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2009-11-11 / Columnists
Pets, Pets, Pets
To give; or not to give…that is the "que$tion". Times are tough. Pets do not know that there's a recession, nor do they understand that now more than ever they need to rely on us to support their individual and "com-pet-riots'" welfare. Unlike our pets who trust unconditionally, we need to be a bit more discriminating when considering where to donate money.
Selecting which animal charities to support has always been a difficult decision. During the present fiscal upheaval, donors may have limited resources, so it is more important to choose causes wisely. When it comes to animal organizations, donors can disperse their generosity by helping both national and local groups; or instead streamline gifts toward specific rescue or research projects.
Meanwhile non-profits are operating on less than they anticipated because of decreased donations and increased requests for help. Shelters and humane groups continue to take in more pets as unemployment and foreclosures force surrenders, while consumers are overwhelmed with a plethora of pleas from various organizations asking for monetary assistance.
There are guidelines for choosing reputable charities. We should know how our contributions will be used, plus be certain that most of each dollar goes directly to the animals in need. A donation is tax deductible if a charity has 501 (c) (3) non-profit status but this does not assure financial responsibility, ethics or sound policy. (Even animal hoarders can apply to be non-profit.) Therefore:
•Decide the type of cause you want to support. Animal rescues and animal rights groups differ greatly. Make sure the charity backs practices and legislation that you believe in.
•Don't be fooled by glitzy websites or give-away gimmicks. Read the newsletters and press about the organization. Do not "buy into" every animal saga that you read. Trust your instincts when gauging exploitation versus true accomplishment.
•With grass roots rescues, get an inside look. Join the group. Speak to people who have adopted or sought help from them. Listen to the members talk-is it all about them or is it about the animals? Assess honesty and pet smarts.
•Make sure at least 75% of all revenue is spent on the charitable cause and not on administrative and fundraising expenses, especially telemarketing. Contact the group and ask to see financial statements.
•Check the charity watchdogs: a) Charity Navigator compares 245 animal charities, gives one to four star rating, and provides pie graph breakdowns; b) consult Better Business Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org); c) GuideStar is a database of 1.8 million non-profits. Register online first to view actual IRS forms; d) or call the NYS Charities Bureau at the Attorney General's Office (518)486- 9797 or (212)416-8402 to inquire about fundraising or charitable status.
Pet lovers can personalize their generosity. Some are dog devotees; some are feline fanciers while many are "bi-petual". Often dog folks have allegiance to particular breeds; others care about rescuing all homeless dogs. We can tailor these passions by donating to specific purebred rescue groups. The American Kennel Club (www. akc.org) has a list of national club rescue links. On LI, Hempstead, Islip, Babylon, Brookhaven and N. Hempstead Town Shelters have non-profit, special medical needs and/or shelter volunteer funds that aid their impounded dogs and cats.
Most owners have lost beloved animal companions to common or rare diseases. Memorial donations are a wonderful way to remember departed pets. The AKC Canine Health Foundation (ww.akcchf.org) has designated breed parent club funds and charitable trusts researching ailments that plague particular breeds such as the Darcy Fund, designed to combat chronic heart valve disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and other small breeds.
The Greyhound Project has a matching cancer fund program with Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) which is the world's largest non-profit dedicated to funding research that protects, treats and cures companion animals. MAF contributors can request their checks go to the Canine Cancer Campaign, Healthy Cat Campaign, behavior, wildlife or even donor-advised toward a specific study. The Winn Feline Fund established in 1968 is the only international charity devoted solely to the advancement of cat health. Winn has designated memorial trusts striving to cure deadly diseases like the Bria Fund for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) or the Ricky Fund for HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
At the university level donors can give to distinct veterinary areas such as Cornell's Baker Institute (infectious disease) or Feline Health Center. In addition, Tufts, Cornell and University of Pennsylvania have animal behavior departments. Donors may wish to help finance ongoing studies because solving common behavior problems cements the human/animal bond, keeping numerous pets from being discarded.
Large and small groups acknowledge memorial monies sent in sympathy to friends who have lost a pet. Morris Animal Foundation, the veterinary colleges, and local organizations like Last Hope Animal Rescue (www. lasthopeanimalrescue.org) offer pet memorial cards that celebrate each pet's life and send condolences in a meaningful way. Later on, forward thinking people include bequests to cherished animals causes in their estate planning.
Supporting service dog agencies like Canine Companions for Independence, Puppies Behind Bars or the Guide Dog Foundation combines concern for people and pets. Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) where inmates help themselves by training dogs for the disabled or law enforcement has expanded its mission. Special PBB "Dog Tag" canines are paired with military veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
Donations need not be monetary. Local shelters often have wish lists of food, toys, blankets, and other supplies. Better yet-give of your time. Volunteering is the best way to help animals directly and also offers you a clear view of whether this organization matches your principles, thus, deserving your financial support.
For Adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: Both poster pups are unclaimed strays. This Corgi/Lab in Cage 3 likes to sit in your lap. The pretty Shepherd in Cage 29 was found at Wyandanch Library even though her microchip traces to a Queens man who merely said "he gave her away".
Female: the familiar crew of brindle "Roxy" Cage 25 & "Hallie" Cage 38 the Pit with one blue eye has been joined here by "Ginger" in Cage 39, a small, quiet brown Pit.
Male: Italian Greyhound mix who had extensive dentistry by the shelter's vet; "Teddy" Retriever Cage 6; big Shepherd mix Cage 20.
Cats: "Annabelle"-gray tabby C-7; in lobby- super tabby "Leo"; eviction felines-"Winston & Penny".


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SAO PAULO (AP) -- FIFA and local organizers canceled an event celebrating 500 days to go until the 2014 World Cup because of a nightclub fire that killed more than 230 people in southern Brazil on Sunday.
FIFA said it maintained confidence in Brazilian authorities' security plans for the World Cup, but the event scheduled for Monday in the capital of Brasilia was called off in respect to the victims of the fire in the southern city of Santa Maria.
Organizers said they felt "extremely sad for what happened" and expressed "their sympathy to the families of the victims."
The unveiling of the official World Cup poster was scheduled for Monday but also was postponed. The poster will be unveiled Wednesday after a meeting of the local organizing committee in Rio de Janeiro.
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, who began a four-day visit to Brazil on Sunday, posted a message on his Twitter account expressing sympathies.
