3 Ocak 2013 Perşembe

Mark's Duck House - Falls Church, VA

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Ah dim sum. I don't get to have it often because the bf doesn't like small dishes...pshhh! Well that's what friends are for! One of my friends took me to Mark's Duck House - her favorite spot for Sunday dim sum. The restaurant has been around for over 20 years serving Hong Kong-style cuisine. As their name suggests, they are known for their Peking Duck. However, we didn't get a chance to try it.
Located in a shopping center, there is plenty of free parking, but it can get crowded.

This place is smaller than other restaurants that offer dim sum, so it was PACKED! We took a number when we got through the crowd waiting by the door.

They offered many of the same dishes I'm used to seeing as well as some different items. Sorry guys, but I don't have prices for any of these items because they were in Chinese. All dishes are between $2.50 - $7.50 though.

1. Pan-Fried Chives Dumpling - Out of all the dumplings, this was my favorite.
2. Shrimp and Pork Dumpling (Shiu Mai)
3. Shrimp and Pork Dumpling
4. Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gao)

5. Fried Taro Dumpling - One of my favorite dishes when I have dim sum.
6. Shrimp Noodle Crepe - Best noodle crepe I've tried.
7. Lemongrass and Ginger Oyster - Oyster by itself was the size of my palm.
8. Stuffed Crab Claw - I broke my chopstick trying to cut this. It was massive!
Service was very fast with the carts, they constantly filled our water glasses, replaced my broken chopstick and reminded me that I forgot my leftovers. I thought they were great! Food was on point. Now I just need more dim sum buddies!

6184 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 532-2125
marksduckhouse.com
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Bobby's Burger Palace - College Park, MD

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What a storm! I hope everyone is safe because Sandy was quite destructive, but thankfully our part of Rockville wasn't affected much. Just a few hours without power.

So we haven't started our 'wedding' diet yet, so I'll just continue to write about fattie places like Bobby's Burger Palace. The Fi (I guess that's his new name? Let's test it out.) visited the University of Maryland location. We met at UMCP, and things have changed. We never had nice buildings and restaurants like this when we were there! I'm not that bitter though...

The name is self-explanatory - they serve burgers. Gourmet ones created by Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay to be exact. The interior is bright with warm lighting. It's filled with bar seating/communal tables and very comfortable chairs that spin! It's a casual place where you order/pay at a register, they give you a number, and they bring food out to wherever you are sitting. 

Many of the burgers are named after cities and characterized by a food that represents them. For example: The Fi ordered The Philadelphia Burger is topped with Provolone Cheese, Griddled Onions and Hot Peppers ($7.75). He thought it was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. 

If you're not in the mood for a burger, they offer sandwiches, salads, sides, milkshakes and other beverages. Also, if you don't eat beef, you can substitute the beef patty with turkey or chicken breast.

I wanted a flavor explosion so I ordered the Bobby Blue Burger with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato $7.75), and it wasn't as pungent as I was hoping. Again, it was an ok burger, but nothing particularly special. Ray's Hell Burger's equivalent is much better.

I love Sweet Potato Fries ($3) and these came with a Honey Mustard Horseradish Sauce which was awesome.


If you like dipping sauces, they have a variety including Jalapeño Hot Sauce, Chipotle Ketchup, Burger Sauce, and Barbecue. Sadly none of them really stuck out for me.Overall, we weren't wowed. So if we were visiting our Alma Matar again, we'd probably stop by Cluck U. However, I will say their service was impressive. We weren't there for long, but 3 different times someone would check on us. Pretty nice!

8150 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
240-542-4702
www.bobbysburgerpalace.com
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Motorcycle Polish & Wax - The Best Motorcycle Polish You'll Ever Use

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What's the best motorcycle polish you've ever used? I'm certain this question has been asked by thousands if not millions of guys, and some gals, interested in making their bike look super. I know I've used lots of polishes and waxes, some good, some bad. But I've never used a polish as versatile and easy to use as protectall polish, wax and treatment. Yes, I know you're thinking the Meguiar's family of car care products are the best! And for cars and trucks you may have it right. But for motorcycles with a mix of finishes including metal and plastic, nothing comes close to the all-in-one ease-of-use performance of protectall.

