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The Phoenix Auto Boneyard BonazaWritten by on November 17, 2006 This vintage and classic car boneyard in Phoenix is better than Disneyland and everything is for sale.
For all you readers who dug our junkyard tour of Curboy's Auto Wreckingin the June '05 issue, here's a tour of another great salvage yard thatspecializes in vintage and classic machinery. But unlike Curboy's, whosedamp Massachusetts location contributes to astonishing levels of rust,Desert Valley Auto Parts is located in super-arid Phoenix, Arizona, soits inventory of 5,000-plus (yes, 5,000) pre-'80 cars is mostlyrock-solid.
While Curboy's lush forest of antiquities is like a museum, its relicsprotected by dense vegetation eight months of the year, Desert Valley isa thriving business located on 30 acres of parched desert floor with adaily stream of UPS trucks leaving its gates. This is good and bad. Goodin that literally tons of parts ship every week to help resurrect carsfrom coast to coast. Not so good is the fact that each and every carthat enters Desert Valley's yard is seen as a business opportunity.There is no room for nostalgia or sentimentality at Desert Valley; it'sall about the Benjamins.
Though a handful of rarities are set aside and offered for sale intact,most of the cars that enter are quickly dismembered. All usablesheetmetal is unbolted and placed in aisles for easy identification andsale. Desirable motors, transmissions, and axles are harvested andstacked. What's left of the carcass is placed in the yard until there'sa call for the floorpan, roof skin, cowl, A-pillar, or any other itemthat can generate cash. The point is, we shed a tear over plenty ofsolid, savable cars in the yard, but hey, it's a business. Tell us youwould run it any other way.
The best thing about Desert Valley is that guests are invited to visitand explore. The company's numerous national print ads read: "Pack alunch, you may be here a while"--and they aren't kidding. There's nocover charge and no tools are allowed, but you can bring your cameralike we did. Scope out this sampling of Desert Valley's bountifulharvest. And if you see something you need, call 'em. Everything is forsale.
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The Pontiac section had some real heartbreakers like thissuper-sanitary, original-paint '61 Tempest. But with their minusculefloor tunnels, quirky independent rear-suspension systems, andrear-mounted transaxles, these cars pose numerous obstacles to hotrodding. Still, it is a shame to see such a clean car on the choppingblock.Judging by the faded primer, missing glass, chrome trim, and vintagealuminum Torq-Thrust, this clean '57 Chevy looks like a body-shopproject that was abandoned around 1970. It's one of 166,426 two-doorhardtop Bel Airs built for '57. Will Desert Valley sell it intact orchop it up? Only time will tell.Among the dozens of first-generation Ford Falcons in the Ford sectionwere no fewer than three of these rare two-door station wagons. Thequarter-panel is straight, the special glass is good, and the passengerdoor is stashed away inside. In 1962, the two-door wagon's $2,298 baseretail price was $43 less than a four-door wagon's. Today these raritiesare worth twice as much when they have half as many doors.Look closely at the interior of this '65 Impala SS and you'll spot theoriginal Muncie four-speed stick poking up from the console beneath aninch of silt. A 327 car, the trunk was smashed in 2 feet by a rear-endcollision. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how muchgingerbread you like on your musclecars, a great percentage of DesertValley's inventory features air conditioning.These one-year-only '77 Olds 442s are going nowhere fast. In the finalyear for Colonnade styling before the tragic events of 1978(industry-wide downsizing), the '77 Cutlass lost the bulbous pontoonlower-wheel-opening treatment for a taut, muscular look. Though therewere 11,649 '77 442s built, when was the last time you saw twooriginal-paint survivors stacked like cordwood? Does this make it an884?This one's for you McGean, it's an original-paint '76 9C1 Nova. Theresult of Chevrolet's Engineering and Special Products departments tobuild a small police car, the 9C1 package was a COPO (central officeproduction order) option that cost $386.45. Required performance optionsincluded the 155hp LM1 350 ($85), M40 Turbo Hydramatic ($260), and N41fast-ratio "Z28 Camaro" power steering ($136). Besides the obvious shotin the kisser, this 9C1 is complete and still has one of its special14x7 steel wheels (on the back), big-car brakes, special Camaro Z28steering wheel, and 120-mph speedometer with a mere 51,484.4 milesshowing at the time of impact.We checked. It isn't. Our hearts raced when we spotted this desertmirage. Turns out some silly rabbit splashed some hasty '70 (678built)/'71 (124 built) Buick GSX visual cues on this ho-hum 350two-barrel Skylark to fake out the troops at the drive-in.This first- generation Camaro is one of dozens that litter the grounds.Surprisingly the vultures haven't yet made off with sections of itsmainly rust-free carcass--but they will. Its cowl tag identifies it asan eight-cylinder standard Camaro sport coupe built in February 1968 atthe Norwood, Ohio, plant.Though the pedals are missing, the transmission tunnel of this '73Camaro Z28 is a tip-off that it was a four-speed car ($200 option foreither the 2.20:1 or 2.52:1 box). The first year for hydraulic lifters,optional air conditioning, and lame cast-iron intake manifolds, 1973wasn't a pinnacle year for the Z, and most were sold with automatictransmissions--making this discovery all the more tragic.
This jaunty little Phoenix buggy is just the thing for checking up onthose secluded desert meth labs by the light of the moon. No need to fixthe flat tires--just bury the honker pedal and go-go-go!We shook our heads in disbelief at the sight of this stripped '61 FordGalaxie Sunliner convertible because it lacked obvious damage and musthave been a very solid car when it arrived. According to lovefords.org,it is one of 44,614 built. Thus far the 9-inch rear axle and front cliphave been salvaged, but those arrow-straight quarter-panels looktempting.Just one of dozens of rows of clean sheetmetal, this aisle of Chevyfenders highlights Desert Valley's amazing efficiency. Pricing, drivenby supply and demand, isn't exactly cheap, but you get what you pay for.Desert Valley's take-no-prisoners salvage strategy is demonstratedclearly by this ravaged '61 Impala bubbletop. Though it was probably asavable car when it entered the yard, we take solace knowing that itssacrifice will likely help put several Impalas back on the road.Desert Valley's take-no-prisoners salvage strategy is demonstratedclearly by this ravaged '61 Impala bubbletop. Though it was probably asavable car when it entered the yard, we take solace knowing that itssacrifice will likely help put several Impalas back on the road.The Desert Valley counter man told us they charge $800 for a completefloorpan, including removal. Some Max Wedge owner undoubtedly scoredthis '62 Plymouth's rust-free floorpan and the rear half of the '62Savoy two-door post in the background.This '59 Chevy Biscayne sedan delivery represents the next-to-last yearof fullsize Chevrolet sedan delivery production. We couldn't dig up any'59 production numbers, but it's known that the '60 sedan deliveryproduction amounted to a mere 3,034 units, ending window-less wagonproduction until the arrival of the Vega Kammback in 1971. We'd turnthis one into a Special Super Turbo-Thrust (350 hp) 348-powered JuniorStocker tribute or a Ram Jet 283 Rochester fuelie phantom, bothfour-speed-equipped of course.


