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It's been quite a while since the last time we featured a ride from the guys over at Rotiform… Well, you're in luck! I was able to get the full scoop on Jason Whipple's 2000 Audi A8 and, while it's an over-sized, VIP-style automobile, it nonetheless exudes the luxury and class of the $100,000 price tag of its time. A certain song comes to mind when looking at this ride – it almost emanates a certain Oh You Fancy, Huh? attitude…
I was able to steal Jason away on an uneventful Saturday morning to do the shoot, which took place in Southern California. On the way to our location, MotorMavens Crew photographer Oliver Petalver opted to take full advantage of the scenery by hanging from the window to take some dope rolling shots. They turned out pretty awesome, don't you think?
Funny thing, though – while photo pro Oliver was hanging out the window of our chase car, Jason aired the car out to get that menacing, low effect… and Jason's face immediately went from smiling for the camera to a certain heightened awareness of the road surface. The A8 was literally scraping on every little dip, pothole, reflector, manhole cover – I mean EVERYTHING. It was quite a sight to behold because the car was sparking, rubbing and making wonderful sounds as it scraped along the Pacific Coast Highway while onlookers gawked and stared. Members of the "functional" crowd may insert your favorite "hella" joke here.
During the shoot, I was able to find out a bit more about Rotiform's latest project. Believe it or not, Jason actually uses the A8 as Rotiform's work horse vehicle – running wheels back and forth from the powder coater's shop. It's a tough job but, as the saying goes, somebody's gotta do it. Recently, Rotiform picked up a work van for shop errands, so you can bet that Jason won't have to enlist the A8 for anymore work duties. Since the car can go back to being his daily driver, it can continue to remain a fine example of Rotiform's keen knowledge of fitment and offset.
Before any camera could capture the A8, I had to do a bit of location scouting in and around Newport Beach, CA. I knew it had to be something of a grand setting, so with Oliver P's help we were able to locate a perfect place to showcase the A8. The car's theme was simplicity with a touch of Baller so we chose a spot that exemplified the understated "Baller Status" appeal that this car oozes. In the end, we chose Dana Point's own St. Regis Resort Hotel and Spa. Thoughout the shoot, people were approaching us for a closer look. Many had no clue what type of car it was or why it was so damn low! It was definitely an attention-grabber, even amongst all of the luxury/supercar marques passing by (i.e. Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover, etc).
Jason has had the car for about six months now but he had the ball rolling on this project before the keys were in hand. His wheel choice was already being debated among the guys and he was already talking to the boys at Bagyard about a high-quality, hand built air ride system that would be amenable to the task of "hammering the car on the ground" as Jason would say. I think it looks absolutely gorgeous! I've got to admit this is one of my favorite, larger Audi saloons – in my opinion, preferable to the BMWs and Mercedes of its era.
The interior is all business, maintaining the same look that it received from the factory back in 2000. The lush wood grain surrounds its occupants as they're greeted by its eight-way, power leather seats which seemingly immerse them in a cloud of luxury. Applying more than the normal amount of force on the gas pedal elicits a faint acknowledgment from the 4.2L 40 valve V8 in the engine bay, not even breaking a sweat, and the only proof of your action is the sense that objects are whooshing by a bit faster.
The Air Lift Management digital controller is nestled nicely in the armrest with a retractable cable. This provides easy access to the modular and it's quite easy to use with four presets, which either completely air out the car (lower the ride) or give it that monster truck look, raising the car way past stock height to something more along the line of stratospheric.
This five gallon air tank, paired with two 380cc Vi Air compressors, really gets the Audi A8 off the ground… or shall I say, keeps it grounded. Wanting to keep the trunk fully functional, while still retaining the trunk space and the use of the spare tire compartment, made the installation a bit tough, Jason tells me. However, he had help from good friend Ford, who came down to visit from Northern California, along with the rest of the team at Rotiform – all lending a hand to get everything just right on the car. Within a few days, the air setup was installed and ready to go. However, despite everything, Jason wasn't satisfied with the stance – call it his "inner perfectionist."
While talking to Jason during the shoot, he admitted to me that getting this car to sit like this took some time in the trial and error department as every couple days, on the drive home to and from Rotiform's HQ, he would listen to anything that would rub, hit, scrape, or make a loud banging sound. He said that for the first couple of weeks, he spent more time under the car than driving it. The things we go through to achieve that perfect stance.
To handle the "low" functionality of the car, Jason opted for a set of Bagyard Supremes, coupled with a customized set of Bilstein shock absorbers. When I say customized, I mean that the Bilstein shock bodies were shortened and modified so that they would sit well with the Bagyard air bags. Readers with a keen eye might have noticed the rotors are a bit different on the car…well, they would be right. Good friend Adam Woodhams of Adams Rotors hooked up Jason's ride with a set of slotted and drilled rotors for that extra bit of stopping power.
