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Big battle brewing over fuel economy standards</h3>
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The White House appears to be looking for a way to compromise on future fuel economy increases, but it remains to be seen whether planned new mileage rules will satisfy those on either side of the debate.</div>
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The Obama administration is hinting that it will require carmakers to produce fleets of cars and trucks that get an average 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025. That would represent a nearly a 60 percent increase over the 35.5 mpg mandate in place for 2016. But the end result, representing an increase of 5 percent annually, still would be significantly lower than the 62 mpg number the Environmental Protection Agency originally was considering.</div>
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Proponents of an even bigger increase in fuel economy standards say the compromise figure would not do enough to reduce global warming or decrease America’s dependence upon foreign oil.</div>
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But some industry representatives and others say even the 56.2 mpg standard could result in costs that are more than the public can bear, leading to sharp declines in new car sales and the loss of thousands of automotive jobs. They have suggested a standard of perhaps 47 mpg, which would represent a 3 percent annual increase over a decade.</div>
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“Overly ambitious standards set 14 years in the future risk severe economic harm if consumers’ wants and needs are not met,” said Bailey Wood, a spokesman for the National Automobile Dealers Association.</div>
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The Corporate Average Fuel Economy or CAFE standards have been controversial since they were made law in 1975 following the first Middle East oil shock. Opponents of the standards were able to effectively freeze the rules for two decades, with only the most modest increases until the Obama administration negotiated an increase beginning with the 2012 model year through 2016.</div>
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Given sporadic run-ups in oil prices over the past two years and growing concerns about global warming, proponents of government-mandated fuel standards now feel they have momentum to achieve the biggest mileage increases since the original rules were passed more than three decades ago.</div>
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Clearly, consumers want improved fuel economy. That is reflected in the market’s shift toward smaller vehicles and downsized powertrains. But growing frustration with government and public debate over global warming have made the original 62 mpg goal more difficult to sell than some had initially expected.</div>
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Also complicating matters: Americans are concerned about jobs, and a study issued this month by the Center for Automotive Research raised serious questions about the costs and benefits of pushing fuel economy too far, too fast.</div>
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The risk “is serious,” proclaimed the CAR study, which said the higher standards could boost the price of a typical car sold in the U.S. by as much as $9,000 while reducing new car sales by up to 5.5 million units a year, potentially eliminating as many as 265,000 American jobs.</div>
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Advocates of CAFE standards decried the CAR report as “propaganda,” pointing instead to another study issued by the Boston Consulting Group on the same day as the CAR report.</div>
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The Boston Consulting Group is far less negative about the projected sharp rise in mileage. It would be “a lot cheaper than expected,” said Boston Consulting Group analyst Xavier Mosquet, who estimated the average cost at $2,000 per vehicle. That, he contended, would be easily paid for by fuel savings, especially if gas prices keep going up, as many expect.</div>
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Why such a discrepancy between the two projections? There are plenty of assumptions that go into forecasting what consumer demand will be more than a decade out — as well as the sorts of technology that might be available to meet those needs.</div>
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Industry leaders such as Ford global product development chief Derrick Kuzak say that motorists will not only be forced to substantially downsize, but that they will also likely no longer be able to get the sort of powertrains popular today. The industry will likely be forced to replace V8s, V6s and even smaller 4-cylinder engines with battery-based technologies that could limit range, performance and payload.</div>
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On the other hand, CAFE proponents point to the substantial number of conventional vehicles that already deliver 40 mpg on the highway without using hybrid technologies that could yield even more savings. The Boston Consulting study, for one, sees tremendous opportunities using direct injection, turbocharging and more advanced transmission systems.</div>
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The administration backed down on the earlier 62 mpg standard once the new Republican-majority House was seated, in January. But the issue of fuel economy is less partisan than some might think.</div>
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Liberal Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., is one of those siding with the industry, saying that even the reduced 56 mpg target is too high. On the other hand, a group of 15 prominent Republicans, including former governors, members of Congress and EPA administrators, wrote the White House last week to back the full 62 mpg target.</div>
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With consumers so worried about fuel prices, there are few who expect the CAFE debate to be put on the back burner again. What’s unclear is whether the new proposal is the point at which the White House expects to begin bargaining with the auto industry, or if it sees 56 mpg as the compromise it is willing to settle for.</div>
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Administration representatives have reportedly been meeting with officials from the auto industry, Capitol Hill leaders and others in recent days, hoping to take the political temperature.</div>
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“No decision has been made yet, but our goal remains to propose [a revised mileage] rule this September,” said White House spokesman Matt Lehrich.</div>
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via http://brakeorama.info/brake-o-rama-finds-interesting-article-on-the-fuel-economy/</div>
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Residential
properties are one great way of owning a piece of real estate for
investors, but it is certainly not the only way. Investing in
commercial real estate such as malls, medical office buildings, large
properties, and hospitals - may provide investors with an income stream,
potential tax benefits, protection against inflation, and substantial
growth opportunities. In addition, real estate is a great way to add
diversification benefits when combining it with other types of
non-correlated investments such as equities and fixed income securities.
