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While using spy gadgets can help you learn vital information
and can help you protect yourself by helping you employ counter
surveillance measures, there is more to them than these serious
functions. There are plenty of ways to use spy gadgets to have a
little innocent fun and pull pranks on your friends. But, before
you use spy equipment for laughs, it is important to make sure
that you are only using it on friends who appreciate a good
joke. Otherwise you may find yourself subject to charges in
civil or criminal court associated with invasion of privacy.
Also, before using spy gadgets to have a good time you need to
make sure that the spy equipment itself is legal. After all,
some spy gear is not legal in every state or country. You want
to make sure that what you are using is not illegal. It is
important to make sure that you are not breaking the law when
you purchase these items, even when you intend to use them only
in fun. However, there are plenty of goofy spy gadgets that can
be purchased without you having to worry about the legal
implications. Most spy gadgets of this nature are gag gadgets
that are meant to be funny. Silly disguises and bugs and devices
that allow you to jump into telephone conversations at will. It
can be very fun to interrupt a phone conversation between two
friends and break in with a joke or some silliness. But you
should be careful not to interrupt something that is serious or
that is really private. Other than that, it can be a really fun
to use spy gadgets to have a little fun with your friends. Spy
gadgets are both useful and fun. There is no reason to be all
seriousness all the time. You can have fun with spy equipment as
well. However, the other thing you have to be careful of is to
not ruin sensitive equipment. While some people use their spy
gear for fun on top of serious professional uses, others get
only inexpensive gear for their jokes. After all, if you
accidentally destroy an expensive piece of equipment that you
use for counter surveillance or for investigations, then you can
lose a great deal of money with the improper use of spy gadgets.
(c) 2005 Copyright www.spyassociates.com. This article is about:
Spy Gadgets.

Sometimes, your doctor will say things that you might not agree with. His diagnosis might sound like it doesn’t incorporate all of your symptoms, or you may think that he is not treating the whole disease. How do you handle that situation? That’s when you get a second opinion. So how do you find the doctor and how do you approach this practice?

The first step is to talk with your therapist and see if he or she has another doctor whom they recommend. If they do, then that is the route you go, making an appointment there. Otherwise, you can ask your primary care physician if they have any psychiatrists whom they recommend. Or you can ask your psychiatrist, telling the doctor why you want a second opinion.

When you go to see the other psychiatrist, you will need to give them back-story as well as the diagnosis given by the original psychiatrist. Tell this doctor that you are looking for a second opinion. Tell him or her why. Detail what you think is being missed, or what your problem with the original diagnosis is. Then see what the new doctor thinks. If the diagnosis is different, ask for the two doctors to confer. Otherwise, you should feel at ease that you are getting the best treatment for your symptoms.

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Here’s a Ferringo’s-eye view of Week 3 in the National Football League:

New England at Pittsburgh (-3)
Once again, the Patriots are involved in the Game of the Week. They’re dogs entering the Steel City, and are going up against the best team in football right now. Ben Roethlisberger has a ridiculous 153.6 passer rating, which is nearly perfect. He’s also 16-1 as a starter, which is nearly perfect and is looking to avenge the only loss of his pro career - a 41-27 blowout at the hands of the Pats in the AFC Title Game last January.

Pittsburgh is once again the top running team in the league, bruising its way to 170.5 yards per game (without their two best runners) and 4.7 yards per carry. The Steelers also rank fourth on defense, but are just 17th against the run. The Patriots, on the other hand, are only averaging 2.4 yards per carry, and they are the 12th-ranked defense in the NFL. In two games, they’ve yielded 23.5 points a game.

Per usual, Tom Brady will be the key to any upset chance that New England has. Brady’s shoulder is officially listed as probable, and he’ll be looking to avenge his poor performance (69.3 rating) against Carolina last week. That rating was the 17th worst of his 73 starts (in which he is 58-15). However, he’s 10-4 in games following his previous 14 losses and has posted a passer rating close to 95 in those games.

Cincinnati (-3) at Chicago
The Pats and Steelers may be the Game of the Week, but I really think that this is the most intriguing matchup of Week 3. It pits two young, up-and-coming teams - one with a high-powered offense and one with a hard-hitting defense - each trying to make a name for itself among the top teams in their respective conferences.

In this corner, Cincinnati has been the “Best Team That Nobody is Talking About” thus far by demolishing Cleveland and Minnesota. The Bengals and their Big Three - Carson Palmer, Chad Johnson and Rudi Johnson - have led Cincy to the No. 1 offense in the league. They are averaging 462 yards per game, with 157 coming on the ground and 305 through the air. Palmer has been lights out (five TD’s and a 107.8 rating), and is being backed by a defense that has already forced a ridiculous 10 takeaways.

