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Well done for asking yourself this question. It shows good judgment to stop and think about the possible downsides of a situation. In fact, you're probably asking because your gut is telling you it's not a good idea. Trust your instincts.
Sharing pictures may seem private. But in reality, nothing digital is ever 100% guaranteed private. Once a picture's out there, you can't take it back. And you can't control where it ends up. The best way to avoid any problems is not to take the picture in the first place.
It's natural to want to make your boyfriend happy, so it may seem hard to say no to a request like this. But here's the thing: If your boyfriend is a good guy, he'll have more respect for you when you stay true to your values. Saying no is a chance to help your relationship grow by letting your boyfriend know more about what you believe and stand for.
You can let your boyfriend down without making him feel like a creep for asking. Just make it about you. For example, here are some ideas on what you might say:
This whole situation may scream "AWKWARD!" But it's a good way to learn about your relationship. For starters, you'll get clues into your boyfriend's personality. If he understands and accepts that you don't want to send naked pictures, it's a sign he respects and cares for you. But if he still tries to get photos from you (like if he says "don't worry, I'll delete them right away!"), it's a red flag: If he cares for you, why put you in a situation that upsets you or makes you uncomfortable?
The situation also gives you clues about yourself. If you worry about saying no, is it a self-esteem issue? Or is it because your BF is more controlling about the relationship? Where's the real pressure coming from? Is your BF pressuring you or are you pressuring yourself in an attempt to make him happy?
So why do people send sexy pictures? Some people mistake it for a way to feel closer. But it's actually a false sense of closeness. Photos can't replace being together and talking about the things you both consider private and personal. Sharing like this helps your bond grow stronger because you see the other person's reaction and pick up on his feelings. That doesn't happen when you hit "send" on a photograph.
So let your instincts guide you, and take pride in the fact that you know yourself!
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Date reviewed: March 2015
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The fact that "smart" and "girly" have to be mutually exclusive gets in the way for someone like me who would like to go to school wearing an outfit I obviously spent time on picking out or with my classmates knowing that I spend a lot of time writing and thinking about clothes -- since fashion too is considered a "girl" thing-- and still be taken seriously when it comes to class discussions. It's also worth noting that in all the times I've been accused of being an adult posing as someone younger and writing this blog, and considering that we live in a society in which women are not always judged solely based on merit and so criticisms towards women should be examined for sexist stereotypes, I'm going to take a wild guess that some suspicions stemmed from the idea that a teenage girl who likes fashion can't also do something that requires some very basic knowledge. Do you like how I passive aggressively added that in the end there?
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LONDON - Could a Roman gold ring linked to a curse have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to create The One Ring?
Britain's National Trust and the Tolkien Society are putting the artifact on display Tuesday for fans of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" to decide for themselves whether this was Tolkien's precious ring of power.
Found in a field near a historic Roman town in southern England in 1785, the gold ring is inscribed in Latin, "Senicianus live well in God," and inset with an image of the goddess Venus. It is larger than average, weights 12 grams, and is believed to date from the 4th century.
The ring is believed to be linked to a curse tablet found separately at the site of a Roman temple dedicated to a god named Nodens in Gloucestershire, western England. The tablet says a man called Silvianus had lost a ring, and it asks Nodens to place a curse of ill health on Senicianus until he returned it to the temple.
An archaeologist who looked into the connection between the ring and the curse tablet asked Tolkien, who was an Anglo-Saxon professor at Oxford University, to work on the etymology of the name Nodens in 1929.
The writer also visited the temple several times, and some believe he would have been aware of the existence of the Roman ring before he started writing "The Hobbit."
"The influences most often cited for Tolkien's creation of The One Ring usually take the form of literary or legendary rings," said Lynn Forest-Hill, education officer for the Tolkien Society.
"It is, then, particularly fascinating to see the physical evidence of the (ring), with its links to Tolkien through the inscription associating it with a curse," she said.
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The thought of summer and its nearing end is causing me to make unnecessarily profound observations about the way the light is hitting all the crap on my desk while the sun sets. I feel ridiculous! But sincerely sad! Summer nostalgia is the worst kind because you're thrown into an entirely different routine so fast. You go from going to McDonald's barefoot whenever you want to having to get an education. (Some people might argue that the reverse of that would be the undesirable circumstance, but these people have obviously never felt the pure bliss of a stoner's spilled ketchup between their toes, or the sheer dread of a privileged teenager to have to listen to a smart adult who knows what they're talking about.)
