Friday, February 29, 2008

SIGN AROUND TOWN

WELCOME TO SIGN AROUND TOWN!

UPDATED


"Beware Anti-Social Dog"

Sign on my fence about my adorable dog Flora!



Terminal Barra Funda (District named Barra Funda)


Rua (Street) Avanhandava (São Paulo)

Rua (Street) Oscar Freire (São Paulo)



São José do Rio Pardo (São Paulo State)




"No smoking" on the bus. "Good voyage"

Photos taken by my husband and myself.

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SKY WATCH FRIDAY: REFLECTION ON WATER








Photos taken by myself

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Eva Padberg

Eva Padberg es una modelo, cantante y actriz nacida en Alemania. Ha aparecido en revistas como Playboy, GQ, y en el 2005 los lectores de FHM la eligieron como la mujer más sexy del mundo. Si quieres conocer mas de Eva Padberg esta super modelo alemana de 28 años puedes visitar su sitio web oficial.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Galaxy of Cars 2008

This annual event hosted by the New Lynn Lions held at the Museum of Transport and Technology has been the clubs venue for the past few years where we have also held our February Committee Meeting.

This year however it was decided to hold our monthly meeting back at the parts shed to enable members to access our wealth of spare parts which previous February’s they could not. But knowing the event is a very good source of contact with the public for promotional purposes a token representation of members attended the function.

The weather was a little kinder on the day with less heat than the previous few days. On arrival although we had our usual spot we found that the plane hanger had been moved with the aircraft parked temporarily on the grass. This condensed space was beneficial to us as the public were obliged to pass all around our displayed cars to access the railway station and to view the aircraft. Therefore more than ever comments were heard such as "Oh I learnt to drive in one of those things" and my father owned one etc.

Lots of questions were asked us re the pros and cons of English Side Valves which made it a quite satisfying day for the club. It seemed to be more busy, or more so, than other years, with the swapmeet sites doing a brisk trade.

One popular attraction was a "White" steam car that "chuffed" around the field of parked classic cars always with a following of people. Motat seemed to lay on all its fleet of trams ferrying passengers back and forth to Motat 1 via Auckland Zoo. There were three Auckland ones dating from 1904 to 1937 a Wellington "Fiducia" type and a Melbourne tram, also an early steam tram that standing passengers shared the foot plate and coal box , whilst the driver cum fireman, and conductor shoveled coal in to the fire box, all very exciting and interesting to a big kid like me any way.

All too soon time passed and by about 3.30pm the fields of classic cars had vanished home leaving lots of empty space until next years event, this year we had three Prefects, a Prefect Ute an Anglia Tourer and a "Y" on display. Those members with cars were John and Janice with daughter Caroline, Harvey, Paul and Delia, Dennis, Bud, also seen there were many other of our members some at other display sites or just strolling about.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Why Should I Consider a Hybrid Car?

More and more people are turning to hybrid cars these days because of their promise of lesser fuel consumption and environmental friendliness. Hybrid cars, because they run on both fuel and battery-powered engines, eat up less fuel, thereby sparing the consumer the pain of falling prey to price pressures in the world oil market. In addition, it also emits significantly less smog pollutants in the air, compared to traditional fuel-operated cars. Indeed, there are a lot of advantages to owning hybrid cars. This is why even the US government is starting to show support by welcoming more models into the country and by encouraging American auto makers like General Motors and Ford to make more units.

Here are some of the advantages of hybrid cars:

1) Efficiency - Hybrid cars are electrically operated and are thus able to function well and consistently at any motor speed. This is in contrast to conventional gas-powered engines, which tend to produce less power in low revolutions per minute episodes. Hybrid cars do not need to use transmissions to make their engines run at full capacity even at reduced speeds.

2) Economy - One of the advantages of hybrid cars is that the feature called "regenerative braking". Since a hybrid car works using both electric power and fuel power, each can function by itself or conjunction, depending on which is stronger at the time of use. This means that both engines complement each other and do not simply bog one when one of them becomes weaker.

3) Convenience - Because hybrid cars are part battery powered, they do not create huge holes in the pocket, compared to users of traditional cars who feel the pain of the continuing oil price increases. Most hybrid cars, particularly the ones that are made in Japan, are also more compact and lightweight, making them easier to maneuver on the road. Other models, particularly those by American and European car makers also do not deviate from the stylish designs their regular counterparts adopt, so users don't have to feel they are being left out in the style department.

4) Sustainability - Sure, hybrid cars are fairly new, so their immediate impact on the environment cannot be foreseen in the short term. However, over the course of time, the next generations will definitely be thankful for having a clean, pollution free world, thanks in part to hybrid vehicles.