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text: After elBulli: Ferran Adrià on his desire to bring innovation to all Magazine Features 24 September 12 by Greg Williams This article was taken from the October 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.Ferran Adrià, world-famous chef, points his finger at the sky and holds it at shoulder height for a moment to emphasise his point. "Who says you can't mix sardines and white chocolate?" he asks. His eyes are opened wide, his black eyebrows are raised high and his face is set in a look that demands to know: "Are you following me?"He is standing in front of a white polystyrene board a couple of metres high, which has 12 pieces of paper covered in data pinned to it. Around him there are half a dozen web developers and user-interface designers who have gathered in his taller, or workshop, to discuss the construction of La Bullipedia, Adrià's vision for an online database that will contain every piece of gastronomic knowledge ever gathered.Separated from the bustle of Barcelona by a cool, dark courtyard, the taller is in an elegant 18th-century building. There are three major rooms: a large kitchen with a double-height ceiling, an administrative area and an ornate conference room. Adrià, his brother Albert and the core creative team from Adrià's celebrated restaurant, elBulli, have based themselves here, on carrer Portaferrissa, for six months every year since 2000.Boards are propped against every available wall. Pieces of paper are pinned to each, detailing La Bullipedia and a larger, characteristically ambitious, project that Adrià is exploring. Organisational charts, hand-drawn clusters of information and diagrams explaining the function of working groups are laid out. A coffee table supports cityscapes of books of photography and architecture. There is a sideboard loaded with documents with titles such as "The Four Stages in the Relationship Between Science and Cuisine", "The Origins of Man" and "The History of the Dialogue Between Science and Cuisine". Adrià marches everyone outside to a terrace where the meeting started 20 minutes earlier; the team return to their seats on benches along a refectory table. Adrià has led them in and out of the taller three times since they arrived in order to show them something -- an object, a book, a photograph, a document -- that he deems important to their work: the transformation of the world's most lauded restaurant into a centre for innovation.The taller is full of mementoes from elBulli -- cutlery manufactured especially for particular dishes, plates made for a specific course, magazine covers and newspaper front pages featuring Adrià, a sketch of the chef by Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons. The kitchen is simple, featuring a counter with a sink, and a large workstation with a built-in electric hob beneath a huge steel extractor hood. One part of the wall is dedicated to ingredients. Back-lit, the 720 glass jars with cork stoppers look as if they contain powerful pharmaceuticals rather than spices and flavourings.Adrià, 50, is dressed in black slip-on shoes, black trousers and a black T-shirt. There is a film of sweat on his brow, evidence on this June morning that he has not sat down since his visitors arrived. He is more often than not in motion and is usually talking, his voice rising and falling for emphasis, ending sentences abruptly in the manner of a chef in a working kitchen who is having the final word. "What kind of stimulus have we created in order for people to leave ideas?" he asks the group, making reference to a section of the site -- which will contain 15,000 pages when it launches next year -- where users will leave suggestions for dishes, concepts and combinations of flavours, for which they will get credit if Adrià's team develops them. As the designers and engineers settle down, the chef fetches from his desk the business card of the graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister, whom he met recently. Sagmeister is famous for taking a year out every seven in order to reboot his creative thinking. Adrià beckons the team to follow him back inside."I want to be able to go through to asparagus in four clicks," he says, standing in front of a board and emphasising that the way that professional chefs experience La Bullipedia will affect their creativity. He points to a page that leads to others on the subject of infusions -- including the kinds of containers in which to store them, their textures, combinations and basic tastes.Examining a sheet of paper, Adrià alights on the subject of working with white asparagus. "It's a scientific process," he says. "Where does the creativity go? What can you do with asparagus? What techniques can you use? You can inject it with truffle oil. You can spend an hour and a half in the world of asparagus. You can cut it up into little pieces so that you can't even identify it. Then you can go backwards and forwards [within the website] and you will suddenly think of rhubarb and wonder if anyone has used the technique of injecting it! You don't only start the creative process just with products [ingredients]. You can start it from a technique, or a concept."This insight -- that cuisine can be driven not by ingredients (or "products", as Adrià calls them), but by chemistry, biology, physics, psychology and, crucially, mechanics and technique -- underpinned the astounding success of elBulli, which was voted by industry authority Restaurant magazine as the best in the world in 2002, then for four years in a row from 2006 to 2009. In 2011 Adrià had two million people request a table. There were 6,000 applications for every stage -- or internship -- in his kitchen. He has been awarded three Michelin stars and has received a benediction -- to the horror of the French gastronomic community -- from Joël Robuchon, the chef with a world-record 26 Michelin stars to his name, who described Adrià as "undoubtedly the most brilliant creator in the world".The next move, for many chefs, would be to retain their Michelin stars, roll out the elBulli concept worldwide, and live off endorsements and public appearances. An elBulli at The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas beckoned. But Adrià did something quite different -- and unprecedented -- in the world of gastronomy: on 26 January 2010, he announced that elBulli would close. The news made headlines worldwide, including the front page of the Financial Times. The world of haute cuisine was baffled that such a superstar would quit at the peak of his success. Rumours abounded: Adrià was broke; he had fallen out with his business partner Juli Soler and his brother; the new wave of Spanish molecular gastronomy -- la cocina de vanguardia -- was finished.The theories proved incorrect: after more than two decades of applying a set of principles and methods to gastronomy, Adrià had stopped not because he was broke or fighting with his collaborators, but because he could no longer innovate to the level he wished. "We had reached a limit," he says with a shrug. Notably, he had realised that the work being done in the taller -- where his team had created 1,846 dishes over 24 years -- was more important than what was happening at elBulli. "Throughout the history of elBulli many of the drastic decisions were taken to be able to continue creating, to be able to continue with the creative process," he says.Less than two weeks later, there was another announcement. Adrià declared his intention to set up the elBulli Foundation, a centre of innovation allied with digital technology that would rethink haute cuisine in a way that would offer other creative endeavours a road map for innovation. As Adrià's long-time business manager Ernest Laporte puts it: "At the restaurant they played the music, but in the taller they wrote it."The music, all 8,000 pages of it, is contained in elBulli's General Catalogue, a vast and exhaustive compendium that details the conception of Adrià's repertoire, which he describes as the "genome of cuisine". "We had to move on from the concept of a restaurant," he says, pointing out that, to really innovate, procedures and ways of thinking and collaborating need to be formalised. Principally he wrestled with the notion that there can be no process in cuisine -- or business, or art -- without an idea. 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For Retirement Planning, Words Matter
In matters of life and death, it turns out that semantics matters. When researchers asked people what age they would "live to," compared with what age they would "die by," people's expectations shot up by an average of nine years. Here's why that could have a big impact on annuities.


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Johnny Chung Lee and Project Natal
Project Natal has become an unfolding story on this blog. Johnny Chung Lee, the man behind the Wiimote head tracking hack which I've emulated before, has announced on his blog that he's now working with the Microsoft Project Natal team to take the system from demo stage to finished 3D gaming product.
