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Let's say you want a solar electric system for your home. An off-grid system basically consists of solar panels and battery banks. These battery banks store the sun's energy so you can use electricity at night or on a cloudy day. This system is designed to keep household electricity running for about two or three cloudy days; longer cloudy periods require a backup generator. To install an off-grid system, you'll want to hire a certified Alberta solar energy contractor. You can find more solar energy contractors in Sevenpersons, Redcliff, Whitla, Suffield and Irvine.
Along with off-grid solar, wind and hybrid energy systems that include batteries and backup generators, there are also grid-tied solar and wind operations. Grid-tied systems are attached to your Medicine Hat, AB utility company so if you produce more energy than you use, your meter goes down and you build up energy credits.
Installing solar skylights can save electricity. Sun tunnel skylights are tubular daylight devices that capture sunlight through domes on your roof. Attached to these domes are highly reflective tunnels that draw natural light down into closets, hallways and stairways.
Solar energy can heat your home, produce electricity and provide hot water. Solar power systems are part of the growing trend toward energy sustainability. Whether you are aiming for increased sustainability or want to improve energy conservation, you'll find Alberta solar energy contractors and any necessary specialty subcontractors here on Houzz. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of solar energy contractors: Lighting, Pools & Spas, Electrical Contractors.
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- Are you able to repair an older system?
- Can you provide me with a layout to see where the panels will go and what they will look like?
- Can you give me any information on solar rebate programs?
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infowars.com wrote:The following are 24 facts about the city of Detroit that will shock you…
#1 Detroit was once the fourth-largest city in the United States, and it was once home to close to 2 million people. But over the last several decades people have been fleeing in droves. According to the 2010 census, only 713,000 people now live in Detroit, and city officials admit that the population has probably slipped under 700,000 at this point.
#2 The population of Detroit has declined by about 25 percent over the past decade. The last time the population of Detroit was this low was all the way back in 1910.
#3 Today, Detroit is only the 18th-largest city in America. It is now smaller than Austin, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.
#4 Back in 1960, the city of Detroit had the highest per-capita income in the United States.
#5 Today, the unemployment rate in Detroit is more than 18 percent, which is more than twice as high as the nation as a whole.
#6 According to a report that was just recently released, approximately60 percent of all children in Detroit live in poverty.
#7 Approximately one-third of Detroit's 140 square miles are either vacant or derelict.
#8 The city government of Detroit has closed dozens of schools and has decided to cut off public services to the "heavily blighted areas".
#9 According to one estimate, there are 33,500 empty houses and 91,000 vacant residential lots in the city of Detroit today.
#10 The median price of a home in Detroit is just $9,000, and there are some areas of Detroit where you can still buy a house for $100.
#11 There are more than 85,000 streetlights in Detroit, but thieves have stripped so much copper wiring out of the lights that more than half of them are not working.
#12 Mayor Bing has announced a plan to reduce the number of streetlights in the city of Detroit to just 46,000.
#13 According to one very shocking report, 47 percent of all people living in the city of Detroit are functionally illiterate at this point..
#14 The murder rate in Detroit is 11 times higher than it is in New York City.
#15 There were 377 homicides in Detroit in 2011. In 2012, that number rose to 411.
#16 Justifiable homicide in Detroit rose by an astounding 79 percentduring 2011.
#17 In one recent year, the rate of self-defense killings in the city of Detroit was 2200% above the national average.
#18 Ten years ago, there were approximately 5,000 police officers in the city of Detroit. Today, there are only about 2,500 and another 100 are scheduled to be eliminated from the force soon.
#19 Due to budget cutbacks, most police stations in Detroit are now closed to the public for 16 hours a day.
#20 Crime has gotten so bad in Detroit that even the police are are telling people to "enter Detroit at your own risk".
#21 At one point, 100 bus drivers in Detroit refused to drive their routes because they were afraid of being attacked out on the streets in broad daylight. The head of the bus drivers union, Henry Gaffney, said that the drivers were literally "scared for their lives"….
"Our drivers are scared, they're scared for their lives. This has been an ongoing situation about security. I think yesterday kind of just topped it off, when one of my drivers was beat up by some teenagers down in the middle of Rosa Parks and it took the police almost 30 minutes to get there, in downtown Detroit," said Gaffney.
#22 There have been reports that gangs of young men with AK-47s have been terrorizing gas stations all over Detroit.
#23 Detroit was once known for making some of the greatest cars in the world. Now, it is known around the world as a dumping ground for the dead…
From the street, the two decomposing bodies were nearly invisible, concealed in an overgrown lot alongside worn-out car tires and a moldy sofa. The teenagers had been shot, stripped to their underwear and left on a deserted block.
They were just the latest victims of foul play whose remains went undiscovered for days after being hidden deep inside Detroit's vast urban wilderness — a crumbling wasteland rarely visited by outsiders and infrequently patrolled by police.
#24 Detroit's public schools are an absolute nightmare. The following is from one of my readers that actually attended one of the "best" public schools in Detroit…
The school was a new seven story building just a couple of years old. The bathrooms would often lack toilet paper & soap beyond the second floor (the main floor), the bathroom sinks would often not work. The water fountains on north side of the building on from the third floor & up did not work. The elevators would constantly break down. I even got stuck on the elevator before. I almost tripped down a half a flight of stairs because the elastic seal (it was the metal bar at the front of a treader of I don't know the name of it.) the stairs was not properly installed.
Students would often have sex on the stairs & throughout the school. Parents actually called the school many times & reported kids having sex on the stairs because all of them had glass windows 270 degrees.
Even over in Europe they write stories about the dramatic decline of Detroit. For example, the following is how one British reporter describedhis visit to Detroit…
Much of Detroit is horribly dangerous for its own residents, who in many cases only stay because they have nowhere else to go. Property crime is double the American average, violent crime triple. The isolated, peeling homes, the flooded roads, the clunky, rusted old cars and the neglected front yards amid trees and groin-high grassland make you think you are in rural Alabama, not in one of the greatest industrial cities that ever existed.

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Orchitis is swelling (inflammation) of one or both of the testicles .
Epididymo - orchitis; Testis infection
Orchitis may be caused by an infection from many different types of bacteria and viruses.
The most common virus that causes orchitis is mumps . It most often occurs in boys after puberty. Orchitis usually develops 4 - 6 days after the mumps begins. Because of childhood vaccinations, mumps is now rare in the United States.
