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I am a 35 year old female and have been on high doses of Glucophage to combat my PCOS for two and one-half years now. I have lost over 50 pounds, and I feel great most of the time. However, I have noticed that my blood sugar and insulin test results have gone down over time. For so long, I thought that everyone just felt tired all the time, and never really paid any attention to when I would get dizzy and weak. I bought a home test and was surprised to see that during my periods of weakness my glucose is in the 30s and 40s mg/dl [1.7 and 2.2 mmol/L]. I know one of the selling points of Glucophage is that it does not lower blood sugar in normal circumstances, but I worry that it is happening to me. My last fasting glucose was 43 mg/dl [2.4 mmol/L] and my insulin was 4. What should I do?
Glucophage [metformin] is sometimes used for insulin resistance accompanied with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), as you describe you are doing. It generally results in lowering of elevated insulin levels, and can help with weight loss in this situation. It lowers elevated glucose by improving insulin sensitivity, but does not generally lead to hypoglycemia.
However, it sounds as if you are having episodes of low blood sugar, which may be causing your spells of weakness and dizziness. Although it may be normal for some people, especially women, to have glucose levels as low as 40 mg/dl [2.2 mmol/L] without symptoms, if you are weak and dizzy only when your glucose level is this low, hypoglycemia is likely the cause of your symptoms.
I would recommend cutting down on the dose of Glucophage. While it may not be directly causing hypoglycemia, it may be that you do not need such a high dose now that you have lost weight. Discuss this idea with your physician.
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Just when we were promised a warm future, we get record cold. Winter Storm Ursa has become a crippling, destructive blizzard from the Texas panhandle to Nebraska, stranding vehicles, downing trees and power lines and whipping up snowdrifts up to 8 feet in one of the strongest snowstorms to slam this area so late in the spring. It is May 1, 2017; it should be a warm and glorious spring day!
We need to pray for global warming because it offers us a comfortable alternative to a bitter cold that most of humanity is going to have a hard time surviving over the next few decades. Science has already weighed in with a mini ice age scenario starting now and building in intensity over the next five years, with an expectant devastation to the agricultural sector. What no one expected was it to come on so fast and intensely as it has so far this spring.
The headlines read on May 1, "We Lost the Western Kansas Wheat Crop this Weekend." "Wheat Futures Surge after Freak Snowstorm Blankets Midwest." "In a lot of places, the (wheat) stems actually snapped or kinked over," said Aaron Harries, a vice president of research at Kansas Wheat in Manhattan, "If that's the case, it can't get nutrients to the head anymore, and it's done." Early estimates suggest losses could exceed 50 million bushels … perhaps as many as 100 million bushels. Might as well mark May 1 as doomsday for global warming. Food production is falling for a number of different climate reasons.
We are seeing instead this spring is an "extraordinary" collapse in temperatures, up to 15 degrees C in northern areas of Spain on the 25 Apr 2017 where they are lows varying between 0 and 3 degrees. At night, Vitoria and almost all the provinces of Castilla y León will range from 2 below zero to 2 degrees. On Thursday night there will be frosts in the northern highlands. Leon will fall to 4 degrees below zero.
Hard freezes in some of France's famous wine-making regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, have caused extensive damage. Temperatures plunged in all three regions last week, sometimes to below -7C (19°F). "Frost destroyed everything – shoots are dead," Julien Hubail, expert at the Bugey wine union, said. "In winemakers' memory it had never happened, no one had ever experienced such a severe freeze."
In a sign that climate change is real (global cooling not warming) on the 28 Apr 2017 the mercury plunged to -5.2ºC, in southern Brazil, the strongest freeze in the month of April in the last 46 years. On the grass, the thermometers reached an impressive -11.4 ° C. The vast majority of cities in the state of Santa Catarina (southern Brazil) recorded the lowest April temperature in many decades, in some cases the coldest April temperature on record. Winter has come to Brazil two months early. In 2016, the last days of cold weather with temperatures close to zero were recorded in the middle of December, just about a week before the Summer season started.
The hard freeze on April 23 has destroyed much of the wine crop in France. Temperatures dropped to -7 ° C. In Turkey, the snow has seen 13,000 acres of strawberry production greatly damaged. We should not be surprised, though most Democrats will be, that the governments have been twisting and distorting data in an attempt to make us believe it is warming when it is actually cooling.
In Germany Easter holiday was colder than Christmas. Farmers are hoping the cold does not destroy their crops. "It will feel more like winter than spring across Germany this week," says accuweather.com. "As temperatures fall into Wednesday morning, snow will accumulate at all elevations." On Easter Monday, the German National Meteorological Service (DWD) warned drivers of icy roads.
In the Greek Islands close to Turkey, it has been unusually cold, 3-7 degrees Celcius below what is normal now. Stories of cold April weather stretch from Norway in the west to Russia in in east and all the way down to Italy in the west and Turkey/Greece in the east. And that is just for starters.
As late as April 21 we are reading, "This kind of snowfall has never happened since they've been recording weather data for Moldova in 120 years." says reader Victor. This year, even this late into spring we are having heavy snow. Record snowfall. The most snow EVER in the second half of April. Severe winter weather led to chaos on Austrian roads, power failures, and panic among wine growers
In Örebro Sweden, the mercury dropped to -14C, making it the coldest April night since 1944. It is unusual for temperatures to fall below -10C in southern Sweden during spring nights. Big ski resorts awoke to a winter wonderland this morning, two months before the official start of the ski season. In Russia, temperatures are 4-8 degrees C below normal. Smolensk (where the air cooled to -6.8 degrees) and Tula (-6.5).
The record cold is not an isolated occurrence. In Canada record cold is being set against records go back to the 1870s when Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States. Freezing temperatures threaten wine and fruit harvest in Central Europe. Over 90 percent loss of apples in Germany. Parts of Central and Eastern Europe have been hit by more than 30 centimeters (one foot) of snow in recent days.
According to the weather service MeteoNews, the weather in the second half of April has never been so cold in at least six places, at least since the start of the measurements.
Four institutions, the Physical Meteorological Observatory Davos (PMOD), the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG), ETH Zurich and the University of Bern, all have come out admitting that the sun dominates the earth's climate. They say that burning fossil fuels is less important than computer models first suggested.
They even refer to previous times in history when abrupt climate change was brought on by the sun. According to their calculations, it is going to cool from now until at least 2040. They attribute the cooling to what is known as the 60-year Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO).
Only a fool cannot understand the forces behind climate change. When we have diminished solar winds, we get more cosmic rays and thus more cloud cover, more cooling, and a lot more snow. Nothing about present climate realities suggests that we are having record warmth.
What we are seeing is huge increases in precipitation. Squaw Valley ski resort has received 705 inches (more than 58 feet) of total snowfall this season, including 20 inches over the last seven days, prompting thoughts of staying open all year.
Increasing cloud cover is blocking sunlight from touching the ground and increasing snow coverage to the point where we can begin to imagine that snow buildup can continue until even in summer it does not melt at high latitudes and elevations.
Global warming fanatics tend to forget that it needs to be cold to snow and that huge amounts of snow in late spring and early fall indicate that it is getting colder and that all the huffing and puffing of the elite controlled media and elite controlled political class adds up to nothing in front of Mother Nature.
Special Note to readers: I am publishing this under my spiritual psychology area though I could have put it into medicine for increasing cold will have an impact on the health of populations. Spiritually the global warming deception has had deep ramifications for the psychology and spirituality of people who have been deceived, who have had their intelligence robbed from them.
