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Welcome to the fourth edition of Legal Landscape, a series we have developed with Onvia's blog to provide government contractors with a quick, but thorough, summary of important legal developments and regulations in government contracting, as well as a plain-English explanation of how those developments may affect contractors at all levels of government. Contractors should keep in mind that state and local agencies often look to changes in federal regulations as a guide for future changes at their respective levels. Changes recently made in the federal arena are likely to trickle down to state and local governments. Continue Reading Legal Landscape: SBA Expands the WOSB/EDWOSB Contract Program, Importance of the Economic Loss Rule and Self-Reporting Requirement Changes
In a Major Win for Women Owned Businesses, SBA Expands WOSB/EDWOSB-Eligible Industry List
On March 3, 2016, the SBA announced that it has expanded the list of industries in which a contract can be set-aside for women-owned small businesses ("WOSB") or economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses ("EDWOSB"). This expansion was mandated last year by section 825 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ("NDAA"), which required numerous changes be made to the SBA's WOSB/EDWOSB contracting program.
Continue Reading In a Major Win for Women Owned Businesses, SBA Expands WOSB/EDWOSB-Eligible Industry List
Three Provision Pitfalls in Small Business Corporate Governance Documents
You probably already know about set-aside programs offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but did you know that provisions in your corporate governance documents could ruin your eligibility for those programs? Ed DeLisle and Maria Panichelli's new article for Onvia covers critical corporate governance provisions that could potentially destroy your status under the VA's new guidelines. "Three Provision Pitfalls in Small Business Corporate Governance Documents" contains critical information and the most problematic governance provisions for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/ VOSB) including definitional clauses or clauses dealing with authority, supermajority provisions and involuntary transfer provisions as well as limitations on transfer provisions. Learn more in the full article below:
The federal government offers a multitude of programs designed to assist small businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is certainly at the forefront of such programs, but it is not the only agency. The Department of Veterans' Affairs' (VA) has created a very popular program of its own for Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB/ VOSB). Many contractors generally know about the benefits of participating in these programs. Some may even know about the applicable eligibility requirements. But what many contractors don't know is that provisions in their corporate governance documents could destroy their eligibility for such programs. This article seeks to educate contractors about the three most common provisions affecting small business program eligibility.
The federal government's Small Business Programs – the SBA's 8(a), HUBZone,
VOSB/SDVOSB and WOSB/EDWOSB Programs, as well as the VA's VOSB/SDVOSB Program – share certain eligibility requirements. Specifically, in addition to the threshold requirement of being a "small" business, each program requires at least 51% "unconditional ownership," as well as "unconditional control," of that business by particular individuals. For example, a veteran or service-disabled veteran has to unconditionally own at least 51% of a company and unconditionally control that company in order for that company to be considered a VOSB or SDVOSB, respectively. Similarly, a woman or an economically disadvantaged woman needs to unconditionally own and control a business if that business wishes to be considered an eligible WOSB or EDWOSB.
Figuring out who must have ownership and control of the concern is the easy part: Definition sections of the applicable regulations are found here: 13 C.F.R. §§§ 124.01, 124.03 and 124.04 for 8(a) businesses; 13 C.F.R. § 126.200 for HUBZone concerns; 13 C.F.R. Part 125 for the SBA VOSB/SDVOSB program; 38 C.F.R. § 74.2 for the VA VOSB/SDVOSB program; and 13 C.F.R. §§ 127.102 and 127.200 for the WOSB/EDWOSB program. The difficult part is figuring out how the definitions are defined: How must these individuals own and control the company? The regulations tell us that ownership and control must be unconditional. But what does unconditional really mean? Said a different way, under what circumstances do these agencies consider ownership or control to be conditional? That is where trouble often lurks. Many times, a finding of conditional ownership or control is based on a provision or requirement found in a company's operating agreement, shareholder's agreement or by-laws. Several of the most problematic provisions are discussed below.
1) Definitional Clauses or Clauses Dealing with Authority
Corporate governance documents almost always contain a provision outlining who the members or owners are, or defining who will manage the entity. While these provisions are not problematic per se, they can cause issues when roles are not clearly defined or authority appears to be shared.
The powers of the Company shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed under the direction of, one or more managers. The Manager(s) shall be: Jane Doe, John Doe and Yogi Berra.
The problem with this clause is that it gives the impression that all three of these individuals have equal decision-making authority. What if Mr. Berra is the majority owner, and the service-disabled veteran upon whom the company's SDVOSB eligibility depends? This provision, as written, would seem to indicate that he does not have ultimate authority over the company but, rather, shares control with the other two managers. Even if the corporate governance document otherwise demonstrates that Yogi is the 66% owner, or specifies that no decision can be made by the company without Yogi's approval, the SBA and VA could very well question whether unconditional control exists based upon this clause. For that reason, it often makes more sense to name only the majority owner(s), upon whom eligibility depends, as managers or managing members. The remaining individuals can be given other titles.
2) Supermajority Provisions
As the name indicates, supermajority provisions are provisions that require an ownership vote of more than a simple majority to effectuate material change.
Removal of Members: Members may be removed from the LLC by an affirmative vote of more the 66% of the LLC members.
The problem with these types of provisions is that they can divest a majority owner of his or her power to unconditionally control the company. Consider the following example: Bob, a service disabled veteran, owns 51% of Bob's Electric Company, LLC and has applied for SDVOSB verification through the VA. The operating agreement contains a supermajority provision which requires at least a 2/3 vote to remove a member. Because Bob owns only 51%, he cannot, without the consent of other members, effectuate this change. In other words, Bob does not have unfettered authority to remove another member on his own. Therefore, in the eyes of the VA, Bob does not unconditionally control his company and Bob's Electric is not a legitimate SDVOSB. For this reason, supermajority provisions should be avoided if a business wishes to participate in the Small Business Programs. The sole exception is if the majority owner owns more than is required under the supermajority provision (using the example above, this would mean Bob owned 67% or more) and therefore, could effectuate change without the consent of the minority owners.
3) Involuntary Transfer Provisions and Limitations on Transfer Provisions
Involuntary transfer provisions encompass an array of provisions, each of which operates to divest an owner of his or her ownership interest without consent. Common examples include a transfer upon insolvency or bankruptcy, a transfer upon criminal conviction or a transfer upon incapacity or death.
Transfer Upon Insolvency: Upon the insolvency of any member, that member must transfer his or her shares to the other member at a price determined by [document pricing provisions].
Similarly, limitations on transfer provisions prevent a member or shareholder from freely transferring his or her ownership interest. Some examples include provisions that provide for a right of first refusal (i.e., a requirement that the selling or transferring member/shareholder must offer to sell his or her interests to other members/shareholders before any other individual or entity) or provisions that require consent of other members before a sale of ownership interest can be made.
Restrictions on Transfer: No Member shall sell, assign, pledge, give or otherwise transfer or encumber in any manner or by any means whatsoever, any interest in a Membership Interest whether now owned or hereafter acquired without having obtained the prior written consent of all of the members of the Company.
