Yamaha Moto-4 Specifications

The Moto-4 is a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) manufactured by Yamaha. The first four-wheel ATV produced by Yamaha, the Moto-4 was introduced to the public in 1985.

Engine

• The 1985 model of Yamaha's Moto-4 is fitted with an engine that offers an 11.9 cubic-inch displacement. The four-stroke engine features one cylinder and a single overhead camshaft. Bore and stroke on the engine is 2.63 by 2.12 inches.

Dimensions

• The distance from this vehicle's rear axle to the middle of its front tire (wheelbase) is 44.3 inches. The ATV offers a 4.7-inch ground clearance. Yamaha's Moto-4 manufactured in 1985 employs 22x8-10 front tires and 22x11-8 rear tires.

Other Features

• A Mikuni carburetor system supplies fuel to the Moto-4 engine, which is married to an automatic transmission offering five forward gears and one reverse. An electric starter puts the engine in motion. The ATV features a snorkel air intake.

Minnesota Train Trips

• Minnesota has a long railroad history, and this is celebrated by the tours operating in the state. Vintage steam trains and early 20th-century rolling stock are available to take passengers a step back in time. The Minnesota landscape adds further delight to some of the scenic railroad route tours.

North Shore Scenic Railroad

• The North Shore Scenic Railroad operates a number of vintage trains. steam train image by BlueMiniu from Fotolia.com

  The North Shore Scenic Railroad operates a number of regular Minnesota rail tours through the summer months. Vintage trains and carriages from the Lake Superior Railroad Museum are used for the tours. All trains depart from the historic Union Street Depot in Duluth. Fully narrated tours covering the town and surrounds of Duluth leave the Union Street Depot several times daily. Further excursions offered for the 2010 season include murder mystery tours, Dinner Train, Pumpkin Patch Train, the annual Fall Colors excursions and the festive Polar Express; running through November and December. Many of these excursions feature a six-hour steam train journey along the Lakefront Line to Two Harbors. The North Shore Scenic Railroad offers party packages and private charters.

Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad

• The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad offers regular 90-minute, narrated rail tours from downtown Duluth. The railroad uses early 20th-century railroad stock and follows a scenic stretch of the old Northern Pacific Railroad along the St Louis River Estuary, Spirit Lake and Mud Lake. Private charter excursions are available by negotiation.

Osceola & St. Croix Railway

• The Minnesota Transportation Museum operates the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Ride. The Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway provides a range of diesel-powered train excursions and special events. Regular trains leave Osceola in Wisconsin and travel the St. Croix Valley route to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. Tours are available for 20 people or more and booking is advisable. Private charter train rides are available on request.

The Best Rated AWD Crossovers

• Adverse weather is no longer an obstacle with versatile AWD crossover vehicles. Charles Maraia/Photodisc/Getty Images

  The modern automobile has brought a number of safety advances. All-wheel drive (AWD) has lended drivers the security of knowing that their tires are working in concert to keep them on the road in adverse conditions. While once relegated to specific brands of vehicle and larger SUVs, AWD has now found a new home, in many crossover vehicles, cars and small SUVs that allow for more versatility and better mileage.

Audi Q5

• Audi is one of the leading car manufacturers when it comes to all-wheel drive systems. Over the past several years the company has expanded a product line that was focused mostly on compact performance cars to produce several larger, crossover and SUV category vehicles. The Audi Q5 brings performance, style and comfort to the crossover vehicle area. The Q5 is a downsized version of their popular Q7 and boasts a 3.2 liter V6 with 270 horsepower. The Q5 is based on the Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system and, according to Consumer Reports, the crossover provides some of the best handling and agility for an SUV.

Ford Escape

• You're going to have to pay for the luxury that you'll find in the Audi Q5. If you're looking to get in to a crossover AWD vehicle that falls in to a more economic price scale, you might want to check out the Ford Escape, one of the cars.com best-rated crossover AWD vehicles at a price that won't break the bank. The Escape is one of the more fuel efficient crossovers out there with an estimated 24 mpg on the highway. The package comes with optional all-wheel drive and you can also get it in a hybrid, for even better gas mileage.

GMC Acadia

• GMC Acadia, rated in the top 5 of medium-sized SUVs by US News, offers three rows of comfortable seating for up to eight passengers along with the best fuel economy in its class. The engine is on par with what Audi offers and comes in a 3.6 liter package. You can also up the luxury by getting the Denali version of the vehicles, which comes with additional comforts like chrome wheels and pipes, Xenon headlamps and a rear camera.

How to Remove the Window Crank on a 1969 Camaro

On a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, the windows open and close the old fashioned-way: with a metal window crank. After repeated use, the window cranks can wear out or break. Removing a window crank for replacement, a moderately easy task, takes about 15 minutes. You also must take off the window crank to access the door panel or inner window components.

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  Tape around the door handle on the door panel to protect the panel from minor scuffs or scrapes. Use blue painter's tape, which removes easily without leaving behind a residue.

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  Slide the window crank handle removal tool underneath the crank's knob until you feel it fall into a notch behind the window handle. The crank attaches to the door via a snap ring with an open end. If installed correctly, the opening of the snap ring will face the window crank knob.

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  Push the window crank tool against the window crank snap ring until the ring slides off. Pull off the window crank by hand.

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  If using a screwdriver, pry one end of the snap ring loose. Hold down the trim underneath the window handle, and push until you free the snap ring.

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  Gently peel the painter's tape off the door panel.

How to Clean Particle Board

Particleboard, also referred to as fiberboard, is composed of wood chips or wood shavings resined and compressed together. Although not as strong as solid wood, particleboard is a much cheaper alternative. Carpenters use it to make subfloors as well as cabinets, shelves and dressers. Just like when you clean regular wood, you must avoid soaking or saturating particleboard when cleaning, to prevent water damage.

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  Combine equal parts vinegar with warm water in a small bucket or spray bottle.

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  Wipe down the particleboard with a dry cloth to remove dust and debris.

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  Dip a cloth in the cleaning solution, or spray the cloth using the spray bottle. Squeeze or wring the cloth so it is damp but not overly wet.

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  Wipe down the particleboard with the dampened cloth to remove any residue or buildup. If the cloth is leaving traces of residue behind, it is too wet and you need to wring it again.

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  Wipe down the particleboard with a water-dampened cloth to remove vinegar residue. This is not necessary unless you are sensitive to the smell of vinegar or have cats. Dried vinegar may smell like cat urine to your cat, causing him to urinate or mark his territory.

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  Use a towel to dry any sitting water or obvious dampened spots.

Jobs With an Electronics Certification

• While engineers help develop televisions, technicians assist with installation and repairs. Chris Stein/Digital Vision/Getty Images

  Electronics uses a combination of science and technology in the control of electronic devices. The field offers careers that involve the development of devices and equipment, sales and installation and repairs. People who earn a certification in an electronics field can become eligible for promotional opportunities and higher salaries.

Electronics Technician

• Electronics technicians install, repair and maintain electronic devices and equipment. While some technicians have a workspace where customers bring in their devices, others travel to homes and offices to repair equipment. The educational requirement for electronic technicians is an associate's degree in electronic technology from a community college or vocational school. Certification is available through the Electronics Technicians Association International. Those who pass the necessary exams can earn the senior or master technician designation. According to Indeed, in 2010, electronics technicians make an average of $48,000 per year.