Being one of the owners at Rotiform does have its perks when searching for the right set of wheels to put on a project car. Certainly Jason wouldn't choose just any wheel; he somehow lucked out, because he had these just sitting in the shop. After seeing how they would look on the ride with some clever p-chopping on Adobe Photoshop, he knew right away that it was a perfect match for the car. I think the finish is just a perfect contrast to the blue paint coupled with the exterior aluminum trim. That chunky five spoke that you probably have been dying for me to tell you about is actually Rotiform's very own wheel dubbed "NUE." They're sized 19×10 in the front and 19×11 in the rear – wrapped in Falken FK452 rubber. The NUEs really complement the clean styling of the A8, don't you think?
When asked about where Jason and Brian's (Brian is the other important dude at Rotiform, check out his Audi wagon we featured previously) inspiration came from when designing the wheel, Jason told me that the concept originally came from the RUF wheel. Being Porsche fans, both were always fond of the five spoke RUF design and wanted to take a stab at designing their own interpretation of the wheel – with a bit of concave action added to the recipe. Call it a day.
This little emblem may be insignificant to most Audi – Volkswagen guys/girls. It might even be overlooked by most car enthusiasts. However, this emblem represents a giant leap forward in the car world. It represents a technology that may even have become an integral part of the car you drive today – or perhaps in the future.
At this time, for just a moment, class is in session.
The Audi A8 debuted in Europe in 1994, although it was not until the 1997 model that it became available in North America. Unlike its predecessor, the V8 model, which was built on an existing steel platform, the A8 debuted on the then new, D2 Platform – an all-aluminum monocoque, dubbed the "Audi Space Frame" (ASF), which helped to significantly reduce weight, without sacrificing structural rigidity. In addition to being the world's first car built on an entirely aluminum platform, it was also the first to have six interior airbags, making the A8 the first vehicle to be so equipped.
Seeing this car transform from an average stock Audi A8 that your grandpa would drive to a menacing belly scraping, spark flying, wheel tucking, V.I.P saloon was quite gratifying. Jason kept to his theme of functional simplicity and I applaud him for that. Jason tells me that his purpose for this project was to engineer the "grandpa" out of it, and that he gets a lot of confused stares when he airs out at gas stations, grocery stores or just cruising the mean streets of Long Beach, CA. LOL
On that matter, I'll leave you with this photo… This was actually shot at another location but I thought it would be rather fitting as an exit shot. Many thanks to photographer Oliver Petalver for the photos!
For more information head on over to http://www.rotiform.com
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Super cool feature, Tamer. I've always been a fan of cars on air-ride, and this one is no exception!
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dope stuff….i just saw the car in person at WekFest…crazy stuff
Can't say im to much of an airbags fan, fit coilovers, slam it on its ass, job done.
Theres no taking away from this cars sexyness though!
Damn, I KNEW I had seen this car in LB. I almost caused an accident trying to look at it. The blue is so good!
WOW. This thing is so hot you want to … at least kiss it. It's a beautiful piece of work!
Sick ride, and great write up Tamer!
The A8 is bigballer. Love the wheels and slammed look. Cool story.
@Tamer, Love the write-up my man. The Euromaven himself doin his thing!
@Oliver, killing it with the rolling shots!
Good work guys!
love this ride, all Alu frame too – liking the top quality 'boot build' for the air-ride.. purists may scoff but i think the overall look is a win. Nice choice of rims too, although i do think they look just that little bit too brand new – 10 out of 10 for the post and pics – thanks!!
Dude sick article, and dope ass ride you were able to capture. All in all, your words=10/10 & audi a8= boss/10
thanks guys. Appreciate it:)
Very very cool machine. I know juice and air get alot of stick but its a good compromise between having something that can look cool (as this A8 totally is) and not make you look like a total douche because your car is too low to get over a ramp or something :S
how much do they weight in at ? how can you run
a staggered set on Audi's Quattro system – wont that
mess up the all wheel drive differential or something
of that nature ? l like how the car is looking
and would like to see it on mi car but not quite so
low especially in the back. Nice write up.

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The refreshing thing was Mr. Levitan is the Emmy winning producer of the bona fide hit show Modern Family. It would be one thing of such comments were coming from the producers and the fans of Better Off Ted. It makes perfect sense that critically acclaimed but low-rated and then canceled shows would breed that sort of response. But it's rare to see that kind of carping about a hit show.
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"God created girls so boys don't have to go shopping," says Mansi, 7.
In fact, "Girls are made to spend the money that boys make," adds Grace Marie, 11.
Forget the shopping sprees, says Trent: "God created girls because he knew the men couldn't cook."
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Chelsie, before you write off boys as being hopelessly clueless and lost without girls, consider this profound insight from Austin, 11: "God created girls so we would not all be in the same image."
In the creation story, we read, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them" (Genesis 1:27).
Notice the image of God is "male and female." There's a male and female side to the image of God. In our selfishness, we pit masculinity and femininity against each other as if they're in competition, or even worse, we deny obvious differences.
