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The RealTick platform now provides Brazilian futures and options data and execution capabilities from Brazil's BM&FBovespa, the nation's largest exchange, ConvergEx announced.
With this update, ConvergEx said that RealTick now provides its broker-dealer and institutional clients with enhanced price discovery and access to liquidity from one of the hottest international markets. The firm added that RealTick clients will also now be able to trade Brazilian derivatives and equities either locally or through the unit's network of global broker-dealers.
"Throughout 2011, RealTick is continuing a series of strategic moves that will add functionality, global data and an even broader range of asset classes and geographies," ConvergEx RealTick Chief Executive Stuart Breslow said in a statement. "The move to expand its offerings to include Brazilian derivatives is a critical element in that planned expansion."


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February 28, 2008 - The British Ministry of Defense announces that Prince Harry has secretly been serving in Afghanistan with his Army unit on a four-month mission since December 2007.
February 29, 2008 - Harry is withdrawn from Afghanistan for security reasons a day after the media discloses that he has been fighting there for several weeks.
May 5, 2008 - Princess Anne presents Harry and his unit, the Household Cavalry Regiment, with the Operational Service Medal for their time in Afghanistan.
May 2009 - During his first official visit to the United States, Harry visits Ground Zero and leaves a wreath of flowers with a signed note.
May 7, 2010 - Completes the Army Pilots Course and receives his provisional "wings."
July 2010 - Begins Apache helicopter training with the Army Air Corps.
March 29-April 5, 2011 - Accompanies the Walking with the Wounded Expedition to the North Pole.
April 14, 2011 - Is promoted to captain and qualifies as an Apache helicopter pilot.
April 29, 2011 - Is best man at his brother William's wedding.
October 2011 - Trains in the California and Arizona deserts with Apache helicopters during Exercise Crimson Eagle.
August 24, 2012 - The Sun, a British tabloid, publishes photos of the prince partying nude in a Las Vegas hotel. These photos were first published by TMZ.
September 7, 2012 - Prince Harry arrives in Afghanistan to begin serving a 20 week deployment as an Apache helicopter pilot. He returns home after his deployment ends in January 2013.
May 9-16, 2013 - A week-long official visit to the United States begins in Washington D. C. and ends in Greenwich, Connecticut. During his stay the prince meets with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House, plays volleyball in Colorado Springs with wounded veterans, tours areas stricken by Hurricane Sandy with New Jersey governor Chris Christie, plays baseball in Harlem and plays polo in Connecticut.
December 13, 2013 - Prince Harry and a trekking team made up of servicemen and women reach the South Pole as part of a charity event.

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A travel agent can be a great resource. But some may pressure you into booking less-than-stellar vacations or get you to spend more than necessary to up their take-home pay. We got the inside scoop on travel agents' secrets and found ways to help you save on vacations, book more easily and enrich your trip experience. Read on so you can go into a travel agency with eyes wide open. Photo by Getty Images
1. They're making major commission…
…and maybe even a bonus for booking your travel. This means they're trying to influence your vacation decisions based on perks on offer at that particular time. "If the agent seems to be pushing a particular cruise line, resort or destination, there's usually a reason: a higher commission, a contest for a cash bonus or even a prize if she sells that product," says Donna Cambridge, co-owner of Chesterfield Cruise & Travel in Springfield, MO. "I once won a fur coat by selling an Alaskan cruise!" Wendy Stone, a home-based travel agent in Kansas City, KS, adds, "Airlines no longer pay commission, so most travel agencies add a booking fee to the traveler's total cost for air-only reservations. That's how they make money and compensate for their time."
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2. They can't book (or price) all airline carriers.
Have your heart set on a particular airline to earn frequent-flier miles or take advantage of their great amenities? Your travel agent may not be able to book seats on certain carriers without booking a whole vacation package, says Stone. Travel agents are required to have an International Air Transport Association (IATA) or Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) number to book airlines through their booking source, which gives them direct access to the airline's inventory. However, not all airlines (such as Southwest and a few other smaller, regional carriers) are on these booking engines. For an agent to book, say, a Southwest ticket and get paid for it, they go through a third party that allows them only to book vacation packages, likely with a hotel. And there's not much advantage to booking a package with a travel agent over booking online.
3. They may not have been to the hotel or on the cruise ship they're recommending.
Some pros may fib about their travels to close a sale. "Agents untruthfully telling clients that they've sailed on a particular cruise ship because it's more expensive or stayed at a certain pricier resort is common," says Cambridge. Stone explains that reputable agencies encourage their employees to take "familiarization (FAM) trips" which allow the agent to learn about a destination at a deeply discounted rate. She suggests asking about recent FAM trips your agent's taken to learn which destinations and accommodations she truly knows well.
4. Be flexible with travel dates and airports.
Being open about when you fly and where you fly into can slash your trip costs. But your savings mean less commission for some travel agents, so they may not suggest being flexible. Jaime Freedman, Group Publisher at Travelzoo.com, suggests "being your own travel agent." Visit sites like Fly.com and Kayak.com, plug in dates you're willing to travel and airports you're willing to depart from and arrive in and you just may spend less than you thought you would on your vacation.
