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PACA Keeps Eye on Textbook Photo Licensing
Policing of textbook publishers over copyright infringement can lead to costly litigation and erode longstanding business relationships. In a time of economic challenges, companies, organizations and associations should work together to reduce unnecessary costs and seek fair resolutions to business differences rather than engage in long legal battles.
In the common interest of encouraging fair business agreements the Picture Agency Council of America (PACA) consistent with its mission statement, requests to serve as the center of an open dialogue among textbook publishers and stock photography professionals and is asking the publishing industry to join in its goal of fostering a healthy business community and avoiding litigation. PACA has prepared a statement to the publishing industry offering best practices in licensing images for primarily textbook use.
PACA, the Picture Archive Council of America, is the trade organization in North America that represents the vital interests of stock archives of every size, from individual photographers to large corporations, who license images for commercial reproduction. Founded in 1951, its membership includes over 100 companies in North and American and over 50 international members.
PACA mission statement: "To foster and protect the interests of the picture archive community through advocacy, education and communication."
PACA, in accordance with its mission statement, finds it necessary to address the publishing industry to seek open communication, transparency and fair dealings with its members, particularly those that serve this industry. PACA supports its members who respect their photographers' copyright, who seek fair dealing and improved business practices with clients, and expect clients to use best efforts in honoring the terms of their license agreements.
In the past, members have licensed images to publishers based on usage as reported by the publishers, relying on good faith, rather than usage reports or audits, to ensure that the licensed terms were being upheld and that usage was paid for. It has now known that the license terms were not fully complied with in many instances as unbeknownst to the photo libraries, many publishers apparently did not accurately record usage during print runs, nor observed the terms of license agreements with members and used images well outside the scope of the initial agreements. Perhaps prompted by recent lawsuits instigated by photographers against publishers, there are reported requests by PACA members for previously unlicensed usage where print runs have exceeded the initial license terms by the millions.
Instead of publishers communicating with image providers, and engaging in a dialogue on how to improve business practices to reduce costs, many members have reported that they have in the past few months been asked to sign contracts preventing them from enforcing past claims of misuse in order to continue to do business, or are requested to sign contracts that will permit this types of poor record keeping to continue. While PACA cannot require publishers to do business in any particular way, we can set forth minimum best practices and set a goal of rebuilding the trust and the goodwill between image providers and publishers that has been lost.
Many of these members are specialty image libraries that have built in-depth collections and maintained knowledgeable sales staff to cater to the needs of publishers, whether it is in the science, medicine, nature, social sciences, history and the arts. They have well-served the publishing community by supplying relevant, well captioned, high quality imagery for publications that are used in education markets In addition, as a result of extensive investments in digitizing image collections and creating readily searchable website interfaces, PACA members have transformed the image delivery system from physical delivery of analog transparencies to the immediate delivery of publication ready digital files. This investment has reduced publisher's cost in picture research and licensing, without any incremental increase in fees to the members.
The well being of both the photo and publishing industries requires a licensing system that recognizes the value of imagery in the creation of publishing products. In order to continue to serve these markets, the method of licensing must be reviewed so that both supplier and user receive a fair return.
First, we ask that the publishing industry work with PACA to develop amicable, fair resolutions instead of placing PACA members in the position of having no other option but to choose litigation to obtain compensation for past unacceptable practices and to protect their contributors copyrighted works.
To avoid conflict in the future PACA proposes that a dialogue start to adopt practices to be incorporated in standard terms (other than price) that can be used by PACA members in the publishing industry. These terms need to reflect the changes that are happening in both the publishing and picture industry and how educational products are being licensed and used. We suggest that he following principles be incorporated.
1. Payment for each use, regardless of media version -In light of declining print versions in all publishing products, the definition of print run, units or users must take into account all uses of a book published in any format or medium. Going forward, many users of educational books will receive the product, including the images via intranet, electronic delivery, on hand held devices and ways which we cannot even know today. Electronic use is not a giveaway, it must be treated now as a predominant delivery system and members should be fairly compensated for image usage in this manner. PLUS definitions should be revised if necessary to reflect these changes. Licensing schemes can be adapted to reflect products delivered by download.
2. Terms of usage: Recognizing the way content is distributed and viewed is changing rapidly, the length of licensed terms should be reasonable so fair terms can be negotiated when usage changes. The licensing of content in perpetuity is not in the interest of contributors who rely on members to make appropriate licensing arrangements in order to protect the value of their works. A suggested alternative approach is that an annual fee can be charged for each year an image is in use, not requiring the parties to anticipate and charge for years that may or may not be needed.
