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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Beyond the Big Bang Theory
heard about the theory of the Big Bang which states the the universe started as a result of an explosion, but it didn't make any since to me, how can something as massive as a universe come out of no where. I believe Science proves God at least in my personal beliefs and philosophy of life. So I've always held a healthy respect for science and it's findings. A show on the Science Channel shed more light on the subject of the Big Bang.
A new theory was put forth by famous scientists and physicists coming together and comparing notes, this meeting of the minds called this new theory the Great Singularity as best as I can recall . It stated that there are many universes existing side by side like massive membranes always in motion like water wave ripples and ocassionally universes collide and just as a bullet begins as a tiny pinpoint to split something open, this started matter racing in to our newly created universe.
Now if this happened to create our universe, then it happens all the time. Astronomers know the universe is a very violent place, massive bodies collide all the time creating new forms of matter. If this is truly the case then new universes are created constantly and there is an infinte number of them. I think this theory gives great hope to the future of mankind, If we can master dimensional and inter-dimensional travel we would not be at the mercy of one universe either stretching it self out too far and becoming cold, dark and isolated, or imploding in on itself.
This greatly increases further that there is truly an infinite number of life forms and planets capable of sustaining life like our earth. What great hope and motivation this theory should give to scientists to find ways to explore the universe and realize how important each person's life is, who knows how many great scientists being born that could solve some of these mysteries if given a good education and the opportunity
A new theory was put forth by famous scientists and physicists coming together and comparing notes, this meeting of the minds called this new theory the Great Singularity as best as I can recall . It stated that there are many universes existing side by side like massive membranes always in motion like water wave ripples and ocassionally universes collide and just as a bullet begins as a tiny pinpoint to split something open, this started matter racing in to our newly created universe.
Now if this happened to create our universe, then it happens all the time. Astronomers know the universe is a very violent place, massive bodies collide all the time creating new forms of matter. If this is truly the case then new universes are created constantly and there is an infinte number of them. I think this theory gives great hope to the future of mankind, If we can master dimensional and inter-dimensional travel we would not be at the mercy of one universe either stretching it self out too far and becoming cold, dark and isolated, or imploding in on itself.
This greatly increases further that there is truly an infinite number of life forms and planets capable of sustaining life like our earth. What great hope and motivation this theory should give to scientists to find ways to explore the universe and realize how important each person's life is, who knows how many great scientists being born that could solve some of these mysteries if given a good education and the opportunity
Scientist's Study Of Brain Genes Sparks a Controversy
Last September in Chicago, Bruce Lahn a professor of human genetics from the University of Chicago, attended a packed lecture hall and produced reports of a new DNA analysis: He had found signs of recent evolution in the brains of some people, but not of others.
It was a very triumphant moment for the young scientist. He was up for tenure and his work was being featured in back-to-back articles in the country's most prestigious science journal. Yet today, Dr. Lahn says he is moving away from the research. The reason why? "It's getting too controversial," he says.
Dr. Lahn has touched a nerve in science, race and intelligence.
Dr. Lahn told his audience that genetic changes over the past several thousand years may be linked to brain size and intelligence. He flashed maps that showed the changes had taken hold and spread widely in Europe, Asia and the Americas, but weren't as common in sub-Saharan Africa.
Web sites and magazines promoting white "racialism" quickly seized on Dr. Lahn's scientific snapshot. One magazine that blames black and Hispanic people for social ills hailed his discovery as "the moment the antiracists and egalitarians have dreaded."
Dr. Lahn has drawn criticism from other leading genetics researchers. They say the genetic differences he found may not signify any recent evolution, and even if they do, it is too big of a leap to suggest any link to intelligence. "This is definately not the place you want to report a weak association that may or may not stand up," says Francis Collins, director of the genome program at the National Institutes of Health.
Several scientific groups have set out to disprove Dr. Lahn's discoveries. His own university now says it is abandoning a patent application it filed to cover a DNA-based intelligence test that drew on his work.
As scientific tools for probing genes become increasingly more powerful, research into human differences has definately exploded. Most of the time, scientists are searching for clues about the causes of disease. But some research is raising tensions as scientists such as Dr. Lahn venture into studies of genetic differences in behavior or intelligence.
