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From a blog on nytimes.com (The Old Internet Neighborhoods): "Many boards are stagnant or in decline, if they even still exist. Several once-thriving boards on the women's site iVillage have closed up shop." No real answers of course. Just one bloggers description of the mood of the times. It was suggested that the Facebook and YouTube were replacing our forums. |
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The latest thing I've heard on this, coming from a business perspective, is that having a web site is becoming passe, with Facebook being where you want to have your information. Meanwhile, supposedly any people who are serious about promoting themselves have a web site up, are on Facebook AND are using Twitter as well. |
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Alvarion, a provider of WiMAX (News - Alert) and wireless broadband services, recently announced that it will showcase a seamless handover between WiMAX and 3G networks. Alvarion will be joined by Intel during the demonstration this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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3G networks are capable of supplying a large coverage at economical data service charges. WiMAX networks on the other hand are able to provide broadband speed and data rates with extensive reach.
Alvarion supplies solutions and services to approximately 250 commercial prospects in the world. The company's solutions function on a range of frequency bands that are capable of handling many types of business cases.
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Seating: 120, including 40 in the private dining rooms
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On the most romantic day of the year, let the passion for all things Italian at Tosca sweep you off your feet over Hong Kong's beautiful skyline. Enjoy the exquisite flavors brought to you by our Michelin-starred Chef Pino Lavarra, and, most importantly, savor them in the company of the one you love.
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Price: HK$14,000 for two persons in Tosca private dining room, Floria with free flow of Cristal 2006
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Price: HK$680 per guest
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Time: 12 noon – 2:30 pm
Price: HK$528 per guest for a three-course menu
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Time: 11 am – 3 pm
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I have a 1999 Jetta Wolfsburg that I bought 13 months ago used from a dealer here in CT. Now since I have owned the car, I have kept up on regular maintenance, replaced a window regulator, replaced wiring under the hood dealing with the spark plugs, replaced back bearings and shocks and a few other minor repairs. Recently my car has started to have trouble switching gears. When I first got the car it would switch gears between 1 and 2 rpms but now it is going between 3 and 4 before it switches and it sounds like the car is working double time to go. I know I have to bring it in to be looked at and since I have a powertrain warranty I am hoping it will be covered, BUT I am a woman and the dealership where I bought it has given me problems about making repairs before. I have a few questions:
1. What could be the problem? Is it costly to repair? Has anyone had a similar issue and if so...did the warranty cover the repairs?
2. How do I get the dealership to deal with me without jerking me? (I know this may be a rhetorical question but I figured it does not hurt to ask!)
3. Are there any remedies for people who buy powertrain warranties with the belief that things will be covered, but in fact are not?
PLEASE give me some advice!!!
Thanks! -Frustrated with VW in Connecticut!!!
1. What could be the problem? Is it costly to repair? Has anyone had a similar issue and if so...did the warranty cover the repairs?
2. How do I get the dealership to deal with me without jerking me? (I know this may be a rhetorical question but I figured it does not hurt to ask!)
3. Are there any remedies for people who buy powertrain warranties with the belief that things will be covered, but in fact are not?
PLEASE give me some advice!!!
Thanks! -Frustrated with VW in Connecticut!!!
1joy Posts: 1i have a 2001 1.8t. i have had the car for about 1yr and 8 mo. 3 mo ago my transmission went out. i took it to a transmission specialist and they rebuilt the transmission. i had the car for a couple of days and it still wasnt shifting right, so i took it back. they then replace the computer. after about a mo i got the car back, and low and behold it went out on me again. so i had it towed back to the shop. they decided that since my car had an after market radio in it (which came with the car since i bought it used) that it shorted out the computer system. now the computer in the engine compartment needs to be replaced. i'm not sure if anyone really knows what they are talking about. but i thought that perhaps my story might save some time and money. i'm out about 3k on my car, and havnt been able to drive it in over 3 mo. i have just about had it with german enginering. cant even check the transmission fluid if i wanted to!!! :mad:
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kevbutt Posts: 2My 2000 Jetta GL has a problem whereby, sometimes it will not shift from park. The vehicle has approx 125k kms. It doesn't happen all the time, but is happening more frequent, and can happen if parked on a slight grade or level surface. I can rock the car back and fort and them I am able to shift from park to reverse, neutral, drive, etc. There are no noises coming from the transmisson when driving, and it shift fine between gears when driving. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Thank you.
breane24 Posts: 1I drive a '99 Jetta GLX. And yes, There is a recall on this car. You can check my name for my other posts. Where someone had a compliant of the same problem. There's acouple of recalls with the car. However, on the 125k .. I think that's probably the problem. You've got a lot of mileage...