Another part of it is summer itself. The yellow tint of old photos and the haze of blurry memories are inherent to its weather. Also, how readily romanticize-able the weather is when you want it to be. Like, it'll be December 26th, and you'll be like, I can't wait until the summer so I can look like Kirsten Dunst in the Virgin Suicides and dance in a field with a unicorn! Then it comes and you're like, oh, nevermind, that's cool I guess, I'll just continue to sit in front of the air conditioner picking at my scabs while watching Why Would You Wear That What The Hell Is Wrong With You: Gay BFF To The Rescue! Edition. (This also happens when you watch it and you're like, I am definitely going to have a crush on the next person I see! And then you're like, wow, everyone I know is way, way sweatier than Josh Hartnett, including myself.) (Note my use of a general "you" so no one knows that I am actually the sweaty one.)
Summer also comes with other pop culture that can really make a person sigh wistfully. Stand By Me, The Sandlot, The Wonder Years, Now and Then, Almost Famous; music like the Beach Boys and Cat Stevens. These can be referenced and momentarily revived with bike riding, ice cream trucks, the fourth of July, and people at Lollapalooza who say things like "This is our Woodstock!" while a nearby aging bearded sound guy gently weeps.
This dress was really important to my summer. I bought it at a vintage store with my friends and wore it when we performed spells in the park and drew pentacles on the pitcher's mound at midnight. It has 16 buttons and a good Mormon/70's vibe. Spencer took really nice smokebomb photos when I was wearing it when we went to Michigan in June. What a multi-talented young sir.
It also suited my mood quite well when my dad and I went to Los Angeles in July. Petra took this pretty picture when we were hanging out. I am so popular and I have so many friends and everyone just wants to take pictures of me all the time!!!!!!!!!!!
(Me: Do you think you could, um, take a picture of me in this dress, for like, my blog, or something? I don't know I just really want to um, capture this moment because like, I don't know I really like this dress and I feel like it has a lot to do with my summer, and so does LA, and I really like being here, and I really like California, and it makes me miss my grandparents, and um, do you think that would be possible?
Petra: Yeah sure?
Frankie: RELAX)
It's now very odor-ridden. I don't mind smells or stains on my clothes, it's like hiding flowers and stickers in all my books...I like having a lot of stuff that show some signs of life, mine and their own both. This is also why I like birth marks, pimples, rashes, and scabs.
And I really do love California. Its VIBES SPEAK to me. It's a good place to be bored.
I went to an antique store with Autumn and Arrow and got a lot of nice old photos and postcards. I couldn't believe this one a soldier or nurse wrote, or that it ended up in an antique store somewhere:
I wish I knew shorthand.
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I'm really excited about the recordings from Alan Lomax's trip to the south in the late 50's I got at Ooga Booga. Also, I never find anything like Carole King or Carly Simon at the thrift stores here! Always a lot of Barry Manilow and Barbra Streisand. This was basically my soundtrack to LA as well as the whole summer, or, "Movie Soundtracks!"
Oogum Boogum by Brenton Wood Maybe Baby by Buddy Holly Breaking Up is Hard To Do by Little Eva Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder Surfer Girl by Beach Boys Society's Child by Janis Ian Band of Gold by Freda Payne My One and Only Jimmy Boy by the Girlfriends America by Simon & Garfunkel Stand By Me by Ben E. King I Want You Back by Jackson 5 You're So Vain by Carly Simon I've Seen All Good People by Yes Congratulations by the Chantels Lollipop by the Chordettes Second Hand News by Fleetwood Mac Let the Good Times Roll by Shirley & Lee Magic Man by Heart Johnny Angel by Shelley Fabares House of the Rising Sun by Joan Baez That's the Way Boys Are by Lesley Gore Where Do the Children Play? by Cat Stevens Yakety Yak by the Coasters One Fine Day by the Chiffons Come to the Sunshine by Van Dyke Parks Tiny Dancer by Elton John Be My Baby by the Ronettes So Far Away by Carole King Summer Breeze by Seals and Croft Cactus Tree by Joni Mitchell.
But it's coming to a nice close. Ella and I found a spot of grass by the highway that doesn't feel like the streets next to it and spent some time singing there, and at Spencer's yesterday his cousin, mom and I looked at his mom's old diaries and letters from her friends from the ages of I think 9-16, in the late 60s and early 70s. Things like Peter Max stationary and a diary entry asking where a Harold from Harold and Maude-type boy was made me really weirdly sad, and want to utilize all this stationary I hoard.
And with that, I must now write in my notebook. It's 3:30 AM! So excited to start getting up at 6:30. Like, soooooo excited.