Pilar Ossorio, a professor of law and medical ethics at the University of Wisconsin, criticizes Dr. Lahn for implying a result similar to "The Bell Curve," a controversial 1994 bestseller by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray. The book argued that the lower average performance by African-Americans on IQ tests had a genetic component and wasn't solely the result of social factors. Referring to Dr. Lahn and his co-authors, Prof. Ossorio says: "It's exactly what they were getting at. There was a lot of hallway talk. People said he's doing damage to the whole field of genetics."
The 37-year-old Dr. Lahn says his research papers, published in Science last September, offered no view on race and intelligence. He personally believes it is possible that some populations will have more advantageous intelligence genes than others. And he thinks that "society will have to grapple with some very difficult facts" as scientific data accumulate. Yet Dr. Lahn, who left China after participating in prodemocracy protests, says intellectual "police" in the U.S. make such questions difficult to pursue.
Scientists believe that a small group of anatomically modern humans struck out from Africa probably less than 100,000 years ago. After arriving on the Eurasian land mass, they continued to split up and eventually humans populated nearly every corner of the globe. One use of genetic research is to probe how each group evolved differently after becoming isolated from the others. Recently created genetic maps of people of African, Asian and European ancestry make that research easier.
Other research is starting to explain variations in human skin color and hair texture. But scientists tense up when it comes to doing the same sort of research on the brain. Sociologist Troy Duster, who studies the use of racial categories by geneticists, worries that scientists will interpret data in ways that fit their prejudices. He cites the sorry history of phrenology, a study of skull shapes popular in the 19th century, and other pseudoscientific techniques used to
categorize people as inferior. "Science doesn't transcend the social milieu," says Dr. Duster, of New York University.
The fellowship pays most of his research bills and has allowed him to pursue creative projects, often on attention-grabbing subjects. One study looked at how promiscuity among female chimpanzees, gorillas and humans affected the evolution of a gene that makes sperm sticky. "Bruce is in a hurry to be famous," says Martin Kreitman, a Chicago colleague who is friendly with him.
Henry Harpending, a University of Utah anthropology professor who recently published a theory for why Ashkenazi Jews tend to have high IQ's, says Dr. Lahn once suggested they co-author an article for Scientific American about the genetics of behavior, in which they could explain why "Chinese are boring."
It was a very triumphant moment for the young scientist. He was up for tenure and his work was being featured in back-to-back articles in the country's most prestigious science journal. Yet today, Dr. Lahn says he is moving away from the research. The reason why? "It's getting too controversial," he says.
Dr. Lahn has touched a nerve in science, race and intelligence.
Dr. Lahn told his audience that genetic changes over the past several thousand years may be linked to brain size and intelligence. He flashed maps that showed the changes had taken hold and spread widely in Europe, Asia and the Americas, but weren't as common in sub-Saharan Africa.
Web sites and magazines promoting white "racialism" quickly seized on Dr. Lahn's scientific snapshot. One magazine that blames black and Hispanic people for social ills hailed his discovery as "the moment the antiracists and egalitarians have dreaded."
Dr. Lahn has drawn criticism from other leading genetics researchers. They say the genetic differences he found may not signify any recent evolution, and even if they do, it is too big of a leap to suggest any link to intelligence. "This is definately not the place you want to report a weak association that may or may not stand up," says Francis Collins, director of the genome program at the National Institutes of Health.
Several scientific groups have set out to disprove Dr. Lahn's discoveries. His own university now says it is abandoning a patent application it filed to cover a DNA-based intelligence test that drew on his work.
As scientific tools for probing genes become increasingly more powerful, research into human differences has definately exploded. Most of the time, scientists are searching for clues about the causes of disease. But some research is raising tensions as scientists such as Dr. Lahn venture into studies of genetic differences in behavior or intelligence.
