New Electric Car Technology Status Report

There's little doubt that electric powered cars are the next big thing. But where are we regarding new electric car technology? Are there any affordable electric cars available today? Here's a quick overview of what's out there right now.

If you want proof that electric cars can be fast and fun check out the Tesla Roadster. This exciting sports car can go 0-60 mph in 4 seconds flat and hit speeds of well over 100 mph. The Roadster sells for over $ 100,000.

Another option is to purchase a Scion xB and have the people over at AC Propulsion convert it into an electric vehicle. The result is called an Ebox. It drives well and can fit five passengers. The conversion cost is about $ 55,000. Oh, and the Scion will set you back another $ 15,000.

BMW sells a popular car called the Mini. Now they've produced an electric version named the Mini E. This car is not for sale though. The good news is you can lease it for $ 850 a month. The bad news is you need to live in LA or New York to do so. And there are only 500 of them available.

Believe it or not, but Chrysler has been working on new electric car technology. They plan to release a Dodge Electric Vehicle in two or three years - if the company's still around. Like the Tesla, this one is also a flashy sports car.

Notice a trend here? There's nary an affordable electric vehicle in sight. What's happening today is that people are not waiting for mainstream electric cars to be made for them. Instead, they're making their own electric vehicles.

That's right, there's a growing army of people who are tossing out their gas-powered engines and replacing them with electric ones. It's not that hard and not that expensive. But how do you go about learning how to do this?

First you need to buy an electric car conversion kit. There are many of them available on the internet. These kits are actually sets of instructions. They cost anywhere from $ 30 - $ 50 and are immediately downloadable, so you can literally get started as soon as today.

New electric car technology has made electric car conversion much cheaper and easier than it used to be. Simply follow the instructions, which also tell you where to find the cheapest parts, and you'll soon be driving your very own electric car!

Indoor Play Centers: 7 Reasons Why You Would Host Your Kids Birthday Party There Rather Than At Home

Firstly, picture this: you start the planning to host your kid's birthday party at home. It is going to be a simple affair, a few balloons, streamers, and some birthday cake and lolly bags. Easy right? Then all of a sudden, your child wants to dress up and theme the house. The backyard is going to get covered in glitter and foam, 10 kids has turned into 100, 5 kids are gluten free, 3 are allergic to nuts, 20 go absolutely crazy about 25 boys are coming (and one you know of has a reputation for drawing on walls)! You do not want to disappoint little Jenny, however things are very quickly spiraling out of control ...

Never fear, there is an easy solution. Here are 7 reasons why having your kids birthday party at an indoor play center is so much easier (and cheaper) than doing it at home.

1. You do not have to clean up the mess! The staff at an indoor play center will provide all the cutlery, plates, drinks and food to fulfill all your needs (and they are responsible for it at the end of the day!)

2. You are not obligated to make food or provide drinks (for the kids and adults). Let's not forget the planning involved in writing endless shopping lists, dietary considerations, the actual buying of the food, preparing and serving.

3. There is no need to invent any party games or start the kids 24/7. At an indoor play center you can have access to your own party host who will entertain the kids and the venue is chock full of things to captivate the kid's attention.

4. Everyone is contained in an indoor play center. There are specific toddler areas that are caged so you know the little ones are safe. This also means you do not have to pack everyone in to a small house. It also does not matter what the weather is like, there will be no muddy boots in the house!

5. Most indoor play centers have themed party rooms. These rooms can be where the food is served and afterwards, kids can burn off energy having fun afterwards in the play center. Themed party rooms are already decorated, so you can save time and money by not having to buy decorations and dress up your own home.

6. Adults can sit in the play center's café and enjoy a coffee, sandwich and catch up while their kids have fun. You do not even have to make the coffee or wash the dishes! Indoor Play Centers give adults permission to have fun too. You can be free of the burden of always being mum or playing host and hand it over to a team of professional staff and caterers.

7. Most indoor play centers will allow you to bring your own cake and lolly bags, even if you do not even have to do this! The café can supply cake and lolly or gift bags for the kids to take home. How cool is that?

Often kids birthday party ideas start out as simple matters and turn into huge, out of control events. Once the wheels are in motion it can be hard to stop them. The next time your child is having a birthday party, why not have it at an indoor play center. The energy it takes to buy and prep food, decorate, entertain the kids and then clean up all the mess, can be redirected and channeled into having a fun filled event at a play center where you can wipe your hands clean of almost all of the responsibility (well, except taking home your kids when it's all over!).

Leather Repair - How To Repair Torn Leather Seat

There are so many different types of automatic leather seat repair, all with different situations and applications. There are holes, scratches, gouges, cuts, scrapes, worn or cracked, and just down right grungy looking leather seats. I think I got them all covered, well in this article we're going to talk about how to repair a small hole in a leather seat lean back, for those of you who do not know what a lean back is well it's the upper part of the seat.

Now when I say small this can apply for a tear up to 1 1/2 "to 2", probably might go a little bigger, but lets not push it, if it needs to go to the upholstery shop for an insert then that would be better then a crappy looking leather repair on something that probably would not hold anyways. When in doubt, insert it.

Prepping a seat is the key to success in any leather repair, and a lasting leather dye job. So, prep the whole lean back, and while at your it just clean the whole seat, why not, but you do not have to, with your prepping solution removing all grease, dirt, and grime. You need a clean surface and a well prepped area to work with. When I prep, I use a solution of rubbing alcohol, acetone, ammonia, and a small amount of TSP substitute, with water in a spray bottle. Spray the seat with the solution and scrub with a scotch brite pad to scuff the leather seat for leather dye adhesion and remove any grime that's on the seat, then wipe clean with a clean lint free towel. Once your clean, apply a grip base primer to the seat, I usually in most cases will dye the entire lean back when I do a repair or the entire seat, but sometimes it's not necessary, so you may not need to prime the whole seat , but do clean the seat good this cuts down on the amount of leather dye used and the ending result will be a premium leather repair.

Now to the hole. Lets say it's in a V shape, just for example. Like where you've gott'n out of the seat with something in your back pocket, ouch! I know the feeling, back in college I had a 1986 Mustang SVO, very rare and nice car (I miss that car) and I got out to go to class with a pen in my back pocket and ripped about a 2 "V shape in the seat, I about puked right there, and of course at the time I did not know anything about leather repair.

Sand the area around the tear with a 240 grit wallpaper, this gives a little more for the low heat compound to grip to. Take a piece of underpatch material and slide the under patch under the tear with a pair of tweezers, allowing about a 1/2 "on the inside all the way around. easier to slide under. You can use different types of under patches, I like the kind that is covered on one side with a heat activated glue.

Now take a drop of leather glue and spread a thin coat on the patch on the underside of the leather repair area. If the leather will lay down smoothly and match up then great, but sometimes it just will not. In this case we will use combo of the glue and your low cure leather repair compound and smooth a small amount over the patch then lay the leather down. Spread a small amount of low heat compound over the area and smooth it out with your pallet knife, remembering to keeping your area as small as possible, the smaller the better. Now heat the area with your heat gun, hold the heat gun out away from the leather repair and slowly move it into the repair area, this will give you just a little more control of the heat, you do not want to burn and shrink the leather. The idea is to cure the compound and get it to adhere before you cook the leather, it's a skill thing, practice makes perfect. Once the compound is cured immediately press the grain pad in your palm onto the repair, do not press to hard, but firm.

At this time using a wet paper towel apply a small amount of grip base to the repair area and dye with your color matched water based leather dye. Dry thin coats of dye, not wet. Then reapply and smooth out another thin coat of compound. Heat again and grain then dye, get the idea, what you are doing is building the repair up. Thin coats of compound applied and cured then reapplied, are much better then one thick coat. Once you have it built up and looking nice, blend the repair into the rest of the seat if needed, by applying thin coats of leather dye to finish it off. Drying between coats of dye with a hairdryer, and one great tip is rubbing the leather dye with your hands to force the dye into the creases of the leather helps a ton, do not be afraid to get your hands dirty. I say that but I'm allergic to rubber gloves, it bites, so I come home every day with dye all over my hands, it's a pain, but I love the work and the job looks better with a little bit of love rubbed on those leather seat repairs. After the dye is cured, apply a top coat of satin or dull leather clear top coat mixed with a bit of slip additive added for the soft feel. Dry the seat thoroughly, then apply your leather conditioner to finish and give the seat the juice it needs and a great feel and look for you.

Now there are so many other variations to this fix, sometimes I will have to use an air dry leather repair compound over the top of the low heat compound to smooth out the leather repair. Sanding it with a 400 grit wallpaper until it looks right. You can also turn your air down on your paint gun until little droplets are coming out to give it a textured look, drying between coats. Texture coatings, can be used, but if you do it right the gun effect works great. When I do a leather repair I will not give up until it looks perfect. Patience is a value, right. Do not get in a hurry, this will only frustrate you more and then you really got issues.

Leather repair is a craft and profession. The dyes and compounds I use are top quality and are made to last. Giving you a lasting leather seat repair, and comfort knowing you have a leather repair that will last and look great for years to come.

I hope this was some help to you, in the coming months there will be more articles like this one but on different situations on leather repair, liked I talked about in the first. There are so many different ways that a leather seat can be damaged, we spend a lot of time in our cars and well "sh $$ happens", right. So check back to see my next article on automatic leather seat repairs. If you have anything you would like to ask feel free to shoot me some comments on Leather Repair - How To Repair Torn Leather Seat.

Are You Unconsciously Sabotaging Your Own Success and Happiness?

Resistance to Change

Although nature has gifted humans with the ability to adapt and to change, more times than not, we resist using that ability. Routines are comfortable and require little conscious thought. If we constantly have in one way, we constantly get the same results and responses. And that may be the problem.

Playing the Blame Game

Too often live by rote allows us to play the game game rather than taking responsibility for our own forward motion. "I did not get the big promotion because the boss does not like me," takes the place of better job performance. "I am not dating anyone because no one thinks I am interesting," is an excuse not to socialize or to engage in activities that would lead to new connections.

Refusing to Take Responsibility

The blame game offers false comfort. Blaming someone else is easier than admitting you are not giving 100% at work or making an effort to meet and interact with new people. These are repetitive, self-defeating messages lodged in your subconscious mind playing like a broken record. The longer that record plays, the more damaging it is to your life's goals.

