text: Ross Ewage 5pts I just traded my 2000 Corolla VE for a 2005 Corolla CE, another base model with 5-speed manual transmission and crank windows. there was nothing wrong with the 2000 model but being 6 ft. 235 lbs. I just outgrew it. I really like the styling of the 2009 and newer models, and I can get used to the 2014 look, but as others have posted, the automatic transmission is archaic for a car that now goes for over l5 thousand dollars new. I generally don't spend more than $6k for a car so for now, I'll stick with used.

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ARLINGTON, Tex. -- It's not Albert Pujols that should scare the Rangers.
Or perhaps I should say it's not only Albert Pujols that should scare the Rangers.
He's not the biggest issue the Rangers face going forward in a World Series they now trail, two games to one. He's not the big question they were left with after Game 3.
Let everyone else talk about Pujols and his historic night, about a 16-7 Cardinals win that was basically only watchable whenever Pujols stepped to the plate. Let the Rangers wonder if their fantastic bullpen is finally too worn down to save them again.
Is Alexi Ogando, the secret weapon through two rounds, now so tired that he becomes a reason the Rangers lose games instead of being one of the biggest reasons they win?
The Rangers have played 13 postseason games, and Ogando has pitched in 10 of them. Ogando faced 37 batters and allowed just four hits in the first two rounds of the playoffs. He has faced 11 batters and allowed five hits and two walks, leading to six runs, in the World Series.
When he gave up the first and longest Pujols home run Saturday, Game 3 was basically over.
"When Ogando couldn't come in and get it done, then we knew we were in trouble," Rangers manager Ron Washington said.
Yes, but in trouble for one night, or in trouble in the World Series?
Washington would no doubt say the former. But you sure do wonder about the latter.
You sure do wonder if Ogando is so tired that it's showing.
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"Possibly, man," bullpen mate Mike Adams answered honestly. "He's thrown a lot. He was a starter in the regular season, and we've ridden him in the playoffs."
They've ridden the entire fantastic bullpen, so much that even though Derek Holland made it through just 7 1/3 innings combined in his two American League Championship Series starts, the Rangers ended up winning both games.
Holland starts Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night. If he's gone by the third inning, is this bullpen now too tired to rescue the Rangers?
"The innings add up," said Adams, who didn't pitch Saturday. "It's a long season. It catches up. Did it have anything to do with what happened [Saturday]? Who knows?"
Who knows, indeed. And yes, the Cardinals have ridden their bullpen hard, too. Yes, the Cardinals got two fewer outs from their Game 3 starter (Kyle Lohse) than the Rangers got from Matt Harrison.
But it's the Rangers bullpen that allowed Saturday's game to get out of hand. And it's the Rangers who now trail in this series.
"As an offense, we knew if our bullpen could stop their offense, we'd have a chance," Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus said.
On this night, it never happened.
Harrison can say that the Cardinals may never have scored in the fourth inning if not for first-base umpire Ron Kulpa's horribly missed call. He could (but didn't) say that two runs came home as a result of first baseman Mike Napoli's poor throw.
But the fact is that Harrison couldn't get out of that fourth inning, and the fact is that it was the seventh time in 13 postseason games that a Rangers starter has recorded 15 outs or less.
The Rangers trailed 5-0 when Harrison left. They got back to within 8-6 before Washington went to Ogando to start the sixth inning.
It wasn't until Pujols hit the first -- and longest -- of his three home runs off Ogando that the Rangers stopped having a real chance to win this game.
But you've really got to wonder if it turned because Harrison couldn't give the Rangers more innings. You've got to wonder if it turned because the Rangers had already asked their relievers (and especially Ogando) to throw so many pitches and so many innings just to get them to this point.
And mostly, you've got to wonder if what happened Saturday is a sign of what's to come, unless the Ranger starters can pitch deep into games for the rest of this World Series.
"I think what you saw from the first two games is that if the starter pitches well, the score's going to be under control," Game 1 starter C.J. Wilson said. "As a starting pitcher, you're trying to prevent that phone call down to the bullpen."
As a Rangers pitcher, you've also got to find a way to prevent Pujols from making more history.
"I think [Game 3] turned when Pujols was at the plate," Rangers reliever Darren Oliver said. "That's what he does."
Fair enough, but the Rangers faced a very dangerous hitter in the last round, too.
In fact, when Washington was asked Saturday night about Pujols' performance, he immediately referred to Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera.
"Between [Pujols] and Cabrera, you need to outlaw them," he said. "They're that good."
Cabrera hit .400 in his six ALCS games against the Rangers. He hit three home runs, drove in seven runs. And the Rangers, in large part because of their bullpen, won the series.
Pujols, with his great night Saturday, is now hitting .417 in the World Series, with the three home runs and six RBI.
Cabrera had a big night to beat the Rangers in Game 3 of the ALCS. The bullpen helped them recover to win the series.
Can it happen again?
"We're not going to be perfect every night," Adams said.
What you wonder after Saturday is whether they have enough left in the tank to be perfect a few more times.


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My review
Original recipe yields 4 servings
Based on a 2,000 calorie dietSee full nutrition
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I made this using imitation crab, and substituted the green pepper with green onion...turned out fantastic!!
Yum! Comes out perfect using imitation crab meat (sea legs or whatever fridge type they sell in your area). Did not add any salt but did add 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
My family loved this recipe. I was looking for something different to do with crab besides crabcakes. This one will be going in my recipe box to make again. Delicious!
It was ok I used what I had in hand which was the imitation crab meat, I'll try it again with actual crab meat next time


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My great-grandmother always said that her enemies never allowed her to have many children. She told me that I would have as many as I wanted, and she prayed that I would have many. She believed that until I tasted the afterbirth and said I did not want any more children I would have as many as I pleased. According to my great-grandmother, the baby is good luck and the afterbirth is bad luck.
One day during my first pregnancy my abdomen kept giving me a lot of pain and did not stop. I was trying to hide, but my mother-in-law found me and asked me what was the matter. She knew I was about to have a baby, so she took me to the mission house where we had our babies at almost no cost. Most of the wives went to the Christ Apostolic Church's mission to have their babies. 1 Prior to giving birth we would pay something like a nickel a week to the mission, which they would use to buy Dettol [an antiseptic] and other sanitary aids.
On the day I had the baby, there was no money in the house because my husband borrowed it from me to go to Lagos. I had the baby at noon and went home at four o'clock that afternoon. There was no money for a taxi, so my husband's mother and I walked home, a distance of about three kilometers. My mother-in-law carried the baby on her____________________


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What is it?
The PLX Devices Kiwi Wifi is an easy to use wireless OBD-II scanner which connects to iPhone and iPod Touch Devices.
