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1970 Dodge Challenger - Go, Man! Go!
How One Potential Daily Driver Became So Much More
It happens to a lot of guys: We purchase a car to build something we can just get in and drive all weekend, not concerned about the hazards of road grime. But somewhere during the time we're fixing those little things, fixing one little thing leads to fixing another little thing, and so on. At least this was the case with Bill Hazes of Jacksonville, Florida. You see, ol' Bill bought this '70 Challenger in 1985, planning to build a fun four-speed car he could enjoy on the weekends. While pursuing this, however, he located a correct date coded Six-Pack engine, and the change toward a full-tilt restification was underway. For the next ten years Bill worked under his carport to bring the first-year E-Body Dodge back to life. The task wasn't a simple one though, since the as-purchased Challenger was in poor condition. The sheetmetal was repaired, and the prepped body was eventually given to Steve Madsen at Rock and Roll Restorations in Palm Bay, Florida, and covered in a flawless shade of EK2 Go Mango accented with an R/T stripe, hood blackout treatment, and a black vinyl top. The cloth-and-vinyl black houndstooth interior was acquired through Legendary Auto Interiors and replaced by Terry Brothers upholstry in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
The factory Rallye dash still functions as the factory intended, and the AM/FM radio still supplies the tunes. This high attention to restored detail came from the date-coded engine, which Bill forwarded to Zabaft's Machine, also in Jacksonville. This was deburred and given a .030-inch overbore, with the stock crank and rods being polished and balanced. Mounted to the little end of the rods are TRW forged pistons, while a Comp Cams hydraulic stick operates the valves in the 906 heads that Bill ported himself. All the pieces of this combustion-based engineering puzzle were put together by Bill and friend Chris Depontes.
From the crank, the ponies are trans-ferred to the Pistol Grip rowed 18-spline tranny, branching to the wheels through a Dana 60 rear filled with a Sure Grip and 3.54 gears. To keep this Challenger shuttle firmly on planet earth, 15-inch Rallye wheels are wrapped in O.E. Goodyear PolyGlas tires. With the added accessories of a light package, dual chrome mirrors, and the trunk-mounted luggage rack, this R/T SE was definitely sent through the factory with a lot of check marks on the order form.
So, sure, Bill may have deviated slightly from his original plan, but one thing is certain-this restified cruiser came out to be just what he wanted. Go, man, go!


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This is an appeal of the patent proprietor against the decision of the Opposition Division (OD) to maintain the opposed patent in amended form.
Claim 1 of the main request before the Board was identical to claim 1 as granted and read (in English translation):
A document of value (Wertdokument) having at least one authenticity feature in the form of a luminescent substance based on doped host lattices, characterized in that the host lattice is doped with at least one chromophore with the electron configuration (3d)².
The OD had found the subject-matter of this claim to be insufficiently disclosed for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art (A 100(b)). The Board had something to say on this matter:
*** Translation of the German original ***
Substantiation of the ground of opposition
[2.1] The [patent proprietor] has submitted that the ground of opposition under A 100(b) EPC 1973 had been insufficiently substantiated and, consequently, was inadmissible.
The ground of opposition under A 100(b) EPC 1973 has been introduced into the proceedings by the OD […]. Grounds of opposition or legal bases (Rechtsgrundlagen), respectively, which were subject of the impugned decision, as in the present case, are also subject of the appeal proceedings, cf. T 275/05 [1].
Therefore, it is not to be examined whether the OD was right to consider this ground of opposition to be sufficiently substantiated.
Allowability of the ground of opposition
[2.2] The [opponent] has essentially cited one reason why it believed that the disclosure of the invention was insufficient: a good portion of the claimed luminescent substances were not stable or did not have the desired luminescence properties allowing to authenticate [documents].
According to A 100(b) EPC 1973 the European patent has to disclose the invention in a manner sufficiently clear and complete for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art. According to the established case law of the Boards of appeal this [requirement] is only fulfilled if the invention that is defined in the independent claim can be carried out by the skilled person, using his general knowledge as well as the indications provided in the patent specification, over the whole claimed domain, without undue burden.
Here the term "invention" means the claimed invention. Therefore, it has to be examined what precisely is encompassed by the "whole claimed domain".
Independent claim 1 of the main request concerns a document of value having at least one authenticity feature in the form of a luminescent substance based on host lattices doped with at least one chromophore with the electron configuration (3d)².
Therefore, the Board is of the opinion that the claim cannot be interpreted in such a manner that it comprises all imaginable (denkbar) dopings with the electron configuration (3d)² in combination with all imaginable host lattices. Rather, the dopant must be capable of being incorporated into the host lattice and the host lattice that has been doped accordingly must have luminescent properties and must be capable of being introduced into documents of value.
The [patent proprietor] has submitted that the corresponding skilled person was a person the professional activity of whom was to ensure the authenticity of documents of value, in particular using luminescent substances. As a consequence, this person had to have technical knowledge in the technical field of production of documents of value as well as in the technical field of luminescent substances. The Board agrees. The Board expects this skilled person to be capable of deciding which transition metal ions with the electron configuration (3d)² he can incorporate into which host lattices, in which concentration or grain size, respectively, in order to obtain luminescent substances that can be introduced into documents of value (e.g. by means of printing ink).
Therefore, the Board reaches the conclusion that the invention claimed in claim 1 of the main request is disclosed in a manner sufficiently clear and complete for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art.
The Board finally found claim 1 to lack inventive step.
The opponent requested the Board to revoke the patent, which was obviously impossible in view of the prohibition of reformatio in peius. The corresponding paragraph of the decision is interesting because the opponent tried to overcome this prohibition by means of an original argument.
[6.1] The Enlarged Board of appeal has explained in its decisions G 9/92 and G 4/93 [14] that the opponent who has not filed an appeal cannot validly request the revocation of the patent after the expiration of the time limit for filing an appeal.
Therefore, the main request of the [opponent] has to be dismissed as inadmissible.
[6.2] Also, the submission of the [opponent] according to which the [patent proprietor] had filed its appeal on the last day before the expiration of the time limit for filing the appeal and that, as a consequence, it had not had the opportunity to respond by filing an appeal itself, does not alter this assessment. As a matter of fact "if one opposing party does not win a case outright, the other opposing parties must be prepared for it to file an appeal." (see G 9/92 and G 4/93 [11]).
To read the whole decision (in German), click here.
The file wrapper can be found here.

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Peter Apps
World peace has deteriorated steadily over the last seven years, with wars, militant attacks and crime reversing six earlier decades of gradual improvement, a global security report said on Wednesday.
Conflict in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan and Central African Republic in particular helped drag down the annual Global Peace Index, according to research by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
In particular, rising numbers of people were killed in militant attacks across the Middle East, South Asia and Africa while murder rates rose in the emerging world's growing urban centres. More people also became refugees by fleeing fighting. Crime and conflict rates in more developed regions, particularly Europe, generally fell, said the report.