5. Travel insurance may not be necessary.
Travel agents push insurance because it increases the price of the vacation package-and thus, their commission. Yet, if you have health insurance, you're most likely covered for overseas travel. And many credit card companies cover the costs of lost baggage, canceled trips, emergency assistance and accidental death or dismemberment. It pays (literally) to check with your health-insurance and credit card companies before you buy travel insurance.
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6. They're best for milestone trips.
It's easy to book yourself a quick flight from New York City to Dallas, but going through an agent for a special vacation can make or break your trip. That's because good agents have networks of reliable vendors in certain destinations, getting their clients VIP treatment and ensuring everything runs like clockwork. Jeff Wasson, owner of travel site Gusto.com, used a travel agent who specialized in his honeymoon destinations of Italy and Greece. "I could've winged it and taken a subway or bus from the airport, but my travel agent arranged to have a town car whisk me away, cool drink in hand. Plus, the driver showed me the back streets where he grew up," says Wasson. "Yes, it cost more, but my experience was considerably better." And that may be worth it for a special-occasion vacation.
7. Online travel sites offer refunds and cancellation policies.
In the not-so-distant past, online booking engines didn't issue refunds, so travel agents were the way to go if you were concerned you'd have to cancel your trip. Now, online travel sites offer money back even if airfare drops through benefits like Orbitz.com's Price Assurance program. And, since January 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation mandates that airlines refund your money if you book online at least one week prior to departure and cancel within 24 hours of booking. "Most people aren't aware of that, so if you see something you love, book it, because you can now cancel. It's how everyone at Travelzoo does it," says Freedman. Travel agents won't mention this because they want you to book through them instead of online.
8. A travel agent won't necessarily find the best price.
You can often find a better price on a room than a travel agent can by calling a hotel directly or visiting their website. Many hotel sites have drop-down menus featuring AAA and AARP rates and special rates for in-state residents (especially in Florida), so shop around, suggests Freedman. She also recommends taking advantage of local deals in the city you're traveling to-not just for hotel stays but also for dining out and entertainment. Check sites like Groupon and LivingSocial to find them.
9. Book and fly on Tuesdays.
Oh, that commission: It's why travel agents won't tell you that it's usually cheaper to reserve seats on planes on Tuesdays and fly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. They may also neglect to mention that there are cheaper times during the day to fly. "6 a.m. flights are less expensive," points out Freedman. "Although less desirable, there's less of a chance they'll be delayed." She also advises signing up for travel e-mail alerts that share late-breaking deals, which in most cases, come out on Tuesdays. How low do these fares go? A few recent Tuesday airfares sent to Travelzoo Newsflash readers: $239 for roundtrip nonstop flights with taxes between Los Angeles, CA, and Lima, Peru, and $190 for the same between New York City and Puerto Rico.
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10. Sign up (and use) a travel rewards card.
A travel agent won't tell you that they make the bulk of their money on packages, so if you're
booking hotels, airfare or rental cars with rewards points, they're losing big dollars. Still, Wasson recommends doing your homework before committing to a card-and then using it appropriately. "A lot of people sign up for every reward program under the sun, and 80% never get anything." He suggests ordering one card and putting everything on it to reap the benefits. A good idea: Find a card (like AmericanAdvantage) that has an airport hub near you and choose a miles card accordingly.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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The West took centuries to modernize because it was the first to do so, and therefore had to do everything the first time. Middle East, if it ever does, won't take that long. Just as how East Asia took mere decades to substantially catch up with the West in most aspects - that already proves your first sentence wrong.
No society in history has ever successfully surmounted the challenge of transitioning from proto-medieval to post-industrial. The gap is simply too wide. Western countries crawled slowly out of a medieval mindset towards a slightly more expansive worldview over the course of several hundred years and countless wars. It is utterly unrealistic to expect any nation or society or civilization to accomplish relatively painlessly and rapidly what took us a great deal of time, toil, conflict and bloodshed imperfectly to attain.
I mostly agree with what you say but I would be cautious to use the words "never" and "impossible". I used to think that Berlin Wall was permanent, till the day it fell. :)
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Absolutely right ! An impossible giant leap from a proto-medieval society to a modern Western society. When i was in Saudi Arabia I saw at least two ampitheatres designed for opera and theatre by King Faisal that were completely unused thanks to clerical opposition. We Westerners had to hide such events in foreign compounds and show our passports to the security staff at the gates. Change ? Forget it ! Yes the West was a regressive society that took centuries to change so how can we expect a primitive ideological society to change in just a few decades ? Absolutely impossible.
A great leader, a good and respectable king. Hope there are more leader like Faisal.
The anti-Jewish remarks and particularly the association of communism with Zionism were deliberate propaganda tropes aimed squarely for domestic consumption. Bear in mind that this was a time when conservative pro-Western governments throughout the Arab world were being toppled by leftist military officers and many ordinary Arabs looked to the USSR as a potential ally against Israel. It's very doubtful that Faisal truly believed any of those things, as can be seen from his actual policies and those of his successors.