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A: If you realize that the player is not playing your files, please check whether the file is in good condition. If the files are, try to uninstall the media player and install again. This should solve the problem since this VOB player comes with all the codec required to perform its duty in the right manner. Make sure that your media files are not broken.
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 There will be a public meeting for the Town of Derby Dog Park Committee on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Derby Municipal Building, 124 Main Street. To discuss the anniversary celebration, other business, and Adjournment. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged.
Join us on Tuesday August 25, at 7:30 p.m. to sing early American four-part hymns in the Fa-Sol-La-Mi tradition. All welcome, no experience necessary. Paper Maché Cathedral. Bread and Puppet Farm on Rt-122 in Glover. Free. For more information call Elka at 802.525.6972.
Families will be the focus of a celebration at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 29, 2015 at the Newport Branch Meetinghouse, located on Darling Hill Road in Derby. Everyone is invited to join the members of the LDS Church from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be games, food, activities, and exhibits for the entire family. Including a bounce house, ultimate frisbee, games with prizes, popcorn, and cotton candy. A free lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until the food is gone.
The Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture announces this fall's schedule of evening music classes, starting the week of September 21, 2015. Register now to save your space! We have a fabulous line up of classes and instructors, and we are offering some new classes. Classes are typically one to one a half hours, they run for six to ten weeks, and are held at 46 Barre St. in Montpelier. Cost ranges from $100-$200 for the semester.
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Tuesdays: Celtic Cultures Band, Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo, Old-Time West Virginia Fiddling.
Hi Folks, I am back from vacation and ready for the fall sports season to get underway, so start looking for previews of our area teams in the coming days.
Here is what was going on this week that caught my eye.
1. Starting with the Red Sox, the hiring of Dave Dombrowski and the leaving of Ben Cherington has definitely shaken up the baseball operations side of things.
It will be interesting to see who Dombrowski goes after pitching-wise in the off-season.
2. Out on the links Ryan Jacobs and Sylvain Gagnon took home a win at the 40th Annual Arthur Mandros Tournament.
WESTMORE – A Brownington man died from an apparent drowning Thursday. Orleans County Deputy Jonathan MacFarlane identified the victim as 29-year-old Lance Tabor.
Orleans County Sheriff Deputies responded to North Beach at 4:41 p.m., for a possible drowning. When they arrived on the scene, emergency medical technicians were tending to Tabor and took him to North Country Hospital in Newport City. He was pronounced dead shortly before 6 p.m.
The Newport Public Works Department continue to make the city a great place to work, live and play.
A three-year-old child died in a car crash on Route 114 Sunday. Read about the accident in Monday's Express.


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Tim Dyson, Professor of Population and Development, London School of Economics & Political Science, Robert Cassen, Visiting Professor, Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics & Political Science, and Leela Visaria, Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi
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(Apr 22, 2011) It has been reported recently that Tajik police authorities have initiated criminal cases against individuals whose minor children are studying in religious, Islamic schools in foreign Muslim countries. (First Criminal Cases Against the Parents Whose Children Are Studying Abroad
Are Initiated in Tajikistan [in Russian], NEWSRU.COM (Apr. 13, 2011).)
The charges were brought against pairs of parents who were accused of preventing access of their children to secondary education, which is mandatory for all Tajik children under the age of 18. The Criminal Code of Tajikistan provides for heavy fines and up to two years of restrictions on freedom as punishment for this crime. (Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 164, amended by Law No. 35, May 17, 2004.)
The prosecutions were initiated in response to the statement made by the Tajik President Imomali Rahmon that those who study in religious schools abroad have more chances to become terrorists and extremists than mullahs or religious workers. (NEWSRU.COM, supra.) According to Abdulakhin Kholikov, Chairman of the government's Religious Affairs Committee, almost 2,400 school-age children were studying at religious schools abroad at the beginning of 2011, and 1,870 of them returned home recently. Half of the students reported upon returning home that they were offered a chance by the teachers to join a violent Islamic group. (Id.)
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- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed
- 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced (4 cups)
- 2 large carrots, very thinly julienned (2 cups)
- 1 Granny Smith apple, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
- fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leaf)
Whisk together juices, oil, and caraway seeds. Season with salt and pepper and toss with cabbage, carrots, and apple.
Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, 40 minutes to allow flavors to blend and cabbage to wilt.
Cooks' notes: Use a mandoline or other manual slicer as an easy and fast way to slice cabbage and julienne carrots .
Salad may be made 1 day ahead. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of salad, then cover bowl and chill. Season again before serving.
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The BlurriedNCBackground Cydia tweak is a nice addition to the iOS 5 Notification Center if you are looking for a small way to stand out from the crowd. This is because the BlurriedNCBackground Cydia tweak replaces the default lined Notification Center background with a blurred screenshot of your homescreen. This blurred notification center background, in my opinion, looks great and can even be customized through the Settings.app. You can customize different aspects to your blurred background such as the Gaussian blue ratio and the Divide Ratio.