The deterioration appeared the most significant fall in 60 years, the IEP said. Estimates of what the index would have been prior to its launch in 2007 showed world peace improving more or less continuously since the end of World War Two.
"There seem to be a range of causes," Steve Killelea, founder and executive chairman of the IEP, told Reuters. "You have the repercussions of the "Arab Spring", the rise of terrorism particularly following the invasion of Iraq and the repercussions of the global financial crisis."
The study examines 22 indicators across 162 countries, including military spending, homicide rates and deaths from conflict, civil disobedience and terrorism.
Over the past seven years, the IEP said its average global peace indicator for all the countries in the world together moved from 1.96 to 2.06, indicating a less peaceful world. When that figure was adjusted to take into account the different populations of each country, the deterioration was even more marked, from 1.96 to 2.20.
Syria and Afghanistan were rated the least peaceful countries in the world, with South Sudan, Central African Republic, Ukraine and Egypt showing some of the sharpest falls in security levels. Iceland held its number one position as most peaceful.
The United States and Western European states are largely cutting defence spending, China, Russia, countries along their borders and most Middle Eastern states are buying more arms as tensions rise.
There was some good news, Killelea said. Overall, measures of human rights from Amnesty International and the US State Department showed improvement. Deaths classed as being due to terrorism, however, continued to rise in the developing world and particularly countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Nigeria, Pakistan and others.
The United States also saw its position deteriorate due to last year's Boston bombing and associated gunfights that killed five including a suspect. Published using data up to March, the study did not include the latest violence in Iraq and Ukraine. "There's no doubt that if the data went to now, the picture would be even worse," Killelea said.–Reuters


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The Five Traits of the Quantum IT Organization
The Five Traits of the Quantum IT Organization
By Charles Araujo
The IT we have known it for the past 45 years is dead and we are entering what is being called The Quantum Age of IT. It is an era in which the customer is in charge and in which IT organizations will become highly specialized to deliver value as either strategic sourcers or strategic innovators. It is a time of great disruption, but for those IT leaders who understand what is coming, it is also a time of great opportunity.
But merely being aware of what is coming is not enough. To survive and thrive in this new era, IT leaders at all levels of the organization must actively develop five new organizational traits that will define the Quantum IT organization. Each IT organization must become:
• A Learning Organization
• A Disciplined Organization
• A Transparent Organization
• An Intimate Organization
• A Dynamic Organization
These are not new ideas. In fact, many of them have been discussed for decades. And like County of Orange, Calif., CTO Joel Manfredo, many progressive IT leaders have begun embracing these concepts and applying them in their organizations. But what will set IT leaders apart in the coming era is the recognition that an explicit and holistic approach to developing all five of these organizational traits is required to transform into a Quantum IT organization.
Understanding the Five Traits
These five traits have little to do with technology. They are about creating an organization that thinks and operates differently from the way IT organizations have always operated. They are fundamentally about interactions and relationships. These five traits do not represent a new maturity model. You cannot pick and choose--you will need to develop all five traits to thrive in the Quantum Age.
While these are a bit of a hierarchy, you need to begin by understanding the meaning of these five traits.
The Learning Organization
The learning organization is one in which change is a constant, and delivery is always evolving to anticipate needs and proactively improve services. It is one in which every member of the organization takes personal accountability for improving service–every day. It is about being psychologically close enough to your customer that you have the opportunity to learn. As Bill Wray, CIO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, puts it, "You must be forward deployed. This job isn't 90% people, it's 98% people. IT people have not been able to or wanted to understand that." Becoming a learning organization is about changing that.
The Five Traits of the Quantum IT Organization
The Disciplined Organization
The disciplined organization is one that employs rigorous processes and management practices to ensure the consistent and efficient delivery of services. This is table stakes. This is simply doing what your customer expects–every day. Doing that, however, requires that a sense of rigor and discipline get ingrained into the culture. Being a disciplined organization is about doing your job, but it is also the foundation of trust on which everything else will get built.
The Transparent Organization
Most IT professionals are good with the first two traits. The traits make sense and there is little risk. Becoming a transparent organization is another matter. A transparent organization is one that unabashedly exposes its financial and operational performance to enable better business decisions. It is not about simply showing how the sausage is made. It is about giving the customer enough information and communicating in a way that together you can make a better decision. "The onus is on IT to stop speaking IT speak and to begin speaking business speak," says Ashwin Rangan, CIO of Edwards Life Sciences. "My direct reports--none of them are technologists. They are relationship managers." Being a transparent organization is fundamentally about openness and trust--and it is the starting point for establishing true intimacy with your customer.
The Intimate Organization
Intimacy is not a word that is often used in the world of IT, but it needs to be. Alignment is not enough. It implies two bodies moving independently, but trying to stay in sync. It just doesn't work. The intimate organization is one that moves the relationship beyond requirements and SLAs--beyond the roles of the order giver and the order taker--to create a deep, business-centered relationship. It is about meeting the customer where they live and not expecting them to come to you. "You need to get to where the people are doing the work," says Wray. "We need to go 80 percent their way and let them come 20 percent our way." Call it the Intimacy Line--IT needs to forget 50/50, it is all about going 80 percent. But intimacy, according to Rangan, is also a two-way street. It requires a mutual trust and vulnerability. "When you're in an intimate relationship at the personal level, you agree to be in a mutually vulnerable relationship. That's a mind-bender for a lot of people. The mutual vulnerability defies definition. You have to be willing to let it all hang out." It is only through intimacy, however, that IT can finally transcend the barriers that have held it back in the past and move into a full relationship with the customer.
The Dynamic Organization
Becoming a dynamic organization brings it all home for IT. It is the only trait that brings technology back into the mix. A dynamic organization is one with a highly scalable and adaptable architecture that enables the rapid provisioning of services to meet changing needs. It is about sustainability and adaptability. It offers freedom to your customers to react rapidly and seize opportunities as they present themselves. But it is more than mere technology--it is an attitude. It requires that you change the way IT looks at itself and the services it provides. "We are in an age where the tangible value of an IT asset is measured in months," says Rangan. "If you take years to construct the asset when it has a useful life of months, it defeats the purpose. The whole point now is agility and nimbleness." That is what it means to become a dynamic organization.
The Five Traits of the Quantum IT Organization
Start at the Beginning
The five traits represent five pieces of one whole. But there is a form of hierarchy in how they are developed. They evolve dynamically and in parallel, but also based on the success of the more foundational traits. Creating a learning organization is the core foundation because it sets the organizational mindset to one that will be open to change. Creating discipline and rigor is the ticket to the dance. Transparency creates a new and deeper level of trust, which in turn opens the door to a truly intimate relationship. And it is only through a deeply intimate relationship that an organization can understand their customer well enough to create the type of dynamic environment that is needed to drive game-changing business value.
