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Celebrate Kid's Corner Launch w/ Homemade Maracas!
Mom & Dad, drop the kiddies off @ Kid's Corner today between 11am-3pm in Habana Outpost's courtyard. Arts & Crafts project: homemade maracas made out of recycled plastic bottles! Ring in cinco de mayo in an eco friendly way! 🙂
Our Back to School Bash was a BIG HIT!
Hey kids a new school year has started! Habana Outpost and Sean Meenan were happy to share the excitement with neighborhood kids on Labor Day by giving away over 500 FREE back to school gift bags. Other cool activities included, … Continue reading
Jeremy Plays Guitar to play Baby Breakfast!
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Free, Family Fun at Habana Outpost Block Party this Saturday, May 15th
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Last Call for 2009 !!! And Halloween Party !!
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Free Healthy BBQ this Saturday!
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Aspartame in Milk Without a Label? Big Dairy Petitions FDA For Approval
Source: activistpost.comTwo powerful dairy organizations, The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to allow aspartame and other artificial sweeteners to be added to milk and other dairy products without a label.
The FDA currently allows the dairy industry to use "nutritive sweeteners" including sugar and high fructose corn syrup in many of their products. Nutritive sweeteners are defined as sweeteners with calories.
This petition officially seeks to amend the standard of identification for milk, cream, and 17 other dairy products like yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and others to provide for the use of any "safe and suitable sweetener" on the market.
They claim that aspartame and other artificial sweeteners would promote healthy eating and is good for school children.
According to the FDA notice issued this week:
IDFA and NMPF state that the proposed amendments would promote more healthful eating practices and reduce childhood obesity by providing for lower-calorie flavored milk products. They state that lower-calorie flavored milk would particularly benefit school children who, according to IDFA and NMPF, are more inclined to drink flavored milk than unflavored milk at school.
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I'd like to hear from anyone who shoots a 45 ACP pistol. Which make and model do you like and why? Please describe the recoil on your model too. Thanks.
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I'd like to hear from anyone who shoots a 45 ACP pistol. Which make and model do you like and why? Please describe the recoil on your model too. Thanks.
Any one of the numerous 1911's I own. Recoil is very different from person to person. What I feel has little recoil, other feel differently and vice versa. If I am not shooting my 1911's, the Sig P220 I own is also a nice shooting gun.
Smith & Wesson 4506 in stainless. Recoil about the same as a Colt Gov't model. I don't notice it too much because I cut my handgun teeth on .357 revolvers.
When it comes to a 45 ACP the only weapon that will do for me is a 1911. I have a few to choose from with my Gov. Frame Springfield being the favorite. It's the one I've had the longest and it's still my favorite. Holding that Springer is like picking up an old friend.:smt023
I'm kinda partial to my XD45c. Feels great, recoil is easily managed, 10+1 rounds for carry/13+1 for fun. I also have the Taurus 1911, fun to shoot, but, I'm more accurate with the XD (I think it has to do with those dern Heinie sights:anim_lol:).:smt023
+1 for the XD.45c
I love it with the pierce grip extension on the 10 round magazine.
HK45 - I shoot it better than a 1911, for some reason. Recoil is not bad either.
S&W 4566, recoil about the same as a 40 S&W 4006 (managable) and just feels so much better to me than any of the 1911 variants, all stainless steel construction and durable as an M1 Abriams. But it is a personal preference issue.
Springfield double stack (13+1), had a trigger job done (3.5lbs), never leave home without it.
I have so many favorite .45 ACP pistols that I couldn't possibly answer your question about "which?".
The .45 recoils strongly, but not sharply. I have always found its soft-feeling recoil to be more manageable than any other self-defense cartridge, 9mm and .38 Special included. All you need to do is hang onto the gun as tightly as you can, and exercise some follow-through.
On second thought, I choose a slightly-modified M1911A1 as my favorite, closely followed by the AMT .45 Backup.
I have a Springfield Loaded Champion (Commander-sized 1911 clone) and an XD45, and I have owned a Kahr P-45. They are all great guns. The Champion is my favorite because it's pretty, feels very good in my hand, and may be slightly more accurate than the XD, due to having a match barrel and a couple other minor refinements.
But the XD is my go-to gun...the one I would pick up if I knew trouble was coming and I couldn't run away. It is absolutely reliable with any ammo, more accurate than I can really shoot, in normal circumstances, and holds 13+1. It is not beautiful, but it is a workhorse, and after a couple thousand rounds, it has a very sweet trigger.
The Kahr was a great gun, too, but I swapped it because the Champion was almost as easy to conceal, and much easier to shoot accurately.
.45 ACP is a great self-defense caliber because it packs a very serious punch, without beating the shooter up or putting undue strain on the gun. I can fire hundreds of rounds of .45, without feeling any more fatigued than I would after shooting a few hundred 9mm. It has more of a gentle push for a recoil, rather than the sharper muzzle flip that is common to high pressure chamberings.
SIG P220 ELite - no better 45 outta the box! No tweaking, break inperiod, spring change, mag problems, feed problems!
The badboy eats what daddy makes him eat and spits out the left-overs!
S&W 4506. Big, heavy, still fits my smallish hands, (so far) feeds any brand of ammo without jamming, can still be found in great condition at a very reasonable price. I paid $370 for mine a few months ago. I like it better than my Commander. Recoil is not a problem.
Glock 21, the best 45ACP I have used to date, no problem with recoil unless I up the powder to far!! Had no problems with it, takes any ammo and easy to clean.
I would say my fav .45 has to be the 1911, although there is no shortage of .45's, and I could easily list 10 that I would recommend to a friend. I also like HK's, Ruger P345, Beretta PX4, the list could go all day.
I, too, have a Champion ( loaded ) and a XD-45 4 ". A FNP-45 4 1/2" also. The work I've done and had done on my Champion has made it into the gun I knew it could be: RELIABLE, FAST, and ACCURATE.
Although it is a bit heavier than the XD, and felt recoil is a bit more noticeable, I carry the Champion.
The XD and FNP take turns sitting next to me, on the night-stand with light and laser on rail, at night.
Since I own only one...my favorite is my Springfiels XD45 tactical. 100% reliable, eats anything I feed it, and the recoil is very managable. But my favorite .45 that I have shot has been my friends Wilson 1911, boy is that a sweet shooting gun! Now all I need is 2 grand!
Favorite .45 cal ACP?
Well, there's really only one "ACP", and it just so happens to be my favorite.
When I get my XDM45 that will be my favorite, however, at present I really like my Llama 1911 look-a-like.
A S&W 4506 was my duty gun, with a S&W 6906 (9mm) as my off duty gun, so I know my S&W the best and really like it.
But Last year I bought a Kimber Pro DCP II with a Crimson Tide Laser sight and BOOM it was love at 1st shot.
