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Now, I've been pretty vocal on just how bad the existing Windows 8 Developer Preview is. I've got an installation set up against an Athlon64 X2 @ 2ghz with a RadeonHD 4650 graphics card. Since the preview was released I've shown it to everybody who has come to visit me either for computer help, to pick up baked goods, or just to hang out. Such people have included Mary-Kay consultants, school janitors, retired teachers, car mechanics, restaurant managers, jewelry store managers, and their friends and relatives. The collected response from everybody who has sat down and actually used the Windows 8 developer preview has ranged from "you cannot be serious" to "if this had been on my computer it would have gone into the trash can."
Thing is, I used to have an installation of Ubuntu running their version of Gnome 2.x and I asked people to use it. Most, but not all, of the casual consumers that I showed Gnome 2.x to hated it and had negative reactions. That's one of the reasons I slag on Gnome all the time. The Gnome Human-Interface-Design group's approach for a "Grandma Friendly" desktop is complete and utter horse hockey. Windows 8 is the first time that any Gnome 2.x based Linux has actually been described as an interface that casual consumers would prefer if they were given a choice. That's how bad the Developer Preview is and from the changes Microsoft is making, the upcoming Consumer Beta is going to be WORSE.
As of right now there is a trend towards deliberate design flaws on the part of many Desktop Oriented Linux Distributions. Desktops such as Unity and Gnome 3.x attempt to address non-existent problems such as clutter. The result of such approaches has resulted in user-revolts with Gnome-centric distributions, such as Linux Mint, attempting to add the functionality of Gnome 2.x back into Gnome 3.x.
The good news for Linux distributions is that their consumer-base is largely made up of consumers that are relatively technology-literate, or communicate with people who are technologically-literate. Ergo design blunders like Unity and Gnome 3.x are being countered and the overall negative effects are mitigated.
Windows 8 has no such user-base connections. Most Windows users tend to be technologically-illiterate. This means that the consequences of Microsoft following the footsteps of Unity and Gnome 3.x are going to be far more severe.
One of the core problems Microsoft faces it the attempt to unify the Phone, Tablet, and Desktop operating systems under one single interface. Microsoft has tried such approaches multiple times in the past and those attempts have never worked. Microsoft has been pushing the "tablet" form factor and other mobile solutions for well over a decade, but the ultimate product result is often described as a "solution in search of a problem." Microsoft's previous attempts have tried to shove the existing Windows user-interface architecture into the smaller system form factors. Windows 8 is an inversion of that approach as it tries to scale a small system form factor into something usable on a larger system form factor.
The market realities that Microsoft has itself proven are as follows:
- An interface that works well for a large-screen monitor will result in ultra-tiny font and near-unusable controls on a small-screen such as those used by a phone.
- An interface designed for a small-screen such as those used by a phone will look like something designed for children on larger format screens.
- An interface that is designed for the precise control of a mouse and the multiple inputs of a keyboard will not directly translate to a touch-screen interface; any such translations will require software overhead to provide for keyboard functionality through the user-interface as well as accommodate less precise pointing methods.
- An interface that is designed to accommodate touch screens with multiple finger-width possibilities will not directly translate to a keyboard and mouse configuration. On-screen Buttons that are sized for a finger to hit will consume an inordinate amount of space for a mouse, and functions that are bound to swipes of the screen and on-screen objects will not be required with other additional input sources.
The Windows 8 Developer preview scraps everything Microsoft has ever learned about user-interface design from their own product releases. Many such mistakes are the very causes of Microsoft's non-factor status in the mobile market.
The mobile revolution as we know it through Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD has largely occurred preciously because Microsoft was not involved. Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD have been successful for many reasons, such as their use of inexpensive and battery efficient ARM hardware. Another reason is that the Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD platforms approached the mobile market with user-interfaces and operating systems that were designed to work within small form factor constrained design limitations.
Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD are not designed to work on large format systems with multiple input methods, and nor is there any real attempt to have either operating system target such systems. Google and Apple maintain completely separate distributions and operating systems to handle traditional desktop tasks; Chromium_OS/Linux and OSX/Mach_BSD.
Considering that Google and Apple have succeeded where Microsoft has unilaterally failed one would think that Microsoft would take some notes. Indeed Microsoft has taken notes on the successes of products from Google and Apple. Windows 8 is indeed supporting the ARM architecture.
So let's get this out of the way first of all. BORING.
For those who don't understand why I say this is boring, I'm just going to give you one link: http://www.debian.org/ports/
The Official release version of the Debian Operating System supports 9 Different Processor Architectures with the Linux kernel. In addition the official release supports 2 of those processor architectures using the kfreebsd kernel.
Unofficial and/or discontinued releases of the Debian Operating System include an additional 9 Different Processor Architectures. Unofficial and/or discontinued versions also include support for two more kernels, Hurd and netbsd.
In comparison Microsoft supporting a single new architecture is downright laughable. Microsoft's attempts at Metro program compatibility is also laughable. When Microsoft covers as many platforms as Debian does with the program support that Debian manages, then we can have a talk about how incredible Microsoft's engineering team is. Till then, Microsoft is still the amateur chump talking big with absolutely nothing to back up the boasting. Sorry if this is a bit too blunt for the people who thought Windows 8 was somehow doing something new... Debian's been doing this multiple architecture / multiple program release thing for over a decade.
Now then. Obviously I am not impressed by Microsoft's support of ARM. I think Microsoft's new position is a knee-jerk reaction to try and shore up the assault on the commercial industries reliance on Microsoft branded products. If nothing else the sales of Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD products have gotten consumers to realize that they don't need Microsoft products on their computing devices.
I also think that Microsoft's design direction taken with Windows 8 is likewise derived from a knee-jerk reaction. Microsoft does not understand where the computing market is going on what amounts to fundamental levels. Microsoft sees Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD as direct competitors and has designed the Windows 8 user-interface to compete against those platforms.
The problem is those platforms are not Microsoft's Competitor. This is:
If I was a Microsoft employee KDE is what would keep me up at night sweating bullets. The KDE 4.x release already incorporates several interesting technologies that make it a more attractive and productive choice for both business and consumer customers. Long time tech writer Bruce Byfield has even gone so far as to state:
Among the interesting technologies KDE offers is it's Activities. Don't worry if KDE Activities are confusing at first, Bruce Byfield has a very good post on the technology at work. To simply state what Activities can do, they create different desktop interfaces that can handle completely different layouts of the user-interface elements.
Recent updates have extended the base functionality of the Activities technology. For example KDE 4.8 attached power-management settings to the KRandR and Activities function. I highly suggest reading drfav's wordpress post on some of the implications of this particular update, as well as the accompanying video. With KDE 4.8 it is now possible to setup different activities to have different power profiles, and those power settings change by just swapping Activities.
