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Question #1:

Looking to buy North American made family car. What are my options?

I'm definitely interested in the Ford Taurus (made in US) and the Ford Fusion Hybrid (made in Mexico) as well as the Hyundai Sonata (Assembly in Alabama). Most of my driving will be in the city and I want it as a family car as I'm expecting my first child at the end of November. Here are my thoughts on each.

The Taurus is $30,000+ as I don't want the base model for any of the vehicles I'm considering and it only gets 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. I love the look and feel of this car. The safety is great and it's definitely big enough for a family car I would also be able to get it in AWD which is great because I live in Anchorage Alaska.

The Fushion Hybrid's MPG is much better I think it's 41 city and 36 highway and it comes in at just under $30,000 but there's something about the styling that just rubs me the wrong way. There's plenty of room but it reminds me too much of the focus which just looks cheap to me. I know that the Fusion is made in Mexico not the US but it's still North America which is important to me and Ford is most definitely an American company.

The Sonata is great it gets something like 22 mpg city and 35 mpg highway and the limited comes with everything that the Taurus has (maybe more) for about $25,000. The warranty is much better than Ford's coming in at 60,000 miles, 60 months for the warranty 100,000 miles, 100 months for the power train (Ford is 36,000 36 months and 60,000 60 months power train). The look and feel of Sonata is great too. My main issue with this car is that I don't know what percentage of the vehicle is manufactured in the US. I know that they say it's built in Alabama but for all I know they could assemble the whole thing in South Korea and slap on the rear bumper after shipping it over and claim that it's built in the US. It's also not an American company and I would really like to support the American economy or at least North American as best I can.

Does anyone know what the break down for parts made/ parts assembled in the US is for any of these (or other "made in us") vehicles is? I'm also open to other options but I like what I've heard and seen from these three the best.

So what are my options

Question #2:

Watch America Le Mans streaming Mans Series, Road America online live broadcast channel with hd video?

The American Le Mans Series Monterey Presented by Patron will be held this year on May 21-23, 2010 with a 6 hour endurance race. This race weekend is in dramatic fashion with the high-tech, high-speed Le Mans prototypes and GT machines of the American Le Mans Series staging a Saturday afternoon-into-evening six-hour race. Sunday's action features the Playboy Mazda MX5 Cup, Cooper Tires prototype Lites Championships, the Patron GT3 Challenge by Yokohama and Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear.

The American Le Mans Series returns to Miller Motorsports Park for the fourth consecutive year with the most exotic, high-tech sports cars on the planet, piloted by some of the world's best drivers.

The series has revised its class formulae for 2010, but will still be comprised of four classes: Le Mans Prototype (LMP), for the bigger prototypes like the Acura ARX-02a, Acura ARX-01b, Ginetta-Zytek 09HS (hybrid) fielded by Salt Lake City-based Corsa Motorsports, Lola B09/86 Mazda, Lola B06/10, Radical SR9, Porsche RS Spyder, Audi R15 TDI, Peugeot 908, Aston Martin Lola and Pescarolo.; LMP Challenge (LMPC), an exciting new class featuring 450-hp, affordable, “value engineered” smaller ORECA-Courage LMF09 prototypes; GT, for production-based cars such as the Corvette C6.R, Porsche 911 GT3 RSR, Ferrari F430 GT, Jaguar XKR, BMW M3, Panoz Esperante, Ford GT and Dodge Viper; and GT Challenge (introduced in 2009 at Miller Motorsports Park), for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race cars.

The 2010 Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix sees the event move from mid-May to mid-July, and will be the first track time for many of the teams following the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place in mid-June

One of the races this weekend that leads up to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach features the American Le Mans Series, a favorite for fans of exotic race cars and souped-up versions of such production sports cars as the Porsche 911.

The series' race is Saturday, and its drivers use the same layout on the city's seaside streets that the Izod IndyCar Series will use for Sunday's grand prix.

The ALMS is divided into different classes, though all the cars race at the same time. The LMP class, for instance, features exotic prototype cars such as the one co-driven by David Brabham and Simon Pagenaud of Patron Highcroft Racing.

The GT class, meanwhile, features Chevrolet Corvette ZR1s, Porsche 911s, Ferrari F430s and Jaguar XKRs, along with BMW M3s such as the one co-driven by veteran Bill Auberlen of Redondo Beach for the BMW Rahal Letterman team.

Question #3:

Is it relevant/beneficial to warm up a hybrid car after being dormant for an extensive period of time?