Pilar Ossorio, a professor of law and medical ethics at the University of Wisconsin, criticizes Dr. Lahn for implying a result similar to "The Bell Curve," a controversial 1994 bestseller by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray. The book argued that the lower average performance by African-Americans on IQ tests had a genetic component and wasn't solely the result of social factors. Referring to Dr. Lahn and his co-authors, Prof. Ossorio says: "It's exactly what they were getting at. There was a lot of hallway talk. People said he's doing damage to the whole field of genetics."
The 37-year-old Dr. Lahn says his research papers, published in Science last September, offered no view on race and intelligence. He personally believes it is possible that some populations will have more advantageous intelligence genes than others. And he thinks that "society will have to grapple with some very difficult facts" as scientific data accumulate. Yet Dr. Lahn, who left China after participating in prodemocracy protests, says intellectual "police" in the U.S. make such questions difficult to pursue.
Scientists believe that a small group of anatomically modern humans struck out from Africa probably less than 100,000 years ago. After arriving on the Eurasian land mass, they continued to split up and eventually humans populated nearly every corner of the globe. One use of genetic research is to probe how each group evolved differently after becoming isolated from the others. Recently created genetic maps of people of African, Asian and European ancestry make that research easier.
Other research is starting to explain variations in human skin color and hair texture. But scientists tense up when it comes to doing the same sort of research on the brain. Sociologist Troy Duster, who studies the use of racial categories by geneticists, worries that scientists will interpret data in ways that fit their prejudices. He cites the sorry history of phrenology, a study of skull shapes popular in the 19th century, and other pseudoscientific techniques used to
categorize people as inferior. "Science doesn't transcend the social milieu," says Dr. Duster, of New York University.
The fellowship pays most of his research bills and has allowed him to pursue creative projects, often on attention-grabbing subjects. One study looked at how promiscuity among female chimpanzees, gorillas and humans affected the evolution of a gene that makes sperm sticky. "Bruce is in a hurry to be famous," says Martin Kreitman, a Chicago colleague who is friendly with him.
Henry Harpending, a University of Utah anthropology professor who recently published a theory for why Ashkenazi Jews tend to have high IQ's, says Dr. Lahn once suggested they co-author an article for Scientific American about the genetics of behavior, in which they could explain why "Chinese are boring."
On the Nature of the Nazca Lines
In my prior posting, entitled "Ancient Astronauts and Contemporary Skepticism," I challenged the skeptics (assuming they do not want to acknowledge that the Nazca Lines were made to be viewed by an ancient astronaut) to provide a credible explanation of those geoglyphs. I argued that the people of Nazca cannot be considered unique in human history and that the skeptics need to find parallels elsewhere. However, I imagine that, instead of trying to produce a mundane explanation of the Nazca Lines, the skeptics could simply argue that I have not proven the contrary case.
The basic facts of the Nazca desert are easy to comprehend. Those large geoglyphs cannot be grasped by humans from the ground; in most cases, the hills or mountains are too distant for anyone to even notice that they are there. The figures on the ground can only be recognized from the air. Since humans were unable to fly until relatively recent times, it is logical to consider extraterrestrials as a potential explanation. I have seen skeptics, in desperation, argue that the people of Nazca, in the sixth century, knew how to make air balloons, but I do not believe it for one second.
For whom or for what did the people of Nazca make those ground drawings? Surely, they made those geoglyphs to be viewed by someone or something. That is unquestionable; it is not rational to believe that mass insanity could last the more than one hundred years it took to complete the project. If they made the geoglyphs to be viewed by an ancient astronaut, then where are their drawings of the ancient astronaut? Such drawings do exist. I provide one of them on my website, in a footnote to Gersiane De Brito's "Tiwanaku Alien and Evolution" article. That picture is not a geoglyph, however; it comes from Nazca pottery, but the timing coincides. This makes sense. They likely thought it might be offensive to the alien to draw a picture of the alien on the ground so they only put it on the pottery, where the alien could not see it.
Beyond any doubt, the ancient astronaut depicted on the Nazca pottery is the same ancient astronaut depicted in the Tiwanaku engravings. In the Tiwanaku versions, the aquatic, alien nature of the creature is easier to spot. Also in Tiwanaku, with all that bird symbolism, it is apparent that this ancient astronaut could fly, freestyle, up and through the air.
