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vikmarlo wrote:was surfing youtube for Tim Blake videos, and this appeared.does anyone know what line-up recorded this ?is it on a DVD or CD?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQR4DbGg ... re=relatedHMOG !!!!
JephraimToe wrote:..we can download those 2 tracks for a few pennies: www.amazon.co.uk/Masters-Rock-Hawkwind..That version of Love in Space is the one from In Your Area but with Captain Rizz's bit edited out. Listening to that version of Lighthouse again makes me wonder where the samples are from. I have a feeling they might be from the TV series of Dune or something.. [ ... ] ..curious abut samples now. Made a new thread in Hawkwind Chat..
JephraimToe wrote:I used to have the CD before the great fire, but now you're gonna make me have to spend 89p to find out the truth. But the Masters of Rock version is called edit and is about 3 minutes long. The In Your Area version (once you've negotiated the bad track listing) is much, much longer than that due to Rizz's telling us how we need to leave the rat race and join the human race (or was it the other way around?).. Only now I can feel myself getting anal about the discography and I'm feeling loathe to spend the 89p on principle
Brown Dawn wrote:vikmarlo wrote:was surfing youtube for Tim Blake videos, and this appeared.does anyone know what line-up recorded this ?is it on a DVD or CD?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQR4DbGg ... re=relatedHMOG !!!!Out of the shadows dvd if memory serves - brill version
JephraimToe wrote:Yes, Arthur Brown was a member of Hawkwind at that time but he doesn't sing on every track. Huw also plays on the DVD in addition to what you listed. Overall I think its the best, most intimate look at the working band known as 'Hawkwind' on DVD, playing an ordinary average gig with all the chaos that entails. No DVD was planned but an independent crew had turned up wanting to make one. The quality is excellent and so is the line-up. However, there's always a downside with Hawkwind DVDs and in this case Arthur Brown had not rehearsed properly and didn't know the lyrics. But that's kind of entertaining in itself. If you haven't bought a Hawkwind DVD yet, this is the one to get I should say. Spaced Out In London is a live album recorded later in the same tour so they sound a little bit more together by then, but Huw had left due to ill health. One thing we would love to hear would be a proper recording (not bootleg) of Arthur doing Steppenwolf. There must be some around but so far nothing released. I think he did it the following year or so with Simon House back in the band, at about the same time Arthur had released his own Vampire Suite.. One for the next anthology release please if the band is listening..
JephraimToe wrote:Just get the DVD. I think the Dream Catcher CD is just an unofficial rip of the DVD audio..
vikmarlo wrote:caution noted. I'll get one on the strength of Lighthouse, and wonder where on earth that "much better one" ended up (?)
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Hey all.. My wife and I are nuts about Halloween decorateing, what started out 10 years ago as decorateing for my kids Jr High Halloween party at our home soon soon got way out of hand and 2 years later turned into a full blown Haunted house display that we put on for free every year for the trick or treaters. The Idea originally was to give the kids a small challenge, if they wanted the candy they had to navagate the haunted maze to get to it,, think those first couple of years it was a vary simple maze and like 5 displays covered by 1 tent on our front lawn. Starting in 2008 things have really exploded, weve gone from 1) 20 X 20 and 1) 10 x 10 tent to 1) 20 X 20 and 5) 10 X 10 tents and around 14 displays that cover our front lawn, gardens and drive way .. weve even gone from having the displays open only on Halloween to being open 3 nights, usually the 29 - 31st of October. this year how ever we are thinking of being open mabey 4 nights as well as haveing the displays open during the day for people to go through... The only thing that has not changed though is that the display is free to go through.. last year after spending almost $2000.00 on displays the wife talked me into puting a dontion pumpkin out and a portion of the money we raised we donated to a local childrens charity here in my home town. What Im getting at with all this rambeling is I was wondering is there any one else out there as crazy about Halloween as my family is ?? and what are some of your favorite things to do for Halloween.... Going to add 4 videos to this post of our displays for 2009 and 2010, day and night time walk throughs for both years the displays change every year... Haunted Tents 2009 day time Haunted tents 2009 nigh time Haunted Tents 2010 day time Haunted tents 2010 night time | |||
I used to carve about 10 very large pumpkins and or gourds with fancy faces. Now I have scaled back but I'm looking for decorations that I can keep from year to year. The foam pumpkins that you can buy and carve are smaller than I used to carve. I've always wanted one of those life sized figures that are animated, for example frankenstein or the waiter whose head comes off--but how can I justify the price? My neighbor throws a big Halloween party and has gotten more elaborate each year--it's hard to scale back when it's so much fun to decorate! | ||||
Yeah it does. I know this year we are adding some home made animated props to our display but even still after buying materials and using stuff we have around the house its still going to run $100.00 to $150.00 per Prop.. one thing we have started doing though is going through our attic and pulling out old furnature, picture frames and other stuff that proble should of gone to a yard sale ages ago and using that in some of our displays.. can usually fix that type of stuff up for under $50.00 and make it look scary | ||||
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Thanks Jakes mom -) As a side note wonder if those vid of mine will caputure HGTV eye, lol would love to make one of there halloween shows come october -)This message has been edited. Last edited by: Ltol, | ||||
I was chatting with a gal while choosing Halloween sox and she said her hubby loves H'ween so much that he semi-buries himself in the front yard so he can spool the kids.....do you go that far????????? That sureeeeee would scare me! | ||||
with the amount of people we get through in one night id end up getting trampled -) besides thee are plenty of dark corners to be found in the maze,,, surpriseing how load people will scream just by me saying hello to them as they pass by lol | ||||
We used to have a neighborhood guy who dressed up in a complete Dracula costume on Halloween. He would wait until there was a lull in trick or treaters, hide on the side behind a bush and then ring the bell. When you looked out there was no one there so you would open the door and then he would jump out from behind the bush, etc and scare you! | ||||
well it took me about a week but finally got a face book page set up for my display called: Haunted Tents. lol what else huh -) Put up some videos of prior years displays as well as some pictures of current halloween props ive been working on lately and some of the store bought stuff for this year. even posted dates and times in the event area for this years haunt .....This message has been edited. Last edited by: Ltol, | ||||
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we don't since we never get t or t'ers...too busy a street..but in what we don't my coz-inlaw does. she collects pieces from dept 57, and has a complete town, for both halloween and christmas...they also have a costume party... so now we help hand out candy for one of our kids..we sort of dress up, and enjoy... | ||||
When I was growing up at most people would put out a carved pumpkin or scarecrow. Then in the 80's I made my first visit to PA in October - OMG!!! Wow, those folks in Lancaster certainly did not just put out a pumpkin! Now it has moved South and we see more and more Halloween decorations. | ||||
My son started me with decorating over the top for every holiday....I figured my last child....why not. Our entire yard is filled with decorations, lights, home-made and purchased decorations. My only problem is I can't get those darn tombstones to stand up! I even tried gluing them to boxes, filling the boxes with rocks- and all the rain just disintegrated the boxes. | ||||
My kids are dressing up and can't wait to see how much candy they can get. That's what Halloween is for them. I don't let them be anything scary. I've got a batman, Mario, and a rabbit this year. The only Halloween decorations I have are three pumpkins the kids picked out. I glued wiggly eyes on them and then we made bright, happy, sparkly masks for them. After Halloween, the masks are taken off and they become fall decorations. All my other decorations have to do with fall and harvest. kenya | ||||
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Evolution shaped genes in humans and dogs that correspond to diet, behavior, and disease, according to a new study.
