Lord Blackadder
Jan 18, 12:41 PM
I have owned three "small" cars. A 1988 Ford Tempo, a 1990 Geo Storm, and a 1995 Ford Probe. All three were solid cars. However I have not bought a small car in many years for one reason. It's not that "big" cars are better because they're big. It's because generally speaking, the gas mileage on most smaller cars isn't better than those of standard sedans. In some cases it's worse. Case in point: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima 2.5SL. The Altima destroys the Versa in real world mileage. Plus you get the added room and comfort and features. The price is only slightly higher in terms of monthly payments.
Part of that is due to engine choices in the US: because many of the engines used by foreign car companies are not federalized, and because US carmakers largley ignore the small car market, we don't get the most efficient engines for small cars.
Case in point: look at small cars sold in both Europe and the US, like the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus (different version, but same-ish size) or event the Smart. All of these cars come with smaller, more efficient engines in Europe, either as the base engine or as options. The US versions, however, all use larger, less efficient engines and omit the diesel options entirely. Thus, much of potential efficiency of these cars is wasted.
Therefore, it's not that the Altima is much more efficient than the Versa. Rather, the most efficient engine option in the Altima is as efficient as the rather inefficient engine that the Versa is saddled with here in the states. And it's our own fault, because Americans are stereotyped as demanding more powerful engines without regard to fuel economy.
The new Jetta and Passat are no exceptions - they get more engine choices outside the US.
Part of that is due to engine choices in the US: because many of the engines used by foreign car companies are not federalized, and because US carmakers largley ignore the small car market, we don't get the most efficient engines for small cars.
Case in point: look at small cars sold in both Europe and the US, like the Mini Cooper, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus (different version, but same-ish size) or event the Smart. All of these cars come with smaller, more efficient engines in Europe, either as the base engine or as options. The US versions, however, all use larger, less efficient engines and omit the diesel options entirely. Thus, much of potential efficiency of these cars is wasted.
Therefore, it's not that the Altima is much more efficient than the Versa. Rather, the most efficient engine option in the Altima is as efficient as the rather inefficient engine that the Versa is saddled with here in the states. And it's our own fault, because Americans are stereotyped as demanding more powerful engines without regard to fuel economy.
The new Jetta and Passat are no exceptions - they get more engine choices outside the US.
Hansr
Apr 4, 05:27 AM
That is not connected to Windows on Mac so this is the wrong category. But to answer the question just drag the Office folder to the Dock on the right hand side of the Application/Folder break.
decimortis
Apr 6, 11:54 AM
i'm not to keen on this whole cloud computing concept that is floating around at the moment.
pun intended?
pun intended?
swingerofbirch
Sep 26, 10:55 PM
My dotmac is set to expire.
I will renew if Apple foots the bill again.
A couple of years ago they inadvertently deleted all my webpages and so when they were writing to goad me into renewing I said why should I? You deleted my webpages. So they gave me a complimentary year.
Then last year I paid for it again but they deleted a lot of my messages with an overly aggressive server-side spam filter. Plus they've been plagued with e-mail outages this last year.
I will call customer service. If they pay for it, I'll continue. If not, then I'll have a hard time justifying the expense.
I will renew if Apple foots the bill again.
A couple of years ago they inadvertently deleted all my webpages and so when they were writing to goad me into renewing I said why should I? You deleted my webpages. So they gave me a complimentary year.
Then last year I paid for it again but they deleted a lot of my messages with an overly aggressive server-side spam filter. Plus they've been plagued with e-mail outages this last year.
I will call customer service. If they pay for it, I'll continue. If not, then I'll have a hard time justifying the expense.
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ZaSheR
Dec 5, 08:50 AM
Something I did up to fill in the void behind this huge screen!
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Aboo
Dec 25, 07:16 PM
A hoodie,
$50 best buy gift card (Any ideas on what to buy..i have pretty much everything I need/want..)
$50 American Express gift card.
From friends:
One of those huge Gummy Bears (It's the size of my hand..)
A T-Shirt.
I'll buy the BB gift card off of you if you want. PM me :p
$50 best buy gift card (Any ideas on what to buy..i have pretty much everything I need/want..)
$50 American Express gift card.
From friends:
One of those huge Gummy Bears (It's the size of my hand..)
A T-Shirt.
I'll buy the BB gift card off of you if you want. PM me :p
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crazzyeddie
Feb 16, 12:01 PM
That sounds like a horrible waste of resources. Why don't you just use the native Mac OS X binary? The Intel SMP is in beta but is perfectly stable.
http://folding.stanford.edu/download.html
EDIT: And Parallels doesn't support SMP, so no you should not.
http://folding.stanford.edu/download.html
EDIT: And Parallels doesn't support SMP, so no you should not.
tekam
Jun 22, 12:44 PM
Hey i've been lookiong for a cable to connect my ipod touch to my tv so i can watch movies and such ... but i can't find any that doesnt costs to much ... anyone know where or what i should buy one ? thanks
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antster94
Apr 28, 06:57 AM
First, can you [timg] your pic? It is a little huge.
Second, I like everything about the new XJ.... except how it looks out back. The black D-pillar just really looks out of place. Unless, of course, the car is black itself, and you can't see the contrast. I'm still not sure why they chose to do that, as it just stands out too much. Otherwise, yea, it is a fantastic looking car.