So, let's through a little bit fuel onto this fire. KDE currently has 3 different interface configurations. The default configuration is called Plasma Desktop and offers a traditionally oriented desktop design configured for high resolution monitors. There also is a configuration referred to as Plasma Netbook which is optimized for low resolution screens and low-resource hardware. The last is KDE Contour, an interface designed around touch-screen interfaces. The KDE Plasma-Active project also adds a UI layout and design guideline for touch-interface designed applications referred to as Active-Apps. For the most part KDE is capable of switching between each of these different interface configurations while programs remain open and running. KDE achieves this capability by decoupling system functionality from the user-interface.
Okay, as of right now I do not think it is possible to use Activities to change through the Workspace interfaces. Nor do I think it is possible yet for applications to automatically be reskinned on an Activity Switch. For example, if you switch from Plasma-Desktop to Plasma-Contour while Amarok is running, Amarok will still be presented with the keyboard and mouse interface rather than an Active App interface.
Imagine for a second when KDE does gain these abilities and what this could mean for hardware vendors. Sony, for example, could offer a Playstation Tablet backed by KDE. Sony implements the XMB as a Activity bound Workspace interface atop KDE and the user has a Sony Tablet experience while in tablet mode. When the user sits down and attaches their tablet to an external monitor KDE detects the monitor and switches to an Activity with a Plasma-Desktop interface and cranks the clockspeeds up for a desktop computer experience, all without interrupting any running applications.
This technology gap between KDE and any other interface is the stuff of nightmares for companies like Microsoft. KDE is the defining model of how the user-interface problems between hardware devices should have been approached to begin with. In the light of what KDE is doing? Metro isn't just pathetic, it's a complete and utter joke.
I can also make the problem even worse for Microsoft with just 5 words: KDE. Is. Operating. System. Neutral.
I can also turn this into a full on Cthulhu class nightmare with just two more words: Android. Compatibility.
Let me explain. The KDE Software Compilation is primarily designed as desktop environment that runs atop GNU/Linux. It is also an open source project and can theoretically be adapted to any operating system. On paper this means that it should be possible to run the KDE interface atop operating systems built against Android/Linux or WebOS/Linux. This alone could be significant as Android/Linux vendors such as Amazon are already creating and maintaining their own interfaces atop the Android Operating System. The downside here is that getting KDE up and running as an User Interface Environment on Android/Linux or WebOS/Linux would require large amounts of new code, and the KDE developers have been pretty clear that they have no desire to do that work.
The flip side is that Android itself is also an open-source project and the structure of Android/Linux applications are well documented. Arstechnica actually has a pretty article on this subject already. It is fully possible for Operating Systems that are NOT running Android/Linux to provide binary compatibility for Android/Linux applications. Where getting the KDE interfaces to operate atop a non GNU/Linux operating system and kernel would be very difficult, getting Android/Linux applications running atop a KDE/GNU/Linux distribution is incredibly easy.
If you thought this was a bonfire already, let me add some fuel, say, something like: Hypertransport
Imagine for a second buying an ARM tablet loaded with KDE/GNU/Linux. You wander around town doing the normal tablet things with Android Applications. You get home and you plug your tablet into a docking station. This docking station just happens to have a couple of hypertransport links that now connects your tablet to say, an AMD Piledriver processor and a RadeonHD class graphics card. As your tablet shifts from the tablet display to your external monitor the tablet syncs the data you've changed while in tablet mode to say, a larger drive. Other programs, such as Valve's GNU+Android/Linux Steam client and Sony's Playstation Suite synch with data stored on the larger internal-hard-drive, such as a list of installed games.
As the system finishes reconfiguring, the tablet goes from running atop an extremely power-efficient ARM processor and a limited graphics processor, to running with an x86 processor with a gaming class graphics card. From the users perspective they haven't done anything but plugged their tablet into a dock and wait a few seconds, and now they still have everything they were doing running on screen, but a much more powerful computer with far more capabilities.
The kicker? Aside from ARM not running on a Hypertransport bus and KDE not having this software switch functionality yet, and the need for somebody to write a synchronization package to actually perform the data-sync, the rest is already possible today. Hypertransport already supports central processor hotplugging. In addition GNU/Linux running atop multiple processor architectures is also a reality. Technologies such as OpenCL also remove some of the limitations of switching processor architectures.
Imagine for a second the market implications these types of technology advances have for companies like HP, Dell, or Sony. This is stuff that is not 5 or 10 years down the line. This is stuff that could be on the market in less than a years time.
To reiterate what I said earlier. Android/Linux and IOS/Mach_BSD are indeed headaches for Microsoft. They've cracked the ribs of hardware vendors who have spent decades relying on Microsoft. Consumers are now more open to concept of buying computing products that don't carry that magic Microsoft Badge.
For what KDE represents, and what it is doing NOW, it's the competitor that Microsoft should be paying attention to.
Now, will hardware vendors realize the possibilities that a KDE/GNU/Linux system offers them? Will hardware vendors leverage those possibilities in products and make stuff that consumers actually want to buy?
My suspicion is yes. As of right now the real-consumer backlash on Windows 8 is going to make the Vista backlash look like a drop in the bucket. Hardware vendors are likely going to be left scrambling to come up with answers... and KDE will be there waiting to help.
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Treatment of Male Infertility :
The treatment may differ depending on the duration of infertility, cause, age, the age of partner, and other personal preferences as well. Here are some treatment methods of male infertility used generally.
Change in lifestyle
With the change in lifestyle by refraining from alcohol, use of illicit drugs, and tobacco can improve the male fertility. The healthy diet, proper intake of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, and sufficient exercise are key to improved fertility.
Addressing the general problems
By taking care of the premature or impotence ejaculation one can improve the fertility. The treatment primarily involves medication or the behavioral approaches. The surgical and mechanical treatment are effective sometimes. Other than that one can overcome infertility with the use of artificial insemination along with an ejaculate.
For low count of sperm
Five percent of the males require the hormonal treatment. The other treatment for low count of sperm includes the treatment of varicocele surgically, incision of ejaculatory duct, and the use of electroejaculation to concentrate the sperm.
Treatment for absence of sperm
Dr. Manjunath C S, who specializes in the Reproductive medicine take special care of the patients individually. The medical team of the doctor ensures that the medication and treatment are proper for the patients from the beginning until the end. Dr. Manjunath C S and his team offer surgical treatment for male infertility which includes the PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration), MESA (Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration), and TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration).
TDI (Therapeutic Donor Insemination)
The TDI is a good option in many cases of the infertility of males. If the patient suffers from severe oligospermia, irreversible azoospermia, sperm abnormal morphology and poor motility. The other cases are reproductive option afterward the chemotherapy or radiation, severely Rh-negative and Rh-sensitized women with the partner who is Rh-positive
Sperm retrieval
Reproductive Surgery (micro Surgery)
Surgical sperm retrieval can be achieved by:
Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA)
Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA)
The MESA (micro epididymal sperm aspiration), Bilateral testicular biopsies, and microsurgical bypass operations are some treatment options in case of the absent sperms.
Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA)
Testicular sperm aspiration(TESA)is used to recover the spermatozoa by using needle with syringe to the scrotum and release the fluid in the testicle
Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)
Under local or general anaesthesia, sperm retrieval is effected using an open testicular biopsy technique.
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1) bans government unions from bargaining over health insurance,2) requires that all government union members pay at least 10% of their wages toward their pensions, 3) ends seniority rights as the sole factor in layoffs, 4) replaces seniority pay raises with merit pay raises, 5) bans government unions from striking, and 6) makes government union dues voluntary. But government unions would still be able to bargain about many other topics including pay and working conditions.
Romney is no conservative. He is trying to be everything to everyone. That will not work. See McCain 2008.


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Bloating drug restricted due to dangerous side effects
Posted 5 years ago by Jo
A recent report has indicated that a popular drug used as a remedy for bloating is now being restricted due to its potential side effects. The drug, known as domperidone, is used by up to 2 million people in the UK as an anti-sickness medicine and is also commonly used to help relieve symptoms associated with bloating and an unpleasant sense of fullness in the abdomen. Domperidone medication (sold under various brand names) works as a dopamine antagonist, which means it blocks dopamine receptions in the upper digestive system and helps to speed up peristalsis, the passage of food through the digestive system.
Domperidone has potentially serious side effects and should no longer be used as a remedy for bloating
Like many presciption and over the counter medications, domperidone carries the risk of side effects. The recent report states that its use has been restricted by the EU for use as a remedy for bloating etc following reports of serious side efffects, including a "small risk" of heart attacks. The medication is believed to disturb the heart's natural rhythm and electrical activity, as well as causing other unpleasant symptoms such as insomnia and anxiety. The European Medicines Agency is responsible for the evaluation of medicines in the EU to ensure they are safe for use, and they have deemed the potential risks of domperidone medicine to outweigh the benefits when it comes to treating conditions like bloating and heartburn. The European Medicines Agency have advised that the use of domperidone should be restricted to a reduced dosage for symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Most relevant for us, the EMA has stated that domperidone should no longer be authorised to treat other conditions such as bloating or heartburn.
This discovery has prompted the UK Goverment body, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), to update their advice for the use of domperidone. Dr Sarah Branch, the deputy director of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency states, "The review concluded that the benefits outweigh the risks of using domperidone when used to treat nausea and vomiting but that there should be restrictions on its use. It should no longer be used for symptoms of abdominal discomfort such as heartburn and feelings of fullness".
What are the alternatives?
This news may come as a shock to some, as well as a cause for concern if it is something they use regularly to help reduce symptoms of bloating and other digestive complaints. However, they can be comforted by the fact that there are many natural alternatives and remedies to help reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort.
Camomile Tea is just one example of a natural remedy that is traditionally used for bloating.
Happily there are others ways in which to tackle bloating without having to rely on the use of medications. It can be very helpful as a first step to simply take a step back and try to identify the triggers for the bloating. There are many different causes of bloating, from food intolerances or a lack of digestive enzymes through to stress. Everyone is different and what may trigger bloating in some people may be well tolerated by others. Therefore we would always encourage you to really get to know your body, become adept at reading the signs when you may not be functioning at your best, which will in turn help you to determine what may be contributing to your bloating and digestive concerns. You can read more about causes of bloating here - this may help you get to identify the triggers of your bloating symptoms.
It is of course possible to go down the more natural route in terms of helping to relieve symptoms of bloating. There are a number of important factors contributing to a healthy digestive system, and by addressing these and ensuring you are doing all you can to support your digestion, you may be pleasantly surprised at the reduction of your bloating symptoms. You can read more about digestive health here, and how good and bad bacteria can contribute to the workings of your gut. It may be possible that you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), of which bloating can be a symptom.
IBS can often be a trigger for bloating and other abdominal discomfort
As an alternative to either prescription medication or over-the-counter remedies there are several natural remedies that can be helpful to reduce symptoms of bloating, many of which have traditionally been used for many years and make up part of the tool kit for complementary practitioners. Read more about natural remedies for bloating here.
Interestingly this recent report adds to the growing amount of negative press of a number of prescription medications of late. Statins for example, medication used by GPs maintain healthy cholesterol levels, have received a fair amount of negative press recently regarding their potential associated side effects. Antibiotics are continuously receiving negative attention in the media, for example the fact that they are sometimes over-prescribed by GP's in order to meet the expectations of the patient. We are increasingly seeing problems with antibiotic-resistance which may have serious implications for our future health. Antibiotic use may also act as a trigger for dysbiosis, another possible cause of bloating.
Whilst the news of potentially serious side effects of this popular bloating medication may be unsettling for some, we can be comforted by the fact that there are often natural alternatives to try for a number of different digestive complaints. It may well be time that we turned more to natural remedies. Take a look at the article, Natural remedies for Bloating.
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Ever wondered what Spanish grilled meat tastes like in Japan? Head now to Asador El Cielo, a Spanish-inspired restaurant in Roppongi which serves Spanish cuisine as well as steak and seafood, where you can indulge in the thrill of Spanish grill! It is mainly popular for its grilled foods which use an elegant combination of a grill and oven in a single machine called the Josper Grill.
Asador El Cielo
Asador El Cielo has quite an entrance which will lead you downstairs ito its main dining area. The design is actually quite similar to that of a wine cellar. The restaurant is really cozy with dim lighting and elliptical archways typical of Spanish architecture. Its tables are communal in nature which can be shared by many people who would love to have a great party with good food. Its walls are brick-lined which makes it traditional and rustic. It takes only 3 minutes walk from the Hibiya Subway Line at Roppongi Station and is open on a daily basis. It has a 66-seating capacity and an 80-standing capacity.
What makes the restaurant stand out from the rest is the Josper grill which makes the cooking more upscale. Anything it cooks is considered to be the hottest and tastiest barbecue ever. It is a cross between a charcoal grill and a broiler which is actually a demanding process but produces haute cuisine with unparalleled flavors. Its dual functionality perfects the grilled food from fruit and vegetables to fish and meat. This grill is often the object of envy from other restaurant competitors as it produces mouth-watering and flavorful dishes.
If it's your first time at the restaurant, you will be provided with menu recommendations; Sirloin Steak, Grilled or Sauteed Chicken and other grilled or sauteed dishes. The English menu is available as well and there are some English-speaking members of staff. You'll normally be spending an average price of 1,000 yen for lunch and 5,000 yen for dinner. Most of the foods are bigger-than-bite size in a large selection of authentic dishes. Of course, you cannot forego drinking wine which is the highlight of eating medium-rare meats.
Asador El Cielo is synonymous to Spanish Grill perfection! This is definitely one of the elegant restaurants you should try in Roppongi.
