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Avion Gold Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Continues to Achieve Positive ... - PR Inside

The indicators are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared with GAAP. "Cash flow from operating activities before ...

Technically, Dell Is a Sell - msnbc.com

... indicators. Technical analysis is the field of buying and selling stocks not ... Applying an enterprise value to free cash flow multiple, which nets out Dell's huge cash reserves, the company is trading cheaply.

Level 1 Drought Declared In 24 Western Kentucky Counties - msnbc.com

Isolated areas of serious low flow have been observed in the middle ... Response Plan defines a tiered approach to classifying drought severity using multiple “indicators” to assess the intensity and location of ...

U.S. Highway Funds Have Most Effect on Smaller, Rural States, Study Finds - Bloomberg

... indicators” that include spending on highways ... These economic shocks have had a significant effect on the flow of tax revenues to state coffers,” the report said, “perhaps making future repairs more ...

Comfort Inn a hurricane hostel in NC - Raleigh News & Observer

sensors control water flow, timers manage lights ... economic indicators amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic recovery. Oil lingers near $75 in Asia as stock markets gain Oil prices lingered ...

Is Double-Dip Noise Obscuring Global Opportunities? - CNBC

Poole said he believes news flow from the emerging world is supportive of an ongoing ... Unemployment is showing signs of stabilizing and leading indicators are also generally encouraging.” The recent jump in the ...

Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM): Small Business Confidence Plummets - Forbes

Other August Confidence Indicators: -- 53 percent of small business owners are experiencing cash flow issues, up from 47 percent in July; 43 percent said they are not; and 4 percent aren't sure. -- 55 percent of ...

Factors that Affect Nail Growth - Associated Content

... indicators of general health ... Nail biting causes the nail to grow faster because it increases blood flow to the area. * Fungal or bacterial infections can make nails discoloured, fragile, brittle and crumbly. *

HSBC's Sels Likes High-Yield Bonds - Wall Street Journal

Sels: Corporates are generating good profits and cash flow. Many are making good progress deleveraging their ... These two points tend to be good leading indicators for lower default rates. WSJ: What are the risks?

Bruised Quant Funds Seek a Human Touch - Wall Street Journal

chooses its investments by ranking each stock in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index by three value factors (price-to-cash-flow, price-to ... research the notion of using macroeconomic indicators to help assess ...

Voting Question: Bio questions please AYUUUDAMEE(HELLPP MEEE!?)?

1) Given that pure water has a pH of 7.0, where do you think the optimal range for photosynthesis might be? Why? 2)When the stomata close, as in winter, the chlorophyll and other essential photosynthetic compounds are resorbed into the tree, turning the leaf a fall color. If acid rain causes photosynthesis to cease, how do you think the tree would react? Why? 3)Pretend you used a color indicator to show the flow of electrons generated by photosynthesis. In the computer simulation, the flow of oxygen was used. Are the two methods equally valid? What, if any, differences might there be between the two. Explain. more

Resolved Question: PUR water-filter status lights (green, orange, red) - when the light goes red, is the...?

...water output no longer filtered?I use the PUR filters in my refrigerator and on my kitchen tap for water. The indicator lights will change from green to red in 45-60 days after a filter replacement, but the water will keep flowing for another 60-90 days before the filter completely clogs up, and then I have to replace the filter. During the period when the light is red, is the water still being purified? My guess is that it is.I use a similar filter system when I go hiking, and the instruction manual states that the filter will only output clean filtered water and can be used up until it is completely clogged. But the data on the home filters only say to replace the filter immediately after the light goes red. I think they just want to sell more filters. more

Resolved Question: Wireless connection - anyone had this issue?

I've got a Netgear router that, when it's working properly, has solid light indicators for power, cable, and wireless, and blinking ones for upstream and downstream. Unfortunately, about once or twice a month, the wireless indicator starts flickering rapidly, and the connection grinds to a halt. When this happens, it really does seem like the ability of the laptop and router to interface is rapidly cutting in and out, since whether I can navigate to a new page or get the "problem loading page" sign is arbitrary and comes down to timing. I can forget about anything requiring a constant flow of information. Typical quick fixes - manually rebooting the router and/or restarting the laptop, or messing with the wires - do nothing. The provider (Time Warner) can set up a new connection over the phone, which sometimes helps, but never resolves the problem permanently. The weirdest thing is that it will usually resolve itself after about 24 hours with no intervention at all. But it always comes back, and this time it's been going on for a couple days. Anyone know what might cause this? more

Resolved Question: WHY DRIVERS ????????

does nobody indicate (maybe a hand full of people do) when driving? Are you not taught to drive using indicators. And why do people stop in the middle of the road or slow down and cause tail backs and have no consideration for the people behind. Do people not realise that by indicating and driving properly the traffic would flow more easier and there would be less accidents. I wont even comment on ZR's or private buses, And why do driver's think they have to drive full beam at night towards on-coming traffic, even behind you, lights are full beam, do they not know they're still blinding you. I think half the people in Barbados cannot drive and need to re-take their test and not buy their license.Throttle bopple whatever, I drive for a living, every day i'm all over Barbados and have driven in loads of countries and it's only in Barbados that they do what they do..........are you saying you indicate, stay in the correct lane and especially not use the overtaking lane on the highway to doddle along at 40km an hour so people have to overtake on the outside lane......which in most counties is illegal and you get booked.Thanku Highly.....glad i'm not the only one who gets frustrated. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of the beginning of my short story?