The Verdict:
The PLX Devices Kiwi Wifi OBD-II scanner is a handy device, which makes OBD scanning and code reading simpler than its ever been before. However, its wireless accessibility is both a blessing and a burden. I would recommend this device based on its code-reading abilities more so than its day-to-day data reading capabilities.
See this product on the mp3Car Store HERE.
Whats in the box?
The Kiwi Wifi comes with the main OBD-II Module, a 6-foot OBD port cable, and a simple yet effective set of instructions.
The Kiwi Wifi device is a plug and play tool used to scan OBD-II data from modern automobiles using either an iPhone or iPod Touch (not included). The magic in the device is it uses an 802.11x wireless signal to send the data read from your OBD-II port to the Apple device. This means you can simply connect the OBD-II cable to your vehicles port, and tuck the Kiwi away. The device has a switch to turn the Kiwi on/off. This may come in handy if you are worried about power consumption (the device does constantly pull power from the OBD port in its ON state), but for most applications it shouldnt be necessary. The only other notable features of the device are a red light indicating the device power state and a green LINK light that indicates an iPod connection is present.
To complete the setup, one need go to "settings" on your iPod or iPhone device. Turn on wifi, and a wireless signal named PLXDevices should display after a quick signal search. Connect to that device (no encryption needed), then click the blue arrow to enter that particular connections settings. Click the Static button then enter an IP address of 192.168.0.11 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Save, and the setup is complete.
The Kiwi device is supported by various applications from the iTunes store. The instructions indicate that both popular apps, Rev and FuzzyCar, support the Kiwi. FuzzyCar supports all PID data and is quite a bit cheaper than the paid-for version of Rev, so that was my app of choice. Once installed, FuzzyCar ran a quick scan of my vehicles supported PIDs. Once the scan was done the information was displayed in a neat and clear fashion.
The ease of use of the Kiwi Wifi when paired with an iPod is amazing. The instruction booklet reads This Wont Take Long in bold print and it couldnt be more correct. Still, there are two issues that need be mentioned. In order to use the device, you must first manually connect to the PLXDevices wifi connection each time you want to use it. It would seem the applications should automatically switch when they are started but this is not the case. The bigger issue is the speed at which the information is updated. A standard serial OBD-II port will update information at nearly once per second. The Kiwi Wifi appears to be hindered by the wireless connection, as the information updates at close to once per ten seconds in my testing with FuzzyCar. This obviously makes information such as RPM and engine load % worthless. Even still, the PLX Devices Kiwi Wifi handles OBD-II well and does an excellent job of adding a handy feature to an already potent Apple device.
The Positive:
Super-fast installation routine
Supreme portability
Seamless integration with iPhone/iPod Touch
Wireless means less wiring and easier to stow away
Power switch to conserve energy
Bus (OBD-II) powered
The Negative:
Requires an external device (iPod or iPhone)
Slow data updates
Requires manual connection of the wireless device
No free application. Adds to the cost of the device.
The Verdict:
The PLX Devices Kiwi Wifi OBD-II scanner is a handy device which makes OBD scanning and code reading simpler than its ever been before. However, its wireless accessibility is both a blessing and a burden. I would recommend this device based on its code-reading abilities more so than its day-to-day data reading capabilities.
SSID: PLXDevices
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Port: 35000
Range: 50 ft (line of sight)
Antenna: Internal
Power Consumption: 0.7 Watts
Wifi Standard: 802.11a/b/g
Operating Temp: -15 to 100° C
Dimensions: 2.75x1.25x0.6 Inches
See this product on the mp3Car Store HERE.
Updated 01-05-2010 at 11:08 AM by Jensen2000
What is it?
A front end software that sits on top of Microsoft Windows, an interface between you and your car's infotainment. It allows you to play music, watch videos, assist in GPS navigation, listen to satellite radio, communicate with your bluetooth cellphone, respond to voice commands, display rear view camera, multiple media zones, etc. With it's strong emphasis on making it easy for programmers to make plugins, it can be used for controlling anything that's attached to your carpc through one common interface.
The Verdict:
Buy the software without GPS navigation and use a third party GPS navigation software. With the multitudes of plugins, integrating third party GPS software is easy and works well. Loading times are the longest I've experienced with any front end software but this won't be much of an issue if you use hibernation or suspend. If you don't have the time to make those other front end work correctly and just want something that works with support then I highly recommend you go this route. I like to thank mp3car and Centrafuse for this opportunity to make this review.
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
What's in the box?
I didn't receive a box or anything physical for this review, just an email message from mp3car.com with a serial key and where to register/download. I downloaded the software from www.centrafuse.com and registered my carpc hardware ID to it. A quick start PDF manual can be found after installation. For more documentation see the FAQ on their forum.
Test machine:
Intel D945GCLF2 dual core 1.6Ghz Atom processor, 512MB ram, 80GB Seagate EE25 Automotive HD 5400rpm, GPS BU-353, Windows XP
Set up:
Installation starts by visiting www.centrafuse.com and creating an account (not to be confused with the forum user account). Select the link called "Looking for your 2.0 licenses?". It will give you a link to download the 3.0 software by clicking on the "Get Installer Files". This is also the same web screen you use to register your hardware ID -- more on this later.
Before you install Centrafuse on your carpc, I highly recommend reinstalling a full copy of Windows if you plan on using voice control. My previous install of TinyXP Windows edition didn't allow voice control to function. If voice control isn't important to you and you want to continue using TinyXP, then you must enable "Windows Management Instrumentation" service for the hardware ID to function properly.
Installation is straight forward. Click on Centrafuse_30_1106.exe. It first installs Microsoft's framework 2.0 and SP1, reboots Windows, and restarts the installation again. Next, it will ask if you want optional voice control and blue tooth to be installed before finally installing Centrafuse. The next step is to install the GPS navigation portion by clicking on Centrafuse_NA_30_part1.exe. Installation took a while, but it required no further reboots. Software installation total time was eight minutes. When you run Centrafuse for the first time, it will inform you of your hardware ID. Write this down and visit www.centrafuse.com again to obtain a license. Centrafuse will email you a license file that needs to be copied to "\Program Files\Centrafuse\Centrafuse Auto".
Centrafuse does so many things so I figured it would be best if I'd make a short 17 minute video exploring what it does.
The screen shots from centrafuse are much better than mine, so please check them out here.
The Positive:
Extremely touch screen friendly with large buttons. You do not need a mouse in your car.Bluetooth cell phone interfaceGPS navigation lowers volume progressively before announcing next turn.Configuring the software is straight forward and very easy to do with it's nice GUI interface. No confusing .INI files to edit.Changing the current song to another is very easy to do without disrupting your current screen. For example, you're entering in an address in the navigation window and suddenly there's a song you don't want to listen to. No problem click on a music button and you can quickly switch to another song. Click on the button again and you're back to where you left off, undisturbed.Customizing the default skin can be modified easily if you want to rearrange some of the menus.Voice control works well, although I couldn't request a song by title (someone would need to write a plugin)No unexpected crashes, works well.