"Very sad to hear of the tragedy in southern Brazil. My condolences to the families of victims," wrote Valcke, who is scheduled to visit Fortaleza, Brasilia, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro in the center and north of the country.
Santa Maria is about 155 miles from Porto Alegre, among 12 World Cup host cities, in the same state of Rio Grande do Sul. The nightclub fire, which appeared to be the world's deadliest in more than a decade, is likely to again increase scrutiny of safety efforts ahead of the World Cup and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. FIFA reiterated its belief that the local organizing committees and Brazilian city, state and federal agencies are up to the task.
"FIFA has full confidence in the security plans of the LOC and the local authorities," soccer's governing body said in a statement.
The 2016 Rio organizing committee expressed "solidarity with the families and friends of the victims of this tragedy," adding "it wishes a quick recovery to those affected."
The International Olympic Committee said that "we simply send our sympathies to friends and families."
Hosting the World Cup and Olympics two years apart has heightened attention on security and crime issues in Brazil, although the discussion has focused possible violence. South Africa's relatively high rates of violent crime were similarly scrutinized before the 2010 World Cup, but that tournament was held without major incident.
Because of the tragedy, the Rio Grande do Sul state soccer federation canceled Sunday matches in its first-division regional championship. There was a minute of silence honoring the victims before matches across the country.


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During pregnancy, it's all about the mom-to-be—what she's eating, whether she's exercising, and how she's taking care of herself to best nurture her growing baby.
But according to the latest research, dads might need prenatal attention too. A study published in the current issue of Pediatrics finds that that the mental state of a dad-to-be during pregnancy can impact a child's behavior later. Among more than 30,000 children in Norway, 3 percent of fathers reported high psychological stress around weeks 17 or 18 of the pregnancy, which was later strongly linked to behavioral problems in the child at age 3. The worse the stress, the worse the behavior later.
Plus: Diary of a Stay-at-Home Dad
But how could a father's mental health impact a growing fetus when he's not carrying the child? It may be a domino effect, with the father's stress triggering similar emotions in the mom, which then in turn affects the baby. In fact, another study found the biggest predictor of depression in moms was living with a depressed spouse. Researchers also theorize the connection could just be a harbinger of a chronic mental problem, which other studies have shown can impact a child's behavior.
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Barn destroyed in Claremont fire
August 23. 2013 11:20PM
CLAREMONT — A burning pit too close to a barn caused a fire that destroyed a barn, small outbuilding and pickup truck at 456 Chestnut St., according to Fire Capt. Jeff Morin.
Morin said the fire was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Friday and was threatening to spread to neighboring properties. He said the property owner, Michael Cooke, did not have a burning permit for the fire pit he used to burn debris.
He said firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to other properties and had it under control by 6:30 p.m. He estimated the fire caused about $60,000 worth of damage.


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Bn94 needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 25 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
We are a company selling open source Network Management Solutions targeting, among others, Enterprise users. Based in Sweden, we are branching out all over the world and of course, the US and other parts of Europe are under our radar as well.
Our solutions are based on the open source software called Nagios.
Our major traffic consists of people involved with Nagios and other developers/ sys-admins. So we have quite a few technical people who reach our site. On the other hand we are reaching out to higher levels of the corporate management. Essentially both segments consist of pretty straightforward, to-the-point individuals who look for professionalism and trust.
Here goes,
We have our current website: http://www.op5.com which you can take a look at.
What we would like to have:
1. Fluid width pages.
2. Large front page header that catches the eye
3. Modularised pages i.e. content can be positioned in different sockets of the page
4. One simple background unlike our current set up where we have little "blocks" clearly demarcated. something like skype.com
5. A comprehensive Menu navigation system (highlighted in the attached file)
6. A "clean" look.. how that is done is completely up to you!
7. A large footer with a number of columns for pages to be listed
8 COLOURS: Our company colours are red (#dd0000 #bb0000, #cc0000), white(ffffff), black and gray (222222 333333 999999 cccccc).
We would like a design of our front page. In application, we would NOT be using flash as far as possible so preferably some kind of slideshow of images would be great. You can feel free to take content from our current website. It would be fantastic if you could take snippets of features from our main product (http://www.op5.com/op5/products/network-monitor) and show that on the main page but then again it is only a suggestion.
For one, we want to do away with the black bar that houses the menu on top. It divides the page into two so we don t really want that.


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TV Show: I Need Romance 2
Revised romanization: Romaenseuga Pilyohae 2
Hangul: 로맨스가 필요해 2
Network: tvN
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Release Date: June, 2012 --
Runtime: Wed. & Thurs. 23:00
Lee Jin Wook - Yoon Seo Hyun
Jung Yu Mi - Joo Yeol Mae
Kim Ji Seok - Shin Ji Hoon
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"In Need of Romance" being considered for season 2
Producers of cable channel tvN's series "In Need of Romance" are considering creating another season of the show.
An official with tvN told 10Asia on Wednesday that they are "discussing on it in a positive light" due to its unexpected popularity and numerous requests for an additional season.
However, the official emphasized a decision will come at a later time. "It hasn't been set. The show just ended so we've just started discussing on the possibility and we've had to ask the original cast, writer and director on how they feel about it."
The show, a 16-part romantic comedy which told of the work, romance and friendship of three career woman in their 30s, had ended its run yesterday with a viewership rating of 2.27 percent (AGB Nielsen Media), the highest mark amongst all cable shows in the same time slot.
It had been popular, particularly with female viewers in their 20s and 30s, due to its realistic portrayal of the boyfriend-girlfriend relationship of the characters played by Cho Yeo-jung and Kim Jeong-hoon in particular.
Also starring Choi Song-hyeon and Choi Yeo-jin, "In Need of Romance" had also been pre-sold to Japan at the highest price for a cable drama.
I Need Romance gets a Season 2
Good news, bad news: Cable rom-com drama I Need Romance is getting a second season on tvN. Yay for more thirtysomething fare, more cable dramas, and more I Need Romance. Sadly, it won't be starring the original cast — Jo Yeo-jung, Kim Jung-hoon, Choi Jin-hyuk, Choi Yeo-jin, Choi Song-hyun — which is the bad news. But it makes sense, given that the show ended with enough closure to make a sequel with the same characters a bit redundant. I mean, if that couple went through any more onscreen tribulation, they'd lose the few audience members left in their tiny camp.