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Tuna with White Beans & Minted Dressing
This easy-to-fix salad is perfect for a summer lunch or a light dinner. Start the meal with a chilled pureed vegetable soup and serve the salad with a crusty loaf of bread.
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6-1/8 ounces each) water-packed tuna--drained, flaked, and rinsed
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup diced red onion
4 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 bunch arugula, tough stems removed
1. In a bowl, whisk together mint, yogurt, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper. Stir in tuna, beans, bell pepper, carrots and onion.
2. Arrange tomatoes and arugula on a platter and top with tuna salad.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 261 calories, 4.8g total fat (1.9g saturated), 42mg cholesterol, 8.2g dietary fiber, 27g carbohydrate, 29g protein, 463mg sodium.


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Space-based adventure game FTL: Faster Than Light is the Weekend Deal on digital distribution service Steam, which means that players can get the title for 50 percent of its normal price.
Gamers need to pay just 4.99 dollars or Euro in order to get access to one of the best indie-made games of 2012.
The deal is only available until Monday at 10 AM Pacific Standard Time.
The official description of the game says, "In FTL you experience the atmosphere of running a spaceship trying to save the galaxy. It's a dangerous mission, with every encounter presenting a unique challenge with multiple solutions."
FTL was one of the first video games to be funded via Kickstarter and has received a number of awards, praising its unique gameplay mechanics, which allow players to control all aspects of a vessel that explores hostile space.


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1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 salt and pepper to taste
3 oz. pancetta or bacon slices
2 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. goat cheese
2 Tbsp. FRANK'S® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1 large onion, sliced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 avocado, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
4 English muffins, or any bun of your choice
1 FRENCH'S® Dijon Mustard
COMBINE ground meat, chopped onion, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties and set aside.
COOK pancetta or bacon in a pan or in the microwave until crispy. Set aside.
IN a small bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, and FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce.
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Speed Nubs Rumble Strips: Think You're Gonna Speed on My Turf? You'd Better Think Again.
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We've all got one: the moron down the street who rips down the road at twice the posted speed limit, so busy reaching for their dropped cell phone or honking and yelling at their high-class neighborhood drinking buddies that they can't be bothered to look out for, say, kids out on their bikes, or cars coming in the opposite direction. There's one such model citizen living about a block from me, and every single time I hear his rusted-out van tearing past, I wish that I had some of those spiky stop sticks that the police throw across the road to neatly and efficiently end high-speed chases.
While I have a winning design idea for a front-porch stop stick launcher that can reel deployed tire spikes back into my house after they've done their job, I'm unfortunately a mere civilian who can't lawfully take such drastic measures. But I'm happy to say that non-law-enforcement types now have the means to control traffic speed in driveways and private parking lots, as well as at special events. Meet Speed Nubs Rumble Strips.
In addition to having an incredibly fun-to-say name, Speed Nubs Rumble Strips possess the power to get the attention of otherwise indifferent drivers, and have a way of encouraging better braking skills. Basically do-it-yourself speed bumps, Rumble Strips are heavy duty rubber strips that can be "nailed" into the ground via their included 3-inch spikes, anywhere that you see the need for speed control.
Rumble Strips come in pairs, and are available in black (to blend in), yellow (to say "watch out!"), or a combination of the two. They can be used at the ends of driveways, to slow incoming cars before they possibly encounter playing children, and to slow down kids on bikes who are inclined to speed out of the driveway and into the street without checking for traffic first. They're also excellent for use in and around pickup/drop-off areas at schools and daycare centers, and can keep traffic flow in check in special event parking lots.
So, you think you're gonna speed on my turf, huh? Then you'd best get ready to rumble.
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Are you an avid online shopper? Be sure that you are aware of the top security practices to ensure your information is safe.
Want to apply for a credit card but you're scared of debt? There are many ways you can avoid becoming deep in debt, such as setting a budget and sticking to it.
Are you looking to apply for a credit card in the near future? Be sure you have learned the basics about plastic before doing anything.
Did you just graduate from college? Here are three ways to build your credit score.
Are you one of the millions of graduating college seniors this spring? There are many money moves you should consider, including getting your own credit card.
Considering a new credit card? Consider these three factors so that your card doesn't end up costing you money.
Are you graduating college soon? Consider paying down credit card debt, taking stock of student loans and checking you credit report.
Do you have fair credit? You may be surprised by these great credit card offers for fair/average credit applicants.
Too much credit card debt? Cut costs with the "snowball method", optimizing payments or a balance transfer.
Worried about how using your credit card during a disaster might affect your credit score? With the new VantageScore 3.0 you will be cut some slack.
Have you suddenly found yourself with a pile of credit card debt? Here are come creative ideas you can earn cash to help pay it off, such as selling stuff on eBay or getting a part-time job.
Are YOU carrying too much credit card debt? The warning signs include: only being able to afford minimum payments, putting all your money toward debt and always paying late.
Credit cards can be beneficial when paying for some expenses, but there are others where you should avoid using your plastic, such as college tuition and a big wedding.