The Negative:
GPS navigation has many disappointments. Maps are dated from 2007. North America maps are divided into 10 regions, making things cumbersome. For example, you cannot select a destination to Detroit, Michigan from Windsor, Ontario because they're in different regions. Selecting gas, food, or hotel points of interest doesn't work if your map is set to Canada (bug). GPS navigation didn't work after immediately configuring the GPS device. I had to restart Centrafuse for the new settings to take effect.My loading times are a bit slow; 25 seconds from a cold start, or 14 seconds on a reload. My other front end software loads in about half the time.Memory usage has been 153 to 160 MB, about triple to what the other front end use. This higher memory usage directly influences the longer hibernation and read/write times. It takes approximately two seconds longer for hibernate to resume.No gestures feature -- a minor inconvenienceSurprised to see a slight pause between main menu screen changes, this either suggests I need either a more powerful graphics card or better CPU. This popular dual core Atom has never shown any weakness until now.
The Verdict:
Buy the software without GPS navigation and use a third party GPS navigation software. With the multitudes of plugins available, integrating third party GPS software is easy and works well. Loading times are the longest I've experienced with any front end software, but this won't be much of an issue if you use hibernation or suspend modes. If you don't have the time to make those other front end software applications work correctly and just want something that works and has support then I highly recommend you go with Centrafuse Auto. I'd like to thank mp3car and Centrafuse for the opportunity to make this review.
Minimum: 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM (note: my system required 351MB for Windows XP + Centrafuse 3)
Recommended: 1.5GHz processor, 1 GB RAM
Updated 12-30-2009 at 01:30 PM by Jensen2000
What is it?
A USB based sound card with SoundMAX Superbeam array microphone.
The Verdict:
Most parts for any CarPC tend to run for a minimum of $50. With the bundle coming in at just less than $50, this is a value for anyone looking to add a sound card and microphone to a system. The microphone is clearly the more valuable part in the bundle and works very well in most environments. The straightforward installation and good sound with impressive microphone pickup make this a good buy.
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
Whats in the box?
PureAudio USB Sound Card
Soundmax Microphone
CD Driver(Mini CD Wont work in slot load CDRom)
This product is very basic, almost too basic. With only headphone and microphone jacks you are not able to add additional audio in connections. Because of this all testing of the sound card was done on a home PC, the microphone was attached to the internal sound card in my CarPC. This allowed for Audio IN and my HD Radio to continue to work. The cable on the microphone is long(~84), this is very handy when connecting to a sound card that is in the trunk.
The Positive:
The microphone works very well, and the length of cable is very helpful. The install is also very easy once you download the software from their website (http://www.andreaelectronics.com). I tested voice commands with the top down on the convertible in a very loud garage and it recognized all the commands on first try. This is a drastic improvement over most microphones I have used.
The Negative:
The shape of the microphone is designed to sit on top of a monitor, but it does not come with any double sided tape or Velcro to keep it in place. The sound card works but without an Audio In, I am unable to connect external radio sources to my PC.
The Verdict:
Most parts for any CarPC tend to run for a minimum of $50. With the bundle coming in at just less than $50, this is a value for anyone looking to add a sound card and microphone to a system. The microphone is clearly the more valuable part in the bundle and works very well in most environments. The straightforward installation and good sound with impressive microphone pickup make this a good buy.
SuperbeamArray Microphone Specifications Acoustic
Microphone ConfigurationTwo unidirectional microphones with
individual channels to a stereo outputRecommended operating distance12 - 48 (Varies with application)Acoustic signal reduction @ 1 KHz and 180º>10 dBElectrical Characteristics
Mic bias Supply Voltage for rated 4 VDC
sensitivity4 VDCOperating Mic bias Supply Voltage Range 2.5 to 5 VDC
(with up to 3 dB sensitivity variation)2.5 to 5 VDCSupply series resistor2 KOhms +/- 0.5KOperating Current (each channel)0.6 mAOutput Impedance @ 1 KHz
Updated 12-30-2009 at 12:09 PM by Heather
What is it?
The Inelmatic XF700 is a 7 16:9 high-brightness touch-screen monitor. This monitor has multiple output options, transflective technologies, and a unique and optimized form-factor.
The Verdict:
The Inelmatic XF700 is a well thought-out piece of automotive computing hardware. From the screen to the shell you can tell Inelmatic designed it for Car PC use. If it can survive the name-recognition of competing devices, I truly believe there is a new best of class in the 7 touch-screen market.
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
Whats in the box?
The XF700 comes with an instruction manual, VESA mount, an attachable stylus pointer, and a unique single-loom wire which includes connectors for power, USB, VGA input, composite input, S-Video input, rear camera input, and a current-sensing auto-switch wire.
The XF700 is the latest of the high-brightness touch-friendly monitors to hit the mobile computer scene. Upon opening the box and getting the monitor in my hands, I immediately noticed how solid the monitor feels. This indicates to me that the build quality should be stellar and that the XF700 could potentially be built to withstand the harsh automotive environments. Another improvement that immediately stood out is the single-wire design. There is only a single wire protruding from the back of the XF700. The wire is flexible, and sticks out of the rear of the unit, allowing for greater installation flexibility than most competitors offer. This wire then latches securely to its counterpart, which allows an array of connection methods. The XF700 offers VGA inputs, 2 sets of composite video inputs, 1 set of audio inputs, a separate rear camera input, and for even greater flexibility the manufacturer has included a single wire current-sensing switch wire. In fact, the only connection method that seems to be missing is DVI. Powering the device is more flexible than its competition as well, as the XF700 allows any power source from 9-30VDC. This removes the requirement of a stable 12v source.
Of course, the most important feature of any touch-screen monitor is whats on the screen, and XF700 shines through in this regard. The touch-screen is transflective and appears to shy away dust and fingerprints better than competing units. Installation of the touch-screen is plug-and-play, and the software which controls the touch-screen is the same as the Lilliput and Xenarc units. The high-brightness of the LCD provides a crisp and beautiful display even in direct sunlight. The 629 Lilliput in my car couldnt come close to matching the brightness and image quality of the XF700.
Even my sunlight readable Acer laptop doesnt match the quality of the XF700 in the brightest conditions.
The native resolution of the XF700 is 800x480, however it seems to handle 800x600 and even 1024x768 without much hassle. The display quality is the best Ive seen to date within the 7 monitor market.