Orchitis may also occur along with infections of the prostate or epididymis.
Orchitis may be caused by sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as gonorrhea or chlamydia . The rate of sexually transmitted orchitis or epididymitis is higher in men ages 19 - 35.
Risk factors for sexually transmitted orchitis include:
Risk factors for orchitis not due to an STD include:
A physical examination may show:
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Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for orchitis caused by bacteria can usually preserve the normal testicle function.
If the testicle does not completely return to normal after treatment, further testing to rule out testicular cancer should be done.
Mumps orchitis cannot be treated, and the outcome can vary. Men who have had mumps orchitis can become sterile.
Some boys who get orchitis caused by mumps will have shrinking of the testicles (testicular atrophy).
Orchitis may also cause infertility .
Other potential complications include:
Acute pain in the scrotum or testicles can be caused by twisting of the testicular blood vessels (torsion), which is a surgical emergency. If you have sudden pain in the scrotum or testicles, get immediate medical attention.
All testicle problems should be examined by a health care provider.
Call your local emergency number (such as 911) or go to the nearest emergency room if you have sudden pain in the testicle.
Getting vaccinated against mumps will prevent mumps-associated orchitis. Safer sex behaviors, such as having only one partner at a time (monogamy) and condom use, will decrease the chance of developing orchitis as a result of a STI.
Krieger JN. Prostatitis, epididymitis, and orchitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone;2009:chap 109.
Mason WH. Mumps. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 240.
Nickel JC. Prostatitis and related conditions, orchitis, and epididymitis. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 11.
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The College News 2-615 VOL. XXVII, No! 15 BRYN MAWR and WAYNE, PA., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1941 OgwrHJ!L�* Tggj*�� ?' PRICE 10 CENTS Poll of Campus Shows Approval Of Land-Lease Bill Large Number of Students Show Ignorance of Bill In Congress In an attempt to bring the Lease- Lend Bill to the attention of the student body, and to sound out campus opinion on the war situa- tion, the following poll was taken: Are you in favor of the Lease- Lend Bill? If yes�is it because� a. Want to declare war today? b. Believe aid short of war possible? c. Lend-Lease Bill makes it possible for America to avoid war? d. British victory essential to world democracy and our aid vital to British victory? e. Aid to Britain now essen- tial to U. S.? If no�is it because� a. Measure leads to war? Continued on Page Three KITTY McCLELLAN Peace-�ouncil Brings Mayor of 'Time' Staff To Give Defense Talk The Peace Council is presenting a talk by Brandtz Mayor of the Washington staff of Time Maga- zine, on Friday evening, February 25, at 8 o'clock in the Common Room. Coffee will be served at 7.45. In a recent letter to Helen Resor, Mr. Mayor said: "Nobody knows what our military defense problem is because nobody knows if, or where, or when we are going to fight. If we are to engage the en- emy in the jungles and mountains of Guatemala, we don't need tanks. If we are to battle them across the Texas plains, we don't need skiis. If Alaska turns from Seward's ice- box to Roosevelt's hell-hole, we may find very little use for mechanized divisions. "If America wanted an arena show reminiscent of the ghoulish exhibition of lions eating Chris- tians, it can be had by putting A. A. Berle, Maxine Eccles, Carter Glass, Jerome Frank, and a couple of other economists in - a sealed room with instructions to agree about our financial future before they come out." On the strength of this let^r Rhoads is having a contest to see who can come closest to guessing the physical characteristics of Mr. Mayor^_ Views of College Here, Own Ventures Told by 2 Refugees By Agnes Mason, '42; Barbara Cooley, '42 "When I lived in Vienna," said Mr. Ernst Waldinger, "I always thought no weather could be worse; but then I came to Philadelphia." Mr. Waldinger, a Viennese poet and socialist, is now a member of the Friends' Refugee Group in Haverford. Although he finds the weather so uncongenial, both he and Mrs. Hilde Narmorck, also of Vienna and Haverford, enthused over the advantages of American life. Between the spring of '38, when she left Vienna, and this fall, when she arrived in New York, Mrs. Narmorck has lived successively in Czechoslovakia, Paris, and Mon- temban in unoccupied France. Montembam, before the armistice, was a village of 38 inhabitants. Overnight it mushroomed to a pop- ulation of ten thousand, as Belgian and French civilians and soldiers fled before German invaders. Barns were used for living quarters, "and one morning," said Mrs. Narmorck, "I looked in and saw a nursery of babies sleeping in the manger." Mrs. Narmorck is attending Mile. Bree's 17th century French litera- ture course, Miss Gilman's 19th century French class, baby Ger- man with Mrs. Jessen, and Miss Marti's first year Latin, where she jwas delighted to hear one girl i compare a story by Livy with a I modern movie. She is impressed by the , relationship between i professors and students possible [under the American system. She I finds the educational standards in [both schools and colleges equally high with those abroad. Ex- perienced in teaching in Vienna and Paris, she is attending classes and studying American methods in preparation for teach- ing in this country. Mr. Waldinger hopes to teach German literature and is getting the American approach by fre- ContInued on rune Four HELEN RESOR Scenery, Lyrics Rhymed Dialogue Star In Tantasia' � 1944 Reveals Professional Art; Neat Device Seen In Dream Theme Duties Performed By Self-Government President Reported JERRY CATRON Junior Class Offers College 4 Candidates For Self'Government The Junior class has nominated Kitty McClellan, Helen Resor, Jan- et, Dowling, and Jerry Cation to candidacy for President of the Self- Government Association. The lists of their past college activities are as follows: ________________' 1 Kitty McClellan Kitty McClellan is a candidate for president of the Self-Govern- ment Association. She is Hall President of Denbigh this year, and Chairman of the Sub-Freshman and Student Guide Committee. She has done League work at the Community Center in Haverford since her Freshman year. She was a Freshman member of the Ath Continued on Page Two By Joan Gross, '42 Goodhart, February 22. � 1944 certainly showed, .us how to dream. Gertrude Lawrence has nothing on their frustrations, and Kaufman has nothing on their production. For the Freshman Show was a very professional piece of enter- tainment. It did not have to rely upon the familiarity of its audience The President of the Self-Gov- for lau�hs' or uPon the sympathy eminent Association is the head of of its aud>ence for informal stage- the executive board which sees that,ing' Its 'J^* were wel1 sun* and the rules of the Association are