Ah, well. Thankfully, stoners spill ketchup on the floor of the school cafeteria, too. And while I have not been known to take my shoes off during lunch, perhaps I'll find myself feeling especially sentimental some day this year, and these babies will see the low-watt institutional light of day for just one moment of relived glory.


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If you think of swimming only as a leisure activity, then you are sorely mistaken. Water training has become a legitimate form of cross training for many people, from those who just want to be fit to serious athletes.
You can do more than swim in a pool. Water training may involve bathing caps and swimming laps, but it can also be much more engaging and fun, especially if you try innovative activities, such as water aerobics, tennis, or line dancing. Whatever the water activity, taking the plunge has many benefits, some of which make exercising in water even more desirable than exercising on land.
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- Building cardiovascular endurance
- Improving strength and flexibility
- Improving or maintaining body weight and composition
- Rehabilitating or preventing injury to muscles
- Increasing circulation
There are also social benefits of water training, especially if you take group exercise classes. In addition, water training, like many forms of exercise, may foster a positive attitude, feelings of well-being, and relief from stress.
- Swimming laps
- Water aerobics
- Water walking
- Deep water running
- Water yoga and relaxation
- Water toning and strength training
- Water flexibility
- Therapy and rehabilitation for injuries, particularly in the lower extremities
- Water volleyball
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- Water Tai chi
Because water offers so much resistance, increasing the intensity of a workout often only involves relocating to the deeper end of the pool. The more work you have to do to keep yourself afloat to exercise, the more difficult your workout will be. Conversely, to decrease the intensity or to rest, you need only stand in shallow water or lay back and float.
Also, using certain equipment may help you adjust the intensity of your workout, including the following:
- Flotation belts
- Kick boards
- Flippers
- Resistance bands
- Styrofoam dumbbells
- Old tennis rackets (that can get wet)
For example, flotation belts or kick boards can help you work less to remain afloat, making the workout easier. Old tennis rackets may add more resistance and simulate land tennis movements, building those muscle groups needed for that sport.
- Check with your healthcare provider or doctor before starting any exercise program.
- Shop around for a gym facility with a pool. Ask about group classes that may be available. Ask about the water temperature.
- As with any physical activity or exercise, prepare for the exercise by warming up for 5-10 minutes before increasing the intensity of the workout. Walk or swim slowly, stretching your muscles.
You may want to start with water walking, which is easy to do and can be done a few different ways, either forward, backward, or sideways:
- Normal steps
- Quick, short steps
- Long steps
- Step kicks
- Move your arms in a variety of ways
- Cool down by slowing down and using gentle movements that allow your heart rate to return to normal.
- As your fitness level improves, gradually increase the intensity of your workouts, the length of your workouts, and the number of times you work out per week.
So, whether you think you're able to dive right in or would rather ease into the water, talk with your doctor about whether water training is right for you.
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5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar + sugar for coating extensions
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest + additional zest for garnish
3/4 cup lime juice, strained
1 tablespoon (1 envelope) powdered gelatin
1-1/4 cups heavy cream, lightly whipped
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream
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The Accounting Historians Journal Vol. 17, No. 2 December 1990
PATTI A. MILLS, EDITOR Indiana State University
Philip D. Bougen, Accounting and Industrial Relations: Some His-torical Evidence on Their Interaction (New York: Garland Publish-ing, Inc., 1988, 342 pp., $40)
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Philip Bougen has successfully described the complex interac-tion between an accounting system and the organizational compo-nents dependent on the information resulting from such a system. Bougen evaluates in exhaustive detail the interaction between an accounting system and the management and labor constituencies within the Hans Renold Company of Manchester, England, as re-flected in a profit sharing plan. In the process, Bougen has con-structed a complex picture of the interaction between company management, employee populations and the accounting numbers that were used to tie the two constituent groups together.
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A hallmarked solid sterling silver pendant inspired by countersink drill bits. The removable pendant has a polished finish and comes on your choice of a 1.3 gauge 24"/60cm sterling silver box chain or longer .95 gauge 30"/75cm box chain with a hand-stamped "Edge." tag. From the Mechanical Collection.
Includes a complimentary Edge Only "Maintain Your Edge" silver polishing cloth.
*Model wears the 24" chain in silver on the grey T-shirt and the 30" chain on the black T-shirt. If you would prefer a shorter necklace chain (18", 20", 22"), please just let us know: email@example.com
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A: Yes. As you complete the checkout process you will be given the opportunity to enter your billing and delivery addresses, if different. Choose an address where you (or someone you trust) can sign for your registered package. If you are buying a gift for someone you may prefer to give them an Edge Only Gift Card, redeemable for an entire year.
