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How "The Million Dollar Law Degree" Study Systematically Overstates Value: Three Choices that Skewed the Results Brian Tamanaha
Michael Simkovic and Frank McIntyre (S&M) have created a sensation with the release of their new study purporting to show that a law degree has a value of $1,000,000. Legal educators cheered and skeptics jeered.
Brian, keep up the good work. As I have been reading S&M and your responses, the phrase "Follow the money" comes to mind. There is quite a bit of money at stake, not just of potential JD students. There is of course the public interest in the delivery of competent legal services for all in need thereof, not just those served by "Big Law." Noam Scheiber's The New Republic article "The Last Days of Big Law" does not address the impact on "Little Law" with respect to the the discussion on JDs. Many rely upon and need "Little Law." So the economic issues addressed by you and S&M are of vital public interest. The issue of income inequality is also involved, heavily.
By the way, some may object to your reference to "S&M" for obvious reasons but this should not detract from the substance of your critique. (In several places reference is made to "S&B" which you might wish to correct.)
This debate reminds me of stock analysts trying to make the bull and bear case for something like Apple. It's partly empirical, but it's also party psychological.
Two additional things I noticed from the powerpoint I wonder if you could comment on.
1) The top line lifetime premium seems to include additional earnings from additional hours worked (seemingly around 8500 hours over a career). 2) The analysis seems to be only made from the perspective of a student going to law school at 22 right out of college. Given that an older student bears the same or higher costs (including opportunity costs) but have fewer years to earn any premium, the total premium would be lower.
Substitute, in Gerard's comment, law schools for Apple, and then ask if the analysts, both bulls and bears, may have vested interests in their analyses. (Some interests may be more vested than others.) Are the law school students (the investors of time and money) being impressed by the empirical or the psychological part?
ABA rules prohibit law students from working the first year of law school. AND "The Million Dollar Law Degree" ignores the opportunity cost, those same more capable students who chose to attend law school, could have pursued a post-graduate degree in a different field rather than stopping with a bachelors. Further eroding the validity of their study.
I take it they don't compare to ROI on other ways to invest three years and a hundred thousand or two.
I appreciate your analysis and look forward to your future posts, but I think your first argument about time frame is unpersuasive. As you acknowledge, SIPPs was redesigned in 1996. Aggregating data pre- and post-1996 would have made any discerned earnings premium far less reliable. More importantly, I think you make far too much of the exclusion of the period from 1992-1995. Entry-level employment was similar to 1995-98 (as indicated by table 2 on page 9). But this does not necessarily mean that the earnings premium was the same or lower. One cannot form conclusions about all JD holders based solely on entry-level employment numbers. As S&M's data suggests, the earnings premium tends to be larger during recessions and their immediate aftermath and the U.S. economy only began an economic recovery in late 1992. Lastly, even if you are right about the earnings premium from 1992-1995, what about 1987-91 when the legal economy appeared to be quite strong (as illustrated by the same chart referenced above)? Your suggestion to look at a twenty year period excludes this time frame even though it might offset the diminution in the earnings premium that would allegedly occur if S&M considered 1992-95.
I'm glad the SM article is getting careful comment, but the 1992 vs. 1996 criticism isn't a big criticism. A study always has to choose a sample period. Choosing just the most recent years isn't always the best idea, nor is choosing the longest span of years. What is needed is a representative span of years. Thus, the famous economics Harberger Triangle paper of 1954 used 1928 data, not more recent data, because it wanted to look at a normal year in the economy, and 1929-1953 was full of depressions, wars, a post-war boom, and price controls.
Thus, you can't say, "If we pick years X, we get different results."If you can pick your own span of years, that's not surprising. You have to argue that their years are less representative than your years. For a very simple example of my trying to deal fairly with this, see the memo on longterm stock market returns I wrote for a school board I'm on that is wondering how to invest its capital funds: http://rasmusen.dreamhosters.com/b/stock-market-returns-and-risk-returns-from-various-years-until-2013/
Thanks, Shag. I fixed the mistakes. I put the post up late last night.
Gerard is right of course that we are seeing things through very different lenses, but still there are bottom line questions about risk that can be answered. Milan and Eric, I agree with both of you. Of course you must start somewhere and wherever you start will affect the results. The issue is whether the numbers they provide us are a reliable guide to prospective students thinking about law school today. I say no. I was trying to make two basic points: 1) This 16 years is not a representative slice because it measures the full effect of the boom years in big law, while only partially measuring the results of the down years that surrounded these years. It doesn't really matter why they could not measure the full effect--what matters is only that the numbers they report are higher then they would be if the full effect of these bad years were captured. Hence the real earnings picture was not as high as what they reported. At the very least they should have made a convincing argument that this 16 slice is representative before calling it "historical norms," but they did not address this issue at all. I don't believe a plausible case for this can be made in such a short span of time because you need to see a number of cycles before you can establish what "representative" is. Indeed, I believe (implicit in Eric's comments) that we can only determine this with hindsight. 16 years might be enough, if one looked at a hundred years to pick out 16 years that seem representative one what occurred over those hundred. 2) I'm highly skeptical that the very notion of "historic norm"--as a reliable indication of what people who enter law school today are likely to obtain as lifetime earnings--has any application at a dynamic time of change in the legal market like the present. Their study reflects earnings during the best years of big law in the past generation (without the full effect of the down years), which report after report tells us will not coming back. Read today's New Republic article, "The Last Days of Big Law." Historic norms, assuming they are reliably established, might have some value if a long term stable period lies ahead that looks like the period the norms were derived from. But they are useless at a time of transition simply because they reflect the past, not the future. The future of the legal market is fuzzy, but there is general agreement that it is not likely to look like the past. That's the fundamental problem with their claim about the value of their study.
Brian,I have been one of your supporters.
However, your points here are wrongs. I read carefully the slides published by Simkovic and your claim about the 10% premium doesn't hold. The authors have studied 3 groups: JDs (a), bachelor degree holders who look like JDs based on different variables (b), and the broader bachelor degree holder population (c). The authors have compared group (a) to group (b) in estimating the premium. You are saying that they have compared (a) to (c). So your conclusions are pointless, because that's not what the study did. Also I think that your choice of referring to the authors as "S&M" sounds offensive and it will ultimately reflect poorly on you. I understand that your points about the problem with law school are touching the heart of many students who are having a rough time. However it's important that you don't mislead people on this important issue.
Thanks for your comments, Carlos. You are right that they discussed two different bachelor's groups, but I believe their NELS ability premium compared the same backgrounds.
As for S&M, I honestly did not think about it. Perhaps I should have. But it seems to me that no serious person reading this would think anything but their names. Spelling it out would have been tedious. M&S feels forced to me because S&M is the order of their names on the article--and it is standard to follow this order.