The SBA and VA commonly view provisions like this as placing "conditions" on ownership. In the agencies' view, if an owner can be divested of its ownership without his or her consent, or if an owner does not have unfettered freedom to sell his or her ownership interest, that owner does unconditionally own the company. That said, in a 2013 case litigated by our firm, the Court of Federal Claims ruled that in certain cases, rights of first refusal are permissible, and do not render an owner's control as conditional. However, it is important to keep in mind that the COFC's decision in that case addressed VA regulations that pertain to SDVOSBs under that program only. It is not entirely clear if the SBA's similarly-worded regulations would be interpreted in the same way. For this reason, and just to be safe, it is probably a better idea to exclude these types of provisions altogether.
The provisions identified here are not the only provisions that can cause eligibility issues — but contractors who learn to avoid these three common pitfalls will be way ahead of the game! Of course, the advice in this article represents general guidelines only and each company must assess for itself how best to draft its corporate governance documents. Drafting an operating agreement, shareholders agreement or by-laws that simultaneously address all of the company's needs, balance the interests of the various owners, and comply with all relevant SBA and VA regulations can be a daunting task. If contractors have any questions about how to draft the best corporate governance documents for their company, the best course of action is to contact a legal professional to assist.
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group. Ed frequently advises contractors on federal contracting matters including bid protests, claims and appeals, procurement issues, small business issues and dispute resolution.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Contracting Practice Group. Her practice includes a wide variety of federal contracting and construction matters, as well as all aspects of small business procurement.
Big Changes for Small Business: Revisions to Protest and Appellate Procedure
By: Edward T. DeLisle, Gary J. Repke, Jr. & Maria Panichelli
Attention all small business owners! As a result of a final rule issued by the FAR Council on July 25, requirements for protesting small businesses size and eligibility status are changing effective August 25, 2014. This rule, which finalizes an interim rule issued on March 7, 2013, updates size and eligibility status protests and appeal procedures governing small businesses, and provides uniformity for protests involving HUBZones, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses("SDVOSBs"), economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses ("EDWOSBs") and women-owned small businesses ("WOSBs"). The biggest changes are outlined below.
Size Protests
First, with regard to small business size protests, the rule revises FAR § 19.302 to require additional information from a protesting party. The amended regulation provides that each small business size protest must be accompanied by a written referral letter from the contracting officer, which contains pertinent information regarding the solicitation. The required information includes a copy of the concern's self-certification for size; identification of the applicable size standard; a copy or link to the solicitation; identification of the bid opening date or the date of notification provided to unsuccessful offerors; the date the contracting officer received the protest; and contact information for both the contracting officer and the protesting party. In addition, the protesting party may now deliver its protest via facsimile or email, in addition to delivering it by hand, telegram, or letter. To be timely, the protest must be filed within five business days from either the date of bid opening (sealed bids) or the date notification is provided to a successful offeror (negotiated procurement). A protest filed before the applicable triggering event will be dismissed by the SBA as premature.
The new rule also increases the time for the SBA to make a determination of a protested businesses size from 10 to 15 days. Under the new rule, the contracting officer may, at the end of 15 days, further extend the amount of time to respond, if necessary. Most importantly, should the SBA fail to make a size determination, the new rule provides the contracting officer with the discretion to award the contract anyway.
If a protested concern disagrees with the SBA's size determination, the new rule provides that it is within the discretion of the SBA's Office of Hearing and Appeals ("OHA") to accept an appeal. The rule further provides that the SBA may, at its sole discretion, reopen a formal size determination to correct an error or mistake if it is within the appeal period, even if no appeal has been filed with OHA.
In addition to these modifications, the rule makes one rather troubling change. It eliminates the portion of FAR 19.302(f), which allows the protested concern to file SBA Form 355 and a statement responding to the allegations contained in the protest, along with evidence to support that statement. While the SBA regulations provide for such a response, the deletion of this provision from the FAR is nonetheless an unwelcome change.
Status Protests
The rule also provides for certain changes to status (e.g. HUBZone, EDWOSB, etc.) protests. First, all status protests and appeals must be made in accordance with the new procedures outlined above for size protests. If an interested party is protesting both the size and status of the projected successful bidder, that party must file two separate protests.
In the case of VOSB/SDVOSB status protests, or WOSB/EDWOSB protests, the protestor must establish either that the owner(s) cannot provide documentation to show that they meet the appropriate definitional standards, or that the protested concern is not unconditionally owned or controlled by one or more individuals that meet that standard. Finally, for a HUBZone concern, the SBA will entertain a protest of the business's status if evidence is presented showing that the business's principal office is not located in a HUBZone or that less than 35% of the business's employees reside in a HUBZone. Absent these specific supporting facts, the SBA must reject the status protest.
If you need any additional assistance in protesting a concern's size or eligibility status, or appealing your own adverse determination, please do not hesitate to contact us. Additional information regarding small business size and status protests is also accessible via the SBA's website.
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
Gary J. Repke, Jr. is a Summer Associate at Cohen Seglias.
Understanding How to Effectively Team on a Federal Project Webinar
Teaming is a concept much discussed in the world of federal contracting, yet it is often misunderstood.
On May 7, 2014 Maria L. Panichelli hosted a webinar for Women Impacting Public Policy ("WIPP") and Give Me 5 ("GM5") entitled "There's No "I" In Team – Understanding How to Effectively Team on a Federal Project." In it, she discussed the benefits of teaming (from both a small business/prime contractor perspective, and a large business/subcontractor perspective), the proper procedures for forming a teaming agreement, important clauses, common pitfalls, and recent developments in the applicable regulations and case law. You can watch and listen to the hour- long presentation here.
Please visit the GM5 website for information about Maria's additional upcoming WOSB/EDWOSB webinars.
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group. Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
Building a Compliant WOSB/EDWOSB Webinar
On February 18, 2014, I hosted a webinar for Women Impacting Public Policy ("WIPP") and Give Me 5 ("GM5") entitled "Building a Compliant WOSB/EDWOSB." It dealt with avoiding and defending against protests and eligibility examinations relating to size, ownership and control. You can watch and listen to my hour- long presentation here.
Please visit the GM5 website for information about my additional upcoming WOSB/EDWOSB webinars. Topics will include Teaming and Joint Venturing, Recent Updates to the Small Business Programs, and more.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
The Perks, Procedures, and Pitfalls Relating to WOSB Certification
On February 11, 2014, I hosted a webinar entitled "The Perks, Procedures, and Pitfalls Relating to WOSB Certification" for Women Impacting Public Policy ("WIPP") and Give Me 5 ("GM5"). You can watch and listen to the hour- long presentation here.
Please visit the GM5 website for information about my additional upcoming WOSB/EDWOSB webinars. Topics will include how to deal with Protests and Eligibility Examinations, Teaming and Joint Venturing, Recent Updates to the Small Business Programs, and more.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesses
We've all heard about the "glass ceiling" experienced by women in the workplace. The term "glass ceiling" first appeared in an article published by the Wall Street Journal in 1986 and was used to describe the invisible barriers that women faced as they tried to climb the corporate ladder. While things seem to be better today than they once were, I think many would agree that barriers (in some cases substantial barriers) still exist. Certainly, the Small Business Administration agrees.