3. Transparency: There should be transparency in the negotiations and subsequent enforcement of the contracts entered into between the publishing company and the provider of images. Usage should be discussed before licensing and usage should be paid for prior to any additional use or within a short defined time period after reporting the addition usage.
4. Verification: Without the means to verify usage, trust cannot be re-established. Members deserve the right to request information on usage and to receive reports on the products that include their images. The right to audit is standard in every industry which licenses intellectual property. The publishing industry should implement systems to make reporting part of its practice.
5. Credit: In light of pending orphan works legislation, proper credit attached to all images should be mandatory and images distributed electronically should be protected using the best technology and security currently available.
6. PLUS Compliant: PACA is a member and supporter of PLUS and encourages the adoption of PLUS by publishers in a meaningful way. If publishers are retaining member's images in a digital database, it is critical that the license terms are retained with the image so ownership is retained and usage term can be complied with.
7. Mutual Cooperation, Fairness and Respect: A healthy image industry has provided publishers with many choices and a selection of professionally created and professionally captioned and key-worded images. It is not in the best interest of PACA, its members, or the publishing industry to make it financially impossible for image providers to serve the publishing market.
PACA as part of its mission can serve as a liaison between members and the publishing community. By *working* together we can develop these practices further. PACA asks that the Association of American Publishers join them in the development of a working committee with members of the APA Rights and Permissions Advisory Committee and an editorial committee of PACA members. It is time to start working on positive solutions to these issues.
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i never run outa mana with this spec and ya dont have earth sheild which does help alot but its sorta hard to spam those in a raid which using prayer of mending would be better suited for which is a less cost in mana and jumps around.
i've been using this spec alot and i've usually rocked with it but i've only been up to TK and SSC it helps for those long fights which if that Spriest doesnt show up or if ya dont wanna just burn through mana pots i've servived a whole mag fight with using 1 mana pot and that was cause i got cought in convlagaration and died and ankhed back up
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Ian wrote that my use of the term "uppers" for Ritalin was incorrect and that they calm the hyper scout. I agree that they calm the hyper scout, but still contend that their method of action is as a stimulant. Just becasue these are prescribed drugs doesn't remove them from the "uppers" category of potentially abused drugs.
We had a story locally a couple of months ago about a school nurse stealing the kids' Ritalin that had been entrusted to her to administer. A pill here, a pill there, and she had access to a good supply of uppers.
If boys will sniff propane and solvents looking for a "high," they will surely sample pills. Were it not so, there would be no need for drug awareness education.
As for the liability of adult leaders who administer drugs, even those that are properly prescribed, you surely know that the rules differ between the UK and the US, and even among the states of the US. There are things that I would have done in Utah or Michigan that I would never consider in my present Washington DC area home.
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Standard & Poor's affirms Northwestern Mutual's financial strength rating
MILWAUKEE, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Standard and Poor's has affirmed the AA+ insurance financial strength rating for Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.
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Northwestern Mutual continues to hold the highest financial strength ratings awarded to any life insurer by all four of the major credit rating agencies: A.M. Best Company, A++ (highest) 4/2012; Fitch Ratings, AAA (highest), 8/2011; Moody's Investors' Service Aaa (highest), 6/2011; and Standard & Poor's AA+ (second highest), 6/2012. Third-party ratings are subject to change.
In its report dated June 19, 2012, Standard and Poor's highlighted factors that account for the companies' "extremely strong competitive position in the U. S. insurance market." According to the report, "Northwestern maintains one of the premier life insurance distribution systems in the industry. The group is very successful with its professional and productive sales force and high-quality products, including its flagship dividend-paying permanent life insurance products."
"Our financial strength ratings continue to reflect the advantages of our mutual structure, whether it be our focus on participating dividends and product value or our ability to protect the surplus base from extreme economic cycles," says Chris Kelly, Northwestern Mutual vice president and controller. "It's very gratifying to us that year after year we are able to deliver both financial strength and excellent product value to our policyowners and clients."
The report also states, "The company is a premier provider of financial security products and expert guidance to its clients. It maintains a strong and defensible competitive advantage because of its brand name, quality field force, competitive policyowner dividends, and continued focus on providing customers with value-added products and services."