Thus, the Nazca Lines have a viable explanation: the geoglyphs were made to be seen by an ancient astronaut that could fly like a bird with the aid of anti-gravity hand-held propulsion devices, without the use of aircraft or spacecraft of any kind. The people of Nazca drew diverse animal figures on the ground to attract the alien's attention and to entertain it, and they drew lines and directional arrows on the ground to lead the alien back to the people of Nazca.
I think it time for the world's scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, psychologists, etcetera, to come to their senses and try to evaluate, objectively, the thinking behind the Nazca geoglyphs. The potential for uncovering an instance of genuine alien contact makes it a worthwhile endeavor.
The basic facts of the Nazca desert are easy to comprehend. Those large geoglyphs cannot be grasped by humans from the ground; in most cases, the hills or mountains are too distant for anyone to even notice that they are there. The figures on the ground can only be recognized from the air. Since humans were unable to fly until relatively recent times, it is logical to consider extraterrestrials as a potential explanation. I have seen skeptics, in desperation, argue that the people of Nazca, in the sixth century, knew how to make air balloons, but I do not believe it for one second.
For whom or for what did the people of Nazca make those ground drawings? Surely, they made those geoglyphs to be viewed by someone or something. That is unquestionable; it is not rational to believe that mass insanity could last the more than one hundred years it took to complete the project. If they made the geoglyphs to be viewed by an ancient astronaut, then where are their drawings of the ancient astronaut? Such drawings do exist. I provide one of them on my website, in a footnote to Gersiane De Brito's "Tiwanaku Alien and Evolution" article. That picture is not a geoglyph, however; it comes from Nazca pottery, but the timing coincides. This makes sense. They likely thought it might be offensive to the alien to draw a picture of the alien on the ground so they only put it on the pottery, where the alien could not see it.
Beyond any doubt, the ancient astronaut depicted on the Nazca pottery is the same ancient astronaut depicted in the Tiwanaku engravings. In the Tiwanaku versions, the aquatic, alien nature of the creature is easier to spot. Also in Tiwanaku, with all that bird symbolism, it is apparent that this ancient astronaut could fly, freestyle, up and through the air.
Thus, the Nazca Lines have a viable explanation: the geoglyphs were made to be seen by an ancient astronaut that could fly like a bird with the aid of anti-gravity hand-held propulsion devices, without the use of aircraft or spacecraft of any kind. The people of Nazca drew diverse animal figures on the ground to attract the alien's attention and to entertain it, and they drew lines and directional arrows on the ground to lead the alien back to the people of Nazca.
I think it time for the world's scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, psychologists, etcetera, to come to their senses and try to evaluate, objectively, the thinking behind the Nazca geoglyphs. The potential for uncovering an instance of genuine alien contact makes it a worthwhile endeavor.
Biologist aims to create life from scratch
ROCKVILLE, Md. Biologist J. Craig Venter once raced the United States government to complete the decoding of the human genome. Now career studying the code of life, Dr. Venter has a new goal which is.. life itself.
Along with two other veterans, Dr. Venter hopes to become the first to construct a made to order bacterium. Normally new life is created by reproduction, with each generation passing it's genes on to the next. But Dr. Venter aims to bypass that process by creating a complete set of genes, or genome of a single-cell bacterium in his laboratory. This man made genome would be installed inside a bacterium whose own genes have been carefully removed.
Antonio's article goes on to say, by artificially creating such a life form Dr. Venter's researchers hope they may come closer to understanding what life is and how scientists can manipulate it for the benefit of mankind. New artificial species could possibly open avenues for the industrial production of drugs, chemicals or even clean energy.
"This is the next big step we have all been talking about. We're moving from being able to read the genetic code to actually writing it," Dr. Venter says, with a huge smile.
Spurring on Dr. Venter's latest ambition is a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Also an additional $30 million being raised by Dr. Venter and his business partners from various sources such as several wealthy private investors will bankroll a new company, Synthetic Genomics Inc. The company will assist funding the research program at Dr. Venter's non-profit research institute and own the rights to any intellectual property the program creates.
