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Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure - Engine protection is one of the things car owners should make sure of, second to passenger protection. The reason for this is already obvious as the engine is undoubtedly the most important part in a vehicle. Car owners cannot afford to have their vehicle’s engine damaged or they can just forget about ever driving their vehicles again (that is, if damage is already beyond repair). To an extent though, protection for the engine is already provided for by automakers with the installation of the car hood.
Vehicles before were traditionally equipped with hoods that were only simple metal sheets. These days, hoods are made to have both an inner and outer panel to better protect the engines. The outer panel is what serves as the engine cover and the inner panel offers support for the outer panel. Also, for optimal engine protection, automakers usually make use of polyurethane as materials involved in the manufacture of their hoods. This is very much ideal since it exhibits great heat resistance, helping engines avoid overheating.
In addition, hoods installed in vehicles today already come along with a variety of stylish accessories such as hood scoops, hood spoilers, and nose protectors. These hood accessories are not only designed to provide hoods with style, they have other functions as well. For one, nose protectors are installed on the hood’s front end to protect them from road debris. For another, hood spoilers are installed to minimize air drag. Hood scoops, on the other hand, are used to help direct the outside air into the air filter. It is also possible for some hoods to have built-in scoops already so car owners do not have to buy this accessory.
Hoods are generally strong and durable in nature so they don’t get easily damaged. But when head-on collisions happen, they are among the first ones to experience major damages. Replacement is their only solution which their owners should get as soon as possible.
Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure
13 Ekim 2012 Cumartesi
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
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DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2 - The most widespread trick currently being used is to make the customer believe that the salesperson can get the lowest price for the car, so that you (the customer) will start negotiations with the dealer almost immediately. The specific methods vary, but here are some common ways of doing it:
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
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The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers - Italy may be the home of the Ferrari and Lamborghini – the fiercest beasts on the road, but that didnt keep the Vatican from releasing a set of "Ten Commandments" for drivers to keep “sins” at bay.
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
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Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis - Global positioning system navigators, or GPS navigators, are now beginning to become an integral part in communications and safety. It has a number of uses, most of which are not new to most people anymore, although there are still some who are still not familiar with how GPS navigators work, and what it can do. Nonetheless, more and more businesses, including telecommunications companies, are beginning to explore its different uses and applications, and expanding its capabilities. One such application for GPS navigators can be found in today’s taxis.
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
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Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats - I’ve always been a frugal person, saving every penny and trying to build up my savings. Some people thought I was just a tightwad, but the truth was that I was saving up for a very special purchase: a ’67 Mustang! For some reason I have always loved the bold stylings of Mustangs and I was really excited when I finally got mine and drove it into my garage.
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
12 Ekim 2012 Cuma
Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure
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Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure - Engine protection is one of the things car owners should make sure of, second to passenger protection. The reason for this is already obvious as the engine is undoubtedly the most important part in a vehicle. Car owners cannot afford to have their vehicle’s engine damaged or they can just forget about ever driving their vehicles again (that is, if damage is already beyond repair). To an extent though, protection for the engine is already provided for by automakers with the installation of the car hood.
Vehicles before were traditionally equipped with hoods that were only simple metal sheets. These days, hoods are made to have both an inner and outer panel to better protect the engines. The outer panel is what serves as the engine cover and the inner panel offers support for the outer panel. Also, for optimal engine protection, automakers usually make use of polyurethane as materials involved in the manufacture of their hoods. This is very much ideal since it exhibits great heat resistance, helping engines avoid overheating.
In addition, hoods installed in vehicles today already come along with a variety of stylish accessories such as hood scoops, hood spoilers, and nose protectors. These hood accessories are not only designed to provide hoods with style, they have other functions as well. For one, nose protectors are installed on the hood’s front end to protect them from road debris. For another, hood spoilers are installed to minimize air drag. Hood scoops, on the other hand, are used to help direct the outside air into the air filter. It is also possible for some hoods to have built-in scoops already so car owners do not have to buy this accessory.
Hoods are generally strong and durable in nature so they don’t get easily damaged. But when head-on collisions happen, they are among the first ones to experience major damages. Replacement is their only solution which their owners should get as soon as possible.
Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure
Vehicles before were traditionally equipped with hoods that were only simple metal sheets. These days, hoods are made to have both an inner and outer panel to better protect the engines. The outer panel is what serves as the engine cover and the inner panel offers support for the outer panel. Also, for optimal engine protection, automakers usually make use of polyurethane as materials involved in the manufacture of their hoods. This is very much ideal since it exhibits great heat resistance, helping engines avoid overheating.
In addition, hoods installed in vehicles today already come along with a variety of stylish accessories such as hood scoops, hood spoilers, and nose protectors. These hood accessories are not only designed to provide hoods with style, they have other functions as well. For one, nose protectors are installed on the hood’s front end to protect them from road debris. For another, hood spoilers are installed to minimize air drag. Hood scoops, on the other hand, are used to help direct the outside air into the air filter. It is also possible for some hoods to have built-in scoops already so car owners do not have to buy this accessory.
Hoods are generally strong and durable in nature so they don’t get easily damaged. But when head-on collisions happen, they are among the first ones to experience major damages. Replacement is their only solution which their owners should get as soon as possible.