And in this corner, Chicago has been the “Best Team that Everyone Forgot Existed” until they posted a 32-point win last week over the Lions. The Bears have gone back to their roots - run the ball (114 ypg, 4.1 ypc) and playing good defense (7th overall). This is a big spot for a team that’s on the verge of having some confidence. If they can defend their turf they enter their bye week on a 2-1 roll with putrid Cleveland waiting on the other side.

But a win is far from given. Kyle Orton played well for Chicago last weekend (translation: no turnovers) and will again have to protect the ball against the Bengals.

Atlanta at Buffalo (2.5)
There are certainly quarterback issues for both of these teams. Mike Vick is listed as questionable this weekend with a sore hamstring, and J.P. Losman is unofficially questionable after getting benched last week for one drive against Tampa Bay. I would put Vick at about 85 percent to play. Also, Losman will again seize the reigns for Buffalo, and don’t be surprised to see Mike Mularkey dig into his bag-of-tricks and pull out some gimmicks this weekend.

This game will be a slugfest. Atlanta is fifth in the league in rushing (157 ypg, 4.6 ypc) and Buffalo is 15th (100 ypg, 3.8 ypc). The Bills are second in the league in total defense, but are just 30th in rushing after getting rolled by Tampa Bay (191 rush yards) last Sunday. Atlanta, on the other hand, will most likely be without cornerback/kick returner Allen Rossum and defensive end Brady Smith, who are two key cogs. Rossum is particularly important because the Falcons are already without corner Kevin Mathis - leaving the secondary very vulnerable.

New York Giants at San Diego (-5.5)
I hope Eli brings his ear plugs. This will be Manning’s first appearance in San Diego, the city that drafted him first overall in 2004 even though he said he wanted nothing to do with that organization. Also, Manning and the 2-0 G-Men will be rolling into the den of a team that, at 0-2, is desperate for a win.

Yes, the Giants are 2-0. But they are the fraudulent kind of undefeated. They tooled on the Cardinals (who doesn’t?) and then topped an emotionally spent Saints club in a “road” game in Jersey. They have scored 69 points so far. Pretty impressive, right? But they’re 26th in total offense and have run the second fewest plays (104) in the league. They’ve mostly been the beneficiary of special teams flukes and turnovers. Defensively, they’re allowed 370 yards per contest.

San Diego, on the other hand, is playing well until it matters. Drew Brees and Co. were on their way to a crucial road win over Denver last weekend until Drew Brees threw a horrible INT that Champ Bailey returned for a touchdown. The week before, they had benched Antonio Gates and decided to give LaDainian Tomlinson only two touches in the fourth quarter of a four-point loss to Dallas. It’s tough to have must-win games in September, but this is pretty close for the Bolts.

FREE PICK (YTD 0-1): This week I like Indianapolis to cover the 13.5 against the Browns. In 2004 the Colts had one of the Greatest Offenses Football Has Ever Seen. But over their last three games - dating back to the playoff loss in Foxboro - they’ve managed just 12 points per contest. I’m looking for them to break out in a big way at home against a Cleveland team that’s 30th in the NFL against the pass. Also, I think the Brownies are due for a letdown after a tough road win in Lambeau last Sunday.

1) Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) - It’s really tough to be picky about a team that’s looked so good, but they are allowing the opposition to convert 48 percent of their third downs.
2) Indianapolis Colts (2-0) - This team has the purposeful look of a group on a Mission. It hasn’t been smoke and mirrors, but good ol’ fashioned toughness. Let’s see if they can sustain it.
3) New England Patriots (1-1) - This game at Pittsburgh is part of their Murderer’s Row schedule that has them hosting San Diego, at Atlanta, at Denver, bye, hosting Buffalo and hosting Indianapolis. But hey, according to every guffawing columnist across the country they’re the Best Team Ever so it shouldn’t matter, right?
4) Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) - The Bengals made one of the largest jumps from last week’s Power Rankings (up eight slots from 12). But memo to Chad Johnson: don’t call out Mike Brown (just ask Marcus Pollard). I hope my Bears knocks these guys back into the Dave Shula Days.
5) Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) - Despite their off-field issues, they already have a division road win and are averaging 161.5 yards per game on the ground. However, they are just 1-4 ATS in Denver, where they play on Monday.
6) Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) - McNabb and Owens share the cover on this week’s Sports Illustrated. I don’t buy the love fest. It’s easy to get along when you’re up 42-3 at home, but let’s see what happens when they’re in a tough spot.
7) Carolina Panthers (1-1) - Peter King said that Brees’ interception against the Broncos last week was one of the worst he’s ever seen. My vote goes to Jake Delhomme’s toss to New England’s Mike Vrabel, who returned it for a TD.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1) - Losing safety Donovin Darius for the year is a huge blow. Also, Byron Leftwich is on his way to becoming the next Steve McNair - doesn’t practice due to injury then steps up and plays/leads his team on Sunday.
9) Atlanta Falcons (1-1) - Backup QB Matt Schaub has been an All-World Preseason player the last two years, and there are actually some rednecks in Georgia that would love to see him get his own shot. Those same folks have an IQ lower than Vick’s passer rating of 73.4. Atlanta is 2-11 in games that Vick hasn’t started in the last three years.
10) Washington Redskins (2-0) - I really didn’t think Mark Brunell could still throw it that far. I guess Roy Williams didn’t think so either.
11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) - They’ve only faced 32 rushing attempts in two games, but the Bucs defense is giving up only 40 yards per game on the ground and 2.5 yards per carry.
12) Dallas Cowboys (1-1) - Blame that loss on whichever linebacker that was that got juked by a 57-year-old Brunell on that 3rd-and-27 scramble.
13) Buffalo Bills (1-1) - Bills fans, this is what you get with a first-year QB. Trust me, I know. I’d be more worried about Willis McGahee dancing in the holes.
14) Seattle Seahawks (1-1) - Seattle is that quiet, shifty guy in the corner booth of the bar. He seems unassuming, but you keep looking over your shoulder because you don’t know if he’s going to snap and kill everyone or just get blasted and stumble home.
15) Chicago Bears (1-1) - Brian Urlacher has 15 solo tackles and three sacks in two games. Now where are all those ass-clowns that said he was overrated? Also, linebacker Lance Briggs has just been wrecking people.
16) Denver Broncos (1-1) - Remember how everyone ripped on them for picking up the Browns front four (worst in the league against the run in ‘04)? Well, Denver is currently 22nd against the rush (115 ypg) with K.C. rolling into town.
17) New York Giants (2-0) - If they go on the road and beat San Diego I still won’t jump on the bandwagon - but I’ll be very, very impressed.
18) New Orleans Saints (1-1) - After what they’ve been through and where they’ve been through over the last month (Oakland to Texas to Carolina to New York and now to Minnesota) Jim Haslett has a right to vent. That team just looked worn out in the fourth quarter of that MNF game.
19) New York Jets (1-1) - The good news is that Curtis Martin didn’t tear any knee ligaments (MRI was negative). The bad news is that safety Erik Coleman just had thumb surgery and may not be available.

20) Detroit Lions (1-1) - Monday, Steve Mariucci says that the team has no interest in ex-Buc Shaun King. Tuesday, King and Jeff George worked out for the Lions. Tick-tock, Joey Harrington. Tick-tock.
21) San Diego Chargers (0-2) - This isn’t a bad team at all. However they’ve absolutely given away two games already. Ah, Marty Ball.

22) St. Louis Rams (1-1) - I still don’t think they’re running the ball enough. However, they are third in the league in offensive time of possession (34:07 per game).
23) Oakland Raiders (0-2) - Despite playing two of the best rushing teams in the NFL, the Raiders D is giving up a paltry 3.0 yards per carry. However, they need to start pressuring quarterbacks. Their two sacks are tied for worst in the league.
24) Tennessee Titans (1-1) - Their win over Baltimore last week wasn’t a fluke from the standpoint that while they don’t have the depth to compete this season, they certainly have the talent to jump up and bite an unsuspecting team.
23) Baltimore Ravens (0-2) - Right now their run-pass ratio is almost 3-to-1, but not the way you’d expect. So far they’ve thrown 95 passes to go with only 34 rushes. Unreal.
26) Miami (1-1) - People are already calling Ronnie Brown (34 attempts, 94 yards, 0 TD’s) a bust because he’s not putting up the numbers that Cadillac Williams (54-276-2) is. I think it’s way too early to be making those claims.
27) Minnesota Vikings (0-2) - Just a thought, but maybe it’s not Randy Moss that they miss the most. Maybe it’s former offensive coordinator Scott Linehan (now in Miami).
28) Cleveland Browns (1-1) - As bad as the Packers were, any time you go into Green Bay and get a win it’s an accomplishment.
29) San Francisco 49ers (1-1) - They lost by 39 points, but I had to move them up one slot this week because the teams behind them looked that awful.
30) Arizona Cardinals (0-2) - Kurt Warner got sacked five times last week and was hit six others. If they can’t get the running game going - Marcel Shipp will start this weekend - then they’re going to get Warner killed. Their run-pass ratio is 37 rushes to 98 passes. Not good.
31) Green Bay Packers (0-2) - Wow. This team is a total mess, on all fronts, and shows no signs of improving. They just don’t have the talent on either side of the ball.
32) Houston Texans (0-2) - Jason Babin and Philip Buchanon - a tandem whom the Texans traded a combined five first-day draft picks for the rights to - have both been benched.

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If, like many Americans, you’re holding off on buying an HD Radio because you’re not sure there are any stations broadcasting in HD Radio technology, you could stop holding off.

There are already more than 500 stations across the U.S. broadcasting in HD Radio technology and more are adding the technology every day.

This is not limited to just major markets, either. For example, here in Colorado, there are stations broadcasting in HD Radio technology in Colorado Springs. And Ft. Collins. Albuquerque has seven stations broadcasting HD radio signals, and both Memphis and Nashville, TN have HD technology licensed stations.