iclever: its dialoK"e was amusing carried out. The President is re- jand easily rhymed. The show was, sponsible for the routine of the' in fact, a real extravaganza (as board and shares with the board j advertised), complete with illumi- responsibility for the judgment- ^ backdrop> rhumba choruses> passed on individual cases. .. ... , . , . . ^- The President must check all|ag,le �P���K�>ts, and profess.eflaT make-up. signing put slips and also weekend slips every*week. Meetings with The theme of the play centered the hall presidents and with the around the dream of a glamor-de- executive board must also be he^ nied Freshman. As a device, the weekly and all the "Miss B.'s" whose cases are serious are seen by the President of Self-Govern- ment before presentation to the ex- ecutive board. She is responsible for keeping the Self-Government Association in touch with the Col- lege Administration. The College Council is one of the avenues by which this contact is made. The most serious responsibility dream neatly drew a stream of Bryn Mawr institutions into the night-club atmosphere. The Fresh- man simply falls asleep over the anatomy of Lobster, and when the curtain rises on the next scene, she has plunged into the delightful realm of "Some Hotspot on the Great White Way." The dream she dreams is full of lobsters, Miss of the Self-Government President | Petts> ihe conga( scotch, campus is that of passing judgment. She j notables and men. Undoubtedly is the one who always has direct |the material of Bryn Mawr dreams. personal contact with Miss B. and reports her case to the board. Miss B. can herself appear before the board. The board makes the final decision, but the case presented by the President should be in the truest possible light. The library scene was a high send off. The four Freshmen, Goodin, Hemphill, Lazo and Tap- pen, set a lively pace for the epi- sodes that were to follow. The bedroom scene was gay and fa- CiiiiiiimwiI on Pa�e Four Freshman Show Fun Continued in Dances With Gay Decorations, Prizes and People By Marguerite Bogatko, '41 After the /Freshman Show last Saturday night the spirit of merry- making continued in Pembroke, Rockefeller and Merion Halls. Al- together there- were four dances going on on campus at the same time. In Merion the dance was distinguished by a record attend- ance of eighteen stags and twenty- two couples. The decorations were simple but striking and consisted mostly of white carnations and jonquils against the background of the Merion showcase. In Rockefeller, it was George Washington's Birthday with red, white and blue balloons and red and white carnations. There was a very large stagline, and to liven up the proceedings there was an elimination dance and a lucky number dance complete with prizes. Two unattractive youths in mufti i (allegedly from Penn) sat around | waiting to be snatched up by the i eager stagline, but they finally got discouraged by the lack of enthusi- asm and left. The Pembroke dance was more successful artistically than it was financially. The decorations were all blue and white and were based upon balloons, crepe paper, and posters from . Freshman shows, past and present. There was not much of a stagline, but there were quite a few couples. Calendar February 26� Dr. Frances R. Fussel, Legal Principles and the Next Peace, Roberts Hall, 8.15 P. M. February 28� Brandtz Mayor, National Defense, Common Room, 8 P. M. March 1� German House dance, buffet supper, 6.30. March 2� Hampton Quartet, Dean- ery, 5.00 P. M. Philosophy Club, Dr. Ed- gar Singer, The Function of Art, Common Room, 3 P. M. March 3�� Dr. Ruth Fulton Benedict. Anna Howard Shaw Me- morial. Socializing the Child, Goodhart, 8.30 P. M. March 4� ' College Assembly, Good- hart, 10 A. M. Current Events. Miss Reid, Com- mon Room, 7.30 P. M. March 5� Basketball game with Uni- versity of Penn. 4.00 P. M. Dr. Benjamin Gerig, The Institutional Framework, Roberts Hall, 8.15 P. M. Sophomores Battle Freshmen Over Animal; \ Desire to Destroy True Motive of Action By Barbara Herman, '43 Last Wednesday, ostensibly for the purpose of torturing the fresh- men into revealing the animal, but in reality urged on by a primitive desire to wreak havoc and destroy property, the Sophomores in Rhoads began a four day reign of terror. The first night was the most vio- lent. One freshman, inspired to grim retaliation by the state of her room turned on her radio full blast, locked her door and disap- peared. Frantic Rhoadsians were seen wandering up and down the halls in all states of undress cry- ing forlornly, "For God's sake, won't somebody turn off that radio?" while hordes of Freshmen roved around hooting defiantly. However, the spirit of battle was soon exhausted by order of the Dean, and in the following nights the now lamb-like Sophomores in- dulgently settled down to concoct- ing amusing games for the ex- pectant Freshmen. Chairs were spirited out of people's rooms and poetic clues were placed around to help the Freshmen in their search. Pictures of the Freshmen's men were taken and a Mr. Rhoads Hall of 1941 contest was held in which curiously enough the picture that won first prize was a surrealist drawing completely incomprehen- sible to everyone.:. The last night the dresser draw- ers were exchanged and one poor Freshman found the drawer with all her underwear under a sofa in the'smoking room. Her problem became acute since she was unable to get the drawer back into her room while her male guest was there, and she didn't want to leave it in the smoking room for the edi- fication of other visitors. Friday night in a fit of despera- tion two Sophomores, at three in the morning, pulled out their first year psychology notes and tried to hypnotize the sleeping Freshman. The only response they got was "Is it a chicken?" "Yes." "Is it a lobster?" "Yes." That the Freshman finally be- came inured to the whole thing is proved by the fact that a Yale polo cap belonging to one Freshman rested on the head of M. Carey Thomas' statue in the library for three days before she even discov- ered it was gone. Intne other halls the most con- spicuous forms of heckling were putting things like oysters and on- ions in people's shoes. A model young Freshman was locked in a room with several cans of beer, which significantly or not were empty when they let her out and a Sophomore was baptized by the con- tents of a coco-cola bottle. +
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Ulnar nerve dysfunction is a problem with the nerve that travels from the shoulder to the hand. This is called the ulnar nerve. It helps you move your hand and wrist.
Neuropathy - ulnar nerve; Ulnar nerve palsy
Damage to one nerve group, such as the ulnar nerve, is called a mononeuropathy. Mononeuropathy means there is nerve damage to a single nerve. Both local and body-wide disorders may damage just one nerve.
The usual causes of mononeuropathy are:
Ulnar neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the ulnar nerve, which travels down the arm. The ulnar nerve is near the surface of the body where it crosses the elbow. The damage destroys the nerve covering (myelin sheath) or part of the nerve (axon). This damage slows or prevents nerve signaling.