Protecting your Vehicle's Treasure
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
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DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2 - The most widespread trick currently being used is to make the customer believe that the salesperson can get the lowest price for the car, so that you (the customer) will start negotiations with the dealer almost immediately. The specific methods vary, but here are some common ways of doing it:
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
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The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers - Italy may be the home of the Ferrari and Lamborghini – the fiercest beasts on the road, but that didnt keep the Vatican from releasing a set of "Ten Commandments" for drivers to keep “sins” at bay.
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
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Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis - Global positioning system navigators, or GPS navigators, are now beginning to become an integral part in communications and safety. It has a number of uses, most of which are not new to most people anymore, although there are still some who are still not familiar with how GPS navigators work, and what it can do. Nonetheless, more and more businesses, including telecommunications companies, are beginning to explore its different uses and applications, and expanding its capabilities. One such application for GPS navigators can be found in today’s taxis.
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
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Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats - I’ve always been a frugal person, saving every penny and trying to build up my savings. Some people thought I was just a tightwad, but the truth was that I was saving up for a very special purchase: a ’67 Mustang! For some reason I have always loved the bold stylings of Mustangs and I was really excited when I finally got mine and drove it into my garage.
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
11 Ekim 2012 Perşembe
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
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DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2 - The most widespread trick currently being used is to make the customer believe that the salesperson can get the lowest price for the car, so that you (the customer) will start negotiations with the dealer almost immediately. The specific methods vary, but here are some common ways of doing it:
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The salesperson will tell you. ’You could probably get the car for less than $36,250…’, but will avoid giving a specific price. Instead, the salesperson will say, ‘When you are ready to buy, we can strike a deal, are you ready to buy now?’
The salesperson tells the customer: ‘If you're going to spend more than $36,250 on the car, you should come back and see me’. When the customer returns and asks to buy the car for $36,250, the salesperson will point out that he/she never promised to sell you the car for $36,250, but is ready to give you the best price when you are ready to buy. ‘Do you want me to get a good price for you? …so are you ready to buy now?’. We all know that buying a new or used car can be a daunting process however; at discountnewcars.com.au, you will find the latest car specials from reliable dealers.
Your salesperson may give the price for an older model car. Either the ‘old’ car is a previous model, or perhaps it has been gathering dust because no one has wanted to buy it (usually for good reason) and the dealer wants to get rid of it quickly to make room for newer models. This is likely to happen if you don’t think carefully and specifically ask for the price for a current model car that is not older than 3 months. Be wise and search OzFreeOnline.com, where they have thousands of cars in their cars classifieds pages. By simply registering and submitting a keyword search, you will find the car you want in no time.
The other ploy is when the salesperson takes your credit card along with an insufficiently low offer to ‘the boss’ for approval, but then returns to say it was not accepted. This is intended to drag the customer into more negotiations. i.e. ‘…we only need to increase it slightly and she’s yours..."
Don’t get caught by being given the price for the car excluding the on-road costs. If you don’t specifically ask for on-road costs to be included, the sales person will most likely give you the excluding on-road costs price. Of course, you have to be guarded because your contract may be drawn up on this proviso. Trouble is that when you are ready to sign, the ‘quoted’ price of the car, will then be understated by many thousands of dollars.
If you are a bit slow and think your car is worth more than it really is, you just might get a clever salesperson that will give in, and agree to an excessive price for your trade in. Now you might be pleased by this, because you may be thinking that you are ‘putting one over’ the dealer. No so, generally the sales person will look up on the computer or in the Car Dealers Price Guide to find out the going price for your trade in and will start from there. In addition, believe me; you will pay for it in the end. How you ask? Well when the dealer charges TOO much for your new car. You can check on the internet for a price as well, so go to gumtree.com.au, so you are armed with the real price, when you go to trade your motor vehicle.
From time to time, a ruthless sales person will have a go at this. He/she will contact you before your new car is delivered. When the niceties are over you will be told that there is an issue with the trade in. You will be asked to bring the car into the workshop for further inspection. When your vehicle has been in the garage, for 60 minutes, (having nothing done to it), the salesperson will tell you that the mechanic claims to have found it is really only worth $500 less than what they have offered for it. Watch for this old ruse, because if you fall for it, the sales person gets another $500 in his pocket. To make sure this does not happen to you go to OzFreeOnline.com and check out the great car deals in their Car classifieds. You will find thousands of cars to choose from and be equipped with all the information you need when you arrive to look at the car you want to buy.
Now if you don’t want to be pursued by a dealer just don’t give a phone number. Say ‘it's a silent number’, ‘...don’t have a mobile’, ‘can't leave a work number’, or at the test drive ‘accidentally’ give the wrong phone number. If you don’t, dealers will sometimes pursue a potential customer until they wear them down to buy.
Even after continual phoning, and when you end up buying from a different dealer, the sales person (who has missed out on the deal) will then give you the bad news. When you tell them you bought elsewhere (at a very good price of $34,550) they will say, ‘Oh no, you shouldn’t have paid any more than $32,000 for it!’ This is designed to make you feel as bad as the salesperson, who lost out too. It also highlights just how spiteful some people can be.