The XF700 has several buttons on the front, which at first detract from the beauty of its design. However, I find the buttons work better in the car than those of the Lilliput and Xernarc devices. They sit flush on the frame of the monitor, and provide a very tactile click each time a button is pressed. The buttons do things like power the display, toggle the built-in 3-step gamma, and open up the on-screen menu. This menu allows far more customization than competing units.
The Positive:
High-quality beautiful display even in direct sunlight
Installation-friendly wiring
Built-in rear camera support, with multiple auto-switch options
Easy to use 3 stage gamma
500:1 contrast ratio
Native resolution of 800x480 Auto-power on when VGA signal is detected
Flexible wiring options
Shock and vibration resistant for reliable car installations
The Negative:
No DVI input
Still has the bright blue No VGA screen at upon powering the device
No remote control?
The Verdict:
The Inelmatic XF700 is a well thought-out piece of automotive computing hardware. From the screen to the shell you can tell Inelmatic designed it for Car PC use. If it can survive the name-recognition of competing devices, I truly believe there is a new best of class in the 7 touch-screen market.
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Colors: 256k Native Resolution: 800x480px VGA Modes: 640x480 to 1024x768 Contrast: 500:1 Inputs: VGA, 2 x Composite Video Optional Audio: 2 x 1W (stereo) Touch Panel: Resistive 4 wires. Endurance >2M Touch. Optional 5 wires Power Supply: 9-30VDC automotive car/truck suitable Power Consumption: 6W Dimensions: 183x125x31mm Dimensions (screen): 152x94mm Enclosure: Aluminum chassis/rear. PVC-ABS front Operation Temperature: -20°C to 70°C Max (-10°C to 60°C continuous) Vibrations: 1G 2-500Hz Shock: 20G 11ms Drop: 10cm Max
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
Updated 12-26-2009 at 07:57 AM by Jensen2000
What is OBDLink?
OBDLink is the latest in a line of PC based scan tools manufactured by scantool.net. A scan tool is a device which can be used to gain access to vehicle onboard diagnostics and engine management systems to acquire data on engine faults and real time engine running parameters and can also be used for data logging and dyno-testing (dependent on software application used).
The Verdict:
In my opinion OBDLink is a great device, in fact probably the best I have come across without having to spend lots of money. OBDLnk is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, can be integrated with a vast number of software packages, and can even be used on the new Windows 7 operating system. The device is very easy to set up and use. Great value product, excellent warranty and excellent product support.
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
Package Contents (Basic package):
Regular Price: $99.95
OBDLink scan tool
1.8m (6 feet) USB cable
1.8m (6 feet) OBDII Cable
Quick start guide
Installation CD
The Plan:
From the offset I was aiming to make this review as clear and informative as I could manage with the hardware and software at my disposal and also trying to think of any questions that someone may ask so
.. Here goes.
Operating systems: XP and Windows 7
Software packages: ScanTool.net (free), ScanXL Pro, Touchscan and ScanMaster.
The test vehicles: manufactured between 1997 and 2008 in the European sector.
Specification (from manufacturers website):
USB Interface
Bluetooth (optional extra) up to 100m/330Ft
Baud rates from 9600 to 1.4M Baud.
Supports ALL legislated OBD protocols
Compatible with more software than any other scan tool
Extended command set allowing the tool to perform enhanced diagnostics that are not possible with ELM327 based scan tools.
User upgradeable via free downloads
Can be powered from OBD or USB for even easier firmware upgrades.
Improved automatic protocol detection algorithm
Smart keep-alive algorithm helps ensure a stable connection on ISO and KWP vehicles
Large CAN memory buffer allows the scan tool to receive large amounts of data
Greatly increased data throughput delivers faster screen updates and more graph points
Dimensions: 3.75" x 1.7" (95 mm x 43 mm)
Right angled OBD connector $4.95
Bluetooth transceiver (Integrated into OBDLink) $49.95
Bluetooth dongle (For the computer side) $14.95
ScanTool.net protective carry case $39.95
OBDLink Setup:
Upon opening up the package I set about the first installation on a system running XP. Following the quick start guide I was able to quickly and easily install the drivers and the free software provided with no problems. This took approx 2-3 minutes to install, very quick and easy.
I did however notice that steps 2 (Connecting interface to the car) and 3 (Finding the Diagnostic socket) were the wrong way around on the quick start guide. I informed Vitaliy and the quickstart guide has been revised..
1. Insert the disc provided into the disc drive
2. The disc should open automatically. If not, go to My Computer, right click CD drive and click Explore. Then, double click on setup.exe.
3. When the opening screen pops up, select the OBDLink interface from the list on the left of the screen.
4. The next step is to install the drivers, in the top right hand side of the screen under the DRIVERS menu select the system you are running.
NOTE: If you are running Windows 7, then the drivers contained within the disc wont work. I contacted Vitaliy who informed me that the Windows 7 drivers can be downloaded from ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP and will be available soon from scantool.net.
5. Click on the next button to install the drivers.
In the case of any problems arising when using OBDLink there is plenty of help available to get the problem sorted.
Available for download on the Scantool.net website is two flow charts to help diagnose connection trouble. These can be found under the download section or by using the links bellow.
Also available for troubleshooting is two programs provided on the disc supplied with the interface. One of the programs is used to find he device COM port and Baud Rate to enable communication between the interface and the computer.
The second program is used to troubleshoot ECU connection problems.
Also on the disc is a link to the ScanTool.net support forum where assistance can be sought from other members or ScanTool.net staff.
Assistance may also be sought from the mp3car.com forum.
Firmware update
Firmware updates are made available for download from the ScanTool.net website to fix bugs, add new features, etc.
These firmware updates can be found here.
The firmware updates come as a compressed ZIP file, so the first step to perform the upgrade is to extract the contents of the ZIP file. To extract the files you can either click on the button at the top of the screen with Extract all files or you can click on the file with name StnFirmwareupdater.
Once the files are extracted to a folder of your choice, open the folder and click on the STNFirmwareUpdater file and the updater application will launch.
In order to perform the update you will have to specify the COM port for the device.
If you are unsure of which COM port the device uses, you use the STN Finder utility on the disc supplied with the interface.
Once you specify the COM port, click Update Firmware and the application will commence the update.
The freeware:
When you open up the free software package provided with the interface, you are required to select the COM port and baud rate for the interface.
If you are unsure about either of these, the data could be found using the link on the driver CD. Click on STN Finder and follow the instructions.
For some reason, I could only get the interface to work at 38,400 Baud with the free software. No faster, No slower.
I contacted Vitaliy who came back with The free software does not switch the device baud rate, like for instance ScanXL does. The bottleneck is on the OBD side, and we found that increasing the baud rate from say 38.4k to 115.2k increases performance only marginally (in most cases, not noticeable for the end user)
In the free software package the freeze frame and test data are not implemented in the current version. The free software is only useful for the basic reading and erasing trouble codes and viewing sensor outputs.
