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I agree, a black interior is a bigger challenge to cool, and tinted windows helps as well. Personally, I won't buy an all black interior for that - and other reasons (can't see inside them well).
Having said that: I have extensive real-world 115 degree Las Vegas experience with virtually all makes and models available today. There are few Fords with weak air (Town Car and Fusion are 2), no Toyotas that I have ever found without excellent A/C, and I haven't found a Honda yet with stellar air. One shouldn't have to park in the shade to be cool. A good system should recover reasonable soon regardless. A Ford Explorer will blow Ice Cubes out anytime, if fully charged, as will any Toyota.
Lots of diversity of opinion exists in this topic, because, unlike me, most people have limited experience with multiple cars and makes, unless they rent a lot. A lot also just aren't used to a system that is extraordinary, and think marginal is as good as it gets on a really hot day.
Ok, I have beat this to death. Just saying, IMO, if you live below the snow belt, check out the air for volume and chill before you buy, black inside or not.
(am I the only one who has noticed that since about....oh....2000, the ONLY interior colors offered are various stages of Black to Gray, and Beige? What happened to the old Blue, Red & Green interiors???)0
>what happened to Blue, Red, and Green interiors?>
They died the hideous deaths they deserved?
I remember my sons '88 red velour interior on a LeSabre. Wow, that was horrible.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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speedrazor Posts: 5I have narrowed my choices to Prius C 2, Mazda 3 i Touring, or Elantra..
I'll be test driving soon0
They staged a walkout at the same time as sculptured carpet and olive green & gold refrigerators, and in the interest of good taste, no one apologized and invited them back.
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igozoomzoom Waleska, GeorgiaPosts: 801Actually, Harvest Gold and Avacado Green (thank God) went out of fashion by the late 70s. They were replaced by 'Country Blue', Seafoam Green, Peach and Mauve. (Excuse me for a moment until I stop dry heaving)
My mom's '86 Cutlass Supreme was a great looking car for the day. It was Medium (Battleship) Gray, no vinyl top, chrome rallye wheels similar to the ones on the 442 and raised white letter tires. Then you opened the door and everything was blood red- it was awful.
But Honda had an interior color they called "Red-Brown" that actually looked nice. It was used in the late 80s Accord LXi and some '90-'93 Accord LX/EX models. I also had a '92 Accord EX that was Frost White with Blue interior....it looked like a smurf had exploded inside the car, but I actually got used to it.
Now it's just Black, Gray and Beige or some variation of those on the vast majority of cars. I currently have Black interior and won't even make that mistake again. I live in Atlanta, on summer days when it hits 95 degrees outside, my car is over 120 after sitting parked for a few hours. NOT fun!2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT0
smelterjones Posts: 1Hey pals, I am currently debating between getting a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid from a private party or a 2008 Prius from a dealer. Here are the stats:
2003 Civic:
Private Party
127,000 miles
Brand new IMA battery (saw the receipt for it, just replaced last week)
Warranty has expired
I inspected the car myself, tires looked near-new, car was very clean, no discernible rust. Everything looked fine under the hood, but I don't know much about cars so I'd need to have a mechanic look at it.
2008 Prius:
Certified honda dealership
105,000 miles
Original battery
Five more years/45,000 miles left on warranty
Car was incredibly clean, looked near-new. Bitchin red paint
So obviously the Honda Civic is only worth the price because it has a new battery, but will that battery last a long time? I believe the battery that just crapped out was the original so that's ten years, but will the rest of the car even last that long? With the Prius I will be paying a lot more monthly, but I have more peace of mind and I don't have to waste money having a mechanic look at it. I'm gonna be taking out a loan to pay for most of either one, so is the Prius worth the bigger payments/longer loan term? Thanks guys!0
First, let me say ahead of time, thank you for all input
I've driven a '97 Ford Crown Vic for the last 8 years and it's been great. But it's got maybe a couple weeks left as the rust has made it borderline dangerous. I'm big (6'2", 250lbs), so getting in and out of a Camry, or similar is really a hassle. Here are my questions:
-Domestic or Foreign? I call on all sorts of people at their houses...city people, rural people...is having a foreign car that offensive to some people anymore?
-I can't afford new.
-Is Enterprise Car Sales a good source to buy from?
-For some reason, I've always had, since riding in my friends 2002 Avalon, an infatuation / jealousy of a Toyota Avalon. Roomy, pretty good mileage, etc.,....
-How are they for reliability?
-Also test drove for a day, a Chrysler 300 C back in 1994, BEFORE they were released, and absolutely love that car. We've also rented from Enterprise Chrysler Town & Country vans for our Spring Break trips to Florida from here in Indiana...and loved them...but was that most likely because they were all too 'new' and didn't have enough miles on them to show the flaws?
-I can spend $3,000-$12,000 or so, maybe up to $15,000. However, I don't have good credit (just about 10 pts below 'average' on the FICO score, but our $150,000 house is paid off,s o I guess I could tap into that with a HELOC)...I've never had to purchase a car...always had company cars or bought the CV from family....for $3,000 (his book value) versus the blue book value at the time of $11,800 ...an awesome deal.