In October of 2010, after many years of delay, the SBA issued a Final Rule allowing for the implementation of its Women-Owned Small Business Program. The program was gradually introduced and, as originally constituted, was stricken with statutory caps that inhibited its intended effect. Ironically enough, for both Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSBs) set-aside contracts were subject to "ceilings." For manufacturing contracts, the ceiling was $6.5 million; for any other contract the ceiling was $4 million. Thanks to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, however, these ceilings are about to disappear.
On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in accordance with directives set forth in the NDAA, the SBA issued an Interim Final Rule, removing the statutory cap on WOSB and EDWOSB set-aside contracts. As a result of this change, government agencies will now be able to set-aside contracts for WOSBs and EDWOSBs at any dollar level, providing WOSBs and EDWOSBs with access to much larger federal contracts. Hopefully, this change will also allow the federal government to better meet its statutory contracting goals for women-owned small businesses, which have been consistently missed.
Either way, the shattering of the WOSB "ceilings" promises to greatly increase the number of large-dollar WOSB and EDWOSB set-aside contracts. If you are a WOSB or EDWOSB, you will want to make sure that you are properly registered as soon as possible so that you can take advantage of these opportunities. We've posted the requirements in previous articles. For additional information on the SBA's Women-Owned Small Business Program go to www.sba.gov/wosb.
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group.
Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
NDAA Makes Important Improvements to Women-Owned Business Program
We recently posted an article discussing changes to the limitations on subcontracting rules for small business federal contractors. The changes were marshaled in by Congress as part of the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA" or "the Act"), which actually includes a number of other changes affecting small business contractors. Several of those changes are designed to assist women-owned small businesses ("WOSB") and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses ("EDWOSB") in securing more federal work.
The current Woman-Owned Federal Contract Program, which became effective on February 4, 2011 after being mired in political red tape for years, allows contracting officers to set aside contracts for certified WOSBs and EDWOSBs (see our previous blog post concerning how to get certified). By statute, the federal government must attempt to steer five percent (5%) of all federal contracting dollars to WOSBs and EDWOSBs. Under the current law, however, reaching this goal has been elusive. This is, in part, due to the caps in place that govern set-aside contracts for women-owned businesses. Manufacturing contracts in excess of $6.5 million, and any other contract exceeding $4 million, cannot be set-aside for WOSBs or EDWOSBs. The NDAA removes this ceiling, allowing women-owned businesses greater access to federal contracts, and, hopefully, enabling the government to actually reach its 5% goal.
The NDAA also includes a provision requiring the SBA to further study and identify those industries in which WOSB and EDWOSBs are "underrepresented." Currently, eighty-three (83) NAICS codes have been recognized as those where women have been historically underrepresented. Contracting officers are permitted to set aside contracts in industries falling within those classification codes, as long as that contract can be awarded at a fair and reasonable price, and the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more WOSB or EDWOSBs will bid or submit offers. The identification of additional industries should result in more contracts being set aside for women-owned concerns.
SBA Administrator Karen Mills, who will be stepping down very soon, described the potential benefits of these changes, explaining that women currently own approximately thirty percent (30%) of all small businesses, making women one of the fastest-growing sectors of business owners in the country. As such, Mills said, "opening the door for women to compete for more federal contracts is a win-win." If you are a woman-owned, small business contractor and want these new changes to result in a "win" for you, check your eligibility, and get registered as soon as possible!
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group. Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.
A Year at a Glance – the WOSB Program
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli
Last year, after over a decade of discussion, the Small Business Administration (SBA) finally implemented a federal contracting program specifically designed to assist small businesses owned by women. This program authorizes contracting officers to set aside federal contracts for eligible WOSBs (woman-owned small businesses) and EDWOSBs (economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses). As we previously discussed, this program became officially effective on February 4, 2011 and was scheduled for gradual implementation over a period of months. It was expected to assist federal agencies in achieving the previously existing statutory procurement goal of awarding five percent (5%) of federal contracting dollars to WOSBs.
A year after going into affect, it is clear that the program is off to a slow start. Only about 10,000 WOSBs have been self-certified via the WOSB Program Repository, though there are certainly many more businesses out there that meet the eligibility criteria. If you are one of those businesses, you could be missing out on huge opportunities. As such, it is important for you to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria for participation in the program.
What are those criteria, you ask? As a threshold matter, the business must be considered "small" in its primary industry in accordance with SBA's size standards for that industry. In addition, to be considered an eligible WOSB or EDWOSB, a firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, or economically disadvantaged women. 13 C.F.R. 127.200. "Ownership" must be direct; it cannot be through an affiliate or association with others. 13 C.F.R. 127.201. The SBA defines "control" as a situation where the business owner has long-term decision-making and the day-to-day, full-time management and administration responsibilities for business operations. 13 C.F.R. 127.202.
In order to avoid abuse of the program by companies not truly owned and controlled by women, the SBA has enacted additional safeguards. Specifically, the woman owners must have managerial experience of the extent and complexity needed to run the company. The woman manager need not have the technical expertise or possess a required license (if applicable), if she can demonstrate that she has ultimate managerial and supervisory control over those who possess the required licenses or technical expertise. However, the SBA has stated that if a man possesses the required license and has an equity interest in the firm, he may be found to control the concern. 13 C.F.R. 127.202.
For those businesses that meet the requirements above, the WOSB and EDWOSB programs offer huge advantages. Five percent of all federal spending is the procurement goal for WOSB/EDWOSBs, and there is also a five percent subcontracting goal to WOSBs. With only about 10,000 businesses out there registered to compete, your chances of securing a government contract are vastly improved if you and eligible and participate in the program. In addition, there is no term limit to the WOSB and EDWOSB programs, and mentor-protégé programs are available.
In short, if you meet the program requirements, you should get registered for participation in the program as soon as possible. In the alternative, if you are thinking of starting a business that might be eligible, don't wait! The SBA has not set forth a minimum amount of time the firm must be in business; therefore, a woman may establish a business, meet the requirements, self-certify, and win a government contract under this program in a short period of time.
Once you have determined that your business is eligible, registration in the program is rather easy. First, in preparation for registration/certification, businesses should become familiar with the WOSB Program's Compliance Guide. The next step is to register the business in the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) or in the System for Award Management (SAM) (the government's new registration system previously discussed here), once it is implemented. Then, log onto the SBA's General Login System (GLS), and access the WOSB Program repository. Upload/categorize all required documents (a complete list of required documents can be found in the WOSB Program's Compliance Guide). Then, complete the applicable certification form(s) available on the SBA website and register the business's status as either a WOSB or EDWOSB, through either the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), or SAM. Lastly, get out there and start bidding!
Edward T. DeLisle is a Partner in the firm and a member of the Federal Contracting Practice Group. Maria L. Panichelli is an Associate in the firm's Federal Practice Group.


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i am super excited to share another wedding detail with you today! my amazing maids of honor picked out and designed the bridal shower invitation below. it is a perfect blend of elegant and girly and i absolutely love it!
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- jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...
SOOO pretty! i adore the pink :) xoxo jillian:: enter to win a La Quaintrelle gift card!
- November 3, 2011 at 7:32 AM
- Superficial Sanctuary said...
So so pretty! I love the design and the colors!
My sister's wedding is coming up next year so this is great inspiration for when I have to make her invitations for the shower!
- November 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM
- Alex {Things That Sparkle} said...