I don't know if I like the Kimber the best or the laser sight the best - togeather they are wonderful.
I have two 1911's that I am very found of::smt033
A. S&W-PD for carry.
B. Kimber Team Match II for the range.
Both are excllent shooters and have failed me. :smt1099
Ed Brown - special Forces 1911
Do you mean that both guns have never failed you? :oops:
My Beretta Cougar 8045F. It has a rotating barrel so it's very smooth for me to shoot.


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Google phone could be tough sell to U.S. carriers
October 31, 2007 01:22 PM - Sinead Carew - Analysis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc, which is used to dominating the Web search advertising business, may find negotiating its way into the cell phone market a tougher task. Dealing with America's largest mobile companies, which keep control of devices and features, could force the Web search leader to make concessions that cut into future revenue from wireless, an area Google has long said would be key to growth. So far no U.S. carrier has confirmed working with Google on a new mobile platform. No. 2 U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is in active talks about putting Google applications on phones it offers, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Want to Stop Superbugs? Clean up Hospitals: Study
October 31, 2007 01:20 AM - Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hospitals seeking to keep patients from picking up infections should focus as much on cleaning up invisible germs as on removing the visible dirt, a British doctor argued on Tuesday.
Clean hands can only go so far in protecting patients from infection if doorknobs, bed rails and even sheets are covered with bacteria and viruses, Dr. Stephanie Dancer of South General Hospital in Glasgow writes in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases.
But other infection experts differed on whether clean equipment and telephones affect a patient's biggest risk of acquiring a "superbug" such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.
Moderate earthquake hits Northern California
October 31, 2007 01:16 AM -
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in a rural area about 9 miles northeast of San Jose, California, Silicon Valley's biggest city, on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The earthquake was felt across the San Francisco Bay Area just before 8:05 p.m. (11:05 p.m. EDT). There were no immediate reports of major damage but the San Jose Mercury News Web site reported phone service failed in a part of Palo Alto, home to Hewlett-Packard computer company and Stanford University.
It said the quake caused minor damage and residents poured out of apartments in downtown San Jose to survey the damage.
Solar energy boom may help world's poorest
October 31, 2007 01:06 AM - Gerard Wynn, Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - A surge in investment in solar power is bringing down costs of the alternative energy source, but affordability problems still dog hopes for the 1.6 billion people worldwide without electricity.
The sun supplies only a tiny fraction -- less than one tenth of 1 percent -- of mankind's energy needs. But its supporters believe a solar era may be dawning, boosted by western funding to combat oil "addiction" and climate change.
Governments from Japan to Germany and the United States are helping the public wean themselves off fossil fuels.
Tropical Storm Noel drenches Cuba, Bahamas
October 30, 2007 05:12 PM - By Anthony Boadle, reuters
HAVANA (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Noel weakened as it moved across northeastern Cuba on Tuesday and the storm that killed more than a dozen people in the Dominican Republic was not expected to become a hurricane as it neared the Bahamas.
Torrential rains drenched eastern Cuba, where double the average rainfall in October had reservoirs already filled to the brim and authorities worried about flooding. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.
"There's lots of rain but no really strong winds like a hurricane," said Chantal Rivas, owner of a bed and breakfast in the port of Gibara, 470 miles east of Havana.
Too many Halloween treats prompt health warnings
October 29, 2007 11:27 PM - Reuters
TORONTO (Reuters Life!) - While adults may relish the gore of Halloween, most children enjoy the night for another reason -- the vast amount of candy they receive which is prompting warnings to parents.
With concern growing about rising childhood obesity rates, medical experts advised parents to limit how much candy they allow their children to eat.
"I don't think the indiscretion of a single day or a couple of days around Halloween would have any measurable impact on that child's health," said Dr Michael Kramer, a child health and development expert at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Brain scans of obese show hunger hormone at work
October 29, 2007 11:19 PM - Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor, Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Giving the body's natural appetite suppressant to morbidly obese volunteers de-activated their brain's response to tasty food -- and the new brain activity lasted for as long as the hormone was delivered, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
They said their imaging tests show some of the brain circuits activated by leptin, a hormone that helps control appetite, and may lead to new and better treatments for obesity, the researchers wrote in their report, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"While they were off leptin they got really hungry when they saw pictures of high-calorie food, and that was associated with high activation in a part of the brain that is related to food craving," said Edythe London of the University of California Los Angeles, who led the study.
GE says smart panel to cut power bills
October 29, 2007 11:06 PM - Timothy Gardner, Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Electric Co said it is developing a control panel that should allow homeowners to trim rising utility bills by helping manage power and water consumption.
The "eco-dashboard" will be available in December in new home developments in southern and western U.S. states, areas where power and water supplies are particularly stressed, Juan de Bedout, a renewable energy specialist at GE's global research center in Niskayuna, New York said late last week.
New York may join crackdown on plastic bags
October 29, 2007 10:57 PM - Edith Honan, Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City may follow an international trend and crack down on plastic shopping bags, seeking to cut their use with a plan officials hope will be a model for other cities.
A proposal introduced on Monday requires stores larger than 5,000 square feet to set up an in-store recycling program and sell reusable bags.
Some 700 food stores plus large retailers such as Target and Home Depot would have to collect used bags and provide a system for turning them over to a manufacturer or to third-party recycling firms.
Weight-loss scams top form of fraud: FTC
October 29, 2007 10:50 PM -
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Weight-loss scams, foreign lottery offers and buyers clubs were the top ways that scam artists separated 30 million Americans from their money in one year, a U.S. agency said on Monday.
Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to fall victim to scam artists than whites, the Federal Trade Commission said in a statement discussing its most recent survey on fraud. Twenty percent of blacks and 18 percent of Hispanics reported being defrauded, compared to 12 percent of whites.
Overall, 13.5 percent of U.S. adults fell victim to fraud, the FTC said.


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The Isthmus group of restaurants and cafes captures the diverse culinary influences of Asia and Europe. With over 35 years' of hospitality experience in both Malaysia and Australia, the group focuses on providing diners with a good balance of proteins, minerals, carbohydrate and fiber. Low-cholesterol, low-fat and lean home cooking techniques are reflected for the city's discerning gourmands.
Each outlet offers a different concept ranging from café styled with Malaysian influenced heritage dishes to contemporary semi-formal restaurant with foreign classics and creative dishes.


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Most stylish New Yorkers 2013: Loriann Smoak
Condor store owner Loriann Smoak dresses in a neutral color palette and uses statement accessories to make her outfits shine.
"Less is more," insists Smoak. "Dressing should be easy and not take a lot of time." She demonstrates this effortless style in H. Fredriksson silk pants and a Harputs Own (harputsown.com) jacket, both purchased from Condor. "The jacket is one of my favorite pieces because it can be worn in a variety of ways," she notes.