Special Note: New artificial photosynthesis process converts CO2 in air to fuel. Photo at the top is in Russia at the Mutnovskaya Geothermal Power Station where they too have record snow.


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NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., announced it is shipping SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener, the great tasting, all-natural, healthier sweetener, in 50 Packet Boxes to New England's second largest supermarket chain, Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc., a division of SuperValu Inc., the third-largest food retailer in the nation.
President and CEO Michael McCarthy of NXT Nutritionals reported that achieving distribution in Shaw's is a major step in its national program to introduce consumers to the superiority of SUSTA(TM), a great tasting, all-natural sweetener.
West Bridgewater, MA-based Shaw's was originally established in Portland, ME, in 1860. Along with sister stores, Star Market, Shaw's employs 30,000 associates in nearly 200 stores. For more information, please visit www.shaws.com.
"The addition of Shaw's is a giant leap forward in introducing health conscious consumers to the great taste of SUSTA(TM)," McCarthy said.
Initially, NXT Nutritionals began marketing its all-natural Healthy Dairy(R) Yogurt Smoothies that are sweetened with SUSTA(TM) to Shaw's through C&S for three years. Consumer enthusiasm for Healthy Dairy(R) Yogurt Smoothies has demonstrated that SUSTA(TM) has the potential to become a major national seller; therefore NXT Nutritionals' has expanded its distribution agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, Keene, NH, to add its SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener 50 Packet Boxes.
McCarthy adds, "We look forward to C&S expanding its distribution of SUSTA(TM) into additional grocery chains that they service and we do anticipate on seeing new orders continue to come in."
C&S provides distribution services to grocery chains and independent stores, including food giants such as Pathmark, Safeway, Giant Food Stores, Shaw's, Stop and Shop, A&P Food Mart, BJ's Warehouse, Great American, SavMart/Foodmax and Demoulas. With annual sales of $19 billion, C&S was ranked by Forbes magazine as the 10th largest privately held company in the nation in 2007.
SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener is also being distributed through White Rose Foods as well as Wakefern Food Corp., the merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite. Consumers also can purchase SUSTA(TM) on the web at: www.sustastore.com.
SUSTA(TM) is targeted at individuals craving sweetness but for whom sugar is either not a viable option, or is an undesirable option. At the top of this group are diabetics, individuals on weight loss programs, and those proactively managing obesity. SUSTA(TM) will be the only sweetening system in the retail marketplace that is all-natural, low glycemic, contains prebiotics (soluble fiber) and probiotics, essential vitamins and minerals, helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, aids digestion, and supports the immune system.
About NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Holyoke, MA, NXT Nutritionals Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NXT Nutritionals, Inc., is a developer and marketer of proprietary, patent-pending healthy alternative sweeteners, food and beverage products. The common ingredient for all of the Company's products is its SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener, a minimal calorie, all-natural, nutritional sweetening system. SUSTA(TM) Natural Sweetener currently serves as an ingredient for the Company's nonfat all-natural Healthy Dairy(TM) yogurt smoothies and is marketed as a standalone product as well.
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As of August 10, 2017, the Ontario government agreed to cover access to mifegymiso. Mifegymiso, also known by the name RU-486, is a two-drug combination of mifepristone and misoprostol that can be used to terminate a pregnancy up to 49 days. However, less than 3% of GPs in surveyed local areas have taken or are registered to take the online training required in order to prescribe the drug. Please sign this petition to demand that Health Canada ensures that at least 50% of GPs in Ontario are trained in prescribing Mifegymiso by 2018.
On October 4th, 2017 the Ontario government introduced a law creating a 'bubble zone' around all abortion clinics in Ontario so that people who are going into the clinic feel a little safer. The bill is expected to be passed soon. Recently pro-life groups have taken to buying ads and posting graphic images of fetuses on billboards and buses. Check out the Abortion Rights Coaliton of Canada's site for more information about the ongoing fights.
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she crawls and puts stuff in her mouth and constantly messes with stuff then if i tell her no she lays stiff on the ground and screams so i said "FINE! whatever flop in the floor or eat stuff that can poison you i dont even think its worth it to make you stop your a brat!" i cried and held her for hours crying and saying sorry but why do i get so aggravated
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You're 20 weeks; I'd say it's normal to be moody with everyone. And babies are fairly trying at five months. Please don't give in to her so easily, though. Yeah, she's crying to beat the band, but as I recall she's started teething, so she's probably trying to find something good to chew on to make her mouth feel less hurty. Take away what she can't chew on, and give her something she CAN. She's crawling all over - well, that's what she's SUPPOSED to do, she's exploring her environment. And that's a GOOD thing, you want her to be curious and interested and not sit there like a lump. Remember - she's not a brat; she's a baby. But she will BE a brat if you continually give in to what she wants, good for her or not. You're a good mom, you're under a stressful situation and you're doing fantastic. (I know I couldn't do as well in your shoes.) Take a deep breath, and you'll be fine.
your hormones are in overdrive right now, so it's perfectly normal for you to be moody. she's only 5 months old, she's not a brat, yet. but as the previous poster stated, she just might end up that way if you continue. get on the floor and pick up everything that could possibly harm her. you need to get down on her level to see what she can and cannot get into. it's also normal for a 5 month old to put everything in their mouth. that's how they explore the world. she has no idea what is and is not dangerous, so it is your job as her mother to babyproof the house, or atleast the areas she will be playing in. as for the teeting, the only thing that worked for my daughter when she was teething was a beef jerkey stick. she would gnaw on it for hours, but it kept her quiet, and happy. not the most nutritious option, i know, but it works! there is no need to give her the whole thing, just a piece big enough for her to hold on to, i'd say about 6-7 inches of it. redirect her when she gets into things she shouldn't. but there's no reason to scream and yell at a 5 month old. it's not going to get you anywhere. she has no idea what your saying, and it's only going to frustrate both of you. keep in mind, that she will pick up on your stress, so try to keep it to a minimum.
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No biggie, considering the Dodgers were almost willing to drop 30-35 mill on A-Rod. Plus it isn't a 100 million dollar contract over 6-7 years. the Dodgers draw about 50,000 fans a night and Dodgers owner Uncle Frank makes a killing off it.
I think he will do well in Dodger blue and hopefully we get rid of that worthless outfielder Pierre. Jones had a shoulder problem that hampered his power ability last year, any ballplayer with shoulder pain is going to have a less than spectacular season.
Imagine an outfield with Ethier, Jones and Kemp...SICK! Thats a very solid defense, plus Jones is an ideal middle of the order bat that the Dodgers desperately need.
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Kones is a winner of 10 consecutive Gold Glove awards who has 101 career assists and led National League outfielders in putouts last year with 396. Scouts said his range appeared to decline in 2005 and 2006, but he rebounded so well that sabermatrician and fielding expert John Dewan said in the 2008 Bill James Handbook, "perhaps we should crown (Jones) 'Comeback Fielder of the Year.' "
The Dodgers scouted Jones extensively and had new batting coach Don Mattingly watch video of the power hitter before making him an offer. Mattingly and others in the organization believe Jones' problems last season are correctable.
Andruw Jones is one of the most overrated players in baseball. He was amazing on defense, but that has declined a little bit. He is still a good defender.