Electronics Sales Associate

• Electronics sales associates work in electronics stores and assist customers with their purchases. Those working in electronics stores must have knowledge of how different electronic devices operate and understand the latest trends in technology. Devices include computers, televisions, video games, home entertainment systems and speakers. Individuals interested in this position must have strong customer service skills and at least a high school diploma. The Electronics Representatives Association International offers certification for professional salespeople that provides them with fundamental skills in selling, strategic sales planning, relationship building and communications. Indeed reported that in 2010 the average salary for an electronics sales associate is $33,000 per year.

Electronics Engineer

• Electronics engineers develop various types of electronic devices, including televisions, stereos, communication systems, electric motors, broadcasting systems, radar and video game devices. These engineers design, develop and test new devices to prepare them for consumers. While those interested in becoming an electronics engineers must have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, many employers prefer that applicants have a master's degree in the field. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers offers professional certification that enhances professional credibility, increases career opportunities and demonstrate professional commitment. As of 2010, Indeed reports that electronic engineers average $84,000 per year.

How to Repair a Cracked Screen in a Toshiba Satellite

Laptop screens are known to break easily. This is largely due to the fragile nature of their design. LCD screens are made up of liquid crystal matter that is pressed between two glass plates. If you happen to drop or mishandle your Toshiba Satellite laptop, your screen is likely to crack. When this happens, many laptop users opt to replace the entire computer. But you can replace the LCD screen for a fraction of the cost of a new Toshiba laptop.

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  Power down your Toshiba laptop. Disconnect all power cables and external devices from the laptop. Remove the battery pack from the compartment on the bottom of the laptop.

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  Open the LCD panel as far as possible. Use a small, flat head screwdriver to remove the rubber screw covers from the front of the display panel. Then remove the Phillips screws from the display panel's front bezel. The front bezel is the main plastic piece concealing and protecting the front side of the LCD screen. Remove the bezel.

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  Remove the Phillips screws from each side of the LCD screen. These screws fasten the screen to the metal framing inside the display assembly. Grasp the top edge of the screen and tilt it forward to reveal its back side.

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  Disconnect the large ribbon cable from the connector on the back of the screen. Carefully lift the entire screen out of the display panel. Dispose of the broken screen.

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  Place the new LCD screen inside the empty display panel. Connect the LCD ribbon cable to the connector on the back side of the new screen. Align the screw holes on each side of the new screen with the screw holes on the screen's metal frame. Replace the screen's retention screws on each side of the screen.

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  Replace the front bezel, its retaining Phillips screws and rubber screw covers. Replace the battery and reconnect all cables and devices to the laptop.

How to Make a Cheap Homemade Listening Device

You can build an inexpensive homemade listening device using a cell phone. This device will allow you to eavesdrop on conversations of which you are not a part. You can complete this simple process in just a few minutes. Take care to only use this device at a property you own or of which you are allowed access. Otherwise, using it for illegal purposes can get you into trouble.

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  Turn on your mobile phone, and go to the "Main Menu." From there, go to "Profile Settings," and set the profile to "Silent Mode." Turn the "Vibrate" setting to "Off."

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  Go back to the "Main Menu," and scroll until you find the "Call Settings." Select "Automatic Answer."

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  Set the phone in the area on which you wish to listen in. Place it in a hidden location, but keep the microphone uncovered. If you have a headset, you can also connect it to the phone and extend it out so the phone isn't exposed. Again, do not cover the microphone.

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  Call your mobile phone from a different phone, and listen in on the conversation. If you wish to record, place a tape recorder next to the receiver of your phone.

Specifications of the HP Color LaserJet CP2025n

• Hewlett-Packard's color LaserJet CP2025n produces both color and monochromatic printouts using laser print technology. The printer comes with a limited one-year warranty from HP as well as an installation CD, Getting Started Guide, the printer's user guide on the installation CD, power cable and the printer's black, magenta, cyan and yellow toner cartridges.

Print Performance

• The color LaserJet CP225n can produce its first black and white page printout from standby in as little as 17.2 seconds. The printer can produce the first color printout page in as little as 17.7 seconds. Once the first page has printed, the CP2025n can print as many as 21 black and white or color pages per minute. The printer produces printouts with a resolution of 600 by 600 dots per inch (dpi) both in black and white and color printouts. HP recommends a monthly printout volume averaging between 750 and 2,000 pages, with a monthly maximum of 40,000 pages.

Hardware and Electrical

• The LaserJet CP2025n measures 15.9 inches wide and 12.7 inches tall. The printer's depth varies from 17.9 inches to 25.9 inches, depending whether the printer's trays are fully extended. The printer weighs 50 pounds. The printer has a USB port as well as a 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port in its rear. The CP2025n comes with 128 megabytes of memory installed, but the printer supports up to 384 megabytes of memory. The printer consumes .48 watts when it is turned off, 6.7 watts when it is in sleep mode, 18 watts when it is in ready mode but idle and 445 watts while it is printing.

Paper Handling

• The printer comes with two standard paper trays. One holds up to 250 pages, and the other is a multi-purpose tray that holds up to 50 pages. An optional tray that holds up to 250 pages is available. The printer comes with one output tray, which has a capacity of 150 pages. The LaserJet CP2025n can handle brochure paper, bond paper, photo paper, plain paper, glossy paper, preprinted paper, rough paper, recycled paper, prepunched paper, transparencies, label sheets and envelopes. The CP2025n's paper tray 1 can handle media in the following sizes: letter, legal, executive, 8.5 inches by 13 inches, 5 inches by 8 inches, 4 inches by 6 inches, 3 inches by 5 inches, No. 10 envelopes and Monarch envelopes. Paper trays 2 and 3 can handle all the same media except that which is 3 inches by 5 inches.

How to Tailor a Scrub Top

Scrubs are a great uniform: comfortable, easy to wash, and loosely fitted. This loose fit, however, can be unflattering and may sometimes feel like you are swimming in your scrub top. With a few basic sewing supplies, you can tailor your scrub top so it fits like it is custom-made for you, and it is a fairly quick and simple project. Even if you have little sewing experience, you can make your scrubs fit and look better.

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  Turn your scrub shirt inside out and put it on. Stand in front of a mirror with your pins and pen or chalk pencil within easy reach. Many scrubs are too long in the shoulder area. Hold the top shoulder seam on one side of you scrub top until it is raised to a point where the top comfortably fits. The arm holes should be comfortable and not too tight. Adjust the shoulder seam until it feels and looks the way you want it to. Starting at the shoulder seam end closest to your neck, pin through both layers of excess fabric. Continue pinning toward the armhole side of the seam. Repeat on the opposite shoulder so both sides are even.

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  Adjust the size of the arm if it is too big. Starting where you left off pinning your shoulder seams, pull the excess arm fabric up and away from your arm. Pin through both layers of your arm hole fabric, creating a seam that is close enough to the arm to be flattering but loose enough to be comfortable. Repeat on the opposite arm.

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  Pull the excess fabric out from one side of your upper waist area, starting immediately under the armhole. Work on both sides at the same time, pinning in the same area on both the left and right sides to keep the scrub top centered and even. Be sure to leave at least an inch of extra room on each side, which allows for seam allowance and room to bend and move comfortably. Work down the length of the shirt, pinning on both sides as you go.

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  Carefully remove your scrub top and measure the excess on both shoulders, both arms and both sides to make sure the right and left sides are even. Use your fabric marker or chalk pencil and make a straight line along the area you pinned on both shoulders and arms. Make new lines along the pins on your waist area; this will most likely be a concave curved line. These will be your new seam lines when you are ready to sew.

