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BITESIZE: Common Cloud ERP misconceptions
Nobody thinks twice at the thought of an organisation using a cloud provider like salesforce.com for their CRM system meanwhile the revolution for hosting HR systems (HCM) in the cloud is well underway with the likes of Oracle and Workday leading the way. However, there is still a lot of ...Continue Reading...
Total Cost of Ownership: SaaS vs On-Premise
Software as a Service (SaaS) is often touted as a software licensing model that saves organisations costs. This is mostly true, however, it's not always as straight forward as it first seems. In this article I intend to highlight all of the considerations when considering the cost of ...Continue Reading...


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Feds Bust Alleged 'Crackas With Attitude'797
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Feds Bust Alleged 'Crackas With Attitude' Hackers
Group Claimed Credit for Dumping CIA Director's AOL Emails
Two men allegedly tied to the hacking group "Crackas With Attitude" have been arrested as part of an investigation into hacks against U.S. government systems as well as senior government officials, including CIA Director John Brennan's personal AOL email account.
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Andrew Otto Boggs, a.k.a. "Incursio," 22, and Justin Gray Liverman, a.k.a. "D3f4ult," 24, were both arrested Sept. 8 in North Carolina as part of a joint operation involving the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service, according to the Justice Department.
The men have been charged with conspiring to violate numerous federal laws, including falsely impersonating an officer or employee of the United States, aggravated identity theft, computer-related fraud, providing false information or perpetuating hoaxes as well as making harassing telephone calls.
The FBI alleges that the Crackas with Attitude group included not just Boggs and Liverman, but also three individuals based in the United Kingdom - Cracka, 17; Derp, 17; and Cubed, 15 - who legally cannot be named because of their ages. They were arrested in January and February (see UK Police Arrest Suspect Over CIA Director's Email Hack).
Boggs and Liverman are due to first appear in federal court next week.
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Happy Christmas!
Saturday, 3 December 2011
An A-Z of Christmas Humbug: A is for Advent Calendar.
Happy Christmas!
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- Anonymous3 December 2011 at 10:29
I briefly considered sewing Christmas bunting this year. What was I thinking? I shall in fact just order everything I need from M&S as per usual.ReplyDelete
High five? Am right there with you being shit all through the festive season. (And the rest of the year).ReplyDelete
catsyellow - i'm so glad you refrained. the high street NEEDS you xReplyDelete
Lise - I still laugh at your jelly cat (or was it a teddy?). i'm now going to TAG you to make a festive jelly reindeer, and take a photo of it!! x
So you have vanquished the nasty case of bloggers block then? I am such a bah humbug person and so are my oversized boobies - can't wait to get the whole thing out of the way so I can get back to normality. Christmas makes me feel tired and grumpy. You could try rubber gloves opening that vault of an advent calendar! X.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4 December 2011 at 15:46
Oh, fecking Christmas. Why can't it just feck off. It's such a huge conspiracy to make us feel generally inadequate and useless. Well, more than usual, anyhow. It's just like any other day, only with tinsel. And big tins of chocolate. Ah screw it, that's a regular Tuesday for me.ReplyDelete
Older Mum - is there a danger that you are just projecting your own feelings of bah humbug-ness on to your oversized norks? Maybe your norks would appreciate some festive accessorising? mais non?!!ReplyDelete
Motherventing, when you said 'tinsel', I think you meant 'gingham bunting'. And when you said 'big tins of chocolate', I think you meant "pretty organza bags threaded onto to real white ribbon and filled with scrummy yuletide treats such as homemade bramble marshmallows and fruity biscotti."? Yeah? Phew. xReplyDelete
you were going to make an advent calendar. For god's sake pull yourself together woman and remember you are a mother and not a superbeing!ReplyDelete
Bloody Hell - let them loose on the chocolate it is Christmas!


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Developing the RTP will be a collaborative effort to ensure that cities, counties, and government agencies coordinate planning activities and transportation improvements in terms of intent, timing, and effect.
The RTP will be prepared by the Albany Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) in partnership with member agencies listed below and with input from stakeholders and members of the public. :
- City of Albany
- City of Jefferson
- City of Millersburg: The City of Millersburg is developing a Transportation System Plan -http://millersburgtsp.com/
- City of Tangent
- Linn County: Linn County is developing a Transportation System Plan - http://linncountytsp.org/
- Benton County
- Albany Transit System and Linn-Benton Loop
- Linn County Special Transportation Fund Program
- Benton County Special Transportation Fund Program
- Salem-Keizer Transit District
- Oregon Department of Transportation: Important projects include The I-5 South Jefferson Project and US 20 Highway Safety Study
While the Regional Transportation Plan is being developed, Millersburg and Linn County, who are both members of AAMPO, will be developing their local Transportation System Plans. Also, Linn County and Benton County will be updating their Public Transportation – Human Services Coordinated Plans, which outline transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These concurrent planning processes provide a rich opportunity for collaboration and coordination.
Other transportation planning efforts outside of the AAMPO area include Transportation System Plan updates in Corvallis and Lebanon.


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The Mississippi Municipal League Annual Conference is the largest in the state. Held in the summer of each year at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, it is attended by some 3,000 local elected officials, presenters, vendors, and a variety of other parties. It is only one of hundreds of conferences and conventions each year in the Magnolia State. ...Read More »
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Reviews are previews for potential hotel guests
By BECKY GILLETTE Years back, Marion Wingo, owner of Oak Shade Bed and Breakfast in Ocean Springs, used to get most of her bookings from advertising with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and then by word-of-mouth. "Now, of all the ways I get guests, the online reviews are the single greatest factor," Wingo said. Wingo's location a block off ...Read More »
Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau appoints Stacey Bland director of administration
The Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau has appointed Stacey Bland director of administration. Bland, who joined the bureau in 1997 as one of its four original employees, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center and Gift Shop. She also will manage employees at the Visitor Center, Mississippi River Museum and Gift Shop at the ...Read More »
Convention centers across state throw open doors
The economy is shaky and casino business – a major player in tourism – is down. So, how are meetings and conventions – another important part of tourism – faring? Three of Mississippi's most popular places for meetings and conventions – the Gulf Coast, Jackson and Natchez – say business is good. "Our convention and meeting business in Natchez has ...Read More »
Silver Airways to start selling tickets for three airports by August
AROUND MISSISSIPPI — Silver Airways will begin selling tickets by Aug. 1 for passenger service from three Mississippi locations. Mickey Bowman, vice president of essential air service at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based airline, tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal flights from Tupelo, Greenville and Hattiesburg-Laurel in Mississippi, as well as for Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Lewisburg, W.V., will begin Oct. ...Read More »
Isle of Capri rebranding Rainbow Casino as Lady Luck
VICKSBURG — The Rainbow Casino in Vicksburg will take on the name Lady Luck Casino next year. The Vicksburg Post reports the information was contained in the quarterly financial report by Isles of Capri Casinos Inc. It will be the fifth Lady Luck facility for the St. Louis-based gaming and entertainment company. The change will take effect by the end ...Read More »
Commission gives nod to plans for Golden Nugget casino resort
BILOXI — The Biloxi Planning Commission has approved the $150 million renovation plans for Golden Nugget Biloxi casino resort. The Sun Herald reports the proposal now goes to the city council. Officials say the sale of the Isle Casino to Landry's Golden Nugget is expected by August but the property won't be re-branded until all the construction and renovation are ...Read More »
Coast casinos up, riverboats down in April
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Revenue for Mississippi Coast casinos was up in April, but the take at river casinos dropped, depressing the overall revenue at the state's gambling halls. The state's casinos won 1.2 percent less money, with revenues falling to $187 million last month from $189.3 million in April 2011. Casinos in the Gulf Coast market's revenue rose 6.8 percent, ...Read More »
Three airports getting connection change from Memphis to Atlanta
AROUND MISSISSIPPI — Three Mississippi cities that are losing their federally-subsidized air connections to Memphis will now be served through Atlanta. Silver Airways Corp. will provide 12 flights a week between Atlanta and Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport. The airline will fly 18 times a week from Atlanta to Tupelo, continuing on to Greenville. The communities had to seek new service when ...Read More »
Buffett to personally greet first Margaritaville guests this evening
BILOXI — Jimmy Buffett says he knows how to put on a show. Supporters of the Margaritaville casino in Biloxi are counting on it as the gambling hall opens today. Margaritaville is among the smallest casinos approved by Mississippi regulators in recent years, raising concerns that it would steal business from competitors in the market, not bring in fresh visitors. ...Read More »