Note: This is only for a writing contest that I am entering and it can only be five pages long. I know this part is short, but please be as constructive as you can. My wife and unborn child may die tonight. The doctors keep telling me that their lives are in God's hands. I am a man of faith, but how am I supposed to believe in anything when the two most important people to me are slowly having the life drained out of them. Everything's getting harder; breathing, seeing, acting like they'll pull through. I've even pinched myself to see if this is just a nightmare. Waiting is the hardest thing though. I'm waiting for my family to die or I'm waiting for the doctors to tell me that they'll live, but there's damage that's been done. Either way, I'm expecting a disaster. I've been sitting in the same waiting room that has these awful, sickeningly cream colored walls with pictures of sailboats. I think their purpose is to help calm people down, but it's just nauseating to me. I keep glancing at the clock, but it tells me that it's only been a few hours. I've shifted so much in my seat that I'm sure I've left an indentation in the plastic. Just then, Dr. Allen comes through the double doors of the ICU and I swear that there is a superhero cape flowing in the air as he walks toward me. I keep telling myself that it'll be bad news, so why not be positive for once? He pulls up another chair and sits in front of me. Now, I can see his bloodshot eyes, an indicator that something else has gone wrong. He's not smiling and his jaw is set like he's angry that his favorite baseball team has just lost the World Series. "Mr. Garretti," he starts. "How are you feeling?" Does it really matter how I am feeling? My wife and baby are in serious trouble and this guy is asking me how I am even though I got off with minor injuries. He should be tending to them, not worrying about me. "How's my wife?" I make it short and simple, hoping he could answer it before all of the anxiety kills me. My hands are sweating so much that I'm wiping them on my bloody jeans, my body shaking with fear, my breathing coming out in shallow gasps. "Kate's internal bleeding is much worse than we thought. She could hemorrhage and bleed out at any moment. Mr. Garretti, we need a decision." Suddenly, the world comes crashing down. My vision blurs with tears and I feel my heart drop into the pit of my stomach. I gulp. "D-Decision?" "There's nothing more we can do. We prolonged it for as long as we could and now you need to do this," Dr. Allen tells me. I can't make this decision! Is he nuts? How can he ask me to either pick my wife or my child and just let the other one die? "Mr, Garretti, I know this is tough, but you need to decide as soon as possible. Time isn't on our side right now." He's right about that. Now, God is making me choose between the two people I can't stand to lose all within hours. I hear Dr. Allen sigh. I look up from staring at the tiles on the floor and meet his gaze. This isn't fair. Why do I have to do this? I stand up. "I'm sorry, Dr. Allen. I-I can't do this right now." I find myself limping outside and wincing as the bitter winter air stings my skin as I sit down on a desolate bench. Hunching over, I let several tears fall to the ground before wiping my eyes and nose with my sleeve. I reach into my pocket and pull out my cell phone, holding down the number two button and listening as the phone rings in my ear. Please pick up, Abby. Please pick up. * So, what do you think of it? Would you read on? Why or why not? Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it! more

Resolved Question: Do you like the beginning of my short story?

Note: This is only for a writing contest that I am entering and it can only be five pages long. I know this part is short, but please be as constructive as you can. My wife and unborn child may die tonight. The doctors tell me that their lives are in God's hands. I am a man of faith, but how am I supposed to believe in anything when the two most important people to me are slowly having the life drained out of them. Everything's getting harder; breathing, seeing, acting like they'll pull through. I've even pinched myself to see if this is just a nightmare. Waiting is the hardest thing though. I'm waiting for my family to die or I'm waiting for the doctors to tell me that they'll live, but there's damage that's been done. Either way, I'm expecting a disaster. I've been sitting in the same waiting room that has these awful, sickeningly cream colored walls with pictures of sailboats. I think their purpose is to help calm people down, but it's just nauseating to me. I keep glancing at the clock, but it tells me that it's only been a few hours. I've shifted so much in my seat that I'm sure I've left an indentation in the plastic. Just then, Dr. Allen comes through the double doors of the ICU and I swear that there is a superhero cape flowing in the air as he walks toward me. I keep telling myself that it'll be bad news, so why not be positive for once? He pulls up another chair and sits in front of me. Now, I can see his bloodshot eyes, an indicator that something else has gone wrong. He's not smiling and his jaw is set like he's angry that his favorite baseball team has just lost the World Series. "Mr. Garretti," he starts. "How are you feeling?" Does it really matter how I am feeling? My wife and baby are in serious trouble and this guy is asking me how I am even though I got off with minor injuries. He should be tending to them, not worrying about me. "How's my wife?" I make it short and simple, hoping he could answer it before all of the anxiety kills me. My hands are sweating so much that I'm wiping them on my bloody jeans, my body shaking with fear, my breathing coming out in shallow gasps. "Kate's internal bleeding is much worse than we thought. She could hemorrhage and bleed out at any moment. Mr. Garretti, we need a decision." Suddenly, the world came crashing down. My vision blurred with tears and I felt my heart drop into the pit of my stomach. I gulp. "D-Decision?" "There's nothing more we can do. We prolonged it for as long as we could and now you need to do this," Dr. Allen tells me. I can't make this decision! Is he nuts? How can he ask me to either pick my wife or my child and just let the other one die? "Mr, Garretti, I know this is tough, but you need to decide as soon as possible. Time isn't on our side right now." He's right about that. Now, God is making me choose between the two people I can't stand to lose all within hours. I hear Dr. Allen sigh. I look up from staring at the tiles on the floor and meet his gaze. This isn't fair. Why do I have to do this? I stand up. "I'm sorry, Dr. Allen. I-I can't do this right now." I find myself limping outside and wincing as the bitter winter air stings my skin as I sit down on a desolate bench. Hunching over, I let several tears fall to the ground before wiping my eyes and nose with my sleeve. I reach into my pocket and pull out my cell phone, holding down the number two button and listening as the phone rings in my ear. Please pick up, Abby. Please pick up. * So, what do you think of it? Would you read on? Why or why not? Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it! more

Voting Question: Does it sound like pregnancy to any mothers out there?

I started wondering when I bled for ONE day. I have irregular periods, but the fact that this went away after a day is puzzling.. I had unprotected sex 11 days ago.. And I didn't know about "egg white cervical mucus" until like 2 days ago... but i DO remember the day before I had sex (and I had sex in the afternoon the day I did it) that I had 2 occasions of that EWCM - once in my panties and once when I wiped.. Gross as it sounds, I did stretch it between 2 fingers because I was concerned about what it was. So, now I know that its a good indicator of ovulation!!! A few days later I had the one day bleeding (not SUPER light, but definately not a flow). Then my boobs felt tender a couple days later, but I thought I was overreacting. They hurt more everyday now. I think my areolas look bigger but only sometimes (weird)... well 2 days ago I went into the bathroom to check out my areolas and I had HUGE BLUE veins pertruding on my breasts, basically outlining my nipples.. today they are sticking out as much but theyre still there and dark.. and I almost threw up a couple times but not everyday.. and as of yesterday I have noticed my strong sense of smell. A truck drove by a restaurant I was at.. I was sitting outside but not close to the road.. and the truck went by at about 50mph... and I smelled a HUGE whiff of diesel gas.. out of nowhere.. thought I was gonna puke! OH and I forgot to mention... the horribly horribly sour taste that is in the back of my mouth that comes and goes but it usually sticks around after the first time I eat in a day.. I think its that Metal Mouth thing, but im not sure -- is it sorta a sour taste?? here's the kicker -- I tested, 3 times, and its negative.. but I am pretty sure its too early right? SOMEONE PLEASEEEE HELP!!! more

Resolved Question: Any One Offer Dodge Stratus Help?

