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Trading in my '13 Limited for '14 Overland
I know many of you will think this is a dumb move or short sighted on my part, but the 2014 was the Jeep I wanted all along. I was deployed in Afghanistan and they have a car buying service there, where you can get pretty good deals on nice cars. I sold my previous car prior to deploying, so I had to do something for my impending return. I did a lot of research (this was August) and discovered that the 2013 model year would be a short one with the 2014's right around the corner. However, I was redeploying in September, with a road trip planned from Michigan to Florida and back to Colorado. So, with that, I bought the 2013 Limited V8 w/ORA2, Luxury Group 2, Advanced Technology Group, and Trailer Tow Group IV in the Mineral Grey, w/ tan interior. I tried loving it, talking myself into being happy with what I had. Then, last weekend, I saw a 2014 JGC Limited in a parking lot...
Upon seeing this, I knew I would never be 100% happy with what I have. I'm a self-admitted technology whore and LOVE the new dash and center console compared to the dated look of the '13. I went into my dealer on Friday to test drive a couple of them. Didn't realize how big of a difference the Overland's look from the Limited's this year, so had to make the choice of upgrading a trim level to the Overland. I was contemplating saving some money and going for the V6, but after driving them both, I don't know what it was, but the '14 Hemi seemed to have a little more ooomph to it than my '13 right now. I was trying to convince myself, or rather, have others convince me that I didn't need to upgrade so soon, but even the girlfriend said that this was the one I've wanted and that if I'm going to spend the money then I should at least be happy with it. When you get the ok from the wifey/girlfriend, you know you're in the clear.
After looking around in the 500 mile radius we couldn't find any to my specifications. My last few cars I've played it safe with a grey exterior and black or tan interior, so had to switch it up this time to Max Steel Ext, Indigo Blue Int., 4x4, V8, Quadra-Drive, Advanced Technology. The order button was hit on Saturday and now the waiting game begins....
Been loving checking out everyone's photos so far. Been tearing myself up with whether to stick with the 20s or get the ORA2 and the 18s. Really, really loving the look of the 20s and I'm not much of a rock crawler, so I think the light trails I do go off on won't factor much.
Not much point to this post other than feeling like putting my thoughts/experiences out there.
Re: Trading in my '13 Limited for '14 Overland
Sometimes you just have to do what makes you happy as long as you feel you are getting a good deal and can afford the swap. I did the same thing with my '11 and just traded for the '14. And I can safely say that if they re-designed it again in 3 or 4 years and it stirred my passion, I would most likely trade up again.
Good luck on your new purchase. Oh and by the way, the reason why the hemi felt like it had more zest is because of the new 8 spd tranny, it is also what sold me on the upgrade.
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Agreed. In the end it's about $100 more a month in payments, but no big deal. I'm sure I'll be in the same boat as you in a few years, lusting over the new models, but I'm really digging the new style of the '14s and the driving experience feels that much better thanks to the 8-speed you mentioned (engine also sounded more powerful to me as well).
Ready to get my VIN so I can start obsessively checking VOTS every day...
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40k annually is not that much on a 62 unit apartment.
It's a lot to me. Also, he owns multiple properties, the largest being a 10 unit.
More than likely he doesn't actually own a couple million in assets free and clear - in fact most commercial property is not owned free and clear, rather they are on a cycle of nearly endless 5 year balloon, 20-30 year amortized loans leveraged at 80/20 (or worse) - after taking into account depreciation, financing charges and other tax shelters it's likely that he shows a paper loss year after year, and his true internal rate of return can't really be calculated until the reversion/sale when he's ready to cash out of that investment.
He has been paying on/aquiring these properties for 30 years. He says he will have them paid of in about 5 years. He also says he needs to take in $30k each month just to break even and that doesn't include maintanence.
My friend is getting hit from all angles. There is a serious glut in housing in and around the Bay City area, he's lost a shit ton of equity due to the housing market falling on it's face, He's had to lower his rent to put bodies in the buildings, and his tenents routinely destroy their living quarters because they are being evicted or are just all around douchbags.
I truely feel sorry for him. He would like to sell everything and get out of the business but he's trapped because nothing is selling right now.
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These biscuits are so named because they are the size of a cat's head. This biscuits with sausage gravy recipe is from the Deen Brother's Y'all Come Eat cookbook.
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This recipe was a real attention-getter at the dinner table! lol We already love biscuits and gravy at our house and this recipe was no exception! Everyone loved it hands down. I made my own self-rising flour for the biscuits. I accidently added in too much salt as I had doubled the recipe for our family. Luckily - it wasn't too noticeable. :) The gravy is very similar to what I already make for my family. Thanks for sharing a tasty recipe! Made for the May 2010 Aussie/NZ recipe swap.
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- nonstick cooking spray
- 3 cups self-rising flour, plus additional for dusting
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
- 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
- 4 1⁄2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1⁄4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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- Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- For the biscuits, in a medium bowl, gently stir together the 3 cups flour, the buttermilk, and butter until the dough just comes together. On a floured surface, pat the dough into a 1 1/2-inch-thick round. cut the dough into six 4-inch circles; transfer to the baking sheet. Bake about 25 mintues or until golden brown.
- For the gravy, in a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until brown, breaking meat up with a fork as it cooks. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet.
- Heat the remaining fat over medium heat and whisk in the 4 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk; increase heat to medium-high and simmer about 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sausage, pepper, and salt. To serve, split the biscuits and top with generous spoonfuls of gravy.


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It's no secret that The Hunger Games series has been very popular. Young adults and adults are wrapped up in the franchise and have spent lots of dollars on the books, films, and associated merchandise. The books tackle a serious subject matter and in fact, much of the series is brutal. Children are pitted against each other and cheered on by residents of the Capitol; their families are forced to watch – it's all pretty horrible. But since the series has been received so well, it has to mean that people would like a similar reality show, right?
That's what The CW thinks. They've announced a reality series called The Hunt that parallels The Hunger Games in many ways. There is obviously no murder, but it is about survival. The participants will be 12 teams with two people just like in Panem, and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some sort of parade at the beginning and if the teams are treated like members of the same district.
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THE HUNT is an intense wilderness competition taking place over one month, as 12 teams of two are provided no food, water, or shelter, but must compete in a game where they'll rely on their physicality, survival skills, and hunting skills to endure their conditions, capture one another, and ultimately win a huge cash prize.
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Welcome to the Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution!
Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR
Founded April 15, 1972
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American history, promoting patriotism, conservation and historic awareness in our community and securing America's future through better education for children.