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Palpatine was the last chancellor of the Old Republic, and the mastermind behind the biggest power-grab in galactic history. Practicing forbidden Sith techniques under his alternate identity of Darth Sidious, Palpatine arranged for his public persona to deflect suspicion while receiving praise and political respect. In time he moved from a senator representing Naboo to the Republic's Supreme Chancellor, and used the power of his office to launch the Clone Wars. With Order 66 bringing about the end of the Jedi Order, Palpatine declared himself Emperor. This marked an end to his "kindly old man" charade with which he had fooled even the wisest members of the Jedi Council.
Darth Sidious was the secret alternate identity of Palpatine. Using his Sith skills of manipulation as Sidious, he masterminded the Clone Wars and most of the events that lead to his public persona, Palpatine, becoming Supreme Chancellor and eventually Emperor.
Senator Palpatine always seemed like a political ally to Valorum. He offered what advice he could to Valorum during the troubled days of the Republic. Even when Palpatine's home planet was invaded by the Trade Federation, Palpatine was willing to defend Valorum's character, though he did admit that the Chancellor's style of leadership was too weak. It was Palpatine that quietly urged for a Vote of No Confidence that ended Valorum's rule.
When the Republic failed to offer immediate aid to Naboo during the Trade Federation invasion, Queen Amidala followed advice from Senator Palpatine and called for a Vote of No Confidence in Supreme Chancellor Valorum which lead to Palpatine becoming elected as his replacement.
Every Sith needs and apprentice and there was no better apprentice to have than the Jedi Chosen One. From their first meeting Palpatine took a special interest in Anakin Skywalker, slowly manipulating and grooming him to become his powerful and feared student, Darth Vader.
Before his rise to power, Palpatine was an unassuming yet ambitious Senator in the Galactic Republic. Palpatine saw the Republic crumbling about him, torn apart by partisan bickering and corruption. Ascending to the position of Chancellor and then appointing himself Emperor, Palpatine instituted a military build-up unprecedented in galactic history. He replaced the Galactic Republic with the New Order, a Galactic Empire that ruled by tyranny.


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My initial reaction to the Wilpons selling off part of the Mets was trepidation but now that the first potential ownership group has emerged I'm very excited by the possibilities.
Martin Luther King III, Ed Kranepool and Donn Clendenon Jr. are leading an investment group acting aggressively out of the gate and BMF is lovin' it.
Imagine MLK's legacy, the all-time Mr Met, and the son of a '69 hero joining the organization as owners. It would instantly make the Mets the coolest team in town… at least in the ownership department.
We used to have cool owners when the Doubleday family was involved. Having descendants of Abner the man who invented the game was freakin' cool… until Fred bought them out.
On the "cool owners" scale the Wilpons rate close to the bottom.
A couple of the cooler owners in sports:
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• Al Davis - total psycho but still cool as hell
• Jerry Jones - acts like a dick but still cool
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• Woody Johnson - pretty damn cool
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From the shuttered factories of the Rust Belt to the strip malls of the Sun Belt-and almost everywhere in between-America has been transformed by its relentless fixation on low price. This pervasive yet little- examined obsession with bargains is arguably the most powerful and devastating market force of our time, having fueled an excess of consumerism that blights our landscapes, escalates personal debt, lowers our standard of living, and even skews of our concept of time.
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Presenting a survey of the evolution of Lithuanian architecture over the last century, this exhibition examines the impact that dramatically diverse social, political and economic contexts have had on the design of the urban environment within the largest of the Baltic states.
Currently holding the presidency of the European Union, Lithuania has undergone severe change in recent history. Its three significant periods – independent republic (1918 - 1940), soviet era (1940 – 1990) and state independence (1990 - ) - will be explored through an examination of key buildings and architectural styles, and the exhibition makes a case for the development of unique forms of architecture emerging within these distinct time frames.
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It will be wildly exciting for the team that takes the checkered flag, of course, but there's no guarantee the victory in the mid-point race of the Chase for the Championship will carry it to the big prize at the end of the year.
It might just be the kiss of death for their chances if one of the Chasers do win the race.
No eventual season champion has ever won Talladega's fall race in the nine years of the Chase for the Championship.
"Certainly, we'll know a lot more about the standings after this week, and a little bit more after Martinsville as we head to the final three (races)," said Kyle Busch, who enters the weekend fifth in the standings, 37 points behind leader Matt Kenseth. "You've got to be able to pull through in all of these races and you've got to have a little bit of luck go your way. … You can't count on this weekend to be able to tighten the points."
The best champion's finish at Talladega in the fall during the Chase era is second, by Jimmy Johnson in 2007 and Tony Stewart in 2011.
Only six drivers since 1969 won at Talladega at all and gone on to win the championship – Richard Petty (August 1974); Cale Yarborough (May 1978); Darrell Waltrip (both races in 1982); Dale Earnhardt (both 1990 races, July 1991, July 1993 and May 1994); Johnson (May 2006) and Brad Keselowski (May 2012).
Hanging around the lead is almost more beneficial than winning. Eight times the series champion finished in the top 10 and led at least one lap seven times. The champion's averaged a fall Talladega finish of 7.7 – with only one DNF (Did Not Finish) -- as opposed to 18.8 by the season's runner-up.
Then-No. 1 Carl Edwards finished 11th here in 2010 and lost the championship to Tony Stewart on a tie-breaker.