Producers at CJ E&M are calling Season 2 a reboot with all new characters and all new storylines, just in the same spirit of the first season. So basically, a group of single thirtysomething girlfriends navigating the dating scene in Seoul. I liked a lot of things about the first season, namely the frank and funny sex talk, the realistic and messy relationships, the offbeat best friends with crazy love lives and boyfriend revenge plots. It also packed a punch visually, with great HD cameras and a strong sense of style, which I hope will be the one thing that carries over to Season 2 if we can't have the cast.
I Need Romance Season 2, or as I will call it, I Need MORE Romance, will air on tvN next year.
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Lee Jin-wook cast as I Need Romance 2′s hero
I Need Romance 2 will be a Wednesday-Thursday drama following Queen In-hyun's Man, and aims for a June broadcast.
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Jung Yu-Mi cast in tvN drama "I Need Romance 2".
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Kim Ji-seok to make comeback in new tvN's TV series
Korean actor Kim Ji-seok will take on the male lead in an upcoming TV series on tvN, making it his comeback project since completing his mandatory military service.
A press release by tvN announced on Wednesday that Kim will play the role of Shin Ji-hoon, who is the C.E.O of a coffee shop, in the new season of "In Need of Romance," which is slated to air every Wednesday and Thursday nights starting mid-June.
The statement went onto explain that Shin who has a long time girlfriend named Joo Yeol-mae (Jung Yu-mi) will later get involved in a love triangle with his best friend, played by actor Lee Jin-wook.
Following the success of the first season, "In Need of Romance 2012" will follow the everyday story -- work, romance and friendship -- of women and men in their thirties.
"I can honestly say that I feel a strong burden in trying to immerse myself into playing my character. But I'm feeling great that I get to work with such great actors like Lee and Jung," Kim said in the statement.
Kim Ji-suk, whose real name is Kim Bo-suk, is well known for his roles in TV series "The Slave Hunters" (KBS2, 2010), "Personal Taste" (MBC, 2010) and sports flick "Take Off" (2009).
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I Need Romance 2 is all about women's lifestyle
Riding the success of the first series, I Need Romance season 2 with all brand new cast are ready to parade the lifestyle of three city women.
The drama will center its story on those three women who happen to be in the same age, their career, love and friendship in depth and realistic way.
The stills from the poster shooting were out, showcased its four main stars Lee Jin Wook (Spy Myungwol), Jung Yoo Mi (Que Sera Sera, movie The Crucible), Kim Ji Woo and Kang Ye Sol (My Princess). They're all in black attire , all smiled and looked relax.
Jung Yoo Mi plays Joo Yul Mae, an enthusiastic music composer and music director. She's in triangle love with her old friend Lee Jin Wook and warm man Kim Ji Suk. Kim Ji Woo plays Sun Jae Kyung, beautiful and capable woman. She's a shoe designer and married to famous announcer and pretended to be a perfect couple in front of people.
Kang Ye Sol plays Woo Ji Hee, a girl next door who dream a plain happy marriage but decides to live as single woman.
This light and trendy drama will debut June 20, replacing Queen Inhyun's Man.
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Crossing my fingers and hoping it's as good as season 1.
Starting fresh & making a new account. Come and try to find me. :p
First promos for tvN's I Need Romance 2012
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"I Need Romance 2012″ Official Character Shots
JUNG YUMI as Joo Yeol Mae
LEE JIN WOOK as Yoon Seok Hyun
KIM JI SUK as Shin Ji Hoon
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I read that A Prince's First Love once episode 6 there will available for free users until June 13, 2013 and today is that date. What happened?
A Boodle Of "I Need Romance 2012″ Stills + More Character Shots + New Tearful Poster
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Jung Gyu Woon Makes A Cameo In "I Need Romance 2012″
Since wrapping History Of The Salaryman, Jung Gyu Woon has been keeping it quiet on his end, only making a cameo appearance in Take Care Of Us, Captain. He must still be on rest mode, choosing to do another special appearance. He'll be appearing in I Need Romance 2012, and within his short screen time in the tvN drama, he'll be kissing lead actress Jung Yumi.
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raw food diet did wonders for my cats health
Ihave a cat who was in very ill health, his immune system was failing and the vet just kept piling on more and more medicne. He had dandruff, oily matted fur, constant tapeworms, and fleas(even though I used flea med.) The last straw was when he started having respiratory problems. I bought a holistic cat book and immediatley put him and my four other cats on a raw food diet. I started giving yeast and garlic tablets to combat fleas naturally. To make along story short, it has worked! Shadrach, my once ill kitty is beautiful and doing well, it has taken about two months to get him on the right track. his fur is shiny and sleek, no worms , no fleas, and very healthy. He gets vit. supp. once a week and daily support minerals in his food daily. The raw food diet is expensive to do for my five cats, but the amount I have saved on vet bills, gas for trips to vet, stress, is immeasurable! Is there anyone who does raw food diet for their cats? People think I'm crazy! I have not been able to find a holistic vet in my state of kansas. I used to think all the natural stuff was alot of hoodoo voodoo, but what I have tried has been successful!
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Psychological sorting test, United States, 1945
The Goldstein-Scheerer Object Sorting test is used to assess abstract thinking and how well concepts are formed. The patient is required to sort objects by colour or material, copy block patterns with coloured cubes. The tests are mainly used to diagnose neurological problems. The test was developed by German psychiatrist Kurt Goldstein (1878-1965) and the German psychologist Martin Scheerer (1900-61).
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The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned C Bryan Anderson, OF Adron Chambers, IF Ramon Vazquez and OF Amaury Cazana to minor league camp Thursday, March 17, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold.
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The St. Louis Cardinals invited OF Nick Stavinoha, OF Shane Robinson, OF Amaury Cazana, 3B Donovan Solano, C Robert Stock, C Steven Hill, C Nick Derba, P Kevin Thomas, P Adam Ottavino, P Shelby Miller and P Lance Lynn to Spring Training this year, according to The Sports Network.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said OF Amaury Cazana is not likely to be a September call-up, MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports. The 36-year-old outfielder is hitting .320 at Triple-A Memphis.
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Or tried to. A former top executive with the "Church" of Scientology has revealed that the organization tried to dig up dirt on Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park, after they made an episode making fun of the group's weird beliefs.
Another interesting revelation at Marty Rathbun's blog this morning: Rathbun released what he said was an internal Scientology document which suggests that the church targeted Trey Parker and Matt Stone for a classic OSA investigation in retaliation for the infamous South Park episode that exposed the religion's bizarre upper-level teachings.