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Our chapter is showing a lot of SPIRIT this year! I hope you enjoy reading about the service activities in which we're involved.
Being strongly patriotic, we support several projects for our veterans, including collecting comfort items to donate to VA hospitals and to the Stand Down for Homeless Veterans. We also support Honor Flight Chicago, both with monetary donations and letters for "Mail Call." Honor Flight is a one-day trip for WWII veterans to visit their memorial and tour the capital – at no expense to them. We honored two special veterans when we marched in the 4th of July parade in 2010: a WWII veteran of the Merchant Marines, and a Korean War veteran, USMC.
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Signal Hill Chapter holds a Youth Awards Ceremony each year, recognizing the winners and participants of the American History Essay Contest. Two of our past student winners also were special guests in the 4th of July parade this year, who along with their mothers, carried a banner which said "Signal Hill Chapter Honors Youth Award Winners." A Good Citizen award is given to a high school senior from participating area high schools, along with a scholarship. We also support education through our National Defense committee, which presents Good Citizenship medals to a student in grades 5 through 11, who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism. Signal Hill Chapter donates to DAR Schools and American Indian schools, either through monetary means or the collection of soup labels and box tops for education.
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At this time one year ago today I was holding you in my arms as you passed away. Your big brown eyes pleading to me for help. Your head nestled against my chest as you trusted me so. My heart was heavy and hurting. You were my companion, my friend, my confidant. You were my sons' security blanket that they needed at night. You were the smile on my face each day when I walked in the door. You were my hugs when I was hurting and lonely. You were my friendly face when the rest of the world was unkind. You were the laughter in our home. You were nevr just a dog. I miss you Cassie girl and will love you always.
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Conference "Health Driving Growth in Europe" : Join us in conversation on 15 October
On 15 October 2014, EFPIA is hosting the #HealthyEU Public Conference in Brussels : Health Driving Growth in Europe. It's an event I'm looking forward to, as I think it will offer a great opportunity to discuss the future of health and economic growth in Europe – and the timing couldn't' be better.
With the start of a new Parliament and Commission, we have a great opportunity at hand. Many of Europe's countries are still struggling to recover from the financial crisis, and health inequalities can be seen across the EU – both between and within nations. It's no surprise that European health policy is high on the agenda these days. What's more, with Europe's ageing population, we will see a rise in chronic illnesses and other diseases in the future – and we need to start preparing for this now.
If we tackle EU health concerns correctly, we not only nurture healthier populations, we can also discover enormous gains for the EU and its citizens alike. Health has the potential to serve as a key enabler of a productive economy in Europe. If we get it right, quality healthcare can help keep people in work longer, can reduce absenteeism and, since Europe is one of the world's leading regions in healthcare industries, directly generate economic value.
The Conference on October 15 brings some key opinion leader together to discuss. Guy Verhofstadt MEP, former Belgium Prime Minister will give the keynote speech, to be followed by a high-level panel including representatives from the OECD and the WHO/Europe Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. The panel will be chaired by Andrew Ward, Pharmaceutical Correspondent for the Financial Times.
Keeping an open conversation on healthcare going and giving voice to diverse opinions is a must. We must all endeavour to break down barriers and silos. We need not only collaboration but also open minds. We must be open to conversation, to new ideas and to working together.
I invite you to find out more by visiting the event website, http://healthandgrowth.eu/ and registering to attend. You can also follow the conversation on the day by using the hashtag #HealthyEU and following @EFPIA on Twitter. I look forward to hearing your voice.
In June of this year, EFPIA launched its "Health and Growth" Strategy for Europe, outlining its vision for an innovative collaborative approach towards a stronger, healthier EU – with a strong life sciences strategy at its core.
As new European leaders and policymakers begin their work to improve Europe's future, EFPIA calls for greater political collaboration to agree a comprehensive strategy for life sciences, based on three separate but interdependent pillars:
- Improvement of health outcomes and removal of inequalities to better patient benefits;
- Support for sustainable and predictable healthcare systems to speed access to medicines;
- The building of a thriving innovative life sciences sector to promote European competitiveness.
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Man Arrested for Inappropriate Acts with Children
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A North Central Florida man is under arrest and facing some serious charges.
42-Year old Robert Wayne Thomas was booked on two counts of lewd & lascivious conduct on a minor, and was taken to the Levy County jail.
Police say during the summer of 2008, Thomas threw parties at his house with as many as 20 children ranging in ages from 11-15. During these parties, Thomas reportedly gave alcohol to the children and encouraged them to play games called "seven minutes in heaven" and "truth or dare."
Then, Thomas allowed several children to sleep in his bed. He told investigators that while one of the children slept, he fantasized of having sex with the child, and said he touched one of the children inappropriately.
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UPDATE: Coroner identifies victim in Tuesday's fatal crash
UPDATE: The 80 year old man who died in Tuesdays crash on Broadway in Eureka has been identified as Robert Mitchell.
The Humboldt County Coroner's Office has scheduled an autopsy for Friday.
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EUREKA- An 80-year-old pedestrian hit on south Broadway has died as a result of his injuries. The elderly Eureka resident was crossing the street when he was hit by a Dodge Ram 2500 pick-up truck around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The 60-year-old Arcata driver was traveling southbound in heavy morning traffic when, for unknown reasons, the driver hit him as he was crossing the highway. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Eureka Police Department.
Following the accident the victim was taken to St. Joseph Hospital with major life threatening injuries, which he later succumbed to said Senior Traffic Officer Gary Whitmer. Whitmer said the wet road conditions do not appear to have played a factor in the crash. The victim and the driver did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.


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More than 5,300 branches and 15,000 ATMs. Financially Strong. Focused on innovation.Best Feature: Chase Sapphire Reserve℠ Credit Card
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If you're looking for the convenience of a national bank with the more personalized service of a credit union, regional banks could be a great choice for you. We sorted through the regional banks with the highest customer satisfaction to help you see which consumer bank might be the best for you. See our winners for this quarter below.
Popular Community Bank
Regional bank that offers free checking and pushes new techBest Feature: Free checking account with widespread ATM access
Popular Community Bank wins as one of the best consumer banks in the Northeast. Primarily, the bank is a winner because of its low-cost accounts, competitive interest rates, and its convenience. It's also one of the few midsized banks in the region to offer a completely-free checking account. Through its online division, Popular Direct, you also have access to high interest rates on savings and CD accounts. Also, customers can access the Allpoint ATM network, which has more than surcharge-free 55,000 ATMs. Popular embraces cool, new tech in the form of cardless ATM withdrawals through its mobile apps (just scan the QR code).