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Brantley Gilbert Is Taking His Time With Next Album
Brantley Gilbert is in no rush to release new music. In a recent interview, the "Stone Cold Sober" singer says while he has written more than three dozen songs for his follow-up to 2014's Just as I Am, he is taking his time on putting the album together and waiting for a "gut feeling" that he doesn't quite have yet.
"There's still a couple gaps we need to fill," he tells Billboard. "I think we've got a record with the songs we have, but I want an album. I don't want to release a CD; I want to release the real deal, so we're just gonna take our time. We're just being patient right now and diligent at the same time, writing every chance I get and writing with a purpose, and when I know I've got it, it'll come out."
Gilbert has been writing songs with some of Nashville's finest songwriters, including Brian Davis, Ben Hayslip, Rhett Akins, Casey Beathard, Justin Weaver and Ashley Gorley, among others.
"It's been a really, really, really cool year — a lot of different songs, ideas, a lot of different melodies, and I kinda throw my thing on top of 'em and see what it comes out sounding like," Gilbert explains. "It's been a lot of fun. And we're going to keep going and branch out more and see if I can trump what I already have."
Gilbert kicked off his Blackout Tour Jan. 28 in Saginaw, Mich., and he says he wanted to begin the tour "in the heart of the heartland."
"I wanted to go where the people work hard, throw down and really needed the party... Saginaw is all that, and then some," he says in a press release. "I looked in those faces — and I knew, these people mean business."
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Twestival at Caramel Are you one of the 47,000 Nevadans currently on Twitter? Then consider joining the #tweetup @Caramel inside @BellagioLV. Proceeds benefit @AFANLV, an organization that provides support and advocacy for those living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada. March 24, 7 p.m., $20.
Flosstradamus at Bond Y'all know the name! Try to not "Act a Fool" and get to the Cosmo to catch a set by this distinctive DJ duo. These masters of the mash-up will be laying down tracks nightly at Bond through Saturday. March 24-26, midnight, free.
Fergie's Birthday at the Bank Birthday cake is D to the E to the L-I-C-I-O-U-S. See The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman blow out the candles for the 36th time this weekend at the Bellagio nightclub. March 25, doors 10:30 p.m., $30 women, $40 men.
Rock 'n' Roll Wine at Eve A wine tasting, a rock concert and a night on the dancefloor for under $50? Eve presents Rock 'n' Roll Wine's signature event, which will feature more than 25 wines from around the world and local band The Jeremy Cornwell Project. After you've satisfied the rockin' wino inside you, stick around for sounds by DJ Presto.March 26, 7 p.m., $35-$45, includes Eve entry fee.
Spring Break Party at McFadden's MTV's recent weeklong residency at the Palms was just the beginning. Spring Break is on, full-force now, and college crowds are invading the city. Whether you're celebrating your mid-semester freedom or not, how can you say no to a $15 open bar and a bikini hula-hoop contest? You can't. See our club grid for details. March 26, 8 p.m., free.
Wolfgang Gartner at XS Since dropping his first EP in 2007, the electro house DJ has made quite a name for himself over the past four years with a Grammy nomination, eight singles the peak position on Beatport's Top 10 and EDC and Coachella appearances. This is one DJ set you don't want to miss. March 28, doors 10 p.m., $20 women, $30 men, locals & industry professionals free.
Dev at Blush Do you like your beats fast and the bass down low? So does electropop artist Dev, who will be performing this Tuesday. Don't get too slizzard, though. You'll want to be fly "Like a G6" when she takes the stage at the boutique nightclub. March 29, doors 9 p.m., $30, local ladies & industry professionals free.
Skrillex at Crown Fresh off performances at Miami's Ultra Music Festival, the dubstep musician headlines the Rio nightclub's bass massive before heading to Indio for—what else?—Coachella. Joining him are Bare, Flinch, Sluggo and Vegas favorites Scotty Boy, Presto One and Teen Wolf. Too much bass for you? Wear earplugs! March 30, doors open 9:30 p.m., $25 cover.


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Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring is hope for me.
It is a reminder that sunny days are ahead. Days full of flowers and dirt and the smell of fresh herbs in my backyard. It is the sound of the birds chirping and my heart spending a little less time being grumpy pants and a little more time being thankful for the beauty of God's creation.
Enjoy this free printable HERE I made as a gift a few years ago for some sweet sistahs!


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"The Simple Little Rule delves beyond behavior modification to a deeper view of practical morality."
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Ellerkamp "discusses how people can benefit by rediscovering the golden rule, or 'law of reciprocity', in today's world."
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"Delivery is sincere and accessible, and the book may well serve as a useful reminder to many of the continued relevance of this 'simple little rule.'"
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According to a study published in the Obesity journal, people on strict diet and exercise program tend to lose weight more slowly than expected because they ate more on weekends than during the week. Another study found that people eat 40-50 percent more saturated fat on a Saturday or Sunday than the recommended value, all thanks to a diet consisting of pizzas, chocolates, chips, ice cream and cakes.
Weekends may be the time to let loose after a long week at work, but it is important to pay attention to the stuff that you're eating and the quantity you're eating at the weekend so that you don't overeat and ruin all your hard work. Here's some advice to help you enjoy your weekend without falling off your healthy eating plan:
1. Start with a plan: If you don't have a plan, you will end up watching TV and munching on something. So set your schedule on Friday night itself. Make sure your weekends are busy with family activities, socializing with friends, and running errands. Plan your weekend out perfectly, so you know exactly what you are going to eat.
2. Wake up early: Most people have a habit of waking up late on the weekends. But you have to wake up at the same time on the weekends as you do during the week. This way your eating timings are not ruined.
3. Exercise early: Take a walk or go for a bike ride to balance out those extra calories that you will be taking in later. Resist the urge to spend countless hours on the couch. Get the family or friends to go with you.
4. Have breakfast: Start the day with a complete breakfast meal that includes protein and fiber. This will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch. And, since you will not be making frequent visits to the kitchen, this will result in a reduced calorie intake.
5. Avoid alcohol: Alcohol has a lot of empty calories. Instead switch to green tea or plain and simple water. Alcohol also weakens your resolve to make healthy choices when you do sit down to dinner. If it is imperative to have a drink, stick to lower-calorie options such as light beer or wine rather than mixed drinks or cocktails, which can have upwards of 500 calories each.
6. Manage your calories: Many people feel they deserve a treat at weekends after being "good" all week. And for many, that treat is food. But it's important to pay attention to exactly what you're eating and the quantity you're eating on weekends. If you are not careful, even a few treats can easily provide you more calories than you have saved during the week. The golden rule is to make sure you stick to your daily calorie allowance. There are non-food ways also to treat yourself, like catching a movie, meeting a friend for a walk or getting a massage at a spa.