Rathbun tells me this initial document is just the beginning of a trove that describes how Scientology investigated Parker and Stone over a significant period after the duo deeply embarrassed the church with its 2005 episode, "Trapped in the Closet." …
The document he revealed today suggests that Scientology had identified Parker and Stone's close friends, and was examining public records on those people, looking for a vulnerability.
"To find a direct line into Stone and Parker some of their friends have been identified," reads the document, which reads like a typical OSA report on an ongoing investigation. The church's information allegedly was coming from Eric Sherman, a film consultant who Rathbun identifies as a Scientologist (the Voice is attempting to reach him), and who had talked with Troma Studio's Lloyd Kaufman for information about Parker and Stone.Several friends to the South Park duo are then identified: writer Matthew Prager (That's My Bush), actor John Stamos, actress Rebecca Romijn, and writer David Goodman.
"These connections are being PRC'd," reads the document, and Rathbun explains that the acronym stands for "public records check." Scientology's standard procedure would be to put its private eyes on a complete check of these people and their property, legal, and other public records. If they owed taxes, or had been in messy divorces, or had been arrested, Scientology would soon know about it.
"There are some strings that will be pulled on the PRC on Stone," the document reads, suggesting that investigators had already found something about Matt Stone in public records that would make him vulnerable.
"Otherwise the special collections will be debugged in order to get some viable strings that can be pulled," the document then reads, and Rathbun explains that "special collections" is Scientology's code for trash digging.
This is the standard M.O. of Scientology and has been for a long time. A second set of documents reveals that Scientology tried to get a mole inside the South Park operation to spy on the two.


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When you're talking about "The Hunger Games," it all comes down to Katniss.
Like other strong-minded women who have driven book sales into the stratosphere — think Lisbeth Salander of the "Dragon Tattoo" triology and even Bella Swan of the "Twilight" series — ace archer Katniss Everdeen is an indomitable heroine whom nothing fazes or flusters for long.
Making a successful "Hunger Games" movie out of Suzanne Collins' novel required casting the best possible performer as Katniss, and in Jennifer Lawrence director Gary Ross and company have hit the bull's-eye, so to speak.


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Since 1969 the Jeter family and Jet-A-Way, Inc. have proudly served the communities of the Greater Metropolitan Boston Area and many Massachusetts cities and towns. For over 40 years we have provided Waste Removal and Recycling services to private, city and state customers and agencies of all types.
Jet-A-Way Waste Management & Recycling is a minority-owned business that is proud of its heritage and the communities it serves – Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Roslindale and Jamaica Plain. Jet-A-Way is involved with charitable organizations and events in the area so that we can give back to our customers who have given us so much.
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SULPHUR — In honor of Mother's Day, The Parker Memorial Library invites fans of Fancy Nancy to attend a Mother/Daughter Soiree tea party from 4-5 p.m. Thursday. Children, ages 11 and under are welcome to come with a parent.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their most "glamorous" Fancy Nancy attire. Hats and tutus are encouraged and tiaras are always welcomed.
Branch Manager Shannon Bever will host the tea party which includes games, food and crafts. A photo opportunity for every "Fancy Nancy" will also be available.
The party is free and open to the public but space is limited. Registration is required by Monday by calling (580) 622-5807 or (888) 520-8101.
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First network interview since verdict
In an exclusive network interview, Robert and Gladys Zimmerman talk to Barbara Walters about the polarizing trial and acquittal of their son, George Zimmerman, the demonstrations after the verdict and their son's future. This is their first network interview since Zimmerman was found not guilty for the murder of Trayvon Martin. Portions of the interview will air tonight on "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" (6:30 p.m.) and "Nightline" (12:35 a.m.), and Tuesday on "Good Morning America" (7 a.m.). Excerpts will also appear on ABCNews.com, ABC News Radio and ABC NewsOne.
Defense attorney Mark O'Mara gave his first national television interview after the verdict to ABC's Matt Gutman, who has covered the trial from the start. That interview aired Sunday evening on "ABC World News with David Muir." In addition, Gutman had the first television interview with the four Jacksonville, Fla., prosecutors in the trial of Zimmerman - Angela Corey, Bernie de la Rionda, John Guy and Rich Mantei. The exclusive aired Monday morning on "GMA."


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DomainMate needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 375 designs submitted by 106 freelance designers.
We are starting a new company that will provide web services to Australians.
Our main focus will be on domain name registrations and web hosting with some other services that will be useful for website owners and businesses.
We will also be providing regular free articles and tutorials for improving websites and effectively using websites to promote a business.
Our target market comprises Australians who either have a website or are looking to get a website. In particular, we will target non tech-savvy business owners who need quick, easy solutions and personal bloggers.
We would like the logo to suggest that we are casual, friendly, open minded and supportive but also respectable, reliable and authoritative. We're not really interested in anything cartoon-like or silly and definitely no clip art, stock art or stock images.
The logo should have a distinct feature that can be used as an icon in places where displaying the whole logo is not practical such as a favicon. We are open to suggestions for the colours.
It is also important that it can be used without colour for display on dark backgrounds etc.
Files must be provided in vector formats.
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winsan Posts: 36You can search the reliability at Consumer Reports. They usually have annual car buying guide - both for used and new car. Your local library should have the copy of it, or you can go online to your local library to download the electronic version.0
I bought a 1993 Altima new. I still have the car. It has 285,000 miles on it. It is now having transmission problems, and I fear transmission repair or replacement would not be cost effective. I still love the car, the quality, reliability, solid feeling, and actually everything about it. The body and the interior are in great condition. The power windows work sporadically, and the a/c died last summer. I think it's time to say goodbye, but I'm emotionally attached to the car. We've been through a lot together. I researched new vehicles and found I really couldn't afford a new Altima. I bought a 2009 Toyota Corolla XLE 3 weeks ago and I love it. It reminds me so much of my Altima: the thick, leatherlike steering wheel, the interior, even down to the "wood" trim, solid feeling of the car, the console, the trunk, etc, etc. In fact, the only complaint I ever had with my Altima was its inability to turn short. My new Corolla even has a nice tight turning radius. Sooo ... I'm in love again. I only hope my new Corolla is as reliable in 15 years as the Altima has been. Just kidding, I don't plan to keep it that long ! I didn't plan to keep the Altima that long, either. Life got in the way.0
Since you liked the Altima so much, did you consider the Sentra (since you bought the competition...Corolla)?