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  Sew along both shoulder seams and continue down to your arms seams, directly on the line you marked with your fabric marker using a straight seam. Backstitch at the beginning and ending of your seams. Repeat with your marked waist seams. Try your scrub top on, inside out, to make sure it fits properly. If it doesn't, re-pin and re-sew until it does. Cut off the excess fabric with your scissors, leaving a 1/4-inch outside of the seams.

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  Try your scrub top on inside out again and look at the hemline. If it is too long, fold it up until the bottom folded edge hits the exact length you want it to be. Use about 4 pins and pin a small area of the hemline in place. Take the shirt off and continue pinning the hemline, making sure it is even all the way around. Sew the hemline in place 1/4-inch away from the bottom edge of the hemline, using a straight stitch and backstitching at the beginning and end of your seams. Cut off any fabric in excess of 1/4 inch from the edge of the seam you just sewed. Iron all of your seams flat with a hot iron. Turn right side out and press carefully with your iron.

Airport Parking in Pittsburgh

With all of the stress associated with flying, finding a parking spot should be the least of your worries. Pittsburgh International Airport has plenty of parking options, which should help you have a stress free trip.

Short-term Parking

• If you are dropping someone off or picking someone up, short-term parking is the logical choice. Short-term parking is the first available parking sector located north of the Landside Terminal; it is easily identifiable, because it is the only parking garage available. It gives guests access to the Landside Terminal.

Long-Term Parking

• For those going on short trips with just carry-on luggage--or for those picking up friends or family members--long-term parking, north of the short-term parking, offers rates of $12 per day for self parking and $22.95 for covered parking with a valet, as of October 2010.

Extended Parking

• For those traveling on long trips, as of 2010, extended parking offers the best rates available of $8 per day. Located north of the long-term parking, travelers receive free shuttle bus service to Landside Terminal. For added security, all three parking areas offer 24-hour security from Allegheny County Police.

Charlie Brown's Airport Parking

• A privately owned company, Charlie Brown's Airport Parking, is an inexpensive alternative to the standard parking at Pittsburgh Airport. Drive-up rates are $6, while reserved parking saves you a dollar. 24-hour shuttle bus service is available, along with luggage assistance.

How to Change the Windows Startup Tune

Every time you log on to a computer running the Windows 7 operating system you will hear a startup sound. If you don't like the sound that plays each time you log into your computer you can changes the sound or disable it using the sound settings. If you decide to change the sound, you can test it to make sure it sounds the way you want it.

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  Click the "Start" button from the Windows 7 Taskbar and select the "Control Panel" option.

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  Type "sound" into the "Search" box at the top and click the "Sound" option. Select the "Sounds" tab from the dialog box that appears.

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  Click the box next to the "Play Windows Startup sound" field so that it's deselected if you don't want to hear a startup sound. Keep the box selected if you want to hear a sound.

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  Select the "Windows" option below the "Program Events" heading and then select the "Windows Logon" option.

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  Click the "Browse" button and then select a new sound clip if you want to change the default sound.

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  Click the "Test" button to hear the sound, and click the "Apply" button to save your changes. Click the "OK" button.

Marketing Presentation Ideas

• In many industries, marketing presentations are necessary to sell ideas, products and services. Whether you are working with an audience of potential clients, vendors, investors or partners, an effective and memorable presentation can give your words an added level of credibility. As you plan, consider ways that you can make your ideas stick in the minds of the audience.

Keep It Simple

• When you are putting on a presentation that includes a slide show, keep the text as simple as possible. When you use a presentation that is crowded with words, attendees may be more likely to spend time reading instead of listening to you. Use the presentation as a prompt and include photos to illustrate concepts and add depth to your ideas. When using bullet lines of text, keep each line short and to the point, and avoid filling the page with too many items so that the audience stays focused on the topic at hand.

Tell a Story

• Humans use stories for a variety of purposes. In a marketing presentation, a story can help make your message more relevant and memorable. As you lay out a presentation, figure out the common thread that links each topic together. Work that idea through the entire speech so that the audience can see the relationships between ideas. Use an anecdote to frame the presentation, for example, or pose a possible situation that puts the client directly into the story.

Explain Benefits

• In a marketing presentation, don't make your audience work to understand how your ideas will help them. Instead, start your presentation by telling the people in attendance exactly how they will benefit from your service or products. Then, with the seeds planted, you can work to back up your claims in the rest of your presentation. By beginning with benefits, you will give your audience a chance to think of questions throughout the presentation.

Leave a Reminder

• At the end of a presentation, leave your audience with something to remember you by. If you are presenting an idea for a new product offering, for example, leave a spec sheet and a color cross section showing the inner workings. A marketing firm presenting a proposal to a potential client, on the other hand, may leave a brief print version of their portfolio to give the client something to leaf through. Make sure the leave-behind item is branded and includes your contact information for reference.

Show Your Research

• To make your presentation more powerful, show the results of your research as support for the ideas. If you are marketing a product that you believe will streamline a manufacturer's process, for example, give before and after numbers for output and production rates. By demonstrating that your ideas are grounded in fact, you can establish credibility and convince the audience that you have a solid understanding of background issues that will affect the project.

Family Train Trips

• Steam engines are restored to their previous glory for train trips. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images

  Once the main mode of transportation, trains have long been replaced by personal cars and jet planes. However, many railroads are running full steam with train trips available for family excursions. Experience the thrill of riding aboard the popular Thomas the Tank Engine or spending the afternoon sharing tea with other American Girl doll enthusiasts. The holidays become magical when Santa Claus steps on board the train, greeting your family with Christmas spirit.

Green Mountain Railroad

• Tour the scenic Connecticut and Williams rivers through the countryside of Vermont aboard a vintage diesel locomotive with the Green Mountain Railroad. View the Brockway Mills Gorge and see two historic covered bridges along the way. The Green Mountain Flyer train departs from the Bellows Falls Union Station with its restored ticket office and waiting room designed in the 1940s. Train trips last about two hours; family events, as well as holiday activities, are scheduled throughout the year. Younger girls travel on the American Girl-themed train ride with their American Girl doll as they participate in arts, crafts and reading about the dolls.

Day Out With Thomas

• Children of all ages will be delighted to take a train ride during the holiday season with the storybook and television character, Thomas the Tank Engine. The train is a full-sized steam locomotive pulled by Thomas and travels all across the world for children to get the opportunity to spend the day with this popular train character. Thomas the Tank Engine departs from the Salsburg Railroad in Salsburg, Pennsylvania, every half-hour from Nov. 19-21, 2010, on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Greet Sir Topham Hatt along the tour and participate in train-themed games and activities back at the station.

Santa Express

• Travel with Tioga Central Railroad on board the Santa Express locomotive to get in the spirit of the holidays. Children and adults alike will be thrilled to take a train ride to the fictitious North Pole where they will pick up Santa Claus who comes bearing gifts for a trip to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Children are invited to bring their blankets and teddy bears, and encouraged to wear their fuzzy pajamas. Sip on hot chocolate as you watch the holiday light displays pass by. The Santa Express tour lasts about one hour and is operated from Nov. 20 through Dec. 12, 2010. Space is limited and reservations are recommended for this train trip.

How to Disconnect Water Lines to an Old Laundry Sink

Remodeling the laundry room is a common do-it-yourself project, and often the old laundry sink can be removed to make room for more cabinets or storage. When you're removing an old laundry sink, you must cap off the supply lines rather than just counting on the shutoff valve.

