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Auto Repair Ethics In West Des Moines ? Car X Des Moines

West Des Moines Auto Repair Ethics We?re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair in West Des Moines. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. It?s no different in the West Des Moines area.

In the automotive world, West Des Moines industry associations and IA professional licensing organizations are very committed to high ethical standards.

Yet some people are still uncomfortable with automotive service and repair in West Des Moines.

If we understand what?s recommended and the benefits of taking care of the work ? and the pitfalls of putting it off ? we?ll have more trust in the recommendation. So communication is key. It?s like going to the doctor. If she?s using medical jargon and takes a lot of basic medical knowledge for granted, we have a hard time following her train of thought. We understand It can be like that with your service advisor at Car X Des Moines, too. He?s so familiar with all things automotive, he may forget you don?t know a PCV from an EGT.

If you don?t understand what your doctor?s talking about: ask some questions. If you don?t understand what your West Des Moines automotive advisor at Car X Des Moines is talking about: ask some questions.

Let?s go back to those ethical standards. When we hear a repair recommendation, we always ask ourselves, ?Is this really necessary?? Well, here?s the industry standard:

If a West Des Moines auto technician tells you that a repair or replacement is required, it must meet one of the following criteria:

1. The part no longer performs its intended purpose;
2. The part does not meet a design specification;
3. The part is missing.

For example, it you take your car in for a grinding noise when you step on the brakes, you may just think you need new brake pads. After the inspection, the technician says that you have a cracked rotor and need to replace it. If you tried to get him to just put new pads on, he would say that if you didn?t want to replace the rotor, he would ethically have to refuse the repair. To just put pads on a cracked rotor would have been very wrong. The brakes could?ve failed at anytime: they needed to be repaired ? not just have a band-aid slapped on them.

Now, looking at something not so serious, Car X Des Moines may suggest repair or replacement if:

1. The part is close to the end of its useful life ? just above discard specifications or likely to fail soon;
2. To address a customer need or request ? like for better ride or increased performance;
3. To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle?s manufacturer;
4. Based on the technician?s informed experience.

Of course, Car X Des Moines has the burden of making ethical recommendations and properly educating their customers. For the customer, if you are uncomfortable with a recommendation, ask some questions. More information is always a good thing.

At Car X Des Moines in Des Moines IA (50325) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at (515) 222-3100. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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Judge puts Apple vs. Motorola hearing back on deck, asks the two to put up or shut up

Motorola Droid RAZR and iPhone 4S

Well, we did ask you to "tune in next week." Just seven days after he tentatively dismissed one of Apple's patent lawsuits against Motorola, Judge Richard Posner has given both sides a chance to prove their cases are worthwhile in a hearing on June 20th. As both sides are claiming damages, Posner wants them to explain if and how they're entitled to a payout should they win, including the possibility of a modest royalty instead of lump sums. Motorola is getting extra scrutiny since it's using standards-based patents that have drawn flak from lawmakers -- it will likely have to say how it thinks FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing requirements for its 3G patent fit into its claims. The judge clearly warns that progress is contingent on Apple and Motorola meeting legal standards; if they fall short, it's not likely they'll get a third chance. Any success will revive the possibility of preliminary product bans, though, and that's something that most won't find something to cheer about.

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Children's Health & Fitness ? Obesity, Depression Linked To ...

June 13th, 2012 by Len Saunders

From Web MD?..

Being obese or depressed may make you more likely to be sleepy during the day, new research shows. About 20% of American adults have excessive daytime sleepiness, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Although poor sleep is often blamed for excessive daytime sleepiness, ?we found that depression and obesity were the strongest risk factors for being tired and sleepy,? says Alexandros Vgontzas, MD, a professor of psychiatry at Penn State.

He presented three studies on daytime sleepiness this week at Sleep 2012, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Boston.

The good news: ?If you lose weight, you are going to be less tired and sleepy,? says Vgontzas. In one of the studies, he found that as people lost their extra pounds, they became less sleepy during the day.

To read the full story?..Click here

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Layla dishes on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals

Before Layla was Divas Champion, she was a Miami Heat Dancer, right when the team acquired long-time member of the WWE Universe Shaquille O'Neal. See what Layla has to say about her favorite player, what the atmosphere was like during the Heat's 2006 NBA Championship run and one priceless item she received from the franchise.