Brian, thanks for your analysis. I add one personal factor. Mr. Pasquale doesn't allow comments on his posts. That doesn't give me confidence that he's willing to face criticism.
Eric Rasumusen: "Thus, the famous economics Harberger Triangle paper of 1954 used 1928 data, not more recent data, because it wanted to look at a normal year in the economy, and 1929-1953 was full of depressions, wars, a post-war boom, and price controls. "
Two things - first, the period of 1992 would still be 'normal'; there wasn't an excuse to exclude it. Second, Brian's point is that this analysis has some major sensitivity issues. Given that the question is whether or not to invest several years of one's life and $100K-$250K, the risk is severe. As has been pointed out, we're seeing four years now of cohorts where 40% have seen their careers stunted right at the start; IIRC, it's a pretty solid conclusion of labor economics that these effects are permanent.
Many of Frank's posts at this Blog are cross-posted at Concurring Opinions where comments can be made to Frank's posts. But not all of Frank's posts at this Blog are so cross-posted. So perhaps it is convenient for Frank not to cross-post to avoid comments here to his critiques of Brian's posts. Frank's posts are available to the internet public. Perhaps for consistency Frank should - if he is permitted - provide for comments here at this Blog when he does not cross-post. The suggestion of E-mail fails to address this inconsistency. It might be more consistent - and fair - if Frank consistently did nor permit comments at this Blog and at Concurring Opinions.
Small typo in the sentence reading: Rather than conduct an open-minded inquiry into the economic value of a law degree, it appears that S&B were hell bent on proving that a law degree pays off handsomely for nearly all law grads.
I think you mean S&M
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Unfair traffic enforcement
In reference to Bob Steigerwald's March 18 column, " 'John Adams' provides gripping view of history," his opinion is supported on at least two fronts. First, the proposal to install cameras on the freeway to raise $90 million dollars implies the court system is being used as an income source and not as a means for justice.
Second, all one has to do is sit in a courtroom during pretrial hearings at the respective cities. I have done so in Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert. The routine is the same; the verbiage seems scripted and provides no distinction between cities. More than half of the observed cases were unrelated to the original reason for the police stop: i.e., expired driver's license, no proof of insurance, seat belt violation, no registration papers, etc. The police report sounds like it was written by a lawyer and in such a way as to declare the offense an act just short of murder against the people of the respective city. The fines and penalties imposed seem out of proportion to the offense committed, which also includes mandatory jail time. At the end of the day, the court system has assessed fines of about $100,000, on average. This happens almost every day.
Vince Pellechia
No double-dipping for retirees
I sympathize with the teachers of the Tempe Union High School District with the loss of benefits for their medical coverage. But the Arizona State Retirement System should not take the brunt of the school district's financial problems by letting the "retired" teacher return to the same teaching position under the guise of "contract laborer" who will not have to continue contributions to the state retirement fund.
There are many communities that have allowed the same employee to return under these conditions. We are hurting ourselves in the long run. There has been no increase for the state retirees for the past four years, and may not be for several more years. But the costs for daily living continues to increase. Food, gas, utilities, and yes, medical coverage. We don't even get a cost of living just to keep up.
Be careful in your decision. Think about tomorrow. If you choose retirement now, you will be accepting a much smaller monthly income and this will be forever. Believe me, your expenses will not remain the same.
The state retirement system must review its formulas and distribute funds, like Social Security does when the "retiree" really does retire at age 65. If you deplete the state retirement system now, you will have nothing when you really need it and cannot continue to work.
Barbara Masztakowski
The '5 Cs' for the schools
The five Cs that defined Arizona in the "old days" (the 1950s and '60s) should give way to the new five C's in education if our state is to retain its economic competitiveness and vitality:
Compensation — We'll need to pay teachers more money if we are to attract and retain dedicated, inspiring, personable and professional educators.
Consolidate — We have too many "standalone" elementary districts (Avondale Elementary, for example) and too many small unified districts (Miami Unified) that need to be consolidated with neighboring districts to provide better educational opportunities and to maximize state dollars.
Calendar — We can no longer afford to have students attend 180-plus days of school per year while our global competitors are going to school 200 to 220 days per year.
Cooperate — Teachers, administrators, the Arizona Department of Education, and the Arizona Legislature need to throw down the gauntlet and start cooperating for the betterment of education statewide. Blaming one another for real or imagined shortfalls in our educational system has led to acrimony and resulted in very few positive achievements over many years.
Continuing status change — If we pay teachers more and have students attend school longer, we need to be able to assist underperforming teachers to teach better, and where necessary, terminate unproductive teachers without long, drawn-out hearings, court proceedings, etc.
Are we capable of completing the new five C's? Clearly, we either change the collective character of our schools or we risk cataclysmic and costly consequences this century and beyond.
Richard K. Meszar
Salt River Project
Make the grocers pay
I don't even know where and how to began to thank SRP for raising our rates during the hottest summer month by only 6.3 percent instead of 9.3 percent (Our View, March 18). Plus, we have a chance to say if we approve or not. What a joke. The people at SRP know that they will get their hike. If they want to encourage conservation, don't go after the working people or people who lost jobs, etc. Trust me, most of us conserve to pay our bills. How about going after businesses and retail stores who are freezing out their employees and chasing customers away? And even grocery stores, where their huge entrances are opened all year round. How much energy do you think they are conserving?
Jackie Retell
Rules would have prevented mess
Despite a painfully obvious explanation of the subprime mortgage crisis plunging the U.S. economy into recession, Republican propagandists continue to parrot their mindless denunciation of government regulation. While the housing bubble inflated the easy profits of crooked brokers selling mortgages to unqualified borrowers, the Bush administration not only did nothing to limit the reckless lending; it stopped states from imposing their own regulations to prevent this fiasco.
The perennial Republican campaign against regulation betrays colossal ignorance of economic history. Recurring economic crises result not from too much, but too little regulation. In a recent instance of inadequate regulation, the Enron Corporation collapsed in a mass of fraudulent theft, climaxed by the criminal conviction of President Bush's big political backer, the late "Kenny Boy" Lay. Enron exploited electric utility deregulation. The company plotted strategic generator shutdowns to create power shortages. Through this fraudulent market manipulation, the company stole hundreds of millions of dollars from California power consumers.
President Bush obviously understands none of this dismal history. In 2002, finally forced to confront the Enron collapse, he displayed his perennial inability to learn from experience. Minutes after saying, "… Our government must do something about the (Enron debacle)" he warned that the government should "not overregulate those who are trying to create work."