There is actually a great debate over this issue with regular (fuel only) vehicles. Both sides have valid ideas as to which is preferable in my opinion. Some issues include: how old the vehicle is, the environment in which the vehicle is normally driven in (specifically in extreme temperatures), and the appropriate amount of time (if any) should the car be idle before normal driving - some believe it helps circulate the oil in the vehicle and helps maintain the automobile's parts (when allowing the vehicle to idly warm up, the parts become more malleable as opposed to brittle). The allegory to this is warming up your body before exercising to help prevent injury.

Since the hybrid car uses a combination of both electricity and oil as its source of energy, will it be better to allow the hybrid vehicle to idly warm up or is this a completely unnecessary process?

Does idly warming up a hybrid vehicle have a negative impact on the battery? The idea behind this question is that the hybrid vehicle starts off using the battery as its first source of energy then switches to fuel when the engine requires more demand (i.e. accelerating and maintaining higher speeds). Because the hybrid vehicle is idly sitting there, would the battery drain and ultimately damage the battery? Supposedly the battery in the hybrid vehicle is recharging when it's braking during "normal" driving.

Ultimate goal: To maintain and keep the hybrid vehicle at its most optimal level.

Any ideas/thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

Question #4:

What are your thoughts on this?

Lee Iacocca Says:

'Am I the only guy in this country who's fed up with what's happening? Where the hell is our outrage with this so called president? We should be screaming bloody murder! We've got a gang of tax cheating clueless leftists trying to steer our ship of state right over a cliff, we've got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can't even run a ridiculous cash-for-clunkers program without losing $26 billion of the taxpayers' money, much less build a hybrid car. But instead of getting mad, everyone sits around and nods their heads when the politicians say, 'trust me the economy is getting better..'

Better? You've got to be kidding. This is America , not the damned, 'Titanic'. I'll give you a sound bite: 'Throw all the Democrats out along with Obama!'

You might think I'm getting senile, that I've gone off my rocker, and maybe I have. But someone has to speak up. I hardly recognize this country anymore..

The most famous business leaders are not the innovators but the guys in handcuffs.. While we're fiddling in Afghanistan , Iran is completing their nuclear bombs and missiles and nobody seems to know what to do. And the liberal press is waving 'pom-poms' instead of asking hard questions. That's not the promise of the ' America ' my parents and yours traveled across the ocean for. I've had enough. How about you?

I'll go a step further. You can't call yourself a patriot if you're not outraged. This is a fight I'm ready and willing to have. The Biggest 'C' is Crisis! (Iacocca elaborates on nine C's of leadership, with crisis being the first.)

Leaders are made, not born. Leadership is forged in times of crisis. It's easy to sit there with thumb up your butt and talk theory. Or send someone else's kids off to war when you've never seen a battlefield yourself. It's another thing to lead when your world comes tumbling down.

On September 11, 2001, we needed a strong leader more than any other time in our history. We needed a steady hand to guide us out of the ashes. A hell of a mess, so here's where we stand.

We're immersed in a bloody war now with no plan for winning and no plan for leaving. But our soldiers are dying daily.

We're running the biggest deficit in the history of the world, and it's getting worse every day!

We've lost the manufacturing edge to Asia , while our once-great companies are getting slaughtered by health care costs.
Gas prices are going to skyrock again, and nobody in power has a lucid plan to open drilling to solve the problem. This country has the largest oil reserves in the WORLD, and we cannot drill for it because the politicians have been bought by the flea-hugging environmentalists.
Our schools are in a complete disaster because of the teachers union.

Our borders are like sieves and they want to give all illegals amnesty and free healthcare.

The middle class is being squeezed to death every day.

These are times that cry out for leadership.

But when you look around, you've got to ask: 'Where have all the leaders gone?' Where are the curious, creative communicators? Where are the people of character, courage, conviction, omnipotence, and common sense? I may be a sucker for alliteration, but I think you get the point..

Name me a leader who has a better idea for homeland security than making us take off our shoes in airports and throw away our shampoo?

We've spent billions of dollars building a huge new bureaucracy, and all we know how to do is react to things that have already happened.
Everyone's hunkering down, fingers crossed, hoping the government will make it better for them. Now, that's just crazy.. Deal with life.