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A: Yes. Unless one of your items is a custom order, in which case it will be sent separately after your bespoke piece has been created for you.
A: All of our jewellery is designed and ethically made in Ireland. Edge Only's home workshop is in Kilkenny. We have highly skilled goldsmiths working with us in Dublin and Kildare. All of our jewellery is Hallmarked at the Assay Office in Dublin Castle, Ireland. Web exclusives are special items we have brought in through our European chain manufacturers.
A: Yes! Our collections are made with sterling silver and recycled 14 carat yellow gold as standard, but if you would like to have 9 carat gold, 18 carat gold, rose gold, white gold or platinum, please let us know. We can quote to have your special request made in 3-4 weeks (+ delivery). Please note that Platinum and Gold prices may be subject to change due to market fluctuation.
A: All ring size options are listed according to UK / Irish ring sizes. We typically stock ladies sizes L & M (small) N & O (medium), P & Q (Large) and Men's S & T (small), U & V (medium), W & X (large). If you require a different size we can have a ring made for you in approximately 2 weeks. Tip: When purchasing a wide ring (or a set of stacking rings) it is often more comfortable to go up at least one size. Please see the international ring size chart below. We recommend that you ask a reputable jeweller to size your finger for you using "leading edge" as the size guide, taking more than one reading. Most stores will happily do this for free!
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Your ring should fit your finger comfortably – snug enough so that it will not fall off and loose enough to slide over your knuckle. Finger size changes depending on the time of day and the weather. For best results measure your finger size at the end of the day and when your fingers are warm (fingers are smaller in the early morning and when cold). Measure more than once to get an accurate reading.
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A: Yes. Typically we sell our pendants on an 18"/45cm chain for women and a 20"/50cm chain for men (or longer). Depending on the difference in length, weight or the type of chain your wish to have, there may be an additional charge. Contacts us to find out on email@example.com
A: We offer a hassle free, 30-day exchange or refund on unworn pieces. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Please note that engraved items cannot be returned or exchanged. CHRISTMAS EXTENSION: We are happy to accept items purchased for Christmas in November and December for exchange or return in January. Please advise us of any exchanges or returns before January 17th, 2020 and let us know they are on the way back.Q: How is my gift packaged?
A: Your gift is packaged in our custom Edge Only jewellery boxes. Edge Only jewellery boxes are light-weight luxury. They are black, grained paper with black gloss foil writing and have a plush black velvet foam insert (Silver boxes shown below). All silver purchases come with a complimentary Edge Only silver polishing cloth and care instructions. They are shipped in black kraft protective bubble packaging.
Q: Is gift wrapping available?
A: We don't currently offer a gift wrapping service (the bows get squashed in the post!) but each order is beautifully packaged in tissue and includes care instructions, postcard and a complimentary branded silver polishing cloth for all silver orders. We also include one of our custom Leah Hewson for Edge Only black and neon luxury kraft paper gift bags.
Q: Are the products pictured actual size?
A: No. Because screens vary in size, it is next to impossible to show an actual size image on the Internet. We do provide measurements where appropriate and try our best to have each design photographed on a model for scale. We also provide gold weights. Something missing? Please let us know. Email us if you would like us to take a custom picture for you - we will do our very best!
Q: Which payment methods do you accept?
A: We accept payment online by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro and PayPal. In addition, you can also pay for your order using One4All Gift Cards. *Please note you may have to enter a name when you type in your One4All gift card as you would on a VISA - we suggest either your own name or: One All (without the number). Our payments are processed through Shopify Payments powered by Stripe.
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A: Gift cards are available in a wide variety of denominations and may be redeemed at any time for an entire year. Gift cards are immediately delivered to you by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. A beautifully packaged gift card will follow in the post. Each gift card has a unique code number, which can be redeemed against any purchase on the website. Please email us at email@example.com should you have any further questions about using your gift card.
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A: From time to time we may offer discount codes to our newsletter subscribers, on social media or through carefully selected media partners. To use a discount code, please enter the code in the box provided on the shopping cart page, click 'Apply' and the discount code offer will be applied to your shopping cart. If you have any problems redeeming your discount, email us at email@example.com. Please note: Some discounts are time sensitive and have an expiry date.
Q: How do i care for my jewellery?
A: We have a jewellery care guide here with tips on polishing silver and cleaning gold.