Low Self-Confidence

Negative self-talk, even at the subconscious level, does terrific damage to your self-confidence. You do not need other people to tell you that you do not have talent or that you are not interesting. You are doing a perfectly good job of that yourself! Consequently, you may start surrounding yourself with people who actively support your low self-confidence, which will only make the situation worse.

Surrounding Yourself with Negative People

There is a school of thinking that refers to negative people as emotional vampires. You say, "I am never going to get ahead," and they say, "you are right," and may add a dollop of "you know the people at work are just out to get you" as an added extra. Playing the blame game and allowing others to feed our low self-confidence easily leads to self-destructive paranoia in all aspects of your relationships - business and personal.

You Can Take Control

You can break this vicious cycle. The subconscious mind is a powerful "computer." It can be programed and reprogrammed at will. You do it thousands of times a day. Some of the most powerful tools at your disposal to take charge of what is going on inside your own mind are professionally engineered subliminal message recordings.

Recorded at a frequency too low for the human ear to comprehend, auditory subliminal messages penetrate the sponge of the subconscious mind, sending positive affirmations and suggestions to replace the negative self-talk sabotaging your relationships and goals. Unlike hypnosis, where active attention is required, subliminal recordings can be used in a variety of settings with no effort needed on your part. Generally results are seen in a matter of days.

With our modern understanding of the workings of the human mind and the role of stimuli in guiding our behavior, there is no reason to allow "bad" outdated "programs" to thwart our desire for a fuller, more abundant life. Humans are capable of learning in a wide variety of ways, including at the subconscious level. Complex thought patterns are already at work there, but they may be working against you rather than for you.

Machine Tool Safety

As I look at the scar on my left index finger, I am reminded of how fast a machine tool can cause an injury. I was a teenager working in my grandmother's machine shop when it happened. I was using the large drill press to counter bore holes in the cutting edge of a bulldozer blade.

The drill press was very old and was definitely not built with safe operation in mind. I am not sure why, but the procedure involved sliding the heavy plate into position under the drill bit while the bit was still turning slowly in the chuck. I was wearing gloves to protect my tender hands from the sharp edge of the blade. The bit caught my glove, and although it was turning slowly, it began to wrap my finger around the bit all too quickly.

I was able to hit the power switch but the drill continued to coast until my whole arm was wrapped around the spindle. I reluctantly called to my grandmother for assistance. He traditionally turned the drill backwards as I unwrapped myself from the machine.

I was very lucky to have escaped with just a cut on my finger. I quick bandage and I was back to work; this time without gloves.

Machine tools can be very unforgiving when body parts are worn on or in them. The nature of the work also brings hands and fingers dangerously close to the rotating parts. It is easy to get accustomed to the promotion and get caught.

Gloves and loose clothing can easily get caught. Neckties should not even get close to the machines.

Procedures need to be developed to minimizeize exposure to the hazards. Making sure the rotating parts have stopped before relocating the work or taking measurements is one good place to start. I have seen many experienced machinist take caliper readings while parts are being cut in a lathe. Such practices endanger the worker and the equipment.

Guards are often a huge annoyance to machinists. However, if the guards are constructed of clear materials and made to easily open and close, they can add safety without interfering with the work to be done.

When developing procedures and procuring safety equipment, it is important to work closely with the machinists to make sure that the safety equipment does not interfere with the work. Otherwise, the safeties will be bypassed and procedures overlooked when supervision is not around.

Machine tools are a part of most modern workplaces. They can be used safely and effectively if proper precautions are taken.

How Do I Learn to Make Money Online? - Without Spending Money

Well the answer to that is there are various ways to make money online although many people come online expecting to get rich quick overnight by joining some bogus program that promise them just that. I do not care what program you join but the fact stills true true, to make any kind of money on the internet you need to learn and understand who your audience are.

We can pretty much sum it to learning all aspects of marketing. If you do not have this all pack down in your head and approach it with the right attitude, you will waste time and money trying to make money ... Get it!

Now let's move on to more serious things. One of the reasons that people usually get frustrated trying to make money online is because they spend lots of their pocket money trying without not seeing any return. Well what if I tell you that there are strategies that you can learn right now to learn to make money without having to spend a dime, would you want to know? I thought so

Let me let you in on a secret, the way you go about making money online without the financial stress attach to it is to use bum marketing method. Hey what's that? It's simply a marketing method that will teach you all the free marketing that can generate you money without having to spend a dime. With these methods, I can literally take a bum off the street with zero pocket money, give him the blueprint and he'll generate a pretty nice income for himself.

Ladies and gentleman, there is no magic wand about making money online. It's all about learning the strategies that will work. So if you want to be successful online, stop wasting time searching the net on the next program that's going to make you rich overnight. Do your due diligence, and follow something real that do what it says it will do. Do not fall into the trap of getting too much information that will only confuse the hell out of you.

A Review of The Volkswagen Cross Coupe TDI

With each vehicle that rolls out of the production line, a lot of focus is placed on the fuel economy techniques that have been instituted in the vehicle. Volkswagen has been seen as a vehicle manufacturer that does not differ in any way to the norm, and this can be clearly seen in the hybrid vehicle that they have in their line, the VW Cross Coupe TDI, a vehicle that comes in a build a power train that is merged, ensuring that the vehicle is targeted towards the green revolution, and making the world better.

The concept of the vehicle that was showcased at the 2012 Geneva Motor show is not new in any way as a similar concept had been showcased at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The main difference that is seen in this vehicle is that it comes in an efficient diesel engine and a cross over electric motor.

The Cross Concept showcased in Geneva also comes in VW's MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix) Chassis, a technology owned by VW. The exterior of the vehicle comes in a design that shows the true build of the VW Cross Coupe TDI, a design that has 5 doors and with sharply sloped angles on the vehicle.

The powertrain of the vehicle comes from two electric motors and a diesel turbocharged engine that kicks in when the electric power is depleted. The vehicle comes in a 7 speed dual clutch transmission system. One of the motors of the vehicle is attached to the front wheels. This gives the motor the function of either propelling the vehicle or even charging the vehicle's electric powertrain. The motor produces about 133 lb / ft of torque.

The other motor is located at the rear wheels producing about 199 lb / ft torque and is what is mainly used to power the vehicle. The transmission mode of the vehicle in the rear vehicle can come from the diesel engine or even from the electric motor. This can be via a 9.8 KWh lithium-ion battery installed in the vehicle or the 2.o liter diesel engine. The combined powertrain modes from the rear and front wheels produce about 295 lb / ft of torque, ad this is achieved through the MQB technology.

The vehicle comes in different driving modes such as Sport, Cross Coupe, a mode that produces maximum efficiency, an off-road mode, an E mode and a Charging mode. According to the VW, the Vehicle can clock a 0-60 mph at 6.5 seconds

There are several different driving modes for the Cross Coupe: City (for maximum efficiency), Sport, Off-Road, E-mode, and Charging. If the lithium-ion battery is charged, E-mode allows the crossover to drive for 28 miles and up to 75 mph on electrical power alone using the rear motor. (The diesel engine and front electric motor are disconnected from the drive axles.) In Sport mode, the diesel engine and both electric motors provide 516 lb-ft and all-wheel-drive, allowing the Cross Coupe to hit 60 mph in 6.5 seconds . A full tan of the vehicle that holds about 14.5 gallons is expected to drive about 800 miles, an amazing feat as this is combined with charging the batteries. A release date of the Cross Coupe has not yet been set yet, although this is expected to be really soon, especially after the showcasing of the vehicle.

How Criminals Use Malware Technology

Malware technology is one of the fastest and increasingly more threatening versions of terrorism. Criminals all over the world use malware technology to deceive, cheat, steal, damage and terrorize individuals, corporations and companies.

Malware technology refers to any form of software that is designed with malicious intent. The software, through deceptive means, sneaks into a computer's operations without a user giving any permission to install the malware.

Many people do not consider malware technology as terrorism, but a further look shows the strong connections between traditional terrorism and malware as cyber terrorism.

The goal of malware technology

Deceive

The technology pretends to be something reputable or to provide a needed service. Instead through deception, malware gains sensitive information (account data, addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, pin numbers).

Steal

With the data of a company or an individual, the criminal behind the malware can take over that person's identity, steal money and ruin their credit history.

Cripple

Not all malware is to steal money or identity. Sometimes malware seeks to steal control. For individuals and companies alike, a loss of control of their information and computer systems can be crippling. Hackers have shut down major websites such as CNN, Google, New York Times and others, costing millions of dollars. The malware used is not meant to gain money for the hacker, but instead to be a show of superfluous power and control.

Types of Malware

Viruses

Trojan horses / Viruses / bots

Malware often takes the form of Trojan viruses hidden behind the scenes, stealing and sharing sensitive information with criminals. Remote-controlled digital bots can do the same thing and take over computers as well.

Worms

Worms are viruses that install themselves on a computer with intent of spreading like a disease. In the past, worms have been spread through email attachments. One person downloads an email infected with a worm. The person passes the email along that spreading the worm to others. Worms can steal information, steal a user's control of the computer and even shut down a large network of computers at a designated time, crippling computers across the world.

Spyware

Spyware is a type of software that installs itself without a user approving it. Acting and appearing as a normal program, the spyware garners sensitive information. Spyware will often take the form of Antivirus programs. The programs will say that a computer a user has a virus that the spyware can remove. Looking like a legitimate program, users pay for the antivirus, giving out sensitive information to criminals in the process, only to be duped by software that they learn is useless.

Adware

Spyware will sometimes attach itself to legitimate programs. Adware is a specific type of spyware that transmits annoying, repetitive and persistent ads to a computer's screen, generating ad revenue for the designer while tormenting the computer user.

If the above examples are not enough to show how malware technology terrorizes then consider identity theft. Malware technology is fast becoming one of the most efficient tools to commit identity theft. In turn, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. The loss of security that comes with identity theft amounts to terrorism on an individual level. The emotional and financial toll robs innocent people of personal security. Malware technology allows identity theft to occur on a massive scale, draining millions of dollars from the US economy each year and funneling it to other nations.