Are you new to credit cards or simply don't know a lot about them? Be aware of the common misconceptions, including that having many cards is always beneficial.
Do you use cash over credit cards? Rethink your decision as credit cards provide many benefits you can't get with cash.
Looking to apply for a credit card? Follow this simple four step process to help out.
Are you applying for a credit card and don't know what to look for? Knowing features you'll actually use is one of the most important aspects of obtaining a card.
Younger Americans have been avoiding credit cards, but they could be losing benefits such as being able to build a credit history and have emergency help, among other things.
Do you have a high interest rate on one of your cards? There are three key ways you can lower it.
Afraid of identity theft when using a credit card? Prioritize fraud protection when applying.
Ever wonder about any strange ways your credit score could take a hit? Well, not paying your library fines and closing a credit card are two of many.
Using credit cards can provide many benefits, but these mistakes could cost you some money, especially if you close a card or keep a running balance.
Do you have less than perfect credit but want a credit card? Don't worry, there are ways you can quickly improve your score, including asking for a credit-line increase and using an old card.
Finding the right credit card to apply for can be tough, but if you compare the features you can find one that best suits your needs.
When you apply for a credit card, it is important to be a responsible credit card user. Two ways to do this are signing up for autopay and paying your balance in full each month.
If you use a credit card, there is always the chance you could become a victim of fraud. To protect yourself from this unfortunate event, be sure to check your credit report regularly for miscues.
Rewards cards provide you with benefits for shopping, but not all of them are right for you.
Between your gift shopping, travel and entertaining, it can cost a bundle Here some are ideas for areas where you can save.
There can be a lot of pressure during the holiday season to make sure you buy every gift on your list, and make sure they're all following the latest fashion or trend, but doing so can be extremely expensive if you're not careful. Handmade gifts are a thoughtful and inexpensive way to show you care.
One of the toughest audiences to please during the holiday season is kids, because it's not always easy to know which toys are cool and which aren't. But whenever you go looking for that hot gift, it might be a good idea to do it at the best-known toy store in the country.
Holiday shopping isn't always easy, even if you know exactly what you want and where you can obtain the best deals. Often, consumers simply don't have enough cash on hand to make all the purchases they want fit into their monthly budgets.
This holiday shopping season, many Americans might focus on buying gifts that can be very appreciated but have little practical value throughout the year. During this time, though, it might be a better idea for shoppers to consider gifts that will be used for long periods of time as well.
One of the hardest things you will likely do every year during the holiday season is make sure you're getting every gift you want for everyone that's on your list, while still coming in on some kind of budget.
While holiday shopping can be a big-time stress during the month of December, another problem you might have can come in the form of your having to host a holiday party.
Identity theft may be one of those things that you think can't happen to you, but in reality, the crime is quite common, and you need to take certain precautions to make sure you don't end up victimized by it.
Holiday shopping can be a time-consuming and frustrating process when you're on the lookout for the best possible deals for every item on your list. For this reason, having the ability to buy as many items as possible from one retailer can be a major relief.
Why rush from store to store looking for holiday sales? Major retailers like Wal-Mart have some of their best sales on-line.
As many of the nation's largest retail chains compete for business this holiday season, it's you that will be able to reap the benefits and make your shopping experience both more rewarding and affordable.
This holiday season, buying fashionable clothing for young people can still be very affordable if you know where to look, and one of the most popular retailers among teens and others is offering deep discounts on certain items of which you can take advantage.
Let's face it: holiday shopping is stressful and complicated. Here are three simple keys to saving money on gift giving this Christmas or Hanukah.
When you're on the lookout for a few new credit card offers that will help you save money this holiday season, there are a number of things you're going to want to keep in mind to make sure you're filling out the credit card application that's right for you.
To complete your holiday shopping you may need to use a credit card. Wal-Mart is offering a credit card deal that features no interest for 18 months. But there is a catch...
This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend more than they did last year, which itself was a sizable increase from the year prior. Further, because of this increased appetite, retailers simply aren't expected to offer the same discounts they did last year.
These days, everyone needs to stretch their holiday shopping budget. Can a low APR credit card help make your season bright?
The holiday shopping season will be here before you know it, and some consumers have even begun their annual gift-buying efforts as they try to get ahead of the game.
While many consumers may still pay a lot of attention to the kinds of deals they can get when they wait in line for hours in the dark on Black Friday, Cyber Monday offers great sale prices combined with future benefits and discounts that retailers use to keep you coming back.
When you have credit card debt, whether it's a lot or a little, there's a right and a wrong way to handle it. The decisions you make in doing so will not only affect your budget, but also your overall credit standing.
When you have a credit card of any kind, or are considering signing up for a new one, it can be very easy to be drawn in by the various perks an account offers.
Today, the nation's largest credit card lenders are once again extending new lines of credit to consumers of all borrowing backgrounds.
When you decide you want or even need a new credit card, the sheer amount of available accounts can be a bit daunting to deal with. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to narrow down your choices significantly.