The bond between dogs and humans is ancient and enduring. Dogs snuggle up to us at night, gambol by our side during daily walks, and flop adoringly at our feet when we crash on our couches. But new research shows that the connection runs deeper than you might think. It is embedded in our genes.
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Misadventure though it was, the agency's Operation Acoustic Kitty was a visionary idea 50 years ahead of its time.
n the 1960s, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited an unusual field agent: a cat. In an hour-long procedure, a veterinary surgeon transformed the furry feline into an elite spy, implanting a microphone in her ear canal and a small radio transmitter at the base of her skull, and weaving a thin wire antenna into her long gray-and-white fur. This was Operation Acoustic Kitty, a top-secret plan to turn a cat into a living, walking surveillance machine. The leaders of the project hoped that by training the feline to go sit near foreign officials, they could eavesdrop on private conversations.
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2013-05-08 08:58:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 18 +1s)
Why isn't science fiction used more often to teach science in schools?
Among the many things that can be said about science fiction, there's no question about its tremendous entertainment value and ability to convey difficult concepts in a clear and compelling manner. Which is why a pair of researchers from the University of Valencia are urging educators to get their act together and start using science fiction as a way to engage their students and motivate interest in science and technology.
To get a better sense of science fiction's current place in the classroom, researchers Fanny Petit and Jordi Solbes reviewed over 30 compulsory science and technology textbooks for physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and various technology subjects. They also took a look at teacher books, CD-ROMs, and activity books. Of these resources, only 30% made any kind of reference to a... more »
2013-05-07 09:28:25 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
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2013-05-07 05:57:33 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 33 +1s)
Hello, G+! I guess, since I'm about to meet a lot of new people, that I should introduce myself to the world, as it were.
I'm Dan, a graphic designer/ sign maker in Chattanooga, TN. I'm mostly known as an R2 builder. My scratch-built droid and I have done over 75 events in the last few years, ranging from movie premiers, Weird Al concerts, Make-A-Wish events, and even weddings!
To give the geek world some keywords on me, I'm into Star Wars, Star Trek (TNG), Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who (Tennant is my Doctor), Walking Dead, Defiance, and the entire gamut of superhero movies. In fact, my youngest son is named Kal-el.
I'm a long-time gamer, but my obsession really seated with Wolfenstein 3D and Doom. Since then, it's been big time Halo, Bioshock, everything from LucasArts, Myst, The Journeyman Project, Portal/ Half-Life. I'm... more »
2013-05-06 20:22:06 (22 comments, 31 reshares, 38 +1s)
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2013-05-06 06:42:32 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)
This circle is to honor the amazing people who have included this humble peruvian in their circle share since I joined Google+.
I'm still amazed! 243 circle shares in total (thanks +CircleCount!). I now have almost 8.5K followers thanks to you :)
2013-05-03 18:42:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
TESLA Science Circle We are back!!
Resharing the new TESLA Circle for the weekend. What is the circle? It has scientist, engineers, researchers, people interested in Science and all kinds of cool!!
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Our linked communities:
Science on G+ community here: http://goo.gl/46uFH
Sci-FI Community here: http://goo.gl/s1NVd
I have taken the liberty of adding some people interested in Science. If you want to leave, please let me know with a comment. If I have missed anyone, my apologies, please comment and let me know. If you are notified, you are in this circle!
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2013-04-30 09:36:57 (11 comments, 12 reshares, 75 +1s)
The Science Fiction Community!
Our community is now over 30,000 members! Congratulations to each and every one of you for making it what it is!
A special shout out to the awesome moderators (yes they are in the box right of the community stream)!
Please reshare our community to people who may be interested by resharing this post with the community link here https://plus.google.com/u/1/communities/116559659196021786692 !
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2013-04-26 07:29:15 (70 comments, 55 reshares, 70 +1s)
TESLA Science Circle We are back!!
Resharing the new TESLA Circle for the weekend. What is the circle? It has scientist, engineers, researchers, people interested in Science and all kinds of cool!!
Add and Reshare to keep the circle going folks!!!
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2013-04-25 10:07:17 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)
The 'Carbon bubble'
This could get awkward. We need to stop burning fossil fuels to avoid the risk of dangerous climate change. But limiting the amount we can burn will take a chunk out of the global economy.
A non-binding international agreement is in place to try to limit global warming to 2 °C. If it is to be honoured, we can only burn about a quarter of the planet's existing fossil fuel reserves. A new report from the Carbon Tracker Initiative says this would slash the value of the biggest energy companies by between 40 and 60 per cent, because they have invested billions of dollars in exploring untapped resources.
In effect, investors have created a "carbon bubble" by ploughing money into fossil fuel reserves that should not be exploited. The economic damage could be minimised if any climate agreement was phased in gradually, says ... more »
2013-04-25 10:07:05 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 17 +1s)
Brain Cells to Control The Power Plants Of The Future?
Researchers have hooked up living brain cells, grown in a petri dish, to a computer. The computer runs a simulation of a power plant and sends the neurons problems about electricity distribution. Scientists then take the solutions the brain cells come up with as possible equations for controlling the U.S. electrical grid in the future. (Actual solutions for controlling electricity around the U.S. wouldn't use living neurons; they would just use computer code written after scientists studied what the neurons came up with.)
"In a lab, in simulation studies, we have shown that we can intelligently control a power plant with such biologically inspired neural networks," Kumar Venayagamoorthy, one of the project scientists, tells Popular Science. Venayagamoorthy is an engineer at Clemson University in South Carolina.... more »
2013-04-24 15:49:19 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 14 +1s)
Sensational SF Circle
Rejuvenation of the Sci-Fi circle sharing
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Cleaned up the circles and only included people actually interested or posting about SF. Have removed a number of profiles and pages with a leaner, more focused laser-like pinpointing on Science Fiction.
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2013-04-24 15:26:09 (100 comments, 47 reshares, 77 +1s)
Sensational SF Circle
Rejuvenation of the Sci-Fi circle sharing
Sci-FI Community link here : http://bit.ly/14PmI2V
Cleaned up the circles and only included people actually interested or posting about SF. Have removed a number of profiles and pages with a leaner, more focused laser-like pinpointing on Science Fiction.