A number of researchers are speeding toward similar goals. Teams at Harvard University and teams in Japan are attempting to make new versions of common E. coli bacteria with totally synthetic genes. On many campuses "synthetic biology" is the latest buzzword. Students are now being taught to program the DNA of bacteria as if it were a piece of software running a computer.
Scientists have known for approximately 30 years how to add genes to a bacterium. That is the basic discovery behind the biotechnology industry. For example, insulin for diabetics is being manufactured by splicing an insulin making gene into a microbe. Dr Venter's plan is to take this technology to the next level - to manufacture and combign all the genes necessary for a bacterium to survive. For now, he will still need to utilize the shell of a living microbe, with its genome removed to complete the creation of what he calls the first "human-made species."
The most fundamental hurdle Dr. Venter faces is getting his concoction to work. It's possible that his team could create the genome, place it inside the bacterial cell, and find that nothing happens - analogous to installing a new operating system in a computer and having it crash.
If the cell does "boot up," Dr. Venter believes the creation will have "10,000 applications," providing a template onto which scientists could add and test new functions. He imagines an organism perfected to make clean hydrogen energy from sunlight. Another would chew up cellulose, the raw material of plants, and spit out ethanol that could be used as car fuel which will have massive beneficial effects on the environment and as well as to people.
Along with two other veterans, Dr. Venter hopes to become the first to construct a made to order bacterium. Normally new life is created by reproduction, with each generation passing it's genes on to the next. But Dr. Venter aims to bypass that process by creating a complete set of genes, or genome of a single-cell bacterium in his laboratory. This man made genome would be installed inside a bacterium whose own genes have been carefully removed.
Antonio's article goes on to say, by artificially creating such a life form Dr. Venter's researchers hope they may come closer to understanding what life is and how scientists can manipulate it for the benefit of mankind. New artificial species could possibly open avenues for the industrial production of drugs, chemicals or even clean energy.
"This is the next big step we have all been talking about. We're moving from being able to read the genetic code to actually writing it," Dr. Venter says, with a huge smile.
Spurring on Dr. Venter's latest ambition is a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Also an additional $30 million being raised by Dr. Venter and his business partners from various sources such as several wealthy private investors will bankroll a new company, Synthetic Genomics Inc. The company will assist funding the research program at Dr. Venter's non-profit research institute and own the rights to any intellectual property the program creates.
A number of researchers are speeding toward similar goals. Teams at Harvard University and teams in Japan are attempting to make new versions of common E. coli bacteria with totally synthetic genes. On many campuses "synthetic biology" is the latest buzzword. Students are now being taught to program the DNA of bacteria as if it were a piece of software running a computer.
Scientists have known for approximately 30 years how to add genes to a bacterium. That is the basic discovery behind the biotechnology industry. For example, insulin for diabetics is being manufactured by splicing an insulin making gene into a microbe. Dr Venter's plan is to take this technology to the next level - to manufacture and combign all the genes necessary for a bacterium to survive. For now, he will still need to utilize the shell of a living microbe, with its genome removed to complete the creation of what he calls the first "human-made species."
The most fundamental hurdle Dr. Venter faces is getting his concoction to work. It's possible that his team could create the genome, place it inside the bacterial cell, and find that nothing happens - analogous to installing a new operating system in a computer and having it crash.
If the cell does "boot up," Dr. Venter believes the creation will have "10,000 applications," providing a template onto which scientists could add and test new functions. He imagines an organism perfected to make clean hydrogen energy from sunlight. Another would chew up cellulose, the raw material of plants, and spit out ethanol that could be used as car fuel which will have massive beneficial effects on the environment and as well as to people.
Monday, January 28, 2008
How To Safely Haul Your Classic Car
Begin by looking at your trailer. Is there sufficient length for the Classic Car plus enough space to operate the ratchet assemblies at the fore and aft of the bodywork? Do you have ‘D’ rings located towards the corners of the trailer? Is the ‘D’ ring rated for a total of 3 times the weight of the car? Once these items have been addressed, It is time to load the car and tie it down.