The Evolution of the Automotive Industry Over the Years

In 1876 a gentleman by the name of Sir Douglas Clerk invented the first successful two stroke engine; it then took until 1885 for this design to be revised into a prototype of the modern gas engine by another gentleman called Gottlieb Daimler. The following year, in 1886, Karl Benz obtained the first patent for a gas fueled vehicle. Vehicles back then were nothing like modern vehicles of today. The first prototypes had very little, if any, forms of suspension and the steering systems were very crude. They were built to prove a point and serve a basic service, the point they made was that it was no longer necessary to rely on horse and carriage for transport as a vehicle was available that did not require manual propulsion.

Over the following decades the vehicles were reformed including things like hand controlled braking systems, seats formed with suspensions built into them. Sometimes windows were added to the shield drivers from the elements, engines were reinvented using the same basic principals producing more horsepower and allowing faster transportation from one place to another.

Entering into the more modern era of automobiles, more attention was starting to be paid to driver comfort, suspension systems were designed to help absorb the shock of the road, designers started to understand the importance of aerodynamics and started using those principals in the designs of the outer body shells of the vehicles. In later years we saw the addition of radio's and integrated heating systems to add more drivers comfort. Combining newly discovered technologies that were reworked into new engine designs which proved to be more dependable and economic to run.

Coming up to current times, modern vehicles are centered around driver safety and comfort. These two main points have made it possible to make technological advances on both the interior of today's vehicles and also the exterior designs. It is quite common to get into one of today's vehicles and see a fully electronic dashboard that can tell you much info about the vehicle itself all while you are sitting in the driver's seat. Most vehicles can tell you such things as outside air temperature, interior compartment temperature and they come with a climate control system in which you can set the target temperature and forget about it since the cars computer itself. Also available on allot of the newer vehicles is built in navigation systems which can help you get from point a to point b without the need to consult maps. There are even sensors on some vehicles that allow you to know the tire pressure without even getting out of the car.

The demands of the consumers play a large role in what is included when vehicles are produced nowdays. If something seems to be useful or an added bell or whistle then the manufacturer will add it to the next model expecting to draw more consumers into buying their product.

Making Simple Cake

Making Cake is such a fun activity for many people in this world. Actually, Making Cake is a simple thing to do. Two important things that you need are patience and carefulness. We will try to provide you with a clear explanation of Making Cake complete with a basic cake recipe.

Beginners can start with the basic recipe. Once you mastered the basic knowledge, which enable you to have ideas of your own creation, automatically you would like to create more various cakes - such as Black Forest, Fruit Cake, Almond Cake, Cheese Cake or any other delicious and beautiful cakes.

In making cake, you must remember five basic steps which can guide you to do the right things. First, you read the recipe carefully and understand it. Then, you have to prepare the cake ingredients and the equipments, make sure of using the good quality of ingredients and equipments in order to give you good results. Third, follow the instructions of weighing and mixing the ingredients. Some people usually forget this step which has the important role is preheating the oven with a certain heat before you bake the batter. The last step after baking the batter is leaving cake tin for about ten minutes before turning out on to a wire rack to cool.

Following is the basic recipe of cake

Quick-mix Sponge Cake
Here's a no-fuss, foolproof all-in-one cake, where the ingredients are quickly mixed together. The following quantities and baking instructions are for a deep 20 cm / 8 inch round cake tin or a 20 cm / 8 inch ring mold.
Storing and Freezing
The cake can be made up to two days in advance, wrapped in clear film or foil and stored in an airtight container. The cake can be frozen for up to three months.
Flavorings
The following amounts are for a 2-egg, single quantity cake, as above. Increase the amounts proportionally for larger cakes. CHOCOLATE Fold 1 tbsp cocoa powder blended with 1 tbsp boiling water into the cake mixture. CITRUS Fold 2 tsp of finely graced lemon, orange or lime zest into the cake mixture.
Ingredients
115 g / 4 oz / 1 cup self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
115 g / 4 oz / c cup soft margarine
115 g / 4 oz / c cup caster sugar
2 size 3 eggs

1 Preheat the oven to 160oC / 325oF. Grease the cake tin, line the base with greaseproof paper and grease the paper, or grease and flour the mold.
2 Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. Add the margarine, sugar and eggs.
3 Beat with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be pale in color and slightly glossy.
4 Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin and then smooth the surface. Bake for 20-30 minutes. To test if cooked, press the cake lightly in the center. If firm, the cake is done. If soft, cook for little longer. Alternately, insert a skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Turn out on to a wire rack, remove the lining paper and leave to cool completely.

To make the cake looks beautiful, you have to decorate it. There are many ways in decorating the cakes, you may use various type of ingredients such as fruits, nuts, chocolate, sugarpaste, icing, marzipan and frostings. A lot of books, blogs and websites which contain the way of decorating the cakes you have always dreamed of which match with the special occasions, exquisite concoctions and also major celebrations throughout the year.

With this page as your reference, you will have passions and spirits to make the best cake of your own so that you can proof yourself that Making Cake is a simple things you are able to do. Wishing you have a nice try.

Garage Door Installation and Garage Repair Guide

Follow these simple steps to make sure that you have a garage door that will last as long as your home.

1. The first step to repairing garage doors is diagnosing the problem. The first thing to check is also the easiest to spot, the track. Make sure that the track is secured to the walls and the ceilings. If the track looks good then you will need to check if your springs are the problem. Get a ladder or a stool to stand on and inspect the springs connecting the door to the garage opener that is usually attached to your ceiling. If your track looks fine, and your springs appear to be in good condition then it is most likely a problem with your opener.

2A. If you feel like you know the problem then you can call a few local companies, and start comparing price quotes on replacement parts as well as parts plus repairs. If you have experience working with tools and have fixed garage doors before you can probably save some money fixing it yourself, but if you aren't really sure what you are doing, or it looks like a big task it's probably best left to a professional overhead door repair company.

2B. If you can't find out what is wrong with your garage then you should call a few companies to have them come out to your house, and if it's a small problem they can probably take care of it right there. It's important to know what brand and style your garage door is so that repair companies can bring out replacement parts. Some companies don't charge for estimates but most do so just call around and see.

3. While comparing rates from the various companies be sure to get time estimates, as most people would rather spend a couple of extra dollars for same day service. Garage door repairs and installations can usually be completed in the same day if you call early enough.

Russian Names

Natalya, Anaanya, Anastasia are all common names in Russia. But their contribution does not end just with these names. A typical Russian name is divided into three parts; the given name, the patronymic, and the family name. But rather than calling people by their given name, they are referred by diminutives. For instance, Anastasia is called Nastya or Tasya. A single name can sometimes have as many as twenty different variations. While some variations can be used generally by everyone, there are some that are reserved only for friends and family, and it would have considered rude to address people by these names.

Also, there are some names that sound like a woman's name to the western ear, but they're used by men. For instance, Nikita is used as female name all over the world, but here in Russia, Nikita is a popular male name.

Names are often inspired by Christian beliefs and taken from the Bible. When it comes to male names, Alexander, Vladimir are popular. Most names end with a 'Slav' or glorious. Thus you have a Stanislav and a Borislav.

The patronymic name is the family name and often derived from the father's name that's added with a suffix. Thus, the name is suffixed with a son of / daughter of.

The family name on the other hand, is a surname and often sounds feminine. There are some names that are not inspired by the Russian culture; they take from eastern European countries like Ukraine, Polish and German.

Here are some of the most commonly used Russian names of men and women:

Male Names:

Alexander
Alexey
Anatoly
Anton Boris
Dmitriy
Ivan
Stepan and
Peter
Female names:
Anna
Anastasia
Natalya
Inna
Olga
Yana and
Irina

As earlier said, different names have different variations and these are appropriately used by the right people. They also have their own traditions surrounding their names.

Since most Russians are named after saints, the namesake not only gets to celebrate his / her birthday, but also gets to celebrate on the day appointed for the saint. In fact, they even receive gifts from friends and family during these days. While this was a very popular tradition in the 20th century, communist influences caused this tradition to lose its sheen. But today, with the end of communism, this tradition is slowly taking roots, with people taking an interest to celebrate these days.

So the next time you watch a Russian movie or read a book do not be surprised by the different variations of the same name, because Alexandra, Sasha and Sashenka are variations of the same name!

Car Exhaust Upgrade: Why Is It Necessary?

Do you want your car to produce the roar emitted from sports vehicles? Do you want your vehicle to be distinguished from other cars on the road? If the answer to these questions is yes, then it is time for you to change the exhaust system of your vehicle.

Getting a car exhaust upgrade will offer a lot of benefits for your vehicle. The main purpose of the exhaust system is to release the toxic and harmful gases from the car. Getting rid of these harmful gases is extremely important for the life of the vehicle, as well as the people traveling in it. It also helps in keeping the engine clean from any type of disorders.

The exhaust systems present in most vehicles at the time of purchase are of a low quality. Here, it becomes necessary to get the exhaust upgraded with a new one, as a profitable system will burn less fuel, thereby saving energy. Replacing the system with an upgraded one is not a difficult task and anyone with minimal knowledge of technicality can replace it quickly. All you would need is a screwdriver, jack, safety glasses, and gloves to begin the upgrading process.

Just unscrew the bolts of the exhaust and disconnect it from the catalyst converter. Remove the system from the hanging brackets and keep it aside. Install the brand new exhaust system to the hangers with care, making sure that all parts are attached to each other firmly; so that they do not fall off while driving. Once done, go for a short test drive and, later on, check for any leaks. If there are none, then this proves that the replacing process has been done accurately.

Replacing the exhaust system to provide a dashing look and a roaring sound is a common sight. However, there are more reasons for changing the exhaust, such as when the system starts producing rattling sounds and when there is dark smoke coming out from the pipes. Dark smoke can be harmful for both the rider and the environment, so you should think of getting a car exhaust upgrade done as soon as possible if you notice any such problems.

The upgraded exhaust system will not only solve the problems, but will even improve the performance of the car, providing a sleek look, increased fuel economy, and boosted engine power. So get the exhaust system of your vehicle replaced now!

How To Become A Saint And Find Authentic Happiness

The meaning of dreams was distorted by many impostors, but now that the scientific method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung became so clear after my simplifications and the completion of his work, everyone can verify that this is the only method that accurately translates the dream messages, giving us superior knowledge.