Wow what a gorgeous invitation, so YOU! I absolutely love it.
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that invitation is beautiful. love it. love minted.
- November 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM
- marissa at the boot said...
that invitation is so gorgeous! your maids are lovely. :)
i didn't know you were engaged, congratulations!!
marissa @ the boot
- November 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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Oh so girly and pretty! LOVE!
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Love the invites and love minted! such a great website.
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- classiq said...
So very pretty, Ashley! xo
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- Unique Wedding Gifts said...
It is very simple and sober !!! Cool color combination too...
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We were going to the Dutchess County Fair in nearby Rhinebeck, so we stayed at the Quality Inn. I've been there once before, about three years ago. My expectations of a place like this are low--clean room and a comfortable place to sleep is all I want. If I wanted fro-fro's, I'd stay at the Beekman Arms. The property was just as nice as it was three years ago, with one odd change. We had a room with two double beds. The odd change was in the pillows. The beds had "regular" pillows the last time we were there. This time, there were three tiny square pillows on the bed, like Chicklet pillows. I went into the dresser to see if there were real pillows in there but no. It wasn't until after 11 pm that I realized the pillows were weird, and I wasn't going to go to the front desk to ask. If you are fussy about your pillows, this might be a deal breaker for you.
There was a small round table with a coffee maker on it and two chairs. (The chairs looked like someone had spilled coffee on them and really could use cleaning.) The water was plenty hot enough for a shower and the water pressure was good. The TV worked fine.
The free breakfast was quite good--scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, fruit, make your own waffle, bacon, cereal, bagels, bread, muffins. . .plenty to eat. I liked that they had breakfast until 11 a.m. There is a Dairy Queen and a diner nearby, and Coppola's Italian restaurant across the street.
As someone mentioned in another review, this place has no pool. For us, that didn't matter. The location really good. Quality Inn is near the Roosevelt House, Vanderbilt Mansion, and Rhinebeck (there's an aerodrome there) and the Fairgrounds are not far away. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful and will suggest things to do and see if you are not sure.
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40 Days of Prayer – November 10 (Day 40) "Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice." -Psalm 141: 2 We've talked about prayer a lot over the … Continue reading
Pray 40 – Day 39
40 Days of Prayer – November 9 (Day 39) "Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church … Continue reading
Pray 40 – Day 38
40 Days of Prayer – November 8 (Day 38) "When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness." – … Continue reading
Pray 40 – Day 37
40 Days of Prayer – November 7 (Day 37) "…for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples." – Isaiah 56: 7 I enter the final week of our "40 Days of Prayer" with mixed emotions. … Continue reading
Pray 40 – Day 35
40 Days of Prayer – November 5 (Day 35) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; … Continue reading


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WIRRAL-BASED John Jones takes a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Welsh Seniors Golf championship at Aberdyfi today.
But he cannot afford to relax as among those chasing him in the race for the title is John Roger Jones, the former Welsh Amateur title holder.
John Jones, from Bromborough, had a 72 yesterday to post a 36-hole total of 143.
That puts him three strokes clear of Conwy's John Roger Jones, currently deputy chairman of the championship committee of The Royal and Ancient, and Tenby stalwart John Gottwaltz, who lead the chasing pack.


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Chamber presidents, attorneys general urge immigration reform
Hunt Spanish Fork, UTApril 10, 2013 9:36 a.m.
The big secret that is kept and swept under the rug is the many victims of identity theft and the other crimes that come with illegal immigrants who are willing to pay for the identities made available to them by the dark and evil criminals who are oh so willing to profit from this crime. But this would not be an issue if it weren't for businesses willing to turn a blind eye by hiring these same illegal workers.
Make no mistake. The Chambers of Commerce in Utah are not the friends of those that seek a fair wage through legal employment. They are looking out for the business owners who are so quick and willing to jump on the profits that come with the festering problem of illegal labor. Illegal hiring practices, continue to perpetuate the suppression of wages, fraud, identity theft and all the other crimes that come with inviting illegal and in turn criminal elements into our state.
activ2004 Clearfield, UTApril 10, 2013 8:13 a.m.
I saw Mr. Beattie on one of the local news channels last night, he seemed like he was under some sort of duress, (I do hope he is in good health), I wonder what is so urgent that we smaller people continue to be urgently deceived when it comes to illegal immigration (human trafficking).
I am drafting an e-mail which will be sent to the Media execs, Attorneys General, Governors, Chamber of Commerce (unintended, human trafficking facilitators) Presidents urging them to come out and open their eyes to the morbid, sleazy, abusive, violent, costly plague of human trafficking, then perhaps, maybe we, society, can start having a grown-up discussion about immigration.
Please accept these comments in the spirit for which they meant. I am sickened that I do not have a larger voice and influence when it comes to protecting the lives of over 800 children, 'boys' and girls, a day who are bought and sold right in front of our eyes.
Danish American Payson, UTApril 10, 2013 8:04 a.m.
Yes, let's reward people for breaking the law. They knew when they came here they were breaking the law. If we enforced the laws we have now about hiring of illegals and punished the businesses that did, the problem would solve itself. We need to go back to when the workers came here for the season then went back home.
watchman Salt Lake City, UTApril 10, 2013 7:39 a.m.
It sounds like Beattie is anxious for our senators to support a rush into adopting immigration reform much like Beattie helped push the Utah legislature into adopting HB 116 without reading or understanding it back in 2011.
The Salt Lake Chamber, much like the U S Chamber, chose to disregard the sad situations that a 'pathway to citizenship' can create for American citizens and American jobs.
True and good Immigration Reform must be thoroughly understood and agreed to before adoption by congress. Commendations to Hatch and Lee for using more common sense in the issue.
anti-liar Salt Lake City, UTApril 10, 2013 3:10 a.m.
The reason Lane Beattie is is a panic is because amnesty for the Chamber's cheap labor pool has never been closer to reality and he is worried it might get derailed. The Chamber's brainchild, the Utah Compact, has successfully demonized anyone who calls for obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. The accompanying propaganda campaign has successfully conned many Utahns into thinking that enforcing the law is cruel, inhumane, and impossible, and that looking the other way at illegal immigration and causing innocent parties to suffer in the process, is "compassion."
Now, Beattie is desperately urging IMMEDIATE passage of "comprehensive immigration reform" (notice he won't come right out and say "amnesty," or "legalization," which of course is what he's really talking about), because he is terrified that all that wonderful work that the Utah Compact and accompanying propaganda will be exposed for what this whole thing really is all about: pure, unbridled GREED.
anti-liar Salt Lake City, UTApril 10, 2013 3:01 a.m.
This isn't really about labor shortage. Nor is it about "compassion," and "family values."
It is about a shortage of Americans who are able and willing to accept substandard wages because of greedy Utah businessmen's unwillingness to pay their fellow Americans a fair wage. And so, these businessmen falsely claim that there is a "labor shortage" when on the contrary, we have high unemployment, high underemployment, depressed wages, and American mothers and father both having to work long hours and abandon their children to day care in in an effort to eke out a meagre subsistence.
So much for "compassion," and "family values."
Say No to BO Mapleton, UTApril 9, 2013 9:24 p.m.