Critisicsm on the web has been in the lines of "I don't want to wave my arms around to control my computer". And rightly so — I agree that this is a limited niche. However. Digital cameras, in a short decade or so have replaced analogue cameras due to their lowering cost, increasing pixel density and capture quality. In the same way, I envision this 3D technology quickly becoming cheap, high-quality and mainstream. Looking forward, this technology could be embedded into display screens itself. This would allow a touchscreen to obtain 'mouseover' information as well as improved touch information. It would also allow for more human gestures, performed over (but not touching) the flat input device, to activate occasionally needed actions.
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- Shake your hand like you're saying 'no thanks' over the device for Undo
- Make a flat palm hand, like a sheet of paper, for New Document
To learn more, watch this 2006 Google tech talk explaining (what I believe is) similar technology. This is the first time I saw this technology, and their more long range version is impressive stuff. You need to scan forward about 20mins to get to the interesting stuff.
The video above shows some scenes which give you a sense of the 3D camera's data might be providing. This still image shows you the 3D data the Natal system may be receiving. However, turning this bunch of pixels into a reasonably accurate model of the human body is, as Johnny points out, really amazing.


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I need to upgrade!Any recommendation would be great but it can't be an air filled mattress that was my last one and it popped on me in the backcountry.
I need to upgrade!Any recommendation would be great but it can't be an air filled mattress that was my last one and it popped on me in the backcountry.
Can you handle the challenge.... hunt hard but safe!!
therma rest z-lite probably the best and one of the lightest foam pads. Folds up like an accordian.
Mtnhuntress I really think you should look into the Big Agnes Insulated Air Core. i understand your thoughts about the air cell pads, but this thing is amazing and I've beat the tar out of it and not mention it's light and extremely comfortable.
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Can you handle the challenge.... hunt hard but safe!!
I use (2)... thermarest z lite and a thermarest self inflating 3/4 body pad... never slept so good!
I just got a Nemo Astro Air Insulated last night. I have only had a chance to lay on it inside but it is fairly light 1lb. 8 oz. and very comfortable. It is basically a more durable and quieter Neo Air from everything I have gathered so far. I don't have a lot of experience with it yet but you may want to check it out, so far I'm impressed.
I have both a Neo Air and Big Agnes inuslated air core. The neo air is sweet and super light but it definitely is a thinner material and I am super careful not to put it on top of anything sharp. The Air Core I've had for 5 years and have beat that thing to hell and it's still holding up great.
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Summary:William is a good-looking young actor. He may be vain and cocky, but his doubt manifests itself in endearing self-criticism. Sarah is a beautiful singer-songwriter. Coincidence and a divinely wintry day bring them together and they begin a fevered, fitful romance. A few short weeks into their relationship, swept up in the giddy currents of their youthful love, they almost marry. But when Sarah changes her mind, William's world crumbles. They fight, they break up, he is devastated. After numerous desperate bids to win her back, William flees to his Texas homeland in search of answers about relationships and his own past. His trip takes him across the stunning western landscape and sees him re... Full Summary >>


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Argentina will host Spain in November's Davis Cup final after both countries won their respective semifinal bouts this weekend.
Rafael Nadal put the final smackdown on the defending US team, crushing Andy Roddick in the fourth rubber 6-4, 6-0, 6-4. A-Rod was more than aggressive but nothing was going to stop a streaking Rafa, who hit an astounding 60 winners even with a reported strain in his much admired ass-et.
The Spanish steamroller sounded a bit like Roger Federer after the match saying,
Today I play an almost perfect match and it is very, very exciting. Today I played very well. I shocked myself with some of the winners I played... was near perfect tennis.
Juan Martin del Potro became the hero in Argentina's defeat of Russia when he clinched the fifth and deciding rubber stomping all over Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. The Argentines will be going for their very first Davis Cup championship in the final.
The weekend couldn't have gone better for the up-and-coming J. Martin:
It's a dream for sure. Last night I couldn't sleep and now I'm living the dream for sure. On Friday I won my first match here in Buenos Aires, now I've won my second and we're in the final. I want to treasure this moment because I don't know if it will happen again.So how did the soon-to-be 20-year old celebrate his big win? By joining the shirtless brigade and showering in champagne of course. Welcome J. Martin!
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Homestand Highlights: May 21-26
After a brief four-game road trip, the Royals return to Kauffman Stadium for a five-game homestand beginning on Friday, May 21. The club opens Interleague Play by hosting the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series. Following an off day on May 24, the Royals face the Texas Rangers in a two-game set.
Please note that all gates will open 90 minutes prior to game time for the remainder of the season. Any exceptions to this policy will be communicated in advance.
Friday, May 21 – Colorado Rockies vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 7:10 p.m.
À Hy-Vee/Pepsi Fireworks Fridays – A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game.
À Bases Loaded 4-Pack – www.royals.com/basesloaded.
Saturday, May 22 – Colorado Rockies vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 3:10 p.m.
'85 Classic presented by Farmland Foods and Willie Wilson Baseball, 1:00 p.m.
À '85 Classic presented by Farmland Foods and Willie Wilson Baseball – Royals greats from the 1985 World Championship club will face members of the 1985 National League Champion St. Louis Cardinals in an exhibition softball game at 1:00 p.m. Gates to Kauffman Stadium will open at noon, and a ticket is required. Royals Charities will host an '85 Classic game-worn jersey auction from noon to 4:00 p.m. across from the Royals Hall of Fame. www.royals.com/85classic.
À 610 Saturday – Enjoy great food, live music from Marty Wall and activities for fans of all ages prior to the game in the Outfield Experience. www.royals.com/610saturday.
Sunday, May 23 – Colorado Rockies vs. Royals presented by Sprint, 1:10 p.m.
À Fun Run presented by Sprint. All fans can run the bases after the game (conditions permitting).
À Bases Loaded 4-Pack – www.royals.com/basesloaded .
Tuesday, May 25 – Texas Rangers vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26 – Texas Rangers vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m.
À INK College "Night" – www.royals.com/college.
À All You Can Eat Seats – www.royals.com/allyoucaneat.
Fans may purchase tickets online at royals.com, by calling 1-800-6ROYALS, at area Hy-Vee stores or at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office.
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You should open the outfield experience 2 hours before game time!


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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- D.C. police say they responded to two separate pedestrian accidents in Northwest on Monday.
One crash happened at 18th and L NW at 11:23 a.m. The driver stayed at the scene and the pedestrian was transported to Sibley Hospital.
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UPDATE: The USGS has amended its earthquake report to show two earthquakes, one registering a 6.3 magnitude and the other registering a 4.7 about 14 minutes after the first quake.
The USGS reports a duo of earthquakes struck off the southwest coast of California Friday morning.
Early estimates from the USGS show the quakes coming in at 6.1 and 6.4 in magnitude. The strongest shook in the Pacific at 5:36 a.m. EST.