Naturally, the major markets such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, San Francisco, Seattle, and St. Louis all have numerous stations broadcasting HD Radio. Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Miami do too. In fact, it’s almost impossible to find a city with a population of more than 200,000 that does not have at least a couple of HD radio stations.

How about HD AM stations?

While many of these stations are HD FM, there are also a number of HD AM stations. For example, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver/Boulder, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, and Minneapolis-St. Paul have HD AM stations, as do Albany-Schenectady-Troy, San Diego and San Antonio.

What’s the advantage of HD AM stations. It’s that HD enables AM stations to sound as clear and static-free as conventional FM stations. So, if you’re a talk radio fan, you would be able to hear your favorite programs with the same clarity and fidelity as if they were broadcasting in FM.

The future also looks very bright for HD Radio. The big broadcast corporations such as Infinity and Clear Channel have pledged their support of HD Radio. Plus, HD radio is being pushed by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) which has announced an agreement that will accelerate the conversion of over 800 PBS AM and FM stations to iBiquity’s digital HD Radio broadcasting.

Just as important, iBiquity recently announced that is has signed agreements with four, new China-based manufacturers to produce low-cost HD radios.

To learn more about this amazing new technology, just go my Web site, http://www.hd-radio-home.com, to get all the buzz. Douglas Hanna is a retired marketing executive, a long-time radio fan, and the author of numerous articles on HD radio and family finances.

BROOKLYN, NY - It was discovered, last Monday, that a tree has
grown in Brooklyn, NY. Amazed residents stared dumbfounded at
the three-year-old sapling. Two girls discovered the North
American Honey Birch (Honeyus Bircheus) on the way to school.

“At first I thought, like, it was just a tall weed,” Melissa
Hanes, 15, said, “then I, like, looked closer and I realized it
looked kinda, like, similar to a tree.” She explained they had
just learnt about trees in social studies class. They were
learning about different aspects of other cultures.

Her classmate, and fellow discoverer, Jessica Pone, 15,
observed, “When Mrs.Salisky spoke about these really tall plants
nobody believed her. We all thought it was a joke, like if she
had said that, like, all GAP stores were closing down. It was
just that unbelievable!”

They called the New York City Park’s Department. The whole
department came down to marvel at the site.

“Sure we’ve seen trees in Queens and Staten Island, but in
Brooklyn?” exclaimed Richard Seer, deputy commissioner of the
Park’s Department. “We are petitioning that the site be declared
a historical landmark.” Although this is generally given to
historically significant sites, he believes that City Hall will
overlook that requirement for this special discovery. Copyright
2005 Cy Yablonsky. Cy Yablonsky is an Associate Realtor with
Othello Realty, you can visit Othello Realty at
http://www.OthelloRealty.com. Feel free to reprint this article
but you must include this paragraph and all links must be live
and working, no changes can be made.

Propertycasting is the commercial application of podcasting for the real estate industry. Propertycasting involves the distribution and publishing of audio and video feeds, that offer real estate information delivered over the Internet, for on demand listening.

This is a new step in the evolution of on-demand real-esate information delivery, making it accessible, informative, useful and appealing. This mix presents the real estate industry with a very unique opportunity to reach its target audiences through this new medium. Those individuals, who are already seeking real estate information actively, will use RSS subscription technology built into each podcast feed, to receive information immediately as it is updated by the real estate firm. With one click of a button, a user can subscribe to a feed that may be interesting, and any related information that is ever updated to that feed will be automatically processed to their personal aggregator. An aggregator is able to subscribe to a feed, check for new content at user-determined intervals, and retrieve the content.

To take this process one step further, podcasting publishes each feed with the capability to be transferred to any portable audio or video device. So with the growth of the ipod and all the other portable media devices, you have the ability to grab propertycasts and place them on your portable player for listening or viewing. Most users attach their portable players to their computers daily or weekly, and once the player is attached they automatically receive the new propertycast updates.

Here is a sample of a propertycast:
http://whatiwantpodcasting.com/pods/video/PropertyCast_Large_Windows.wmv

The flexibility of this medium is what will drive the growth of propertycasting tremendously over the next few years. Currently the most useful application for real estate organizations worldwide, is complimenting already existing real estate web pages with audio and video feeds. These propertycasts detail important notices and information that may be prudent, along with a quick marketing pitch from a broker. These can be used for seasonal marketing activities, special events, or monthly updates.

For years and years, associates and brokers have been sending out property listing updates. These propertycasts can be inserted into your existing listing pages. Most firms have numerous web pages which deliver real estate information in text and pic format. By providing an audio or video link on that page it gives the user a different and much more effective format for receiving the information. This is also a great way to teach your existing users how to start utilizing propertycasting services.

The popularity of portable on demand information will grow even greater as wireless internet services continue to flourish across the country. These portable devices will no longer have to be connected to the internet; they will receive information wirelessly as it is updated. In addition, as cell phones and portable devices continue to merge together, the market grows larger.