:sick: pretty much sums it up. However, when I first started driving my Jetta I experienced much of the same problems. The easy way my friend explained it to me.. Older cars have a safe mode on the transy, or they have recalls. Look into the recalls.... something about the break lights. -
bf109ace Posts: 77I've been driving this Jetta for over 5 years and I'm still wondering how I can achieve smooth up-shifting consistently.
I usually rev up to 2500-3000rpm before shifting into the next gear up. However, I often feel the jerky engagement of the clutch and saw the passenage's head moving forward because of the jerky shifting.
Is there anyway you can drive a 5-speed stick as smoothly as an auto transmission? What's the normal shifting point from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th, etc. - RPMs?
Do I need to 'rev up' the throttle before putting into the next gear up (like one would do in the heel-toe downshifting)? If so, rev up how much more rpm - 1,000rpm?
I know many people can drive the stick shift smoothly. Can you share your techniques and skills? Thank you. -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,212This could be a problem with your car as well, but let's presume that you've found someone else to drive your car and they can shift more smoothly than you can.
All I can think of are two things you might not be doing as optimally as you could:
1. You could be releasing the clutch pedal too fast
2. You could be waiting too long between shifts, allowing the engine revs to drop down to idle.
both these habits would cause a jerky kind of shift.
See if you can get a volunteer to shift your car better than you can. If nobody can do that, they maybe it's not you.MODERATOR --Need help with anything? Click on my name!
bcposi Posts: 1Hi,
Has anyone experienced this problem on the VW Jetta 2006 TDI (manual transmission)? We were slowing down to about 60 kph when the car jammed to a complete stop. We weren't able to move it at all - couldn't engage the clutch. The dealer showed me the clutch and said it disintegrated and seized the transmission. The transmission housing was damaged as well as a motor mount. We have about 23K on it. Its taken 1 month to repair. This is a major safety issue as far as I can see. -
jmulla Posts: 1My daughter recently rear ended another car with our 2001 Jetta GL. It wasn't a bad accident, just body damage. The repairs cost $3000.
I drove it for the first time yesterday and it seemed to me that it was not shifting into high gear. It rode at 3000 rpm when cruising at 65 mph and 2000 RPM when cruising at 40 mph. Does that sound normal? -
cjs703 Posts: 2I just recently was experiencing engine noise problems at 20k on my 2006 TDI Jetta, and the dealer just called me and said that the clutch was totally destroyed. The noise that I heard from the engine sounded more like a timing/misfiring problem and I was very surprised to hear anything about the clutch. They are still investigating, so I will have more info later.
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,212Sometimes the throwout bearing can break up (after making a lot of warning noises) and this causes the throw-out fork to engage the pressure plate and....well...it gets ugly from then on.
Or springs can loosen up and cause pressure plate failure.MODERATOR --Need help with anything? Click on my name!
root1 Posts: 1I have a 2005.5 Jetta with an automatic transmission and have experienced the same issue since I bought it new. I have 35K miles on my vehicle and have brought it in a couple of times. The mechanics at the dealership are unable to replicate it, or so they say. It seems to be worse when the temp is colder. Have you had any luck resolving the issue since you last posted? Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any suggestions?
jeffyscott Posts: 3,855I am not terrifico, but we had rough shift from 1-2 and sometimes from 2-3.
In our case dealer replicated the problem and replaced the throttle body in the transmission. Ours is a 2005.5 and this work was done last April.
Have you ridden with the dealer technician when they are testing your car? This would be a way to find out if the problem is just not happening when they drive it or if it is happening and they do not consider it to be a problem.
If it ends up being the latter, you might try a different dealership. -
bora1 Posts: 42Aha.. I had this similar problem with my 2002 Jetta 1.8T. This is a common problem with the VW auto transmission. For the longest time, the dealer kept on saying that they could not replicate the problem. I was able to replicate the problem when I requested the service manager to ride with me, but all he said was for me to monitor it and wait for it to get worse. Right after my manufacturer's warranty ran out, the dealer was now (surprise surprise) able to successfully replicate the problem, and referred to as signs of wear and tear. Which transmissions wear and tear at 80k KMs?? I have a 1992 Corolla, and the transmission caved in at 250k KMs.