Offensively, though, that is where he is overrated.
He has a whopping 1 season of hitting above .277. Only 5 seasons of hitting above .270. Only 5 seasons of over 100 RBI's. Only 4 seasons of scoring 100 or more runs. Based on his numbers, to me, it seems like he will be a .260ish hitter who will hit 30-40 homeruns and drive in 95ish runs.
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Leil Koch is President and CEO of Equity One Real Estate, Inc., with four offices on Maui: Lahaina, Pukalani, Makawao, and Paia. A 20‐year commercial & residential real estate veteran, he has been involved in the real estate industry since 1981. He also holds the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), CPM (Certified Property Manager), CRB (Certified Residential Broker), and MRICS (Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) designations. Koch also was awarded the Hawaii Association of Realtors – Realtor of the Year – for 2010, and the Hawaii CCIM Chapter Member of the Year in 2006.
Leil Koch was the 2012 National CCIM Institute President, the 46th President of the Institute and the first CCIM national officer to hail from Hawaii. CCIM Institute is a global organization with 14,000 commercial real estate members. Koch was also the President of the Hawaii Association of Realtors in 2000. Currently Leil is Past President of the CCIM Institute and 2017 Regional Vice President for Region 13 (California, Hawaii & Guam) at NAR (National Association of Realtors). Leil has been approved by both the First and the Second Circuit Courts of Hawaii as a Commissioner / Receiver. He has acted in this capacity for warehouse, shopping center, office and industrial land properties.
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About Moana L. Andersen
Moana was raised on the Big Island of Hawaii when Hilo was a sleepy town. Still one of her favorite places to visit, her family left Hilo while she was in the 3rd grade and moved to the beach town of Kailua on the windward side of Oahu. There she finished high school and married her husband, Erik after her first year at the University of Hawaii. A move to the Valley Isle of Maui over 40 years ago was one of the best decisions the couple would make. Finding their way to the well watered pastures of Upcountry, Moana and Erik moved to Kula, where Erik built their Hawaiian style "hale" on 3 acres of land, carefully turned to a prize winning coffee farm. Maui's finest coffee can be found here in Keokea's mist shrouded elevation of 3,300'. Their farm, Maui Estate Coffee, has recently received some of the State's highest cupping awards and attracts a cult following across the country.
Moana and Erik have raised 3 children and 8 golden retrievers on Maui; not necessarily in that order. While Erik tenderly cultivates and talks to his coffee trees, Moana spends long hours daily- meeting with clients, preparing countless numbers of market analyses, consulting with everyday folks in regards to pricing and market conditions and giving good old fashioned advice to dozens of her friends, referrals, first time homeowners, retirees, corporate clients, investors and military buyers and sellers. There isn't a job she'd rather be doing than this!
Moana has served as the President for the Realtors Association of Maui and has received their highest award as Realtor of the Year. She is the 2016 President for the 9,000 member Hawaii Association of Realtors and enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Realtors. She served for 5 years as a Maui County appointed Planning Commissioner and holds a degree in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii. However, she will admit that most of her organizational skills were learnedwhen she was a bartender , breakfast waitress and United Airlines service agent.
Moana is a student of hula under the guidance of her Kumu Hula, Gordean Leilehua Bailey of Halau Wehiwehi 'O Leilehua. Her hula lineage stems from Maiki Aiu Lake, Kahauanu Lake, Leialoha Cunningham and the Beamer family of the Big Island, where she first learned to dance at age 5. She has formally graduated as a Kumu Hula and teaches a small group of dedicated students. Her foremost passion is music and she is a classically trained pianist. She loves to compose music and lyrics on the piano and enjoys toting her ukulele around to sing a large repertoire of classic Hawaiian songs of old. Moana has a love for Hawaiian and American history; loves the Hawaiian people and adores being an American! She is a Hawaiian and French speaker. She appreciates and collects a lot of art and has run out of wall space. Her mentors in life have been her late mom, Henrietta Leilehua Keyes, her Kumu Hula, Gordean Bailey and her husband, Erik. Above all, she is grateful to God for her family and friends and life's blessings on the beautiful island of Maui.
Lynette Pendergast | Realtor® Broker in Charge | RB-21145
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 633-3534
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About Lynette Pendergast
Lynette Pendergast and her husband Scott moved to Maui from Helena, Montana in the fall of 2008. When asked what brought them here – her answer is always "a dream." That, and they were tired of the snow and cold in Montana!! Lynette sees many similarities between Maui and Montana. Both are beautiful – Montana with its wide open spaces, its mountains and lakes; Maui with the ocean, the West Maui Mtns and of course Haleakala. The sunsets are spectacular – both in Maui & in Montana. Both are quite rural – especially Upcountry, where she lives. She has found people from Montana and people from Maui are very friendly & welcoming - and very private and reserved. Lynette has many activities she enjoys: walking – a great way to take in the beauty of the surroundings and to spend time outdoors, golf – and isn't this a great place to golf, reading, spending time at the beach, water activities – stand up paddle boarding, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and just relaxing. One of her favorite activities is traveling, especially to see her 5 grandchildren and their parents living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, San Diego, California and currently in Havana Cuba.
Lynette began her real estate adventure purchasing her homes and rental property, both in Montana and Maui. It wasn't until she moved to Maui that she became a Realtor ® Salesperson and then 3 years later, a Realtor ® Broker. Now as Broker-in-Charge for the Makawao and Paia offices of Equity One Real Estate, Inc. she is able to work with the agents and share her knowledge and experience – learning with each transaction. Lynette is active in the Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui, the President Elect in 2016/17 and President in 2017/18. She chairs the Community Service Committee and participates in Highway Cleanup, the yearly Electronic pickup, and Polio Plus – the Rotary push to eradicate polio worldwide. She is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Lynette is also active in the Upcountry Chapter of BNI (Business Network International) having been a Charter member of that Club as well as Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. Having made the move from the mainland, Lynette is happy to share some of the things she learned – and are learning every day living on this beautiful island. Lynette loves traveling around the island, discovering new areas It is fun to see how different each area of the island is – and how everyone looking for their piece of paradise sees the different areas of Maui and either loves it or can travel a few miles down the road, or up the mountain to have a completely different view of Maui.
If you are looking for your piece of paradise, please call or email Lynette. She would love to help you find it!
James Liptak | Realtor® Broker | RB-22009
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 866-2220
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
About James Liptak
Jim grew up in an Air Force family and has traveled the world. His family lived in France and Germany before being stationed on the mainland. There he lived in Georgia, South Carolina, Kansas, Washington State and California. Constant movement gave Jim an easy ability to meet new people and adapt. His travel has given him an appreciation for different cultures and customs. The travel bug has taken Jim to Europe, Africa and South America, Tahiti and the Caribbean. The one constant of travel has been the pursuit of hot sand and warm water! Maui No Ka 'Oi ! Jim has been a successful REALTOR for over 35 years helping thousands of home buyers and sellers realize their goals. He has built over 40 homes and has extensive background in subdivision development and sales, as well as extensive background of viticultural properties. Enthusiasm for his business career is evident the moment you meet him. Heavily involved in the industry, Jim has been Treasurer and President of the California Association of REALTORS and a Vice President with the National Association of REALTORS. He currently serves on the Executive Committees of both the National Association of REALTORS and the California Association of REALTORS. He is a licensed Broker in Hawaii and California and maintains offices in both locales. His clients gain invaluable benefit from his experience and industry knowledge. Jim loves what he does! Jim and his wife, Broker Sydney Liptak enjoy island life and all it has to offer including scuba, SUP, golf, biking and both are active members of the Maui Canoe Club. Maui is a great place to visit, an even better place to call home! Let us show you how!