-Even though I'm experienced with investments, and even worked for a fleet leasing company for a year as a salesman, I'm intimidated by going to my credit union or local independent car leasing company in the neighborhood.
-Finally, lease or own? As it is used for work, I think leasing is the best option, and if I do a lease, I'd like to keep payments reasonable. However, I am in a commission only business, so the income flow can be feast or famine.
I know, a LOT to digest here...which is why I'm overwhelmed I think. My CV is completely rusted out on the underside, so much so that my mechanic told me he HOPES the car makes it to the end of the month before the front end collapses and would really rather I not drive it at all, but certainly not on the interstate. My rule right now is to do as much of the sales call on the phone as possible, and only drive the CV to go out to get signatures on deals...direct revenue generating. I sell health insurance, life insurance, investment management, etc.,....
-Thanks ahead of time for all input. Help!0
Where to start. First off, of the repairs likely needed for an older car, a battery is the least of your concerns. There are so many much more expensive parts that will need replacing, like, for example, Tires, struts, and coils. Second, $6200 seems excessive for a Civic with that age and mileage. Check used car pricing for your area on Edmunds and Kbb. Finally, have ANY vehicle, even a certified one, checked out by an independent mechanic first. These are both very reliable cars but you should still get them checked. We bought a certified car awhile back that needed new tires. Not bald, so passed the inspection, but definitely worn.
You don't say the price they are asking for the Prius. That could be a good bet because it will definitely be great on fuel economy. But check out its typical used prices too. Did you drive both of them? I imagine the Prius will not sit on the lot very long.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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What about an older large Buick, LeSabre or Lucerne? You're used to a Crown Vic, you will fit in them, they are cheap and cheap to repair. Generally reliable too.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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-Foreign vs domestic really depends on location. Most any metro area nobody will ever say a word. Out in the boonies, particularly midwest....someone might hold it against you. I used to do a lot of consulting work for companies that were GM suppliers...and I always had a GM vehicle available for when calling on them. It was just common courtesy in my book for clients that made up a big part of my income at the time.
-Avalon is a pretty good car. Drives as good/better than a CV and very reliable.
-If an Avalon is a reliable car...a 300C is very close to the opposite. I see the attraction (big, rwd, comfortable) but I'd take another CV before a 300C if I was going to be piling the miles on.
-Reliable transportation you can keep for awhile...I think you can get into something decent for $12k-$15k. I wouldn't go much under $10k and expect much.
-Leasing is rarely a good financial decision EVEN if you can deduct the payments. I can make the numbers work on a $40k vehicle where you invest the cash savings....but otherwise it rarely works out to your advantage. You can buy a $1,000 car and write-off $0.56/mile for tax purposes....and that generally is the way to go on sub $25k vehicles.
Most of the newer Camrys are also pretty roomy...they've gotten bigger and bigger. I had to spend some time in a Lincoln Towncar recently and I wasn't really impressed with the front seat comfort. I'm about 6'2" as well but not as horizontally challenged. I find most any SUV to be far more comfortable than a sedan. Also check out 2010+ Taurus.0
Where to start. First off, of the repairs likely needed for an older car, a battery is the least of your concerns.
Not on a Hybrid, where battery packs can cost thousands of dollars.0
I find most any SUV to be far more comfortable than a sedan. Also check out 2010+ Taurus.
I'd personally look at a 2008-2009 Taurus or Sable. You can get them CHEAP (since they are the old body style), but actually they have more room and the same powertrain than the 2010 Taurus. Most have Sync hands-free, etc.
This car has, by far, the biggest interior of any sedan I've ever been in. You should be able to score a very well-equipped Taurus with under 50,000 miles for $11k-13k depending on equipment. For the record, I'm a big guy (6'5" 210) and like the car as well. The only thing I'd count against it is the lack of a telescoping wheel on the 2008 model my parents have.0
Also, probably worth checking our Civic Hybrid IMA Battery Problems discussion. IIRC, replacing the IMA battery has caused fuel consumption issues for some owners. Not sure, as i'm going off memory, but worth checking out.
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I also had a '92 Accord EX that was Frost White with Blue interior....it looked like a smurf had exploded inside the car,
Made me giggle out loud.
Couldn't remember the exact timing of in-/out-of-fashion colors... my youth is a blur of harvest gold, olive green, peach, and teal-is-the-new-black.
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True, but the Prius battery has a great record. I didn't know Hondas made hybrids that far back!'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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...or was that just a crossover from the previous Taurus to the new Taurus?0
Their first hybrid was the Insight, in the late 1990s. They debuted a Civic Hybrid in 2003.
Battery replacement isn't about whether or not it's faulty, it's about the wear. Just like your cell phone battery eventually won't hold a charge for as long as it once did, hybrid battery packs also deteriorate over time.0
See my post (3327) about it. Good cars, decent tech, plenty roomy. Better mileage than a midsize SUV as well. The Taurus involve a good bit more than a name change, although the look wasn't drastically different. They upgraded the engine to the same basic 3.5L still used in the Taurus, a big change from the 3.0L offered in the 500 (60 more horsepower). The Taurus also offered Sync, and improved interior trim.0
The 500 and the '08/'09 Taurus are similar (pretty sure) the same. Just a name change. The '10 is a totally different vehicle and much improved in my book, but I'm sure the 500/Taurus are quite a bit cheaper.0
True, but one has been replaced and the Prius is only 5 years old. They have an excellent long-term record. My point was that the battery isn't the only thing to look at in a used car, even a hybrid.'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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I just went through the process of choosing a new car (i.e. a used car that's new for me). I thought I'd post some tips from what I learned.