The meaning of dreams surpasses our expectations. When we translate our dreams according to the scientific method of dream interpretation we have truthful information about our mental condition, the future, and many other matters.

The special information found in dreams confirms the existence of God and also the existence of Satan. It explains the meaning of life and the meaning of death, including explaining the formation of mental disorders and how they can be cured.

Now that the satanic origin of our conscience was discovered we must learn how to stop being violent and immoral and attain sanctity in order to stop being mentally ill.

We believe that sanctity is something unpleasant and more than unattainable, but the truth is that sanctity is sound mental health and spiritual perfection. Sanctity is wisdom and goodness.

Therefore, the truth is that only sanctity can help us find authentic happiness.

Now that we can clearly understand the meaning of dreams we can follow a process of transformation through dream translation and attain sanctity in a shorter period of time.

This process is indispensable because our satanic anti-conscience is constantly trying to destroy the human conscience we receive from God in order to fight the absurdity imposed by the demon that lives in our brain.

We are terrible sinners. This is why we commit crimes.

What we believe to be normal is in fact abnormal. Our absurdity is more than vast because we are evil, and evilness generates absurdity.

The information sent by God in our dreams helps us clearly understand the meaning of morality because our mental stability depends on this knowledge.

We must prefer to become wise and sensitive human beings instead of having the behavior of cruel and immoral demons.

What distinguishes rational animals from irrational ones is not their intelligence.

We differ from irrational animals because of our sensitivity, our moral sense, our goodness, our compassion, and our sense of justice.

Cold reasoning is inhuman.

Thoughts without feelings are responsible for the creation of bombs and guns. These thoughts are killing the human race, and also killing all animals and plants. They are blocking our development with their narrow-minded limit. They are ruining the global ecosystem, destroying our planet, and poisoning our spirit.

We must learn how to think based on goodness and wisdom and resolve all problems without causing more problems to the already problematic world.

God shows us in our dreams how we can stop making mistakes and become wise and sensitive human beings, able to find peace, love, and authentic happiness.

We mix good and evil because we are forbidden, but the truth is that we must completely eliminate what is evil from our brain and from the world.

Evilness always is harmful and dangerous.

We must stop believing that we are smart when we are evil. Whenever we are evil we are in fact victims of our satanic anti-conscience.

We must desire to respect God's justice. God's moral rules and His warnings in dreams show us how we must have in order to become perfect human beings.

How to Recondition a Battery - Save Money, Save the Planet

Battery reconditioning is big business these days and it is only going to get bigger. Batteries are an environmental hazard containing many dangerous chemicals and many people not disposing of them properly.

While our society becomes more and more dependent of battery power year after year millions of old batteries are thrown away. However you do not have to throw them away, in fact you can recondition them and bring the life back into any battery and reuse it over and over again.

First although many people have a misconception that recharging and reconditioning a battery is the same thing. They are not, when you recharge a battery you simply are adding a charge to the battery for a period of time, the more you do this the less they work to their full capacity and need to be charged more often.

When you recondition a battery you are restoring the battery back to its full capacities. There are many methods around that can help recondition batteries depending on the type of battery you have.

There are companies out there that offer a reconditioning service or you can learn to do it yourself. To do it yourself is not difficult with the right tools and equipment however you should have a good understanding of the different types of batteries and how they should be handled before trying any reconditioning.

One method to help recondition batteries that some people suggest is to put them in a freezer for 24 hours and then recharge them again. If you have a lead-acid battery these often will go a crystalline form if old or left to discharge for a long time, in this case you can get a specialized battery charger that shots a high current despite the battery causing the crystalline to turn back into lead and sulfuric acid and bringing the life back into the battery.

Some people have even created a home business out of reconditioning old batteries that they get for free and sell for a profit.

Circular Connector

Circular connectors: Circular connectors are shaped in circular form and used primarily for external interfacing. A connector will either be male type (with pins) or female type (with sockets). A male connector includes pins that plug into a socket or similar receptacle. A female connector consists of sockets that are aligned to mesh with a pin-type connector.

Features

Circular Connector is waterproof male contacts receiver which results in penetration of water into the interior of the equipment.

Right angle plug ensures ease of wiring with a sectioned shell.

Latch-lock circular connector for audio equipment.

Circular Connectors are provided with a grounding function to prevent external noise.

Two types of plug-side cable clamp mechanisms are selectable along with the receiver-side connectors in four sizes according to the design and mounting space requirement.

The lock release levers in the plug receptacle come in two types that are selectable according to the application.

An high-fidelity model is available, using terminals made from 6N high-purity oxygen-free copper.

Circular Connector comes with rubber bushing to prevent damage from cable bending.

Circular Connector are in compact, lightweight, sturdy, and highly reliable Multi-pin circular connector with a connector outside diameter of 14.7mm

Bayonet lock mechanism ensuring high insertion and extraction operability.

In Circular Connector plugs, receptacles, and jacks of male and female terminal types are available

Circular Connectors have snap-lock mechanism ensuring ease of insertion and extraction, and delays the connector from disconnection due to shock or vibration.

The plug cable ends has a bellows of mono-block construction preventing conductor disconnection damage from bending

A versatile assortment of models with both straight and right angle plugs and receptacles available.

Waterproof plug and receptacle prevent penetration of water into the interior of the equipment, so that the resin filling time is contracted with an increase in work efficiency

Stopper maintaining the clearance between the female terminals and insulator, preventing the female terminals from wobbling, and providing stable contact construction.

Circular Connector has terminal sold pot in the same direction insuring improvement in wiring work
Locking mechanism with an anti-loosing spring in a screw coupling

Receptacle that can be mounted quickly on the panel surface by tightening a nut

Shell with a cord bushing for increased cable curvature and protection against wire breakage when the cable is bent.

Circular Connectors have five guide keys and white mark painted at the mating position assuring quick insertion and extraction with ease

Circular Connectors have sequential construction with one of the three pins designed to come in contact before the other two pins.

Applications: -

Circular Connector can be used in NC machine tools
FA-related equipment
Communication equipment
Measurement equipment
Vehicles, Vessels
Computers and related equipment
Medical equipment
Broadcast equipment
Microphones
Microphone mixers
Broadcast equipment
Peripherals and terminals
Audio-visual equipment
Wireless applications
CCD cameras
Office equipment
VTR
Automotive equipment
Power distribution equipment
Switches
Substations
Control equipment
NC Machine tools
FA-related equipment
Sensors
Limit switches
Proximity switches
Photoelectric switches
Pressure switches
Circular Connector as an on-vehicle wireless applications
Circular Connector as compact electronic devices

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Help Kids Earn Money and Learn Responsibility

Parents are often stuck with saying "No" or giving in and fearing the lesson we are teaching the children. The constant questions from the kids of; "Can I have ...? I really want ...? Will you buy me ...?" can get tiring and wear a family down. What if you could make a game of it learning the responsibility of earning money? Make earning money a family affair!

Even though kids are always begging for candy, toys, games, and whatever else their eyes see or their minds mind, there really is Good News! As they get older, their desires and desires can be turned into a great way of teaching them responsibility.

Depending on the age of your child, laws prohibit children from being employed under a certain age. Those laws are there for very good reasons. However, that does not mean there are not other ways for your child to earn some of their own money through their own efforts.

Although any venture with the kids does require parental assistance, the lesson the children will learn can be so huge! If they work to earn the extra niceties, it is far more likely they will sooner, rather than later, learn the true value of money.

lemonade / kool-aid / food stand- This has been a fun activity and a good way to earn money since we were little. All they have to do is make up some sort of beverage or some brownies and put up their little stand on the sidewalk in front of the house.

soda-can collecting- Most states have a recycle plant you can bring cans to and get a few cents a piece for them. Have them pick up cans around the house, or they can make a special trash can for everyone to put their soda cans in. You can also make a family day where the whole family goes and picks up cans at a park or any local public area. You would be helping the environment, teaching responsibility and helping them make a little money.

yard work- At whatever age you believe is safe, children can start shovel snow, rake leaves, mow, water flowers, pull weeds, etc. When they become good at the family lawn, have them try one of the neighbor's yard work. After awhile, they can do lawn chores for people around the community. This can be great money if they work hard.

babysit- If your child is the oldest and you have youngger children, let them babysit for you while you do household projects. When they get old enough and you are comfortable with their ability and experience, take short outings while you go to dinner. Again, with experience and ability, add a movie (it's a win-win!). If there are no younger siblings, let the neighbors know that you would like to help your child learn to babysit. Offer to have the neighbor child come to your home, under your supervision. Let the neighbor know that you will be there at all times but your child is practicing babysitting. Let them earn a little money while learning.

arts and crafts stand- Most kids have fun making arts and crafts, so why not make a little money for it? They can make greeting cards, bracelets, origami, pictures, or any other creative idea they can think of. Set up a little stand in front of your house. Kids know what other kids want and if they are good at it, let them sell their craft projects for 50 cents to their peers and neighbors.

pet sitting or walking- Let them start off with their own pets. Teach them the proper food and water responsibilities for the family pets. When they are more experienced and a little older, let them walk the pets, with you along. When you are comfortable, help them make a flyer for your neighbors announcing minor pet care. For a small fee, there will be neighbors who would definitely appreciate some help with their pets.

garage sale- All children grow out of their toys and typically they are just shoved in a closet somewhere. Why not gather them up and put on a little garage sale and make some other child happy they got a good deal on a toy? You will get your house decluttered why your child earned some extra money.

Of course prices are a big part of these little jobs and it's a great way to teach them a little bit about a business. It all depends on how good of a job they do and how much effort they put in to their project while they are experiencing the responsibility of having to work for money. Doing little jobs like these is an essential part of a kid's life and a window of their adult life.

Types of Garage Storage

A garage use to be a place we stored our yard tools and cars but today, things have changed. We use our garage as a personal storage unit and tend to fill up as much square feet as we can manage. Knowing this, we need to rely storage devices and containers to keep our garage as organized as possible. Here are a few types of garage storage devices you can install yourself and will help decrease clutter in your garage:

1.) Utility Shelves and Box Storage

When you organize your garage, you need to properly plan where you want to place your items. Using utility shelving is a great way to keep all of your gear in one area. They also allow you to utilize vertical space with multiple shelves. These shelves can be made from wood or metal and you can even find them in a home improvement store.