Q: What does Carat / Karat mean?
A: When used in reference to gold, carat is a measure of purity. 24 carat is 100% gold. In most parts of the world, the terms carat and karat are used interchangeably (in the USA the designation for gold fineness is karat). The weight of gold in jewellery is measured in grams. All Edge Only jewellery is hallmarked. Both our 9 and 14 carat gold pieces are ethically made from recycled gold.
**Gold prices may be subject to change due to market fluctuation.
Q: What is Black Rhodium?
A: Rhodium is from the Platinum family of precious metals. It gives a shiny black veil to silver resulting in a cool, gun-metal grey colour. As with all plating it will gradually fade with wear.
Q: What is Vermeil?
A: Gold vermeil (pronounced vur-may) is sterling silver that has been gold plated. Sometimes referred to as gilded silver or gilt, vermeil is made using the process of electrolysis — electricity and an acid bath — to attach the gold to sterling. To be considered vermeil, the gold should be at least 10 carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick (at Edge Only we use 18 carat gold). Vermeil differs from gold plating in that the base metal in vermeil is sterling silver (gold plating is generally used on inexpensive base metals like brass). The layer of gold is thicker than that applied using the electroplating process for gold plate. It is hallmarked with 925 for sterling silver. Please note that as it is a surface treatment, gold plating will naturally fade with wear. If you want your design to last forever invest in carat gold. For more see: Tips For Buying Gold
Q: Do you offer re-plating?
A: Yes. We are happy to re-plate your gold vermeil designs when you feel they need them. Most designs will be re-plated in 18 carat gold and sent back by express post for just €30.00 - 50.00. Simply email us to confirm the details: email@example.com
Q: What is a Hallmark?
A: A hallmark is a guarantee of metal purity. Hallmarking is a system that originated in London at Goldsmiths' Hall in the 14th century. In the UK and in Ireland there are three compulsory hallmarks applied to precious metals as a quality control: a sponsor's (maker's) mark, a fineness mark, and an assay office mark. These marks establish the origin and fineness of the precious metal and ensures it has been accurately and independently tested (assayed.) In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission does not require a gold fineness stamp; however, if one is used, it must be accompanied by the manufacturer's mark.
Example of 14carat gold hallmarked in Dublin Castle:
Irish Hallmarks
At Edge Only we only use solid sterling silver and solid carat gold, hallmarked in accordance with UK and Irish law. Our Gold Vermeil is hallmarked sterling silver plated in 18 - 24 carat gold. We do NOT use gold plate, rolled gold or goldfill.
For more about Gold see our blog: Tips For Buying Gold
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There is no set replacement schedule for stabilizer bar bushings, through most vehicles will need to have them changed at some point. A good time to replace the stabilizer bar bushings is when they being to make a squeaking sound when the vehicle is going over bumps or through turns, or when the sway bar links are being replaced.
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The symptoms of a drive axle leak are very clear. For straight axle vehicles, the backing plate for the brakes will have fluid draining on, or from behind it. If the leak has entered the drum brake assembly, the brakes may not function with the expected amount of stopping force. Leaks may also develop from the bottom of the differential cover, or input shaft seal. Both of those leaks will develop a drop from the bottom of the differential housing. For CV axles, the leak is easy to spot, as axle grease will coat everything around the torn boot. If the transmission or differential output seal is leaking, the axles may sling that fluid around the wheel wheel and undercarriage while driving.
Can I drive with a bad drive axle?
Driving with an axle leak is not particularly dangerous or hazardous to the vehicle, except in the case that the brakes are not performing properly due to fluid contamination. Vehicles with braking issues should not be driven. Concern should be taken for how long a component has been leaking. If the leak has continued long enough, the leaking component may be in danger of mechanical failure. If any mechanical noises are heard from the transmission or differentials, the vehicle should be inspected as soon as possible.
How often are drive axles replaced?
Differential cover fluid leaks are commonly repaired in the process of servicing the differentials for factory scheduled maintenance. Wheel seals, differential and transmission output seals, and CV boots fail at a significant rate. Most vehicles will need one or all of these repairs at some point in their serviceable life.
How are drive axles replaced?
Replacing a wheel seal requires the differential cover to be removed and axles to be disconnected from the differential. Then the wheels, tires, brake drum or caliper and rotor, and axle must be removed. The seal is pulled, and replaced, and the axle housing can be reassembled. For the pinion seal, the drive shaft must be removed, then the pinion nut must be marked and removed. The seal is replaced, and the pinion nut preload will be set. After both repairs, the differential will be refilled with the appropriate type of gear oil. CV boot replacement or output seal replacement require the wheel and the lower ball joint to be removed to free the CV axle. Then the CV boot or output seals can be replaced, and the CV axle may be installed. If the CV joints are popping while the vehicle is turning, the CV axle should be replaced. Then the ball joint can be installed, and the axle nut can be torqued to specification.