Just last night my 2001 Stratus decided that it's AC unit would not work while my headlights were on. So now every time I want the AC on, my headlights have to be off. The AC unit as a whole doesn't work, no indicator lights, no directional air flow except only through the vent by the windshield. Anyone know the cause of this? Thank you. more

Resolved Question: science test help ? PLEASE?

Question 1 (1 point)Save Materials which can harm living things and do not naturally in the environment are called ... toxic phosphates pollutants Bad Information Use the following to answer the next two questions: The lupin is a popular garden plant that produces pretty flowers, and is part of the legume family of plants: Many legumes have nodules on their roots that contain bacteria. These bacteria have the ability to separate the atoms of free nitrogen. Question 2 (1 point)Save What is the name given to the process of changing free nitrogen so that nitrogen atoms can combine with other elements? Nitrogen cycle Nitrogen uptake Nitrogen conversion Nitrogen fixation Question 3 (1 point)Save The bacteria nodules on lupin roots can change free nitrogen. Which of the following can also change free nitrogen? flowing water lightning animal waste plant waste Information Use this to answer the next question Question 4 (1 point)Save The number 6 in the photo above refers to the percentage of in the fertilizer. Question 5 (1 point)Save An is a chemical that kills weeds. Question 6 (1 point)Save Nitrogen fixation is the process of creating pure nitrogen from nitrogen-containing compounds. True False Question 7 (1 point)Save Lightning can change oxygen atoms into nitrogen atoms. True False Question 8 (1 point)Save While breaking down waste, decomposers release nitrogen compounds into the soil. True False Question 9 (1 point)Save A 20-18-16 fertilizer contains 20% nitrogen compounds, 18% potassium compounds and 16% phosphorus compounds. True False Question 10 (1 point)Save Biomagnification is the increase in concentration of a chemical or element as it moves up the food chain. True False Question 11 (1 point)Save An anaerobic bacterium requires oxygen in its environment to live. True False Question 12 (1 point)Save Nitrogen oxide pollutants form mainly from combustion in vehicles. True False Question 13 (1 point)Save Copper, lead, zinc, mercury and cadmium are all examples of heavy metals. True False Question 14 (1 point)Save Aquatic invertebrates can be used as a biological indicator of water quality. True False Question 15 (1 point)Save Some pests may become resistant to pesticides. True False Question 16 (1 point)Save Natural gas that contains nitrogen sulfide is called sour gas. True False Question 17 (1 point)Save An acid is a compound that dissolves in water to form a solution with a pH lower than 7. True False Question 18 (1 point)Save pH is a measure of the concentration of oxygen ions in solution. True False Question 19 (1 point)Save Active transport is similar to diffusion, with the exception of requiring water. True False Question 20 (1 point)Save Osmosis is the diffusion of matter. True False Question 21 (1 point)Save The breakdown of large organic molecules occurs by a process called hydrolysis. True False Question 26 (1 point)Save A student uses a pH probe to track the change in pH of lime juice (pH of approximately 3) while adding baking soda. The results show a clear increase in pH over a 60 second time period. The results that occurred with the lime juice and baking soda is indicative of a(n) osmosis combustions reaction neutralizing reaction acidification Question 27 (1 point)Save Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are chemicals that have been used in refrigerators and aerosol cans. The problem with CFCs is that they can contribute to acid rain thinning of ozone layer increasing ozne depletion of oxygen Question 28 (1 point)Save A combustion reaction requires to occur Question 29 (1 point)Save A solution that is pH 10 would be times more basic than a solution that is pH 8. Question 30 (1 point)Save Most aquatic animals will be dead at a pH of or below. more

Resolved Question: What do you think went wrong with Professor Stefan Szymanski's formula/prediction?

"According to the theory, Serbia will knock out the US, South Korea and Spain to lose in the final to Brazil. " http://www.financialexpress.com/news/formula-a-brazil-vs-serbia-final/627893/ It's doubtful that Serbia will get past the second round, let alone make it to the finals with Brazil. " The rundown of the elements included in the Evolution Securities model reads like a page ripped from the CIA World Factbook: GDP (and breakdown), Unemployment Rate, Jobless claims, Employment, Earnings, Industrial Production and Orders, Productivity, Capacity Utilisation, Capital Expenditure, Personal Income/Savings, CPI, PPI, Money Supply, Mortgage lending, Consumer Credit, House Prices, Housing Activity (New home sales/existing home sales), Construction, Building Permits, Retail Sales, Wholesale Sales, Auto Sales, Durable Goods, Trade Balance, Export & Imports and Export/Import Prices, Capital Flows, TIC Flow, Government deficit/revenue/expenditure, Govt Debt, Survey data, consumer/manufacturing/services confidence, Fed Manufacturing Surveys/Conference Board/ IFO/ZEW, bank lending surveys, Senior Loan Officer Survey, Beige book, Leading Indicators........ and whether or not they are any good at football ..." http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/sow_experts/post/Clever-economists-pick-Brazil-to-win-the-World-C?urn=sow,244993 Which factors do you think would give Serbia such an advantage over other countries? ΔGoals = 0.18*ΔGDP/capita of US + 0.19*ΔPop (100mill.) - 0.02*ΔPop2 (100mill.) + 0.05*ΔWC Participations + 0.17*ΔBallon d'or nominee - 0.01*ΔFIFA ranking + 1.12*ΔHost - 0.85*ΔAsia/Oceanic/North America@answersaurus~ Nicely said. more

Resolved Question: vectra b 1.8 ls not start?

I have a vectra b 1.8 ls, car broke down a few weeks ago would not turn over breakdown came put some more fuel in and it started and died again. changed fuel pump, fuel filter nothing. checked air mass flow indicator and it fine. I'm not sure if it could be the crankshaft sensor haven't had a diagnostic on it yet so no fault codes at the moment but could it be anything else? thank you more

Resolved Question: why is moving water an indicator for life?

I'm writing this essay about life in Mars and I found that flowing water was an indicator of former microbial life in it. How can you explain that scientifically? Any related articles will be great. more

Resolved Question: What's your opinion about how CM Punk's philosophy about hair as an indicator of how you've lived your life?

His straight-edged society teachings are somewhat intriguing. I know people see it as a gimmick, but parts of it sound really interesting. Like when he said something like his hair is pure as the long driven snow, it was enlightening. So, do you think there's any truth to it? Like if you 'grow up' right and pure, then you'll have long straight flowing hair. But, if you don't 'grow up' right and pure, then you're hair won't grow out long and straight and flowing? more

Resolved Question: hematology, help please?