When you're looking for a new credit card for any reason at all - whether you're trying to maximize the value of purchases you make every day, want to rebuild your credit rating, or need a card in case of emergencies - there are always options.
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, consumers should plan ahead to get the most from their holiday shopping dollars.
When you're in the market for a new credit card, the temptation may be to jump on the first high-quality credit card offer you see. In general, it's a better idea to identify several of the top cards and make a side-by-side comparison of key features before filling out a credit card application.
When you're looking for a credit card, and you need it fast, you might hear a lot of talk - and therefore be interested in learning about - so-called "instant approval" credit card applications. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when you're looking at these options.
If you have poor credit due to past difficulties, regardless whether they were entirely your fault, or are simply just entering the borrowing market, you may find it difficult to find a helpful credit card offer of your own.
If you're a small business owner, you likely know that a good credit card can be an extremely helpful tool in growing your company and giving you more personal financial flexibility.
When you have bad credit, you probably know all too well that your options for filling out new credit card applications for which you'd be eligible are significantly limited.
These days, even if you have only fair credit, you will likely be eligible for a number of credit card offers. However, to get the best rates and benefits you should know what features you need and compare cards accordingly.
When you're looking for a quick approval of any credit card applications you may fill out, you will likely be able to find a number of instant approval credit cards on the market. But before you go looking, you should take a few steps to make sure everything is as it should be.
These days, many consumers are starting to feel better about their finances and are therefore choosing to wade back into the credit card market. Now, for any number of reasons, they seem to be feeling better about their accounts.
When you're looking for new credit card offers, you probably have access to many cards that seem beneficial. Doing a feature-by-feature comparison is a great way to see which card is best for you.
When you're in the market for a new credit card, one issue you might encounter is choosing between the large number of credit card offers available. Here are some pointers on how to determine which credit card programs will be best for you.
When you're trying to decide between two or more credit card offers, it can often be helpful to compare and contrast the values each account will have for you. If you have excellent credit, making sense of the many choices available to you can be difficult.
If you need to save money with a credit card balance transfer, Slate card from Chase has just announced a deal that features 0% APR and no balance transfer fee during the introductory period.
Want to save money on a credit card balance transfer? The Slate card from Chase just made an upgrade that is garnering a lot of attention.
When you apply for a new credit card, these tips will help to ensure you're approved for exactly the account you're looking for.
When you're on the lookout for a new credit card, many credit card applications may seem enticing to you, but it's important to keep in mind that not all of them are created equal.
In the past, you might have heard a little bit about something called an "instant credit" credit card, and wondered what that meant.
If you have fair credit and are now looking for a new credit card that will allow you to continue rebuilding your credit standing, there are a number of good options available to you.
If you own a small business, you probably know full well that the day-to-day difficulties with doing so can be a lot for any one person to handle in a number of ways.
When your credit rating is only fair, you might think that your options for finding credit cards with bonuses and good rates are limited. Fortunately for you, this is not really the case these days.
Since the end of the recent recession, millions of Americans have become very wary of credit card debt and are now looking for ways to avoid taking it on or to reduce the debt they currently have.
These days, millions of Americans rely on prepaid cards to make some purchases and handle their finances.
Today, many of the nation's top credit card lenders are trying to expand their portfolios in a number of ways, and bring more borrowers into the fold.
As the economy continues to rebound and consumers are getting better at paying off the balances on credit card they have, some credit card offers are now being expanded to provide greater benefits and perks for higher-end borrowers.
These days, many consumers are likely looking for ways to get their credit card obligations under control, and reduce the amount of money they have to put toward paying down their debts.
When you're looking for ways to reduce your credit card debt, or to keep it down, you should be most likely which types of credit card application are most likely to help you do so.
If you're a college student or a parent of one, the right credit card could be a good way to handle the expenses young adults run into when they go off to school; The trick is finding the right credit card for your needs.
If you own a small business, you're all too aware of the costs. Can a business credit card reduce your expenses while helping you run your company?
The start of the school year is right around the corner, and many parents must decide how to help their young adults address financial needs.
These days, many consumers receive solicitations for credit cards that offer various perks, such as low interest rates or associated rewards programs. Which credit card offers are best for you?
These days, many people are concerned with establishing or building their credit. Responsible credit card usage provides a number of ways to do so.
Consumers are borrowing more on credit cards and improving their on-time payments.
Whenever you are trying to compare top credit card offers, your key to success is to "do the math".
These days eliminating unnecessary credit card costs is a no-brainer. But can a low APR credit card reduce your total expenses?
If you own a small business, you probably know that running takes money. Can credit cards help?
If you're a college student, you probably have a limited borrowing history, and won't necessarily be able to qualify for too many credit card offers.
When you have a long history of healthy borrowing habits, you probably have more than a few different kinds of credit card offers available to you, and that can make them hard to sift through. Here is a Chase credit card offer that can be a good place to start.
When you're looking for a new credit card, having a large number of credit card applications to sift through can be a bit overwhelming.