For firms that have thousands of employees or brokers, the distribution of company information is very important, and once again this offers each institution a method of on-demand delivery which is convenient to all.

There are numerous uses for propertycasting currently, and over the next few years it will explode in popularity. It is beneficial to institutions as well as the consumer, and it will be seen as a great tool in any real estate organizations’ operations.

Ryan Hoback is CEO of What I Want Podcasting.

They specialize in developing podcasts & nanocasts for a wide range of industries. Their development team guides each client through the process of creating podcasts that incorporate brand integration and deliver the target message through a positive visual & listening experience.

http://www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com

info@WhatIWantPodcasting.com

As I’m sure you can expect classic car insurance is provided to consumers that own classic cars, vehicles and sometimes even exotic cars. Typically this insurance is provided to folks that only on rare occasions drive their limited edition automobiles or cars. It is not intended for normal or daily driving. There are many differences in this type of insurance and in many cases the insurance coverage will be different for each individual seeking to have their classic car insured. The biggest difference will be based on the amount of miles that the classic auto is driven.

Most insurance companies will allow consumers seeking to insure their classic car the opportunity to drive their vehicle around 5000 miles a year. This affords the classic car enthusiast the opportunity to take some pleasure drives and also to drive their car to any local car shows they may want to showcase their vehicle in. They don’t allow normal daily driving for activities such as going to and from work, the store or school. In some cases they also won’t allow people to drive their cars to have work performed on their vehicle. Naturally, if you’re looking to insure your classic car then you will want to purchase the type of insurance that is best suited to your own unique needs and desires.

Classic car insurance carries some strict restrictions on how you store your classic or exotic automobile. Cars of this nature must be stored in a garage that completely surrounds the car and is always locked. Be careful if you are having any restoration work performed on your car. When your classic car is stored at the auto restore shop it is not normally covered under your classic auto insurance policy. Always read your contract carefully (especially any fine print) in order to see what exactly is and isn’t covered under your classic car insurance plan.

There are several classic car insurance companies to choose from. In order to find the best provider of classic auto insurance you will need to be prepared to perform some minor research. Once you have found a classic car insurance provider expect that they will want to have your classic auto appraised in order to get an estimate of it’s worth. This is especially important in the even that your vehicle or classic auto should be damaged or destroyed.

Finally, don’t forget that in order to find the best classic car auto insurance policy you will need to be patient. After all, you want the best possible insurance coverage at the lowest possible price while still feeling that you have more then enough insurance for your classic car or auto.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Top Auto Insurance Providers. A website that specializes in providing auto insurance advice to include easy ways to find cheaper classic car auto insurance that you can research in your pajamas from the comfort of your own home.

In several previous articles I mentioned my having downloaded and installed the fantastic PHPBB open source forum. I shared with readers the lengthy and tedious process of selecting the right mirror, downloading the files to my computer, and following all the long, drawn out, and complicated set up steps. Fortunately, what was once a procedure that took the better part of a day can now take 30 minutes or less to complete! Let’s take a look how you can shorten the entire set up process and start benefiting from this free, popular program.

When I set up my first two PHPBB forums in June 2005, I did so under duress. Just days earlier, my then message board host – EZBoard – had their entire system shut down by hackers. Or so they claimed. My two popular sites, the Aviation Employment Board and the Corporate Flight Attendant Community were left in the dark as EZBoard’s system rendered the sites virtually inoperable. With a repair promised, but several weeks away, I decided that I needed to quickly move away from EZBoard and over to a forum where I could exercise full control. Enter PHPBB.

Because I needed to use a cumbersome EZBoard converter file to transfer threads over to the new site, I had to take the long way of setting up my new forums. Indeed, the converter file was imperfect and quite a number of threads never made the transition. Still, when all was said and done, the new forums were light years ahead of EZBoard.

Since setting up my first two forums, I had to set up a third forum for a customer. This time, I chose the quick route by setting up the forum through my web hosting company. As is the practice of some web hosts, fully set up forums are available for your downloading. Simply select a web host offering this feature, establish your database with them [usually MySQL], and download the files. Within minutes, a fully usable forum will be established on your site and all you have to do is set up the forum parameters and then you are ready to go.

PHPBB is a terrific forum, one that doesn’t charge set up fees or an annual license charge [unlike vBulletin] and is certain to help you make your site a success. Download PHPBB today to get started on building your online community!

Copyright 2006 – For additional information regarding Matt Keegan, The Article Writer, please visit his blog for wit, quips, and freelance writing tips.

The Chevrolet Camaro was a compact car introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition for the Ford Mustang.

Although it was technically a compact (by the standards of the time), the Camaro, like the entire class of Mustang competitiors, was soon known as a pony car.

Though the car’s name was contrived with no meaning, General Motors researchers found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for “friend” or “companion.” Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other definitions, including “a shrimp-like creature” and an arcane term for “loose bowels”! In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named “Panther”.