Now, with the subprime mortgage fiasco sinking the economy into recession, we hear proposals for another huge taxpayer bailout, more hundreds of billions for irresponsible borrowers and reckless lenders. The same Republican propagandists who preach free-market risk taking and denounce socialism generally, accept chronic socialistic bailouts focused on the rich. And they still fight regulation.
In other words, trust the crooks who have proved that they can't be trusted.
C.W. Griffin
Opinion pages
Good visual aid
I was delighted a thumbnail picture of Los Angeles Times Opinion section contributing editor Erin Aubry Kaplan (March 21) was attached to her "Angry black men are scary, angry white men are heroic" contribution to Sen. Barack Obama's defense of Reverend Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.'s remarks.
I was initially worried she might have been either Irish or Jewish instead of African-American when she immediately announced in her first sentence: "I'm black and mad." Whew! Close call.
Robert Franke


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Five Things To Know About NC Tax Law Changes In New Year
Revisions to the state's tax code mean filers in 2014 could see changes to their exemptions, deductions and overall tax payments. Here are five key facts about the changes:
- When you go to the movies, sporting event or concert, starting January 1, sales tax will apply to your tickets.
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The post Still Time to Order Your Custom Drapes for the Holidays! appeared first on DrapeStyle.
]]>Can you believe that it's almost November again?!?!? Wasn't it just the middle of summer? At DrapeStyle this is our busiest time of the year. We love the Holidays but it is really crunch time for us getting everyone their brand new custom drapes delivered in time for Thanksgiving and all of the Holidays which are fast approaching. If you have not ordered yet for the Holiday than we urge you to please measure up those windows and give us a call for pricing. Our Designers would be happy to help you check your window sizes and determine the best drapery or Roman Shades to really make your Home shine for the Holiday season! And, to help you along, we have some of our very best prices ever right now, so hurry!
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]]>For a limited time, when you checkout using PayPal Credit you can furnish your entire home with beautiful DrapeStyle Custom Drapes and make no payments and pay no interest for 6 months! You must select PayPal and checkout, conditions and restrictions apply but don't wait, this deal will not last for long!
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]]>When you are considering making an investment on new custom drapes for your home you should always check to see that the Manufacturer is a Member in good standing of the Window Covering Association of America. The WCAA is the primary Industry Association for the custom window treatment industry and helps to provide guiding policy and standards that all Members agree to follow. Becoming a Member of the WCAA a Manufacturer agrees to follow the guidelines of the WCAA and is carefully monitored by the WCAA. DrapeStyle has been a proud Member of the WCAA since 2010 and we look forward to many more years supporting the organization and our Industry in general.
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]]>As the daughter of a professional seamstress, I was at first hesitant to order custom drapes online. I was quickly won over by the speedy shipment of the sample fabrics I had ordered. The fabrics were of the highest quality and every question or concern I had was easily put to rest by the outstanding customer representatives. I ordered my first pair of double width french pleated silk curtains for my dining room. The drapes arrived beautifully wrapped and with such care that it was obvious the company took great pride in its product. The lining, stitching and detail work are all incredible. I was so reassured that I hired them again to create treatments for my study a few months later. The typical turn around time is 5-8 weeks. As the 8 week mark approached, I received notice that my fabric was still not available from the mill and I was given the option to wait for it's arrival or change my fabric choice. I decided to wait. In the meantime, the fabric was further discounted. The representatives at DrapeStyle did not hesitate to adjust my order to my benefit. Furthermore, they expedited my order so that once the fabric arrived, it would be only a week before the drapes were in my hands. Once again, they are stunning. And so for the third time, I have placed an order with DrapeStyle to custom make drapes for my living room. I know they will be greater than I can even envision. Thank you so much, DrapeStyle, for truly providing outstanding customer service and unparalleled product quality.
Melissa Bowman, MD
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]]>So we just returned from our summer sojourn to the East Coast. This year we took the kids into Philadelphia for a couple of days to explore the historic sites. We hit all of the normal stuff. Saw Ben Franklin's tomb, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The weather was absolutely perfect and the People in the City of Brotherly Love were pleasant and helpful. We really had a great trip.
One of the interesting things that we learned was on the tour of Betsy Ross's home. Well, for one, her real name was not Betsy Ross but actually Elizabeth Griscom. We were also happy to know that her profession was that of a Seamstress. She repaired upholstery and made bed-linens. Her primary job was actually making custom drapes and curtains for paying Customers in the Philadelphia area. She was know for very high quality which is why General Washington asked her to sew the very first American Flag. When Washington asked her to sew the flag she confided that she had never even made a flag before but he was so impressed with her sewing skills he engaged her to sew the Flag.
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]]>We are really happy to have a new line of Mulberry Silk Drapes at DrapeStyle. Mulberry Silk is simply the absolute finest quality of Silk Fabric you can buy. This Silk is harvested from Silk Worms that have been raised in climate controlled rooms and fed nothing but a diet of pure Mulberry Leaves. The result is the finest, softest most uniform Silk fibers available. The fibers are so consistent that just one thread can be as long as 180 feet.
When woven into silk fabrics the long, uniform threads mean that the resulting fabrics are thick, uniform and free of almost all nubs or imperfections. We are one of very few Manufacturers in the US that have been able to purchase the Mulberry Fabrics and we ordered them in 14 amazing exclusive Designer Colors.
Please order sample of this fabric and feel the difference for yourself.
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]]>Restoration Hardware is now offering a new collection of custom made drapery in silk and linen fabrics. They look great and are made in the US by local Workrooms who make each custom drapery panel to order. I was surprised by a few things:
I am sure like most things that I have purchased from Restoration Hardware, the quality will be good. The lead-time is only 14 days which is very competitive. We will certainly keep an eye on the offering and I'd love to hear how the panels look and what the quality looks like.
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]]>One of the great things about the internet is that it adds so much transparency to shopping because online drapery reviews are everywhere. As a Online Drapery Retailer we are under the microscope with every single order, every single Customer. Today we have to be (and I like to think we have always been) laser focused on Customer Service and Custom Support. That is not to say that we don't mess up. We do. I think the critical thing to do when "messing up" is to face up to it. Accept the responsibility, learn from it and try everything in your power to not let it happen again. In our business we are making a "Custom Product", Draperies. It may sound simple but there are a lot of moving parts to manage. There are fabric issues, back-logs, dye-lots, deadlines and a million other little things that can simply fall off the tracks. At DrapeStyle we've been a leading online retailer of custom drapery for over a decade. We try very hard to take care of our Customers and focus on quality. Thankfully our online drapery reviews speak for themselves. Not 100% perfect, but, who is? We are a business of humans making things with their hands and what is more human than to error on occasion.