Some critics say that it is not the time to buy hybrid vehicles because they are expensive. However, when you consider the advantages, you really shouldn't think twice. While you must be discerning in choosing the right model for your needs, this doesn't mean you start hesitating. After all, when more people start buying hybrid cars, manufacturers will see the need to produce more and eventually bring its price to very affordable levels.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/why-should-i-consider-a-hybrid-car-340496.html

Contesting a Speeding Ticket

Nothing makes a day go from bad to worse or even from great to bad than getting a speeding ticket. You could be having the best day ever. Get pulled over and get a speeding ticket and your day is ruined. You could be having the worst day of your life. Just when you think it can’t get any worse, you get speeding tickets. Tickets suck. That’s the long and the short of it. Well, what do you do know with that ticket? Were you even speeding? Can you contest the ticket?

Of course, the easiest thing to do is to suck it up and pay the fine. If you follow the directions on the back of the ticket, swallow your pride by writing the check and mailing it in then you are done with it and you never have to think about it again. However, every driver who is issued a ticket has the right to contest that ticket in court if they truly believe it was issued to them wrongly.

The laws are different in every state regarding how speeding tickets are handled. In some states you do have the right to have your ticket reviewed by a judge; this is called "bench trial" and a judge determines your guilt or innocence. In these cases, your decision is dependant upon the judge and what kind of mood he is in. Some judges hate to reduce or dismiss speeding tickets because it is good revenue. In other states, you have the right to a "jury trial" which is when a jury hears the merits behind you receiving the ticket and determines whether or not you have to pay the fine. Few states have developed a traffic division, and you would go directly to that division to contest the speeding ticket.

Most people do not know that you also have the right to inquire about the equipment used in the issuance of your speeding ticket. You can ask when was the last time the radar gun used was reset. Speeding tickets have been dismissed because of the length of time since the guns last reset. It calls into question the accuracy with which the gun determined your own speed.

Regardless of whichever way you choose to contest the ticket, bench trial, jury trial or traffic court, you have the right to appeal your ticket if you believe that you didn’t deserve to receive the ticket or if you believe you should not have to pay it. You would appeal your conviction through the court of appeals. The action you choose to go with is completely up to you.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/contesting-a-speeding-ticket-337443.html

Monday, February 25, 2008

Carolyn Murphy

Carolyn Murphy una de las supermodelos mas cotizadas nació el 11 de Agosto de 1975 e Walton Beach, Florida, USA. Carolyn de hermosos ojos gris-verdes y cabello rubio, se convirtio en modelo a los 17 años, desde entonces ha sido portada de numerosas revistas, en 1998 Carolyn Murphy fue la modelo del año de Vogue, en 1999 fue portada en la edicion de Modelos del Milenio de Vogue, en el 2002 portada del Calendario Playboy y en el 2005 portada de Sport Illustrated, sin duda bellesa es una caracteristica resaltante en Carolyn Murphy, Aqui algunas fotos para SI, un angel caido del cielo.
Fotos Carolyn Murphy






OLD HOUSES - CASARÕES ANTIGOS





Photos taken by Carlos A. Mascaro at the city of Casa Branca, São Paulo State. Casa Branca City is located in the northeast of São Paulo's State. Those old houses are linked to the historical and cultural patrimony of the town. To read about Brazilian Architecture, click HERE

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Adriana Karembeu

Adriana Karembeu nació el 17 de septiembre de 1971 en la localidad eslovaca de Brezno, Adriana Karembeu, se convirtio en la nueva bomba sexy del 2007 tras ganerla en una encuesta francesa sobre sensualidad a las consagradas Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer López, Naomi Campbell y Eva Longoria, si tienes alguna duda te dejamos las fotos mas hot.
Fotos Adriana Karembeu





Thursday, February 21, 2008

Erika de la Vega Maxim

Erika Patricia de La Vega Quesada (Caracas, 13 de marzo de 1975) conocida como Erika de La Vega, es una presentadora y locutora venezolana. De La Vega es hija de inmigrantes cubanos y es graduada en Publicidad. Erika es también la animadora del concurso internacional de búsqueda de talentos musicales Latin American Idol, del canal Sony Entertainment Television, que se transmite desde Buenos Aires para toda Latinoamérica. Fotos Erika de la Vega en Maxim.







Dorismar en Maxim

La espectacular modelo Argentina Dorismar siempre derrocha sensualidad, dice que es parte de su personalidad, asi cuenta en la entrevista para Maxim donde posó en una sesion fotografica sumamente sensual, mas de Dorismar.
Fotos Dorismas MAXIM








Christina Aguilera en Maxim

La siempre hermosa Christina Aguilera de raices Irlandesas y Latinas, cuenta en su carrera con mas de 6 discos hasta el 2007 y 6 giras mundiales, sin duda Christina no solo es bella sino talentosa, ganadora de muchos premios por su poderosa voz. Estas fotos son de Maxim antes que Christina salira embarazada y tuviera a su primer hijo este 2008.