Don't wait until the problem gets worse. Insist that the dealer replaces your transmission immediately. VWs policy is never to fix or refurbish mechanical parts.. they simply replace them with brand new ones. Please ensure that you keep all the service records indicating your shifting concerns to the dealer, as these may/will bail you out in case the dealer is not willing to replace your transmission. I got my transmission replaced after weeks of battling with the dealer. After that, I sold the car :-)
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dblfltd Posts: 2VW of America claims that an attempt to get unstuck from snow was the sole cause of damaging the transmission which had to be replaced for $3300. However, this is the third transmission replacement in this car. What do you think about a one-time incident causing that damage? Quite a coincidence given the other two failures.
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asimenia Posts: 2Among other things wrong with my automatic 2002 1.8T Jetta (80,000 miles), the most recent is quite weird.
So one day 8 months ago I'm driving on the freeway at 70mph. All of a sudden (with my foot on the gas pedal) the car starts revving instead of driving. I mean I'm coasting but the speed is going down. I take foot off gas, turn hazards on and move aside. Once pulled over, I turn engine off and on, and it's fine.
Since then, that same thing has happened about 30 times. The "connection" lasts at most 5 seconds". VW can't run codes because it needs to happen when they test it. Know about Murphy's Law?? Apllies here...
The other day though I was on cruise control at 70mph, and the same thing happened, and even in cruise control the speed went down (the engine stays on but it's like something cuts out) Since I was in right lane I left everything alone to see what would happen... The car got down to 60 almost and all of a sudden with a quick jerk whatever it was got connected again and the car sped up by itself to 70 wit...
Any ideas?
As a side note, the temperature gauge on my car goes to normal (in the middle) and by itself drops to the left (cold) back and forth several time in a day...
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cwetzel Posts: 2Just today I pulled my 99 jetta wolfsberg into its parking spot, and put it in reverse to straighten it out. Then I heard a noise from outside(under the hood), and the clutch pedal went to the floor. there is no tension at all on the pedal now. the engine will start and run until I attempt to put it in gear. I found a small rectangular peice of broken metal under the car. I believe this is a bracket involved in the linkage somehow. Is the problem the linkage, like I believe, or is it my clutch, or something else?
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cwetzel Posts: 2In all honesty I haven't even had time to lift my car and take a look yet. I believe it is cable actuated, but I'm not entirely sure. the peice I found does look like it could be a bracket. metal, rectangular, bolt hole in the middle, raised back and tabs of some sorts on the end, does that sound right? Thanks for the advice.
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,212Yeah, it's cable actuated. Sometimes I'm told the spring drops out of the clutch pedal assembly, but that's up under your dashboard I think.
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danni2 Posts: 1My Jetta is at dealer following a replaced battery which developed into transmission problems (wouldnt shift). I was loyal to dealership where I purchased the car and reported banging and rough shifting everytime I brought it in for service. It was never completely repaired.Moved to North Florida, new dealer, 1st experience there. They want $3800 for a new transmission. Car has only 65K. I read many posts with similar issues. Do I have any recourse. Should I have it towed to a transmission shop? Please help, any advice will be appreciated. I am in shock! :sick: :lemon:


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Afghan Leader's Invitation Could Reopen Doors for Former U.S.
By ALISSA J. RUBIN and ERIC SCHMITT
Published: October 26, 2011
KABUL, Afghanistan - President Hamid Karzai has invited retired
Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, who led NATO troops here in 2009 and
2010, to Afghanistan, and General McChrystal plans to make the
visit in the next few weeks, Afghan and American officials said.
The general has not been in Afghanistan since he resigned his
command in June 2010 after an embarrassing article in Rolling
Stone magazine quoted members of his staff saying disparaging
things about the Obama administration.
Though his visit is being described as a private one - his wife,
Annie, will accompany him - it may be the beginning of a return to
the Afghan policy arena, where he was a significant player for
much of the last 10 years, first as chief of clandestine special
operations forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and then as NATO
commanding general here.
General McChrystal has remained in touch with senior Afghan
officials, in particular Mr. Karzai, with whom he had built a
strong relationship.
The official relationship between Washington and Mr. Karzai has
often been strained. As a result, American officials are
interested in having people in the wings who could open back
channels to the erratic Afghan leader. Senator John Kerry of
Massachusetts has sometimes played that role.