Here is one of our favorites from Houzz…
This is the first time I used an online company to purchase custom drapery. I was apprehensive about the process given the fact that measurements for this type of project need to be accurate. The company was very responsive in getting fabric samples out to me quickly. I contacted them a few times to make sure that I had the correct dimensions on my order and they were very helpful in walking me through the process. The quality of the finished product is excellent as well as the customer service and the drapes fit perfectly.
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]]>Sometimes we all need a little help visualizing what the final outcome will look like. Architects and Designers create renderings all the time to help their Clients "see" their ideas. At DrapeStyle, we are happy to so the same. After all, no one has a wider variety of custom draperies than we do. So, we are happy to help you "visualize". If you are looking at one of our silk or linen draperies and would like a better view of what different fabric colors may look like just give one of our Designers a call. We will either create a drawing, or sketch of a design for you or we will create a digital rendering where we adjust the colors of our drapery styles to match your selections. In the end, you get a better visual tool to see what it is you are ordering before you place your custom drapery order.
Here are some examples:
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]]>You would think that all Grommets are created equal. The truth is, that if you are buying your drapery from most of the larger retailers than, they probably are. Not at DrapeStyle though. We buy all of our Grommets from the premium supplier in the US for drapery supplies. They sell a range of quality (and priced) grommets. I would bet that most manufacturers are simply going to buy the cheapest and at nearly $1.00 per grommet it hard to blame them. At DrapeStyle we only buy the best grommets available, period. Our grommets are heavy weights. They won't bend very easily or crack. Nothing worse than buying gorgeous silk drapes and having a grommet crack and tear the silk fabric. Ruining one set of silk drapery is going to offset any savings you are going to get from buying cheap grommets for a long time.
For our Outdoor Drapery we use very thick grommets that are made of 100% brass. Brass is resistant to corrosion and will not tarnish like most every other metal. If you are buying any Outdoor Drapes from anyone, please insist that the grommets are made of Brass. Our Brass Grommets can be powder coated in a variety of finishes.
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]]>Growing up I was fortunate enough to have a mom who runs a drapery company; sounds a tad unheard of, selling drapes that is. When you're growing up, no matter what grade or age, your peers, teachers, and friends are usually curious of what your parents do for a living to mentally determine what they predicted you would grow up to be. I always had a difficult time explaining what exactly my parents did, because being an 11 year old girl in Mrs so-and-so's 5th grade class, not everyone knew what the words 'distributing' nor 'manufacturing' meant… and the same patterns followed until I got to about 8th grade. I had one friend of mine who always asked how my parents' hairstyling salon was going… she had a little bit of a harder time comprehending the words 'manufacturing' and 'distributing' … along with the words 'drapery business' as well, apparently. But in all seriousness, I liked telling and explaining to my friends what my parents did because it was unique… my dad didn't work in a cubicle and my mom wasn't a stay-at-home mom; I liked that it took me more than four words to describe my mom's profession… 'she doesn't work' didn't quite fit her career description, but 'a hard-working, patient, and sacrificial mom' was close enough to sum it up if I were to put it in a few words. I don't have a hard time expressing myself, nor my opinion, and that may be generated from the endless options of drapes and shams I am able to choose from to throw in my room and call my own creation… although I cant quite call it my own, yet I have a room that fits my personality and preference as a result either way. When I help in the showroom, I have stamped and stared at enough covers of catalogs as a procrastination strategy to kill time before Amy noticed to have the motto of the company permanently engraved in my knowledge … 'Beautifully Made to Order', and I have to agree. I have seen many draped wrapped up in the plastic covers about to be shipped to their customers by the dozens to know what beautifully made drapes look like. I have an idea what effort is put into them because I see the Ladies in the Workroom busting their butts sewing them together stitch by stitch, yet they still seem to love their job almost as much as my parents do. I didn't know people could actually enjoy work… now I do.
Like I said, this company is unique, stitched together with scattered words such as 'manufacturing' and 'distributing', but once you're 14 and writing a blog post for your Dad, it doesn't seem so bad.
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]]>We have a position open in our Orange County Showroom for a talented, experienced Sales Designer. This position is responsible for working with DrapeStyle Clients for In-Home Consultations throughout Orange County.
Additional responsibilities include:
DrapeStyle is a "Client Focused" Retailer and Manufacturer of Custom Drapery. We offer a Team-Orientated working environment and competitive compensation.
Please see our Careers Page for additional information and details on how to apply.
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]]>At DrapeStyle we offer nine unique pleat styles online. Our Seamstresses can make practically any pleat style so if you have seen a pleat style that is not offered on our website just give us a call and we can typically make it. Here are some of our most popular pleat styles for our custom drapes.
Flat Drapery Panel: On a flat panel we hem the top of the drapery and add a buckram tap to the header. The buckram stiffens the top of the drapery panel and also supports the drapery pins which attach to the drapery rings.
French Pleat: The French Pleat is also known as a "Pinch Pleat" is one of the most iconic and classic of all drapery pleats. French Pleats are most commonly formed with "three fingers" and also available in "two finger" styles.
Cartridge Pleat: To form a Cartridge Pleat, our Seamstress will create a cylinder in the drapery heading which is then filled with one of our Patent Pending "Pleat Plugs" which keeps the cartridge pleat form uniform and consistent.
Inverted Pleat: One of our most popular drapery pleats is the Inverted Pleat. The Inverted Pleat can be both classically traditional and contemporary. With the Inverted Pleat the Seamstress tailors a 5 inch inverted fold in the heading of the drapery panel which are sewn from the back of the panel.
8″ Inverted Pleat: Another version of the Inverted Pleat that we offer on our Custom Drapes is the 8-Inch Inverted Pleat. Essentially the same as a standard Inverted Pleat but we add an additional 3 inches to the length of the pleat.
Parisian Pleat: A Parisian Pleat is similar to the French Pleat but the "flute" is pinched and tacked at the top of the pleat as opposed to in the center.
Rod-Pocket: The Rod-Pocket Panel is a very common and simple drapery pleat where the drapery rod is inserted into a "pocket" at the top of the drapery panel. Rod-Pockets are typically found in "Ready Made" department store drapes.
Grommet Drapes: Our most contemporary drapery pleat style is the Grommet Panel. Grommets are also very popular on Outdoor Drapes where we use Brass Grommets which are corrosion resistant.
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]]>A nice review we received today on Houzz…
DrapeStyle provided amazing custom window treatments and hardware for our home. The quality, craftsmanship and design help and advice was/is excellent. We shopped all the usual suspects for custom drapery/treatments. Drapestyle did it the way "I" wanted (drapery & valances & Roman Shades) and at a reasonable price – reasonable for custom treatments All hand made in the USA including high quality USA made hardware. I finished the install just last night and am absolutely 100% thrilled with the results.