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Other comments from the report, which can viewed in its entirety at northwesternmutual.com, include the following.
- "We view Northwestern's management and corporate strategy as 'strong'. An experienced management team led by CEO John Schlifske facilitates a consistent strategy and execution."
- "Northwestern maintains conservative financial management, as demonstrated by its very strong liquidity and very strong capital. The company has avoided the pitfalls of many peers that have entered into other lines of business with limited success."
- "Northwestern's risk-management culture is strong, with management across the organization committed to ERM. It has a comprehensive ERM risk control matrix with a unique set of checks and balances. Management's mission emphasizes policyholder security first and then performance."
- "We view Northwestern's operating performance as "very strong", reflecting favorable underwriting results and investment margins, excellent policyowner persistency, and expense efficiency. A strict approach to underwriting has resulted in mortality experience that's consistently within pricing expectations, while a track record of strong investment performance has produced favorable investment margins."
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First, let me apologize if this is in the wrong forum.
I am looking for some quotes for an artist to color/paint the character sprites and possibly the menu and boxart for a 2D run-and-gun game we are working on. I will provide all the artwork, I just need someone to paint/color them. It doesn't have to be fancy, I'm thinking like a solid, 1-tone cel shaded type (a la Castle Crashers or how it is in the menu and things of the new Rocket Knight).
The name of the game is The Terrible Two: Co-op Chaos!, and you can see a very quick (and poorly scanned in) drawing of the main playable characters if that gives you any ideas or help. Sidenote: Later art will be MUCH cleaner.
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Big caveat: Right now, my team and I are just trying to get a feel for the price ranges and gather resources for the game. Programming work has just started and if selected, art wouldn't start being needed until AT LEAST the end of June 2010. But of course, we'll discuss all of this later.
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Brandi said in the exclusive, "Look, I don't mind that he got her a ring but the timing wasn't obviously the best and the truth is the communication is not great right now. " Dee-lish, eh? LeAnn and Eddie's relationship has been full of controversy, after the two hooked up when the met on the set of Lifetime Movie, "Northern Lights." Both were married to other people at the time. Not enough for you? Rumors are swirling like crazy that a big ring's not the only thing LeAnn's flaunting these days, but that she may have added to her chest! See for yourself.
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It is Wordy Wednesday again. I
want to thank Flighty of Flying Sofa for taking part last week. Do go and check his entry out, I was
impressed. Very poetic.
For those of you here for the first time Wordy Wednesday is where we
write a 100 -200 piece from a pictorial prompt that I source from Wikipedia
Commons. You post your story and then
put a link to it in my comments so that others can go and read it. You have till the 18th Dec to
write your piece it can be prose or poetry.
You don't have to be a clever writer you just have to love words. Many of us have secret desires to write books
but don't know where to start. This
exercise gets the creative juices flowing and who knows where it will end
up. But primarily this is just a bit of
This week's prompt:
My effort.
Paul came
to a halt. Breathing heavily he clung to
the rail and wondered whether he would ever reach the top of the steps. As his breath quietened, he listened.
Good, he
straightened himself and looked all around, no sign of life.
Even better.
He took off his backpack and got the bottle
of mineral water out and took a long drink.
The dry brittle leaves will tell me if someone is coming he thought as
he put the water back in his pack.
Wiping his brow Paul wearily started again on the climb. The top was still a long way off, but it was
doable if he paced himself.
Paul had
only gone a couple of metres when he heard the hounds yelping in
excitement. Gulping with terror, he ran
for his life.
They had
found him….
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It would be
so cool if you can join in; I would love to see what this picture prompts you
to create. We are all so different and
have different takes on life.
My Reading
this week has been limited, but I have enjoyed rereading a book that I read
years ago by Colin Forbes Double Jeopardy. I found it in a bag of paperbacks I was asked
to take to the op shop for a neighbour.
Most of them were romances but this one shone out like a beacon! (Sorry, I am not a romance reader!) Like a lot of writers Forbes early books were
wonderful (and this one was an early story, but as time went on he repeated the
format and became predictable. Makes me
wonder whether writers only have a certain number of good books in them, or if
they are bowing to the pressure of publishers wanting more of the same for
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KEWAUNEE -- Approximately 633 workers are affected by the closing of the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Station.
A series of layoffs will begin May 31, 2013. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Rapid Response services are working with the Bay Area Workforce Development Board to assist those affected. The power station is being shut down and the owner, Dominion, is planning for the shutdown to be permanent. Employees are being offered a chance to continue working for Dominion at one of the company's other locations.