Therefore, commercial real estate can provide investors with a way to
shield against volatile market conditions.An investment opportunity<br />Years
ago, commercial real estate investments were only attainable by
institutional investors, wealthy individuals, and trusts with
significant <a data-mce-href="http://hdsblog4637.weebly.com/" href="http://hdsblog4637.weebly.com/">financial resources</a>. For more info <a data-mce-href="http://www.findsuccesshere.com/" href="http://www.findsuccesshere.com/">Zalman Silber</a><br /> <br /><br />
Today, with the advent of products such as real estate investment
trusts (REITs), many investors now have access to commercial real
estate investments and opportunities that were once available to only
the cream of the crop.How it works<br />The most often used vehicle for
investing in commercial real estate is the REIT. Although investing in
commercial real estate was restricted to wealthy individual and
corporations 50 years ago, since the REIT was created, the real estate
market has attracted a much broader and much larger group of investors
because it allowed regular investors to participate. REITs are like most
other funds in the way they get capital for their operations. They
raise money from investors and pool all the funds to acquire properties
such as hospitals and office buildings. As long as REITs closely adhere
to the laws applicable to them, most notably distributing at least 90%
of all their taxable income to investors, they avoid double taxation
of its income at the REIT level. This distribution is the major source
of the income that REIT investors receive.When investors place their
money in any REIT, they are putting their money in the hands of real
estate professionals that monitor changes and trends in the real estate
market, mortgage rate movements, regional trends, and other factors.
In addition to all the external factors, the REIT's success will also
be affected by the fund manager's skills, experience, and talent.REITs
come in two forms: traded and non-traded fashions. Each has its own
advantages and risks. However, this article concentrated on non-traded
REITs.Potential benefitsNon-traded REITs may offer:Steady income
streams. Non-traded REITs may provide a revenue stream in the form of
monthly or quarterly distributions. This gives fixed-income investors
with a steady cash flow.Protection of principal. Although the economy's
ups and downs can affect real estate values, REITs that invest in
high-quality real estate assets can maintain their values.Capital
appreciation. With a sufficiently long time horizon, real estate can
provide investors with back-end appreciation which can translate into
significant rates of returns.Inflation protection. Real estate typically
withstands the erosive nature of inflation.Tax advantages. Many
investors benefit from holding real estate investments because the
investor's taxable income is reduced by taking advantage of depreciation
deductions. When the asset is sold, the income that was protected by
the deductions is taxed at potentially lower capital gains
taxes.Potential risksThe following risks are possible with non-traded
REITs:Some of the property holdings in the REIT may have been purchased
at a highly appreciated price which can restrict the overall growth of a
REIT portfolio because the REIT may run the risk of not being able to
sell the property at a more appreciated price. These types of
properties may or may not be providing cash flows to the
REIT.Non-traded REITs are typically appropriate for long-term
investment horizons of 5-10 years making them more illiquid
investments.Investment objectives stated in the REIT's prospectus are
target not guarantees. Clients may see a difference in the
distributions they receive and the expected level of distribution
rate.Commercial real estate investment strategiesCarefully consider
what risks you are looking to take on in order to justify the expected
return. Higher returns generally go hand in hand with higher risks.
Individual investors need to feel comfortable with the degree of risk
they are willing to tolerate and then maximize their returns to their
unique risk level without leaving your comfort zone.REITs typically
fall into three principal categories each with its own advantages and
risks:1. Core investment programs concentrate on long-term property
holdings in order to generate steady income streams for their investors
and potentially some back-end appreciation. Investors that find these
programs appealing are typically focused on receiving an income stream
to supplement their current income.REITs that fall under this category
of core real estate investments invest their funds in well-established
real estate markets focusing on high-quality, stable, well-maintained
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properties in
diverse markets and look at the financial stability of tenants in their
chose properties.2. The value-added group invests in properties that
potentially may provide investors with significant back-end capital
appreciation. Therefore, these properties carry with them a higher
level of risk and are generally financed with some amount of leverage.
