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By Costas Pitas
LONDON: The chief executive of one of Britain's biggest car dealership chains Lookers told Reuters on Wednesday he now expects the British new car market to shrink by 3 percent this year, downgrading his outlook due to Brexit and political uncertainty.
New car registrations have fallen since April, the longest run of declines since 2011, in Europe's second biggest car market and are down 2 percent year to date, according to industry data.
Uncertainty over the Brexit vote, a June snap election that gave no party a majority and government plans to crack down on petrol and diesel models have all hit a market which hit record highs in 2015 and 2016.
Lookers, which posted an 18 percent rise in first-half adjusted pre-tax profits from continuing operations to 50.2 million pounds ($65 million) on Wednesday, had previously said it expected 2017 demand to match last year's 2.69 million sales.
"We didn't see all the political rumblings and the indecisive election coming and there's no doubt that that's had its effect on the fringes of the market in terms of confidence," Chief Executive Andy Bruce told Reuters.
"We think in the full year the market will be down about 3 percent... It's definitely taken the froth off the market," he said.
Lookers, which will increase its interim dividend by 10 percent, said it had benefited from dropping a number of lower-performing car brands and focussing on a smaller portfolio of vehicles. It expects to meet full-year expectations.
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Bruce, who has been one of the most buoyant chief executives in previous months about the resilience of the market, also warned that demand in 2018 would depend on how the government handles Brexit.
"I sense that it might be about flat but a lot will depend on how Brexit plays out and the macro picture and the media commentary around it," he said.
($1 = 0.7769 pounds) (Reporting by Costas Pitas, editing by James Davey and Adrian Croft)

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Giants' Hot Stove set at simmer as Winter Meetings begin
Giants fans can be a fickle bunch.
They'll cry out over a lack of activity in offseason moves, then will whine about bad contracts that the team has signed.
The Giants' recent track record on free-agent hitters signed prior to New Year's Day has not been good — Aaron Rowand (Dec. 12, 2007), Edgar Renteria (Dec. 4, 2008), Mark DeRosa (Dec. 28, 2009), Miguel Tejada (Dec. 2, 2010) and Aubrey Huff (Nov. 23, 2010).
But when the Giants have waited and signed players to one-year deals in January, they have had better success: Juan Uribe (Jan. 29, 2009 and Jan. 4, 2010) and Aubrey Huff (Jan. 10, 2010).
So the Giants clearly are seeking offensive help, but they are not going to outbid teams for players in their 30s or with injury issues. That's why they lost out on players like Grady Sizemore (re-signed with Indians), Willie Bloomquist (re-signed with Diamondbacks) and Jerry Hairston Jr. (signed with Dodgers), three players that Giants have been linked to this offseason.
So here's what we've heard about players linked to the Giants:
Carlos Beltran, of: Giants GM Brian Sabaen classified it as a "long shot" for the Giants to re-sign Beltran. The reason? Sabean says an AL team may be in a better situation to give Beltran a longer deal he seeks, because he could moved to a DH at the end of that contract. But the market has been quiet on Beltran so far. And it's interesting to see if Beltran will accept the possibility of being a DH in exchange for a longer deal. He did limit his trade options to NL teams last summer.
Alex Gonzalez, ss: Ugh, these reports are discouraging on many levels. Gonzalez has been described as a SS with some pop. But what I see is a guy with .241 AVG, .270 OBP and a .642 OPS with a whopping 126 strikeouts. Miguel Tejada, who the Giants cut last season, went .239/.270/.596. Gonzalez is just Tejada-plus (better fielder, more pop, younger). He'll be 35 on opening day. The Giants need more hitters who can get on base more, make more contact and have speed. Gonzalez is not a fit. Also, the Giants have said they'd be willing to give Brandon Crawford a shot at shortstop if they can improve the offense elsewhere. If they are in on a player like Gonzalez, it indicates they aren't confident of improving the team elsewhere.
Ryan Ludwick, of: There was a report that the Giants were talking to Ludwick, who has been on steady decline since the Cardinals traded him to the Padres during the 2010 season. Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury-News labeled it more "tire kicking." Let's hope so. Ludwick went .237/.310/.674 with 124 whiffs last season between San Diego and Pittsburgh. Yuck.
Jeff Keppinger, inf., and Andres Torres, of: The Giants are rumored to be seeking a trade for both this week. Next Monday is the date for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players. It's a signal that the Giants are considering non-tendering both players. It's because of salary. Both would be backups for the Giants, and made $2.3 million and $2.2 million respectively last season. There's nothing that precludes the Giants from non-tendering a player, then re-signing them at a cheaper rate as a free agent. There's more reason to keep Torres with his speed and glove. Keppinger is not an option at SS. He hasn't played for than 12 games at SS in a season since 2008.
Ramon Ramirez, rp: Ramirez also has been mentioned in trade rumors, like Keppinger and Torres. But unlike those players, there would actually be a market for Ramirez, who made $1.65 million in 2010 and is arbitration-eligible. We can actually see the Giants tender Ramirez next week, then still seek a trade before his case goes to arbitration.
Cody Ross, of: Ross opened the offseason looking for a three-year deal. Yeah, right. Now he's looking for a two-year deal. Good luck with that. The Giants would be interested in bringing him back for a cheap, one-year deal. But Ross has said if he has to settle for a one-year deal, he wants to go to a hitter-friendly environment (i.e. not AT&T Park). Note to Cody: You hit .242/.336/.735 at home last season, .237/.315/.726 on the road.
A "Dynamite" reason for Giants fans to smile
The Giants are mired in a four-game losing streak. They were just swept at home by the Atlanta Braves. And they are about to start a nine-game road trip.
There has been not a lot for Giants fans to smile about over the past few days.