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2013-04-18 03:10:43 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
I run a community called Urban Fantasy Fans. This community is not a writing community. It's a place where I go to talk about TV shows or books set in the urban fantasy genre that I have enjoyed. It's a small community, but we have a lot of fun.
Anyway, today, I made a big announcement in that community. On Thursday, April 25th, at 9 PM Eastern, we'll be having a hangout with Jim Butcher. Jim is the author of the Dresden Files series. The hangout will last for about a half hour.
If you have a question that you'd like to ask him regarding his work (not about writing), feel free to leave a comment in the original post (it's linked at the bottom of this message). I'm trying to make it easier to keep track of the questions; so, questions posted here won't be included. You have to leave them on the original post to be considered.
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2013-04-13 13:20:24 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 16 +1s)
Online petition for protecting rationality
Sanal Edamaruku exposed a 'miracle' at a Catholic Church as a leaky pipe, and now the church and its supporters have filed cases against him all over Mumbai, under sections of the IPC that can get him arrested.
2013-04-13 13:17:17 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 9 +1s)
Online petition for protecting rationality
Sanal Edamaruku exposed a 'miracle' at a Catholic Church as a leaky pipe, and now the church and its supporters have filed cases against him all over Mumbai, under sections of the IPC that can get him arrested.
2013-04-12 08:42:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)
Jurassic Embryos reveal Dinosaur secrets
Long-necked and long-tailed sauropod dinosaurs grew rapidly in the egg and could flex their muscles before they hatched, a study of rare fossilised embryos from China shows.
The finding helps explain why these dinosaur giants grew so big, say an international team of scientists. Roberts says it is rare to find dinosaur embryos, and previous finds have been of little use for tissue and cellular level analysis as the embryos are enclosed in the eggs.
The different-sized embryo bones show a high level of vascularity or are "spongey", says Roberts, suggesting the sauropodomorph embryos grew faster than those of modern birds and other dinosaurs. He says this rapid rate of growth during early development, implies these larger dinosaurs also had a shorter incubation period than their contemporaries. "This capacity for... more »
2013-04-09 17:22:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
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2013-04-09 00:41:57 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 14 +1s)
Game of Thrones on Cello!
Amazing share h/t +Avinash Jaisinghani on the GOT theme song
The theme song of HBO's "Game of Thrones" is considered just as awesome as the show, so it's no wonder it has generated so many tributes and covers. However, the one above is perhaps the most jaw-dropping you're likely to hear today this week this month.
Cello rock band Break of Reality has thought it fitting to pay tribute to the amazing opening theme from the show, by Ramin Djawadi, with their own, slightly different version.
"We are big fans of the show and have received many requests for this cover. Happy to have finally recorded it!" the band says in the description of the video posted on YouTube.
Courtesy: Game of Thrones theme song arranged and performed by cello rock band Break of Reality. Original composition and soundtrack by Ramin Djawadi... more »
2013-04-09 00:32:39 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 12 +1s)
A major goal of the 2045 Initiative is to establish the world's first research center for immortality. The initiative was launched by Russian internet mogul Dmitry Itskov who is now looking for billionaire and millionaire backers for the grand project that offers the chance of immortality as payoff: The goal is to enable cybernetic immortality within 30 years.
Itskov, together with leading Russian specialists in the field of neural interfaces, robotics, artificial organs and systems founded the initiative in February 2011 and worked out a general roadmap with 4 major steps so far. The multi-decade research and development push will try to understand human consciousness and ultimately how to transfer it from human bodies into robotic avatars.
The Russian multi-millionaire indicated that he will formally announce a new corporate entity at an event in... more »
2013-04-07 00:05:34 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 10 +1s)
Shapeshifting House
Way back in 1903, mathematician Henry Ernest Dudeney worked out how a perfect square could be cut into sections and folded into an equilateral triangle. It's a neat trick, but what can we do with it? If you're design team D*Haus Company Limited, you try to live inside it, apparently.
Just put up on Kickstarter, D*Dynamic is a proposed house that changes shape based on that mathematical model. Even if the execution is complicated, the idea actually isn't: it's a house that can rotate and open up--from a square to a triangle--depending on the season. On a beautiful summer day, it can extend windowed walls out to soak up the sunshine. In winter, it can curl up into a cube to stay heated.
"The dissection of the square into four distinct shapes allows it to be rearranged to form the triangle," Daniel Woolfson of the D*Haus Company s... more »
2013-03-24 20:07:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
Popular this week in the Science on G+ Community
For #ScienceSunday
Here are the 6 most popular posts from the last week! Be sure not to miss them yourselves. In no particular order:
A 285 µm racecar, 3D printed at the Vienna University of Technology
via +Onkar Singh Gujral
Mapping a Living Brain, Neuron by Neuron
from +Rich Pollett via +Scientist-Online
Jonas Salk and the Polio vaccine
via +Onkar Singh Gujral
The Amazon Milk Frog
via +Onkar Singh Gujral
Gorgeous baby chameleon
via +Onkar Singh ... more »
2013-03-19 21:40:03 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
As some of you may know, I am putting together a Kickstarter campaign for my Dad's company, Air to Water Technologies. I'm working on the rewards part of the campaign and running into a bit of a wall.
Many are able to give away their product as a reward. We can't. See the giant machine in the photo below? Yeah, we can't give it away as a reward. Well, we could but you really don't want to know how much you'd need to contribute ;)
What we do have is pretty amazing: A machine that creates water out of thin air in areas that have no access to water or their water source is too contaminated to purify. The machine can also be loaded onto the back of a truck to quickly provide aid to areas hit with natural disasters. The very first machine they made created 1,000 gallons of water a day (bigger machines can... more »
2013-03-13 23:16:03 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 24 +1s)
Physics on GPUs
Physics on GPUs Featured within the "Science" theater, this animation is presented by Takahiro Harada, Seiichi Koshizuka, and Yoichiro Kawaguchi from The University of Tokyo in Japan.
At the present time, physically based simulation is widely used in computer graphics to produce animations. Even the complex motion of fluid can be generated by simulation. There is a need for faster simulation in real-time applications, such as computer games, virtual surgery and so on. However, the computational burden of fluid simulation is high, especially when we simulate free surface flow, and so it is difficult to apply fluid simulation to real-time applications. Thus real-time simulation of free surface flow is an open research area
To study the effect the researchers presented a Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) implementation algorithm on GPUs.


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University Of Houston-Victoria
Click here to open a new window to search Spring 2013 – Current Instructor & Course Information
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Spring 2011
Department | MGMT | Course Number | 6351 | Section Number | 23441 |
Name of Course | Mgt & Organizl Behavior | ||||
Name of Instructor | Yu,Chun-Sheng | ||||
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Learning Objectives
As a result of this course, students will
- Apply theories and skills necessary for managers to effectively influence subordinates behavior.