Smoak has an affinity for hats in all shapes and sizes. "Most of the time my hair has a lot of height, so a hat feels good to me," she explains. This topper is a collaboration between Hat Attack (hatattack.com) and Theory (theory.com), purchased from a Theory store in San Francisco.
A Roost Herkimer diamond ring and silver five-band style from Campbell (campbellcollections.com), both from Condor, sparkle next to Smoak's OPI (opi.com) Chick Flick Cherry gel nail color.
Two more baubles Smoak picked up from her shop include this gemstone Roost ring and double-band knuckle ring by Jessica Seaton (jessicaseatondesign.com).
Smoak's gold-plated Campbell hoops split in the middle, creating a modern take on a classic style. Her minimal makeup is accented with subtle pops of color. "If I wear eyeliner, it is usually purple," she says. "It is less severe on me than black or brown." She admits she's not partial to any particular brand and uses whatever she finds at the drugstore. For her lipstick, she's loyal to Chanel's Ruby Lite shade, insisting, "It stays on the longest of any lipstick."
"Living in New York, our heels get chewed up so badly," laments Smoak. But she sings the praises of these United Nude (25 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette St; 212-420-6000, unitednude.com) kicks, which she says are indestructible. "Plus, a nude pump is essential in a wardrobe; it works with virtually everything."
An asymmetrical army-green jacket, purchased on a trip to Bangkok, adds interest to Smoak's ensemble of basics. Her long silk BLK DNM (237 Lafayette St between Prince and Spring Sts; 212-966-6258, blkdnmcloseup.com) skirt can easily be dressed up or down.
Instead of dropping dough on the latest trends, Smoak invests in quality basics. "I want to trust my wardrobe to make me look good," she says. This Isabel Marant (469 Broome St at Greene St; 212-219-2284, isabelmarant.tm.fr) Etoile beige tank top can be worn year-round.
The shop owner practices restraint when purchasing pieces for her own wardrobe and only allows herself two big splurges per year. She bought this Céline (870 Madison Ave at 71st St; 212-535-3703, celine.com) bag in Paris. "It's a great, classic bag I'll have for years," she says.
Smoak treated herself to these Givenchy shoes from Bergdorf Goodman (754 Fifth Ave at 58th St; 212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com) after her last relationship ended. "I have been wearing the heck out of them since," she says.
"Versatility in how things can be worn is a big attraction for things I buy personally and for the shop," Smoak says. This Marna Ro (marna-ro.com) silk frock can be a wrap dress or worn as a layering piece.
Smoak purchased this mother of pearl-and-sterling-silver ring at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. "Accessories can change the mood of an outfit completely," she says about the statement-making bauble.
Couture purse designer Raven Kauffman (ravenkauffman.com) designed this vegan bag. "You could never get a faux-croc clutch that looked [this real]," raves Smoak. "It is really phenomenal."
Smoak likes these Fallon (fallonjewelry.com) earrings from local designer Dana Lorenz because they are "simple with a little edge."
These strappy, studded Manolo Blahnik (manoloblahnik.com) heels were a high-school graduation gift from Smoak's dad. "I am glad to still be wearing them nearly 12 years later," she boasts.
"Owning the store has helped to refine my style. I see so many things all the time, so what truly speaks to me is more clear now," explains Smoak. Items that made the cut from her shop to her closet include this fox-fur Kymerah (kymerah.com) vest, Veda (thisisveda.com) jacket and H. Fredriksson printed pants. A Soulland (soulland.eu) hat in an unexpected shape tops off the outfit.
Tawapa (tawapa.com) silver hoops are a subtle accessory. "I like that they are flat and virtually weightless," muses Smoak.
Smoak says these United Nude booties are ideal all-weather shoes. "The elastic material makes it great for snow or rain," she notes.
Loriann Smoak, 29, Nolita; owner of Condor(259 Elizabeth St between E Houston and Prince Sts; 212-966-4280, shopcondor.com)
Her personal style: "It's sophisticated basics with an edge. These days, I am wearing mostly neutrals. I'm all about having a uniform-like wardrobe and just creating new looks using accessories. I like things that can be worked in year-round and are not trendy."
Her inspirations: "The natural world inspires my style, [as does] the effortlessness of well-dressed French women. I gravitate toward classic silhouettes with an air of modernity."
About her shop: "We stock both basics and statement pieces in a variety of categories, including apparel, shoes, bags, jewelry, home, gift items and swimwear year-round. We carry local New York designers such as Jonathan Simkhai, Veda and Tome; international lines Iro and Rodebjer; jewelry lines by Vibe Harsløf, A Peace Treaty and Unearthen; shoes from Osborn, Joie and Rebecca Minkoff; and more."
Her favorite NYC stores: "The Reformation(156 Ludlow St between Rivington and Stanton Sts, 646-448-4925 • 23 Howard St between Crosby and Lafayette Sts, 212-510-8455 • thereformation.com) has great, reasonably priced dresses; La Petite Coquette(51 University Pl at 10th St; 212-473-2478, thelittleflirt.com) for lingerie because they have hard-to-find sizes; and Kathryn Amberleigh(219 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts, 212-842-2134 • 13 Gansevoort St between Hudson and W 4th Sts, 212-729-0488 • kathrynamberleigh.com) for its large range of shoe styles."
Her signature items: "You will often find me in a hat—I wear all types—or in my prescription Ray-Ban aviators. The shape just works well with my face."
Favorite NYC designer: "H. Fredriksson (hfredriksson.com) is one of my favorite local lines. The designer, Helena Fredriksson, manufactures locally and carries over successful styles from previous seasons. She works heavily in silk, which is one of my favorite natural fibers. And her pieces look great on women of all shapes."
Her New York style icon: "Jackie Kennedy in her years after the White House, when she was living in NYC. She was always put-together, but never in a way that seems like it took much effort."
How her style has evolved: "My style becomes more refined and more conservative as time passes. I get comfortable in pieces and I end up wearing them again and again. I prefer quality to quantity at this point. I am more conscious about where and how things are manufactured. I appreciate timeless, seasonless style."
Favorite salon: "I get my color done by Nozomi Sawa at Arte Salon (294 Elizabeth St between E Houston and Bleecker Sts; 212-941-5932, artesalon.com). I go for weekly blowouts in Chinatown, but I'm reluctant to give away the name because I can always walk right in and it's only $20—and I have long hair! I will give you a hint: It's on Mott Street."
Follow Rachel LeWinter on Twitter: @Rachel_LeWinter


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Painting Garage
I have a brand new home and want to paint the inside of the garage...my question is - do I use interior paint, or exterior paint? I was leaning towards exterior, in case I ever wanted to hose it down....anyone have any suggestions?