A 14-year-old girl complained of fatigue and loss of stamina. Her appetite was marginal, as she was very conscious of maintaining her body weight at 96 pounds. Her monthly menstrual flow was always heavy and long from its onset at twelve years of age. Relevant laboratory findings included the following: Hematocrit (Hct) 28% Hemoglobin (Hgb) 9 g/dL Iron 16 µg/dL Bone marrow iron Absent Erythrocytes Small and pale Suggested treatment included ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate for six months orally between meals, since food may reduce absorption. A well-balanced diet was also suggested, as well as a gynecological examination. 1. What is the primary disorder of this individual? 2. What does the ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate provide? Why is it necessary? 3. What dietary inclusions would you suggest? 4. Why is the gynecological examination important? 5. Why is bone marrow iron an important clinical indicator in this individual? more

Resolved Question: Need some advice. Am I pregnant?

Need some advice. Am I pregnant? My period was 5 days late and i bleed enough for pantyliner and it lasted 5 days. My breast are soar and huge? Could I be pregnant? My period is usually a very heavy flow and last 7 days I also have to wear overnight pads and I wore pantyliner and i wasn't having any cramps at all I'm getting pimples on my face. I'm extremely tired and sleep during the day but when I take a pregnancy test its negative. Took another and the light for a pregnancy indicator comes up but its real faint .What do you guys think? I know you're not doctors but you're answers and advice and opinions I would like to hear. more

Resolved Question: Why is blood flow to a specific area of the brain an indicator of neural activity in that area?

Resolved Question: Can you unscramble these words? The scrambled words are in parentheses.?

- The _______ of a fluid is an indicator of its viscosity, (lwof eatr) - When the flow of fluid around an object is smooth and uniforn, it is referred to as ________ flow (ranamil) The _______ of measurement for density is g/cm3 or kg/m3 (itnu) - Because the volume of a liquid under under pressure changes very little, the liquid is said to be virtually ___________________ (biipmnosesrcel) - Helium balloons float in air because their _____________ is less than that of air. (yesidtn) - Mechanical systems that use fluids to transmit force and move objects are called hydraullic or __________ depending on the fluid used. (mtacipeun) - The buoyant force _____________ the force of gravity. (spspooe) - The force that measures the amount of gravity acting on a mass is __________ (tewhig) - A living thing not normally found in an area where it is living and reproducing is said to bean _______________ ( toecix eescip) - Streamlined shapes produce less drag or _________ when they are moving through fluids. (cratesiens) more

Resolved Question: How can Volume be calculated from volume flow rate?

I have an indicator that displays volume flow rate in Nm^3/hr. How can I calculate volume from it? more

Resolved Question: VAUXALL ZAFRIA 1.8 JUST FAILED MOT ON EMMISIONS?

Hi i put car on diagnostic it said mass air flow sensor. so i brought new one and replaced it. Problem is i still have control indicator for engine electronics light on, this is a car with a spanner through it.This is over 4 weeks. Put car through mot and failed.I have now bought a new air flow sensor and fitted tonight this has not worked i still have same problems. Could anyone suggest anything. Thanks Dave more

Resolved Question: Homemade radiant heat question?

I am trying to make a radiant heating system for a small cabin. My idea is to use aluminum piping filled with some sort of antifreeze or glycol solution(anti freeze most likely as alcohol would be quite risky). I would have a reservoir that sits inside or atop a wood burning stove. I would use a hand powered transfer pump to circulate the hot fluid through the piping system every few hours. I will install the piping under the floor and perhaps even through the walls. I will install a pressure relief valve as well as a paddle-wheel style sight flow indicator and ball valves on the suction and discharge side of the pump so that if I need to repair the pump I can have shut off and not drain the entire system. Any recommendation on the piping material? Al is cheap and transfers heat well Any recommendation on the best fluid to use? I know antifreeze is good for not freezing but I am not sure what happens to it if say I forgot to circulate the fluid. How hot can that stuff get before it becomes an issue?? Should I use a mixture of alcohol and water? This is what I am most confused about. Here are the supplies I am thinking Piping http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/alum2.phtml?page=pipe&LimAcc=$LimAcc Transfer pump http://www.lehmans.com/store/Water___Water_Pumps___Pump_Rods__Pipes__and_Tools___Hand__x2D_Powered_Transfer_Pump___93099?Args= Thread end paddlewheel sightflow indicator so I know I don’t have blockage in the line http://www.johnernst.com/flow_indicators_p3.html#137P Ball valve for positive shutoff incase of repair/replace pump https://b2c.ernstflow.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/xt_itemDetailNF.aspx?itemNum=76-VALV-SS-0012&siteId=1&bulkexists=0 The way I see it as long as I have a wood burning stove or even just a fire that I can heat up the radiator with I should have plenty of heat radiating in my little place. Problems/Issues/Insights are much appreciated. or maybe a link to another website forum that i could ask this on. Thanksi forgot. i would be using solar powered fans in the ceiling to more the air aroundThanks for the reply Mike..yes I have a habit of making things entirely more complicated then they need to be. Perhaps the wood burner alone would be enoughBless you angel. Thanks so much for your help. I have lots of learn. Perhaps I could send you schematics to review after I finish them…..claptic. i just dont know brother..i have thought deeply about what you have said. but the liquid in-between multiple discs in my spine has burst and i now have these discs drying up and breaking apart as we speak. i have youth on my side now but my fear is that in less then a decade i may not be able to physically move more then a few steps a day. so i guess i have to make a choice...both of which are fear based. do i make a permanent residence in a secluded part of the country and fear both my own health decline as well as dying to protect my home? or do i attempt the nomadic lifestyle and fear that tyranny will find its way to my tent forcing me to have to move, which i may not be able to do? i have no fear of death.....but i have a fear of a life filled with physical pain leading to total paralysis(which is highly probable). i want to travel the country with backpack and tent for 5 years or so...but before i do that i am thinking about setting up a permanent cabin w/few acresthe cabin will be for when my spine finally gives out and i am forced to bed for the rest of my days. but if that doesnt happen then i will be able continue being a ramblin man. i wish i didnt have to prepare..i feel like preparation is in stark contrast to what i know to be true... but i am just torn because i dont know why i have this physical setback.... more

Resolved Question: Help Please I am not Good With Auto's?