Purchase software:
I tested the OBDLink interface with additional software packages to test the functions, the packages I used were: ScanXL Pro, TouchScan and ScanMaster. All three of these packages worked fine with the interface. So although the free software provided with the device is pretty limited to what it can do, there are a vast number of packages available to utilise the full functionality of the device and to meet your specific needs.
ScanXL Pro:
Price: $119.95
Installation: ScanXL Pro was pretty straightforward to install and register and only took a few minutes to complete. I also successfully installed ScanXL Pro onto my system running Windows 7.
Details: ScanXL Pro has a wide range of functions (as shown in the screenshots bellow) to utilise the full functionality of OBDLink, these functions include:
View and record sensor data
Read and delete error codes
Read freeze frame data
Dyno and drag performance data,
Dashboard / gauges
Vehicle manager
Alerts to give audible indication when a specified parameter goes outside its normal operating range
Customizable graphs, maps and gauges
ScanXL also has plug-ins to enable enhanced diagnostics on GM and Ford vehicles.
When using the dashboard function the gauges move pretty smoothly, which greatly improves the appearance of the dash (jumpy gauges are very annoying).
The Dyno performance data can only be used with vehicles with manual transmission. To use the dyno function you will have to enter the weight of the vehicle and the wheel sizes.
Most parts of the software can be customized or configured enabling you for example to change the colour to match your dash, or scaling items into proportion for your screen.
I have successfully installed ScanXL Pro onto a system running Windows 7.
ScanXL Pro would be good for integrating into a carputer system; however it may be a little fiddly pressing some of the tabs along the top of the screen using a 7 or 8 touch screen due to the size of the tabs.
Price: $69.95
Installation is fairly straightforward; it only takes a few minutes to set up the package then register your license information.
Automatic, hands-off protocol detection
Real-time data, available in the form of tables, graphs, and gauges
Reads all generic and manufacturer-specific DTC's
Database of over 4200 generic DTCs, and over 3600 manufacturer-specific DTCs
Can be used to turn off the "Check Engine" light (MIL), and clear all emissions-related diagnostic information
Oxygen sensor test results
Continuous and non-continuous monitor test results
VIN, Calibration ID, In-Use Performance Tracking
Multi-language support: Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Serbian, and Spanish.
Metric and English units of measure
Printable diagnostic reports
Data logging in CSV format
Fuel gauge
ScanMaster is a fairly basic package and does not include many graphics and not very driver friendly. Not suitable for use on a small touch screen due to the tiny buttons/tabs along the top of the screen. ScanMaster would be more suited for use on a laptop for diagnostic purposes only.
The package offers a limited customizable skin where you can choose one of 36 colour schemes.
Price: $24.95
Description: TouchScan has a fairly limited set of functions, such as:
Basic reading/erasing of trouble codes
Logging vehicle speed and fuel rate (gal/hr)
Digital dashboard
This software package could be useful for a dedicated digital Dashboard.
The buttons/tabs on the screen are well sized for easy use on a 7 touch screen.
Vehicle compatibility:
I tested the OBDLink on several cars of different manufacturer, produced between 1997 and 2008:
* 2008 Honda Accord 2.2 (diesel) * 2007 Peugeot 4007 2.2 (diesel)
* 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.0 (petrol) * 2001 Renault Clio 1.2 (petrol)
* 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 (petrol) * 2000 Toyota Yaris 1.0 (petrol)
* 1997 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 (petrol)
All the cars I tested the OBDLink on with exception of the VW Golf worked fine with the interface. The problem I found with the VW Golf was that it was not fully OBDII compliant.
The right angled OBD connector and Bluetooth option would be useful for integrating OBDLink into a Carputer setup.
In vehicles where the diagnostic connector is located under the dash you will find that when using the straight connector it sticks out close to your knee and the cable hangs down into the footwell. The right angled OBD connector will help keep the cable out of the way under the dash away from your legs etc also making it easier to hide away the cable/connector.
By using the Bluetooth option the installation speed and ease is improved. You can save yourself time and effort by not having to rip off some of your trim to feed cables to your computer setup.
The Bluetooth option would be good for use on a laptop to perform diagnostic tests. What I found when going to take the vehicle for a test run is, where the diagnostic socket sticks out under the dash, the cable hangs over the drivers legs and across the gear stick/handbrake to the passenger seat where the laptop is. The interface would still be in the foot well area but it can be tied up out of the way. It will also give you more mobility, e.g. you can have the laptop in the engine compartment when you are testing sensors etc.
90 day unconditional money back guarantee
3 year repair/replacement warranty
Compatible with a vast amount of software packages
Great customer support via ScanTool.net forum
Great quality product
Easy to install and use
Works on Windows 7 (additional drivers required, see above)
Larger than ElmScan 5 serial
The Verdict:
In my opinion OBDLink is a great device, in fact probably the best I have come across without having to spend lots of money. OBDLnk is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, can be integrated with a vast number of software packages, and can even be used on the new Windows 7 operating system. The device is very easy to set up and use. Great value product, excellent warranty and excellent product support.
I would like to send out a big thanks to MP3Car.com for the opportunity to review this product, Vitaliy from ScanTool.net for all the support provided during testing and to Palmer Performance Engineering (scanXL), WGSoft (ScanMaster) and OCTech (TouchScan) for donating some additional software to assist the review.
If anyone has any queries regarding anything I have written or need assistance with something let me know and I'll help if I can.
I will be carrying out more testing/ reviewing of OBDLink, ScanXL, ScanMaster and Touchscan and will post my progress on the forum. If anyone has any questions that they would like answers to, let me know and I'll do some testing to try and find out the answer.
See this product on the mp3Car Store here.
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UWM's "Book of Rhymes" features nationally-known poets
In its second season, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's annual open-mic talent show, "Book of Rhymes," is growing into one of the city's best poetry and song showcases. This year's event features two nationally recognized artists: comedian, poet and singer Spoken Reason, and UW poet Jasmine Mans.
Mans, 21, shot to stardom in 2010 after her now-infamous performance of the poem "Nicki Minaj" at the school's "Stomp Da Madness" event. Her fiery critique of the rap star sparked a massive online debate, and the video became an Internet sensation, garnering the sociology major national attention and 500,000 views on YouTube. »Read Full Article
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PAWTUCKET ŌĆö You can't help but laugh when Gil Dolman explains how he came to enlist in the U.S. Navy at age 17. He does so in such a Pawtucket way.