Heck, three times in the era of the Chase the points leader heading into the fall Talladega race didn't remain there at race end. In 2004, Jeff Gordon finished 19th and lost to the lead to Kurt Busch. The next year, Johnson finished 31st and lost the lead to Tony Stewart, and in 2007, Johnson gave up the lead to Gordon.
In six of the nine chase years, the points leader after the fall Talladega race has gone on to win the championship.
"It's certainly a track where you either get through it or you don't," said Clint Bowyer, currently eighth, 63 points back. "And if you don't, it can cost you a championship."
The key, then, is finding a way to hang around when all race long they know through history some major incident is going to impact a good portion of the field.
"You can sit and be nervous and think about crashing and losing points or you can look at it as an opportunity," Kenseth said. "That's the way I'm going to approach it.
"You never know what's going to happen. You might be disappointed when the day is over, but to be nervous about it and disappointed about it and all that before you even go is probably a waste of time, so I'm just going to look at it as an opportunity and hopefully we can be up front like we were in April and hopefully we can figure out how to do the right things at the end."
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The continued decline in China's manufacturing activity, reflected in twin manufacturing surveys released on Monday, highlights the risk the world's second largest economy now poses to global growth, experts told CNBC.
China's official purchasing managers index (PMI) slipped to 50.1 in June from 50.8 in May, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. The final reading of HSBC PMI, meanwhile, fell to a nine-month low of 48.2, below the flash estimate of 48.3 and down from 49.2 in the previous month.
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Posted by Mnajor on 12/31/2008
PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- I little more than two years ago I purchased a new Maytag Gemini gas range model number MGR6875ADS. Yesterday when turning on one of the burners the burner switch caught fire and I was electrocuted while trying to unplug the stove. The repair technician told me all of the switches would need to be replaced at a cost of $280. He said this is a common problem with the stove as it is easy for moister, cleaning fluid, grease etc to drip past the knobs and collect on the switches as they are unprotected, located just under the cook top, and then will short causing the electrical fire. As the gas stove was invented more than a century ago I firmly believe this is a design flaw and these stoves should be retro fitted with some kind of gasket that will protect the electronic parts from the moister inherent to usual usage or Maytag should provide a new stove (given I spent $1,300) with this problem resolved.
I contacted Maytag via e-mail but I have yet to receive a reply. I will share what they have to say.
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Posted by qualityappliance on 2008-12-31:
There is a rubber grommet and switch cover to keep all but a very large spill from reaching the switch.
You may want to try a different service company that may not try to gouge you for the part, Sugesated retail price for the switch kit is $35.18
Posted by Ponie on 2008-12-31:
Wow! I knew My3C was very efficient, but now they can communicate with the dead. If you were 'electrocuted,' who's doing this post? :)
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-31:
Obviously the OP like many other people do used 'electrocuted' to indicate receiving an electric shock. And yes technically electrocuted means death by electricity but most reasonable people understand what somebody means when they say they got 'electrocuted'.
Good review (VH).
Posted by qualityappliance on 2008-12-31:
Ponie, I caught that also but just figured that I would let it slide.
Posted by SilverWngs71 on 2008-12-31:
Do not email them!! Call 1-800-688-9900 follow the prompts to customer service. Once you have spoken to a Customer Service Rep, let them know the appliance caught fire and they will get you to the Safety dept. Let them know what happened, there will be a few questions asked, answer as best you can. Best of luck.
Posted by Neil_Phoenixville on 2010-01-26:
My range (model MGR6772BDS) had the same problem.
The switch located under the knob shorted and caught on fire.
My repair cost $50.80 for the part, including a 90 day warranty.
I looked in the store at the new ranges of the same style. They have a clear plastic protector shield above the switch, below the knob, which prevents water from dripping onto the electric switch. Since my model does not have this shield, water drips into the switch and shorts it, causing a fire. In my opinion this is a design flaw and it should be recalled due to safety issue.
Posted by Neil_Phoenixville on 2010-01-26:
Please help me find the part number for the clear plastic shield that is located under the knob and above the switch on the new Maytag Gemini gas ranges. I can't find it anywhere. I want to retrofit my older range with this protective piece to keep water from running into the switches. The part does not seem to appear in the service manual for the new ranges. I need this part or else I'm concerned that my range will catch on fire again when the switch gets wet.
I've ordered the switches themselves, part # 12002790
Is there any other suggestion you have to keep the switches dry?
Posted by Neil_Phoenixville on 2010-07-15:
After receiving the replacement switch part in the mail, I realized that the "washer" or clear plastic shield parts are actually included with the new switches. So, now with these new switches installed there is better protection from dripping water into the switch. Also, note the short circuit is between the inside of the switch itself and the center post its mounted over. That is, the switch does not have an INTERNAL short; but actually an internal to EXTERNAL short. Remember that inside the switch is "hot" and "neutral" (no ground inside)and outside the switch (on the post) is "ground". The short that caused the electrical fire was between "hot" and "ground" not the "neutral". If the short had been hot to neutral instead of hot to ground, then the spark ingnitor would just light-- that is normal operation. Its now July 2010 and the new switch has been working just fine for several months.