Many organizations are embracing the building blocks of the dynamic organization: virtualization, private clouds and other similar technologies. But those IT leaders who believe they can realize this vision through technology alone will find themselves in a very uncomfortable position. They will have the technology, but lack an organization that has the traits and skills necessary to operate it. It will be like building a sports car, but not knowing how to drive. It will only be those IT leaders who lead their organizations through the process of developing and evolving all five traits that will find their way into the Quantum Age.
It's About Your People
While his journey in Orange County is far from over, Manfredo has showed his people that change could happen. And the results speak for themselves. In less than two years he was able to create order out of the chaos he first found. There was the 77 percent reduction in SLA exceptions. There was the 75 percent reduction in service restoration time. But the biggest impact was on the attitude of his team. One of his managers said it best when he told him, "I have been here for 18 years and there have been numerous changes in management, but nothing changed in how we worked until you got here."
That is the secret of the Quantum Age of IT and these five organizational traits. It is not about technology or even organizations. It is about people, attitudes and relationships. The future belongs to the IT leaders who understand this and invest accordingly.
About the Author
Charles Araujo is the founder and CEO of The IT Transformation Institute. He is a leader and expert in the areas of IT transformation and IT organizational change, and serves on the boards of itSMF USA and The Executive Next Practices Institute. He frequently speaks on a wide range of subjects related to his vision of the future of IT.


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Welcome to Goal Setting Guide
Motivation Job Design And Goal Setting Article
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The Different Elements of Business Goal Settingfrom: Motivated Lifestyle - Archive Material
What does it mean when businessmen talk about "the big picture"? People hear this phrase all the time, and yet some still do not know what it means. Well, in business, the "big picture" refers to the long-range plans of a company. In business, goal setting is very important. An entrepreneur needs to know exactly where he or she intends to take a business.
Business goal setting is very important because it forms the framework for all of a company's future activities. Every activity of the company must be directed towards the accomplishment of the business goal. Business goal setting helps a company gain a better perspective regarding what to do and when to do it. Business goal setting helps a company make efficient use of its resources by making sure that all efforts made are made towards the accomplishment of the goal.
What are the different elements that people consider in business goal setting?
1) Strengths – this element of business goal setting is the inherent potential of a company to do great things. It encompasses the different abilities and advantages that a company possesses. In business goal setting, people should consider how to best use a company's strengths in order to achieve success. In doing so, they will be able to set a goal that is achievable. The strengths of a company should be able to overcome any threats and should compensate for any weaknesses.
2) Weaknesses –this element of business goal setting encompasses the different attributes of a company which may cause its failure in achieving a goal. By including this element in business goal setting, people achieve a balanced view of the company. This means that they will be able to judge best whether or not a company can reach a certain target.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. By examining the different weaknesses of a company, people can determine what sort of goal would not put too much pressure on those weaknesses and cause the collapse of the whole company.
3) Opportunities –business goal setting involves taking account of the business elements which no person has any control over. While a company can adjust its strengths and weaknesses, no one can truly predict the elements that come from outside the company.
In business goal setting, people must take note of any available opportunity in order to take advantage of them. A company's strengths would be wasted if people did not know how to make use of those strengths properly. By examining the different opportunities available, entrepreneurs can make sure that a company's strengths are used in the most efficient manner possible; with minimum effort and maximum effect.
4) Threats – of course, entrepreneurs also cannot control the different threats in the environment. If a company fails to act properly, threats in the environment can quickly decimate the whole business. Examining threats is a part of business goal setting simply because of the fact that it allows people to think of ways to react properly to any threat that they encounter.
A deep understanding of the threats to a business also helps people gain the knowledge needed to turn those threats into opportunities. It helps them to understand how to use their strengths in order to turn those threats around. It helps them to plan. Ultimately, this is what business goal setting is all about.


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Identify four uses of the Oracle Scheduler. (Choose four.)
A. Enables you to set idle time limits for a resource plan.
B. Enables you to schedule job execution based on time.
C. Enables you to execute jobs in a clustered environment.
D. Enables you to assign priorities to the consumer groups.
E. Enables you to map a consumer group to an Oracle user.
F. Enables you to create a job that makes use of saved programs and schedules.
G. Enables you to periodically execute operating system script files located on the same server as the database.
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Chapters: 1/?
Fandom: Pocket Monsters | Pokemon (Anime), Pokemon
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Fleura | Melody, Original Characters
Additional Tags: NaNoWriMo, Pokemon Journey
Calamity hits the Orange Islands, and one festival maiden takes it upon herself to investigate.
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I made a couple of cookie recipes first an oatmeal raisin cookie which I turned into oatmeal raisin-cranberry by using half raisins and half dried cranberries. Then I did lemon coconut crisps, they are crisp and melting and so tender all at the same time, an old recipe that is so worth keeping alive. Next came her butterscotch brownies, a rich toffee experience if ever there was one!
I've recently been feeling the need of some comforting baked goods, life gets hectic sometimes, but Wanda's pineapple upside down cake hit the spot. A homey pudding, but a real showstopper for all that, the cake part is made with some sour cream and it was just dreamy 20 minutes out of the oven with some double cream. I don't usually major on sponge in a pudding, but this was just so good – I had to eat my whole bit!
It's only now that I realise I've not made a pie, but I'm sure this book will be re-visited in the future!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Adapted from Wanda's Pie In The Sky by Wanda Beaver
¼ cup (2oz) butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
6-8 pieces pineapple
1/3 cup approx, whole pecans
¾ cup (6oz) butter, softened
1 ½ cups caster sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ¼ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
2 pinches salt
1 cup or 10fl oz pot sour cream,
Double cream for serving
Topping: Combine butter, sugar and cinnamon. Spread onto the bottom of a 10 inch (25cm) cake tin (I used a Portmerion flan dish). Arrange the pineapple slices and pecans over the sugary base.
Cake: Using a KA etc, beat the butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, one by one, beating in between each addition. Add vanilla and beat again. Sift the flour, baking power, bicarbonate of soda and salt together. Add the dry ingredients in three lots, with half the sour cream in between each dry lot. Spread the batter over the pineapple and pecans. Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until cooked. Leave 10 minutes in the tin or dish, then run a knife around the dish and invert onto a serving plate or dish. I served it about 20 minutes out of the oven


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Two Cornish drinks producers have teamed up to create what they claim is the first whiskey to be produced in Cornwall in over 300 years and the oldest whiskey to be launched in England for more than a century.
The limited edition Hicks & Healey Cornish Single Malt 7 Year Old Whiskey is the brainchild of St Austell Brewery and Healey's Cyder Farm.