Just curious, since my daughter is looking at a new car purchase soon.0
Busiris, I went to the Cleveland Auto Show and checked out the Nissan Altima, Sentra, Honda Civic and Accord, and the Toyota Corolla. I didn't like the way the Hondas "felt" when I sat in them; the deeply sloping windshields reminded me of a Neon I once rented in Boston. I actually liked the Nissan Sentra but discovered it was made in Mexico. My Corolla was made in Fremont, CA, but could have been made in Japan as well. No problem; to me, Japanese = quality. Mexican really doesn't. Perhaps the Sentra is made in more than one factory, like the Corolla. I did not research it. The one on display at the Auto show was 100% Mexican assembled. I've owned Toyotas in the past, so I went that direction instead.0
Thanx! I appreciate your candid opinion.0
elnino2783 Posts: 5I've had mine since June 2006 and have never had a problem with it with 34.5K miles on it, 14K of them mine. The only "problem" I've had with it is that it has become a magnet for other cars to rear end 3 times now since moving to Washington State near Seattle. Washington state drivers = worst drivers ever. I only put a claim on the first accident though, since that was the hardest hit, but the replacement cost was about $300-$350 to repaint and refurb the bumper that came out of the other person's insurance. I only had them check it out to make sure nothing had been damaged where I couldn't see it, and nothing had been. I even get 34+mpg on the highway, but closer to 20-21mpg city.
One other issue I learned within one week of having it was that the power windows had been calibrated incorrectly and they would move to a default position of partially open whenever I fully closed them. Problem solved the next day when I brought it in.0
enelson92 Posts: 1I have an 05 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I bought it in 2005 with 10k miles on it. I love this car. It will be three years old in two weeks and I just rolled 88k miles lastnight. I spend quite a bit of time driving and my car has been great with no mechanical problems. I took it in once for recall work and all they ended up having to do was adjust the computer setting. I never even noticed a problem, just following up with the recall request. I get great gas mileage and I plan on keeping it for quite a long time. This was my first foreign car purchase and Im happy I did it. I would definitely recommend an Altima to anyone.0
roadrunner70 Posts: 241my 03 murano needed a new gas cap at about 35000 miles. my new altima's gas cap seems to loosen on its own, sometimes i can tighten it and the light goes off, sometimes i can't and it stays on.
anyone else having issues with nissan gas caps.
the dealer is taking its time replacing the altima's cap.
thanks, rr700
altimadude00 Posts: 5I bought an '05 Altima with 38k last August. The owner hadn't performed a 30k maintenance on the engine before I bought it. However, after having it done, the car runs smoother and had a 3-4 increase in fuel econ.
It's my personal belief that the engine failures were with early versions of the engine and had been addressed before the 05 models came out. My engine does not burn any oil.
The car does have some wear issues on the inside. (Again, my car was used.) The glove box door has deep scratches in it and the "wood" trim has a soft clear coat and scratches very easily. Beyond that, nothing has fallen off, torn, or broken. I've had no electronic issues with the car either.
The car has 43k on it now and runs fine. I have had only one mechanical issue:
Parking overnight on an incline, the fuel apparently drained away from the engine, and it wouldn't start. After pumping the gas pedal while cranking it, the engine started. Afterwards, I dumped a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in the tank and since did the 30k maintenance on it. This may have been a fluke since I have not been able to repeat it, or the treatments to the fuel system fixed the problem.
I have also had to repeatedly align the car (three times since purchase 8/08). This may be the fault of the shop just as it might be with the car.
Hope this helps. Enjoy your Altima!0
It's my personal belief that the engine failures were with early versions of the engine and had been addressed before the 05 models came out. My engine does not burn any oil.
the thing to keep in mind with the oil problem is that; even though it it real, and has happened to a lot of people,
it still represents a very small percentage of altima's on the road. the altima is the best selling vehicle nissan has, or has ever had. It has sold well over a million units, and continues to be outsold by only the camry and accord.
I know thats of little consolation to those who have had the engine problems. but it does get blown out of proportion here. For every person here who's had an altima develop the dreaded "oil consumption" problem, there are thousands who haven't. and being as the problem didn't show up in every altima equipped with with QR25DE engine, it only stands to reason that it must require a fairly precise sequence of events to cause it. Probably involving driving habits, type of fuel, and whether or not the recall was performed, and performed properly. It's probably also notable that most of the people who have had the problem have had it on cars they've bough used.0
electricdesign Posts: 681Additional comments:
It seems that most people that own 2002 on up Altimas, who have the excessive oil consumption problem or the bad cat problem, are people who bought them used and have milage above and beyond the warrenty. Though some cases have appeared during warrenty, most I have heard of are after the warrenty period, but still in a timeframe where you would expect an engine to last. So, how long do you think and engine should last? From my long experience, I think a well cared for engine should easily last over 200,000 miles. I drive all my cars to at least 160K to 200K miles, and they remain reliable and trouble free, with no major engine or transmission work, BUT you have to buy the RIGHT ones, do the right maintenance, and most of all do your extensive research before you buy the vehicle.
The problem starting with the 2002 Altima is that it had a NEW 4 cylinder engine, the QR25DE and had no history to research at the time. But as time has went by, it has now developed a history of unreliability for some of the owners. My personal opinion is that the fault is not in the engine itself, as I have torn down and worked on the engine, and it seems quite well built. It seems to me that the problem stems from 2 possible sources,
First, the computer programming may allow lean mixtures at inappropriate times, causing the exhaust to run too hot "under certain conditions" burning the catalytic converter top screen, thus allowing some inner cat material chemicals to break loose and get sucked back into the engine, damaging the inside of the engine.
Second, the precat itself fails because the top screen fails or burns and allows the precatalyst material to be released and get sucked back into the engine and producing excessive wear in the pistons, piston rings, and cylinder walls.
From what I can surmise, there are two ways that this problem could have been avoided.
First, the computer should have been programed properly. Those that are not should be "reflashed" to correct the computer programing.
Second, the Precatalyst should have been better made with a heavier duty top screen that would not burn out and allow the release of the catalyst material back into the engine.
Further comments;
Other manufacturers use the same precatalyst set up on their cars with no problem, Toyota and Honda as examples. That is because the computers are programed properly and the Precatylitic converters are well made to contain their chemicals.