So we offer you this video of internet-sensation Keenan Cahill and Giants stars Brian Wilson and Cody Ross lip-syncing to Taio Cruz's "Dynamite." Try watching this and not smile.
Cahill is a 16-year-old from the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst who suffers from Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome — a rare and complex condition that includes stunted growth. According to Yahoo Sports, drugs to treat this condition run annually in the six figures.
Three years ago, Cahill began posting videos of him lip-syncing to his favorite videos, and those video went viral. His video have received more than 230 million page views.
He's done late-night TV interviews, recorded a commercial with Jennifer Aniston, received a birthday message from Katie Perry and done a video with 50 Cent, to name a few.
Cahill recorded the "Dynamite" video with Wilson and Ross — and mascot Lou Seal — during spring training in Arizona. According to Fox Sports, the video has received more than 1 million views in its first week.
The video was made to promote a "Dynamite" fundraiser hosted by the Giants on May 25 during their home game with the Florida Marlins. Fans at the game will get a "Ross is Boss" T-shirt and watch the full video production of the Giants/Cahill video. Proceeds will benefit causes "both dear to Cody and Keenan."
Ironically (or perhaps not), the Marlins are the team that placed Ross on waivers last August when he was claimed by the Giants. Ross went to be a postseason hero and NLCS MVP as he helped the Giants claim their first World Series title in 56 years.
So, we knew the Giants are champions. But now we also know they're pretty cool guys, as well.
No Cody for three weeks; time to consider options
No one needed to know the results of the MRI on Cody Ross' calf to know the outfielder would not be opening the season with the Giants next week.
Ross, who injured his calf fielding a routine fly ball on Wednesday, showed up at Giants training camp Thursday in a walking boot and using a crutch.
The Giants then announced that Ross had suffered a moderate strain of the right calf and he would be sidelined for three weeks.
Initial hopes were that Ross would need a couple of days to heal and be ready for the March 31 opener against the Dodgers.
And even the briefest of possible stints on the disabled list might still allow Ross to be in the lineup for the Giants' home opener April 8 against the Cardinals.
But Thursday's news now sets Ross' earliest possible debut as April 15.
So now it's time to consider options.
AARON ROWAND: The most plausible replacement option would be Rowand playing center field, with Andres Torres playing right. Rowand has played a little left field this spring, but playing right — particularly at AT&T Park — is a different story. The Giants likely would be better off with Torres in right. And with the Giants slated to face a pair of lefties — Clayton Kershaw and Ted Lilly — in the opening series in LA, the right-handed hitting Rowand seems a natural fit.
NATE SCHIERHOLTZ: Schierholtz has gone from being about a week away from being dealt away by the Giants to being almost a virtual lock to make the club. Given that, it's doubtful that the left-handed hitting outfielder would be the first choice to replace Ross in the regular lineup, but he could get some starts against right-handed pitchers.
AUBREY HUFF/BRANDON BELT: A third option to consider is to move Aubrey Huff to right field and play Brandon Belt at first base. It had been considered to start Huff in left and Belt and first, sending Pat Burrell to the bench. But Ross' injury may necessitate considering Huff for right field.
Hank Schulman of the SF Chronicle tweeted that the Belt option is being considered, but also added: "Everyone is pulling for Rowand."
So it sounds as if the Giants are leaning toward the Rowand option early in the season. It may not be popular with Giants followers. But it's the smart move.
Imagine if this injury had taken place the first week of the season and that the final roster cuts had already been made. Schierholtz may have been playing for someone else, and the Giants' options would be seriously limited right.
Sabean also said that no more cuts will be made until the team returns to the Bay Area next week.
No doubt. I mean, heaven forbid, but what if someone else gets hurt.
Giant bummer of a day
Trying to find some good news out of spring training camp Wednesday for the San Francisco Giants would take some searching.
It was a bad day all around. Hopefully, in a couple of days, it won't seem so bad. But we'll see.
It started with Brian Wilson throwing in the bullpen and eventually being told to stop after a few minutes.
Where that puts Wilson's status for opening day next week depends on who you ask.
Wilson gave the impression that Wednesday's workout was just another step on the road to getting ready. But manager Bruce Bochy said the Giants would not rush to get Wilson ready for the opener, suggesting that he may open the season on the disabled list.
"We're running short on time," Bochy said. "This isn't the time to rush Willie back."
Then, when the game started against the Angels, Matt Cain got tagged for five first-inning runs in his second start back from elbow inflammation.
The bad inning started with a swinging bunt single by Erick Aybar. Howie Kendrick singled sharply up the middle. Then Bobby Abreu hit an 0-2 pitch over the right-field fence for a three-run homer. After Torii Hunter walked and stole second, Cain got Vernon Wells and Albert Callaspo to fly out (more on the second out later). Mark Trumbo followed with deep double to left-center to score Hunter. Trumbo then scored on a single by Jeff Mathis.
In the second and third innings, Cain surrendered no runs on two hits, no walks and two strikeouts.
The good news is that Cain said he felt good after the start, encouraged that he felt as strong at the end of his three innings as he did at the start. But he added he was "out of rhythm" which caused some pitches to leak out over the plate.
It was the third consecutive uneven start by Giants pitchers, following Madison Bumgarner's rough start Sunday against the A's, and Tim Lincecum's outing Monday against the Rockies in a game that was eventually called for rain.
The end result Wednesday was an 8-0 loss to the Angels, the third consecutive loss for the Giants and the fourth in their last five games.
But the biggest loss Wednesday was that off right fielder Cody Ross. Ross suffered a strained calf on a fairly routine fly ball off the bat of Callaspo.
Ross limped off the field on his own power and went for an MRI. The Giants announced late Wednesday that Ross had sustained a strained calf. Just how long he'll be sidelined likely won't be know until Thursday.
It's funny how quickly things can change. Last week, the season couldn't start quickly enough for the Giants. And now, they wouldn't mind a few more days to get ready.