ŌĆ£I joined up to get away from all the creeps, the bullies,ŌĆØ the 59-year-old lifetime city resident offered. ŌĆ£I had been living in Prospect Heights, and I was always in fights. I didn't start them, of course; there were just kids in the heights in the 1960s and '70s who wanted to beat me up. They'd do that because they wanted to take my lunch money, or because I was hanging out with a girl, whatever.
PAWTUCKET ŌĆö While noting there are a lot of variables ŌĆö chief among them being the governor's proposed meals tax increase ŌĆö School Department officials are expressing a cautious optimism about the school budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
PAWTUCKET ŌĆö A male suspect who crashed a party on March 4 and then threw a beer bottle through a window, seriously injuring a man sitting nearby, was arrested by Pawtucket Police on Monday and charged with felony assault.
Adilson Fernandes, 30, of Mansfield Street, Providence, was identified by Pawtucket Police as the suspect in the incident, said Major Arthur Martins. Fernandes was arraigned Monday in District Court on the charges and surety bail was set at $2,500.
PAWTUCKET ŌĆö Of all the people she's wanted to tell about her participation in an elite NASA-sponsored educational program, 37-year-old Jodi Perron wishes she could relay the news to her former guidance counselor at Cumberland High School.
That woman, now deceased, had grounded Perron's freshman dreams of pursuing a course of study that could have lead her to become a rocket scientist at the famed U.S. space center.
EAST PROVIDENCE ŌĆö The Rev. Jennifer Pedrick, rector of the Church of the Epiphany in Rumford, is among five preliminary candidates selected to stand for election as the 13th Bishop of Rhode Island, officials with the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island announced Monday.
PAWTUCKET ŌĆö Ask Jessica McLaughlin her highlight as a Tolman High cheerleader in the early 2000s, and she answers immediately.
ŌĆ£We went to the AmeriCheer National Championships at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. my senior year (2003), and we actually made it to the finals,ŌĆØ the still-perky McLaughlin explained. ŌĆ£We ended up fifth in the country out of 18 teams, and I still think about it. I remember the pressure of making it to the final round, and the feeling of accomplishment that came with it.
Margot E. Lavender
PAWTUCKET- Lavender, Margot E. 68 died Monday March 12, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late John Lavender.
Born in Providence a daughter of the late John and Blanche (Pechie) Mistowski. She lived in Pawtucket for the past 10years and prior to that lived most of her life in Smithfield.
Mrs. Lavender was a C.N.A. for many years.
She leaves three sons Seann L. Jackson of West Warwick, Ryan L. Jackson of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and Cory L. Jackson of Cranston, two grandchildren.
Charles O. Black
THE VILLAGES, FL - Charles O. Black, 78, of English Ivy Circle and formerly of Cumberland, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at home. He was the beloved husband of Dorothea "Dot" (Hodgkinson) Black. Mr. and Mrs. Black were married for 55 years.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Stanley T. and Marion (Richardson) Black, he had lived in Cumberland for 30 years, Lincoln for 3 years, Sandwich, MA for 3 years before moving to Ft. Myers, FL in April, 1995. He has lived at The Villages, FL for the past 5 years.
Barbara Milloy
PAWTUCKET- Barbara (Ogilvie) Milloy, 86, March 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Milloy, Jr.
Mother of Adrina B. Barlog.
Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Services at 10 a.m. in Calvin Presbyterian Church, Angell Rd., Cumberland. Interment, Highland Memorial Park. VISITATION Friday 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the church. Full obituary:
Sandra J. Lutynski
LINCOLN- Sandra J. Lutynski (Dawson) 69, of Nottingham Drive passed away peacefully Thursday March 8, 2012 with her loving family by her side at Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island.
Born in Pawtucket she was a beloved daughter of the late Robert W. and Stephania A. (Sroka) Dawson. She lived in Lincoln for the past 20 years and was formerly of Cranston.
Gerald L. Moniz
PAWTUCKET- Gerald "Jerry" L. Moniz, 41, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 9, 2012 after a heroic battle with leukemia. Jerry is survived by his wife, Missy, the love of his life.
He is also survived by his best friend and only son Jerry Moniz Jr, and three amazing daughters, Kelsey Davenport, Jalen and Rowan Moniz.
The son of the late Dolores and Henrique Moniz Sr, Jerry will be greatly missed by his devoted sisters Elaine Marrero and Diane Moniz Reed, and his loving brother, Henry Moniz Jr.
Erbano "Al" Cabral
Pawtucket - Erbano "Al" Cabral, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (Lopes)Cabral. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel and Antonia (Francisco) Cabral. Mr. Cabral worked over 30 years as a foreman and crane
PAWTUCKET. Elizabeth Barney-Robidou, 78, formerly of Maynard St. Passed away Friday after an illness. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Bedard) Goyette. She was a lifelong resident of the city and had been employed at the former Clover Bead for several years.
Thomas Poniatowski
S. Kingstown - Thomas S. Poniatowski, 54, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2012. Son of Marion E. (Dyer) Poniatowski and the late Stanley F. Poniatowski. He was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy and attended CCRI. Besides his loving mother, he is survived by one sister Katherine P. Jacques and her husband Steven and family of Needham, Ma., two brothers Stephen F. Poniatowski and his wife Nancy and family of Rockville, RI and James J. Poniatowski of Charlestown,RI.
PROVIDENCE ŌĆö The drive for five ran out of gas.
Mount St. CharlesŌĆÖs bid for a fifth straight state crown and 43rd in its storied history came up short on Monday night in Game 3 of its best-of-three State Championship series with Bishop Hendricken.
The Hawks, who had lost to the Mounties in three of the last four title series, were finally able to take home a championship at their rivalŌĆÖs expense before a full house at Providence CollegeŌĆÖs Schneider Arena by grabbing a 5-2 win.
PAWTUCKET ŌĆö With the dramatic way the front end of the van was embedded into the cement wall of a North Bend Street building, it was hard to believe that someone could have fled the scene. But flee they did, and Pawtucket Police are searching for the mystery driver who was involved in the two-car crash that took place at the intersection of Cottage Street and Central Avenue on Sunday at around 10:30 p.m.
Joe GardnerŌĆÖs return to the super middleweight ranks was a triumphant one.
The Woonsocket Boxing Club veteran, who went 0-3 as a light heavyweight a year ago, returned to the win column in his old weight class this past weekend on Big Six EntertainmentŌĆÖs ŌĆśWhoŌĆÖs Next?ŌĆÖ card at the R.I. Convention Center in Providence.
Gardner seized an all-Blackstone Valley showdown with PawtucketŌĆÖs Rameil Shelton by claiming a four-round unanimous-decision victory by scores of 40-36, 39-37, and 39-37.
You read and hear the names of highly visible, sought-after recruits only to see later in the same sentence that Ed Cooley is right there in the trenches, making inroads with the Jakarr Sampsons of the world.