7. Eat less in parties: Instead of grazing the appetizers at weekend parties, portion your appetizers onto a small plate. Otherwise, you may end up in nearly 600 calories you really didn't mean to eat in the first place. Also, it is a good idea to eat a small protein-rich snack before you leave home for the party. This will help you not to overindulge.
8. Cook yourself: Instead of constant nibbling in front of the TV rather make a meal for your family. Stick to the same low-fat ingredients and cooking methods as you normally would. This way you will be busy and will not binge.
9. Shopping: Weekends are also full of shopping activities. So don't shop when you are hungry otherwise you will end up bingeing. Also, if possible, shop on Saturday afternoon so that you can stock up for the rest of the weekend and the week ahead.
10. Weigh yourself on Monday: A great way to gain insight as to what happened in the weekend is to weigh in on Monday morning. You're less likely to overeat on the weekend if you have to step on the scale on Monday morning.
11. Stay active: Most people are more active on weekdays. The whole routine of going to work requires that people move about. So don't let exercise slide off just because it is weekend.
And remember, if you have a blowout dinner or graze on weekend at a family party, simply get back on track on the next weekend. So, this week, stop and re-assess how you did last weekend, and make plans to make the next weekend better.
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According to a study published in the Obesity journal, people on strict diet and exercise program tend to lose weight more slowly than expected because they ate more on weekends than during the week. Another study found that people eat 40-50 percent more saturated fat on a Saturday or Sunday than the recommended value, all thanks to a diet consisting of pizzas, chocolates, chips, ice cream and cakes.
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If entrepreneur Steve Sammartino had to rely on local resources to build his business, he simply wouldn't have one. In order to get his small business off the ground, Sammartino outsourced to workers offshore. He is the founder of Rentoid, an online portal where people can rent items to and from each other. It's like eBay but instead of buying and selling, you can rent items as fancy as a Porsche or as mundane as a hammer.
Since its launch 18 months ago, Rentoid now boasts about $35 million worth of items to rent with more than 27,000 individual items listed. "We have an incredible diversity of items for rent from unicycles and doughnut fryers to high-end items such as private jets," he says.
Sammartino was keen for the business to be self-funding and shied away from looking for venture capital. To keep establishment costs low, he looked overseas for coders. "My [silent] business partner and I both come from a marketing background, we're not computer coders," he says. "We had heard a bit about people outsourcing offshore. We certainly couldn't afford the $100 an hour it takes to get local resources."
The pair outlined their requirements and put an advertisement on oDesk, an online portal designed for businesses and contractors, where an employer places an advertisement and contractors from around the world bid for the work.
Their first contractor, based in India, did not work out. Sammartino says he didn't do the work but still wanted to be paid. "In the end, we fired him," says Sammartino, who was able to prove that the contractor had done no work thanks to a feature on oDesk that tracks the activities of the contractor.
"You start to second-guess yourself and we wondered if we should reallocate some of our resources and get someone local for the sake of time," he says. "But we thought we'd give it another try. Often if it doesn't work the first time, you assume it won't work the second time."
After placing the advertisement again, Sammartino eventually engaged the services of Vasilii Racovitsa, a coder with a PhD in computer science, based in Moldova. They have been working together ever since. "It's become an ongoing relationship," he says. "We've developed a relationship of trust . . . we had a good chemistry."
As a result, Sammartino changed his working day to suit the time in Moldova. "I can sleep till lunchtime and then work from 2pm to 2am. We communicate mainly through Skype."
Following this positive experience with offshore outsourcing, Sammartino has also successfully outsourced administrative tasks to India and web development to the US.
According to graphic designer Melanie Baxter, outsourcing can be hit and miss. "We had a terrible experience outsourcing web development work to the Philippines," she says. "The company was actually run by Australians based there but they were incompetent, could not manage their local team and could not deliver the work. It was a total waste."
Like Sammartino, Baxter says persistence can pay off. "We have since successfully outsourced administration to the US."
Baxter has used both Guru.com and Elance to find freelancers. "The quality of work is excellent and there are no issues with communication."
Both Sammartino and Baxter also have no qualms about making overseas payments as they use secure payment gateways.
"I just pay with my credit card over the internet and Guru.com or Elance pass on the payment to the contractor," says Baxter.
For Sammartino, outsourcing has been fundamental to his success. "Rentoid would not exist without outsourcing simply because the costs are a very small percentage of what it would cost locally," he says. "I wouldn't have been prepared to take the financial risk."


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Themes / Re: Attract Mode Platform Categories (arcades, consoles, etc) finally figured out!« on: November 12, 2017, 02:11:22 PM »
Sorry have not been watching this in a while. I've not heard of that issue. Could either be doubles if you have say snk on arcade and snk of consoles could see that happening. Are you using PC or pi? Mickleson has recently implemented this in a nightly build where you can turn off plug in and will return to previous menu you were just in. Works wonderfully.


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A few years ago I found myself in a hostel for the aged, having a conversation with my only surviving Aunt who with her husband had just had to make the difficult transition from their home of over 30 years into supported care. Aunty Rae is quite an amazing woman, she sees life as a series of rooms that you just walk at some point from one, into the next. She think that worrying about things is simply a waste of time, because often you have no control over the situation. Better to just accept and save yourself from the stress. That being said, if she make it she will turn 103 on the first of September this year!
I watched both of them let go of a lifetime of personal possessions. But the conversation that I had with Aunty Rae on that day was about a life time of personal photos. She explained to me that they had not been planing on taking their photos with them, but on the spur of the moment decided that they would. The night before I visited them they had sat down together and looked through them all and reminisced about all of the adventures that they had taken together over their 69 years of married life together.
After selling their farm and moving into town they bought a small caravan and every year they headed off somewhere in Australia for around 4 months during our southern winter. They had certainly seen a lot of this country, But once they reached their 80's they could no longer travel. Aunty Rae's words that resonated with me were 'You have to have good memories because they keep you going when you are no longer able to do many things'
It wasn't that I saw myself in their situation, but it made me think of experiences in my own life that I would like to be reminded of at times. I decided to begin a series of tapestry postcards titled 'Memory of Place' to record moments in time that have moved me in some way. So far I have woven three and have plans for many more.
Four years ago while I was traveling in North India, I visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, in the Punjab and close to the border with Pakistan. It is the holiest place in the Sikh religion. It is a huge complex and it was a very busy day when I was there. Although the crowds were large it is a very peaceful place. There are rooms where pilgrims can stay and the Lungar on a quiet day serves around 40 thousand free meals. All ingredients are donated and volunteers prepare the food as part of their Seva, or selfless service to God as it is referred to. Pilgrims bathe in the waters of the moat and the Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple as it is more commonly referred to reflects in broken glory in the waters. This is my tapestry to remind me of my time there. It is currently in America as my entry in the American Tapestry Alliance Untitled/ unjuried exhibition.


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An Bord Pheanala give go ahead for retail park cinema project
An Bord Pleanála have given the go ahead for the building of a new cinema in the retail park, despite a number of objections.