Using cardboard or plastic boxes is a great way to keep your smaller items that you can not hang together. Using the same sized boxes on shelving keeps your garage organized and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Make sure to label all of your boxes on each side so you can find your stored materials easily.

2.) Overhead Storage

We all can stack our items against walls but there is only so much space for that. Sometimes you can not find a shelf that fits a certain space in your garage so turning to an overhead storage device is a great option. Overhead storage is a great option to keep things out of sight and perfect for items you only use a certain time of year like holiday decorations, winter clothes, outdoor furniture or camping gear. They come in different sizes and work in different ways. Some are fixed to the ceiling, some use pulleys or cranks. You need to understand what you store and how you are going to access the device before you install the overhead storage.

3.) Storing Behind Your Doors

Our garage space is limited so you may have to come up with some clever storage options. Your doors are a great place to add a rack, a set of hooks or shelving to hang often used items. When you install, make sure they do not interfere with the door hinges or door handle.

4.) Small Storage Organizers

Although used in a small place, plastic organizers can save you a lot of time and are great for stowing screws, nails, nuts and bolts, and all of your other little parts around your garage. They can be stacked on shelves or stored in drawers to keep your work bench from clutter. It is also helpful to use these organizers as you will know where all of your items are.

You can also use old jars or labeled zip lock bags to store the small essential items in your garage.

Top 5 Uses For Happy Birthday Banners

1. Birthday Decor & Signage - A birthday party is not complete without a hanging birthday banner. Instead of using the old one that you've dropped out for the last 10+ birthdays, create a personalized banner to complete your decorating plans. Adding their name and maybe how old they are will create a personalized banner to be remembered.

2. Over the Hill Birthday - So, these parties may be a little tricky to plan for or hard to decorate for, other than the traditional use of black this, black that, old things, etc. For your next 40th or over the hill birthday, create a customized banner online that showcases the birthday guy or gal's name but, that's not all; instead of using the cliche black, why not pick something out that emphasizes that persons unique qualities? That one thing you will not let them live down, even after X years. Be sure to include design elements that jabs or hints without embarrassing them too much.

3. Which Way Do I Go? - Hanging banners are not just for the person having a birthday; you may need to have a custom vinyl banner hanging outside for those visitors who may have a hard time finding your house (even with directions). Don duct tape or plastic sitting around your house work well to create your own. Especially if you do not have good handwriting. You know those kind of signs are always hard to read. Create a custom banner online with the birthday party information, and an arrow or brief direction text to make sure they can find their way to the party easily.

4. 1st Birthday - The big 1st birthday party - no better time than this special event to create a personalized birthday banner to hang proudly for your guests to go goo-goo, gaga over. Let your child go online and design it with you's name, and choose from all the adorable designs to create a hanging banner for your party. It will be one for the memory books.

5. Photo SURPRISE! - You know you want to ... put that picture of your spouse, friend, or relative in the local newspaper to wish them a Happy Birthday! Go one step further with your SURPRISE - design a personalized birthday banner and surprise the birthday guy / gal with on that special day. For extra impact, use your favorite photo of them in your design. This will be sure to surprise them, big time.

Picking Up Gear For Your Winter Getaway

Global warming may be devastating ski resorts worldwide, but the season has begun and there's still many people getting ready for their winter getaway while the snow lasts. Before you leave it's always good to take stock of what you already have and what you need to buy. The wrong winter clothing can have disastrous results, and getting chilled to the bone is no-one's idea of ​​a fun holiday.

Head and Hands

Firstly, make sure you've got a good hat and gloves. Do not try and get by with your stretch cotton gloves, the moment they get wet they're no better than walking around gripping clumps of ice. Waterproof gloves are a must, and the thicker the hat the better. Make sure it's a tight fit, since they're easy to lose during sledging and skiing. Keeping your face covered in general is always a good move. It's easy to get chill from the wind and sunburn from the snow, so keep covered.

Underwear and Outerwear

Underneath you'll be grabbing some long-limbed thermal underwear, especially a skin-tight shirt and socks. They'll stop cold air from getting to your body and encourage circulation, depending on the make. Once out in the cold you will not even notice they're on, but you'd definitely notice if they were not.

Put on a nice thick fleece and warm trousers. They will not be too important when you're out and about, since on top of that you'll want a thick, snow-appropriate coat and a pair of dungaree-style salopettes. The gear does not have to be expensive, so shop around. This should be a good baseline for traveling out and about. Once you're indoors you'll probably be taking your coat off, so make sure the fleece and trousers are good enough to handle medium to chilly temperatures by themselves.

Utility Gear

First up, some snow grips are a great touch. You'll usually do just about okay without them, but the first time you fall over will quickly change your mind. Rubber grips that stretch over the sole of your shoes can be found for just a couple of pounds, so it's best to pick them up early while they're still available.

Sunglasses are obviously a necessity, just because you're going somewhere colder than England does not mean it'll be as overcast. If you intend to actually take part in any snow sports then upgrade to a pair of goggles. They're far safer, less likely to fall off or crack, providing a better field of vision and even look pretty stylish.

Boards and Bindings

This is a sticky one. If you're fairly experienced and intend to keep on boarding well into the future then it's worth buying your own skis or snowboard. Just be sure you're not going to grow anymore, and that your weight is stable. Spending hundreds of pounds on the perfect piece of gear for you leaves a sour taste when you stop being the perfect rider for the gear. For the most part it's best to rent after the flight. You avoid exorbitant baggage charges, and it'll be a good few years before the equipment hire becomes more expensive than buying outright. No matter what, though, remember to shop around. Resorts and hotels charge insane prices for their gear, and you'll be likely to find something fitting better at higher quality at the closely competitive shops in town.

Make sure you pick up all your gear as and when you need it, and have a great winter holiday while the snow still lasts.

The Key To Living A Happy Life

Are you on the pursuit of happiness? Do you feel as though you are struggling to achieve a happy life? Well nobody can be happy all of the time and the sooner you realize this, the better it will be for you. You should not beat yourself up when you have a bad day as we all get these. However, some people are actually more fulfilled than others, and are there more content and happy. Research has proven that being happy does not quite too much upon material processes, or high flying achievements. Instead it depends upon our outlook on life, and also the relationships and the quality of them that we have with the people around us.

If you want to improve your life and the level of happiness that you feel, then there are some simple steps to achieving this. Firstly you need to train yourself to be more optimistic. Always look for the light at the end of the tunnel, as opposed to being pessimistic and seeing things in a negative way. To lead a happy life the glass should always be half full and not half empty. People who think this tend to be happier.

You need to realize that money does not provide a happy life. Yes it can provide you with a more comfortable life, but you should essentially aim to make enough money so that you can meet your basic needs in life. These basic needs being food, shelter and clothing. Any money that you make beyond this will not always make you feel happier. There have been lottery winners that have stated that winning the lottery did not make them happier, and that in fact it bought about more problems.

Ensure that you stay in regular contact with family and friends. Socializing and spending time with those we love helps us to lead a happy life. Isolating yourself from people will only lead to unhappiness.

Be happy with your existing job. Unfortunately many people assume that a career change will have a positive impact on their happiness, when in fact it can cause stress. We have already mentioned the need to be optimistic and this is important in terms of employment. If you have a positive outlook on your work, then you will make the best of your existing job and feel a greater sense of fulfillment. Of course this is not always the case, and if your job really is making you unhappy then you need to address the situation and determine what you can do to change this.

History of the Diesel Engine

The diesel engine has a long history that is intertwined closely with economic and other issues of the time. The diesel engine was created by Rudolph Diesel. He conceptualized the diesel engine and thought up the principle of its operation. He thought up the concept of the engine that compresses air to the degree where there is a resulting rise in temperature.

The concept followed the principle where when the air enters the chamber with the piston the air ignited due to the high temperatures. This causes the piston to move down and eliminates the need for an ignition source. When Diesel designed his engine it was in a time when there was a demand for a more fuel efficient engine as the steam engine was no where close to efficient.

It was on February 27th, 1892 that Diesel filed a patent in the patent office in Germany for his method and design for the combustion engine. He sourced contracts from companies that manufactured machines and began his experimentation stage. During this stage he constructed working models of his design in an attempt to construct the most efficient engine of that time.

It was in the year 1893 that he was successful in putting out the first model that was able to run with its own power and with an efficiency of approximately 26%. This was more than double the efficiency of the steam engines of that time and was a great stride for the efficient engine and a great start to the engines of today.

It was in February of 1897 that he accomplished a great achievement and produced a diesel engine that ran at 75% efficiency. This was the first one of its kind that was deemed feasible for practical use and was demonstrated at the Exhibition fair in France in the year 1898. This engine in particular was run on peanut oil and in Diesel's vision was great for the small business owners as well as farmers as it used an economic fuel source that was a biomass fuel. It was his use of a biomass fuel that continued until the 1920's and is starting again today.

In the past the diesel engine was not considered to be small enough for anything but use that was stationary in nature as they were very heavy and cumbersome. Common uses were on ships and industrial uses. Rudolph Diesel disappeared in 1913 and it was not certain whether he died a natural or unnatural death. Many thought his death was related to the politics of the time and the vast knowledge he possessed and was willing to share with enemies of the German government of the time.

In the 1920's the engine was redesigned into a smaller and more compact version. This allowed it to be used for a wider range of applications and even in the automobile industry. The development of the diesel engine continued and it was made better and better by other inventors such as Clessie L. Cummins who worked out many of the bugs of the diesel engine such as those relating to size and weight as well as the instability of the fuel system .

Make Money Easily With Forex Trading Software

Forex trading software was made to help people make more money in a shorter amount of time. Many times this software is programmed to constantly monitor the markets and adjust to them to make a profit. This is easier then having a human do it because this software uses a high tech system to analyze all the markets at once.

Forex trading is different then the normal stock trading because the markets are open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. This means that people are trading regularly even while you are sleeping. The problem is that sometimes you may miss a great opportunity to make a lot of money because you either were not at your computer, or did not know what to look for. Using forex trading software can help you with both of these problems.

Like I mentioned before, the software can be run on your computer 24 hours a day even while you are sleeping. This allows you to let the software make decisions that will make you money while still letting you get stuff done during the day. The forex trading software is able to work with any forex market and is able to be run by itself. This means you do not have to sit at the computer trading and worrying that one decision you make could cost you a lot of money.