- Comprehend organizational mission, goals, strategic plan and organizational structure and design
- Know how to develop a research paper including APA format, apply and Synthesize the research skills as well as teamwork skills.
- Comprehend Management and OB concepts in areas such planning, organizing, leading, controlling, motivation, decision-making, teamwork and empowerment.
- Analyze and compare main motivation theories and different approaches to decision making.
- Synthesize and evaluate different OB theories.
Major Assignments/Exams
Exams | 45 | ||
Individual Research Paper | 25 | ||
Class Participation | 10 | ||
Group Case Assignment | 20 |
Required Reading
Jones, G.R., & George, J.M., Contemporary Management,7th ed., ISBN 9780078112690.
Robert Perrin, Pocket Guide to APA Style,Updated 3rd ed., ISBN 0495911429.
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2013 Ford Fusion gets mixed review from Consumer Reports
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The 2013 Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan won praise for its handling and sportiness from Consumer Reports, but the magazine's automotive experts faulted the car for poor fit and finish and fuel economy that falls well short of claims on the window sticker.
The magazine said today that other prominent gripes -- namely the MyFord Touch infotainment and controls system -- also kept the new Fusion out of the top of its mid-sized sedan ratings.
Consumer Reports said it bought and tested three versions of the Fusion: an SE model with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, an SE Hybrid and a high-end Titanium model with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine.
The magazine said the Fusion "clings to corners, with quick, decisive turn-in response and well-controlled body lean" and the steering is "ideally weighted, with reassuring road feel."
All three Fusions that were tested "proved enjoyable, balanced, and predictable at their handling limits," Consumer Reports said.
The Titanium version, with slightly sharper handling, is the best-handling mid-sized sedan the magazine has tested, although the Titanium model scored lower overall than some other high-end mid-sized sedans.
"The Hybrid's powertrain is very impressive. It's slick and refined and delivers competitive acceleration. Plus, it squeezes out an eye-popping 39 mpg overall -- the best fuel economy [Consumer Reports] has measured in a mid-sized sedan," it said.
The 2013 Fusion's MyFord Touch infotainment and controls system -- an option on midtrim Fusions and standard in high-trim Titanium models -- is "needlessly complicated and finicky to use," Consumer Reports says. |
But the Fusion Hybrid's fuel economy is considerably less than the EPA test results of 47 mpg overall, city and combined, the magazine noted.
Ford, facing criticism from consumers and others for the fuel-economy performance on some of its models, said earlier this month the Environmental Protection Agency may change its test procedures for calculating the fuel-efficiency of hybrids.
"All versions of the Fusion provide a composed, civilized ride that's as good as that of some cars costing twice as much. We wish the Fusion's EcoBoost engines better complemented its dynamic abilities," Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports, said in a statement.
Ford's two EcoBoost, turbocharged four-cylinder engines fall short in acceleration and fuel economy compared with the rival Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry, the magazine said.
"The 1.6-liter turbocharged four provides decent performance overall but needs to work hard and sounds gruff when revved," the magazine said. "The larger 2.0-liter turbocharged four delivers ample power but lacks the creamy smoothness of competing V-6s while also being slower and less efficient."
The magazine also had more complaints with the Fusion's MyFord Touch infotainment and controls system, which controls audio, climate and communications functions.
The feature -- optional in midtrim Fusions and standard in high-trim Titanium models -- is "needlessly complicated and finicky to use," the magazine said.
The system, also available on other Ford Motor Co. models, has been widely criticized by Consumer Reports, other publications and market research firms such as J. D. Power and Associates.
It also has resulted in a drop in Ford's standings in third-party quality surveys.
Ford has updated the software on the system to repair glitches and has vowed to continue improving the feature.
'A little snug'
The magazine found the Fusion's cabin space "a little snug," compromising the driving position and rear-seat room.
Consumer Reports said it acquired its three Fusion models soon after the car went on sale and discovered several poor-fitting body and trim components.
"The Fusion's interior looks nice and has high-quality materials but we're surprised at the number of fit-and-finish flaws we've found, especially in our pricey Titanium version," Fisher said. "Hopefully, Ford will sort out these flaws soon."
The redesigned 2013 Fusion went on sale in October. The Fusion was the seventh best-selling car in the United States last year with sales of 241,263.
Last week, Ford CEO Alan Mulally told the Automotive News World Congress the company needed to improve new-vehicle launches after several high-profile recalls of redesigned models, including the 2013 Fusion.
"Fusion is delivering beyond expectations with great sales, strong positive customer feedback, and high critical acclaim in the press," Ford said today in a statement. "We also know key drivers for purchase of Fusion are leading fuel economy, excellent driving dynamics and great looks … and in many respects, Consumer Reports seems to agree. On other areas in the report, we continually work to make our products better and take seriously the feedback provided."
The top-scoring mid-sized sedans in Consumer Reports' road tests are now the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, Fusion, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima and Subaru Legacy. All but the Malibu and Fusion are recommended by the magazine.
Among high-end mid-sized family sedans, equipped with V-6, turbocharged or hybrid powertrains, the magazine's top-scoring models are the Camry hybrid, Camry, Accord, Sonata, Legacy, Fusion hybrid, Altima, and Optima. All but the Sonata and Fusion are recommended.
The magazine said it is not recommending the new Fusion because it is too new to have sufficient reliability data.
Results of the Fusion test will be published in the magazine's March issue.
Electric vehicles
Separately, the magazine said it tested the Ford Focus Electric and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Along with the Nissan Leaf, they are the first widely available, all-electric vehicles on sale in the United States.
The magazine said the Focus Electric builds on the "great handling and refinement of the conventional Focus and adds instant, silent power and the second best fuel efficiency Consumer Reports has recorded the equivalent of 107 mpg (or 3.18 miles per kilowatt-hour)."
"The Focus Electric proves that electric cars can be both super-efficient and a lot of fun to drive," Fisher said in a statement.
The Focus Electric is also hampered by a cramped rear seat and frustrating MyFord Touch controls, and a large, lithium ion battery pack that consumes much of the car's "modest cargo space."
The magazine said the smaller i-MiEV squeezed out the equivalent of 111 mpg overall or 3.28 miles per kWh -- the most energy-efficient car Consumer Reports has tested.
"But in almost every other way, the i-MiEV lives up to the lowest expectations you might have of an electric car," Consumer Reports said. "It's slow, chintzy, cramped, and so far off the mark that testers often felt it was closer to being a glorified golf cart than an actual car."
"The Focus Electric costs about $41,000, compared with $33,630 for the i-MiEV, it's definitely the better choice for consumers who want to go gas free. (Both prices are before a $7500 federal tax credit, and other state incentives may apply. There are also inexpensive lease deals for the Focus.)