E,D. in Sunny Florida0
First, the computer should have been programed properly. Those that are not should be "reflashed" to correct the computer programing.
there was a recall issued to deal with the programming of the ECU. I'd be willing to bet that in the majority of cases involving the oil consumption problem that the recall either:
1. wasn't performed
2. wasn't performed properly
3. was performed after the cat was damaged.
any of those three would also explain why this problem only happens to some, and not all altima's with the QR25DE engine, and why it almost exclusively happens in cars bought used.0
adambommb29 Posts: 1I own a 2003 Altima 2.5S. I have enjoyed it since I first got it in late 2002. The engine just began burning oil at 160,000 miles and my mechanic said that I need to get a new catalytic converter. I love the car and would have considered a new one, but my mechanic told me that 2009 verstion is still being made the same way and may encounter the same problem because of the location of the cat. conv.
Should I expect the same problems with the '09 verstion? He said I should look at the 3.5 because it definitely would not have the same problem.0
I haven't heard of any problems with the 2007 and up altima. But he is correct, the 3.5 is a much better engine. it's been on Wards top ten engine list for about 12 years now.0
clarencehollow Posts: 60Those stories about Honda's are just that - stories. The new Altima is excellent and will last you 40 years. Remember that since 1995 we've made a lot of progress in the world. if you don't think Honda's require a lot of maintenance, just watch the service department at a major Honda dealership... many sick cars go there, and many of them don't make it past 100,000 miles.0
I own a honda in addition to my 2 nissans. and honda builds excellent cars. though I probably wouldn't buy one for myself, I wouldn't hesitate to get another one for my wife, or even on of the kids when they can drive.0
whitall Posts: 190Also posted this question on maintenance board.
Helping my son make decisions. He will spend $12,000 to 15,000 on a used car. He really likes the Altima and can get a 2006 with mid-high 30,000 miles for about 12k. He can get a 2008 with mid 20,000 mileage for 15k+. These are all pretty entry level cars without upgrades.
I vote for the 2008 because it had warranty left on it and comes with lots of airbags and ABS. Some of the 2006's have ABS, but not side airbags. He is 19 and could care less about safety.
He will (without a doubt) be putting bigger rims on it, I've herad him mention 20's, 18's minimum. He WILL be putting in a sub, amp and head unit (wants some DVD thing). So there is no point in getting one with upgraded sound and steering wheel controls.
This stuff will void out parts of his warranty, right? Making the warranty on the '08 less of an issue.
Altima redesigned in 2007? Is that year one to stay away from? I had told him re-design years are usually bad. I have an 06 Murano that is great (really low miles though) and read horror stories on the early model years, that is why I am afraid of the 2007. SHould we be afraid of the '07? 2007 would give him a little warranty...I like the idea of him getting the "newer" design for value, but the '06 has a nice price! (most of the cars with good prices are fleet or rentals)
OR, he hasn't looked at the Accord. HOw does that compare safety wise, price wise?0
OR, he hasn't looked at the Accord. HOw does that compare safety wise, price wise?
safety wise, they're probably about the same. I would imagine the crash ratings are pretty near ientical. Price wise, you're going to pay more for the accord. The accord has the best resale value in the class, so if your buying used, its going to cost you more. and because of the exceptional resale of the accord, a 2008 is probably going to cost pretty close to what a 2009 would.0
rondhol Posts: 32weak engine mounts, bad pre-cat, ECU program updates, weak front struts, weak MAF sensor on 02-03 model, body flex (creaking noise under the suspension) noise cause by loose brace bolts under the cowl, head gasket failure.
Check all those problems before you buy any altima 02-06.0
You are correct, the engine problem is getting blown out of proportion by people hear; every car manufacture has at least 1 or 2 cars out of every 100 that are defective mechanically, technically, etc; those 1 or 2 people who get those vehicles come on hear and bad mouth an entire brand based on their bad experience; I have several relatives that have several pass generation altimas with over 120k miles on them who have had no major mechanical/technical problems with the altima other than normal maintenance; I drive a 08 Acura TL and had several technical and quality (build-quality) problem has soon as I got the vehicle and Acura is suppose to be one of the best quality/reliable cars up there with lexus yet I had problems yet I don't put acura down as a brand because I have had another acura with no problems what so ever and they do make pretty nice vehicles yet people come on and bad mouth nissan like they are crap; I test drove both a 2009 3.5SL Altima and a 2010 Camry XLE V6 last week and felt the build-quality and materials in the altima were far superior than the camry; in the camry, the buttons felt flimsy and there were gaps in body panels, lose body panels, and rattles during the test drive; I saw none of this in the altima; since 2007, nissan has come a long way with the altima and I feel the altima has surpassed the camry and is very close to quality to the accord; I think that when the redesigned 2012 altima comes, it will be even better than this one0
I do agree that the 6th generation altima (02-06) had some pretty lousy build quality in regards to material quality and gaps but I would say about 95% of that has been addressed in the current 7th generation altima (07-11); that is probably why Car and Driver named the altima 2nd in a mid-size family sedan test comparison last year between the accord, camry, and malibu; they even said that the altima build quality and material quality where 2nd only to the accord; I think when the 8th generation redesigned altima comes out in 2012, Nissan will take the altima even further making it on par with the accord;0
my apologies, I meant the altima is in its fourth generation now and when the 5th generation redesigned altima comes out in 20120
freezed Posts: 14My 2000 2.5 XLE still going at 270,000 miles. Replaced altenator, PCV valve, that's about it, other than normal wear and tear items. Still going strong and getting 34 mpg on the highway. I'm no mechanic, I do oil/filter changes and minor stuff myself, but other maintenance only as needed. Great car, and is the main reason I bought an 09. I understand that the 2002-2003 Altimas had issues, and I would probably be highly upset if that had happened to me.0
it happens. it was the first use of the QR25DE engine. hopefully for nissan they've worked out all the bugs now.0
251lister Posts: 1We drive a 2007 Altima 3.5 SE, purchase second hand with 26000 km. When the engine is first started the RPM rev's to 2500 then drops to 2000 until warmed up then drops to 750. We have complained about this problem and had scan's done and nothing comes up in the scan. We feel the engine should not be revving this high on cold start up as it causes premature engine wear. Is there some place that could reprogram the ECU to lower the cold start up idle?0
12bdriving Posts: 24I believe that is actually intentional. We live in Minnesota and my 07 3.5SL does something very similar. I have always used Synthetic Oil to maintain lubrication to the engine even on cold starts and actually think that this is a by-product of an emissions control requirement as it allows the engine to warm faster when it is in its most lean run period.0
nick87 Posts: 51998 Altima with 255,000 miles. In the 12 years I've had it, excluding tires and front brake pads the only issues I've has was replacing a CV boot on one axle ($108) and a pulley came off on the serpentine belt($30). Couple of light bulbs also. Do oil changes about 4,500 miles, replace coolant and transmission every 30K and thats about it. Hope to make it to 300K in about 2 1/2 years.0
ilene5 Posts: 1I have a 1998 Altima I bought 10 years ago when it had less than 40,000 miles. It now has more than 222,000 miles. It's been an amazing car. I never gave it a tune up in all that time. Just this week, after driving more than 180,000 miles, a spark plug went bad and my car got a tuneup. The mechanic said it sure was a quiet running motor. Bravo to Altima for this highly reliable car. I've done little to it in 10 years.0
It's got 88k mi, Carfax looks good, no accidents and lots of maintenance records. 2 deep but small dings and 1 paint chip on the exterior (it's black and I hear the paint is thin on these).