But the season is rapidly approaching.
Barry Zito will take the mound as the Giants face the Indians Thursday night. Madison Bumgarner makes his final Cactus League start Friday night against the Royals.
Saturday is a split-squad day, with a day game against the Reds and a nightcap vs. the Indians. Lincecum is due to make his final spring start, but we're not sure which game he will pitch. Jonathan Sanchez will cap the Arizona portion of the spring schedule against the Royals on Sunday.
On Monday, the Giants return home to open a three-game set against the A's. Cain would pitch Monday at AT&T Park; Zito goes Tuesday in Oakland and Bumgarner would pitch Wednesday afternoon back at AT&T before the team heads to LA to open the 2011 season at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.
Giants sign Cody Ross, J-San, others to 2011 deals
Woohoo! Finally, some news from the Giants to report.
- Outfielder Cody Ross signed for $6.3 million, a raise over his $4.45 million 2010 salary. The NLCS MVP was acquired in a waiver claim from the Marlins on Aug. 22. He hits 14 home runs with 65 RBI and hit .269 last season.
- Starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez signed for $4.8 million after earning $2.1 million in 2010. Sanchez was 13-9 with 3.07 ERA in 33 starts last season.
- Relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez agreed to a $1.65 million, after earning $1.155 million last year. Ramirez was acquired in a trade with the Red Sox last season. He went 1-0 with 0.67 ERA in 25 outings with the Giants.
- Also, relief pitcher Santiago Casilla reportedly agreed to a one-year deal for $1.3 million. Casilla made $400,000 in 2010, when he went 7-2 with a 1.95 ERA in 55 innings last season.
The Top 10 List of Non-Giants Who Should Be on Every Giants Fan's Christmas Card List: No. 3, Larry Beinfest
Now, this was a tough one for More Splash Hits.
At first, I really wanted to pin this one on Jeffrey Loria, the frugal owner of the Florida Marlins.
Loria was the principal owner of the Montreal Expos from 1999-2002, when the regularly jettisoned good players and belly-ached about how he needed a new stadium to succeed. Finally, in 2002, he sold the Expos to the other 29 MLB clubs, and purchased the Marlins.
Loria won a World Series title with the Marlins in 2003, then got rid of key components of that team like Josh Beckett and Miguel Cabrera when their contracts became too big.
So when the Marlins decided to punt Cody Ross to the curb in 2010, More Splash Hits wanted to pin it on Loria.
But really the decision to get rid of Ross didn't come down to finances — entirely. Ross didn't figure into the Fish's long-term plans and they had younger outfielders they wanted to play like Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison.
So the real person to blame — or thank — for Ross ending up in San Francisco is general manager Larry Beinfest.
After the Marlins decided that Ross would not be part of their future, they took bids on him from various teams before the July 31 trade deadline. One of these teams was the Giants.
But the Marlins didn't get an offer to their liking, so the Giants went out and got Jose Guillen.
But late August, the Marlins' season had officially unraveled and they again were looking to get rid of Ross and the remaining $1 million on his contract. So they ran him through waivers.
By this time, the Giants were heavy with outfielders. However, they did not want Ross going to the rival Padres, so they placed a bid on Ross.
The Marlins then said to the Giants: "You want him. You can have him." And the Giants got him for nothing.
Ross played here and there after arriving in San Francisco. Then by mid-September, Andres Torres had an appendectomy and Ross played a key role down the stretch. And then, of course, he was a monster in the postseason.
When they acquired Ross, I'm sure the Giants were thinking he would be a non-tender candidate come December. But with the adjustment he made at the plate and the huge contribution he made to the Giants' first World Series title in 56 years, Ross will be back with the Giants in 2011.
So for not realizing that the Marlins' season was over sooner than he did, for not finding another trade partner for Ross and for just giving him to the Giants for nothing, we say to Larry Beinfest "thank you for the early Christmas gift."
The Top 10 List of Non-Giants Who Should Be on Every Giants Fans Christmas Card List:
No. 4, Cliff Lee
No. 5, Chase Utley
No. 6, Andrew Friedman and Neil Huntington
No. 7, Roy Oswalt
No. 8, Bud Black
No. 9, Paul Emmel
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Chávez, Variable Polls, and Misiones: Reflections on the Venezuelan Presidential Election
On 7 October 2012, Venezuelans showed up to cast their vote for president on Election Day with an unprecedented sign of voter enthusiasm pushing final turnout up over 80%. This race pitted Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, the incumbent and long-sitting president, against the 40-year-old opposition candidate, Henrique Capriles Radonski. Just this on its own would provide sufficient suspense for most. This electoral campaign, however, was one of particular drama and uncertainty
First, many believed that after years of Chávez dominance, the opposition and Capriles had a real chance of winning, something unheard of in years past. In 2006 for instance, Chávez beat his opponent Rosales by 26 points: a total victory for 'Chavismo', Chávez's unique brand of populist state capitalism.
Second, Chávez had been diagnosed with cancer. For a time, many speculated that he might not even run; once determined that he would, the chatter migrated to 'if he wins and has to later step down, who would be able to succeed him'?
Third, just to add a little spice to the 'telenovela' unfolding, the polls were all over the place. Some showed a strong double-digit lead for Chávez, while others gave a slight edge to Capriles. Ipsos' own poll showed a 9-point lead for Chavez.
Ultimately, Chávez won the presidential election for a third time did beating Capriles by a healthy but not dominant 11-point margin (55% vs. 44%). Ultimately, the Venezuelan presidential election taught many lessons but also raised as many issues of its own including:
- Why did Chávez win, when so many thought he would not?
- What explains Capriles' strong performance?
- Long-term, where does Venezuelan public opinion sit with Chavismo and state-centric economic management?
- What would happen if Chávez was to step down and another election was called? Would Chávez's successor or the opposition candidate be more likely to win?