Investors seeking greater asset appreciation rather than current income
in their investment plans may find this group of REITs more
appropriate for their investment goals.When buying these types of real
estate properties, managers are willing to purchase properties that may
have had some operational or management problems such as average or
below average occupancy rates. In hope of turning these investments
around, the REIT may look to improve or reposition troubled areas in
the property in some way often by finding higher-quality tenants. Once
their attempts have increased the value of the asset, the manager may
consider selling the property to capture gains.3. The opportunistic
REIT strategy seeks to invest in properties that will capture the
highest possible returns and therefore may accept a significant amount
of risk to get to their goals. Investors in these types of REITs have a
minimal need for current income and are looking for substantial
short-term capital appreciation.Such investments are generally not
appropriate for individuals seeking a steady income stream, but rather
those seeking to increase total returns in their portfolios via capital
appreciation. REIT managers create value by finding properties in
geographically diverse markets where growth potential is high. Fund
managers invest in properties for a short period of time are generally
ready to recapitalize certain holdings to increase returns.You don't
have to do it aloneREITs can be complicated investments to evaluate and
even more complicated to integrate into your current portfolio and
investment goals. Your Isakov Planning Group Financial Advisor can help
you determine if REITs makes sense for you. </div>
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"Who Stole the Moon?" The top-rated interactive children's book extends the horizon for languages!<br />
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Windy Press has released an updated version of its popular interactive book for children — "Who Stole The Moon?". The story can now be read and heard in 17 different languages. You can read it on the iPad and iPhone (special edition with enlarged font).<br />
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Chicago-based, Windy Press International Publishing House, LLC has released an update, (version 1.3), of its top-rated interactive musical book for children, "Who Stole The Moon?". It contains yet another language: Danish. Altogether, the story can now be read and heard in 17 different languages! Thanks to the redesigning of the pages and large font, the story is now available not only on the iPad, but on the iPhone as well.</div>
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*** Interactive book "Who Stole the Moon?" for iPad and for iPhone! ***<br />
"Who Stole the Moon?" is an interactive musical picture book application. The fairy tale "Who Stole the Moon?" was written by the British writer Helen Stratton-Would and illustrated by well-known Russian artist Vlad Gerasimov. It's a story about little Bertie, who dreamed about becoming an astronaut. He loved to watch the moon shining through his skylight window every night as he lay in bed. One evening, though, the moon didn't appear in the sky.</div>
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"Who Stole the Moon?" With this serious question, "detective" Bertie set out on his adventure. Join Bertie on his quest with this charming bedtime story that will gently nurture your child's imagination and send them off into the magical world of dreams.<br />
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With the interactive book "Who Stole the Moon?", Windy Press makes an innovative step in creating a completely new genre in digital publishing — the e-musical. In addition to fine illustrations, vivid animation, as well as 4 mini-games, the book includes 8 original songs, performed by award-winning American children's singer Susie Tallman and well-known Australian musician Richard Pleasance. "Who Stole the Moon?" is available in many widely-spoken languages across the world and is narrated by professional actors.<br />
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The 17 languages with professional narrators include: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Dutch, Danish, Ukrainian, Czech, Turkish, Afrikaans.</div>
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— Editor's Choice Award by the Children's Technology Review</div>
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— #1 among top the 10 most interesting interactive children's apps for Apple gadgets. — Listed by Forbes<br />
— 5+1 Stars and Gold Award for Excellent Children's App by Kinder App Garten (Germany)<br />
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*** Overview of "Who Stole the Moon?" ***<br />
Title: "Who Stole the Moon?" Published by: Windy Press International Publishing House, LLC. Release date: March 05, 2012. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.<br />
Price: US $4.99 for iPad, US $2.99 for iPhone.<br />
Free Lite version also available (In-App Purchase: US $4.99/ US $2.99 accordingly)<br />
iTunes AppStore:<br />
Full iPad version: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id499296025<br />
Free iPad version: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id482612887<br />
Full iPhone version: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id516839971<br />
Free iPhone version: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id516839976</div>
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*** Company website with promotional videos ***<br />
Book page: <a href="http://windypress.com/whostolethemoon/">http://windypress.com/whostolethemoon/</a><br />
Media Kit: http://windypress.com/whostolethemoon/mediakit.php<br />
Company site: http://windypress.com/</div>
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/windypress<br />
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/windypress<br />
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*** About the Company ***<br />
Windy Press is an international innovative publishing house headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It's primary direction is the publication of interactive e-books for children and adults. Windy Press publications feature rich animated illustrations combined with original songs and mini games. At the heart of the unique "book musicals" of Windy Press lies an original cross-platform book engine. This technology gives new life to books that are both entertaining and educational. As the founder of the e-musical genre, Windy Press takes its special place among the pioneers of the digital publishing revolution.<br />