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Stove Starts On Fire From Steam When Cooking 4 Times In 11 Months
Posted by Kuntzwiler25 on 02/22/2006
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- Bought this range in March of 2005. Worst mistake I ever made. Paid $1,500.00 For range. Just cooking as I do every day. Steam from the pasta boiling causes the fire. May 2005 electrical fire flames everywhere very scary. Took one week for them to come to my home. Took 10 days to get part. Three weeks no stove small children in family hard to cook. June 2005 same electrical fire from steam from my pots boiling. Technician came out said I could use until part would arrive. Next day large fire. I was not even cooking. Not even in the house fire alarm went off. Burn the bottom of my microwave. They said do not use until new parts arrive. August of 2005 same electrical fire same three weeks to fix stove.
February 2006 just cleaning stove same not even cooking same electrical fire. Each time the people at Maytag say they do not know why this is happening. I have found over 10 people on the internet that this same thing is happening also. Just by putting in the search engine Maytag Gemini fire. I am afraid for my family hate this stove and ready to through away and will never buy from Maytag again.
I tell anyone that will hear how bad this is. It is sad a they do not care about their customers or concerned for there families. Do not buy a Gemini gas range from Maytag.
Natalie Burke
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Posted by Slimjim on 2006-02-22:
I don't get it either. Steam from pots doesn't cause fires.
Posted by Anonymous on 2006-02-22:
Steam doesn't cause fire. I am a bit confused on this review.
Posted by dsmith68 on 2006-02-23:
Maytag had a huge recall on one of their other gas models in 2003, but that was due to delayed ignition of the top oven. Not sure what this one is about though.
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Posted by jmsinla on 2008-11-06:
Two weeks after I purchased the Gemini gas range, the top open caught on fire. The only thing in it was a small pot pie! Now the broiler quit working. I own a Maytag dishwasher which has had a repairman looking at it twice. It still rattles when it runs and now I see it is on their recall list. I also own a Neptune washer of which I've already spent over $300 paying for a new electronic panel to run the thing. NEVER BUY MAYTAG ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!
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Maytag Gemini 30" Gas Double Oven
Posted by Kath on 02/11/2006
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA -- As a big fan of Maytag products over the years and as one who has only Maytag appliances currently in my home, I am so sorry to feel the need to complain about this latest product I paid approximately $1500 to buy. The gas Gemini double oven is a product that I feel suffers from design flaws, at least for this user, and I wish someone had reviewed it in this regard so I would have known the problems and avoided the purchase.
I bought gas instead of electric because I enjoy using the instant heat aspects rather than waiting for the electric to get to temperature. The fatal flaw of this Maytag model to me is that this gas broiler will not turn on the broiler flame until the oven has fully preheated at least ten minutes or more. I can't just stick something under the broiler to melt cheese or butter on bread or something simple. The flame absolutely will not come on over the boiler until it reaches the full pre-heat temperature. This wastes gas, energy and time when all I often want to do is put something under a flame for a minute or two. I never realized how much I depend on this function until I couldn't do it with this new model.
I asked three different service reps and all said this oven was designed that way and can not be over ridden or changed. Buyer beware. You will need to preheat the oven completly to be able to use the flame feature of the broiler.
Another problem that came up was after having a housecleaner clean the stovetop, three of four burners failed to work the next day. I couldn't figure out what had happened but called Maytag service. As my year of guarantee had passed I was charged $159 for a service call plus parts. All three ceramic sparks for the burners were cracked and all needed to be replaced which was later a cost of about $79 for required parts. I asked how this could happen and they said if someone gets the ceramic parts wet and then turns on the burner they will crack from the heat. So if a spray cleaning product gets on these tiny little deals which are pretty much exposed then they can break easily. I was told by the repairman these are "consumable parts" and to expect them to need replacement now and then. At $159 per service call plus parts I then paid another $159 or thereabouts to buy an additional service warranty as I know the parts could break again very easily if someone sprayed cleaning products and lit the gas without them drying first. Another worry I never had with other ovens I have used.
By the way, the service guy actually broke the fourth burner that was working when they tried to get access to the others so I had no working pilots for over two weeks while waiting for the parts. The unplugged my stove so it wouldn't be a danger.
To add to this injury, Maytag service called and promised arrival from 7am to 11 on a Friday before I expected out of town company for the weekend. After waiting until noon that day I called and after several transfers was told the appointment had been changed to the following Monday! Such frustration.
So I will have to say my experience with this stove is that it has not delivered the quality or the easy cooking experience I wanted and hoped for. The service is so expensive and the consumable parts so delicate it is at your own risk to let your service contract lapse.
Good luck to all. Again, I am sorry to write against Maytag when I loved and enjoyed their products for years and years before this and have recommended them to so many people over the years.
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Posted by Slimjim on 2006-02-13:
Wish I could tell you why they program the unit to pre-heat before the broiler will fire, but that has been a standing complaint with the Gem. It doesn't make much sense; you're broiling, not baking.
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Electric Fire
Posted by Fire Worries on 09/18/2009
I was standing next to my stove top/oven; NOTE; NOT IN USE, when an electrical fire started on it's own! The fire came through the last/furthest control knob and through the air vent. To extinguish the fire, we had to shut off the circuit/power and disconnect the gas line. " I could only imagine the potential fatality to all in the house and damage to my home."