Once you have loaded it onto the trailer, the next step is to connect the straps. You can buy a complete tie down kit from Mac’s custom tie downs. Start by connecting the twisted snap hook on the fixed end (the short end) to each of the ‘D’ rings. Choose a set of locations to tie down to.
Typically, on a Classic Car those locations would be through the wheel, over an axle or substantial suspension member, or possibly around a frame horn.
Some general guidelines to keep in mind are: choose a location with enough strength to hold the Classic Car in the event of an accident, one that is free of cutting hazards, and with enough space around it to lace the axle strap.
DO NOT run a strap where it might migrate and crush a brake line. Also consider the effect of the movement of the Classic Car while it is traveling down the road, since what may seem like a clear space now, could become tie down strap guillotine later, if the trailer hits a hard bump.
After choosing a location, you should now run your axle strap around it. Check the length if the standard 24” isn’t enough, don’t worry Mac’s can make the strap in any length needed in a short timeframe.
After determining that the length is correct, align the two delta rings at the end of the axle strap together and click in the running end (long end) of the ratchet strap. Before ratcheting the strap tight, pull the tail end of the strap through until the strap looks straight. Now you can ratchet the strap, making sure to have two full wraps around the mandrel to ensure a positive mechanical lock. Repeat this process at all four corners of the Classic Car.
Should you cross the straps? Possibly. Understand that the strap will have its maximum strength in the line it is pulling. It is always a good idea to have the straps at the rear of the Classic Car pulling mostly straight back. Most vehicles will out corner a trailer, so the Classic Car is more likely to come loose when an accident occurs than wander around when properly tied down. Be sure to take a look at the setup in your trailer and make sure that it is sensible this is the best test for tie downs.
Once you have loaded it onto the trailer, the next step is to connect the straps. You can buy a complete tie down kit from Mac’s custom tie downs. Start by connecting the twisted snap hook on the fixed end (the short end) to each of the ‘D’ rings. Choose a set of locations to tie down to.
Typically, on a Classic Car those locations would be through the wheel, over an axle or substantial suspension member, or possibly around a frame horn.
Some general guidelines to keep in mind are: choose a location with enough strength to hold the Classic Car in the event of an accident, one that is free of cutting hazards, and with enough space around it to lace the axle strap.
DO NOT run a strap where it might migrate and crush a brake line. Also consider the effect of the movement of the Classic Car while it is traveling down the road, since what may seem like a clear space now, could become tie down strap guillotine later, if the trailer hits a hard bump.
After choosing a location, you should now run your axle strap around it. Check the length if the standard 24” isn’t enough, don’t worry Mac’s can make the strap in any length needed in a short timeframe.
After determining that the length is correct, align the two delta rings at the end of the axle strap together and click in the running end (long end) of the ratchet strap. Before ratcheting the strap tight, pull the tail end of the strap through until the strap looks straight. Now you can ratchet the strap, making sure to have two full wraps around the mandrel to ensure a positive mechanical lock. Repeat this process at all four corners of the Classic Car.
Should you cross the straps? Possibly. Understand that the strap will have its maximum strength in the line it is pulling. It is always a good idea to have the straps at the rear of the Classic Car pulling mostly straight back. Most vehicles will out corner a trailer, so the Classic Car is more likely to come loose when an accident occurs than wander around when properly tied down. Be sure to take a look at the setup in your trailer and make sure that it is sensible this is the best test for tie downs.
Things To Keep In Mind When Shopping for a Used Car
Obtaining a used car can be a bit of an exercise in navigation if you're unaware of how things go about. There are several factors to consider when purchasing a used car, such as damage left over from a car accident and the potential for stress if you can't make your payments. You may even end up having to consider whether or not you're likely to get cramps or muscle spasms because the interior is too damn small for your body build. For some people, the stress relief factor of having a car might end up being overruled by the stress of being in the car for extended periods. As such, there are usually a number of things that one has to keep in mind when purchasing a used car.