- What does the Venezuelan presidential election say about election analysis and polling in general? The polls offered extremely mixed results this year– how does one make sense of things in such a confused, low information environment?
To answer these questions, we draw upon two Ipsos polls one conducted in August and the other in September, as well as other relevant data.
Let us take these issues point by point.
Contrary to the common wisdom of the time, Chávez's victory should not have come as a great surprise. Yes, the Venezuelan economy is not in great shape and crime has skyrocketed in the last decade. But even so, Chávez was still the odds-on favorite for a few reasons.
First, never bet against incumbents! Our own analysis of hundreds of elections around the world shows that incumbents have an almost three-fold advantage1 over non-incumbents. This together with Chávez's relatively strong approval ratings (54% in September) put his chances of winning at around 80% according to our statistical forecasting models.
In contrast, a Chávez successor running would have had only had a 30% chance of winning in the same circumstances, a testament to the power of incumbency but also a leading indicator of the opposition's relative odds if (or when) Chávez does step down.
Second, following his own unique brand of socialism, Chávez finds his strongest popular support among those voters who most benefited from his myriad of targeted anti-cyclical social programs, known generically as 'Misionesii,'. In essence, such initiatives have served as a buffer or cushion against the vagaries of the economy, giving him an advantage among those groups most affected by them (see graphs below).
In my view, the 'Bolivarian Missions' are a concrete example of the importance of targeted social programs in explaining regime stability. Indeed, data from Brazil show a similar impact of Lula's targeted social program 'Bolsa Familia" (see graph below). Might such targeted programs explain the stability of other regimes? What about Putin's reelection in early 2012, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's social outreach program and Morsi's victory in 2012 or Iran's Ahmadinejad victory in 2010? Future research is needed to shed further light on this, but the Venezuelan experience is telling.
Despite Chavez's victory, there is reason to believe Capriles and the opposition is not a 'one hit wonder'. Chávez, while still with strong popular support, is not invincible. Indeed, Venezuelans had serious criticisms of the government's performance on jobs, crime, and corruption. Capriles exploited this during the campaign, being able to show a strong leadership alternative, which stressed good management and policy efficiency on topics such as inflation on job creation/the economy. Long-term, these could be winning messages (see upper left hand quadrant below).
Venezuelan public opinion additionally is not some monolith of 'Chavismo'. Yes, there is strong support for government intervention in the economy, especially when it comes to basic foodstuffs (77% agree that the price of basic foodstuffs should be controlled by the government) and for strong populist leadership (67% believe that a good leader should bend the rules). The Venezuelan DNA is still strongly populist and paternalistic.
At the same time however, Venezuelans also want less government intervention if this means greater jobs creation and economic growth. Surprisingly, they also generally support foreign capital and greater linkages with the global economy, even as their leaders use them as scapegoats. At their core, Venezuelans are pragmatic. They want some state paternalism but in smaller doses. All this suggests a slow thaw in Venezuelan public opinion, making alternatives to Chavismo possible.
Finally, the Venezuelan election is a cautionary tale of the vagaries of polls and the difficulty of electoral analysis in low information environments (i.e. elections with only a few public polls being published). Indeed, the polls in the last week before the election ranged from a clear Chávez win to a Capriles victory by the slightest of margins. Ultimately, this variability underscores the simple rule that no single poll is reliable by itself. Instead, sound election analysis involves triangulation; in essence, the analytic combination of the average of all polls, statistical forecasting models, and the consideration of other indicators like approval ratings and economic confidence. Each of these data put together showed Chávez as the clear favorite.
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That would work great too......I've done turkey breast with the Golden Cream of Mushroom soup and it does taste very good. Never thought of using the canned biscuits as dumplings though....good idea.
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It seems only fitting that Emma and I headed to the theater for the last time...just the two of us. She has had an amazing run and a memorable experience at the Joffrey this year!
All Joffrey kids form bonds, but children in the party scene become especially close. They spend months creating make-shift families held together by choreography. Below Emma is pictured with her siblings from the run and one of her company moms!
I gave Emma these pointe shoes, signed by Meg Quiroz, as a way to show our appreciation for all her hard work this season! Meg not only played Emma's mother in several shows she also performed an amazing Sugarplum!
Thank you Emma for making our holidays grand for the third year in a row.
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You can't force your staff to perform, you have to create a business vibe that lets staff THINK, and create better way's of doing stuff in the business.
Yes business culture is a driver, but it also includes the working condition's, the office layout, the rituals, etc.
The staff must also take responsibility for not just "taking from the business/ their job"but what are they becoming as a person, do they contribute to a climate of cooperation and willing.
Many sme businesses have Mavericks working in their company's, who are usually achievers, they however mess things up for the rest of the team. I came across this recently, the bossman had a little word with his maverick, and said enough is enough, fit in or------,walk and see more chap.
I will watch this space with interest over the next 30 days!
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Democrats Say Lawmakers' Early Learning Initiatives Should Include Attendance Age
The state's legislative leaders say an increased emphasis on providing early childhood education will be a key focus of the upcoming session — and Senate Democrats say that focus should include requiring Hoosier children to attend school at a younger age.
Under Indiana law, Hoosier kids don't have to attend school until they're 7 years old. That's one of the latest mandatory school ages in the country. Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, says he was surprised to learn that the age had never been lowered.
"By the time kids reach the age of seven, there's so much development that should have occurred already," says Lanane. "It's crucial that we get the mandatory start age down."But House Speaker Brian Bosma says enacting legislation to lower the school start age likely isn't necessary.
"We have some 96 percent of our kindergarten-aged children now with access to a full day kindergarten program and taking advantage of it," says Bosma. "So by making the opportunities available, that question has almost solved itself."
Bosma says the same principle applies to preschool – by making quality preschool options available and affordable for Hoosier families, more children will take advantage of the programs.