BBVA Compass
Customer Service Call Scheduling. Fingerprint Authentication. Apple & Android PayBest Feature: Free checking with personalization options
BBVA Compass get its spot as one of the top banks in the South for pioneering in new banking trends and technology. With BBVA Compass, you can get a free checking account that can be upgraded with features that you would like. Plus, all accounts come with a dedicated team of concierge bankers, who you can contact over text, email, chat, or phone. You also get access to a mobile app that allows you to manage BBVA credit card rewards and lock your credit cards should you need to. One of the more innovative tech features is the ability to video conference with a virtual teller.
Umpqua Bank
Low fees. Large amount of branches with longer hours. Digital banking features.Best Feature: ATM refunds on its low-cost basic checking account
Umpqua Bank is a great choice thanks to its low-cost checking account and ATM refunds. Besides that, it provides a comprehensive suite of accounts and services along with a large branch network in the West. Umpqua also offers a great cash back credit card for big spenders on gas and groceries, two of the most common daily expenses.
Huntington Bank
Competitive rewards. Long hours. Extensive product offerings.Best Feature: Extra business day to avoid overdraft fees
Huntington Bank is a top bank in the Midwest because of its well-rounded list of great products and services, large physical presence, and intuitive mobile apps. Two noteworthy products include a free checking account and a credit card that lets you choose the bonus rewards category. To help you minimize fees, Huntington offers a 24-hour grace period to avoid overdraft fees. You have more time to bring your account back to the positive - and they accept all day deposits so you won't be held back by branch closing times.
Best Mobile Banks
Everyone's on their phones these days, whether it's to read email, take pictures, or manage their money. That's why it's so important to know which banks have the most cutting-edge mobile experience, offering things like mobile deposit, payments to friends, and more. We reviewed the best rated mobile banks by consumers to see who's leading the pack on technology and user experience. See our winners for this quarter below.
Great design. Safe-to-Spend monitoring. Freeze Debit Card. Customer Service Chat.Best Feature: The Simple Account
Simple stands out from it's competition as it has one of the best mobile banking apps. Designed specifically for mobile banking, Simple offers an intuitive app and useful account management features. Simple's Safe-to-Spend keeps you up to date on your spending so you can monitor your balance and prepare for upcoming bills and future goals. The account also has no monthly fees or overdraft fees. Meanwhile, you get an expansive surcharge-free ATM network. Read below to learn why Simple was chosen as the bank with the best mobile app.
Credit Unions
Credit unions may not have the presence of larger banks, but they make up for it with highly personalized services and support. Even still, not all credit unions are alike. We analyze the best of the best to determine who delivers the highest earnings and benefits at the lowest fees. See our winners for this quarter below.
Alliant Credit Union
Easy credit union membership with low account fees and high rates.Best Feature: Free online checking and ATM refunds
Alliant Credit Union is a top-rated credit union due to its consumer-friendly fee policies. None of its deposit accounts have monthly fees. You can use any ATM and Alliant will refund up to $20 per month in ATM fees. Alliant credit cards make great tools for consolidating high-interest credit card debt. And, it's easy for anyone to join Alliant. All you have to do is donate $10 to Foster Care to Success, a nonprofit organization.


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UPDATE 3-Canada's WestJet reports higher-than-expected profit
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May 3 (Reuters) - Canada's WestJet Airlines Ltd on Tuesday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by lower fuel costs.
Calgary-based WestJet's fuel expenses, typically an airline's largest variable cost, fell nearly 21 percent to C$166.4 million ($132.4 million).
WestJet has shifted its focus to eastern Canada and suspended nearly a dozen daily flights in January from Alberta's airports after airlines operating in the oil-rich province started recording a significant decline in passenger traffic.
On a conference call with analysts, Chief Financial Officer Harry Taylor said the airline would continue with efforts to control its costs, including renegotiating contracts with vendors.
"We are not going to leave any stone unturned," Taylor said.
The company's cost per available seat mile, a measure of how much an airline spends to fly a passenger, fell 4.2 percent to 12.45 Canadian cents in the first quarter, from a year earlier. Continued...


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By Tyler Gilbert
Once Eve, an eleven-year-old local girl with golden pipes, was done belting out the last lines of the Star Spangled Banner, the fans at LXM had already started cheering in anticipation of the match-up between Team Cascade and Team STX.
Team Cascade jumped got the pole position scoring the first four goals of the game: two by eventual MVP Matt Alrich and one each from Zack Greer and Thomas Muldoon. STX coach Chris Malone promptly called a time out and must have had some inspiring words in the huddle as Team STX came roaring back to score the next three goals: two by Max Ritz and one by Lewis Ratcliff. Cascade attackman Chris Ajemian thwarted hopes of a tie when he found rope to put Cascade up 5-3.
In the second quarter despite a momentum changing, point blank save from STX goalie Matt Russell, Team Cascade found a groove again and scored three out of the next four goals, two more by Ulrich and one by Brandon Corp, with Shamel Bratton netting one for STX in that stretch. The first half ended with Cascade up 8-4.
It felt like it was just a matter of time that STX would mount their comeback. With so much firepower, especially in the midfield, I don't think there was anyone that thought Cascade was going to run away with it. At this level, a four-goal lead can evaporate in no time.
Muldoon opened up the scoring for Cascade in the second half, which was quickly answered by attackman Will Yeatman to get STX back within four. Cascade got back on the horse netting three straight, courtesy of Corp, Chris Rotelli and Sean Morris.
Not to be denied, STX then had their own stretch of three straight from Ratcliff, Ritz, and Yeatman, respectively. Going into the fourth quarter Team Cascade up 12-8 after mere minutes earlier being up only 12-5. The four goal gap remained as they traded the next two goals scored by Alrich and STX middie Kyle Harrison. J.R. Oreskovich put Cascade up 14-9 with eight minutes remaining and just when you thought STX didn't have it in them, they rattle off three straight,-two from Yeatman and one from Ritz to cut the gap to two.
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pssst. Your March Madness bracket is waiting to be completed.
You bombed out early last year by picking Kansas to win it all. In case you haven't noticed, they are a No. 1 seed again.
It is that agonizing time of year, when die-hard college basketball fans hatch elaborate strategies to pick NCAA tournament winners, only to be beaten by colleagues choosing by jersey color or nicknames.