The last time I actively shopped for a car was April 2010. Then, I was aiming to lease a good new car for as little per month and out of pocket as I could. And after scouring ads for several days, sending emails and making phone calls, and doing some hard negotiating, I found what I thought was a good deal: $179/month with only first payment up front for a 2010 Sentra 2.0S.
Now that car is nearly off lease, and I will buy it out and let my daughter use it through college (it's only $11k; where else can you find a pristine 2010 Sentra with only 26k miles for $11k?). So I needed a car for me. I was going to get a new car, a small hatch like a Mazda3i or Focus SE or Elantra GT, but then I needed to replace the roof on my house. :-( So I reset my sights on a good, inexpensive used car.
What I wanted was something for no more than about $7k before TT&L, a smallish hatchback with a stick, fun to drive, good fuel economy, power package, cruise, remote entry, and ABS. Then I checked with my bank, and in order to get their 2.75% financing for up to 5 years, I needed to get a 2003+ MY with less than 150k miles.
With those parameters in mind, I started my search, focusing on cars like the Elantra GT/GLS hatch and Mazda3 hatch. I soon discovered that I'd need to broaden my search, as there were few of those cars available, let alone that met my criteria. So my new focus group was: 2003-7 Accord, 2003+ Civic (EX for 2003-5 for the ABS), 2003+ Elantra, 2006 Accent (ABS standard), 2004+ Mazda3, 2003+ Mazda6. (Note: please do not reply with "You should have also looked at Car-X and SUV-Y"; I like what I like. You need to choose something YOU will like.)
Then I spent several frustrating but enlightening days searching for cars, on Saturdays and weekdays "in my spare time". A few things I learned:
* There are very few really good, inexpensive cars out there. By "good", I mean something worth a dealer's retail price (I decided to shop only from dealers, although I did check out some private party ads--didn't see anything to make me take a look.)
* Those few really good, inexpensive cars get sold VERY quickly. How quickly? Several times I saw a "new" online ad for a car; I immediately contacted the dealer via IM chat or phone--and the car was already sold or had a pending contract. So you have to act quickly if you see a car you like.
* The market is so strong, some dealers think they can publish an ad the moment they get the car in trade. Meaning it hasn't been cleaned up, detailed, fixed etc. So you go to drive the car, and it's dirty, beat up (at full retail price for "Excellent" condition!), stuff doesn't work or rattles around (e.g. bad front suspension on a Mazda3 that otherwise was a nice car). Some dealers, however, take care to properly prep a car and fix it up before offering it for sale. I was lucky to find a car at one of those dealers.
* Be ready to stretch your criteria. I had to stretch mine quite a bit... started considering non-hatchbacks, automatics, more than 150k miles, etc.
* Build a relationship with your lender and they'll help you. I've done business with the bank where I got financing for my car for several years--saving account, several car loans. They know me, and know I'm a dependable customer. So when I found a car outside their underwriting guidelines, they still gave me the preferred interest rate anyway.
So, after many days of frustration, I decided late Monday afternoon to check the online ads one more time... even though I had already done it a couple hours before. I saw a new ad, for a 2005 Mazda6i Sport hatchback, no photos (ad was really new), 159k miles, automatic, for $4,880. I figured, how great could this car be for less than $5k, but it was for a car I really liked, the rare Mazda6i Sport hatch, and it had ABS, 6 airbags, etc. So I immediately called the dealer and talked to a sales rep. Yes, the car was still there; it was still being detailed but otherwise ready to go. Could I come by in an hour (after dinner) and drive it? Sure. So I ran over there (Infiniti dealership a few miles away) and was introduced to one of the sharpest 2005-anything I've ever seen. Almost perfect inside and out ("traded by a lady" I was told). Biggest flaw was a hole in the floor mat under the gas pedal (high heels?). Took it for a drive. Drove great, especially for a car with 159k miles. Dealer had given the car a complete check-out (I saw the report) and put in new brakes, oil change, replaced a few bulbs, new Infiniti wipers etc. No leaks. Fresh 17" Michelins. Saw the Carfax, which indicated regular maintenance at local dealerships. Rest of Carfax was clean.
I really wanted this car!