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I prefer the aerosol cans and use both the 13.5 oz. And 6 oz. Sizes religiously. The big can is positioned in the garage ready for special jobs around the home. And the conveniently sized 6 oz. Can is on the bike. I mentioned earlier that protectall polishes all surfaces. On my bike, about the only thing I don't treat is rubber. Beyond that - everything is game. In fact, you don't want to use anything but protectall on plastic surfaces like windshields. Some people are fanatical about it like my utah biking buddy, hal. Protectall is all that touches his windshield.

Using the product is easy. I quote from the protectall site, "the application is as quick and easy as wipe on, wipe dry and it requires no tedious detailing around lettering and rubber molding." Do I hear an amen? All you do is spray it on [and you don't need to use much] spread it around with a clean, soft terrycloth towel or better yet micro-fiber towel, and then buff or wipe dry. No fuss! No muss! Protectall literally does it all. It removes dirt, grime, grease, road-hardened bugs and road film, and leaves a showroom Carnauba wax shine that fellow bikers will envy. Protectall was a mainstay on our recent road trip from Boston, ma to Boca Grande, Fl.

I applied Protectall each morning to clean and polish my windshield, faring, gas tank and saddlebags. The task took just 10 minutes and the bike looked great the rest of the day. And Protectall's protection lasted. We hit a squall or two coming through the Carolinas and Georgia, and all I had to do to return the bike to its morning luster was a few swipes with the towel. How easy is that! I mentioned earlier that I keep a large can in the garage for jobs around the home. Well, Protectall hasn't lasted long in the garage. We bought stainless appliances for our kitchen several years ago, and i've watched my wife labor to keep them looking good. She was gone the other day, and I thought, "dang, I wonder what Protectall would do?" So I grabbed the can and in minutes had the fridge, dish washer and range looking brand-spanking new. I was amazed how easy they were to polish with protectall and how impressive they looked. Needless to say, I scored points with my sweetheart.

To sum it up, protectall is my 'detail kit' in a can. I use it on virtually every surface on my bike. That's why it's one of my favorites, it's with us wherever we ride, and keeps my bike looking great. I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend it to you. Pass-on the good word - you won't be sorry.

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Car Insurance Rates In Florida - 9 Ways Under-25's Can Pay Less

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How can an under-25 driver attract cheap car insurance rates in Florida? It's as simple as reading through this article and doing the things suggested. Some will be things you can do right now; others will take a little time. However you'll be sure of one thing at the end: Lower car insurance rates in Florida.

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1. Stepping up your deductible reduces your Florida vehicle insurance rate. However, make sure you don't choose deductibles that are more than you can pay easily. An insurer is only under obligation to make payments for claims after you've paid your deductible.

2. Become a defensive driver. If you have not done this, endeavor to enroll in such programs. Defensive driving training programs that are known by your insurer will certainly bring down your car insurance premium.

3. Go for a car that has anti-lock brakes, an alarm system, daytime running lights and any other security and safety device.

4. Settle for a smaller car if you really want cheap car insurance rates in Florida. There are cars that cost a lot to insure. If you have doubts, ask an insurance agent. A costly car will typically cost more to insure. Sports cars are normally costly to insure.

5. If you're still a student, get good grades. Students who get impressive grades are rewarded by insurance companies with reduced car insurance rates.

6. You can be on your parents' vehicle insurance policy. However, to make this work you'll have to reside with them and have the car registered in their name.

7. Use the public transport system anytime possible. The more you are behind wheels, the greater the probability that you'll make a claim in no distant time. Lower mileage reduces what you pay as insurance premium.

8. Your credit history shows a lot about you. A good number of insurance companies will believe that you are more conscientious and, consequently, a lower risk if you pay your bills in a timely manner.

9. You will reduce your car insurance rates in Florida if you obtain and compare quotes from insurance quotes sites. You'll realize savings if you visit just one quotes site. But, you will get more by visiting at least three. . This offers you a broader basis for doing more extensive comparisons thus increasing your chances of getting better quotes.

