Cash for Clunkers does not benefit me

According to the dictionary.com, "clunker" means something worthless. But it also stated that "Klunker" means an old, worn out vehicle or machine, esp a car.

The US government came up with a program name "Car Allowance Rebate System" to boost up sales for the auto industry, therefor boost up the economy in the States. A very popular program that launched last Friday, July 24, the government willing to pay $1 billion dollars for car consumers to trade in their old vehicles for new vehicles. Consumers can receive between $3,500 to $4,500 depend on the mpg differences between the old vehicle and the new vehicles.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take advantage from this program as I am driving a gas saving (22 city/27 hwy) mpg 1997 Toyota Corolla. My husband thought he could trade in his nephew 1990 Toyota pickup truck for a new car, but we ran into several problems. First of all, the car does not own by me, insured by me or even registered by me. Then we found out that the car title is actually under my sister in law (my husband sister) name,, so how can I pay for the insurance and not actually bother my sister in law into this. Second of all, we then found out that his nephew car get overheated easily after running for a block.

To solve the first problem, we thought of co-owning the new car with my sister in law, then I can buy the insurance for the car under my name. Then we thought to tow the truck to a near by parking lot or plaza by the car dealer and have the truck run less than a block to prevent it get overheated.

With all the problem solved, I went to the Toyota car dealer to look for my new car that I wanted- 2010 Toyota Corolla S. We test drove the car and the salesman explained the features between the 2009 and the 2010. Then we went inside of the building to start talking about the price. Out of all problems that we never thought of when we asked one question from the salesman. My sister in law also wanted to trade in her white van for her son to get this benefit as well and the title of the white van is owned by my sister in law and her husband . So the question is can a person who has name on two titles can apply for two trades?

No, as soon as she apply for one of her vehicles for the program, she will automatically be disqualify for the second vehicle. This program is very limited that does not benefit many people. How if a couple co-own two cars? They can only trade in one car.

On the other hand, the funds still ran out with all the limited requirements within a week. I believe it is a record of speed selling. How many of the applicants can actually qualify for the program? It is possible for some of the car salesmen sell as much vehicle as possible to meet their status quote for the week even they don't care if their customers really getting the benefit from the program by selling with false information.

Well, many problems are raised, and I have no answer for them as I am not an expert for this. I hope that the government can continue with the program and benefit more people with looser restrictions.

Requirement:
The working vehicle made before 1984 that can runs under 18 mpg.
- own by you continuously for the pass 12 months.
- insured by you continuously for the pass 12 months.
- registered by you continuously for the pass 12 months.

* Any of the above requirements cannot even have a day without insurance in between, no late registration.

According to Yahoo Finance News, estimate of $96 billions is used by Wednesday July 29. But my nephew went to the car dealer found out that those funds are no longer available today (July 30, 2009).

For details about the program, please visit www.cars.gov.
To check if your old vehicle qualify for the trade? Please visit www.fueleconomy.gov.

Reference:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AP-sources-Govt-to-suspend-apf-3529110957.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=1&asset=&ccode=

Last night

I guess I haven't been going anywhere lately. I finally got to hang out with some friends last night. Since my work schedule is different than all my friends. I don't get to hang out with them that often unless I ask for PTO (paid time off).

We all went to Red Lounge on 144th & Maple for the first time, but I discovered that my sister Mariam have been there, cause the security recognized her. Anyway, it was a night place. There is a few private booth on the right side of the bar, it seem more of like a couple make out area. At first there were 5 of us, a little quiet and weird. Maybe because it's family. Tony, Ty and a girl came over and they get the party going. The music was a little too loud and made us hard to talk, so we all went out to the patio which was great for the smoker.

I had 2 of those x-rated with pineapple drinks and a half of something from my niece. She left early with my sister cause they both had to work the next morning. I stayed there with the rest of the guys. It was chilly out, so Ty pulled out the women jacket out for the girls. I thought it was funny. We probably stayed until the bar closed at 1am.

Greg Pritchard- Britain's Got Talent May 9, 2009

Greg Pritchard is 24 years old and hated his boring job. He works as a waiter at a hotel. He sing a very high pitched song- male soprano. Totally not expecting a punk like him can sing like this, it almost sounded like a woman singing.

Piers first said "that shouldn't have happened"
Simon commented it's like "a dog meowing"


Piers: You did it brilliantly, it is a great act. It was one of the most extraordinary things that I ever heard of, out of all the thing that expect to come out of your mouth. That was the last thing on my list.


Simon: "I haven't got a bloody clue." and "One of the most surreal thing that I ever seen."



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Shaun Smith- Britain's Got Talent May 9, 2009

He is a 17 years old student and has been singing as long as he remember. He is studying A level at school, and he play ruby 3 to 4 times a week. He is a star at school The reason he sing is to make people happy, and the competition is everything to do with a new car that he wants. Do you know how many "I know" in the song of "Ain't no Sunshine"? It's 26.

Amanda comment not to put your hand in the packet, present yourself as a confidence person.
Simon commented You have a have very authentic sound, you didn't make it karaoke.
He received 3 yes from the judges.


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American Idol Winner- David Cook

David Cook winner of American idol, a 26 year old rock sing. He won over the 2nd David Archuleta. But sadly his brother Adam Cook recently lost to a brain tumor on May 2, 2009. David committed to go to the Race for Hope 12 annual even his brother passed away.

His manager Michelle asked him to run to raise funds for Race for Hope on May 3, 2009. He was running 2 miles in 45 minutes, but a week later at the Race for Hope, he ran 3 miles 28 minutes. Raised 2 million dollars this year compared to first year of $75, 000 USD.

blog : http://tinyurl.com/cl2r4d
Official Site: www.davidcookofficial.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialDavidCook

A derecho like a tornato

A derecho- have you since it? For one myself I have not seen one. It is similar to a tornado, but the difference is where tornado spin itself into a long tube from lower cloud. A derecho drag across a wide area with a speed of 75 miles per hours. It can take up to 250 miles across the ground and can take hours to be disappear.

Calum Francis - Britain's Got Talent May 2, 2009

On the Episode 4 of the British Got Talent on Saturday May 2, 2009, Calum Francis is a 12 years old boy who performed "Consider Yourself" from Oliver Twist and he was dressed for the part with the hat and overall. He was smiling the whole when he was on stage, even Pierce asked if he ever stop laughing. He is inspire to be like the character in Oliver Twist "Dodger".

The 12 year old boy was very energetic on stage and almost fully grasp the of the character. As always, Simon would expected more out of him, he said he can do better than this. He stated that this is a safe performance that he seen it over and over again. Also said that he is a very talented young man. He is very charming young man as Pierce said. At last Simon said that he is not saying "Yes" to the audition, but saying Yes to him. He received 3 Yes and is off to the next round.


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Here is partial lyrics from the song:

Consider yourself our mate.
We don't want to have no fuss,
For after some consideration, we can state
Consider yourself
One of us!

Click here for more lyrics. http://sufface.net/links/oliver-themusical.shtml