WWE.com: When you were with the Heat, who was your favorite player?

LAYLA: Shaq was my favorite because of his personality. He brought so much attention to Miami, and he promised a ring and a championship to the Miami Heat. And he did just that.

WWE.com: Can you describe what it was like being part of the NBA playoffs?

LAYLA: It was electrifying because Miami hadn?t won anything in a long time. We knew we were close to getting a ring, so everyone was really excited. It was a ?whiteout,? where everyone wore white in the arena. Honestly, the noise there was probably one of the loudest things I?ve ever heard. People were anticipating every move. It was surreal because we finally knew we were going to win. I didn?t get to take part in the parade, though, as I was headed right to the Diva Search.

WWE.com: So you went right from winning the NBA Championship to the Diva Search, which led you here??

LAYLA: It literally happened within the span of a week. I still have my championship ring, which I?m very proud of. I keep it in its box. I hardly show it to anyone; it?s really sacred to me.

WWE.com: Do you get a chance to catch games?

LAYLA: I saw a home game this season when the Heat played the [New York] Knicks. In Spain, I caught the fourth quarter of the [Boston] Celtics-Heat and it was pretty neat. I knew we were going to beat the Celtics.

WWE.com: How did being a dancer prepare you to be a Diva?

LAYLA: It gave me a taste of performing in front of crowds who were sports-oriented and not dance-oriented. Coming over here was a different wake-up call. I knew the Heat fans were loud, but the WWE fans are louder!

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ($199.99 direct) manages to squeeze a 10x zoom lens into a very svelte body. The 14-megapixel camera?is light on bells and whistles?it records 1080p video and has a good number of scene modes, but lacks GPS, Wi-Fi, or other extras to set it apart. This wouldn't be an issue if the camera's images were sharper or it had a higher-quality LCD, but the the SZ7 struggles a bit in those areas too. So you have a camera that is adequate and unexciting, and just not quite as good as the compact Canon PowerShot A4000 IS ($199.99, 3.5 stars) or long-zooming Olympus SZ-12 ($199.99, 3.5 stars)?both of which are available for the same price.

Design and Features
At just 2.4 by 3.9 by 0.9 inches (HWD) and 4.8 ounces, the SZ7 is slim and light, especially when you remember that it squeezes a 10x (25-250mm) zoom lens into its body. The Canon PowerShot Elph 320 HS ($279.99, 3.5 stars) is a bit smaller at 2.2 by 3.7 by 0.8 inches, but only has a 5x zoom lens. Unlike the 320 HS , the SZ7 doesn't have a touch-screen interface. Its 3-inch LCD occupies much of the rear of the camera, but there's room for physical controls to its right. The display is sharp at 460k dots, but its viewing angle is rather poor. It looks great straight on, but tilting the camera just a bit in any direction washes out the image?even if you turn the brightness setting up.

The physical controls are fairly adequate. Like most models in this class, including the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS , the SZ7 doesn't have a Mode dial. Rather, there's a Mode button that brings up an on-screen menu that lets you select from Intelligent Auto, Program, or any one of the dozens of Scene modes that the camera supports. There are also dedicated buttons to control Exposure Compenstation, Macro focusing, Flash output, and the Self Timer, and one on the top of the camera to activate Movie mode.

You won't have to spend a lot of time diving through menus?none at all, if you opt to leave Intelligent Auto mode on. But for those of us who like to have some control over settings that don't have dedicated buttons assigned, the SZ7 does a nice job with its menu system. Hitting the Q. Menu button brings up an overlay that lets you change image resolution, ISO, white balance, the metering area, Drive mode, video format, and LCD brightness. Functions that you have to adjust rarely, like the camera's internal clock, are located in the standard menu.

Performance and ConclusionsPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 : Benchmark Tests
On speed, the SZ7 delivers very respectable performance. It starts and shoots in 2 seconds, records a 0.2-second shutter lag, and can shoot a 4-shot burst of photos with 0.1 second between shots. It also has a standard continuous drive mode that lets you fire shots with about a half second between each photo?the first few are faster, averaging 0.2 second between shots, but it slows as the camera's buffer fills, settling in at 0.5-second between photos after 5 photos. The Samsung MV800 ($279.99, 2.5 stars) is a sloth by comparison?it requires 2.3 seconds to start, has a longer 0.4-second shutter lag, and requires a 1.6-second wait between photos.