No matter when, where or which dealership you may stroll into, there is always a reason to feel ‘lucky’, according to the keen sales person. Early in the month, they might say they missed their target last month and are desperate to make it up. During the middle of the month, ‘the boss has told me to push out more cars or I'll never reach my target this month either’. The most common, is probably the most used because most people fall for it. This is the end of the month trick.
The time of month may matter to some dealers sometimes, though; it never matters to a car broker. Beware of this because you may end up paying more than you expected. Go online to consumer.vic.gov.au and find out the information you need before rushing headlong into the ‘big end of financial year deal’. This trick deserves serious consideration. It is the most elaborate trick of this type. Manufacturers know that companies often buy around this time of year for accounting purposes. They therefore rarely offer any factory discounts, and they sometimes increase their retail prices to take advantage. To find a great deal on a car why not log on to OzFreeOnline.com. It’s Australia’s largest free classifieds site. You will find auto classifieds, motorcycle classifieds, and Australian cars for sale all over the country.
DON'T GET TRICKED BY THE CAR DEALER Part 2
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
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The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers - Italy may be the home of the Ferrari and Lamborghini – the fiercest beasts on the road, but that didnt keep the Vatican from releasing a set of "Ten Commandments" for drivers to keep “sins” at bay.
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
The 10 Commandments for drivers tells motorists not to kill, not to drink and drive, and to help fellow travelers in case of accidents. Aimed at the faithful not just in Italy but around the world, the document also encouraged bishops to set up chapels along highways and have "periodic celebrations of liturgies" at truck stops, as well as encouraged motorists to pray while on the road.
Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the office, told a news conference that the Vatican felt it necessary to address the pastoral needs of motorists because driving had become such a big part of contemporary life.
"We know that as a consequence of transgressions and negligence, 1.2 million people die each year on the roads," Martino said. "That's a sad reality, and at the same time, a great challenge for society and the church."
Here are the "Drivers' Ten Commandments":
1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.
But the Vatican apparently isn’t the first from the religious profession to deal with this issue. Inside Line reports that long before the Vatican issued its 10 Commandments for motorists this week, a small Catholic group in Mississippi has already been busy concerning itself with the same issues: the Sacred Heart Auto League has been promoting "prayerful and careful driving" since 1955 —offering visor clips, key chains and other car-related prayer aids on its Web site.
The Vatican's 10 Commandments for Drivers
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
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Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis - Global positioning system navigators, or GPS navigators, are now beginning to become an integral part in communications and safety. It has a number of uses, most of which are not new to most people anymore, although there are still some who are still not familiar with how GPS navigators work, and what it can do. Nonetheless, more and more businesses, including telecommunications companies, are beginning to explore its different uses and applications, and expanding its capabilities. One such application for GPS navigators can be found in today’s taxis.
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Benefits of GPS
Taxis use the GPS navigators mainly to ensure their safety, as well as provide an effective dispatching system that most taxi fleets are able to benefit from. Basically, what GPS navigators in taxi fleet’s communication systems do is it helps them dispatch, trace, rescue, and even manage the different taxis in the fleet. It also offers services not only for the taxi driver, but to the passenger as well, providing them with an e-map and a chance to check their location and some other information that they may find the need to know. If a taxi is vacant, busy or in rest conditions, the dispatcher will be able to know through the GPS navigator. These new technological advancements in taxis are very overwhelming, but not all people truly understand how much this system can benefit the taxis, thereby minimizing their understanding of how necessary it is for taxis to function to their utmost potential.
Fast dispatching
One of the main things that GPS navigators help taxis do is that they allow taxis to get to their potential customers in the quickest amount of time. The GPS navigator helps pinpoint the taxis location, as well as indicate where the customer is located. If the dispatcher knows this information, and is able to see it, he can immediately locate and assign the nearest taxi to the customer, thereby saving time and money for both of them. There is no more need for taxis to look for their customers, especially in unfamiliar streets, since the GPS navigator can help locate their positions, and direct the taxi to the customer, thereby reducing the time that it would take for a taxi driver to get to his potential passenger.
Accurate driving
This will also allow taxis to cut down the cost of their fuel consumption, as well as decrease air pollution since they move only move with pinpoint accuracy. No more unnecessary driving since the GPS navigator is able to provide taxis with high-accuracy e-maps that can pinpoint their exact location, as well as their passengers.
Safety feature
Another feature that GPS navigators are able to provide is the safety that it can bring to both the driver as well as the passenger. Whenever the taxi is experiencing problems or emergencies, the GPS navigator allows the driver or the passenger to call for help through the dispatcher, making it easier for them to get to the location of the taxi since they know exactly where they are. The dispatcher is able to monitor the vehicle at all times, which can help increase his reaction time when unfortunate things would occur.
Why GPS Navigators Are Necessary For Today's Taxis
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
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Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats - I’ve always been a frugal person, saving every penny and trying to build up my savings. Some people thought I was just a tightwad, but the truth was that I was saving up for a very special purchase: a ’67 Mustang! For some reason I have always loved the bold stylings of Mustangs and I was really excited when I finally got mine and drove it into my garage.
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
Looking for a Car Bill of Sale That's Printable
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Are you looking for a Car Bill of Sale That's Printable?By having a car bill of sale that's printable it can notate when the sale happened and the price of the car as well so that you have appropriate documentation. It’s really helpful when you need to sell your vehicle and want to transfer ownership of it. Below some easy steps on how you can find a car bill of sale which is printable.