The state-of-the-art seven screen cinema is planned for the units formally occupied by Harvey Norman, who ceased trading at the Retail Park during the summer of 2013.
Two local businesses had submitted an appeal with An Bord Pleanala against the Dundalk Town Council's decision to grant planning permission for thecinema at the Dundalk Retail Park.
The objections to transform the former Harvey Norman units into a cinema had come from the Marshes Shopping Centre and IMC Cinema at Carroll Village.
The plans for the cinema, from David Carson, receiver and manager of Finnabair Estates Limited, were put on hold until An Bord Pleanala reviewed the case, which they now have done.
This is not the first time that an alternate cinema has been given the go ahead. In 2010 An Bord Pleanála green lighted a 'Movies @ Dundalk' development, which was also proposed by David Carson and subsequently objected to by the IMC group.
See next week's Dundalk Democrat for the full story.


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I guess watching The Sandlot has left me wanting more baseball in my life because all of the things on my list today would be perfect for a day at the ballpark.
I love this Baseball T by Judith March. As far as I can tell it's totally sold out :(
I would put it with these shorts that I have from The Gap. I love them! You can find them here.
I think it would look so cute with these shoes which can be found here.


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July 16, 2011
NOVELTY | Amsterdam Fashion Week, at Nick Rosenboom
A selection of my favorite looks from Nick's Lookbook
Backstage shots of the collection of Nick Rosenboomwho was one of the graduates from the Arnhem Art Academy that showed their collection at Amsterdam Fashionweek. (Same academy that schooled Iris van Herpen and Viktor&Rolf)
I was highly impressed by his designs and exquisit execution of every single aspect of his collection, from the lookbook to the shoes to the beautifully shaped pieces.
Can't wait to see more of his work, and hopefully soon seeing his name on the label of a purchasable garment.
23 comments:
- Manon said...
Wauw ik ben echt onder de indruk van zijn ontwerpen. Ik ga hem zeker in de gaten houden. Bedankt voor het delen en deze mooie foto's!! :)
- 16 July 2011 at 21:05
- Lady-Pa said...
great looks!
wanna check out my look? looking forward!
- 16 July 2011 at 21:06
- s said...
Just LOVE ;)
- 16 July 2011 at 21:28
- Michelle of The Feather Den said...
What a great opportunity to see these looks. They're amazing, very architecturally wonderful.
x Michelle | thefeatherden.net
- 16 July 2011 at 21:39
- Fashiable said...
Beautiful shots!
- 16 July 2011 at 21:41
- Marie My said...
wow, the shapes ae great! I love the "heavy on top"-silhouettes!
love, Marie My from www.nemesisbabe.blogspot.com
- 16 July 2011 at 22:31
- patrycja2407 said...
- 16 July 2011 at 22:55
- Bani said...
I'm definitely in love with a lot of those looks!
- 17 July 2011 at 01:59
- Nomadic D. said...
Beautiful stuff. But what really got me are the poses from the lookbook! Absolutely LOVE them!
- 17 July 2011 at 09:04
- lies said...
haha, moet zeggen dat ik zo ver nog niet was gekomen (onvrijwillig fulltime werken is niet leuk), maar heb er net al eventjes naar gekeken, en echt tof hoor dat je erin staat! ga 'm binnenkort nog uitlezen, dus ben benieuwd naar jouw artikel.
maar wauw, dit is echt heel mooi! hij is toch niet dit jaar afgestudeerd neem ik aan?
- 17 July 2011 at 10:09
- Clara og Caroline said...
Wow! So pretty!
Tjek vores blog ud:
- 17 July 2011 at 11:18
- Trine said...
Love love love the furs at top!!
- 17 July 2011 at 12:11
- Aafke said...
Hij maakt hele mooie kleding zo te zien!
- 17 July 2011 at 12:16
- Eline said...
erg mooi!
- 17 July 2011 at 13:35
- Jade Rat said...
I like these looks, but actually more intrested in your last post about ANT magazine. It seems really fascinating, I'm craving an issue BADLY - any idea where how I can get my hands on one (near Rotterdam)?
- 17 July 2011 at 16:26
- Jade Rat said...
Oh yeah and you study journalism right? I just want to say I'm so inspired by you & your blog; your clearly own style, opinion and sharp tongue (does that term exist in English? Anyway...you're Dutch, so you know what I mean). There are a lot of things you have I wish I had - in a not materialistic way. I'm curious how a young girl in Holland can be so sophisticated yet stylish like you..
- 17 July 2011 at 16:28
- roxanne said...
i've been away from blogging for awhile now - trying to start up again - but i just wanted to let you know that i've been following love aesthetics religiously on my google reader and i've been loving everything you''ve been doing.. the dress challenge, your killer hair, all of it - keep up the good work, dear!
- 17 July 2011 at 19:22
- Kirsten said...
Amazing photos and those outfits are stunning.
- 18 July 2011 at 08:39
- Heather said...
hey, your blog is killer! I love your lilac hair, I did mine aqua and pink a while ago but looking to do sky blue next :)
- 18 July 2011 at 09:26
- Prince Paradox said...
Great show!!!
You're beautiful, i definitely love your style sense and your aesthetics, i feel it very close!
Following you!
- 18 July 2011 at 13:51
- Phillipe LeNerd † said...
major hotness here!
love this n u xx
- 18 July 2011 at 15:03
- fashion tnt said...
I just discovered your blog and I'm very impressed with your style, can't describe it but it's amazing! love the colors you use and the shapes( which i think is the most important for making a good outfit)
btw. very impressed with these pieces too!
- 20 July 2011 at 23:40
- adriënne [sans-etoiles] said...
looks incredible indeed
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Donald Trump says 'This is a great time to buy real estate'Here are some of the key points mentioned;
KING: Why -- why a good time for an entrepreneur and not necessarily for others?
TRUMP: Well, I don't think I've ever seen a time where there's been this kind of play, where you have assets that you can buy for dollars. I've never seen a time like it, Larry.
KING: So you -- this is the time for smart people to make money, is what you're saying?
TRUMP: Well, this is a time for smart people. This is a time for entrepreneurial people. And this is a time for people like me. This is a great time for people like me -- and maybe people like you, Larry, because I know you're a great investor.
KING: With troubled times like this for the average guy who may be foreclosing on his house, is this the time to think like a champion?
TRUMP: Well, this is a time to think like a champion. This is the best time to think like a champion. As an example, the house is being foreclosed. You go see your bank -- maybe you can make a deal, maybe you can't. But you can make a deal with a bank on another house, Larry, because -- and much better than the one you're living in. And they'll take back financing. They'll do any deal to get rid of their product.
They have houses by the thousands. And you go see that bank and you make a deal.