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Pecatonica, Ill. – On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at approximately 9:27 a.m., an Illinois State Trooper witnessed a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Seminary Street and Blackhawk Park Avenue in Rockford, Illinois.
A silver Pontiac and red Dodge van were involved in the crash. The 16-year-old male driver of the Pontiac attempted to flee from the scene of the crash on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, the juvenile was taken in to custody by the Trooper.
The driver of the Dodge received minor injury and was transported to a local hospital. The juvenile was found to be in possession of over 34 grams of cocaine, .3 grams of heroin, 12 grams of cannabis, over $600 cash, and a Smith and Wesson M&P15-22 semi-automatic rifle. The weapon was loaded and was reported stolen to the Rockford Police Department in 2011.
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Officers from the Rockford Police Department investigated the crash.
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.
ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- A teenager is arrested after a car crash Tuesday morning, after an Illinois state trooper watched it all go down.
It happened near the intersection of Seminary and Blackhawk in Rockford. A 16-year-old boy allegedly tired to runaway after the crash, he was taken in to custody after a brief foot chase. That's when the trooper found he had cocaine, heroin, pot and a stolen semi-automatic rifle. The teen faces multiple drug and gun related charges. The driver of the other was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.


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Hi this is Karibwa from Australia.
Can someone please advise as to why my paypal module is missing from other More Gadgets modules?
Thanks for the feedback.
Hi Karl,
As far as I know it is only shown if the Regional Settings for the site are set to English (US). I assume yours is set to English (Australia).
To change it, go to yourdomain.com/_layouts/settings.aspx
Click on Regional settings, and change the locale. Afterwards, when you go back and edit a page, the Paypal Gadget should show up.
Once you're done, you could change the settings back to English (Australia) again if desired (not sure how important this is to you on the public website, think it doesn't make a lot of difference)
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If you add a new page does it show up, or is it missing for any and all pages?
Hi Kaviu,
This is Jonis from Microsoft SharePoint Online Support.
At times the More Gadgets drop down box will not open. If that is the case, hit F5 to refresh the screen and then try the More Gadgets ribbon button again. Generally that will resolve the issue of the drop down not opening.
In order to insert gadgets on a website page, you need to be the site collection administrator or have design permissions to edit the web page and add the gadget. The following link details how-to Manage users in a public-facing website.
If that does not answer your question please let me know as I will continue to monitor this thread for a few days and will reply to any additional posts or questions.
Definitely missing for all pages mate...
Hi,,, everything that you suggested here doesn't even work at all..
Can somebody guide me or assist me as to why this is happening? It is so frustration........
Is the problem that the "More Gadgets" will not drop down as Jonis mentioned or is it that, that one gadget is missing from the list of gadgets?
The paypal gadget is missing from the list of gadgets.....
This is starting to sound like a permissions issue. Have you verified your permissions to the website? Are you a Site Collection Administrator? Do you have website design permissions?
I will continue to monitor this thread for a few days and will reply to any additional posts or questions.
Why in the first place I place a question in this community? Of course I am the full administrator and have the full right for it.
Its just not make sense for the paypal to be missing from all gadgets.....if someone from microsoft can fix it.
Really a good workaround, Thanks Rene
But I wish they made the PayPal module available to all locales.
Guys, you got to be joking.
I have tried what you suggested here but still makes no different.
I change the language to English US and Location to US.....
Why this is happening? ....
Thanks its working... Love this forum...
A BIG Thanks to all your support and answer...
Hi Rene,
I have tried what you suggested, which seems to be the key for Karibwa's site, but it does not work for me...
Any alternative solutions?
Solution found:
What needs to be changed to "English US" is actually the USER SETTINGS, not the website settings...
Hope this helps other non-US challenged Office 365 users!
Sarah W,
There is a short wait period after you change the Website's Regional settings, and change the locale.
By you looking around for something else to set, the wait period passed and you were able to add a PayPal Module
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Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show 2011 in Mannheim: '125! years of innovation' – the modern meets the classical
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Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show 2011 in Mannheim: '125! years of innovation' – the modern meets the classical
Outstanding new products and features; a unique events programme
Mannheim – The date is now a firm fixture in the diaries both of private coach operators and of local public transport experts. In odd-numbered years, when there is no IAA International Commercial Vehicle Show, specialists in this sector from all over Europe bring themselves up-to-date at the Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show in Mannheim in mid-November.
This year, these visitors are being drawn to the show by new products and features such as the Mercedes-Benz Travego Edition 1, boasting a completely new Euro VI power train, and the totally new Citaro. There is also an attractive supporting programme with its already traditional and unique mixture of information and entertainment. In addition to the presentations by highly-qualified experts during the Mercedes-Benz symposium, visitors can benefit from all-round sound advice on services and vehicle engineering plus information for tour operators. Our partners, the component suppliers, are also represented at the show.
Potential purchasers of pre-owned vehicles will also find what they are looking for; close to the event centre, in the Mannheim plant's delivery hall, is the pre-owned bus and coach centre featuring a comprehensive range of coaches with operational experience.
'125! years of innovation' in the inventor's home town
This year, Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches will be welcoming around 5,000 visitors from over 20 countries to the show. The event will mark the anniversary year of the automobile with the slogan: '125! years of innovation'. In the home town of Carl Benz, the inventor of the automobile, this has particular resonance: 125 years ago, Benz invented the automobile and ten years later the coach. From these beginnings, a unique tradition and a vast fund of know-how have grown up, providing a platform for a raft of new models from Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches in this automobile anniversary year.
The external appearance of numerous exhibition vehicles takes up the automobile birthday theme. At the same time, it shows just how attractive and imaginative coach design can be.
A replica of Carl Benz's first automobile – the Patented Benz Motor Car of 1886 – in the entrance hall and the display illustrating the milestones in the history of coach development act as links between the present and the past and underline the uniqueness and the fascination of the Mercedes-Benz brand.
However, neither nostalgia nor an evocation of the past is the main purpose of the Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show. Instead, a glance at the origins and the key points in the development of these vehicles will allow visitors to appreciate more keenly the outstanding characteristics, both today and tomorrow, of the buses and coaches with the three-pointed star.
A complete product range to inspect and test drive
The new Mercedes-Benz buses and coaches, on display in some 3,500 m² of exhibition space in the extended delivery hall, represent a comprehensive cross section of the Mercedes-Benz full-line portfolio. City buses, inter-urban buses and coaches for short excursions and lengthier tours cover every operator's requirements. The exhibition vehicles range from the mini to the maxi, from the compact minibus to the 14-metre-long Travego.
The entire product range will be drawn up in the open-air section ready for inspection and test drives. One of the highlights of this fleet will be the Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid, able to drive some ten kilometres under purely electric power and thus practically emission-free locally.
Inside the plant, visitors can also take a ride that is virtually free of noise and exhaust gas emissions in the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid; this bus marks another important milestone for Mercedes-Benz on the path to emission-free driving. Also highly regarded is the Travego Safety Coach, which features numerous exemplary safety devices. Visitors will be able to see, discover and experience the whole product range; even the new Mercedes-Benz Citaro will be available for test drives.