Step #1In many cases you may be able to download a car bill of sale that's printable from the government driver and vehicles services website where you live. This is a nice way to do it because you know that you're getting the official word and form right from the people who will handle the transfer of your vehicle title.
Step #2Other times a car bill of sale that's printable can be acquired on other sites which aren't necessarily affiliated with your local driver and vehicles services department. They either provide a state specific one or just a general car bill of sale that has some basic things on it. Just make sure you check with your state because some states only allow the transfer of ownership to be completed on the actual motor vehicle title and don't recognize a bill of sale as a legal document.
Step 3#Once you find a car bill of sale that's printable and works well for you too, print it out and fill in the blanks with all of the information from your car including vin number, and your full name as well as the purchasers name and address and any other relevant information along with the price that the car was sold for.
Step #4Another good idea when dealing with a car bill of sale that’s printable or evens a motor vehicle title is to write the time down on the document that the car was sold and have both parties initial it. This is to protect yourself if they go and does some damage with the car, then you have proof that you sold it to them. Again, make sure to check with your local laws to be specific on what you need to protect you and what is required for ownership transfer as these are suggestions and the opinion of the author.
Step #1In many cases you may be able to download a car bill of sale that's printable from the government driver and vehicles services website where you live. This is a nice way to do it because you know that you're getting the official word and form right from the people who will handle the transfer of your vehicle title.
Step #2Other times a car bill of sale that's printable can be acquired on other sites which aren't necessarily affiliated with your local driver and vehicles services department. They either provide a state specific one or just a general car bill of sale that has some basic things on it. Just make sure you check with your state because some states only allow the transfer of ownership to be completed on the actual motor vehicle title and don't recognize a bill of sale as a legal document.
Step 3#Once you find a car bill of sale that's printable and works well for you too, print it out and fill in the blanks with all of the information from your car including vin number, and your full name as well as the purchasers name and address and any other relevant information along with the price that the car was sold for.
Step #4Another good idea when dealing with a car bill of sale that’s printable or evens a motor vehicle title is to write the time down on the document that the car was sold and have both parties initial it. This is to protect yourself if they go and does some damage with the car, then you have proof that you sold it to them. Again, make sure to check with your local laws to be specific on what you need to protect you and what is required for ownership transfer as these are suggestions and the opinion of the author.
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Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
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Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats - I’ve always been a frugal person, saving every penny and trying to build up my savings. Some people thought I was just a tightwad, but the truth was that I was saving up for a very special purchase: a ’67 Mustang! For some reason I have always loved the bold stylings of Mustangs and I was really excited when I finally got mine and drove it into my garage.
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
For the first week, I never even took it out. Instead, I spent every minute I could waxing and kissing its surface, and tenderly vacuuming every crevice.
Finally, the big day arrived. I turned the key and slowly drove out into afternoon sunshine. My first stop was my friend Tim’s house. He was wowed by the car and insisted that we go out on a drive. His dog Champ leapt in the car with us. Little did I know that Champ would be the cause of my worst nightmare. A few minutes after we started driving, Champ started whimpering and making strange noises. A pungent odor began to fill the air. Tim and I turned to look and we simultaneously screamed: “Ahhh! Doggy diarrhea!”
It was true. My interior had been befouled.
The next day was gross and heartbreaking, but I managed to clean up the mess. Then I laid my hands on the hood of the car and swore a sacred oath: “I swear by Ford that I will henceforth allow no creature to soil thy interior.”
I went online and began to research all the floormat options that are available nowadays. From carpeted to all-weather, it seemed that there was something for every situation. Then, I saw what I was looking for: rubber floor mats. Just as you shouldn’t hit the nightclubs without a few rubbers in your pocket, you shouldn’t drive without quality rubbers in your car. This goes double if you live in proximity to a canine with an explosive diarrhea disease.
It was great because the mats were made for a customized fit and could be easily hosed off should a spill happen. Plus, the underside was ridged so the thing would stay put and not slide around.
If your looking for automobile accessories, I’d recommend checking out a quality set of car mats, and in particular, rubber floor mats.
Why I'll Never Drive Without Rubber Floormats
Muammar Gadaffi - All shall be revealed in due time
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8 - 22 - 9:42 PM
I predict that they will find Muammar Gadaffi in the same hotel that the journalists are being held pretty much as captives in.
That trick was one that Saddam Hussein pulled when he was making his last stand before he ran away to hide in the hole in the ground next door to a shack.
Gadaffi's sons are also on the hunted list.
It is Ramadan and apparently Saif the hypocrite has gotten religion.
He has grown a beard sort of considering the genes from his father with the rat face beard it is a wonder that he could grow one.
He is thinner than he had been.
It could be from fasting during ramadan but it should be from his nerves being rattled.
His appearance on television as a happy go lucky guy is some seriously great acting.
Maybe someday if he isn't killed he can join a prison theatrical group. "The Hague Court Players".
Most of Tripoli is under rebel control and he is in denial.
the big question in my mind is ...
Will they loyalists hold the journalists as hostages as a last hoorah?
Could the press who are locked up in the hotel become a bargaining chip for the Gadaffi gang to have time to escape?