I then searched the WEB for any possible recall on the GEMINI model - And guess what? I called MAYTAG immediately after reading that there was a recall for "exactly what happened to me!" However, MAYTAG states that the oven I have is apx 6 months newer than the model that was recalled. This is extremely unsettling, being that my unit has the exact same issue as the recalled model. And MAYTAG saw no reason to connect the two! After speaking to three different departments within MAYTAG all they would offer as a resolution was to incur the LABOR cost of the repair! Does this seem fair?
Four days later a repair person came to check the unit and claimed to know nothing about a RECALL on this particular unit/model [GEMINI]. I found this extremely odd to say the least because his company is contracted with MAYTAG to service all recall repairs. When I asked him what his thoughts were as to why this could have happened; he stated at this point 'I represent MAYTAG and I have to be very careful what I say!' He then stared at the stove top as if to find/see a reason that it would be my fault. However, this would not be the case as he himself stated that my unit looked to be brand NEW, and the cleanest he's ever been called out too.
I explain this to you because he tried to say that the fire may have started because grease oozed down through the knobs. And even so, MAYTAG should have taken such an occurrence into consideration when designing the unit. I ask you, what cook has NEVER boiled over the pasta and never had grease splatter all over the stove top when frying something?
Here's the CRAZY part - are you ready? If I pay to replace all of the burned/damaged parts totaling over $250, there is absolutely NO guarantee that the exact same thing [FIRE] won't happen again! Hum, gee what should I do?
Remember, the FIRE started on it's own, meaning the unit was completely not in use. And every control was in the OFF position.
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Posted by memoryx57 on 2009-09-18:
Geesh...you need to at least contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This definately sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Good review
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Maytag Gemini Shocking Gas Stove and Sears Repair Plan
Posted by ZZZTMaytagGeminiShockingStove on 09/11/2009
Several months ago, I went to turn on the left back burner of my Maytag Gemini gas stove (purchased in 2006), and a blue bolt of electricity shot up, the burner started smoking, so I quickly unplugged it. I couldn't find the receipt, I didn't want to pay to repair it. Manually lit burners with lighter, and it cooked fine.
Then last week, Sears sent me a notice to renew my "service plan" on the stove. I called them, told them the situation, and the repairman came out.
He fixed the ignition on some burners, but said he couldn't on others, couldn't reach the screws (covered with grease) would have to take it apart, cost $600, the "corporation would never cover it, blah blah blah.
Issue 1-stove is sealed so moisture shouldn't hurt it. Little discs come off the burners and grease accumulates underneath. (Maytag Design Flaw). I had a Magic Chef for nearly 20 years, could lift top and clean underneath it, moisture never hurt it. If you cook, your stove is going to get moisture from washing and boiling liquids on top of it.
Sears' repair plan was not followed through upon. My igniter for the gas stove is not completely repaired. I will not renew the repair plan, but perhaps I deserve a refund since they are not completely honoring it.
Don't buy defective appliances at Sears, much less any maintenance plans.
I can still cook on the stove and light the fire with a long lighter. But we paid a lot for that P. O.S. and deserve better.
Not worth the expense of a lawsuit (maybe small claims court, perhaps).
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Constant Problems with the Control Panel
Posted by CygnetHollowFarm on 12/11/2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA -- I purchased the Gemini double oven and gas range a couple years ago, and about a year ago, it started having problems with the electronic display periodically when the oven was on.
The clock would blink, and an error message would come up. Once the oven had cooled down it seemed to be ok again. Just when I was about to call the repair man, it would act totally normal again.
It has finally totally locked up, none of the buttons on the panel work, and after looking up the price of the panel part ($189) I know this is not going to be a cheap repair. It would seem that the electronic panel is not really set up to be exposed to the heat of the gas range and the exhaust from the ovens below. For the last couple months, anytime we tried to use the rear burners, the display would malfunction. I'd been praying that it would last through Christmas, but apparently not.
This seems like very poor design, and I can't imagine we're the only people to have this problem. It's as if the electronic panel was not properly insulated.
I have a call in to the repair company, but I am really frustrated by this. The actual functional part of the appliance is working perfectly, the thermostats work, the range is excellent and the burners and broilers have never given us a bit of trouble. I can't help but think that if it didn't have this complicated electronic panel, I would still be able to cook Christmas dinner.
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Posted by qualityappliance on 2008-12-12:
The only times I have seen repeated control failures with this model is when there was a microwave installed above the range without proper clearance.
You said you purchased it "a couple of years ago", if that was prior to Jan. 2006 the board probably is covered under warranty. With a complete model and serial number it can be checked. Call a local authorized service company, (not A&E) and have them check it out.
Posted by I hate Maytag on 2008-12-15:
I HATE Maytag ( Ownes whirlpool company too) . My control panel went out totally.Mine though was $500 to repair. ustomer service in determining problem was a NIGHTMARE.I have never been treated so rudely.
Their product seems inferior.Only way to purchase it is with a warantee from someone like Sears.