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Deciphering Your Car's VIN

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As an automobile owner, it can many times be helpful to determine when exactly your car was made, or where, or with what options or parts. Much and sometimes all of this info can be obtained from a number that is all over your car... its VIN. Every car manufactured since 1980 must be encoded with a unique VIN that provides a wealth of information about your car.

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Your VIN number can be found on many parts on your car, all with it displayed under the windshield on the lower left, under the hood, and in door jambs. Many manufacturers print it on every body panel. This is very helpful in determining whether you car is as marketed, whether it has had any body damage with replacement parts etc. To decipher the code, you will need to get your VIN, and break it down as follows.

Digits 1-3: This is the Make and Model of your vehicle
Digits 4-8: This is used to determine features or sub-models of your specific model
Digit 9: This is a check digit that is used to determine if the other digits have been faked.
Digit 10: This is the model year of the vehicle. Note, this is not necessarily the year of manufacture
Digit 11: This shows where the model was assembled
Digits 12-17: This is essentially the serial number, or chassis number for the model. Each model produced by the manufacturer will have a unique sequential number.

Due to the ability to easily confuse letters and numbers, a VIN cannot include the letters I, O or Q.

Determining the Make, Year, and Chassis

The first digit digit of the make determines country of manufacture. 1 or 4 for USA, 2 for Canada, 3 for Mexico, W for Germany. The second digit is the manufacturer. A for Audi, B for BMW, D for Mercedes, V for Volkswagen, P for Porsche.

The next important piece to glean is the model year. This is found in digit 10. Starting in 1980, the letter A, for 81 letter B and so on. Remember that I, O, Q are not used. Year 2000 was letter Y, and in 2001, it started back over with a 1, 2002 was 2 etc. The model year 2010 starts it all back over with an A. Finally, you can refer to the digits 12-17 for chassis number. Many times manufacturers will notate part changes mid model year, and they will use the chassis number to designate the split.

For a further detailed breakdown of your vehicles VIN, I highly recommend checking out the Wikipedia page on VIN. Just go to Wikipedia, and search on VIN. It does into detail on all manufacturers, detailed information on the calculation of the check digits, detailed charts on the years, manufacturers codes etc. Hopefully you found this article helpful as a high level overview of your vehicles VIN.

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2 Ocak 2013 Çarşamba

Motorcycle Polish & Wax - The Best Motorcycle Polish You'll Ever Use

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Florida Vehicle History Report! Again, for I know. Ready to share new things that are useful. You and your friends.

What's the best motorcycle polish you've ever used? I'm certain this question has been asked by thousands if not millions of guys, and some gals, interested in making their bike look super. I know I've used lots of polishes and waxes, some good, some bad. But I've never used a polish as versatile and easy to use as protectall polish, wax and treatment. Yes, I know you're thinking the Meguiar's family of car care products are the best! And for cars and trucks you may have it right. But for motorcycles with a mix of finishes including metal and plastic, nothing comes close to the all-in-one ease-of-use performance of protectall.

What I said. It is not outcome that the actual about Florida Vehicle History Report. You check out this article for info on that need to know is Florida Vehicle History Report.

How is Motorcycle Polish & Wax - The Best Motorcycle Polish You'll Ever Use

We had a good read. For the benefit of yourself. Be sure to read to the end. I want you to get good knowledge from Florida Vehicle History Report.

I prefer the aerosol cans and use both the 13.5 oz. And 6 oz. Sizes religiously. The big can is positioned in the garage ready for special jobs around the home. And the conveniently sized 6 oz. Can is on the bike. I mentioned earlier that protectall polishes all surfaces. On my bike, about the only thing I don't treat is rubber. Beyond that - everything is game. In fact, you don't want to use anything but protectall on plastic surfaces like windshields. Some people are fanatical about it like my utah biking buddy, hal. Protectall is all that touches his windshield.