"Neither vehicle is recommended. Both are too new for Consumer Reports to have sufficient reliability data for them. And the i-MiEV scores too low in our tests."
C-Max review
The magazine also tested Ford's C-Max and found it to be "an appealing hybrid hatchback that packs a lot of room within its compact size.
"Consumer Reports' measured fuel economy is 37 mpg overall," the magazine said. "That's impressive but falls far below the EPA's stated combined city and highway of 47 mpg."
The magazine said the C-Max can't match the rival Prius V's 41-mpg overall fuel economy or generous interior space.
"But the Ford is quieter and much more enjoyable to drive. Handling is agile, with quick and ideally weighted steering, and it rides very comfortably," the magazine said. "Like other Fords, the optional MyFord Touch system is frustrating, but even the standard radio controls are overcomplicated."
The C-Max is rated just below the Mazda5 at the top of Consumer Reports' overall ratings for small wagons, but is too new for the magazine to have compiled reliability data to recommend it.
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Initial thoughts on my new AMD Trinity based desktop: Amazing for the money!
I just put together a system based on the AMD A4-5300 processor, ASRock FM2A75M-DGS mATX motherboard, 8GB of DDR3-1333Mhz RAM, and an Antec ECO 400W power supply. Everything was from NewEgg, and very affordable. This system was built using the slowest of the new AMD Trinity series of processors, and the cheapest AMD A75 chipset based motherboard I could find.
The goal was to load a Linux based operating system, and see how GPU performed under my most demanding graphical application: Minecraft.
For less than $200 shipped (the power supply was on sale when I ordered), I was able to build a system using an existing case, hard drive, and monitor that will run Minecraft at 1920×1080 (full-screen) between 60 and 80 frames per second using Lubuntu 12.10, the "default-jre" package through Lubuntu, and the "fglrx" proprietary driver for the AMD graphics. No other tweaks were made, and all the video settings were left to their defaults in Minecraft.
So far, I am very impressed with the AMD Trinity system I put together for my tests. The UEFI BIOS was very nice to work with, and even has the capability to configure the network interface via DHCP, fetch the latest BIOS version over the internet, download it, and update itself. No operating system needed!
Lubuntu 12.10 runs like a dream. All the hardware appears to be supported, and even without the "fglrx" graphics driver, the video worked perfect during the installation of Lubuntu, and after. It was even quick enough to play Minecraft, but with some noticeable slowdown while running full-screen.
More updates to come as I mess around with this latest desktop systems architecture from AMD!


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Daughter Am I
by Pat Bertram
Price: $4.99 USD. 87420 words.
Published by Second Wind Publishing, LLC on October 13, 2009. .
When twenty-five-year-old Mary Stuart learns she inherited a farm from her recently murdered grandparents -- grandparents her father claimed had died before she was born -- she becomes obsessed with finding out who they were and why someone wanted them dead.
"A delightful treasure hunting tale of finding oneself in a most unlikely way." --Publisher's Weekly


text: Being held in her own mind being forced to live in her very phobia of germs. Skin sheds in patches on the morphing hands.And still she is made to perform dish duty day after day. This daunting task will take her hours just to turn on the water to turn it of to walk away. But with-in the next half hour or so she will start rince-washing the dirty dishes with hot water and soap then wash out the sinks, emptying them out. Once that is done, she will wash the dishes but with some difficulties to which dish is the cleanest to wash first not to dirty the water. She will continue on in that manner until she reaches the really dirty dishes, the ones she believe will cause her to lose these layers of skin AND to those, that will surely kill her, should the dirty water splash on her face! This she will scrub off right straight away.


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Before you say anything, let me acknowledges that yes – I have some nerve giving you a list of the best leftover Halloween candy ideas before Halloween even happens. I'm one step away from being like those stores at the mall that decorate for the holidays before school starts.
But one of the biggest worries we hear from parents is that there are always leftover Halloween goodies. I thought that if I could find some really cool leftover Halloween candy ideas, and get them out to you BEFORE Halloween, maybe you'd feel a little bit better about all the delicious treats in your house.
Mmmmmm…. Crunch bars….
Anyway, over here at Halloween Headquarters we've been combing through magazines and the Internet to come up with some cool ideas for your extra Halloween goodies. Here are our favorites:
- Donate them to soldier overseas. Your local community center or house of worship would probably love to have some festive pumpkin pops to spread some cheer to the men and women who serve in uniform.
- Repurpose them for Thanksgiving. We learned that there was maize at the first Thanksgiving, so why not some Indian corn for this holiday's after dinner treat?
- Freeze them for later. A lot of our customers who buy candy online during the year freeze some of the extra candy to have later. And let's be honest: what's more delicious than a frozen 3 Musketeers bar?
- Teach your kids some cool science. The website Science 2.0 has some really cool science experiments using candy. (Be honest: there's nothing cooler than watching a marshmallow peep explode in the microwave.)
Tell me that's not one of the coolest leftover Halloween candy ideas ever.
Anyway, we're dying to know what kind of neat tricks you have in store for your extra treats this year. Drop us a line in the comments section to tell us what you plan on doing with your Halloween goodies – aside from eating them, of course.


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My wife & I wanted to take an overnight getaway and decided to try the Anniversary Inn. We were in the Phantom of the Opera room, which was great. It has a separate entrance in the back, and is in the basement. The jetted tub was big enough for two, and everything worked great. The blankets and space heater were... More
- Also Known As:
- Anniversary Inn Salt Lake City
- The Anniversary Inn - South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- A Touch of Elegance, a Hint of Adventure. The Anniversary Inn is Salt Lake's most romantic getaway. Each of the 14 rooms is designed around a specific theme. The South Temple location is in the heart of the historic downtown Avenues area of Salt Lake City just a couple of blocks from Temple Square and two shopping malls. Spend the night floating down the Mississippi or sleeping in the Jungles of Africa. If you've never stayed at an Anniversary Inn, you have got to try this place! ... more less


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- What is Hertz On Demand 24/7™?
Hertz On Demand 24/7 is the convenience of renting a car by the hour or day. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – with fuel and insurance included! Create a profile online or download our iPhone app and receive a vehicle access device by mail or pick one up at your local Hertz location. Enjoy 24/7 access to a wide range of vehicles by making a reservation online or on your mobile device. Then simply walk to the car, get in and go!
- How can I contact Hertz On Demand 24/7?
The easiest way to contact us is via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Or you can reach us by phone at (877) 654-4400 or fax at (866) 777-9018. You can also write to us at Hertz On Demand 24/7 Customer Care Center, P.O. Box 26120, Oklahoma City, OK 73126.
- Where can I use the hourly car rental service?
Currently, cars are available in more than twelve major cities across the United States, including over 100 locations in the greater New York City area, as well as a number of locations in Boston, MA, Washington, D.C, Miami Beach, FL and more! Hertz On Demand 24/7 is also available on more than 60 university campuses across North America, in addition to locations in Paris, London, Madrid, Berlin, Melbourne and Sydney with more coming soon!