Made with Maris Otter barley grown in Trerulefoot, south-east Cornwall, and spring water, the wash was mixed at St Austell Brewery's traditional Victorian brewhouse, before being transferred to Healey's Farm and passed through a double distillation in a traditional copper pot still. The best cut was then collected and filled into American bourbon charred casks.
"It's taken 300 years to craft Cornwall's first premium whiskey and seven years to age it," said David Healey from Healey's Cyder Farm. "In Cornwall we like to take our time in order to get things right - and it's well worth the wait."
"We are all delighted with the results which help consolidate Cornwall's position as a leader in the UK drinks sector," added James Staughton, St Austell Brewery's managing director and great-great grandson of the Brewery's founder Walter Hicks.
The whiskey has been bottled unfiltered at a cask strength of 61.3% abv. It is available in 50cl bottles in a wooden presentation box with two glasses, priced at £150.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama declared support for gay rights.
"Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law," said Obama on Monday during his inauguration speech. "If we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well."
It was the first time the American people heard a president mark a major milestone in the fight for gay rights at an inauguration.
"Gay rights is the civil rights issue of our generation, and I think with the president addressing that, we're going to move forward as a country," said David Vandygriff.
Vandygriff is the owner of "City X-Tra," an entertainment magazine for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community based in Jacksonville.
Vandygriff said President Obama's acknowledgement of the gay and lesbian community has inspired many of his own staff to write their personal take on the historic moment Monday.
"I've gotten quite a few calls. 'Can I write this article?,' so it's created a lot of excitement, because it's that acceptance," said Vandygriff.
Valerie Williams told Channel 4 that she felt the speech showed that the president is staying true to his campaign promises. Williams said she wants the Jacksonville City Council, which rejected an expansion of the Human Rights Ordinance last year, to take notice. Williams called the speech a small step in a long journey.
"Will it be easy? No. Will it happen over night? Certainly not. But I do believe and I am praying and hoping that in the next four years that I can see marriage equality in Florida," said Williams.
While only 10 states currently allow gay marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to make two major rulings on the issue later this year, leaving those in the LGBT community cautiously optimistic that the High Court will follow the president's lead.
"He was being a true leader in saying gay marriage is okay. That is the right thing to do as citizens of the United States," said Vandygriff.


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Should we remove fprot from the menu - it is in pupget?
Not sure if we can move up to sylpheed claws - which does HTML?
Can anyone set up a script or show how Gaim can be set so it automatically fires up the #puppylinux forum at irc.ICQ.net?
Does anyone use the Axel accelerator - any good?
Who has used Gphone, Skype on Puppy?
How about an
ask the MasterPups on IRC
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GuestToo has agreed to give IRC a go - so this might be the chance we need . . .
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I can help with the gaim setup.
Set up your account:
1. Open Gaim...click on Accounts
2. Click on Add account.
3. Change the protocol to IRC
4. Enter a screen name...
5. Change the Server to irc.icq.net
6. Put a checkmark in Auto-Login if you want to go to the Puppy IRC Chat EVERY time you open Gaim. Otherwise, leave Auto-Login blank.
7. Click Save.
8. Click on your Buddy List...Buddies...Add Chat
9. Select your IRC (irc.icq.net) account
10. In the Channel Box add...#puppylinux
11. Click on Add.
12. Right Click on IRC-#puppylinux in the Buddy List window and set to Auto-Join. This will automatically join the #puppylinux channel anytime you connect to irc.icq.net
13. That should do it!
Hints and tips on using IRC:
1. When using Gaim across several networks (Yahoo, MSN, IRC, etc) simultaneously I find the Auto-login to every network rather cumbersome. My personal preference is to set all of my accounts so I have to manually log in.
2. When you open Gaim, instead of selecting a specific account and then clicking the sign in button, I click the ACCOUNTS button and then place a checkmark in the ONLINE button of each account I wish to use during that Gaim session. This way you only have one instance of Gaim with several network windows, rather than 3 instances of Gaim with 1network each.
3. When chatting on multiple channels, if someone types something, that channel tab text will turn red letting you know that someone is talking there.
4. You may hold a private conversation with someone by double clicking their name. This opens a new window where you and that person may chat "backchannel".
5. Gaim has a nice file-sharing system called DCC. If you want/need to share a file, it is nice to open a private conversation to discuss the file, then right click the recipients name and select send file. They will only receive the file if they accept it. IT IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO SET YOUR DCC TO AUTO-ACCEPT. Although probably safe on the Puppy IRC chat due to the excellent quality of people there, out on other channels you could invite something nasty onto your machine.
6. Some channels have "bots". Bots are applications that loiter on an IRC channel to keep it open, log visitors, play trivia games with you, etc. Don't chat with them...they don't talk back
Bots may be programmed to be malicious however, so be careful.
7. Some IRC clients parade you IP address for everyone to see by using a simple /whois command. Puppy is a nice OS in that if you have your firewall on, it appears relatively "invisible" and doesn't seem to respond to ping attempts. I don't know much about this so someone please add more about IRC safety
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Joined: 04 May 2005
Posts: 15588
Location: Paradox Realm
Posted: Fri 27 May 2005, 02:17
Post subject: Best Of Breed - IRC
Nice! Rhino
(gotta get those rosettes done . . .)
Placed it on the wiki (my previous walk-through was not correct - but still people were connecting - also it was not automated as this is)
(added two small improvements)
Can we take it one step further with a script? The script would automate this set up - so if people opened Gaim it would be set up to chat to Puppians (in the official Bow Wow language) - or standard English . . .
Hey thought I had created a wiki page on Bow-Wow
nearest i could find was this:
maybe I dreamt it?
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Joined: 09 May 2005
Posts: 9400
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posted: Fri 27 May 2005, 08:04
Post subject:
Yeah, thanks from me too!
I "followed" the original instructions for gaim and got confused ...but someone else commented they found them ok. So from me anyway I appreciate clearer instructions
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Posted: Fri 27 May 2005, 08:47
Post subject: For Playing the Gaim
For services to Puppy and extreme friskiness Rhino wins an (only the second time ever awarded)
Outstanding Puppy
award. The first award will go to the Pizza Puplet entry for "most eagerly awaited Puplet . . . "
More awards coming soon. Please now all stand and sing "How much is that Puppy in the Window. Free Free"
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Posted: Sat 23 Jul 2005, 03:55
Post subject: top tips
Yep Gaim is pretty good
- More Puppys welcome on the chat - have not been going there daily - been distracted . . .
It has been a few months that I have been using Puppy so time for my top tips
1. We have a great wiki - use that
2. Help in Puppy is extensive (yep try help and start)
3. Be frisky. Try it. Puppy is just too much fun. ROX is a great program - find the Rute Guide if you want to learn the command line and then some . . .