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The MLP represented Refugee Action in a challenge to the rate at which financial support is paid to asylum seekers to meet their essential living needs under Section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Refugee Action argued that the rate at which asylum support is paid is too low and that the Home Office's position is unlawful because: (1) there is no rational explanation as to how it has concluded that the current rate is sufficient to meet essential living needs; (2) its position is contrary to European Union law; (3) the Home Office has not complied with her duties under the Equality Act 2010; and (4) it is in breach of its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under Section 55 of the Borders Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009.
The case was heard in in February 2014, and judgement was handed down on 9th April 2014, ruling that the Home Secretary had acted 'irrationally' in setting support rates. The Home Office was ordered to recalculate the rates at which asylum support is set, and in August 2014 released new rates which had no substantive increase. Work is ongoing to ensure that the positive ruling of April 2014 translates into real change for asylum seekers.
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User's guide
Copyright © 2002 Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 270 series User's guide Original Issue: May 2002 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and spe
iii First things first We would like to thank you for making the TravelMate series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your TravelMate as much as we enjoyed making it for you. Your guides To help you use your TravelMate, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. This User's Guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be m
iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on the computer, simply slide and then release the power switch on the right side of your TravelMate. See page 3 for the location of the power switch. To turn the power off, do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000: Click on Start, Shut Down..., and select Shut down; then click on OK. - or - For Windows XP: Click on Start, Turn off Computer; then click Turn Off. Us
v Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer. Do not slam the computer display when you close it. Never place the computer on uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power
vi 3 Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4 To clean the display screen, use an LCD cleaning kit. If any of the following occurs: The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The computer does not operate normally. Please refer to "Troubleshooting my computer" on page 45.
First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front view 3 Left view 4 Right view 5 Rear view 6 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Indicators 11 Using the keyboard 12 Special keys 12 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Storage 22 Hard disk 22 Optical drive 22 Using software 23 Audio 24 Adjusting the volume 24 Power management 25 Moving around with your TravelMate 26 Disconnecting from the desktop 26 Moving around 26
viii 3 Troubleshooting my computer 45 Frequently-asked questions 47 Requesting service 50 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 50 Before you call 50 Appendix A Specifications 53 Appendix B Notices 59 Index 67
1 Getting to know your TravelMate
Your TravelMate computer combines high- performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.
3 A TravelMate tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Launch keys Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on page 18 for more details. 3 Power Switch Turns on the computer power. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive p
4 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 6 Floppy disk drive (or Reads/writes data from/to the media. card reader if installed) 7 Floppy eject button Ejects floppy disk. 8 Speakers Outputs sound. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 10 Keyboard Inputs data into your compute
5 # Item Description 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. See page 48 for more details. Note: The positions of the Optical drive indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. Right view # Item Description 1 Microphone/Line-in Accepts audio line-in devices(e.g., jack microphone, audio CD player, stereo walkman). 2 Headphone/ Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., Speaker/Line-out hea
6 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # Item Description 4 PC card slots Accepts two type II or one type III PC cards. 5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 7 PS/2 port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. Rear view # Item Description 1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
7 # Item Description 3 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external port monitor, LCD projector). 4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 5 Serial port Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse). 6 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 8 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Bottom view # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release Unlatches the battery to remove the latches battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment
9 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Performance Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep™ technology or Mobile Intel® Celeron® processor with 256KB level 2 cache Memory expandable up to 1 GB Internal optical drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-lon battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Display Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) l
10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Connectivity High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port Optional Invilink 802.11b wireless LAN Human-centric design and ergonomics 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory
11 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. Icon Function Description Power Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in Standby mode. Media activity Lights when the hard disk is active. Battery charge Lights green when the battery is being charged. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged. Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capabilities are communication enabled. Caps lock Lights whe
12 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric (Fn-F11) mode. The keys function as a calculator (compl
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Azure's early 2010 launch comes with RightScale support
This week: RightScale will support Windows Azure from its production-ready launch date in January of 2010; Amazon designs a software development kit for Windows users.
RightScale supports Azure
Windows Azure's availability for production on January 1, 2010 will be accompanied by support from cloud management provider RightScale. RightScale now offers its services for Amazon EC2, VMware vCloud, GoGrid, Eucalyptus and Rackspace.
New SDK from Amazon designed for Windows
Amazon's newest software development kit (SDK) for .NET will emphasize application development for Windows users. Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers who download the kit will receive C# code samples and the AWS .NET library and documentation.
AT&T to launch cloud service
Synaptic Compute, the new Compute as a Service offering from AT&T, will launch in the fourth quarter of 2009, seemingly directed to compete with Amazon and its Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).
IBM's cloud gets analytical
IBM has announced what it is calling the Smart Analytics Cloud, an internal analytic cloud service designed for large enterprises with multiple business intelligence (BI) deployments.
Newest version of cloud management software partners with Sun
UniCluster 5.0, the latest cloud and high-performance computing management software from Univa, will work in tandem with Sun Microsystems to manage clusters in its Sun Grid Engine software.
The power of Zeus comes to EC2
Zeus Traffic Manager 6.0, the flagship Web traffic management solution from Zeus Technology, is now available to assist in Web and application development as an Amazon Machine Image for EC2 users.
Taser turns from electroshock weaponry to…cloud computing?
Taser, a company well known for its stun gun weaponry, has developed a law enforcement cloud that it hopes will change its business focus and quadruple the company's size.
IT pros understand the concept but still have cloud fears
Although they understand the concept of cloud computing far better than ever before, attendees at Interop in New York this week are still hesitant to accept the visibility and security standards of a service like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Informatica is on Cloud 9
With features including a platform for building data integration mappings, Software as a Service data integration applications and the ability to work seamlessly on EC2, Informatica launched Informatica Cloud 9, the cloud version of its latest platform.