First and foremost, a prospective buyer ought to know his or her capacity to pay for the car. This does not only mean covering the down payment, but also includes whatever payments you have to make on a monthly basis. Long-term considerations of the costs of purchasing and maintaining a car – used or brand new – can save you a lot of stress and anxiety later on. Consider the stability of your financial state and whether or not you can afford the car in the foreseeable future based on your current financial condition. Spare yourself the stress and try not to hope that your condition will improve when you purchase a car that's just out of your current price range. After all, you're not paying for the car in the future. You're paying for it in the here and now.
If you think you can handle the purchase or you've got a good enough credit rating, then your next worry should be what type of car you want. Be sure to consider things like muscle cramps and chronic pain when checking the interior. It simply will not do if you've got a fancy Ferrari in your garage but you feel crippling lower back pain each time you take it out for a spin. Also, be sure to consider whether the car is suited for your needs and the needs of the people who will be using it with you. If you're a family man, a car with a lot of room can save you stress and headaches from kids complaining that there's not enough room. Smaller, flashier cars with a lot of speed would probably be better for bachelors trying to impress that potential Ms. Right. People just trying to get from Point A to Point B would be better off getting a reliable but unremarkable model.
The third thing on your mind ought to be where you're buying the car, and whether the seller can be trusted. We've all heard the stories about unscrupulous, double-dealing used car dealers. Some people have even gone so far as to claim they've developed anxiety and phobias around used car dealers because of those stories. True or not, it pays dividends to take precautions when purchasing a used auto. Examine whatever reputation or records you can get about the dealership you're getting the car from and make sure you're confident and not feeling any anxiety towards making the purchase. Provided the dealership has a good record and they've got a reasonable price for the model you're looking for, you probably shouldn't feel too much anxiety prior to inspecting the car.
It is critical that you examine the car in person before you pay for it, or even agree to anything. Check for anything that might indicate poor maintenance, mishandling, or even repairs done after a car accident. Most aspects of a car can be repaired after a car accident, but even if you replace some parts, the performance might never be the same. It doesn't help that poor maintenance can mean a higher chance of you getting into a car accident because the last owner didn't know the difference between an axle and a gasket. Save yourself the possibility of exorbitant medical bills and anxiety by giving the car a good once-over, making sure to inspect everything you can without having to tear it apart.
In the end, getting a used car can be a bit of a daunting prospect if you're unprepared. So you'd best do a little research before you go dipping your hand into the cookie jar. Keep the above bits of advice in mind because very talented used car salesmen can find ways to circumvent a person's common sense and dupe you into buying a flashy piece of junk.
First and foremost, a prospective buyer ought to know his or her capacity to pay for the car. This does not only mean covering the down payment, but also includes whatever payments you have to make on a monthly basis. Long-term considerations of the costs of purchasing and maintaining a car – used or brand new – can save you a lot of stress and anxiety later on. Consider the stability of your financial state and whether or not you can afford the car in the foreseeable future based on your current financial condition. Spare yourself the stress and try not to hope that your condition will improve when you purchase a car that's just out of your current price range. After all, you're not paying for the car in the future. You're paying for it in the here and now.
If you think you can handle the purchase or you've got a good enough credit rating, then your next worry should be what type of car you want. Be sure to consider things like muscle cramps and chronic pain when checking the interior. It simply will not do if you've got a fancy Ferrari in your garage but you feel crippling lower back pain each time you take it out for a spin. Also, be sure to consider whether the car is suited for your needs and the needs of the people who will be using it with you. If you're a family man, a car with a lot of room can save you stress and headaches from kids complaining that there's not enough room. Smaller, flashier cars with a lot of speed would probably be better for bachelors trying to impress that potential Ms. Right. People just trying to get from Point A to Point B would be better off getting a reliable but unremarkable model.
The third thing on your mind ought to be where you're buying the car, and whether the seller can be trusted. We've all heard the stories about unscrupulous, double-dealing used car dealers. Some people have even gone so far as to claim they've developed anxiety and phobias around used car dealers because of those stories. True or not, it pays dividends to take precautions when purchasing a used auto. Examine whatever reputation or records you can get about the dealership you're getting the car from and make sure you're confident and not feeling any anxiety towards making the purchase. Provided the dealership has a good record and they've got a reasonable price for the model you're looking for, you probably shouldn't feel too much anxiety prior to inspecting the car.