Well-maintained pre-owned vehicles in the Pre-Owned Coach Centre and a wide range of services
In parallel with the impressive phalanx of new vehicles, the adjacent Pre-Owned Coach Centre will be displaying a variety of well-maintained and carefully refurbished pre-owned vehicles of all brands and models for particularly cost-conscious purchasers. Large numbers of these vehicles await visitors.
A further central feature of the show is the unique and wide range of Omniplus services for the bus sector. At the Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show, Omniplus will explain to visitors the benefits of the Omniplus basic and premium ServiceCards, the service network, the training courses available, the range of pre-owned vehicles, the bus-specific financing and insurance services and the many other services on offer to bus and coach operators.
Partner firms, service providers and suppliers are also on hand
In addition, visitors to the Mercedes-Benz Bus and Coach Show can learn what numerous partner companies, service providers and suppliers have to offer. The Mercedes-Benz Bank, for example, will advise on tailor-made financing options. In conjunction with selected providers, the Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches design studio can offer suggestions for the exterior and interior design of buses and coaches.
At the show, visitors will discover new ideas for onboard galleys and drink and snack dispensers as well as knowledgeable representatives of companies supplying automatic transmissions – the information on offer from partner companies of Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches is wide-ranging.
Our tourism partners can give coach operators professional advice on tours to France and Italy. Regional offers include tours of the Palatinate region and Mannheim. All these partners, like the German Coach Comfort Quality Association (gbk), have contributed to the show's extensive and attractive supporting programme.
There's no shortage of entertainment, either
The range of culinary delights to sample reflects the event's motto. Guided tours of the plant, childcare provided by Genius – Daimler's young knowledge community, live music from different periods, a nostalgia cinema showing historical films of buses and coaches and numerous other activities round off the programme.
The Mercedes-Benz symposium with leading experts
On 16 November, the Mercedes-Benz symposium for transport companies will be led, as always, by highly-qualified experts. The presentation entitled, 'Local public transport and the conflicting priorities of politics and the economy', to be given by Winfried Hermann, the Baden-Württemberg minister for transport and infrastructure, is awaited with great interest. Günter Elste, CEO of Hamburger Hochbahn AG, will look ahead to the future of transport companies and present 'The elevated railway strategy 2030'. Richard Averbeck, Head of Product Engineering at EvoBus, will devote his presentation to 'Climate change and cost pressures: is local public transport being squeezed?' Angela Titzrath-Grimm, Head of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales at Daimler Buses, will be opening the symposium and Roman Biondi, Brand Spokesman for Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches EvoBus GmbH, will summarise the presentations and look ahead to the future.
The vehicle exhibition: the modern meets the classical
In Mannheim, the home of the bus, particular importance is attached to the tradition of constructing vehicles, especially buses and coaches. The vehicles on display show that the tradition of inventing and developing has continued seamlessly to the present day, reaffirming a favourite saying of the automotive pioneer Gottlieb Daimler: "inventing is a passion that never fades".
This 'passion for inventing' finds a practical expression in the current Mercedes-Benz bus and coach models. The exterior design of many of the vehicles on display suggests an immediate link between the modern and the classical, between the ultra-modern engineering in today's buses and coaches and highlights from the historical development of these vehicles. Attractive classic vehicles provide some delightful contrasts.
Mercedes-Benz coaches
The broad range of coaches from the same stable emphasises the claim of
Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches to be a full-line manufacturer. The range extends from the Sprinter Travel minibus to the Travego premium high-decker coach. The Sprinter Travel 45, 55 and 65 models cover a wide spectrum, from the functional body to the unmistakably avant-garde appearance of the individually designed body. Common to all of them is the wealth of
Mercedes-Benz expertise in bus and coach development, construction and service.
After the minibuses comes the compact Mercedes-Benz Tourino. An impressive feature of this rear-engine midibus is its high-quality engineering. The exterior and interior take their lead from the brand's high-decker coaches. Topping the sales figures is the Tourismo, the particularly economical bestseller within Europe, available in three lengths and in 12, 13 and 14 m axle configurations. The Tourismo high-decker coach forms the link to the inter-urban buses.
Two parallel models of the Mercedes-Benz Travego premium high-decker coach will make their simultaneous appearance in the new model year. This well-proven model, available in three lengths, 12, 13 and 14 m, will be joined by the Travego Edition 1, consisting of two three-axled vehicles, 13 m and 14 m long respectively. Notable features are primarily the new Euro VI 12.8 litre six-cylinder in-line engine, the new fully-automated eight-gear transmission, a new electronics structure and an upgraded cockpit. Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches will exhibit its complete range of coaches at the show.
The vehicles on display: Mercedes-Benz Travego Edition 1
Equipped with the new BlueEfficiency Power engine, a new transmission and meeting the Euro VI standard, the new Travego Edition 1 provides a glimpse of the future of the power train. The first Euro VI coach to make its appearance is the impressive three-axled Travego L, 14 metres long. The elegant pearl blue metallic paintwork conceals the new OM 471 rear-mounted six-cylinder in-line engine producing 350 kW (476 bhp) and a powerful 2300 Nm of torque. Power transmission is assumed by the new fully-automated Mercedes GO 250-8 PowerShift 3 transmission. Another new feature is the light but effective secondary water retarder. The impressive cockpit has been further refined and now boasts ideal ergonomics, user-friendliness and a striking appearance. The passenger compartment of the exhibition vehicle is fitted with Travel Star Xtra seats with Mercedes-Benz design Luxline upholstery. This equates to seating for 57 passengers, emphasising the cost-effectiveness of this top-of-the-line model.
Mercedes-Benz Tourismo '125! years of innovation' special edition
To mark the anniversary year of the automobile, Europe's undisputed bestselling high-decker coach, the Tourismo, has smartened itself up. On its flanks, four striking three-pointed stars symbolise the development of the Mercedes-Benz emblem; badges on the front and in the entrance refer to the birthday of the automobile; the brand logo on the steps is back-lit.
The night gold metallic paintwork lends an elegant appearance to the 12.14 m long two-axled coach; the 12.2 m long two-axled vehicle can accommodate 49 passengers in its Travel Star Xtra seats. The power train consists of the OM 457 hLA six-cylinder in-line engine producing 300 kW (408 bhp) and a maximum 1900 Nm of torque, and of the GO 240-8 PowerShift automated transmission.