The cloud armors up with encryption
BitArmor Data Control 4.0, featuring the first integrated USB, email and full disk encryption delivered from the cloud, is the latest offering available through BitArmor's Security as a Service (another kind of SaaS) model.
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Harvey Nichols, the store everyone is talking about this festive season. Their cheeky Christmas advert has broken the mould and beat it's more sentimental competitors by becoming the most talked about and shared Christmas advert of 2013.
'Sorry I Spent It on Myself' is an antidote to the cute, cartoon Christmas advert from John Lewis and the celebrity, come model, come actress filled Marks & Spencer advert.
The tongue-in-cheek advert encourages customers to spend as little as possible on family and friends in favour of indulging themselves. And let's face it, we've all been guilty of spending present money on a must-have item or buying the perfect gift for a loved one before realising it's even more perfect for you.
A brilliant touch is that each of the items seen on the ad – including a box of toothpicks, a see-through glass salt cellar, metal-plated paper clips and authentic Lincolnshire gravel – are real items available to buy.
Rather than spend a small fortune securing an entire prime time ad break, Harvey Nichols ran the ad online via its website and YouTube. The tactic worked, creating a social media buzz with "Harvey Nichols" and the hashtag "#SpentItOnMyself" both trending on Twitter. Nearly 320,000 people have viewed the video so far and the it has been picked up and written about in Guardian, Metro, Telegraph, MailOnline, Marie Claire and others.


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5 Ways to Give the Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwich a Makeover
Homemade egg sandwiches can be so much better.
Picture your basic fast-food breakfast sandwich: There's the flimsy approximation of an English muffin, the stiff egg disk, the American cheese and the too–salty sausage patty. Those not-so-great components can add up to satisfaction on the right hungover morning, but homemade egg sandwiches can be so much better.
Here are five steps to giving your breakfast sandwich a makeover:
1. Rethink the bread. Replace the muffin with a homemade biscuit made using F&W's Mad Genius Tip for extra-flaky biscuits.
2. Don't squander the yolk. Scrambled eggs are well and good, but the runny yolk of a perfectly fried egg is magic in a breakfast sandwich.
3. Change up your cheese. Use cheddar cheese instead of American cheese. It may not be as melt-able, but it's much more flavorful.
4. Upgrade your pork. Instead of a sausage patty, top the sandwich with salty, deliciously meaty country ham.
5. Add jam. A touch of raspberry jams adds sweet complexity.
Get the recipe for the best-ever biscuit breakfast sandwich.
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Shared (parking) space for cars and bikes
Can bikes and cars share the space?
In cities where space is in short supply, you need to think outside the box to make room for everyone. When it comes to a cycle city like Copenhagen, with its countless cyclists, you also need to allot parking space for both cars and bikes.
By Niels Hoé, Atkins Danmark
Copenhagen and many other Danish cities are increasingly transforming car parking spaces into bicycle parking. Such a solution of course limits the number of car parking spaces, but this is not necessarily a negative thing. Rather than saying 'either/or', the City of Copenhagen, in cooperation with consultants from Atkins Danmark, decided to say 'yes' to both bikes and cars, and in turn developed the concept of flex parking.
Poor accessibility before the trial period
Using the same space twice
In order for flex parking to work, it is crucial that the two user groups – cyclists and motorists – are in need of parking space at different times. Take, for example, the Ingrid Jespersen high school in Copenhagen, a test site of flex parking. As is the case at most other educational institutions in Copenhagen, many people bike there, and the students are only in class for a limited period of time during the day. The school is located in a residential area with many car owners. At night, the need for car parking increases as people come home from work. Precisely this combination of a need for bicycle parking during the day and car parking at night made it possible to use the same space twice.
How does flex parking work?
The asphalt of the original car parking space is signed with the flex parking logo and a text, and there are signs indicating the time span allotted for bikes and cars respectively. Cyclists can use the space between 7 AM and 5 PM, and car parking is allowed between 5 PM and 7 AM. In order to ensure that time limits would be respected, a pamphlet was distributed to all students and residents in the area so that both cyclists and motorists were familiar with the new initiative and knew how to use it.
The biggest challenge comes around the times when the area switches from car parking to bicycle parking and vice versa. A few times, a car or bike has not been moved, but this has not caused any problems or accidents.
Car parked in the flex parking area
Flex parking may not be 100% ideal for cyclists, as there are no bike racks; nor 100% for motorists, who have to respect the time limit. But on the positive side, both parties – not just one of them – get a parking option. Without flex parking you can only have car or bicycle parking, which is only used for one third of the day.
The test has shown that it can be done. Yes, bikes and cars can share the space.
Students parking their bikes in the flex parking area
Category: Bicycle Parking, Newsletter 7


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The collar of her jacket had been bothering her from the moment she donned the beige tweed fiasco before leaving the flat. Now she was trapped in a date of the "trying to nail down a life-mate before it's too late" variety, nestled in a forgivingly private leather booth at the neighbourhood bar. Continue reading
Month: January 2015
going out west
all roads converge and lead us here
where sand and salt meet in loving tryst
in quest of riches, wealth and fame
whether stage or screen, word or deed
our loving homes we bid sweet farewells
to pack up debts and books and clothes
and check our souls into hopeful hotels
with room and key and address for mail
we live our lives, and dream our dreams
and hope that one day we may be free
make sure she kills me
no kidding
she needs to put me out of my misery
why haven't I left yet?
have I not proven my worth?
is my purpose on this planet not fulfilled?
I am not destined for this world
please, just end this stupid game
put an end to it all
One Minute Organizer
An old man sits with a book entitled The One Minute Organizer, his umbrella dripping against his leg, a pair of reading glasses perched upon the bridge of his hooked nose. Continue reading
i'm trying to drink, leave me alone
a moment of rest – of peace
a second or two to drink in quiet
why must man be such a social creature?