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  Shut off water to sink by closing the supply line shutoff valves. If there are no supply line valves to the sink, you will need to shut off the water main.

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  Open the tap and allow all water to drain from the pipes.

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  Remove drain pipes and set aside. Stuff a rag into the pipe that leads to the sewer line or septic tank to eliminate gas buildup.

Working With Copper Pipe

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  Cut copper pipe using a tube cutter or hacksaw, whichever is easier to maneuver in the enclosed space. Cut at least two inches above the shutoff valve.

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  Cap off copper pipe by soldering the cap to the cut pipe.

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  Allow at least 10 minutes before turning on the house main if you shut the water off there. Leave supply line shutoff valves closed.

Working With CPVC Pipe

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  Cut CPVC pipe with a razor knife or hacksaw. Cut at least two inches above the shutoff valve.

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  Cap off CPVC pipe by applying purple primer and solvent cement, according to the package directions.

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  Allow at least 10 minutes before turning on the house main if you shut the water off there. Leave supply line shutoff valves closed.

Mustang Skid Loader Specifications

• Mustang has been manufacturing Skid Steer Loaders since 1965. They have since produced several lines of Skid Steer Loaders and continue to offer a number of models in 2010. Currently, Mustang assembles models 2012, 2026, 2041, 2044, 2054, 2056, 2066, 2076, 2086, 2700V and 2109 Skid Steer Loaders. There are many similarities and differences between these Mustang Skid Steer Loaders.

Engines

• Most Mustang Skid Steer Loaders are fitted with different models of engines produced by Yanmar. The 2012 model loader has a maximum power output of 24 horsepower at 2,400 rotations per minute, rpm. This engine features an 81.0-cubic inch displacement. Mustang's 2054 model offers 47 horsepower while running at 3,000 rpm. This 47-horsepower engine features a 133.6-cubic inch displacement. The 2086 loader features one of the more powerful engines available in the Mustang Skid Steer Loaders. This engine features a 202.0-cubic inch displacement and offers around 84 horsepower at 2,500 rpm.

Dimensions

• The 2012 model is 75 inches long without bucket, 35.8 inches wide and 74.7 inches tall from the ground to the top of the roll cage. The 2054 model was designed to a length of 97 inches, a width of 60.7 inches and a height of 77.7 inches. 2086 model Mustang Skid Steer Loaders are manufactured to a length of 105.8 inches, a width of 69 inches and a height of 81 inches. The wheelbase on 2012 model is 30.5 inches, 38.5 inches on the 2054 models and 48.4 inches on the 2086 models.

Other Specifications

• Mustang's 2012 Skid Steer Loaders feature a hydraulic system capable of holding 7.15 gallons of hydraulic fluid and a fuel tank that can hold 7.7 gallons of fuel. The 2054 model by Mustang can hold 11.5 gallons of hydraulic fluid and 14.3 gallons of fuel while the 2086 model can hold 16.0 gallons of hydraulic fluid and 24 gallons of fuel. The 2012 is one of Mustang's lighter Skid Steer Loaders with an operating weight of 2,980 lbs. The 2054 model offers an operating weight of 6,080 lbs. The 2086 is one of Mustang's heavier Skid Steer Loaders at 7,900 lbs. The rated operating capacity is 850 lbs. on the 2012, 1,650 lbs. on the 2054 and 2,600 lbs. on the 2086. Maximum travel speed is 5.5 miles per hour, mph, on the 2012 model, 6.8 mph on the 2054 model and 12.3 mph on the 2086 model.

Types of Charitable Organizations

• Charities help the well-being of others, mostly through donations and fundraising. Shana Novak/Photodisc/Getty Images

  In the United States, charitable organizations need to meet certain requirements to qualify for non-profit status. While some charities are for-profit organizations, the majority are considered 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organizations. This status helps charities retain revenue, for they do not have to pay income tax on their earnings, thus having more money to help their chosen cause. There are five basic types of charitable organizations.

The Private Independent Organization

• The private independent organization is a trust formed with the understanding that funding will come from one source. This group will not make a public outcry for funding, and use the organization to assist other charities. This type of charitable organization has the most tax restrictions.

The Public-supported Charity

• A public-supported charity is the largest, most common type of charity. Churches and community organizations often fall into this category. There are some rules and restrictions on this type of organization as well, including that it consist of a board of directors who make decisions regarding the charity together. Also, one-third of the funding for this type of charity must come from the public, either through donations or membership dues.

The Charity with Support from Donations and Dues, Fees or Payment for Services

• This type of charitable organization is similar to the public-supported charity in that it must receive one-third of its funds from donations, dues or gifts, and that its income does not exceed one-third of support generated. Because of the similarities, it is important to read tax laws to decipher differences.

The Supporting Charitable Organization

• The supporting charitable organization is usually associated with another larger, parent organization. Funds taken in by this organization are in most cases directly handled by the larger organization. An example of this would be a group of volunteers who raise money for an animal shelter, as they would gather funds and hand them off to the larger group.

The Private Operating Foundation

• It is not always obvious when a charity is a private operating foundation. As the name implies, it is private, and the organization will fund and support its programs alone. Art centers are popular examples of private operating foundations, where groups of patrons support the activities of the centers.

How to Put a Brass Plate on a Plaque

Plaques are commonly used as a means of recognizing accomplishments and achievements of individuals, groups or organizations. Presented by schools, sports teams and corporations, plaques often feature a logo or symbol associated with the presenting group. A brass plaque with the name of the recipient and other personalized information is often attached to the plaque before being presented. Brass is a traditional material used with awards, trophies and plaques and can be attached with only a few simple materials.

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  Position the plaque on a sturdy work surface with good lighting before beginning work.

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  Determine the location on the plaque where you want to mount the brass plate.

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  Apply denatured alcohol to a clean rag. Gently wipe the area on the plaque where you want to mount the plate with the denatured alcohol to remove any oils or debris.

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  Place strips of double sided tape along all four sides of the back of the brass plate. Remove only one side of the backing on the tape, position the tape so it does not extend beyond the edge of the plate. Press the tape firmly in place.

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  Peel the backing from the exposed side of the tape and carefully position the brass plate on the plaque. Press the plate firmly in place to secure.

How to Use Hair Gel for Dyeing Resistant Fabric

Fabrics that are resistant to dye need special dye for the dying process. Resistant fabrics usually contain synthetic fibers like nylon or polyester. Fabric resistant dye can be made from simple materials that most people have in their homes. All that is required is alcohol, hair gel and permanent markers in the preferred colors. This dye works on any fabric surface. The dye is messy, and will stain skin, as well as, fabric. This process requires no special skills.

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  Put on rubber gloves. If this dye gets on your hands, it will not come off for several days.

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  Pour 1/4 cup of alcohol into a cup. This makes the base for the dye.

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  Remove the cap from the permanent marker, and place it in the cup with the marker tip in the alcohol. Leave the marker in the alcohol for about 2 hours. The ink goes into the alcohol. If the color is too light, leave it in the alcohol until it is the desired color.

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  Pour the alcohol ink into a plastic bottle, and put on the lid. This is the dye color. Throw away the cup. Make a whole set of dye colors, and mix your own colors.

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  Squirt about 1/2 cup of hair gel into a cup. Pour two teaspoons of dye into the gel, and stir it. Use the plastic spoon for measuring and mixing the dye. The dye stains anything including metal, so it ruins the spoon. If you are mixing yellow, add four teaspoons of dye because the color is light.

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  Dip the paintbrush into the gel dye, and paint it on the test fabric. Let it sit on the fabric for one hour.