Four distinct generations of the car were produced.

Generation 1

1967

Sharing mechanicals with the upcoming 1968 Chevrolet Nova, the Camaro featured unibody structure. Chevrolet offered the car in only two body styles, a coupe and convertible. Almost 80 factory and 40 dealer options including three main packages were avaible.

* RS Package included many cosmetic changes such as RS badging, hidden headlights, blacked out grill, revised taillights and interior trims.

* SS Package included modified 5.7 L (350 in³) V8 engine (first 350 in³ engine ever offered by Chevrolet), also L35 396 in³ “big block” was avaible. SS featured non-functional air inlets on the hood, special striping and blacked out grill. It was possible to order both - RS and SS packages to receive RS/SS Camaro. In 1967 Camaro RS/SS Convertible Camaro with 396 in³ engine paced the Indianapolis 500 race.

* Z28 option code was introduced in 1966. This option package wasn’t mentioned in any sales literature so was unknown by most of the buyers. The only way to order Z28 package was to order base Camaro with Z28 option, front disc brakes, power steering and Muncie 4-speed transmission.

Z28 package featured unique 302 in³ “small block” engine, designed specifically to compete in the Club of America Trans Am racing series (which required engines smaller than 305 in³ and public availablity of the car).

Advertised power of this engine was listed at 290 hp (216 kW) while actual dyno readings rated it at 360 to 400 hp (269 to 298 kW). Z28 also came with upgraded suspension and racing stripes on the hood. It was possible to combine Z28 package with RS package. Only 602 Z28’s were sold.

Generation 2

The larger second-generation Camaro featured an all-new sleek body and improved suspension. The 1970-1/2 Camaro debuted as a 2+2 coupe; no convertible was offered and would not appear again until well into the third generation.

Most of the engine and drivetrain components were carried over from 1969 with the exception of the 230 in³ (3.8 L) six cylinder — the base engine was now the 250 in³ (4.1 L) six rated at 155 hp (116 kW).

The top performing motor was a L-78 396 in³ (6.5 L) V8 rated at 375 hp (280 kW). (Starting in 1970, the 396 in³ big block V8’s actually displaced 402 in³ (6.6 L), yet Chevrolet chose to retain the 396 badging.) Two 454 in³ (7.4 L) engines - the LS-6 and LS-7 - were listed on early specification sheets but never made it into production.

Besides the base model, buyers could select the “Rally Sport” option with a distinctive front nose and bumper, a “Super Sport” package, and the “Z-28 Special Performance Package” featuring a new high-performance 360 hp (268 kW) 350 in³ (5.7 L) cid V8.
1972

The 1972 Camaro suffered two major setbacks. A UAW strike at a GM assembly plant in Ohio disrupted production for 174 days, and 1100 Camaros had to be scrapped because they did not meet 1973 Federal bumper safety standards.

Some at GM seriously considered dropping the Camaro and Firebird altogether, while others were convinced the models remained marketable. The latter group eventually convinced those in favor of dropping the F Cars to reconsider, and Chevrolet would go on to produce 68,656 Camaros in 1972, the lowest production numbers for any model year.

Generation 3

1982

The 1982 model introduced the first Camaros with factory fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmissions (three-speed on the earlier models), five-speed manual transmissions (four-speed manual transmissions in 1982, and some 83-84 models), 15 or 16-inch rims, hatchback body style, and even a four-cylinder engine for a brief period (due to concerns over fuel economy).

The Camaro Z28 was Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year for 1982.

1985

In 1985 Chevrolet introduced a new Camaro model - the famous IROC-Z, called after popular racing series. IROC-Z Camaro featured upgraded suspension, special decal package and Tuned Port Injection system taken from the Chevrolet_Corvette Third generation Camaros also had a suspension system that was more capable in corners than the previous generation.

The Camaro IROC-Z was on Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list for 1985.

Engines

* 1978-1981 5.7 L (350 in³) Small-Block V8

* 1982-1985 2.5 L (151 in³) Iron Duke L4

* 1982-1984 2.8 L (173 in³) LC1 V6

* 1985-1989 2.8 L (173 in³) LB8 V6

* 1990-1992 3.1 L (191 in³) 60 Gen II V6

* 1982-1992 5.0 L (305 in³) Small-Block V8

* 1985-1992 5.7 L (350 in³) Small-Block V8

Generation 4

1993

1993 began the fourth and last generation of Camaros, lasting through the 2002 model year. Production of the fourth and final generation was moved from GM’s Van Nuys, California assembly plant to one in Ste. Therese, Quebec in 1993.

Though the car would no longer be produced in the US, the new design which incorporated lightweight plastic body panels over a steel space frame, and a better suspension, further improved upon the Camaro line.

From 1993 to 1997 the Camaro was available with the LT-1 engine, the same Generation II small block V8 used in the Corvette, although in slightly de-tuned form.