4. Involvement. Flash (forum user) is a classic example of someone who has become heavily involved in using and helping. Yep - he creates those great stickies with quick index references.
5. Check out the utilities. Pupget and dotpup will offer more. The programs in Puppy eg MUT (1.0.4 onward) are all worthwhile, fast and efficient
What is your top advice?
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Posts: 11249
Location: Ontario Canada,Sydney Australia
Posted: Thu 01 Nov 2007, 10:49
Post subject: Re: MasterPup Class
Lobster wrote:
Should we remove fprot from the menu - it is in pupget?
Not sure if we can move up to sylpheed claws - which does HTML?
Can anyone set up a script or show how Gaim can be set so it automatically fires up the #puppylinux forum at irc.ICQ.net?
Does anyone use the Axel accelerator - any good?
Who has used Gphone, Skype on Puppy?
How about an
ask the MasterPups on IRC
twice a week?
GuestToo has agreed to give IRC a go - so this might be the chance we need . . .
well as gaim goes here a picture how i did it on pidgin, should be the same, i did this one day to help someone in the #puppylinux who had problems load getting to the channel because he could speak english very well. hope it helps
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Location: Khon Kaen Thailand.....NOW back in the UK
Posted: Fri 02 Nov 2007, 00:34
Post subject: master class
Subject description: axel down load
Mr Lobster,
I use axel down load as my Chinese high speed 24/7 broad band is very very slow most of the day. it works very well for me and will reconnect when the download times out or just stops, you can also reload the infomation in to axel and it will restart from where it failed. even with 4 connecctions it will go from 0.9kbs to 50kbs on a good day.
I have prawns for lunch!!!!!!!!!!! Michael.
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Location: Manila
Posted: Fri 02 Nov 2007, 01:09
Post subject: claws mail and skype
tempestuous has done work on claws-mail. I will check if there is a dotpup... nope, can't find one.
Skype is easy to use. Download and decompress skype with qt library. Click on skype to run.
Minipup, a puplet with claws-mail and skype, is
BTW, what does "MasterPup Class" mean? Also, could ttuuxxx make his image smaller so this thread will fit the screen? Thanks!
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Location: Winsted, CT - USA
Posted: Fri 02 Nov 2007, 02:32
Post subject:
realize that you just replied to a post that is two and a half years old, don't you?
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Posted: Fri 02 Nov 2007, 03:04
Post subject: ha ha
Nope - must be my tired eyes or maybe aging brain - or both
Thanks for the rescue.
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Given that many of you may have chosen to skip the post where I obsess in great detail about the best Frito pie I have ever eaten, the title of this post may have been poorly worded. Nevertheless, I feel the need to share: Last weekend, in Salida, Colorado I had my first ever bad Frito Pie.
The view, however, was good from our room
Mama D's is exactly the kind of place that one would expect to get a good Frito pie in any Southern Colorado town: a small hot-dog and hamburger stand. The problem is, Salida isn't really a Southern Colorado town and this place actually touted a Chicago-style menu, which may have otherwise tempted me, but after I saw the Frito Pie on the menu, I knew it was time to test my Frito Pie theory.
Without further delay, here is a picture of the worst Frito Pie I have ever eaten:
No lettuce, no tomatoes, big unwieldy chunks of red onion (instead of little white ones) and barely enough chile to cover the top layer of Fritos. The chile was actually decent, and I can see it being OK on a juicy hot dog, but these people have no business making a Frito Pie like this. If your distaste for the Frito pie came from an experience like this, then I can fully understand your disinterest in my obsession.
Given that there is not a big Chicano population in or around Salida, it is no wonder that the only other Mexican-looking person in the place (besides my wife) had a confused look on his face, clearly avoiding eye-contact with the authorities by looking at his coffee cup:
This outdated and bigoted painting of those lurking somewhere South of Salida is likely a symbol of how much this place gets New Mexican food. To be fair they advertise Chicago-style food, and if they are really from Chicago, it would be perfectly understandable that they would not know a Frito pie from the chile-covered chips that they served me.
Downtown Salida, Colorado is full of good restaurants, and not too long from now I will be posting on a couple places where I had fantastic meals, including a divine Mexican-influenced dish that I can't wait to share. Stay tuned and happy Independence Day.


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With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, I knew I wanted to shift the focus of our activities and the feelings in our home.
There is a fairly new company called the Giving Manger. I was so excited to stumble upon their company on Instagram. We have had a similar tradition/story that we have read over the years. However, we did not have the manger, Baby Jesus or our story(which is different than theirs) in a bound book. I loved THe Giving Manger story and that it came with a little manger, pieces of straw and baby Jesus. The idea is that each time you perform an act of service, you put a piece of straw into the manger. The goal is to fill the manger with lots of soft straw by Christmas so Baby Jesus has a soft place to lay his head. The boys were all over this!
Our month was spent serving each other and those around us. It added such a nice spirit to our season.
The other activity that added so much love to our December was the service project on behlaf of the John Still Elementarty school in Sacramento(just 45 minutes away from our home). John Still is a school that has some amazing teachers/employees who help provide the basic needs for alot of their students and their families. My freind Tracy was collecting clothing and food items for the school in late November. When she mentioned that there were about 50 children/families who were homeless and would be without food/meals during the holiday break, I could not sleep. There were even a few nights where I actually cried myself to sleep. I felt like I needed/could do something to help.I decided to post about the school and their needs on my Facebook page and provided our PayPal account so friends and family could donate/participate. The response was overwheleming and brought me to tears many times. In 6 days, we collected over $500.00 and our our entire entry way was filled with donations from friends and families who wanted to help. Again, I was so overwhelmed...in the best possible way.
John, Garrett(he wanted to be pulled out of school to help) and I headed to Wal*Mart and Costco to purchase lots of food...the basics. It was so much fun shopping, all the while keeping these sweet children and their families in mind.
This was just day #1 after posting on FB.
We had it all organized and loaded into our cars. We headed down to John Still on the Wednesday before the students would be getting out for the Christmas break. Our car was loaded. Tracy's car was loaded.
While we were at the school, unloading all of the food and clothing, I held it together. I was doing a good job, holding it all together until I saw a group of 7 children (kindergarten/first grade age) who were shopping in their little store. Their teacher and a volunteer helped them shop, finding them some "new to them" clothes. They walked out of the little store with their brown paper bags clutched to their chests and huge smiles on their faces. I lost it right then and there and quickly put my shades back on. What a bunch a sweethearts.
Their little set up was amazing and very humbling. My freind texted me later that day, letting me know that they were able to fill 150 bags of food to give away to famiies that needed it most. Again, I lost it.
i am looking into volunteering down there on a regular basis. If at anytime you would like to drop clothing/food items off at my house or donate via our PayPal account, I will make sure that it is taken to their school. It was so fun to do this service project together, as a family. It really did set the tone for our Deceber.