Jennifer O Borge | Realtor® Broker | Property Manager | RB-17385
Office: (808) 573-9077
Phone: (808) 283-7344
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About Jennifer O Borge
Jenny lives Upcountry with her husband and daughter. Her family and friends agree that God gave her the biggest heart in the world and she should share it with some of us. She was elected as a Delegate to represent the Maui Girl Scout Council. For 10 years she led her Girl Scout Troop, fed the homeless, visited the elderly at Kula Hospitaland supported Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui. As Senior Girl Scouts, her troop worked on their Gold Award which is the highest award recognized by the Girl Scout Council. Jenny was a volunteer at Kula Elementary School as a room parent for six years, past board member and a die hard to help any child in need. She loves to walk and dance the hula, and when she's not checking tenants in and out of properties she manages, she's running our lives. Jenny heads up our Property Management Division at Equity One. She handles residential as well as commercial properties and developments and is highly skilled. She serves on the Professional Standards Committee at the Realtors Association of Maui. She doesn't own a crown, but we here at Equity One consider her a Queen.
Ronald S Matsunaga | Realtor® Broker | Property Manager | RB-15468
Office: (808) 573-9077
Phone: (808) 268-5911
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
About Ronald S Matsunaga
Ron lives near the West Maui mountains with his wife. Their three daughters have all left the nest, graduated from college, and are all gainfully employed. Occasionally their two daughters return to their beautiful island home and the tradewinds of Maui to visit with family and friends. Ron has not only been a licensed Realtor since 1981 but also served as the Technology Coordinator for Wailuku Elementary School, where he retiredas a 30+ years teaching veteran. Thank you, Ron!! After retiring from the Department of Education, Ron discovered volunteering at a senior care facility to be an enriching and rewarding experience…one that is fulfilling like teaching was! He is filled with gratitude and appreciation for the positive relationships he has developed with the residents and workers!! Ron loves to read but as Rena would confirm, his favorite hobby is eating...ANYTHING! He also enjoys traveling with Rena to visit their daughters in Las Vegas as well as discovering new places. Ron, as an educator, enjoyed satisfying the needs of his students; as a volunteer, continues to enjoy satisfying the needs of the residents at the senior care facility; and, as a Realtor, loves fulfilling the real estate needs of his loyal clientele of 30+ years. We love you too, Ron!
Sydney Liptak | Realtor® Broker | RB-22124
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 866-8260
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About Sydney Liptak
Sydney Liptak began her real estate career in California in the late 1980's where she has represented Buyers and Sellers by providing outstanding and personalized service. Sydney is a Broker Associate at Equity One Real Estate, Inc. She also maintains her Broker's license in California and is associated with offices both in California & Hawaii which gives her clients the very best opportunity for cutting edge, current industry information. Early in her career, Sydney represented the Federal National Mortgage Association (FANNIE MAE) in liquidating their foreclosed assets. "FANNIE MAE", is the largest secondary market lender in the world. Sydney was their lead Broker for the county and was recognized for her production and excellence in asset management, REO liquidation and marketing and construction management skills. Sydney's attention to detail was rewarded with special awards given to her in Dallas, Texas by Fannie Mae at their regional meeting. Sydney represents such large entities as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase Bank, Bank of New York, Aurora Bank, Wachovia (formerly) as well as many other corporate clients in the liquidation of their REO assets. She is comfortable representing both individual clients as well as corporate clients and this experience has given her a thorough knowledge of construction, repair, bidding and probably most importantly negotiation. Sydney was raised on a horse ranch in Southern California and was actively involved in the Arabian horse breeding and showing business. Sydney competed for several consecutive years in the Arabian Horse Show Association Nationals. She placed in the Top 5 in the nation twice and again in the Top 10 in Saddle Seat Equitation, a discipline which judges the rider and not the horse! Sydney works as a team with her husband, Jim Liptak in the real estate business. They have 2 daughters who live on the mainland and 5 grandchildren which keeps her Hawaiian Airlines miles account active! Her hobbies include walking, hiking, working out, SUP, canoeing, gardening and her Malti-poo pup, "Aloha". Sydney is an accomplished REALTOR® Broker who brings both creativity and insight from her past experience to her clients in their pursuit of settling into the island life. Comfortable marketing either residential, ranch properties or luxury homes, Sydney's acumen for follow up and client service provide exceptional results for her clientele, whether they are local, individual clients or the larger corporate clients. Sydney is prepared to deliver.
Christopher Barca | Realtor® Broker | RB-20936
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 269-1053
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About Christopher Barca
Christopher spent his childhood in New York City and New Jersey. Studying Music and Film, Chris attended Berklee College of Music in Boston as well as School of Visual Arts in NYC before arriving on Maui in 2001.
Since then, Christopher has called Hawaii home. Spending his time between Maui and The Big Island, Chris purchased his first home on the Big Island in 2006. After spending a few years specializing in commercial real estate in Hilo, Chris returned to Maui and joined the Equity One Team in 2014.
Chris uses his free time to paddle with Hawaiian Canoe Club and surf as much as possible. He also enjoys working on film and television productions as a Location Manager exercising his vast knowledge of the islands. After calling Wailuku home for many years, Chris and his wife Sarah recently bought a home in Kula and are expecting their first child this fall.
Alysha Nichols-Sparkman | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-76806
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 280-1325
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About Alysha Nichols-Sparkman
Passion for real estate while holding each of her clients in the utmost esteem translates into a positive and fulfilling real estate experience. Whether buying or selling, Alysha Sparkman's experience and knowledge will accelerate your property dreams on the Valley Isle of Maui.
Originally a transplant from Texas, Alysha moved to the islands in 1993. Here she obtained her BS in Agriculture from UH Hilo, subsequently starting a landscape business on Maui in 1996, which is still successfully operating today. While her husband has continued as the primary chief operator of SGS Hawaii, Inc. Landscape Management, Alysha has accumulated 13+ years of experience as a Realtor®, both in Hawaii and Texas. Over the years she has been awarded multiple President's Circle, Leading Edge and Honor Society awards through Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, is Fine Homes International designated and also a Certified Residential Specialist.
If you are looking for a Realtor that values you and your real estate goals, while providing exemplary services in buying or selling your piece of paradise, you have found her.
Paradise found is only a call away, so please contact Alysha today and let her know how she can best assist in all of your real estate endeavors.