Either paint would work but I'd never suggest turning a hose on an interior wall. :eek: Especially with all the concern over mold these days and the damage that could be done to the drywall.
I use interior
For those that want clean-ability, I use a eggshell sheen
Kitchen & Bath paint is usually more scrub-able
We can't really recommend exterior paint for an interior. YOU can do it, but be aware that some, if not all, exterior colors are not suitable for an interior envirornment, due to voc's.
If you are wanting to be able to wash it, then i would prime with a flat paint then for your top coat i would use semigloss.
I also a gree with not turning a hose to interior walls, as said before the mold factor being important.
Can't find the edit
Interior is what i also meant to say.
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Bankruptcy Law Questions? Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer.
Thank you,
Yes, I do have a mortgage, I do have equity in the house that was prior to getting sick in August, going to be used as collateral in a buy in to a small airline where I have been employed. Property is located in Washington State.
What is the definition of an exemption? I have more than 125,000 equity in the house. everything I own is paid in full. Would these other items, such as vehicles etc. be exempt? Are they considered my assets that can be taken? Thanks.


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But at least he will not be running the marathon in soccer boots at the London Olympics.
Qualifying for the Games is a dream come true for Pacheco, who has had to overcome severe financial constraints to enjoy any kind of success at international level.
"When I started doing athletics I won a competition wearing football boots," said Pacheco, one of only a handful of Peruvian competitors going to London after he qualified at the Seoul marathon last month.
"It was very difficult because with every step I took, they made a noise and on reaching another competitor or the finish, my shoes sounded louder than the others," he added.
Pacheco began racing more than 10 years ago but did not think at first about becoming a professional athlete.
"The investment needed to be an athlete is very high, which is why there are so few sportspeople going out to represent Peru. The majority try to race here in national races," said Pacheco, who turns 33 on April 26.
"To be an athlete is very difficult in Peru because of the fact we don't have sports equipment, because it is very expensive.
"We don't have a balanced diet, which means our bodies don't have much resistance. We don't have nutrition through vitamins to help us reach our objectives."
Pacheco, born in the Andean city of Huancayo some 300 km southeast of Lima, says he loves football but turned his back on the game to dedicate his time to athletics after being encouraged by a teacher to train.
"I started to run when I was 17 but it was like a hobby. Suddenly I was taken to a race and I won and that pushed me to keep at it," Pacheco said.
Several years on, Pacheco concentrated on the marathon and now hopes to spring a surprise in London.
"I feel proud to represent my country at an Olympics ... I hope to bring back good results and if possible win a medal. It would make me and the country very proud."
Pacheco, four times winner of Peru's Marathon of the Andes, might have missed out on London after an injury-plagued 2011.
He placed 12th in the marathon at the Pan-American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October, 11 minutes behind winner Solonei Silva of Brazil.
Pacheco has left behind the difficulties of his early years as an athlete and gets help from the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) but still has to make big sacrifices.
"To qualify for the Olympics I had to invest 80 percent of my money in training. The IPD gives us a percentage but it's not enough to be able to train well and get to the Games in good shape," Pacheco said.
"Our goal is London and to try to win, bring home a medal which would be an achievement for the country."
Latin America's limited success in the marathon has been almost exclusively Argentine apart from Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima's bronze medal at the Athens Games eight years ago.
Juan Carlos Zabala won the 1932 marathon in Paris for Argentina and compatriot Delfo Cabrera gave them their second goal medal in 1948 the last time the Games were held in London.
Four years later, Reinaldo Gorno extended the Argentine marathon tradition by winning the silver medal in Helsinki.


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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, down 21 points on Tuesday after two days of strong gains, surged 125.92 points or 1.3% to 9989,67 in light volume. The Nasdaq Index, off 0.7% on Tuesday, rose 24.95 points or 1.4% to 1859.16.
The latest data, which topped forecasts, pushed retail sales ahead of pre-September levels and showed signs of strengthening further, according to economists. 'People have plenty of cash and the inclination to spend it,' said Ian Shepherdson, chief US economist at High Frequency Economics. Lower energy prices and mortgage costs had put more money in consumers' wallets.
Shares in companies that would benefit quickly from a rebound in the US economy showed good gains. Aluminium company Alcoa jumped 78 or 2.2% to $36.29, General Motors gained $1.63 or 3.3% to $51.20 and consumer products maker 3M firmed $1.64 or 1.4% to $115.81.
Sentiment was helped by hints of a rebound in orders by semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials, which jumped $3.25 or 7.3% to $47.96. Rival Novellus leapt $2.72 or 6.6% to $43.74.
Mixed news moved the media sector. News Corp. fell $1.36 or 5% to $25.99 and 85%-owned TV network Fox dipped 53 cents or 2.4% to $21.29. News Corp. announced $900m (£588m) in write-offs for TV rights to US football, baseball and race car programming. Chairman Rupert Murdoch said the advertising environment was the worst since World War II, but rival Viacom appeared less concerned. Viacom, which owns MTV and TV network CBS, gained 25 cents or 0.6% to $43.41 after it posted a narrower-than-expected fourth-quarter loss. Walt Disney rose 47 cents or 2% to $23.87.
There was scant market-moving news on the accounting front. Telecoms firm Qwest, which has been asked for details of deals made with bankrupt rival Global Crossing, dipped another 62 cents or 6.7% to $8.59. Conglomerate Tyco International shed $1.60 or 5.3% to $28.90 as it said it would miss second-quarter profit targets.
Microsoft, reported to be the target of inquiries by regulators for allegedly 'smoothing out' profits quarter to quarter, climbed $1.68 or 2.8% to $61.82. Nortel Networks, which disclosed possible insider trading problems on Monday, fell 31 cents or 4.8% to $6.11.
Hewlett-Packard rose 21 cents or 1% to $20.98 before it reported mixed results in its latest quarter, with income rising on sales that were below expectations.
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And while this is not a big surprise, given the fact that NFC is a much-talked about subject right now (for more information on the topic, check out our in-depth article), Jim Balsillie said something quite interesting about the RIM PlayBook. According to him, the PlayBook will have what he describes as "module cavity". RIM's co-CEO suggested that it would add wireless capabilities to the Wi-Fi-only PlayBook, but that's all the available information on the topic. Of course, there is no way to know its full capabilities or how they will be used, so we will reserve our opinion until more information becomes available.
The PlayBook is scheduled for Q1 2011 release, but its carrier(s) are still unknown. It will use the new QNX OS and you can have a look at its browsing abilities here.
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Let me HIIT you up with a workout idea...