Mercedes-Benz Tourino
The Mercedes-Benz Tourino on display demonstrates the company's expertise in midibus design. The coach is both compact (length 9.35 m) and slimline (width 2.40 m) and enjoys impressive mobility. It is the yardstick for its class, equipped with a powerful rear-mounted engine, a front axle with independent wheel suspension to provide a smooth ride, and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The OM 926 LA engine generates 210 kW (286 bhp), with power being transmitted by a six-gear manual transmission. The paintwork of the display vehicle is the elegant Andorra blue metallic. The 30 Travel Star Xtra seats, the onboard galley and the toilet in the rear all add to the pleasing overall impression of the interior.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Travel 65
The Sprinter Travel 65 is impressive evidence of how big minibuses can be; it has every quality expected of a large coach. This 7.7 m long minibus is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Its width is in line with the 1.99 m Sprinter format, giving the minibus a decisive bonus when it comes to ease of handling and manoeuvrability. The elegant bodywork features a panorama windscreen, generously-sized side windows and a separately-accessed coach-type rear end including luggage compartment door. The Travel Star Xtra seats with Luxline upholstery can accommodate 15 passengers. Its 5.45 t permissible gross weight ensures sufficient reserves of weight for passengers and luggage.
The V6-CDI OM 642 engine under the bonnet, which generates 140 kW (190 bhp), is a technical treat and unique in its class. The fully-automatic transmission suits it perfectly. Its safety equipment, including Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Telma retarder and xenon headlights, is as exemplary as its comfort features, which include air conditioning, convector heaters and auxiliary hot air and hot water heaters.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Travel 45
The Sprinter Travel 45 on display proves just how neatly a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with the original bodywork can be converted into an equally splendid yet functional minibus. This minibus, 7.35 m long and with a permissible gross weight of 5.0 t, is presented in brown gold metallic. It benefits from an enlarged entrance with swing-out door and electrically-operated step on the front-passenger side.
It accommodates 19 passengers on Travel Star Sprinter seats with Comfortline upholstery and adjustable backrests. Lowered wheel arches have provided greater legroom. The coach-style interior ceiling provides a link with the large Mercedes-Benz coaches. Luggage can be stowed in racks and in the more capacious luggage compartment in the rear. The air conditioning and convector heating systems ensure pleasant interior temperatures. The four-cylinder CDI engine producing 120 kW (163 bhp) runs powerfully and economically. It satisfies the requirements of the EEV emissions standard and is linked to a six-gear manual transmission.
Mercedes-Benz inter-urban buses
The Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches range of inter-urban buses caters for virtual every requirement. The practical Tourismo high-decker bus, with its coach-type features, is available as a two-axled vehicle in two lengths: 12.14 m and 12.98 m. It is a bus for everyday use, serving a broad segment from scheduled inter-urban services to excursions and short trips.
The Citaro inter-urban bus is a special inter-urban variant of the low-entry Citaro urban bus. It is being introduced into service now as a new Citaro inter-urban bus in solo and articulated versions (12.1 and 18.1 m long). Other length variants of the solobus will follow; however, for the time being, Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches will serve the market for these versions with models unchanged from its current range.
The Sprinter Transfer is the midibus all-rounder. It is available as a shuttle bus, for scheduled inter-urban services, school transport and excursions. This minibus is available as Sprinter models 23, 34, 35, 45 and 55 and in lengths from 5.91 to 7.67 m.
The Mercedes-Benz Integro is the specialist vehicle for inter-urban services and occasional excursions and is available in two-axled and three-axled versions in three lengths from 12.14 m to 14.92 m.
The display vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Integro
The Mercedes-Benz Integro is the ideal bus for everyday use and for scheduled inter-urban services in particular. The display vehicle is very elegantly presented with meteor gold metallic paintwork including the attached parts and ornamental hub caps. Inside the 12.14 m long two-axled vehicle are 53 Travel Star Eco seats with adjustable backrests and folding armrests on the aisle side. When used for regular urban services, a platform opposite the double centre door can be demounted to create space for a pushchair.
The Integro is powered by an OM 457 hLA six-cylinder in-line engine producing 260 kW (354 bhp) and 1600 Nm of torque; power transmission is the task of its six-gear manual transmission. The engine satisfies the EEV emissions standard without a particulate filter. The vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), emphasising the high safety standards typical of Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes Benz scheduled service urban buses
The urban bus is synonymous with the Citaro, the world's best-selling low floor scheduled service bus; with over 32,000 sold, it has attracted more attention than any other bus employed in this role. Numerous versions of this well-proven and ever-popular model series with its unique range of vehicles will continue to be built until Euro VI engines are installed. The range extends from the short Citaro K (10.5 m long) to the four-axled and 18.54 m long extra-large CapaCity articulated bus, derived from the Citaro. Mercedes-Benz also maintains its pioneering role in the development of particularly environmentally friendly alternative drives with the natural gas powered Citaro CNG, the Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid and the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid.
The new Citaro will initially go into service as a 12.1 and 18.1 m long solobus. Its exterior and interior design, the driver-friendly cockpit, the new handrail concept inside plus its overall economic efficiency, all set new standards. The vehicle also benefits from hitherto unequalled levels of safety; this new Citaro is the first low floor bus to be fitted with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). A further safety innovation is the crash element in the front end, protecting the driver in the event of a frontal collision.
For routes with a less frequent service or for off-peak periods, there is the Sprinter City. The range extends from the upgraded Sprinter City 35 with an original body, via the Sprinter City 65 with a specially-designed body to the 8.7 m long Sprinter City 77, a unique mini urban bus on a three-axled chassis. Common to all models is the passenger-friendly construction and close similarity in appearance and engineering to the Citaro. For carrying passengers with limited mobility, Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches can supply the specially equipped Sprinter Mobility 23 and 33 models.
The vehicles on display: the new Mercedes-Benz Citaro
The new Citaro forms the centrepiece of the Mercedes-Benz scheduled service urban buses. The show will feature the two-door version solobus. The maya gold metallic paintwork with matt finish gives it a highly polished image. Its numerous features include the new LED daytime running lights.
The surprise awaiting visitors inside the display vehicle is the wood-effect floor covering and the new handrail concept. Other well-proven components like the inward folding doors and the City Star Eco seats have been retained. Air conditioning systems for the passenger compartment and the driver's area plus a fast-acting fan heater control the temperature inside. The front-opening door to the completely re-designed driver's cab closes flush with the front structure.
Responsibility for tractive power is shared by the horizontal six-cylinder in-line OM 457 hLA engine, producing 220 kW (299 bhp) and 1250 Nm of torque and meeting the EEV emissions standard without a filter, and the fully-automatic ZF Ecolife transmission with torque converter.
Mercedes-Benz Citaro CNG
A natural gas Citaro CNG embodies the undoubted advantages of the classical Citaro. The ecofriendly fuel is stored in seven gas tanks on the roof. The 12.0 litre horizontal six-cylinder in-line OM 457 hLAG engine is mounted in the rear of the 12.0 m long Citaro CNG. At 240 kW (326 bhp) and 1250 Nm, the performance and tractive power of the supercharged power pack are on a level with turbodiesel engines. Power is transmitted to the rear axle by a ZF automatic transmission. It goes without saying that this natural gas bus achieved an EEV exhaust gas classification. The classic silver paintwork simply emphasises the Mercedes-Benz Citaro's reputation as the classic urban bus.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 77
This is the giant-size minibus; the Sprinter 77 fills the gap between the minibuses and the compact Citaro K. The 8.7 m long Sprinter City 77 is based on a three-axled low floor chassis with air-sprung rear axles. Two double-width outward swinging doors and a kneeling function underline its suitability for use on scheduled urban bus services.