All shall be revealed in due time
8 - 22 - 9:42 PMI predict that they will find Muammar Gadaffi in the same hotel that the journalists are being held pretty much as captives in.
That trick was one that Saddam Hussein pulled when he was making his last stand before he ran away to hide in the hole in the ground next door to a shack.
Gadaffi's sons are also on the hunted list.
It is Ramadan and apparently Saif the hypocrite has gotten religion.
He has grown a beard sort of considering the genes from his father with the rat face beard it is a wonder that he could grow one.
He is thinner than he had been.
It could be from fasting during ramadan but it should be from his nerves being rattled.
His appearance on television as a happy go lucky guy is some seriously great acting.
Maybe someday if he isn't killed he can join a prison theatrical group. "The Hague Court Players".
Most of Tripoli is under rebel control and he is in denial.
the big question in my mind is ...
Will they loyalists hold the journalists as hostages as a last hoorah?
Could the press who are locked up in the hotel become a bargaining chip for the Gadaffi gang to have time to escape?
All shall be revealed in due time
Hurricane Irene - damage and destruction on a small scale
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Hurricane Irene didn't do as much wind damage as expected but for the coastal maritime community it was still a problem.
In New Bedford , Ma. USA there were several boats damaged by the wind.
In one case a single boat got loose and tangled up with 3 other boats then dragged them all across the harbor to the shore and caused damage.
11 of the hundreds of boats in the harbor were reported to have gotten loose and ended up ashore.
The New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge was closed for three hours as one sailing vessel's mast snapped and lay across a small section of the bridge after it crashed into it.
This resulted in the exaggerated amount of time that it was closed due to possibly brain dead people just standing there staring and not taking the initiative to just push the aluminum mast aside. Gawkers were all over the place.... This is hearsay as I wasn't there at the time myself.
In one case while standing on a sidewalk at least 70 feet from the beach and behind a retaining wall the police pulled up with lights flashing and were almost in hysterics screaming at us to "Get Outta Here" as if we were about to be killed any second.
The 45 mile an hour wind gusts were just too much for them. Although it was barely enough to create white caps, the local cops seem to be living for the day when they might actually be needed for a real hurricane and were just rehearsing.
Here is a video of a beautiful sailing vessel, the "Satisfaction" out of Port Townsend, Washington getting beat up onto the rocks after it slipped it's mooring or anchorage, as well as some beachfront video.
In this video you can see that the wave action was in no way a threat to life and limb unless you couldn't swim and tried to drown yourself in it on purpose.
There was also some damage onshore as you can see in this set of
photos taken about the city of New Bedford.
All in all the worst problem was downed tree limbs and power outages that lasted a few days in some places.
Go here to see a bunch of photos of wind damage in the city
Go here to see video of a boat getting pummeled and whitecaps in the harbor.
Hurricane Irene didn't do as much wind damage as expected but for the coastal maritime community it was still a problem.In New Bedford , Ma. USA there were several boats damaged by the wind.
In one case a single boat got loose and tangled up with 3 other boats then dragged them all across the harbor to the shore and caused damage.
11 of the hundreds of boats in the harbor were reported to have gotten loose and ended up ashore.
The New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge was closed for three hours as one sailing vessel's mast snapped and lay across a small section of the bridge after it crashed into it.
This resulted in the exaggerated amount of time that it was closed due to possibly brain dead people just standing there staring and not taking the initiative to just push the aluminum mast aside. Gawkers were all over the place.... This is hearsay as I wasn't there at the time myself.
In one case while standing on a sidewalk at least 70 feet from the beach and behind a retaining wall the police pulled up with lights flashing and were almost in hysterics screaming at us to "Get Outta Here" as if we were about to be killed any second.
The 45 mile an hour wind gusts were just too much for them. Although it was barely enough to create white caps, the local cops seem to be living for the day when they might actually be needed for a real hurricane and were just rehearsing.
Here is a video of a beautiful sailing vessel, the "Satisfaction" out of Port Townsend, Washington getting beat up onto the rocks after it slipped it's mooring or anchorage, as well as some beachfront video.
In this video you can see that the wave action was in no way a threat to life and limb unless you couldn't swim and tried to drown yourself in it on purpose.
There was also some damage onshore as you can see in this set of
photos taken about the city of New Bedford.
All in all the worst problem was downed tree limbs and power outages that lasted a few days in some places.
Go here to see a bunch of photos of wind damage in the city
Go here to see video of a boat getting pummeled and whitecaps in the harbor.
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Texas Castle Law or Texas Castle Doctrine or as it is also known Texas Castle Bill is the law protecting a person who shoots someone who is committing certain crimes while in the home of the victim or on their property.
This article does not instruct by opinion or claim of law.
Read the actual law as it is written
A Texas man named Joe Horn, 61, had phoned police when he saw two men break into his neighbor's home through a window in the daytime. while on the phone with the 911 operator he loaded the shotgun shells into the shotgun and it can be heard on the 911 call.
At one point he said "Now they weregetting away with a bag of loot. "
The 911 operator told him "Don't go outside the house, you're going to get yourself shot if you go outside that house with a gun. I don't care whatyou think."