Bonni Aeder | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-69048
Office: (808) 579-1111
Phone: (808) 280-4441
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About Bonni Aeder
Thank you for clicking on me and allowing me this opportunity to introduce myself! I have been with Equity One Real Estate, Inc. for over 8 years. I feel I work for the best local 'boutique' Real Estate company on Maui! Our owner, Leil Koch and my Principle Broker, Moana Andersen are both brilliant! I feel honored to work with them in our brokerage! I have been living and working on Maui for over 32 years. I raised my family here on the North Shore. My husband is a professional extreme water sports photographer. My family is into surfing and equestrian activities upcountry. I am into a healthy lifestyle, love to invent new recipes and am proud to say that I am always curious and evolving! I love learning, research, sharing, people and real estate! I was raised by a Contractor father and artist mother. As a result of this creative foundation, I
have a talent for assessing and recognizing properties for their value, design and the importance of location. Real Estate has many facets and it is my goal to help you understand what is involved in buying and selling on Maui. Through my thorough 'Market Analysis', I like to paint the picture of market values and how it relates to the different areas on island. I know that we will have many conversations about locations, climate, island life style, schools, shopping, entertainment and so much more. It is important for me to know your thoughts, dreams and concerns so that I have a clear direction of how I can inspire and guide you in fulfilling your vision. I am your advocate! My connection and communication with you is most important for our success in this journey together. I understand the power of knowledge, intention and positive thinking. I am proud of my easy going nature and great customer relationships and for this reason, I always see a smile on my
clients' faces at closing! My past clients are continually popping into my Paia Town office to thank me and tell me how happy
they are. That is my inspiration to be the best and why I love what I do so much! Let me know if I can be of any help or if you have any questions, please drop me an email :)
With Warmest Aloha,
Bonni Aeder
Dawnalyn Fujiwara | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-72428
Office: (808) 667-9584
Phone: (808) 344-5224
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About Dawnalyn Fujiwara
A Maui native, Dawnalyn is a 2002 graduate of Lahainaluna High. Outside of work she enjoys outrigger paddling. Her love of paddling inspired her to create a 3 day, tri-isle, 100+ mile long distance canoe race that garners paddlers from around the world - Mauinuicanoerace.com. Supporting community has always been an important part of Dawnlyn's upbringing. She and her family have coordinated numerous fundraisers and events on Maui. Currently she is an active member of the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission Buddhist Women's Association and the Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club. Dawnalyn has been with the Equity One Real Estate, Inc. family since 2003, she started as an office assistant and in 2009 she obtained her Real Estate Sales license. She works primarily in our Lahaina office specializing in Property Management. Her friendly service and knowledge of Maui Real Estate trends is what her clients appreciate most about her. If you are looking to maximize the return on investment of your current property, ready to buy a house to call home, or feel like it's time for a change and you're ready to sell, contact Dawnalyn for any of your Real Estate needs.
Dora May | Realtor® Salesperson | Executive Assistant | RS-58426
Office: (808) 573 9077
Phone: (808) 264 4094
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About Dora May
Dora May is the Executive Assistant for Equity One Real Estate, Inc. She takes care of the day to day functions of our Makawao, Pukalani and Paia offices. After high-school she decided to relocate to Maui and make it her home. She has been in sales working in many different professions since she was 14. Her passion for computers, her organization skills and people skills she attributes to her mentor, her mom. In 1999 she decided that real estate is where she wants to put these skills to work. Other interest of Dora's, include praising God, spending time with her husband, children, granddaughter and family. She enjoys volunteering, traveling, believes in education and is a real work-aholic. Our Executive Assistant Realtor not only has a sharp wit to go with her sharp mind, but she brings years of top-notch sales and administrative experience.
Felice Miller | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-63756
Office: (808) 579-1111
Phone: (808) 870-9041
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
About Felice Miller
Between enjoying the ocean, kiting, stand-up paddling, working in her organic garden and living a heathy life style, Felice Miller is living the Island Dream! Felice was born and raised in Japan and after high school, moved to San Francisco to attend college. She met her husband Paul on the North shore of Oahu 36 years ago on her frequent trips to Asia. They fell in love with Maui and raised their family in the sleepy beach town called Ku'au just a few doors down from the famous Mama's Fish House. The windsurfing industry had just started up and more and more people were discovering Paia and Maui's North shore. They decided they wanted land so they bought land in "UpCountry" Haiku and created a working orchard and tree farm. Paul runs a heavy machinery business to help clients build their new homes and specializes in septic systems, site preparation and landscaping. Between the two of them, they have been able to help many grateful clients and friends make Maui their home. Prior to Real Estate, Felice was a Hair and Make-up Artist in the wedding and fashion industry. Being bilingual, her business here on Maui took off with the Japanese wedding industry and then grew to commercials, television and the movie industry. You can still find her on locations on the top of Haleakala, in the jungles of Hana or out on a sailboat still taking on interesting jobs. Her clientele would ask about real estate on Maui and that's when she decided to get her license. Felice has over 14 years of Real Estate experience assisting buyer-clients in finding their perfect property or selling their homes. Her friendly personality and positive energy makes her a pleasure to be around. Her eye for details and quick response and going the extra mile sets her apart. She is extremely dedicated and takes pride in integrity, honesty and commitment to her clients. Felice will hunt for the perfect match for her clients no matter if it's UpCountry Maui, Kula, Paia, Hana, Lahaina, or Wailea. Her passion and love for Maui is the reason why she loves sharing this beautiful Island she calls home.
Lori L. Reeve | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-78518
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 281-1147
Email: email@example.com
About Lori L. Reeve
Lori grew up in Hawai'i in the quaint town of Kailua on the Windward side of O'ahu. The daughter of a Designer and General Contractor, Lori's parents instilled a strong work ethic in her and her two sisters and cultivated a love for creating beautiful, functional spaces. Trained as a dancer she appreciates all aspects of the Performing Arts and international talent the Maui's Arts and Cultural Center brings to the island. Lori graduated from Business College in 1979 and moved to Maui to pursue a career in court reporting. After six years in the legal field she moved on to become an Associate Development Director for Seabury Hall, a private college prep Middle/High School organizing Annual Fund Campaigns, writing Grant proposals and coordinating Capital Campaign improvement events. As a Realtor, helping couples prepare for home-ownership, transition from one home to another, and explore income properties comes naturally for Lori. She has been fully-licensed in the financial services industry since 2001 and maintains her Life/Health Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 67, 26) specializing in the areas of income protection and retirement planning. Lori has served as President for the Upcountry Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International). The prestigious organization's philosophy of "Giver's Gain" expanded her professional referral network reinforcing her commitment to delivering for her clients. So, when she's not at a kitchen table helping a couple create a new Game Plan or vision for the future, nothing is more exciting than finding the perfect fixer-upper or ready-to-move-in home! Lori and her partner, TJ, share a rich home life Upcountry with their sweet dog, aloof cat and happy-go-lucky chickens. When she's not working or relaxing on the family farm, you're almost sure to find Lori close by in a yoga class or walking with friends in the majestic Makawao Forest.
Li Hay | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-79855
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 633-3265
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
About Li Hay
Li first came to Maui in 1993. Her love of the island, its diversity, culture, and community drew her back repeatedly until she finally made it her full-time home in 2015. Growing up in the real estate business in the dynamic market of Washington, DC, Li has learned the importance of building lasting relationships based on care, integrity, and mutual respect. As a realtor, Li feels she is in partnership with her clients offering guidance, education, and the best possible service.
Li brings the professionalism of years spent as a successful entrepreneur in various industries including publishing, private counseling practice, event planning, and food service to her real estate dealings. She has an intuitive sense to understand a client's needs and a calm presence which eases what can be the stressful processes of real estate. Li is also very generous with her intimate knowledge of Maui, and is persistently resourceful in advocating for her client's needs.
In addition to real estate, Li is a consultant and volunteer for many Maui non-profits including Maui Historical Society, Maui Mediation Services, Hawaiian Canoe Club, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. and Hawai'i Wildlife Fund. When not helping clients or volunteering, she can usually be found on the water paddling outrigger canoe or SUP surfing, hiking upcountry Maui, studying Hawaiian culture, or playing in her garden.