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Rotational Thromboelstometry (ROTEM) change_colloid_total Hip Replacement Arthroplasty
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Tom Nisbet obtained a joint honours BSc degree in biology and geography at the University of Strathclyde in 1980 and a PhD in soil science at the University of Aberdeen in 1984. The subject of his PhD was a study of the effects of soil water regime on the growth of Sitka spruce. He then spent 3 years at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen on a Department of the Environment post-doctoral fellowship studying the transfer of acidity through vegetation and soils.
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Nisbet, T.R. & Evans, C.D. (2014) Forestry and surface water acidification. Forestry Commission Research Note 16. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh.
Helliwell, R.C., Aherne, J., Nisbet, T.R., MacDougall, G., Broadmeadow, S., Sample, J., Jackson-Blake, L. and Doughty, R., 2014. Modelling the long-term response of stream water chemistry to forestry in Galloway, Southwest Scotland. Ecological Indicators, 37:396-411.
Helliwell, R.C., Aherne, J., MacDougall, G., Nisbet, T.R., Lawson, D., Cosby, B.J. and Evans, C.D., 2013. Past acidification and recovery of surface waters, soils and ecology in the United Kingdom: Prospects for the future under current deposition and land use protocols. Ecological Indicators, 37:381-395.
Langford, T., Broadmeadow, S., Jones, J., Shaw, P. and Nisbet, T. (2013). Fish and Trees: implications for climatic warming. Quarterly Journal of Forestry, Vol 107, (1), 57-61.
Vanguelova, E.I., Nisbet, T.R., Moffat, A.J., Broadmeadow, S., Sanders, T.G.M. and Morison, J.I.L. (2013). A new evaluation of carbon stocks in British forest soils. Soil Use and Management 29, 169-181.
Thomas, H. and Nisbet, T.R. (2012). Modelling the hydraulic impact of reintroducing large woody debris into watercourses. Journal of Flood Risk Management 5 (2): 164–174.
Nisbet, T.R., Silgram, M., Shah, N., Morrow, K. and Broadmeadow, S., 2012. Assessing the potential of woodland services for meeting Water Framework Directive Objectives. In: Proceedings of the SAC/SEPA Biennial Conference held at the University of Edinburgh on 3-4 April 2012, pp 20-25. SAC Auchincruive, Ayr.
Vanguelova, E.I., Reynolds, B., Nisbet, T. and Godbold, D. (2011). The cycling of pollutants in non-urban forested environments. In: Levia, D.F., Carlyle-Moses, D.E. and Tanaka, T. (Eds.), Forest Hydrology and Biogeochemistry: Synthesis of Past Research and Future Directions. Ecological Studies Series, No. 216, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany: DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-1363-5_34.
Gagkas, Z., Heal, K.V., Vieno, M., Nisbet, T.R. and Stuart, N. (2011). Assessing the effect of broadleaf woodland expansion on acidic dry deposition and streamwater acidification. Forest Ecology and Management 262, 1434-1442.
Helliwell, R., Aherne, J., MacDougall, G., Nisbet, T., Broadmeadow, S., Sample, J., Jackson-Blake, L., Doughty, R. and Malcolm, I. (2011). Modelling the long-term response of stream water chemistry to atmospheric pollution and forestry practices in Galloway, SW Scotland (PDF-4144K). Final report to Forestry Commission (84pp).
Moffat, A., Nisbet, T. and Nicoll, B. (2011). Environmental effects of stump and root harvesting (PDF-1244K). Forestry Commission Research Note 9, Forestry Commission, Edinburgh (12pp).
Nisbet, T.R., Thomas, H. and Shah, N. (2011). Short Rotation Forestry and Water in McKay, H. (ed.) (2011). Short Rotation Forestry: review of growth and environmental impacts (PDF-3255K). Forest Research Monograph, 2, Forest Research, Surrey, pp13-34.
Nisbet, T.R., Marrington, S.. Thomas, H., Broadmeadow, S. and Valatin, G. (2011). Slowing the flow at Pickering. Final Report to Defra, 28pp.
Nisbet, T., Silgram, M., Shah, N., Morrow, K. and Broadmeadow, S. (2011). Woodland for water: woodland measures for meeting WFD objectives (PDF-1912K). Forest Research Monograph, 4, Forest Research, Surrey (156 pp).
Nisbet, T., Silgram, M., Shah, N., Morrow, K. and Broadmeadow, S. (2011). Woodland for water: woodland measures for meeting WFD objectives (PDF-1440K) . Summary of Final Report from Forest Research to the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission England. Environment Agency, Bristol (34 pp).
Broadmeadow, S.B. and Nisbet, T.R. (2010). Opportunity Mapping for Woodland to Reduce Flooding in the Yorkshire & the Humber Region (PDF-6947K). Forest Research Monograph 1. Forest Research, Surrey (64 pp).
Broadmeadow, S. and Nisbet, T.R. (2010). Opportunity mapping for woodland creation to reduce diffuse sediment and phosphate pollution in the Lake District (PDF-4969K). Final Report to Cumbria Woodlands.
Broadmeadow, S. and Nisbet, T.R. (2010). Opportunity mapping for woodland to reduce flooding in the River Derwent, Cumbria (PDF-4193K). Final Report to Cumbria Woodlands.
Broadmeadow, S., Jones, J.G., Langford, T.E.L., Shaw, P.J. and Nisbet, T. (2010). The influence of riparian shade on lowland stream water temperatures in southern lowland England and their viability for brown trout. River Research and Applications DOI: 10.1002/rra.1354 Jan 2010.
Gagkas, Z., Heal, K.V., Nisbet, T.R. and Stuart, N. (2010). Comparison of different critical loads approaches for assessing streamwater acid-sensitivity to broadleaf woodland expansion. Science of the Total Environment, 408 (6), 1235-1244.
Morrow, K., Silgram, M. and Nisbet, T. (2010). Can woodland measures in agri-environment policies assist in meeting WFD objectives? In: Agri-environment schemes – what have they achieved and where do we go from here? Editors Nigel Boatman et al. Aspects of Applied Biology 100, Association of Applied Biologists, Warwick.
Odoni, N.A., Nisbet, T.R., Broadmeadow, S.B., Lane, S.N., Huckson, L.V., Pacey, J. and Marrington, S. (2010). Evaluating the effects of riparian woodland and large woody debris dams on peak flows in Pickering Beck, North Yorkshire. In: Proceedings of the Flood and Coastal Management 2010 Conference, The International Centre, Telford 29 June-1 July 2010 (10pp).
Vanguelova, E. and Nisbet, T. (2010). Save the soil. Chartered Forester, Autumn, 2010, pages 22-23.