I used Imatest to measure the sharpness of the SZ7's lens. It fell short of the 1,800 lines per picture height required for sharp images, notching only 1,563 lines using a center-weighted testing method. This lags well behind Canon A4000 IS?that camera has a sharp 8x zoom lens that records 2,301 lines.

Image noise is also a major factor in picture quality. When you increase a camera's sensitivity to light, expressed numerically as ISO, noise is introduced. If there's too much, it can make a picture look grainy and hurt detail. Cameras often apply digital noise reduction to reduce the graininess, but it can also serve to wash away what detail is left. The SZ7 keeps noise under 1.5 percent through ISO 1600, which is a very good result, but unfortunately detail at that setting is poor. It's much better at ISO 800, which is the top setting that we recommend using, and even better so at ISO 400 or below. If you're looking for a camera that can capture more detail at high ISO settings, consider the consider Canon PowerShot Elph 320 HS; its ISO 800 photos keep the noise below 1.5 percent and deliver much more detail than those from the SZ7.

The SZ7 records in AVCHD format at 1080p30 resolution. Video is a strong point, as it looks crisp with good colors. You can zoom and focus when recording, and the sound of the lens moving in and out is not overly apparent on the soundtrack. There's a mini HDMI port to connect to an HDTV, as well as a proprietary USB port. The included USB cable lets you connect the camera to a computer, or to the AC adapter that is used to recharge the battery?there's no dedicated charger included. Standard SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are supported.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 ?is not a bad camera?it does a good job at ISO 800 and below, is fairly slim, and delivers a generous 10x zoom range for its size. It's hampered by a lens that isn't nearly as sharp as others in its class, a LCD that suffers from poor viewing angles, and it doesn't offer any whiz-bang features. If flashless low light shooting isn't a major concern, you may want to consider the same-price Canon A4000 IS, which has a sharper lens, but it doesn't do as well at high ISO settings. If you're willing to spend a bit more, go for a more-robust compact like the $280 PowerShot Elph 320 HS, which produces better images and features a touch screen and Wi-Fi.

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Ordered to refinance, but can you actually qualify?

With divorce and real estate there are many complex issues and potential problem areas.? Today I want to focus on the critical area of refinancing a real estate property.

I?ve seen many cases where divorcing spouses have taken the advice of their attorney, or been mandated by a judge, to agree to refinance the marital residence with the ultimate goal being to remove ?the out spouse? from liability on the mortgage note.? While that makes sense because no one wants to owe on something they no longer own, this is one of those situations in life where it?s many times easier said than done.

Problems can occur when there has been no pre-qualifying done to see if the spouse keeping the property, the ?house spouse,? can qualify for a refinance now or in the future.? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence that can lead to lots more headaches down the road.

Read on as Craig Berry, Mortgage Banker with Access National Mortgage in Atlanta, (and one of our experts at the next Speed Divorcing Event ? June 19, 2012) shares some further insights from his blog here.

Although refinancing the home under the name of one spouse may be a great option, what happens when the spouse can?t qualify for the loan with just one income? ?Another concern may arise when one spouse is required to pull cash out from the equity and pay off the other spouse.? In this circumstance, the concern may not be affordability as much as its equity? or lack thereof.? There are fundamental details that divorcing couples must know about refinancing?prior?to finalizing the divorce terms.

For example, spouses who need alimony and child support over time to qualify for a mortgage will need to take into account a few timing issues for refinancing.? While some loans allow alimony and/or child support income to qualify for a mortgage refinance, they only allow this income?if?it can be documented that the income has been received for a specified, minimum period of time.? They will also need to document that continued payments will be received for specified periods of time.? These minimum time periods can vary according to the loan program.

When refinancing to cash out and pay off a spouse to satisfy terms of the divorce, the borrower may want to look at an FHA loan.? ?Not only does FHA allow for less equity on cash out refinance loans, FHA loans may also offer less stringent underwriting guidelines for spouses that do not qualify for a Conventional loan.

Another consideration when refinancing in a divorce situation is how long the spouse staying in the home expects to keep the property. ?Divorcing parents may want to keep their children in their family home until they reach 18 and/or head off for college. ?In situations such as these, a 30-year mortgage may not be the best loan.? Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) seem to often get a bad rap.? However, five years of a lower rate and payment may be exactly what?s needed to keep the mortgage affordable. ?Not to mention, these lower house payments for a specific period of time may be necessary for situations where alimony and child support aren?t enough to qualify for the payments on a fully amortizing fixed rate mortgage.