Damage to the ulnar nerve can be caused by:
Temporary pain and tingling of this nerve can occur if the elbow is hit, producing the experience of hitting the "funny bone" at the elbow.
Long-term pressure on the base of the palm may also damage part of the ulnar nerve.
In some cases, no cause can be found.
Pain or numbness may awaken you from sleep. Activities such as tennis or golf may make the condition worse.
The doctor or nurse will exmine you and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.
An exam of the hand and wrist may show:
Tests may be needed, depending on your history, symptoms, and findings from the physical exam. These tests may include:
The goal of treatment is to allow you to use the hand and arm as much as possible. The cause should be identified and treated. Sometimes, no treatment is needed and you will get better on your own.
Medications may include:
A supportive splint at either the wrist or elbow can help prevent further injury and relieve the symptoms. You may need to wear it all day and night, or only at night.
Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve may help if the symptoms get worse, or there is proof that part of the nerve is wasting away.
Other treatments may include:
If the cause of the dysfunction can be found and successfully treated, there is a good chance of a full recovery. In some cases, there may be partial or complete loss of movement or sensation. Nerve pain may be severe and last for a long period of time.
If pain is severe and continues, see a pain specialist to be sure you have access to all pain treatment options.
Early diagnosis and treatment increase the chance of curing or controlling symptoms.
Call your health care provider if:
Avoid prolonged pressure on the elbow or palm. Casts , splints, and other appliances should always be examined for proper fit.
Katirji B, Koontz D. Disorders of peripheral nerves. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 76.
Shy ME. Peripheral neuropathies. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 428.
Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, and Department of Anatomy at UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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shipo Posts: 9,152Talk about "from the sublime to the ridiculous", an M3 is a much more highly strung car than a typical BMW, and while the E46 version is relatively reliable compared to Ms of old, they do require more care and feeding than say a 330i of the same model year.
Personally I'd avoid a second hand M3 unless I had tons of documentation in its maintenance history, better still if I knew the previous owner and how it was driven.
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fedlawman Posts: 3,118"the E46 version is relatively reliable compared to Ms of old"
Hey, I resent that remark.
Except for replacing the transmission, clutch (twice), driveshaft, differential, 2 axles, AFM, brake master cylinder, 2 window switches, exhaust from the header back, control arms, tie-rod ends, rear shock mounts (twice), guibo, O2 sensor, sway bar links, subframe bushings, engine mounts, oil cooler, shifter bushings, 2 wheel bearings, flywheel sensors, and the alternator in the past 3 years, my M3 has been completely reliable! -
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,450A 3 series is fast enough to get you put on a highway cleanup gang for life. :P
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,450Depends if driving pleasure is a factor or not. If it's pure appliance-like reliability one is looking for, no matter how numb the car feels or no matter how generic it looks, then no, a BMW is not the best choice for that highest level of reliability above all else.
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phylp Posts: 49People buy cars for many reasons . . .
My 2008 BMW 535i is my first BMW. A new convert, the car is my "ultimate driving machine." That takes the car's utlility off the charts because the drive was my top priority.
I once purchased a 1999 Volvo S80, for the safety features, knowing that the transmission was a Chevy that Volvo used because it was the only one that would fit. Knowing that the tranny was likely to fail and it did -- under warranty, of course -- reliability was not that big a deal. Safety and comfort were my main concerns given the 50 mile commute up and down I-95 that I had to then endure.
On this BMW purchase, I wanted a great drive, power and speed and at least 24 mpg. Add the styling and the intangible of panache: case closed. As much as I hate to go on record admitting this, reliability is not always important to me (or to others who buy cars). Otherwise, who would buy a Mercedes or a Dodge?
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srs_49 Posts: 1,394I understand what you're saying. If you guys were to pick a very reliable car/getting a car for the money you pay, would BMW's be on top of your list?
Given the above, no and no. If you want a "very reliable car/getting a car for the money you pay", buy an Accord or a Camry. A BMW is a lot more than just what you asked about.
Sounds like you really don't have your heart set on a BMW, in the sense that "I just gotta have one". -
bmwannabe1 Posts: 10I think you misunderstood. I truly do want a BMW, not because I can want one, but because I love them. I'm simply asking if they can be "reliable" cars because I've heard the maintenance can be expensive for BMW's, given the fact I'm 17, also due to the fact that I'm under a price range since my parents are buying me the car.
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phylp Posts: 49You have very good taste. FYI - Car and Driver magazine ran a feature recently re: the best used cars under $20,000. The original 1999 M coupe was dubbed "a prime example of nerd chic: incredibly cool to those in the know." This car is supposedly fun to drive, with plenty of storage space, unlike most two-seaters. I have only seen a couple of these M coupes. Rare is always good. Back to your reliability question -- BMW repairs when off warranty are pricey. That might be a concern in your situation. Good luck with Santa.
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srs_49 Posts: 1,394Your tastes in cars exceeds the size of your wallet. Yeah, you probably don't want to bring your parents around. If you did, we would probably be recommending a nice 5 year old Accord or a Civic :shades:
What were all of your first cars?
Mine was a 1969 Camaro Z-28 (you can see from that I'm probably older than you parents :P ). Paid for myself, as I was working and going to school at night. -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,450I just don't know how a 17 year old will be able to support even the NORMAL maintenance requirements of a used BMW, much less the repairs, should they occur.
For any used German car, one has to realistically budget about $150 a month for maintenance and repairs, which includes "expendables" on the car (tires, brakes, wipers, tune up) but not gas/insurance/accident damage/catastrophic repairs.
So really, it's gonna cost, with insurance for a young 'un and gas for 12K miles, probably $4,000 a year to keep this car going...if everything goes pretty much okay with the car
so I trust parents have an extra $350 a month or so for this endeavor.
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bmwannabe1 Posts: 10Do you guys think there is something wrong with this M3 because it's at a low price, and only has 50k on it.
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roadburner Posts: 7,161If you are hot to buy an M3 I'd suggest an E36. The S50 and S52 are dead-nuts reliable and do not require valve adjustments. You can pick up garage queens all day long for under $15K in coupe, convertible, and sedan versions.
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roentgeep Posts: 18Hi to all, Im new here and I dont speak/write well in English, so pardon me my mistakes please.
I have a T&C 2009 and yesterday I smelled antifreeze and noticed some vapor under the hood, I checked the engine compartment and found antifreeze over the drivers side of the engine over the battery try, and most parts there, I took out the plastic cover and saw the foam of it with a lot of antifreeze and pulls of antifreeze in the upper part of the engine, I didnt see any spray or leak at idle. The reservoir was almost empty.