Using the product is easy. I quote from the protectall site, "the application is as quick and easy as wipe on, wipe dry and it requires no tedious detailing around lettering and rubber molding." Do I hear an amen? All you do is spray it on [and you don't need to use much] spread it around with a clean, soft terrycloth towel or better yet micro-fiber towel, and then buff or wipe dry. No fuss! No muss! Protectall literally does it all. It removes dirt, grime, grease, road-hardened bugs and road film, and leaves a showroom Carnauba wax shine that fellow bikers will envy. Protectall was a mainstay on our recent road trip from Boston, ma to Boca Grande, Fl.

I applied Protectall each morning to clean and polish my windshield, faring, gas tank and saddlebags. The task took just 10 minutes and the bike looked great the rest of the day. And Protectall's protection lasted. We hit a squall or two coming through the Carolinas and Georgia, and all I had to do to return the bike to its morning luster was a few swipes with the towel. How easy is that! I mentioned earlier that I keep a large can in the garage for jobs around the home. Well, Protectall hasn't lasted long in the garage. We bought stainless appliances for our kitchen several years ago, and i've watched my wife labor to keep them looking good. She was gone the other day, and I thought, "dang, I wonder what Protectall would do?" So I grabbed the can and in minutes had the fridge, dish washer and range looking brand-spanking new. I was amazed how easy they were to polish with protectall and how impressive they looked. Needless to say, I scored points with my sweetheart.

To sum it up, protectall is my 'detail kit' in a can. I use it on virtually every surface on my bike. That's why it's one of my favorites, it's with us wherever we ride, and keeps my bike looking great. I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend it to you. Pass-on the good word - you won't be sorry.

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Car Insurance Rates In Florida - 9 Ways Under-25's Can Pay Less

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How can an under-25 driver attract cheap car insurance rates in Florida? It's as simple as reading through this article and doing the things suggested. Some will be things you can do right now; others will take a little time. However you'll be sure of one thing at the end: Lower car insurance rates in Florida.

What I said. It is not outcome that the real about Florida Vehicle History Report. You check this out article for information on an individual want to know is Florida Vehicle History Report.

How is Car Insurance Rates In Florida - 9 Ways Under-25's Can Pay Less

We had a good read. For the benefit of yourself. Be sure to read to the end. I want you to get good knowledge from Florida Vehicle History Report.

1. Stepping up your deductible reduces your Florida vehicle insurance rate. However, make sure you don't choose deductibles that are more than you can pay easily. An insurer is only under obligation to make payments for claims after you've paid your deductible.

2. Become a defensive driver. If you have not done this, endeavor to enroll in such programs. Defensive driving training programs that are known by your insurer will certainly bring down your car insurance premium.

3. Go for a car that has anti-lock brakes, an alarm system, daytime running lights and any other security and safety device.

4. Settle for a smaller car if you really want cheap car insurance rates in Florida. There are cars that cost a lot to insure. If you have doubts, ask an insurance agent. A costly car will typically cost more to insure. Sports cars are normally costly to insure.

5. If you're still a student, get good grades. Students who get impressive grades are rewarded by insurance companies with reduced car insurance rates.

6. You can be on your parents' vehicle insurance policy. However, to make this work you'll have to reside with them and have the car registered in their name.

7. Use the public transport system anytime possible. The more you are behind wheels, the greater the probability that you'll make a claim in no distant time. Lower mileage reduces what you pay as insurance premium.

8. Your credit history shows a lot about you. A good number of insurance companies will believe that you are more conscientious and, consequently, a lower risk if you pay your bills in a timely manner.

9. You will reduce your car insurance rates in Florida if you obtain and compare quotes from insurance quotes sites. You'll realize savings if you visit just one quotes site. But, you will get more by visiting at least three. . This offers you a broader basis for doing more extensive comparisons thus increasing your chances of getting better quotes.

I hope you receive new knowledge about Florida Vehicle History Report. Where you'll be able to put to used in your life. And most importantly, your reaction is Florida Vehicle History Report.View Related articles associated with Florida Vehicle History Report. I Roll below. I even have recommended my friends to assist share the Facebook Twitter Like Tweet. Can you share Car Insurance Rates In Florida - 9 Ways Under-25's Can Pay Less.
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Deciphering Your Car's VIN

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As an automobile owner, it can many times be helpful to determine when exactly your car was made, or where, or with what options or parts. Much and sometimes all of this info can be obtained from a number that is all over your car... its VIN. Every car manufactured since 1980 must be encoded with a unique VIN that provides a wealth of information about your car.