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Welcome!! I'm so excited to be hosting you and can't wait to find out a little about you and your work! So let's begin. 🌝 What would we find under your bed?
My fold-up lap-table I write my stories on, a tennis ball my dog couldn't reach, and a few empty water bottles.
Beatles or Monkees? Why?
The Beatles, obviously. They are more versatile, more talented, and have had a far deeper impact on music as a whole. That isn't to say I don't like the Monkees, but it's really no comparison.
New York or LA? Why?
New York. I like having four seasons and the public transportation is better.
If I came to visit early in the morning would you impress me as being more like a chirpy bird or a grumpy bear?
I'm definitely a morning person. My brain starts running as soon as I get out of bed. By three in the afternoon, I'm pretty much useless, and I go to sleep before nine. I think I've made it to midnight on New Year's Eve maybe three times in my life.
Describe what it's like to be an author in three words.
Daunting, melancholy, and wonderful
Do you have a favorite quote, quip, or saying? What is it?
"Never fear quarrels, but seek adventures." It's the advice D'Artagnan's father gave him before he left home for Paris in Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. It always inspired me to not be afraid and do something daring, which generally goes against my cautious nature.
Conjuring Zephyr
by D. Lieber
GENRE: Fantasy Romance
Retreating underground to escape a devastating ice age, humans build a new society. When magic is discovered and harnessed for survival, the citizens of Terrenus establish theories and principles of how to use it.
Kai Stephenson is determined to prove magical principles aren't set in stone. Having lost her younger brother in a tragic accident, she will ensure such accidents never harm anyone else. She enrolls at the most elite university to gain the knowledge she needs to achieve her goal. Overconfident that living as a boy at an all-boys university will only be a minor inconvenience, Kai is convinced her classmates will never discover that she's a woman. After all, women aren't capable of higher forms of magic, and her boyish figure certainly doesn't hurt her disguise.
Hiding her true identity becomes a problem when her new friends start to awaken her repressed sexuality.
He cleared his throat, and a bored expression slid into place. "I did well in that class. If you really can't figure it out, I can lend my expertise."
I smiled internally at his change in attitude. "I don't know. Leif seems pretty confident. He will be a great tutor."
His boredom shifted to disappointment.
"Still, you've already taken the class. If Leif and I need help, may we ask you?" I asked, not wanting to torment him longer. Smugness warred with boredom. I had to look away so I didn't laugh.
Long fingers gripped my shoulders, and a face appeared close to mine over my left shoulder. A slight turn of my head revealed Des, way too close to me. "Aren't we snuggly," he whispered, breath hot in my ear.
I tried to shrug him off, but he held tight. His face blocked Ryn's from my view. A look to my right showed three pissed off first-years. All three stood slowly; Reid was the one to speak. "You are going to remove your hands," he growled.
"Why would I do that?" Des asked sweetly.
A pitcher of water from the center of the table hovered over to us and slowly poured itself over Des' head. He shrieked and shoved it away. Flynn laughed uproariously, identifying himself as the culprit. Des turned his fury on Flynn, who ran from the room. Des followed in hot pursuit.
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D. writes stories she wants to read. Her love of the worlds of fiction led her to earn a Bachelor's in English from Wright State University.
When she isn't reading or writing, she's probably hiking, crafting, watching anime, Korean television or old movies. She may also be getting her geek on while planning her next steampunk cosplay with friends.
She lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John), retired guide dog (Samwise) and cat (Yin).
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How to Maintain a More Stable Society for National Progress and Solidarity
Recently there are several instances of uprising in Middle East countries. For the past 40 years, we saw such similar sceneries, and learned lots of lesson from those. The model of these uprisings from Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan…etc was quite similar:
First, large protect movement by mob was invoked by opposition party against government. With more and more confrontation and discontent, frustrated mob initiated violent riot everywhere in order to threaten police and paralyze the entire society.
Second, government will try to restore social order by military curfew, freezing lots of activities, and distributing allotment in different community to control situation. In each community, people will also discriminate themselves into different sects by ethic or religion. Worse case is the withdrawal of elites and foreign investment.
Third, eventually the result, whether government was there or not, was more ruin, poverty, hunger, and violence than before. Most business activities were just halted because there was no law or order. Everybody, anti government or pro-government, were all losers.
"But, as someone who led a peaceful revolution, I hope that their pride is tempered by pragmatism - because a change of regime is only the first step in establishing a democracy backed by the rule of law. Indeed, as my country, Ukraine, is now demonstrating, after revolutionary euphoria fades and normality returns, democratic revolutions can be betrayed and reversed." - Yuliya Tymoshenko, leader of Orange Revolution in Ukraine, in her recent essay "Revolution Betrayed".
She clearly stated that revolution by such blind mob protest movement cannot guarantee the establishment of democratic government and social justice based on her experience in Ukraine several years after revolution.


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Thank you for visiting today. If this is your first visit, take your time and look around. I have plenty of information and resources available to you. If you are a return visitor, thank you. I would love to hear from you and tell you how I can serve all your real estate needs.


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This is a bespoke course, available on request
University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
Course Summary
Sustainable management of natural capital underpins human development and well-being. Ecosystem services provide a conceptual framing to help identify and manage synergies and trade-offs in the natural capital, natural resource management, food security and biodiversity conservation domains.
This course is designed for practitioners working in government institutions, NGOs, international agencies and private sector with an interest in identifying, appraising and managing the synergies and trade-offs among multiple users and uses of nature.
Course Content
We begin by examining how natural resources and biodiversity are increasingly being referred to as natural capital. We look at the evolution of natural capital and ecosystem service (ESS) thinking, categories of ESS, case study examples, the advantages of an ESS approach, and critiques of using a utilitarian approach to nature. The course is particularly useful for those looking to refresh their knowledge or have new responsibility or interest in integrating a natural capital and ESS approach into disciplines as diverse as NRM, agriculture, biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation. The course is particularly uses for those with a focus on informing decision-making and policy through evidence. It is also of interest to practitioners looking to understand interactions between natural capital, ESS and major global targets, such as the Sustainable Development Goals and Aichi Biodiversity Targets.
The learning environment involves participatory learning and student centred approaches and tools, including presentations, field trips, group discussions, debates, mapping analysis and ESS-assessment software. The organisers offer a stimulating environment for participants to consider the utility of natural capital and ESS within the context of their own professional domains.
Course Director and Teaching Team
This course has been developed by Dr Sarah Park, Dr Nicole Gross-Camp and Dr Simon Attwood, who utilise an ecosystem service lens to help balance resource use and conservation needs. They have vast experience in applying the concept in a participatory manner in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders in both developed and developing country contexts. Most recently their work has focused on using ESS to explore sustainable intensification of agriculture for food security and adaptation to climate change. Specialist contributions to the course are provided by senior lecturers and practitioners from the School of International Development and Environmental Sciences (UEA), Stockholm Resilience Center, Bioversity International CGIAR and Natural England.
Target Audience
This course is designed for practitioners working in government institutions, NGOs, international agencies and private sector with an interest in identifying, appraising and managing the synergies and trade offs among multiple users and uses of natural resources and natural capital.
Course Fee
£1,850 which is inclusive of all tuition, lunches Monday to Friday and refreshments.