Name me an industry leader who is thinking creatively about how we can restore our competitive edge in manufacturing. Who would have believed that there could ever be a time when 'The Big Three' referred to Japanese car companies? How did this happen, and more important, look what Obama did about it!
Name me a government leader who can articulate a plan for paying down the debit, or solving theenergy crisis, or managing the health care problem. The silence is deafening. But these are the crises that are eating away at our country and milking the middle class dry.

I have news for the Chicago gangsters in Congress. We didn't elect you to turn this country into a losing European Socialist state. What is everybody so afraid of? That some bonehead on NBC or CNN news will call them a name? Give me a break. Why don't you guys show some spine for a change?

Had Enough? Hey, I'm not trying to be the voice of gloom and doom here. I'm trying to light a fire. I'm speaking out because I h

Question #5:

Which of these accomplishments of President Obama upset Conservatives the most?

1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba , allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
46. Closed some offshore tax safe havens
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
49.. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
54. Improved housing for military personnel
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
57. Increasing student loans
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
60. Established a
60. Established a new cyber security office
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
66. Improving benefits for veterans
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
86. Held first Seder in White House
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s healthcare system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
91. Has introduced comprehensive Wall Street reform

Question #6:

How do i stop my teenage friends from getting pregnant!?!?!?

I'M RE POSTING THIS BECAUSE, I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP THANK YOU.

How do i convince my friends not to get pregnant!?!?!
First of all, I'm fifteen and my fiancee and i have a baby due in March. My fiancee proposed to me after my first ultrasound, we have been dating for a year and 2 months. In about 2 weeks i go back to school to start my sophomore year, around the same time i go back he starts his fire fighting school ( he graduated last year. ) He lives with his parents right now, but when the baby gets here my mom agreed to let him move in, so he can help me with the baby and get to see his little one daily. My mom has done so much for me! And fully supports me and my decisions BIG TIME! She is a pediatrician and has a doctors degree so she makes decent money, She is sending me to college, I got my first car when i turned 15 and got my permit, i have a brand new Lexus Hybrid. She is always giving me money to do what i want to do like going to the movies, shopping, going out to eat etc.. without me asking for it. I know when the baby gets here she is going to have to help us a little bit for the first few months but not to much, I have a job right now at a daycare but when i go back to school i will only be able to work for about 3 hours a day. I've never really had to work for anything i want I've always had things handed to me. My mom even told me she would help us get an apartment, but i told her i wanted to live with her for the first year or so, and she said that is fine. I'm so lucky to have a mother like her, she does so much for me.

But, my friends think i have the "perfect" life, and my life is set. I know that even though my mom and fiancee are here for me, I am still going to have a hard time, i know babies are a lot of work, i know that I'm going to miss out on so much, before i got pregnant, my sweet 16 was going to be at the beach with all my friends for the weekend having fun. But now its just going to be a pool party and sleep over at my house with my 3 best friends. And i know that having a baby and being in high school don't mix, but I'm going to stay in high school no matter what. I know that I'm going to have sleepless nights and hard times. When i turn 21 instead of going out having fun with all my friend celebrating i will be at home playing with my 5 year old. My friends think its cool that I'm pregnant, and that my fiancee gets to live with me, and that i have a car. But what they don't understand is that i know its going to be hard and things won't always go as planned. I know it will be hard.

My best friend that I've known since elementary school is trying to get pregnant. She is 16 I've explained everything to her, and tried to convince her not to. I've even asked her to please wait until i have my baby so she can see that it is not that easy. But she is still hooked on trying to get pregnant. What else can i tell her??

I do not regret getting pregnant, my fiancee and i love our baby to death. And are going to be the best parents we can possibly be. I know it will be hard, and i wish we would have waited a few years, but everything happens for a reason and i don't regret it one bit.

( sorry that this is so long and thanks )

Question #7:

A few math questions !?

these might seem really easy to some people but i dont get them AT ALL .
if your not going to answer the questions, then please dont answer at all.
but for the people who acually do help me out thank you soooo much,
you dont even know how much that means to me. lol but anyways !

Parker earned $36 by selling 30 glasses of fresh-squeezed lemonade at his lemonade stand on a Saturday morning. He charged $1.00 for a small glass and $1.50 for a large glass. Use a model to determine how many large glasses he sold.

A test consists of multiple choice questions worth 4 points and essay questions worth 8 points. The test has 22 questions that are worth a total of 100 points. Use a model to determine how many multiple choice questions are on the test.