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*** Press Release Contact Information ***<br />
Yuri Mezenko<br />
Windy Press International Publishing House, LLC<br />
P.O. Box 1541<br />
Warrenville, IL 60555<br />
USA<br />
Voice: (+1) 630-699-5832<br />
E-Mail: info@windypress.com<br />
Website: http://windypress.com</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00636048898920913622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565227697107137764.post-27722075655262638482013-04-18T07:03:00.001-07:002013-04-18T07:03:45.842-07:00"I became them" Brilliant new poetry by Shainur UllahWhen I studied them, I became interested<br />When I became interested, I heard of them<br />When I heard of them, I saw them<br />When I saw them, I met them<br />And when I met them, I became them.<br /><br />
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<br />I like this exploration of how things influence us, and how it means that we become at total of all the experiences we have, whether we like it or not. A great concise shwoing of how that happens. Well Done!<br /><br />This is brilliant and insightful! I wouldn't change a thing. It is exactly how i feel when I discover a new (well,new to me) branch of history, new genre of books, or a form of art. Thank you for expressing that feeling of oneness to every new study in life<br /><br />This is how it all works!! Getting to the bottom of things requires getting there first, once there one becomes one with them. I am impressed by this relatively simple equation that you have put in place which is both effective and true at all times.<br /><br />You have a great gift for capturing much in the smallest of nets. One is then left to marvel at the valuable treasures therein. Excellent write and read!!! applauded<br /><br />Simple but efficient ! It pictures the stages one could go through once introduced to particular knowledge that one finds interest in , I suppose and when i met them ,i became them could be interpreted as the influence someone had upon you in a positive way .It could also be though them you identified something that you desired in life and wanted so badly to have .Once you saw that it is achieveble "i became them " .It.s as if when we see something we want in others we try to copy them or imitate them so we can have what they have to ! Hope this makes sense !<br /><br />the poem can be interpreted in a dark foreboding sense or in the Sufi tradition of 'Oneness'. </div>
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<br />This is an interesting introspection into the social structure and process behind the scenes of life. Very true and to the point. Nicely done.</div>
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<b><i>What is <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated dog food</a>?</i></b><br />
<b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated dog food</a></i></b> is in its simplest form is referred to as dry dog food, but only until warm water is added to the dehydrated dog food mix and then the resulting dog food mix becomes a biologically appropriate dog food with the exact amount of water content recommended by the dog food nutritional experts, the added advantage on this dehydrated dog food is that the amount of water contained in the biologically appropriate dog food is in the exact amount of 70%, and this water content is the perfect for the individual dog’s metabolism as any less or more water content can be a cause for nutritional problems in the future – possibly liver and / or kidney problems, all dog food mixes must be represented of the dog’s natural dietary requirements which should as close as possible to the meat-eating diet of its carnivores descendants and this hydrated dog food – dehydrated dog food when mixed with the exact amount of water decidedly is replicated by as perfect a diet only as an alternative to eating a biologically appropriate raw diet – which in its self very difficult to assess exact proportions to suit the dogs dietary needs, so the first choice the dog nutritional experts would recommend is the biologically appropriate raw diet, which is at best very difficult to replicate, the perfect alternative for the dogs dietary needs would be the correctly hydrated dehydrated dog food.<br />
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<b><i><u>What is Good About <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated Dog Food</a>?</u></i></b><br />
The main advantage of feeding your family dog <i><b><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated Dog Food</a></b></i> is that the manufacturing process is consistent and specific, and the advantage lies in the fact that the dehydrated dog food has not been processed at high temperatures which has protected the essential nutrient, essential mineral and other essential vitamins content of the Hydrated dog food mix, so the essential ingredients that is so essential for the long term nutritional needs for your family dog is importantly safeguarded.<br />
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<b><i>Dehydrated dog food</i></b> remains the closest to the essential ingredients of any manufactures dog food, because the essential ingredients of the dehydrated raw dog food remains in perfect condition so that the family dog benefit from the essential trace elements which is not destroyed in the manufacturing heating process and this range of dehydrated raw dog food is the best choice of dog food that a caring dog lover can give to their family dog, it is recommended that all family dogs should be fed the best and highest quality of dog food that perfectly replicates the natural food of the meat-eating carnivore and gives the family dog the essential minerals, essential vitamins and the essential trace elements, and avoid all other processed dog foods and the reasons are explained for you in the paragraph below.<br />