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]]>We love to combine different textures with our drapes. We'll often combine Roman Shades and Woven Shades. So often Clients think that they have to chose between "shades" or "drapes" when they can actually get a great combination of texture and depth by using both styles in concert. Even if you are dealing with larger windows where you need extra long drapes or extra wide drapes you can still get a great look with either a Roman Shade, Woven Shade or even try layering a sheer behind the draperies.
Also, don't think that if you are looking at two treatments you are looking at double the price. When you are using two different styles we can often save your budget by using less material in the drapery, especially if you are just going to be using it as a static panel. Give one of our Designers a call and we can help you find the best solution for your windows.
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]]>Well it sure is Outdoor Drapery Season here at DrapeStyle! It seems like we go right from the Holiday Season to the Outdoor Season but we sure do love it. In case you weren't aware well sell amazing custom Outdoor Drapes and we feature only the best Sunbrella Fabrics. Another great feature of our Outdoor Drapery is the weight that we sew into the bottom of each panel. The weight is actually a long thin flexible weighted rope that holds the drapery panel down so it doesn't blow to excessively in the breeze. We also use weather resistant poly buckram at the header (top of the panel) and polymer thread which is also weather resistant. If you like to add grommets to your outdoor drapes we offer 100% brass grommets in a Matt-nickel finish and black finish. You are simply not going to find these quality details in any outdoor drapery you buy from any Online Retailer or Department Store!
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]]>It is really incredible how much the costs are increasing for Silk Fabrics we import from India. In the last month they have increase around 15% and they are up over 35% for the year. We are doing our very best to keep the prices of our Silk Drapes as low as possible but if you are looking for Silk Drapes Online you should really hurry. When our current sale pricing expires we are going to have to increase our prices on our Dupioni and Taffeta Silk Drapery.
From what our Suppliers are telling us the increase in Silk Fabric Prices are increasing due to a lower than normal harvest of raw silk which usually comes from China, where most of the Worlds Raw Silk Production comes from.
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]]>I had a chance to get out and visit one of our Suppliers near Los Angeles yesterday. It was hot. Like 106 degrees hot. This supplier is where we buy our iron drapery hardware and we have been buying from them for years. They had a fire last year that nearly destroyed their business and it was time to make a visit and see how they are re-building.
When I started to walk toward the office I noticed that they had their workshop door wide-open. Standing in the sun was something that not many of us ever see being used, an anvil. And yes, it was being used. One of their Artisans was standing there and literally hammering out iron that would eventually become a drapery finial. The outside temperature was 106 and I imagine that inside the workshop it had to have been 120.
We use words like "hand-forged" and "hand-made" very loosely these days. I am sure that if you really dig down deep into the way most "hand-made" things are really made you might be a little disappointed. I stood and watched this Man hammer that iron for a few minutes and I felt a sense pride. Not really proud of DrapeStyle but just proud that their are People in America that are still making things with their hands. And, there are Companies that, when they say, "Hand Made" they actually mean, "Hand Made".
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]]>The post Drapes in Luxurious Shchumacher Fabrics appeared first on DrapeStyle.
]]>Oh my how we love to make drapes in amazing Schumacher Fabrics at DrapeStyle. If you know Fabric, than you know Schumacher and you know that it is not cheap. We work with some Schumacher's that are more than $350 per yard. When you are making drapes in fabrics that are $350 per yard, you better make sure that the Drapery Seamstress knows what she is doing.
At DrapeStyle our Workroom Manager, Berta has been making custom drapes since 1965. She pretty much has it down to a science by now – or really down to an art form. Our Seamstresses have an average of 15 years experience working on custom drapes and when it comes to working on $350 per yard fabric, we are pretty confident that there aren't a more capable group of Seamstresses around. So, if you are looking for amazing custom designer drapes that make a statement, consider looking at our Schumacher Collection. I'd also suggest calling one of our Designers who can help you to confirm your measurements and walk you through your order 800-760-8257.
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]]>If there is any one room in the house that we love to drape it would be the Living Room. We love our living rooms and the reality is that they are really more and more the showcases for our style and decor. Keep the kids out of the living room…and the dog and let your creativity go wild. Deck it out with silk drapes, lined drapes or the combination of the two. Add a rich flowing puddle so that your drapes fall gracefully on the floor. Our Installers will often spend up to 30 minutes per window just detailing and dressing the way the drapery puddle covers the floor. If you are going to choose one room to be your showcase room for your living room drapes than let your color and fabric palette loose. We often suggest a 4-6 inch puddle for your drapes if you are not going to be opening and closing the door frequently. If you are going to be opening and closing the drapes often you probably will want to avoid the puddle and just have your drapes hang just above the floor. If you have any questions on how to measure for a drapery floor puddle or just great living room drapery ideas than give one of our Designers a call.
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- Powered over Cat5 cable from the SpeakerCraft MZC system
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13 The LORD will march forth like a mighty man; he will come out like a warrior, full of fury. He will shout his thundering battle cry, and he will crush all his enemies. | 13 The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. |
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I've heard so many great things about this mascara but not one of them turned out to be true. Sure, its probably the blackest mascara in the drugstores but how would you like it if half of it ended up on your lower lashline? That's what happened to me and let me tell you, its not very pretty. I ended up looking like those dreaded raccoons and I most definitely will discard this product right after I get a much better one! =/
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I bought this mascara because I was looking for an everyday cheap mascara that holds up well. This did the trick. What I like best about it is the brush. It's very stiff which seems to work best with my super-thick lashes. I could get into all the corners. It did add length and I was able to layer on four coats without getting so much as a clump. What really impressed me was how long it holds up without a single flake. Is this the greatest mascara known to man? oh no. But it is definitely the best mascara under $5 I've ever tried.
So disappointing! It holds a curl alright, but otherwise.. It clumps terribly and I had smudges under my eyes after wearing it for only a few hours! It's a good thing I didn't pay much for this product because I will not be buying it again.
This is not "great" as it sounds. It is waterproof BUT It clumps if you put on too much, and it is soooooooo hard to take off even with waterproof eye makeup remover. I get undereye dark circles, and this continues for several days even after removing the product. It also made my eyelashes fall off sometimes when overused and the applicator is not very effective. It is one of the cheapest waterproof mascaras out there.
This mascara does absolutely nothing... I've never used such a lacking mascara before! It doesnt lengthen, volumize or anything... totally dislike it!
This is the only mascara that does the job for me. I have straight lashes that I have to curl, and this mascara holds the curl. I have tried all kinds of expensive mascaras and my curl always falls.