After the softball game, Alise's coach bought each of the 15 players a double-scoop or triple-scoop ice cream cone at the local ice cream shop. The coach bought a total of 41 scoops of ice cream. Use a model to determine how many girls got a triple-scoop ice cream cone.

A hotel lobby can seat 14 people at chairs and loveseats. The lobby has a total of 11 pieces of furniture for seating. Assuming a chair seats 1 person and a loveseat seats 2, how many loveseats are in the lobby?

The graph of a system of linear equations results in 2 intersecting lines.
Which of the following is true about this graph?

Jesse received two offers to join a music program. If he is enrolled in the program for 3 months, which program should he choose?
First Program: 5 free songs for joining and 1 free song every month
Second Program: 1 free song for joining and 2 free songs per month

Gina is deciding between two new cars. The non-hybrid model she likes costs $14,000 plus $0.23 per mile. The hybrid model she likes costs $24,000 plus $0.13 per mile. She plans to buy another new car when the odometer reaches 120,000 miles. Graph the system of linear equations to determine which car is a better financial choice.

A waiter earned $23 in tips in an hour. He was paid in $1 bills and $5 bills. Use a model to determine how many $5 bills he received if he received a total of 15 bills.

Charla and David are observing the leaf growth rates of their plants. Charla’s plant starts on day 1 with 43 leaves and gets 1 new leaf a day. David’s plant starts on day 1 with 27 leaves and gets 5 leaves a day.
How many days will it take David’s plant to have as many leaves as Charla’s plant?

A system of linear equations has a graph of 2 coincidental lines.

Part 1: Are the slopes the same or different?

Part 2: Are the x and y intercepts the same or different?

Part 3: How many solutions would this system of equations have?

Consider two lines that form a linear system.
Line 1: slope = 4 and y-intercept of (0,-3)
Line 2: slope = 4 and y-intercept of (0,8)

Part 1: What type of lines would this be?
Part 2: How many solutions does this system have?

A child's sorting game has 31 shapes. Each piece is either a triangle or a square. The shapes have a total of 111 sides. Build a system of equations that can be used to find how many of each shape is used in the game.

please & again THANK YOU SO MUCH (:

Question #8:

a few math questions !?

Question #9:

Why is Obama touting the VOLT as some sort of cutting edge electric car, when it REQUIRES Premium gasoline?

Through the entire hubbub over the price of the new electric-first hybrid, one small detail managed to fly under the radar until the folks from TheTruthAboutCars brought it up. The 2011 Chevy Volt, which advertises 40 miles without using any gasoline, will require buyers to use premium grade fuel.

It might seem a little odd that a cutting edge electric car like the 2011 Volt requires the pricier, higher octane fuel.

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@Proud Progressive........you're a 'Useful Idiot' that Lenin would be proud of.

Question #10:

What should I buy for my first car?

I'm going to be 16 soon, and I'm looking for a kind of fun and girly car. I was looking at sports cars, but my parents care too much about safety and my driving speed so now i have to find a family friendly car (which means at least 5 seats) that's still fun for me to drive around.

I'm liking the new toyota prius cuz it's fuel efficient, more spacious than other hybrids, and has cool technology. I also like the ford fiesta for its cool lime green color haha and other features (like the price)....any ideas or suggestions?

btw: price range around 20,000even though the prius is more

Question #11:

undisclosed frame damage?

Six months ago, I purchased a used 2006 Honda Accord Hybrid, from a local dealer. Prior to purchasing I was shown a “carfax” report, that stated that there were no prior issues with the vehicle. Since owning it, it has become apparent that my family needs more room and I started looking for a used small suv or crossover.

While I was out test driving a car the dealership ran the vin of my accord through the carfax site for trade value. It came back as having been in an accident in 2007 in which the airbags had deployed. I was furious, thinking the original dealer had shown me an incorrect report, turns out they use autocheck not carfax, however, when the salesman handed me the report he referred to it as a carfax report.

Since I could not get what I needed on a trade in I decided to go to carmax where they have a program that they will purchase your car even of you don’t buy from them. They do a thorough inspection and run an autocheck report.

The appraiser said there was major frame damage at one point, she even took me outside and showed me where the entire trunk was welded and that both rear quarter panels had been replaced. She also said after damage the frame will no longer crumple as intended and it could be very dangerous for any rear passengers, while I drive with my two children in the rear all the time and this causes me great concern.

I have two questions. First, is it in fact unsafe to drive with my children in the rear?