So the general's visit, coming while the United States is
negotiating a strategic agreement that will chart the
Afghan-American relationship after United States combat troops
withdraw in 2014, will almost certainly be freighted with meaning
by Afghan observers, whether policy is discussed or not.
"General McChrystal is coming with his wife, and they will be
special guests of the president," said Aimal Faizi, the spokesman
for Mr. Karzai. The invitation was formally extended more than a
month ago, he said.
Several Afghan and American officials said that Mr. Karzai
appeared to have a good relationship with the two senior American
officials in Afghanistan now - Gen. John R. Allen, the NATO
commander, and Ryan C. Crocker, the ambassador - and that the
invitation to General McChrystal was more of a tribute to him
Mr. Karzai and General McChrystal had a "very good" relationship,
and "they traveled to many provinces together," Mr. Faizi said.
That connection was built in part on General McChrystal's effort
to reach out to Mr. Karzai when the president's relationship with
Mr. Crocker's predecessor, Karl W. Eikenberry, had reached its
nadir. In a leaked diplomatic cable from late 2009, Mr. Eikenberry
described the Afghan president as "not an adequate strategic
At the same time, the relationship with other senior American
diplomat, the special envoy Richard C. Holbrooke, had become so
tense that Mr. Karzai no longer wanted to meet with him. A major
area of contention was Mr. Karzai's refusal to take on endemic
corruption in his government.
American officials said General McChrystal's visit could benefit
him, Mr. Karzai and the Obama administration.
"Karzai has always liked to feel he had a special relationship
with the Americans beyond with the ambassador," said Bruce O.
Riedel, who conducted the first review of Pakistan and Afghanistan
policy for President Obama in early 2009.
"This could be a way to develop a useful back channel for Karzai,
as well as a back channel for the administration. It could let
McChrystal say things that might not be all that politic for Ryan
Crocker to say."
For General McChrystal, Mr. Riedel said, the visit "is a little
bit of redemption." He continued: "The very fact Karzai asked him
to come shows he's not your normal private citizen. McChrystal
enjoys the confidence of the president of Afghanistan and of the
administration, who are letting him go out there."
But even during General McChrystal's yearlong command in
Afghanistan, Mr. Karzai continued to make statements suggesting
that he resented the United States' presence and blamed the
international community in Afghanistan for the electoral fraud
during the 2009 presidential election.
Several Afghans who are close to the government questioned whether
General McChrystal's contact with Mr. Karzai in retirement had
done much more than to keep lines of communication open.
"With a good relationship, you should be able to get things done.
Like if you think that governance is a priority, then you should
be able to leverage some changes, and that didn't seem to happen,"
said one Afghan businessman.
Mr. McChrystal consulted senior American officials before
accepting the invitation. Both the senior regional military
official, Gen. James N. Mattis, head of Central Command, and the
senior diplomat here, Mr. Crocker, assented. The White House is
also aware of the trip, said a spokeswoman for the National
Security Council, who added that the former general "will not be
carrying any particular message from the administration."
Alissa J. Rubin reported from Kabul, and Eric Schmitt from
A version of this article appeared in print on October 27, 2011,
on page A8 of the New York edition with the headline: Afghan
Leader's Invitation Could Reopen Doors for Former U.S. Commander.
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"The Sun Valley Resort nestled in the high Wood River Valley frames Silver's Labor Day Weekend car auction perfectly." for more information please visit http://www.silverauctions.com/auction_show.php
"The Sun Valley Resort nestled in the high Wood River Valley frames Silver's Labor Day Weekend car auction perfectly." for more information please visit http://www.silverauctions.com/auction_show.php
The weather Thursday was bluebird skies, scattered white fluffy clouds, bright sunshine and no smoke: the perfect day to kick off Labor Day weekend by hopping on the River Run gondola to ascend to a barbecue lunch with the best view in town. Sailing over the single track mountain bike trails and ski runs, the ride on the gondola is beyond scenic. As you soar above the tree line, the majestic Pioneer Mountains provide a sublime vista to the east, while the cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley take form in miniature below.
But getting there is only half the fun when you decide to have lunch at the historic Roundhouse restaurant. Perched at 7,700-feet above Ketchum, Roundhouse says Sun Valley like nothing else. With its rustic interior, vast decks and unparalleled views, a meal there shouldn't be missed.