RepairPal recommendations for when the drive axle assembly fails
We recommend replacing a leaky axle seal or boot as soon as possible. As time passes, the leak will become larger, and there is a very limited amount of gear oil and axle grease to protect expensive components.
What to look out for with a drive axle assembly
There are many types of differentials on modern vehicles. Some are traditional clutch-type, limited slip differentials, or are electronically controlled, torque-vectoring types. The gear oil used in these differentials will vary by manufacturer, and filling with the wrong type of fluid can cause damage to the expensive differential units, requiring replacement.
Can I perform a drive axle assembly inspection myself?
Anyone can inspect an axle for leaks. The undercarriage of the vehicle is normally very dry and dusty. When a leak occurs, the oil will create a dark, wet spot. This will enable anyone to locate the leak, and decide whether the mentioned repairs are within their abilities. Only a very experienced DIYer should attempt these repairs, as there are assemblies that require experience, skill, and training to properly service.
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Post-procedure Care
If you are discharged on the same day as the surgery, do not drive or operate machinery. The medications can affect your mental and physical abilities.
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When actor William Shatner signed on as the spokesman for Priceline.com in 1997, he made a decision that could have made him very rich: He agreed to take part of his compensation in stock. After the company's initial public offering two years later, shares of the online travel agency took off, zooming 331% the first day. Unfortunately, Star Trek's Captain Kirk says he panicked at the controls, selling his shares after the stock crashed back to earth.
A lot of other investors have made fortunes in Priceline (ticker: PCLN), however. The online travel company is the best-performing stock in the Standard & Poor's 500 over the past five years, rising 519%. Since hitting a low in 2003, the shares are up more than 100-fold. But big gains will be harder to come by from here. Increased competition for travelers' dollars is likely to squeeze profit margins for all of the big online travel agencies, including Expedia (EXPE), Orbitz Worldwide (OWW), and privately held Travelocity. And expansion into Asia and Latin America, which are viewed as the next big opportunities, is riskier and less profitable than it was in the U.S. and Europe.
Taken altogether, Priceline's annual profit increases could fall from 20-plus percent now, to the mid-teens. So far this year, shares are up 20%, and now trade at 19 times estimated 2013 earnings. But if earnings growth decelerates, the stock could slip 20% or more.
That's not to say that Priceline isn't a very well-managed company. With $6.5 billion in revenue forecast for this year and a market value of $37.1 billion, Priceline is the industry's largest and most profitable player.
Expedia claims the crown in total bookings $34 billion to Priceline's $28 billion. But Priceline gets a larger share of hotel bookings, especially in Europe, which are more lucrative than airline and rental-car bookings.
Online travel agencies now comprise 11% of the $1.2 trillion in worldwide bookings, according to PhoCusWright, a travel research firm. Commissions run as low as 2% for airline tickets, to as much as 30% for some hotels. And the online market is growing at a rapid clip.
But competition is increasing, as well and not just from rival online travel sites. Search engines, particularly Google (GOOG), are raking in more off the top for steering consumers to online travel agencies. Three years ago, for example, if people Googled "Hotels in Paris," they were presented with a traditional search page, consisting of free links directing them to online travel agencies and hotel operators, along with paid ads along the side.
Google "Hotels in Paris" today, and a box pops up showcasing prices and directing readers to a sophisticated map, complete with pictures, ratings, and other data. Online travel firms pay the search firm for a "booking button" that allows travelers to book a room.
The technology aims to turn browsers into bookers, says Andrew Silverman, product manager of Google's Hotel Finder. But at a price, Expedia CFO Mark Okerstrom told Barron's. "Generally, the higher the quality of the lead, the higher the cost-per-click."
Indeed, Priceline's spending on online marketing, including those booking buttons, has more than tripled in the past three years, rising to nearly $1.3 billion in 2012. Then there are the meta-search companies, such as Kayak Software (KYAK) and Hipmunk. These companies aggregate hotel and flight listings from numerous Web sources, including online agencies, airlines, and hotel firms. While these firms are small now, they clearly represent a threat. Last year Priceline agreed to pay $1.8 billion, or five times expected 2013 revenue, to acquire Kayak; the deal is awaiting approval by European regulators.