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Processed dog food in comparison to <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">dehydrated dog food</a></i></b> – in its raw state, is actually forced to be heat processed because of the un-nutritious and potential harmful bacteria which is very likely mixed in with processed dog food – the un-sterilized waste animal innards, the crushed waste bones with added un-natural ingredients so as to bind all of the mixed processed dog food together – in essence with all of the un-savoury ingredients contained within the processed dog food, then the extreme heating process used throughout the manufacturing process is entirely necessary to ensure the destruction of the possibly harmful bacteria, and it is for this reason alone that the processed dog food must be subject to very high temperatures so as to ensure that the potential harmful bacteria is destroying these essential trace elements even though the manufacturing process involves the destruction of essential ingredients the inferior processed dog food is still available and is being sold in the vast majority of the processed dog food departments of the Pet Supplies Stores.<br />
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<b><i><u>What is the Advantages of Feeding Your Dog Dehydrated Dog Food?</u></i></b><br />
As the first choice of <b><i>dehydrated dog food</i></b> from the dog nutritional experts are also based on the very important advantage of this type of food being very easily digestible and for the essential proteins which are readily available to the dog for example turkey, beef, chicken and fish in their own right are a luxury diet of the meat-eating carnivorous wild dogs, and with the added benefit from the naturally included essential minerals and the essential vitamins available to the dog in its natural state, then Dehydrated Dog Food is definitely the best choice and only second to the biologically appropriate raw dog food and this type of raw dog food is a difficult to formulate to the exact proportions of the various components relating to the various elements so the dog fed on the biologically appropriate dog food needs to replicate the exact combination of the daily essential nutrients, essential minerals, essential vitamins and exact proportions for bulk and reduction in the carbohydrate content – unless the dog is a working dog then the combinations need to be re-evaluated to suit. <b><i>Dehydrated Dog Food</i></b> is highly recommended for dog owners who received specific orders not to feed their dogs’ dog food with grain, and this is usually as a result of a transitional dog food after coming off a bland diet as a result of a Gastric Intestinal problem or even Pancreatitis and using Dehydrated Dog Food until capable of resuming their biologically appropriate raw dog food.<br />
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<b><i><u>Is there a Set of Ingredients Contained in Dehydrated Raw Dog Food?</u></i></b><br />
Yes, and to ensure you feed your dog the highest consistency of <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated Raw Dog Food</a></i></b>, then you need to ensure that the quality is consistent and the only sure way of ensuring the consistency of the dog food, check these ingredients is printed on the Hydrated Raw Dog Food Box – if shopping online for your hydrated raw dog food, then only shop at an online pet supplies store which offer an in-depth informational description of each pet supplies product – check out the DogSiteWorld Store and you will see that they offer an in-depth pet products description, with the honest reviews from previous buyers and their reviews are from pet lovers just like us, unfortunately there are many online dog supplies store who will offer very little product descriptions, so check the description before any online purchases, the List of ingredients is as follows:<br />
• Dehydrated Turkey<br />
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• Potatoes<br />
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The above ingredients are an excellent combination of raw foods in the natural form of dehydrated raw dog food – raw dog food which having been dried in its natural state with nothing added or nothing taken out by any processing method – un processed dog food; you will not get any better quality ingredients when the combination is in any type of prepared dog food especially when included within the recipe of <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dehydrated Raw Dog Food</a></i></b>, remember this type of dog food available at online pet stores will usually include a more extended range and there should be expected to have a wide selection and usually the descriptions will be more exact certainly when shopping at a leading online pet supplies store.<br />
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<i><u><b>What do I Need to Know when Feeding my <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Dog Dehydrated Dog Food</a>?</b></u></i><br />
Feeding your dog a mixed diet of <b><i>Dehydrated Dog Food</i></b> is like any other mixture of dog food and essential and specific to all dry dog food mixes, and that is to ensure that by feeding your dog any dry dog mix you must ensure that the dog food mixture must be adequately softened by adding at least 70% water to the mix and ensure that all the dry ingredients are moistened and of a paste consistency and this fine mix will be perfect for the dog – the dog nutritional experts suggest to avoid a dog having unlimited access to dry dog food in its un-moistened state, and only feeding the correct amount on a daily basis.<br />
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<b><i><u>Will You Separate Myth From Fact and Evidence with Dehydrated Dog Food 1?</u></i></b><br />
There is one misconception that a dog who eats dry <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>dehydrated dog food</i></b> </a>that their teeth will remain in perfect condition, unfortunately this is far from the truth, as the experts will argue that the only way for a dog to maintain an healthy set of teeth is that the dog will regularly participate in the shearing action from chewing on and biting bone-dense food, and it’s this consistent biting on dense bone type dog food that helps to maintain the cleaning action of the dog’s teeth.<br />
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<b><i><u>Will You Separate Misconception From Fact and Evidence with Dehydrated Dog Food 2?</u></i></b><br />