The layoffs are scheduled to happen as follows:
May 31, 2013: 202 positions
June 30, 2013: 56 positions
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August 1 - December 31, 2013: 31 positions
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Overnight success isn't really, usually "overnight". We understand that on some deep level. However when we look at the "overnight" success stories we read about in the media or watch on television, we are more inclined to zone in on the "success" part of the story rather than consider the achiever's tenacious march to his accomplishment.
That march is long, tedious, marked by a fierce tenacity and, of course, abundant talent and devotion for his or her craft. Enough devotion to appreciate the necessity of endless learning and honing of the requisite skills.
I would love to play the banjo for an adoring audience who would laud my nimble fingering and deft strumming ability. Be able to sing melodiously as I accompany myself on that fabulously fun instrument. But I just do not have the tenaciousness required to embark on that journey to success.
What I can do, however – and lovingly so – is bask in the sunlight of a dear friend's "overnight success" and this is to whom I dedicate this week's blog.
I first met Steve Lutvak back in the 80's (1980's not 1880's as my grandchildren would assume.) I was a fledgling actress-who-can-sing – as they say in the "biz" – but really needed great help with that "can-sing" part of my bio. That's where Steve came into my life. First as vocal coach, then as pal, finally as very dear friend.
And together we watched each other and supported each other as our lives ebbed and flowed through some tough times and some fine periods, as all lives tend to do. I knew Steve to be a caring man and extremely talented singer/songwriter/musician/coach and felt sincerely that this was a great success in the making. But that making took far longer than either he or I imagined it would.
Rave reviews and multiple awards have been bequeathed upon Steve for his work. Major forces in the entertainment industry have commended him on his talent. His tenacity kept him on his creative path, with those of us who love him assuming that major success was surely not far from his reach.
And then, at the age of 44, he began to realize his dream of bringing to Broadway the 1949 Alec Guinness, "Kind Hearts and Coronets." Steve started composing the score and then approached his long-time writing partner, Robert Freedman about the project and the two were on their way. But not so fast – for first came the hunt for backers and believers along with a copyright infringement suit against Steve and Mr. Freedman that threatened to derail everything. The judge ultimately dismissed the case and the show's title was changed to "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder."
The writing, the casting, the legal complications, the funding, all that goes into creating such a production took ten years. Steve is now 54 and finally making his Broadway debut – something he assumed would have happen in his 20's, then 30', then 40's.
On Sunday, November 17th, "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre to the most gorgeous rave reviews. The critics and audiences love it and, according to Jordan Roth, whose company owns and operates the theatre, "A Gentleman's Guide' had one of the best-performing post-opening days at the box office in the history of the Walter Kerr"
My friend, Steve Lutvak, is finally realizing his long-held dream of success. He even takes taxis now instead of the subway. And might even be able to move out of his tiny eastside studio apartment one day in the near future. Although when we last spoke on the phone I heard running water and knew he was still washing his own dishes.
I am thrilled beyond belief as are all of us who are fortunate to call him our friend.
His success is so well deserved. But it sure isn't "overnight". But then, as Steve so appropriately puts it in the title of his first CD, "It Takes the Time It Takes."


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Imagine flying through the air at speeds in excess of 60 mph within inches of the guy next to you; blasting through a series of whoops so deep that most folks would have a hard time simply walking through them; leaning the bike over so far in a turn that the only thing from keeping you from falling over is the momentum generated by a generous twist of your right wrist. These are just some of the scenarios that occur during the course of a motocross race—a sport where balance, muscle coordination and the ability to think and act quickly are paramount. However, training for this demanding sport is neither easy nor safe, as the consequences for even a tiny mistake can have disastrous after-effects. That's why some professional motocross athletes, including
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Recently MotorcycleUSA visited San Diego, California's Fiesta Island along with eight-time Jet Ski World Champion Victor Sheldon and Lucas Oils
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racers Rattray and Wilson. The pair of ultra-fast 250-class racers ride for the Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki team aboard highly-tuned KX250Fs. After spending a few hours sliding, splashing and crashing in the cool, blue water of the Pacific Ocean, we discovered just how comparable the two sports are.
One of the benefits of Jet Ski cross-training is the reduced risk of injury.