If you are looking into forex trading you should give a look to what software is available today. There are many great review sites out there that show you the best software available so your decision is easier to make.

BMW 760Li - Technology and Comfort

The BMW 760Li is a mix of technology and comfort. BMW has made the 7 Series one of the most technologically advanced vehicles available to consumers. Along with all of the gadgets, BMW has also provided the 760Li with an engine that was designed to provide the driver with enough power to cruise through the city and fly when out in the open. BMW has installed a powerful twin-turbo V12 engine full of advanced technology. This powerhouse of an engine ipropels the 760Li from 0-60 in an astonishing 4.6 seconds where it tops out at a predetermined 155mph.

BMW has not made any drastic changes to the appearance of the 7 Series, except adding an extra-wide chrome frame around the front grill and placing a V12 logo on the side. They have also added chrome rain channels to the roof of the 760Li. The 760Li has a longer wheelbase than others in the 7 Series which provides a roomier interior that will make everyone more comfortable. BMW has also enhanced the interior by using alcantara head lining and burr walnut inlays which help create a luxurious atmosphere. The interior also includes heated adjustable seats with option of adding an air conditioning system to the seats. The entertainment system includes a multimedia system with a navigation system. BMW also offers an electric sun blind to protect passengers sitting in the rear from the sun.

BMW has also installed some standard safety features that include the Lane Departure Warning system that will alert the driver if they are veering into the other lane of traffic by monitoring road marks. The 760Li warning system can read posted road signs and warn the driver if they are in danger of going over the posted speed limits. There is also the option of adding a night vision system that can detect any person or animal that may have entered the path of the 760Li and warn the driver accordingly. If that is not enough, BMW also offers a front side view camera system that uses cameras located on the nose of the car to enhance the view at intersections for the driver.

With everything that the 760Li has to offer you might think that it is not as efficient as other models, but the 760Li averages 22mpg and emits 303g / km of emissions which is actually quite impressive for a car of this magnitude.

Who is Customs Broker in Russia

1. A customs broker (agent) is defined as a Russian juridical person included in the Register of Customs Brokers (Proxies). A state entity may not be certified as a customs broker (agent).

2. A customs broker (agent) acts as an agent for a declarant or of another interested person performing a customs operation pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by Russian Customs Code.

3. A customs broker (agent) has the right to confine the sphere of its activities to customs operations with specific kinds of merchandise as pursuant to the Nomenclature of Goods subject to Foreign Trade, or to customs operations with the goods and commodities conveyed across the customs border by specific means of transport, or to individual customs operations, or to the customs operations limited by the framework of a region covered by one (several) customs office (customs offices).

4. The relationships between a customs broker (agent), the declarants and other interested persons are established on a contractual basis. A customs broker (agent) is not permitted to refuse to conclude a contract for a service or an operation if it has requisite facilities for providing such service or for carrying out such operation.

Terms of Entry onto the Register of Customs Brokers

The terms of entry onto the Register of Customs brokers are as follows:

1. Availability in the applicable staff of a minimum of two certified specialists in customs clearance in possession of the relevant qualification licenses;

2. Availability of complete original authorized (equity) capital, authorized investment fund or of the applicant's share therein;

3. Guarantee of dutiable payments;

4. Availability of the applicant's civil liability insurance policy, which may occur as a result of damage, caused to the property relating to represented persons or due to a breach by the customs broker of its agreements with such persons. The minimal insurance premium thereto should amount to 20 million roubles.

The Rights of a Customs Broker (agent)

1. In carrying out customs operations a customs broker (agent) shall have the same rights as the juridical person that has empowered the customs broker (agent) to represent its interests in its relations with the customs authorities.

2. A customs broker (agent) has the right to a warrant of the customs authority, on behalf of the person it representations, fulfillment of the obligations assumed by said person with regard to guaranteed payment of customs duties and taxes if provisions of Russian Customs Code require a guarantee for such payments.

3. A customs broker (agent) has the right to demand that the person he represents furnishing the documents and the information that may be required for fulfilling customs clearance procedures including the documents containing sensitive information constituting commercial, banking and other securities protected by law or any other requisite confidential information and to obtain such documents and such information within the prescribed time limits ensuring observance of the provisions of Russian Customs Code.

4. At the instance of signing a contract with the person to be represented the customs broker (agent) has the right:

- to offer various discounts with regard to remuneration of its services and provide privileges for specific categories of persons it represents;

- to demand, as a precondition for concluding a contract with said person, that the latter abide by its commitments in accordance with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Obligations and Responsibilities of a Customs Broker (agent)

1. In the process of customs registration / clearance procedures, obligations of a customs broker (agent) are predicated on the terms and conditions set forth by Russian Customs Code with regard to the customs operations, which may be required for subjecting goods to one or another customs control procedure. The fact of fulfillment of such operations by a customs broker (agent) does not oblige the latter to carry out any other operations, such as completion of a customs procedure.

2. A customs broker (agent) shall pay requisite customs duties and taxes for the declared goods if the terms of the goods customs procedure requires such payment. At the instance of declaring goods, the customs broker (agent) in accordance with Russian Customs Code bears the same responsibility for the disbursement of customs duties and taxes as the declarant.

3. Any information obtained by a customs broker (agent) from the persons he represents constituating commercial, banking and other securities protected by law or any other requisite confidential information may not be made public, or used by the customs broker (agent) and / or its employees for their personal goals, or disclosed to other persons except for the cases stipulated by federal law.

4. A customs broker (agent) shall be obliged to keep a record of the goods subjected to customs operations and submit reports thereof to customs authorities.

5. The customs broker's (agent) obligations and accountability before the customs authorities shall prevail over his contract with the person he represents.

Construction For Climate Control

We need to construct for climate control because comfort requires more than just providing warmth in winter and coolness in summer. True comfort means a correct temperature, correct humidity, or amount of moisture in the air, and clean, fresh, odorless air. The achievement of this ideal comfort, or air conditioning, is achieved through the use of a heating system, a cooling system, air filters, and humidifiers. Climate control construction plans show systems of maintaining specific degrees of temperature, amounts of moisture, and the exchange of odorless air.

Many different systems can be used to heat and cool a building. The effective use of insulation, ventilation, roof overhang, caulking, weather stripping, and solar orientation helps to increase the efficiency of any climate control system.

Heating and cooling systems

Heating
1. Radiation - In radiation, heat flows to a cooler surface through space in the same way light travels. The air is not warm but the cooler object it strikes becomes warm. The object, in turn, warms the air that surrounds it.
2. Convection - In convection, a warm surface heats the air about it. The warm air rises and cool air moves into take its place, causing a convection current.
3. Conduction - In conduct, heat moves through a solid material. The density the material, the better it will conduct heat. Example is, iron conducts heat better than wood.

Insulation is a material used to stop the transfer of heat. It helps keep heat inside in the winter and outside in the summer. In an imperfectly constructed house, cracks around doors, windows and fireplaces can combine to make the equivalent of a hole of sufficient size to lose all internal heat in less than an hour. Weather stripping and caulking can prevent this heat loss.

Heating devices:
1. warm-air units
2. hot-water units
3. Steam units
4. electric heat

Cooling
A building is air-conditioned by removing heat. Heat can be transferred in one direction only. A central air-conditioning system absorbs heat from the house and transfers it to a liquid refrigerant, usually freon. Warm air is transported away from rooms through ducts to the air-conditioning unit where a filter removes dust and other impurities

Cooling units - The cooling unit can be part of the heating unit using the same blower, vent, and perimeter ducts. In this kind of system, the cool air rises against the warm walls in the summer and cools the house. The average small house can be conveniently cooled with central air-conditioning units.

Tips For Good Money Management

Learning how to effectively manage your money enables people to live comfortably within their means. Money management tips also allow people to increase their wealth, and the following money management tips can allow you to stay steadily in control of your finances!

First of all, you should set yourself a money management goal. A good money management tip like this is a means to an end. You must make your goal practically, however, and ensure that the end something that is in clear sight. Whilst your money management goal could be the prospect of having a comfortable retirement - you should begin with smaller objectives, like paying off a debt within a certain amount of months, or saving a particular amount of money within a chosen period of time. The satisfaction that comes with achieving a money management goal, motivates you to do more and more, possibly allowing yourself to have a comfortable retirement - and that's what makes this money management tip such a good one.

Secondly, it can be wise for you to know precisely what you have. You need to live within your means, and you must also understand exactly what your means are! Out of all the money management tips, this tip allows you to steadily monitor your cash flow, and allow you to see exactly how rich you actually are.

You should look specifically at any disposable income you have, in your pocket or wallet, or in any bank accounts. You must not include any sources of finance like overdrafts or loans, as extremely, that money is always owed to a creditor! Sometimes you have old bank accounts you have not used, or stashes of money left for a rainy day. Find these sums of money and include them in your calculations of how much money you really do have available to spend.

The third tip in a long line of money management tips would be to track any arm of income that you have. If there is at least one month's worth of old cheque stubs - you should add them up and divide them to see what your average incomes accounts to.

Even better, you could add them for a quarter of the year and divide this amount by the number of weeks in a quarter (13) - giving you a completely accurate view of your perception power. Perhaps you have not saved cheque stubs - so try it for four weeks. And do not just multiply your weekly wage by four, as you could well be forgetting sick days, or any other days you have not been able to make it to work, and even omitting extra income from any holidays.

Another in the long line of money management tips would be to track your overall spending. As soon as you know what money you have and what income you should expect you should be looking at where exactly your money goes. You could take one month as an example, and watch what you spend down to the very last penny. After a few weeks of doing this, you could well find yourself reconsidering some purchases, and wondering whether or not you actually need to waste your money on such things!

Lawn Mower Battery

Most lawn mower battery packs that come with the mower are usually adequate enough to get the job done without any problems. However after a while as with all batteries there will be a decline in performance and it would be a good investment to buy another lawn mower battery.

Ideally accessories should not cost more than $ 50 as it will become rather expensive when you decide to upgrade your machine in several ways. When it comes to power units in particular the things you should look out for are voltage, compatibility, expected lifetime and power output. Starter batteries tend to produce a smaller power output as time goes on and when you notice this in a significant way you should look to replace it.