Customer service "Tony" informed me that I was stupid to expect my oven to last more than 5 yrs and should just buy a new one.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-15:
Whirlpool owns Maytag....just wanted to clear that up for ya....ok back to hating
Posted by Frank on 2013-07-20:
I have had the same experince since DAY ONE - the shoddy panel failing over and over again, so the oven can't be used. I've NEVER been able to set the time and have it stay correct - it drifts, which confirms bad chips, bad design, lack of quality control.
This is a $400 repair - on a $750 range, which is ridiculous.
Buyer beware - Maytag = shoddy.
Posted by hb091666 on 2013-08-28:
I HATE my Maytag Gemini stove more than any other appliance I've ever come across! The left back burner and broiler oven haven't worked in years. Now the lower oven takes 2 hours to get to 350°. I wish I still had my simple Kenmore stove that blew this overpriced piece of crap out of the water! First and last Msytag I'll ever buy. The logic board is horrendous, though thankfully that hasn't failed, YET!
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Maytag Gemini - poor electronics
Posted by RDMRDM on 01/19/2011
The electronic control panel on our Maytag Gemini went out in less than two years. It's a $250 part, but we have to junk the entire oven because a lack of a part number on the control panel. Several calls to Maytag have resulted in, "We are really sorry but we can't tell you the part number because there are so many versions". I would not purchase this product.
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Don't Buy This Unit!
Posted by Disappointed in Maytag! on 09/18/2010
I believed I was buying a quality unit since it was a Maytag. Guess I bought the commercial that showed the Maytag repair man bored because he had no repairs to keep him busy. Well, I had at least 4 visits from the repairman within 1 year. This double oven has a stove top that does not clean and scratches very easily. I also found the top oven specifically cooked unevenly (half the pan of cookies burned, other half undercooked). They told me the top oven was not meant for things like cookies???? They did replace the stove top 4 (yes four) times, but the problem is in the design. The stove top has a texture, even on the burners. Since my unit was still under warranty I wanted Maytag to replace it for a different model (if they had one with a different stove top design) but they insisted it was user error, not a design issue since it had not been recalled.
Bottom line - I took one of the stove top replacements to the store where I bought the range. They took one look at the texture and immediately offered to take the unit back!
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Posted by Venice09 on 2010-09-18:
How convenient for Maytag to tell you that it was user error. Guess they were wrong. Do you mind if I ask the name of the store?
I wanted one of those double oven stoves but it was too expensive. I wasn't willing to take the risk of investing in something that probably wouldn't live up to my expectations. I also felt there were too many things that could go wrong with it. If the top oven isn't for things like cookies, then what is it for?
This is a good review. Very helpful.
Posted by Helpful on 2010-09-19:
Actually DIM, I have to tell you I own a Gemini and absolutely love it. I haven't had a problem with it and really like the use of the two ovens, especially the smaller upper oven. The stove top, itself, is still in wonderful condition and I've actually gotten the exact same model to a close family member. They also compliment their quite often.
If you think that buying based upon brand is going to get you anywhere, you better think again. There are posts throughout this site to every name brand you can imagine -- not one being exempt from problems. It's great that the retailer is willing to exchange the range for a different brand or model. I'd suggest considering an extended warranty with them when you make the exchange.
Let us know how it all turns out and thanks for the post.
Posted by 2cent-er on 2010-10-07:
Wow! what retailer does that anymore. hope you'll use only them in the future..if it was user abuse why did they agree to change top so many times??.. regardless of which oven you use if it's a touchy food preheat for 30 min. newer ovens use a different matrix to determine actual temp.[sounds silly but don't go by the readout on the control] it takes them 30min to stabilize.
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Disappointed in Quality of Maytag
Posted by Disappointed in Maytag on 03/02/2010
I purchased the Gemini in Nov 2002, spent $1300. I loved this stove for 7 years until the top oven quit working. Now the repair man wants $689 to replace the ignitor for the top oven!!!!! Seems a little expensive. I am surprised that after 7 years a Maytag product would need such a costly repair. I repaired the handle on my Maytag dishwasher after 5 years of service. Nothing wrong yet with my Maytag washing machine, its 7 years old also.
I am so disappointed in the quality of my Gemini, I thought I would have it for years. Maytag has lost a customer in me I have lost confidence in their products!
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Posted by Anonymous on 2010-03-02:
You say that you thought you'd have it for years. You did. Nothing can last forever and appliances aren't made like they used to be made. The built in obsolence makes sure they have repeat business.
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-03-02:
that's a bit steep for that repair...call a few local service shops and ask their pricing..have your model and serial number ready.
The Gemini is still one of the best ranges Maytag put out.IMO
Posted by PepperElf on 2010-03-02:
i'd suggest looking up online to see what the part costs.
there's always a chance you can buy it for less and then only pay them for labor - or hire someone else.
and if it's already out of warranty, having someone else do the repair might not be a bad idea
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Poor Quality Of Merchandise
Posted by Think Pink on 12/22/2008
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA -- I bought the double range because of the option to heat only a small portion of the oven (top). The problem is that it BURNS the bottom of EVERYTHING you cook in it. Also, the timer only works when it wants too.
If you spill something on the top surface, good luck getting it off. I should have kept my old unit, it was an older model with only one oven, but at least it worked like it was supposed too.