Sat down with the sales guy to negotiate. Showed him the Black Book price (a little under their asking price, but Black Book was for "Clean"--this was more than "Clean" and I knew it). After a bit the sales rep interrupted me, politely, and said, "This car is only $4900. That's the price. If you want to buy one of those $60,000 Infinitis, I'll be glad to haggle with you". OK. I knew it was a good price. :blush:
Left my deposit (on CC), next morning went to my bank to arrange financing, got a check for all but a few hundred $ of the total at 2.75% for 4 years, and went back to the dealership to pick up the car. Sales rep said it would be a few minutes, they were still prepping the car. Holy c*** I thought, the car looked great last night! What else are they doing to it?? When I got to the car, it sparkled. Now I just need a new set of mats!0
It's hard to lease a used car. Not impossible if the car is still very new, but still hard. Don't recommend it if you drive much either.0
No, you need to have your head examined. You bought your old Sentra for $11 to give to a child, and are buying a 4 yr older unknown car worth half as much for yourself? Why does our generation feel obligated to sacrifice more for our kids so that they never experience sacrifice for themselves? I did it too, am still paying for it with 2 spoiled adult kids, 4 spoiled Grandkids, one of whom is pregnant at age 13 with my first great grandchild. I should have made them buy their own cars like I did.0
Why does our generation feel obligated to sacrifice more for our kids so that they never experience sacrifice for themselves?
Why do you care how I choose to spend my money? :confuse:
I am blessed to have the financial means to help my 3 kids get through college without debt, and with what will be by graduation an old car. After that, I've let them know they're on their own financially... don't expect anything more from dad and mom (well, probably will need to ante up some for my daughter's wedding), and don't expect any inheritance because we plan to spend it all or give it to worthy causes before we go.
My entire college at a private university cost $10,000. Now $10,000 will hardly pay for one semester at the state university my middle child is going to. When he's not in school (including summer classes), he works two jobs. He works part time during school, although he's taking a heavy load of classes to graduate in 4 years instead of the 5 years that is normally required for his major. I'm glad to be able to help him out... as I was glad to help his older brother, who has been 100% on his own financially since he graduated. And as I'll be glad to help my daughter.
And BTW... I love driving that 2005 Mazda6i Sport. It's a heckofa lot better looking than the Sentra. Handles great. Flexibility of a hatchback. But it has 160k miles on it. I'd rather have my daughter drive the more reliable car, one with better FE to stretch her gas money more (she works, but doesn't make quite as much as I do), one that's easier to park. A car that will last her through college and beyond. It's my money, and I can do what I want with it.
FWIW, the Sentra is mine until my daughter graduates from college... then I'll give her the title as her graduation gift. The car will be 8-9 years old then. Until then, it's my car and if she wants to use it she does so under the rules my wife and I set for her.0
You put your story out there. I assumed you were looking for feedback.0
This is a discussion about choosing a car, not about your regret over how you spoiled your kids.0
(it's only $11k; where else can you find a pristine 2010 Sentra with only 26k miles for $11k?).
Just because I'm that curious, I did find that you can in-fact buy a 2010 Sentra with less than 40,000 miles for under $12,000, retail. This is before dickering. However, there's a lot of comfort in a car that you drove and maintained as opposed to wondering who might've abused a used car.
http://www.getauto.com/2010/nissan/sentra/sedan/new-york/grand-island/2010-nissa- - n-sentra-details_406417320
New York, eh? Not too bad, only about 1000 miles away from me.
I just did a search within 500 miles and found one 2010 Sentra for sale under $12,000, a base model with CVT with 29k miles, for only $10.7k. So if I'd like to step down to a base model instead of an S, get a car with more miles on it, and have an uncertain usage and service history, plus go all the way to Chicago (800 mile round trip) to get the car, I could save a few hundred bucks.
Or I could drive 6 miles to my local Nissan dealer, give them a check, and drive away. I think I'll take that route.0
Or I could drive 6 miles to my local Nissan dealer, give them a check, and drive away. I think I'll take that route.
Agree completely.0


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Two consecutive strong regular seasons have led to a resurgence for the Pilgrim girls' soccer program, which has finished as the No. 3 seed in Division II each of those years.
But the resurgence has also come with disappointment, as the heavily favored Pats have failed to get out of the quarterfinal round of the playoffs in either season. They lost 2-1 to sixth-seeded Mount St. Charles in 2010, and then dropped a 2-0 contest to No. 6 Mt. Hope last year.
With 27 combined wins over the last two seasons, the next step is to grab a win in the postseason and establish itself as a legitimate contender within the division.
As a program that hasn't won a playoff game since it won the Division I championship in 2000, a veteran Pilgrim team is optimistic that the time is now to keep up its regular season success, and then add to it in the playoffs.
"I'm expecting another good year," Pilgrim head coach Mike Weber said. "I'm expecting to fight for a championship – I'm hoping. With the talent level that we have, it's within their reach."
If Saturday was any indication, the Pats are already playing like a team on a mission.
Competing in the Warwick Vets Fall Soccer Tournament, Pilgrim knocked off Division I Toll Gate 1-0 in its first game and then beat D-I Vets 4-0 in the finals to claim the championship.
"This tournament last weekend was a good start, a good stepping stone," Weber said. "I said to them before the last game, 'Play this like you were playing for the Division II championship.' They came out guns blazing."
The root of the team's optimism is tied to its returning talent, which it has in droves.
At the striker spot, scoring shouldn't be a huge issue with three returners poised to carry the load. Senior captains Megan Sullivan and Talia D'Ambruoso headline the list, while sophomore Katie Vieria should take another step forward after a strong freshman campaign.
"Between Meg Sullivan, Talia D'Ambruoso and Katie Vieira, we should be able to put goals on the board," Weber said. "They're going to score because they're just so talented."