WARWICK ŌĆö Central Falls Receiver Robert Flanders extolled the virtues of municipal bankruptcy Saturday, telling the RI Statewide Coalition that it ŌĆ£is not a horrible thing; it is a thing we ought to be doing.ŌĆØ
On a Friday evening these days, just a handful of members belonging to the Alphonse Yelle Post No. 9 of the American Legion get together at the Post Home at 20 Railroad St.
The reasons they gather together haven't really changed since the post was founded by Manville soldiers returning home from World War I, but it does seem fewer of today's returning warriors have the time or willingness to maintain lasting friendships at a post.


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Brevard Council gives OK to moped shop
Published: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 9:33 p.m.
BREVARD City Council paved the way for a local businessman to sell mopeds at his dealership on Asheville Highway by changing language in the citys Unified Development Ordinance.
Current zoning regulations require him to sell his merchandise indoors unless planning department staff can work out a way to allow it.
A UDO is similar to a land-use plan, which outlines how property is zoned and what it can be used for. Council agreed to modify regulations in the UDO dealing with planned developments such as traditional neighborhood developments.
The issue arose when G&G Motorsports applied for a business permit to open a moped dealership on the site of the former Carolina Cay Seafood business across the road from Twin Dragons Chinese restaurant, said Brevard Planning Director Josh Freeman.
The area where G&G Motorsports wants to operate is currently zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use, Freeman said. That zoning designation is typically found in a downtown area and not along a corridor under the citys UDO.
Where he (G&G Motorsports owner) put his business, vehicle sales were not allowed, but the compromise is, he can sell it there, but not have it displayed outside? Mayor Jimmy Harris asked.
Yes, Freeman answered.
City planning department staffers felt the change was a good compromise, the planning director said, adding that the only other alternative is to rezone the area to industrial or corridor mixed use.
Harris said he was not in favor of rezoning the corridor area where the business is trying to locate. But requiring the business to display its wares indoors when there is a car dealership just down the highway from the site that is allowed to display vehicles outdoors doesnt seem to make sense.
After they approved the ordinance change, council members instructed the citys planning staff to look at other ways for the business to operate without having to display its products indoors.
Freeman said planning staff wanted council to move ahead with the measure to allow the businessman to go ahead and get his permit to open the dealership. The business has delayed its opening for several months while city planners worked out the UDO issue, he said.
In other business, council members:
Approved a joint resolution with the Transylvania County Board of Commissioners and the Rosman Board of Aldermen honoring the memory of Private First Class Cody J. Eggleston, of Eugene, Ore. Eggleston, who is married to Karie Eggleston, of Brevard, died Oct. 24, 2008, in Bethesda, Md., of wounds he suffered on Oct. 16 in Iraq. Eggleston was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainright, Alaska.
Approved a resolution authorizing City Manager Joe Albright to arrange for the installation of pedestrian signals at the Osborne Road/Asheville Highway intersection.
Approved a resolution for an agreement for consulting services with Jordan, Jones and Goulding Inc., for the solids handling upgrades project at the citys wastewater treatment plant.
Approved a request for re-allocation of funds in the city police department budget for updating the Police Information Network hardware/software.
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Western Branch Diesel serves users of Detroit Diesel, MTU, and all other diesel engines. We also perform service on Allison automatic transmissions and all related equipment in the most professional manner possible with our highly trained staff – while maintaining our integrity and providing the most cost effective and comprehensive solutions for our customers. Above all, we strive to improve the lives of our employees, business partners, and the communities in which we live and work.
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During his 8 years with our expansive WBD family, Rob Miltz's kind-hearted presence and wisdom was enjoyed by many. Rob touched the hearts of literally hundreds of individuals throughout his career stretching back to his time spent in several positions with Volvo Marine, Detroit Diesel and MTU before becoming President of Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales which preceded his career with Western Branch Diesel. Rob accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer of WBD in 2012, where he assumed the executive position overseeing relationships with all our OEM's, branches, managers and a great deal of our over 300 technicians and employees. An avid sailor and family man, Rob was also a great leader, an amazing friend, and a genuine joy to be around – always able to lift someone's spirits or brighten their day. He will deeply be missed. Read More.


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Huntington's disease is a devastating, incurable disorder that results from the death of certain neurons in the brain. Its symptoms show as progressive changes in behavior and movements.
The neurodegenerative disease is caused by a defect in the huntingtin gene (Htt) that causes an abnormal expansion in a part of DNA, called a CAG codon or triplet that codes for the amino acid glutamine. A healthy version of the Htt gene has between 20 and 23 CAG triplets. The mutational expansion in Htt can lead to long repeats of the CAG triplet, resulting in the mutant protein having a long sequence of several glutamine residues called a polyglutamine tract. This CAG triplet expansion in unrelated genes is the root of at least nine neurodegenerative disorders, including Huntington's disease.
Rohit Pappu, PhD, professor of biomedical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, and his colleagues in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and in the School of Medicine, are working to understand how expanded polyglutamine tracts form the types of supramolecular structures that are presumed to be toxic to neurons a feature that polyglutamine expansions share with proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
In recent work, Pappu and his research team showed that the amino acid sequences on either side of the polyglutamine tract within Htt can act as natural gatekeepers because they control the fundamental ability of polyglutamine tracts to form structures that are implicated in cellular toxicity. The results were published in PNAS Early Edition Nov. 25.
"These are progressive onset disorders," Pappu says. "The longer the polyglutamine tract gets, the more severe the disease, and the symptoms worsen with age. Our results are exciting because it means that any success we have in mimicking the effects of naturally occurring gatekeepers would be a significant step forward. And mechanistic studies are import
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Adding to my previous post, after further research today:
Lumina Capital Corp owns 35% of issued stock of Anfield. Lumina's portfolio broken down as follows:
1- Anfield Nickel Corp $62.41M/ 15,005,976 shares / 1,765,000 shares recently purchased / 71.54% of portfolio
2- CB Gold Inc $13.54M /10,000,000 shares / 10,000,000 shares recently purchased/ 15.52 % of portfolio
3- Kivalliq Energy Corp $11.11M / 31,435,714 shares/ 8,650,000 recently purchased/ 12.73% of portfolio
4- Blue Sky Uranium Corp $0.18M/ 1,069,245 shares held / 0.21% of portfolio
Anfield represents 71.5% of Lumina Capitals Investment portfolio. They utilize loans typically structured near 10% to their 'sister' company's instead of owning physical stock like above. (ref recent loans to LCC and ANF in the past).
Do we really think Lumina Capital will let ANF fail, given such large representation??? Their ownership in ANF provides a very reliable back stop, limiting much of the downside, in my opinion.