Vanguelova, E.I. and Nisbet, T.R. (2010). Protection of forest soils and water in a changing climate – management and policy challenges. In: Proceedings of the SAC and SEPA Biennial Conference held in Edinburgh 31 March – 1 April 2010; Climate, Water and Soil: Science, Policy and Practice (Eds K Crighton & Rebecca Audsley), p146-152.
Vanguelova, E. I., Benham, S., Pitman, R., Moffat, A. J., Broadmeadow, M., Nisbet, T., Durrant, D., Barsoum, N., Wilkinson, M., Bochereau, F., Hutchings, T., Broadmeadow, S., Crow, P., Taylor, P., and Durrant, T. (2010). Chemical fluxes in time through forest ecosystems in the UK - soil response to pollution recovery. Environmental Pollution 158 (5): 1857-1869.
Broadmeadow, S., Nisbet, T., Silgram, M. and Morrow, K. (2009). Opportunity mapping for woodland creation to meet the objectives of the water framework directive (PDF-1411K). Final report to Forestry Commission England.
Calder, I.R., Nisbet, T.R. and Harrison, J.A. (2009). An evaluation of the impacts of energy tree plantations on water resources in the UK under present and future UKCIP02 climate scenarios. Water Resources Research, 45, W00A17, doi:10.1029/2007WR006657.
Nisbet, T.R. (2009). Guidance on site selection for brash removal (PDF-1078K). Forest Research, UK (15 pp).
Nisbet, T.R., Marrington, S. and Carter, V. (2009). Slowing the flow at Pickering, Forestry and Timber News, Issue 36, pp 10-11.
Nisbet, T.R., Nicoll, B. and Perks, M. (2009). Stump harvesting: Interim Guidance on site selection and best practice (PDF-905K). Forest Research, UK (18 pp).
Calder, I.R., Harrison, J., Nisbet, T.R. and Smithers, R. (2008). Woodland actions for biodiversity and their role in water management. The Woodland Trust, Lincolnshire (24pp).
Nisbet, T.R., Thomas, H. and Broadmeadow, S.B. (2008). Trees and Water – A Forestry Perspective. Journal of Practical Ecology and Conservation, 7(1): 100-103.
Nisbet, T.R., Orr, H., and Broadmeadow, S.B. (2008). Using woodland for soil protection and sediment control. In Proceedings of the SAC and SEPA Biennial Conference on Land Management in a Changing Environment, Edinburgh, 26-27 March 2008, pp 84-90.
Gagkas, Z., Heal, K., Stuart, N. and Nisbet, T.R. (2006). Forests and Water Guidelines: broadleaf woodlands and the protection of freshwaters in acid-sensitive catchments. In Proceedings of the 9th BHS National Hydrology Symposium, Durham, pp 53-58.
Green, J.C., Reid, I., Calder, I.R., and Nisbet, T.R. (2006). Four-year comparison of water contents beneath a grass ley and a deciduous oak wood overlying Triassic sandstone in lowland England. Journal of Hydrology 329 (1-2), 16-25.
Ireland, D., Nisbet, T.R. and Broadmeadow, S. (2006). Environmental best practice for continuous cover forestry. Environment Agency Science Report: SC020051/SR, 73 pp. Environment Agency, Bristol.
McKay, H.M. and Nisbet, T.R. (2006). Managing diffuse pollution from a forestry perspective. In Proceedings of the SAC and SEPA Biennial Managing Rural Diffuse Pollution Conference, Edinburgh, 5-6 April 2006, pp 144-152.
Nisbet, T.R. (2006). Interactions between floodplain woodland and the freshwater environment. Forest Research Annual Report and Accounts 2004-05, pp 32-39. The Stationary Office, Norwich.
Nisbet, T.R. and Thomas, H. (2006). The role of woodland in flood control – a landscape perspective. In 'Water and the landscape: the landscape ecology of freshwater ecosystems'. Proceedings of the 14th Annual IALE(UK) Conference, Eds B. Davies & S. Thompson, p118-125. IALE(UK), Oxford.
Thomas, H. and Nisbet, T.R. (2006). An assessment of the impact of floodplain woodland on flood flows. Water and Environment Journal, doi:10.1111/1747-6593.2006.
Wright, K.A.L., Johnes, P.J., Nisbet, T.R. and Sellars, G. (2006). Investigation into best practice for the design and management of successfully engineered wetland habitat systems on brownfield land. In 'Water and the landscape: the landscape ecology of freshwater ecosystems'. Proceedings of the 14th Annual IALE(UK) Conference, Eds B. Davies & S. Thompson, p248-255. IALE(UK), Oxford.
Barsoum, N., Anderson, R., Broadmeadow, S., Bishop, H. and Nisbet, T. (2005). Development of eco-hydrological guidelines for wet woodland – Phase I. English Nature Research Report 619
Nisbet, T.R. (2005). Water use by trees. Forestry Commission Information Note, FC, Edinburgh
Broadmeadow, S. and Nisbet, T.R. (2004). The effects of riparian forest management on the freshwater environment: a literature review of best management practice. Hydrology and Earth System Science, 8(3): 286-305
Farmer, R.A. and Nisbet, T.R. (2004). An overview of forest management and change with respect to environmental protection in UK. Hydrology & Earth System Sciences 8 (3), 279-285.
Neal, C., Ormerod, S.J., Langan, S.J., Nisbet, T.R. and Roberts, J. (2004). Sustainability of UK forestry: contemporary issues for the protection of freshwaters, a conclusion. Hydrology & Earth System Sciences 8 (3), 589-595.
Nisbet, T., Orr, H., and Broadmeadow, S. (2004). A Guide to using Woodland for Sediment Control. Forest Research, Surrey.
Willoughby, I., Evans, H., Gibbs, J., Pepper, H., Gregory, S., Dewar, J., Nisbet, T., Pratt, J., McKay, H., Siddons, R., Mayle, B., Heritage, S., Ferris, R. and Trout, R. (2004). Reducing pesticide use in forestry. Forestry Commission Practice Guide 15. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh.
Worrall, F., Harriman, R., Evans, C.D., Watts, C.D., Adamson, J., Neal, C., Tipping, E., Burt, T., Grieve, I., Montieth, D., Naden, P.S., Nisbet, T., Reynolds, B. and Stevens, P. (2004). Trends in dissolved organic carbon in UK rivers and lakes. Biogeochemistry 69 (1), 1-34.
Calder, I.C., Reid, I., Nisbet, T.R. and Green, J.C. (2003). Impact of lowland forests in England on water resources: Application of the Hydrological Land Use Change (HYLUC) model. Water Resources Research 39 (11) 1319-1328.