Another misconception is related to buying dog food which contains Grains, well Grains in dog food is only used to bulk up the dog food consistency with a cheap and plentiful ingredient, there is no evidence that dog food with grain is healthy, in fact many dog nutritional experts will warn against feeding your dog with dog food containing grain, as they recommend that all dog food given to your dog need to be grain-free and the ultimate dog food mix essential for your dogs’ health and well-being and the evidence suggests <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">dehydrated raw dog food</a> is</i></b> the dog food mix which replicated the most natural dog food diet for your meat-eating carnivore.<br />
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<i>References: </i><i>(“Toxic pet food may have killed dozens of dogs”, (Simone Aquino and Benedito Corrêa (2011). (Aflatoxins in Pet Foods: A Risk to Special Consumers, Aflatoxins - Detection, Measurement and Control, Dr Irineo Torres-Pacheco (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-711-6, InTech (Moss,)… </i><i>Carnoviour</i></div>
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Getting healthy food for your dog is very important. We humans are becoming more cautious about what we eat; we are practicing healthy diet, why shouldn’t we think same about our pets. Eating unhealthy food can cause health problems like gaining extra weights, heart problems, etc… <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Low calorie dog food</a> can be a good solution for your dog food, for the long time the manufacturers of dog food kept using same ingredients they were using since the start of creating the dog food manufacturing processing plants and the initial ingredient then included the sub-human waste food, like the most un-useful and least nutritious and far from appetizing human food waste, then using these waste ingredients and combining these ingredients with other innards from the discarded human food chain and then incorporating this putrid mix into the dog food processing collection and to add cheap and useless bulk to the dog food mix the dog food processing collection included the waste bones and gristle being ground into a fine powder with water added would represent something similar to a paste and this nasty concoction would be sold as high grade dog food. This dog food concoction inventing since the beginning dog manufacturing of the developed countries was only changed to offer the nutritious needs of the family dog and especially the gourmet type of luxury dog food which now offer the modern family dog with an excellent content rich and higher quality gourmet dog food choice, and now enriched with the essential minerals and the essential vitamins. So now, since humans are more selective of the foods which they consume combined with the inherent value of the food on the nutritious value to the human body, so are the discerning family members who are responsible for the family budget, are becoming even more particular and conscious of the beneficial ingredients to the precious family dog companions. And because of the changes of the dog food manufacturing processes out well-loved family dog are now generally becoming more health conscious and the family dogs are now becoming not only healthy but also full of vitality, but even so the family member responsible for buying the family dog’s dog food, dog accessories and the other edible dog products must be aware that some dog supplies manufacturers still refuse yield to the modern day high standards of dog food production and remain selling cheap dog food and very similar to the dog food concoction as produced many decades ago and this cheap and unhealthy and of very poor nutritious value, although cheap and nasty, is still bought by the unwary family members and not necessarily realize the damage the sub-standard dog food has in the medium and long term of the family dog. When buying your dog food you must ensure that you are buying your edible pet supplies from the most trusted online pet supplies store, and this buying can ensure the you are given the in-depth details and information on the contents of the preferred high quality edible dog products and because you will be buying your dog products online you will also be guaranteed to be offered the best prices available as the online stores benefit from less overheads that now seem to be crippling the high street pet supplies stores. There is now no reasonably excuse to deny feeding your family dog a less nutritious with less essential vitamins and less essential vitamins, as by buying your essential dog supplies online the higher quality and content rich edible dog supplies will work out cheaper in the long term as the highest quality dog food contains the necessary daily quota of essential minerals and vitamins and maintain the family dog in good health and resist the intervention from the animal health care providers, so mow is the time to take advantage that the manufacturers has started to make edible pet supplies a lot more healthy food for your family pet. <br />
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<b>Benefits of Low Calorie Dog Food</b><br />
Most of the peoples are aware of the importance and benefits of high quality, <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">low calorie dog food</a> because of increasing obesity problems in dogs. But the importance of the good quality, high protein diet is usually overlooked. It’s a well-known fact that dog can handle more protein than a human can, but it is also important to not feed more than required protein in the dog food. Low calorie dog food is manufactured keeping this fact in mind; these control the nutrients and protein consumption. You can feed your dog exactly as much calories as needed, so no worry of gaining extra pounds. High protein low calorie food helps in the development and growth of muscles, also helps to boost the immune system and repair from any injuries. Most important benefit of low calorie dog food is that your dog will not get obese and it automatically prevents lots of disease, even if your dog has gain some extra weight it will help your dog to lose that extra weight.<br />
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<b>Clear Low Calorie Some Misconceptions</b><br />