For those of you that do not have all the time in the world to research these lawn mower accessories I have given you two batteries below that are compatible with a lot of models and are very high performance.

2 affordable lawn mower batteries

1. One of the best mower power options comes from Exide Technologies with their "12V Powersport 12N12a4a1battery". This product is also ideal for those of you that own a motorcycle, but you must take caution as the lifetime is greatly reduce if it is overused on multiple devices during a short period of time. Some product notes are written below:

• Compatible with most mowers and motorcycles.
• Has a 12 volt output
• 6 months free replacement warranty
• Battery size is 5-3 / 8L x 3-3 / 16W x 6-3 / 8H
• Costs around $ 60

2. The next battery is for people that own a Black & Decker CM1936 or SPCM1936 lawn mower. This 36 volt power unit has been very well received with the owners of these machines as it has proven to work very reliably at high performance levels. All units come with their own charger which is great with you want to charge both units at the same time. Anyone with a large property and lots of grass do not need to worry about the energy running out too soon as the running time is more than enough. Some of its main features is listed below:

• Extended running time over the initial battery
• This Black & Decker battery hold charge very well once it has been charged which means that you can have it on stand by when the primary power source fails.
• With a 2 year warranty you have peace of mind that this product will perform for years to come.
• Over night charging is completely safe and a good method

Where to find these batteries?

Online some of the best places to check out sales for these types of accessory products is eBay, sears and Amazon. All three online retailers have proven to be selling many a wide range of items in the garden maintenance industry for many years now.

18th Birthday Present Ideas - Best Gift Idea For Him Or Her

If you are looking for a gift idea for an 18th birthday present, you are certainly faced with a challenging task. Like all great gift ideas, you need to understand who you are buying for and what is happening in their lives. Only in this way can you find the perfect 18th birthday present idea.

Coming of Age
The 18th birthday for most teenagers is one of the largest millions in their lives up to that point. High school is finished along with all the accompanying stress of homework and in many cases, peer group pressure. Life is changing and adulthood is upon them. Some of their old high school friends may fade away or even move away to college. The prospect of deciding their future seems to be an unfathomable event. Confusion, elation, and uncertainty form a cocktail of emotions.

Yet in the midst of this excitement comes the opportunity for celebration. And of course, one of the ways we celebrate occasions such as this is by giving a gift.

The Teenage Mind
Having a teenage daughter myself, I can tell you with great confidence that you are facing a monumental task. Teenagers tastes seem to change by the week. One day, a certain clothing brand is popular and the next day they would not be worn dead wearing a t-shirt with the company name on it. Music and electronics trends also change at lightning fast speed.

I have chosen to avoid buying my daughter electronics because I feel that if I did, she would spend even more time plugged in than she is already. Since my attempts, her part time jobs always allow her to buy her own electronics and I can tell you, the iPods and portable devices change faster than I can keep track of.

My point is that if you are trying to decide on the perfect gift for an 18 year old, you're going to have a very difficult time finding something that they are going to love. And do not you want that for them? Buy something for them that they are going to love.

Gift Cards - The Best Solution
My daughter absolutely loves gift cards because she loves to shop. Shopping is a form of creative expression for teenagers because it allows them to express their choice without any influence from the parents. In a survey by the National Retail Federation, 98% of teens surveyed had either received or given a gift card in that year.

Because my daughter does not have a credit card (thank God), she has not been able to shop online yet. Teenagers are just dying to experience more online shopping because they have not been old enough. A gift card allows them to do that. It's also difficult for a teen to go shopping by themselves if they do not have a car. So make sure you buy a gift card that allows them to shop online.

Find a Gift Card With Many Product Categories
It's of no use to give a book store gift certificate to an 18 year old when all they really want is a new hoodie. Or what if you bought them a gift card to a clothing store, but it turns out that they've just decided that the store brand is out of style? The best solution is to buy a card from an online merchant that offers multiple product categories such as clothing, music, DVD movies and electronics. Let them decide and they will love you for it!

The Perfect Gift Card
When it comes to gift cards, I always buy my daughter the Amazon gift card. It's really an amazing no fee, no expiration date, card that offers all the product categories that a teenager could want with literally millions of products to choose from. Amazon is a marketplace, so you will find all the name brand products being sold by a multitude of local and global merchants, all under the trusted umbrella of Amazon.

Seller's Guide For Junk Cars

So, you have a junk car in your backyard and you want to get rid of it as soon as possible, but you do not know where, when and how to sell a junk car? Let me tell you one thing, you are not alone, as there are thousands of other people facing the same situation. This article will give you all the information you require for selling a car.

When it comes to selling junk cars, then there are two choices. You may either place your quote online or you sell it using traditional means. I am talking about placing ads in newspapers and contacting car dismanting companies. I personally suggest using online means for selling your old car, as online car dealers offer better prices.

You should sell your old car as soon as possible, as delay of even a single day will decrease the value of your old car. Some people keep on waiting for the right time to come, expecting that they will get more money. Although, it is good to be optimistic yet we must also accept reality and the reality is that your car is becoming older day by day.

There are a few pitfalls to avoid while selling junk cars. Firstly, you should be very careful while selling your old car. Prefer dealing with the car dealer who is reliable and who is authorized buyer of junk cars. In addition, he should have a good track record. Another important thing is to call your mechanic. Your mechanic will tell you the exact worth of your car after inspecting it properly. It is highly recommended talking with several car dealers at a time so that you can sell to one who is paying you maximum amount of cash.

Following are some of the tips for selling your old car at higher price.

• Get the body of your car painted or apply a new spray on it
• If there are any minor repairs, get them repaired as soon as possible
• Keep the car service records with you

You can get a minimum of $ 1,000 for your car even if its engine is not working. If luckily, the model of your car is relatively new and its age is also less, then you can get several thousand dollars. Just the metal costs $ 200 per ton these days. So, if there is any junk car at your home which belong to your parents or grandparents, then feel free to sell it as old cars are in great demand these days. I hope this guide will be helpful in selling old vehicles.

How to Earn Bitcoin Online

If you want to earn Bitcoin online, this is a post that will help you do just that. Bitcoin is the world's first peer to peer crypto-currency that is not controlled by any central issuing agency but is rather an open source protocol that is followed by all the people who participate in the economy. No one can manipulate the supply of Bitcoins and all transactions that take place in this economy are cryptographically verified through a process called Bitcoin mining. Your Bitcoins are as secure as public key cryptography can be.

Once you understand and appreciate the concept of Bitcoin, the next logical question is, how do you earn some Bitcoin? Here are some ideas -

Make money online and convert them to Bitcoin

Believe it or not, it is still much easier to make US Dollars! You can then exchange these dollars you make for Bitcoin at any of the exchanges such as Bitstamp or Coinbase if you're located in the US.

Earn Bitcoin Directly in the Bitcoin economy

There is a small but very vibrant community where you can do most tasks, but at a much smaller scale. For instance, you can take up a part-time job for Bitcoin on Coinality or you can end up with a small gig on Coingig. These are real life equivalents of sites like Elance and Fiverr but in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Advertising

The advertising industry in the Bitcoin economy is, not surprisingly, pretty robust. This is because there are tons of new Bitcoin based services that keep coming up all the time and they all need a good advertising network.

CoinURL allows you to place Google AdSense styled ads on your website and other services like Bitads lets advertisers bid for banner space on your blog. There is also a-ads that allows you to make money through ad impressions without reference to the clicks (so it is not PPC). If you're a publisher - blogger or webmaster, you can earn some Bitcoins through this route.

Going Social

There are sites that will pay you for your activity. CoinChat is sometimes the best known site in this category. It pays users a few milli-Bitcoins for chatting on their site. These are random and controlled by an algorithm that takes into account your activity and how well you're contributing to the discussions at hand.

Another way in which a lot of Bitcoin enthusiasts earn some Bitcoin is by selling their forum signatures at Bitcointalk forums. There are a good number of advertisers who are willing to do this, and for the socially active member who values ​​interaction through this forum (it is the same forum through which Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world), selling signatures can be lucrative.

What other ways are there to earn some Bitcoin online?

How to Clean a Motorcycle Carburetor, The Right Way

I get asked about Carburetor Cleaning regularly both from readers and from friends offline. So I've decided to write a definitive guide for cleaning carbs the RIGHT way. So put your tools down for a minute, grab a beer, and give this a read. You might just save yourself a lot of headache and sweat.

Carbs come in many shapes and sizes. Single carbs, dual carbs, racks of 3, 4 or 6, V racks, carbs with ticklers, carbs with accelerators, carbs with asynchronous designs, and carbs that operate vertically. While working on some carburetors is more difficult (due to design) than others, they all share the same basic components, and the process of cleaning those components is generally identical.

BEFORE YOU START

Make sure that dirty carbs are actually your problem. Lots of things can make a bike run poor or not start. Weak battery, corroded electrics, old spark plugs, bad timing, low compression, mis-adjusted valves, dirty air filter, and plugged exhausts can all cause poor running. I'll write an article periodically on how to diagnose poor running conditions shortly, but for now - lets just deal with the carbs.

OK, SO YOUR CARBS ARE DIRTY

Once it has been determined that the carbs are the problem it's time to get to it. Some racks of carbs are easier to remove than others. If you're working on a newer model bike the rubber boots from the airbox to the carbs and the manifold boots from the carbs to the motor should be reliably soft and pliable. On older bikes however this is rarely the case.

First remove the fuel tank, seat, and side covers. Depending on your model of bike other parts may need to be removed too. For many single cylinder bikes the carb can often be removed without removing any body work at all.

The bike below is a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Seca with 4 inline Hitachi carburetors

You'll want to loosen the circle clamps on all of the rubber boots. Sometimes I'll even take them all right off (carefully, without bending them too badly) so that they are not in the way.

Inspect the airbox. On many bikes it is bolted in place to tabs on the frame. Remove those bolts and try to create as much space as possible for the airbox to pull backwards.

Next, put the bike on it's centerstand and straddle it facing forward. Put your right hand on the right-most carburetor and your left hand on the left-most carburetor and get ready to sweat. Sometimes you'll be able to pull the carbs straight backwards nice and easy, but that is pretty rare. I usually end up rotating them up then rotating them down as best I can while pulling backwards furiously. This can really take some work and time, especially if you've never done it before. In real extreme cases where you just can not get the carbs to pull back out of the manifold boots I have a couple tips. These tips should only be used in extremely difficult cases when you have been struggling for an hour and simple can not get the carbs to pull back out of the manifold boots.