It never ceases to amaze me how these advocates come out of the woodwork when the push is on in Washington.
I could care less what The Chamber wants.
Or the AFL-CIO.
Or the church leaders.
Or Latino advocates.
I care (and so should our elected leaders) about our country and its people.
Why introduce millions of legal workers to compete with our own entry-level citizens? When you combine our adults without college who are out of work and our unemployed teens you get well over 35 million available workers. Let's entice them to go to work.
And lets not open the floodgates for even more social service benefits to those who trespassed into our nation.
Let's have a discussion about enforcement of our laws and putting pressure on illegals to leave. Yes, it will seem like stiff treatment. But to give them a wink and a nod is not fair to our own who need jobs.
RRB SLC, UTApril 9, 2013 5:28 p.m.
So it wasn't about compassion or the Chambers "Compact". It was about greed.
prelax Murray, UTApril 9, 2013 5:04 p.m.
Science magazine contradicted the notion of a shrinking supply of native-born talent in United States. "Those who advocate increasing the supply of STEM talent should cool their ardor a little bit," says one of its authors, B. Lindsay Lowell, a demographer at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.The supply has actually remained steady over the past 30 years, the researchers conclude from an analysis of six longitudinal surveys conducted by the U.S. government from 1972 to 2005. However, the highest-performing students in the pipeline are opting out of science and engineering in greater numbers from a lack incentives that would make science and technology careers attractive.
By depressing wages in S&T fields with the H-1b visa and turning potential science and technology innovators into other fields of study. .
prelax Murray, UTApril 9, 2013 4:37 p.m.
Among the Salt Lake Chamber chairmanships, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Deseret Management Companies, MediaOne join a handful of banks, and utilities. With this business vs labor battle coming, I think they should get out of a business organization.
It seems wrong without the coming battle.
RichardB Murray, UTApril 9, 2013 3:18 p.m.
It takes voters to recall elected officials, not Chambers of commerce. Why should Utah's labor vote out people so you can get your cheap, taxpayer subsidized labor.
Same on you, put Americans to work first, instead of depressing their wages and pushing them out of jobs. Your greed is showing.
Fitness Freak Salt Lake City, UTApril 9, 2013 2:47 p.m.
A big THANK YOU to Sens. Hatch and Lee for trying to at least have detailed hearings on immigration reform!
No doubt the "Chamber" is disappointed.
They've been advocating for jobs for illegal trespassers over LEGAL Americans for several years now.
Why pay decent wages when you can instead just send a donation to whatever Congressperson will do you the most good?
Lately, high tech firms have caught on to what illegal/unethical businesses have known for years. Make the claim that you can't find ANYONE to fill your high tech jobs, and voila - you get sympathy from the open borders crowd to be able to keep the college-trained here in the U.S. instead of paying U.S. citizens the prevailing wages rate!
A citizen of India will work here for HALF what his U.S. counterpart will.
BTW - just to illustrate how much the "chamber" knows - the 11 million number that amnesty advocates continually toss around is false. The number is closer to 20-25 million. Kalifornia alone thinks they have 7-9 million.
But then, we'll never really know because La Raza doesn't want us to know!
Thats why the Senate hearings are needed.


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Fear Of Failure is a big obstacle, but you can overcome it to move forward. Read this post to learn how to overcome the Fear Of Failure.
Fear of failure is one of the biggest fears for Entrepreneurs. When we think about failure, we get paralyzed and we start to ask ourselves "what if my great idea won't work?". There are patterns and reasons why we are so afraid to fail, but if you want to succeed in your business and life you need to learn how to overcome this fear so you could move forward. In today's post, I want to share some thoughts about failure and I will give you some tips on how to move forward even if you are scared.
We don't want to feel disappointed and we don't want people to think that we can't do anything. We are scared to move forward when we get a doubt about our actions and ideas. There could be many things that trigger our emotions and causes fear, but most of the times it comes from our past.
When you were young I am sure you failed at some things. The failure itself probably didn't cause a big enough pain to paralyze you for the rest of your life, but the comments of others about your failure was painful enough to do it.
My favorite quote about failure is "Giving up is the only sure way to fail" by Gena Showalter. I agree with this quote so much because I experienced it many times. I will explain what is a failure later in this post, but I just want to ask you to Not Quit whatever you are doing. Because if you quit then you automatically fail and this failure sticks with you to the rest of your life.
Other great quotes are "Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever." by Lance Armstrong & "The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing" by Henry Ford. You may fail a couple of times but as long as you try you are not a failure. I know it's not comfortable failing and it causes a pain, but if you quit then this pain will last forever!
It's not easy to go over failure, but it's possible. You can do it when you realize 1 important thing. Each time you fail you learn something. So if you are struggling with overcoming failure your mindset is in totally wrong place.
When are you succeeding at something you celebrate right? You make a party for your friends, you go out for a nice dinner with your spouse or someone who is very close to you. This is important because we should celebrate every small success. What about failure? In my opinion, you should celebrate each failure you make. Why? Because most of the people get depressed after they fail and that doesn't help them to grow. I am no telling you to be happy because you couldn't do something, I am talking here about celebrating that small tiny thing you learned from your failure.
Some people say that they are just failures and they don't learn anything, but this is not true. Each time you fail you learn something. It could be a life or business changing a thing or it could be some small thing that you can't even see right now. But each time you fail at something you learn a new thing, consciously or subconsciously but you still learn.
As mentioned before, the only way when you really fail is when you stop trying. Now you gotta make a choice. Are you going to stop trying to reach your goals and dreams because a Joe said that it won't work? Are you going to stop working on your dreams because you couldn't handle the pressure? or are you going to proceed and no matter how many time you fail, you will be working on your dreams?
Remember, Leaders always find a way. No matter how long they have to look for the perfect way to success, they always find a way.
Overcome the fear of failure to move toward your dreams. No matter how scared you are, believe in yourself and soon or later you will be able to make it happen!
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text: I just got a new Dx and the guy at VZ took the SDcard from my D1 and put it into the X. Now I seem to be having some issues related to apps on the SD, updates not being sucessfully installed, etc. I read somewhere that I may need to "format" my sdcard and start over. I have a few questions: 1. should I have used the card from my D1 in the X? 2. Should I backup the card in the X (originally the D1 card) and then format the card that came with the X then restore the backed up data to that? If I should, how do I backup the SDCARD, just copy the contents to my computer, then copy to the new formatted card? 3. when formatting the card any certain options/styles I should use? Stock, non rooted, Droid X, 2.2


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Where do we look to see if payment has been processed? This is the first month we're supposed to be receiving a check and I don't see anything showing a debit to the account (husband's).
I finally reached the $50 level today, so I know I won't be getting a check until December.
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The total will be reduced by the amount that you have been paid.
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Mine is still showing as not paid.
You can see the amount that has been paid in the Activity Details Report
November 20th, 2003, 02:36 PM #3
If you need something checked out, just send your username or userID... all payments are processed and should have showed up in any account due payment as of 5 EST or so...
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Thanks Brian..I see the account debited now.