Many people believe that high protein low calorie dog food can contribute to weight and kidney problems to the dog. But the fact is, a dog is descended for wolves and their bodies can handle more proteins than a human body can. So, don’t worry your dog will not have any problem because of this diet. This issue can be studied from an excellent research which confirms that these misconceptions are false, read the following report and it has some fascinating conclusions, so refer to this excellent and revealing scientific report (Drs. Foster and Smith, “<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=0+1770&aid=1104" target="_blank">Are High Protein Diets Harmful to a Dog’s Kidneys?</a>”) written by one of the most knowledgeable dog food scientific experts available today.<br />
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<b>Some Advice Concerning Low Calorie Dog Food</b><br />
The amount of calories required for the dog can vary drastically. According to a research, recently broadcasted in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association, a dog should have up to 200cal. per suggested level. SO if your dog eats 3 cupful’s of dry dog food per day, then it mean that he or she is having extra 400 unnecessary calories per day and when this large amount of unnecessary calories are counted over the average month, then you can understand why the dog health care providers are very concerned of the potential damage to your lovely family dog when this excess weight can present the normally healthy family dog in later life causes hip and joint problems from just carrying the extra weight and the resulting unnecessary cash being spent on the necessary medication required to alleviate the very painful inflammation in the family dog hips and the joints. These low calorie foods will reduce the amount of extra calories you dog is eating.<br />
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My canine companion Bella has suffered all her life with weight problem due to her thyroid condition, and guess what the weight problems is now responsible for her deteriorating joint and hip usability, and her illnesses is becoming a financial commitment on the family budget. Low calorie dog food worked but they must be used in conjunction with other valid recommendations in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association set out below, only using <a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">low calorie dog food</a> diet alone does not provide great results they must be used with the top two top primary remedies and the other important suggestions given below. Here are two top remedies which I have discovered for my Bella and it worked amazingly:<br />
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Apart from low calorie food you should take you dog on a walk every day, as your dog gets more fit increase the walking distance.<br />
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There is a debate going on since past few years, if the low calorie dog food is good for dog or not. Some people do not agree with the use of low calorie food and, some are using it and witnessing the improvement. But my theory is simple, when we humans get extra weight, we go for low calorie food and exercise to lose that extra weight and then we must continue consuming the low calorie food to maintain the low body weight and live a healthy and full of vitality lifestyle, the exact advice from the American Veterinary Association agrees with these healthy principles so what advice is good enough for us humans and must be good enough for other family pets possibly family cats – although more research must reveal the hidden truth in healthy feeding for cats, but certainly for dog food and other edible dog supplies the evidence of feeding low calories dog food certainly reveals that this advice goes for the beautiful and loving family dogs.stylish cosmeticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17642447933309029603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565227697107137764.post-56709361929213185062012-10-09T00:33:00.002-07:002012-10-09T00:33:10.667-07:00Why is Correct Feeding of Dog Food Important to your Family Dog?<b><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">Why is Correct Feeding of Dog Food Important to your Family Dog?</a></b><br />
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<b><br />What the main considerations to decide which <i><u><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">dog food</a></u></i> is needed?</b><br />
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When it comes to dog food, it is important to invest in the right quality in order to for dogs to get the right balance of nutrition that they need. Quality foods such as <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">acana dog food</a></i></b>, organix dog food and castor and pollux dog food are a variety of foods that will benefit the health of canines and will extend their lifespan. Just like humans, it is important to check what ingredients are contained within dog food. There are many unnatural preservatives and contents that lead to a dog becoming overweight along with a wide range of health problems.<br />
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<b>Are there scientific reasons to avoid cheaper <i><u><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">dog food</a></u></i>?</b><br />
It is too tempting for dog owners to buy the cheapest dog food. However, with cheap dog food also comes with ingredients that are not healthy to animals. Many times, the worst parts of animal are thrown into dog food including horse parts and stomach lining. What owners do not know is that the internal system of dog’s works in the same way as humans do. Like humans, dogs also need the same amount of good nutrition in order to be healthy. There is plenty of dog food out there that mimics the nutritional balance that humans need in order to stay healthy. Dogs can eat vegetables like humans can, and many dog food varieties have ingredients that are delicious to dogs and contains both fruits and vegetables. Dogs are privy to flavor too, and they will love the healthy ingredients contained in higher quality <b><i><a href="http://dogsiteworld.com/" target="_blank">organix dog food</a></i></b>.<br />