Similar to the dirt bikes many of us grew up riding, the 800 SX-R uses a simple yet reliable 2-stroke engine, which is cooled via inducted water. However, the SX-R's powerplant is substantially more powerful, employing a 781cc twin-cylinder design that pumps out around 80 horsepower. The extra power is needed to propel the nearly 400-pound ski through water at speeds up to 40 mph. The mechanical force generated by the engine is transferred to an inboard impeller that sucks in water before blowing it out the jet pump nozzle at the rear of the ski.
As opposed to a dirt bike, the SX-R only features two controls. The steering handpole and a forefinger-actuated throttle trigger. There are no brakes or gears to shift, and given the water's high level of drag, stopping is as simple as releasing the throttle. Also, unlike a motorcycle the Jet Ski changes direction without counter steering, instead relying on the rider to lean while pulling on the handlebar in the direction of travel while maintaining constant pressure on the throttle trigger.
"They're a blast to ride," says series rookie Wilson, who currently lies third in the 250 MX championship, one position ahead of Rattray. "Obviously I'm not too used to it as this is only my second time Jet Skiing. But the more I ride the more fun it is because I'm getting better. I'm learning every time I get on it. The way it turns and reacts is a lot like a dirt bike. Right now I'm kind of winging it, but there does feel like there are some similarities between sports."
Here Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki motorcross racer, Tyla Rattray demonstrates how to submarine a Kawasaki 800 SX-R Jet Ski.
Even though Wilson doesn't have a whole lot of experience riding on the water, the 800 SX-R's smooth powerband,
wide rider footwell and fiberglass hull design make it easier to ride for people that are relatively new to Jet Skiing. It steers with precision and offers a high level of stability when leaned over in a turn. The engine offers a plenty of propulsion to get the rider up and out of the water and when you eventually fall off, there's little chance of injury due to the forgiving nature of the water.
"The sports are quite similar," comments Sheldon, who has years of competition on land and sea. "You're bending your legs and using your upper body strength. The stance is kind of similar - you're crouched down and squatting. I think it's one of the closet sports between one and another. It's really good cross-training aid for moto guys because it's safe and you don't have to be as focused as you would be on a dirt bike. You can ride a little bit looser because you don't have to worry as much about getting hurt."
) Long-time Kawasaki Jet Ski racer, Victor Sheldon uses his left leg as a counterweight during aggressive turning maneuvers. (
) As you can see jet skiing is not fun in anyway shape or form—even when your buddy is riding within six inches of you at speed… Yahoo!
Some of the techniques used while dirt biking include body positioning and weight transfer as well as looking ahead through the upcoming corners are shared between sports. To prove this, Sheldon set up a racetrack with turns marked by floating plastic buoys. Watching Sheldon and some of his racing buddies get around the makeshift course was pretty crazy. You could see how they had to use their bodies to help the ski dig into the water through the corner and then how they would make sure to keep their weight low and toward the rear of the ski so it could get "traction" as they accelerated through the apex. Additionally many conventional racing principles like entering a corner with a wide high corner speed arch as well as nailing your apex is the same on water is it is on the dirt.
"Mentally it's the same," continues Sheldon in reference to the similarities between racing Jet Skis and motocross. "The physical prep is also quite similar because both sports take strength and endurance. Sure you use a little bit different muscles, but they're really comparable."
"I really enjoy riding these things," adds Rattray. "I don't know about racing them as I'm not fast enough to ride at a top level yet [laughs]. But to come here and ride Jet Skis with my buddies is a lot of fun. I want to do it a lot more this summer—it's really awesome. I gave them a try for the first time last year and this year so far I've been riding a lot. For me it's a good way to get some exercise and have some fun away from the track."
After spending an afternoon playing in the ocean it's easily apparent how effective these "
water motorcycles
" are as part of a rider's cross-training program. In addition to helping the rider improve their balance and hone their coordination skills they're an absolute blast to ride and an excellent way to enjoy some motorized entertainment away from the track. Even better is the relatively low chance of injury, reasonable price tag, and abundant spots to ride.
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The reason James of OK has had no issues with his Jeep's is because they use antiquated 1940's technology in their cars. When you have a 4.0 liter engine in a Wrangler and only make 180hp while getting about 15 mpg that's pretty lame. To top it off, the solid front and rear axles haven't changed since the original Jeep of the 1940's. Of course the Jeep is going to be reliable. Chrysler's had over 70 years to get it right. The question is,"Who would want to buy one?"
i've never owned an "import" but have had Ford's and Chevy's mainly and never had a problem out of them. Like people have said if you take care of them they will last.