What I said. It is not outcome that the true about Vin Check . You read this article for information on an individual want to know is Vin Check .

How is Deciphering Your Car's VIN

We had a good read. For the benefit of yourself. Be sure to read to the end. I want you to get good knowledge from Vin Check .

Your VIN number can be found on many parts on your car, all with it displayed under the windshield on the lower left, under the hood, and in door jambs. Many manufacturers print it on every body panel. This is very helpful in determining whether you car is as marketed, whether it has had any body damage with replacement parts etc. To decipher the code, you will need to get your VIN, and break it down as follows.

Digits 1-3: This is the Make and Model of your vehicle
Digits 4-8: This is used to determine features or sub-models of your specific model
Digit 9: This is a check digit that is used to determine if the other digits have been faked.
Digit 10: This is the model year of the vehicle. Note, this is not necessarily the year of manufacture
Digit 11: This shows where the model was assembled
Digits 12-17: This is essentially the serial number, or chassis number for the model. Each model produced by the manufacturer will have a unique sequential number.

Due to the ability to easily confuse letters and numbers, a VIN cannot include the letters I, O or Q.

Determining the Make, Year, and Chassis

The first digit digit of the make determines country of manufacture. 1 or 4 for USA, 2 for Canada, 3 for Mexico, W for Germany. The second digit is the manufacturer. A for Audi, B for BMW, D for Mercedes, V for Volkswagen, P for Porsche.

The next important piece to glean is the model year. This is found in digit 10. Starting in 1980, the letter A, for 81 letter B and so on. Remember that I, O, Q are not used. Year 2000 was letter Y, and in 2001, it started back over with a 1, 2002 was 2 etc. The model year 2010 starts it all back over with an A. Finally, you can refer to the digits 12-17 for chassis number. Many times manufacturers will notate part changes mid model year, and they will use the chassis number to designate the split.

For a further detailed breakdown of your vehicles VIN, I highly recommend checking out the Wikipedia page on VIN. Just go to Wikipedia, and search on VIN. It does into detail on all manufacturers, detailed information on the calculation of the check digits, detailed charts on the years, manufacturers codes etc. Hopefully you found this article helpful as a high level overview of your vehicles VIN.

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First Medical School Graduates at HAU!

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On Friday, December 21, Hope Africa University graduated its first class of medical students!  Our friends, Joel and Janette Miller, are currently serving in Bujumbura and were able to participate in this historic event.  Visit their blog for more photos of the graduation ceremony.


We are excited for these young doctors and also eager to be in Burundi for next year's graduating class.  Please pray that these doctors would have a heart of service and sacrifice for their country.  We pray that those who are continuing their education in a residency program in another country would be drawn to return to Burundi when their training is complete.

Congratulations, Hope Africa University Medical Graduates of 2012!      

Song For a New Year: Ordinary Day

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I love Christmas, but I generally let New Year's slide.  In fact, after Rachel and I got married on New Year's Eve 2005, we were both secretly happy for a ready excuse to never watch the ball drop again.
But for those for whom New Year's provides an opportunity for stepping back and examining one's life, then I think it can provide a real virtue.  How do I want to change?  What do I want to see done this year?  Where do I want to be a year from now?  In that spirit, I offer a song and the thoughts behind it.
If a life is pictured as a line, with a series of peaks and troughs, then the vast majority of it is spent in the grand in-between time, the daily grind.
We look back at a year for it's cardinal events, like a Christmas letter: we got married, we graduated, we retired, we bought our first house, our child was baptized.  And yet most of the year was none of those things, and I would argue that most of the significance of the year was none of those things.  It was instead the time and relationships that are so ordinary they are almost invisible.  However, their invisibility does not mean that their power is any less.  It is just unseen.
And I think this is good news, because I believe that God is always at work in these small moments.  It is here that we are changed, that we become who we are, and our presence in the world is most felt.
In Kenya, a new visitor would often stagger at the idea of our daily life, but the biggest surprise for me was just how wonderfully ordinary it really was, in the end.
And this reminder couldn't be more timely for us here, laboring with inch-by-inch progress in French, another trip to the supermarché, another conversation with my kids, another walk to church.
And so, if your new year is providing you with perspective, think on the vital but invisible ordinary days.
I wrote this song in Kenya to try and highlight this idea.  I wrote it about an ordinary day at our home with a hike up the nearby Mount Motigo, realizing that what was ordinary for us would sound exotic to others, but that was the whole point.  I owe the central idea to Walt Wangerin's The Book of the Dun Cow.