If you have fair credit you probably know that you have access to a wide variety of credit card offers, each of which may come with its own particular perks.
If you're looking for a new credit card that carries a significant number of perks, you might want to consider the Capital One Classic Platinum Card to determine if it fits your financial profile.
When you're on the lookout for a new credit card, you will likely have a large number of options available to you. Our advanced tools simplify the complex.
If you have a son or daughter who is about to go off to college, whether they'll be freshmen or seniors, you probably want to do something to help them out, particularly when it comes to their finances.
If you've experienced difficulties in dealing with credit in your past, you might have seen your access to new credit cards restricted considerably. As a consequence, you likely have limited options for new credit card offers to fill out.
When you're on the lookout for the best credit card deals available to you, perhaps the most important consideration you will run across is what a new account ultimately costs you.
Recent months have seen many consumers who experienced financial difficulties when it comes to paying their bills on time gain access to new lines of credit from major lenders, and that trend is expected to continue for at least the rest of the year.
Whether you're brand new to credit card use or you have had cards in the past but run into some financial difficulties that lowered your credit rating, you probably know just how difficult it can be to qualify for this kind of financing.
If you're a young adult and just starting to get your feet under you with regard to your finances, you might have a number of questions about exactly which types of credit card offers will be best for you.
If you're in the market for a new credit card of any kind, you might be considering a number of credit card offers, each of which might carry some kind of benefit for you.
If you're like many Americans, you've probably seen your finances improving steadily over the last year or more and are now in a position to start using a credit card to meet your everyday spending needs once again.
If you're the kind of consumer that travels regularly, you've probably been on the lookout for the best credit card to help you save money when doing so. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to you that you should consider.
The federal government recently did consumers a big favor by requiring that all credit card applications show in plain language exactly how much the account they're examining might end up costing them. And because of this rule, it puts you in a great position to maximize your savings.
Millions of people across the country saw their credit scores take a significant hit during the recent recession, but now many are seeing improvements in the economy and looking for new lines of credit.
If you have seen your credit rating take a bit of a tumble in the last few years, you probably know it's not easy to get a new credit card. But these days, it's easier for subprime borrowers to get approved by applying for the right credit card.
There are a large number of options available for consumers who are looking for new credit card accounts.
If you own a small business, you probably know that it's not easy to keep up with everything your company needs to run smoothly. This is especially true if you have to buy a lot of supplies for the company.
These days, millions of consumers have seen their credit scores improve as a result of more measured credit card use, and now many are in positions where they are now looking for a new account that will be extremely beneficial for them.
If you're on the lookout for a new credit card these days, you've probably been very enticed by the offers you get when you check out at a major retailer.
If your credit score has taken a tumble in recent years and you find yourself unable to qualify for most of the accounts you may want, you might be faced with a decision between a secured credit card and a prepaid debit card.
Millions of Americans saw their finances suffer during the recent recession through no fault of their own and are just now starting to dig themselves back out of the holes they faced.
In the next few months, millions of young adults will graduate from high school and college, and will be looking to either head off to a higher level of education, or out into the real world.
After years of starting to turn away from credit card borrowing because of the high cost often associated with doing so during and following the recent recession, many are now beginning to wade back into the practice of doing so.
If you own a small business and are looking at ways to expand your operations in one way or another, you may have considered the benefits that a credit card would provide for your company.
If you're just getting started with credit cards, or have used them in the past but stopped during the recent economic downturn for one reason or another, you're probably looking for an account that will allow you to start getting your credit score up.
These days, millions of consumers are now looking to get back into borrowing on credit cards after turning away from the practice during the recession, but many may not know the best way to do so.
Millions of Americans are now receiving several credit card offers per month, and those who may be in the market for this type of account might be enticed to apply for one or more as a result of one of these mailings.
This spring, millions of students nationwide will graduate from high school or college and may be looking to open a credit card account in their own name. But doing so comes with many responsibilities, and there's a lot these young adults will need to know.
These days, millions of Americans are trying to avoid taking on significant amounts of credit card debt, or get out from under sizable existing balances, leading many to choose debit over credit to make their everyday purchases.
Many consumers are now trying to be more cautious about the ways in which they use their personal credit cards, but for those who tend to tap their own accounts for business purchases, there could be a big push by lenders to encourage more of this account use.
There has been a lot of talk in recent months that consumers are ready to begin using the mobile wallet systems currently being tested and rolled out to the general public, but some experts say they can also lead to serious financial problems.


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High School Softball
Lady Vikings push forward after state-runner up finish
by Doug Gorman
Lisa Skelton doesn't want to spend too much time dwelling on Northgate's 2013 softball season — even if an impressive ride ended just one victory away from a state title.
By most standards, the Lady Vikings had a terrific year, advancing all the way to the Class AAAAA championship round before falling to Region 4-AAAAA rival Ola on a beautiful October Saturday in Columbus.