Roundhouse just reopened for the rest of the summer season and will serve a tasty, varied barbecue menu through September 8. Choose from traditional beef burgers or veer into the more esoteric: buffalo burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers (my choice – delicious!), bratwursts and entrée salads. Sides include homemade coleslaw, potato salad, fruit salad or chips. Enjoy a beer, wine, cocktail or soft drink with your sophisticated picnic on the deck.
From Friday to Monday, the Lookout Restaurant atop Baldy will also offer its wildly popular taco bar at lunch to those enjoying a hike, bike ride or sightseeing trip on the mountain. Lift service to Lookout begins where the gondola lets off to get riders to the tip top of the hill.
Lunch with a view is just one of many must-do activities to put on your Labor Day weekend "to-do" list. One of the busiest holidays of the year in Sun Valley, there are parades to delight; antiques and art to browse and buy; cars to covet; pancakes of which to partake.
The annual multi-day celebration that is Wagon Days is jam-packed. Starting Friday, Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fairs can be found up and down the Valley. From 4 – 7 p.m. that day, cowboy poets, old-time fiddling, western music and more will delight at the Ore Museum in Ketchum with concerts from Matt Renner and the band Slow Children Playing to follow. Also Friday night, local art galleries will open their doors and welcome lookers and buyers from 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday is the big show with many events leading up to Wagon Days' famous Big Hitch Parade. Starting at 8 a.m., bring the entire family to Ketchum for an old-fashioned, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with all proceeds benefiting local youth groups. The kids can work off that carb-fueled energy at a children's carnival featuring mini train rides, astro jumps, a climbing wall, bungee run and more.
At 1 p.m. the Big Hitch Parade rolls down Sun Valley Road. This, the largest non-motorized parade in the Northwest, features museum quality buggies, carriages, carts, stagecoaches and wagons that illustrate and honor the tenacity of the area's early settlers. Six gigantic Lewis Ore Wagons, the Big Hitch, pulled by a 20-mule jerkline, offer the eye popping grand finale. Music and festivity in Ketchum extend well into the night following the parade.
The Great Wagon Days Duck Race also follows at Rotary Park. A favorite of children of all ages, this event launches thousands of plastic ducks into to Big Wood River to 'race,' all while benefiting local non-profits.
In Sun Valley, on both Saturday and Sunday, be sure to come by the Silver Car Auction beginning at 9 a.m. 250 collector car owners and dealers display and auction off unique and beautiful cars until 8 p.m. There is eye candy for everyone from admirers of classic cars to sports cars and is a must-see for aficionados of every persuasion.
While in Sun Valley, be sure to stop into the Konditorei or Gretchen's for a delicious breakfast or lunch, or grab gourmet sandwiches to go at the Short Line Deli followed by a special ice cream treat at a la mode. Village restaurants will be serving dinner over the weekend, too – the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the best in local flavors and handcrafted recipes after a very busy day.
And then there is the final Sun Valley on Ice show of the year starring Johnny Weir, rodeos, more live music, a hoedown, western dance – not to mention golf, biking, hiking, tennis, horseback riding, the Gun Club, fly fishing, swimming …! There is so much to do, it's a good thing it's a long weekend.
We can't wait to see everyone out in Sun Valley and Ketchum enjoying glorious weather (the forecast looks great), a fantastic array of events and fun for everyone. We are all so grateful that Wagon Days is on and better than ever and can't wait to share this spectacular weekend, as well as our own very special, very active version of normal, with our guests. It's going to be a great Labor Day weekend!
To borrow shamelessly from the incomparable Johnny Nash, Jimmy Nash and others, "It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day…"
Silver Car Auction – Sun Valley Soccer Field
Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd and 4th
Preview and Bidder Registration – 8am to 10:30am
Auction – 10:30am to 6pm
New for this year!! We are proud to announce the sponsoring of the Wood River Animal Shelter through the selling of two donated vehicles on Saturday and Sunday. Sawtooth Ford and G&G Classics have both donated a vehicle to be auctioned with the proceeds going to the Wood River Animal Shelter. Please help us in raising money for this wonderful local no kill shelter.
Labor Day Weekend 2010 in Sun Valley!
Lots to do all over the Wood River Valley this weekend and Sun Valley Resort is no exception!