Nisbet, T.R. (2003). Opportunity mapping for trees and floods. In: Special feature: Forestry, water and flooding. ICF News Issue 1, 4-5.
Nisbet, T.R. and Broadmeadow, S. (2003). Opportunity mapping for trees and floods. Final Report to Parrett Catchment Project Wet Woodland Group. Forest Reesearch, Farnham, 24pp.
Robinson, M., Cognard-Plancq, A.L., Cosandey, C., David, J., Durand, P., Fuhrer, H.W., Hall, R., Hendriques, M.O., Marc, V., McCarthy, R., McDonnell, M., Martin, C., Nisbet, T., O'Dea, P., Rodgers, M. and Zollner, A. (2003). Studies of the impact of forests on peak flows and baseflows: a European perspective. Forest Ecology and Management 186, 85-97.
Birkenshaw, S., Nisbet, T., Parkin, G., Calder, I.R. and Reid, I. (2002). Modelling the effect of a Corsican pine forest on nitrate pollution. Third international conference on water resources and environmental research (ICWRER), July 2002, Dresden, Germany.
Broadmeadow, S. and Nisbet, T. (2002). The effect of riparian forest management on the freshwater environment. SNIFFER (Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research) Report SR(02)06F. Foundation for Water Research, Marlow Bucks. 162 pp.
McKay, H. and Nisbet, T.R. (2002) .Overcoming concerns about the effect of forest management on water resources in Britain. In: International expert meeting on forests and water, Shiga, Japan, 20 to 22 November 2002: proceedings of the meeting. The Government of Japan, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Forestry Agency. International Forestry Cooperation Office, Tokyo, Japan. Pp 210-213.
Nisbet, T.R. (2002). Best management practices for protecting forest watersheds in the UK. Journal of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry 141, (7), 95-102.
Nisbet, T.R. (2002). Implications of climate change: soil and water. In Climate Change: Impacts on UK Forests (Ed. Mark Broadmeadow), Forestry Commission Bulletin 125. Forestry Commission, Edinburgh, pp 53-67.
Nisbet, T.R. and McKay, H. (2002). Sustainable forestry and the protection of water in Great Britain. In: International expert meeting on forests and water, Shiga, Japan, 20 to 22 November 2002: proceedings of the meeting. The Government of Japan, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Forestry Agency. International Forestry Cooperation Office, Tokyo, Japan. Pp 101-112.
Nisbet, T.R., Welch, D. and Doughty, R. (2002). The role of forest management in controlling diffuse pollution from the afforestation and clearfelling of two public water supply catchments in Argyll, West Scotland. Forest Ecology and Management 158, 141-154.
Nisbet, T.R. (2001). The role of forest management in controlling diffuse pollution in UK Forestry. Forest Ecology and Management 143, 215-226.
Nisbet, T.R. (2001). Forestry Operations - A Review of Best Practice Guidance for the Protection of the Freshwater Environment. Environment Agency R&D Technical Report P210. WRc, Swindon, Wilts.
Nisbet, T.R. (2001). Can Forestry Stem the Flood. Forestry & British Timber, June 2001, 18-21.
Robinson, M., David, J., Fuhrer, H., McCarthy, R., Nisbet, T., Rodgers, M. and Zollner, A. (2001). The Impacts of Forestry and Silvicultural Practices upon the Extreme Flows of Rivers (FOREX). Final Report to the EC on Fourth Framework Project FAIR-0235 (1996-2000).
Calder, I.R., Reid, I., Nisbet, T.R., Brainard, J., Green, J. and Walker, D. (2000). Impact of lowland community forests on groundwater resources. In: Proceedings of the British Hydrological Society's 7th National Hydrology Symposium, June 2000, Newcastle University, Newcastle, pp. 2.83-2.88.


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Sanyo Electric recently announced the launch of a home-use full high-definition (HD, 1920x1080) LCD projector, the LP-Z2000. The new projector will be on sale in Japan starting from November 1, 2007.
The LP-Z2000 will be on display in Germany at the IFA 2007 Show held in Berlin from August 31 to September 5, 2007, as well as in the United States in Colorado at the CEDIA Show in Denver from September 5 to September 9, 2007.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.


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Top Speed Performance
So what happened to TopSpeed? I dont see them on this site anymore.
Being a company with a mindset towards the ford focus, not being on here cant help them much. I know I had a good bit of trouble trying to contact them when i was looking for tuning, did they go the way of the dodo bird?
IMO alot of users here complain about how backed up they are and slow they make things and never get back to their customers.....so idk
They pulled an "HTPerformance"
pretty sad, they made a lot of good parts for our cars as well.
I'm glad I got their coolant tank now.
Does anyone have Top Speed exhaust turbo manifold they want to sale??
There online over at FJ, posted this link in their thread.
I hope they won't screw me over with the $550 I pre-paid them to tune my focus.
If so, I might drive down over there and beat some a$$.
I had the same reservations everyone's expressing. I ordered, then started seeing complaints and was like wtf. Yeah, your not gonna get the turn around you'd get from cfm or massive. Then again most topspeed parts are made to order. Took over two months to get a battery breather box. Not the 4-6 advertised. I found it helpful to contact them thru their website by submitting a ticket. They usually got back to me in a few days that way. There are just really busy, which is good, but I would expect the part to arrive sooner than later.
Also, when my battery breather box came in the package was missing the filters, submitted a ticket and the filters arrived by weeks end.
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Here at S.W.A.T., we really don't picture ourselves as being in the magazine business. We're in the information and training business—and we endeavor to do it better than anyone else.
Unlike most magazines, the paths of advertising and editorial are not tightly entwined at S.W.A.T. The truth of the matter is that they rarely even cross. Knowing that many people take what they read at face value, we feel it is our duty to tell the truth concerning anything we write about—good or bad. Have we lost advertisers over this policy? Absolutely, some of them major players in the industry. And so if you see that our authors have a lot of positive things to say about the products they evaluated in this issue (or any issue for that matter), you know that's how they truly feel about them.
When Publisher Rich Lucibella purchased S.W.A.T. a decade ago, things were not going well for the publishing business in general. Many magazines were cutting down on both the number of pages and the amount of color to save money. Bucking these trends, Rich increased S.W.A.T.'s frequency from nine to 12 times a year, added pages, and put color on every page. In short, we raised the bar.
Then we did it again two years ago by producing the award-winning S.W.A.T. Magazine TV on the Outdoor Channel. We are presently planning our third year of the show.