Needing, wanting, sucking, pushing,
pulling, gripping, grasping, holding,
never letting go.
every one a fearful panicked squirrel,
never venturing far from the warm nest
full of fetal bodies back at home
afraid to spend a second without
comfort and reassurance
this world of insecurity tires me, drains me,
wears my soul thin to the brittle bone
I realize that not everyone is alike and
comfortable in solitude – but really
has anyone heard of "alone time"?
Is "time out" out of fashion?
can a man sit at a bar without being pestered,
molested and bothered by the idiotic,
infantile, pubescent, pointless, surface-level
that everyday people feel the need
to pour out of their mouths?
self awareness
here, we sit
laugh and dance
a thousand miles
from the world
and its worries
armies go to war
empires crumble
and we throw ourselves a party
against time and the dizzy flows of human traffic
with heart in hand and tears still wet in his eyes
he races toward her
to delirium he had drank himself
under comfort of darkness and the flicker of screen's silver
the drama of blood and sweat playing before him
as he drank, the torrents came
in the soft cover of black solitude
droplets rolled down rough skin
knowing immediately
it was meant for one woman, he waited eagerly
for the show to end – and he raced
arriving at the bar – hopefully in time –
she would see the wetness in his eyes
the despair in his face
she would see him, truly
the vulnerability in his person, and he would be more
than just another man who fucked her
he arrives at the bar, well before last call
but the woman isn't there
what is he to do with his sadness?
pour them on the poor bartender
rain them on the happy drinkers around
he turns to the fat man at the end of the bar
sad, lonely, pitiful, with an ugly shirt
loud enough to wake the gods
grunting at the barmaid
as though she were his payed whore
demanding another drink
he walks over and floors the fat man
fist after fist, he pelts down on the fat man's face
he stops
the fat man rises – panting, sweating, bleeding
he swears in anger, "You fuck!" and throws a punch
which lands unchecked
the fat man beats him down
a lump of bloody pulp on the floor
not a punch is blocked
people pull the fat man off
the barmaid screams murder:
"That's enough! Get him out!"
he sinks into the pavement
wonders if he will ever be allowed back into the bar
if he should see a doctor
he wonders if his eyes are wet with tears
if anyone sees them, if they even care
that he exists at all, that he cries
face bleeding, body aching
mind spinning down to blackness
he needs to know he is real


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I made this cart to help move my tools around the shop and outside. I got the idea from a posting here on lumberjocks. The cart is made out of 3/4 inch plywood, the "handles" slide into the cart when not in use and have stops so that they can not be pulled out too far. The handles, some of the shelves, and 2×4 pieces used for the frame are all scrap from around the house. The cart sits as flat as I can get it, and rocks back on the two wheels whey you lift up on the handles. The sander is bolted to the cart. Thanks for looking.
Very sorry that the pictures are sideways, They do not appear that way on my computer, so I don't know.
"That's what you get for using the computer when your not used to it." – my Wife.
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#1 posted 03-29-2011 09:06 AM
Looks sturdy and functional can't ask for much more.
#2 posted 03-29-2011 04:54 PM
Nice work, always good to have a way to move them around. I made a flip stand so I have 2 tools on one cart and love it!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
#3 posted 03-29-2011 07:36 PM
I like how the wheels are recessed a bit avoiding the need for locking wheels.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
#4 posted 03-30-2011 08:36 PM
good design!
I'd rather be in the shop all day than at a computer anyway.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013 17:03
- Small-business plaintiffs say the government is treating all 50 states the same even though Congress allowed them to opt out – and 36 did
- The IRS is granting insurance subsidies to taxpayers in the 'refusenik' states, even though the text of the Obamacare law doesn't allow it
- A federal judge denied the government's motion to dismiss the case on Tuesday
- He also refused, however, to issue an injunction barring the Obama administration from implementing the law while the case moves forward
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By DAVID MARTOSKO, U.S. POLITICAL EDITOR
PUBLISHED: 14:27 EST, 22 October 2013 | UPDATED: 15:05 EST, 22 October 2013
A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a case that could fatally cripple the Obamacare health insurance law.
The Affordable Care Act forbids the federal government from enforcing the law in any state that opted out of setting up its own health care exchange, according to a group of small businesses whose lawsuit got a key hearing Monday in federal court.
The Obama administration, according to their lawsuit, has ignored that language in the law, enforcing all of its provisions even in states where the federal government is operating the insurance marketplaces on the error-plagued Healthcare.gov website


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A woman who gave water to pigs being transported in Canada risks jail time for her actions.
The charge is "criminal mischief."
As the trucks were stopped at stoplights, Anita Krajnc, 48, and a group of activists, fed and watered the pigs.
In Canada, pigs are treated as property and can be transported for up to 36 hours without food, water or rest.
"We have a duty to give food to the hungry and water to the thirsty. I won't accept a fine, I would rather go to prison," said Krajnc.
It's incredible that we can't be kind to animals without some kind of criminal prosecution. Yes, these pigs are destined to become food, but they deserve to have some kindnesses along the way.