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Hertz On Demand 24/7 provides a car rental experience and options that the competition cannot match. Here are just a few exclusive benefits of renting with Hertz On Demand 24/7:
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- What types of cars are available?
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- How long after I enroll will I receive my access card or key fob?
Your Hertz On Demand 24/7 access card or key fob will arrive within 5-7 days after creating a profile online or by using our iPhone app. Once a profile has been completed,you will receive a confirmation email notifying you that your vehicle access device is on its way and can expect its arrival by mail within 5-7 days. You may also visit a participating Hertz 24/7 location to pick up an access card or key fob in-store.
- How can I reserve a car?
You can reserve a car online, on your mobile device, or by using our iPhone app at no charge. Reservations may also be completed over the phone through our Customer Care Center, however, a fee of $3.50 will be charged at the time of booking.
- When can I use Hertz On Demand 24/7?
Hertz On Demand 24/7 vehicles are conveniently available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hertz On Demand 24/7 is there for you at any time.
- Is there a limit to the number of reservations I can make?
We need to make sure Hertz On Demand 24/7 cars are available for as many of our customers as possible. Therefore, we limit advanced bookings to a maximum of four reservations per customer at any one time.
- Where can I find the Hertz On Demand 24/7 car for my rental?
Check our locations map online to find the exact spot where your car will be parked. If using the iPhone app, select "Find My Car" in the Reservations menu to see the exact location of the vehicle you reserved. We will also confirm the location of the vehicle in an email and text message within 15 minutes of your reservation.
- How far in advance can I book a Hertz On Demand 24/7 car?
You can reserve a Hertz On Demand 24/7 rental car up to six months in advance.
- How do I get into the car?
Your Hertz On Demand 24/7 vehicle access device acts as your personal key to the car, with around the clock access. Just swipe it across the reader on the windshield to unlock and lock the doors.
- How do I turn the car on?
The ignition key is securely tethered inside the vehicle.
- How do I refuel the car?
Fuel is included in your rate. If you need to refuel, you have two options:
1. Fuel Card
If there is a fuel card in the vehicle (usually found above the sun visor), you are to use that fuel card to pay to refuel it. When using the fuel card, you will be asked for your PIN, which is the last 6 digits of your Customer ID number, and the car's mileage. If you do not know your Customer ID number, scroll to "Fuel" on the screen pad menu and select "Pin Code" for the number.
2. Pay Directly
If the vehicle does not contain a fuel card or you wish to use your own method of payment, Hertz will reimburse you for the cost of fuel needed to refuel the vehicle by issuing a credit to your payment card. To be reimbursed, email the Customer Care Center at email@example.com, attach a copy of your receipt to your email and note the mileage at the time of refueling in your email. A credit will be applied to the payment card in your profile within 48 hours of Hertz's receipt of your email. If the payment card used to refuel is not in your profile, please add it to your profile prior to emailing the Customer Care Center to request reimbursement.
- Can I reserve a vehicle in other countries and cities?
Yes. You can reserve cars online or on our iPhone app in any country or city where we operate.
- What happens if the Hertz On Demand 24/7 car breaks down?
If the car breaks down or you need assistance, you can alert the Customer Care Center by pressing the middle button (near the driver's door) on the screen pad on the dashboard. Shortly after sending the alert, you will receive a call back on the in-car, hands-free communication system. If you would like to contact us by phone, simply dial 1-877-654-4400 and we will sort everything out.
- What is Hertz NeverLost®?
NeverLost is Hertz's customized in-car GPS (navigation system) that gives you turn-by-turn audio and visual driving directions to virtually any destination in North America. You can use the touch-screen display to view the map of your route. Hertz NeverLost® units are available in most Hertz On Demand 24/7 vehicles.
NeverLost will also help you plan your trip in advance with its Online Trip Planning available at www.neverlost.com.
It is available in 10 languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.
- Can I allow someone who is not enrolled in Hertz On Demand 24/7 to drive the vehicle?
No. Any person behind the wheel of a Hertz On Demand 24/7 vehicle MUST have a Hertz On Demand 24/7 profile. If someone who is not enrolled is caught driving the vehicle you reserved, your own vehicle access will be cancelled immediately.
- What if the fuel card does not work or is missing from the vehicle?
The fuel card should always remain inside the vehicle. However, if the fuel card is not available, please fill up the tank as needed using your own method of payment and send a copy of your receipt to email@example.com or by fax at 866-777-9018. We will gladly reimburse you for the cost to fill the tank.
- What if I have a question while on rent about how to use the service?
It's all in the glove box. Wherever the road may take you, our Driver's Guide is there to help. Have a question about using the fuel card? Or how to extend a rental? It's all in the Driver's Guide. Just check the glove box for answers to our most frequently asked questions or contact Customer Care by using the screen pad on the dashboard to request a call back on the hands free, in-car communication system.
- How much does Hertz On Demand 24/7 cost?
Our hourly and daily rates include fuel, insurance, 180 miles per 24 hour period, and 24/7 roadside assistance. Although there is a PlatePlass® transponder unit available in each vehicle, toll charges are not included in your rate, and will be billed to you separately. See Tolls & PlatePass®.
- How will I be charged?
To reserve a car, a valid credit or debit card number must be provided at time of reservation. An authorization is required based on the estimated rental charges. In order to cover incidental charges, such as extra hour charges if the reservation is extended, we require credit approval for up to $140.00 over the total estimated rental charges. When you return your car after a rental, we will charge the credit or debit card you provided for the costs incurred for the rental. An invoice will be emailed to you at the close of each reservation and available for your review online by visiting 'My Account' and clicking on the 'Reservation History' tab and then 'Past Reservations/Receipts'. Any additional charges incurred such as tolls, damages, fines, etc. will be billed to you on a second invoice, separate from your rental charges.
- Is payment secured?
Of course it is. We're part of the Hertz family, so all the security you'd expect when renting with Hertz you can also expect from us. Hertz On Demand 24/7 also follows all appropriate data protection legislation with regards to personal and financial data.
- What methods of payment does Hertz On Demand 24/7 accept?
We accept all major credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, Hertz Charge Card, JCB, Optima Amex and debit cards or check cards issued under a Visa or MasterCard logo that take funds directly from your bank account. The name on the credit card must match the name on the customer profile. Naturally, you will need to have available funds in your account for the estimated charges, plus up to $140 for any incidentals. Hertz On Demand 24/7 will not be liable for any overdraft charges, so it is up to you to ensure that you have sufficient funds in your account. Please note that we do not accept prepaid or store cards that have a Visa or MasterCard logo.
- What other charges might I receive?
Stick to the agreement and you will be amazed at how much you will save against the costs of car ownership. For a listing of the additional charges, see our additional fees below.