And we're about to raise the bar again. Many readers have noticed that they can now find S.W.A.T. on Facebook. As with Mail Room in the print version of S.W.A.T., comments—both pro and con—are appreciated.
You can also comment on, ask questions about or discuss S.W.A.T. in our dedicated and always uncensored forums. You'll find one at www. thefiringline.com and the other at www. ar15.com.
In addition, our website is undergoing some major changes and will not only be more intuitive, but will also have videos from training courses, new releases by firearm manufacturers and much more. Each month we'll have one or two feature articles as well as some columns available as free downloads from the website.
I used to say that I enjoyed reading print more than looking at a computer because I could take a printed magazine, newspaper or book to the bathroom with me. However, with so much content available for e-readers, laptops, smart phones, iPads and other devices, reading off a screen is now possible in every room of the house. And so, we are currently in the planning stages of creating an electronic version of S.W.A.T. Knowing that times are tough out there, we will still occasionally run our S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes to give readers a chance to win some of the best firearms, ancillary equipment and even training from the top names in the industry. In fact, there's one in this issue.
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An American in London: Whistler and the Thames
As London became a modern city in the late nineteenth century, its population surged, and industry and commerce altered the look and feel of streets and neighborhoods. Entire areas were torn down and rebuilt. Familiar landmarks and views were altered—or they disappeared altogether—as factories, bridges, and housing blocks rose in their place. Photographers and artists responded to these changes, often showing the unsettling juxtaposition of old and new.
Use this 1853 map to view London in the nineteenth century. Each pin approximates Whistler's vantage point or the location of a photograph of the city.
Unless otherwise noted, all of these works are by James McNeill Whistler. They are the Gift of Charles Lang Freer and are now in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art.


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Bay Area Beatdown 2
CrossFit BNI
Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 AM - Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM (EDT)
Welcome to the Second Annual Bay Area Beatdown
Last year it was a blast, this year we promise to be bigger and better, and we're giving out over $12,000 in cash! Proving to be one of the biggest CrossFit competitions this part of the country; the Bay Area Beatdown will be a two-day competition at the Florida State Fairgrounds in the Charlie Lykes Arena on October 5-6, 2013.
Hundreds of athletes will be competing in 4 different divisions - Scaled, Advanced, Teams (two females and two males), and Masters (ages 40+). This event will consist of multiple workouts that will test the athletes' overall strength, power, speed, endurance, balance, and coordination. Athletes must have a basic understanding of CrossFit, gymnastics, and Olympic lifting. In true CrossFit style, we will not be releasing the workouts prior to the event date. However, we will provide weight standards, and movement standards prior to the event. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 athletes in each division.
We welcome every CrossFit athlete, bodybuilder, tri-athlete, and fitness enthusiast in the area to register for this event, so that you can compare your overall fitness ability against other local athletes. Bring your family and friends to support your effort and enjoy the festivities.
The Bay Area Beatdown is sure to be a huge event! Come see who in the Bay Area is the fittest!
Vendors will be on site to offer food, drinks, clothing and more. An area will also be available for athletes to set up canopies/tents.
A local CrossFit affiliate
In order to purchase these tickets in installments, you'll need an Eventbrite account. Log in or sign up for a free account to continue.


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Burlingame, CA, USA < change city >
Florists (82)
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Cakes (62)
DJs (54)
Bands (50)
Wedding Day Beauty (50)
Coordinators (45)
Wedding Fashion (34)
Invitations (26)
Decorations (21)
Rentals (21)
Limos (20)
Officiants (20)
Jewelry (13)
Tuxedos (11)
Ceremony Sites (94)
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Alison and Jason's Wedding
Ceremony at Crystal Springs Gazebo
Reception at Crystal Srpings Banquet Center
Burlingame Wedding In October
Ceremony at Crystal Springs Golf Course
Reception at Wedgewood at Crystal Springs
Tina and Sergio 's Wedding
" Our wedding was great! Getting married at Wedgewood Banquet Center in O..."
Heather and Mark 's Wedding
Ceremony at Point Montara Lighthouse
Reception at Pedro Point Firehouse
Michelle and Edwin 's Wedding
Ceremony at St. Anne Catholic Church
Reception at Pacific Athletic Club
"Having our wedding in Union City was great. It is centrally located and the weather was great. We had a great time!"
Redwood City Wedding In October
Ceremony at Pulgas Water Temple
Reception at Woman's Club of Palo Alto
Michelle and Mike's Wedding
Ceremony at Liquid Sky
Reception at Cetrella Inc
South San Francisco Wedding In October
Irene and Parag's Wedding
Ceremony at Crystal Springs Golf Course
Reception at Koi Palace
Kevin and Karin's Wedding
Ceremony at St. John's Presbyterian
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Bar responds to Starbucks cease and desist letter in epic form.
A Missouri bar was recently sited with a cease and desist order from coffee mogul Starbucks for naming a beer "Frappicino". The letter from Starbucks was pretty legal and straight foward.
The reply from the bar, not so much. You have to see the responce from the bar. It's epic!


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ACA gears up to fight spam
The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) and the Australian High Tech Crime Centre have joined forces to fight spam, according to a media release.
It says the ACA staff has been stationed inside the Australian High Tech Crime Centre in Canberra, allowing them to exchange information about cyber offences with police investigators and to work jointly on cases.
Several global software companies such as Brightmail, Sophos, SurfControl and Microsoft have also agreed to help ACA by providing technical expertise and information, says the release.
The Spam Act 2003 came into force on April 10, 2004, and bans sending any unsolicited commercial electronic messages with an Australian link. And ACA is responsible for enforcing this legislation.
Breach of the Act can result in fines of up to $1.1 million per day for repeat offenders, who may also be ordered to forfeit profits and pay compensation to those affected by the spam.


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The above graph displays service status activity for Frontier.com over the last 10 automatic checks. The blue bar displays the response time, which is better when smaller. If no bar is displayed for a specific time it means that the service was down and the site was offline.
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* Times displayed are PT, Pacific Time (UTC/GMT 0) | Current server time is 10:30
We have tried pinging Frontier website using our server and the website returned the above results. If frontier.com is down for us too there is nothing you can do except waiting. Probably the server is overloaded, down or unreachable because of a network problem, outage or a website maintenance is in progress...
If the site is UP but you cant access the page, try one of the below solutions:
Browser Related Problems
Force a full refresh for the site. This can be achieved by pressing CTRL + F5 keys at the same time on your favourite browser (Firefox, Chrome, Explorer, etc.)