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This is work providing advanced emergency medical care to critically ill or injured patients prior to or while being transported in a life support vehicle. Duties include: responding to calls for emergency medical care; assessing patient vital signs; administering CPR, medications and intravenous lines; operating defibrillator machines and interpreting EKGs; documenting activities and completing trip sheets, and cleaning, restocking, and refueling the ambulance. The St. Louis Fire Department is a 24-hour per day, seven days a week service; therefore, work often involves shift, weekend, holiday and mandatory overtime assignments. Applicants must be able to work three 12-hour shifts on a weekly basis. A shift differential is paid for evening and night work.
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LICENSES: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following at the time of filing application and while employed by the City of St. Louis: • State of Missouri EMT-P License; • Missouri driver's license (note license number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application); • Current Certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association.
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I'll be using the Being Classy stamp set from Concord & 9th. I just adore the gorgeous brush lettered sentiments in this set. And I love that there are also a lot of great ways to pair the smaller sentiments with the larger focal sentiments. And the dies fit like a glove. Love this stamp set and die combo.
Once I had my hearts painted, I stamped my large focal sentiments. I used Versafine Onyx Black ink. I love how these sentiments look stamped in the rich black ink. I stamped both the Kind and Thoughtful sentiment several times. I then used the coordinating dies to cut them out. These dies fit like a glove and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to line them up.
To complete my sentiments, I white heat embossed some of the smaller sentiments on vellum. I used a variety of "sub sentiments". This allowed me to create sentiments that say "Kind is classy", "You're so Thoughtful", "so Thoughtful" and "Kind, That's You". On the cards that say "Kind is classy" I stamped "and you're the classiest person I know" inside the card. I love the way this inside sentiment really finishes off the card. I know some pretty classy people. :)
Once I had the sentiments stamped, trimmed and die cut, the cards really came together easily from there. I trimmed the watercolored panels down so that the hearts were running off the edge of the card. I attached the die cut sentiments, along with the embossed vellum strips over the watercolored hearts using foam adhesive. The focal sentiments are large enough to easily add foam adhesive behind them. And the dimension that the foam adhesive adds really draws the eye to the beautiful brush script sentiments. And the watercolored hearts add a pop of color.
I also added a strip of patterned paper along the side of the watercolored panel. I chose some patterned papers from a couple of My Favorite Things 6x6 patterned paper pads. I've really been loving using these papers on my cards. The colors are fabulous. They seem to add just the right touch.
To complete my cards, I added the card fronts to the card bases with a layer of fun foam behind them. This just adds a bit more dimension and interest to the card. And I added some sparkling clear sequins for just a touch of sparkle.
So that completes my cards. Love the way they turned out. And I feel like the hand painted hearts are a great way to add just a little bit of myself to this card design. Take note...I didn't use any gold or glitter to these cards. And they said it couldn't be done! ;)
I've included a video tutorial below walking you through the entire creation of these cards. I've also included links to all the products used in these projects below.
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope these cards inspire you to let loose and add some hand painted elements to your cards. I hope you enjoy the video. And until next time, I hope you have a fabulous day!


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Business groups want traffic czar
The Makati Business Club, the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines and the Joint Foreign Chambers have supported the recommendations Management Association of the Philippines in solving traffic and transportation problems in Metro Manila.
MAP earlier announced a set of recommendations to solve the traffic problems in Metro Manila.
Among the recommendations were the designation of a traffic czar to take overall charge of all matters related to or affecting traffic and road management and deputizing a specially-trained highway patrol group within the Philippine National Police to enforce traffic rules.
Another proposal is to direct traffic Czar to introduce road engineering refinements such as bus lane delineators on Edsa and other major national roads to increase their efficiency.
MAP has also called on the government to fast-track the upgrade and capacity expansion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 as well as upgrade existing major national roads into expressways.
"This initiative is an outstanding example of how business managers can apply their experience and talent towards finding practical and effective solutions to issues of major concern," said MBC chairman Ramon del Rosario Jr.


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Things I will miss about my gas car...
Things I will miss about my gas car...
The wait for the car to warmup in the morning when I'm already 5 minutes late for work.
From the age of the dinosaurs
Cars have run on gasoline
Where, where have they gone?
I can't get used to this lifestyle**
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What I am going to miss most about filling up my gas car? Going into the cashier, cash in hand, and having to wait 10 minutes for the clerk to sell the people ahead of me Lotto tickets! As a youngster (just after the dinosaurs died) I use to love the smell of leaded gasoline as it was being pumped.
Other than those…not a darn thing.
Prob'ly that's what caused the brain damage. Lots of kids in northern Inuit communities have the same addiction. Very sad.
I'm going to miss being able to take my car to a car wash.
I'm going to miss trying to diagnose that new puddle under the car....
Battery coolant, water from AC condensation, Exxon crying, the dog?
I don't understand Larry's comment. Is there a problem with putting a Model S through the car wash?
I drive a Leaf (till my Tesla arrives) and put it through the car wash no worries. Nothing in the Nissan owner's manual says no. So I'm also perplexed at Larry's comment about the car wash. Has Tesla said one cannot take the Model S through a car wash?
He probably doesn't want those harsh fibres and detergents touching his baby. He'll delicately wipe it down with facial tissues and mild soaps, using distilled water only.
Distilled water, mild soap and Q-tips, no doubt. ;)
Automatic car washes are in many cases better than they get credit for. If equipment is maintained and cleaned at regular bases then humans rubbing dirt off the car usually make worse result to the paint job and windows scratching them. Of course if you do the cleaning yourself you can get better result than those machines, but it is easy to do worse as well.
Letting my foot off the accelerator and having the car go faster and faster down hill. If I wanted to be going 100 mph I would have left my foot on the accelerator!
Stepping on the accelerator from a stop and having a brief delay before the car figures out what I've done. I will probably end up running into other drivers of gas cars because of the prompt acceleration. I'll have to remember when I am behind someone at the light to first see the light turn green then think, "duh", then step on the accelerator.
The smell of napalm on the morning.
I don't understand Larry's comment. Is there a problem with putting a Model S through the car wash? - Jason S
This discussion over at the Tesla Motors Club forum got me a little worried.
What's wrong with a car wash?
Admittedly the thread is about Roadsters, but I think there's reason to be concerned with all Tesla paint jobs. Here's the thread starters original remarks.
My owner's manual says to avoid automatic car washes as well as those coin-operated ones where you get a minute or two of high-powered spray for a few quarters. It says to hand-wash only.
And here's a response but an apparently knowledgeable forum member.
To answer why to not use a Car Wash is because of the water-based paint (WBP) that Tesla uses. WBP is one of the next big things in the automotive industry, the main reason is because they are Environmentally friendly compared to Acrylic paints. Most automotive companies around the world are using water based paint to reduce VOC emissions. Besides reducing VOC emissions, WBPs also reduce risk of fire, are easier to clean up (creating less hazardous residues) and result in reduced worker exposure to organic vapors.
Sounds great but WBPs have their drawbacks;
1. WBPs are softer than acrylic oil based paints. The quick forced dry process using higher curing temperatures causes the paint to dry fast, but not as hard. As a result, these paints scratch more easily.
2. WBPs also have difficulties with increased orange peel and production line runs and sags. The increased orange peel causes a reduction in overall smoothness and gloss.