I must say that the Great Lash Mascara Waterproof does the job. I hated regular Great Lash, but I kept hearing about the waterproof version so I tried it out. I have straight lashes which I must curl before I use mascara and this mascara kept my lashes curled all day long. It doesn't clump, smudge or flake. It's not for those who are looking for dramatic effect. It creates 'your eye lashes, but better' look and lasts all day without gettin messy. Personally, I haven't found any negatives that many of the other reviewers have found with this product. I'll buy them again without a doubt. It's one of the cheapest ones out ther and they often on sale.
Terrible terrible terrible. Got this free, used it a couple times, threw it out. It didn't do a single thing for my short, straight lashes, and the bristles are so ungainly that I left marks against my upper eyelid (from me futilely trying to get more product on my lashes). Try CG Professional or LashExact if you want a drugstore mascara.
I have heard so many great thing about Great Lash and how so many makeup artists love it. Well, I guess the Waterproof version is not included in this esteemed category. Basically, this stuff sucks. And, it is not even waterproof! After a day of wear at work, I saw smudges under my eyes. Moreover, this product made my lashes stick straight out and there was no curl at all. I had even used my beloved Shu Uemura curler before applying and yet the mascara dragged the curl down and pulled it out. My lashes had no volume either. I felt I had to apply several coats to get any coverage and of course doing so caused a clump situation. I just threw it out. So, it is only Marathon for this girl.
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14 Two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. | 14 The woman was given the two wings of a great eagle, so that she might fly to the place prepared for her in the desert, where she would be taken care of for a time, times and half a time, out of the serpent's reach. |
The Hebrew Names Version is in the public domain. (Hebrew Names Version - The Holy Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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I regularly visit Jaipur for business purpose , but this time I had a very important guest with me and I took to Moti Mahal Deluxe for lunch, I enjoyed the place , food , service , every thing I should say.
I regularly visit Jaipur for business purpose , but this time I had a very important guest with me and I took to Moti Mahal Deluxe for lunch, I enjoyed the place , food , service , every thing I should say.
Even with an excellent location the management seems to be disinterested in running this place. From the outside of this place didn't look inviting except for the brand that they carry. In such a huge restaurant we were the only people having lunch,so it was a little odd. Though the food quality was fine a little more could be looked... More
We were the only people having lunch,so it was a little like eating in a mausoleum.After all the build up about fantastic restaurant from Delhi etc,the experience was a bit of a wash out.The famous Butter Chicken was lovely,but far too rich.The veg dish was ok.All in all nothing to go out of your way for and I wouldn't go... More
This place didn't look inviting from the start and continued to disappoint. It seemed have an extensive menu but actually quite a bit wasn't available. My husband ordered a Pepsi, but when it came it wasn't Pepsi but some alternative brand. The staff were miserable and the manager, if that's what he was, was churlish and unhelpful. We ordered the... More
I simply love Moti Mahal's food!! They serve delicious food!! A wide variety of yummy starters. Paneer Tikka Achari and Dal Makhani were awesome!! Service is speedy!! Helpful and friendly staff!! However, food is a bit overpriced..
A great place for typical rajasthani cuisine. Great lal maas and fabulous starters. They dont seem keen on collecting the bill but besides that a must visit
Considering location , name of the restaurant and past experience with other restaurants of the chain specially in Patiala we visited this restaurant for dinner. ambiance was not up to mark . service was slow . Food quality was good.
Good non veg food , but vegetarians have to be disappointed. Service is not very quick. It is no the MI Road.
I ordered a beer, a kebab, a naan and a curry dish. The beer came straight away. A few minutes later I was showered with broken glass. Someone upstairs had dropped a glass which shattered over the balcony. No big deal, accidents happen. An apology maybe.... Not here. Next the kebab arrived...looking like it had been cooked a long time... More
Our visit to Moti Mahal Deluxe was a forced choice as most restaurants in the area had long waiting periods. The rundown ambience of the place gave all indications of the disappointment that was to follow but we decided to go ahead betting on the reputed Moti Mahal brand. To be on the safer side, we decided to order non-vegetarian... More
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Title: Cards and Caravans
Author: Cindy Spencer Pape
Publication Info: Carina Press 2013
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
The best way to describe Cards and Caravans is "comfortable". This book is neither terribly exciting, nor thought provoking, and despite being part of a steampunk series, there's very little steampunk in it.
Still, I rather enjoyed this book in which two people who have outgrown their first loves move from friendship and attraction to love. I was in the mood for a very light, affectionate book, and this fit the bill, although in another mood I would have found it to be unbearably dull.
Cards is part of the Gaslight Chronicles series and I think it would work best for those who are fans of the series, as almost all of its charms involve resolving loose ends from other stories, setting up arcs for future stories, and basically just hanging out with the extended family that comprises the Order of the Round Table.
Cards is set in motion when Connor, a member of the Order of the Round Table, is sent to a village in Scotland to investigate the case of Belinda, a widow and herbalist who has been accused of witchcraft. Belinda has some magical ability but not enough to justify the charges against her, and before you can say "plot device" Connor has broken Belinda out of jail and they are escaping across the moors in Belinda's steam-powered circus caravan. They have to get Belinda cleared and also find out who is behind the sudden spate of witch-hunts in the region. Naturally Connor and Belinda end up pretending to be married, and then getting married as a plot contrivance, and naturally they are destined to fall madly in love because Connor has a sense about these things. What with all the prognosticators wandering around saying "He has visions, so I'm thrilled that he saw you and Connor happy together" there's not a whole ton of suspense to this story.
Connor was a major character in the last Gaslight Chronicles book, Moonlight and Mechanicals. In that book, he had his heart broken by Wink (trust me, that's not a spoiler). His relationship with Belinda helps him come to terms with this loss and helps him realize that his love for Wink was based on friendship rather than on passion. Meanwhile, Belinda is a widow who is still mourning the loss of her husband seven years after his death. Through her relationship with Connor and some awfully convenient chats with her husband's ghost, she is able to accept that that marriage was also more affectionate than passionate, and she's able to move on. I liked the themes, and the fact that both protagonists seem to be mature, but I didn't like the somewhat convenient and simplistic solutions to everyone's problems, although admittedly it's the complete and utter lack of tension that makes this book so soothing.
I think that anyone new to the series could follow Cards, but I'm not sure how much they'd get out of it. Belinda is a lovely character, but the big draw of the book is really just hanging out with the Order while they eat elaborate dinners (roasted pheasant with truffle mashed potatoes, oh my!), throw together weddings at a moment's notice, put on circuses, and battle intruders with tranquilizer dart jewelry and frying pans. The family is the perfect, chaotic, noisy family. They veer right on the edge of being the Mary Sue of families, and you can see why Belinda finds them to be both wonderful and exhausting.