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Football Betting ProfitIf there were a sure way to make a football betting profit, you can be sure that punters everywhere would be lined up to buy the how-to manual. Unfortunately, while there are all kinds of gimmicks promising to deliver winning football bets week after week, there are no guarantees. The best bet for making consistent profits when you bet on football has been same since gambling was invented, and you don't have to buy a guide to know the secret. It's research, plain and simple.
Profitable football betting has always been based on having the best information available and making the most informed decision based on your assessment of risks and rewards. Seems a bit dry, doesn't it? Yet within that simple premise lie all the thrills and variations of sports investing. The adventure comes in because in most situations it will be impossible to have complete information and you will be making an educated guess and using your gut instincts when you put your money down.
Football profits happen when your mind and your guts turn out better than the mind and guts of your bookmaker. The biggest winning football bets come from long odds, where the bookie is heavily against your position. Not only are these underdog victories wonderful to watch on the telly, but they are also mightily satisfying when you know that the team has delivered some nice football profits to your pocket.
In addition to taking a chance and going long odds on the underdog, you can also turn betting profit by betting over/under, the spread or for a tie. Betting on a tie is a unique variation with football, and the unlikelihood of a tie means fat football profits if it does happen. Profitable football betting can also be done on the spread, although you should keep in mind that the average goals scored per game is 2.8 when making a spread bet.
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The catch, of course, is that no matter what they are telling you it will be much harder to know if you have good information that when you bet with the English teams. Even the European majors are a twist, although they represent a fairly well-known risk pool. Profitable football betting comes from well-researched potential outcomes, so when you choose your challenges, assess your level of difficulty in getting good information, weigh it against the pleasures of the sport and the risks and then place your bets.
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Cuba comes to life in experimental 3D short film
Like so many Cuban-American children of exiles, Miami-born Julian Yuri Rodriguez grew up hearing stories about the fabled island, about Havana's narrow streets and Varadero's endless white beaches, about a life long gone but certainly not forgotten.
His maternal grandmother, Luisa Almeida, was Rodriguez's favorite raconteur. Though she has never returned to Cuba after leaving in 1958, before Fidel Castro's rise to power, she created a world that sparked a young boy's interest. Years later, the result of those storytelling sessions would give rise to Paisajes De Mi Abuela, (My Grandmother's Landscapes) a short film that uses virtual reality technology to bring alive Almeida's treasured haunts. It makes its debut Friday at the National YoungArts Foundation as part of the Borscht Film Festival.
"I grew up with the mentality that you don't go to Cuba," said Rodriguez, 26. "You don't know why, but you hear these stories about an uncle who was a political prisoner for 20 years and that Fidel slit someone's throat, and this place becomes like a forbidden island."
Rodriguez did visit Cuba for his film, and he did so with an unusual set of tools. First, he recorded his grandmother in Miami telling stories of four specific locations that were special to her. He used binaural audio technology, which creates a 3D audio effect.
Working with longtime friend Andres Rivera, who has family in Santa Clara, he used a 360-degree rig with seven cameras to capture footage of those sites: the street where Almeida grew up; the building that housed the all-girls school, Colegio La Inmaculada, that she attended; the spectacular grounds of Havana's Cathedral; and the famous azure beach of Varadero.
Back in Miami, the filmmakers then edited together the audio and 360-degree video and uploaded it into the Oculus Rift virtual reality system. They also documented Almeida as she revisited the places of her youth through the wonder of modern technology.
The result is a an eerily realistic film that puts the viewer in the middle of each scene, with the ability to look up at a cloudless Havana sky or down at the plaza in front of the cathedral or into the long rows of pews inside.
Rodriguez, Almeida's only grandson, says the experimental film is his gift to an 82-year-old grandmother he admires for her energy — at 80, she traveled to Australia — and her verve.
"I wanted to do something for her, but I also wanted to connect with my roots," he explained.
The project was also inspired by a fellowship at the Sundance New Frontier Lab in Miami, where Rodriguez was encouraged "to experiment, to go beyond what most people do in filmmaking."
The immersive and interactive experience is certainly that, although the project was not easy to execute. Rodriguez had always wanted to visit the island, but it wasn't until Rivera, 28, returned from his first trip there that the idea became a possibility.
"When I was in Cuba [in November 2013], I kept thinking, 'Julian would love this,'" Rivera recalled. The friends agreed to travel to the island together, but initially there were no plans to film.
"Then one night I got a call from Julian at midnight, and he was full of energy and you could tell he knew exactly what he wanted to do," Rivera called.
He did. He wanted to bring his grandmother's world back to her. They borrowed the special equipment from the Borscht Film Festival office and flew down in April, spending a week in Santa Clara with Rivera's family but traveling to Havana to shoot the film. They were surprised that they weren't hassled while filming.
"You look at the equipment and it looks like a bomb, with its blinking red lights," joked Rodriguez.
Back home, the editing proved tricky. "When you edit each scene," Rivera explained, "you have to make sure you sync all seven cameras. It's like putting a jigsaw puzzle together."
Watching Almeida's reaction to the footage was its own reward. "Blew her mind," Rodriguez said.
Almeida admits she was nervous when she found out what her grandson intended to do in Cuba. The result, however, was worth it. "It's amazing, it's incredible," said Almeida, who previewed footage as a gift for her June birthday. "I cried. You feel you're right there in the middle of things."
Rodriguez, who also is rolling out another film, Lake Mahar, at the film festival, initially became interested in filmmaking as a teenager, but it wasn't until two years ago when his mother brought him a camera that he actually began shooting. He directed music videos for local acts and worked on the now-canceled Starz series Magic City. The videos caught the eye of Lucas Leyva, one of Borscht's founders, and the festival awarded him a grant to create C#ckfight, with Ariel Castro.
It proved a breakthrough work. C#ckfight got into 35 film festivals, winning Best Short Film awards in San Antonio and Toulouse, France. Other accolades came quickly, including a Knight Foundation grant and a Mastermind Award from Miami New Times. Rodriguez has also written and directed other short films, including Somos Chavalos, an adaptation of Gwendolyn Brooks' poem We Real Cool.
Rodriguez and Rivera hope to continue experimenting with virtual reality technology. Their next subject: the unaccompanied minor Cuban children who came to the United States through the Pedro Pan project.
"It has a lot of potential to bring young people closer to their culture and history," Rivera said. "But it also allows the older generation to relive their memories through a visual representation."
Both Rivera and Rodriguez say they hope the film "starts a conversation and opens the line of communications between families."
Check it out
What: 'Paisajes de Mi Abuela' by Julian Yuri Rodriguez is one of the rides at The Multiverse, The Borscht Film Fesitval's DIY sketch of a theme park devoted to some of the infinite realities Miami contains.
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday at the National YoungArts Foundation campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Cost: Event is free. RSVP to email@example.com.
Film trailer: https://vimeo.com/97078421.