The final Sun Valley Ice Show of the summer featuring Olympic Silver Medalist and 2X World Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen with a cast of world-class skaters will sizzle on the ice Saturday night at dusk. Tickets on sale now online at: seats.sunvalley.com or call 622-2135
International superstar pianist Misha Dichter will perform a benefit concert for the Sun Valley Artist Series at the Sun Valley Pavilion on Sunday night at 8pm. Tickets on sale now online at: seats.sunvalley.com or call 622-2135
Sun Valley Silver Car Auction Saturday & Sunday from 8am – 6pm
Featuring vintage classics, sports cars, exotics, luxury and muscle cars. There may be some great deals this year, so don't miss out! Located on the lawn next to the Sun Valley Pavilion.
Tesla Motors will be in Sun Valley Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm offering test drives of the new Tesla Roadster to prospective buyers. This is an electric sports car that goes from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds! Check out the Tesla Roadsters in the Sun Valley Village bus turn-around.
Hungry for something new? Take the Gondola to the Roundhouse for lunch all weekend. Indoor or outdoor seating. Open from 10am-4pm First come, first serve. Gondola tickets may be purchased at the River Run Lodge ticket office. For information call: 622-6136
Saturday & Sunday, September 4th & 5th, 2010
Preview and Bidder Registration – 8am to 10:30am
Auction – 10:30am to 6pm
About Silver Car Auctions:
Since our firm was founded in 1979 (our first auction had 120 cars), Silver Auctions has had one simple goal: to be the best collector car auction company in the business.
From that modest beginning, we now produce 30 auctions a year in 10 Western States and Canada. Some are small and some big (Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Sun Valley, Idaho). Some are enormous. (Hot August Nights Auction in Reno and Fort McDowell Auction in Arizona). Our annual Hot August Nights extravaganza in Reno is widely recognized as the nation's premier collector car event.
September 5 & 6, 2009
8 am – 7 pm
Mark your calendars! Collector Car Auction. 250 collector car owners and dealers gallantly arrive at Sun Valley Resort where their prized possessions are displayed and auctioned off in this two-day premier sale.
Inspection is at 8 a.m. and the auction begins at 10:30 a.m. For more information call (800) 255-4485 or visit www.silverauctions.com.


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Hello...I'm in the middle of a kitchen remodel and discovered we have a 5 ft crack in the foundation going from a corner to the wood subfloor. It's about 1/2" wide. Going to add a picture here. Can anyone recommend someone in the Venura/LA county area to repair this.
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- Posted by davidandkasie (My Page) on Mon, Jun 1, 09 at 16:50
was the tile on top of it cracked too? if not, how long had the tile been down? if the tile was there for a few years and had not cracked, then odds are that whatever settling caused it has finished. call aroudn and check with several foundation repair places near you. get multiple quotes and see what you want to do. don't be surprised if they say you don't need to do anything, nor if they say you are looking at 50k to fix it, cause it can be anywhere between those 2 extremes! |
- Posted by msgreatdeals (My Page) on Tue, Jun 2, 09 at 14:02
I think the settling has finished but can't say for 100%. I think we are going to try the epoxy fix first and take it from there. Would like to hear from anyone that has done epoxy. We will have a licensed contractor do it. |
If you plan to retile you will need a crack membrane. Comes in rolls. |
- Posted by jcrowley99 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 13, 09 at 19:12
We have had two foundation cracks repaired by epoxy inection. One 5 foot crack on an unfinished wall in the basement, and one eight foot crack behind a finished wall in a different part of the basement. We had the first crack repaired about 1 1/2 years ago. The crack went on an angle from the bottom edge of one of our window wells to the floor. When we had heavy rains water would run in a stream from the crack, along the floor, to the floor drain which was only about 5 feet away. It hasn't leaked since the repair, and this spring has been extemely wet. That is why we had them come out and repair the other crack when we had water in the finish part of the basement this spring. I wanted something I could trust since I had to tear down a wall, and then replace it. And I hate doing drywall! We used Permaseal. But I think they are only in Illinois and Indiana. Joanne |
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Atrial Flutter
The heart is comprised of four chambers: two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). Electrical signals regulate the heart beat, and help the atria and ventricles work together in the same rhythm. The blood from the atria is pushed into the ventricles, and then leaves the heart to circulate to the rest of the body.
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal fast beating (arrhythmia) in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. These fast beats prevent the atria from pushing all the blood into the ventricles. As a result, the ventricles push less blood into the body.