(black D-pillar)
http://i.imgur.com/ei3Lx.jpg
Timged :)
Yeah I see what you mean, it's amazing though. Full B&W 7.1 sound system, 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Such an awesome car.
Second, I like everything about the new XJ.... except how it looks out back. The black D-pillar just really looks out of place. Unless, of course, the car is black itself, and you can't see the contrast. I'm still not sure why they chose to do that, as it just stands out too much. Otherwise, yea, it is a fantastic looking car.
(black D-pillar)
http://i.imgur.com/ei3Lx.jpg
Timged :)
Yeah I see what you mean, it's amazing though. Full B&W 7.1 sound system, 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Such an awesome car.
nospeed411
Aug 10, 07:28 PM
Thats awesome:D:D
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rdowns
Dec 24, 12:40 PM
This (http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-ProLine-6-2dqt-2e-Stand-Mixer/dp/B000TM4IQ6) is the only thing I know about.
http://www.kitchenmall.net/images/pictures/kitchen-aid-pro-line-mixer-6-quart.jpg
Where do you put the batteries?
http://www.kitchenmall.net/images/pictures/kitchen-aid-pro-line-mixer-6-quart.jpg
Where do you put the batteries?
Kieranic
Apr 20, 02:54 AM
http://k.min.us/ikGmuY.jpg
Found this on deviantART a few days ago and really liked it :)
Found this on deviantART a few days ago and really liked it :)
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Surely
Apr 30, 10:09 AM
If you could spend money to upgrade to the iPhone 5 right now, I say go for it.
Merthyrboy
Dec 24, 07:10 AM
Hopefully I'll be getting my 1981 4001 rickenbacker that I've saved for and the Christmas and birthday money. Snows like stopped the deliverys though :(
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Funkatronic
Dec 14, 06:38 PM
i like it, what did you change? what icons etc.?
Menubar icons v2 Leopard, SL by ~iAndrew: Link (http://iandrew.deviantart.com/art/Menubar-icons-v2-Leopard-SL-120653580)
Zukunft - bowtie theme by ~janik: Link (http://janik.deviantart.com/art/Zukunft-bowtie-theme-109443279)
Token Icons by ~brsev: Link (http://brsev.deviantart.com/art/Token-128429570) (Used Candybar and Mirage2)
Wallpaper | At the light by Jorge Quinteros: Link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorgeq82/3351960835/in/photostream/)
Menubar icons v2 Leopard, SL by ~iAndrew: Link (http://iandrew.deviantart.com/art/Menubar-icons-v2-Leopard-SL-120653580)
Zukunft - bowtie theme by ~janik: Link (http://janik.deviantart.com/art/Zukunft-bowtie-theme-109443279)
Token Icons by ~brsev: Link (http://brsev.deviantart.com/art/Token-128429570) (Used Candybar and Mirage2)
Wallpaper | At the light by Jorge Quinteros: Link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorgeq82/3351960835/in/photostream/)
mad jew
Dec 18, 07:15 AM
I love how the middle finger realistically raises slightly when the index finger is put up. :D
Nice attention to detail. :)
Nice attention to detail. :)
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edesignuk
Feb 12, 02:48 PM
tyrannical digital overlords
Muwahahahahahahahaha!
Muwahahahahahahahaha!
latogoga
Apr 29, 09:23 AM
i came up with this yesterday
mafia hacker
May 6, 07:00 AM
heeeeeeey no one say any thing
is that bcos am new user ?
is that bcos am new user ?
Doctor Q
Apr 19, 11:23 PM
It should be gone now.
DrGruv1
Aug 16, 09:04 PM
Here is my Avatar - Vote for this one! :)
http://www.musicrowsongs.com/drgruv.jpg
thanx
-mike
http://www.musicrowsongs.com/drgruv.jpg
thanx
-mike
macridah
Oct 24, 10:43 PM
Mos Def. I'm a long distance runner and definitely would like to see this happen.
miles01110
Apr 23, 08:30 AM
It's only valid in the US and Canada.
d. This Plan is offered and valid only in the United States of America and Canada. This Plan is not offered to persons who have not reached the age of majority. This Plan may not be available in all states or provinces, and is not available where prohibited by law.
From (PDF): http://images.apple.com/legal/applecare/docs/NA_APP_iPad_English_v1.2.pdf section 7d
d. This Plan is offered and valid only in the United States of America and Canada. This Plan is not offered to persons who have not reached the age of majority. This Plan may not be available in all states or provinces, and is not available where prohibited by law.
From (PDF): http://images.apple.com/legal/applecare/docs/NA_APP_iPad_English_v1.2.pdf section 7d
kdarling
Apr 27, 12:57 PM
My takeaway is this:
Section 222 (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode47/usc_sec_47_00000222----000-.html)of the Communications Act deals with carriers keeping user information private, including location, but of course that has nothing to do with phone OS makers such as Apple and Google.
Now I suspect that Congress will want to bring non-carriers under their wing as well.
Smartphones used to be a pretty sleepy backwater area, where the press rarely bothered much. Now they're daily headline news, under extra scrutiny.
Section 222 (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode47/usc_sec_47_00000222----000-.html)of the Communications Act deals with carriers keeping user information private, including location, but of course that has nothing to do with phone OS makers such as Apple and Google.
Now I suspect that Congress will want to bring non-carriers under their wing as well.
Smartphones used to be a pretty sleepy backwater area, where the press rarely bothered much. Now they're daily headline news, under extra scrutiny.