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The perennial favourite the hand dyed Rainbow Redondo skirt.
Pattern by Studio Tantrum/fledge
Fabric: cotton poplin
Skirts are hand dyed with fibre reactive dyes. They are colourfast and will not fade or bleed.
The skirts are stitched, overlocked and topstitched. Waistband is dyed purple poplin and the skirt is rolled hemmed with orange thread.
Price is AU$40 + Postage.
Size 7/8 which suits heights 122-128 (and a little below and above)
Size 3/4 which suits heights 98-104cm
Pieced rainbow Antonia tops
Price $40 + postage
pattern: Farbnemix Antonia
fabric: hand dyed organic cotton/spandex knit.
I hand-dye pieces of this great organic cotton /spandex knit and then cut pieces from each colour of the rainbow to create these tops.
Size 5/6 (suits height 110-116cm)
Size 7/8 (suits height122-128cm)
Rainbow leggings
Price $30 + postage
Hand dyed organic cotton/spandex
Sizes available 3/4 (suits height 98-104cm) and 7/8 (suits height 122/128)
I will admit that I didn't take a photo of each pair. I think by that point I was tired of climbing up and down the step ladder to take photos. Sorry, I digress. Back to the rainbow-ness
Rainbow Star Mandala Silk & Flannel Blanket
Price $60 + postage
Tie dyed rainbow mandala on 12mm silk habutai which is backed with hand-dyed orange mottled flannel. Blanket is approximately 85cm x 105cm
There's still a few more things to come, but that's it for rainbow gear.


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At last, after nearly five months of working on a secret project, I can finally talk about it!
Today, Secret Labs has released a brand new breed of micro controller boards, the "Netduino GO!" series and it's a big deal. Why? It's simple: the GO! system of boards and smart peripherals enables anyone to dream up a device or a process and assemble it as if playing with electronic LEGO blocks. No soldering iron required, no deep understanding of analog / digital electronics and communication protocols needed: just bring your imagination, basic programming skills and you're on your way to building great things! This is the promise that Netduino GO! makes and delivers, by design. Unlike Gadgeteer, the Netduino GO! system has a single, universal socket type, designed to avoid incompatible connections that have the potential of damaging peripherals and main boards equally. In fact, it's (nearly) kid-proof 😉
GO! scales out with project needs: peripherals can act independently of the main board and of each other. They can efficiently manage their power requirements and communications, making it ideal for creating sensor networks and meshes. Naturally, GO! can also connect to the Internet.
For the Netduino GO! launch, our proud contribution to the ecosystem comes in the form of GO! peripherals, starting with a Touch Display module,
a Relay module for switching big loads ON / OFF,
a power supply module (soon to be listed on the nwazet site) capable of delivering 800 mA whenever a project needs more than what a standard USB port can provide.
In addition, we have designed a clean solution for mounting GO! boards and modules of various dimensions:
That's all for the time being, but stay tuned: the GO! revolution has just begun…


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I thought it would be interesting to create some space panoramas using screenshots from the app. Clearly there are a number of ways I could do this programmatically, but there are plenty of stitching tools avaialble. I'm using Image Composite Editor from Microsoft Research. Some initial attempts are shown below.
I limited the above panoramas to an aspect ratio of 4.5:1, however it is of course possible to stitch much wider images, such as Figure 7, which has an aspect ratio of 6.75:1 and a field-of-view of virtually 360°.
1 Background filter generated from image credit Nick Risinger, skysurvey.org


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Groundwork Consulting together with its local partner Digirock, are the exclusive agents for sales of the Rockma drill management, GPS and strata mapping system for Southern Africa. Groundwork Consulting also provides advice on strata mapping data and interpretation.
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The LG G Pad 8.2 flaunts an 8-inch WXGA IPS display with a screen resolution of 1280X800 pixels. The tablet comes in a dimension of 210.8x124.2x8.95mm and weighs 347 grams.
The processor gets a slight upgrade by roping in a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. It is clubbed in with a 1.5GB of RAM space. The LG G Pad 8.2 is equipped with 32 GB of internal storage which can be further expanded to 128 GB via a micro SD card. The new tablet comes in with a much slimmer stylus with 3.5mm width as well. Speaking about the camera, the tablet adorns a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front facing one.
The highlight of the tablet is its full-size USB port which is designed to connect with portable drives, keyboards, gaming controllers and can be used for charging other devices as well. The device is houses in LG's own LG-QPair 2.0 app, Microsoft Office apps and Quick Memo+ feature among others. The KnockON feature is also included.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop based tablet supports Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity options. Equipped with a strong and efficient 4,200mAh battery the device will be available for purchase in Titanium Black and White color variants.
Key Features:
Display - 8.00inch with 1280x800 pixels
Processor - 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
Camera - 5 MP on rear and 2 MP on front.
Storage - 1.5GB, internal storage of 32 GB and an external storage of 128 GB
OS - Android 5.0
Battery capacity - 4200mAh
Colors - Titanium Black and White
Dimensions - 210.8x124.2x8.95mm
Weight - 347 grams
Final Word
The most interesting feature is the full-sized USB port which can be used for everything ranging from transferring files to PC, plugging in the keyboard etc. thereby making technology simple and convenient for the users. The 3.5mm thin-tipped stylus results in more accurate inputs making the use of the tablet effortless. We are quite curious as to why the device wasn't given that much attention even after the launch.
For those hoping for a Full HD screen this tablet may leave you disappointed as the screen resolution is just 1280x800 pixels. Nothing has been said about the release of the tablet in regions outside Korea but if we are checking the release patterns of the previous tablets, they have been released in the western regions as well.


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Pay panel to have a bearing on state finances: Bibek Debroy
Mumbai: Pay panel's recommendations will take a heavy toll on fragile finances of states and force them to scale back their development spends, Niti Aayog Member Bibek Debroy says.
He felt that once the Centre implements the recommendations, it's "impossible" for the states to hold back a hike in their employees' salaries.
"There are serious repercussions arising from the Seventh Pay Commission report, as in the two earlier Pay Commissions, on finances of states, which will go for a toss," he told PTI over the weekend here.
"Typically, what every state does is that if starved for cash, slash capital expenditure or development spends," Debroy, one of three full-time members of the National Institution for Transforming India (Niti Aayog), said.
Over the years, most states have improved their finances on the back of faster growth and the states are better-placed than the Centre on the fiscal front.
He added that the Railways, which is already reeling under financial constraints, will also suffer as wages go up.
In a big bonanza for the central government employees and pensioners, the Pay Commission last week recommended a 23.55 per cent increase in salaries, allowances and pension, along with a virtual one rank one pension for civilians, involving an additional outgo of Rs 1.02 lakh crore per annum.
The proposals, if accepted, are effective January 1, 2016.
The move will benefit 42 lakh central government employees and 52 lakh pensioners, which will be a drain of Rs 73,650 crore on the general Budget and Rs 28,450 crore on the railway budget.
Asked if he is on the same page as analysts who think that it will derail the fiscal consolidation drive of the Centre, Debroy dismissed the fears as "overstated", saying "we should not get misled by the newspaper reports".
Elaborating, he said news reports go only by the increase in the basic pay, but do not take into consideration the dearness allowance for employees, which will not go up in the quantum.
Debroy is optimistic that the government will be able to meet the 3.9 per cent fiscal deficit target despite slim chances of meeting the divestment target this fiscal.
The fiscal deficit scene for 2016-17 would have been better without the recommendations of the pay panel, he said, pegging the additional load at 0.6 per cent of GDP.
A host of analysts, including those from rating agencies, have flagged concerns on implementation of the new Pay Commission.