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With so much extremism and hatred posted on yahoo answers politics that never gets deleted, I can't begin to understand how a post like this gets deleted? This is just one of many examples on how Yahoo is biased against facts that don't agree with the right-wing moderator viewpoints. There is no attempt at being unbiased at at Yahoo answers. Subject: Why won't Republicans acknowledge that Obama is saving the US economy? Additional details: It's very easy to see that Repubican arguments suggesting that Obama is causing the economy to fail are disconnected from reality: #1 Their former hero GW Bush warned while he was in office that we were in danger of a depression worse than the great depression: "The question facing a President is not when the problem started, but what did you do about it when you recognized the problem. And I readily concede I chunked aside some of my free market principles when I was told by [my] chief economic advisors that the situation we were facing could be worse than the Great Depression." #2 The IMF credits stimulus spending for making credit flow again, reducing uncertainty, increasing confidence, and improving financial conditions. They also say that job growth will return in early 2010 (as all economists know, job growth is a lagged indicator of the economy): http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2009/res100109a.htm #3 All economic news continues to be positive, and jobs are beginning to return (see: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091224/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/us_economy ). The Dow is up more than 25% on the year and continues to go upward. As for deficit spending, the IMF argues that the time to worry about the deficit is after the economy has fully recovered, not before (it could endanger the recovery). Despite this, Republicans still complain about spending, while ignoring (i) The indisputable success of TARP which has returned more than $200 billion from the major banks, and (ii) The Republicans are the world's biggest hypocrites when it comes to deficits, see: http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/19/republican-budget-hypocrisy-health-care-opinions-columnists-bruce-bartlett.html Looks to me that Republicans don't have a leg to stand on here. Will they ever admit that they are wrong, and thank Obama for fixing up the disaster that was mostly caused by them?There *is* a question: "Could somebody explain why this was a misuse of the questions and answers format?" If I post the question only with no supporting data, then I get criticized for not have any proof to back up my question. But if I include the proof, then suddenly it gets classified as a rant? Well, that's a solid strategy for trying to censor anything that does not agree with their far-right agenda. Unbelievable that Yahoo thinks they can censor political viewpoints that disagree with their own. Has it always been this way here, or only since Jerry Yang was ousted? more

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The message from the Yahoo Answers community is loud and clear: the sky is falling. The muslim non-US citizen president is succeeding in his goal of destroying America's economy (even though the Dow is up more than 30% since he took office). The stimulus package has done nothing except created huge deficits (as if Republicans never had done the same thing). Unemployment is at the highest level ever (Reagan's years don't count, neither does the great depression and the other depressions in American history). Instead of this stimulus package, Obama should be cutting back on spending (i.e. the same actions Hoover and Andrew Jackson took which lead to the two biggest depressions in American history) and cutting taxes instead (the same thing Bush did for the last 8 years). If you don't realize cutting taxes solves all economic problems, then "your (sic) and idiot." The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) give quite a different assessment. See: http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2009/02/pdf/exesum.pdf and http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Economic-survey-Job-losses-to-apf-2386912487.html;_ylt=Agm.zwPMbhU1V6uP0j9bXGu7YWsA;_ylu=X3oDMTE1MWY3aHQ1BHBvcwM1BHNlYwN0b3BTdG9yaWVzBHNsawNlY29ub21pY3N1cnY-?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=3&asset=&ccode= The IMF claims that the economy is rebounding and world trade is beginning to pick up. In their words, "The triggers for this rebound are strong public policies across advanced and many emerging economies that have supported demand and all but eliminated fears of a global depression. These fears contributed to the steepest drop in global activity and trade since World War II. Central banks reacted quickly with exceptionally large interest rate cuts as well as unconventional measures to inject liquidity and sustain credit. Governments launched major fiscal stimulus programs, while supporting banks with guarantees and capital injections. "Together, these measures reduced uncertainty and increased confidence, helping to improve financial conditions. This was seen in strong rallies across many markets and a rebound in international capital flows. " In other words, we ought to be very grateful for the stimulus package which has saved us from entering another great depression. Furthermore, they have an optimistic outlook: "After contracting by about 1 percent in 2009, global activity is forecast to expand by about 3 percent in 2010." They also make it quite clear that deficits should be tackled after the economy recovers, not before (presumably related to the remark above about Hoover and Jackson). The NABE is also quite optimistic. Although the right-wing Yahoo Answers community does not seem to realize that unemployment is a lagged indicator, everybody else knows it, and NABE is telling us that it should begin to turn around soon: "While the recovery has been jobless so far, that should soon change," said Lynn Reaser, NABE's president and chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University. "Within the next few months, companies should be adding instead of cutting jobs." So whom do you trust more? more

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I recently went to a Midas auto repair shop with the same complaint and they said I needed a new air flow meter, and a spark plug tune-up. I had the work done and for about 2 days it was fine, but then it started to shut off again when I came to a light or stop. Also, my coolant light indicator keeps going off and when i look under the hood it is low. I would say I am refilling it every few days. Sometimes there is a little puddle of liquid, but what i want to know is if the issues i have are all related and what exactly i should do about all of it. Thanks for all and any answers! It is greatly appreciated! :)The engine isn't overheating (as far as I can see), and also when I turn off the a/c it stops shutting off at stop lights or when I slow down. more

Resolved Question: Do you believe Amnesty for “illegal aliens” is driving immigrants to break our Immigration laws?

Rumors of "Amnestia" again drive illegal alien traffic north Huachuca, AZ August 21, 2009---While overall Border Patrol apprehensions and illegal traffic appear to be down across the Southwestern US, rumors of "amnestia" are once again driving illegal aliens to El Norte. It happens every year and there is usually a delay from the time the media starts talking about “immigration reform” again to when the illegal traffic begins to increase. With President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton paying regular visits to the neighbor next door, it was only a matter of time before the rumor mill got all wound up and the word reached the fields of Oaxaca. Today, with DHS Secretary Napolitano all but promising immigration reform to an assembled collection of more than 100 pro amnesty groups, businesses and Law Enforcement Associations at the White House, we are certain to see an increase in traffic heading illegally into the US. Unlike previous Amnesty surges though, these future democrats will be greeted by twice the number of Border Patrol Agents and a border fortified with stronger fences and more robust defenses. Still, BP cannot be everywhere and many are likely to make it through especially in the more remote areas. Such is the case in the Huachuca Mountains of Southern Arizona where the terrain is treacherous and the traffic hasn’t slowed one bit. On a hidden camera along one such trail, 400 illegal aliens passed by, almost all during the daytime, in the 35 day period between June 20th 2009 and July 25th. The wildlife camera, placed by a citizen border watcher, clearly shows dozens of men, women and yes even small children, navigating this trail with backpacks, water jugs and who knows what else. Were this an isolated case it could perhaps be explained. Sadly, this number has been fairly consistent for the last few months. The border watcher works alone and doesn’t belong to any Minuteman type group. He has been shooting these videos for the past two years, which have also captured on digital film, bears, mountain lions and other assorted wildlife along the same path. His videos have been shown on CNN. The increases in traffic may be an indicator of what is to come. It has also driven Border Patrol to increase its vigilance of that area placing more resources to stop the flow of people and drugs. Still, their resources are not limitless and if they place men, women and materials in the dark recesses of those mountains, another chink in the armor is likely to develop elsewhere. While rumors of a secure border sweep America, another more insistent call has gone out to the third world: Get here while the getting is good! http://www.examiner.com/x-17495-San-Diego-Immigration-Policy-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Rumors-of-Amnestia-again-drive-illegal-alien-traffic-north more

Resolved Question: Illegal aliens are not returning?