Atrial flutter may be an acute or chronic recurring disorder. When treated, atrial flutter is not usually life-threatening. However, it may increase your risk of developing blood clots and stroke.
This condition can be treated. Contact your doctor if you think you may have atrial flutter.
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Atrial flutter may be caused by the following:
- Heart disease
- Atrial flutter is most common during the first few weeks after open-heart surgery
- Disease elsewhere in the body that affects the functioning of the heart
- Intake of substances such as caffeine, alcohol, diet pills, or certain types of prescription or over-the-counter medication that affect the electrical impulses of the heart
- Stress and anxiety
The following factors increase your chance of developing atrial flutter. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Heart disease
- Heart surgery
- History of high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Abnormalities of the heart or heart valves (eg, hypertrophy, mitral valve prolapse)
- Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
- History of chronic lung disease (eg, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- High levels of stress or anxiety
- Chronic use of caffeine, alcohol, diet pills, or certain types of prescription or over-the-counter medication (such as cold medicines)
Atrial flutter is more likely to develop in older adults.
If you experience any of these symptoms, do not assume the cause is due to atrial flutter. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. If you experience any one of them consistently, see your physician.
Atrial flutter does not always produce symptoms. However, symptoms, when present, include:
- A "fluttering" or tremor-like feeling in the chest
- Palpitations (rapid heart beat or pounding sensation in the chest)
- Pressure or discomfort in the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Anxiety
- Dizziness or fainting
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Depending on your condition, your doctor may also recommend that you see a cardiologist or arrhythmia specialist. This type of physician may be found in a larger hospital.
Tests may include the following:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG): a test that records the heart's activity by measuring electrical currents through the heart muscle
- Holter monitor: a device worn around the neck that will continuously record your heart rhythm for a 24-72 hours
- Echocardiogram: a test that uses high-frequency sounds waves (ultrasound) to examine the size, shape, and motion of the heart
- Electrophysiological or EP study: a test in which catheters are threaded through arteries in your groin or neck all the way into your heart. This test may identify the exact source of an abnormal rhythm. An area of the heart responsible for an abnormal rhythm may also be treated during the course of this study. (See ablation therapy)
The goal of treating atrial flutter is to slow down the electrical impulses that are sent from the atria (upper chamber of the heart) to the ventricles (lower chamber of the heart), restore normal rhythm, and prevent future episodes. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Medication may be given to slow the rapid heart rate and convert the atrial flutter to a normal rhythm. These medications may include:
- Beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol)
- Digoxin
- Adenosine
- Nonhydropyridine calcium channel antagonists (eg, diltiazem, verapamil)
Other medications called anitarrhythmics may be used to help your heart maintain a normal rhythm:
- Sotalol (Betapace)
- Propafenone (Rythmol)
- Flecainide (Tambecor)
- Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- Dofetilide (Tikosyn)
- Ibutilide (Corvert)
An external defibrillator is applied to the chest, and uses electrical current to "shock" the heart back to its normal rhythm.
For patients with recurrent atrial flutter that cannot be controlled with medications, ablation can be performed during the course of an EP study. Using the same catheters, an area of the heart from which an abnormal electrical rhythm is generated can be destroyed. This can be curative for atrial flutter.
When atrial flutter is recurrent, blood thinners (warfarin) are an important therapy to prevent blood clots that can cause strokes or other serious complications.
To help reduce your chances of getting atrial flutter, take the following steps:
- Reduce or eliminate use of caffeine, stimulants, alcohol, nicotine, certain medications (eg, cold medicine, diet pills) or recreational drugs
- Obtain treatment for any underlying heart or lung disease
- Reduce your levels of stress and anxiety
- Check with your doctor before taking any new medications, herbs, or supplements
American Heart Association
American College of Cardiology
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Atrial flutter. Heart Rhythm Society website. Available at http://www.hrspatients.org/patients/heart%5Fdisorders/atrial_fibrillation/aflutter.asp. Accessed August 15, 2005.
Atrial flutter and treatment. American Heart Association website. Available at http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=52. Accessed August 14, 2005.
Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 1998.
Lee KW, Yang Y, Scheinman MM. Atrial flutter: a review of its history, mechanisms, clinical features, and current therapy. Curr Prob Cardiol. 2005;30(3):121-167.
Last reviewed February 2008 by Michael J. Fucci, DO
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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