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With the second volume of Nike SB's Chronicles comes the release of the Dunk High Pro designed by graffiti artist Neckface. The Dunk High Pro features a black and white colorway with the quarter panels and toe box accented with names of various Nike SB skaters in Neckface's writing style. The shoes also have a translucent sole with the Nike SB logo in black. You can find the Dunk High Pro now at Nike SB retailers.


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text: Alana just asked me: "Riley, is it normal that when I ask people if they're going to the rally against the Intervention that everyone says, 'What intervention?'?" .... I suggested referring to it as the 'Northern Territory Intervention', but she said she did, at the initial lack of recognition, and it didn't help matters. WTF, people?!?! Today is the second anniversary of the Intervention. I know it's not widely talked about, but it is in the news from time to time. For those outside of Australia, the Intervention is the previous government's brilliant idea for dealing with the alcohol and child sex abuse problems in the Northern Territory. Well, in the Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory, anyway. The current government has maintained the intervention, too - don't get me wrong, this is not a political disagreement. Basically, what has been done is that the government moved in and made all these communities alcohol-free zones. They also withheld a portion of everyone's welfare benefits, so that the money can't be used to buy alcohol - that portion can only be spent on food and the like. They also shut down all government-sponsored projects which employed members of these communities - throwing all Aborigines who worked on them onto benefits, so the government could control how their money is spent. There is no proper infrastructure set up out there. The people affected by this intervention have to spend hundreds on taxis to get to the approved stores to be able to collect the food their quarantined welfare benefits are allocated for. Oh my god, can you imagine trying to pull this shit in the white suburbs??? Every town has it's area - the butt of all jokes, noted for being full of bogans/white trash. I think in Melbourne it's Frankston. Can you imagine the government trying to do this in Frankston? In absolutely NO WAY would it be tolerated, but the way it is now, we have people going 'What intervention?'


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Bill Gates, South Korea's President and a Handshake: How to avoid a Cultural Faux Pas
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Bill Gates has been all over the news for a major cultural faux pas. The media hype illustrates the need for people visiting a foreign country to learn about the target culture. Understanding etiquette, manners and protocol is critical in making a good impression. The consequences, as we now see for Bill Gates' PR, can be damaging.
Why has Gates has found himself in the middle of this cultural kerfuffle? For disrespecting South Korea's President Park Geun-hye. How? A simple handshake. Yes, a handshake.
The billionaire has been branded as rude by the country's media because he shook hands with one hand in his pocket. A major cultural faux pas; especially at such a high level of office where etiquette, protocol and manners are expected.
Mr Gates was in South Korea to give a lecture on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the National Assembly in Seoul.
Korean newspapers attacked the Microsoft founder for being too casual and pictures of the meeting were splashed across the front pages of the country's major national newspapers today.
One newspaper, The JoongAng, wrote: 'Cultural difference, or an act of disrespect?'
'Perhaps it was his all-American style but an open jacket with hand in pocket? That was way too casual. It was very regretful,'Chung Jin-suk, secretary general at the Korean National Assembly, was quoted by ABC News as saying.
What is the fuss about some of you may be asking? Well, a one-handed hand shake is considered disrespectful in South Korea and other parts of Asia as it's a very casual way of interacting. A verbal comparison would have been if Gates had greeted the President with "alright?" (for British readers) or "yo s'up?" (for American readers). See what the fuss is about now?
The cultural faux pas has led many to speculate that it was done deliberately and is a reflection of his political views.
So what should have Bill Gates done?
Well if he had taken 10 minutes out of his schedule to read our Culture Guide to South Korea he would have picked up the following tip:
When doing business in South Korea men greet each other with a slight bow sometimes accompanied with a handshake. When handshaking, the right forearm is often propped up by the left hand. Maintaining eye contact is good etiquette. In South Korean business culture, women also shake hands. Western women doing business there will need to instigate a handshake with Korean men, as out of politeness, a hand will not be forthcoming.
See – getting cultural knowledge and an understanding of a culture's protocol or etiquette is not difficult. Learning simple things about a culture makes such a big difference.
5 Tips on Finding out about a Culture and Etiquette
For those who maybe want some guidance on what to do and where to go for this sort of information, here's five ways of getting culturally savvy before a trip abroad and avoiding any embarrassing cultural faux pas:
1) Buy a book: There are lots of guides on doing business in foreign countries. Kiss, Bow or Shake hands is a well known book that's easy to dip into. Check out Amazon for culture guides – some well known ones include Xenophobe's® Guides and Culture Smart.
2) Research online: A good place to start is right here on this website. We have culture guides, doing business in guides and countless articles on the topic. The internet is full of information on etiquette tips and cultural profiles. Try Executive Planet or the UKTI website as well.
3) Download an app: There are a few apps available now in the App store and for Android platforms. Mashable's 5 iPhone Apps For Avoiding International Business Faux Pas is the best place to look and it also features our app.
4) Ask: If you are travelling to South Korea, why not ask a Korean before you travel what to expect and what will be expected of you? Who else knows the culture like a local? Never forget colleagues from other countries offer invaluable insight. If you don't work with someone from that culture, look for local cultural groups, a business chamber or even a restaurant!
5) Get some training: If you're serious about business in another country, set aside some budget and take some cultural awareness training. OK, this isn't free, but how much does it cost to repair a damaged relationship or bad PR? If anything, cultural awareness supports a business' goals through careful preparation and minimisation of risk.
So next time you go abroad, you have no excuses! Go do a little bit of research and you'll soon realise the benefits.
How culturally aware do you think you are? Why not take our Cross Cultural Quiz or choose a quiz of your own?