If Priceline is vulnerable, its competitors could be even more vulnerable. Priceline is expected to earn $1.8 billion, or $38.77 a share, in 2013. And it produces enormous free cash flow an estimated $1.98 billion this year, or more than twice as much as Expedia and Orbitz combined. At the end of 2012, it had $3.8 billion of net cash and short-term investments.
Travelocity does not report its financial information. That being said, Priceline's most lucrative market European hotels, where it has at least 10% of the market is under attack from Expedia. Airlines, hotels, and rental-car companies have always had an uneasy relationship with travel agencies. They don't want to pay too much to the middlemen, but they need them to fill seats and rooms. That's one reason why Sabre Holdings, then a part of American Airlines parent company AMR Group, launched Travelocity in 1996. Sabre had helped lead the march to aggregate flight information and distribute it electronically to travel agents the old-fashioned kind in the 1960s. Microsoft launched Expedia as an in-house project in 1996, taking it public three years later. Expedia's properties include Hotels.com, HotWire.com, and Expedia.com. This year analysts expect it to earn $465 million, or $3.47 a share, on revenue of $4.7 billion.
Orbitz, the smallest of the publicly traded online agencies, was launched in 2001 by a consortium of five major airlines, including United, Northwest, and Delta. Its brands include CheapTickets, ebookers, and Hotel Club. But because of its core concentration in low-margin air travel, it has lost money for years. Orbitz is expected to finally turn profitable this year, earning $32 million, or 29 cents a share, on revenue of $812 million. Priceline, by contrast, was launched by serial entrepreneur Jay Walker in 1997, with a unique system that allowed consumers to make lowball bids on rooms. The catch to the company's "Name Your Own Price" system was that travelers didn't learn the identity of the Home News This Means War! Wednesday, 17 April 2013 airline or the hotel until after the booking had been made. The Norwalk, Conn.-based company came public in March 1999 at $96 a share, adjusted for a one-for-six reverse split in 2003, and jumped to $414 by the end of the day. Its business model quickly ran into a series of buzz saws. An attempt to use the same technology to let consumers name their own price for groceries and gas failed, the Internet bubble burst, and the airline business became more competitive and less lucrative after the 9/11 terrorist attacks led airlines to sharply curtail flights. But unlike so many boom-and-bust Internet companies of the era, Priceline had a second act. In 2002, Jeffery Boyd, Priceline's chief operating officer, took over as CEO and quickly shifted the company's focus to hotels, which typically pay commissions of 15% to 25%. Rental cars pay closer to 8%, and airlines just 2% to 3%. He also decided to expand beyond Name Your Own Price to offer travel listings at disclosed rates, and expand to Europe. In Europe, low-cost carriers were proliferating in the mid-2000s, and cheap fares helped persuade Europeans to travel more. While
there were online firms in various countries, no one had created a comprehensive database of listings throughout the continent.
Other factors made Europe particularly attractive: About three-quarters of U.S. hotels are part of chains, meaning they have ample budgets to market themselves to the public. But the ratio was reversed in Europe, with about three-quarters owned by independent operators. Those hotels couldn't afford to advertise widely and came to rely on the online firms to fill their rooms. Priceline bought Amsterdam-based Booking.com in 2005, which turned out to be exactly the right move at exactly the right time. With a fragmented market and changing travel patterns, a slew of customers turned to the Internet to find travel ideas. Booking.com has created a database with more than 200,000 hotels. Since 2005 the company's gross profit effectively the commissions it earns has grown by 15 times, to $4.1 billion in 2012.
While American consumers know Priceline best for its namesake brand, thanks in part to William Shatner's goofy commercials, the company's most recognized brand worldwide and its biggest profit engine is Booking.com. At least 60% of Priceline's booked room nights are in Europe, Priceline disclosed in a conference call last year. The company has also expanded aggressively into Asia with the purchase of Agoda.com in 2007 and by forming partnerships with other travel sites. Last year, 92% of its operating income was generated overseas. That has not gone unnoticed by competitors. Orbitz and Travelocity are now putting more focus on the most profitable segment in the travel market international hotels and ramping up their online ad campaigns. And in the past five years, meta-search companies, like Kayak and Hipmunk, and trivago in Europe, have aggregated the data from the big online firms, as well as airlines, and presented an even broader array of travel options to consumers in an easy-to-compare format. The meta-search companies then take a cut of the cut of the commission when customers make a booking.