In the midfield, depth is a slight concern but Weber is confident in the girls that will be on the field.
Seniors Nicole Starkey and Niocole Beneduce and junior Haley McCusker are all penciled in as starters. Junior Jen King will also help out.
"That's a pretty solid base to start from," Weber said.The way Beneduce throws the ball, it's another offensive weapon."
Starkey is currently out with an injury after colliding with a Toll Gate player during Saturday's game, leaving a gash on Starkey's forehead. She received three staples in her head, but Weber is hoping she won't be out for too long.
"I don't know how long she'll be out," Weber said. "We don't play until the sixth, so it gives her a little bit of time. She came in in great shape, so if it's a week or so it's not really going to hurt her all that much."
The Pats' defensive unit is the most inexperienced part of its team, yet it still has some key players from a year ago back in the fold.
One of those players is senior captain Heather Wolfenden. Wolfenden served as a captain last year as a junior, and is instrumental to the defense. However, she tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in her knee over the spring, and is still doing rehab.
She is hoping to come back towards the end of August or beginning September, which would be roughly six months after the injury.
"That would be amazing," Weber said. "To get her back would really solidify the defense."
In the meantime, Pilgrim will make due. Senior Talia Geremia will be the starting stopper after playing behind senior Amanda Ruggieri last year.
Behind her, at sweeper, senior Erica Hammond returns to the fold and serves as a stabilizing presence.
"She's just rock solid," Weber said. "She controls the back."
Flanking her will be junior Claire Birney on one side, and Haley Buco on the other, along with Michaela Giuttari and freshman Olivia DeLuca.
Giuttari will help the team for a month before heading to a school in New Hampshire designed to help her improve her hockey skills.
It's a tough situation for the Pats, but they're happy to at least get her for the month.
The goalie spot is still up for grabs at the moment, with incumbent Kayleen Murphy and freshman Hanna page vying for time. Murphy, a senior captain, also has the ability to play defense, and she'll likely be used in both roles.
She adds to the list of important seniors on the team.
"It's a good situation to be in because there's a lot of seniors, and they've had a lot of time on the field over the years," Weber said.
The goal, then, is to send those seniors out with a final season to be proud of.
It's still early, but Weber knows that with that senior class – as well as a stockpile of talented underclassmen – this might be as good a chance as any to finally get over the hump in the playoffs.
"They remember [the playoff loss last year], but they're not dwelling on it," Weber said. "Obviously you've got to fight through Exeter-West Greenwich, with back-to-back state championships. I'm hoping for another good year."
Pilgrim opens the regular season on Thursday, September 6 at North Smithfield at 7 p.m.


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Biz Kid$ "Building and Growing A Business" From start-up on up! Follow the Biz Kids as they learn the necessary steps for organizing, staffing, training, and building a new business. You will see how effective communication increases morale and makes the business grow. As always, you'll meet some individuals who have successfully built their businesses. D
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The Electric Company "Spooky Summer Soiree" For the yearly Spooky Summer Soiree costume party, The Electric Company decides to dress up as animals dressed as monsters. Jessica and Marcus don't have their costumes yet, and Annie Scrambler, with the help of Gilda, has bought all of the costumes at the discount costume store. Marcus and Jessica hit the neighborhood sidewalk sales to find what they need while staying within their budget. D
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Cyberchase "Model Behavior" The kids use models to stop Hacker from cracking open the glass Skywall using a Witch's voice.G
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Roast Beef Dinner" Chris visits the local butcher to learn about top sirloin. Then, Bridget shows Chris how to make affordable Roast Beef and Whipped Potatoes. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen's tips and techniques for cooking with salt. D
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Pati's Mexican Table "Mexican-Style Kids' Party" Fun, kid-friendly and (mostly!) finger food that you'd find at a children's party in Mexico, adapted for American parties at home. A special guest shows up to make dessert! Crazy Corn; Chicken Flautas; Chocolate and Cajeta Cupcakes. D
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Christina "Wake Up and Smell The Toast" It's time, people. Enough excuses; enough procrastinating. It's time to take control of your health by controlling what you put in your mouth. D
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Ask This Old House "Insulating Ductwork/Maintaining Clothes Washers And Dryers" Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Cortland, Illinois, to learn how corn is harvested and then to help a homeowner insulate his ductwork. Then, Richard, along with host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and general contractor Tom Silva, asks "What is it?" Afterward, Kevin learns how to maintain clothes washers and dryers. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Rome: Back-Street Riches" Rick explores back lanes and unheralded corners of the city. He ventures into the crusty Trastevere district, visiting the Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches as he uncovers charms of hidden Rome.G
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Equitrekking "Spain" Equitrekking host Darley Newman rides at Cortijo El Esparragal, an estate and working farm outside of Seville that dates back to the Bronze Age. On prize-winning Andalusians, Darley learns the purpose and history of the Spanish Vaquera style of riding. Next, she enjoys a sunset ride outside of Segovia and visits the castles and Roman aqueducts in this central region. D
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Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Roast Beef Dinner" Chris visits the local butcher to learn about top sirloin. Then, Bridget shows Chris how to make affordable Roast Beef and Whipped Potatoes. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen's tips and techniques for cooking with salt. D
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Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "From Lobster to Chocolate Clams: A Delicious Feast in Magdalena Bay" Rick and local guide Luis Garduno of REDTours venture out on a skiff to learn about sustainable fishing on Magdalena Bay. They catch up with local lobster fishermen and learn about sizing lobsters. Then they watch as clam divers haul up the local chocolate clams from the bottom of the bay. D
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Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Pumpkin Patch Dinner" The Pences visit a pumpkin patch to harvest their favorites for pumpkin curry soup and pumpkin cookies served with hot apple pie drinks.G
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Luxury SUV Deals: May 2014
Searching for a new luxury SUV can be quite a chore, given the large number of choices on the market. Fortunately, we can help you narrow down your search to the models with the best special offers and incentive. That's all thanks to our list of luxury SUV deals, which includes the best interest rates, lease payments and cash-back offers among today's best luxury SUVs.