This quote by President Monson (the Prophet of our church) sums it all up perfectly.


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08-20 Greater Pine Island Little League Minors games are played at 6 p.m. on Field #1 and Field #2. All are welcome to come and cheer on the players. more »»
Island Tai Chi Club
08-20 The Island Tai Chi Club meets at the Fishers of Men Luberan Church in St. James City from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Frank Tuma at 283-9155. more »»
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08-20 Join the exercise group at the St. James City Civic Association building located at Fourth Avenue and Lemon Street from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Al are welcome. For more infnormation, call Jodee Nelson at 283-4790. more »»
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08-20 The First Baptist Church of Pine Island located across the street from Pine Island Elementary School will host a women's bible study from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call the church office at 283-1737 or visit fbcopi. more »»
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08-20 Tai Chi classes will be offered at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church at from 3 to 5 p.m. and again at 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Frank Tuma at 283-9155. more »»
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08-20 Free ladies exercise classes will be held at the First Baptist Church of Pine Island located across from Pine Island Elementary School from 11 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call the church at 283-1737 or Marilyn McManus at 282-9148. more »»
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08-20 Beginning at noon, beginner bridge players are invited to improve their skills during a guded bridge bidding and play at the St. James City Civic Center in St. James City. This instruction is free to members of the St. James City Civic Association, the cost for non-members is $2 per session. more »»
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08-20 The Pine Island Public Library will host Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. This program is for the entire family and lasts about 30 minutes. To register, call 533-4350. more »»
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08-20 Practice for Sunshine Synchro Splash will take place at the Pine Island Public Pool from 5:45 to 8 p.m. more »»
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08-20 Sunday: 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church; Monday: 7 p.m., Methodist Church; Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., Fishers of Men Lutheran Church; Wednesday: 10 a.m., Fishers of Men Lutheran Church; Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., Matlacha Community Center; Thursday: 8 p.m., Fishers of Men Lutheran Church; Friday: 10 a.m. more »»
Alden Pines Ladies League
08-20 The Alden Pines Ladies League is seeking new members. The league plays on Thursday with a 7:45 a.m. shot-gun start. Players are expected to be ready to play at 7:30 a.m. A GHIN handicap is required to compete for prizes. The league competes for NET prizes only. more »»
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08-20 Located at 5728 Sesame Drive at the Center (next to library). Winter hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Summer hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Tours are available, call 283-1525. more »»
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08-20 2nd Tuesday – 6 p.m., Board of Directors meeting, at Chamber building. Guests welcome 3rd Thursday – 6 p.m. Business After-Hours at member business (to be announced in press release the week prior) 4th Tuesday – 7:30 a.m. Chamber Breakfast at Island Grill in Winn-Dixie Shopping Cente. more »»
Pine Island Community Church
08-20 The Thrift Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. more »»
Pine Island Food Pantry
08-20 The food pantry is housed in the Life Center of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church on Stringfellow Road in Bokeelia. The pantry, an equal opportunity organization, serves residences of Pine Island and greater Matlacha. Open Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., closed on holidays. more »»
Pine Island Garden Club
08-20 Monthly Garden Club meetings are held on the third Thursday every month at the Fishers of Men Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfellow Road, and begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and refreshments followed by our guest speaker's presentation and finishing up with a brief member's business meeting. more »»
Pine Island Pool
08-20 Sunday, 1 to 5:45 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The pool is located at 5675 Sesame Drive. Call 239-283-2220. more »»
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08-20 The Pine Island Public library is located in the Pine Island Center at 10700 Russell Road. The phone number is 533-4350. Library hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, closed. more »»
Tai Chi Club
08-20 The Tai Chi Club meets Tuesday and Thursday from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Fishers of Men Lutheran Church. For information contact Frank Tuma at 283-9155. more »»
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This fabric is incredibly soft with a wonderful drape, and much less wrinkly than many other linens. I love that there is a definite right side, and also that it's very easy to pull a thread all the way through, to make a straight cut. I bought 6 yards on sale, not knowing what I would use it for. So far I've made a table cloth for our porch, and will probably make napkins too. This fabric does have the occasional slub/imperfection, but it doesn't bother me.
I bought four yards after I purchased a doggie bag of a yard or so, influenced by the review below where a blanket is mentioned. I am going to make a nice throw blanket for my couch or bed using this. I love all my linen!
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Tablecloth for our screened porch.
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In 1998, Nikolai Karpushin founded this business as a way to sell affordable fabric online in the United States and introduce people to a natural, timeless textile: 100% linen fabric.
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If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, for any reason, please call Customer Service Department at 1-866-620-2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com within 30 days from receipt of goods.
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Zack Greinke? Cool. Now Can the Trade Talk Craziness Die Down, Please?
I've never really cared for the last few days leading up to the July 31st trade deadline. Oh I know they're supposed to be exciting, filled with stimulating fan trade speculation, debates and the thrilling sense of possibility for teams in the post season running or close to it. But while I enjoy the discussion and debates, and I'm not immune to the sense of possibility, for me it's always tainted with faint traces of an impending sense of doom. Perhaps it's a lingering hangover from some of the crazier – because they weren't all crazy – deals Tony Reagins used to pull this time of year. Perhaps it's just the intense degree to which I hate parting with favorite players I've grown attached to, and I know that if you're going to get someone good, well then, you'd better give up someone good.
Either way, it seems to me that buying and selling teams alike are just as likely, and perhaps more so, to do themselves harm as good this time of year. Think about it. What kind of decisions do we make when our need is great, the options are far from plentiful and the asking price is predictably obscene? Sometimes desperation and opportunity lead to brilliance but more often…uh huh. Exactly. Yes, GMs typically do a better job than you or I in such situations, but the comparison still has merit. For every Rangers scoring Cliff Lee tale there is an Angels "scoring" Scott Kazmir story, or much, much worse.
No this doesn't mean that I'm arguing against all trade deadline wheeling and dealing or even that I wish the Angels would abstain from it. It just means that when it comes to thoughts of trade discussions surrounding my team, I spend most of the last few days of July in a state of hmmmm…how shall we say? Cautiously optimistic worry? Hopeful panic? Serene terror? Yeah, any those will do. Flip a coin. And this season in particular I don't want to give up the most obvious trading chips – Peter Bourjos, Hank Conger, etc. – and I don't like a lot of the options being discussed, especially when those options are discussed in terms of some or *gasp!* all of the Angels most obvious trading chips.
So, imagine how wonderful it felt to finally exhale and feel my heart rate return to normal ranges when it was announced this afternoon that the Angels landed Zack Greinke. And that the price for these coveted riches was infield prospect Jean Segura (who is excellent but blocked by Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar, much like Alexi Amarista before him) and two AA pitching prospects, instead of the frequently discussed Bourjos, Conger, Santana and half the farm. Oh yeah, it felt that good.