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  Rinse the fabric in the sink. Make sure all of the gel is rinsed out. If the color looks right, use it. If it looks too light, add two more spoonfuls of the dye color to the gel dye, and retest the mixture on the fabric. If it looks too dark, add two spoonfuls of gel, and retest the mixture on the fabric.

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  Mix new colors using the dye colors you make. If you get a basic set of permanent markers, it contains red, blue, yellow and black. These colors make all of your basic colors. Add a teaspoon full of yellow and blue dye colors, and make green. Add a teaspoon full of yellow and red dye colors, and make orange. Add a teaspoon full of red and blue dye colors, and make purple. Play with mixing the colors if you want other special colors.

Hairstyles for Babies With Curly Hair

• There are plenty of ways to style a baby's curly hair. Jim Esposito/Photodisc/Getty Images

  Some babies are born with curly hair that requires extra care and styling know-how, but it does not need to be a difficult process. There are products that are more suited to curly hair and a variety of styles to try on baby's hair to keep it tamed.

Loose Curls

• The easiest style for baby's hair is to leave it loose. A baby's curly hair needs to be cared for properly, however. A common mistake is to shampoo too often. This will strip the natural oils from the scalp, causing the hair and scalp to become dry. Shampooing baby's curly hair need only be done once or twice a week. Conditioning is an essential part of caring for baby's hair because of the moisture it contains. Detanglers are also beneficial and will smooth curly locks. It is important to comb baby's curly hair only when it is wet, and use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush.

Pigtails

• Pigtails are not only for babies with straight hair. This is an easy style that will keep hair away from baby's face. Part the hair down the middle, gather the hair on one side and secure it with a small hair band. Repeat with hair on the other side. For any loose hairs that need to be secured, try using small hair clips for added style or to match with baby's outfit.

Ponytail on Top

• This is also a simple style that keeps curls tamed and out of baby's face. Grab a small section of hair from the sides and top of the head. Gather into a small ponytail on top and secure with a small hair band, leaving the lower hair loose. This look can also be dressed up with small clips or barrettes to hold in loose hair pieces or for accent. Try tying a small ribbon around the ponytail to dress it up.

Accessories

• An alternative to leaving baby's curly hair loose is to add accessories. Choose from barrettes, small clips and dressy hair pins to match baby's clothes and hold hair out of baby's face. Try placing one or two small clips at the front to hold hair back and out of baby's eyes, or place a few throughout the hair.

How to Reset the Oil in a 2005 Pacifica

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica comes equipped with monitoring system that tells you how far you have traveled since the last oil change and reminds you when to change your oil again. The instrument gauge will show you an oil change symbol when it is time to replace your oil. When the oil is changed by a professional, they will reset the oil monitoring system so that it can properly alert you again. If you change the oil yourself, you will have to reset the oil system yourself.

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  Turn the key in your ignition to "ACC." Do not start the engine.

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  Press the "Step" button. This button is located on the instrument panel under the display that tells you how many miles until the car needs to have the oil changed again.

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  Press the "Reset" button until the display shows "3000 Miles to Service."

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  Turn the key to the "OFF" position and remove it from the ignition. The oil monitoring system has been reset.

Safety Procedures for Agricultural Tools

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, farming is listed as one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. Serious injuries can be sustained during a vehicle rollover or maintenance accident.

Purpose

• Farmers and agricultural workers must be aware of the hazards associated with farm equipment. By using safety procedures, workers can avoid being injured. Some of these procedures include inspecting the equipment before use, having access to operations manuals and keeping equipment in good working condition.

Prevention/Solution

• If a vehicle--such as a tractor--were to overturn, the user can be injured; hazardous fluids may leak from the engine. Four items have to be securely sealed and covered to prevent leaks: the fuel tank, reservoir for oil, battery and the coolant system. OSHA requires that the vehicle should have a seat belt. It has to be resistant to wear and able to keep the driver safety in the event of a rollover.

Other Considerations

• Before any piece of equipment is used, it should be inspected for broken or worn parts. Workers should make sure that all guards are properly installed before using a piece of equipment. If parking a piece of machinery, the engine should be shut off, the transmission placed in "park" and the brakes on. Before fixing a piece of equipment that has become locked up, it should be turned off in the worker needs to wait until all parts have stopped moving.

Ad-Aware Problems

Ad-Aware Internet Security is designed to protect your computer from malicious software, including viruses, spyware and adware. But there are some common problems that users might experience.

Ad-Aware Does Not Update

• In order to protect your computer from the latest dangerous programs, you must update Ad-Aware definitions. If you are experiencing a problem updating Ad-Aware definitions, make sure you have an active Internet connection. If this does not solve the problem, download the definitions file, open Ad-Aware, click "Update," "Settings," "Import," browse to "core.aawdef," click "Open," and "OK."

SSL Download Failed

• SSL Download Failed is a common error message caused by Ad-Aware not getting access to the Internet. To fix this issue, ensure that your system is connected to the Internet and ensure that the program is not being blocked by your firewall.

Ad-Aware Is Not Registered

• Registration is necessary if you wish to use Ad-Aware customer support services. To register Ad-Aware, click "Register" at the bottom of the main screen, type your "Serial Number" into the empty block and click "Register."

Who Oversees the Bail Bondsmen in Arizona?

Individuals use the services of a bail bondsman to obtain release for a friend or relative placed under arrest. States differ on how they regulate the bail bond industry. To qualify for a bond agent position in Arizona, applicants must report to the state's Department of Insurance.

Regulations

• The authority given to Arizona's Department of Insurance allows it to regulate rates for each agent in the state. For standard underwriting purposes, agents may require 10 percent of the bail. Approved surety agencies can write bonds at 8 percent under certain conditions.

Licensing

• The responsibility of this state department extends to reviewing and processing all licenses and renewals for qualified bond agents. Publishing of a roster of all licensees on the state website is another agency responsibility. Surrendering a license is also coordinated with the Department of Insurance.

Annual Mandate

• Bail bond agents must report to the Department of Insurance on an annual basis. Documentation listing all the bail recovery agents and contract individuals they employ, along with names, contact information, a photo and date of birth is due April 1 of each year.

How to Replace a 1999 Envoy Headlamp

A malfunctioning headlamp can impede a driver's vision at night, in the fog and during inclement weather. Replacing a broken headlamp improves safety on the road for both the driver and oncoming traffic. Replacing a headlamp on the 1999 Envoy is a quick repair a vehicle owner can make at home in as little as 10 minutes.

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  Park the car, turn off the engine and set the Envoy's emergency brake. Open and secure the vehicle's hood. Locate two plastic clips on top of the headlight assembly.

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  Pull up each clip to release them from the studs, which releases the headlamp assembly. Pull the headlamp assembly forward enough toward the front of the vehicle to access the electric wiring harness at the rear of the assembly.

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  Unplug the electric wiring harness connected to the headlamp bulb. Push down on the headlamp bulb while turning it counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly. Discard the old bulb. Put on the gloves. Take the new bulb out of its packaging and insert it into the assembly, turning it clockwise as you push down on the bulb.

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  Plug the electric wiring harness into the rear of the headlight assembly. Insert the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle. Ensure the two plastic studs line up with the clips. Push down on both clips, locking them into position on the studs.

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  Close the hood and test out the new headlamp to ensure it works properly.