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a midsize luxury SUV that offers high-end equipment and a lot of modern technology. In May, shoppers interested in the MDX can opt for one of three deals Acura is offering on the crossover. For lease shoppers, there are two deals available: one that offers a 36-month term with payments from $459 per month after $3,499 down at lease signing, and another that requires nothing down but increases payments to $550 per month. Qualified shoppers interested in financing an MDX can also do so with interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 36 months.
The BMW X3 is a sporty compact SUV that slots between the entry-level X1 and the midsize X5 in BMW's growing crossover lineup. In May, BMW is offering the X3 with two incentives: one for shoppers interested in financing, and the other for drivers looking to lease. For qualified finance shoppers, BMW is offering 3.19 percent interest for up to 36 months on all 2014 X3 models. Lease shoppers also get a good deal: They can get a base-level X3 xDrive28i for 36 months with payments from $419 per month after $4,144 down at lease signing. Drivers interested in getting a little more power can upgrade to the xDrive35i for just $50 more per month and $300 more down at lease signing.
Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti JX crossover is renamed QX60 for the 2014 model year. No matter what it's called, the 3-row SUV is a good deal in May thanks to enticing lease rates from Infiniti. Through the end of the month, the brand is offering two impressive deals on the QX60. Shoppers looking for a 2-wheel-drive model can get a 36-month lease with payments from $469 per month after $3,499 down at lease signing. Meanwhile, those who need all-wheel drive can add the feature for just $300 more up front and no increase in the monthly payment.
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Mercedes M-Class
The Mercedes M-Class is a midsize luxury crossover that offers ample power, available all-wheel drive and a family-friendly Mercedes-Benz experience. In May, the V6-powered ML350 also offers three excellent deals for shoppers eager to get behind the wheel of their next luxury SUV. The best lease offer is for a rear-wheel-drive ML350, which starts at $599 per month for 36 months after $4,893 down at lease signing. For shoppers who need all-wheel drive, Mercedes offers the feature for an extra $20 per month and an extra $500 down at lease signing. Finally, qualified drivers looking to finance an M-Class can get 2.99 percent interest for up to 72 months on all ML350 models.
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Range Rover Evoque
The Range Rover Evoque is a stylish compact SUV with a modern interior, 4-cylinder power and more off-road abilities than most luxury-SUV rivals. Shoppers interested in a 2014 Evoque can get an excellent lease deal this month, as Mercedes is offering the SUV with a 36-month term and payments from $429 per month after $2,995 down at lease signing. Qualified drivers who would rather finance can also get a good deal this month, as Land Rover is offering 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on all 2014 Range Rover Evoque models.
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What it means to you: We've rounded up some of today's best luxury SUV deals on a few of our favorite new models.


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Robin Roberts Talks About Her Father, Tuskegee Airman Colonel Lawrence Roberts

Watch Good Morning America's Robin Roberts discuss her father, Colonel Lawrence Roberts, a Tuskegee Airman.

Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America
Ira Berlin is a professor of history at the University of Maryland and winner of the 1999 Bancroft Prize in American History. His talk draws upon Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America in tandem with Remembering Slavery: African-Americans Talk about Their Personal Experiences of Slavery and Emancipation.
Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship, and Community in the Southwest Borderlands
James F. Brooks, Director of the School of American Research Press, is author of Captives and Cousins: Slavery, Kinship, and Community in the Southwest Borderlands (2002), which won the Frederick Douglass Book Prize, the Bancroft Prize, and the Francis Parkman Prize. Using a regional approach, Professor Brooks explores the complex stories of captivity and slavery that followed the spread of capitalism and colonialism in North America.
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The Origins of the Cold War
The Cold War was more than the product of post-World War II tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union argues John Lewis Gaddis, Robert A. Lovett Professor of History at Yale University. Rather, it was the product of events extending all the way back to the 1830s, when Alexis de Tocqueville predicted that Russia and the United States would become the world's foremost powers. In this lecture, Gaddis examines U.S.-Soviet relations from the nineteenth century through the end of World War II, tracing the myriad causes of the Cold War.