More important to me is:
Will the engine run another 5 years?
Is it a gas guzzler?
How will it perform in the snow?
I love the power but I could get a used 2.5L Altima for a lot cheaper and those seem to be much more plentiful here in Boston.
It's a bit outdated but loaded. I can get it at a dealer for $7999.
It sure is pretty but will it last? Any major problems with these after 100k mi?0


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The two mayoral candidates in Lake Villa present voters with a contrast in political experience and perception of how the village is faring in attracting business.
Incumbent Frank Loffredo, who has served since 1993 and is seeking a sixth term, says the village is positioned for when the economy improves.
But Mona Mustafa, a sales and marketing professional making her first run for public office, says the village is behind in the quest for new businesses.
Candidates discussed downtown development and other issues during an interview and in a Daily Herald questionnaire.
Loffredo, a retired college professor who moved to Lake Villa in 1970, says the village has not been stagnant and is deep in the planning process for the triangle-shaped downtown area bordered by Grand and Cedar avenues and Route 83.
One possibility is a children's museum at a former Chrysler dealership as an anchor attraction, he said. Loffredo listed increasing economic development as his top campaign issue.
"We're looking at this process as a re-branding of the town," he said of an ongoing downtown planning process by Teska Associates, which also focuses on the role of the village's Metra station.
"We've committed money in a difficult time but we see the importance of it," he said. "We're headed in the right direction." Mustafa moved to Lake Villa about 10 years ago. She noted her success as an independent contractor in helping to create and launch licensed products, such as the Pinewood Derby Kit, as an example of her marketing expertise.
"We have to attract new business," she said. "I don't think we're even competing to bring in retail." Downtown Lake Villa looks "almost the same as it did 40 years ago," she contends.
Bringing value to Lake Villa is Mustafa's top issue and attracting business to improve the downtown area is one way to do that. Mustafa said she didn't think current officials were capable of sealing deals.
"Frank Loffredo is a big fish in a small pond and the pond is drying up economically," she said. "I'm a minnow in a big pond and I compete."
Loffredo said many village issues have stemmed from the economy and that even in tough times, business registrations are increasing and industrial parks are nearly full.
"We've been able to keep the village fiscally sound. We haven't had to cut any programs," he said. "When we come out of this economy, we're going to be ready. We have something to offer."
Mustafa said that by not having been part of government, she will be able to look at the workings of the village with a "fresh set of eyes."
"I think Lake Villa needs a good sales person, an advocate, a person willing to go outside the village to bring in commercial retailers," she said.
"This is not a bad plan," she said of the Teska work, "but there's no specifics, there's no detail." She said the plan lacked benchmarks, milestones or timelines to produce measurable results over the next four years.
As a gateway to the Chain `O Lakes, the village should have a hotel, grocery store and other amenities, according to Mustafa.
"Nobody's made an effort to communicate what the plan is," she contended.
Loffredo said those avenues have already been pursued by the village.
"These aren't new ideas," Loffredo said.
He also said that mailers, robo calls, and workshops have been used to inform the public about the plan.
"We are an all-inclusive community now," he said.


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The Food & Nutrition section is always full of fun and interesting articles a welcome relief from the political stories. I found the story about the new Paleo food trend quite interesting (Herald, Nov. 14). Eat like a caveman, I guess.
However, the best comments in the story came from Dr. Bruce Andrea near the end of the article. His advice about eating a Mediterranean food model and reinforcing exercise along with diet is so true. No new food trend Paleo, gluten-free, vegan is any better than another depending on body type and activity. Also, its always good to know where your food comes from, and Durango is fortunate to have a bountiful local farmers market along with grocery stores that provide natural and organic foods.
Andrea said it correctly, and Im sure he would agree with what my grandmother once wisely said: All things in moderation. That applies to food, as well as life. Go ahead, enjoy Thanksgiving dinner like a caveman: in moderation with lots of exercise.
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A delightful town to visit, Olbia has gradually grown to be one of the most important towns in Italy. Relaxing by nature and blessed with historical splendor, the charming nature of this town attracts many visitors annually. The roads are somewhat narrow and pedestrian-friendly; perfect for strolls and leisurely walks. However, to enjoy sightseeing at its best, you'll need a vehicle to get around. Car Hire enables you to rent a vehicle to travel to further places and visit many more historical sites. The benefits of car hire are plentiful. The last thing you need is to not know what you've missed out on the trip, because you only access the different places by foot.
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As all know, the City of Pune is not exactly the best place to drive a Pune hire car. However, if you are fed up with the busy city life, a car hire in Pune may be just the thing you need to relax. Stop being bothered by the tourists and become one yourself by renting a Pune car hire and take a drive in the Country! With so many car hire suppliers to choose from, you are bound to find a deal on the car you need to get out of town.
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It is important to note that a car rental in the Pune includes insurance. This is something you will have to pay on a yearly basis for a purchased car. While driving if you are lost in your Cool Cab Services in Pune , stop and ask directions from a Black Cab Driver. Sometimes the best way to get across town, especially if you don't know where you are going in your Pune Car Rental, is to follow a Black Cab. You need to pay for your Pune Congestion Charge every weekday that you have your Pune Car Rental.
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The main part of the trip arrangement is booking proper transportation. If you are arranging your holiday trip through any travel agency, the travel agent will arrange the transportation, food and lodging at an inclusive price. But hiring a car is more economical and gives freedom to make schedules according to your choice.