Once you know what FUEL your body needs to help you look and feel your best, it is time to start thinking about fitness. The two go hand in hand when it comes to looking and feeling your best. Gone are the days where you need to strap on a pair of shoes, and just run for miles and miles or sit mindlessly on a stationary bike for an hour. I don't know about you, but I simply don't have time for that anyway.
In fact, focusing exclusively on endurance training can actually increase your stress hormone (cortisol), promoting fat storage, and it can even make you shed muscle. Instead make high intensity interval training the primary focus of your workouts. You will reduce body fat, gain more muscle, perform better, and generally feel younger. WHY; because you will increase the production of your very own *human growth hormone by 450% within the 24 hour period post exercise (aka the fountain of youth!)
Human growth hormone is not only responsible for after-burn, it will also slow down the aging process by rapidly repairing tissue, it will help you get the coveted (and oh so precious) REM sleep, and so much more. Pretty awesome, right? Plus, if you are already investing your valuable time into a regular fitness program, why not work just a little harder, in short bursts of time, to get the greatest benefit you can? You with me?
So, now you are likely wondering what a high intensity interval workout is-right? Here goes. A traditional HIIT workout (High Intensity Interval Training) will require a period of maximum effort for a short period of time, followed by a recovery period; you will basically lather, rinse and repeat. :-) You can adapt this workout to whatever time and space constraints you have.
Get water and a towel; you will need it. You will be a sweaty mess.
First; always begin ANY workout with a dynamic warm-up (5 minutes of jogging, biking, walking briskly, etc. You get the picture-right? Be smart, and take care of your heart and muscles by letting them know it's time to move. This is not a mindless workout that you can do while chatting on the phone with a friend or checking the Facebook newsfeed. Shut it all down. This will require FOCUS; and it will be worth every minute of it.
Choose the exercises that you wish to perform within the intervals. It's up to you! Use your imagination! You can do sprints, lunges, squats, jumping jacks; anything goes! Be sure to FOCUS on perfect form to avoid injury. Follow the work-to-rest intervals as indicated. Check it out:
- Once you are nice and warm, it is safe for you to begin Interval Training.
- Get a stopwatch; with high intensity intervals, you will need a timer. Most smartphones have timers, and there are even interval training apps! BOOM. Set yourself up for success.
- A beginner can begin with 15 seconds of high intensity (doing virtually any exercise as hard and as fast as you can) followed by 60 seconds of active recovery. Repeat this sequence for a total of about 15 minutes. As you advance through this style of training, and your fitness level increases, you will bump up the time on your intense interval (up to about 30 seconds), and shorten your rest period (as low as 15 seconds; make sense?
Follow any workout with a 5 minute cool down and stretch. BING BANG BOOM-you crushed an interval workout. Less time=more benefits! Now, get after it!
(*Don't be fooled by the synthetic form of human growth hormone that people are injecting. It is not the same as what you produce naturally by your pituitary gland. Keep it real, and the benefits will last you a lifetime.)
Nickie Carrigan is a fitness business owner in the Twin Cities. As a passionate fitness professional, she strives to help others across the country build and/or maintain active and healthy lifestyles. To contact Nickie visit www.nickiecarriganfitness.com.
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A future for community radio in Australia: Funding, licensing and legislative issues.
El -Ghul, Saba (2004) A future for community radio in Australia: Funding, licensing and legislative issues. Masters by Research thesis, Queensland University of Technology.
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The community radio sector is an important cultural resource for the Australian community. It is experiencing rapid growth with an increase in the number of licensed radio stations, however, government funding has not proportionally increased and this is threatening the financial viability of many stations. The key
issue addressed in this research is the need to find ways to enhance community radio's sources of funding without imperilling its status as a not-for-profit sector.
This study argues that there is no inherent conflict between entrepreneurial principles and not-for-profit principles, and as long as all revenue is invested back into the station, then there should be no limit on income generation for
community radio. Overseas community radio experience supports this argument.
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Green Bay on Top of Leaderboard After First Round at Dayton Invitational
KETTERING, Ohio (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay women's golf team opened its final fall tournament in impressive fashion. The Phoenix finished the first round of the Dayton Invitational in first place after shooting a program best score of 304 (+24).
Green Bay sits atop the leaderboard ahead of Horizon League rivals Butler (305), Youngstown State (313), Detroit (314) and Valparaiso (316) after the first round of play.
"The team played very well today. Oddly enough, they left a bunch of shots on the course," said head coach Lucas Hana. "Another couple of putts or bounces and our score would be sub 300, but that's what we're hoping for tomorrow."
The Phoenix placed three golfers in the top seven after the first round of play at the NCR Country Club. Freshman Cassandra Marschall (Marshfield, Wis.) shot her best collegiate round, firing a 72 (+2). Meanwhile, junior Eleanor Yorobe (Bloomington, Minn.) also shot her best round, posting a 75 (+5).
"The girls are playing flawless golf and making smart decisions, it's fun to watch," said Hana.
Marschall led the field of 57 with 12 pars and will enter tomorrow's final round in second place, two shots behind Dayton's Julie Pouliquen. Yorobe led the way with four birdies on the 6,358 yard course and will enter the final round in fifth place.
Senior Ellyn Hansen (Milton, Wis.) had three birdies and was even on par-3 holes, placing her in seventh place heading into tomorrow's final round of play after posting a 76 (+6).
Other scorers for Green Bay include Nicole Westcott (Mequon, Wis.) who finished the day in 33rd place after shooting 81 (+11) while Christina De Boer (Onalaska, Wis.) shot 84 (+14).
The final round of the Dayton Fall Invitational will tee off tomorrow at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start.


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There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. But there are medications, treatments, and strategies that can slow declines, help people with dementia make the most of the abilities they have and function as well as possible to have the highest possible quality of life.
When caring for someone with dementia, physicians and other healthcare professionals will:
- Identify, treat, and monitor underlying health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes, that boost risks of dementia and can worsen symptoms
- Check for and treat other things that contribute to changes in mental abilities and mood, such as depression, pain, hearing loss or vision loss
- Watch for new medical problems
- Check for drug side-effects
- Teach caregivers how to best manage symptoms, behavioral problems, and find caregiving, financial, and legal support
The below are issues that healthcare professionals should also consider:
- Healthcare providers should take the patient off any anticholinergic drugs he or she may be taking. These drugs can contribute to mental decline. Commonly prescribed anticholinergic medicines include the blood pressure drug nifedipine (brand names Adalat and Procardia), the stomach antacid ranitidine (Zantac), and tolterodine (Detrol), which is prescribed for loss of bladder control.
- Healthcare professionals should not prescribe cholinesterase inhibitors for dementia without periodic assessment of apparent cognitive benefits and negative gastrointestinal effects. These drugs may temporarily slow declines in cognition, mood, behavior and daily functioning in people with early dementia. Commonly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors are donepezil (brand name Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne) and rivastigmine (Excelon). You should talk to your healthcare provider about your treatment goals before trying any drugs in this category.