Ordinary Day(download here)
you and I todayred dirt underneath our shoeswalking in the afternoon
stop awhile and stayon the edge of a concrete porchdrinks in hand and laughter in our mouths
ordinary dayall that keeps the darkness still awaycome what may, come what may
you and I tonightsitting on the front porcha touch of silver light
tinge of charcoal in the airmusic from the girls' schoolrolling up the hill to echo off our chairs
ordinary loveall that keeps the darkness still undoneas it ever was, as it ever was
you and I right herebaskets in the tea fieldsequator sun comes near
they wave as we pass byMaggie shakes a wrist and allthe mothers of the roundhouse village smile
ordinary graceall the keeps the darkness still at baycome what may, come what may

1 Ocak 2013 Salı

Motorcycle Polish & Wax - The Best Motorcycle Polish You'll Ever Use

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Florida Vehicle History Report! Again, for I know. Ready to share new things that are useful. You and your friends.

What's the best motorcycle polish you've ever used? I'm certain this question has been asked by thousands if not millions of guys, and some gals, interested in making their bike look super. I know I've used lots of polishes and waxes, some good, some bad. But I've never used a polish as versatile and easy to use as protectall polish, wax and treatment. Yes, I know you're thinking the Meguiar's family of car care products are the best! And for cars and trucks you may have it right. But for motorcycles with a mix of finishes including metal and plastic, nothing comes close to the all-in-one ease-of-use performance of protectall.

What I said. It is not outcome that the actual about Florida Vehicle History Report. You check out this article for info on that need to know is Florida Vehicle History Report.

How is Motorcycle Polish & Wax - The Best Motorcycle Polish You'll Ever Use

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I prefer the aerosol cans and use both the 13.5 oz. And 6 oz. Sizes religiously. The big can is positioned in the garage ready for special jobs around the home. And the conveniently sized 6 oz. Can is on the bike. I mentioned earlier that protectall polishes all surfaces. On my bike, about the only thing I don't treat is rubber. Beyond that - everything is game. In fact, you don't want to use anything but protectall on plastic surfaces like windshields. Some people are fanatical about it like my utah biking buddy, hal. Protectall is all that touches his windshield.

Using the product is easy. I quote from the protectall site, "the application is as quick and easy as wipe on, wipe dry and it requires no tedious detailing around lettering and rubber molding." Do I hear an amen? All you do is spray it on [and you don't need to use much] spread it around with a clean, soft terrycloth towel or better yet micro-fiber towel, and then buff or wipe dry. No fuss! No muss! Protectall literally does it all. It removes dirt, grime, grease, road-hardened bugs and road film, and leaves a showroom Carnauba wax shine that fellow bikers will envy. Protectall was a mainstay on our recent road trip from Boston, ma to Boca Grande, Fl.

I applied Protectall each morning to clean and polish my windshield, faring, gas tank and saddlebags. The task took just 10 minutes and the bike looked great the rest of the day. And Protectall's protection lasted. We hit a squall or two coming through the Carolinas and Georgia, and all I had to do to return the bike to its morning luster was a few swipes with the towel. How easy is that! I mentioned earlier that I keep a large can in the garage for jobs around the home. Well, Protectall hasn't lasted long in the garage. We bought stainless appliances for our kitchen several years ago, and i've watched my wife labor to keep them looking good. She was gone the other day, and I thought, "dang, I wonder what Protectall would do?" So I grabbed the can and in minutes had the fridge, dish washer and range looking brand-spanking new. I was amazed how easy they were to polish with protectall and how impressive they looked. Needless to say, I scored points with my sweetheart.