Is the crackdown on employers working? Is this proof that raids need to start back up? Do you feel this article calling illegal aliens immigrants is misleading? ######################################################## No signs of immigrants returning home August 17, 2009 3:20 PM BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL If the recession is causing immigrants to return to Mexico, the Mexican consul in Yuma is not seeing any signs of it. Consul Miguel Escobar said that based on the volume of service the Yuma consulate provides to immigrants, they are not returning home in exodus, contrary to predictions a year ago by specialists. "That phenomenon has not materialized," he said. "The truth is that immigrants are not going back to Mexico; the truth is that they remain here and that those who have left (have gone) within a normal pattern. "The indicators of the return rates that we have seen most recently are similar to those in 2006 and 2007. The mass exodus of countrymen who were going to leave the United States because of economic conditions has not occurred." A study by the Pew Hispanic Center in Washington, D.C., found that while the flow of immigrants from Mexico to the United States has dropped in recent years, there is no evidence of a jump in the number of Mexicans returning home. In fact, citing Mexico's National Survey of Occupation and Employment, it said the annual number of returning Mexicans has dropped since 2006. From February 2008 to February 2009, 433,000 immigrants went home from the United States, compared with 440,000 in same period of 2007-08 and 479,000 in 2006-07. "The returns are within a normal pattern," Escobar said. "That overflow of countrymen returning to Mexico hasn't happened." The study found that the Mexican immigrant population in the United States reached 11.5 million in the first half of this year, Escobar said, but that is "not significantly different" than the 11.6 million in 2008 and the 11.2 million in 2007. The recession and economic crisis are relative to the immigrants, he said, and for many of them, returning to Mexico would be "going from a bad situation to a not very good situation." http://www.yumasun.com/news/immigrants-52218-returning-mexico.html more

Resolved Question: Why aren't Republicans jubilant about the recession being over? Why do they hate America?

Could our long national nightmare be over? The economic contraction, this Great Recession, began in December 2007, and there's no apparent end in sight. As the unemployment rate has spiked, analysts have thrown cold water on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's March sighting of "green shoots." The stock market's spring rally has fizzled. But in this season of doubt, I'm prepared to declare that the recession is really, most probably over. Why? Well, it's not because the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal believe it'll end in this quarter. (These guys wouldn't know an economic inflection point if it hit them upside the head. All through 2008, when the economy was contracting, they projected growth for the year.) No, two of the best and most objective forecasters, who are not connected to investment banks or to the CNBC noise machine, have recently called the upturn. Macroeconomic Advisers, the St. Louis-based consulting firm that compiles a monthly GDP index, reported to its clients Monday that while second-quarter GDP was tracking at negative 0.1 percent (recession), the third quarter was tracking at 2.4 percent growth. The folks at the Economic Cycles Research Institute agree enthusiastically. It's not because they've detected green pea shoots in Central Park. Rather, it's because we've seen the three P's, says Lakshman Achuthan, managing director at ECRI, which has been studying business cycles for decades and was one of the few outfits to call the last two recessions with any degree of accuracy. The economic data that get the most play in the news—unemployment, retail sales—are coincident or lagging indicators and historically have not revealed much about directional changes in the economy. ECRI's proprietary methodology breaks down indicators into a long-leading index, a weekly leading index, and a short-leading index. "We watch for turning points in the leading indexes to anticipate turning points in the business cycle and the overall economy," says Achuthan. It's tough to recognize transitions objectively "because so often our hopes and fears can get in the way." To prevent exuberance and despair from clouding vision, ECRI looks for the three P's: a pronounced rise in the leading indicators; one that persists for at least three months; and one that's pervasive, meaning a majority of indicators are moving in the same direction. The long-leading index—which goes back to the 1920s and doesn't include stock prices but does include measures related to credit, housing, productivity, and profits—hits bottom and starts to climb about six months before a recession ends. The weekly leading index calls directional shifts about three to four months in advance. And the short-leading index, which includes stock prices and jobless claims, is typically the last to turn up. All three are now flashing green. According to Achuthan, the long-leading index growth rate has been recovering since November 2008, the weekly leading index has been recovering since last December, and the short-leading index growth rate bottomed in February 2009. In sequence, each turned up, "and by April the three Ps had all been satisfied." Sure, corporate profits continue to disappoint, and the unemployment rate is climbing. But for ECRI, which navigates by relying exclusively on its instruments, that's only a part of their picture. They're the Spocks of the economic forecasting crowd—unemotional, uninvested in anything but the logic of what history and their dashboard tell them. "From our vantage point, every week and every month our call is getting stronger, not weaker, including over the last few weeks," says Achuthan. "The recession is ending somewhere this summer." In fact, it may already be over. There's plenty of ground for skepticism, in part because the news flow is still quite negative, especially when it comes to corporate profits. ECRI's response? "Indicators are typically judged by their freshness, not their prescience. Since most market-moving numbers are coincident to short leaning, while corporate guidance is often lagging, it is no surprise that analysts do not discern any convincing evidence of an economic upturn." Still, Achuthan warns that one of the most important indicators—employment—isn't showing recovery yet. The reason: The combination of deleveraging and the long-term decline of manufacturing is hindering job creation and destroying existing jobs. After the last recession ended in 2001, the service sector created jobs, but payroll employment continued to fall through 2003 because millions of jobs were lost in the manufacturing sector during the expansion. "We may see some echo of that in this recovery." But while employment is vital, payroll jobs growth alone doesn't make the difference between recession and expansion. "We've always felt that employment is very important, but it's a roughly coincident indicator," said Achuthan. "We would not expect the employment indicators to behttp://www.newsweek.com/id/206631 more

Voting Question: Why have my pre-menstrual symptoms stopped?