Its 6.8 t permissible gross weight allows for ten seats plus five folding seats in the low floor areas at the front and rear and room for 30 standing passengers. A panorama windscreen and the side panorama windows make it appear both open and elegant.
This impression is heightened by the glacier blue metallic paintwork of the display vehicle. With its smooth automatic transmission plus torque converter, the 120 kW (163 bhp), four-cylinder CDI engine is powerful and, at the same time, economical.
Fascinating classic buses and coaches from three eras
Three classic vehicles act as links between today's ultra-modern buses and coaches and the unique history of Mercedes-Benz, the inventor of the bus, coach, truck and passenger car. As is appropriate for the anniversary year, the Mercedes-Benz O 319 D on display is also celebrating its birthday; it was built exactly 50 years ago. The O 319 D is the forerunner of all present-day midibuses and was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1955 to 1968. Compact dimensions – length 4.92 m, width 2.08 m – and great comfort are combined in the O 319 D. Typical of the model are the two-tone paintwork, the fabric sliding roof, the glass panels at the roof edge, a cream-coloured steering wheel and red passenger seats.
The Mercedes-Benz O 6600 H is one of the outstanding vehicles in the history of coach design. One of its unusual features is the six-cylinder in-line engine from the legendary OM 315 series installed transversely in the rear and producing 107 kW (145 bhp). A technical treat is provided by the ZF media transmission; the six gears in this assembly are shifted electro-mechanically using a small steering-column control lever. As such, it is an early forerunner of the current Mercedes-Benz fully-automated PowerShift transmission. The 11-metre-long O 6600 H was built from 1951 to 1959, the model on display dating from 1953.
The oldest vehicle on display is a Mercedes-Benz Lo 3500 from 1936. At 75 years old, it is also celebrating a significant birthday. This red conventionally bonneted bus, operated by the German postal service, was powered by a diesel engine, not a matter of course at the time. The 7.4 litre OM 67 six-cylinder in-line engine produced 70 kW (95 bhp). At 8.65 m long and with a gross vehicle weight of 8.97 t, the bus could seat 21 passengers. Today, it would be classed as a midibus. The Lo 3500 model designation refers to a low frame chassis with a 3.5 t load capacity.
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Hi everybody, we are using an in-house hosted versione of ZCS (8.0.5) and we're experiencing an odd issue, affecting only specific users (so far 3 over 50 accounts).
The problem is that the Zymbra connector seems to filter all the messages containing an attachment larger than 1mb, while the message show up just fine on the webmail or on any other IMAP-connected device, such iPhones and BlackBerry.
So far we tried to :
- change the Outlook version from 2007 to 2010
- closing all running software on the client (running on windows 7)
- change the antivirus software
- find a solution everywhere on the internet
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Replacing The Dutchman Panel - A Runner RepairWritten by on December 1, 2007 Replacing The Dutchman Panel In A '68
A few months ago, we showed how to rebuild the rear window channel and weatherstripping areas in this '68 Road Runner. The car had been improperly stored for years and required a substantial amount of metal replacement to the rear half. Owner Ed Blankenship chose Wize Guy Rod & Custom of Jonesborough, Tennessee, to apply their considerable metal-working talents to the car.
One area that often gets rotted out due to poor storage is the rear filler tray or Dutchman panel, which fits in between the rear window support and the upper rim lip of the trunk opening. The replacement panel, available from YearOne, fits well in this B-Body application, and we are going to show you the right tricks to remove the old version and install the replacement so it looks good as new. Taking the time to do this right will help ensure that the trunk seals well and the rear window area is not misshapen.
The rear quarter-panels had been removed, which made work on the under-part of the new panel easier. Also, the trunk pan was previously replaced. Having the firm, steady work platform of a fresh trunk floor will make the rest of the bodywork go easier. It would be very unlikely that rust or damage serious enough to require rear filler tray replacement would not also necessitate these others steps. Just don't hang those quarters before doing this part of the job.
Somebody with decent welding skills, common air and hand tools, and patience should be able to get this part of the restoration done without a great deal of hassle or additional mechanical support. Note that this part of the process was done as the window channel areas were being rebuilt to ensure straightness and alignment.
As you will see, the primary factor in achieving excellent bodywork results is preparation and patience.
- MiG welder with .035 wire
- Air or electric rotary tool (grinder, cut-off wheels, drill)
- Air or electric drill with bits
- Body hammer and dollies
- Vise-grip-style locking clamps
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The first step is to make sure all the weatherstripping rubber is out of the rear window opening-you don't want it anywhere near the welding areas. This will make finding the spot welds you need to drill a lot easier. You can do this quickly with a torch if you want, but it really stinks (especially inside the shop), so the hammer and scraper method was used.With a cut-off wheel and a reciprocating air saw, the old tray is cut out approximately 1/4-inch inboard from the factory seams, leaving the outer edges of the tray attached to the car at both quarter-panel sides.This image shows the edges left on the car. These will need to have the welds drilled out and then broken loose.Next, the inside edges of the old tray lip are cleaned to reveal the location of the factory spot welds that will need drilling.After drilling the spot welds, it's time to test fit our new piece. We'll tell you right now, very few sheetmetal parts from any manufacturer will be a perfect fit due to the tolerances of the OEM production assembly, so plan on hammering on that virgin tin a little. The old trunk edge is still in place.We will finish removing the old tray lip on the upper trunk edge. These are welded in at the corners and on the center support braces. Polishing shows us where the spot welds are that need to be drilled out.Cutting the excess parts of the trunk edge away leaves us with only the smaller sections on the bracing that need to be drilled out. An air chisel and pliers will be our "persuaders" once the metal-to-metal contact points have been removed.
There are still some metal pieces that have light rust but are strong enough to remain. Solid insurance to ensure the rust finally sleeps is Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator (PN 160852P).Here it is applied to the trunk supports. It was also used on the inner support below the rear window.Now with the old parts fully removed, we get a chance to actually lay the replacement part into the car. The new panel is a little too wide, but better to be too wide than not wide enough.In order to make the panel fit properly, the ends that meet the quarter-panels must be shortened. To do this, make a small slit in each edge at the corners and gently tap the edge inward.Make sure that while you are "massaging" the edges of the new panel inward, you keep checking to make sure the edges stay straight and square.Clamping the corner, a slight amount of warpage is evident toward the upper edge; we will start our weld from the middle and work carefully upward, making sure it's aligned properly as we go. We're not welding yet, but merely seeing what we will need to do to finally install the panel.The piece is fit for the final time. A little more adjusting with the snips and the hammer, and we are ready to put it on.