"You want to make a bet?" Horn replied "I'm going to kill them." then he did. Read the law for yourself and come to your own conclusions.
Texas Castle Law or Texas Castle Doctrine or as it is also known Texas Castle Bill is the law protecting a person who shoots someone who is committing certain crimes while in the home of the victim or on their property.This article does not instruct by opinion or claim of law.
Read the actual law as it is written
A Texas man named Joe Horn, 61, had phoned police when he saw two men break into his neighbor's home through a window in the daytime. while on the phone with the 911 operator he loaded the shotgun shells into the shotgun and it can be heard on the 911 call.
At one point he said "Now they weregetting away with a bag of loot. "
The 911 operator told him "Don't go outside the house, you're going to get yourself shot if you go outside that house with a gun. I don't care whatyou think."
"You want to make a bet?" Horn replied "I'm going to kill them." then he did. Read the law for yourself and come to your own conclusions.
America's third world population struggling to survive
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The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.
In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
9 Ekim 2012 Salı
Mileage Tax Deductions for USA
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Well, here it is, my rant about changes in the IRS allowance / mileage deductions for miles driven.
Our Dear Uncle Sam thought long and hard and came up with a nice solution to the misery of the expense related to operating a vehicle for business.
You can take the deductions for expense or a mileage deduction.
The mileage deductions for 2011 was set in 2010 but a mid-year change was announced in June.
The rates for business miles driven and moving and medical miles both have gone up!
Yippee (for those who take the deduction anyway)!
Here are the rates and you can read all about it.
The first 6 months - www.rc123.com/2011_mileage_tax_deduction
The mileage deduction allowance rate for July 1, 2001 until December 31, 2011
http://www.rc123.com/2011_mileage_tax_deduction_after_july1.html
It's worth the read.
Our Dear Uncle Sam thought long and hard and came up with a nice solution to the misery of the expense related to operating a vehicle for business.
You can take the deductions for expense or a mileage deduction.
The mileage deductions for 2011 was set in 2010 but a mid-year change was announced in June.
The rates for business miles driven and moving and medical miles both have gone up!
Yippee (for those who take the deduction anyway)!
Here are the rates and you can read all about it.
The first 6 months - www.rc123.com/2011_mileage_tax_deduction
The mileage deduction allowance rate for July 1, 2001 until December 31, 2011
http://www.rc123.com/2011_mileage_tax_deduction_after_july1.html
It's worth the read.
Does Revolution Give Us A Better World?
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The mid-east is embroiled in revolution Egypt ousted Hosni Mubarak and while most cheered many are asking what will change.
Promises aren't being kept as usual but the military has become a dictatorship as usual when a country falls to the military.
So the people who demonstrated to oust Mubarak won and lost.
Is it better now?
Christians in Egypt are being murdered and churches attacked by Muslims.
It is a simmering religious war and the military is passively and actively on the side of the Muslim majority that represents 90% of the country.
Christians who demonstrate are being killed, shot with live ammunition for demonstrating...same old, same old.
Now what about Ghaddaffi old turf?
What are we to expect from the new regime.
Betcha it goes the same way but with a civilian government instead or maybe a combination of both and lots of retribution against perceived enemies and wholesale corruption.It seems that they all just can't help themselves.
Oh, and here's a real bad guy, massacres aplenty in Syria.
Al-Assad doesn't want to let go.
Although he's seen what has happened in Egypt, Lybia, Yemen and Tunesia he still thinks he will win the day.
He is a bad guy but how long is it before the possible fall of his and these other countries opens up an opportunity for a Taliban style government or Al Queda to take over.
The Muslims don't dare to argue with the religious right as their lives are at stake if they do.
"The eastern world it is exploding violence flarin' and bullets loading , even the Jordan River has bodies floatin'" - Barry Maguire - "The Eve Of Destruction".
The mid-east is embroiled in revolution Egypt ousted Hosni Mubarak and while most cheered many are asking what will change. Promises aren't being kept as usual but the military has become a dictatorship as usual when a country falls to the military.
So the people who demonstrated to oust Mubarak won and lost.
Is it better now?
Christians in Egypt are being murdered and churches attacked by Muslims.
It is a simmering religious war and the military is passively and actively on the side of the Muslim majority that represents 90% of the country.
Christians who demonstrate are being killed, shot with live ammunition for demonstrating...same old, same old.
Now what about Ghaddaffi old turf?What are we to expect from the new regime.
Betcha it goes the same way but with a civilian government instead or maybe a combination of both and lots of retribution against perceived enemies and wholesale corruption.It seems that they all just can't help themselves.
Oh, and here's a real bad guy, massacres aplenty in Syria.
Al-Assad doesn't want to let go.
Although he's seen what has happened in Egypt, Lybia, Yemen and Tunesia he still thinks he will win the day.
He is a bad guy but how long is it before the possible fall of his and these other countries opens up an opportunity for a Taliban style government or Al Queda to take over.
The Muslims don't dare to argue with the religious right as their lives are at stake if they do.
"The eastern world it is exploding violence flarin' and bullets loading , even the Jordan River has bodies floatin'" - Barry Maguire - "The Eve Of Destruction".
Freedom Of The Press Comes To Libya
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Like an explosion, the Libyans have gone all out and started publishing newspapers and magazines as an expression of their new found freedom like kids let out to the playground.