Am I completely thrilled with the deal? No. I worry about Greinke. While I think that, in many ways, the Angels will be a good match for working with his anxiety issues and he's certainly a great pitcher, I lost a lot of respect for Greinke when he gave up in Kansas City because he didn't like the way the season was going, admitted it and couldn't seem to understand why folks got so mad about it. And then there's his little pitching in away games issue. Also, I think that unless Greinke signs a lengthier contact preventing him from going free agent at the end of this season, this was a more expensive deal than I would have liked, even without giving up Bourjos, et al. However, in the larger context of trade deadline deals, notoriously desperate and expensive as they are, this deal really is pretty good. Ever since our magical December 2011, we Angels fans have referred to GM Jerry Dipoto as the JeDi Master and, if Greinke performs to his capabilities as an Angel and especially if we keep him, Dipoto has proven once again that he is just that.
As much as I am happy with this deal – with the caveats and concerns mentioned above – I am even happier that it means a lot of this Angels crazy talk can die down now, because I was getting seriously twitchy for awhile there. I did not want James Shields, another pitcher out of Tampa Bay going through a rough patch. Yes, Shields is way more talented than Kazmir but still, I worry. And I did not and do not like Francisco Liriano for the Angels. I can't see how he would be much of an upgrade from Ervin Santana. He's plenty wild and crazy himself. Yeah, I know. After a while I was starting to sounding downright Suessical with my "do not likes" and "do not wants," even to my own ears. Hmmm…I do not care if he hits a ton I do not care if his contract's far from done. While I actually like green eggs and ham, I did not want that lazy, pouting HanRam. (So, thank you Dodgers for taking him right off the table early. Best of luck to you!)
You laugh, but just try having all of this goofiness in your head. Oh well, I will be better now that deal is done and as close to sane as I ever get about Angels baseball come August 1st. Welcome to the Angels Zack Greinke. Hopefully this is the beginning of a beautifully mutually beneficial partnership.


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You could lower your car insurance payment each month by following just one of these seven money-saving tips.
The New Year is a great time to consider ways to save money and evaluate where your money actually goes. Car insurance is required in almost every state, and even New Hampshire, which doesn't require insurance, notes that while laws do not require you to have it, you must have what it requires to be "sufficient funds," in the event you are at fault in accident. So in the case of largely everyone, car insurance is a necessary expense that we all must have.
1. Compare rates and policies between providers
Spend a little effort looking around for the best price. Every insurance company promises to save you hundreds, 15%, or something else, so commit an hour or two to see what your options actually are.
At times, banks like BB&T (NYSE:TFC), through their insurance operations, will do all the leg work for you, and their insurance agents will spend time searching through the companies they work with to find you the best policy. Companies like Progressive (NYSE:PGR) may do the comparisons for you online, but that's actually done on a state-by-state basis as a result of different laws and regulations.
2. Lower your coverage on older cars
The average car in the U.S. is now 11.4 years old, the oldest average age on record according to research firm Polk. With so many older cars on the road, it can make sense to drop, or lower the collision insurance on your car if it is worth less than 10 times the premium amount. This is all contingent on personal financial situations, but it can be a possible consideration.
3. Consolidate policies
Consider combining other insurance policies -- home, renters, or others -- with your auto insurance to one company to see if it's more cost-effective. Providers like Allstate (NYSE:ALL) will offer discounts to individuals with multiple policies with them. This is not only good for your wallet, but can also be good for your sanity, as it will eliminate paperwork, logins, and headaches associated with trying to keep up multiple policies with multiple providers.
4. Consider a higher deductible
Like seeking less coverage on older cars, the prospect of a higher deductible should be considered on a case by case basis. However, the Insurance Information Institute notes that increasing a deductible from $200 to $500 could result in the collision and comprehensive coverage cost falling by between 15%-30%, and pushing that to a $1,000 deductible could mean a savings of 40% or more. But always remember that means the out-of-pocket expenses would be higher in the event of an accident.
5. See what group insurance options exist
Depending on work or personal connections, whether though clubs, societies, alumni associations, or anything of that sort, some companies allow group insurance policies at a discounted rate. A phone call to HR or to club chairs may be all it takes to see if you're able to take advantage of one of those options.
6. Understand the cost of your car
Insurance policies are priced off of both the driver and car being insured. If you're considering a few options for a new car, call your insurance provider to see what the difference in insuring each would be, as it might help guide your decision. If you're curious how your current car compares to its insurance losses relative to other vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety breaks down the results for hundreds of vehicles.
7. Call your current company
At times, insurance companies will provide low mileage discounts, safe driving discounts, discounts for taking a defensive driving course, student discounts, or all sorts of other things. Considering insurance companies are businesses, after all, they may not ask you whether or not you qualify for any of those, but a simple phone call asking what options exist could result in all sorts of discounts on your current policy.
Insurance is a big and necessary expense, but a little effort could go a long way in reducing how much you pay out each month.


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The Top Hair Helpers
Head & Shoulders Ocean Lift Shampoo and Conditioner ($4.74 each, drugstores): "Great for anything from a dry, itchy scalp to dandruff." Tip: Use the pair; the antidandruff ingredient is in both. —Nicole Lynn, Studio Two, Allentown, PA
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Weightless Anti-Frizz Serum ($6, drugstores): "Creates a beautiful, shiny finish." Tip: Work through dry hair from ends up. —Nicole Lynn
Göt2b Playful Texturizing Crème Pomade ($6, drugstores): "Gives short hair a sleek look." —Valery Joseph, Valery Joseph Salon, N.Y.C.
VO5 Detangle & Shine Daily Leave-In Conditioner ($3.49, drugstores): "Replenishes moisture that styling aids have stripped away." —Valery Joseph
Cristophe Deep Thermal Reconstructor ($15, CVS): "The mask heats up, so ingredients really penetrate." —William George, James Joseph Salon, Boston
Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple Shampoo ($1.29, drugstores): "It's so gentle — very good for daily use." —Lea Journo, creative director, Lea Journo Salon, Beverly Hills, CA
Nexxus Heat Protexx Heat Protection Styling Spray ($12, drugstores): "Prevents styling damage." Tip: Let it sink in. —Nicholas Penna Jr., Salon Capri, Newton, MA
Burt's Bees Very Volumizing Pomegranate & Soy Shampoo and Conditioner ($8 each, drugstores): "Makes my fine hair fat!" —Jet Rhys, Jet Rhys Salon, San Diego
Pantene Pro-V Volume Mousse ($4, drugstores): "The lightweight formula gives big style and healthy shine." —Adrian De Berardinis, De Berardinis Salon, N.Y.C.