Northgate appeared destined to win its second state title in three years, before fate and a very good Lady Mustangs squad came out the of the losers' bracket to take the championship trophy away with two crushing victories.
They included a 9-6 decision in the finale, which was decided by the International tiebreaker in nine innings.
"It was disappointing for us," she said of a 28-9 season. "We really felt like could have won it all again last year, but we lost to a very good Ola team, and we had played them enough to know they were going to be tough."
Northgate and Ola met six times last year, with the Lady Mustangs winning the last four, including the two most important games of the year on that final Saturday. Despite losing a pair of All-County players in addition to Newnan Times-Herald Pitcher of the Year McKenzie Peace, who signed with La Salle, the Lady Vikings' long- time head coach is also experiencing a dip in numbers.
The season opens Wednesday at home against Alexander.
"Our expectations are always high," Skelton said. "This year we are going to have to achieve our goals a little bit differently. We don't have the numbers that we normally do, because it is an big time commitment and we don't have as many kids out this year. We will get there, but we are going to have to do it with fewer kids."
The Lady Vikings will have to replace star outfielders Brenna Skalski, who hit .515 and Emily Heath, who hit .432. Starting shortstop Casey Kent, catcher Brittany Futral and outfielders Mack- enzie McCloud, Rachel Cook and Kat Davenport also graduated after making key contributions last year.
The Lady Vikings enter a revamped 13-team Region 4-AAAAA that has some new faces to go along with familiar ones in Ola, Union Grove, Starr's Mill and McIn- tosh. Whitewater, however, has dropped to Class AAAA in the most recent GHSA reclassification period.
Four-year starter Ebonee Echols is one of the outfielders and team leaders returning for the Lady Vikings.
The three-sport athlete, who also plays basketball and runs track, verbally committed to Michigan State as a sophomore. During the 2013 season, she hit .438 with 19 RBIs and 14 stolen bases.
"There is not a lot of pressure on her," Skelton said. "She committed in 10th grade, and she just wants to play softball."
Second baseman Carly Alderman is also back for her senior year after earning All- County honors while batting .352 with 11 stolen bases.
One of the bigger challenges will be replacing Peace, who monopolized innings pitched last year while compiling a 29-9 record with a 1.91 ERA and 202 strikeouts. She follows a growing list of Lady Viking pitchers that have moved on to college programs.
The pitching duties are now in the hands of sophomores Katlin Bailey and Hadley Lewis.
"We are young," Skelton said. "We are still looking to put some of the pieces in place. Last year, it was hands down McKenzie Peace's team. She threw a lot of innings. This year, it is going to be who is pitching the best, and how do we feel is the best way to use them."
Returning to the lineup is senior All-County performer Jenna Pealor, who divided her time between third and catcher, is back after hitting .435 with 34 RBIs and six home runs and earning Newnan Times Herald All- County honors.
Alisa Allen also has experience behind the plate. Lewis is also capable of catching when not pitching for the Lady Vikings. Kyra Long also has experience behind the plate.
"We are really deep at catcher," Skelton said. "That is going to be really helpful for us."
Infielder Jessica Cochran brings depth back to the lineup.
Several other spots will have to be decided among younger players.
In addition to key games against tough opponents in Region 4-AAAAA, Northgate again faces a challenging schedule out of the region including its annual participation in the annual Georgia Dugout Club Tournament to start the season next week.
Northgate opens the tournament at home against Alexander and Stockbridge next Thursday, before going to Carrollton to resume the event Friday and Saturday.
In Carrollton, the team will play Eagle's Landing, Bremen and Chapel Hill in addition to the host Lady Trojans.
This year's schedule also includes a trip late in the season to the Elite Gold Tournament.
Northgate also will face county rivals East Coweta and Newnan in non-region home and home series.


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Gross job gains and losses: fourth quarter 2007
August 19, 2008
From September to December 2007, the number of job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments was 7.7 million, and the number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was 7.3 million.
Opening and expanding private sector business establishments gained 7.7 million jobs in the fourth quarter of 2007, an increase of 401,000 from the previous quarter. Over the quarter, expanding establishments added 6.2 million jobs while opening establishments added 1.4 million jobs.
Gross job losses totaled 7.3 million, a decrease of 151,000 from the previous quarter. During the quarter, contracting establishments lost 6.0 million jobs, while closing establishments lost 1.3 million jobs.
From September to December 2007, gross job gains represented 6.8 percent of private sector employment, while gross job losses represented 6.5 percent of private sector employment.
These data are from Business Employment Dynamics. Data presented here are for workers in private industry covered by State unemployment insurance programs. Find more in "Business Employment Dynamics: Fourth Quarter 2007," (PDF) (HTML) news release USDL 08–1141. Gross job gains are the sum of increases in employment from expansions in employment at existing units and the addition of new jobs at opening units. Gross job losses are the result of contractions in employment at existing units and the loss of jobs at closing units.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Gross job gains and losses: fourth quarter 2007 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2008/aug/wk3/art02.htm (visited October 07, 2015).
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