Second, do I have any case against the dealer? The welding work in the trunk was really messy and I find it hard to believe anyone who knew what to look for would miss it (of course I did not know what to look for at the time) and it was even in their body shop to have a small dent in the rear door replaced when I bought it, so it was around auto body repair men.
Your right, I should have gotten it inspected first. I will definitely not make that mistake again! I seem to learn all of life’s little lessons the hard way. *Sigh* another lesson learned.

Question #12:

Undisclosed frame damage?

Question #13:

Help, with choosing my first car (TDI)?

I have decided, after looking for my first car for a few months, to go with a TDI (diesel). Out of all the cars i looked at, the TDIs had the highest miles per gallon, it wouldn't worry me with a failing battery (such as a hybrid), and diesel engines are extremely reliable. I have narrowed the list down to 3 potential cars, all are automatic. The first one is a 2003 VW Jetta (black-grey) with 180k MILES for $4300. My likes: The least girliest of the 3 (I'm a guy) and four doors, Dislikes: the millage, cloth interior. The next car is a 2002 VW Beetle (silver) with 105k miles for $4500. My likes: has the least millage of the 3, leather interior, Dislikes: It's some what of a Girl car, 2 doors, no sunroof. The last car is a 2000 VW Beetle (black) with 110k miles for $4800. My likes: it the least girlest of the beetles, Dislikes: it has stickers on it, that look as if it would be a pita to get off, and there is a scrape on the rear. Out of all the cars i like the jetta the most but the milage scares me as its an automatic with the 01M transmission (some what problematic, reportedly not as bad when paired with a diesel).

Question #14:

Why do teachers think they need more money?

Yes I understand they teach kids but their job isn't that hard. And if they need money to motivate them then maybe they shouldn't teach in the first place? My parents work 1000 times harder then any teacher and make nothing near what a teacher makes. My parents work hard labor all year round. Why do teachers feel so entitled when there are so many hard working people out there that deserve better wages? And also when you look in a teachers parking lot (and this is with the dozen schools iv been to in my life) there cars are so nice. Many of the new hybrids. I think teachers should stop complaining and learn that there are millions of people that deserve better then teachers. What do you think? Oh and a little disclaimer: im not a republican (people always pull that one)
No they dont work that hard im sorry to say. Maybe for someone who makes 100 grand a year they do but for us lower class americans they dont do shit.

Question #15:

Buy EV NIssan Leaf or 2011 Prius Hybrid?

I am considering buying either of these cars maybe by the end of year (USED). That is when the Nissan leaf will come out. At first I liked what it would cost to charge the leaf for every 100mi which they said about $3.00 something on .10cents a kwh. But that is not in Los Angeles! Its about .34kwh or even 40kwh. That means it would cost about 9.00 a charge which comes out same as reg car. Now I dont like it as much.
Only thing I like is that its electric and when you charge it well you dont have to pay for it imediately, pay your electric bill every 2 months : ). Thats about it.

Now the 2010 prius is looking good. I like that it gets average 50 mi+ and its not expensive. Do you think that the 2011 prius will have better mileage? I think why not. They could improve it by 5 miles more.

So if you have a 2010 prius how do you like its mileage. Does it do what it says 50mi+?

Question #16:

15 1/2 and trying to get on track to buying my first car...but i know nothing! Advice please <3?

Ok

i am EXTREMELY interested in getting a hybrid car..*expensive much*

and i found a Toyota Camry 2007 Hybrid for $11,994 on www.cars.com

BUT
i have no idea whats steps there are to getting a First Car.

insurance is one of the major questions i have. everyone keeps saying thats guna cost the most...but the thing is i dont even no what company id go for ( all state, state farm, progressive)

The deal with my parents was that if i could at least be able to pay half of whatever car i want that they'd pay the other half.

and im going to the DMV with my mother tomorrow so..yeah.

basically just help me with a step by step lol

i live in North Carolina ( charlotte, raleigh)
i DEF want a toyota or honda
(leaning more towards toyota)

and i REALLY want a hybrid

Question #17:

I'm looking to buy a hybrid car?

I'm looking to buy a hybrid car. I have already done a test drive for the Prius and the Honda Civic hybrids (both latest models), and both seem like very nice cars to me. I've done a little research on hybrids, but does anyone have any first hand experience that they could share? Also, does anyone know if one is better than the other? The Prius is supposed to be very good, but the ratings that I've looked at seem to put the Civic right up there with it. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Question #18:

So, what all has Obama done since he entered office?