When you are planning for a holiday trip then you will have to make all the arrangements for the trip, like the hotel to stay, the places to visit, transportation etc. You will get the information from internet, magazines or from other sources.
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Pune to Shirdi Taxi Companies are offering car hire services in Portugal like Faro airport car rental services, Lisbon airport car rental services etc. So don't bother about your transportation at Portugal. Hire your car from a popular car hire company and enjoy your holiday trip.
If you were making in excess of 10,000 car rental bookings a year with a car rental company you would be expecting a discount from the standard rate. This is how car rental brokers operate. They use the combined business of all their customers to negotiate preferential rates. They then pass the savings on to their customers.
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Renting a car is the best way to travel in a tourist land; not only is it the most comfortable way to see a new place, it is also the safest and cheapest. A car rental is the perfect solution for both businessmen who travel to different cities for meetings and conferences, and tourists too who want to explore a place at their own pace.There are some ways to find the right rental car for these purposes, the first step being locating the right car hire service.
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Finding A Car Hire Service
Start your search by short listing at least four rental agencies or companies; using the internet for this is a good idea as almost all companies have their services listed on the web along with their contact numbers. Take your time to research and once done, be sure to have found the best rental agencies which can offer the most attractive prices and services to suit your need.
- Insurance is another aspect which should be worked out in advance during the stage of car selection. If clearly chalked out, it can save you from extra expenditures later on in the advent of accidents and other hazards.
- If you are a frequent traveler and have collected some discount points, it is a good idea to avail these against your car hiring costs.
Thus, when you fly to a new city next time, travel smart by hiring a car from an established agency. It allows the independence of exploring the place at leisure and is also pocket friendly.
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All Cheap Car Rental Services are known to either offer extras or not and in most cases these are important. Some rental providers will include insurance and break down cover with their leasing premium. Even though you may think to your self that you can arrange such things independently through a third party, the chances are that this would turn out to be much more costly.
When looking for cheap rental services just try making sure that you have a decent look around before committing yourself to a particular deal in Kohinde BK.
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Using a car rental is a fine option for many urban residents instead of car buying. Lots of people living in cities find car rental PUNE much more affordable and much less hassle than buying a car, using the rental on an as needed basis.
The increase in discount flights and competitive prices for car hire has made car rental a much more attractive option in recent years. When you are looking for a car hire the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time on the web or on the phone, looking around for the best car rental deal. The cost of a car hire is sensible and considering public transportation within a city is usually pretty good.
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Hiring a car while going around another city or country requires a thorough knowledge of all the basic guidelines. There are several companies that provide cars for hire in every place. There are also some global car hire companies. It is very important to understand the policies of the country or the state as well as the policies of the rental company before taking a car for rent.
There are several policies and regulations relating to car hire. The renter as well as the rent agency has their own responsibilities. These are: policies in relation to coverage, driver policies, location policies, rental policies, reservation policies and vehicle policies may differ from country to country or even from state to state. Each of these policies have extensive sub-policies such as automobile liability and property damage protection, group insurance, loss damage waiver, personal accident insurance, theft protection, personal effects protection and public liability under the coverage policies. The driver's policies could include DMV check, non-licensed renters, additional drivers, traffic violations and parking tickets, towing and other related issues. Vehicle policies could cover certain aspects like accidents and injuries, off road driving, seat belts, border crossing, information about the vehicle and others.
Most car hire programs are classified basically as: individual travel and business travel. Car hire companies have varied offers for different kinds of customers. These include: corporate programs, federal Government and military programs, business benefit programs, government contractor programs, state and local government programs, group and events programs, meeting and conventions programs, association programs etc. They also maintain different kinds of fleets for different purposes. These include economy, mini, luxury, premium, standard, intermediate, minivans/MPVs, SUVs, compact and other vehicle categories.
There are many car rental agencies in every city and town. Information can be obtained from yellow pages or from local advertisements. The internet is also a very good source for locating a good car hire agency and even applying for the hire online.
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Hi Everyone.
I have casually browsed through these pages and am impressed with the knowledge they offer.
I live in Johannesburg where the wind leaves a lot to be desired.
As a handyman and kinetic art hobbyist, I stumbled across an idea for a new propeller design that takes full advantage of wind direction change and gusts at a low elevation of 2m.
My prototype is up and seems to run continuously during the day at 2m in suburbia reaching 4 revolutions per second from time to time. But averaging around 1 – 1.5
I invested in a bicycle speedometer and a weather station for a more accurate data and constructed a 9m high tower on which to mount this contraption - which I have not yet done, preferring to conduct low elevation tests first.
The first results are meaningless to me. Perhaps someone can help to decide whether this project is viable or not.
Prototype 1:
Measurements: Metric (mm)
Propeller Radius: 650
Propeller Diameter: 1300
Propeller Circumference: 4084
Propeller Surface Area: 424110
Attack angle: 22*
Sweep Area: 1327322
Propeller to Sweep area: 31%
Propeller Weight: 5.1 Kg
Measurements: Imperial (In)
Propeller Radius: 25.5
Propeller Diameter: 51
Propeller Circumference: 160
Propeller Surface Area: 657
Attack Angle: 22*
Sweep Area: 2043
Propeller to Sweep area: 32%
Propeller Weight: 112 lb
Average Weather:
Altitude: 1690m
Barometric Pressure: 82.54 kg/m3
Air Density: 0.98 kg/m3 at 20*c
Relative Humidity: 22% - 96%
Wind Speed: 1m/s - 7m/s
Temperature: 3*c – 25*c
Test 1:
A short lived wind of 7.2 km/h produced a speed of 40km/h at 2m elevation
Test 2: 6.1 - 42.6
Test 3: 3.6 - 33.6
Test 4: 5 - 30.8
Test 5: 3.6 - 26.4
Test 6:
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Do these values hold much water and if so how much.
Please help if you can.


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The Fixed Shadow Gallery Talk and Opening Reception
Sunday, October 27, 2013, 3 pm to 5:30 pm
A132 Creative Arts Center
Current Students
The public
From October 27 - December 8, 2013 the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries will present selected works by artists from across the United States. The works use camera-less photographic processes.
On Sunday October 27, artists and exhibition jurors Carol Panaro-Smith and James Hajicek will be presenting a gallery talk from 3:00-4:00 in the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries. An opening reception will follow from 4:00 P.M. until 5:30 P.M.
The event and exhibition are free and open to the public.
For gallery hours, visit http://www.wright.edu/artgalleries or call 775-2978.