Also, please do not smoke in the car, remember to leave the pets at home, and do not remove any of the car items in the car. If you have an accident or the car is damaged, just speak to the Customer Care Center to help sort it out.
- $0.45 cents per mile (after the first 180 miles) per 24 hour period that you keep the vehicle
- Up to a $40 fee will be charged for tickets and violations that have not been resolved on time, plus the cost of the ticket and/or violation
- $25 for returning a vehicle with less than ¼ tank of fuel at the end of the reservation
- $50 if a customer takes or loses a fuel card
- $200 for losing or taking an ignition key
- $45 cleaning fee if vehicle is not left clean and free of trash at end of rental
- $3.50 booking fee for reservations completed over the phone
- If PlatePass is used, you will be charged a service fee of $4.95 for each day of your rental, including prior or subsequent days on which the PlatePass service is not used (capped at $24.75 per rental month) plus incurred tolls at the applicable Tolling Authority's highest undiscounted rate
- Why does Hertz On Demand 24/7 put a hold on my credit/debit card that is more than the estimated rental costs?
An authorization is required based on the estimated rental charges. In order to cover incidental charges, such as extra hour charges if the reservation is extended, we require credit approval for up to $140.00 over the total estimated rental charges. Approval for this additional amount cannot be waived. If authorization for the estimated amount cannot be obtained, the rental will be denied.
Additional authorizations (holds) will also be obtained if the vehicle is not returned on the date/time noted on the Rental Agreement or if the original terms of the rental change which result in additional charges.
- I've returned the vehicle. Why is there still a hold on my credit/debit card?
When the car is returned, a charge for the total amount due is submitted to your credit card company. Depending on the credit card company, there may be a delay between the time the charges are received and when the hold is released. The length of time this takes is not determined by Hertz. Since the card issuer is responsible for releasing authorization holds/funds back to their customers' accounts, you must contact the card issuer directly for assistance.
- Can I smoke in a Hertz On Demand 24/7 rental car?
No. There is no smoking in any of our vehicles.
- Can I transfer my Hertz On Demand 24/7 access to anyone else?
No. Your vehicle access is yours and yours only. Allowing others to use your access is a violation of the membership agreement and could result in the loss of your vehicle access.
- Are there any fees for changing or canceling my reservation?
There are no fees for changing or canceling your reservation, as long as we are notified with at least five minutes notice before the start of your reservation. To modify or cancel your reservation online, visit 'My Account' and click 'Reservation History' to see your upcoming reservations. Then click the 'Change Booking' or 'Cancel Reservation' button to update your current reservation. To modify a reservation using the iPhone app, tap 'Reservations' in the bottom menu and view 'Upcoming Reservations'. Tap the reservation you would like to modify and change information you would like to update or tap 'Cancel Reservation' to cancel your booking.
- Can I take pets in the vehicle?
With the exception of service animals, accompanying a driver or passenger with a disability, animals are not allowed in the vehicle at any time unless they are contained within an appropriate animal carrier. Animals too large for carriers are not allowed in the vehicle.
- Does Hertz On Demand 24/7 provide child seats?
No. Unfortunately, we do not supply child seats in our vehicles. However, if you are driving with a child who requires a child seat, please use your own for the safety of all passengers.
- What if I get towed?
We will pay the towing fine initially, but you will be responsible for the cost, along with an administration charge, any damage to the vehicle, as well as any impound or storage fees beyond the cost of the tow.
- What happens if I return the car late?
It is important to return the car on time, as another customer may be waiting to use it. If you think you are going to be late, and need to extend your rental, please do so by using the in-car screen pad next to the steering wheel and select the length of additional time needed in the vehicle. If the vehicle is available, it's yours to keep for however long you need it. If you need further assistance, please call the Customer Care Center at (877) 654-4400. If you return the vehicle late, you will be charged for the additional time used in 30 minute increments.
- What if the vehicle I rented is dirty?
Each customer is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is left in good, clean condition for the next customer. If the vehicle is dirty, we ask that you contact us to report it. You do have the option of taking the vehicle to the nearest car wash to be cleaned, and we will gladly reimburse you for the wash. Just fax or email your receipt to the Customer Care Center and a credit will be issued to your account.
- Is the insurance included in the rate?
Yes. Insurance is covered in your rate. Review our Terms and Conditions for more information on our Liability Protection.
- Do I have to pay the $250 deductible for damage to or loss of a vehicle?
Yes, you will have to pay a $250 deductible if the car is damaged. If the repair cost is less than this amount, you will only need to pay the lesser amount.
- What is one-way?
Hertz On Demand 24/7 one-way service allows a customer to pick up a car from select Manhattan locations, and drop it off at Newark, JFK and/or LaGuardia airports, and vice-versa. There is no need to return the vehicle to its original pick up location, as traditional car share necessitates, but can drop off the car at one of the airports listed above or select Hertz locations in Manhattan.
- Where can I book one-way trips to and from?
Today, one-way trips can be booked between select Manhattan locations and the three major New York City area airports: LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Airports. Please be sure to reserve your drop off location prior to taking the vehicle on rent.
- Can I book the car in both directions?
Yes, you can book to travel from Manhattan to any of the three major NYC airports, JFK, LaGuardia or Newark International and can also pick up a vehicle from any of these airports to travel into Manhattan.
- How do I book a one-way trip?
You can reserve a one-way vehicle anytime online or by using our iPhone app. Select 'One Way', then choose your preferred pick up and drop off location, date and time for the reservation. Please remember, one way reservations should be made prior to taking the vehicle on rent.
- How much does a one-way rental cost?
The same low, hourly rate for round trip reservations also apply to one-way rentals. This rate does not include taxes, tax reimbursement, additional airport fees and surcharges. Per the Hertz On Demand 24/7 membership agreement, renters are responsible for any tolls they incur during their rental.
- How long can I book the reservation for?
You can book your one-way rental for as little as one hour or as long as thirty days. Just remember that you are responsible for the full amount of your reservation.
- What if my flight is late?
Your vehicle is available for the length of time that you booked it. If you need to extend your booking, please contact our Customer Care Center to arrange an extension on your reservation.
- Where can I park the Hertz On Demand 24/7 vehicle at the airport?
Proceed to the Hertz Rent A Car location at either Newark International, JFK, or LaGuardia airport and you will see Hertz On Demand 24/7 parking spaces clearly marked with signs.
- If I reserve an Electric Vehicle, how do I know that it will be charged when I get there?
Once your reservation has been confirmed, our system will hold the car for you to ensure it is sufficiently charged.
- How do I know what the range is of my Electric Vehicle?
Be sure to check our Vehicle Page to learn the range of the vehicle as well as the mileage of your round trip before confirming your reservation.
- Will running the climate control or the headlights reduce the range of the vehicle?