And this is a great time for a person to go out, make a deal, get a house bigger and better than the one you're living in now, except the bank will give you virtually 100 percent financing. They'll take back a mortgage and you'll be in better shape than you were before, if you know what you're doing.
So we have a lot of cash. I'm buying things. I just bought a big, big project right near Washington, D.C. -- three miles on the Potomac River, the most beautiful piece of land -- I mean, land that I was looking at for years that I never thought I could get and all of a sudden I've gotten it.
And that's what I'm talking about. These are great times for an entrepreneur to make money. And whether you have a lot of cash or don't have so much, you've got to get seller financing, because the banks aren't there. The banks aren't going to help you. You try and get seller financing. They sell you something, they have to take that financing or take back a mortgage. Very important.
And that's whether you have cash or not, because otherwise you're not going to have the cash for very long.
You said that this is a good time to buy real estate.
What about financing?
What if you want to buy and you can't get the mortgage?
TRUMP: Larry, this is a great time to buy real estate. And more and more, I'm convinced -- and things that I couldn't have even thought about getting, the prices were so ridiculous, I'm negotiating, I think, very successfully right now.
Now, in two years, I might have said, "Larry, I made a mistake. I paid too much." Who knows, with the way the world is going, with the way the country is going, with what's happened?
But I really think this is a great time to buy.
And as far as financing is concerned, the only financing -- the only financing you should be thinking about is seller financing. If the seller won't give you financing, don't do it, because the banks are not doing their job. They're not providing financing for deals.
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Clone Wars season 2 shirt
This was a shirt design I had done to represent "Clone Wars" second season. Unfortunately it wasn't able to be done, but it was loads of fun doing it.
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Deus Libris
Here's a piece I did of the Roman God Janus for Deus Libris, an art book compilation of 30 artists and their interpretations of deities from cultures all over the world.
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I have the extended 100,000 mile bumper to bumper on this car. Presently, 38,000 miles. At regular service last week, I was informed that the next service should include a Power Flush on both the Automatic Transmission and the Brake line. Reason, "condensation has added moisture to especially the brake line". The brake line is a sealed system and it seems to me that if there is moisture in it, then there is something wrong with the system and should be covered by the warranty. Honestly, I do not believe there is any moisture in the system. Am finding Toyota to be suspect.
Common practice: charge for those power flushes. They cost $150 instead of $30. But if you ask them which they include in their standard warranty-level maintenance, it is the $30 dealie, so you probably just have a service advisor there that is either trying to spike you for some extra $$ or honestly does not know what he/she is talking about.
And you are right, if there were moisture in the brake system, that would indicate a problem that requires a repair, which would be under warranty if your 100K is a bumper to bumper.
By the way, the power flush is just a way of getting more of the old fluid out of the system, on the transmission. It can't hurt, but is probably a waste of money.
Try a different dealer?
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I have a 2k accord and it has a 3yr/45k requirement for brake fluid change. And moisture is the reason. As for being a sealed system. That may be true if just considering the lines, wheel cylinders and other parts that are filled with brake fluid and do not have an exposed surface to outside air. But the master cylinder is not air tight and moisture(in the form of humidity) can get absorbed into the fluid. This moisture when heated to the typical temperatures in a brake system will turn to steam with air being one of the components. Now we all know air in the brake system is a bad thing.(Air is compressable). This would result in less braking ability.
Follow the owner's manual recommendations and keep your warranty valid. And that goes for the tranny as well.
Well, that's my guess anyway. Sounds pretty good to me. And then there's also the sludge thing which would be especially bad for cars with ABS.
If you have the extended warranty, one sure way to have Toyota deny a claim would be to not have the fluids changed according to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.0
swschrad Posts: 2,171I've had my exploder for two years, and the hydraulic fluid is getting darker. I decided to flush the lines in my 90 ranger after 5 years, and gawd, was the old fluid nasty, dirty and red! brake fluid is very hygroscopic, if there is any air exchange possibility to the resivoir that fluid will suck up the water. the rest of the story is an old one.
the stuff needs to be changed when it is noticeably not see-through any more -- original fluid is variously mildly honey-colored to clear depending on the phase of the moon and the width of ties.0
Water does not get into brake hydraulic systems through condensation:
pluto5 Posts: 618Brake fluid doesn't wear out so you probably don't need to change it unless you think water got into it. Dealers have their own maintenance schedules which have all kinds of ripoffs like engine flush which are not recommended by manufacturer. Best to find an independent shop and let them follow factory maintenance schedule. That way you are protected under warranty. Independents often have better techs with more experience and prices are usually lower.0
When peforming a brake pad replacement, the master cylinder reservoir may be opened up when the tech squeezes the pistons in to get the caliper back onto the rotor. That would be where the moisture may come from.
Flushing the brake fluid is a cheap insurance for brake system reliability.
Automatic trans flush. A simple drain and refill of the ATF only replaces about 80% of the old fluid.0
I have a related question about Avalon brakes. I currently own a 1999 Avalon. I bought the car because it came so highly recommended, by members of Town Hall, Consumer Reports, etc. However, I am having problems with the brakes squealing nearly all the time.
I have taken it to the local Toyota dealer, where the tech has twice told me that the problem is because the asbestos was removed from brakes, they squeal alot more. If this is the case, why doesn't every car on the highway have squealing brakes? He further stated that every couple of months I should do a "panic stop" in order to clean the brakes and reduce the squealing.
Any light anyone can shed on this would be most appreciated... it drives me crazy!!!0
Did you buy it new or with mileage. If not new, then it may have had a brake job where they did not use Toyota pads. The lifetime pads are much harder than OEM and will cause squealing. I just had the pads on my parents altima replaced for the squealing. They were like brand new, but the squealing was horrible. Had nissan pads put on and it's now as quiet as can be.0
Bought the Avalon a year ago with around 34,000 miles on it. The tech says it still has 70% of the pad left. Will check and see if they are original Toyota pads. If not... may get that brake job after all... Thanks for the info.
(Still driving me crazy...)0
dwbehrens1 Posts: 6Does the pads on your Avalon have the proper shims installed on them? The shims cost as much as the pads ($30 to $40) so sometimes they are not replaced when a pad replacement is done. Switching to soft, so called 'organic' pads will stop the squeak, but they must be replaced more often. The cheap 'organic' pads, however, will not wear out the rotors as fast, saving some money on rotor cutting or replacement.0
Just wondering, are these the OE pads?
If replaced, are they the Toyota OEM ones? Do I have to assume it was a dealership job?0
mwagner123 Posts: 2I just bought a 1999 Toyota Avalon and it needs to have a brake job (front and back and rear rotors) and the struts done. What is a reasonable price for this work.
figure $450 or so for the brakes including rear rotors. Suspension work varies a lot - they use a standard book to determine the amount of time it will take, and you can buy the struts yourself ahead of time at the best price you can find, and just give them to your mechanic.
Prices vary a lot by region.