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Your Brain is a Supercomputer
Your brain floats in a crystal clear bath of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF carries oxygen and sugar to brain cells and carries carbon dioxide and waste products away. There are 250ml of CSF surrounding the brain and spinal cord and this entire volume is replaced four times every day.
This blog will teach you how to maintain CSF circulation, have better mood, better energy and avoid developing Dementia by breathing effectively.
Breathing acts as a pump to propel CSF up the spine and around the brain. The graph below shows how CSF flow occurs with each breath. The shorter spikes correspond to heart beat pulsations.
With each breath the diaphragm descends and the rib cage expands, leading to a drop in pressure in the chest cavity. This drop in pressure draws blood from the brain in veins that empty into the heart. The skull is a rigid and confined space. As blood returns to the heart, CSF is drawn up the spinal column to replace the lost volume.
For the diaphragm to descend and then rise, for the rib cage to expand and contract, the core regions of the body need to remain mobile. Core Mobility is strongly related to spinal stiffness. Yoga and Tai Chi have for centuries emphasized spinal flexibility as important for good health and long life.
Yoga, Tai Chi and other exercises that stretch the body along the spinal axis promote Core Mobility and allow the diaphragm and rib cage to drive CSF flow to the brain with each breath. A simple and easy way to loosen the spine, increase Core Mobility and enhance CSF circulation with each breath is to practice Standing Chi Kung. Staying in the posture shown below for two minutes is a good way to start. The arms extended in front of the body, draw the body's weight to the middle of the feet in a way that very slightly unweights the heels. With every breath as the chest expands the arms almost imperceptibly advance and the spine stretches forward, body weight shifts forward, taking additional weight off the heels. To balance the forward motion and maintain balance the spine expands and stretches through the heels. The downward stretch and forward motion are exactly balanced so that there is no visible movement of the heels. To the casual observer the heels appear to be in contact with the ground but internally they are engaged in a downwards stretch with each breath.
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I own a 1990 240DL with 175,000 miles on it. It needs no rotors and pads and maybe a new front hub bearing. Other than that it runs fine. My question is I also have a 1992 Saturn with 104,000 miles on it (just replace alternator, however, other than an engine mount and an oil seal that is the only things I have ever had to replace), and I need to sell one. Which one? Any suggestions? Anyone else out their with a 240 who has alot of miles on it? How many more is reasonable? Thoughts . . . rants. . .
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sing4me Posts: 9I've driven two 245s over the last 20 years. The first was a 1986, bought new, retired in 1996 at 222,000 miles. My current dowager, vintage 1990, with one previous owner and all the service records, was its replacement and is now at 202,000 miles, having started with me at 79000. Purrs along pretty contentedly, and I do all the regular servicing but nothing else special.
If you've had no other problems with your 240 other than those you describe, and there is no rust problem, I'd say you have considerable driving ahead of you. If the a/c fails, however, a new one (if it can be found) is priced out of sight.
Check message boards, car ads, etc. You will probably get more money for the Saturn.
Good luck - Elizabeth0
My '89 240 DL wagon just hit 176k with only the last 10k being by me after some not-so-dilligent first owners.
Still, I love the old tank. I've put a bunch of money into it (rear-main seal, front brakes, tranny seals, etc, etc.) but it always get's me where I'm going.
Keep the brick, sell the Saturn is my opinion.0
cjaccetta Posts: 236Need some advice -- I've located a 1992 240 GL wagon for sale. It is a one-owner car, garage kept w/only 80,000 original miles on it. The car appears near-perfect except for some pulled stitching on the drivers seat and some minor paint scratches. I have not driven it. The owner is asking $7500. I think this may be slightly below blue book.
I'm considering purchasing the car for use as a daily driver. Since I've never owned a Volvo I am curious to see if this vehicle looks like as good of a deal as I think it is. I understand that the 240-series cars will routinely deliver 250,000 miles if properly maintained.
If the car has documentation of good maintenance, then it might be a good buy. That would be one of the last 240's made so there is some extra value to it.
Still, the price is a touch high. KBB's prices seem to be a bit above realistic in my opinion.
Have a GOOD Volvo mechanic give it a thorough look-see and go from there. You are at just about the mileage where a few expensive things "may" need to be done. A good mechanic can give you that info and you can adjust the price from there.
I believe you can find a [i]"what to look for"[/i] list at www.brickboard.com or www.swedishbricks.com0
daddywags Posts: 1wife just got t-boned in the 88 taurus. i have an 84 145 wagon with 180000 miles on it. it looks rough needs paint job but starts every day does not burn a drop of oil, had to put calipers and rotors and trans in it but it is still cheaper than a new car. gets me from a-b just fine. want to get another maybe later wagon but am not familiar with all the numbering system. want 4 cyl turbo?, auto, REAR WHEEL DRIVE ONLY, power windows, locks, a/c.0
autojunkyjosh Posts: 13Hello all I was the unsatisfied owner of a 1997 Chewy Malibu AS which was hit head on by a Saturn doing 70mph. I sustained a few injuries ending in forfeiting the rest of the school year and quitting my job. I was very unhappy with the stability and shape of my car afterwards the Saturn went through the Drivers headlight and finally exited through the rear drivers-side door coming in close enough to break the turn-signal switch off and tear my seat off the bolts and taking both drivers-side doors with it.
I became very interested in the Volvos because of their safety reputation. I would like any follow-ups or suggestions on this and which model you would suggest I am more interested in the wagons. Thank-you.0
mrl699 Posts: 6I have a 240Dl 1984 with 140,000 miles. I have problems with the car stalling. Sometimes it stalls while the car is just cruising. If you wait about 10 minutes the car will start up again. It seems to stall intermittingly. The mechanic said it was an ignition contri unit, ignition plug and wire harness , however after $800 it still stalls. Someone told me it could be fuel pump problem, but the mechanic said that could not be the problem. The car has been riding fine and has given us not too many problems. Does anyone have any ideas?0
lancerfixer Posts: 1,308If you don't have any luck getting your question answered here, try http://www.brickboard.com for more information about Volvos than you ever wanted to know. Many halpful experts visit that forum, and I've gotten some good advice myself.0
tomlefebvre Posts: 3We bought an '86 240 DL wagon with 87,000 miles on it in 1993. It now has 212,000, and shows no sign of weakness.
I always install a vacuum gauge on my vehicles. It fit nicely into the instrument blank just to the right of the gas gauge, and left of and on the same plane as the radio.
A vacuum gauge measures 15 separate running engine functions. The B230F 4 cylinder 2.3 L. engine is solid. The gauge indicates that, and it sounds and runs that way. It uses 1/2 quart of oil within my 3 to 4,000 mile oil change cycle. It doesn't leak a drop of any fluid.
I use the vacuum gauge to show me when it's time to shift down with the 4 speed manual trans. After awhile of mountain road driving, I'm not sure if I'm going up or down. With the gauge, there is no doubt about what gear the engine will do best with.
I had the timing belt replaced and valves adjusted at 124,000. 60,000 is recommended, but since it is a noninterference engine - nothing damaging will happen if the belt brakes, I stretched that. It's due for another belt replacement at 212,000 - actually long overdue.
Another repair I've done is replace the water pump at 100,000. I forgot how often I've replaced the brake pads - mountain driving uses brakes, but since I bought free replacement pads, I just take in the worn ones with my receipt and come home with new ones.
4 wheel disk brakes makes brake work easy. Once the wheel is off, I can put in new pads in 5 minutes/wheel.
Consumer Reports top rated the '86 240 in driver and passenger safety, as well as structural integrity. Only 3 other cars for that year were rated as high.
I had two unbelievable handling experiences. While driving at night, about 60 mph, all of a sudden, a guy was standing right in the middle of our road way. Not in the middle of the road, but right in the middle of the car. Dark clothed, and appearing out of nowhere, all I had time to do was snap the wheel to the left, and back to the right. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic, and I didn't hit gravel on the road edge. I shook more than the car.
The other, I drove nonstop for 2 nights and a day going East on I-80 from Salt Lake City during a continuous blizzard. At times, the Volvo was the only car on the road - all the others were in the ditch.
Dunlop SP 40 A/S 195 70 R 14 has been my favorite tire.