In mid October of 2011 Benghazi has 120 new publications.
The first publications were more expressions of outrage at Ghadaffi but now they are covering every subject as well as criticism of government that had been restricted in the past under the dictator, Mr G.
Most publishers are new to the game and come from many different backgrounds. Some are still holding onto their day jobs.
The new found freedom of expression has brought out a lot of peoples opinions but I predict that publishing in general will return to a more sustainable level as many will cease to exist when they can't subsidize themselves any longer.
At least for now people are saying what they want to say... for now until government gets a tighter rein on the press. Let's hope that doesn't happen.
The masses prefer freedom.
Like an explosion, the Libyans have gone all out and started publishing newspapers and magazines as an expression of their new found freedom like kids let out to the playground. In mid October of 2011 Benghazi has 120 new publications.
The first publications were more expressions of outrage at Ghadaffi but now they are covering every subject as well as criticism of government that had been restricted in the past under the dictator, Mr G.
Most publishers are new to the game and come from many different backgrounds. Some are still holding onto their day jobs.
The new found freedom of expression has brought out a lot of peoples opinions but I predict that publishing in general will return to a more sustainable level as many will cease to exist when they can't subsidize themselves any longer.
At least for now people are saying what they want to say... for now until government gets a tighter rein on the press. Let's hope that doesn't happen.
The masses prefer freedom.
From Now On Sharia Law Will Rule Libya
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Here's another "I told you so" from this author an American, with my American point of view.
In recent conversations with people I kept saying something that has been mentioned in the media but with little emphasis. "
After the dictator whom-ever he/she is finally is gone will it be better?" Most likely not.
Look at Egypt... a real let down there. At least we didn't have troops on the ground etc.
The Libyan transitional government leader Mustafa Abdul-Jalil ( On the left) said in a public speech in Libya that Islamic Sharia law is the "basic source" of legislation in the country from now on.
Existing laws that are in contradiction with all teachings of Islam will be nullified.
Then he told the Libyans not to fire in the air but to shout God is Great - "Allahu Akbar".
This was followed by a demonstrative religious gesture of kneeling and praying for thanks to Allah for the success of the revolution.
I notice that he didn't offer a prayer of thanks to the, French, British, or USA without whom the revolution would not have even been a remote possibility. Now he is effectively spitting in our faces.
But we make nice to get the oil. OK.
But don't forget when sharia law comes down on their heads you had better not be working in that country or you could be stoned to death for some unimaginably insignificant action or lack of one.
Today, 10/23/2011 it was reported that Hamid Karzai stated that if there were an unlikely confrontation between Pakistan and USA, Karzai and Afghanistan would side with Pakistan against USA.
Thanks a lot for 9 years our soldiers dying and of country building with billions and billions of dollars of our tax money spent to raise that country up from the stone age that the Taliban had brought it into.
Remember Mogadishu? We were trying to feed starving people and the Muslims were killing us as a thank you gesture.
Our foreign military involvements and generosity appear to be humanitarian and end up biting us on our asses in the end.
There is one case after another proving this point.
It's a damned shame that we can't be effective abroad. If the goal is to have more influence in other countries we are going about it the wrong way.
We should stay at home and worry about our own problems.
I could find a lot better ways to spend the money for sure.
Here's another "I told you so" from this author an American, with my American point of view.
In recent conversations with people I kept saying something that has been mentioned in the media but with little emphasis. "
After the dictator whom-ever he/she is finally is gone will it be better?" Most likely not.
Look at Egypt... a real let down there. At least we didn't have troops on the ground etc.
The Libyan transitional government leader Mustafa Abdul-Jalil ( On the left) said in a public speech in Libya that Islamic Sharia law is the "basic source" of legislation in the country from now on. |
| Gaddafi before he was killed. Although he looks sort of pasty and dead already. |
Then he told the Libyans not to fire in the air but to shout God is Great - "Allahu Akbar".
This was followed by a demonstrative religious gesture of kneeling and praying for thanks to Allah for the success of the revolution.
I notice that he didn't offer a prayer of thanks to the, French, British, or USA without whom the revolution would not have even been a remote possibility. Now he is effectively spitting in our faces.
But we make nice to get the oil. OK.
But don't forget when sharia law comes down on their heads you had better not be working in that country or you could be stoned to death for some unimaginably insignificant action or lack of one.
Today, 10/23/2011 it was reported that Hamid Karzai stated that if there were an unlikely confrontation between Pakistan and USA, Karzai and Afghanistan would side with Pakistan against USA. Thanks a lot for 9 years our soldiers dying and of country building with billions and billions of dollars of our tax money spent to raise that country up from the stone age that the Taliban had brought it into.
Remember Mogadishu? We were trying to feed starving people and the Muslims were killing us as a thank you gesture.
Our foreign military involvements and generosity appear to be humanitarian and end up biting us on our asses in the end.
There is one case after another proving this point.
It's a damned shame that we can't be effective abroad. If the goal is to have more influence in other countries we are going about it the wrong way.
We should stay at home and worry about our own problems.
I could find a lot better ways to spend the money for sure.
America's third world population struggling to survive
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The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.
In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
8 Ekim 2012 Pazartesi
Hey! Need a bill of sale form?