Susan E. Ham | Realtor® Salesperson | RS-75322
Office: (808) 572-6406
Phone: (808) 283-0460
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
About Susan E. Ham
Susi has been living Upcountry now for over 17 years. From Haiku to Pukalani, while raising her two children and obtaining her Photovoltaic and Real Estate Sales Certifications. Susi is known by friends and family as the "Finder"! She loves a good challenge and is motivated to connecting people and places. Always on the search for something for someone. She prides herself in giving clients the most up to date feedback and individual attention. Clients chose to work with Susi for her Island Knowledge, full service, ethics, and enthusiasm. Integrity, loyalty, perseverance, and attentiveness best describe Susi's attributes.


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Mark Connolly, 44, had deliberately dismantled the hydraulic brakes on two of his wagons to save money.
One of the wagons - fully laden with 16 tonnes of steel rail track - ran away down a steep slope and hit a group of rail workers near Tebay, Cumbria, two years ago. The wagon, weighing a total of 19 tonnes, came out of the morning darkness and hit the group as they worked on the west coast main line.
Colin Buckley, 49, of Carnforth, Lancashire, Darren Burgess, 30, also of Carnforth, Chris Waters, 53, of Morecambe, Lancashire, and Gary Tindall, 46, of Tebay, died almost instantly.
At Newcastle crown court yesterday Mr Justice Holland told Connolly that by deliberately disconnecting the hydraulic brakes he had caused the deaths of the four men. The judge said his actions had been motivated purely by greed to a "degree that beggars belief".
He added: "You have done your best to shift the blame on to other people, oblivious of the hypocrisy. You have never expressed any regret or offered any apologies for any part of it."
The judge said only a long term of imprisonment could be justified in such a "unique case of manslaughter".
Connolly, of Anglesey, north Wales, received a nine-year sentence for each of the four counts of manslaughter, to run concurrently. No separate penalty was imposed for three counts of breaching health and safety laws. He had denied all charges.
His co-accused, Roy Kennett, 29, was jailed for two years for manslaughter and breaching health and safety laws.
Speaking outside court, Detective Sergeant Steve Martin read a statement on behalf of all the families.
He said: "We have been unable to understand how anybody or why anyone would put on to the railway trailers which had had their brakes deliberately disabled."
Superintendent Alistair Cumming, of British Transport Police, who led the investigation, said: "Mark Connolly was a cowboy operator."


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Children's Museums Set Goals to Close Achievement Gap During InterActivity
—Harlem Children's Zone's Geoffrey Canada Honored for Strengthening Community—
NORWALK, CT (May 9, 2016) -- The Association of Children's Museums' membership and board of directors adopted a resolution defining and guiding the growing role of children's museums in closing the achievement gap during ACM's annual InterActivity conference.
Reflective of this achievement and the conference's "Collective Impact" meeting theme, ACM also presented its 2016 Great Friend to Kids Award to Geoffrey Canada for his vision to end generational poverty in Harlem through the Harlem Children's Zone®, an educational and community partner providing a variety of services for children and families.
"Children's museums are integral parts of a community, often working in tandem with other educational and community partners to support children and families," said ACM Executive Director Laura Huerta Migus. "InterActivity 2016 underscored this role, exploring the field's capacity for collective impact. Our ACM Great Friend to Kids Award honoree Geoffrey Canada further inspired our members to envision how communities can achieve significant results for youth by working together."
Hosted by Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT from May 4-7, InterActivity 2016 focused on children's museums' "Collective Impact" by exploring how children's museums are part of the fabric that helps strengthen communities and solve complex educational and social problems. The conference convened hundreds of leaders from children's museums and supporting organizations to learn about and advocate for the role of children's museums in closing the achievement gap, promoting kindergarten readiness, and igniting children's interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Achievement Gap
Exercising their "Collective Impact," ACM members developed and voted on a resolution during a traditional New England style town hall meeting, which featured a panel with children's museum professionals as well as experts representing other areas of education and childhood development. Through this process, the ACM board adopted a resolution that:
- recognizes the commitment of children's museums to serving all children and families and supporting educational equity
- recognizes the important role children's museums play as community resources, stakeholders, experts, and conveners in the world's learning ecosystems
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Imagine you are having a conversation with your friends and they just start checking their mobile phones. Some of them even begin sending text messages as if you weren't there. How would you feel? In a social setting like this, there is no behavior more disturbing than "phubbing," the act of snubbing someone in favor of
in case of
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at the cost of( in favor of, in case of, in search of, at the cost of ) a mobile phone. However, many of us are unknowingly guilty of doing the same thing.
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are neither flies nor bugs. They are in fact beetles, nocturnal members of Lampyridae, a word from Greek meaning to shine. Most fireflies are winged and have the ability to fly, but in some species, female fireflies are flightless. About 2,000 firefly species are found in tropical zones as well as temperate regions. Their environment of choice is warm, humid areas. These insects love forests, fields and marshes near ponds, lakes, rivers and streams.
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DENVER – Democrats on the Senate Judicial Committee killed a bill sponsored by Sen. Greg Brophy that would have limited death penalty appeals to a period of three years – instead of 20 years or more.
"The man, who murdered Colleen O'Connor, Benjamin Grant and Sylvia Crowell, has actually has spent more time on death row than those three of four victims spent alive," Brophy told the committee on Wednesday.
"The murderer spent more time on death row than they spent living," he said, referring to the three teens, ages 17 to 19. "He killed another lady Marge (Kohlberg) who was 50 years old. She would be 70 now."
Throughout the committee hearing, the Republican lawmaker from Wray never mentioned the name of the convicted murderer. Some committee members wondered who the killer is – perhaps because the public too readily forgets the names of victims.
The murders were committed by a fired employee of Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Aurora on Dec. 14, 1993, and after a lengthy trial, he was convicted and sentenced to death on May 17, 1996.
The appeals process persisted twice as long – finally ending when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear yet another appeal in February 2013.
"This is a horrendous process that is very hard on the victims' families," said Brophy. "The courts shouldn't allow this process to drag out so long."
Senate Bill 69, the Swift Justice Act, might have saved money spent on incarceration but cost more in funding public defenders and court-appointed defense attorneys for appeals, said Brophy.
"I believe in the merits of the bill," declared Sen. Kevin Lundberg (R-Berthoud), who added the legislature has the power to set a wide range of judicial decisions.
"My concerns are with the constitutional rights of the defendant," said Sen. Linda Newell (D-Littleton).
Sen. Steve King (R-Grand Junction) countered that Coloradans want due process and justice, but they also want balance and fairness.
"The constituents I talk to are not happy with the amount of money and time spent (on death penalty appeals)," said King. The scales of justice, he said, are weighted heavily toward appeals that "go on forever."
Sen. Michael Johnston (D-Denver) agreed that the drawn out appeals process is painful for the victims' families, but the death penalty is the problem.
"It provides way too much notoriety to the killer on trial," said Johnston. "This is one of the reasons I oppose the death penalty."
SB69 was defeated on a party line vote with Democrat Sens. Lucia Guzman (D-Denver), Johnston and Newell voting no, and Republicans King and Lundberg voting yes.
The convicted murderer is Nathan Dunlap, who was slated to be executed in August, but was saved by Democrat Gov. Hickenlooper who blocked his execution with an open-ended "temporary reprieve."