Multiple pairs of locking pliers will keep the new panel from moving. They are also used on the lip near the window and on the lower lip in the trunk area. Doing this without removing the quarters would be pretty difficult. if the rust was bad enough to rot out the rear panel, the quarters will likely be shot. Remember not to clamp the vise grips too tight, as metal damage will occur.A pair of locking pliers is positioned at each weld when welding and moved down the panel as the welding is done. These welds are spaced far enough apart that warpage will not be an issue.The passenger-side edge required the center be welded first. Then, Tracy pushed down the upper edge, and Mark worked from underneath to get the final two upper welds done.Working from underneath the trunk's edge, the eight points holding the corner in place are zapped with the welder. The finished area looks like this.Using a piece of wood to keep from buckling or marring the new metal, the supports will be clamped and welded up next.
Here is our final corner, with a solid bead of carefully applied weld along the edge between the two panels. The type of welding rod used here is called silicon bronze. Using the tig process will give the appearance that the part was bronzed in.


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Some security experts say it isn't a matter of IF you will become the victim of identity theft. It's only a matter of WHEN.
District resident Julie Herron had her identity stolen months ago and she's still only guessing how her information was compromised. "To this day, I don't really know what happened. I suspect, someone got ahold of a piece of paper from my garbage, a piece of mail with my name, my address, my social on it, something like that," says Herron."
There were three hard inquiries made to open credit cards in Herron's name, one successfully. Herron says, "It was an $1,800 line of credit that was opened in my name and bought some giant computer monitor with that. And it had a shipping address and everything."
Identity theft is on its way to becoming the most prevalent form of property crime in the country, at a big cost to the victims. Levyti Consulting CPA Ebong Eka says, "It can be really bad. It can actually detrimentally lower your credit score so you can't qualify for anything, loans or otherwise."
Herron already shreds her personal documents and she even has credit monitoring. That's how she knew they was a problem. She says, "I pay for FreeCreditScore.com. It's about $14 a month. They send you a monthly report. It lists things like alerts on identity use and if someone tries to open an account in your name."
Consumers have a lot of other options when it comes to ID-theft monitoring programs. Kiplinger's Personal Finance reports that many basic services will charge you $10 a month for help canceling credit cards if they are stolen. Victim assistance experts can be a real help because they know the ins and outs of the system. ITAC Sentinel also monitors your credit activity every day for signs of trouble. If you are willing to spend more, for $25 a month you can get a lot of identity protection. Identity Guard monitors your activity with all three credit bureaus on a daily basis. It also tracks your personal information online such as the use of your name and social security number and monitors any activity concerning you children's social security numbers. Most companies offer their services at a discount if you sign up for an annual service.
It took Herron around 40 man hours of time filing reports with the police department and Federal Trade Commission, as well as making phone calls to get most of her identity theft issues resolved.


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Located at the heart of the Oléron island, alongside the swamps, Saint-Pierre still remembers Pierre Loti, a faithful holiday taker. In the summer, the city centre with it pedestrian streets, is very lively.
Tourist attractions Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron : Things to see and do
Oléron Island Museum
9 place Gambetta F - 17310 St-Pierre-d'Oléron
On display in this museum of local crafts and traditions is a reconstruction of a local kitchen complete with figures in costume. There is also a collection of local seashells and displays about the island's economic activities (oyster farming, agric..
Île d'Oléron
F - 17310 St-Pierre-d'Oléron
Linked to the mainland by a viaduct-bridge, Oléron is Metropolitan France's second largest island after Corsica. A place of wild beauty, ocean expanse, ever-changing colours, warm sand and... its famous oysters. Its white houses sit among mimosas, la..
Port des Salines
Rue des Anciennes-Salines F - 17370 Le Grand-Village-Plage
Brightly coloured oyster-farm huts house exhibitions on the island's traditional activities: the history of salt in Saintonge, the écluses à poisson (fish retention locks) and oyster farming. A salt works has been conserved around a cabane à Sau (sal..
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Face aux Flots
24 rue Du Four F - 17310 La Cotinière
The hotel Face Aux Flots is located in La Cotinière on the Ile d'Oleron, just 30 metres from the beach and 400 metres from the fishing port. It offers a swimming pool, panoramic ocean views, and Wi-Fi is free of charge throughout the property. The r..
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32-34 Avenue de Bel Air F - 17310 Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Set in a large park, this hotel is located on the Ile d'Oléron, in Saint-Perre d'Oléron. It offers a bar and a heated outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Each room at Les Jardins d'Oléron is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and in..
65 rue du Port - La Cotiniere F - 17310 La Cotinière
Located on the fishing harbour in La Cotinière, this hotel is only 100 metres from the beach. It offers individually decorated guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TV and a minibar. All guest rooms at L'Ecailler are air-conditioned and feature sate..
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Saveurs des Îles
18 rue de la Plage F - 17310 St-Pierre-d'Oléron
The owners built this engaging ethnic restaurant and its peaceful, Japanese inspired terrace themselves. Cécile welcomes diners with a smile, while Patrick rustles up tasty, creative dishes with exotic flavours.


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|Brenna Sullivan wins local Lions peace poster contest
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Holyoke sixth-grader Brenna Sullivan has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by Holyoke Lions Club.
Sullivan's poster was among more than 350,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International is sponsoring the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.
The poster was selected by Holyoke Lions Club members for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, "Imagine Peace." The judging was held on Oct. 19 at the Lion's Den.
Second place went to Mauro Morales, and Jaydy Dominguez earned third.
Holyoke Lions Club president Hank Hassler said he was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at Holyoke Grade School. "It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I'm so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions."
Local students who placed in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest are pictured from left, front row, Jaydy Dominguez, Mauro Morales and Brenna Sullivan, with contest chairperson Carol Lemmon and Lions Club president Hank Hassler in back.
"Sullivan's poster will advance through the district, multiple district and international levels of competition if she is to be declared the international grand prize winner," Hassler said.
One international grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $2,500 plus a trip for the winner and two family members to an awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500.
"Our club is cheering for Brenna as her poster advances in the competition, and we hope that her vision will ultimately be shared with others around the world," Hassler said.
Locally, Sullivan and two other students were honored for their participation by the Holyoke Lions Club Oct. 25 at the Lion's Den.
View past international grand prize winners at www.lionsclubs.org. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world.
Holyoke Enterprise November 8, 2012


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What Makes Five Guys the New Burger Masters
Five Guys Burgers and Fries may or may not be the "next McDonald's." But according to ratings juggernaut Zagat, it is surely the next In-N-Out Burger. Survey results released Monday indicate the upstart chain has supplanted the cult-favorite in the Best Burger category.


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AB BAND, Afghanistan (AP) - The men in a village about 100 miles south of Kabul were fed up with the Taliban closing their schools and committing other acts of oppression. So they took up arms last spring and chased the insurgents out with no help from the Afghan government or U.S. military.
Small-scale revolts like the one in the village of Kunsaf are bits of a do-it-yourself anti-insurgency that the U.S. hopes Afghan authorities can transform into a wider movement. They hope it can undercut the Taliban in areas it still dominates after 11 years of war.
The effort in Ghazni province looks like a long shot. But American officials nonetheless are quietly nurturing the trend, hoping it might become a game changer or at least a new roadblock for the Taliban.