- To treat new symptoms such as agitation or aggression, healthcare providers should:
- Recommend certain care or management strategies
- Discontinue medications
- Consider prescribing new medications only as a last resort
Use of non-drug treatments for behavioral symptoms
Drugs called "atypical antipsychotics" are often prescribed for older adults with behavioral symptoms of dementia—but numerous studies now show that these medications are rarely effective for these patients. What's worse, these drugs can cause serious side effects, including stroke and death.
Due to recent well-designed studies, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the British National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and Social Care Institute of Excellence (NICE-SCIE) have concluded that non-drug treatments should be tried first, and symptoms should be managed with non-drug strategies in most circumstances. Overall, these non-drug treatments are both safer and more effective than medications. Antipsychotic drugs should be tried only in cases in which non-drug approaches haven't worked and "there is severe distress or an immediate risk of harm to the person with dementia or others."
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Obamacare customers may show up in fits and starts
By Sharon Begley
(Reuters) - Will Obamacare's launch look more like Black Friday, when U.S. shoppers flood retail stores for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, or April 15, when procrastinators wait until nearly midnight to file their taxes?
Officials involved in implementing President Barack Obama's healthcare law, academics who study health insurance and benefits experts interviewed by Reuters expect a little of both, with a graph of enrollment timing to be shaped like a lopsided W. They anticipate a fairly busy start as some of the uninsured buy coverage soon after the state-based exchanges open on October 1, followed by a drop-off for several weeks.
A smaller uptick could come just before December 15, the deadline for buying a policy for benefits beginning on January 1, 2014. A final rush of procrastinators is likely ahead of March 31, the last day to buy 2014 coverage and avoid a penalty.
The progress of enrollment will be scrutinized by Obamacare's advocates and foes, as each side will be quick to seize on evidence that the program is working or not. The administration expects to sign up as many as 7 million people via the exchanges for 2014, and needs that number to include about 2.7 million young, healthy participants for the program to work financially.
"We're expecting there will be a big uptake on October 1 and again at the end of the year because people wait until the last minute," said Michael Marchand, spokesman for the Washington Healthplanfinder, that state's Obamacare exchange. "We'll probably also see a big wave in March - 'last call' to buy insurance (for 2014) or be penalized."
Hawaii's exchange, the Hawaii Health Connector, expects a similar pre-Christmas rush. "Given the past patterns of enrollment with other federal programs, consumers tend to wait until the month before the plan benefit period - January 2014 - to enroll and make payment," said Executive Director Coral Andrews, adding that "enrollment numbers at the end of December will" indicate whether Obamacare is working in the president's birth state.
A W-shaped chart would mimic how people have bought health insurance before Obamacare.
"Some people have that natural 'I want to get this done so I'm going to shop October 1,'" said Carrie McLean, director of customer care at online broker eHealthInsurance. But just as many eHealth customers put off shopping for insurance "and think they can call the end of the month and get insurance that starts the first of the following month," she said, so some ACA customers may also procrastinate. Continued...


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More to see in 3D
December 22nd, 2009 | Published in Google Earth
A few weeks ago we released new 3D models with more detailed facades for 5 California cities. Even though we're based in California, we know there are a lot of beautiful cities with amazing architecture elsewhere around the country, so we're adding 4 new cities scattered from coast to coast. Now you can fly through Portland, Austin, Chicago, and Philadelphia and see vivid, detailed 3D models throughout the cities.
While the list is quickly growing, some of our favorite spots are Portland's Pearl District, South Street in Philadelphia, Austin's 6th Street, and the restaurants along Rush Street in Chicago:
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For the full effect, you should explore these cities for yourself in Google Earth. As you browse through these cities you'll also see a number of great buildings creating by users using tools like Sketch-up and Building Maker. Here's a video preview of the interactive experience:


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A week after setting his career high in tackles, Titans rookie linebacker Zach Brown recorded another career first on Sunday. Brown registered four tackles and had the first interception of his NFL career, picking off a Ryan Tannehill pass and returning it 47 yards in the fourth quarter of the Titans' 37-3 victory. On the offensive side of the ball, Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks had his best game since returning from injury, leading New York in receptions, yards, and targets. Nicks caught 9 balls on 14 targets for 75 yards in the Giants' 31-13 loss to the Bengals.
Other former Tar Heels in action this weekend include:
Marvin Austin, NY Giants - The third year pro was inactive for the Giants' week ten matchup. New York fell to the Bengals 31-13.
Connor Barth, Tampa Bay - Barth contributed 10 of the Buccaneers 34 points, connecting on all four extra points and field goals of 40 and 45 yards.
Bruce Carter, Dallas - Carter led the Cowboys in tackles for the second consecutive week, logging 10 stops in a win over the Eagles. Two of his tackles went for a loss, and he now has 56 takedowns on the year.
Quinton Coples, NY Jets - The sixteenth overall pick in this years' draft continues to round into form. He made two stops from his defensive end position on the day, including one in the backfield. He also registered a hit on the quarterback.
Shaun Draughn, Kansas City - Draughn and the Chiefs will take on fellow Tar Heel Greg Warren and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
Vonnie Holliday, Arizona - The Cardinals drew a week ten bye and will return to action next weekend against the Falcons.
Greg Little, Cleveland - The Browns were also on a bye this weekend, and will travel to Dallas next Sunday.
Michael McAdoo, Baltimore - The Ravens placed McAdoo on injured reserved for the season following Achilles surgery.
Julius Peppers, Chicago - The five time All-Pro was in the backfield often on Sunday night, making four tackles, including his sixth sack of the season. He also had two additional hits on the quarterback in the Bears' 13-6 loss to the Texans.
Robert Quinn, St. Louis - Quinn was also dominant along the defensive line, registering four tackles and 1.5 sacks, giving him 8.5 on the year. He ranks sixth in the league in sacks for the season.
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta - The Falcons placed Reynolds on injured reserved for the season with a lower back injury. Reynolds started the first six games of the season before getting hurt.
Jeff Saturday, Green Bay - Saturday and the Packers were off this weekend and will look to improve on their 6-3 record against the Lions next Sunday.
Da'Norris Searcy, Buffalo - The Bills fell in a shootout to the Patriots 37-31. Searcy contributed three tackles, all unassisted, in the loss. One of his stops was made behind the line of scrimmage.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas - Sensabaugh also made three tackles from the secondary, as the Cowboys topped the Eagles 38-23. He now has 28 tackles through eight games.
Brandon Tate, Cincinnati - Tate had two kick returns for 24 yards and a single punt return for seven yards. He also had a fumble in the contest.