Kiss My Face Upper Management Medium Hold Styling Gel ($9, Whole Foods): "Your hair moves, yet still manages to hold its shape." —Jet Rhys
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion ($8, drugstores): "Controls frizz without feeling sticky." —David John, Serge Normant at John Frieda, L.A.
Essence of Beauty TST Tourmaline Silver Technology Round Brush ($11, CVS): "Hot air moves through this vented brush, so hair dries faster." —David John
Dove Extra Hold Hairspray ($4, drugstores): "Calms frizz without leaving a stiff hold." —Nicholas Penna Jr.
Next: Makeup that works miracles
Makeup That Works Miracles
Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer for Eyes ($10, drugstores): "SPF 20 protects, and the moisturizing formula doesn't cake in fine lines." —Erica Whelan, makeup artist, N.Y.C.
Essie Nail Polish in Allure ($8, essie.com for salons): "A nude hue that flatters every skin tone and lasts a long time." -—Jin Soon Choi
Physicians Formula Conceal Rx in Soft Green ($8, drugstores): "Covers redness caused by rosacea or acne." Tip: A little goes a long way. —Anne Chapas, M.D., dermatologist, N.Y.C.
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs ($10, drugstores): "The best pantyhose substitute I've ever tried." —Vivian Bucay, M.D., dermatologist, San Antonio
Boots No7 Maximum Volume Mascara ($10, Target): "I love the applicator wand — it provides massive lift without clumps." —Shana King, makeup artist, Atlanta
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Tint ($7.50, Bath & Body Works): "Leaves a sheer hint of color and a glossy shine." —Vanessa Scali
Zoya Professional Nail Lacquer in Dakota ($6, zoya.com): "A true, warm red that's never boring." —Skyy Hadley, owner, As "U" Wish Nail Spa, Hoboken, NJ
Mary Kay Eyeliner in Bronze ($10, marykay.com): "The long-lasting color brightens blue, hazel, or green eyes." —Robert Jones, makeup artist, Dallas
Sonia Kashuk Beautifying Blush in Flamingo ($8, Target): "Adds a youthful glow to the apples of cheeks." Tip: Sweep color back toward your ears. —Robert Jones
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Afterglow ($8, drugstores): "The color looks great on all skin tones and doesn't feel sticky. Makes lips very kissable!" —Erica Whelan
Maybelline New York Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quad in Sunlit Bronze ($6.25, drugstores): "Four incredibly wearable shades that work on almost everyone." Tip: The shade on the bottom right creates the most natural lid contour. —Vanessa Scali
Blistex Lip Tone Lip Balm SPF 15 ($1.89, CVS): "It subtly enhances the color of your lips while adding loads of moisture." —Troy Surratt
CoverGirl TruBlend Liquid Makeup ($10.11, drugstores): "Choose from 15 lightweight shades that blend in with your skin tone." —Shana King
Mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Berry ($6, meetmark.com): "This gel gives cheeks a natural pop of Scarlett O'Hara color." —Troy Surratt
Next: Best best for beautiful skin
Best Bets for Beautiful Skin
Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum ($19, drugstores): "I apply this A.M. and P.M. — even around my eyes." —Robin Ashinoff, M.D., dermatologist, Hackensack, NJ
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream ($13, drugstores): "Diminishes dark circles." —David Bank, M.D., dermatologist, Mount Kisco, NY
Secret Flawless Touch Antiperspirant/Deodorant ($4.29, drugstores): "I like that it doesn't transfer onto dark clothing." —Birnur K. Aral, Ph.D., Good Housekeeping Research Institute
Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads ($5.50, drugstores): "They take off makeup, moisturize, and are safe for people with contact lenses." —Dr. Chapas
Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Creme ($5.49, drugstores): "Hydrates and exfoliates." —Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, Ph.D., M.D., dermatologist, New Haven, CT
Roc Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream ($20, drugstores): "Stimulates collagen in skin." —Margaret Hobson, M.D., dermatologist, Ashburn, VA
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion ($8, drugstores): "A nongreasy barrier against dry-ness." Tip: Rub into damp skin after you shower so it penetrates better. —Dr. Ashinoff
CND SolarOil ($11, cnd.com for salons): "Apply it every day to soothe dry cuticles." Tip: Spread the excess over nails to make them shine. —Skyy Hadley
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock SPF 70 ($10, drugstores): "Combines a high level of protection with a light, nongreasy feel." —Dr. Chapas
Avalon Organics Bath & Shower Gel ($11, Whole Foods): "Just right — it doesn't leave a residue or strip skin of protective oils." —Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ($7.63, drugstores): "Still the gold standard for gentle cleansing without irritation." —Dr. Bank
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream ($15, drugstores): "My favorite body moisturizer; the ceramides help skin hold water." —Amy Freeman, M.D., dermatologist, Millburn, NJ
AmLactin 12% Moisturizing Cream ($16, drugstores): "I love this for feet — it's got the same active ingredient as a prescription brand." —Dr. Bucay
Next: Little splurges — and mega splurges
Five Little Luxuries
Yes, they cost more, but for $15 to $30 they also pay huge dividends, say our sources
1. Philosophy Bare Your Soul 3-in-1 ($16, sephora.com): "Super-creamy shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath." —Arielle N.B. Kauvar, M.D., dermatologist, N.Y.C.
2. Borghese Delicato Exfoliating Cleanser ($15, Ulta): "This hand wash also moisturizes." —Jin Soon Choi, Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas, N.Y.C.
3. La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen ($29.50, drugstores): "The best sun protection from Europe, now sold in the U.S." —Dr. Chapas
4. Dior Addict High-Shine Lipstick in Couture Pink ($26, department stores): "It's a great way to show off your fashion sense without spending tons of money." —Troy Surratt, makeup artist, N.Y.C.
5. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19, Sephora): "Easy on lashes and gives the most natural curl." —Vanessa Scali, makeup artist, L.A.
Five Mega Luxuries
Despite their $32 to $135 price tags, our experts swear by these beauty treats, too
1. Kérastase Masque Oléo-Curl ($58, kerastase.com): "Makes curly hair happy — and smells so good." —Lea Journo
2. NeoStrata Bio-Hydrating Cream ($32, neostrata.com for physicians): "Face cream that also helps shed dull surface cells and is gentle enough for mature skin." —Dr. Alexiades-Armenakas
3. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum ($135, skinceuticals.com): "A powerful antioxidant to prevent skin aging without causing irritation." —Dr. Hobson
4. Miss Jessie's Rapid Recovery Treatment ($48, urbanbella.com): "My hair sometimes gets really dry, but this mask definitely makes a difference." —Charmaine Gillespie, chemist, Good Housekeeping Research Institute
5. Bobbi Brown Oil-Free Even Finish Compact Foundation ($40, department stores): "Great shades — the applicator makes it easy to adjust the coverage." —Robert Jones


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