In 1996, the long-discontinued “SS” option was resurrected and in 1998, the all-new LS-1 engine Generation III small block was offered on the SS and Z28 Camaros, marking the end of the Generation I small block V8 that had its roots in Chevrolet’s 265 in³ engine of 1955. Unfortunately, sales were below expectations, and production of the Camaro ceased in 2002.
1998

1998 saw a new head light design for the Camaro. The new design removed the previous recessed-light design present in the 1982-1997 Camaros. The faux air intakes on the hood were also eliminated. In addition the LT1 engine was removed and instead an LS1 in its place.
Engines

* 1993-1995 3.4 L (208 in³) 60 Gen III V6

* 1995-2002 3.8 L (231 in³) 3800 Series II V6

* 1993-1997 5.7 L (350 in³) LT1 V8

* 1998-2002 5.7 L (350 in³) LS1 V8

2002

2002 marked the last year of the Chevrolet Camaro and was also the 35th anniversary for the Camaro. This milestone was celebrated with a special anniversary car modified from the factory by SLP. The anniversary package was only available on the SS (Super Sport).

Engine modifications were available in addition to the 325 hp (242 kW) engine which all Super Sports produce. Silver racing stripes down the hood and trunk lid made the car more noticeable than ever—especially against the Bright Rally Red paint (the only color available with the anniversary package).

The car also had the slogan attached to it “Leave a Lasting ImpreSSion” and had the logo embroidered in the seats. The car was only available as a convertible or with T-Tops. 3,000 Camaros with the anniversary package were produced for the United States and 152 for Canada.

Though production Camaros were never as fast as the flagship Corvette, the car cost less than half as much and was easily modified. If its frequent inclusion in automotive enthusiast magazines is any indication, the Chevy Camaro is one of the most popular cars for modification in the automotive history.

Throughout its history, the Camaro shared its internal body and major components with a sister car - the Pontiac Firebird.

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In spite of all our planning and preparation, unexpected challenges are certain to arise. The bumps in the road are unavoidable, but you’ll never get to your destination if you aren’t willing to drive over them. The difference between catastrophe and triumph lies in whether or not you’re buckled up, prepared and willing to weather the storm. If you’re ready, those bumps will become stepping-stones. Even though you had to endure some discomfort along the way, you’ll ultimately end up on higher and better ground. Sometimes we find ourselves surrounded by people who seem to work the same amount we do, or even less, and they still get better results. Drives you crazy, doesn’t it?

The key thing to realize is that working harder is not necessarily the same thing as working smarter. How do you work smarter? You need to have the right tools at your disposal. Consider any professional who uses tools for a living. Having the right tool available makes the job easier. Suppose you had to cut down a tree, but you had to do it with a pocketknife. Eventually the job would get done, but what if you had an axe or a chainsaw instead? The same job would get done better and faster—two factors we would all appreciate more of in whatever our jobs may be. Sometimes, when using a new tool for the first time, we need some special training. Then we need practice. Finally, repeated practice will lead to seasoned experience.

Acquiring the Exponential Factor can be compared to training and exercising to get your body in shape when you haven’t followed an exercise routine in years, or ever in your life. There may be some pain and discomfort in the beginning stages, but if you keep at it, it starts to feel good. You are being stretched and pulled out of your comfort zone, but in the end, it’s definitely worth it.

My early mentor Jim Rohn taught me two important lessons. The first thing he said was: “Do you want to spend a day at the beach or own a piece of the beach?” Sure, this next step toward exponential success will take some energy and effort. Will it be worth it? No question about it. You have to do things you don’t want to do to be able not to do the things you don’t want to do. In other words, if you pay the price now, you can do whatever you want in the future. The second thing Jim said was: “For things to change, you must change, and for things to get better, you must get better. To change your life, your income, your relationships, you need to change you. We find the biggest challenge to our success in our mindset. Ironic how this is the very thing most people work on last. I’ll admit I was in the same boat. I would go to the seminars, read the books and listen to the tapes. I would listen to successful people talk about vision, goal setting, mental programming and attitude and say, “Yeah, yeah, whatever, just give me the tools.”

Hello—those things are the most important tools. When I finally realized that if every millionaire I listened to and every success book I read talked about these important principles, I better do them. When I realized this important truth, my life and my income changed. Then in a flash, it came to me. The universe will not reward you physically until you believe in it mentally. It is the mindset that matters and which is the biggest obstacle to your success and happiness.

You understand now how all this changing and growing is a process. But how much change is necessary? How much growth is required? The answer is: as much as possible. Have you ever noticed how every life form on Earth except human beings seems to strive to reach its maximum potential? How tall will a tree grow? It will grow as tall as it possibly can in its given environment. Part of the problem in our tendency to underachieve, ironically, is that we, as human beings, actually possess the ability to make choices. Some of us will choose to excel; others of us will be content with the status quo.
Sure, desire is innate, but action is not. Jonathon Winters once said, “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.” Are you swimming, treading water or watching from the shore?