Can you help me? where is the thermostat located?, where is the water pump located? Why is the antifreeze where I found it?
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jewapo Posts: 2The heat stopped working after I pushed the rear window defroster button and the module went blank. It came back on later and everything else seems to work except the heat. I looked at the 3 actuators and watched them move. I did the reset by pushing power and recirculate buttons. Still no heat at operating temp. Checked the computer for output codes at Auto Zone and no codes. Thinking it must be the module itself since it stopped working when I pushed the rear window defro!ster button. . Right/wrong/thoughts? Module is expensive even at junk yards.
jewapo Posts: 2Problem solved! Yesterday I was going to change the oil so I was letting the engine warm up when I noticed after a few minutes that the temperature gauge was approaching the hot mark. Never done that before. So after changing the oil I was checking fluid levels when I noticed that the radiator overflow cap was open and the container was empty. I decided to wait until today to check the radiator when everything would be cold. So on my way out to BUY a new module I checked the radiator first and 3 quarts of antifreeze into the radiator and 1 quart into the overflow later...the heat works fine! Must be a diverter set up in the computer program that will not allow coolant flow to the heater if the level is too low. Cannot tell you how many hours of research time I put into this problem. Hope this helps someone else not waste the time I did.
mirolex Posts: 4We've had the van in to 2 different dealers on 3 occasions. The A/C has had no problems yet, but the heater quits blowing warm air & blows cold. Neither dealership could solve the problem. One mechanic even told me, after the 2nd visit, that Chrysler basically said it was a design flaw, and that another model (300??) had had the same issue. The 2nd dealership recalibrated the unit & it worked OK for a while. We took it to our independent mechanic who found a bad module. He has a different search system & found 2500 other vans had had the same problem that was fixed by replacing this module. Chrysler is perturbed because we didn't take it back to a dealership. After all, why would we?? So now Chrysler is telling our mechanic to buy the part from the local dealer, & after we pay him, they'll decide how much they'll pay us. I guess they figure they'll 'punish' us for daring to go outside their network.
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mirolex Posts: 4The (heater) module was replaced last week. At first it seemed to be working properly; however, over the weekend and again today, I noticed differences in the temp of the air coming from the dash & floor vents - the floor vents were blowing cool air. Not only that, but one side of the dash was blowing warmer air than the other.
Now I'm faced with the predicament of calling Chrysler again (who paid most of the repair costs tho not happy I didn't go to the dealership) and reporting this issue which is not a new one, but I had forgotten it since last winter. First I will call the shop where the work was done & see if he cares to tackle the problem again. This is really ridiculous! -
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Help! AC stopped cooling in 2002 Town & Country, both front and rear. It just blows the ambient warm air.
The blower speed is OK, it obeys the knob rotation position fine, so it's not the resistor/blower speed control pack. The refrigerant charge was also checked "good". The AC Clutch fuse looks good, and its relay was replaced with no changes.
Weird thing: sometimes on cool days AC cools fine if it was turned on while the engine was still cold. Then it works OK, even all day - until the engine is shut down. Then, on the subsequent starts it does not cool anymore (I guess until the car sits overnight and the engine becomes completely cold). But on the hot days, when AC is actually needed, it never cools!
This is an automatic temperature control model.
Did anyone had this? Any advice is appreciated...
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Following up on my previous post: the AC blowing hot air problem in my case was because of the wear-increased air gap in the AC clutch. It can be fixed easily: no parts to buy, and not even the serpentine belt needing to be removed. Unscrew the center bolt holding the clutch together. There will be a few small metal washers/shims responsible for the air gap. Take one out, re-assemble and see if the gap became small enough for the clutch to engage (when AC button is pressed). There are a few YouTube videos showing this done on Jeeps - search for "AC clutch gap".


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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Christmas Quilt sneak-peak
The good news is for once I'm starting Christmas sewing before December. I've been collecting some Retro-Christmas fabrics for a few years and have been trying to decide what to do with them. I finally found the right thing. Full reveal to come - and possibly kits!
37 comments:
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
So cute Amy! That quilt will be loved.
- November 13, 2010 at 10:16 PM
- Crafty Mama said...
Oh Amy, that is super duper cute! Can't wait to see the whole thing and I'd love a kit☺
- November 13, 2010 at 10:33 PM
- Dionne said...
Very cute, love those fabrics!
- November 13, 2010 at 11:02 PM
- Marg said...
Love the fabrics, it's a really nice and cheerful Christmas quilt.
- November 13, 2010 at 11:07 PM
- Kimberly said...
How fun is this! And you're so smart... awesome quilting... love the stars in the squares!
- November 13, 2010 at 11:10 PM
- Sherri said...
I absolutely love it! Can't wait to see the full reveal!
- November 13, 2010 at 11:10 PM
- Kim Walus said...
I love everything about it. Simple and darling at the same time. Ooooo! Kits! That would be fun!
- November 13, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- DJ Rose said...
Love it. Such a great eye for color and design.
- November 13, 2010 at 11:40 PM
- Darlene said...
Oh this is soooo lovely, thank you for the inspiration, as always. But may I ask?? are the centers of your blocks 'charm square-sized'? Just a thought/question. But really it is all your lovely fabrics that really has me reeling!
- November 14, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- Annette said...
Looks lovely. I want to make a quilt just like that. Fun, happy, bright and cheerful. Love those retro prints.
- November 14, 2010 at 12:36 AM
- Sew Create It - Jane said...
I'm so glad to read that someone else is in shock that it is mid-November...Summer was just like last week wasn't it! :o)
- November 14, 2010 at 2:35 AM
- Judy Bagwell said...
Yes, this year is flying by. It's crazy. I love the cute retro fabrics in this quilt!
- November 14, 2010 at 4:47 AM
- AMKreations said...
What a beautiful quilt!
- November 14, 2010 at 6:12 AM
- Cindy said...
This is sooo cute!! I love the vintage fabric! I would love to make something like this. I'm wondering like Darlene- are those charm square size? Great job!:)
- November 14, 2010 at 6:27 AM
- Vanssmomc said...
Love the vintage fabric, so cute!!