This is a short review because honestly there isn't that much to the book. It is a pleasant, soothing interlude in between the madcap adventures of the Order. After the over abundance of plot and bizarre character behavior of the last book, Moonlight and Mechanicals, it was restful to have only one plotline, and characters who actually behave like ethical adults who know how to communicate (most of the time). I appreciated the emphasis on family being constructed in all kinds of ways, including adoption, but I was disappointed by the simplistic resolution of Belinda's fertility problems.
This book seems to have existed so that Connor's relationship with Wink from the last book could be properly resolved, and so that Nell's story could be set up for the next book. It's filler, but it's pleasant filler. I read this on the day before a big trip and it was a great book to read during breaks from packing – not very taxing, not emotionally draining, but not especially engaging or memorable either. As the Witch says in Sondheim's Into The Woods: "You're so nice. You're not good, you're not bad, you're just nice". If you are in the mood for something that's not good or bad but is nice, you'll like this book.
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2004 GTO | 2004 GTO Ram Air 6 | 2006 GTO |
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GTO – the original muscle car – was re-introduced last year and returns wîth more power and style for 2005. A new LS2 6.0L V-8 engine replaces the LS1 5.7L engine, bringing wîth it an increase in horsepower and torque.The '05 GTO packs 400 horsepower (298 kw) – up from 350 horses (261 kw) – and 400 lb.-ft. of torque (542 Nm), up from 365 lb.-ft. (495 Nm). Transmission choices are the same as the '04 model's: The Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed automatic is standard and the Tremec six-speed manual is optional. GTO's more powerful engine should lower the 0-60 time to less than 5 seconds.
Enthusiasts will immediately spot the brawnier '05 GTO, thanks to new badging and a revised rear fascia that incorporates a new dual-exhaust system – it splits the GTO's two outlets, routing them to opposite sides of the rear fascia. The exhaust tips are polished for a more refined appearance.
Also available is a new hood design incorporating a pair of stylish air scoops. The scoops draw fresh air in to the GTO's engine compartment.
The badges identifying the '05 GTO's bigger V-8 include a '6.0' badge on the trunk lid and revised 'GTO' fender badges, which now incorporate '6.0 Litre' designations. The original 1964 GTO also wore '6.0 Litre' fender badges, but at a time when almost every other American manufacturer referenced engine size in cubic inches.
Along wîth the GTO's power increase comes improved braking performance from larger brake rotors, calipers and pads. The calipers are painted red and the front calipers feature the GTO logo.
Additional changes to the '05 GTO include two new colors (blue and grey), as well as driver foot rest. A line of regular production accessories (RPAs) based on the 2004 GTO Performance Plus SEMA concept vehicle is scheduled for start-of-production availability. The accessories include a tall rear spoiler, front and rear fascia extensions, rocker molding extensions and grille inserts. As part of GM's RPA program, the accessories can be ordered and installed on the vehicle prior to delivery.
LS2 details
Compared to the Gen III-based LS1, the 2005 GTO's LS2 V-8 incorporates several significant changes to help improve performance. The block is an all-new casting wîth cylinder bores measuring 4.00 inches (101.6 mm) in diameter. The cylinder heads and camshaft are revised, too, to deliver the airflow necessary to complement the engine's larger displacement. Other changes include:
• New aluminum block casting wîth revised oil galleries and provisions for external knock sensors – external sensors improve serviceability
• Camshaft lift increased to take advantage of increased cylinder head flow
• Camshaft sensor relocated from the rear of the block to the front of the block provides room for new oil galleries
• Flat-top piston design wîth lower ring tension reduces friction
• Piston floating wrist pins help quiet the engine
• More efficient ignition coils require less energy to provide a comparable spark
• Compression raised to 10.9:1
• Larger, 90-mm single-blade throttle body
• Reduced-mass water pump design wîth improved sealing capability
• Engine 'redline' raised to 6500 rpm
• Revised and more powerful engine controller incorporates all electronic throttle control functions.
• Balanced environment and safety
The new GTO is a contemporary performer. Its traits include impressive cornering abilities, a smooth ride and surprising comfort. The drivetrain rides on a 109.8-inch (279-cm) wheelbase, wîth a low stance that enhances the wide-track feel behind the wheel. The front track measures 61.4 inches (156 cm) and the rear track is 62.1 inches (158 cm) wide.
The fully independent suspension features MacPherson struts in front and a semi-trailing arm design in the rear, wîth specially tuned strut valving and spring rates. Direct-acting stabilizer bars and a variable ratio power §teering system also are tuned to provide a sporty feel and increased driver feedback. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels and performance tires are matched to the performance-tuned suspension. Traction control and a limited slip differential also come standard.
The GTO's premium interior is accented by a harmonious blend of details, complementing its dynamic driving experience. All-leather seating, as well as a leather-covered §teering wheel and shifter knob, immediately conveys luxury, while items such as stainless steel sill plates, metallic-look §teering wheel styling, satin nickel-look accent trim, and racing-inspired drilled metallic pedals add sportiness to the environment.
The front and rear sports seats are configured in a traditional 2+2 configuration, wîth side bolsters and the 'GTO' name embroidered on the front seats. Interior seat and trim colors may be coordinated to the exterior color, wîth red, blue, purple and black interiors available. This splash of color extends from the seats to the door inserts to the lower part of the instrument panel to the gauge cluster.
Every GTO comes well equipped wîth a thoughtful package of interior amenities and safety features, including:
• Air conditioning
• Blaupunkt 200-watt audio system wîth six-disc in-dash CD changer and 10 speakers
• Console wîth storage compartment, accessory power outlet and two cupholders
• Cruise control
• Rear defogger
• Power door locks wîth lockout protection
• Programmable keyless entry wîth laser-etched key for added security
• Eight-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats wîth power-assisted rear seat access feature
• Tilting and telescoping adjustable §teering wheel
• Power windows wîth driver and passenger express-down feature
• Daytime running lamps wîth automatic headlamp control
• Theft and content deterrent system.
The integrated driver information center located below the instrument cluster includes readouts for average speed, average miles per gallon, trip odometer, trip time remaining, trip distance remaining, fuel used and instant fuel mileage. There's even a stopwatch feature and a user-programmable overspeed alarm.
Safety belts remain the primary and most effective form of occupant protection. All seating positions in the 2005 GTO have three-point safety belts. Retractors for front outboard seating positions have built-in load limiters that allow a controlled amount of give in the belt, thereby reducing the peak load on the chest during the 'ride down' in a crash.