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Regeneration / Young Romance
- (1915)
- Rated NR
- Genre: Drama-Classics, Drama-Classics (Silent Films)
- Release Date: 3/14/2017
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The first full-length gangster picture ever made, according to it's director, Raoul Walsh, who would later make The Roaring Twenties, High Sierra, The Bowery and White Heat, Regeneration is a powerful slum melodrama produced in 1915 on location on the Lower East Side of New York City, with a gaggle of authentic lowlife types performing alongside professional actors. It's in the tradition of The Musketeers of Pig Alley, directed by D.W. Griffith from whom Walsh learned his craft as an assistant on The Birth of a Nation. But in camera and editing technique as well as in performance, the former apprentice equals and often surpasses the master. Regeneration was added to the Library of Congress National Registry of essential American films in 2000. The gangsters in Regeneration aren't Mofiosi; they are two-bit street corner hoodlums trapped by their circumstances. Regeneration approaches them sympathetically yet unblinkingly, bringing to mind Jack Warners comment that Raoul Walshs idea of a tender scene is when he burns down the whorehouse. The tough-as-nails orphan bred on unforgiving slum streets to become a hoodlum hero eventually finds the straight path from Mamie Rose, a settlement house worker, but the melodrama doesn't compromise the characters or the visual authenticity of this amazing first feature. Young Romance, also released in 1915, is a recent rediscovery and a poignant reminder of the film treasures which have been lost, since only about 15% of films from this period survive today. This production forever silences the claim that refined comedy cannot be conveyed via the screen. A more refined comedy has never been shown since the days of Moliere, wrote the early trade magazine Moving Picture World. It is the sparkling, exuberant, bubbling humor of our own country condensed and trebly distilled and an everlasting provocation to hearty laughter. This disguise plot, worthy of on Elizabethan drama, was written by William de Mille (brother of Cecil, father of Agnes), and directed by George Melford (The Sheik, the Spanish Dracula). Regeneration Year: 1915 Length: 72 minutes Director: R.A. Walsh Starring: Rockcliffe Fellowes, Anne Q. Nilsson, William Sheer, Carl Harbaugh, John McCann, H. McCoy Music: Philip Carli Format: NTSC Young Romance Year: 1915 Length: 58 minutes Director: George Melford Starring: Edith Taliaferro, Tom Forman, Raymond Hatton, Florence Dagmar, Al Garcia Music: Robert Israel Format: NTSC Produced for DVD by David Shepard From the Blackhawk Films Collection Presented by Flicker Alley
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How do you make a lasting impression on Valentine's Day? Should you jump out of a plane with your beloved? Go kickboxing or cut a rug? According to "reality-based" dating coach Evan Marc Katz, planning a Valentine's Day date that's a bit outside of the norm is all about context.
Katz shoots from the hip, and is more likely to espouse the benefits of "subverting the Valentine's Day formula" than churn out recommendations for so-wacky-she'll-never-forget date ideas.
Impressing the target of your ardor is not necessarily about thinking outside the box, says Katz. It's more about thinking logically.
"If you want to impress someone who's atypical, ask yourself: Are they athletic? Are they creative?" says Katz. "Anything you choose should depend on who the partner is."
A creative date means nothing if it doesn't jive with the personality
and needs of your significant other, he says. If you know your partner
is afraid of heights and you sign him up for bungee-jumping lessons, for example, you're not being clever. You're being a jerk.
"What do you do the other 364 days that aren't Valentine's Day?" he asks. "If you know your partner, it becomes easy. It's not about thinking outside of the box, it's about giving your partner something they covet."
Creating Sparks
Trying something new with your beloved isn't necessarily a bad idea. "There have been studies that show that, to keep relationships fresh, you have to keep doing things or the relationship can get stale," says Katz. "Being active can create sparks, spikes of pleasure and positive memories, and we need these things to sustain us." (See active ideas below.)
But what if you barely know the person with whom you're spending the 14th of February? "The first thing I would say is not to have a first date on Valentine's Day," Katz says. "There's too much pressure. Don't treat it as anything special. It's not. It's a first date."
In a long-term relationship? "Use the day to pay attention to your relationship," Katz says. "Spend a moment to appreciate your partner. Make it like Thanksgiving. It's about the celebration of the union."
Great Expectations
David Wygant is just as straightforward as Katz. The dating coach, who claims to be "anti-Valentine's Day," says the lovey-dovey holiday is a bit overblown.
Why go out to dinner and overpay for the same meal you could easily have any other day of the week for less, he reasons? "Just because they hire a bad singer and sing some cheesy love songs," he laughs. "It's expectation night."
Even if Wygant comes off a bit prickly, he's got a point — and some good advice.
"Be different on Valentine's Day, because that's what it's all about," he says. "Every day is Valentine's Day. If you don't honor and love each other every day, one day is not going to change it. It's not going to make your relationship any better because you spent $100 on dinner."
5 Valentine's Day Date Ideas
Take a 'stay-cation': Dinner is cliche, says Wygant. Try taking your beloved to a slumber party, instead. "Every city has a downtown business district. Go to Kayak.com and look at hotels that have a business crowd will have the cheapest rate for Friday and Saturday nights. Go to a hotel, order room service and a movie. Then stay in bed all morning until check out.
Scuba diving makes for a fun date.
Put on your dancing shoes: "Go take a salsa lesson together," says Wygant. "That's something that's out of the box and fun." Many cities have dance instructors, well-versed in salsa. Don't forget about the foxtrot, the tango and anything else that gets your feet moving — even if that means line dancing.
Run a Valentine's Day race: "There's so much pressure behind Valentine's Day," says Wygant. Not many things get you moving like running a race. What a better way to blow off some steam and relieve Valentine's Day pressure? If you aren't a runner, try taking a fitness class together to get in shape. Experts do say that one key to a steamy (in a good way) relationship is getting plenty of exercise. Visit www.active.com to find a race near you.
Tie one on: An apron that is. "Go take a cooking class together," says Wygant. Learning how to make something together is an incredibly bonding experience. If you get to eat it afterward, that's even better. Look locally for cooking classes in which you and your lover can enroll, and watch the sparks fly. Not into lifting a spatula on Valentine's Day? Consider a wine-tasting class, instead.
Get deep: "Do something offbeat and different," Wygant says. May we suggest learning how to scuba dive? You might be surprised to learn that you don't need to head to the ocean to learn how to dive. Locate a PADI dive certification center near you. Already certified? Hit the water! Some of the best dive locations can be found here.