- November 14, 2010 at 6:38 AM
- Petit Design Co. said...
cute! and yes, very much sew, I mean so. I wasn't into Halloween this year and we're traveling for Thanksgiving so I don't feel the need to get into it as well. I can't decide whether to pull out the Christmas stuff before or after we leave! I have a few Christmas projects I should have done last year! Go figure
- November 14, 2010 at 6:47 AM
- mascanlon said...
So very cute...I love the clean look with the vintage fabrics.
- November 14, 2010 at 6:52 AM
- Leslie said...
the months are just zinging past me!! i can't keep up!! this quilt is going to be amazing
- November 14, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Connie said...
From this SoCal-lady-who-used-to-live-in-Nebraska, I love the "snow" in this quilt and the old-timey (my timey?) Christmasy look. Such fun!
- November 14, 2010 at 8:45 AM
- Hillbilly Handiworks said...
I love the little kid fabric. So retro and so cute!!!!
- November 14, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- paulette said...
STUNNING quilt!! The colours are incredible!
Paulette - November 14, 2010 at 9:57 AM
- Beckers said...
Count me in if you have kits!
- November 14, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- sewingseedscraftylife said...
I love the colors...It is so pretty.
- November 14, 2010 at 1:21 PM
- StrawberryBlond said...
I am convinced the month of November is a complete sham. Every. Single. Year. it goes by way too fast and I never know what hit me! I always have all these grandiose ideas of projects to make and then never complete even half of them. At least Thanksgiving isn't super late this year.
And I love that quilt! Retro fabrics are just so darn fun. - November 14, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- tabbiegirl said...
Once again, Amy, another adorable quilt! Vintage Christmas fabric - LOVE it! Would love to get a kit - this combines my love of vintage fabric and Christmas!
- November 14, 2010 at 2:37 PM
- Nicole said...
I am in love with the green snowflake fabric - any memory of its lineage?
- November 14, 2010 at 4:44 PM
- Dawn W said...
Are you out of kits before they've even started? Count me in - I'd love a kit, this quilt is darling!
- November 14, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- Kristie said...
I'm loving this! Can't wait to see the full reveal! I love the peek of fabrics here....I would definately be interested in a kit- can add it to the list and maybe have it done for NEXT year??
- November 14, 2010 at 7:59 PM
- Lara said...
Its amazing! Love it!
- November 14, 2010 at 10:00 PM
- John'aLee said...
What a happy quilt! Love the colors.
- November 15, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- amy smart said...
Thanks for all the love!
The squares are slightly smaller than Charm Pack size - but you could certainly do something similar with Charm Packs squares.
The green snowflake fabric is currently available (yay! don't you love when that's the answer!) It's from the Holiday Happy collection from Lecien - designed by Monica of Happy Zombie fame. Here's a link: http://www.lecien.co.jp/en/hobby/holidayhappy/index.html - November 15, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Gaertegang said...
I have some charm packs that I am totally going to do with this pattern...What size are your white strips and red squares...just to be curious?
- November 15, 2010 at 3:05 PM
- Jennie said...
I already spot my favorite - the Michael Miller Holiday hostess. LOVE that fabric.
Cute quilt. - November 15, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- The Ashtons said...
If you do kits, I want one too!
Annie - November 15, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- P. said...
I love it! It's adorable!
- November 16, 2010 at 5:57 AM
- Nanette Merrill and daughters said...
Vintage and Retro is at it's best during Christmas. Love what you've done here. I love the retro!!!
- November 16, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Katy said...
I love the new quilt! It's so cute and kitschy! I have to say that I really enjoy your blog, too, and I read many quilt blogs. Yours is one of my favorites!
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Pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening, but prompt treatment can greatly reduce the risk of death. Taking measures to prevent blood clots in your legs also can help protect you against pulmonary embolism.
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During the physical exam, your doctor might inspect your legs for evidence of a deep vein clot — an area that's tender, red and warm. He or she will also listen to your heart and lungs and check your blood pressure.
Pulmonary embolism can be difficult to diagnose, especially in people who have underlying heart or lung disease. For that reason, your doctor may order a series of tests to help find the cause of your symptoms. Your doctor may order one or more of the following tests.
Your doctor may order a blood test for the clot-dissolving substance D dimer in your blood. High levels may suggest an increased likelihood of blood clots, although D dimer levels may be elevated by other factors, including recent surgery.
In addition, blood tests may be done to determine whether you have an inherited clotting disorder.
This noninvasive test shows images of your heart and lungs on film. Although X-rays can't diagnose pulmonary embolism and may even appear normal when pulmonary embolism exists, they can rule out conditions that mimic the disease.
A noninvasive "sonar" test known as duplex ultrasonography (sometimes called duplex scan or compression ultrasonography) uses high-frequency sound waves to check for blood clots in your thigh veins. In this test, your doctor uses a wand-shaped device called a transducer to direct the sound waves to the veins being tested. These waves are then reflected back to the transducer and translated into a moving image by a computer. The absence of the presence of clots reduces the likelihood of DVT. If clots are present, treatment likely will be started immediately.
Regular CT scans take X-rays from many different angles and then combine them to form images showing 2-D "slices" of your internal structures. In a spiral (helical) CT scan, the scanner rotates around your body in a spiral — like the stripe on a candy cane — to create 3-D images. This type of CT can detect abnormalities in the arteries in your lungs with much greater precision, and it's also much faster than are conventional CT scans. In some cases, contrast material is given intravenously during the CT scan to outline the pulmonary arteries.
This test uses small amounts of radioactive material to study airflow (ventilation) and blood flow (perfusion) in your lungs. For the first part of the test, you inhale a small amount of radioactive material while a camera that's able to detect radioactive substances takes pictures of the movement of air in your lungs. Then a small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein in your arm, and pictures are taken as the blood flows into the blood vessels of your lungs. Comparing the results of the two studies helps provide a diagnosis.
This test provides a clear picture of the blood flow in the arteries of your lungs. It's the most accurate way to diagnose pulmonary embolism, but because it requires a high degree of skill to administer and carries potentially serious risks, it's usually performed when other tests fail to provide a definitive diagnosis.
In a pulmonary angiogram, a flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into a large vein — usually in your groin — and threaded through your heart into the pulmonary arteries. A special dye is then injected into the catheter, and X-rays are taken as the dye travels along the arteries in your lungs.
A risk of this procedure is a temporary change in your heart rhythm. In addition, the dye may cause kidney damage in people with decreased kidney function.
MRI scans use radio waves and a powerful magnetic field to produce detailed images of internal structures. Because MRI is expensive, it's usually reserved for pregnant women and people whose kidneys may be harmed by dyes used in other tests.