Clear the temporary cache and cookies on your browser to make sure that you have the most recent version of the web page. For instructions choose your browser :
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A Domain Name System (DNS) allows a site IP address (192.168.x.x) to be identified with words (*.com) in order to be remembered more easily, like a phonebook for websites. This service is usually provided by your ISP.
Clear your local DNS cache to make sure that you grab the most recent cache that your ISP has. For Windows - (Start > Command Prompt > type "ipconfig /flushdns" and hit enter). For details choose your operating system :
If you can access a website at office or from a 3G network yet it's not working on your computer, it is a good idea to use an alternative DNS service other than your ISPs. OpenDNS or Google Public DNS are both excellent and free public DNS services.
Check our help page for step-by-step instructions on how to change your DNS.
our internet is been going in and out for 2 weeks and then it has started freezing up have to turn computer off and start back it needs to be fixed tired of paying out good money when it doesn/t work half the time
Cannot open Vantage TV Channel Directory - pdf from Shop page or google
Is anyone else claiming outrage?
Their DNS service is down.
No internet in New Martinsville, West Virginia
cant connect to frontier server
FRONTIER DOWN FOR almost 3 days in Tri-Cities, WA state! Constantly on cell phone with tech - and cannot take care of bills or banking at this time! Enough of your outsourcing! Enough of your lame excuses! Take care of your customers please.....
Still down I guess 2x exp will be gone by time I get back on
Lake stevens Washington no internet wow not suprised thanks frontier.
we used the bundle they advertized..what a farce.we went and put the three items on vacation hold. got back and am down on 2 of the three. they advertize how great it is. prove it by me. i have a breathing problem and cant even call for help.
can't reply to my e-mails on frontier with windows 10
4/28/16 Wifi signal running @4.74mbs for downloads in CT. Can't get basic windows open? What is going on? Signal has been weak for days! Not what I expected when changing over to Frontier.
Verizon aka Frontier is down in the entire town of Garland, TX. Going home to work. Called them, they have no idea or estimated idea how long it's going to be out.
can't buy a flight. let me get through everything and died
Down in Everett wa
Hi phone cable and internet down in Monroe CT
Internet has been down for 48 hours....Bloomington, IL
Lost internet connectionEhrhardt SC ,have trouble shoot here to no end.Please check
My TV is not getting no reception, but my phone is on, and I am able to use the WiFi for my tablet. My bill was paid yesterday!
my phone is not working! sandra mckinsey..odell ,ll
my phone is not working in Odell area.
Down in Morgantown WV.....no wonder you settled a class action lawsuit with the Attorney General of WV for 180 million dollars! Fix it or sell it because you guys suck! Other individuals need to approach their A.G. and see if he/she could bring a class action lawsuit. 180 million to each state might get you guys to fix it right.
We have two internet lines between house and business, two different accounts and phone lines. if one is working the other is slow as molasses. Been going on for a week now. rebooting routers, no help. Suddenly will resolve with no interference on our part. Minnesota.
Theres no internet where im at
loading the web pages are so slow.
WiFi, but no mail
North Manchester, Indiana 46962
I've had no service all afternoon toda; still down.
Is frontier dowm
can not reply or compose email. what's up with this
can;t get frontier mail to open page help
no e-maik saidsi dan;t open this page please fix it
its terrible
cannot access my e-mail account for a couple of days please help
Frontier down in Petersburg MI all afternoon
Total bs. No internet again.I'm tired of frontier.
Redmond WA....internet down? How long to fix?
Frontier has been down for awhile.. Problem?
Why does my phone go down everytime it rains.Why can't a service person get on and get out work orders to fix this problem. They say we fixed it but here it is raining and the phone does not work.
It shows this message:
Secure Connection Failed
An error occurred during a connection to login.frontier.com. Cannot communicate securely with peer: no common encryption algorithm(s). (Error code: ssl_error_no_cypher_overlap)
The page you are trying to view cannot be shown because the authenticity of the received data could not be verified.
Please contact the website owners to inform them of this problem.
no emails received on Sep 30.
All people sending e-mails to our address are receiving bounce backs all day.
I'm in Stanley, NY and do not have Internet service
I'm in Logansport, IN. I have no Internet. Anyone else having issues?
Is frontier down in wv still?
Can not get on my emal address.
Can't check in on line. They gave me a 7 letter code, not 6 letters. and the e ticket number is not working either. BUT I do find my reservation. :/ Hold times 29 minutes
cannot get to bill pay
website has "redirect loop" -- ?? HELP
can't access frontier.com regardless of browser
Frontier page won't dispay regardless what browser I use.
went through site, entered 4 passengers. Credit card info. Clicked purchase then "could not book at this time...". Could not get back on site. Opened site in private browser window with no problem. Went through site again and still could not purchase. Found same flight for less (more than $5 one way, each passenger) on other sites. Tried to book at frontier.com but no-go. Blocked my ip address - only explanation I can come up with. I guess they don't want to give $100 voucher per ticket.
can't log in. site won't let me get to services.
Internet is down in Hegins, pa any idea when it will be back up?
Cannot get it to book my flight. Tells me the fare has changed, then pops back up the same fare I have been trying to get but then tells me it cannot process. It also keeps popping my debit card info into the credit card area so it then kicks it out. Their C/S site tells me I have about a 30 minute hold. What are the odds I'll still get that good rate after holding this long?
frontier has been down in parma idaho all day what is going on
Have given up on Youtube, DSL downloads are so slow that there are 30 second breaks in the playback causing loss of interest. Located on the Oregon coast.
I cannot load pages outside of Frontier. Can do searches but links do not open pages. :(
1/7/2014 down and so slow it barley loads anything and will not play YouTube at all speed test is barley registering for two days now.
Certain web pages refuse to load because of their dns even though they tell us that isnt possible. Its not only happening at my house but my boyfriends. For both of us! He needs to be able to run his business and they are screwy. It won't work and they keep telling us its our personal dns.. but we had it working on my internet but now its not on his! Get your stuff together Frontier.
Frontier.com is down as of 11/9/2013 @ 10:35PM Pacific
i do not have internet service! the moden is showing the light of the dsl blinking and nothing else!
why can't i use my e mail?? it keeps asking for password etc over and over again?
Every thing I send to a Frontier address has been down for two days now! Glad they are not my ISP!
My internet is down, please there is any information about it? thanks
dns server is down. there is no eta on a fix. i've called twice now, they are overwhelmed and know nothing. we've been down all day.
No mail all day Gateway 504 error... internet working especially slow today as well
cannot receive mail
Frontier.com server has been down all morning... what gives?
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