To sum it up, protectall is my 'detail kit' in a can. I use it on virtually every surface on my bike. That's why it's one of my favorites, it's with us wherever we ride, and keeps my bike looking great. I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend it to you. Pass-on the good word - you won't be sorry.

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Car Insurance Rates In Florida - 9 Ways Under-25's Can Pay Less

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How can an under-25 driver attract cheap car insurance rates in Florida? It's as simple as reading through this article and doing the things suggested. Some will be things you can do right now; others will take a little time. However you'll be sure of one thing at the end: Lower car insurance rates in Florida.

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1. Stepping up your deductible reduces your Florida vehicle insurance rate. However, make sure you don't choose deductibles that are more than you can pay easily. An insurer is only under obligation to make payments for claims after you've paid your deductible.

2. Become a defensive driver. If you have not done this, endeavor to enroll in such programs. Defensive driving training programs that are known by your insurer will certainly bring down your car insurance premium.

3. Go for a car that has anti-lock brakes, an alarm system, daytime running lights and any other security and safety device.

4. Settle for a smaller car if you really want cheap car insurance rates in Florida. There are cars that cost a lot to insure. If you have doubts, ask an insurance agent. A costly car will typically cost more to insure. Sports cars are normally costly to insure.

5. If you're still a student, get good grades. Students who get impressive grades are rewarded by insurance companies with reduced car insurance rates.

6. You can be on your parents' vehicle insurance policy. However, to make this work you'll have to reside with them and have the car registered in their name.

7. Use the public transport system anytime possible. The more you are behind wheels, the greater the probability that you'll make a claim in no distant time. Lower mileage reduces what you pay as insurance premium.

8. Your credit history shows a lot about you. A good number of insurance companies will believe that you are more conscientious and, consequently, a lower risk if you pay your bills in a timely manner.

9. You will reduce your car insurance rates in Florida if you obtain and compare quotes from insurance quotes sites. You'll realize savings if you visit just one quotes site. But, you will get more by visiting at least three. . This offers you a broader basis for doing more extensive comparisons thus increasing your chances of getting better quotes.

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Deciphering Your Car's VIN

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As an automobile owner, it can many times be helpful to determine when exactly your car was made, or where, or with what options or parts. Much and sometimes all of this info can be obtained from a number that is all over your car... its VIN. Every car manufactured since 1980 must be encoded with a unique VIN that provides a wealth of information about your car.

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Your VIN number can be found on many parts on your car, all with it displayed under the windshield on the lower left, under the hood, and in door jambs. Many manufacturers print it on every body panel. This is very helpful in determining whether you car is as marketed, whether it has had any body damage with replacement parts etc. To decipher the code, you will need to get your VIN, and break it down as follows.

Digits 1-3: This is the Make and Model of your vehicle
Digits 4-8: This is used to determine features or sub-models of your specific model
Digit 9: This is a check digit that is used to determine if the other digits have been faked.
Digit 10: This is the model year of the vehicle. Note, this is not necessarily the year of manufacture
Digit 11: This shows where the model was assembled
Digits 12-17: This is essentially the serial number, or chassis number for the model. Each model produced by the manufacturer will have a unique sequential number.

Due to the ability to easily confuse letters and numbers, a VIN cannot include the letters I, O or Q.

Determining the Make, Year, and Chassis

The first digit digit of the make determines country of manufacture. 1 or 4 for USA, 2 for Canada, 3 for Mexico, W for Germany. The second digit is the manufacturer. A for Audi, B for BMW, D for Mercedes, V for Volkswagen, P for Porsche.

The next important piece to glean is the model year. This is found in digit 10. Starting in 1980, the letter A, for 81 letter B and so on. Remember that I, O, Q are not used. Year 2000 was letter Y, and in 2001, it started back over with a 1, 2002 was 2 etc. The model year 2010 starts it all back over with an A. Finally, you can refer to the digits 12-17 for chassis number. Many times manufacturers will notate part changes mid model year, and they will use the chassis number to designate the split.