Prompt treatment of pulmonary embolism is essential to prevent serious complications or death.
Preventing clots in the deep veins in your legs (deep vein thrombosis) will help prevent pulmonary embolism. For this reason, most hospitals are aggressive about taking measures to prevent blood clots:
The risk of blood clots developing while traveling is low, but increases as travel increases. If you have risk factors for blood clots and you're concerned about traveling, talk with your doctor. He or she might suggest the following steps to help prevent blood clots from forming:
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-embolism/basics/causes/con-20022849


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My giveaway this year is representative of personal favorites of mine.
This year I am giving away one of my custom cut, I-spy Charm Packs from my Etsy shop. This little bundle of goodness contains 45 pre-cut 3 1/2" squares, each with a different I-spy novelty print. I'm especially fond of vintage reproductions and Japanese prints.
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June 2012 Equity Market Commentary
By Natalie Trunow, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Calvert Investment Management, Inc.
CIO, Equities
Progress on the policy front in Europe helped drive a relief rally in the global equity markets in June with a bounce seen in equities across the board. For the month, the Standard and Poor's 500, Russell 1000, Russell 2000, MSCI EAFE, and MSCI Emerging Markets Indices returned 4.12%, 3.83%, 4.99%, 7.05%, and 3.91%, respectively. Value stocks outperformed growth names, with the Russell 1000 Value Index returning 4.96% while the Russell 1000 Growth Index returned 2.72%, though growth stocks remained firmly in the lead for the year to date.
Within the Russell 1000 Index, telecommunication services, healthcare, and energy were the top performing sectors during the month while consumer discretionary, information technology, and industrials sectors lagged.
Temporary Relief in Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis, but Recession Deepens
The eurozone remained the epicenter of weakness in investor sentiment throughout June as data released during the month continued to point to a deepening recession in the region. Core European economies continued to show signs of weakness, indicating they are not immune to the crisis engulfing the region. German and French manufacturing PMI remained firmly in contraction territory in June while German bond spreads relative to U.S. Treasuries stayed wide. German retail sales also declined unexpectedly in May and Germany's unemployment data came in worse than expected. This mirrored the overall worsening unemployment picture in the region with unemployment in France rising to 9.6% in the first quarter of 2012, the highest rate since 1999 and up from 9.3% in the prior quarter, and Greek unemployment rose to 22.6%. The United Kingdom also has been experiencing a significant drop in economic activity.
Despite some promise of progress on the policy front in Europe, the underlying economic fundamentals in the region continued to deteriorate. Â Eurozone manufacturing PMI sank further into contraction territory and the June reading of the Eurozone Index of Economic Confidence was the lowest since October 2009. Data for industrial production and construction output also declined considerably. Meanwhile, eurozone Core Consumer Price Index CPI was 1.6% in May, while headline CPI was 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. Deflation in Europe is not out of the question, which could be a significant problem.
The banking crisis accelerated in Spain during the month with the country's financial system badly in need of a capital injection. Spain hoped its banks would be allowed to tap European Stability Mechanism (ESM) funds directly without additional austerity measures rather than having to seek a full bailout similar to those accepted by Greece, Portugal, and Ireland.
Eurozone officials agreed to a €100 billion bailout for Spanish banks. However, despite opposition from the IMF, the debt still went through the government, which will increase Spain's debt load. Not surprisingly, both Moody's and Fitch credit agencies downgraded Spain's credit rating by three notches while investors responded to the country's "admission" of the problems in its banking sector by pushing yields up even higher on Spanish sovereign debt. Concern also continued to mount that bailouts of eurozone countries that subordinate private government bond holders to official creditors were having the adverse effect of scaring away investors from the sovereign bond market, which could further accelerate and exacerbate the sovereign debt crisis and the likelihood of contagion.
The New Democracy party emerged victorious in the much-anticipated Greek elections mid-month and was able to form a coalition government. The election results were followed by a global sigh of relief hoping Greece would adhere to the international bailout agreement, though the outcome does not change the underlying problems affecting the Greek economy and the eurozone as a whole.
After much nervous anticipation, market participants responded to the glimmer of hope coming from the European leaders' two-day summit held at the end of June with what looks like a short-term relief rally. Viewed by many as the region's last chance to come up with concrete measures to combat the eurozone sovereign debt crisis, there were some important breakthroughs with Germany appearing more flexible on many of the proposed solutions.
There was broad agreement to create a single bank supervisory body for the eurozone which would eventually allow bailout funds to recapitalize banks directly rather than first being channeled through the government, a move that would reduce Spain's debt burden once implemented. The leaders also announced that Spain's bailout loans would not receive preferential treatment over private creditors. Additionally, talks focused on more immediate steps to address rising borrowing costs of Spain and Italy with further details expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. The 10-year yields on Spanish and Italian government debt responded favorably by declining at the end of the month. We believe that these steps—while important and heading in the right direction—are just that, steps toward, but not a resolution of the crisis. This will be a long process that will continue to challenge countries, politicians, and markets in the short- to medium-term.
Gradual Recovery in the U.S. on Track, but Downside Risks Remain
While the overall economic picture in the U.S. continued to be positive, some economic indicators have begun to be impacted by the economic recession in Europe and a slow-down in the emerging markets. U.S. manufacturing activity in particular showed signs of slowdown during the month, likely driven by near-term uncertainty about policy outcomes domestically as well as the tumultuous global economic landscape. As of this writing, the release of the ISM National Manufacturing PMI for June indicated manufacturing activity shrank for the first time in nearly three years. Additionally, U.S. factory orders data reported during the month showed an unexpected decline in April, while the prior month's decline was revised down as well. This represented the first consecutive monthly declines in factory orders since February/March of 2009.
At the same time, the U.S. service sector continued to show signs of recovery. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index increased slightly in May, rising to 53.7 from April's 53.5. This was a particularly encouraging development as the services sector represents a larger portion of the economy than does manufacturing.
The U.S. consumer also continued to show signs of recovery. Consumer credit increased $6.5 billion in April, the eighth consecutive monthly increase, while revolving debt, which includes credit cards, fell by $3.4 billion, pointing to continued improvement in the health of consumer balance sheets. Personal incomes rose 0.2% in May, in line with expectations. The International Council of Shopping Centers chain store sales figures increased 1.7% in May on a year-over-year basis. Real consumer spending was up 0.1% as prices fell more than anticipated and sales of motor vehicles remained strong.