Ryan Taylor, Green Bay - The Packers had a week ten bye and will face Detroit next weekend.
Cam Thomas, San Diego - The fourth year defensive tackle helped hold the Buccaneers to 74 yards on the ground with a 3.4 yard average. On the season, Thomas has five tackles.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh - Warren and the Steelers will be showcased on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Johnny White, Green Bay - Along with Jeff Saturday and Ryan Taylor, White and the rest of the Packers had the weekend off.
TJ Yates, Houston - Yates and the Texans improved to 8-1 on the season after defeating the Chicago Bears 13-6.


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The London Olympics are only ten days away and the sense of expectation is growing. All over the country crowds in their thousands queued to get a glimpse of the Olympic Torch procession, and it was a great way to ensure Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English people feel part of the games. You may have been past the Olympic Park if you live in or near London, it's hard not to be impressed, as it is truly a spectacular site.
So as we are gearing up for the opening ceremony, we hope, that like us here at Bravissimo, you are feeling inspired by those past and present Great Britons like Dame Kelly Holmes, who has overcome physical illness, injury and depression and went on to win a double gold at the Athens games in 2004. So what makes an Olympian so different to the rest of us? Apart from their physical fitness, it is their self -belief. On her own website, Dame Kelly says: "The lesson I have learned time and time again, is if you want something just go out and get it. For me success is a choice and along the way, there are always disappointments and problems, even mountains to climb. But I always talk in my mentoring and education programmes, about breaking down goals in to smaller steps and making the journey to what you want more achievable."
What a great mindset to have and something we can apply to our own dreams and ambitions in our daily lives. So while we are watching the Olympics this summer and those amazing people achieve their goals, hopefully it might inspire us all to reach for our dreams, or, if watching all those incredible athletes, just gets us enthusiastic about sport and encourages us to have a go ourselves, well that can't be a bad thing either. And if you have decided to get fit of fitter this summer, Bravissimo, have some brilliant sports bras that will support you all the way.


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Black & White 2 Q&A
Over at Computer & Video Games you can find a new Black & White 2 Q&A. Lionhead's Peter Molyneux and Ron Millar answer questions about improvements...READ MORE >
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Just bought my second BMW, a Dinan M3!
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I daily drive a silver 325i, great car, reliable and smooth as hell to drive. It currently sits at 206k miles about, still runs better then some of my friends E90's and E46's despite no blower motor and blown engine mounts.
I recently started a thread, but it became necro and I thought I'd start a new one considering I bought a 2003 Carbon Black Dinan M3!
PS: I kept the 325i for multiple reasons, I'm a tennis coach on the side, I drive to LA every weekend pretty much for work, and I plan on keeping it until it blows up. It was my first bimmer.
The story on the M3: I pass through Del Mar (Nice area in San Diego) every other day, and this Dinan M3 has been sitting there for years, multiple years. I always thought how cool it would be to own that monster, so I knocked on the door across the street from it where it was parked and inquired about it - long story short she has a E39 M5, and a Zo6 in the driveway, both being stick, she's a cool mom. So knowing that it's been sitting for that long the first thing that comes to mind is the fact all the fluids are probably all shot by now, the filters probably could all use a refresh, and the tires were all bald and sun rotted. The interior was in great condition aside from things that lost glue or adhesive type material from the constant excessive heat.
The hood was the worst part hands down, it was repainted in the front and the paint wasn't OEM so it completely got destroyed (see pics). Don't worry an appointment at the best paint/body shop in SD has already been made, and again don't worry the new tires are being slapped on, along with alignment.
Here's the catch, it only has 58k miles. ;)
So I took it on myself to push for a low price considering the damage on the cosmetic aspects of the vehicle, and the labor needed to refresh all the fluids/filters and spark plugs, I got the price I wanted, and bought it instantly - I only requested she smog/register it for me within the next week and slap new tires of my choice on it (Michelins, Toyos, RE-11, suggestions?). I know, this seller is a dream seller, such a sweet lady. My plan is to keep the car for 10k miles, sell it and make a large profit on the vehicle once its pristine to sell.
So I love the car, can't wait to love it more as the M progresses through undone maintenance or more so preventative maint as this low of a mileage.
The car is insanely loud, and it was purchased as a Stage 2 Dinan M3 from BMW brand new.
For a professional review on my vehicle, view http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty-file
Suggestions, recommendations, words or thoughts on the vehicle?
You should keep the car, fix up what needs to be fixed, and enjoy it for its driving experience. An older-model M3 is not any sort of financial investment by any means.
Don't have a hood pic for some reason on my laptop, will upload from phone in a bit.
Don't worry about me cutting even on profits, just keep the recommendations and suggestions coming!
Just bought my second BMW, a Dinan M3!
What did you get it for $$$?
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So what'd you pay? Sounds like a good find.
Nice find, especially with the Dinan goodies. Not to be nit-picky, but I'd fix that M3 badge on the rear deck. It's not in the right place and it's crooked. It would drive me nuts.
Any accidents or deep wrecks?
edit: oh nvm, user is blocked
question for OP: is car clean title or salvage title?
Oh man, where to start...well, what Dinan stuff does it have on it? Definitely I'd take a look at getting your valves adjusted, I am sure they're in need of it.
I'll be honest, it's a salvage title, it was hit from the front left of the vehicle - I saw the fix report/documents on the vehicle and they proved to be solid good OEM work by a very well known local auto shop, this lady spared no expense whatsoever. Yes it drives straight, yes it aligns fine, and I'll post a picture of the unders of the hood to show you it is clean as a whistle. It has brand new control arms, tie rods, wheel wells in great condition, framework is perfect, if she didn't say it was as salvage title I would have ultimately assumed it was clean.
Yes I know a salvage title depreciates from the cars value, that's why I can't emphasize the price I purchased it for.
I bought it for $8,000, engine and frame is pristine, I did a PPI at BMW of El Cajon and while they stated salvage will take the value from the car considerably, the inspector urged me to low ball if anything considering he knew my plans for the car and the rarity of the car is pretty incredible, I low balled, and I got it.
In the last week, I've requested she; Registers/Smogs the vehicle, brand new tires with warranties, brand new 3 year warranty battery (everstart/evermaxx), batteries already done - which will be done this week.
More opinions on what to do!?
Yeah I'll have to purchase new emblems, and badges, already bought my roundels : )
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PS, ever wondered what the heat will do to a roundel after 3 years?
Please no lectures on "YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE MONEY ON THAT CAR THATS A SALVAGE TITLE?"
No I don't right now, that's why I'm tasking myself to bring it back to pristine conditions considering all that's wrong with it are looks and some minor maintenance.
After all is said and done, selling it for 16-20k would be reasonable in my honest opinion, seeing multiple stock M3's salvaged with a lot of miles running for $15k gives me encouragement.