It is critical that you examine the car in person before you pay for it, or even agree to anything. Check for anything that might indicate poor maintenance, mishandling, or even repairs done after a car accident. Most aspects of a car can be repaired after a car accident, but even if you replace some parts, the performance might never be the same. It doesn't help that poor maintenance can mean a higher chance of you getting into a car accident because the last owner didn't know the difference between an axle and a gasket. Save yourself the possibility of exorbitant medical bills and anxiety by giving the car a good once-over, making sure to inspect everything you can without having to tear it apart.
In the end, getting a used car can be a bit of a daunting prospect if you're unprepared. So you'd best do a little research before you go dipping your hand into the cookie jar. Keep the above bits of advice in mind because very talented used car salesmen can find ways to circumvent a person's common sense and dupe you into buying a flashy piece of junk.
Monday, January 7, 2008
10 Ways to Keep the Weight off Forever
#1: Exercise Just 20 minutes a day can keep you on track and healthy for a lifetime.
#2: Lift Your Weights Muscle will help you body to burn calories and stay strong.
#3: Write It Down It keeps you honest!
#4: Stay Focused on Being Healthy, Not on Becoming Thin Nothing is more important than a lifetime of good health.
#5: Find out What’s Eating You and deal with it.
#6: Have a Buddy Get a group or even just one friend to support you and your results will be lasting.
#7: Take Smaller Portions Try starting out with half of what your eyes want. Then you can go back for seconds.
#8: Lose Weight Slowly With Small Changes If you loose it all the first week – you will gain it back the next. Real change takes time.
#9: Slow Down Try eating slowly chew and enjoy your food.
#10: Eat Less Fat, Salt and other unhealthy, easy, processed foods. Choose live, organic foods. The closer it is to natural the better it will be for your body. Naturally.
From:http://weightlossmessage.com
#2: Lift Your Weights Muscle will help you body to burn calories and stay strong.
#3: Write It Down It keeps you honest!
#4: Stay Focused on Being Healthy, Not on Becoming Thin Nothing is more important than a lifetime of good health.
#5: Find out What’s Eating You and deal with it.
#6: Have a Buddy Get a group or even just one friend to support you and your results will be lasting.
#7: Take Smaller Portions Try starting out with half of what your eyes want. Then you can go back for seconds.
#8: Lose Weight Slowly With Small Changes If you loose it all the first week – you will gain it back the next. Real change takes time.
#9: Slow Down Try eating slowly chew and enjoy your food.
#10: Eat Less Fat, Salt and other unhealthy, easy, processed foods. Choose live, organic foods. The closer it is to natural the better it will be for your body. Naturally.
From:http://weightlossmessage.com
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Macrumors forums
Some newbie on the Macrumors forums has posted up a photo of what appears to be an anorexic MacBook.
It conforms to certain rumours out there about the new ultra-skinny MacBooks which Steve Jobs will be unveiling at Macworld Expo on January 14. These include no optical drive, just an external drive to help reduce weight, and a large, multi-touch trackpad. The above photo of a skinny MacBook on the right certainly omits an internal drive and there sure is a big ass trackpad but then, it’s amazing the stuff you can do these days with Photoshop.
If this was for real, the lighting would have been better, there would be more shots, and there'd be no need to throw in other other Apple products to enhance the sneaky 'Apple office at night' effect. Cute con though.-Martin Lynch
From: http://uk.gizmodo.com/
It conforms to certain rumours out there about the new ultra-skinny MacBooks which Steve Jobs will be unveiling at Macworld Expo on January 14. These include no optical drive, just an external drive to help reduce weight, and a large, multi-touch trackpad. The above photo of a skinny MacBook on the right certainly omits an internal drive and there sure is a big ass trackpad but then, it’s amazing the stuff you can do these days with Photoshop.
If this was for real, the lighting would have been better, there would be more shots, and there'd be no need to throw in other other Apple products to enhance the sneaky 'Apple office at night' effect. Cute con though.-Martin Lynch
From: http://uk.gizmodo.com/
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