The U.S. CPI declined 0.3% in May from the prior month, a slightly larger drop than anticipated, and was 1.7% on a year-over-year basis compared to 2.3% in April. Core CPI, which excludes the more volatile food and energy components was 0.2% compared to the prior month and 2.3% on a year-over-year basis, in line with expectations. The Producer Price Index (PPI) also declined 1% in May, a significantly greater drop than forecast, and was just 0.7% on a year-over-year basis. Gasoline declined 8.9% on a month-over-month basis, contributing to the unexpected large drop. These data support the low inflation expectations and should allow the Fed to continue with quantitative easing initiatives if necessary.
On the jobs front, initial jobless claims increased throughout June, rising to 387,000 at the end of the month. The total number of job openings, while down from the prior month, remained high, indicating firms may be reluctant to hire new employees due to both global and domestic economic and political uncertainty. As a result, recent net job growth figures were driven more by the drop in layoffs than a pickup in hiring, a phenomenon also observed last year. We believe that hiring is likely to resume once pending policy measures clear political hurdles and companies have better visibility for the next several quarters.
Consumer confidence numbers reported during the month were also weaker but the Index of U.S. Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) still managed to increase 0.3% in May, exceeding expectations.
Moody's downgraded the credit ratings of 15 global banks, including several of the largest U.S. banks. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Citigroup were all downgraded two notches, while Bank of America was cut one notch.
Housing Activity Continues to Pick Up
The residential housing market in the U.S. continued to show signs of improvement in June with historically low mortgage rates and low home prices supporting housing activity. Given the significant size of the U.S. housing market and its impact on consumer wealth, confidence, and, indirectly, spending, any good news is doubly good for the U.S. economy as it leverages the positive impact on consumers, which represent two-thirds of the U.S. economy. Confidence among homebuilders, particularly in the West and Midwest regions, reached a five-year high in June.
Building permits surged in May, rising 7.9% on a month-over-month basis and exceeding expectations by a wide margin. Sales of previously owned homes were up 9.6% year-over-year while the Federal Housing Finance Agency Home Price Index increased for a third consecutive month in April, rising 0.8% from March.
Sales of new homes also surged in May, rising 7.6% from the prior month to a 369,000 annual rate–a two–year high. As a result, inventory of new homes declined to 4.7 months of supply, the lowest since 2005, while the median sales price increased 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. Pending home sales were also strong.
The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index increased 0.67% in April on a month-over-month basis. Although April's prices were still down 1.9% from the same period one year ago, this represented the smallest year-over-year decline since November 2010.
A low dollar has also been contributing to improvement in U.S. housing activity. According to data released during the month by the National Association of Realtors, international buyers accounted for 9% of total spending on residential real estate in the U.S. over the trailing 12-month period ending in March of this year. This represented a 24% year-over-year increase in sales to international buyers, who have been taking advantage of the weak dollar and historically low U.S. home prices.
More Accommodative Policy by the Fed as Global Easing Cycle Continues
Statements from the U.S. Federal Reserve during the month communicated an increased concern about downside risks to the U.S. economy stemming from the European crisis. While the Fed still seemed to expect a continuation of a slow, gradual recovery in the overall U.S. economy and labor market, low inflation in the U.S. and globally has left room for the Federal Reserve to continue its accommodative monetary policy.
The FOMC announced an extension of "Operation Twist" through the end of the year, whereby the Fed will continue purchasing Treasuries with longer maturities while selling short-term securities in an effort to further reduce long-term interest rates. The Fed also lowered its near-term growth and employment forecasts.
Outside of the U.S. the global easing cycle continued with the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and the Bank of England announcing a $150 billion liquidity program during the month.
Risk of Hard Landing in China Increases
The Chinese economy continued to show signs of slowing growth during the month. Since Europe is a large trading partner for many emerging market economies, especially China, the negative spillover effect on those economies from the European sovereign debt crisis and economic recession should not be underestimated.
The HSBC China Manufacturing PMI remained in contraction territory in June at 48.2, down from 48.4 the prior month while industrial profits in China were down 2.4% year-to-date through May compared to the same period one year ago, the second consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. Also worrisome, a New York Times article published during the month claimed China deliberately misstated economic data to understate the true economic slowdown and its impact on the Chinese economy. It is therefore possible that the "hard landing" scenario is already in play and may take investors by surprise.
The Chinese government has responded with easing measures as the People's Bank of China cut its benchmark one-year bank lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.31%, signaling a shift to an accommodative monetary policy. The move was received positively by investors and helped ignite a rally in global equity indices.
Nevertheless, a hard landing in China—a more probable outcome than ever before—would have a significant negative impact on the global economy and investor sentiment. Commodities markets will likely be hit hardest.
We believe that the relief rally following the European Union Leaders Summit at the end of the month, while a welcome sign, may be short-lived, as eurozone policymakers' promises are yet to be backed up by timely actions, and a whole range of upcoming policy decisions in the U.S. won't be resolved until later this year. Once we have more visibility into the "fiscal cliff" scenarios, however, market participants may feel better about investing in risky assets for the long term.
In the U.S., we believe that the housing sector can provide a positive surprise and support for the consumer and the economy overall, and that many market observers are not yet anticipating this scenario. If true, this will help investors gain the confidence in U.S. equities that we have all been waiting for.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Obama's healthcare law, known as the "Affordable Care Act." Despite the decision, healthcare is likely to remain a hot topic during election season and may make it more difficult for a budget deal to be reached prior to the "fiscal cliff."
For the rest of the summer, however, policy issues will be in focus as they could trigger further U.S. credit rating downgrades and further erode investor sentiment.
With the fiscal cliff looming and political stalemates still firmly a part of the landscape, the threat of another U.S. credit rating downgrade is likely, and volatility in the equity markets is here to stay at least through the fourth quarter and until after the presidential election.
We continue to believe that the next few months should afford investors attractive entry points, especially in U.S. equities, where underlying fundamentals are still robust.
Overall, while a global economic slowdown is likely having a marginally negative impact on the U.S. economy, the U.S. is still likely to continue its slow expansion for the time being.
This commentary represents the opinions of the author as of 7/13/12 and may change based on market and other conditions. These opinions are not intended to forecast future events, guarantee future results, or serve as investment advice. The statistics have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information cannot be guaranteed. Neither Calvert Investment Management, Inc. nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
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