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Welcome to REACH US SEA-CEED
South Eastern African American Center of Excellence in the Elimination of Disparities in Diabetes)
The purpose of REACH US: SEA-CEED is to eliminate health disparities related to diabetes prevention and control and to prevent and reduce risks and complications related to hypertension, stroke and amputations in African Americans at risk or with diabetes in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia with African American populations greater than 20%. The coalition is focusing on policy and systems and the related behavioral health areas of physical activity and nutrition.
The SEA-CEED community action plan addresses geographic areas with high disparities, builds on the success of previous REACH coalitions, capitalizes on a broad network of academic and community partners, applies community based participatory action principles and evidence based guidelines, and works at the local, state, and multi-state levels, and with CDC.


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After a gap of more than 12 years, a sequel to the international martial arts hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is being readied – but without the participation of the original's director, Ang Lee.
A report on Deadline.com suggests that the Weinstein Company are moving ahead with the follow-up after settling a rights row over the source material, the five-strong series of the Crane-Iron novels by Chinese writer Wang Dulu, who died in 1977. Crouching Tiger was based largely on the fourth in Wang's series, while the sequel will be based on the fifth, titled Iron Knight, Silver Vase.
According to the report, John Fusco, writer of Jet Li's The Forbidden Kingdom, has been hired to write the script, and producer Harvey Weinstein has approached veteran Hong Kong director Ronny Yu – best known for The Bride With White Hair – to take the reins.
The suggestion is that the sequel will centre on Yu Shu Lien, the character played by Michelle Yeoh in the first film – although according to the plot summary provided by Yeoh herself on her website, the central character in Iron Knight, Silver Vase is Yu Jiao Long (played by Zhang Ziyi).
In any case, Fusco says that, as with Lee's film, material will be drawn from elsewhere in the pentalogy. "This introduces a new generation of star-crossed lovers, and a new series of antagonists in a battle of good and evil … It's so vast and rich, and I found characters from the second and third books in the series to create a most interesting stew while being as true to the source material as I could be." No word is forthcoming as to whether any of the actors from the film will be returning for the sequel.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon remains the highest-grossing non-English-language film at the US box office, having taken more than $128m. It also won the Academy Award for best foreign-language film in 2001.


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BAKER � In a scene repeated thousands of times in the small gym, former Baker School basketball star Chad Donley gracefully fires up a jump shot and the ball gently tickles the bottom of the net as it goes through the hoop Friday afternoon. Donley estimates that he spent close to 5,000 hours shooting baskets in Baker�s gym.
BAKER � In a scene repeated thousands of times in the small gym, former Baker School basketball star Chad Donley gracefully fires up a jump shot and the ball gently tickles the bottom of the net as it goes through the hoop Friday afternoon.
Work ethic
Donley estimates that he spent close to 5,000 hours shooting baskets in Baker�s gym.
"I got here when I was in the fourth grade, but I didn't take basketball seriously until my seventh grade year," Donley said. "I'd say I spent at least about two hours a day since my seventh grade year in the gym shooting baskets."
Gator basketball coach Mike Martello joked about Donley's unsurpassed work ethic and desire to get better.
"I really made a mistake when I gave him my phone number because every weekend he would call me and ask, 'Coach, can we get in the gym? Coach, can we get in the gym?'" Martello said. "By the time he became a sophomore I was so thankful that he finally got his driver�s license so he could drive himself to get in the gym. His work ethic is what made him what he is."
Donley � a Division I basketball player at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. � just completed his first year at the school. Even on his break between the spring and summer semesters, Donley was working on getting better.
For the most part, Donley was happy with his first season with the Flames. The year�s highlight came when Liberty came out of nowhere to win the Big South tournament championship and secure a spot in the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.
"It was a definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience coming from where we were to win our conference tournament and make it to the NCAA tournament � you can't duplicate that," Donley said.
Trailblazing Gator
Martello said he can't find another Baker player who has played in the Division I tournament.
"Division I basketball players are very few and far between," he said. "We've done a little research here going back 40 years. And Chad, as far as we can find, is the only basketball player from Baker to play in the NCAA tournament."
But playing some isn't enough for Donley, who attended Northwest Florida State College for two years before heading north. Donley red-shirted his first year with the Raiders and has two years� eligibility left at Liberty.
Donley said there was always something to work on to get better at the Division I level. He continues to improve on his ball handling ability and physical training so he can create his own shot in a one-on-one situation.
"My coach said I'm a really good shooter so I didn't need to shoot much," Donley said.
Along with ball handling, Donley knows he needs to bulk up and add weight to his 170-pound frame.
Donley returns to Liberty on June 7 for the summer semester. He will work on staying ahead in the classroom and will log countless hours on the court to improve for the 2013-2014 Liberty basketball season.
Martello has no doubt that Donley will make the most of his talent and every opportunity he's given � just as he has so many times before.
"He showed what you can do with a great work ethic and not a whole lot of talent," Martello said. "I mean, he's a talented young man, but he really created a lot of his skills from hard work,
"He epitomizes what we hope kids in our basketball program aspire to do. And that's to make it to the highest level and achieve that kind of success."
Randy Dickson is the Crestview News Bulletin�s sports editor. Email him at email@example.com, tweet him @BigRandle, or call 682-6524.


