
Some students who disagree with the dress code are hoping to change the policy.
The girls take particular issue with a section of the dress code that state that skirts must be slightly above the knee or longer. But they're also not happy with the hoodie ban or the no-piercings rule.
They say that students are sent home on a daily basis to change clothes — and that takes away from learning.
This isn't the first time the dress code issue has been brought up this school year.
Last month, a group of students launched a petition to end the district's ban on hoodie sweatshirts. School officials said at the time there were no plans to revisit the dress code, a sentiment echoed last week by high school principal Bill Wagner.
The girls plan to explore those avenues, with a petition of their own as well as plans to lobby Lakewood School Board at an upcoming meeting to encourage another look at the policy.


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Analysis: Washington Is out of Step With America on Snowden
- By Garance Franke-Ruta
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He went to China to reveal closely held America secrets, had his passport revoked and a warrant issued for his arrest, fled to Russia with the aid of an accused sex offender, and has been offered asylum by Venezuela, a country whose anti-Americanism is legendary.
"He's a traitor," House Speaker John Boehner told ABC's Good Morning America in mid-June. He articulated the views of many in official Washington when he added: "The disclosure of this information puts Americans at risk. It shows our adversaries what our capabilities are. And it's a giant violation of the law." Said Senate Intelligence Committee Dianne Feinstein, also in mid-June: "I don't look at this as being a whistleblower. I think it's an act of treason."
And yet, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday, "American voters" -- having had a bit of time to reflect on the question -- "say 55-34 percent that Edward Snowden is a whistle-blower, rather than a traitor."
"Almost every party, gender, income, education, age and income group regards Snowden as a whistle-blower rather than a traitor," the pollsters reported. "The lone exception is black voters, with 43 percent calling him a traitor and 42 percent calling him a whistle-blower."
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The Suffolk County Police Dept. and E.A.C. (Education and Assistance Corporation) are offering a free car seat inspections. Parents will also be provided with essential information about child passenger safety.
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By Mark Simonson
The Daily Star
---- — These days, you don't have to wait for tomorrow's newspaper to learn the latest breaking news. A look nearly each day at The Daily Star website will show something you'll read in print the next day. In Oneonta 90 years ago, if you didn't hear breaking news by word of mouth, you had to wait for the next day's newspaper.
Big news came to Oneonta on Thursday, Oct. 25, 1923, arriving by telegram from the Post-Standard newspaper of Syracuse. A convention was underway in that city of the New York State Baptist Association, and it was learned that a tentative plan had been approved for "an up-state children's home." This was the big step forward in the beginning of what is known today as Springbrook, formerly known as The Upstate Baptist Home.
Judge Frank C. Huntington of Oneonta was president of the New York State Baptist Association at the time. In Syracuse that day, the Rev. D.H. Woodward of Edmeston had presented a cause for such a children's home "in a forceful way," according to the telegram.
"It is proposed to start the home with a building and equipment costing $50,000 and to extend the property from time to time as the funds at hand and the needs of the institution permit," it was reported. The site proposed was Oneonta, but no specific location had been established. That process took nearly two years to complete.
"For several years this matter has been under consideration, but it was not until about two years ago that any definite steps were taken," the Star reported. Huntington had presented the idea before, but the idea wasn't his.
It was Harriet Parish Smith of Oneonta who had presented the idea to her pastor, the Rev. Edson J. Farley of Oneonta's First Baptist Church, around 1920. Harriet and her husband, Claude, had adopted a child from an orphanage and thought about establishing a home where children could be brought up in a Christian environment. Farley listened and the idea was welcomed by this and many other Baptist congregations in the area, comprising what was called the Franklin Baptist Association. At the time, Baptist homes for children like this were found only in the New York City area, with nothing upstate.
Officers were established for the proposed local Upstate Baptist Home, and the search began for a suitable location. In 1924, meeting after meeting were held, and many locations were offered. Oneonta first offered a large boarding house on upper Elm Street, which is today's 107 Elm St. Another Oneonta site near the Normal School was suggested.
Unadilla presented the Ontio, once a summer hotel on the south side of the Susquehanna River. Cooperstown offered the recently vacated Thanksgiving Hospital in February 1924. In July, the former Bauer Chemical buildings in the East End of Oneonta were suggested. One of those buildings is today's Lettis Auction Room on Reynolds Street. Sidney had weighed in with an offer in late February 1925. Site after site was rejected by the committee.
Finally on Tuesday, April 14, 1925, the committee met and unanimously voted to purchase the farmland and residence of Mr. C.S. Morris in Milford Center. Possession of the property was set to take place on Aug. 1, at a price of $15,000.
"There are about 106 acres of land, much of it river flats and practically all arable, affording ample room for the dairy and for the cultivation of vegetables for use of the home," The Star reported on April 15. "The house itself — and there are in addition ample barns and other outbuildings — has a furnace, electric lights, baths, hot and cold water throughout and an ample supply of water from it own reservoir and water system. There are 16 rooms in the house, all large and some of them admirably adapted for use as dormitories, so that it is believed that without any considerable changes at least 40 children can at once be accommodated."
Harriet and Claude Smith took up residence here on Aug. 1 to direct and care for the children. There was a formal dedication of the new Upstate Baptist Home on Friday, Sept. 4, 1925, where more than 1,000 people attended. Many representatives from the 18 statewide Baptist associations attended, as well as local residents. Music was furnished by the Company G Band of Oneonta. After an invocation prayer and speeches by several people who helped make the home possible, a basket picnic was held on the grounds by those bringing them, or food was offered for purchase, with proceeds to benefit the new home.
The Upstate Baptist Home lasted as an orphanage until 1962. It changed its mission to serve people with disabilities in 1966. The name was changed to Springbrook in 2005.
On Monday: News in the local educational field focused on the future in October 1963.
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Library Building Project
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Completed Building Floor Plans pdf
A major expansion and renovation of the J. Paul Leonard Library building is underway. Set to open Spring 2012, the new home of the J. Paul Leonard Library, Sutro Library, Labor Archives and Research Center and Academic Technology, will provide expanded study and computing space for users, growth space for collections, access to new technologies, and a safe and healthy environment for work and study.
Once completed the new Library will have 34% more total space; 50% more seating; 50% more group study areas; 50% more collection capacity, both in open stacks and a high-density automated retrieval system; and 100% more computers.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Mae Tyus of Sparta were held at 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 7, 2012, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Sparta, with the Rev. M. Curry, pastor/eulogist.
Eva M. Tyus leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Mr. Ned R. Tyus Jr. of Sparta; sister, Sarah Brooks of Stone Mountain; children, Larry Carter of Decatur, Sandra Culver and Tereon Tyus of Sparta, and Denise Milner of Milledgeville; stepchildren, James Tyus of Tampa, Fla., Rosa Robinson, Geraldine Boone, Betty Brooks and Vandra Webster, all of Sparta; 27 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.


text: Each year, Montana Campus Compact awards nearly $1.6 million in AmeriCorps Education Awards to Montana students and recent graduates through programs like Compact Service Corps and MTCC VISTA. AmeriCorps members serving with MTCC programs are eligible to apply for Careers in the Common Good Scholarships, and Training Ground Grants are made available to participating campuses. In addition to CNCS-funded initiatives, MTCC recognizes civically-engaged students through programs such as the Youth Serve Montana Scholarship, Newman Civic Fellows and the Montana Athletes in Service Award.