People want improved circumstances without an improved self. They want victory without paying the price. The problem is, one really can’t happen without the other. Any improvements that have not generated from an improved self are, at best, superficial and short-lived. If you want to change your future, you have to change yourself. Have you ever reflected on the fact that there are countless numbers of people who could have been phenomenal as leaders of the most powerful countries in the world, or who could have been brilliant leaders of the world’s greatest businesses, or who could have invented technologies that might have forever altered the course of humankind? They could have, but they didn’t. Someone else did. Thomas Edison wisely pointed out, “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” Why not be the one who stretches to reach your greatest potential?

The Exponential Success Roadmap

Part of your discovery will be making this self-mastery journey a natural process.

It will still be challenging, but you need to expand your comfort zone. The journey to success starts with belief, proven principles and a burning desire to change. A lot of it will boil down to how your mind is programmed and whether you have given yourself permission to win. Let’s revisit the good old days of sitting in math class. Take the mathematical operation 4 + 4, for example. The answer is 8, right? What if we keep the same numbers, however, but change the operation—say, 4 x 4. The answer is 16—the same two numbers with a different operator yield twice the results. Now think about 4 to the fourth power, or 256. Again, same numbers but the resulting figure is exponentially greater than the one we started with. This is what I mean when I talk about the Exponential Factor. Using the same raw material—you—we can create massive success just by thinking about and approaching things differently. By changing your outlook and the way you operate, you can exact profound change.

Andre Maurois imparted the now-famous anecdote: “If you create an act, you create a habit. If you create a habit, you create a character. If you create a character, you create a destiny.” Small things usually do make the biggest differences. That’s just working smarter, not harder.

We know that it is not about working twice as hard. For example, Olympic champion Peter Vidmar used to always be the last gymnast to leave the gym. Surrounded by many very gifted athletes, he felt that he didn’t have the natural talent that some of his competitors did. He knew that he couldn’t practice or work out twice as hard as they did.

Hour for hour, he gave it just as much as they did. He made one minor adjustment, however, and it paid off with big dividends. He always just added on another fifteen minutes or so to each workout after everyone else had left the gym. When he went on to win a gold medal over those he felt were more innately gifted, he attributed the extra fifteen-minute workouts as being a key to his success.

With the steps and formulas outlined in this manual, I’ll show you how you can have the Exponential Factor. The result will be exponential success with no limits. Some people are satisfied with minor successes throughout their lives. Adding to their lives a little at a time is good enough. Others want to multiply the joy they have and the goals they want to accomplish. Then there are those who demand the most from life and want to achieve success exponentially. Just remember, it starts with how you look at it. It’s the same basic building blocks, but exponential success just has a better plan and execution.

The Process (Not the Quick Fix)

Acquiring the Exponential Factor will not happen overnight. Compare it to some common events we encounter in our lives. We put on weight over the years, but then we want to lose it overnight. We spend years getting deeper and deeper into debt, but we want to become financially independent overnight. We decide we want to run that marathon—when it’s only a month a way. We want to ace that exam, but we only allow ourselves an hour to cram all the material. We start thinking about retirement when it looms only five years out on the horizon. There are many examples of things we want to attain in the shortest amount of time possible and with the least effort possible, but it rarely happens that way. Exponential success is a process and not a quick fix. Progress comes in steps and the foundation first has to be laid.

I mentioned earlier that we want to make this a natural process. What do I mean by that, especially since new skills and new habits will initially feel unnatural? When you write a term paper, you research what the experts have said about the subject, you organize your data, you determine what is best going to support your thesis, and then through that process, you arrive at your own conclusion. As you observe, study and apply the skills and strategies used by successful people, you will learn to sift and sort, essentially “cutting and pasting” together your own roadmap that will lead you to the top. You are unique, your perception of success is unique and what you want to accomplish on your way to achieving that success is unique. You are destined for greatness. Your mission in life is to find and tap into that greatness. That’s why you need to customize a success plan according to your needs, talents, drive, personality, abilities, strengths and weaknesses. You can’t live “exponentially” by following someone else’s predetermined formula. Whose definition of success are you pursuing? Someone else’s roadmap might help you make progress in some areas and you may achieve some degree of success along the way, but the greatest successes and happiness will always escape you if you are throwing your heart and soul into fulfilling someone else’s definition of success.

Kurt W. Mortensen is one of America’s leading authorities on persuasion, motivation and influence. Kurt spent 15 years researching personal development and motivational psychology and is currently a professor on the university level. He offers his speaking, training, and consulting programs nationwide, helping thousands achieve unprecedented success in business and personal endeavors. Kurt is author of Maximum Influence a bestseller and is endorsed by Stephen R. Covey, Brian Tracy, Robert Allen, and Mark Victor Hansen. Go to http://www.prewealth.com/iq to find out where you rank in your ability to persuade or email askkurt@persuasioninsitute.com.