3. WBPs are also more porous than conventional acrylic finishes. This accelerates a process known as drift. Drift is the process of waxes and sealants soaking into the pores of the finish. Because the finish of a painted surface looks similar to the surface of the moon, peaks and valleys etc., as sealants heat and cool, they soak into the finish. Drift occurs in every known finish, however the water borne paint allows this process to occur much more rapidly, in some cases, even as short as a two week period of time. As drift occurs, the paint is left susceptible to the outdoor elements. This leads the paint to loose gloss and be susceptible to water spots, acid rain, industrial fallout and many other forms of foreign particles.
Other manufacturers that use WB paint such as BMW, Lotus, Lamborghini and Ferrari have the same warnings about car washes and their owners really have perfected the best ways to keep a car clean. I didn't see a detailing/wash guide here, but here is one we compiled on our Lotus' forum http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f314/its-all-about-wash-wheels-wheel-wel.... In that it details the normal and rinse-less wash systems.
Here are some things not listed and some that really make a difference when dealing with WBP;
1. Do not use an automated car wash or or a sponge when washing as both create scratches. Sheep Skin mitts are highly recommended when hand washing. Micro Fiber is a close second but tend to hold some material like its Velcro-ed on (usually Plant Material)
2. When hand or machine polishing, it is recommended using a "diminishing abrasive" such as Meguiar's Body Shop Professional line to remove defects without damaging the delicate finish. Or for a more experienced tech the 3M line 3-step professional line works miracles.
3. Because water based paint is more porous than Acrylic based paint, it is essential to keep the paint "sealed" as well as waxed to prevent damage from environmental pollution. We recommend that only microfiber towels be used to remove sealant or wax as this will diminish any damage to the paint.
4. USE THE STRAIGHT LINE METHOD when Applying and Removing sealants/waxes/protectants by hand. Whatever circle motion you learned from Mr. Miyagi about waxing, throw it out the window, it only induces circular marring. Apply and remove the products in a straight line in the direction the air moves over the section. What this does is take that one little piece of debris that might fall on the car after drying and instead of creating multiple circular scratches that is visible in all light and angles it will be a straight line only visible in very limited types of light and angles. It's more of a professional technique that you only find in really informed detail shops.
Hope this helps,
So until I hear to the contrary from Tesla regarding the Model S, I think it would be prudent to be prepared to do a lot of hand washing of our babies. ;-)
Thanks Larry. That's very informative. Really too bad also. I personally don't have the time to hand wash my car.
This really sucks. Sorry to say that. I do not intend to hand-wash my car, neither do I look forward to being seen in a dirt-encrusted Model S.
With increasingly more vehicles using WBP (according to the above post), automatic car wash should be updated/upgraded/improved to be able to clean WBP cars without doing any harm. Hey guys, here's a business opportunity!
This is something I would very much like to see Tesla respond to. I've come to expect car finishes to be extremely durable. There was a post a couple of months ago about after-market paint protection (http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/cilajet-car-anticorrosive-sealant). Of course, if this just moves the problem of VOCs to a different part of the plant maybe it's not such a good idea.
Something similar to this:
but perhaps not the same product was mentioned previously. A new super hydrophobic coating, not yet sold at retail. Hmm...
The windows, too?
You can always get a one color vehicle wrap. This way you can pick the color you want (even clear) and you won't have to worry about the paint being chipped. 3M makes a great wrap material and laminate. You can even take it through a car wash and never have to worry about hurting it.
Let's stop and think about the car wash claims. Paint applied to Roadster is totally different than Model S. Remember the Models S is a powder coat process which is completely different than the water based paint used on the Roadster. I am not a paint expert but comapring these two totally different vehicle paint jobs will not teach us anything IMO.
We now return you to your normally scheduled forum.....
@BruceR: We now return you to your normally scheduled forum.....
That kind of bantering is our norm. But I think your point is a good end to that particular flow.
"The smell of napalm in the morning ..."
@bruce r, the powder coat idea was rejected some time ago by Tesla. I don't remember what they are using and don't know how delicate it is yet.
I know that one of the selling points for Tesla to get the plant from Toyota in Fremont was the new paint plant. well, maybe not a selling point but maybe a bullet point?
"NUMMI had a relatively new paint shop, and that alone is a huge amount of cost for any factory," Robinet said.
Maybe with the new paint shop comes a totally new paint process and one very different from the handmade Roadsters?
Quote from http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_20383629/tesla-nummi-factory-cost...
"The innovative paint process will use powder coating for both the primer and clear coat layers. The Model S will be one of the first cars to employ not one, but two layers of powder coating."
This is from the blog in the other section of this site.
To get back to the original theme...I can say "fill er up" everytime the windshield washer tank runs empty....
The description of one (?) paint job in the Design Studio says something like "Multi-coat", which may refer to that.
I will miss the time when people were not looking at my car and asking me tonnes of questions about it when parking downtown.
One annoyance I think I will experience, as I have heard it already when I mentioned I hold a reservation for the Model S, is I hear "they pay you too much." It's assumed I make a crap ton of money because I hold a reservation for a Model S, and I don't! I saved up and am earning what I make to buy my car and will still have to take out a loan to cover it. I just find the comments annoying. I guess that is all I will truly miss about driving in my $20k ICE.
+1 BYT -- I get the same comments
I just explain my family's living expenses are well below my family's income. We ain't rich, but we don't do things like replace carpet and furniture every 5 years.
So I'm actually blowing a very large chunk of accumulated savings on this car. I'm hoping it turns out well.
Hey BYT and Jason S
Maybe we should start another topic that would be: What is your response to people commenting on your "high" income because you hold a reservation on Model S?
I say to these people : My extra effort in paying a Model S is my way to save the plannet and to stop depending on petrolium companies.
This is considerably easier in German culture. Depending on who they are, I may respond with a political or environmental comment, but my default would always be "mind your own business" (paraphrased one way or the other). That would be a rare occasion anyway, because nobody would dare making a comment wrt my income in the first place. Similarly, I am usually hesitant to tell people about my own Model S reservation, even though I wear some Tesla-branded gear occasionally and frequently mention electric cars and specifically Tesla in lunch conversations.
I find it striking that American people tend to be much more open about their personal economies. Some of the comments or even entire threads on this forum that center on questions like "can I afford this", "is it worth it", "I am not rich but", "I have owned x Porsches and y Mercedes" make me shake my head in silence. I wouldn't comment on any of these threads, at least not with any reference to my own economic situation. And I doubt most Germans would.
So for the most part, this is a non-issue for me. It may change when I am actually seen in the car, but I don't think so. Maybe some people will raise an eyebrow, but I do not expect any remarks that actually require commenting from my part or otherwise make me feel uncomfortable. Of course people will be talking about the technology and will ask a lot of questions in that regard, but that's an entirely different topic.
I agree with Volker.Berlin. In Belgium we have the same situation. After a few technical questions, the only money related question is the price of the S. The answer of course is indirectly related to your personel welt since you can afford it one way or the other.