After all this bragging, I end by saying we are selling it. We need more seats for our Grandchildren and have chosen a mini-van. I wish for the same kind of luck and longevity with it.0
g2b2 Posts: 1Is it difficult to install the lens on a rear tail light on a 1992 240 wagon? The dealer wants nearly $500 to do the job but I can get the lens on ebay for $100 for both sides. Thanks for the help--(both sides of the car's rear lens were broken by vandals...the lights themselves work fine just busted lens--not covered by my insurance deductible)0
casa Posts: 1But it should be easy enough to check a Chilton's for the procedure. Speaking of Chilton's, I am too lazy to get up and go get mine, so I will post my little question here. My 240 DL Wagon (170k + and I paid $350 total for it) will obviously need some major work, although all the serivce records through 2004 are good.
I am really puzzled though, by this little button on the drivers side of the automatic shifter--what does it do, and why won't it turn off? I'd really appreciate any advice here! :sick: :confuse:0
ricschock Posts: 1Check the intake bellows for cracks, particularly underneath where you can't see. Resolder the fuel pump relay.0
I have a 1990 240 dl wagon, and that button is to turn off the over drive which the manual also says is 4th gear. So buy pushing it in an orange traingle shows up on my dash and it disables over drive AKA 4th gear0
I bought mine in May 05 with 190,000 and it now has 210,000 and I am told by many and the garage I take it to that if you take care of them it will get well over 300,000 miles on it. I hope so I commute 45 miles one way to work every day. But I needed a wagon for my dogs, I have 2 rottweilers and they enjoy the "cargo space" just fine and still have room for company in the car0
cliffspencer Posts: 2Hi,
I just got an '84 240DL wagon. The external release for the rear gate immediately broke. The inside still works. Peering in, it appears that there was some kind of linkage that connected the interior and exterior latch releases and this is now gone. Has anyone had this happen and does anyone have any suggestions?
93haywagon Posts: 1Hi,
I have a 93 240 wagon , bought it with 43,000 miles, have 260,000ish now. The odometer and tripometer quit working at 255,000. Bought a used one off of ebay worked for 142 miles and now also has quit, Can anybody help me?
I need this to keep track of gas. Runs out of gas at 11 gal. gas gage does not work, neither does instrument cluster main lights or radio lights. I think this year is isn't as good as the others. :confuse:0
shagginwaggin Posts: 1I have recently purchased an '88 volvo 240 wagon from my father. The air compressor locked up awhile ago, and apparently it is a rather costly fix. He cut the power steering belt, so making even a slight turn is a sweat. I was wondering if there was any way to disengage the clutch on the air compressor so it would merely turn freely-or, is it possible to just run a belt from the flywheel to the power steering pump? I know that would be off-center, and I'm not sure how adversely that would affect it since it is just powering a pump.0
pfdill Posts: 2My '92 240 wagon has a short in the circuit that includes the rear wiper and the radio - both on 8 amp fuse #1. When the rear hatch is open, both radio and wiper work perfectly; when I close the hatch, the fuse blows. Obviously, the short is somewhere in the hinge - there appears to be a piece of frayed, unshielded cable running through both the driver-side and the passenger side hinges, and the wire harnesses run underneath that, and appear to be intact. What's the function of the cable in the hinge - a ground wire? Has anyone run into this and have any suggestions?0
the wiring inside the hinge supplies power to the following items.
license plate light
rear wiper motor
center brake light(bottom center of window)
your can get a replacement hinges at www.ipdusa.com.
when you replace hinge remove tailend of headliner and replace section of wire. when replacing use extra shielding to contain wires.0
If you choose not to fix your compressor, there is a very inexpensive way to bypass compressor and drive directly from mainshaft. Go to the following link:
">ac compressor bypass kit http://www.ipdusa.com/ProductsCat.aspx?CategoryID=516&NodeID=567&RootID=629
this pulley replaces the one on your power steering. It puts the drive line directly inline with main shaft pulley that used to drive the compressor. the belt provided in the kit is the size you need.
you may also want to put new bushings in your power steering mount. This is a good opportunity to do this.0
I have a 1990 740 wagon that is in pristine condition, it has only 70k on it.
I have owned 240's my whole life, and I miss them all. I am willing to offer my perfect condition 740 wagon to trade for a 240 wagon that has some or all of the following
gl, gle, or a 240 dl with electric windows
cruise control
no rust body
volvo tow hitch a plus
m46 tranny (4spd stick with push button overdrive)
resistive coil springs in rear (heavy duty)
late 70's ealry eighties a plus0
getuneasy Posts: 1I have a '89 240 dl wagon with over 200,000 miles (the odometer's broken)- I thought it was time to let it go but it still runs good and I love it too much. The main problem: the overdrive goes on and off whenever it feels like it! Is it worth putting in a new transmission? Any ideas how much that would cost?0
there is a wire harness on each side of the hatch. on the newer models with the 3rd brake light it includes wiring for the rear wiper motor, defroster and rear tail light. if their are rear speakers they might run through there as well and yes there will be a ground of course. On earlier models it should only include the rear defog and rear wiper. they are a pain to rewire so have it done professionally will run between $140-$200 per side. Once the protective casing around the wires cracks....your toast. Hope this helps...DAVOLVOMAN IN SEA-TOWN!!!0
try your overdrive relay. it is located under the right front vent under the stereo and next to the glove box. it is white and about 3"x2". Easiest access is taking the glove box out. will be to the left behind the heater vent. sounds like this is your problem not the tranny. should run you $70, used $15-20 peace...DAVOLVOMAN IN SEA-TOWN0
check a local junk yard for the part. should only run most $100. try NORTHERN EUROPEAN IN SEATTLE,WA IF YOU CANNOT FIND ONE. DAVOLVOGUY IN SEA-TOWN0
rbrock Posts: 1I just purchased my first Volvo - a 1990 240 wagon with 151k miles. I flew to Providence and drove it 1,000 miles back to Kentucky. Late in the trip, it started losing power. We were driving at night, and I noticed that lights were getting dimmer and dimmer. I also noticed that when I used anything else in the electrical system (turn signals, etc), the power grew noticably worse. We waited for light, and it seemed to drive OK for a while without the lights on, but as we neared home, the engine seemed to slowly lose power. The car would idle fine, and you could see the lights on the dash get noticably brighter while it idled. But when placed under power, the engine just didn't want to respond. Any ideas would be much appreciated.0
hondoclectic Posts: 1When I tried to start my car this morning after a heavy rain, it didn't want to start. When it did finally start it seemed to be missing or not hitting on all 4 cylinders. Any ideas what it might be?0
carlo_scialla Posts: 1I have 1986 240DL that does not start in cold, damp weather, between 30 to 50 degrees. It starts when it is colder and it starts when it is is warmer. It just will not start when it is damp and in the above temperature range. It is very annoying. What could it be?
thank you,
ckinglk Posts: 1Hello all,
My boys trashed my beloved 240 DL and now I am trying to restore it to its better days. I need help finding parts because I don't know the exact names etc. I'll list the problems.
- missing front grille
- very loose driver door handle (works though)
- driver and pax seat warmers wires are all messed up thanks to backseat pax sticking feet up under seats...
- missing big flat piece that attaches under the engine (to keep it clean from splashes?)
- missing driver door 3-4" trim
- missing entire bottom 4-5" trim type part that goes all along the side bottom of the pax side.
- missing small trim (~1" with part chrome) on pax door
- cruise control no longer works
- odometer and trip-ometer no longer work
- both rear light fixtures are broken and need to be replaced ($150 each from Volvo!!!)
- the little ball thing that you hold on to on the shifter is gone - needs to be replaced (bought 3 from auto type stores, none fit)
I love my Volvo and feel very safe in it. I'm sure it has at least 240,000 miles on it and now that I've had the clutch replaced, it runs great again (but it's loud - needs new exhaust system too).
Thank you all for your help and forgive my automotive parts ignorance.
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stoya2s Posts: 1Hi I Have a 240 GL Wagon 1986 with alitle over 180000 miles on it.
Here is the problem. Once after my car has been driven on the highway at high speed or for more than 10 min. around the city, it gets very hard to shift in to first and second gears. I have to press on the stick shift really hard and I feels that if I press any harder I might snap the cable or do some other damage. Also the clutch pedal is really stiff. So basically when I start my car in the morning it shifts OK, although not perfectly fine but after about 15 min. drive, it gets progressively harder and grater to shift.
I'll appreciate any suggestions what might be the cause for that.