Information About Vegemite

Vegemite is a spread made from leftover brewer's yeast and other vegetable and spice ingredients. What's Cooking America states that it is dark reddish-brown in color and a very rich source of vitamin B. It is the consistency of peanut butter and very salty.

Background

• Developed in 1922 by Australian chemist Cyril P. Callister, Vegemite got its name as the winning entry in a contest sponsored by Callister's employer, the Fred Walker Cheese Company. Product rights were sold to Kraft Foods, and in 1935, the British Medical Association sanctioned Vegemite as a vitamin-B rich food for patients, states What's Cooking America.

Benefits

• According to Vegemite.com, the product contains no artificial colors or flavors and virtually no fat, contains protein, and is a kosher food. Vegemite contains significant levels of important nutrients, including thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folate.

Uses

• In Australia, a popular way to eat Vegemite is as an open-faced sandwich, where a thin coating is spread on bread slices along with butter. You can also use Vegemite as a flavoring additive in soups and stews, in marinades, sauces and meat spreads.

Rentals That Can Be Used for Towing Trailers

• Trailers can accommodate items too large for your car. George Remington/Creatas/Getty Images

  Using a towing hitch can serve a variety of purposes. You may need more storage space than is available in your vehicle, be taking along another car without a spare driver (or simply trying to avoid paying for the gas to drive both vehicles), or towing a trailer carrying specialty watercraft or all-wheel-drive vehicles. However, if you're renting the vehicle doing the towing, be aware that not all rental companies let you do this, and not all rental vehicles are capable.

Moving Truck Rental Companies

• The giant enclosed trucks you see on the road, from companies such as U-Haul and Penske, have powerful engines and sturdy frames, and a trailer hitch you are typically allowed to use. Because the mission of these companies is to enable functionality in moving, their contracts usually allow you to tow trailers with weights that do not exceed the tow hitch's load capabilities.

Rent-a-Truck Companies

• Most commercial car rental companies, which also rent trucks, have terms in their vehicle rental agreements which prohibit you from using any car you rent from them for towing. Even if the vehicle you rent comes with a tow hitch, the rental terms often do not allow you to use it. If you do, the company could charge you a fee for violating the rental agreement and void any policies you purchased which would have relieved you of responsibility for damages to the vehicle. The rental company will also charge you fees associated with fixing any part of the car, from mechanical issues that might have resulted from the towing to any damage to the body. However, if the rental company has a separate division dedicated to truck rentals, then these will frequently come with trailer hitches you are allowed to use.

Trailer Hitch Rentals

• Another option you have to tow a trailer is to rent a trailer hitch which you can install on your own vehicle, use for whatever towing needs you may have, then remove and return to the rental company when you are finished. This saves you money over purchasing the tow hitch yourself, and saves you the need to store a hitch you bought if you normally don't like the way it would look on your vehicle.

How to Make Helmets From 1-Gallon Water Bottles

One gallon bottles turn into fun and exciting helmets that children can wear and play with for hours. The bottles take just a few hours to make, or they can take even less time to make if you skip the painting process. A gallon bottle helmet can turn into almost any type of helmet, such as modern, scary and medieval.

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  Wash and dry the water container with soap and warm water. Allow the water carton to dry overnight to remove all liquid from inside the carton.

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  Draw an outline around the top of the water jug and around the handle. Make sure the top is flat where you cut it, and not rounded. The top of the water jug will turn into the bottom of the helmet, so it has to be wide enough to fit over the child's head and neck.

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  Cut out the top and handle from the water container. Round all edges so that there are no sharp edges on the helmet. Fit the helmet over the child's head to adjust the size of the helmet if necessary. Make sure all edges are round and do not dig into the child's ears, neck or jaw.

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  Draw the outline of the pattern onto clear, polyurethane film with a permanent marker. Number the pattern pieces so that you know how to fit them together once you cut them apart. Cut apart the different pieces with scissors.

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  Punch two holes into the sides of the helmet with a hole punch. Cut a strip of acrylic plastic large enough to fit comfortably over the child's face. Make sure his nose is not squished or breathing impaired. Punch two holes into the sides of the acrylic sheet as well.

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  Stick two brads through the holes punched into the sheet of acrylic and the helmet to make a clear visor for the helmet. Cut slits in the acrylic sheet to create a knight's helmet, or leave it solid for a race-car driver or other modern helmet. Paint the visor as desired.

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  Have the child paint the helmet according to his or her wishes. For a knight's helmet, use gold or silver paint. For motorcycle helmet, use bold colors.

How to Measure Walking Poles to Fit

Waling sticks or poles made of wood have long been used for support and stability by walkers and hikers. The pole or stick can offer support and balance especially when traversing difficult terrain. Walking or trekking poles have replaced many wooden sticks and come with secure hand grips and adjustable sections for a custom fit. Obtaining the correct fit is essential so that the poles will provide optimum support during use.

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  Locate a flat and level surface for adjusting the walking poles. Choose an indoor location with a hard surface such as concrete or wood flooring. Use an outdoor location with a concrete or asphalt surface.

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  Hold one of the walking poles so that the sections are easily accessible. Familiarize yourself with the components of the pole including the three sections and the locking adjustment points.

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  Turn the pole sections to the left to loosen. Pull both sections out to extend the pole completely. Note the markings on the pole sections and do not overextend either section as this can cause damage to the pole. Do not tighten the pole at this point.

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  Stand straight with feet placed shoulder-width apart. Turn the pole upright, raise your arm slightly and place the top of the grip under your arm.

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  Push down on the pole so that the top of the grip is 3 to 5 inches below the armpit. Turn the sections of the pole to the right to securely lock them in place. Note the position of the pole sections and adjust the second pole to match.

How to Bulk Up in a Short Amount of Time

When first beginning a bodybuilding regimen, the key concepts are to be consistent and patient. However, if you want to bulk up quickly, there are things aside from taking steroids that will help. By following a few simple weight lifting rules, you can achieve substantial muscle gain in a short period of time. According to the American Council on Exercise, when bulking up, you must adjust your diet and daily routine in order to achieve fast results.

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  Eat more daily. In order to bulk up you need to provide your body with 20 times your current body weight in calories. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds you should be eating 3,000 calories each day. This provides your body with the nutrition it needs to devote energy into bulking up your muscles.

• 2

  Consume more protein. Protein replenishes your muscle's energy stores after a workout. To provide your body with enough protein to bulk up quickly, consume the number of grams of protein equal to twice your body weight in pounds. Use protein shakes and bars to achieve this high level of protein intake. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be consuming 300 grams of protein daily. For best results, at least 30 grams of your protein consumption should be 30 minutes prior to exercise.

• 3

  Perform muscle mass building exercises three to five days a week. Mass building involves working more than just one muscle group so that you receive maximum benefit from the time expended. Examples of mass building exercises include weighted squats, dead lifts, bench-pressing, pull-ups, dips and military presses. The American Council on Exercise recommends performing three to five sets of 10 to 15 repetitions of each move in your workout routine. You should include at least five exercises in your daily routine.

• 4

  Minimize rest time in between sets of exercises in your routine. The shorter the rest period, the harder your muscles will have to work to sustain the exercise. While a long break in between sets feels comfortable, the shorter the break the more strain your muscles experience. Ideally, you should be resting for 10 to 15 seconds between each set of repetitions, says the American Council on Exercise.

Garmin GPS Specs

• Since 1989, Garmin has been known worldwide for its navigation and communication devices. Garmin enables consumers to find their destinations on interstate and back country roads, through nature and hiking trails, and while boating on rivers and lakes. With the number of choices available, consumers should be able to find the instrument that best meets their financial and specification needs.