For a further detailed breakdown of your vehicles VIN, I highly recommend checking out the Wikipedia page on VIN. Just go to Wikipedia, and search on VIN. It does into detail on all manufacturers, detailed information on the calculation of the check digits, detailed charts on the years, manufacturers codes etc. Hopefully you found this article helpful as a high level overview of your vehicles VIN.

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Mark's Duck House - Falls Church, VA

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Ah dim sum. I don't get to have it often because the bf doesn't like small dishes...pshhh! Well that's what friends are for! One of my friends took me to Mark's Duck House - her favorite spot for Sunday dim sum. The restaurant has been around for over 20 years serving Hong Kong-style cuisine. As their name suggests, they are known for their Peking Duck. However, we didn't get a chance to try it.
Located in a shopping center, there is plenty of free parking, but it can get crowded.

This place is smaller than other restaurants that offer dim sum, so it was PACKED! We took a number when we got through the crowd waiting by the door.

They offered many of the same dishes I'm used to seeing as well as some different items. Sorry guys, but I don't have prices for any of these items because they were in Chinese. All dishes are between $2.50 - $7.50 though.

1. Pan-Fried Chives Dumpling - Out of all the dumplings, this was my favorite.
2. Shrimp and Pork Dumpling (Shiu Mai)
3. Shrimp and Pork Dumpling
4. Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gao)

5. Fried Taro Dumpling - One of my favorite dishes when I have dim sum.
6. Shrimp Noodle Crepe - Best noodle crepe I've tried.
7. Lemongrass and Ginger Oyster - Oyster by itself was the size of my palm.
8. Stuffed Crab Claw - I broke my chopstick trying to cut this. It was massive!
Service was very fast with the carts, they constantly filled our water glasses, replaced my broken chopstick and reminded me that I forgot my leftovers. I thought they were great! Food was on point. Now I just need more dim sum buddies!

6184 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 532-2125
marksduckhouse.com
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Bobby's Burger Palace - College Park, MD

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What a storm! I hope everyone is safe because Sandy was quite destructive, but thankfully our part of Rockville wasn't affected much. Just a few hours without power.

So we haven't started our 'wedding' diet yet, so I'll just continue to write about fattie places like Bobby's Burger Palace. The Fi (I guess that's his new name? Let's test it out.) visited the University of Maryland location. We met at UMCP, and things have changed. We never had nice buildings and restaurants like this when we were there! I'm not that bitter though...

The name is self-explanatory - they serve burgers. Gourmet ones created by Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay to be exact. The interior is bright with warm lighting. It's filled with bar seating/communal tables and very comfortable chairs that spin! It's a casual place where you order/pay at a register, they give you a number, and they bring food out to wherever you are sitting. 

Many of the burgers are named after cities and characterized by a food that represents them. For example: The Fi ordered The Philadelphia Burger is topped with Provolone Cheese, Griddled Onions and Hot Peppers ($7.75). He thought it was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. 

If you're not in the mood for a burger, they offer sandwiches, salads, sides, milkshakes and other beverages. Also, if you don't eat beef, you can substitute the beef patty with turkey or chicken breast.

I wanted a flavor explosion so I ordered the Bobby Blue Burger with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato $7.75), and it wasn't as pungent as I was hoping. Again, it was an ok burger, but nothing particularly special. Ray's Hell Burger's equivalent is much better.

I love Sweet Potato Fries ($3) and these came with a Honey Mustard Horseradish Sauce which was awesome.


If you like dipping sauces, they have a variety including Jalapeño Hot Sauce, Chipotle Ketchup, Burger Sauce, and Barbecue. Sadly none of them really stuck out for me.Overall, we weren't wowed. So if we were visiting our Alma Matar again, we'd probably stop by Cluck U. However, I will say their service was impressive. We weren't there for long, but 3 different times someone would check on us. Pretty nice!

8150 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
240-542-4702
www.bobbysburgerpalace.com
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