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Suzuki Mehran car is 800cc small vehicle. It is very reliable and economical. It is one of the most used cars in Pakistan. The price of this car is between USD5200 to USD5500 which makes it affordable for a middle man. Suzuki mehran car has 4+1 Hatchback doors. Overall length is 3,300mm ,overall width is 1,405mm and overall height is 1,410mm. Wheelbase is 2,175mm, tread front is 1,215mm and tread rear is 1,200mm. The minimum turning radius of the car is 4.4m.
Suzuki mehran car has a 4-stroke cycle, water-cooled, OHC, 3 Cylinders engine. Piston displacement is 766cc. Bore x Stroke is 68.5×72.0mm. Car has a maximum power out put of 29.4/5,500 (kw/rpm) and Maximum torque of 59.0/3,000 (N-m/rpm). Suzuki Mehran is a manual transmission car with 4 forward and 1 reverse transmissions/gears.
Streering is Rack&Pinion, Front Suspension is Strut,Coil spring and rear suspension is leaf spring. Front brakes are disk based while rear brakes are drum based. Tyre is 145/70 SR12. Car has 5 seats, a fuel tank of 30L and CNG cylinder of 40L.
Car has heater, Sun visor on both sides, room lamp with 3 positions, reclining and sliding front seats, adjustable front seat headrest, assist grip (3 pieces), glove compartment, coin receptacle, front ashtray, interior rear view mirror, multi-reflector headlamps, foldable outside mirrors on both sides body side molding, back door lock, child locks and seat belts. CNG option is also available.
Two models are right now avail be, Mehran VX and Mehran VXR.
Suzuki Mehran car VXR has Air Conditioner, Fabric seats, part fabric door trim, colored front and rear bumper and full wheel cover. In those areas where roads are not very friendly, Suzuki Mehran is perhaps one of the best choices.
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Comment from True lies
Time May 5, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Yes, the Air conditioner of suzuki mehran is not that good. I have re-adjusted it from many mechanics but it don't show performance. It take a lot of time to cool the car. It is very hot here so i think if you are in a warm area and you cannot stay without air conditioner then dont go for suzuki mehran. other than that, it is a good car.
Comment from swat
Time May 6, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Wow, i have suzuki mehran for almost three years but i never knew all that info. Thats like a lot of info. Thanks
Comment from genius
Time May 9, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I am planning to purchase Suzuki Mehran because I think it is a good car and is also affordable. However it I am planning to purchase if from any existing Suzuki Mehran. Which model should I try to purchase?
Comment from Car geek
Time May 13, 2009 at 8:07 am
Suzuki mehran rulezzzzz. It is just like my girl friend. Wherever i go, it goes with me 🙂 . My mehran is very efficient and do 72km/ gallon. yesss. that is because i have tuned it myself. i can take it upto 138km/h on this fuel average. isnt it great?
Comment from driver
Time May 16, 2009 at 5:06 am
I have suzuki mehran and i love it. Only fault in this car is its Air conditions which is not good. other than this, car is great
Comment from cool man
Time May 26, 2009 at 4:30 am
Suzuki mehran is a good car for middle class people. It is low cost from every point of view. No luxury expenditures are there for you. So it will fulfill your basic needs like to carry your family around. Thats it. If you are looking for some outstanding look then may be it is not the best. However from performance point of view, it is a reliable car.
Comment from Joe
Time May 29, 2009 at 9:54 am
Mehran is a good model of suzuki company but i guess it is time to upgrade the look and feel of mehran car. Because it has the same look from so much time.
Comment from Kool786
Time September 3, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Car geek
138km/h on Petrol or CNG??
Comment from Christopher
Time September 8, 2009 at 8:42 am
Guys Mehran Car is good i have old model of mehran 92 model Ac on good cooling and i got good performance form my Mehran Simply is best model.
Comment from sunny
Time September 23, 2009 at 3:02 pm
yup… i agree ,i m also going to buy this car in few days
Comment from Meraj Hashmi
Time October 12, 2009 at 6:58 am
Salam and Hi,
I hope someone can help me out. I direly need the wiring diagram for a 1999 Suzuki Mehran 4-door. I am attempting to fix a botched install job, and some of the features are either not hooked up, or hook up wrong. If you have one, or you know where I can find one, please email me. My email address is "email@example.com". Thanks
Comment from dr waseem khan
Time January 25, 2010 at 9:34 pm
yes suzuki mehran car its a luxary its a low cast of every point its spair part avalable every where,place country, its a family car its purchase very easly to middle class its my dream to i get this car beacuse its very beautiful for every point of view god give me this car in future inshallah thankx
Comment from Yasir
Time January 28, 2010 at 2:35 pm
i want to know when to change engine oil, oil filter and air filter
Comment from ahmer ali
Time February 3, 2010 at 11:18 am
Good economical car, trouble free and easy to excess.
I love to drive anywhere without any problem
for a middle class people very good car
Comment from IQ
Time March 20, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Its a good car but its time to upgrade its some features. top most power brake secondly conversion of leaf spring into coil spring and then its metalurgy. price of new is too much
Comment from zoobizoo
Time April 12, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Mehran is really a little wonder. If you have to travel within city and you hire a rickshaw, it will charge your Rs.100 for even 5-10KM local travel whereas, Mehran will cost you not more than Rs 60-70 even if the petrol price is 74/Ltr.
Moreover,if you travel with your family and you have to travel by bus, that will cost you 50% higher than your expense for Mehran fuel (petrol)etc., and if it is running on CNG, it will save more than 60% your money, tension, and Buk-Buk.
Comment from Ali
Time May 2, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Suzuki Mehran is a strange car, people say economical, but my experience is otherwise.. the spares are cheap even if u buy genuine parts however once changed the same item is required to be replaced within a year. U can call it good if u are planning to use it in once city only, but is uncomfortable and unreliable when traveling on GT Road or motorway. Will ditch u at the worst possible place.
Comment from ahmed
Time July 31, 2010 at 11:48 am
suzuki mehran is economical. best for middle class and students. this car is not too bad as mentioned such as AC not works or lose breakes…………. a simple person go and suffer the problems of public transport and taxi.. it is very good for him to move in his car along with his family instead to waste his time in public transport.
Comment from SAMRAN
Time September 25, 2010 at 11:48 am
Frnds when should i have first tuning of my mehran?
Comment from asad
Time April 26, 2011 at 12:38 am
1st tuning on 1000 kms and then on every 5000 kms
Comment from saghir hussain
Time May 21, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I am using suzuki mehran from past 7 years. i am from Rwp, i used my car for long drive like lahore, multan, kashmir, peshawar, attock, jhelum and meerpur number of times and its my view that Suzuki Mehran is less expensive. It is my experience taht Mehran is better in all types of small cars.


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