Yes, running the heat, the AC, or the headlights will reduce the maximum range of the vehicle.
- When driving, how can I tell how much range I have left?
Each vehicle indicates the range either in mileage or a percentage of the remaining battery power. The Nissan LEAF indicates the remaining mileage on the dashboard, while the Smart EV indicates the percentage of remaining battery power. On the Smart EV, for every 10% you have about 7 miles of range.
- If I rent an Electric Vehicle, do I have to return it fully charged?
No, there is a charging station on site and the valet will recharge it for you.
- If I want to take an Electric Vehicle farther than its range, what do I do?
It is not recommended to take an Electric Vehicle farther than its range. However, with careful planning it can be done
Please keep in mind these helpful tips:
1) Map out your route and determine the round trip mileage
2) Your final destination should be within the range of the vehicle
3) Know what your recharging options are ahead of time
- What are my recharging options?
There are two types of recharging options currently available: Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 1 charging cords are provided in the trunk of all Hertz On Demand 24/7 Electric Vehicles. Level 1 charges the vehicle at 110 volts and plugs into a regular three prong outlet. This level of charge is also known as a "trickle charge" because it takes about 15-20 hours to fully charge depending on the battery size.
Level 2 charges the vehicle at 220-240 volts and can fully charge a vehicle in 5 to 8 hours depending on the battery size. Please note that the more charge that is left in the battery, the less time it will take to recharge. For example, if you drive the Nissan LEAF 50 miles, it will take roughly 3.5 to 4 hours to charge back up to 100%.
- When and where can I use a Level 1 charge?
Level 1 charges may be used on trips where you will be parked overnight and have access to a 110 three prong outlet. Please make sure that your destination is within the range of the vehicle.
- When and where can I use a Level 2 charge?
There are over 14 Level 2 charging stations in Manhattan. You may locate these stations by using the Hertz NeverLost® GPS system in the vehicle, or by calling the Customer Care Center to direct you to the nearest station.
- How do I pay for fuel/recharging?
Fuel and recharging are included in your rate. Use the fuel card, above the sun visor, as you would a debit card to pay for gas. You will be asked for your pin, which is your member ID number, and the car's mileage.
- What if I don't have enough charge to return to the Hertz On Demand 24/7 location?
Please contact the Customer Care Center for assistance.
- Does Hertz On Demand 24/7 offer a service to allow me to pay for tolls electronically?
Yes, Hertz On Demand 24/7 offers PlatePass®, which allows tolls to be paid electronically. If you choose to use it, you will avoid delays at toll lanes and be on your way faster. If you use PlatePass®, the credit or debit card that you used for your rental will automatically be charged for tolls incurred at the Toll Authority's highest undiscounted toll rate and the applicable service fee, and you will be able to bypass long cash lanes. PlatePass®, a division of American Traffic Solutions, administers this service for Hertz.
- Where is PlatePass® available?
PlatePass® is currently available on multiple toll roads in various states across the U.S. The PlatePass® service may be used on toll roads administered by the following toll road services:
E-Z Pass For DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV I-Pass For IL, IN EZ Tag/TX Tag For TX Sun Pass/E Pass For FL EXpress Toll For CO FasTrak For Greater San Francisco Bay Area Bridges Good to Go! For SR 520 Bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge ONLY
- How Does PlatePass® Work?
Depending on where you go, PlatePass® works differently.
For E-Z Pass & I Pass toll roads, PlatePass® is used with a toll transponder located within a shield box that is affixed to the windshield below the rearview mirror. To use PlatePass®, simply pull out the transponder from the shield box, so that the toll agency can electronically read the pass. If you don't want to use PlatePass, please make sure the transponder remains fully within the shield box and pay all tolls with cash or your own toll transponder compatible to the toll road.
For all other toll systems on which PlatePass® may be used, the toll road system will automatically read the vehicle's license plate if the vehicle passes through a toll lane without paying the toll with either cash or a compatible toll transponder. There is no device inside the car that needs to be used. If you don't want to use PlatePass®, you must pay all tolls with cash (if a cash option is available) or with your own toll transponder compatible to the toll road.
- How much does the PlatePass® service cost?
If you use PlatePass®, you will be charged a $4.95 service fee for each day of the rental including any days on which PlatePass® is not used, up to a maximum of $24.75 per rental month, plus incurred tolls at the Toll Authority's cash toll rate or highest undiscounted toll rate. PlatePass LLC will automatically charge the credit card used for the rental, typically one-to-three weeks after the rental closes. Processing of charges can at times take up to a month or more. Cash customers will be invoiced by PlatePass LLC. PlatePass® charges will not appear on your invoice for your rental. PlatePass® charges can be viewed at www.platepass.com.


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Event Processing and Streaming Query Engines
August 27, 2010 § 2 Comments
I just went over a nice article in the January issue of the Communications of the ACM, Data In Flight by Julian Hyde (he maintains a great blog by the way). I think that it is a good read for anyone questioning the added value of Event Processing software in general and CEP (Complex Event Processing) in particular.
The author argues successfully that Streaming Query Engines are at the heart of Event Processing applications and quickly recaps their advantages over a relational database, for example, when processing events:
- Event processing is rarely concerned with transactions, as such streaming query engines store queries only, not data, which makes them very efficient
- Streaming query engines are concerned with the latest data and keep very little history in memory: This varies from a few seconds to at most a business day worth of data, which relieves the engine from the need to maintain a persistent storage and support ad-hoc querying – of course this is just the typical usage, not a hard rule
- Streaming query engines process data asynchronously to achieve the highest level of performance
It is worth noting here that stream-oriented languages are just one flavor of event processing languages. IBM WebSphere, for example, uses a rule-oriented language (WebSphere Business Events). Understandably the JBoss offering in this space (DROOLS Fusion) uses a rule-oriented language too. Just to be clear, these two products are event processing software, not BRMS (Business Rule Management System) software. They may use a rule-oriented language to act on events, but they differ from a BRMS product where a) rules are invoked by requests made from within the application (as opposed to event processing where the processing is triggered by the occurrence of events or situations) and where b) rules operate on the various states (see for example http://www.jboss.org/drools/drools-flow.html).
I did not conduct an exhaustive survey but from my own experience I would venture to say that stream-oriented languages are the more popular ones out there to express event processing logic. That's because they naturally lend themselves to express time constructs as a fundamental dimension of event processing. Stream-oriented languages do that by typically introducing time operators to SQL-like languages. Here is a list of a few vendors that went down this route:
The list above gives a flavor of the various Streaming Query Engines out there. There is enough value in the expressiveness of the languages alone to warrant their adoption as opposed to rolling your own half-baked event processing solution based on, say, pattern matching of messages on a bus. As soon as the rate of arrival/dissemination of the messages increases and the need to correlate between various out-of-order messages over variable windows becomes pressing I think that it makes sense to consider an event driven application.