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Chris Brigham — a graphic designer with a knack for woodworking and building things — has a new design for bicycle storage that takes the cake for sophisticated options for small space cycle storage. His Bike Shelf features a groove for your bike frame and a ledge for storing a helmet and gear or anything else.
Shown here in solid walnut, Chris is open to taking orders for your own custom BIke Shelf at his site,
Knife & Saw. Walnut shelves are $300 and Ash shelves are $275 — more info: Knife & Saw | Bike Shelf Pricing.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 19, 2011 – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.60 billion in orders in April 2011 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.98, according to the April Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 0.98 means that $98 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the month.
The three-month average of worldwide bookings in April 2011 was $1.60 billion. The bookings figure is 1.1 percent more than the final March 2011 level of $1.58 billion, and is 10.8 percent above the $1.44 billion in orders posted in April 2010.
The three-month average of worldwide billings in April 2011 was $1.63 billion. The billings figure is 1.6 percent less than the final March 2011 level of $1.66 billion, and is 27.4 percent more than the April 2010 billings level of $1.28 billion.
"The continued pace of orders for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment coupled with a slight decline in billings moves the book-to-bill ratio toward parity," said Daniel Tracy, senior director of Industry Research and Statistics at SEMI. "Current order and spending activity is aligned with announced 2011 capex plans."
The SEMI book-to-bill is a ratio of three-month moving averages of worldwide bookings and billings for North American-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Billings and bookings figures are in millions of U.S. dollars.
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The data contained in this release were compiled by David Powell, Inc., an independent financial services firm, without audit, from data submitted directly by the participants. SEMI and David Powell, Inc. assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the underlying data.
The data are contained in a monthly Book-to-Bill Report published by SEMI. The report tracks billings and bookings worldwide of North American-headquartered manufacturers of equipment used to manufacture semiconductor devices, not billings and bookings of the chips themselves. The Book-to-Bill report is one of three reports included with the Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS).
SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.semi.org.
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That's essentially the prescription of the Social Media in the Public Sector Field Guide by Ines Mergel and Bill Greeves. "To be clear, we are not suggesting a three-ring, no-holds-barred circus act at your service counters," the authors write, recommending "an innovative yet measured approach" to taking advantage of what social media has to offer. Their field guide provides a grand tour of the essential characteristics of social media and the most important sites and formats, along with details on government-specific concerns related to records retention, disclaimers and comment policies.
I had spoken with Greeves a few months prior to the publication of this book about archiving concerns in particular. Because social media posts are generally treated as public records, just like memos or constituent complaints, government agencies who make themselves available through blogs or Facebook pages need to be sure to capture not only what they publish but the comments and other feedback it generates.
Greeves is the chief information officer for Wake County, N.C. and has more than 12 years of experience in government technology leadership. In 2012, Greeves was named the most social government CIO in the U.S. by the Public CIO magazine. He is also the founder of the MuniGov 2.0 community for sharing best practices.
Mergel is assistant professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University and also keeps a blog on social media in the public sector. The field guide is a companion to Mergel's Social Media in the Public Sector, a more formal peer reviewed academic text on the topic. I've only skimmed that one so far, but I can see it offers some distinct and perhaps more in-depth information. Still, the field guide stands alone as an introduction with lots of practical information. The authors say the field guide is particularly intended to provide all the basics for those who might be taking on social media management as a new role. I found myself dog-earing and marking up pages so I could find my way back to key insights.
Although many of the concerns of government agencies also apply to businesses, the authors note, "Government agencies rarely have the luxury of appealing to niche markets or captive audiences. Generally, by the nature of their mission, governments have to be all things to all people."
Criticizing government is also such a popular citizen pastime that government officials can be forgiven for asking why they should hang out a "kick me" sign by exposing themselves to social media. But just as product companies have discovered, if you don't provide the outlet for criticism, there are plenty of other places for social media users to express it. At least if you are part of the conversation, you have the opportunity to respond and perhaps correct rumors or other misinformation. Like the customers of a business, the constituents of government agencies have an unprecedented opportunity to make themselves heard, and they expect to be listened to.
Blogs and social media accounts are only effective when they allow and encourage commenting and discussion. To maintain a civil tone, you will want to have a comment policy stating what is acceptable, mostly for purposes of justifying the deletion of truly offensive material such as profanity. However, the authors say it's more often than not a mistake to delete citizen input. For example, in 2011 New York State Sen. Joseph Robach saw his Facebook page flooded with comments about his position on gay marriage -- an uproar that only intensified following a heavy-handed purge of all public comments from the page. "This action, taken without notice or explanation, left the senator's constituency feeling disrespected and with concerns that the incident violated their freedom of speech," the authors say.


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In applying to colleges, there are many dates to remember along the continuum to admission.
However, from a financial aid perspective, March 2 is THE essential date to mark on your calendar.
The priority deadline for filing your FAFSA is March 2. If you are applying for a Cal Grant from the state of California, you MUST file your FAFSA and GPA verification by then. Your high school may submit a GPA verification form to the state on your behalf. Check with your school's counseling office to confirm that it is sent by March 2.
If you are not applying for the Cal Grant, you may still submit your FAFSA after March 2, however you will not receive a financial aid award until your FAFSA is filed.
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