Other intermediaries take their own piece of the action. TripAdvisor (TRIP) offers literally millions of hotel reviews and acts as a search engine for flights and hotel rooms. To the consumer, it's extremely difficult to tell the difference between review sites that direct people to book elsewhere (and take a cut), meta-search sites, and the online travel agencies themselves. All the buyer knows is that he's paying $500 for a two-night stay at a hotel in Brussels through Kayak.com. But after his credit card is processed, Hotels.com may take about $100, and Kayak about $30. Recognizing the threat, Expedia bought a controlling stake in European company trivago, and Priceline agreed to buy Kayak. Meta-search firms tend to be less profitable than online travel agencies, because the provider gets paid per click instead of receiving a
flat booking fee. Booking.com, for example, takes about 15% of each hotel transaction, while a meta-search company receives only about 7%. Kayak's operating profit margin was 14% last year, versus 35% for Priceline. The acquisitions may expand the companies' reach, but at the expense of profitability. The big players are also encroaching on each other's turf. Priceline is fighting to gain share in the U.S., where its name-your-own-price deals have lost ground to Expedia. Priceline launched a new television ad campaign for Booking.com this year in the U.S., hoping to eat away at Expedia's lead. "There's a lot of money being spent, but it's a zero-sum game" in the U.S., says Hipmunk co-founder Adam
Goldstein. Expedia, meanwhile, has gotten much more aggressive in Europe, revamping its technology and negotiating new deals with European hotel suppliers to draw more hotel clients and customers. "Europe is a huge opportunity for us," says Expedia's Okerstrom, noting that the company is gaining market share there. The total European bookings market, he adds, is over $300 billion.
Hotels and airline companies are fighting back too. "Occupancy in the hotel industry is not going up in line with online travel agent growth, so that means that we are paying more for business we would have gotten from a different method in the past," said Gareth Gaston, who runs e-commerce for Wyndham Worldwide. Six major hotel chains even launched their own booking site, called RoomKey.com, to draw travelers back to their sites. PhoCusWright sees suppliers taking back share from OTAs in the U.S. for the next few years.
The online companies see more opportunity in Asia and Latin America. The U.S. and Europe account for about two-thirds of the global travel, but Asia and Latin America are "the next pot of gold," according to a PhoCusWright report. The online travel agencies have boosted their presence in markets like China and Brazil, advertising their Western brands and partnering with local operators. The size and growth rates of these markets are unclear, because the companies don't break out results by region internationally. Competition in emerging markets has gotten particularly fierce. In China, considered the hottest market in Asia, Priceline and Expedia partner with or own local operators. But Baidu, China's giant search firm, has also moved aggressively into the travel market with its own meta-search company. In the past year or so, the Chinese market has seen a dramatic increase in competition for market share. A couponing war has erupted between the major players, who are offering customers sizable refunds to book with them. "It's getting worse and worse," says ABR Investment Strategy analyst Henry Guo. "In some cases they don't have any margin left. It's not a good way to compete."
In general, emerging markets present a large long-term opportunity, but they are likely to grow in fits and starts, and it's not clear that the multinational players will dominate local operators. "Europe was able to grow so lightning fast because there was a very established market for travel," says Carroll Rheem, senior director of research at PhoCusWright. "The thing about new travelers is that they need a lot more hand-holding, and online is typically a self-service product. I don't think they'll move as quickly in those marketplaces because of that."
There are only a handful of analysts on Wall Street who see Priceline or Expedia running into headwinds the average price target for both stocks is more than 10% above current prices. Priceline in particular has shown it can evolve as the fast-moving travel industry changes, and its substantial free cash flow means it can afford to pay up in an ad war.
Wall Street's sanguine expectations mean that the disappointment could be severe if margins slip. With the U.S. market fully saturated and Europe approaching saturation, emerging markets will likely account for the bulk of growth at the online travel firms. There's considerable opportunity there, but local competitors and lower room rates will weigh on results. Expedia is already feeling the pinch as it expands internationally. In the most recent quarter, its revenue per room night fell 6%. And on the company's most recent conference call, Priceline's Boyd said he was willing to make a tradeoff on margins if it means the company can keep adding more beds to its inventory. Last year, Priceline's gross profit growth slowed to 33% from 61% in 2011, while ad spending rose by 37%, after a 62% jump in 2011. If gross profits grow 25% this year, and ad spending ramps up 40%, the company's earnings growth rate could slow to the mid-teens. At that rate, investors might not be willing to pay 19 times earnings for the shares. At 16 times, the stock would be worth under $600.
And if investors overreact as they did with another former market darling, Apple the stock could go even lower.
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