Nüvi 3790LMT

• Lightweight and small, the Garmin nüvi 3790LMT weighs 4 oz. and is 4.8 inches wide, 2.9 inches high and .35 inches deep. Its glass display screen is 3.7 inches wide and 2.2 inches high. The screen resolution is 800-by-480 pixels. It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 hours when fully charged. The nüvi 3790LMT's features include lifetime maps and traffic, 3-D building view, a speed limit indicator, Bluetooth wireless technology, ecoRoute for a more cost-efficient route, and Garmin Lock -- an anti-theft feature. As of 2010, this model retails for approximately $500.

Nüvi 2370LT

• The Garmin nüvi 2370LT weighs 5 oz. and is 4.8 inches wide, 2.9 inches high and .6 inches deep. Its display screen is 3.81 inches wide and 2.25 inches high. The screen resolution is 480-by-272 pixels. It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 2.5 hours when fully charged. The features on the nüvi 2370LT include lifetime traffic, 3-D building view, a speed limit indicator, Bluetooth wireless technology, ecoRoute and Garmin Lock. The nüvi 2370LT is more economical than the nüvi 3790LMT and retails for approximately $300 as of October 2010.

NüLink! 1695

• The Garmin nüLink! 1695 weighs 8.2 oz. and is 5.5 inches wide, 3.4 inches high and .7 inches deep. Its display screen measures 4.4 inches wide and 2.5 inches high. The screen resolution is 480-by-272 pixels. It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 3 hours when fully charged. The features on the nüLink! 1695 include real-time services such as Google local search, weather, gas prices, traffic, movie times, local events, traffic and safety cameras; a speed limit indicator; Bluetooth wireless technology; ecoRoute; and Garmin Lock. The Garmin nüLink! 1695 retails for approximately $450 as of October 2010.

Gift Ideas for a Lady's 80th Birthday

• Turning 80 deserves a special gift. Vicky Kasala Productions/Photodisc/Getty Images

  Reaching the age of 80 is a milestone in the life of a woman. A special 80-year-old lady in your life deserves a birthday gift that honors and celebrates this achievement. With the right considerations, it's possible to find something that will mean a great deal to the birthday honoree.

Donation

• It's possible that the new 80-year-old has devoted years of her life to a cause or charity. Honor her birthday by making a donation in her name to the charity she supports. Offer to spend the day with her volunteering at the location. If she's physically unable, volunteer on your own and document the experience with pictures and stories.

Homemade Gift

• Use the talents you have to make something. Paint her a picture of a place she enjoys, cook her an elaborate meal to bring to her home, or write a series of poems. Relate the homemade gift to the year of her birth, such as painting a scene from the era. A homemade gift is also an option for grandchildren or great-grandchildren who are young and want to share something special with grandma.

Special Day

• Not all 80-year-olds are able to get around easily. She may be housebound or only get out once or twice a month due to mobility issues. Make arrangements to take her to the local symphony, visit a museum or simply walk or wheel her through a local park on a beautiful day.

Objects from Childhood

• For someone who is 80, toys, games or even certain food items may seem like relics of time gone by. Find an antique item that may remind her of youth, whether it's a household item she's talked about while telling stories of the past or a doll similar to one she owned as a child. Sodas and candies that are no longer common can sometimes be found in specialty shops.

CD Burning Options for Red Hat

• CD burning is made possible through the use of specific programs. Tsuneo Yamashita/Photodisc/Getty Images

  Red Hat Enterprise is one of the many distributions of the Linux kernel. Red Hat Linux was popular in the 1990s, and since the early 2000s split into Red Hat Enterprise, designed for use in business environments, and Fedora, the free version designed for home use. In Linux, you need to use a CD burning program to burn CDs.

K3b

• When you use Linux, you can choose what desktop environment you wish to use. If you are using the KDE desktop environment, then you can use K3b--the desktop environment's CD/DVD burning software suite. The program allows you to burn music and data CDs, data and video DVDs, disc images and copy CDs and DVDs. It can also rip CDs and DVDs to your hard drive. K3b can also save burn program you just executed, so you can burn duplicate CDs without having to set up the files for burning again. The program itself is included in most standard KDE installations.

Gnome Baker

• If you use the GNOME desktop environment in your linux system, then Gnome Baker is an option for you. The program itself integrates into the desktop environment itself to a large degree, allowing an intuitive method of adding files to the burn list. Gnome Baker can burn data CDs, DVDs, disc images from ISO files, blank CD-RWs, and burn audio CDs. Like K3b, Gnome Baker has the ability to save the files it just burned to a CD as a project, so you can burn replica discs without having to set-up the files again.

Brasero

• Brasero, also for GNOME environments, is a simpler CD burning utility than Gnome Baker. It does not integrate with a desktop environment but runs as a standalone program. Brasero can burn data and audio CDs, data and video DVDs, disc images and audio CDs. Like Gnome Baker, it cannot rip CD or DVD contents to your hard drive and includes the ability to save projects. Brasero has the advantage of being a straight forward and simple utility, whereas Gnome Baker has many more complex features for advanced users.

How to Replace RX8 Taillights

The Mazda RX8 taillight assembly includes removable bulbs to simplify the replacement process when a bulb burns out. Buy #7443 bulbs from an auto parts retailer and change the taillight bulbs at home to get your car back on the road in minutes. Access the bulbs from the trunk area, but use caution to avoid breaking the carpet retaining clips.

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  Open the trunk of your RX8. Pull the carpet away from the taillight assembly. Pull firmly, as you need to separate the retaining clips that secure the carpet to the trunk floor.

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  Grasp the bulb socket in the taillight assembly and turn it counterclockwise. Pull the bulb straight out of the assembly. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

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  Push the new bulb into the socket. Insert the socket into the taillight assembly. Turn the bulb socket clockwise until it locks in place.

• 4

  Replace the carpet lining inside the trunk. Press the retaining clips into place until they lock. Repeat the process on the opposite side. Close the trunk and test the lights.

How to Trim a Kerry Blue Terrier

Grooming a Kerry blue terrier requires some expertise with scissors since very little is done with clippers for the typical haircut. More work is involved to maintain a show trim than a pet, or summer, trim where the coat is shorter. Knowing the breed standard should be helpful to maintain the proper lines when grooming a Kerry blue. They should be groomed every six weeks or so, with weekly brushing in between.

Groom a Kerry Blue Terrier

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  Clip the toenails with dog nail clippers, being careful not to cut into the quick (blood vessel) of the nail. If the nail bleeds, apply styptic powder or pencil to the end of the nail.

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  Trim the hair on the bottom of the feet with clippers and a No. 10 or 15 blade, or scissors. While your dog is standing, trim around its feet with curved shears for a round appearance.

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  Shave the abdomen with a No. 10 blade. Remove the hair between the legs to approximately the navel in an oval pattern. Clip around the anus with a No. 10 or 15 blade.

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  Clip both sides of the ears with a No. 10, 15 or 30 blade. Work from the center to the edge of the ears, being careful of the small flaps at the bottom of the inside of the ears. Scissor around the ear, feeling for the edge with your fingers as you cut.

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  Apply ear powder to the hair inside of the ears and pull a little of the hair out at a time using a hemostat. The method used by the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club is to insert a swab into the ear and twist it so the hair is wrapped around the swab before pulling it out.