I agree with VolkerB and Steven M's comments. I wouldn't worry too much about people commenting on our "high" income because we have a reservation for an "S". Some people will always find something critical to say. The hardest criticism for me, are those that will criticized Tesla owners (Fisker too) for taking government rebates to help pay for such a luxurious car. We are beginning a wonderful EV/BEV journey with no economies of scale. Early products like the "S and X" (computers, VCR, plazma screens, digital watches and calculators, etc.) are very expensive at their introduction. I say, "too darn bad," I work hard and pay my taxes too!
Glad we are among the few who wish to save the planet. According to Royal Dutch Shell, they project global energy consumption will at least double by 2050. China will have 600+ million cars! (Forbes 4-23-12, page 34, interview with Peter Vosser). Further, Shell's asserts there is a relationship between energy-water-food, all of which they project will double.
The answer of course is indirectly related to your personal wealth since you can afford it one way or the other. (steven.maes)
Absolutely. But people would usually at least pretend that they are interested in the price of the car rather than your financial situation. In these cases, I politely direct them to Tesla's website, thus avoiding any debate of the numbers in the situation at hand.
If people insist, I usually state that it's approximately the same price as a 5-series, with the larger engines roughly equivalent to larger batteries. That is usually the kind of illustration people are looking for to get an idea. Everybody knows someone who drives a 5-series, some of them used cars, some company cars, but essentially the fact at hand, me driving a 5-series-comparable car, then becomes no big deal after all.
I would like to say there is nothing I am going to miss about my gasoline cars? Unfortunately, I will own several "ICE age monsters" for the foreseeable future.
What will help my transition away from ICE will be the growing EV infrastructure and how well my 60Kwh battery (w/o supercharging accessory) is able to adapt and at what expense.
If people insist, I usually state that it's approximately the same price as a 5-series (Volker.Berlin)
Good one. Going to use it ! :-)
Actually, I think getting my Model S absolutely will affect how long I keep my ICE cars.
I really love my Mercedes SL, but if you add up the differences - Model S is faster, quieter, lower Cg, massively roomier, better cabin electronics, no gas, less to go wrong ... and all in a package that's quite beautiful ...
It's beginning to look my little two-seater might feel like a come-down after I get my new high tech S.
I'm ready to replace my ICE sports car the millisecond TM offers a nextgen Roadster built on the new power train.
Things sometimes change faster than we expect.
An Austrian ex-pat I knew in my long-ago university days was always astonished at the things North Americans were open about. His image was of one or two thin and readily penetrated privacy shells, vs. the thick (but highly polished) one (or several) he was acculturated to maintain.
He claimed his life's ambition was to convince the world that he was a long-hidden younger cousin of Adolf Hitler, and his designated successor.
I have to laugh about the European comments (I was born there and now live in the US). Many companies in Europe will have some kind of car leasing deal for employees (mine does) and there is usually a type of class system based on your role in the company on what kind of car you get/can lease. How is this not a statement on your personal wealth/income...?
I agree that Americans speak more openly about it although actual $$ numbers are hardly ever discussed. No matter where you live, people are still often interested in other people's financial situation, even if just for comparison.
As to the topic on hand: I will actually miss the exhaust note of my current car but gladly trade it in for a silent car.
Many companies in Europe will have some kind of car leasing deal for employees (mine does) and there is usually a type of class system based on your role in the company on what kind of car you get/can lease. How is this not a statement on your personal wealth/income...? (gjunky)
Precisely. That's one major reason why there are surprisingly many new, comparably big/expensive cars on the road. And of course these cars serve as status symbols (for the drivers as well as for the company that wants to attract employees) and are certainly used as a way to rank yourself among your friends or colleagues.
The discussion started off with BYT and Jason S commenting how people would mock them wrt to their presumably high income. My response was that in Europe it is very unlikely that you hear comments like "they pay you too much" (except from close friends). People may raise an eyebrow or treat you with some additional respect if you drive an expensive car, but that's about it. Nothing to feel uncomfortable about.
@Volker.Berlin, "People may raise an eyebrow or treat you with some additional respect if you drive an expensive car, but that's about it. Nothing to feel uncomfortable about."
That is the thing, I am uncomfortable about it. I am NOT buying the Model S for status, I am NOT buying the Model S to give the impression that I am more important in social status or harbor some hidden wealth.
I am buying the Model S because it is a PURE electric car worthy of it's sticker price and I have a very strong emotional and political issue with getting from point A to point B in an ICE. I would have purchased the Leaf or the Coda is the Model S wasn't on the table, but since it is, I would never even consider those poor excuses for an EV with their limited range and very poor design. This of course is my humble opinion and motivation for buying my car. Even if I buy the base model for $60k, everyone assumes I dropped $100k for it because Tesla is known as a luxury and niche car manufacturer. I personally can't wait for Tesla to sell the Bluestar car and I will buy that for my wife and maybe even my daughter since she currently is in High School and is already eying the Honda Civic in the driveway.
Sure, I will be super proud to drive my Model S and I will so VERY MUCH enjoy doing so. I can't change peoples opinions but that doesn't mean I also have to like their opinions either.
My 2 cents... :)
"if" the Model S wasn't on the table, can I give the web designers $5 to add an edit feature? :)
Nop. I means Noppe. I meaned ... oH, to Ades wit it!!
That is the thing, I am uncomfortable about it. I am NOT buying the Model S for status, I am NOT buying the Model S to give the impression that I am more important in social status or harbor some hidden wealth. I am buying the Model S because it is a PURE electric car worthy of it's sticker price and I have a very strong emotional and political issue with getting from point A to point B in an ICE. [...] (BYT)
Ok, that's the thing. I'm very much like-minded, except that I don't give a sh*t if people think I'm an arrogant a**h*le. :-) There may still be a difference in culture (or convention) that helps with this issue: Because we have so many company-owned cars here, people generally don't assume that you actually have the cash to buy the car you drive, particularly if it is a 5-series kind of car. Well, company cars are usually German brands, but that's details. The people I care about know why I decided to buy the Model S (you named it).
@Volker.Berlin, yeah, I don't typically care what others think but assumptions and rumors sometimes have ways of finding themselves and biting me where the sun doesn't shine. Nobody here drives a car that wasn't either purchased or leased by them and it will be ignorance that will lead to the rumor and speculation and trust me when I say I will be the FIRST to educate them on it... ;)


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Take a break from your work to enjoy these 4 commercials from Super Bowl 50 picked by the Saber Slate staff. They're pretty interesting to say the least…
Mountain Dew combined a puppy, a baby, and a monkey to advertise their new Kickstart drink which combines Mountain Dew, caffeine, and juice. Their intent was to show that their drink combines three awesome things, but the end result was a creature that can only be described as well, creepy.
Death by stampede would be extremely adorable if it looks anything like the new Heinz Super Bowl ad. I mean, adorable dachshunds dressed in hot dog outfits run full speed at people dressed up as condiments. The bottle of mustard ends up on the ground, but doesn't seem to be complaining about the attack. Dreams do come true.
Who doesn't love hearing classic Queen songs? What could ever be better than a classic Queen song? Oh, that's right: Sheep singing a classic Queen song. And let's admit it: the stereo on the bed of the truck idea is pretty dang cool too.
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Perquisite will be exempt up to certain specified limit subject to perquisite valuation rules.
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Capital gain arising can be short term or long term based on the period of holding. And it is taxable in the year of sale or redemption of the capital asset.
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Tax implication:
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