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Wouldn’t that be existing smokers? That is what the study found, and yet the piece seems to express a surprised curiosity over that fact. Of course existing smokers would want to use electronic cigarettes, which contain about 3,998 fewer ingredients than burning tobacco. A novice smoker (say a teenager) doing an impromptu electronic cigarette review, would probably rather light up and blow real smoke than the wimpy steam e-cigarettes emit and would probably not “graduate” to e-cigarettes until hooked on nicotine.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">Perhaps the author has never smoked and gone through the difficult withdrawal from nicotine, and like so many antismoking advocates just does not understand how difficult it is to stop puffing on toxic cancer sticks. Now that e-cigarettes are on the market to throw a lifeline to both the poor smokers and nonsmokers harmed by secondhand smoke, it seems that antismoking forces are (ironically) opposing a product that doesn’t foul the air and has proven to be a smoking cessation tool.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">Not marketed that way, though</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">The article says that e-cigarettes aren’t regulated by the FDA “as a drug delivery device because they are not marketed as quit-smoking aids.” That is a somewhat misleading statement. The FDA actually tried to regulate e-cigarettes as a drug delivery device but lost their case in court. It wasn’t the FDA who decided that e-cigarettes are not marketed as quit-smoking aids. The court ruled that e-cigarettes were, similar to cigarettes, nicotine delivery devices and should be regulated like cigarettes. 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The existence of electronic cigarettes would not factor into a decision to get re-addicted to a drug they worked so hard to kick.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Are people who smoke now using electronic cigarettes to quit or to get around indoor smoking laws? So what? Whichever reason applies, quitting or keeping the air free of harmful cigarette smoke would both be good things. If the smoker is not interested in quitting but wants to keep smoke out of the air, that’s one less cigarette inhaled into the lungs and one less butt discharged into the environment. 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Are they “gateway products?” The answers are undoubtedly: (1) not at all, given the minute traces of stuff in the steam exhaled by e-cigarette smokers, and (2) the “gateway” to cigarette smoking would more likely be the single cigarette from the $5.00 cigarette pack and not the costlier electronic cigarette kit or disposable kind.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">FDA, et. al, want a perfect world with lousy options.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">So antismoking advocates continue to urge “greater regulation of these products until these questions are answered.” In the meantime, the FDA continues to urge people wanting to quit use approved “smoking cessation tools” (nicotine gum, patches, lozenges), which, unfortunately have about a 90% failure rate.</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">One voice of reason</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">The article ends on a more balanced note citing one voice of reason: physician, Michael Siegel (associate chairman of community health sciences at Boston University School of Public Health) who points out the obvious fact that if electronic cigarettes were taken off the market “smokers would be forced to go back to cigarette smoking.”</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">The real question about FDA's electronic cigarette review</p><p style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; ">Do the FDA and their antismoking colleagues really want smokers to go back to blowing smoke? 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These purchase decisions need to be evaluated carefully regarding cost and actual benefit. Often, these warranties only cover specific repair expenses and in many cases only up to defined capped limits. In addition, they often require co-pays or deductibles. As a Shop Owner for many years, I have witnessed firsthand the disappointment on the part of the consumer when repairs were not covered in full.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">These extended warranties are highly profitable for the marketers, financing institution and warranty companies themselves. These warranties are designed to be profitable and rates are formulated to maintain this profitability. Consumers should be particularly wary of after the sale solicitations and are advised to not agree to any purchase until they have had a chance to carefully review the coverage and the terms of payment.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">Many consumers have discovered at the time of repair that the warranties do not cover to the extent assumed. Additionally, the consumer is often required to pay the full term of the warranty without an opportunity to drop the program.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">There are, however, instances where these warranties make sense. If the vehicle purchase price is above $40,000, a reputable warranty may be a good investment. These high-end vehicles tend to have higher than normal average repair costs due to the more complex technology and expensive accessories. These higher repair costs often justify the upfront expense of the extended warranty.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">There are several important points to consider when deciding to purchase an extended warranty. Warranties offered by Auto Dealerships are usually reputable and could be considered a safe purchase.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">Aftermarket warranties need to be researched by asking your local repair center, OEM Dealership as well as checking the company’s reputation on Internet. You will also need to carefully review items covered, deductible or co-pay requirements and payment terms.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; ">Professional Fleet Services does not sell or endorse any of these products but has had positive experiences with Guardian Warranty, Wynn’s Warranty and OEM extended warranties. 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