The main pre-menstrual symptom that I used to get was really sore breasts. It stopped about two or three periods ago. I'm happy the pain and discomfort have ceased, but can anyone tell me why this might have happened? My period flow itself has changed too. Fewer cramps (hooray!) but lighter flow for a few more days. I'm trying to conceive and am worried. The pre symptoms were always my indicator that my period would soon start and I'd be prepared for it. Now I have no clue as my period isn't sticking to its usual timetable at all. The doctor was useless. He told me to go home and observe for two months. Whenever I've been to the doc (any doc) about menstrual irregularities they've always told me it's normal and to go home and come back later if I want. I go back a few months later and they tell me to go home again. Why did this have to happen now that I'm trying to have a baby after waiting for almost three years of our marriage? more

Resolved Question: A Magnavox 50ML8105D/17 DLP T.V. that seems to have a bad bulb?

I'm trying to help a friend out that has a Magnavox DLP TV that is no longer working. She came home shortly after a thunderstorm in the area and discovered that the picture on her TV was out. I went over to look at it. The sound works but no screen at all. TheTV powers on and you can hear a buzzing (I figure thats electric flow to the bulb trying to get it to illuminate) for a short time then the power cuts off and the lamp indicator turns red. Probably a new bulb is needed? Wheres the best place to get one?O.K. so how hard is it to replace a bulb? I can buy a "bare" bulb for a lot less than a bulb that comes in the housing. How hard is it to get the bulb seated correctly in the housing? Anybody something like this? more

Resolved Question: Tubal pregnancy question?

Ok, I found out that I was pregnant on the 11th of July. I went to my doc today cause I have had a cyst since the 1st of July. Since then they have said I have something called "the ring of fire" where the blood flow in my ovary looks like a ring of fire when they use that setting. So they did a U/S today and a blood test. On Friday I had a blood test done my numbers were 152. This was at 11 pm at night. Today they were 258. Of course it is to early to find the embryo on the U/S cause I am only 4 weeks today. They said that the cyst and the "ring of fire" is a indicator that I have a tubal pregnancy. They said I have to WAIT. Thursday I have a follow up blood test and U/S. I really have no pain and am a nervous wreck. I need to know if at this point I will have pain, and if anyone knows about this "ring of fire" they are speaking of? At this point will it hurt to press on the area where my tubes are or will I have no pain at all? I am so confused and lost. I did not think I was at risk for a tubal. They really didn't clearify anything and I have to wait till Thursday, and they still may not be able to diagnose anything. Please help me with any information at all. I am looking for a reason to keep faith. I had a really bad miscarriage in Feb. 2009. Saw the baby in my uterus at 8 weeks then a few days later started bleeding and ended up having to have a DnC and losing a lost of blood and having a transfusion. I just want to know any symptoms of a 4 week tubal pregnancy. Do your hormone levels rise normally? Does it hurt at 4 weeks to press on you tubes? Has anyone heard of the "ring of fire" where the ovary had a lot of blood flow? Please Help me. Sorry this is so long. more

Resolved Question: Is this good criteria for value investing?

First, let me just say that I'm 15. So before you go on making fun of me remember that Im only 15. Ok, here are the criteria... Low P/E Ratio (bottom 10% of sector) PEG of less than one Debt to Equity Ratio of less than one (To see that they're not in debt) Price to Book Ratio of less than one Around 6% - 12% average growth over past 5-6 years Share price is 66% or less of intrinsic value (I calculate this with CURRENT assets minus TOTAL liabilities) The ability to pay off total debt within one year (net income minus total liabilities) Return On Equity of at least 17% for past five years Return On Capital of at least 17% for past five years (Should be about the same as Return On Equity) Pre-Tax profit margin being 20% more than industry average (average for past five years and I used pre-tax because of many companies are in different tax brackets which messes up the whole algorithm...) Pre-Tax profit margin must also be at least 20% on top of the 1.2X above industry average criteria Income per employee more that 10% than industry average (I think that this is a good indicator of good management) A moderately (or widely) prevalent product/Brand name Market cap over $1 billion (I don't know why, I just feel safer with relatively larger market caps) Are these good criterion? I think they are, but I can't find any companies with such specifications... I guess I'll have to wait until comes along. Also, can someone explain "Free Cash Flow". I've heard this in a lot of places but I'm still confused about it... Thank you more

Resolved Question: Mechanic questions!! Help!!!!!!!!?

1. Which of the following statements about filling a cooling system is correct? A. If you must add coolant to a warm engine, you should remove the radiator cap and add the coolant while the engine is off. B. In a vehicle that has a coolant recovery system, the radiator should be filled to the very top with coolant. C. In a vehicle that has a coolant recovery system, the radiator should be filled with coolant to about one inch below the top of the filler neck. D. A coolant recovery tank should always be filled to the very top. 3. Imagine that you are troubleshooting a cooling system. The heater in the passenger compartment is producing very little heat, but the coolant level in the engine appears to be okay. When you start the engine, coolant starts flowing immediately. The probable cause of this problem is A. a thermostat stuck open. B. a coolant leak into the lubrication system. C. a thermostat stuck closed. D. a coolant leak into a combustion chamber. 4. If a water pump's _______ is worn, the pump shaft has too much free play, and the pump makes a loud whining noise as it operates. A. seal B. impeller C. drive belt D. bearing 5. Which of the following statements about water pump drive belts is correct? A. The tension in a serpentine belt must be adjusted regularly. B. In a serpentine drive belt system, the belt tension is usually maintained by a spring-loaded idler pulley. C. If a water pump is driven by an engine's timing belt, a drive-belt pulley keeps the belt at the proper tension. D. If a water pump is driven off the crankshaft by V-type belts, the belt tension never needs to be adjusted. 7. Which of the following components is opened to drain the coolant from an engine block during servicing? A. Petcock B. Filler neck C. Block drain plug D. Blow-off valve 8. Imagine that you are observing an automotive technician perform a test on a cooling system. As you watch, the technician installs a pressure tester at the filler neck of the vehicle's radiator. Then, he starts the engine and watches the pressure gage on the tester. As the engine runs, the pressure reading begins to rise. What is the probable cause of this test result? A. Coolant is leaking into the lubrication system. B. The radiator pressure cap is faulty. C. The technician performed the pressure test incorrectly. D. Combustion gases are leaking into the cooling system. 9. The center section of a radiator where the actual cooling takes place is called the _______. A. core B. recovery tank C. filler neck D. pressure cap 13. Which of the following statements about air-cooled engines is correct? A. In air-cooled engines, the cylinders and cylinder heads are finned to decrease their overall surface area. B. A typical liquid-cooled engine has better gas mileage and a more efficient emission system than an equivalent air-cooled engine. C. Air-cooled engines provide poor passenger compartment heating, tend to be noisy, and tend to develop oil leaks. D. Air-cooled engines must be maintained periodically. 14. Which of the following components measures the temperature of the coolant, and 23 hours ago - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 14. Which of the following components measures the temperature of the coolant, and turns the radiator fan on and off to keep the coolant at a certain set temperature? A. The coolant temperature switch B. The thermostat C. The temperature indicator D. The timing belt more

Resolved Question: Mechanic quensions!! experts coming! HELP!!?