Please just suggestions and my next possible step in the car!
nice. you can even part out the car and make more than what you paid for. :D
I would say it's good buy for $8000!
For $8,000...you should sell your 325i, invest in maintaining the M3 and just keep it for as long as you possibly can.
I wouldn't have bought it in the first place. The thought of driving a car that isn't perfectly stable throughout the chassis bothers me. But since you already bought it, I'd keep it.
I'd keep it too...
oh it has a Salvage title, yikes. you never mentioned that nor how beat the paint was before.
ok so what Dinan parts does it have?
for $8K you should just keep it if you have a 325 now.
Looks nice. Keep it. Don't count on it being any sort of investment, though. Prices for M3's are low now. They're nowhere near collector status yet and there are plenty of non-salvaged good condition ones on the market.
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has anybody here rolled their fenders, im looking to just to the rear fenders, if anyone has any info please let me know i need to roll my fenders a tiny bit because of my 10in wide rims.
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has anybody here rolled their fenders, im looking to just to the rear fenders, if anyone has any info please let me know i need to roll my fenders a tiny bit because of my 10in wide rims.
My buddy barrowed one of these for a friends shop. you could probably rent one somewhere
We used a heat gun to heat the lip and the paint and slowly applied increasing pressure over 5-6 passes. go slow. i have seen a few hack jobs with tons of spider cracks and chipping paint... worked great on his 04 Cobra.. didnt need to do it for my V
or go to a body shop and pay um
Or you could do the ultimate hack job and just use a baseball ball jammed between the tire and the wheel well.... Just sayin lol
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Damn Mike. Has it been that long? You've gone full on monster mode with the Jeep fo sho, but the V too?? When are you back for break? I gotta see this.
ive been home since the 16th of december lol, im leaving the 22 on january. The jeep just got a head and cam done on it lol my dad took my jeep one weekend instead of his because he didnt want to hurt his and ended up flooding my engine lmao... so all n all i ended up getting pistons that are 20 over an off road tq cam the head ported and polished and a few other goodies.
I rolled my fenders pretty good. enough to tuck a forged 10.5 on a 285 in the rear. in case you're curious, there's a few pics here.
haha there are pictures on my facebook aswell as a video of my dads scrambler spinning some 37's testing out the 4.56's :)
Rolled my front and rear fenders with just a heat gun and rubber mallet. No need for a special tool.


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Solutia Inc., St. Louis, acquired Novomatrix, Singapore, a leader in branding, marketing and the distribution of high-technology performance window films catering to the premium segment of the automotive aftermarket and architectural applications for residential, commercial and industrial properties, according to a May 2 release. The acquisition of Novomatrix from MAFLP Investments Ltd. and Globamatrix Holdings for $73 million was financed through existing cash and did not require additional third-party financing.
"This acquisition strengthens Solutia's core competencies, supports our growth strategy for the Performance Films division and bolsters our talent base in Asia," said Jeffry N. Quinn, chairman, president and chief executive, Solutia Inc., in the release "As Solutia looks to the future, we are executing upon our previously stated strategy of enhancing our portfolio through targeted bolt-on acquisitions that support our existing businesses. We welcome the strength of Novomatrix, its employees and its well-positioned brands into the Solutia family."
The acquisition expands Solutia's reach in key emerging regions through Novomatrix's well-established presence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, which will complement Solutia's presence in Northern Asia. Integration of Novomatrix also provides an additional talented employee base in the region; ensuring continuation of Solutia's high-performance culture in this important market. In addition, Solutia's manufacturing capabilities, processing expertise, technology resources and strong dealer and distribution networks will benefit the Novomatrix brands.
Adding the Novomatrix portfolio of high-end brands to Solutia's existing Performance Films division further enhances Solutia's position as the leading global supplier of aftermarket window film. Novomatrix has a number of leading value-priced, premium and ultra-premium brands, including V-Kool and Hüper Optik, expanding Solutia's range of product offerings and enhancing the company's ability to secure projects that specify certain performance characteristics. "A multibrand approach will create opportunities to grow market share for all brands in existing and new markets," states Ray Kollar, president and general manager of Solutia's Performance Films division, in the release. "We will be able to satisfy a wide array of film needs and requirements by choosing the best solution among our product offerings."


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Turkey's Erdoğan Will Probably Hang in There. The Economy May NotBy
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan may soon be forced to call early elections, as Turkey's currency and stock market are tanking and foreign investors are unloading its sovereign debt in the wake of a widening corruption scandal.
And guess who'd be in charge after those elections? Erdoğan, almost certainly.
Despite the scandal, as well as massive antigovernment street demonstrations earlier this year, Erdoğan's AKP party would easily win a majority, says Wolfgango Piccoli, an analyst with Teneo Intelligence in London. "The reality is, the opposition remains utterly hopeless."
Turkey is scheduled to hold local elections in March, followed by presidential elections later in 2014. Erdoğan's original plan was to wait until after the presidential vote before calling parliamentary elections. The crisis may force him to move up the timetable, says Timothy Ash, head of emerging-markets research at Standard Bank in London. "The danger is that this [scandal] drags on and doesn't get resolved. The best case is to draw a line now and call elections."
While Erdoğan looks set to survive the crisis, Turkey's reputation as a stable, well-managed economy may not. Even before the corruption scandal began, the lira had been weakening as a result of the country's increasing current-account deficit. Now that deficit is growing even larger as risk-averse foreign investors sell off Turkish debt at the fastest pace in two years.
Adding to the unease, Erdoğan and his allies have suggested they might be victims of a foreign plot by the U.S., which until now has enjoyed good relations with Turkey. The U.S. Department of State has called the allegations "disturbing."
The situation "significantly undermines the facade of economic competence that the administration has so carefully constructed in recent years," Michael Shaoul, chief executive officer of Marketfield Asset Management in New York, told Bloomberg News.
Over the past decade, Turkey's gross domestic product more than tripled, and its dollar bonds returned an average 9.7 percent annually. Those days are clearly over. The lira will remain under pressure, Ash says, and though Turkey's central banker says he wants to hold the line on interest rates, an interest rate hike will likely happen soon.
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Beagle Dog Figurine with 8 Seasonal Outfits/Accessories
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You are bidding on a used 11 inch Beagle Dog Figurine with a Welcome Sign and eight Seasonal outfits/accesories. The Welcome sign is detachable. The Seasonal outfits/decorations include: a raincoat and hat for April, Graduation gown and hat, Valentine heart and necklace, Halloween cloak and hat, Thanksgiving cloak and hat, Saint Patrick cloak and hat, New Year's Eve cloak and hat, and a summer beach towel and life saving ring. The dog did have and accident and had to have left front leg glued on. Email with any questions and thanks for looking.