I'm sick and tired of people asking "What has Obama done?" So here's a list of things he's done since he's been in office. Remember: He was elected President. He wasn't elected Jesus! The list is still growing. Let me know if I missed anything.

1. Saved the collapse of the American automotive industry by making GM restructure before bailing them out, and putting incentive money to help the industry

2. Shifted the focus of the war from Iraq to Afghanistan, and putting the emphasis on reducing terrorism where it should have been all along

3. Relaxed Anti-American tensions throughout the world

4. Signed order to close the prisoner “torture camp” at Guantanamo Bay

5. Has made the environment a national priority, and a primary source for job creation

6. Has made education a national priority by putting emphasis and money behind new ideas like charter schools, but speaking directly to school children in telling them they have to do their part.

7. Won the Nobel Peace Prize

8. $789 billion economic stimulus plan

9. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court

10. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles

11. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans

12. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force… this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.

13. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops

14. “Cash for clunkers” program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulates auto sales

15. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan

16. Closed offshore tax safe havens

17. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan

18. Ended media “blackout” on war casualties; reporting full information

19. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts

20. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules

21. Ended previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings

22. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports

23. Ended previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions

24. Ended previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back

25. Ended previous policy on torture; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards

26. Ended previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices

27. Ended previous “stop-loss” policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date

28. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources

29. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient

30. Established a new cyber security office

31. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children

32. Expanding vaccination programs

33. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses

34. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research

35. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools

36. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters

37. Improved housing for military personnel

38. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals

39. Improving benefits for veterans

40. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants…) after years of neglect

41. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program

42. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel

43. Increasing student loans

44. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return “home” to visit loved ones

45. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000

46. Limits on lobbyists’ access to the White House

47. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration

48. Lower drug costs for seniors

49. Making more loans available to small businesses

50. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration

51. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals

52. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans

53.New federal funding for science and research labs

54.New funds for school construction

55.Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending

56.Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices

57.Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan

58. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions

59. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic

60. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research

61. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel

62. Restarted the nuclear non-proliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols

63. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters.
64.Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy

65.Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program

66.States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards

67.Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced

68.Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job

69.The FDA is now regulating tobacco

70.The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010

71.The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying

72.The “secret detention” facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed

73.US financial and banking rescue plan

74.US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
75.Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office

76.Improved relations with Iran

77.Improved U.S. policy on climate change

78.Set timetable for exiting Iraq (already started removing troops)

79.Improved relations with Russia

80.Improved relations with the Islamic World

81.Made progress towards grater cooperation on limiting nuclear proliferation

82.Economic stimulus plan has created jobs. (Unemployment rate decreasing)

83.Drastically slowed down the recession

84.Saved Wall Street

85.Passed the Lilly Ledbetter Act (equal work for equal pay) Click Here

86.HEALTHCARE REFORM
Once again, this is a lot to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He was elected President, he wasn't elected Jesus.

Question #19:

Do you care if your dog food is organic?

Whether commercial or raw diet?

My local pet supply chain just started stocking Innova's "Karma" - the most thoroughly organic dog food I know of.

But it's $29.99 for a 6 lb bag, and that's the only size they sell. Whaaaat?

Taste of the Wild, a better food (more and better meat sources) except non-organic, is $9.99/6 lb bag

If I'm at the supermarket picking up meats for my pups and the organic stuff is close in price to the non-organic, I'll get the organic.

But 3x the price? $5/lb - more expensive per/lb than actual organic chicken itself?

Kinda like a hybrid car - I'll gladly become a customer when you make the price within reason.

I would think raw feeders might want to feed organic as an extension of some of the reasons why they turned away from commersh food in the first place.

U?
There is the USDA standard, and Karma is USDA certified organic.

Alot of other 'organic' foods use other entities for certification - and I find all that to be completely non-credible.

I don't think there is zero actual value in truly organic food - just not enough for me personally to pay much extra for it.

Question #20:

How come my automatic car is driving like a manual now?

I changed the transmission filter and fluid in my automatic 96 jetta gl 2.0. at first it was shifting alot smoother and everything was fine. now its driving like a manual transmission! some sort of hybrid car now. i just have to put it in drive and it drives without any pushing on the as pedal, same with reverse.... any ideas?
this car accelerates when i let go of the brake now .this car did not move without pushing the gas pedal before the tran oil swap. i used the volkswagen stuff as reccomended. hmmm

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