1. Which of the following components prevents oil from draining out of an oil filter and back down to the oil pan when the engine is shut off? A. A pressure-relief valve B. The oil filter mount C. The oil filter gasket D. An anti-drain-back valve 2. Three automotive technicians are discussing how oil should be changed in a vehicle. Technician A says that an engine should be run for a few minutes before the oil is drained from the oil pan, and then again after the oil is changed to make sure that the lubrication system is completely filled with oil. Technician B says that the engine should be completely cold when the oil is changed. Technician C says that the oil pressure indicator should be checked after the engine is filled with oil. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Only Technician A B. Only Technician B C. Both Technician A and C D. Both Technician B and C 3. In most engines, _______ are used to seal the ends of the oil galleries in order to prevent the oil from running out of the engine. A. rear main seals B. rubber gaskets C. gallery plugs D. metal washers 4. Which of the following is a possible cause of a high-oil pressure condition? A. A worn main bearing B. A pressure-relief valve stuck in the closed position C. A leak at the oil pan drain plug D. A clogged screen on the pickup tube inlet 5. The component that sends oil pressure information to the oil pressure gage on the instrument panel is called the A. oil pump. B. hydraulic lifters. C. oil sender. D. oil temperature gage 6. A motor oil's SAE rating is a measure of A. the oil's ability to prevent rust and corrosion in an engine. B. how easily the oil will pour at certain temperatures. C. the amount of silicon the oil contains. D. the oil's load-carrying ability. 7. Which of the following components removes dirt and debris from the oil before it's pressurized by the oil pump? A. The screen on the oil pickup tube B. The oil filter C. The oil pan sump D. The main oil gallery 8. Worn bearing inserts, a worn oil pump, a leak in the oil pickup tube, or a clogged pickup tube screen are all common causes of A. low oil pressure. B. pressurized oil leaks. C. high oil pressure. D. excessive oil consumption. 9. Connecting rod bearings are lubricated by oil that A. flows through passages in the crankshaft. B. flows up through the push rods. C. drips out of the ends of the lifters. D. is splashed around by the crankshaft. 10. The component that limits the amount of oil pressure that can be developed in a lubrication system is the A. oil sender. B. anti-drain-back valve in the oil filter. C. pressure-relief valve in the oil pump. D. oil pressure indicator. 11. If an engine's oil pressure is low and you hear light tapping noises at the top of the engine, the noises are usually a result of A. high oil pressure. B. a lack of oil in the hydraulic lifters. C. the wrong type of oil being used in the system. D. too much oil in the oil pan. 12. Which of the following is a likely location for a pressurized oil leak to occur? A. In the oil pan B. At the oil drain plug C. At the valve cover gasket D. At the rear main seal 13. Oil from the sump must flow through the _______ in order to reach the oil pump. A. oil filter B. main oil gallery C. push rods D. pickup tube 14. A pressure-relief valve that's stuck in the open position will cause A. a high-oil pressure condition. B. excessive oil consumption. C. a high oil temperature reading. D. a low-oil pressure condition. 15. To help keep the temperature of its oil down, the engine in a high-performance car or a heavy-duty truck may route oil through high-pressure hoses to A. an oil cooler. B. an oil pressure gage. C. an oil temperature gage. D. a remote-mounted oil filter. 16. Worn oil rings on the pistons, leaky valve seals, and worn valve guides are all possible causes of A. high oil pressure. B. excessive oil consumption. C. an oil pressure indicator malfunction. D. pressurized oil leaks. 17. The maximum allowable oil pressure in an automotive lubrication system is usually about A. 160 psi. B. 100 psi. C. 60 psi. D. 30 psi. 18. A remote oil filter mount is connected to the engine block by A. a threaded tube. B. a rubber gasket. C. high-pressure rubber hoses. D. several threaded bolts. 19. The large passageway that runs the entire length of the engine block and distributes oil to all the vital engine parts is called the A. oil pump driveshaft. B. main oil gallery. C. oil sender. more

Resolved Question: Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a.The regular payback method recognizes all cash flows over a project's life. b.The discounted payback method recognizes all cash flows over a project's life, and it also adjusts these cash flows to account for the time value of money. c.The regular payback method was, years ago, widely used, but virtually no companies even calculate the payback today. d.The regular payback is useful as an indicator of a project's liquidity because it gives manag-ers an idea of how long it will take to recover the funds invested in a project. e.The regular payback does not consider cash flows beyond the payback year, but discounted payback overcomes this defect. more

Resolved Question: Why didn't replacing the water pump and thermostat on my 1996 Subaru Outback solve the problem?

My car was leaking water because of a leaking water pump. Yesterday I had it replaced with a new water pump and a new thermostat. It ran well afterwards. But since disassembly caused some transmission fluid to leak; I took a drive to the parts store afterwards to pick some up. On my way back to the house from the parts store, less than ¼ mile, it got really hot, and quickly got to the limit. Since I had only 2 blocks left I drove it to the house and then shut it off. I called the mechanic to come back, we started it a few times, the temp was normal at first. But after letting it run for a while, or revving the engine a little bit; it got hot again. Each time, about 3 times, when the indicator was ¾ way up on the gauge, we shut it off. We let it cool for the next 5 hours, and the mechanic came back to investigate the situation. The car would not start. And based how the water was churning with the radiator cap off, he concluded that the head gaskets needed to be replaced. I would appreciate if someone can tell me what happened and why this parts replacement did not go off without a hitch. Right now I am looking at replacing the head gaskets, $54.99 X 2, or replacing all of seals, known as a headset for $283.00. I am fortunate that he is only charging me a minimal amount for the labor. What caused the head gaskets to become damaged? Was it the heat or that with the new pump and thermostat there was better water flow and therefore more pressure? The following links might tell some of the story. I can not tell who is best informed. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=subaru+outback+overheats+after+changing+water+pump+and+thermostat&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=6b7bd15c88b83d482202580d70ca4dcf&postid=158875#post158875 http://answers.edmunds.com/question-98-Subaru-Outback-overheating-Water-radiator-cool-hot-engine-Thermostat-replaced-fans-working-38030.aspx http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081130050024AA0jNKD http://www.fixya.com/cars/t645025-1997_subaru_outback_legacy_overheating (the car had only overheated slightly sometimes while the old water pump was in the car and leaking) more

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