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Published in Spring 1998 Zeiss Historica Journal
Author: Charles Barringer
See Page 8 – 11.
The author discusses the leap forward in replacing the Kinamo movie camera in 1935 with a model that had interchangeable lenses, a rangefinder system and accessories galore. Zeiss Ikon's leadership in professional cinematic devices come to the amateur in a great way.
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2013 Lexus GS350: 20,000-Mile Service
August 13, 2013
The "Service Engine Soon" light was flashing on our long-term 2013 Lexus GS350. This meant that it was time for its 20,000-mile service.
2013 Lexus GS 350: Plastic Engine Bay
July 16, 2013
Is the engine ugly because Lexus uses an engine cover or does Lexus use an engine cover because the engine is ugly?
2013 Lexus GS 350: Paint Protection Film
July 12, 2013
Our 2013 Lexus GS 350 came with the optional $429 paint protection film. It covers portions of the hood, front quarter panels and front and rear bumpers. It's invisible except at the edges and its installation is perfect.
But is it worth $429?
2013 Lexus GS 350: The Windshield Wiper Trick
June 14, 2013
Last February, during what passes for winter here in southern California, an alert reader noticed that the windshield wipers on our 2013 Lexus GS 350 were in the winter park position.
He was right of course, but several of us hadn't noticed. Snow is something we generally keep at arm's length in these parts unless we choose to ski on it.
The so-called "Snow/Service" position reduces the chance that light to moderate snow accumulation will bury the wipers. It keeps them out from under the edge of the hood so they can be lifted and unstuck.
But it's more than that, and GS owners in warm climates like ours should know what's up. That's because this raised position improves access to the wiper blades when they need changing.
During my road trip to the Circuit of the Americas, I put the wipers back in the summer position after reading the manual while I sat munching enchiladas in a caf� in Grants, New Mexico. I took pictures, filed them on my laptop, then promptly forgot all about them.
So here they are. Better late than never, right?
2013 Lexus GS 350: 15,000-Mile Service Complete
May 10, 2013
I'm late in bringing you this update, but on the last day of April, our long-term 2013 Lexus GS 350 and I strolled into Santa Monica Lexus unannounced.
"I'd like to get a 15,000-mile service for the car," I told the porter.
After a five-minute wait, a service advisor came to help me. I'd already consulted the GS 350's separate maintenance booklet, so I knew the action items for this maintenance visit, or at least I thought I did. I pointed to the booklet and told the advisor I wanted all these services performed.
2013 Lexus GS 350: 15,000 Miles
April 29, 2013
We've hit the 15,000-mile mark in our long-term 2013 Lexus GS 350. As Mark mentioned before, this car is due for service at 15K miles.
2013 Lexus GS 350: Time for Maintenance
April 18, 2013
As our long-term Lexus GS 350 nears the 15,000-mile mark, it's time for some scheduled maintenance. At least, that's what the computer is telling us. The good thing is, there's a dealer right down the street from us so we'll let you know how it all goes.
Mark Takahashi, Automotive Editor @ 14,380 miles
2013 Lexus GS 350: 10,000-Mile Service
February 19, 2013
Yesterday we called Lexus Santa Monica to schedule a service appointment for our 2013 Lexus GS 350. We asked for the earliest possible opening. The advisor scheduled us in for 7 o'clock this morning. It was easy.
We showed up on time and were met by our service writer, Mario, promptly. He processed our car quickly, explained the details of the work to be completed, and had us on our way before we knew it. We'll ask for him by name next time.
2013 Lexus GS 350: Mystery Body Damage
February 15, 2013
Look at what I saw on our 2013 Lexus GS 350 this morning. I remember as a kid that surprises were good things. Then I grew up and learned they could be really bad things too. This is one of the latter, of course.
I can't tell you how it happened, or when. That's the mystery. But it's there and now we have to deal with it. It looks like the tabs may still be intact. So there is a chance the grille will pop right back into place. I'm not holding my breath, but we'll try.
2013 Lexus GS 350: Rain and the Rearview Camera
February 14, 2013
The position of the rearview camera on our 2013 Lexus GS 350 is such that even a light rain can lead to water build-up on the camera lens. A car wash has the same effect. It isn't something I expected, being that the lens is positioned on the underside of the trunk lid. But it happened, nonetheless.
I categorize this one in the good-to-know but certainly not a deal breaker file.
Mike Schmidt, Vehicle Testing Manager @ 9,828 miles
2013 Lexus GS 350: Officially Due for Service
February 13, 2013
The maintenance light on our 2013 Lexus GS 350 began as a polite warning. The service prompt suggested we see a dealer "soon" for service. At that time the supporting exclamation point shut off shortly after start-up. But now it's serious.
22013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport: Maintenance Warning Light
February 5, 2013
A maintenance light on the instrument panel of our 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport tells us a trip to the dealer is coming soon. At 10,000 miles, to be exact. We're at 9,406 at the moment, so it's giving us plenty of service warning.
2013 Lexus GS 350: Marketing Manager Wanted
November 15, 2012
This post has less to do with our 2013 Lexus GS 350 driving experience and more with the ownership experience. I was looking up another local deaelership on Google Maps when I saw this bubble over Lexus of Santa Monica. Looks like they need to hire a new marketing manager.
It turns out that this dissatisfied customer was the only to post a comment, so it pops up as the default. Well, it made me laugh. But just when I thought this dealer had lost its way, it did this...
We received a mailer with a coupon for $30 off our next visit. Thirty bucks isn't much, but it is something. It shows the dealership is at least making an effort. Not all of them do this nowadays.
Of course, maintenance at 5,000 and 10,000 miles is covered by Lexus already. So we'll have to hold on to this coupon for another 10,000 miles before using it.
Mike Schmidt, Vehicle Testing Manager @ 6,000 miles
2013 Lexus GS 350: Resetting the Maintenance Reminder
October 16, 2012
I started up the 2013 Lexus GS 350 last night, and what do you know, time for service. Wait, didn't we have that done last week? Ah, yes we did.
But in the midst of rotating the tires and doing the mandatory checks, our Santa Monica Lexus service tech apparently forgot to reset the maintenance reminder.
Well, that'll be easy to take care of myself, right?
It is, if you where to look. Initially, I looked up "Maintenance" in the index of the GS 350's main owner's manual (it's still paper and pretty much a set of encyclopedias) and couldn't find any relevant topics. Forget that, I thought, I'll be able to figure out how to do in the navigation system's settings menu.
So I clicked Settings, then Vehicle, then Maintenance and that brought me here (see above photo). And then I tried to plug in the date (10/10/2012) that we had the oil changed and tires rotated. Nope. This area is apparently only for setting future reminders. You're supposed to swap the oil and filter every 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first (tire rotations are every 5K miles). We'll hit the mileage first, but just for the heck of it, I put in 4/10/2013 while I was here. Obviously, I still need to change the interval from 5,000 to 10,000... there's no telling how many settings I screwed up while fumbling around here. I'll be fortunate if the radio still works.
The next time I started the engine I realized I still hadn't solved the maintenance reminder puzzle. So I went back to the index, this time searching under "Reset..." instead of "Maintenance" and, sure enough, there's an entry just for that.
And here's how you reset the maintenance reminder in the 2013 Lexus GS 350, though evidently only if it's a U.S.-spec car. Any Canadian readers out there with a new-gen GS 350... is it actually a different process?