Refinancing the current mortgage loan and removing a spouse may be the most practical alternative.? However, given the current real estate market and stringent underwriting guidelines, several factors need to be well thought-out.

In addition to the points mentioned above consider the following:

  • Is there equity in the home currently or is it underwater (negative equity)?
  • Does the spouse that?s refinancing have sufficient credit to qualify for the loan on their own?
  • Does the spouse that?s refinancing need the alimony and/or child support from the divorce settlement to qualify for the loan?

As you can see, divorce and real estate matters have many complexities, especially in today?s turbulent market.? I encourage you to understand what issues and questions apply to your divorce and get answers early on so you can be smart from the start.

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Mike Huckabee on Being Mitt Romney's VP: Greater Likelihood I'll be Asked by Madonna to Go on Tour

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Just One Click Away ? Speedy Plans In Home Improvement

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When you are designing your kitchen, think hard about whether you want an open or closed kitchen floor plan. If you like to be able to talk with your family, watch television and generally know what?s going on in the rest of the house while cooking, you may want an open kitchen plan. However, if you would prefer for the kitchen clutter to stay hidden, you may prefer a kitchen with a door that can be closed.

Do not neglect safety under any circumstances. Wear goggles, hard hats, gloves and ear protection. Amateurs notice professionals foregoing protective gear and follow their lead. Just because you see others ignoring safety does not mean you should. If you are inexperienced, you have a much greater chance of getting injured.

Some people hear the words home improvement and automatically think disaster, but this doesn?t necessarily have to be the case. You are going to hit snags in most home improvement projects, so if you are attempting to tackle the plumbing, you might want to leave that to the professionals, to avoid a major home improvement blunder. A good rule of thumb is if your not sure ask.

Secure your windows from potential burglars with nails! All you have to secure your windows is partially drive a nail in the inside of the sash on both sides of the window just above the bottom panel. You can make the nail removable by drilling the hole instead of driving the nail in. Allow the nail to protrude over the bottom panel so that it can?t be opened without removing the nail.

You should always purchase the materials you need for home improvement projects in the largest possible lots. Building materials have some of the deepest volume discounts you will ever see. By planning ahead you can figure out how much material you are likely to need and buy it all at once. This will cost you much less than making multiple purchases.

Don?t spend more on your improvements and repairs than is necessary. Some people become obsessed with making an area exactly how they would like it and don?t review the associated cost. Unless you plan to spend a long time in your home, don?t overspend on your changes. You may end up losing money if you do.

To give a fresh look to an old brass fireplace surround, paint over the brass with high-heat paint that?s specially made for painting wood-stoves and other surfaces that see intense temperatures. These paints are an inexpensive way to update an outdated surround and can change the look of the whole room.

Add some new lighting to a room that you feel is kind of dreary. It is inexpensive and easy to make a room look bright and fresh. With a simple trip to the store to find the right light for your space and plugging it into the wall, you will gain a new feel for the space.

Update your kitchen. Something like this can increase the value of your home. This can be a simple project or a large one depending on what you want to do. If you just want to install a new sink that can be quite simple to do. Look at what you can fit into your budget before jumping into it.

Have a large bulletin board in your kitchen or living room, where you can write reminders for yourself of things you need to do or bills you need to pay. Emergency phone numbers, contacts, brochures, postcards and notes to yourself, look better arranged on a bulletin board and won?t clutter your refrigerator or other appliances.

When doing home improvement work, one of the most important tools to have is a drill. It allows you to make different sized holes in surfaces for screws, and allows you to drive the screws in with special attachments. It?s best to have a cordless battery powered drill with at least 9 volts and 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32 inch drill bits, and attachments for driving flat-head and Phillips screws.

Get double-glazed windows, or even triple-glazed windows fitted to your house. These windows can decrease your annual energy bills by hundreds of dollars, as they are great insulators. They are also more difficult to smash, so you home is less likely to be broken into. Additionally, they can significantly increase the value of your home.

As you may now be starting to understand, the home-improvement process does not need to be as difficult or time consuming as you thought it might be. The important thing to remember is to go one step at a time. By following the tips and advice from this article you will help to ensure your home-improvement project meets with great success.

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