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If you want to sell antiques to some jamoke down the street or at a flea market etc., it's a good idea to get a nice Bill Of Sale Form For Antiques to be sure to get all of the details straight.
Or maybe you are into motorcycles well then, here ya go pal!
Here is a Bill of Sale For Motorcycle form .
A very nice website also has forms for :
If you want to sell antiques to some jamoke down the street or at a flea market etc., it's a good idea to get a nice Bill Of Sale Form For Antiques to be sure to get all of the details straight. Or maybe you are into motorcycles well then, here ya go pal!Here is a Bill of Sale For Motorcycle form .
A very nice website also has forms for :
- Art
- Appliances
- A Boat
- A Boat Trailer
- A Car
- A garage sale or yard sale for miscellaneous items
- A Moped or Scooter
- Car Parts
- Musical Instrument
You Might Become Homeless in America!
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This could happen to you if you don't figure out
what to do when you lose your job or when your unemployment checks run out.
There are things that you can do and
government programs to get you some money
to keep you out of harms way and safe.
Social-Security.biz has a great page on
homelessness and what to do.
SSI or Supplemental Security Income is a big part of the solution
for homelessness.
Take the time to read about it and maybe you will learn enough to
help someone who is in dire straights or yourself for that matter....
This could happen to you if you don't figure out what to do when you lose your job or when your unemployment checks run out.
There are things that you can do and
government programs to get you some money
to keep you out of harms way and safe.
Social-Security.biz has a great page on
homelessness and what to do.
SSI or Supplemental Security Income is a big part of the solution
for homelessness.
Take the time to read about it and maybe you will learn enough to
help someone who is in dire straights or yourself for that matter....
Information & Things - Getting There From Here
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Getting information from here to there is easier than ever with the advent of the internet and email.
We also have to get letters and packages around the world.
There are physical mail and package and freight delivery, global shipping companies, the US Postal Service and couriers.
The word "Courier" comes from the French for "runner"
The drop dead gorgeous woman in the photo above is sending email across the globe and it gets there in split seconds using one of many email service providers.
Amazing!
Old folks are using email in nursing homes.
Kids learn about email in school now!
What'll they think of next?
Getting information from here to there is easier than ever with the advent of the internet and email.We also have to get letters and packages around the world.
There are physical mail and package and freight delivery, global shipping companies, the US Postal Service and couriers.
The word "Courier" comes from the French for "runner"
The drop dead gorgeous woman in the photo above is sending email across the globe and it gets there in split seconds using one of many email service providers.
Amazing!
Old folks are using email in nursing homes.
Kids learn about email in school now!
What'll they think of next?
Email - Marketing - Newsletters - Great!
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The whole world is trying to make a buck and promote their band or website or restaurant or electrical contracting business or whatever.
So you put together a mailing list of customers and send out a newsletter or announcement of a sale going on.
How many of your emails end up in someone's spam box?
How many actually read the email? How many click on the ad in the email?
If you new you'd be in a very good position.
It could be that only 10 people out of the 250 that you sent it to actually read it.
This problem was really getting my goat so I was reading some information about email marketing.
I found an article by a woman who does this sort of thing all of the time,and she refers folks to this program called Aweber.
I looked at it (follow the link) and thought about it for a minute and then just jumped on the bandwagon because it was just what I wanted to be competitive and I love it.
I can see who opened the email and who just ignored it or deleted it.
There are really professional looking templates for newsletters that look like you know what you are doing.
They have something that will test your newsletter before you send it to see if it will raise a flag with the spam filters.
There are coupon templates and statistics to beat the band.
You can read more about it on www.Mail-Room.biz as well.
The whole world is trying to make a buck and promote their band or website or restaurant or electrical contracting business or whatever. So you put together a mailing list of customers and send out a newsletter or announcement of a sale going on.
How many of your emails end up in someone's spam box?
How many actually read the email? How many click on the ad in the email?
If you new you'd be in a very good position.
It could be that only 10 people out of the 250 that you sent it to actually read it.
This problem was really getting my goat so I was reading some information about email marketing.
I found an article by a woman who does this sort of thing all of the time,and she refers folks to this program called Aweber.
I looked at it (follow the link) and thought about it for a minute and then just jumped on the bandwagon because it was just what I wanted to be competitive and I love it.
I can see who opened the email and who just ignored it or deleted it.
There are really professional looking templates for newsletters that look like you know what you are doing.
They have something that will test your newsletter before you send it to see if it will raise a flag with the spam filters.
There are coupon templates and statistics to beat the band.
You can read more about it on www.Mail-Room.biz as well.
America's third world population struggling to survive
To contact us Click HERE
The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.
In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
The words in blue are links to relevant pages on another website.In the USA there are ways to get food if you are going to go hungry.
You can get food stamps or SNAP (a food program) or the homeless who are in a different situation and cannot readily cook a meal can go to a free meal program.
Food banks are good especially if you have a stove and can cook.
You can help people by telling them where to go for assistance.
For the families who are homeless there is public housing.
People can get creative. They can look around and find an affordably priced used motorhome.Save money and park it somewhere for free or in a cheap location. It may have to be moved from time to time.
Poverty is the issue and it is becoming more of an issue everyday in America, the richest country on earth.
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