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My dealer replaced the rear pads on my 2001 Avalon at only 22K miles. He said they had only 1 mm left, whereas the front pads are only 1/3 worn.
Why so soon, and why such unbalanced wear? Anyone else had a similar experience?
I'm no leadfoot - on my previous car (1992 Camry) the pads lasted 50K miles or so.0
tmp89169 Posts: 9csv1: My last car was a '99 camry and I had a similar experience. As part of reg. 30000 mile service they adjusted the emergency brake. They over did the adjustment and damaged (excess wear) the rear drums and pads. They did the repair free of charge but would not admit any mistake on their part. It is also possible in your case that the emergency brake is not releasing completely and causing a drag on your rear rotors and pads. Also check the self adjusting system which could be the source of the problem.
fin atlantaPosts: 594This brake pad wear problem is not unique to Toyota. My daughter drives a V6 Honda Accord. Same thing. The rears brakes went out BEFORE the front. Honda dealer suggested the emergency brake did not fully release. It happens, usually with no warranty.0
where have my brake fluid gone. I have pour in about a pint of brake fluid in the last four, months. I checked all 4 wheel for leaks, the master, the everything, couldn't find any. My pads are still at 50%. Has anyone had this problem? thanks0
As pads wear, caliper pistons move outward and more fluid from the reservoir is required to fill the caliper bores.
Also, remove the master cylinder from the booster (leave lines attached) and check for presence of brake fluid. A leaking m/c rear seal can allow fluid to be drawn into the booster and eventually burned in the engine.0
Thanks for the two responses to my post on excessive rear brake pad wear.
The owner's manual for my car says my parking brake is a 'drum-in-disk type', and further refers to 'brake shoes' which need 'bedding down' when either the shoe or the drum is replaced.
From this description it appears that the parking brake is separate from the rear brake disks and pads. How then does improper adjustment of the parking brake affect rear pad (not shoe) wear?
I ask this question because I can't see the parking brake when I peer under the car, and because I'm planning on taking the car to another dealer soon and request an inspection and adjustment of the rear brakes. I want to be prepared beforehand for any glib explanations I get from the service rep about what they've found and what they've done for me.0
I'll check it out.0
You're welcome. Let us know what you find.0
Took my 03 XLS (bought it in Aug 02) to the dealers today and told them what you said. Serv Mgr called said tech couldn't find anything either. SMgr kinda asked where I was out the brake fluid. I had a chuckle, told him in the radiator..Ha Ha. Said they'll do more checking.
Lo and behold that booster was soak and wet. I can't believe the master went bad. This started around 4 months ago. Thanks again0
You're welcome. Glad to hear you got it resolved.0
'00 'valon. When I'm on the freeway (usually the 405) and have to step on my brakes the steering wheel wobbles back and forth. So I'm thinking I should probably get the rotors machined and maybe put some new pads on. Then I was wondering if there might be something wrong with the calipers because the steering wheel shakes pretty badly so it might be more than warped rotors.
My question is, can I rotate the back rotors to the front the same way I do the tires? Should I clean my calipers by soaking them in denatured alcohol? Should I change the pads too while I'm doing any of this? Thanks.
My experience has been that if the rotors are no longer true (warped) they need to be replaced. If they are hot spotted they sometimes can be machined, but if the spotting is more than mild replacement is needed.
Common causes for rotor problems are brake pads that are too hard and over or uneven lug nut torque. Driving conditions that cause heavy brake use can also cause heart related problems with brakes too.0
Do you know what the torque settings should be for the lugs?0
For my 1996 it is 76 lb ft. Look in the specifications section of the owner's manual.
In general, most cars have about 80 lb as the spec. I've had one with 65 and one with 100. All of the rest have been around 80.
When an air impact wrench is used to put the lug nuts on there is a greater chance they will be over torqued and or the wheel will not be mounted with even torque all the way around. I've observed many tire store people that use a torque wrench do not use it properly.
I've watched as the torque wrench was used to make sure a lug nut was as least as tight as required rather than using the wrench to make sure the lug nut was not tighter than (and at the correct torque). Fortunately there appears to be enough slop in the spec that a little over torque doesn't hurt most of the time - except when one tries to change a flat tire using the little lug wrench that comes with the car.
Some shops have torque limiters for the impact wrenches, but I have found the results to be uneven at best, with some over torque common.0
nomad56 Posts: 134lidoshuffle-YES! It is probably warped rotors. The amount of "shake" is usually a factor of how badly warped they are. Not necessarily the calipers.
NO! You cannot switch front and rear rotors, though this would be self evident once you pulled 'em. They are different sizes and the rears have the emergency brakes (drums) in them.
I would NOT replace the pads without changing or "turning" the rotors.
If you do the rotors (change or turn 'em), NEW pads are a must.
...once you've gotten this far a brake/caliper rebuild kit could also be done. This should take any "play" out of the calipers.
FYI-my smoothest braking came after the rotors were "turned" ON the car. -nomad56-0
I'll machine the rotors when I change the pads then.0
abfisch Posts: 591Lidoshuffle:
I usually agree with Nomad56 as he is one of the most in the know about Avalon. However, from my experience, with Hondas and Toyotas now, I NO LONGER have any rotors "turned". What they do, is flaten or take a small slice from the top much as a Deli counter take a slice of meat or cheese from a big loaf. No bad in and of itself, but HEAT is the #1 problem with braking, ESPECIALLY in Front Wheel drive vehicles. Everything is done on the front wheels. Too add insult to injury, the freakin Avalon, being moderate in weight and having soft shocks, tends to "front dive" when you have to suddenly brake or brake harder than normal. What do you think this does over time???? Heat up those rotors till they almost glow and warp the metal in the process.
Since rotors are a relatively cheap item, the labor is the deal. Unless you can do it yourself, which isn't too bad, but if you cannot, then the labor is the deal.
Bottom LINE: Do not cut rotors. Replace them with Better than OEM rotors (Premium rotors and new pads). There are many online companies or places selling them. Have the Brake Fluid all sucked out and replaced with NEW fluid(should be done every 3 years, REGARDLESS of mileage.) Cutting the rotors thins them, and you will get warpage again, much sooner, having to do the process all over again, but now you will have to replace them anyway.
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A few simple steps and your belt fits! Yeah!
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This paper presents the general philosophy, features and few aspects related to the implementation and underlying technologies of MaGIA, an Internet-based multi-user system designed for a collective and collaborative construction of knowledge models represented as concept maps. The use of the system can cover a wide range of purposes, from a theoretical discussion and construction of formal models to a support for collective brain-storming . What makes MaGIA an interesting tool is the emphasis put on a collective construction of such maps. In fact, one of the distinctive features and objectives of the system is to offer an enabling tool for a multi-user, bottom-up construction, where users can intervene, freely contribute and extend concept maps and where collective and collaborative multi-user map construction can take place in asynchronous as well as in synchronous way.
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