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Posted by moneybags on 2008-12-23:
Have a repairman out to check the cooling fan. Those things break/burn-out in Maytags frequently which causes everything else to overheat and burn food before the ignitors, elements and heat shields burn out/burn up. I just bought a new stove to replace the Maytag that was to have lasted a lifetime. HA!
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Gift of Mrs. William D. Frishmuth, 1902
This flower or posey holder known as a Tussie (knot of flowers) Mussie (moist moss), was a nosegay for formal wear. It might have replaced a fan, especially in the winter season, as a dressy accessory to be carried. The chain, attached to the holder at one end and fitted with a finger ring at the other end, made the ornament more secure when whirling in the waltz. The "vase" was stuffed with damp moss which kept the flowers fresh, and a silver pin fit across the flaring, filigree leaf and held the flowers in place.
This form was a decorative successor to the pomander ball - a 17th century confection of spices, herbs, and fruit rinds, in a perforated, silver vessel sometimes worn on the chatelaine and which supposedly protected the wearer from air borne diseases and offensive odors.
At the end of the 19th century, Tussie Mussies were manufactured in quantity in England and Europe and probably in America although few are marked. The wirework in intricate and the designs individualistic.


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World痴 Largest Convention On Wildlife Trade Rejects Polar Bear Trade Ban
For Immediate Release: March 7, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand A six month diplomatic initiative by the U.S. State Department and the Department of the Interior to list the polar bear as an endangered species under Appendix I of CITES failed today. The 178 nations that are Parties to the CITES Convention decided that the U.S. proposal lacked the necessary scientific basis for such a listing and was merely a political move requested by the highest levels of the US government. The stakes involved included the right of indigenous peoples to trade in polar bear and to sustainably use the species as a critical wildlife resource.
Here in Bangkok at the 16th Conference of the CITES Parties, the U.S. proposal to uplist polar bear to 鄭ppendix I was strongly rejected because polar bear do not meet the biological criteria to justify listing. An Appendix I classification provides the maximum level of protection for a CITES listed species and bans all commercial trade for that species.
The polar bear has not undergone a marked population decline. The global population is not small it is estimated at 20,000-25,000 individuals. Its area of distribution is not restricted it extends over several million kilometers. These facts are the biological criteria. The joint delegation of the SCI Foundation and SCI presented these facts to many of the 2,000 delegates attending this convention.
The U.S. proposal was entirely based on speculation that over the next 50 years climate change would lead to the loss of the sea ice, the polar bear痴 habitat. High levels of uncertainty are included in the models used to predict climate change. Plus, lots of things can happen in 50 years; polar bears may adapt and survive, they may find abundant food resources on land, such as seals, even if the sea ice is lost. There are many uncertainties married to the U.S. proposal, which undercuts the scientific integrity of the CITES Convention and exposes the fact that the listing is for political reasons.
The United States and animal rights groups learned today that politics and emotions were not enough to sway the vote on the polar bear. This lesson should have been learned three years ago at the 15th Meeting of the CITES Parties, when a similar U.S. polar bear proposal was also rejected by a wide margin. Rest assured that CITES is still grounded in principles of sustainable use and science-based decision making.
In debate on the issue, Greenland, among many other Parties, provided remarks against the U.S. proposal and rightfully expressed concern that the credibility of the CITES Convention was at stake. Greenland was clear in saying that these important decisions should not be based on politics, but science. Similar remarks were made by Inuit representatives from Canada. Canada pointed out all the scientific work that they do for polar bear management, stating 渡owhere is the polar bear studied more than in the Canadian arctic.
The European Union (EU), which controls the votes of a block of 28 countries, attempted to find a compromise between Canada and the United States. Although the EU did provide a more reasonable and less restrictive alternative proposal, it was also rejected by the Parties.
Although many countries are concerned about the impacts of climate change, today痴 vote favors good science and sustainable use. International trade was found to not be a threat to the polar bear. The SCI and SCI Foundation delegates are staying alert, though, because the meeting has not concluded and there is still a chance that the issue might get reopened for debate in the final days of the convention.
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Emotion took the fur trade from the Inuit (et al) and seal hunting from the Newfoundlanders and I am glad that at least the Inuit can still try and make a living from Polar Bears.
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- Electrically powered lift system
- Durable 1.25" high-pressure laminate desktop
- 300 lb lifting capacity
- Height adjustable from 25.5" to 50.5"
- Twin-lift: each leg has its own motor (1.5-inches/second)
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- Includes cable management channel
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Does anything taste better on a hot, summer day than the sour sweet taste of lemonade?
Mix up a batch of lemonade with your kiddos and enjoy some picture books all about this yummy treat!
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juiceDirections
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.
Sensory Exploration with Lemonade
As you are making the lemonade, talk to your child about what you are doing and why. Let him play with the lemons and taste them–Oh, that's sour! Smell the lemons too–is the smell different than the taste? Lemons are really yellow! What else is yellow? What kinds of things can you find in your house that are yellow?
Even the smallest child can help measure the sugar…where does the sugar go when it is mixed in? Talk about how the sugar dissolves into the water and makes it sweet. Finally, taste the finished product. Is it still sour like a lemon? Is it sweet like sugar?
Now take your hard earned treat, find a cozy spot and read more about lemonade fun…
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This film is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.
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