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  Clip the top of the head with a No. 7 or 8 1/2 blade. Do not clip over the dome at the back of the head. Clip the neck from the hair follicle lump under the chin to above the breastbone with the same blade. Clip against the grain with the same blade from the back of the jawbone in front of the ears to the corners of the mouth and to the outside corner of the eyes.

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  Bathe your dog. Fully dry and comb or brush the coat.

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  Scissor the body and tail with the straight or curved shears to a uniform length of about 1 1/2-inches, creating a round appearance. The body could be clipped with a No. 4 or 5 blade instead. Blend in the hair along the clipped areas with scissors. Scissor a straight line on the underside of the chest to the abdomen. Trim excess hair on the sides in front of the back legs to create a waist, according to the Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation. Scissor the legs to look like tubes.

• 9

  Cut the eyebrows and the beard flat on all sides with straight shears. Use thinning shears to blend the brows and beard into the head. Cut the hair alongside the eyes so they're visible.

How to Become an Internet Service Provider

To get from your home or office to the Internet, you need to connect to an ISP. This is an Internet service provider, and it serves as a contact point between a customer/user and the Internet. The ISP is a user's first point of outside contact, when they leave their home or office, in order to connect to the Internet. The ISP can support users, provide DNS services, process e-mail, route information and provide security. The most important feature of an ISP, from the user's perspective, is bandwidth for upload or download operations.

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  Create your business plan for the type of ISP you want to have. You must have a finance document spelling out how much you can spend, where and how. You must have a marketing plan to acquire customers. You must secure funding for your project.

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  Get servers. The Internet runs on servers. Preferably, get servers that are UNIX-based. You can get Sun computers that will act as Web servers, Mail account servers, DNS servers and news servers. You may need to get multiple servers to get started and to handle the traffic.

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  Get a communication server. This is an open standards-based computing system. It operates as a carrier-grade common platform, moving traffic in and out for a wide range of communications applications. It allows equipment providers to add service value at many levels of the system architecture. Your choice can be MicroTCA, Carrier Grade Linux and Service Availability, AdvancedTCA.

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  To move traffic around, you will need routers. Routers move traffic between networks; without a router, you cannot send any traffic to remote locations. Cisco makes industry standard routers that will allow users to have access to the Internet.

• 5

  Select space in a building to rent, lease or purchase. This will be the point of presence, i.e. the contact point for the user to the Internet. The building should have 500 pairs of copper wiring or the fiber equivalent.

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  Select an upstream provider that is nearby. An upstream provider is a communications company that can take your traffic and redirect it. Look at Sprint or MCI. These providers will allow you to access the bandwidth that you need for your clients.

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  Get phone lines. The ratio is one phone line and modem for every five customers. Order the phone lines in batches of 20. This will reduce your costs and allow new customers to sign up without delay.

Kid's Activities in Syracuse, New York

• Syracuse, New York is in Onondaga County, approximately 75 miles east of Rochester. Visitors and residents of Syracuse can find a variety of activities for kids in the city. Among these are special museums that offer exhibits geared toward children. Area performing arts groups also produce special shows for children throughout the year, including puppet shows.

Museum of Science & Technology

• The Museum of Science & Technology offers a variety of hands-on exhibits meant to appeal to children aged 2 years and older. In the Discovery Cave, kids can dig for dinosaur bones and view the Coral Reef Adventures fish tank. The Flight and Space area provides simulators of the interiors of rockets and planes. An on-site planetarium hosts star shows daily. The Museum of Science & Technology also has an IMAX theater that shows educational and first-run family films.

  The Museum of Science & Technology is open Wednesday through Sunday. The museum closes Mondays and Tuesdays and on most major holidays. General admission is $6 as of October 2010. Children and senior citizens receive admission discounts. IMAX movies and other shows require the purchase of an additional ticket for an added cost. The nearest parking is along the street in metered spaces or in the two pay lots behind the museum.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park

• The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park opened in 1914 and has grown since that time from a four acre space to 45 acres. The zoo serves as home to more than 900 animals, including penguins, red pandas and snow leopards. At the domestic animal barn, children can pet and interact with farm animals like sheep and guinea hogs. Live shows and demonstrations occur throughout the day.

  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is open seven days per week, year round with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission prices vary throughout the year with discounted rates available during the winter months. Children and senior citizens receive discounts off admission. Strollers and wagons are available for rent. The zoo has free, on-site parking.

Open Hand Theater and Mask and Puppet Museum

• The Open Hand Theater was built in 1890 serves as home for the puppet theater group, which began in 1980. The group presents a number of productions each year at the site, called the Main Stage. Geared toward children, these puppet shows typically include folktales, legends or fables from around the world.

  The Open Hand Theater also features a Mask and Puppet Museum inside its facility. The collection consists of items from around the world with a large number of pieces from Indonesia, China, India, Bali and Vietnam. A section of the museum also displays puppets and memorabilia from the Open Hand Theater's past performances.

  The Open Hand Theater's Mask and Puppet Museum is available to tour on Fridays by appointment. Visitors can also tour the facility before and after performances. Admission is free to the museum. The nearest parking is along the street.

How to Get a Title for an Old Model A Coupe

Ford Motor Company of Detroit, Michigan, manufactured the Model A from 1927 to 1931. It was succeeded by the Model T. The Ford Motor Company manufactured nearly 4.9 million Model As in many styles. If you are an antique car enthusiast and are restoring a Model A Ford, you can get a title for the vehicle.

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  Call the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office. Ask the representative about obtaining a title for an antique car manufactured prior to the issuance of Vehicle Identification Numbers. Ask the DMV to mail a vehicle registration form to you.

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  Refer to the bill of sale or use the engine number to complete the vehicle registration application. In some states, you may need a notarized statement from the seller or probate documents that show the car is a family heirloom.

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  Complete the vehicle registration application and visit the local DMV office. Submit the application, pay the registration fee and get a title.

Tools for Improving Communication

• Communicating well is the key to good results in any endeavor. Alistair Berg/Digital Vision/Getty Images

  At work, at school, at home and in social situations, communication skills can be the difference between tranquility and success or tension and chaos. Communicating effectively is an art, with its own set of skills that anyone interested can learn. Whether you are stuck in a conflict with someone or just want to become a better leader or team member, effective communication is the key to accomplishing your goals.

Listening Skills

• Truly effective listening is harder than it sounds. This is because our brains are capable of absorbing 600 to 800 words per minute, but the average person speaks at a rate of 175 words per minute. It's all too easy to wander off mentally or start planning what you will say next. To fight this tendency, be willing to listen more than you speak, and do not interrupt even if you disagree with what's being said. When the other person pauses, rephrase what you believe they have just said to be sure you understand. In important conversations, taking notes can help you focus and choose which points need a response. You won't be tempted to interrupt "before I forget."

Focus on Issues

• Check all grudges, blame and biases at the door and separate the problem to be solved from the other people who are involved in it with you. Ask open-ended questions. Reframe the issue in neutral or positive terms: "It would be great to have a clean garage" as opposed to "This place is such a pigsty!" Be open to all ideas for resolving the issue at hand.

Things to Avoid

• Certain behaviors can be guaranteed communication-killers. Putdowns, interruptions, disrespectful body language such as eye rolling or finger pointing and using sweeping statements such as "you always..." or "you never..." are all likely to escalate tension and negative emotion, making a positive outcome much more difficult to achieve. Do not indulge in these mini-dramas and point them out in a respectful and non-judgmental way if someone is using such tactics on you. "I'll hear you out, and then I need to speak uninterrupted for two minutes" is far more effective than "You never let me finish!"