Tip 1: Ratchet Straps - This is sort of a last resort, but it has worked without fail for me when I'm pooling sweat on the garage floor and the carbs are not budging. Wrap a ratchet strap around one of the outer carbs and put the hooks somewhere on the rear of the frame. Then slowly ratchet the carbs right out of the boots. Be careful not to pull them too cockeye'd or you could damage the boots. Attach a second ratchet strap to the other side if necessary. (Note: you can do this in the opposite direction to force carbs back into the boots once they are clean.)

Tip 2: Full Pull! - You should do this before you do the ratchet strap method above. Sit down on your butt along one side of the bike. Wedge one of your feet up between the forks and the front fender, then put both hands on the same outermost carb and PULL PULL PULL! This might not work so well if you're short! Ha.

Ok, So The Carbs are rolled back

Chances are the airbox boots are all crammed up now. Do your best to rotate the carbs up and out from the boots and pull them out one side of the bike. Sometimes it's easier to pull the carbs out one side than the other, so have a look to see if there are frame elements, motor elements, or hoses that may block the carbs from coming out on one side.

Also keep note of the throttle cable (s) and choke cable (if there is one). Now may be a good time to loosen the nuts that hold them in place and disconnect them.

Struggle just a couple more minutes wriggling the carbs out the side.

Ok, You have the carbs off the bike

Make sure you brush off any loose dirt or grime, then flip the carbs over and remove the screws from the corners of the carburetor. Some carbs will not have bolts in the corner and instead have a wire latch over top which can just be forced over.

Remove the bowls.

If the carbs are real gummed up the insides might look like this:

It's obvious that these carbs are all clogged up. Some carbs might not look so bad, some might be a lot worse. It's always a mystery what will be inside the bowls.

Now it's time to remove the floats. It's generally a good idea to drench everything in carb cleaner (available at any autoparts store). Sometimes the pins will practically fall right out, sometimes they'll be so stubborn you will not think they'll ever come free. But they will! Carefully push on the pin from either side. Sometimes a nail and a gentle tap from a hammer is helpful. ** BE CAREFUL **, using force to remove a stuck float pin can break off the pin tower. If they are really stuck and you can not seem to work them free here are a couple tips.

Tip 1: Heat - Adding a little flame to the float pin towers can help. ** Do not Burn Down Your Garage !! **

Tip 2: Pliers - Using pliers to gently clamp the end of the pin and push it through has worked well for me in the past. ** Do not break the towers !! **

Once the float pin is out you can remove the floats, the float needle, and unscrew the float jet screen.

Set everything aside. Next remove the main jet, pilot jet, and idle jet (if there is one). They should come out easily with a flathead screw driver.

Set them aside.

Next flip the carburetors back over and remove the caps. Underneath the caps is a rubber diaphram with a spring. Sometimes the caps have a tendency to shoot off the top, so be very methodical when removing the screws. Other times the cap tends to stick down until you start to pry at it, then it shoots off, again, just be careful and do not loose any parts.

Next you'll want to gently pull the slides up out of the carburetor body. You can gently pull on the rubber diaphrams, but be very careful not to tear them. If they do not come up easily stick your finger into the carb intake and push the slide up with your finger. You can also gently pry it with a screw driver (gently). If it does not want to budge do not force it. Instead finish reading this article and pay attention to the boiling tips further down.

Now your carbs should be pretty well emptied out. If the throttle on the bike moved fluidly and smooth there is little reason to do much to the carb bodies themselves. However, if the trottle was real sticky or frozen there are a few things you can do to free it up. Sometimes just drenching all the throttle components on the carbs and letting it soak is enough, other times it is not. I generally try to break racks of carbs apart. It is not often necessary and can be confusing to put everything back together in the right places. Also, the little rubber connector hoses and o-rings have a tendency to crack or leak if you mess with them. If you can not work the throttle back and forth until its smooth have a look at the boiling tips further down.

Keep it Neat

Organization pays off.

Clean the Main, Idle and Pilot Jets

Hold each jet up to the light and see if you can look through it. The idle and / or pilot jets have extremely small holes so make sure you are looking through them straight. If you can see through the jet it is not clogged. There could be a little gunk built up around the edges so spray them down with carb cleaner and let them sit a bit.

If you can not see through the jet it is clogged and needs to be cleaned. Always try the easiest things first. Here's an ordered list of a few things you can do to clean the jet.
Blow through it. - Rarely works, but hey, who knows.
Compressed air. - Force 100 pounds into it. Works incidentally. Make sure to hold the jet tightly so it does not go flying across the garage. You may put the jet back into the body body to hold it in place for this.
Soak it in cleaner. - When I first started cleaning carbs I thought carb cleaner would be the magic answer. It is not. In fact, I hardly ever use carb cleaner any more, because it simply does not do very good job of anything but removing varnish from the bowl and slide. But try this.
Poking it through. - Collect a few different diameters of needle like objects. A wire from a steel bristle brush works well, a bristle from a broom works well, a baby pin, small sewing needle, etc. Very gently try to poke it through the jet. If you are using a metal needle use caution, brass jets can scratch and deform easily.
Boiling! - This works better than anything. Toss the jets into a pot of boiling water and let them bounce around for a couple minutes. When you pull them out blow some compressed air through them and you'll most likely be good to go.

Some idle jets can be real tricky and never seem like they'll be cleaned out. . . Just keep working at it, I've never met a jet that could not be cleaned.

Cleaning the Choke and Air Mixture Screw

Air mixture screws have a tendency to strip or break. If the carbs were real gummed up you might find that the air screws are stuck. Do not force them, if they do not want to come out, just leave them for now. It is fairly rare that these screws will need to be cleaned because they are above the float level. If you can get them out just wipe them with carb cleaner and spray some through the jet.

Cleaning the Slide and Needle

These are easy to clean. Squirt them with a bit of carb cleaner, wd-40, or anything similar, then wipe them down with a rag. Once the varnish is gone they're good to go. Sometimes they get heavy varnish on them which I will scratch off carefully with a piece of plastic. Scratching the slide and needle is a BAD thing, use caution.

Cleaning the Carb Bodies

Use the same squirt and wipe method noted above. Most of the time the other press jets and passes in the carburetors will not be clogged. But if the bike has been sitting a real long time with squirrels in the airbox it is certainly possible. Us a compressor to blow some air into every passage you can see. Listen for the air coming out the other side. If no air compressor is available use a can of WD-40 with a straw attachment.

If some of the press jets are clogged it can be difficult to open them up. There are a few things you can do.
Carb Dip - Most autoparts stores sell carb dip. It comes in a can similar to a paint can and is a VERY harsh cleaning agent. Soak the entire carbs in this dip. This dip can eat at rubber and plastics if they are submerged for too long, so try and remove everything you can from the carb bodies before soaking them. Once you pull them out swish the carbs around in a bucket of water to clean off the excess dip, then hose them down with WD-40 to get rid of the water.
Boiling in Water - Not many people do this but it is by far the best way of cleaning carburetors. Dropping the carbs into a pot of boiling water will instantly free up stuck slides, throttle plates, and other frozen parts. It will also loosen the dirt and crime clogging up pressed jets and other passes. Just make sure to dry the carbs thoroughly with compressed air or the sun afterwards.
Boiling in Lemon Juice - There is NOTHING BETTER at cleaning carbs than a huge pot of boiling lemon juice. The acidity from the lemons eats through everything; gas varnish, oil build up, dirt, grime, etc. Sometimes I will not even bother doing anything but this - I'll just remove the bowls, remove the caps, then drop everything into the pot and let it sit for 20 minutes (rotate them a few times). The one caveat to doing this is that you'll want to wash the lemon juice off the carbs as soon as you pull them out. So have a bucket of water ready, or a can of WD-40 to hose them down. Also note that the acidity has a tendency to put a dull finish on the aluminum bodies of the carbs. This is not a problem in most cases, but if you must have everything shiny be prepared to do a little scrubbing and polishing afterwards. It may sound weird, but trust me, I just saved you LOTS of time. (Most dollar stores sell 1/2 gallon jugs of lemon juice, so buying a few gallons will only cost you $ 6.

Cleaning the Bowls

This is pretty straight forward. Use any of the methods above to transform your varnished bowls.

Most carb bowls are simple, just clean them up and they are good to go. But I picked this Hitachi's for photos because they have a jet built into the bowl. You can see the 'fifth' hole along the edge of the bowl, that is actually a thin passage that extends to the bottom of the bowl. This is for the idle jet and is extremely important. If these passage are clogged, the bike will not stay running, period. Use the same poke, soak, and boiling methods issued elsewhere in this article. Not all bowls have these passes, only some, if your's do not - good for you!

Once Everything is Clean

Now that everything is clean it's time to put it all back together. Take your time and make sure you put everything back where it came from. WD-40 is your friend. When screwing in the jets do not over do it, they only need to be fired and snug, do NOT use any force putting the carbs back together.

If the bowl gaskets got goobered up you can put a little RVT on them. So long as the float needles are still in good condition leaky gaskets should not be an issue. However, prudent carb tinkerers may want to order replacements if necessary.

Once the carbs are back together stuff them back into the bike!

Extra Notes
Rebuild Kits - This guide didnt mention rebuild kits until now. Rebuild kits (consisting of new gaskets, jets, needles, etc) can be purchased for almost any bike, both old and new. 95% of the time these are NOT needed. I have rebuilt enough carbs to block off main street, and only once have I used new parts. ONCE!
Carburetor Adjustment - Carburetor adjustment, setup, jetting, and synchronizing is a whole encyclopedia waiting to happen. Those topics are not covered in this article, but I will address them in future articles.
Carburetor Polishing - External carb asthetics will be important to some, and not to others. Cleaning is all I am covering here, this will be addressed in the future.
Work Space - Make sure you have lots of space to keep organized. I also like to work on a wooden surface because it absorbs the spilled gas and cleaners rather than pooling.

That's it! You're Done!

I'll continue to write a couple more related articles about diagnosing carburetion issues as well as the proper way to adjust, jet, and tune your carbs.