Which brings me to my point. The car nobody's talking about is Jeep. I've got a 97 Cheerokee and an 02 Wrangler and have had no problems out of them at all. It's the only car I've had that the resell is still good on them. It's one of the only few makes out there where the resell value is still very good. Sure my gas milage sucks but hey at least my car runs and I don't have to worry about it.
we've owned mostly american cars up until about ten years ago. New or used, i got tired of paying to have them fixed. American cars aren't actually made in America. Example: look at a plymouth acclaim and you will see thwe parts are made in Canada and Mexico.
Own Nissans cause the quality is there and i'm not paying a mechanic to fix it every other day. We own a Maxima, Altima and an Exterra. I go where the quality is. Price is secondary.
Youre yet another example of the reasons I stay W Honda. I'd recommend, Honda Toyota or Nissan to prospective buyer, what they spend their money on is their prerogative. A Car is more of a "needed" liability than an asset, so research B4 You "Save Big" on a new vehicle.
dont buy american garbage with dope addicts and drunks on the line making your cares you got to be craaazzzzzy!!!!
just looked it up-consumer reports-german cars are made in mexico and less reliable than other cars. did not know the ford was made in mexico. looking it up now. thanks
The last American truck I owned was a $40,000 Ford diesel which was the biggest pile of s**t I have ever owned. It spent more time in the shop and on a flatbed than on the road. All Ford did was repair it and then the warranty expired and they told me to get lost. It went from $40k new to $9k trade in in 4 years. Greta investment huh???
People who buy Imported cars should stop and think. They have helped cause the downfall of American Auto Mfgs. They all have the same defense for the buying imports. (foreign cars are built better) All I can say is B.S- I recently traded my ChevroletAstro van for another Astro Van because my tade in was over 1/2 worn out. It only lacked a few more miles before it hit the half a million miles on it. the odometer had passed the one hundred thousand mile mark four times and showed another 79,000 miles When I traded it. the secret of keeping a vehicle runing is service it regularly. I wish every one had the same feelings that i do, Which is (USA, RIGHT OR WRONG, STILL MY COUNTRY)
Not only foreign auto makers have factories in the states employing americans but you also need to consider how many supposely American cars are made in other countries such as in mexico.
Many people buy American cars thinking that they are being a patriot not knowing where it really is made from. The Ford Focus, cash for clunkers best selling car, it's made in Mexico and that's just a small example.
Yes! Me too I have owned both Fords and GM's and in MY experiance with both manufactures. My 1985 GMC Sierra pick-up has been "hands down" when it come to "costs" in ownership and maintance cost. This truck is the BEST ONE I HAVE EVER OWNED! This truck has given me "quality service" for the last 8 years and has NEVER, NEVER let me down at all. I plan on keeping this truck until one of us goes to our "graves". It's like a "marriage" till death do you part.
It's too bad and a shame that "today's" trucks can NOT even "par-up" in quality and reliability, let alone the savings on materials used to manufacture a pick-up.To much "electronic B.S" and plastics. As far as Chrysler/Dodge is concerned. I could care less and my father would turn in his grave if I ever owned on.
P.S. Some of the Fords might look "nice", but you know the saying Found On Road Dead.


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The Royal wedding of Prince Williams and Kate, was an absolute delight. It was British pageantry at its very best. The bridegroom and bride was absolutely in love with each other, and looked radiant! The best of British traditions and modernity, came together to create a magical and memorable wedding. Their furtive, smiley glances, at each other throughout the ceremonies, made the occasion so humane and fun. And their driving off, in an open convertible car, at the conclusion of the Palace function, added zest to the proceedings.
At a time, riddled with uprisings (Arab world), corruption (India), debt (USA), recession (Europe). So, the wedding is a time of great joy, happiness and celebration. Britain put its best foot forward, with bands, buntings, music, colourful ceremonies. We should enjoy these happy moments of life and wish the young couple all the best for the future.
We should also leave them alone, after their marriage, and not pry unnecessarily into their lives, as happened with the previous royal wedding i.e. of Princess Diana.
Happy days to the young couple! Let them have fun and enjoy life!
Before a couple can get a marriage license they should have to prove financial capability for a possible divorce, which can be very costly. That would slow them down a bit. Perhaps a pre-divorce agreement made a must to stop the endless petty bickering which mostly harms any children?
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