Dual frontal air bags are standard and GTO is equipped wîth child seat anchors.Source - GM Corporation
DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced the 2014 Camaro Z/28 will go on sale this spring with a suggested retail price of $75,000, including a $995 destination charge, but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The new Z/28 is offered in five exterior colors – Red Hot, Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Ashen Gray Metallic and Summit White. Only a single option is available: A $1,150 package that adds air conditioning and a total of six audio speakers. The standard Z/28 package includes o...[Read more...] | |
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DETROIT – The 2014 Buick Regal goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $30,615, including a $925 destination charge. Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity with an eight-inch color touch display, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear vision camera, leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated front seats and a new 2.0L I-4 Turbo delivering better power, refinement and fuel economy. Regal is available with two powertrains. A new standard 2.0L tu...[Read more...] | |
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◾Kia's Compact CUV is recognized for providing luxury and reliability at a 'student-friendly price' IRVINE, Calif., August 8, 2013 – The award-winning Kia Sportage recently was named by Kelley Blue Book as one of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2013. The sporty compact crossover ranked sixth among its competitors, standing apart from the crowd with aggressive styling and a hard-to-find combination of fun-to-drive performance and impressive fuel economy. 'Kelley Blue Book's recog...[Read more...] | |
Kia Motors Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan | |
Kia's Flagship Sedan Offers Premium Amenities at a Starting Price of $35,1001 MSRP
• The most powerful and technologically advanced Kia in the U.S. market is defined by European-influenced styling and extraordinary levels of refinement and amenities
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2005 Pontiac models |
Pontiac Aztek |
Pontiac Bonneville |
Pontiac G6 |
Pontiac Grand Am |
Pontiac Grand Prix |
Pontiac Montana |
Pontiac Solstice |
Pontiac Sunfire |
Pontiac Vibe |
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This week saw two of the scariest targets for hacks ever – nuclear plants and city-wide traffic systems. Tthe traffic-light hack could basically have paralyzedany one of 40 American cities, and America's Nuclear Regulatory Commission was successfully attacked three times within the past three years.
The most famous traffic light 'hack' in history is in the classic film, The Italian Job (1969), where the heist involves paralyzing Turin via its traffic control system – but the reality is much easier.
Video games have gone since the late 1970s and early 1980s from being a small offshoot of the "traditional" computing industry to becoming a full-fledged multi-billion dollar industry – with its own brand of criminal.
Blackphone, billed as a privacy tool to keep the puplic safe ruled the headlines when it was is hacked in five minutes, Meanwhile, Wi-Fi routers were also shown up – and Android users face a toothy new threat,
Sick-hearted scammers have proven themselves to have no morals once again, exploiting the death of Robin Williams with their latest Facebook scam.
The gaming industry keeps growing, and the crowds at Cologne's Gamescom 2014, show why big game titles are rapidly becoming a target for cybercrime. Our tips will help you enjoy the latest games – without hackers declaring 'Game Over'.
A new telephone scam in upscale restaurants in London, has "convincing" scammers calling restaurant staff and tricking them into believing there's a problem with the card system – and insisting customers call a bogus phone line.
This week in security news saw the world's researchers discover a whole new range of Achilles Heels for PCs, the online privacy service Tor, and even 'connected' gadgets such as internet fridges.
Using free cloud application hosting can allow an attacker to create a "free supercomputer" according to The Register's report – used to mine cryptocurrency, researcher Oscar Salazar warns.
Account hackers and thieves who loot magic weapons, armor and hard-won game currency from players in massively multiplayer titles such as World of Warcraft should face the same sentences as real-world thieves, a politician has suggested.
Callous cybercriminals have used the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy as a lure for Facebook scams – creating fake profiles for victims of the crash.
Emails warning internet users that they have violated copyright and owe companies such as Sony and Paramount a cash settlement have been circulating widely in Germany – but the shock tactic is a scam.
Nigeria's notorious fraud industry has expanded overseas – with Nigerian conmen entering Malaysia on student visas to perpetrate fraud using the country's fast connections and advanced banking system, and raking in millions of dollars.
A leaked list of people who had enquired about the auction for bitcoins from the "dark market" Silk Road provided a target for phishing scammers – and at least one site fell for the scam emails.
Eager Apple fans waiting for the latest update on the iPhone 6 launch and the rumored iWatch have been targeted with a scam email supposedly offering information on both gadgets – entitled "The wait is over. Proudly introducing the new iPhone."
Scammers and fraudsters think nothing of scraping the barrel of taste, if they believe it will help them earn a few dollars.
Amazingly, it was way back in 2011 that I came across my very first World Cup 2014 scam. Surely that merits a prize, or at least a pay-rise?
As the World Cup heads into its third week, there's a new phishing scam to be aware of. EA Games' FIFA 14 Ultimate Team has been targeted – not for the first time – by scammers offering new downloadable players.
A vulnerability in the official Twitter client Tweetdeck left users vulnerable to attack, forcing thousands of users to retweet cryptic lines of code to other users. Twitter repeatedly shut down the service, despite assurances the flaw had been 'fixed'.
With the World Cup in Brazil poised to begin, the whole world is watching – and that includes cybercriminals. Here's the latest on scam sites, phishing and how to enjoy surfing safely during the competition.


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After installing Cubase 6, I try to open the program but receive this dialogue:
"Application 'Cubase / Cubase Artist' has caused the following error:
Unknown GetInfo command received:
- Click <Ok> to abort."
When I click ok it comes up again and again 10 times. Then it says "No valid licence found"
I have activated with the code in the box and it said it was successful. Cubase 6 shows up in License Control center.
Cubase 5 is working without problems on the same computer!
What is wrong here!!??
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Are you ready for the first, official look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The Today Show showed off an early look at the first teaser trailer for this Summer's, Michael Bay-produced TMNT movie. And, here it is!
Here's the Plot Summary:
The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett) to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.
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1965 Triumph Spitfire Race Car
This well sorted and professionally setup Triumph Spitfire is a highly competitive race ready Group One car. Vehicle specification as follows:
1. Engine:
A. 1300cc motor built by Rick Klein
B. Moldex crank, Carrillo rods, JE pistons, Single Weber, Roller/Rockers, Stahl headers, Accusump.
C. Aluminum radiator.
2. Tilton clutch.
3. Transmission:
A. 4-speed
B. Straight cut gearbox / Ford close-ratio.
4. Summers Bros. rear axle.
5. Spax adjustable shocks on all four corners.
6. Brakes:
A. Dual master cylinder set-up w/ adjustable brake balance bar.
B. Disc brakes on all four corners.
7. New battery.
8. Panasport rims.
9. Fuel Systems fuel cell.
10. 5 kg. fire suppression system.
11. HSR log book.
A great value for a potential class winner. Price: $25,000.00 Includes identical spare engine.
Price: $25,000