So yeah, I'd call the reset process a bit complicated (but then, midsize luxury sedans are supposed to be complicated) and I can kinda understand why the service tech didn't bother, but there's no question, that yes, he/she should have bothered because it's his/her job to bother with such details.
Regardless, the reminder is now reset, so we shouldn't see it again for another 5,000 miles or so.
Erin Riches, Senior Editor @ 4,652 miles
2013 Lexus GS 350: 5,000-Mile Service
October 10, 2012
We dropped off our 2013 GS 350 at Lexus Santa Monica today for its free 5,000-mile service appointment.
They have the most beautiful service department I've ever seen. It's like a big fancy hotel, all marble and dark wood. Very pleasant.
Four hours later, it's back at our office. And boy do they bring the car around fast. You step outside and it's there in seconds.
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor


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The news broke late Monday night that Britney Spears had given her "Femme Fatale" tour opener Joe Jonas one of her famous lap/pole dances, and the internet basically exploded. Britney was working her usual "I'm not that innocent" expression while Joe sat back and soaked it all in. I mean, really soaked it all in: Look at that face, guys! That's kind of what I look like after I polish off the last of the Dunkin Donuts munchkins -- there's not many more feelings that are more satisfying. But then again, I have not received a lap dance from Britney Spears. We think in his head Joe is perhaps reciting one of the best lines from modern lyrical master, Kanye West: "Go 'head, girl, go 'head, get down." Get down, indeed.


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The formation of the Birmingham City Official Former Players Association is the culmination of a dream that Kevan Broadhurst and myself (Tom Ross) have had for many years. It all started with the formation of the Blues All Stars charity fundraising team of Ex-Players in 1991.
That first team included Kevan Broadhurst, Joe Gallagher, Micky Evans, Tom Ross, Terry Cooper, Ron Green, Trevor Morgan, Garry Pendrey, Robert Hopkins, Tony Evans, Tony Taylor and Steve Lynex to name but a few. Over the years, the Blues All Stars have raised around three quarters of a million pounds for many deserving charities around the Birmingham area.
During those years, we have had many supporters turn out for the team such as Steve Bruce, David Gold, Barry Fry and Noel Blake. The current team includes Geoff Horsfield, Martin O'Connor, Graham Hyde, Ian Clarkson, Paul Devlin, Phil Hawker, Dave Buust, Ron Green, Ian Atkins, Robert Hopkins, Guy Russell, and Micky Clarke.
About a year ago, Kevan and I discussed the logistics of forming a proper Former Players Association. The club bought into the idea and with the great help of committee member Jessica Birch and the club's Head of Corporate Sales Adrian Wright we got it off the ground and the association now boasts over 100 members all ex-players from every era from the 1940′s through to the 2000′s.
It is our aim to find as many ex players as possible. The major reason for the association is to build a bridge between the club, the supporters and its history. It also allows the all ex-players to keep in contact with each other. By virtue of pitch and hospitality appearances, the Ex-players can keep in touch with the club's fans.
We believe that every single ex-player who has worn the Royal blue shirt should be recognised and made welcome at St. Andrew's
We are also inviting every ex manager to join the Association with Barry Fry the first to accept membership. The formation of the association is a real positive step in the history of this great club.


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|Atomic resolution studies of oxide superlattices and ultrathin films
|Shah, Amish B.
|Director of Research:
|Zuo, Jian-Min
|Doctoral Committee Chair(s):
|Zuo, Jian-Min
|Doctoral Committee Member(s):
|Eckstein, James N.; Bhattacharya, Anand; Abelson, John R.; Dillon, Shen J.
|Department / Program:
|Materials Science & Engineerng
|Materials Science & Engr
|Degree Granting Institution:
|University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
|Oxide superlattices
electronic structure
Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS)
Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM)
Aberration correction
Transmission electron microscopy
Lanthanum manganite (LaMnO3)
Strontium manganite (SrMnO3)
Strontium titanate (SrTiO3)
Lanthanum aluminate (LaAlO3)
|The ability to grow ultrathin films layer-by-layer with well-defined epitaxial relationships has allowed research groups worldwide to grow a range of artificial films and superlattices, first for semiconductors, and now with oxides. In the oxides thin film research community, there have been concerted efforts recently to develop a number of epitaxial oxide systems grown on single crystal oxide substrates that display a wide variety of novel interfacial functionality, such as enhanced ferromagnetic ordering, increased charge carrier density, increased optical absorption, etc, at interfaces. The magnitude of these novel properties is dependent upon the structure of thin films, especially interface sharpness, intermixing, defects, and strain, layering sequence in the case of superlattices and the density of interfaces relative to the film thicknesses. To understand the relationship between the interfacial thin film oxide atomic structure and its properties, atomic scale characterization is required. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) offers the ability to study interfaces of films at high resolution. Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) allows for real space imaging of materials with directly interpretable atomic number contrast. Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), together with STEM, can probe the local chemical composition as well as local electronic states of transition metals and oxygen. Both techniques have been significantly improved by aberration correctors, which reduce the probe size to 1 Å, or less. Aberration correctors have thus made it possible to resolve individual atomic columns, and possibly probe the electronic structure at atomic scales. Separately, using electron probe forming lenses, structural information such as the crystal structure, strain, lattice mismatches, and superlattice ordering can be measured by nanoarea electron diffraction (NED). The combination of STEM, EELS, and NED techniques allows us to gain a fundamental understanding of the properties of oxide superlattices and ultrathin films and their relationship with the corresponding atomic and electronic structure. In this dissertation, I use the aforementioned electron microscopy techniques to investigate several oxide superlattice and ultrathin film systems. The major findings are summarized below. These results were obtained with stringent specimen preparation methods that I developed for high resolution studies, which are described in Chapter 2. The essential materials background and description of electron microscopy techniques are given in Chapter 1 and 2. In a LaMnO3-SrMnO3 superlattice, we demonstrate the interface of LaMnO3-SrMnO3 is sharper than the SrMnO3-LaMnO3 interface. Extra spectral weights in EELS are confined to the sharp interface, whereas at the rougher interface, the extra states are either not present or are not confined to the interface. Both the structural and electronic asymmetries correspond to asymmetric magnetic ordering at low temperature. In a short period LaMnO3-SrTiO3 superlattice for optical applications, we discovered a modified band structure in SrTiO3 ultrathin films relative to thick films and a SrTiO3 substrate, due to charge leakage from LaMnO3 in SrTiO3. This was measured by chemical shifts of the Ti L and O K edges using atomic scale EELS. The interfacial sharpness of LaAlO3 films grown on SrTiO3 was investigated by the STEM/EELS technique together with electron diffraction. This interface, when prepared under specific conditions, is conductive with high carrier mobility. Several suggestions for the conductive interface have been proposed, including a polar catastrophe model, where a large built-in electric field in LaAlO3 films results in electron charge transfer into the SrTiO3 substrate. Other suggested possibilities include oxygen vacancies at the interface and/or oxygen vacancies in the substrate. The abruptness of the interface as well as extent of intermixing has not been thoroughly investigated at high resolution, even though this can strongly influence the electrical transport properties. We found clear evidence for cation intermixing through the LaAlO3-SrTiO3 interface with high spatial resolution EELS and STEM, which contributes to the conduction at the interface. We also found structural defects, such as misfit dislocations, which leads to increased intermixing over coherent interfaces.
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