There are some deep pockets at Lumina who will surely dress up ANF over and over until the right price is fetched.


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Prince Harry sends congratulations to Jamie McDonald for Canada marathon
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Prince Harry's private secretary has written to Tredworth charity fundraiser Jamie McDonald to congratulate him on his 5,000 mile run across Canada.
Edward Lane Fox Esq, private secretary to Prince Harry, wrote: "Dear Jamie, Prince Harry has been made aware of the huge achievements you have completed in aid of such worthy causes as Great Ormond Street.
"His Royal Highness was very impressed with your appetite for pain and have me wish you every success in future endeavours."
The letter is dated January 28 -just days before Jamie completed the charity run on February 3.
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Why are you so invested?
Because I know what it is like to be terrified of having a child and to be broken from having your life change in a moment. I know that her reaction is abnormal. She doesn't deserve to be looked down on for having a normal reaction to a traumatic life changing event. I don't think that she deserves to be bullied because of her reaction. There is nothing worse than looking for support when you feel like you are overwhelmed and being talked down to or bullied because of your feelings. OP shouldn't have to deal with that especially on a support board.
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Hope it turns out well for you in the end. There's a chance it's wrong and if not, people with DS are awesome anyways. I know it's not your idea of a perfect baby, but once it's here I'm sure you will think it's perfect as is.
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On Wednesday Freshman GOP Rep. Bob Dold (Ill) did something unheard of in contemporary politics: he introduced a bill to protect Planned Parenthood from efforts to defund the health care provider.
As Laura Bassett reports, H.R. 5650, the Protecting Women's Access to Health Care Act prevents lawmakers from blocking Title X family planning funds to Planned Parenthood because some clinics provide abortion services. So far eight state legislatures have voted to defund Planned Parenthood for so-called "taxpayer-funded abortions." This is despite the fact that the Hyde Amendment prevents the government from using taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions.
But Republicans argue that awarding Title X or Medicaid dollars to Planned Parenthood for cancer screenings, STD testing and birth control frees up other money that it will use for abortion services. Interestingly they don't make this same argument when awarding federal dollars to religious organizations who provide social charity work yet do not want to abide by civil rights laws, such as Catholic-affiliated entities.
The proposed legislation specifically provides that when it comes to participation in the Title X program, health care providers, including Planned Parenthood, cannot be discriminated against and excluded in receiving those dollars simply because they choose to offer additional services separate and distinct from Title X.
Dold's larger goal is to "bring both sides together" in support of Planned Parenthood and to education people about the importance of the Title X program. Unfortunately it's clear his party has no interest in hearing about the more than five million low income Americans served by Title X. Mitt Romney has already pledged to "get rid of" the provider while Republicans at both the federal and state level continue to single out the provider for attack.
And these are all the more reasons to support Rep. Dold's efforts, regardless of party affiliation. This is sensible and unfortunately necessary legislation and it is astonishing to see a Republican introduce such a bill in today's anti-science, anti-woman party of the right. Let's hope this signals a resistance from within the party to the anti-woman, anti-science platform of the GOP.
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Thank you Rep. Dodd. It is nice to see that there are some Republicans who haven't turned into women-hating lunatics. I used to be a staunch Republican until the extreme right took over the party. Now I am an Independent who finds herself voting more and more for Democrats. One day I may return to the fold if Republicans return to the center where they belong.
If more women don't realize that THEIR rights are swiftly being taken away by the narrow minded politicians, and if they don't act by voting them out of office, there will come a day when women will ask themselves, what happened to my rights?? By that time it will be too late. The future of women who have to put up with all this injustice of being attacked on contraception, abortion, and closing the Planned Parenthood offices which have helped with cancer screenings, pregnancies and many others is leading them down the path to second class citizenship. Sex Education should be MANDATORY. Women have so much power but they don't realize it, and if they do they don't use it. If women went on strike in the kitchen and the bedroom, I believe things would change quickly and for the better. Look at the voting records of all the politicians and use the Power of YOUR VOTE to keep the politicians that are fighting for your equal rights in and remove any politician of any party that tries to take away your rights. Use Google and utube to find answers for your questions. I Googled if Romney was ever for abortions and found out in 2002 he was definitely PRO CHOICE . Dont believe me? See for yourself.
Thank you for your courage, Rep. Dodd.
Now where are the voices of the other Republicans who woiuld be willing to stand up for the rights of women, children, the elderly, etc. ? If their voices are being drowned out, they will jsut have to yell louder !
I am in total support of this courageous young representative. The Republican cry for family values is seen to be a shallow lie when they try to defund Planned Parenthood across the board, an organization that seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for women where it comes to family planning and family happiness. But there has always been a certain Christian agenda with their support of "family values". They mean Christian values, even when those values imprison women and seek to push them back down into submission to men. They certainly do not support liberal family values that see women as equal to men as heads of household.
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Who gets to determine what falls into that loaded term?
Jacques Fresco has his ideas.
I'm sure many educators around the world along with parents have other ideas of what should be taught.
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I grew up in a Buddhist family.
I myself don't believe in any religion.
As far as I'm concerned, religion is just a tool for mass control of people in terms of behavior / beliefs /etc.
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LOS ANGELES — Federal regulators announced another recall of children's jewelry with high levels of the toxic metal cadmium Monday, also saying they've expanded their investigation in an effort to keep dangerous items off store shelves.
A spokesman for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said its inspectors at 10 of the nation's largest ports are now screening children's jewelry, typically imported from China, for cadmium.
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Judge Victoria Chaney, who presided over the 2007 trial and has since been elevated to the state's appellate court, returned to Superior Court to hear evidence and arguments. The case is closely related to one that Chaney dismissed last year on grounds of fraud.
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Dole attorney Theodore Boutrous told the judge that the plaintiffs in the case of Tellez v. Dole were "the first foot soldiers" in an army organized in Nicaragua by American attorney Juan Dominguez and sent to the United States to commit a massive fraud in U.S. courts.
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Experiment 1: Plasmid Purification and Restriction Mapping
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Appendix A: Sample Laboratory Reports
Appendix B: Sample Proposals
Appendix C: Sample Tests
Appendix D: Guidance for Presentations
Appendix E: Revised Paragraph from J. Biol. Chem. 266: 3811-3814 (1991)
Appendix F: Abstract from Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 63: 2647-2653 (1997)
Appendix G: Sequence Editing Tutorial
Appendix H: Peak Scanner Tutorial
Appendix I: Adding Size Standards to Peak Scanner
Appendix J: PRIMER Tutorial
Appendix K: Checklist for Grading Laboratory Reports
Appendix L: Peer Review Checklist
Appendix M: Career Advice
Appendix N: Molecular Microbiology Laboratory Preparation Manual